VIETNAM ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, July 5, 2012 Forgotten stories of an unforgettable : Vietnam at 50 The name Vietnam con- The News Reporter want- Vietnam marked the first he was fighting for—or Volume 122, Number 2 jures up many images—from ed to honor the veterans of time that some Americans even whom he was fight- Whiteville, North Carolina war protestors burning flags this misunderstood war by who were against foreign con- ing. and prisoners of war kissing allowing them to tell their flicts turned on the soldiers, Vietnam marked airport tarmacs, to young men stories. rather than the politicians America’s first foray 75 Cents with old eyes and M-16 rifles, We originally expected who sent them there. At the as a strategic world to helicopters and jet aircraft. no more than a dozen or so same time, American soldiers, power into a guerilla Although Vietnam is now responses, but since the start sailors, airmen, Marines and war. The Viet Cong Inside Today history, rather than current of our “Forgotten stories” se- Coast Guardsmen who were guerillas dressed and events, the struggles of the ries, we have received dozens in Vietnam were plagued with lived like the every- 4-A conflict are still very alive for of phone calls. The outpour- unwilling allies, complicated day villagers who r.BOTUBCCFE  the hundreds of local men ing has been so great for the rules of engagement, incon- interacted with the TFDPOENBOTIPU who served in some capacity special section that we began sistent objectives, and a lack Americans all the r5BCPS$JUZUSJP during the decade-long war. including veteran’s stories in of clear goals. Unlike their time. Several of This year marks the 50th the regular newspaper last fathers and grandfathers in our subjects talked DBVHIUTUFBMJOH anniversary of the start of week, and will continue to do previous , the GI in Viet- about his barber U.S. involvement in Vietnam. so for some time. nam wasn’t always sure what See Vietnam, page 5-A Next Issue County Lawmakers could go override deeper in debt budget veto nFracking, racial justice vetoes By NICOLE CARTRETTE blocked. Staff Writer By NICOLE CARTRETTE Thirty-two million. Staff Writer Monday’s For an individual that may American Pro- be a lot of debt, but for local gov- Rep. Dewey Hill was one of six Democrats fle features “Te ernments in North Carolina, it who voted with GOP leaders and the majority is below the average. party this week to override the governor’s veto Strength of ‘Her- The county debt ratio is of the state budget. cules.’ Actor Kevin at a fraction of a percent or Gov. Bev Perdue was pushing for more fund- .33 percent, County Finance ing for education to lessen the blow of roughly Sorbo played the Officer Bobbie Faircloth told $190 million in funding that officials say local mythic muscleman commissioners. public schools will lose this year in funding. on TV but faced his That is well below the state benchmark of 1.78 percent, See Veto, page 6-A mightiest in Faircloth said. By state statute, Colum- real life.” bus County has the ability to issue additional debt up to Emergency DIDYOB? $258,490,709 with the approval of the Local Government Com- Did you observe ... mission, Faircloth said. radio system Of the county’s outstanding Rising senior Kim- debt, the bulk (just less than switch coming berly Caines making $21 million) is associated with financing of the county’s water nTraining begins this month. all A’s and the Dean’s districts. List at UNC Wilming- The financing on the Wil- By NICOLE CARTRETTE liams Township School con- Staff Writer ton? ... Mike Hardi- struction project, following a son District Ranger fire that destroyed much of the Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Work continues on a new digital UHF emer- D08 announcing his school, accounts for another gency radio system that will replace Columbus retirement afer 30 $1.2 million of debt. Rocking sergeant County’s existing fire, rescue and enforce- Columbus Regional Health- Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton plays bass guitar in the Loose Cannons, ment communication system. care System’s existing debt plus years with N.C. the third group to perform in the Army Ground Forces Band at South County officials were hopeful that work Department of For- See Debt, page 3-A Columbus High School before the freworks display Tuesday night. See Radio, page 7-A estry? ... County Deaths Whiteville More war stories from Vietnam Liston William Cox Robert Murphy Creen’s photos weren’t for publication Like his dad, Wagner carried a machine gun Robert Dale Clewis By JEFFERSON WEAVER nWhiteville Marine recalls Stacy Hunt Staff Writer fierce fighting at Hamburger Rose Marie Baker Hill, reception at home. Hallsboro Mike Creen took thousands of photos in his decades of service with By BOB HIGH Paul Byron Wyche the U.S. Air Force, but few ever made Staff Writer Tabor City it to print. James A. “John” Blackwell As a member of the 600th and 601st Donald Gene Wagner, 63, of White- Chadbourn Photo Squadron, Creen’s job was to ville, got his draft notice in the spring Randy Gene Coleman take photos for specialists safely be- of 1968, but he listened to his father, hind a desk in Washington, D.C. He Charles, and joined the Marine Corps. Bolton didn’t often fire an M-16, but instead “My father was at Iwo Jima in Linzy Jacobs wielded a 35mm Nikon camera with II. He told me I had a a variety of lenses and a motor drive, Mike Creen with an image from his better chance of coming back alive an option many commercial photogra- Vietnam days. from Vietnam being in the Marines Index phers didn’t own at the time. because of the training I’d get. He was Despite shooting thousands of pho- “We took photos for the Air Force, right. My training saved my life. My &EJUPSJBMT" tos and miles of motion picture film, not for the press,” Creen said. “Our close friends had my back,” Wagner his pictures rarely made the news. pictures went straight to Washington declared. 0CJUVBSJFT" Wagner in 1968. Ironically, Creen has comparatively few and the Pentagon.” He went to Vietnam in August 1968 4QPSUT# private pictures of the war, although He also never had to call on the other as a machine gunner in F Company, his squad’s machine gunner) for the $SJNF" Vietnam has been called the first war skill the USAF taught him—how to 2nd , 7th Marines, 1st Marine first seven months. -JWJOH$ where every soldier had an M-16 on one Division, as a replacement. He was an shoulder and a Minolta on the other. See Creen, page 2-A “ammo humper” (supplied ammo to See Wagner, page 5-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 Creen Continued from page 1-A safely crash land an aircraft. a few years later. He eventually Creen’s job in Vietnam began working for a communi- was to provide forensic pho- ty newspaper in Summerville, tographs of battle damages S.C. Today Creen is active in after air strikes. That meant the Whiteville chapter of the flying into a target area, pho- Vietnam Veterans of America. tographing it, then returning He still has a bitter taste after it was struck by bombers from the politicians who mis- and attack aircraft. Some- managed the war, and the times the aircraft Creen was protestors who blamed the aboard became the target of individuals who were drafted anti-aircraft crews still reeling or volunteered to serve. It even from an attack by bombers, carried over to people he knew gunships or other ordinance. in some cases. “When we came back,” he Continuing in the service said, “it could get dangerous.” helped Creen, he said. The The Moline, Ill. native, met reduction in the armed forces his wife, the former Saundra in the wake of Vietnam left Ann Powell, while both were many veterans struggling to stationed in Charleston, S.C. find a willing ear or a help- Mrs. Creen is a native of ing hand, and Creen said he Hallsboro. knows intimately how badly Mike Creen served in Gre- the support of comrades is nada and Korea, as well as needed for combat veterans. other less-dangerous posts, Leaving for Vietnam. “It helped me survive, to but his busiest time was in be around people who under- Vietnam. He flew in nearly Vietnamese and gov- stood,” he said. “We could talk every type of aircraft deployed ernment officials sometimes to each other, and know we in the war, and was cross- was a dicey job, Creen said. would be understood.” trained in “setting it down” One time the unit was having Creen said he will always if something happened to the problems because there was “cherish” his time in Vietnam, pilot. a uniformed female in the as well as his career in the Air Like many Vietnam veter- ranks—who also happened to Force. ans, Creen spent most of his be attractive. “I got a good career out of air time in helicopters. “I probably shouldn’t tell it,” he said, “and I made the “We would fly support, this story,” he laughed, “but best friends a man could want. looking for the bad guys, then she spoke fluent French, and I didn’t enjoy going to war—no photograph the damage after- when she quit shaving and one does. I know how blessed ward,” he said. “Our pictures turned on the French accent, I was to make it home. 58,000 were used for a lot of pur- they couldn’t do enough for didn’t get to come home.” poses, but mainly to assess the us. They loved the French, and Creen said he first vis- used.” were more familiar with them ited the Vietnam Memorial One of his hairiest experi- because France was there for in Washington, D.C. several ences came when clipped to a so long—many of them spoke years ago. He found names harness in the door of a UH-1 the language.” there that he recognized. helicopter. The space was Creen went through the “When you find names of usually the post of a machine same training experienced friends there,” he said, “you gunner, but in this case, Creen by all air crews headed for just feel a coldness, and you was armed only with a camera Southeast Asia—in addi- try to make some sense of it when the chopper came under tion to basic flight skills, Michael Creen was photographed by one of his own team while they documented the all. It’s our job as veterans to fire. he had to attend the famous damage from an air strike. make sure people know, and “I got a four-picture series Survival Evasion Resistance that they care, what was sac- of an AK-47 being fired at the Escape (SERE) school in rificed for them. We have to helicopter,” he said. Washington State and the make sure that no one, from Creen also flew in the Jolly Philippines. The training any war, is forgotten.” Green Giant, the helicop- helped remind him of how ter used by Air Force res- dangerous his occupation Jefferson Weaver cue crews. His job there was was. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 to document the rescue of “There was always the [email protected] downed pilots and airmen, chance that the flight crew as well as the heavy weapons would be killed or wounded, used by the crews to fend off and you would have to fly the enemy troops. aircraft out enough to get COASTAL STADIUM 10 “Those parajumpers were away from the enemy,” he www.franktheatres.com some of the bravest men you said. “Every time we flew, I 4BWBHFT 3 BN tQNtQN could ever meet,” he said. had to be checked out on the tQNtQN The photo squadron had aircraft, and it reminded ,BUZ1FSSZ1BSUPG.F 1(  % their own darkroom and film you that you could be killed QN'SJ4VO tQNtQNtQN processing center where they or captured. 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It was just an 5ZMFS1FSSZT.BEFBT8JUOFTT1SPUFDUJPO 1( crew to set up a formal por- were always a reminder of for their whole tour.” He said the support of his fam- interruption to the lives of so BN tQNtQNtQNtQN how dangerous and tough the trait shoot, sometimes right Dealing with the after- ily was vital. many, and they don’t want to 1FPQMF-JLF6T 1( tQN war zone really was. after the squadron came in math of fire missions often “I was proud of what I talk about it.” .BEBHBTDBS 1(  BN tQN from the field. “You’d see the guys living meant seeing some horrible did, serving my country,” he Creen stayed in the Air tQNtQN “I photographed a four- in their trenches, under fire things, Creen said, but “you said. “Still, I didn’t want to Force for 25 years; after Viet- 5FE 3  BN tQNtQN tQNtQN star general once,” Creen every night, and the 105mm just learned to do your job talk about it. I have a great nam he was sent to Syracuse, .BHJD.JLF 3  BN tQNt chuckled. cannon going off just enough and go on. wife and family, but I didn’t N.Y., to study photojournal- Working with the South to disrupt the enemy. When QNtQNtQN “You stayed focused on let them know too much. ism. Later he taught photog- 24 Hr. Movie Hotline: 910-754-7469 raphy in the military, and was SHOWTIMES: June 22 - June 28 /P1BTTFT"DDFQUFEt4IPXUJNFTJO  'SJ4BU0OMZ deployed into combat again in 4QFDJBM4VSDIBSHFJT"QQMJDBCMFGPS"MM%'FBUVSFT Grenada. He retired in 1991, June weather average but July uncomfortable and was followed by wife Ann Ensign Warren By RAY WYCHE June showed only 2.59 inches that caused at least one boat to heat index registering 130 Henry Fischer, II Staff Writer of rain, below the 54-year av- become grounded on a sand- degrees Sunday, and 124 Sat- erage precipitation for June bar near the park. urday at the weather station Vineland The comfortable weather of 5.04 inches. Rain totaling Comfortable early summer of Bill Ghent on Canal Street of spring covered Columbus 9.11 inches in May provided temperatures gave way during in Whiteville. Station County for most of June, enough soil moisture to give the weekend to higher ther- Available for wedding with only five days when the a good start of farm crops in mometer readings. receptions & other temperature exceeded 90 de- the area. The temperature on Sat- Ray Wyche grees. The average high for Summertime thunder- urday reached 99 degrees at 910-642-4104 ext. 229 events the month was 84.87 degrees, storms swept the area Sunday the research station, with the 642-3157 slightly less than the 54-year afternoon depositing varying Ensign Warren Henry Fischer, II average maximum. amounts of rain across the graduated on Tuesday, 29 May 2012 But the beginning of July county. The Research Station the class of 2012 from the United showed a different weather northwest of Whiteville re- States Naval Academy in Annapolis, picture. ported only 0.05 inches of rain Happy 11th Birthday Happy 6th Birthday Happy 9th Birthday Maryland. Warren is the son of Hen- The Border Belt Tobacco Sunday, while the Hallsboro ry and Mary Wall Fischer, of Shal- Research Station records for area recorded 1.50 inches. Zachery lotte Point, Shallotte, NC. Sibling of Headquarters of District 8, Nicholas Sebastian Lana Fischer, Shallotte, NC and the grandson of the late Warren Henry N.C. Division of Forests west The News Reporter Archie Grice Kennedy and Helen Fischer of Shallotte, NC, of Whiteville, showed 0.30 July 5, 2012 July 7, 2012 and the late Thomas Benson and (USPS 387-600) inches Sunday. July 7, 2012 Mary Ledbetter of Raleigh, NC. Published twice weekly by Lake Waccamaw State Park His education includes attendance at Risen Christ Lutheran School, The News Reporter Co. Inc. reported rainfall of 1.3 inches Sunday, along with high winds Myrtle Beach, SC, Waccamaw Acad- 127 W. Columbus St. emy, Whiteville, NC, and graduated Whiteville N.C. 28472 from West Brunswick High School, Mailing address: Shallotte, NC in 2007. He then at- P.O. Box 707, Jam session tended Wyoming Seminary Pre- paratory School in Wilkes-Barre, Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 Pennsylvania on a football scholar- Periodical postage paid at at Emporium ship with the United States Naval Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 Academy. Four years later, on May A jam session featuring a 29,2012, he was one of one thou- Postmaster: send address variety of local musicians and sand ninety-nine midshipmen to changes to P.O. Box 707, singers from across the county march onto the field at the Navy- will be held at Vineland Em- We Love You! Marine Corps stadium for the 162nd Whiteville, N.C. 28472 We Love You! You are loved very much porium Friday, July 6 from 7-9 Daddy, Mama, Austin, traditional graduation ceremony. Jim High, Publisher Mama, Daddy, Grandma, Grandma Jewel & PaPa Joe, pm. The public is invited and Gracie & Faith, Papa Tommy & The “hat toss” signaled the end of Mommie, Daddy & Whitney the commissioning ceremonies. Mail Subscriptions the admission is free. Grandaddy, and Zachery Mema Gail & Aunt Lori (Columbus County) #3026 #3021 #3022 Ensign Fischer of the twenty-ninth $30.00 year company, graduated with a Batch- Coming Soon: Ice Age Continental Drift elor of Science degree in Quanti- Other N.C. Counties A man who has never gone to CINEMA III tative Economics. Warren will be $46.00 year school may steal from a freight stationed in Jacksonville, Florida at car; but if he has a univer- Amazing Spiderman Brave Madea’s Witness Protection Mayport Naval Base, and is assigned Home Delivery $45.00 year sity education, he may steal the 1 • 4 • 7 • 10 Daily 1 • 4 • 7 • 10 Daily • 1 • 4 • 7 • 10 Daily to the USS Roosevelt DDG-80, as a Out of State $65.00 year whole railroad. (PG13) (PG) (PG13) officer in the United States Navy. ©2008, The News Reporter Co., Inc. Theodore Roosevelt MOVIE LINE 910-642-6025 Daytime: $5.50 • Nighttime: $7.50 The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 – 3-A Morgan’s story corrected, clarifed

Editor’s Note: Lloyd Mor- gan’s story about his activities during three tours in South Vietnam, published Monday, July 2, had some corrections and clarifications. The cor- rections and clarifications were in the following three paragraphs: Morgan, now of White- ville, was in his second Viet- nam tour. “While giving a 3rd Ma- rine officer an orientation, I spotted what I thought was a VC headquarters with a tunnel entrance. While we thought the area was clear of personnel, it had an outer perimeter guard in a camou- Staff photo by Allen Turner Morgan today flaged spider hole. Chief takes office When I turned back to were lost, so he has no air New Fair Bluff Police Chief Justin Hewett was administered the oath of offce Monday confirm the sighting, the VC medals for that time. He was by Fair Bluff Town Clerk Peggy Moore, center, as his wife, Brittany, held the family Bible. guard thought I had spotted also awarded two Bronze him and he fired an entire Stars and three Crosses of magazine from an Ak-47 at Gallantry by the South Viet- me. Morgan and his “Bird Dog” namese Army for providing He said during his second Cessna. help to their troops. Pepe goes to new home tour one of his fellow Caribou Morgan retired in 1980 and By JEFFERSON WEAVER pilots spotted an ambush, but he was awarded nine Air became a pilot, based here, Staff Writer didn’t have enough fuel to Medals for his many flights. for the state’s Forestry De- remain overhead. Another His records for his third tour partment, spotting wildfires. A mini-donkey from Vir- aircraft was requested, and ginia who spent several weeks a platoon sergeant flew in Concrete Lawn recovering from has the back seat with a machine Ornaments & gone to his new home. gun. The Cement Barn Garden Center Pepe Lopez was one of 66 “They broke up the am- horses, donkeys, ponies and bush, killed 25 VC, and saved 41% Glyphosat Wise Up $39.95 2 1/2 Gallon other animals seized from a the friendly unit in April Dinwiddie County, Va., farm 1967. The sergeant was Staff Greenhouse Clearance Continues late this spring. Debbie Bar- Sgt. Roger Putnam, and he All Tropicals, Macho Ferns, Bedding Plants tholomew of the U.S. Equine was awarded the Silver Star. Rescue League (USERL) coor- This was typical of what went dinated efforts to bring many on in my unit.” Buddy Boy & Showtime Dog Food of the animals to Pender, Morgan won a Distin- #FODIFTt4UFQQJOH4UPOFTt5BCMF4FUT.PSF guished Flying Cross for his Brunswick and Bladen coun- Pepe was rescued from a Dinwiddie, Va., farm, and after #ERRO'ORDO .#s   ties. spending some time at rehabilitation facilities in Pender mission when wounded, and Pepe spent some time at and Brunswick counties, has moved to his new perma- Crystal Jordan’s home in St. nent home in Kelly. Helena. Jordan is still caring for another of the Dinwiddie A number of other horses completely rehabilitated, oth- If you recognize this horses that is also in need of from Dinwiddie are avail- ers need extensive socializa- birthday girl on July 10, a home. s able for qualified adoptions tion and training, while others wish her a The mini-donkey was ad- through the USERL. The case may never be able to be more opted by Diane Tabor-Phillips drew national attention, since than companion horses. Happy 50! of Kelly, who has a number the woman caring for the Donations of food, hay, of mini-horses. Pepe was de- horses ran a certified horse wormer, medications and livered to the Kelly farm by rescue facility. The horses other supplies are also wel- volunteers with the USERL had a variety of illnesses and come. For more information, after Phillips-Tabor completed injuries. While some can be email [email protected]. an adoption application. Debt Continued from page 1-A

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Bryant was transferred Crystal Ann Saturino, 31, of to Grand Strand Regional in Shoplifer Loris, S.C. McAllister was in- Myrtle Beach. Bryant told a deputy he was Penny Tabitha Jordan, 23, jured, and five other occupants wounded as he stepped from of Carolina Road, Tabor City, of the two vehicles escaped his vehicle, but didn’t know was arrested July 1 by Tabor injury, a police report showed. he was shot until after he had City police for stealing a T- McCallister attempted to cross driven away from the club area. shirt from Family Dollar store U.S. 701 from west to east, when there. The item was valued motioned through a line of traffic stopped for highway Man stabbed at $5. Richard James Davis, 30, construction in the edge of of the 590 block of Porter Horry County. Weapon Swamp Road, Cerro Gordo, was stabbed in his left chest E d g a r early Wednesday, July 4, while A u s t i n trying to stop a fight at his Fowler, 20, DWI home, according to a sheriff ’s of Lumber- Kandy Benton Harrelson, report. t o n , w a s 44, formerly of Whiteville Davis, who had been drink- arrested by and now living in Greenville, ing, the report showed, told a Chadbourn N.C., was arrested here June Photo submitted by Columbus County Emergency Management deputy two black males, whom police on a 29 for driving while impaired. Workers recently installed emergency equipment on one of several towers in this county. he did not know, were fighting of Fowler Her blood-alcohol level was on his porch at 2:30 a.m. possession 0.25 when arrested on Talbot of a stolen firearm on a war- Street here by a Highway Pa- rant obtained by Officer Ricky trol trooper. Moore caught Tursday Soles. Harrelson was also charged Beach furniture thef Fowler is charged with pos- with for having session of a Smith & Wesson a child in the vehicle with pills and cocaine .357 pistol, stolen from Mat- with her. lands three in SC jail Henry Lee Moore, after he found both thew Witt, according to the Stealing cer she was 50, of Glenwood types of cocaine, plus warrant. o u t d o o r delivering Trail, Whiteville, Oxycodone, generic Strangled fur niture the chair. was arrested last Xanax and marijuana Forgeries from Ca- The Dun- Thursday, June 28, in Moore’s vehicle. Kara Faith Nobles, 23, of sual Furni- c a n m e n by Chadbourn po- M o o r e w a s T y e s h a Chadbourn, told a sheriff’s ture World were in the lice on several drug charged with traf- L a k i s h a deputy July 2 she was choked at N o r t h back seat charges, including Moore ficking in the opium/ Peppers, 21, and forced to stay in her home M y r t l e of a pick- possession of both heroin found in the of Chappin on June 28 during a confronta- B e a c h , R. Duncan C. Duncan up tr uck powder and crack cocaine with three types of Oxycodone tab- Street, Chad- tion with her husband at 10 S.C., Monday result- that had already intent to sell. lets he had, plus maintaining bourn, was p.m. on June 28. ed in felony larceny been loaded with Chadbourn Officer Jason his Lincoln Navigator as a place arrested this Kara Nobles said she was charges against three furniture valued at Durdle obtained the warrants to keep and sell illegal drugs. week on 14 dragged from her vehicle and Tabor City residents. $2,135. counts of Peppers taken to her porch where she Reports from po- “Charles Dun- forgery and was strangled against the lice and the Tabor- can pretended to ALE agents cite 243 clerks passing forged documents in- porch railing. She was then Loris Tribune show be asleep,” a report volving checks written on the taken inside, and could not brothers Ralph Aar- showed. for underage tobacco sales account of Lillie Mae Peppers. leave, nor make a phone call. on “Rock” Duncan, Strickland told Tyesha Peppers is charged Strickland Nobles was allowed to leave 39, and Charles Ray police she and Ralph During fiscal year 2011-2012, office checked 181 stores in with forging checks 14 times when a sheriff’s deputy, sent “Buddy” Duncan, 30, both of Duncan planned to steal the North Carolina Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, during the period of May 18- by the woman’s co-workers, ar- Saunders Street, Tabor City, furniture, displayed outside Enforcement agents conducted Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow June 13, according to warrants rived to check on her situation. and Vickie Denise Fowler the U.S. 17 business. 1,870 unannounced tobacco and Pender counties. They is- obtained by Chadbourn Police Jason Lee Nobles, 31, was ar- Strickland, 30, of Third Street, Strickland was arrested in compliance checks in 90 coun- sued 31 citations. Detective Lt. Donald Britt. rested for assault on a female. Tabor City, were arrested. May on two counts of break- ties across the state and cited Police discovered Strick- ing and entering, and larceny 243 store clerks for selling to- land with a chair at 12:20 a.m. for entering Oakwood mobile bacco or tobacco products to www.whiteville.com Monday, and she told an offi- homes in Chadbourn. a minor. Break-ins, thefs As part of the state’s Tobac- The following were victims VILLEnTHEFTOF 0OULANCHAIN co Education and Compliance of a break-in and/or theft re- saw, Campbell-Hausfield air Man impersonated ofcer Check Program, ALE agents PLEASE ported on date shown: compressor, Troy-Bilt grass make monthly compliance s*ULYn#LINTON$EAN7OR- trimmer, floor jack. while getting car June 30 checks and cite store clerks ley, Cardinal Lane, Whiteville s*ULYn!LLISON3HANE who fail to check a minor’s RECYCLE A wrecker driver repossess- hitting an off-duty officer, and nBREAK IN THEFTOF 3AMSUNG Holden, Will Inman Road, identification, or they do check ing a car June 30 while imper- threatened to take him to jail. TV, Microsoft Xbox system, 4ABOR#ITYnTHEFTOF #HICAGO the ID, but still sell. sonating a police officer, and Barnes surrendered the Hewlett-Packard laptop com- Tool generator. If a clerk is cited and has threatening the victim with keys based on the man’s threat, puter. s*ULYn(ANNAH'OODMAN no prior convictions, a district taking him to jail for striking he told a deputy. s*ULYn3HELVY*EAN-C- Vereen, Reaves Ferry Road, court judge can level a fine up an officer, according to a July Gill, A.J. Godwin Lane, Clar- .AKINAnBREAK IN THEFTOF to $1,000 or order community 2 sheriff ’s report. ENDONnBREAK IN THEFTOF CASH small box safe, medication. punishment up to 30 days. If Jamie Lynn Barnes, 29, s *ULY  n *OSEPH &RANCIS s*ULYn(ARRY!LLAN3IM- the store clerk does have prior of Clarendon, told authori- Drivers asked O’Donnell Jr., Wilmington mons Jr., Pear Tree Lane, convictions, the judge may also ties he was at home when a nTHEFTOF #USTOMMO- 7HITEVILLEnTHEFTOF #HEV- order jail time. Selling tobacco wrecker entered his property. to slow travel torcycle with Yamaha engine rolet pickup truck and Pontiac to an underage person is a The driver said he was there from Furnie Hinson Road, Grand Am, both recovered. Class II misdemeanor. to repossess a Mazda. Barnes for holiday Whiteville. s*ULYn+ENNETH,EON ALE recommends that store asked for time to get some per- s*ULYn$ORIS.ORRIS Williams, Macedonia Church The Highway Patrol is re- clerks check young custom- sonal items from the car, and #LARENDONnBREAK INOF HOME 2OAD %VERGREENnTHEFTOF minding motorists to be care- ers’ ID cards before they sell the driver became angry, and along Peacock Road, Chad- 1985 Oldsmobile, almost out of ful as they enjoy the July 4th tobacco or other age-restricted threatened Barnes. bourn, theft of Tasha laptop gas with keys in console. Car holiday. Motorists who slow products, including alcohol After You Read. Barnes and the driver ex- computer, cash, small safe, recovered a mile away. down and travel at posted and lottery tickets to anyone changed several words, and two gold rings, three watches, s*ULYn.ATHAN'EORGE speeds will not only increase under the age of 18. Barnes hit him in the face 25 silver-certificate $1 bills, a 'REEN (ALLSBOROnBREAK IN their chances of arriving at Wilmington’s district ALE while the driver was still in $5 silver-certificate bill. of vehicle parked at Kentucky their destination safely they the wrecker. The suspect told s*ULYn*EREMY4YNDALL Fried Chicken, Whiteville, will also conserve fuel. Barnes he was in trouble for %DWARDS %VERGREENnBREAK theft not shown. There is an increased pres- in of vehicle along West Wil- s*ULYn!RLENE9ATES ence of troopers on the in- SHORT liamson Street, Whiteville, #HADBOURNnTHEFTOF BILLFOLD Car hits wall terstates and major four-lane theft of cash, DVD player, left in Walmart, Whiteville. A 2000 Ford car, driven by highways. BROS. CONCEALED GUN CLASSES digital face plate and remote s*ULYn2ONNIE*OE(ARDEE Charles Towns, 79, of White- Speed is the leading cause controller. )) 4ABOR#ITYnBREAK INOF ville, slammed Wednesday into of traffic collisions and fatali- RENT-A-CAR NRA Certified Instructor s*ULYn*OYCE'ENEVIEVE vehicle at Lake Tabor, theft of an outside wall of a building ties in the state. Troopers will N.C. State Registered 2ABON 7HITEVILLEnBREAK IN wallet, cash. in the Oak Village Apartments be cracking down on speeders $ 95 of vehicle at Whiteville Post See Ken at s*UNEn2ANDA'RAY here along Nolan Avenue, and during the holiday and will be DAILY The Gun Exchange Office, theft of blank checks Watts, Lewis Street, Tabor caused an estimated $20,000 in using LIDAR and other speed 19 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville from her purse. #ITYnBREAK IN THEFTOF PURSE damages, according to local timing devices to assist them (Do not call) s*ULYn7ILLIAM,ENNY medication. police. in enforcing the speed . 642-4175 Sign Up Now McCovers, Ashley Avenue, s*UNEn.ECOLA#OOPER Towns said the brakes failed Last year in North Carolina, 4ABOR#ITYnBREAK IN THEFT Hemingway, Grace Street, on his car at 12:10 p.m. His car 10 people died and 436 were in- not shown. 4ABOR#ITYnBREAK IN THEFTOF was damaged an estimated $500 jured over the July 4th holiday s*ULYn-ICHAEL$AVID"AI- TV, onyx ring, ring with three when it hit Building No. 803. period. ley, Union Valley Road, White- white stones. Towns was not injured. Troopers will target aggres- We Offer sive drivers who tend to cause got security? The Lowest the most crashes. The aggres- sive driver has been identified Locally Owned Monitoring Rates as those drivers who flagrantly starting at Tree absconders sought violate the motor vehicle laws, No Long Term $ Probation officers and including but not limited to: ex- Contracts! 15/month other are cessive speeding, following too seeking the whereabouts of closely, erratic lane changes, Southeastern Security three males who absconded safe movement violations, and “For all your security needs” • Kyle Branson supervision here. other forms of reckless endan- 640-5086 or 640-9276 Jerry Lee Lewis Green, germent. 29, of Whiteville, Nicha- lus Shawn Hamilton, 32, of Chadbourn, and Jonathan You may qualify for Andrew Walker, 18, of White- Hamilton Walker Green ville, are being sought. aCing Green was convicted of F Chapter 13 Bankruptcy larceny on Sept. 7, 2011, and his last known address was Lumberton Road, Whiteville. foreclosure? his last known address was 1565 Shade Fisher Road, Chad- Any person with informa- to stop foreclosure. Apartment 1-C, Knight’s bourn. tion about any of the three is Law oFFiCeS oF Walker was convicted of pos- asked to contact Probation Cove Apartments here. We help people file for bankruptcy relief Hamilton was convicted session of drugs and parapher- Officer Jeff Ward at 642-6531, Bruce F. JoBe, P.A. of driving with a revoked nalia on Dec. 6, 2011, and his last or call 9-1-1 at nights and we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. license on May 25, 2011, and known address was 2001 Old weekends. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 – 5-A Wagner Continued from page 1-A

Then he became the owner of the M-60 light gun – ca- pable of firing 1,200 rounds a minute. Wagner said he usu- ally fired about 500 rounds a minute. Runs on arrival He knew Vietnam was go- ing to be a bad experience as soon as he arrived. “The plane landed while mortar rounds were landing on the runway. I got off run- ning hard as I could. We lost some guys that day,” Wagner recalled. He said his unit usually spent 25 out of every 30 days A “dong” – Vietnam currency. in the bush. When he was in Wagner’s Marine unit prepares for a trip into the boonies. God’s help.” charge of the squad’s machine He stated he wouldn’t go gun he carried two bando- ‘That made us mad. We wound . voluntarily back to a place like liers of bullets, plus as many wanted to come back here, Grenade in reserve Vietnam. But if Uncle Sam told 14-pound boxes of extra ammo take care of business, and After Wagner was evacuated him to do it, he’d do it. “I’m as he could carry on his back. from the field to a hospital, frustrated since 9-11. I still can’t then go back to Vietnam.’ Wagner also had 10 gre- another man took his machine watch it.” Wagner said some of Donald Wagner nades clipped to the bando- gun. “He got killed the next day the body counts he witnessed liers, and some C-4 explosive. U.S. Marine in a big battle.” were “made up.” One of the biggest surprises Wagner returned to action Wagner has been talking for him and fellow Marines He married Wanda Ward, and his same squad after two about his Vietnam experiences was to find their post barber, a and they have sons, Chuck in months, but all the faces were for the past two years. He’s Vietnamese, dead one morning Wilmington and Greg Ward in new. He said he always kept one been diagnosed with PTSD, and after a night firefight with the Lumberton, and a daughter, grenade in reserve to destroy he had a heart attack in 1995, Viet Cong. Donna Wagner of Wilmington. the machine gun if he had to linked to Agent Orange. Bits of info There are seven grandchildren, leave it. Wagner is the son of Charles “All of us were surprised. He and four great-grandchildren. He said he saw Chinese and Ella Mercer Wagner. His could speak good English, and Donald Wagner’s proud of troops in Vietnam. “They were brother, Robert, lives here, as we talked to him all the time. being a Marine, and he’s proud larger than the Vietnamese, and did his late brother Carl. His After we found him we realized of his service. He, like most, were wearing uniforms with a sisters are Patsy Simmons of all the bits of information we’d Wagner today. Wagner in high school. doesn’t understand why the U.S. red star.” He said he also went Mollie, Annie Smith of Lake given him unintentionally,” he didn’t do what was necessary to into Cambodia once by follow- Waccamaw and Charlene Wag- stated. and the conditions were ter- at me because I had the auto- win, hands down. “Semper Fi!” ing a group of VC. ner of Chadbourn. Wagner’s experiences in- rible, and the going was tough. matic weapon. I had to move Outraged by items cluded educating the lieuten- “I was out in the field one after I fired 500 to 1,000 rounds. Wagner’s group of Marines ants fresh out of OCS. “We had night and when I got back to Hamburger Hill found several tunnels dug by to educate them. Some listened, camp I found all my personal “When they said dig fox- the VC. “We found our C-ra- Melon Day at Farm Market is July 14 and some didn’t. They did a gear and cot with holes in them. holes I dug till I had to stand tions, and letters from home lot of stupid things,” he said. Shrapnel had cut the things on something to see out. It kept Columbus County Commu- baked goods, eggs, jams, jel- addressed to the Vietnamese nity Farmers Market will host , pickles, relishes, honey, Wagner often had to act as the apart. If I’d been there I’d have me alive,” Wagner declared. apologizing for us being there, platoon’s lieutenant because probably been killed.” He said he was wearing his Watermelon Day on Saturday, soaps and lip balm, cut flowers, and even first-aid kits sent from July 14, from 9 a.m. until noon. crafts, and more. the officer with them was killed Another close call came in a soft jungle hat when a bullet the U.S. to them. or severely wounded. rice paddy. “My assistant gun- creased his ear. “Most of the N. C. Watermelon Festival The Farmers Market is “That made us mad. We royalty will conduct games located at 132 Government Wagner was at Hamburger ner had his legs up out of the time I had my helmet tied to my wanted to come back here, Hill. “We were there a month, water while he was lying down waist belt.” and activities for children and Complex Road in Whiteville, take care of business, and then adults. Free prizes, t-shirts, near the Department of Social and my intense training in near me. A mortar landed in Wagner’s tour included go back to Vietnam,” he said California and Okinawa paid the middle of more than 100 of time spent at Chu Lai, Monkey recipes and watermelon sam- Services. Hours of opera- matter-of-factly. ples will be available on a first- tion are Tuesdays, Thursdays off. Our perimeter was overrun us, and because his legs were Mountain and Charlie Ridge He and other Marines were once,” he recalled. up, the shrapnel that would near Da Nang, and Hill 55. come, first-served basis, while and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. called “baby killers” and cursed supplies last. until noon. “I lost many friends, and have hit me in the stomach hit “Hamburger Hill (Hill 937) was in other ways when they re- I saw and did things I would his legs.” where I was in the worst fight- Other locally grown, farm The market features farm- turned here at the end of their fresh fruits and vegetables er-grown, farmer-sold prod- never do without orders I was 2nd Tet losses ing,” he stated. Hamburger tours. “The worst part was given. I went through monsoon Wagner recalled being near Hill was taken, although of that will be available are blue- ucts. Members’ farms are after I got back to Whiteville. I berries, beets, butterbeans, visited periodically to assure conditions, was wet, cold, hot Da Nang during the second Tet little strategic value, by fron- went to the 701 Lanes here, and and dry. Almost all of us had by the Viet Cong and tal assault by airborne troops broccoli, green beans, squash, that all items sold are locally somebody my age called me a zucchini, onions, cucumbers, grown by the seller and are suntans from constant expo- NVA in 1969. “We and the South supported by Marines, during “baby killer. After that I didn’t sure to the sun there.” Vietnamese Marines took it, but May 1969. lettuce, cabbage, mustard of the highest quality. For let anyone know I had been a greens, turnips, potatoes, more information, visit www. Bullet burned… we lost half of my company to The military and the public Marine, much less know that Wagner’s closest call was mortar fire.” in the U.S. were outraged when sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pep- columbuscountyfarmersmar- I’d been to Vietnam.” pers, sweet corn, plants, herbs, ket.com. when an enemy bullet “burned His volume of fire with the the hill was abandoned. There 9-11 frustration my ear.” The life expectancy machine gun was so intense he were smaller firefights in and “I was a killing machine, and of a machine gunner was 15 remembers “melting a few” of near the hill for the next several nobody wanted to be around Bill Toughens Copper-Theft Penalties seconds on the battlefield, but I the barrels. “I had extra barrels months. me. Many of my close friends had been trained to fire a burst with me.” Wagner was hospitalized didn’t know I’d been to Viet- the problem. He worked and move, and that’s what I did Wagner said he was able to near the end of his tour after nam. I’ve had episodes I can’t with representatives of utility in Vietnam. stay alive because when his he fell while “jumping rock-to- explain, and the VA’s treatment companies, law enforcement “I’d fire and move to another unit was setting up a base, he rock” with all his equipment. has helped. With the help of officers, scrap metal dealers foxhole. Then I’d do it again, always dug three foxholes. “As His knee was hurt, and it was family and friends, I’ve been and recycling companies and and move. I was moving all the soon as we started firing, all the swollen to near twice its size. able to accept my shortcom- district attorneys to determine time. I was in several firefights, enemy’s fire would be directed He got “jungle rot” in the open ings, and live a better life with what tools are needed to deter the crime and ensure the ap- prehension and conviction of those stealing, selling and Vietnam purchasing the metal. Continued from page 1-A “I applaud Rep. Pridgen for his hard work on this serious RALEIGH — A bill to stem issue that is not only affecting being found among the dead caught nowhere near as many citizens, thank the veterans of able.” the epidemic of copper thefts our community, but commu- after a VC attack on his base, headlines and evening news Vietnam for their service. By For that reason, there are only needs Gov. Bev. Perdue’s nities across the entire state,” and others told similar stories. casts as the rising death toll of telling some of their stories we several first-person accounts signature to become law. Fairmont police Maj. David The VC were armed and Americans in a faraway land. hope the younger generations included in the special sec- “There is copper theft going Windom said in a statement. supported by the North Viet- Vietnam was also the last of this county will begin to tion, as well as conventional on all over the state,” said state “The Metal Theft Prevention namese Army, which was in war where the U.S. made use understand what their grand- profiles. Rep. G.L. Pridgen, who worked Act will give the law enforce- turn supplied and trained by of the draft. While many who fathers, fathers, uncles and While the special section as point man in the House to ment community a much need- the Soviet Union and Com- served in Vietnam and South- cousins endured. has been completed, Editor get The Metal Theft Prevention ed tool and a new approach in munist China. east Asia were volunteers, Jefferson Weaver said the Les High said the series will Act of 2012 approved by the dealing with what has been a The goal of North Viet- there were also large numbers series took a different tack continue. General Assembly. “… I have tough problem for law enforce- nam was to erase the border of draftees. from usual reporting, because There are many more Viet- constituents whose property ment in recent years.” between North and South Whether they were drafted of the variety of stories. nam veterans in the county, has been destroyed and left Pridgen said the bill can be Vietnam that was agreed upon or volunteered, 100 percent of “In some cases,” Weaver and we welcome them to con- uninhabitable due to thieves tweaked later if needed. in the 1950s, and absorb demo- those interviewed thus far by said, “someone’s entire tour tact the newspaper to be inter- destroying the home to get to Pridgen said that a strength cratic South Vietnam back The News Reporter said they of duty boiled down to one five viewed for this project. the copper wiring and alumi- of the bill is that it provides for into the fold. were proud of serving their minute experience. For others, It’s our way of saying num products. They tear down theft charges to be based not At the same time, South country, and would do it again. every day brought a new chal- thank you to those who so Sheetrock, remove appliances, only on the cost of metal stolen, Vietnam’s government was Most, however, said they lenge or a different danger. bravely served, but who for air condition units, etc. You but on damages inflicted on unstable and corrupt, and would only do so if the poli- We decided that it was best years have been reluctant to name it, they take it and leave property during the theft. often unwilling to be helped ticians in Washington, D.C. to just let the veterans—and share their stories.” a shell.” “Someone may get $50 worth by America. were “hands off.” those who know or knew For more information, The bi-partisan supported of copper but do $50,000 worth The lack of cooperation “All are proud of their ser- them—tell their stories in the email jeffweaver@whiteville. bill was passed in the House on of damage getting it,” he said. made it even harder for Ameri- vice,” said Bob High, who way they were most comfort- com or call 910.642.4104. Monday by a vote of 110 to 2. “Now district attorneys have cans to accept that their sons handled the lion’s share of the It passed a few days earlier in the ability to charge for all of and fathers were fighting a interviews, “but most don’t the Senate 48 to zero, accord- the damages … charges are war in a foreign country de- understand why they were ing to Pridgen, whose district going from a misdemeanor to fending people they didn’t like. sent to participate in a war includes Robeson, Hoke and a felony.” The strategy of depriving So- America didn’t want to win.” Scotland counties. Go Green Recycling The bill also specifies penal- viet Russia of a Pacific warm The News Reporter, on be- Copper theft is a growing ties for those scrap metal and water port for its naval forces half of Columbus County’s problem in Robeson County, as Let’s Talk Trash recycling operators that fail thieves vandalize homes and to record all of the required $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ businesses to pry the metal to information concerning their $ $ We accept sell to be recycled. The price of purchase of metal. $ $ copper has climbed steadily in cardboard, “If they do not get all of $ $ recent years. Don’t the information, they can be $ $ plastic and “The property damage to charged with a misdemeanor,” $ $ homes and businesses is in the glass bottles, Pridgen said. “If they constantly $ $ tens of thousands of dollars violate the law they can have $ Sweat It! $ steel cans, for small amounts of copper,” their permit is pulled.” $ $ Pridgen said. “Homes must be magazines, Pridgen said it will now be $ $ repaired at considerable cost harder for someone selling cop- $ $ newspapers after thieves break in, and in per to get “fast cash.” $ $ and office many instances if the house is “You can’t get cash now $ Beat the Heat With a Cool Loan from $ vacant insurance will not cover paper. when you sell copper,” he said. $ $ the damage.” “Those buying the copper $ $ Located on the south side of East Main Pridgen said he began re- have to purchase it by writing $ Cardinal Finance Company $ Street in Whiteville. The entrance is reached searching copper thefts after by driving across the railroad tracks on a check.” $ South Canal Street. It’s open 24/7. being contacted by individu- 608 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 $ We Want If Perdue signs the bill, it $ als, law enforcement officers $ Your becomes law Oct. 1. $ (910) 642-5174 $ and business owners about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Cardboard! 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 Fowler was radiotelephone technician in late 1960s nHe spent most of the Vietnam War operating mobile radio units.

By BOB HIGH Staff Writer

Jimmy Lee Fowler’s most vivid memory of his year’s duty in South Vietnam was when the Viet Cong cut through the confinement wire at his base in the boondocks, centered on a two-man bunker 69th Signal Battalion headquarters. Fowler in Vietnam. near his in 1967. “The second trip was “The two guards there were much better. We had a better asleep on the job, and they defense against the VC, and were killed. It was a rough our base was not attacked time for a while. By daylight nearly as often. we had air strikes hitting in- Treated like dirt side the wire in a little patch “It was an honor to serve, of jungle just down the U.S. but I didn’t like being treated Army Republic of Vietnam like dirt when we came home. headquarters. Those jets I didn’t have any problems were putting napalm right here in Columbus County, on the spot,” Fowler recalled. but when we came through Another memory that the airports out West, all the stands out was the Viet Cong hippies and anti-war protes- (VC) uprising on Jan. 30, 1968 Fowler in the boondocks. tors were terrible toward all during the Tet lunar holiday. of us,” he remembered. “The VC were pushed back, Fowler said he hopes the but we had various attacks Damage in Long Binh after Tet attacks. younger generation realizes for more than a month,” someday that many people Fowler stated. gave their lives to preserve Hit ammo depot the freedoms they enjoy. One night one or more Fowler is the son of Hart- VC rockets hit our ammo ford and Alma Avant Fowler depot at Long Binh. “There of Tabor City. He has broth- were explosions and light ers, Jerry in Myrtle Beach, everywhere. To me, it was S.C., and Eddie and David like an atomic bomb went Earl, both in Aberdeen. A off,” Fowler declared. sister is Tammy Fowler of “I was on a radio site near the Mollie community. the big explosion. You could Jimmy Fowler married hear the wind from the shock Doris Turbeville, and they wave. It blew doors open on a have a son, Chris of Tabor building between me and the Gen. William Westmoreland congratulates the 69th Sig- City. There are two grand- explosion.” nal’s soldiers. children. Fowler was a technician in Company B, 69th Signal Fowler in 1966. Fowler today. Bob High Battalion of the Army’s 2nd sic training he could special- sent back to the same base 910-642-4104 ext. 247 Signal Corps stationed at trapped in what Fowler said ize in certain areas, so he vol- in September 1968, and com- [email protected] Long Binh during his first of were “fly swatter” antennae ‘There were explosions and unteered for a third year, and pleted another year’s tour. two tours in Vietnam. mounted at headquarters light everywhere. To me, it was sent to radio-telephone The headquarters were in and above each truck. was like an atomic bomb school after completing AIT several buildings grouped Fowler said he moved in went off.’ – advanced training. and out of the jungle near Sent home in March 1968, together. Fowler’s job was Jimmy Fowler to ride in a 2.5-ton (“deuce- Long Binh by truck convoy Fowler spent six months at and-a-half”) truck full of and helicopter. U.S. Army Fort Lewis, Wash. He was radio-telephone gear. His narrowest escape dur- Come Dance With Us At ‘Line-of-sight signal’ ing a convoy trip was when a “We moved around in VC grenade shattered a truck out of the base.” PRODUCE order to catch a signal from that was three ahead of him. & SEAFOOD AMY’S another truck or land-based Fowler recalled Vietnam- ‘I’d go back’ unit that was within 5.5 ese women, hired to clean his Fowler said he’d do it ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS miles. sleeping quarters, and other again. “I know it was a po- -PDBM8BUFSNFMPO “An Award-Winning Performing Arts Studio “The curvature of the buildings on the base, being litical war, but I’d go back. BOE$BOUBMPVQFT Serving Columbus, Bladen and the Surrounding Counties” earth limited us to that range searched when they would I saw some good, and some with the equipment we had. leave for the day. bad things.” 'SFTI#PJMFE1FBOVUT FALL REGISTRATION It was a line-of-sight signal,” “MPs often found ammo He said he was drafted for Fresh Frozen Spots he observed. Signals were they were trying to smuggle the Army, and realized in ba- FOR AGES 2-ADULT -C#PY SUNDAY, JULY 15 Fresh Catfsh, 1:30 - 5:30 P.M. Croakers, Mullets Veto 4USBXCFSSZ#MWE $IBECPVSO Continued from page 1-A 4FB#SFBN'MPVOEFS Medium - Large (31-35 ct.) Ofering Classes In: “I think we did the right part of the budget vetoed. “A lot of the environmen- Shrimp $6.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $30 5BQt+B[[t#BMMFUt$MPHHJOHt-ZSJDBM thing,” Hill said Tuesday. Columbus County and talist are against it,” Hill 1PJOUFt.VTJDBMǰFBUSFt)JQ)PQt"EVMU+B[[ “The Senate already had Whiteville City schools will said. He insists that the hori- Ray’sExtra Large (26-30 ct.) $ $ -BSHF1SPEVDUJPO a plan to go back with last operate with a combined $1.5 zontal fracking for natural Shrimp 7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. 35 year’s budget.” million less in funding, or gas is safe. 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I voted for Crawford, William Brisson, &NBJMRVFTUJPOTUPBNZTBDBEFNZPGEBODF!ZBIPPDPN 18x20 $695 plus tax Hill said. “We were trying it,” Hill said, “but what we Marcus Brandon and Mar- Carports 7JTJUVTBU to work out an arrangement. found out, it went a little too ian McLawhorn were the XXXBNZTBDBEFNZPGEBODFBSUTDPN We worked all morning and far in two areas.” Democrats who supported DOG KENNELS Call 654-1301 or 654-3157 half of the afternoon but we Hill suggested the bill the override of the budget We accept USDA Food Stamps just could not work out any made it too easy for death veto. We accept MasterCard & Visa arrangements at all.” row inmates to use statistics The House voted 74-45 Hill said at one point the from “other” areas to impact Monday night to override Mon-Sat 8am-6pm “Senate got irritated and their sentences and build the veto. A half hour later, )XZ&BTUt wouldn’t talk. The negotia- their appeal. the Senate voted 31-10 for the tions didn’t work.” Hill said he voted against measure. “We would have all loved the governor’s override of to have more money for edu- the fracking bill because it cation,” Hill said. “I think will create jobs. “They won’t Nicole Cartrette Hallsboro Volunteer Fire our House budget was bet- be in our area, but it will 910-642-4104 ext. 225 ter before the Senate got it. help,” Hill said. [email protected] Car Wash Department Fundraiser Senator (Phil) Berger doesn’t move. You can’t get a whole lot accomplished with him 100% Italian sometimes.” XCLUSIVE Saturday July 7, 2012 Hill was not sold on Per- E Leather Collection due’s claim that her office had found $117 million in 7 AM - Until additional revenue to come. “I respect the office and I respect the governor but she said there was $117 million Full Detail - $15.00 in additional funding but that would be in October or November,” Hill said. “We can’t make a budget on stuff coming in October or No- vember. That’s bad policy.” Wake County Democrat Derren Jackson was among Sofa and those Democrats who voted $ in favor of the override. Loveseat starting at 1299 “He is probably the most liberal guy in the House but he wanted the pay raise FURNITURE DEPOT for the state employees and of Whiteville teachers of 1.5 percent,” Hill Mattresses Always On Sale said of a provision that was 723 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-6808 Your Support Means The World To Us! The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 – 7-A Board raises salary SCC ofering Continuing Education courses for manager, attorney Southeastern Commu- The cost is $65. Financial Notary Public is a two- Motivating Employees nity College’s Workforce and assistance may be available part class to be held Tuesday to be their Best is a free By NICOLE CARTRETTE Fowler. Community Development through the N.C. Tobacco and Thursday, July 17 and 19. seminar on Thursday, July Staff Writer The increases are effective Division will offer several Trust Fund Commission. Both parts will be held 19, 1-4 p.m. in T-Building, in October when all county em- continuing education classes How to be a Profitable 5:30-9:30 p.m. in T-Building, room 122. Columbus County com- ployees will receive budgeted and seminars in the coming Artist will be held Tuesday, room 120. Managers and supervi- missioners voted to give pay increases. weeks. July 10, 6-9 p.m., at the Co- The class covers qualifica- sors will learn to create the raises to the county attorney The most underpaid em- To pre-register or for lumbus County Arts Council tions and requirements for appropriate climate that and manager Monday night ployees will receive the great- more information, call (910) in downtown Whiteville. the office, fees, general pow- fosters positive feelings and following a closed session to est pay increases, as recom- 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425. Regardless of medium – ers and limitations, oaths, eliminates obstacles. conduct the county attorney’s mended by a pay study. County Financial assistance with visual, literary, music, dance depositions, and papers no- N.C. EPA Certification evaluation. employees not affected by the registration fees and books or film - this free seminar tarized in error. is a two-part course that County Manager Bill Clark study will receive a 1 percent to gain new employment- will give attendees the tools Students are required to will be held on consecutive received a 2 percent salary wage increase and those who related skills may be avail- to turn their creativity into have a high-school or GED Saturdays: July 21 and 28. increase, bringing his salary have surpassed their pay grade able through the Workforce a small business. diploma to attend. Both parts will be held 8:30 to $97,797, according to the will receive a one-time 1 per- Investment Act (WIA) and National Electrical Code A valid picture ID is re- a.m.-4:30 p.m. in M-Building, county personnel office. cent lump sum. other funding sources. Licensing Exam Prep will be quired at registration. The room 131-B. The former CEO of what The increases account for To see if they qualify, held on Saturdays, July 14-28, course fee is $65. The course will prepare is now Columbus Regional a 4 percent overall increase in students should contact the 8 a.m.-7 p.m., in the Health The textbook, “Notary attendees to take the N.C. Healthcare System, Clark was payroll wages, or $640,308. Columbus County Joblink and Human Services (HHS) Public Guidebook for NC,” certification exams for 60 years old when he was hired The vote came on the same Career Center immediately Building, room 142. can be purchased on site for Types I, II, and III. in 2008 at a salary of $85,000. night that County Finance at (910)642-7141, ext. 261 or This comprehensive class $27 plus tax. The course fee is $65 plus County Attorney Mike Ste- Officer Bobbie Faircloth re- by visiting the Center in A- is designed for practicing How to Raise Your Credit $5 for course materials. phens received a $5,000 raise, ported that the county was in Building on the SCC campus. electricians who are work- Score to Over 740 Points; Re- N.C. Escort Vehicle Op- bringing his salary to $74,000, a strong financial position and Marketing Your Farm ing toward getting electrical ceive that Personal or Busi- erator Re-Certification will according to the county per- in less debt than most other through Social Media will be contractor licenses. ness Loan is a free seminar be held Saturday, July 21, sonnel office. His pay is now local governments. held Mondays, July 9-30, 6-8 Students will need to on Tuesday, July 17, 6-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-noon in T-Building, equal to that of former county The county’s fund balance p.m., in Cartrette Building, bring a battery-powered cal- in T-Building, room 122. room 122. attorney Stephen Fowler. more than doubled in the last room 126. culator, paper, and pen. Topics discussed will The purpose of this Stephens retired from the five years and grew from $13.5 This course is a must for The course fee is $120 include how to get and read course is to provide certi- North Carolina Highway Pa- million five years ago to $28 farmers and small business- plus $5 class materials. The a free credit report, how to fied vehicle escort operators million in 2011. trol and was working as an es seeking to gain greater required textbook is “Na- maintain good credit, and a standardized re-certifica- assistant district attorney knowledge of Facebook and tional Electrical Code 2011” how to increase your credit tion training program for when he was hired as county Nicole Cartrette 910-642-4104 ext. 225 its usefulness as a free mar- and will be available for $84 score by 50-100 points within the state of North Carolina. attorney in 2009 at age 60 to [email protected] keting source. plus tax. 60 days. The course fee is $65. fill the position left vacant by Radio Continued from page 1-A on the new system would be mentation of the new system surcharges on phone services new system and Whiteville Po- communication, and as a call in the various municipalities completed by the end of June has not been determined, of- but the ability of counties like lice Department showed very is received at the 9-1-1 center, and the county will receive but Assistant Emergency ficials say. Columbus to use those funds good results. a channel is created or group a varying number of radios, Services Director Kay Worley “An official switchover date for radio equipment was al- “I’ve not found any dead dedicated to that call. depending on the size of the said this week the project is has not been set. It will be lowed on only a temporary spots,” Worley said. A committee of fire and department. not finished. when all the site work has basis. The county’s existing ana- rescue officials from across County Fire and Rescue “The 911 funds that had a been completed and all sites Communication antennae log radio system has been the county served on a com- Association President Tony June 30 deadline have been are functioning in the county,” on towers in Nakina, Chad- problematic for a number of mittee that supported the Miller warned early in the spent,” Worley said. “Three Worley explained. bourn, and Lake Waccamaw years. Areas with no or dis- recommendation. process that training would be sites are completely finished, In recent weeks, Worley are complete and in the testing torted communication exist. The UHF digital trunking essential to successful imple- another is 75 percent finished said, a firm has been working phase, while sites at Delco and Former EMS director Jer- system and Kenwood Next- mentation. and the other is 50 percent daily on the new system. Fair Bluff are still in progress. emy Jernigan recommended edge radios were chosen for “The radio is only as good complete.” “We hope to have the sys- Worley said last month the trunked digital radio sys- features and affordability, of- as the person using it,” Miller “We will be offering train- tem up and running by the end that much of the work was tem that allows multiple users ficials said. said more than a year ago. “We ing classes to the depart- of this month,” Worley said a underway in March but a lease to share several channels, Single fire or rescue depart- have got to have the training. ments,” Worley said. “These few weeks ago. agreement for a Fair Bluff based on the volume of calls ments will receive 22 portable It’s going to be a change but a should begin the week of The $1.5 million digital tower needed to be finalized. and traffic. radios and a base station. change for the better.” July 16. If additional training radio system installation and “The tower in Fair Bluff we However, Jernigan left the Joint fire and rescue depart- is needed we will work with 9-1-1 center upgrades were are using is a Progress Energy position to take a job with Co- ments will receive 30 portable Nicole Cartrette departments on an as needed made possible with more than tower but someone else owned lumbus Regional Healthcare radios and a base station as 910-642-4104 ext. 225 basis for training.” $1 million in restricted funds. the land,” Worley explained. System this year. part of the project cost. [email protected] A target date for full imple- Those funds are collected as Worley said testing with the A base site coordinates Law enforcement agencies

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LISTON WILLIAM COX DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE WHITEVILLE -- Liston Wil- liam Cox, 85, formerly of Tabor JAMES A. ‘JOHN’ ROSE MARIE BAKER City, died Monday, July 2, 2012 BLACKWELL WHITEVILLE -- Rose Ma- at Lower Cape Fear Hospice TABOR CITY -- James A. rie Baker, 54, died Sunday, and LifeCare Center in White- “John” Blackwell, 48, died July 1, 2012 at her home. ville. He was the son of the late Monday, July 2, 2012 at She was preceded in death William Jasper Cox and Sarah his home. Born in Colum- by one son, Kenneth Baker. Boswell Cox. He bus County, he was the son Final rites were held also was preced- of Mary Ruth Blackwell Wednesday, July 4 at Biggs ed in death by and the late James Hubert Funeral Home of Lum- one son, Ronald Blackwell. In addition to berton. Burial followed at “Ronnie” Liston his father, he was preceded Floyd Memory Gardens in Cox; and one brother, Dewey in death by one brother, Lumberton. Cox. Ronald Blackwell; and one She leaves to cherish her He served in the U.S. Army sister, Teresa Blackwell. memory, her companion, during WWII. He then re- Final rites will be held at Jerry McLean; two daugh- turned home and farmed until 3 p.m. Thursday in the In- ters, Lisa Baker, Jamie he retired. STACY HUNT TONY FRANKLIN man Funeral Home Chapel Baker; one sister, Lori Mo- A memorial service will be PAUL BYRON WYCHE WHITEVILLE -- Stacy HINSON SR. in Tabor City. Burial will be jonnier; three brothers, held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July HALLSBORO -- Paul By- Hunt, 37, went home to CHARLOTTE -- Tony in Myrtle Green Cemetery. Andy White, James White, 17 in the McKenzie Mortuary ron Wyche, 91, died Mon- be with her Lord Monday, Franklin Hinson Sr., 67, He is survived by his wife Luke White; and five grand- Chapel. Visitation will be held day, July 2, 2012, at Liberty July 2, 2012. She was the died Saturday, June 30, Melisa Strickland Black- children, Michael, Kristen, from 10-11 a.m. one hour prior Commons Nursing and Re- daughter of the late Jac- 2012. Mr. Hinson was born well; two sons, Casey J. Tony, Bradley and Shawn. to the service. habilitation Center, where queline Jean Jordan of in Whiteville Nov. 25, 1944 He is survived by two daugh- to the late Wilson and Mary Blackwell and ex-wife, the life-long Hallsboro resi- Whiteville. Stacy was born ROBERT MURPHY ters, Mary C. Hardee of West Evelyn Mercer Hinson. Kristina, and Dusty Black- dent had peacefully spent in Brookhaven, N.Y. to her WHITEVILLE -- Robert End and Gail C. Moose of A celebration of life will well and wife, Audrey, all the last years of his life. birth parents, Brantley Murphy, 73, died Saturday, Whiteville; one sister, Kathleen be held at 1 p.m. Thurs- of Tabor City; one brother, Born in Hallsboro’s Red Hunt Sr. and Grace Jordan June 30, 2012 at Silver Stream C. Stephens of Whiteville; day, July 5 at the Palisades Jamie Blackwell of Tabor Bug community April 11, Hunt, both deceased. She Rehab in Wilmington. three grandchildren; and two Country Club, 13704 Grand City; one sister, Juanita 1921, to James Avery and passed at the Lower Cape A memorial service will be great grandchildren. Palisades Parkway, Char- Blackwell of Burgaw; two Olive (Clark) Wyche, he Fear Hospice and LifeCare held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July Memorials made be made to lotte, with Brian Lucas of- step-sisters, Lisa Watts and attended Hallsboro’s pub- Center after a long, cou- 7, at the Kingdom Hall of Je- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and ficiating. M.L. Ford & Son Tammie Manning, both lic schools and graduated rageous battle with Hun- hovah’s Witnesses, 711 Grove LifeCare Center, 206 Funeral Home in Clover is of Tabor City; one step- from Wake Forest Universi- tington’s disease, the same Street, Whiteville. Peoples Trail, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. serving the family of Mr. brother, Buddy Williams ty in 1942 with a BS degree illness that took her birth Funeral Home of Whiteville Hinson. of Tabor City; and two ROBERT DALE CLEWIS in business. mother. Stacy was a gradu- is handling the arrangements. He is survived by his grandchildren, Johnna Ray WHITEVILLE -- Robert Dale Going initially to work for ate of West Columbus High Surviving are his wife, Mar- daughter, Crystal Rilee and Blackwell and Rush Black- Clewis, 72, of Crusoe commu- Reynolds’s Aluminum in School and a member of jorie Murphy; five daughters, husband, Steve, of Char- well. nity, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Richmond, Va., during the Whiteville Church of God. Terrie Murphy, Sharon Mur- lotte; two sons, Tony F. Special thanks to Aunt at Premier Living at Lake Wac- height of WWII, he mar- Visitation will be held at phy, Jacqueline Murphy, and Hinson Jr. and wife, Bran- Betty Stubbs of Bladen- camaw. He was the son of the ried Maud Rose Shaw in 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5 at Tracey Murphy, all of White- dy, of Charlotte and Andy boro, Dannielle Spivey and late Dallas and Rena Etheridge 1944, a Bracey, Va., native, Peacock Funeral Home in ville and Miriam Murphy of Hinson of Lake Wylie, S.C.; Alison Watts. Clewis. and returned to North Car- Whiteville. Her funeral ser- Yanksville; one son, Bobby two sisters, Angelia Reaves In lieu of flowers, memo- A private memorial service olina to go to work in the vice will follow at 4 p.m. in Murphy of Whiteville; two and Teresa Brown, both of rial donations may be made will be held at a later date. family’s mercantile busi- Peacock’s Chapel with her sisters, Lula Margaret Mur- Whiteville; three brothers, to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Worthington Funeral Home ness, eventually spending brothers, Revs. Randy Hunt phy and Ruby Covington, both Terry Hinson and Sammy and LifeCare Center, 206 of Chadbourn is handling the nearly 60 years as general and Brian Wible officiating. of Winston-Salem; and three Hinson, both of White- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, arrangements. manager of Pierce & Com- Burial will be in the West- brothers, Norman Murphy Jr. ville and Jackie Hinson of N.C. 28472. pany’s Freeman and Delco ern Prong Baptist Church of Whiteville and Joe Murphy Washington, N.C.; and two A guestbook is available operations. His Cemetery in Whiteville. and Eugene Murphy, both of El-Bethel to hold grandchildren, Reagan Av- at inmanfuneralhome.com. Maud passed away in 2001 She is survived by five Charlotte. after 57 wonderful years of brothers, Brantley Hunt ery Rilee and Cullen An- MARY DONNIE KERMON Sunday gospel marriage. Jr. and wife, Marisol, of drew Hinson. WAKE FOREST -- Mary El-Bethel Church will hold In addition to his wife, St. Petersburg, Fla., Chico Online condolences may Rouse Kermon 58, died Tues- JAMES DAVID PIGGOTT a Sunday gospel jubilee Sun- Paul was preceded in death Jimenez and wife, Loria, be made at www.mlford- day, July 3, 2012. She was born ROCKINGHAM -- James day, July 15 at 4 p.m. The by two brothers, Graham of Chadbourn, Randy Hunt sons.com. May 1, 1954 in Wake Coun- David Piggott, 67, formerly of jubilee will feature in concert Clark Wyche and Cyril and wife, Suzanne, of Get- ty, the daughter of the late Nakina, died Tuesday, July 3, Dr. M.H. Russell and The Mu- RANDY GENE COLEMAN James Wyche; one sister, tysburg, Pa., Brian Wible Charles Rouse Sr. and Mildred 2012 at his home. sicians For Christ (formerly) CHADBOURN -- Randy Gene Amy (Wyche) Holden; and and wife, Jessica, and John M. Rouse. A graveside service will be of Long Beach, Calif., Deacon Coleman, 54, died Wednesday, his only daughter, Maud Beattie and wife, Jenny, all A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6 at Herman Ellis and The Dy- July 4, 2012 at Lower Cape (Wyche) Scott. of Whiteville; and two sis- held at a later date. Peacock Poplar Spring Cemetery with namic Queen City Aires of Fear Hospice and Lifecare Paul is survived by his ters, Gracie Pinchok and Funeral Home of Whiteville Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick Charlotte and the Baldwin Center in Whiteville. He was son, Paul B. Wyche Jr. and husband, Len, of Norris- is announcing for the family. IV officiating. Smith Funeral Singers, The Jr. Humble Spirit the son of the late Daniel and wife, Joan (Kinzie) Wyche; town, Pa., Jackie Collins She is survived by one son, Home of Whiteville is han- Singers and The Male Chorus, Sally Moss Coleman and was grandchildren, Michael and husband, Dale, of Mul- Dan T. Kermon of Tabor City; dling the arrangements. There all of Whiteville. also preceded in death by two Wyche and wife, April, and lins, S.C. two daughters, Rebecca R. will be no viewing. The church is located at 415 siblings, Johnny Coleman and two great-grandchildren, Memorials may be made Kermon and Elizabeth K. On- He is survived by his chil- W. Walter Street. Ricky Coleman. Jordan and Robert, grand- to Lower Cape Fear Hospice yambu, both of Wake Forest; dren, Betty P. Gore of White- Robert Williams is the pastor. The family will receive son, Mitch Wilson and wife, and Lifecare Center, 206 two brothers, Charles S. Rouse ville, James Alfred Piggott friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Stacey, and three grand- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Jr. of Raleigh, Joel K. Rouse of Fayetteville, John Dale July 6 at Worthington Fu- children, Kendall, Sam and N.C. 28472 of Durham; four sisters, Doris Piggott of Killeen, Texas; Eric neral Home in Chadbourn. A This Claudia, Danny Wilson and www.peacockfuneral- M. Rouse and Arlene Rouse, D. Piggott of Arizona; and one graveside service will be held wife, Kellie, and a great home.net both of Winston-Salem, Jesse sister, Dessie P. Bellamy of at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7 at Prime granddaughter, Brooke, R. Starney of Wake Forest, Whiteville. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor and Tracey (Wilson) Wert Shirley R. Berthrong of King; City, with Dr. Tommy Bryson sPoT and husband, Chris, and El-Bethel to hold and six grandchildren. three great-grandchildren, officiating. St. Luke AMEZ to AvAilAble Tommy, Amy, and Joey; his Joy night July 6 He is survived by one son, LINZY JACOBS hold play July 15 El-Bethel will hold Joy John Paul “JP” Coleman of Now son, W. James (Jim) Wyche BOLTON -- Linzy Jacobs, St. Luke A.M.E. Zion night Friday, July 6 at 7:30 Kernersville; four sisters, Ruth and wife, Melva (Crawford) 82, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Church will hold a play en- p.m. The guest speaker will be C. Harris of Chadbourn, Doris Call Wyche, grandchildren Tara his home. titled “Church folks” Sunday, Rev. Eric Smith and the Flag- C. Lovette of Tabor City, Sue 642-4104 and husband, Max and Final rites will be held at July 15 at 4 p.m. The play is patch Church family. C. Edmund of Evergreen and Ext. 237 great-grandson Vincent, 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at sponsored by the class leaders The church is located at 415 Donna C. Outlaw of Bladen- and Leigh and great-grand- St. John Missionary Baptist of the church. W. Walter Street. boro; and five brothers, Jerry son Jack; former son-in-law Church, Riegelwood, with The church is located at Elder Robert D. Williams Coleman of Clarkton, Mickey Chris Scott and wife, Ester, Rev. Roger Jacobs officiating. 410 Martin Luther King Dr., Sr. is the pastor. Coleman of Cerro Gordo, Ken- grandson, Martin Scott Burial will be in Freeman Cem- Bladenboro. neth Coleman of Shallotte, and wife, Ginger, and three etery. Friendly Funeral Home For more information call Danny Coleman of Evergreen great-grandchildren, Sealy, Peace BC to hold of Riegelwood is handling the Janice Blanks at 648-5313. and Dale Coleman of Dispu- DEBT RELIEF Christopher and Alexan- arrangements. Rev. Carrenia Shaw is the Marvelous Mondays tanta, Va. Bankruptcy der; granddaughter Shaw He is survived by his wife, pastor. (Scott) Kifer and husband, Peace Baptist Church will Sarah Jacobs of the home; one Stop Foreclosures Martin, and great-grand- hold Marvelous Mondays dur- COG of Prophecy to son, Malachi W. FunderBurk Get A Fresh Start son Samuel; and grand- ing the months of July and of Bolton; and one sister, Ella daughter Wyche (Scott) August at 7 p.m. hold VBS July 16-20 Ward of Lake Waccamaw. Attorney Each Monday will feature a McColskey and husband, Church of God of Prophecy Find James different pastor. For July 9 the Tim and two great-grand- will hold its vacation Bible Robbins speaker will be Pastor Monty children, Meredith and school Monday, July 16-Friday, SHORT Hamilton from Come As You Samuel; his brother, Don- July 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The 922 S. Madison St. Are Bible Fellowship, Myrtle BROS. ald Brett Wyche; his sister, theme is SonRise National Your Whiteville Beach, S.C. Mary (Wyche) Mintz; and Park. Refreshments will be The church is located at 653 numerous nieces and neph- served nightly and commence- RENT-A-CAR Love Mill Road (behind Trac- ews. ment will be Friday night fol- CALL 642-4860 tor Supply). $ 95 Home www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com Paul was an avid hunter lowed by a hot dog supper. For more information call DAILY and fisherman and a life- The church is located at 19 642-0251. long member of Hallsboro 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chad- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Baptist Church. He was bourn. 642-4175 Here! well known in Columbus Church. The funeral ser- John McPherson is the pas- County and beloved by vice will be held at 2 p.m. tor. all who met him. Among Thursday at the church. those whom he considered Interment will be with his Fair Bluf Library to hold his very best friends and of Whiteville, Inc. beloved Maud and among summer reading program with whom he kept most numbers of other family “Service with Dependability, The Fair Bluff Community in touch-even as many of members at Lake Wacca- Distinction, and Dignity” them preceded him in death maw’s Hillcrest Cemetery. Library will begin a summer - were friends as diverse as McKenzie Mortuary of reading program Tuesday, We offer childhood acquaintances, Whiteville is handling the July 10 from 4-5 p.m. and con- long-time customers, ven- arrangements. tinue each Tuesday through Pre-need Planning dors, business associates, In lieu of flowers, memo- July 31. and Insurance and Sigma Pi Fraternity rials may be made to Halls- brothers from Wake For- boro Baptist Church or to Regardless of Age est. It was said by one of the church of the maker’s Scheduling a his many friends, “He was choice. or Health Condition an outstanding man..a man The family wishes to community event? of honor and integrity.” thank the staff and man- Highway 130 East, Whiteville He will be sorely missed by          agement of Liberty Com- Check out our      Phone (910) 642-4055 his family and those of his mons Nursing and Reha- Fax (910) 642-8535 good friends who remain.      bilitation Center for their 24-hour Community Email Paul’s family will receive kind and attentive service     [email protected] friends and acquaintances to Mr. Wyche during his Calendar at:        from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, lengthy residency at the fa- Visit our website: July 5 at Hallsboro Baptist cility. www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net www. peoplesofwhiteville.com LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. 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The College Vietnam 50 Connection years later: By JONATHAN HESTER Cosmetology Instructor questions Southeastern Community College Have you ever wanted to work in Hollywood, but have no acting of why skills? What about Broadway, but you can’t sing or dance? How about fantasies of traveling the The reasons behind why the Vietnam world, while someone else pays War was fought are as confusing as the the bill? Or, maybe you would conflict itself. prefer to start your own business For the Washington politicians, it and enjoy flexible hours. Now was a quest to prevent Communist what if I told you these were just a few of the expansion and to prevent the then-pow- endless pos- erful Soviet Union from having a warm sibilities water port from which the USSR could afforded threaten a stu- America’s The point dent that western pursues a For decades, Vietnam career in flank. veterans never got the For some the beauty respect and admiration industry? South Viet- Licensed namese, it they deserved. Now, cosmetolo- was a war to even 50 years after the gists are protect what start of this terrible trained in was left of Shadows of Vietnam the art and Hester war that tore the coun- science a country By DAVID SCOTT that had try apart, plenty of I made what I thought was the best choice considering the concerning the professional care Special to The News Reporter of a person’s hair, skin, and nails. seen strife healing is still needed. situation. Not to wax philosophical, most people in their lives are With the proper knowledge and In 2009, my daughter Anna, who for decades. forced to make decisions that demand that they, on some level, skill set, cosmetologists can ex- was a junior in college, asked me to For others, it was an opportunity to line have to compromise their morals. I compromised mine in a way plore a variety of career options share with her some of my remem- their own pockets, or to promote their that I have, over time, learned to live with. that can lead them anywhere, brances of Vietnam for a research own political agendas. even around the world. paper she was writing. I would like to dispel a few For the American soldier, sailor, air- of that year. By that time, my in the jungle pulling the trigger misconceptions you may have man or Marine, the question “Why?” Introduction disdain for the military and my or the cigar-chomping politician about a career in the beauty was likely not often pondered; few DAVID SCOTT: I had declared outright hate of the war had come or the apathetic American who industry. Business Administration as a fought out of a blind sense of duty, like to a crescendo and I began looking stayed home, watched the news on One myth revolves around the major, was taking accounting and Tennyson lauded in “The Charge of the for options that would allow me to TV, got fat, and moralized about amount of money a cosmetolo- economics courses, and was dis- Light Brigade.” avoid this new deployment. killing. gist makes, or should I say, can covering that I found this course Few fought for a greater cause, as Going to Canada, while not I agreed with the protestors make. There are labor statistics of study tedious and boring. desirable, seemed to be the only and admired their courage. To available that give average esti- their fathers and grandfathers in the I was doing a lot of serious soul- plausible alternative that I could me, war protests are one of the mates of what a cosmetologist previous two World Wars and Korea. searching about my future. My imagine that did not violate my highest and most moral forms of earns per year. For the American warrior, often drafted introspection was complicated by conscience. I seriously considered dissent. I think almost everybody These figures however, fall and sent thousands of miles from the fact that I had no direction for this until two weeks before we will now admit that the anti-war short of what a determined beau- my academic efforts and the fact home, with confusing and sometimes were scheduled to leave in Decem- protests helped end the war and, ty professional can earn. A cos- that I felt the military Selective contradictory orders, the question why ber of 1972. At the last minute, the by doing so, saved many American metology career is accompanied Service (draft) quickly closing in was not that important. What was often Navy decided to release me three and Vietnamese lives. by multiple income possibilities, on me. I had registered for the most important was looking after their weeks early from my four-year It cannot be said that dissent is including specialty services, draft at age 18 and was given a low enlistment and I left the ship only categorically a good thing. Only retail opportunities, and private buddies and getting home safely to lottery number. days before it deployed. when dissent is married to moral client care. Because success in their families, all the while still doing As a college student, I was given When I was 19 years old, like courage and righteous indigna- this career depends primarily on their duty, as they understood it, to a deferment from the draft. If I others my age and from a small tion does it become a most power- a strong work ethic and a passion decided to leave school, I knew I their country. town in North Carolina, I was ful force for progress. Too often, to excel, no earning cap exists. would soon be drafted either into Yet when they returned, most were immature, naive, and uninitiated. during times of war and other Another concern involves the Army or Marine Corps. Even scorned; many were mocked. I was a “man without a cause,” social and political upheaval, most job demand. The U.S. Bureau facing this inevitability, I left col- For decades, their courage, sacrifice drifting through life without a people “hide” in the silent major- of Labor Statistics projects that lege at Thanksgiving of 1968 and compass. ity and wait for the renegade dis- employment of cosmetologists and patriotism were ignored. Some also did not return. At the time, considering my senters to do the legwork and bear will increase by about 14 percent felt shame because Vietnam is popu- In early December of 1968, I state of mind and my evolving the grief and ostracism. through 2020. If current statistics larly known as the war America lost— decided to join the Navy. I did this morality, I guess I chose the best It’s only later that these apa- don’t convince you, take a look even though the fighting men on the because I thought the Navy would of my available alternatives. Aim- thetic and passive types begrudg- at human history. Studies show be more desirable than the other ground, on the water and in the air over lessly staying in college and going ingly realize and admit that the that hairstyling was practiced as branches of the military. Southeast Asia didn’t lose the war. nowhere did not appeal to me and protestors were at the vanguard early as the Ice Age with oyster I had always loved boats and If anyone did, it was the politicians, joining the Navy seemed better of a new morality. shells and bone. water and, I guess, had a somewhat themselves caught up in a time of con- than being drafted into the Army The Egyptians, in 3000 B.C., romantic vision of what the Navy or Marines. ANNA SCOTT: Did you ever used minerals, insects, and ber- fusion and chaotic social change. Yet was all about. My enlistment was If I were faced with the same discuss going AWOL with your ries to create makeup for their it was the soldiers, not the politicians, for four years. decisions today or was asked to friends in the Navy? lips, eyes, and skin. The Chinese, who bore a shame they didn’t deserve. After 10 weeks in boot camp at advise a young person facing Only as it related to going to the Greeks, and the Romans also Great Lakes, Illinois, I attended For that reason, most have remained the same predicament, I think I Canada. played integral roles in how the Radar School for three months. silent for years, despite post traumatic would be more creative. Coming industry has developed. Soon after, I was given orders to stress, Agent Orange and other service- up with alternatives is the easy ANNA SCOTT: What did you Today’s business has evolved report to the USS Richmond K. related illnesses and the unquestion- part---deciding on one that you can do to pass the spare time while you from bones and insects, but Turner (DLG-20), a guided missile morally stomach is the hard part. were deployed? beauty itself has lost none of its able courage most of us could never frigate stationed in San Diego. While we were in the war zone, value. Hollywood opinions and muster, but which these men did gather Immediately after my arrival, the ANNA SCOTT: In hindsight, there was very little spare time. the latest fashion trends alone on a daily basis. ship began preparation for my first are you proud of the decisions you During combat, we were in what significantly increase the value The veterans we interviewed for our deployment to Vietnam. made in joining the military/ leav- was referred to as General Quar- placed on appearance. We deployed in the spring of current series on the Vietnam War — ing school? ters mode. This consisted of being Look around you. Hair and 1970. Our time in the war zone was you’ll find the special section in today’s Proud is not the best word. I “at your station” 12 hours per day fingernails continue to grow. spent off the coast of Vietnam pri- paper — love their country. It is sad did not make the decision based in a combat-ready position. The And, wrinkled skin must be dealt marily doing search and rescue for that for decades, their service was not on some high-minded reasoning. remaining 12 hours were spent with. As long as we value beauty waterborne casualties from other I was, like many young, American sleeping, eating, or, when there on this planet, a cosmetologist properly thanked. ships and downed aircraft and males during wartime, faced with was enough water, taking a bath will remain essential to any Yet, they went along their own way, doing air control (communicat- the dilemma of having to choose and washing clothes. Our watches workforce. building families and businesses, teach- ing with our aircraft for purposes between poor alternatives. I made were staggered – sometimes you There is also apprehension of logistics, bombing runs, etc.) ing and practicing law, and selling cars what I thought was the best choice would be on duty at night, and about job placement upon gradu- While we encountered enemy and in some cases, continuing to serve considering the situation. Not to sometimes during the day. We ation. Salon opportunities exist aircraft every day and lived under a country that wasn’t at all grateful. wax philosophical, most people would often confuse a.m. with p.m. in every community, including almost constant tension, we were We owe them all a great debt, a thank in their lives are forced to make and literally go a complete week rural areas such as Columbus never actively involved in direct decisions that demand that they, without seeing sunlight because County, urban areas like New you many years coming. combat. on some level, have to compro- my job was inside. or Chicago, and every place It took the concerted efforts of I was adamantly opposed to the mise their morals. I compromised When we were not in the war in between! You cannot get your Vietnam vets to reach out to the newest war before and after I joined the mine in a way that I have, over zone, free time was spent playing hair cut online, and you cannot generation of misunderstood , military. I never actually joined time, learned to live with. This cards, BS sessions, or reading. receive a manicure from a call any peace protests while in col- the veterans of the War of Terror, for does not in any way rationalize During my four years in the Navy, center. And, beauty specialists lege but I had very strong feelings our country to realize the mistake that or justify war; it simply explains I read hundreds of books and de- are not confined to salons. about the morality and the futility was made in the years immediately how morality can be bent and how veloped a lifelong love of reading. We also work in resort loca- of the war. after Vietnam. time erases human lapses in that Reading, to me, was my main form tions, day spas, medical offices, The South, North Carolina, and morality. of escape and when you’re in the and behind the scenes at fashion America has a tradition of honor- N.C. State where I attended were military, you need a lot of that. and entertainment events. Our ing its ; for too long, conservative in the 60s and the ANNA SCOTT: In hindsight, I made an effort to read only work can be seen on billboards Vietnam veterans were swept under the Peace Movement was considered are you proud of the things you did what I considered to be good and in Times Square and the covers unpatriotic, un-American, and rug. We’re glad to see that is changing in Vietnam? worthwhile books. I read mostly of nearly every magazine. We are was closely identified with the today, and we are proud to play a small No. Although I was not direct- philosophy, theology, classic nov- color specialists, makeup art- “long-haired hippy movement” part in recognizing them, and honor- ly responsible for causing death els, and some bio/autobiogra- ists, and college instructors. We (drug-crazed and free-loving per- ing their service in a war many people and human suffering during the phies. The books that stand out travel the world as product educa- verts). war, I know I was guilty indirectly. in my mind from this period were tors and beauty representatives. wanted to forget. Yes. After returning from Viet- The job I did on a daily basis while those written by Thoreau, Emer- From platform work to fame as We may never be able to explain why nam, I was given orders to join I was in Vietnam facilitated death son, and the other transcenden- the stars of our own reality TV America went to war in Vietnam, but another ship, the minesweeper, and destruction and made the talists. Nietzsche was one of my shows, the opportunities are we don’t have to ask why Americans USS Leader (MSO-430) out of Long American war machine a little bit favorites, also. I read everything endless. Beach, CA. went. They went because they loved more efficient. The same crime written by Nietzsche and was I would love the opportunity to I was a Petty Officer 3rd Class their country, and their country called was also committed by every other especially struck with his percep- discuss this exciting and profit- and became a member of their them to duty. It’s about time their American during this war who sat tion and outlook. His nihilism fit able career choice with you. Combat Information Center in country showed them the same love and on their hands and let the politi- into the whole stupidity of war Please call me at 642-7141, ext. 255 early 1971. In mid 1972, we were cians make war instead of peace. that I was observing and it made a loyalty in return. or email me at johester@sccnc. informed that the ship was to be I’ve often asked myself who was deployed to Vietnam in the fall the most immoral---the poor grunt Continued on next page The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 11-A People, Places and Things Shadows of Vietnam Continued from previous page

big impression on me. Dalton resilience. Trumbo’s Johnny Got His Gun Te eyes of an American also deeply affected me. ANNA SCOTT: Was it ever good job training? By JEFFERSON WEAVER it was a lingering hurt from were constantly go- said something I did not in- ANNA SCOTT: Were you Not really. I was trained as Staff Writer people whose hatred of war ing off. clude in my original interview, embarrassed/ashamed to be in a radarman, which has little manifested itself against the Despite the dangers to him- but which has stuck with me the Navy then? carryover in the real world. The voice on the phone very folks who protected their self and his aircraft, Bill said, for years. No. When I was in the mili- I did learn some boating and was firm, but obviously tired. freedom to object and dissent. his eyes focused on a woman “I was ashamed and relieved tary, most of the people that I navigational skills that have I didn’t know that voice was He was hurting as well from a kneeling over a soldier’s body. when I realized that of all the associated with were also mili- come in handy. Any other skills about to lead me on a journey government that he defended Nearby a child stood watching, blood in the aircraft, none of it tary and in my situation. We would fall in the interpersonal to a place a lot of folks had for 20 years, and trusted, only sucking her thumb. was mine,” he said. commiserated a lot but were area which is hard to define. never heard of, and fewer could to find it refusing to believe its “That image always comes The of that day not ashamed or embarrassed. pronounce. products, like Agent Orange, back to me,” he said. “Some- would eventually be recog- ANNA SCOTT: Tell me a “This is William Stuart had anything to do with the times, years later, on a per- nized as a small part of the ANNA SCOTT: Are you little bit about the draft process? Morgan,” the voice said. “I disease that kept him from fectly normal day at work, larger Operation Hastings, embarrassed/ashamed to have The draft () was have a story I wanted to share walking to the mailbox, or eat- or driving down the road, or which would be one of the larg- been in the Navy now? in effect during the war in Viet- with the newspaper.” ing anything “worthwhile,” as just sitting here reading, I est set battles of the Vietnam No. I did what I thought I nam versus an all-volunteer A few days later I met a he put it. would see them again. I knew I War. Bill had the classic career had to do when I had to do it. military now. During a draft, tall, gaunt man suffering from I saw a strong man, a war- couldn’t, but it was like I could officer’s ability to describe, That does not say, however, that each eligible soldier is given a cancer. His handshake was but rior, a patriot of the first or- hear the woman screaming.” in terms I could understand, I would wish that experience lottery number, a completely a shadow of what I was sure it der, bent and hurting, with “There was nothing I could how Con Thien and Gio Linh on others. random number from 1-365 had been. pain I couldn’t do for her or the affected Operation Hastings. (for each day of the year). The Bill Morgan was a Citadel imagine shining child,” Bill said, He could quote statistics and ANNA SCOTT: Socially, guys with the lowest numbers graduate in the class of 1954, from his eyes, his voice nearly unit strengths and logistical how did being branded as “mili- were called up first. The luck and came from a farm in South a man who still emotionless. data from memory, describing tary” affect you? (haircut, etc.). (or unluck) of the draw. Carolina. His family moved to wore an Ameri- Morgan and action on the division level. Being vain like all young Bladen County after he gradu- can flag lapel pin his team flew There was even a psychologi- people, I resented having to ANNA SCOTT: Did you ated. He always loved flying, and lectured me casualties into cal element to the battle, since look and dress military. This actually get drafted? and was a pilot well before strongly one day Q u a n g T r i , a it occurred on the birthday was especially true about hair- Because of my low lottery Vietnam (“Naval Aviator,” he when my own base that became of communist leader Ho Chi cuts. Back then, almost all number, I knew I would be quietly corrected me), flying pin had turned “increasingly Minh. young men wore their hair picked early in the process so first propeller-driven aircraft, upside down. I chaotic” as the Bill’s voice faltered, and he long--many in ponytails. Hav- I decided to join the Navy first then moving into jets. A photo saw a man who fighting contin- became agitated when I tried to ing really short hair brand- before I was drafted into the of him on his F-8 Crusader defended free- ued. gently direct the conversation ed you as some kind of sub- Army or Marines. shows a confident, intense man dom, followed or- “You finally back to his personal viewpoint. human and a pawn of the How did you feel about the with just a hint of a smile. He ders, saved lives stopped think- A proud man, like any aviator, bureaucracy which I deeply draft then? Now? flew more than 300 combat and yes, killed for his country, ing,” he said. “You had to he was still an humble gentle- resented. Non-military people, I am not opposed to the missions during his two tours who still passionately loved stop thinking about what was man. especially young people, put idea of a draft. In fact, I think in Southeast Asia, but one still her even though she seemed happening on the ground or “You should have enough us in a false, rigid stereotype it is a lot fairer way to build stood out in his mind so much indifferent to his own service in your aircraft. Your train- about me,” he said. “Others did which tended to hurt their own an army as compared to the that after 40 years he wanted to and suffering. ing takes over, and you just do much more than I ever did.” anti-war credibility. I learned all-volunteer approach. My talk to a reporter. On our third interview, Bill your duty. I had to protect the Then he handled the model a painful lesson from this expe- opposition to the draft is the Bill Morgan was a flight brought down a high-quality men in the back, and get the helicopter again, turning it rience: NEVER GENERALIZE fact that its reason for being is leader on May 19, 1966, when model of a UH-34D and—after ones up front the supplies they from side to side, frowning at ABOUT GROUPS OF PEOPLE. to create a fighting/dying force North Vietnam made its first explaining to me a few tiny needed.” some inaccuracy I could never instead of building a force for major offensive into an Amer- details that were “completely Bill’s UH-34 was running recognize. ANNA SCOTT: Did you ever good and peace. ican-defended South Vietnam. wrong” on the model—he de- low on fuel, and he and his “I did what my country told feel like other people thought In its favor, a draft creates a The well-trained NVA troops scribed the flights in and out of crew were exhausted, but he me to,” he said softly. “That’s that just because you were in the military composed of a cross- hit the bases at Con Thien and Con Thien and Gio Linh. received a request to remove all I ever did, or wanted to.” war you were in favor of it? If section of the society, rich- Gio Linh in a well-coordinated The South Vietnamese at two final casualties from Con Major William Stuart Mor- so, how did that make you feel? poor, educated-uneducated, ra- attack. these bases, he said, were brave Thien. The helicopter had been gan Jr. died Aug. 10, 2010. He How did that affect you? cially mixed, etc. which is more Morgan wasn’t flying the and well-trained, unlike some flying for seven hours non-stop was buried, with many other I obviously knew that those reflective of our . iconic UH-1 “Huey” that came of the troops closer to the cit- at that point, a violation of American heroes, in Arlington people existed but was never It spreads the responsibility to be the workhorse of Vietnam ies. Bill even speculated that regulations. Even a graduate National Cemetery. Among his concerned about their opin- for fighting and dying without and the world for decades. He the quality of troops was one of a well-disciplined school commendations, he received ions. Anyone as stupid, as respect to political or socio- was instead flying the ungainly reason they were stationed so like the Citadel knew when 20 Air Medals—including five ignorant, and as misinformed economic circumstances. It UH-34D, a helicopter he admit- far away from the political cor- regulations had to be tossed during one 10-month period in as that did not warrant my eliminates the patently im- ted he loved, since it was sturdy ruption of the cities. out the window. 1965-66, one of which had the concern. I had bigger and more moral concept of a and protected the crew. One But on May 19, 1966, a coup “We had a job to do,” he Gold Star, the highest designa- worthwhile concerns. army. In my opinion, all problem with the UH-34D was d’état was likely the last thing said simply. The helicopter tion for an Air Medal. He wrote Tell me about some of the Americans (male and female) that it was not designed for from the minds of the men was running rough, and had and published a poem in honor positives of the Navy…. of a particular age should be land warfare use, and arming Bill saw desperately defending multiple holes from bullets and of the Marines who bolstered I met, worked with, learned drafted into the military or it with door guns, like the Huey, their positions from an invad- fragments when it landed, but the South Vietnamese troops at to tolerate, and sometimes even better, some form of national was difficult. ing army. His voice was even Bill made it through the battles Gio Linh and Con Thien. learned to love a wide cross- service. Only after this service The UH-34 was originally as he described dodging dead for Gio Linh and Con Thien un- He loved his wife, the quiet section of people that I would should one be allowed to vote designed for anti-submarine and wounded personnel with scathed. He would be wounded and strong lady I came to know have never met had I not been or participate in any entitle- warfare, but was used as a his helicopter, and how another later in his career, but on that as Miss Jean, and his family. forced to. I had the absolutely ment program. transport craft and is best pilot wasn’t so careful. day, he only had painful cramps He even became well-known as wonderful opportunity to see I firmly believe that if a known for retrieving astro- Bill and his flight won med- in his hands from flying for so a very helpful representative a significant part of the world. significant number of the nauts, not going into battle. als and letters of commenda- long under combat conditions. with the Employment Security The military forced me to politicians in Washington had Despite their limitations, tion for their work that day. In addition to providing Commission. develop self-control, patience, been in the military or had Morgan’s helicopters had al- He had them on his wall when some little bit of fire support I got to know him later in and perseverance. Maybe most children in the military, they ready been in battle a number I was at his house, in the neatly with the machine gun manned life, as a fatal illness was slowly important, it helped me estab- would have never started this of times before May 19. They organized study so reminis- by a Marine in the back, Bill’s winning a battle no military lish my personal independence ill-founded war. weren’t new to fighting, but cent of the hideaway of an old flight provided some observa- could defeat. He was tired, sick, and helped me recognize my Monday: Part II his team was still not fully soldier—or rather, a former tion for artillery units (“The and occasionally grumpy, as he prepared for what they would Marine. clouds and smoke made it had every right to be, but he encounter. He mentioned the awards in hard for the single-engine was also still proud—not just PUBLIC NOTICE “I was familiar with Gio passing as he finally loosened observer to do his work,” he of himself, like most aviators SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY Linh from the air,” he said, up and I frantically tried to explained.). They also helped admittedly are, but proud of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA having made numerous troop keep up. Gone was the sick, direct artillery fire, in part to having served his country. flights, supply missions and oc- bent man in the office chair. I protect themselves from errant Bill Morgan’s eyes haunted COUNTY OF COLUMBUS casional medical evacuations realized for a few minutes that rounds. The dangerous condi- me when I first met him; they The Columbus County Board of Commissioners, at its meet- in and out of the area. “You can I was seeing a Marine aviator tions on the ground meant the were the eyes of a man who ing on July 2, 2012, authorized the sale of certain County laugh if you want to, but I had who was a man grown and then helicopters had to refuel at Phu knew he was dying. owned real property by the Upset Bid Process. a premonition about the place. some before I was even born. Bai, often with the rotors still But I don’t remember his An offer of $3,550.00 has been submitted for the purchase It gave me a bad feeling.” “T here were so many turning and the pilots still on eyes that way as much as when Morgan and his flight were wounded in the compound that board. I saw them narrow and sharp- of certain property owned by the County of Columbus, more called out immediately after they were using corrugated The helicopters under Bill’s en as he described racing below particularly described as follows: early morning assaults began roofing sheets as stretchers,” command transported 140 ca- the cloud cover to evacuate Being a 0.38 acres more or less tract of land being part of against Gio Lin and Con Thieu. Bill told me. “There were en- sualties out of the compound at wounded soldiers. a larger tract listed in Deed Book 390, Page 181 in Columbus He told me the entire unit ex- emy bodies sprawled in the Con Thien. When the 324B Di- I remember the blank look County Registry. pressed “bad feelings” about barbed wire.” vision of the NVA came across in his eyes as he described Being part of the same property conveyed in that same the mission. An American advisor filled the border and attacked, only hosing blood from his aircraft. deed from B.J. Hammond, widower, to Dale M. Hammond “It didn’t matter,” he said. Bill in as mortar and artillery 240 soldiers were at the base. And I remember his eyes with and wife, Lydia Hammond, found in Deed Book 366, Page “I am not saying anyone was rounds were concentrated on The bay of Bill’s helicopter a barely controlled rim of 807, in the Columbus County Registry. scared, but many of us double- the helicopters. began to stink with the heat of tears as he described seeing an Being the same land conveyed to Ronald Jacobs in Deed checked our survival gear. I “We didn’t linger,” he told the day, burnt gunpowder and unknown woman crying over a Book 701, Page 402 Columbus County Registry. didn’t do that often.” me drily, showing a touch the accumulating blood from dead soldier as a child sucked This property is located in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina. As the sun rose over Viet- of humor for the first time, the wounded men he was car- her thumb. Persons wishing to upset the offer that has been received nam that day, Morgan and his “but he completely briefed rying out. The helicopter later They were the eyes of a shall submit a sealed bid with their offer to the office of the men would be subjected to me before we began loading had to be hosed out. gentleman, a father, a pilot, and some of the most intense fly- casualties.” “After landing at Phu Bai,” a Marine. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 111 Washington Street, ing—and fighting—they had It was the first of dozens of he said, “my cabin was a bloody They were the eyes of an Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 by 5:00 p.m., July 16, 2012. ever encountered. They would flights the men of HMM-163 mess.” Bill then hesitated, and American. At that time the Clerk to the Board shall open the bids, if any, also experience “things you would make that day. Each trip and the highest qualifying bid will become the new offer. If don’t forget.” was roughly the same—evacu- there is more than one bid in the highest amount, the first Bill Morgan was a proud ate casualties, replace the dead such bid received will become the new offer. man, and a very proper gentle- and wounded with ammuni- A qualifying higher bid is one that raises the existing offer man. What should have been a tion, personnel and supplies, by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first $1,000.00 of that simple, pleasurable interview and return under fire. Bill had offer and five percent (5%) of the remainder of that offer. on a warm Saturday afternoon a machine gun mounted in the A qualifying higher bid must be accompanied by a deposit actually took several weeks, rear of his UH-34, but the jerry- Veterans, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid; the deposit since Bill tired easily—and rigged weapon didn’t give him may be made in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check. The even two decades after retiring or his crew much protection. County will return the deposit on any bid not accepted, and from the military, and years As Gio Linh wavered back Thank You For after the shameful behavior of and forth, refugees, soldiers will return the deposit on an offer subject to upset if a qualify- some Americans to Vietnam and their families poured into ing higher bid is received. The County will return the deposit veterans, he didn’t entirely Con Thien, about seven miles of the final high bidder at closing. trust me. west. Talking about that base Our Freedom The buyer must pay cash, certified check or cashier’s check I wasn’t offended by his brought a hesitation to Bill’s at closing. distrust; especially when he voice. From The Board of Commissioners must approve the final high told me stories about how some “Some of the troops were offer before the sale is closed, which it will do within 30 days of his fellow aviators and even panicking, and they tried to Sheriff after the final upset bid period has passed. The County their families were treated in board my helicopter,” he said. reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any the days and years immediate- “We had a challenging time Chris Batten time before the final high bid is accepted and the right to ly after the war. Shoot, it took keeping them from overloading reject at any time all bids. me three visits before he began the aircraft.” and the insisting I call him “Bill.” Prior Hovering just a few yards This the 5th day of July, 2012 to that I had called him Major above the ground, Bill said, Columbus MICHAEL H. STEPHENS or Mr. Morgan, out of respect. he could see Marine jets strik- Columbus County Attorney Bill Morgan’s eyes still ing NVA positions, and other 111 Washington Street haunt me; he was in constant helicopters shuttling back and County Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 pain, and tired easily, but I forth. Clouds of black smoke Telephone: (910) 642-5645 never thought the pain was drifted over the whole area, Sheriff’s Office July 5, 2012 all from his cancer. Some of and small arms and heavy 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 Tax decrease pondered for Water District II Helping Hands . . . By NICOLE CARTRETTE 6-inch water mains that will end of the county. Staff Writer bring county water service to “We certainly don’t want a the Thompson Town Road com- tax there,” Byrd said. “We need Caring Hearts Special water district taxes munity. The project will make to take steps to prevent a tax in in Columbus County Water water available to 295 homes, District IV.” District II add an extra $105 to five businesses and Williams One of those measures was a property owner’s tax bill for Township School. Another taken with the adoption of the We Salute Our property valued at $150,000. 38,600 feet of 8-inch and 10- budget. Customers in Water The 7-cents per $100 value inch transmission mains and District IV will pay $1 more on tax will be cut in at least half a booster pump will complete their base rate and $1 more per CNAs and Nurses with an interconnection made the connection between water 1,000 gallon to help improve the between Columbus County districts II and I. financial situation in the new Water District I and II, officials The project is funded with a district. Our CNAs and nurses work tirelessly, day in and day out, to suggest. $375,227 Drinking Water State Robert Adams of the West- provide an unparalleled level of quality care. Commissioners voted this Revolving Fund loan at zero ern Prong community said he week to accept roughly $1.8 mil- interest for 14 years. A principal didn’t want Water District III Their professional skills and compassionate care ensure the lion in funding for the project forgiveness loan of $1.5 million forgotten. that is a combination of forgiv- was also accepted, bringing The district levies the largest health and well-being of each of our residents. able debt, low interest loans debt service on the project to special water district tax at 11 and grants. just $26,802 annually for 14 cents per $100 value. We are indeed fortunate to have each one of them on our staff, Once the interconnection is years. Adams asked what the com- complete, Water District I will Chairman Amon McKenzie missioners were going to do and we gratefully acknowledge their contribution to our success. purchase water from District II seemed ready to entertain a about eliminating the tax and rather than the Town of Tabor motion to move forward with creating a countywide water City. an adjustment. system. “If we add zero customers “Are we premature in talking “We are working on that,” we could drop the tax 4 cents about that?” McKenzie asked. McKenzie told him Monday. in District II,” Public Utilities “We want to see that tax go Director Kip McClary said. away.” The county hopes to add Commissioner Buddy Byrd customers, however. warned that he wanted the The project includes the board to keep a close eye on installation of 32,700 feet of Water District IV in the eastern Waccamaw is unique; learn what makes it so Find out what makes Lake Saturday will discuss things Waccamaw different from in nature that humans find other bay lakes in the area unwanted — biting bugs. at a special program Thurs- With summer’s war m day from 8:15 to 9 p.m. at the weather comes hordes of Anthony J. 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By DAN BISER Editor’s note: Due to early the publica- Sports Editor tion date for the July 4 holiday, results of Tuesday’s semi-finals and Wednesday’s Monday’s third round of the District 2 Dixie championship round of the District 2 Dixie Majors Baseball Tournament turned Youth Majors Baseball Tournament are not into a Home Run Showcase at Optimist Park’s included in today’s issue. Results can be found Harrtian Field. at “Sports of all Sorts” at whiteville.com. Seven home runs were clouted in the two Reports from those games will be included in contests as Columbus County took an 8-4 win the Monday, July 9 issue. over host Whiteville in the winner’s bracket contest, and Bladen County eliminated defend- ing tournament champ South Columbus 11-5. “These games are getting more and more double to bring home Baldwin and Jesse Taylor. costly,” quipped District 2 District director Columbus County battled back in the bottom Frankie Burney, referring to the longtime of the first inning when back-to-back home tradition that each player who hits a home runs by C.J. Coleman and Jake Harwood with run is presented with the home run ball after two outs propelled their team to a 4-3 lead. the game. “The ones tonight were all hit well In the third inning, Columbus County out of here.” catcher Dawson Elliott followed with a tower- In the opening game between Bladen County ing home run that landed in the area around and South Columbus, Bladen County pitcher the batting cages well beyond the outfield fence Weston Pidgeon walloped the first pitch over for a 5-3 lead. Coleman later delivered a two-run the centerfield fence. Also hitting homers for double to help extend the lead to 8-3. Bladen County were Jonathan Robinson in Reagan Fowler went the distance on the the second inning and Skippy Smith in third mound to pick up the win. Following his shaky inning. start, Fowler went on to hold Whiteville Opti- Hunter Pait also had a big day at the plate mist scoreless until the top of the sixth inning for the Bladen squad with two doubles and a when Whiteville power hitter Cam Cartrette single, and Brandon Thompson had two hits, belted a shot well over the rightfield fence for including a three-run double in the fourth the final run of the night. inning. Shy Pone also had two hits as Bladen Fowler allowed five hits and struck out 10 County moved into Tuesday’s semi-final game for the night. against Columbus County. The Bladen team had Coleman, Elliott and Gage Hammonds each a total of 13 hits had two hits for Columbus County while Har- Pidgeon and Smith each pitched three in- wood, Fowler, Junior Ayon and Cody Benton nings in the victory, combining to allow seven had one hit each. Coby Williamson hit a sacri- hits. fice fly to deep center to score Harwood from South Columbus scored three runs and got third base in the fourth inning. four hits in the first inning. Mason Miller had Cartrette had two hits for Whiteville Opti- a two-run double in the fifth inning and Trey mist while Ciamillo, Baldwin and Slater had Bellamy also doubled. one hit each. Robby Spencer, Jacob Gore, Austin Long Slater and Austin Kenyon pitched for White- Shawn Tyson and Jay Wright also had hits for ville Optimist, which went against Nakina in South Columbus. Tuesday’s semi-final action. South Columbus had opened the tourna- ment Saturday with a 5-4 loss to Nakina before In the District 2 Majors Supplemental Game, Staff photo sby Mark Gilchrist coming back in the second round to eliminate played on Memorial Field, Bladen County hung Making the play Riegelwood 8-6. on to take a 4-3 win over previously unbeaten Whiteville Optimist after carrying a 4-1 margin Columbus County second baseman C.J. Coleman sets up for a throw to frst base after In another classic Columbus County-White- into the bottom of the sixth inning. handling a ground ball in Monday night’s third-round winner’s bracket game against ville Optimist match-up, Whiteville jumped to The win gave Bladen County an automatic host Whiteville Optimist in the District 2 Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Tournament at a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning when berth in Wednesday’s tournament champion- Harritan Field. Coleman also had a big night at the plate, driving in four runs with a Brooks Baldwin hit a two-out single to score ship. Whiteville Optimist and Columbus Coun- home run and a double in an 8-4 victory. Vann Ciamillo and Christian Slater cracked a ty met on Tuesday for the other finals berth. Duplin-Sampson edges Whiteville Post 137 in Area 2-West League game Visiting Duplin-Sampson Whiteville had taken a 4-2 inning on a two-run throwing season record to 14-6 and its Hyland Tyler, Hunter Smith, regular-season Friday at 6 pushed across a run in the top lead in the fifth inning when error following a bunt by Jesse Area 2-West mark to 9-2. Derrick Bracey, Mikey Inman p.m., against the Laney Bucs of the ninth inning and then it brought home three runs Simmons. “It wasn’t a very well played and Hunter Cartrette had one at the Laney High field in pulled off a game-ending dou- on the strength of a two-run Trent Martin took the game,” said Post 137 Coach hit each, Wilmington. ble play in the bottom of the single by Zach Brown. mound loss after relieving Dean Sasser. “We made too Randy White was the win- The Whiteville team will inning for a 7-6 win over host Duplin-Sampson went starter Justin White in the many mistakes and that’s why ning pitcher for Duplin/Samp- head into the Area 2-West Whiteville Post 137 Monday ahead again in the seventh eighth inning. we lost.” son, which took its second win League playoffs July 11 as night in an Area 2-West League inning with four runs before There were a total of 10 er- Brown, Simmons and Ma- in three games against Post 137 the No. 1 seed in a best-of-five American Legion baseball Whiteville tied the score at rors in the game. con Hammonds each had two this season. series against the league’s No. game at Legion Stadium. 6-6 in the bottom of the eighth The loss dropped Post 137’s hits for Whiteville. Post 137 will close out its 4-seeded team. Chris Wilcox Basketball Camp Old Dock set to host to be held July 16-20 at WHS District 2 AAA tourney The 11th Chris Wilcox Youth of the Los Angeles Clippers Basketball Camp will be held in 2002, has also played for the The Nakina Dixie Youth Baseball League will play host July 16-20 at the Whiteville Seattle SuperSonics/Okla- The tournament cham- High School gym. homa City Thunder, New York to the 2012 DY Dixie Youth AAA Once again, gyms at Central Knicks and Detroit Pistons. (ages 9-10) Tournament July 7 pion will advance to Middle School and the White- He was signed by the Celtics -12 at Thurman Ward Memo- the North Carolina ville Recreation Center will prior to this past season, but rial Field in Old Dock. DY AAA Tournament, be also be utilized during the had to sit out a good portion The six-team double-elimi- which will be held July nation tournament will begin weeklong event. of the season that included 21-26 at Elizabeth- The camp is open to young- Boston’s run to the Eastern Saturday at 3 p.m., with de- sters of ages 7 through 17. Each NBA finals after undergoing fending champion Whiteville town. daily session will run from 8:30 aortic surgery in March in Optimist taking on Columbus a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration fee Cleveland, Ohio. County. At 5, Bladen Coun- per camper is $50. Former WHS Wilcox was the pace-setter ty will take the field against boys basketball coach Glenn for Whiteville High School’s South Columbus, and host Na- McKoy will again serve as camp state 2A championship team kina will square-off with Rie- Derby, pitching for speed and director. in 1999. In 2002, as a sophomore gelwood in the nightcap at 7. accuracy contests, and race Wilcox, the former White- at the University of Maryland, The District 2 AAA Supple- around the bases. ville High All-Stater and a he played a key role in the Ter- mental Tournament will open Tournament play will run main cog on the University rapins March to the NCAA at 11 a.m., with Whiteville through next Wednesday or of Maryland’s 2002 national Tournament championship. District 9 Dixie Darling champs clashing with Columbus, fol- Thursday. championship team, has played The Terps defeated Indiana in The East Columbus All-Stars won the recent District 9 Dixie Darlings lowed by a 1 p.m. game between The District 2 Tournament in the NBA for 10 seasons and is the title game at Atlanta. (ages 7-8) Softball Tournament at Leland with an undefeated record. Bladen County and South champion will advance to the currently a member of the Bos- Wilcox relinquished his re- The team will compete in the 2012 North Carolina Dixie Darling Columbus. 2012 North Carolina Dixie ton Celtics. He will be on hand maining two years as a college Tournament, which is scheduled to open on July 14 at Eden. Team Opening ceremonies, rec- Youth AAA Tournament, for the entire week of the camp, player after being the eighth members are, front row, left to right, Rakyah Jacobs. Alexis Jacobs, ognizing all teams, players which is scheduled for July which has annually drawn ap- overall pick in the 2002 NBA Madison Thompson, Hannah Andrews, Cassidy Barsh, Adrianna Sut- and coaches are set for Friday 21 -26 at Elizabethtown. proximately 200 campers. draft. He has held his camp ton. Middle row, Trina Roberts, Mia Hines, Hannah Clark, Rebecca evening. Opening ceremonies This marks the 33rd year The 6-foot-10 Wilcox, who in Whiteville each year since Smith, Zay Flowers and Alanna Deal. Back row, coaches Paula Smith, will include team and player of the District 2 AAA Tour- was drafted the first-round pick turning pro. Cage Deal, Buddy Smith and Kevin Deal. introductions, a Home Run nament. Short Drive To Big Savings! NC Inspection Station Oil Change Car Wash Photos by Charlie J Special Bill Carone Tire Rotation (Includes Pre-Owned Brake Jobs 5 qts. of oil, 307 E. Broad St., Elizabethtown $ 95 excludes 910-247-6580 Batteries diesel/synthetic) www.billcaroncars.com Windshield Wipers 19 3 Convenient Locations With Unbelievable Savings 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 South Columbus Angels head for state tournament The South Columbus All- onship of the recent District 9 Tressie McQueen, Lacey Stars will open play Saturday Tournament at Leland. 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Crystal Cecil photo Gator hoops camp Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist East Columbus High School held its annual Gator Basketball Camp June 13 through Bladen County frst baseman Brandon Thompson (left) makes the put out at frst base the 18. The camp was staffed by ECHS coaches and alumni, including several gradu- just in time to beat South Columbus base-runner Mason Miller in a third-round game of ates who are playing at the college level. the District 2 Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Tournament Monday at Harritan Field. Bladen County won 11-5. August 12 at Black Bear 2012 Whiteville High School Nakina Middle School football schedule Golf Tournament set Aug. 10 - BB&T Jamboree in Wilmington, TBA The Nakina Middle School All proceeds will benefit Golf Tournament will be held Nakina Middle School. Biser Aug. 17 - Wallace-Rose Hill, 7:30 Sunday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m., For more information, Aug. 24 - West Columbus, 7:30 at Black Bear Golf Club near contact Richard Gore at 910- Aug. 31 - Pender 7:30 Longs, S.C. 642-8301 or Jeff Register at Sept. 7 - at East Columbus, 7:30 Entry fee is $55 per player. 910-654-1100. Sept. 14 - *at North Brunswick, 7:30 Prizes will be awarded and food will be served. Sept. 21 - *East Bladen, 7:30 Sept. 28 - OPEN Oct, 5 - *at West Brunswick, 7:30 Oct. 12 *- *West Bladen, 7:30 Accidents Happen. Oct. 19 - *at South Columbus, 7:30 Protect your family with a $250,000.00 Oct. 26 - *South Brunswick, 7:30 Accidental Death Policy! Issue ages 18-70. No health questions. You cannot be turned down! *-Denotes Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference Low affordable rates from a Top Rated Co. games. For a Company Brochure or price quote call, Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Carolina Insurance Sales and Service. C&J All-Stars Bladen County second baseman John Bowen (right) looks to frst base after forcing out South Columbus run- Toll Free! 1-800-747-0882 2012 ner Jay Wright in Monday’s Dixie Youth Tournament action. Whiteville High School The volleyball schedule Classifieds Aug. 13 - at South Robeson, 4:30 Work GetGet inin thethe Game!Game! Aug. 16 - at Scotland County, 5 Follow the Aug. 20 - at East Columbus, 4:30 Aug. 22 - Scotland County, 5 Aug. 23 - South Robeson, 4:30 Aug. 27 - East Columbus, 4:30 2012 Dixie Youth District 2 Aug. 18 - at West Columbus, 4:30 Aug. 30 - *West Brunswick, 4:30 Sept. 4 -at West Columbus, 4:30 Sept. 6 - *at North Brunswick, 4:30 AAA Baseball Tournament Sept. 11 - *West Bladen, 4:30 Sept. 13 - *at East Bladen, 4:30 Reaching people Sept. 18 - *South Columbus, 4:30 Sept. 20 - *at South Brunswick, 4:30 does the trick! at Sports of all Sorts Sept. 25 - *at West Brunswick, 4:30 the home for sports on Whiteville.com Oct. 2 - *North Brunswick, 4:30 Oct. 4- * at West Bladen, 4:30 Opening Ceremonies Friday Evening, July 6 Oct. 9 - *East Bladen, 4:30 Oct. 11 - *at South Columbus, 4:30 Tournament Games July 7 to July 12 Oct. 16 - *South Brunswick, 4:30

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Sunroof Requests for an absentee ballot must be made in writing and received in the Columbus County Board of Elections office by 5:00 Only p.m. on July 10, 2012, Absentee Ballots to be processed by mail are now available. Sunroof 46K Miles ONE-STOP NO EXCUSE VOTING

One-stop voting will be held in the Board of Elections office beginning June 28, 2012, and ending July 14, 2012. One-stop $ $ 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 25,980 16,980 14th, 2012. The office will be closed on July 4th, 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 absentee ballot. $ All Under 9,900

96 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer Canvass Day will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Columbus County Board of Elections Office in Whiteville on July 24, 2012.

Buffer zones at the Precincts on Election Day and One-stop voting site will be clearly marked off with yellow caution 00 Windstar SEL (Local Trade) tape(50 ft from main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for purpose of voting, pre-approved observers or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning inside the buffer zone 00 Dodge Durango (Local Trade) area nor should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area.

Who “Can” Vote in the 2nd Primary: 00 Ranger (X-Cab, 4x4) 1. ALL Duly Registered Democrats and Republicans: 02 Expediton (4x4, Local Trade) 2. The Duly Registered Unaffiliated Voters that: A. Voted the Democrat or Republican Ballot in the 1st Primary (they must vote (Local Trade) st 03 Explorer the same party ballot they requested in the 1 Primary)

04 Escape B. Did not vote in the 1st Primary but now chooses to vote the Democratic or Republican Ballot in the 2nd Primary. (One Owner) 04 Mazda Tribute Who “Can Not” Vote in the 2nd Primary: 1. Libertarians 05 GMC Sierra (Regular Cab) 2. The Unaffiliated Voters that voted the Unaffiliated or Libertarian Ballot in the 1st Primary 05 Hyundai Sonata (Leather, Sunroof) Party Changes:

05 Expediton (Eddie Bauer) 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 06 Chevy Equinox (LT, Leather, Sunroof) 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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Call 640-0141. 910-316-5714 PH (864) 241-2883 FAX: (864) 255-4342 *LAKE WACCAMAW - Lake Front ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS brick home. 3 br., 2 ba., sun room, Date: June 21, 28, July 5 2012. 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY BR incl. plus. Pier, fenced in yard. 1 year lease. cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house References required. No pets. 910- Take Advantage of this privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 Notice of Public 640-8646. Hearing 1-2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Whiteville Planning Extraordinary Offer Whiteville area. Call Clint at 234-4676 FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail Board 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, 1 mile S. of space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- Whiteville. Deposit and references Bring in your church bulletin or this ad for ry Enterprises. 642-5824 The Whiteville Planning & Zoning We Ofer required. No pets. Call 642-3723. Board will hold a public hearing as Pennzoil FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office follows: Products DISCOUNT On All Services 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for rent space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- (except Tires & Gasoline) in Whiteville City limits. $350 mo. plus prises 910-642-5824. Date: July 9, 2012 % $350 deposit. 234-0659. Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon thereaf- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial ter as the agenda will allow - Including Custom Exhaust Installation - 2 BR HOUSE at 164 Roger Street, Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, 10 Ofer runs from July 9th to August 10th Fair Bluff. Security Deposit. Call 642- Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. 317 S Madison St. 2736 or 234-4552. Conditional Use Permit: Request from David Boulware representing Grice Automotive and Riegelwood Mufer Shop 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Iron Carolina Medical Response for a Intersection of 25130 Andrew Jackson Hwy & Water Tank Rd. Hill Community. $350 mo. plus $350 deposit. 234-0659. FOR RENT - VACANT LOT for mobile conditional use permit at 303 South (Formerly R.E. 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June 18, 21, 25, 28, July 2, 5, 2012 Free laundry facilities + Community NOTICE TO CREDITORS Gray Black White $13,900 $12,900 $16,500 room **24 hour maintenance** STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Section 8 Assistance Available Notice of Adoption COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Income Restrictions may apply Having qualified as Executrix of the Seniors 62 years and older Proceedings Estate of BOBBY MAC PARKER Best Gas Mileage Vehicles Available 910-649-7971 YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIES MILES COLOR INTERNET PRICE Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA deceased, late of Columbus County, IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE North Carolina, the undersigned here- 2009 Chevy Avalanche LT, Z-71, 4x4, Loaded, Leather, Moonroof 25648 Black $32,500 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Professionally Managed by THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT by notifies all persons having claims 2011 Chevy Impala 4DR SDN, CD, Power Seat, Auto-Headlamps 32756 Mineral Gray $16,500 Community Management COUNTY OF GREENVILLE against the estate of said decedent to 2011 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN, LT2, Heated Leather, ON-Star, Remote Start 34864 White $17,500 Corporation C.A. NO.: 2012-DR-23-2015 present them to it on or before the 5th 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 4DR, Van, LX, Rear A/C, Quad Seats w/Stow & Go 100781 Dk. Blue $7,500 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEED- day of October 2012, or this notice 2010 Dodge Charger 4DR SDN SXT, Power Seat, Satellite, Alloy 51,850 White $18,500 INGS will be pled in bar of their recovery. 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 15 Pass. 38967 White $20,500 TO THE DEFENDANT: “JOHN DOE,” All persons indebted to said estate 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 12 Pass. 38378 White $18,500 BIRTH FATHER please make immediate payment. 2006 Ford E-150 Econoline Cargo Van, Power Pkg, Tilt & Cruise 140641 White $8,500 YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN THE FOL- This the 5th day July, 2012. LOWING NOTICE: Jean Fuller Parker 2011 Ford Edge 4DR, SUV, Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 25627 Red Candy $28,900 1. 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That the Plaintiffs in the above cap- Telephone: (910) 642-7019 2011 Ford F-150 X Cab, 2WD, XLT, 4x2 17657 Silver $22,500 tioned Notice are not named for the July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 2011 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 4x2, XLT, CD, Power Pkg. 11752 Sterling Gray $26,900 1998 Ford F-150 Reg Cab 4x4, XLT, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise, Toolbox 225747 White $5,500 BRUNSWICK 2003 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Lariat, 4x2, 7.3L Diesel, Leather 135573 White/Gold $14,900 2007 Ford F-250 Super Cab, 4x4, XLT, Diesel, Power Pkg 118703 White $17,500 PLACE 2002 Ford Crown Vic 4DR, SDN, LX, Loaded, Leather 159339 Maroon $4,500 Covey Run I&II APARTMENTS 2010 Ford Fusion 4DR SDN, SE, All Power Equipment, CD w/Satellite 45725 Sangria Red $15,900 2005 Ford Mustang GT, Shelby/Cobra Emblems, Gr. 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Notice of property is being foreclosed pursu- The land referred to herein is situated in, on, at or relating to the property ROBERT JOSEPH BLACKWELL, HD, Gospel Music Channel, Great ant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if neces- in the State of North Carolina, County being offered for sale. Any and all Judgmentholder (Lienholder); American Country, GSN, Gol TV, Gol Foreclosure Sale sary; there is no warranty that any is of Columbus described as follows: responsibilities or liabilities arising out BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST TV HD, Music Choice (Channels 900- actually located on the subject tract; Located in Whiteville Township, of or in any way relating to any such COMPANY; Judgmentholder (Lien- 945), MC On Demand, NHL Network, condition expressly are disclaimed. holder); NHL Network HD, NHL Center Ice, NORTH CAROLINA and there is no warranty given by Columbus County, NC, adjacent to This sale is made subject to all prior DAVID SMITH and GUION TRANS- RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), Starz COLUMBUS COUNTY the Substitute Trustee as to whether and north of assumed center line of liens and encumbrances, and unpaid PORT, LLC, Judgmentholder (Lien- (West)Starz Cinema, Starz HD, Starz IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- said home is real property or personal unpaved Secondary Road No. 1428 taxes and assessments including but holder); Kids & Family, Starz Kids & Family HD, SURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXE- property. The sale will be made sub- and being more fully described as fol- not limited to any transfer tax associ- TOWN OF CHADBOURN, (Lien- Starz In Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge CUTED BY ject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, lows, to wit: ated with the foreclosure. A deposit holdler), HD, Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy BRENDA F. WADE and assessments, restrictions and ease- Beginning at an iron pipe in the center of five percent (5%) of the amount of Defendants HD, Starz On Demand, truTV, truTV RONNIE J. HAMMONDS ments of record, if any. line of of unpaved Secondary Road the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars To: DAVID SMITH and DAVID SMITH, HD, Youtoo. (AKA RONNIE JUNIOR HAMMOND), ADDITIONAL NOTICE: No. 1428, said beginning iron pipe is ($750.00), whichever is greater, is RSA for GUION TRANSPORT, LLC, In addition, from time to time we make Recorded in Book 862, Page 113, Take notice that an order for posses- located North 46 degrees 24 minutes required and must be tendered in the above named Defendants: certain changes in the services that Columbus County Registry sion of the property may be issued West 440 feet from the assumed inter- form of certified funds at the time of Take notice that a pleading seeking we offer in order to better serve our IN THE GENERAL COURT OF pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of section of said unpaved Secondary the sale. This sale will be held open relief against the Defendants HENRY customers. The following changes JUSTICE the purchaser and against the party Road No. 1428 with unpaved Sec- ten days for upset bids as required NORTON; WILHEMINA NORTON and are planned: SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION or parties in possession by the clerk ondary Road No. 1428 and is also by law. Following the expiration of naming you as a Defendant (Lienhold- On or about July 27th, the following BEFORE THE CLERK of superior court of the county in located North 46 degrees 24 minutes the statutory upset period, all remain- er) has been filed in the above entitled temporary channels are planned as FILE NO. 12 SP 56 which the property is sold. Take fur- West 150 feet from the southernmost ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE action. The nature of the relief being part of Basic TV: HD Special Event DEED OF TRUST BEING FORE- ther notice that any person who occu- corner (an old iron) of the second tract AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure Channels for the Olympics Channels CLOSED: pies the property pursuant to a rental conveyed by the heirs of Bruce A. a timely manner will result in a Dec- for the collection of past due Colum- 1520 and 1521. The Deed of Trust being foreclosed agreement entered into or renewed Richardson to William Raeford Park- laration of Default and any deposit bus County, NC property taxes. On or about July 31st, the following is that Deed of Trust executed by on or after October 1, 2007, may, er, and wife, Annie Rose Parker, by will be frozen pending the outcome You are required to make defense to channel addition is planned as part BRENDA F. WADE and RONNIE J. after receiving the notice of sale, ter- deeds dated 24 October, 1972; run- of any re-sale. such pleading not later than the 15th of the Basic TV: TV Land HD Chan- HAMMONDS (AKA RONNIE JUNIOR minate the rental agreement upon 10 ning thence from said beginning iron SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD day of August, 2012, said date being nel 1216. HAMMOND) to Jay B. Green, Trustee, days’ written notice to the landlord. pipe so located with the center line of TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- 40 days from the first publication of On or about July 31st, the following dated August 9, 2006 and recorded in The notice shall also state that upon unpaved Secondary Road No. 1428 ing in the property, be advised that an this notice and upon your failure to do channel additions are planned as part Book 862, Page 113 in the Columbus termination of a rental agreement, North 46 degrees 24 minutes West Order for Possession of the property so the party seeking service against of the Digital Tier: MTV2 HD Channel County Registry of North Carolina. the tenant is liable for rent due under 200.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence may be issued in favor of the purchas- you will apply to the court for the 1451, MTV Hits Channel 452, MTV RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL the rental agreement prorated to the North 46 degrees 00 minutes East er. Also, if your lease began or was relief sought. Jams Channel 457. PROPERTY: effective date of the termination. 170.03 feet (passing over an iron pipe renewed on or after October 1, 2007, This the 3rd day of July, 2012. On or about August 1st, MCU Mix The record owners of the subject real This the 21st day of May, 2012. at 30.03 feet) to an iron pipe; thence be advised that you may terminate the WILLIAM E. WOOD Tape Channel 902 will become MCU. property as reflected on the records JAY B. GREEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, South 46 degrees 24 minutes East rental agreement upon 10 days writ- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF On or about August 15th, the follow- of the Columbus County Register of PC 200.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence ten notice to the landlord. You may 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ing channel additions are planned as Deeds not more than 10 days prior Jay B. Green or Robert E. Kirkland, IV South 46 degrees 09 minutes West be liable for rent due under the agree- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 part of the Sports Pass: Pac-12 Net- to the posting of this Notice is or are Attorneys for Substitute Trustee 170.00 feet (passing over an iron ment prorated to the effective date of TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 work Channel 532, Pac-12 Network Brenda F. Wade and Heirs of Ronnie 908 E. Edenton Street pipe at 110.00 feet) to the beginning the termination. STATE BAR NO.: 5901 HD Channel 1532. Hammond a/k/a Ronnie Hammonds. Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 and containing 0.04 acre net, more The date of this Notice is June 18, July 5, 12, 19, 2012 The new services listed below can- DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: Telephone: 919-829-0797 or less, after the exclusion of that 2012. not be accessed on CableCARD- The sale will be held on July 10, June 28, July 5, 2012 portion of unpaved Secondary Road 10-010356 equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the door of No. 1428’s sixty foot wide right of Time Warner Cable Jacqueline Summer Hunt Products purchased at retail without the Columbus County Courthouse, Notice of Sale way that is encompassed within the Attorney for the Substitute Trustee additional, two-way capable equip- Whiteville, North Carolina. above described boundaries and is as 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Time Warner Cable’s agreements with ment: TV Land HD Channel 1216, PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF surveyed by David B. Goldston, JR., Charlotte, NC 28216 programmers and broadcasters to MTV2 HD Channel 1451, MTV Jams The following real property to be sold JUSTICE Registered Land Surveyor, on Octo- (704) 333-8107 carry their services and stations rou- Channel 457, Pac-12 Network Chan- “sight unseen” is located in Colum- OF NORTH CAROLINA ber 27, 1972 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ tinely expire from time to time. We nel 532, Pac-12 Network HD Chan- bus County, North Carolina and is SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION And Being more commonly known July 5, 12, 2012 are usually able to obtain renewals nel 1532, HD Special Event Chan- believed to have the address of 8598 COLUMBUS COUNTY as: 280 Thompsontown Rd, White- or extensions of such agreements, nels for the Olympics Channels 1520 Haynes Lennon Hwy, Evergreen, NC 11SP233 ville, NC 28472 but in order to comply with appli- and 1521. 28438 and is otherwise more particu- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- The record owner(s) of the property, Notice of Service cable regulations, we must inform July 5, 2012 larly described as follows: SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- as reflected on the records of the Reg- of Process by you when an agreement is about to Being all of Lot #12, containing 1.03 CUTED BY DAN GRAINGER AND ister of Deeds, is/are Dan Grainger expire. The following agreements are acre, net, as shown on that plat enti- LISA W. GRAINGER DATED DECEM- and Lisa W. Grainger. Publication due to expire soon, and we may be tled “Plat For J.C. Kinlaw,” dated July BER 18, 2006 AND RECORDED IN The property to be offered pursuant required to cease carriage of one or to this notice of sale is being offered 26, 1973, prepared by Billy M. Dun- BOOK 877 AT PAGE 888 RERE- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA more of these services/stations in the for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS can, surveyor and recorded in plat CORDED IN BOOK 882, PAGE 760 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF near future. Service: BBC America, IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee book 15, page 19, Columbus County IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUB- JUSTICE BBC America HD, Bandamax, Cook- nor the holder of the note secured by Registry. LIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ing Channel, Cooking Channel HD, the deed of trust, being foreclosed, For back title see deed in book 601, Under and by virtue of the power and DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Current TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Page 614, Columbus County Registry. authority contained in the above-ref- FILE NO.: 12 CV 17 Classico, DIY, DIY HD, Encore(East), employees, agents or authorized rep- Included is a 2006 Oakwood manu- erenced deed of trust and because of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Encore(West), Encore HD, Encore resentative of either Trustee or the factured home bearing serial number default in the payment of the secured Plaintiff Action, Encore Love, Encore Mys- holder of the note make any repre- RIC240855NCAB. indebtedness and failure to per- VS tery, Encore Drama, Encore Westerns, sentation or warranty relating to the TERMS OF SALE: form the stipulation and agreements HENRY NORTON; WILHEMINA NOR- Encore Wam, Food Network, Food title or any physical, environmental, Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. therein contained and, pursuant to TON; Network HD, Fox News, Fox News §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the demand of the owner and holder of health or safety conditions existing Deed of Trust, any successful bidder the secured debt, the undersigned may be required to deposit with the substitute trustee will expose for sale Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court at public auction to the highest bidder immediately upon the conclusion of for cash at the usual place of sale at Final Daze To Save! the sale a cash deposit to be deter- the county courthouse of said county mined by the greater of 5% of the at 1:00 PM on July 18, 2012 the fol- bid or $750.00. Unless the Substi- lowing described real estate and any Automotive tute Trustee agrees otherwise, the other improvements which may be John Donoghue successful bidder will be required situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- to tender the “full purchase price” ty, North Carolina, and being more so bid in cash or certified check at particularly described as follows: the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full THOMPSON amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for ESTATES in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submit- 12 GMC Terrain 12 Chevy Colorado 12 Chevy Cruze #9592 #P9591, Crew Cab, 4x4, Z-71 #9459 ting your bid, you agree that the “full APARTMENTS purchase price” shall be defined as 103 Jones Place the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s Whiteville, NC Was $26,400 Was $28,479 Was $17,610 commission as defined in the sub- Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price ject Deed of Trust plus the costs of Now accepting applications. the action, unless the Trustee agrees 1 bedroom units, handicap $ $ $ otherwise. For example, if the amount accessible units available. , , of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s Total electric with range & 23 995 23,985 15 998 commission is defined in the subject refrigerator furnished. Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross pro- Community room and ceeds of the sale, then the “full pur- 12 Buick Lacrosse 12 Chevy Camaro 12 Chevy Silverado #P9644 chase price” shall equal $21,000.00 laundry room on site. Head #P9613 #P9516, Crew Cab, Z-71 plus the costs of the action. A ten- of household must be 62 or der of Deed shall be defined as a let- older. Rent based on income. Was $32,520 Was $28,900 Was $31,075 ter from the Trustee to the success- Office Hours Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price ful bidder offering to record the Deed Monday - Friday upon receipt of full purchase price as 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $ $ $ described herein and listed in said let- 640-3315 , , ter. If the trustee is unable to convey 23,985 24 995 24 985 title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is Pre the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following Metropolitan Property Management OwnedVEHICLE SALE shall apply: Any not considered real Financing As Low As 1.9% NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 05 Chevy 11 Chevy 04 Chevy 11 Nissan 11 Chevy 10 Ford Silverado Silverado Colorado Altima Equinox LT E-350 XLT WHITEVILLE PLANNING BOARD Ext. Cab, LT, 4x4 Ext. Cab, 4x4 Z-71, 4x4 15 Passenger Van The Whiteville Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing as follows: Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Date: July 9, 2012 $ $ $ $ $ $ Time: 12:30 p.m. 12,995 21,995 8,995 15,985 19,995 17,985 Meeting 08 Chevy 11 Buick 05 Buick 08 Ford 07 Chevy 05 Chrysler Location: Whiteville City Hall, Avalanche Lucerne CXL Rainier CXL Escape Cobalt LT 300 2 Door, Sunroof 317 S. Madison St. Ltd, Leather Zoning Map Amendment: Request from Columbus County to rezone the Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price property located on West Wyche Street $ $ $ $ $ $ (parcel #62282) from R-12 19,995 21,985 9,995 13,985 7,995 6,950 (Residential District) to O&I 09 Chrysler 11 Kia 00 Ford 08 Pontiac 87 Ford 04 Chevy (Office and Institutional District). Town & Country Soul Explorer 4x4 G8 Ranger Colorado Touring Van Crew Cab, Z-71, 4x4 Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price a result of debate, objection, or discussion. $13,985 $16,985 $3,995 $18,985 $995 $14,985 Chris May City of Whiteville 910-642-2400 Contract Planning Director Automotive John Donoghue 800-280-7425 June 28, July 5, 2012 *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. www.johndonoghueautomotive.com See dealer for details on all leases & fnancing options. (IGHWAY%ASTs7HITEVILLE 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012

the intersection of Institute Street filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to James E. Hill, Jr. Attorney for the Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice on or before the 5th day of October, Notice of and Baldwin Street and runs thence the sale and reinstatement of the loan Estate will be pled in bar of their recovery. All 2012, or this notice will be pled in bar Substitute from the Beginning corner and with without knowledge of the Substitute 109 Courthouse Square persons indebted to said Estate will of their recovery. All persons indebted Trustee’s the Eastern margin of Baldwin Street Trustee(s). Whiteville, NC 28472 please make immediate payment to to said estate please make immedi- in a Northwesterly direction approxi- If the validity of the sale is challenged Telephone:910-642-8136 the undersigned Co-executors. ate payment. Foreclosure Sale of mately 160.6 feet to a stake which by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2012. This the 12th day of August, 2012. This the 5th day of July, 2012. Real Property separates these lands from the lands in its/their sole discretion, if it/they ANTHONY WEBB Larry Wayne of Graham Walker and runs thence believe(s) the challenge to have merit, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Co-Executor Co-Executor in an Easterly direction and with the may declare the sale to be void and Having qualified as Co-Executrixes PO Box 27182 609 James Street, Apt 27 12-SP-12SP140 Graham Walker line 150 feet to a return the deposit. The purchaser will of the Estate of William Clyde Burns, Columbus, OH 43227 Whiteville, NC 28472 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power stake; and runs thence in a South- have no further remedy. Jr., deceased, of Columbus County, GWENDOLYN WEBB George Devon Barefoot and authority contained in that certain erly direction 194 feet to a point; Additional Notice where the Real State of North Carolina, the under- Co-Executrix Co-Executor Deed of Trust executed and deliv- and runs thence in a Southwesterly Property is Residential with less that signed does pursuant to North Caroli- 36 New York Avenue 870 Flynn Rd ered by Walter David Tedder Mar- direction approximately 100 feet to 15 Rental Units: na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby Freeport, NY 11520 Whiteville, NC 28472 ried Brenda L Tedder, Non-Obligor James Walter Tedder’s Southeastern An order for possession of the prop- notify all persons, firms, associations c/o J. Coburn Powell Don W. Viets, Jr., Spouse/Owner, dated February 8, corner of the property which corner erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. or corporations having claims against Powell & Powell, Attorneys Attorney for the Estate 2006 and recorded on February 17, is located in the Northern margin of § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser the estate of the said decedent to PO Box 428 107 Jefferson Street 2006, in Book 843 at Page 244, in the right of way of Institute Street and against the party or parties in present them to the undersigned on Whiteville, NC 28472 Whiteville, NC 28472 the Office of the Register of Deeds and runs thence with James Walter possession by the Clerk of Superi- or before the 30th day of September Telephone: (910) 642-2728 July 5, 12, 19, 26,2012 of Columbus County, North Carolina; Tedder’s line in a Northerly direction or Court of the County in which the 2012, or this notice will be pleaded June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2012 and because of default in the pay- approximately 100 feet to a a stake; property is sold. in bar of their recovery. All persons, ment of the indebtedness secured Whiteville ABC and runs thence in a Westerly direc- Any person who occupies the prop- firms, associations or corporations NOTICE TO CREDITORS thereby and failure to carry out and tion and with the Northern line of erty pursuant to a rental agreement indebted to the said estate will please STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Board Meeting perform the stipulations and agree- the property now owned by James entered into or renewed on or after make payment immediately. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ments contained therein and, pursu- Walter Tedder approximately 75 feet October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- Authorized and appointed Resident Having qualified as Co-Executors The Whiteville ABC Board will hold a ant to demand of the holder of the to the Point of Beginning and being ing the notice of sale, terminate the Process Agent to receive all citations, of the Estate of George Washington regular scheduled on July 11, at 8:30 indebtedness secured by said Deed a small area of land located imme- rental agreement upon 10 days writ- notices, and processes is James Barefoot, deceased, late of Columbus a.m. Anyone wishing to attend may of Trust, the undersigned Substitute diately North and East of the lands ten notice to the landlord. E. Hill, Jr., 109 Courthouse Square, County, North Carolina, a the under- contact the store manager, Trustee will place for sale, at public now owned by James Walter Tedder. Upon termination of a rental agree- Whiteville, NC 28472. signed hereby notifies all persons Amanda Richardson auction, to the highest bidder for cash Excepting from the two tracts that ment, the tenant is liable for rent due This the 26th day of June, 2012 having claims against the estate of 642-7241. at the usual place of sale at Colum- were previously conveyed to James under the rental agreement prorated Clara Margaret Burns-Trodgon said decedents to present them to it July 5, 2012 bus County Courthouse, in White- B. Myers and wife, Sybil Myers which to the effective date of termination. Mary Frances Burns McMillan ville, North Carolina, on Wednesday, was deeded on April 15, 1985, duly Dated: June 28, 2012 Co-Executrixes of the Estate of July 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM that par- recorded in Deed Book 364, Page The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attor- William Clyde Burns, Jr. cel of land, including improvements 426, Columbus County Registry. ney for Hill & Gore, PLLC. thereon, situated, lying and being Address of Property: 401 E Institute Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as James E. Hill, Jr. HEADACHES? in the City of Chadbourn, County of Street, Chadbourn, NC 28431 Substitute Trustee Attorney for the Estate Columbus, State of North Carolina, Present Record Owner: Brenda L. 704) 334-7114 109 Courthouse Square t Sinus Pressure and being more particular described Tedder and Walter David Tedder (110.000988/Tedder) Whiteville, NC 28472 as follows: t Post Nasal Drip The terms of the sale are that the real (290163) Telephone: 910-642-8136 Legal Description: t Nasal Congestion property hereinbefore described will July 5, 12, 2012 June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2012. TRACT 1: BEGINNING at a stake in be sold for cash to the highest bidder. tChronic Cough the north margin of Institute Street; NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Substitute Trustee reserves the NOTICE TO CREDITORS said stake being at the northeast NORTH CAROLINA right to require a cash deposit or a Having qualified as Co-Executrixes corner of the intersection of Insti- COLUMBUS COUNTY certified check not to exceed the of the Estate of DesBert Ros Burns, R tute Street and Baldwin Street; runs The undersigned, ANTHONY WEBB e greater of five percent (5%) of the deceased, of Columbus County, li thence in an easterly direction along and GWENDOLYN WEBB, having ef amount of the bid or seven hundred State of North Carolina, the under- i the north margin of Institute Street signed does pursuant to North Caroli- qualified as Co-executors of the s e fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event asi 75 feet to a stake; thence in a north- na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby Estate of VERA E. WEBB, deceased, er t that the holder is exempt from pay- han y k. erly direction is a line parallel with the late of Columbus County, NC, this is ou thin ing the same, the successful bidder notify all persons, firms, associations east line of Baldwin Street 100 feet to to notify all persons having claims may also be required to pay reve- or corporations having claims against a stake; thence in a westerly direction against said Estate to present them to nue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, the estate of the said decedent to in a line parallel with the north line of the undersigned Co-executors on or ur well-established practice is the FIRST in any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax present them to the undersigned on Institute Street 75 feet to a stake in the before September 16, 2012 at Pow- southeastern North Carolina to offer IN-OFFICE required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a)(1). or before the 30th day of September east margin of Baldwin Street; thence ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, BALLOON SINUPLASTY. This Revolutionary The real property hereinabove 2012, or this notice will be pleaded in a southerly direction along the east Procedure opens the sinuses by using Minimally described is being offered for sale in bar of their recovery. All persons, margin of Baldwin Street 100 feet to a “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold firms, associations or corporations Invasive Technology in our Office. stake in the north margin of Institute subject to all superior liens, unpaid indebted to the said estate will please Street, the Point of Beginning. taxes, and special assessments. make payment immediately. TRACT 2: BEGINNING at a stake t NO DOWNTIME tNO PACKING Other conditions will be announced Authorized and appointed Resident located in the Northwestern corner tCLINCALLY PROVEN at the sale. The sale will be held open Process Agent to receive all citations, of the lands now owned by James for ten (10) days for upset bids as by notices, and processes is James t FDA APPROVED W. Tedder and said Beginning stake law required. E. Hill, Jr., 109 Courthouse Square, being located in the right of way of If the Substitute Trustee is unable to Whiteville, NC 28472. Baldwin Street and said Beginning Call us today! convey title to this property for any This the 26th day of June, 2012 stake being further located in the 910.914.0540 | Whiteville reason, the sole remedy of the pur- Clara Margaret Burns-Trodgon Northwesterly direction 100 feet from DR. KENYON - DR. DIMUZIO - DR. COURY 910.755.3682 | Shallotte chaser is the return of the deposit. Mary Frances Burns McMillan James W. Tedder’s Southwestern Reasons of such inability to convey Co-Executrixes of the Estate of corner which is located in the North- www.ccentfacialplastics.com title include, but are not limited to, the DesBert Ros Burns ern margin of Institute Street and at Hill & Gore, PLLC.

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Din- 9 p.m. Kick-off will be held camp for ages 6-13 which began Buie is its new pastor. off registration and cookout ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- Saturday, July 7 from 4-6 p.m. June 11 and runs through Aug. He delivered his first post- Saturday, July 7 from 4-6 p.m. ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 with games, refreshments and 17. The camp is held Monday- selection sermon Sunday, June Bible school will be held p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 bounce house. The theme is Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 17. from 6-9 p.m. Sunday through p.m. The seminar offers help Amazing wonders aviation. The camp will be held at for the following: drug and alco- After serving as Salutato- Thursday and commence- Tim Moore is the pastor. New Ebenezer Faith Minis- hol abuse and family support, rian of his high school gradu- ment will be held Friday at tries, 1705 Southport-Supply anger, food addictions, sexual ating class, he attended and 6 p.m. Dinner will be served Road in Bolivia. addictions, eating disorders, graduated from Xavier Uni- each night. Strong in Grace CT The cost is $50 per week or adult children from dysfunction- versity, New Orleans, La. in special $90 per week with 2nd al families, physical/emotional/ 2004 and earned a bachelor of to host open house Whiteville Negro/ . For more informa- week free. science degree in biology with Strong in Grace, an exten- tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- Rev. Jeremy S. Buie Central HS reunion Register by calling 253-0477. a minor in chemistry. Recently, sion program of North Caro- 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 The Whiteville Negro/Cen- he completed a master’s degree the Xavier University Gospel lina College of Theology, will or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. tral High School class reunion in Christian Studies, with an Choir. He directed the choir in host an open house for the The church is located at 16025 will be held over the Labor Day Living Healthy emphasis in Pastoral Ministry. the performance of three of his new Bible college Friday, July James B. White Hwy. weekend, beginning Friday, He has worked at Desire original tracks. 13 at 7 p.m. sessions to be held Aug. 31. The DivorceCare recovery semi- Street Academy in New Or- Prior to his appointment at The main campus is located The festivities will include a Are you sick and tired of nar and support group meets leans and the American Red Mt. Zion, he served as assistant at New Ebenezer Faith Minis- meet and greet Friday, tour of being sick and tired? Ongo- at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Cross. pastor of Hope Church in New- tries, 1705 Southport-Supply the school grounds and other ing health conditions such as Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each From a early age, he exhib- nam, Ga. and is the founder Road in Bolivia. Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. activities Saturday, banquet at arthritis, high blood pressure, ited a talent for music, and of the Resurrection Life Min- Associate, bachelor, master Childcare is provided through Vineland Station on Saturday diabetes and heart disease has played a pivotal role in his istry to perform evangelistic and doctorate degree are avail- ffth grade. DivorceCare features evening, and Sunday morning can affect your quality of life. life communicating the gospel outreach. He as also served as able. Pre-register by contacting nationally recognized experts worship service. Living Healthy is a free six- through musical expression. associate pastor, minister of SGCT at 253-0477. on divorce and recovery topics. For more information call week series designed to help He says, “Music was a tool that music, and Divinity school in- Seminar sessions include Fac- Daniel Piggott at 336-725-9611, you better manage chronic I used to express things that I structor at Mill Branch Baptist GREC to hold Summer ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Cheryl Jefferson George at 840- conditions and live a happier, ness, , New Relation- could not always verbalize. It of Fairmont. Enrichment Program 5722, Jewel Thompson Register healthier life. ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. was my gift.” He is currently employed Greater Restoration En- at 770-1895 or Linda McCoy Living Healthy sessions are For more information call Peace His love for music has pro- as a teacher with the Scotland richment Center will hold a Pittman at 770-36145. once a week for six weeks and Baptist Church at 640-2877. The vided him with many oppor- County schools in Laurinburg. Summer Enrichment Program will be followed by exercise pastor is Chip Hannah. tunities to display his unique He is married to the former which began June 11 and runs sessions. ability, including serving at age Rev. Tianna A. Fontenette of GriefShare seminar and sup- through July 26 every Monday- Lee’s Chapel AMEZ The sessions, sponsored by 18 as the pianist for the youth New Orleans, and they are port group meets at Peace Bap- Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. the Columbus County Health department of the Woman’s the parents of Tyler, Tye and tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., The program will offer to hold VBS Department and other com- Baptist Home and the Foreign Jalen. He is also an active Whiteville, each Tuesday from breakfast and lunch, field trips, Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion munity partners, will be held Missionary State Convention member of Kappa Alpha Psi 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a fun activities, and a safe learn- Church will hold its vacation at the Westside Alumni build- of North Carolina. In addition, Fraternity, Inc. friendly, caring group of people ing environment. Bible school July 9-13 at 6 p.m. ing, 650 W. Smith Street, Chad- who will walk alongside you he had the honor of serving Buie will officially be in- For more information call The church is located at 42 bourn. through one of life’s most diffcult as the musical director for stalled Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. Blacksmith Road, Bolton. For more information or experiences. For more informa- Cheryl Perryman at 445-6156. Rev. Thomas Williams is questions call Sarah Gray at tion call Peace Baptist Church, the pastor. 640-6615 ext. 362. 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- Victory in Jesus Ministries of Green Acres BC to 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. Whiteville will hold two morn- Trinity BC to hold 4th ing worship services. The ser- annual music camp hold appreciation Members of The Lord’s Chapel vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Trinity Baptist Church will Green Acres Baptist are on a mission to provide items a.m. each Sunday with Sunday hold its 4th annual music camp Church will hold an appre- to the community, at a minimal school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- fee, from their year ‘round back- ers night Bible study is held on for children in grades 1-6 in the ciation program honoring yard sale. It is located at 2886 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Vic- fellowship hall on Tuesdays Deacon Lacy and Evangelist Whiteville United Methodist Hallsboro Road South, Halls- tory services are aired weekly on in July beginning at 10:30 Lucille Smith July 13 and 14 boro. The shop is open Monday WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, a.m. For $7 children can enjoy at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. with games, lunch, fellowship and speaker will be Prophetess Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. closed on Wednesday. Items streaming available via the in- learn songs for a 7 p.m. concert Freda Hutchinson of To God donated will be greatly appreci- ternet. The ministry is located at Tuesday, July 31. Camp ends be the Glory. Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey A. at noon. For more information call 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Chapel. Troy is the pastor. For more in- For more information or a 653-2902. formation call 642-5416 of visit registration sheet call Dave at The church is located at 439 Good News Community Youth victoryinjesusministries.org 642-7764. Pine Circle Drive, Tabor City. Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 Thomas Nelson is the pas- Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe changed the date of their inform- will hold its council meetings the COG of Prophecy to tor. er Bible study from Thursdays 3rd Thursday of each month at at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds hold VBS July 16-20 Trinity BC to host p.m. to beneft seniors who may on Old Lake Road, Bolton. Church of God of Prophecy not be able to travel at night. For will hold its vacation Bible Herron in concert more information call 646-4898. Veterans to hold school Monday, July 16-Friday, Trinity Baptist Church July 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. The will host Nathan Herron, of Honey Hill Missionary Baptist fundraiser July 9 theme is SonRise National The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Church services. Sunday school Park. Refreshments will be Beach, in concert Sunday, is held at 10 a.m. and service Pizza Hut of Whiteville served nightly and commence- July 29 at 6 p.m. in the sanctu- begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night will hold a fundraising event ary. service is held at 6 p.m. and Monday, July 9 from 5-9 p.m. A ment will be Friday night fol- Wednesday service is at 7:30 percentage of the money col- lowed by a hot dog supper. A love offering will be tak- p.m. The church is located at lected will be donated to the The church is located at 3618 en. The kitchen staff takes a breather after the large 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. DAV, VFW and VVA funds. Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn. The church is located at 201 luncheon celebrating Rev. Bill Boykin’s last Sun- The new pastor is Troy Little. Eat-in, pick up or delivery Elder John McPherson is S. Thompson Street. day at the church. is available. the pastor.

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Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012--3C Shipman memorial Chadbourn Middle Dulah MBC to hold Donna’s Fine Freewill Holiness New Zion MBC to to host gospel choir Instruments Plus to scholarship seeking VBS July 8-13 to hold pastoral hold homecoming A gospel choir concert will Dulah Missionary Baptist host musical guests appreciation applicants be held every Monday and Church will hold its vacation New Zion Missionary Donna’s Fine Instruments Freewill Holiness Church Memorial scholarship ap- Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at Bible school July 8-13 from Baptist Church will hold its Plus will host different musical will hold its pastoral appre- plications in memory of Wil- Chadbourn Middle School, 801 6:30-9 p.m. The theme is amaz- homecoming Sunday, July 8 at guests each Friday. Open mic ciation for Pastor Lucy Young liam “Dewey” Shipman Sr. W. Smith St. under the direc - ing wonders aviation. 3 p.m. Rev. Q. Jimmel William- starts at 6:30 p.m. and scheduled Tuesday, July 24-Sunday, July and Zenah Mae Clarida Ship- tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. Supper will be served each son and the Pleasant Union bands at 7:30 p.m. 29. Tuesday through Friday will man are available by calling For more information call night. Family night is Friday, Missionary Baptist Church Admission is $5. be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Sat- 648-4935. the school at 654-4300 or 654- July 13 at 6:30 p.m. family of Riegelwood will ren- Donna’s is located at 211 N. urday, July 28 will be a pastoral Applicant must be a high 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. The church is located at der the service. Brown St., Chadbourn. banquet at 6 p.m. and Sunday, school graduate of the Class 12476 Swamp Fox Hwy. East, The church is located at For more information call July 29 the grand finale at 2 p.m. of 2012 with at least a 2.5 GPA, Tabor City. 12123 Old Lake Road, Riegel- N.C. Nurses Association 840-2122. The church is located at 3258 letter of acceptance from col- For more information call wood. Pocosin Road, Lake Waccamaw. lege attending, recent photo to hold fundraiser the church at 653-2119. Rev. Clarence Ganus is the attached, class rank given, of- The N.C. Nurses Associa- Wards Station COG For more information call pastor. ficial high school transcript tion District 16 will hold a fun- Evangelist Vickie Park at 874- with seal after graduation and draiser Thursday, July 12 from Southeastern COG to to hold revival 0282. Men and Women UYF a letter of recommendation 5-9 p.m. at the Whiteville Pizza hold yard sale/car wash Wards Station Church of to hold basketball camp (not from a family member). Hut at 84 Whites Crossing. God will hold its revival Sun- Southeastern Church of Barefoot Church Application packets must A percentage of all orders day, July 15 at 6 p.m. and Mon- Men and Women United for God will hold a yard sale and be received by Friday, July dine in or carry out will go to day, July 16- Friday, July 20 at to feature family Youth and Family will spon- car wash Saturday, July 7 from 20. Mail to St. James A.M.E. help support the NCNA Dis- 7 p.m. The guest speaker will sor a three day basketball 8 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds go movie night Zion Church, 16297 Twisted trict 16. be Dr. Arwind DeSilva. There camp for ages 6 to 15 Monday, towards sending young people Barefoot Church will fea- Hickory Road, Bladenboro, will also be special singing July 23-Wednesday, July 25 to summer camp. To donate ture a family movie night every N.C. 28320. each night. from 9 a.m.-noon. items contact Jessica Wible at third Friday of the month at Awards will be made dur- Faith BC to hold The church is located at The price is $35 per person 642-4395. 7:30 p.m. ing the annual fundraising 5478 Rough and Ready Road, which includes a T-shirt. VBS July 27-29 The church is located at 200 The church is located at 28 It will be held at the East Saturday, Nov. 24. Chadbourn. Whiteville Plaza. Faith Baptist Church will W. 6th Street, Tabor City. For more information call Arcadia School Gym. Facts of Life Church hold its beach blast vacation 654-4408. For more information call Bible school Friday, July 27 Bass Family reunion Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 ofers transportation from 6:15-9 p.m., Saturday, FUNDRAISERS or Ricky Graham at 669-2355. July 28 from 9 a.m-3 p.m. and The descendants of T.J. and The Facts of Life Church Hallsboro BC to commencement Sunday, July Martha Bass will hold its 32nd will provide transportation for First Presbyterian Church 29 at 6 p.m. Fellowship will fol- annual reunion July 22 at host Te Stafsmen Smithfield employees to and women have cookbooks for sale low. noon at First Pentecostal Holi- Hallsboro Baptist Church from Smithfield. Transporta- for $10 each. The cookbooks are The church is located at ness Church, 812 E. 5th Street, will feature The Staffsmen in available at the church located at tion began July 1. 4262 Rough and Ready Road, Lumberton. concert Sunday, July 15 at 11 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. For more information call Chadbourn. For more information call a.m. Offce hours are Monday-Friday, 653-7215 or 918-4531 between Rev. Russel Long is the pas- Gary Bass at 840-3611 or email Rev. Barry Swain is the pas- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. tor. [email protected]. tor. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Trinity Church Directory . . . Baptist Church Our church directory features a weekly sion. We’ll include your church name, 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville church profle, helpful information about address, phone number, pastor’s name, 910-642-7764 area churches, a devotional thought and service times and web address. You’ll also [email protected] daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profle, includ- www.trytbc.org If you would like your church includ- ing church photos, run in the directory Senior Pastor: Randy K. Speight ed on this page, we invite you to call us sometime during the six month period. today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only We encourage you to help make this di- Mission was organized. T ey f rst $21.50 per month (six month commit- rectory complete by having your church Trinity Baptist Church started held services in a frame house on W. ment), we’ll include your church in this information included. from a vision shared by Mrs. A.D. Columbus Street down below the old weekly directory, plus in our web ver- Ward, Mrs. E.M. Heath, & Mrs. f re station. Despite the cracked f oor J.M. Sauls, three ladies from First and harsh, seasonal weather condi- AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Smyrna Baptist Church 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL Lake Waccamaw Baptist Church of Whiteville. On tions, the hearts of the small band of 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Church Phone: 642-6266 Pastor Ray Best Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 October 25, 1953, through the ef- dedicated Christians grew in the love 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening forts of these ladies and the gained for their Lord and had a big impact Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Worship 6 pm, Bible Buddies 5:45 pm Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm support and guidance of others in on those around them. As their num- Sunday School 9:45 am Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church Sweet Home Missionary the community, Columbus Baptist bers grew, they soon needed a bigger Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City Wed 6:30 pm 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon place to worship. T e f rst ground- Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 Services: St. James AME Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, breaking for Trinity was on Septem- 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Church Phone 642-8832 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. ber 1, 1957, and on September 20, Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn • 910-655-4620 Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sun Church School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. 1970, the sanctuary was dedicated to Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7764 910-642-7284 Wednesday Night Service 6:45 p.m. God in the f rst service held there. Wed 6:00 pm [email protected] www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org www.trytbc.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Wed 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Northwood Assembly MISSIONARY BAPTIST METHODIST-UNITED EPISCOPAL ZION Western Prong Baptist Church 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Lennon’s Cross Roads First Missionary Baptist Church 910-642-7654 St. Mark AME Zion Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor westernprong.org www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sun of Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am each month 6:00 pm Special Fellowship 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm 6:30 pm Pastor Gloria C. Moore Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Prayer Tues 10:00 am Activity, Wed 7:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church 910-647-0047 Bible Study/Prayer Service Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Macedonia Baptist Church Fair Bluff United Methodist Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Carroll Fonvielle Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Rehobeth AME Zion Church 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen 910-642-6459 [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am www.mombcwhitevillenc.com PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am [email protected] Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 Wed 7:00 pm 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am CHURCH OF GOD Nakina Baptist Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina New Life Community Church Whiteville United Methodist www.chadbournph.org 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Rev. J. Darryll Hester Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sunday School 9:45 am Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 910-499-1598 [email protected] Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am [email protected] Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm www.whitevilleumc.org Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Whiteville Church of God 10:00 Worship Service 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville CATHOLIC Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Sacred Heart Catholic Church [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd [email protected] Sunday School 10:00 am Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 910-642-6345 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South www.nhbcwhiteville.com [email protected] Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Wed 7:00 pm Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Barefoot Church Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Reconciliation before Mass or by 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church appointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor PRESBYTERIAN 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo 10am English, 12 noon Spanish, Pastor Chip Hannah 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English BAPTIST 910-642-0251 Facebook: Barefoot Church First Presbyterian Church [email protected] and 7:30pm Spanish 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Calvary Baptist Church www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Faith Formation from Sept to May Twitter: @BarefootChurch Rev. Joshua Bower Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm 11 am - 12 noon Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am 910-642-2253 Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Christian Fellowship Church [email protected] Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Love Grove FWB Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro Wednesday 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. Westminster Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 910-640-3223 • www.missonaryalliance.com 910-646-3388 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 6:30 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. [email protected] 910-642-2762 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm [email protected] Chadbourn Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & Living Word Church Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Christ the King Lutheran Church SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 910-654-4164 Seventh Day Adventist 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville 910-642-2139 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] www.livingwordnc.com 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor graceandchristtheking.com Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] [email protected] http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012 Te River of Life Food bank ministry Clothing and diapers WCHS to hold 20th COMMUNITY Family Outreach to distribute food available at Living CLASS REUNIONS reunion Oct. 19 NEWS The churches of Lake Wac- Hope Pregnancy The West Columbus High Center to host camaw, along with the Wilm- School Class of 1992 will hold The 1971 Hallsboro High ington branch of the Food Support Services its 20th reunion Friday, Oct. 19 Alcoholics Anonymous meets 31st preaching School Class is planning its 41st Bank of Central and Eastern Living Hope Pregnancy at the West Columbus football at First Presbyterian Church, reunion. Classmates are asked North Carolina, are partnering game and Saturday, October 20 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville anniversary Support Services provides to provide phone numbers and together to launch a food bank on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- The River of Life Family free clothing and diapers for email addresses if you have at the Columbus County Law day, and Saturday nights at 8 Outreach Center will host its ministry that will distribute children through size 3T. information about other class- Enforcement Center. p.m. A guest speaker will be at 31st preaching anniversary cel- food to those in need. The center is located at 116 mates. For more information call Provide phone numbers and the meeting on the last Thurs- ebration. The theme is Walking The distribution days will Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Joyce Thurman at 201-618-4799 email addresses for classmates. day of each month. The church in the order of God. be the second Wednesday and International in Whiteville. or email [email protected], For more information call is located on Thompson Street in The scheduled is: fourth Saturday of each month, Office hours are Mondays Joyce “Paula” Jacobs at 646- Tanesha Boone Smith at 336- Whiteville. Thursday, July 5 Evangelist from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays 3964 or email pjacobs1952@ 392-4801, Trina Gause at 919- gmail.com, Wanda Dowless Bat- Valerie McDonald of Good Church of Lake Waccamaw. and Thursdays from noon-4 740-8690, Traci Hayes Storms Narcotics Anonymous meets ten at 647-8611 or email batten- Hope Baptist Church of Fay- Food recipients need only a at 910-876-1153, Jeannetta Mc- at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. p.m. No appointment is neces- [email protected]. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- etteville at 7:30 p.m. photo ID to receive free food. sary. Millian McNeil at 336-343-3924 days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 Bishop Dar- The partnering churches For more information call or Clarice Vereen Faison at and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion rell McFadden of Brooklyn, are Lake Waccamaw Method- the helpline at 642-2677. St. Mark AME Zion 910-212-8640. Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, N.Y. at 7:30 p.m. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw All services are free and Riegelwood on Tuesdays and Saturday, July 7 Gospel sing- Presbyterian Church, Little confidential. to present Temple Mission Valley OFWBC Thursdays at 7 p.m. ing program at 7 p.m. Wheel of Hope Church and Grandin Story to hold VBS July 16-20 Sunday, July 8 Apostle Em- First Baptist Church of Lake Mission Valley Original Al-anon meets at First Presby- St. Mark AME Zion Church terian Church, 511 N. Thompson manuel Cooper of Emmanuel Waccamaw. Freewill Baptist Church will Sandhill MBC Autism Support Group will St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 Temple of Laurinburg. For more information call hold its vacation Bible school view the Temple Grandin Story p.m. The church is located at 2887 646-3727. announcements Monday, July 16-Friday, July 20 Wednesday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. Sidney Cherry Grove Road, Sandhill Missionary Baptist at 8 p.m. There will be refresh- Recovery (Christian Support The story documents the life of Clarendon. Laddy’s variety Church announcements for ments each night. Commence- Group) meets at Forest Lawn Dr. Temple Grandin. Babysit- Presideing prelate is Apos- July are: ment will be held Sunday, July Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on ting services will be provided, tle Elect Kevin L. Joyner Sr., music show July 8 A celebration for 22 at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. contact Anita at 520-2203 no Laddy Cannon and the band Pastor Donald L. Thompson’s For more information call Diabetes Support Group meets later than Monday, July 9. will be performing every anniversary at 11 a.m. with 653-4804. at Columbus Regional Health- Lakeside Ministry The church is located at 114 Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m. Rev. Ronnie Clarida delivering The church is located on care, Education Center, Class- W. Virgil St. at W.N. Railroad St. in Clark- the message. Rev. Dr. Timothy Lebanon Church Road, Claren- room 2 the second Thursday of to host Sunday For more information about ton. Lance of Mt. Olive Missionary don in the Mollie community. each month at 6 p.m. For more the group call Rev. Charlrean speakers and music A variety of music is gos- Baptist Church will render the Rev. James H. Nobles is the information call Shauna Nobles Mapson at 233-0012. at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Lakeside Ministry will host pel, beach, oldies rock n’ roll, 3:30 p.m. service. Lunch will be pastor. speakers and special music country and lots of dancing. served between the services. Brain Injury Support Group each Sunday May 27-Sept. 2 For more information call July 22 Women’s Day will meets at Columbus Regional from 9-9:30 a.m. 640-8465. be held at 11 a.m. A special Pregnant? Need a car seat? Healthcare, Education Center, The event will be held at the guest will deliver the message. Living Hope Pregnancy Support Services, a life-affirming Room 1A the second Thursday Lake Waccamaw Campground New Miracle HC to hold Christian ministry, offers an Earn While You Learn program of each month at 6 p.m. For more All women are asked to wear Gazebo next to the Sailboat for pregnant women in Columbus County. This program is information call Shauna Nobles youth service July 29 hats, ribbons or some sort of open all pregnant women, regardless of age, income, or mari- or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. Club. New Miracle Holiness head wear. tal status. Upon enrolling in the program, the expectant moth- 9458. The schedule is as follows: Church will hold a youth ser- July 29 Recognition for July, July 8 - Rev. Tommy Fields. er is paired with a client advocate. The advocate meets with the vice Sunday, July 29 at 4 p.m. August and September birth- Compassionate Friends Sup- July 15 - Gideon Mitchell Mer- client for a series of eight one-on-one classes, selected to match Minister DeQuane Baldwin days. port Group (Grief group for par- cer along with Connie Hinnant. the interests and needs of the client. The client earns “baby of Hallsboro will be the guest The church is located at ents who have lost children to July 22 - Hickory Hill Blue bucks” by completing her classes and homework assignments. speaker. 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, death) meets at Grace Episco- Grass Southern Gospel. At teh completion of the classes, the expectant mom can trade The church is located at Bladenboro. pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., July 29 - Freddie Brock her “baby bucks” for a car seat or a BabySuite portable play Whiteville the second Monday 1674 Kenneystore Road, Rie- Rev. Donald L. Thompson is Aug. 5 - Rev. Willard McPher- yard plus a basket filled with clothing and supplies for her baby. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For gelwood. the pastor. son along with Terri McPherson. The center is located at 116 Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle more information call 647-8401. Elder C. Henry is the pastor. Aug. 12 - Rev. Merle Johnson International in Whiteville. Office hours are Mondays from 3-7 Vietnam Veterans of America along with April Tedder. Davis to perform ‘Why China Grove MBC to p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. Chapter #962 of Columbus Aug. 19 - Rev. Tim Jernigan For more information call the helpline at 642-2677. County meets the frst Tuesday along with Danny Gibson and me?’ Sunday, Aug. 5 hold VBS July 16-20 All services are free and confidential. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 Don Brock. LoWanda Davis, daughter China Grove Missionary S. Madison St., Whiteville. Aug. 26 - Rev. Hubert McCle- Baptist Church will hold va- ney along with Willa Dean of Minister Ernest Davis of Pregnancy tests cation Bible school Monday The American Legion Post Williams. Baldwin Branch Church, will Songs of Faith #233 meets the frst Saturday through Friday, July 16-20 at Sept. 2 - Glory Bound Quar- perform a new production, at Living Hope of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 ter in concert. “Why me?” Sunday, Aug. 5 at 5 7 p.m. The theme is amazing slated Aug. 12 Phillips St., Whiteville. wonders aviation. Pregnancy Support p.m. in the Elizabethtown Mid- A well-known all-male a cap- There will be classes and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post dle School Gym. The school is pella inspirational ensemble, Services activities for all ages. Com- #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary located at 1496 U.S. Hwy. 701 S. The Master’s Men from Ra- Living Hope Pregnancy Shiloh Outreach to mencement will be held at 4 meets on the second Tuesday of in Elizabethtown. leigh, will present “Songs of Support Services, a life-af- each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 p.m. Saturday, July 21, to be hold Laborers of There will be a guest appear- Faith” at Camp United Meth- firming Christian ministry, W. Wyche St., Whiteville. followed by a cookout and out- ance by gospel artist Vickie odist Church in Shallotte on provides free pregnancy test Love: food pantry door activities, including a gi- Disabled American Veterans Winans. Sunday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m. Tickets with estimated due dates for ant water slide. Chapter #35 meets the sec- Shiloh Outreach will hold a Advance tickets are $20 and are $10 and will be available expectant mothers in Colum- For more information con- ond Thursday of each month at Laborers of Love: food pantry, $25 at the door. after July 4 at the church of- bus County. This verification tact Karen McPherson at 654- 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., every Wednesday from 10 a.m.- For more information call fice, 4807 Main Street, Shal- can be taken to the Depart- 3013 or Denna Mercer at 654- Whiteville. noon and from 5-7 p.m. Davis at 988-4475. lotte, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday- ment of Social Services in or- 3608. There will be free food, but Friday, 910-754-4840, from the der to apply for Medicaid for Family CHAMPIONS Hallsboro BC to hold The church is located at call for an appointment. Also United Methodist Women of Pregnant Women. 2903 Old Stake Road, Chad- to hold nurturing available will be a consignment VBS July 29-Aug. 1 the Church, or at the door as The center is located at 116 bourn. store. Hallsboro Baptist Church available. Proceeds will sup- Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle parenting program Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the The outreach is located will hold its vacation Bible port UMW missions, locally International in Whiteville. The Nurturing Parent- at 426 S. 9th Street in the old pastor. Office hours are Mondays ing Program is being offered school Sunday, July 29-Wednes- and beyond. International Paper building, day, Aug. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. The The Master’s Men ensemble from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Family CHAMPIONS Bolton. and Thursdays from noon-4 Family Resource Center. theme will be Amazing Avia- has been spreading the gospel For more information call tion wonders. Registration will Make-A-Wish of God’s love through music p.m. This program can assist the 655-0540. Serving Bolton and For more information call participant in obtaining valu- be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July needs volunteers since 1995 throughout the Car- Columbus County. 29. Family night will be held olinas and Virginia. Arrange- the helpline at 642-2677. able skills in raising children. Wish Granting Volunteers All services are free and It will cover many topics such Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. ments include hymns, spiritu- Rev. Barry Swain is the are needed for the Make-A- als, gospel and other musical confidential. as discipline, rewards, pun- Sandyfeld Parks and Wish Foundation of Eastern ishments, morals, values and pastor. styles in four-, five-, and six- Rec. seeking pageant North Carolina. part harmony for unaccompa- developing family rules along Wish Granters visit the with a meal and door prizes. contestants Abundance of Love nied male voices. Songs from Scheduling a family and help determine their repertoire may be heard The program is being of- Sandyfield Parks and Recre- to hold rainbow tea the wish of the child while on the web at www.myspace. fered at three different sites ation is seeking pageant con- community event? Abundance of Love Adult explaining wish procedures com/themastersmen/music. within the county. Bolton testants for its annual Town Health Care Center, 212 E. and using their creative side to The newest disc in their five- Senior/Youth Center every Hall Day Celebration, Aug. Columbus St., Whiteville has make the wish truly magical. CD archive is “On The Road Check out our Monday at 6 p.m.; the DREAM 2012. changed the date of its fund- Wish Granters see first- with The Master’s Men.” Center every Tuesday at 5:30 All proceeds will be used raiser and Rainbow tea to Oct. hand the impact a wish can 24-hour Community p.m.; and at Family CHAMPI- to help fund the upkeep of the 6 at 6 p.m. make on a child with a life- ONS FRC in Tabor City every park and playground facilities. The keynote speaker will be threatening medical condition. Calendar at: Wednesday at 5 p.m. Contestants must call Ms. Sister Mable Lawrence. Music For more information, con- For more information call Graham at 540-6982 or email will be by the Huffman Sisters tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or www.whiteville.com 653-9200. [email protected]. of Marion, S.C. [email protected]. Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity?

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50th reunion Evergreen High /School’s Class of 1962 held its 50th year reunion recently. Seated left Flora Sutton Branch; standing: Burney Benton, Howard Brown, Clifton Kinlaw, Vester to right are Brenda Butler Gore, Janice Griffn Johnson, teacher Mary Bruce Grantham, Strickland, Worth Smith, Shirley Williamson Nance, Phyllis Davis, Carolyn Branch Seal- Faye Inman McClary, Amelia Fields Leggett, Janet Dillard Herbison, Cecil Barnhill, ey, Lynda Carol Williamson, Mary Elizabeth Rabon Mayes and Gail Williamson Fields.

Barnes, DeVontra Battle, Santana Jenkins, Markia Johnson, Jimmy son Ransom, Reah Sellers, Miranda Hardee, Katelyn Hinson, Bryson Best, Elizabeth Britt, Anna Brown, McMillian, Karen Mooney, Naven Sibbett, Reagan Singletary, Aubrey Huggins, Garison, Johnson, Day- Ezekiel Brown, Jacob Butler, Shania Mullins, Macelynn Nance, Milton Strickland, Anna Utterback, Kan- ton Long, Dalton McDowell, Malea Cedillo, Vann Ciamillo, Kassie Clem- Nobles, Vernell Parker, Charles- non White, Morgan Williams. McDowell, Bryanna McKeithan, mons, Christopher Cliff, Jason Da- Dakota Strickland, Robert Swingle, GRADE 7: Eva Aguilar-Watts, Tif- Parsons, Mia Quarles, Laney vis, Cyndaisia Ellis, Riauna Faison, Dana Williamson, Tashira Young. fani Beck, Sydney Buffkin, Terry Simmons, Reid Singletary, Chastity Alyze’ Gaither, Kourtney Grainger, GRADE 10: Ivan Bartley, Michael Cribb, Matthew Garrell, Jacob Gore, Stewart, Madeline Todd, Miricale Savannah Hayes, Dasia Holland, Corder, Anthony Davis, Daneshia Meagan Gore, Jackson Hilbourn, White. Anna Howell, Jake Hyatt, Austin Edge, Jessica Ennis, Ashley Evans, Megan Hinson, Mason Miller, Logan GRADE 4: Miguel Aleman, Kas- Kenyon, Joseph Kurtyka, Emma Princess Flowers, Ashley Ford, Dion Simmons, Landon Stocks, Jocelyn sidy Cartret, Rita Cartrette, Logan Loisel, Gabriella Maggioli, Tiyana Johnson, Courtney Jones, James Sykes, Kaylin Ward, Kix Ward. Cox, Jessica Cribb, Robert Darrow, McKoy, Ellen McLam, Geneva Mc- Keown, Ramon McCrae, Alexus GRADE 8: Madison Benton, Ma- Wendell Duncan, Riley Hewett, Neil, Kristina Murrell, Alexandra Mckeithan, Biron McNeely, Wyatt son Benton, Michael Byars, Austin Haily Lopez, Chesney McPherson, Nelson, Shanikqua Parker, Daedra McPherson, Dustin Piurkoski, Josh- Cartrette, Allison Cribb, Akin Ezzell, Logan McPherson, Alyssa Russell, Pollard, Brandon Porter, Natalie ua Redwine, Tamara Shipman, Ruth Carly Godwin, Stacy Hatcher, Amber Kaylei Simmons, Chase Strickland, Price, Keelin Reyes, Kelsey Shuman, Stephens, Ashton Strickland, Joshua Leonard, Elizabeth Long, Mackenzie Kayley Strickland, Joseph Ward, Christian Sater, Cameron Smith, Tart, Marissa Thompson, Denasha Marlowe, Caitlyn McPherson, Han- Makala Wright. Matthew Smith, Zion Thompson, Vereen, Michelle Wallace, Marquise na Nealey, Katelyn Noble, Morgan GRADE 5: Madison Ayers, Tanner Jacob Toler, Matthew Townsend Jr., York Nobles, Caitlyn Soles, Hannah Stan- Barnhill, Scarlett Cartrette, Abigail Michael Walters, Seth Ward, Pierson GRADE 11: Patra Bellamy, Candis ley, Makayla Stutts, Holly Ward, Mat- Davis, Makenzie Gore, Mackenzie Young, Thomas Young Betts, Precious Boatwright, Mar- thew Worley. Grainger, Evan Hardee, Mia Milli- GRADE 7: Lizbeth Aguilar, Ja- rissa Collins, Jessica Cribb, Anthony gan, Ryan Oakley, Trevor Simmons, nee Baldwin, Abigail Browning, Gaines, Rachel Griffin, Carla Ham- Mackenzie Soles, Kelsey Ward. Logan Butler, Sebastian Cardenas Principal’s list ilton, Hunter Kelly, Darius Lawson, All A’s GRADE 6: Morgan Canady, Am- Munoz, Surrayyah Chestnut, Lau- Timothy Leigh, William Lewis, ber Friel, Brietta McPherson, Chloe ren DiMuzio, Ashley Dyson, Dillan Dashauna Mason, Jahmal McMil- 2nd semester Ward. Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Ethan lian, Jahmeshia McMillian, Dwayne GRADE 3: Taylor Barnhill, Mad- GRADE 7: Gwendolyn Buck, Sa- Elkins, Katie Elkins, Anna Ezzell, Morgan, Tairrney Nelson, Devin elyn Beck, Gracelyn Garrell, Wil- vannah Elliott, Meagan Gore, Ma- Destiny Frink, Austin Gerald, Mack- Piurkoski, Shalyn Rattley, Adam liam Gore, Madison Grigsby, Bryson son Hewett, Katie Larrimore, Angel Rachel Lacy King recently graduated magna cum laude enzie Gore, Donna Graves, Montre- Redwine, Brandi Rickett, Andrew Huggins, Garison, Johnson, Dayton Russ, Savannah Seay, Kaylin Ward. ana Holland, Samuel Izzo, Robert Rodney, Jessica Stephens, Sawyer Long, Dalton McDowell, Bryanna GRADE 8: Talley Barnhill, Madi- from N.C. Central School of Law with a Juris Doctor Jackson, Wesley Jackson, Cyrus Strickland, Lupita Torres, Callie McKeithan, Bailey Parsons, Mia son Benton, Akin Ezzell, Carly God- degree. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Eng- Jacobs, Makayla Killens, Hannah Walters, Brianna Williams, Octavia Quarles, Laney Simmons, Madeline win, Shay Greene, Amber Leonard, King, Cade Lennon, Tanner Mc- lish and Hispanic studies, graduating Suma Cum Laude williams, Shandi Williamson Todd. Jordan Maguire, Mackenzie Mar- Million Jr., Akira McNeil, Gavin GRADE 12: Timothy Benton, Ra- GRADE 4: Miguel Aleman, Kas- lowe. from East Carolina University where she made the McPherson, Eric Miller, Aundria ven Boone, Taylor Coleman, Alexan- sidy Cartret, Rita Cartrette, Jessica Deans’ List as well as the Chancellors List all four years Moss, William Newell, Tanaya Nor- der Collins, Zachary Dehne, Carlie Cribb, Robert Darrow, Wendell Dun- Honor Roll ton, Tanea Norton, Jessica Parnell, Dent, Zachery Floyd, Cory Hall, can, Haily Lopez, Logan McPherson, at ECU. Rachel is the daughter of Timothy N. King and Jozi Patterson, Alexis Reynolds, Sar- Jennifer Inman, Jumel Jones, Mary Joseph Ward, Makala Wright. All A’s & B’s JeanLynn S. King, formerly of Ash, currently in Sunset ah Richards, Bella Rogers, Wynston Little, Dustin Long, Cristal Martin, GRADE 5: Madison Ayers, Scarlett Final Beach, and has several aunts, uncles and cousins in Shuman, Sarah Simmons, Richard Eric McCollum, Jacob Noyes, Ken- Cartrette, Abigail Davis, Makenzie GRADE 3: Tiffany Brown, Hai- Smith, Meredith Strickland, Mary ny Oxendine, Dylan Parker, Ashley Gore, Mackenzie Grainger, Evan ley Bullard, Ward Bullock, Jacob the Nakina and Whiteville areas. Tedder, Laura Thompson, Savannah Ramirez, Moese Robinson, Michaela Hardee, Mia Milligan, Ryan Oakley, Butler, Emily Canady, Christopher Todd, Amber Torelli, Savannah Tur- Shipman, Shaquille Stephens, Ca- Trevor Simmons. Cartrette, Landon Fairfax, Bradley beville, Kayla Ward trino Trevino, Joshua Waldrop, Zach- GRADE 6: Morgan Canady, Am- Fowler, Jr., Candice Godwin, Wil- GRADE 8: Briana Andrews, ary Wilson, Kanesha Womble, Jama- ber Friel, Brietta McPherson, Chloe liam Gore, Kaylynn Hinson, Austin TCEM holding pre-kindergarten enrollment Erika Baltazar, Luis Bravo- Ortiz, liah Yor. Ward. Mayo, Damauryan McCray, Ahmion Carly Brown, Aubrey Burney, Maya GRADE 7: Savannah Elliott, Ma- Riggins, Zaira Rodriguez, Annayeli Tabor City Elementary School is now enrolling students for Campbell, Ashley Carter, Hunter son Hewett, Katie Larrimore, Angel Sandoval, Kailey Spivey, Brianna the North Carolina pre-kindergarten program. Children must Cartrette, Emmie Conner, Madison Williams Township Russ, Savannah Seay, Kaylin Ward. Stanley, Madison Stanley, Brendan be four years of age on or before Aug. 31, 2012. Go by TCES to Dixon, Victoria Duncan, Matthew GRADE 8: Talley Barnhill, Madi- Strickland, Marcos Trejo, Nicoles Edwards, Ashlin Floyd, Delayne Elementary son Benton, Akin Ezzell, Shay Ward, Nickeal White, Jonathan Wil- pick up an enrollment packet or call the school at 653-3618. Fowler, Consuela Godfrey, Asia God- Greene, Amber Leonard, Jordan Ma- liams, Josie Wright. win, Destyni Hunt, Mahogony Hunt- Honor list guire, Mackenzie Marlowe. GRADE 4: Alexander Balistreri- er, Carmen Inman, Alexis Jarvis, Principal’s list McDowell, Olivia Barnes, Wesley William Jenkins, Tiffany Kielbon, Honor Roll Bracey, Aveon Campbell, Olivia Guideway Elementary All A’s RBH Society to Hunter Lambert, John McGougan, All A’s & B’s Chaney, Whitney Coleman, Kylie School honor roll Aneshia McKenzie, Jacob Mitrious, 4th nine weeks Cribb, Madison Duncan, Tabitha Chasity Potter, Andrew Powell, Aul- GRADE 3: Taylor Barnhill, Made- 2nd semester Edwards, Justin Greer, Juliana Ham- hold fundraiser don Reeves, Katheryn Saldana, Vir- GRADE 3: Tiffany Brown, Hailey The Reuben Brown House Principal’s list lyn Beck, Gracelyn Garrell, Madison mond, Kanon Hodges, Alley John- ginia Savage, Mason Shaw, Mia Shel- Grigsby, Bryson Huggins, Garison Bullard, Ward Bullock, Jacob Butler, son, Victoria Locklear, Kaitlin Long, Preservation Society, Inc. All A’s ley, David Smith, Kansas Stephens, Johnson, Dayton Long, Dalton Mc- Mahalie Byrd, Emily Canady, Land- Allison Moss, Bella Nobles, Crystal will hold a fundraiser on 4th nine weeks Savanna Tedder, Zachary Thomp- Dowell, Bryanna McKeithan, Mia on Fairfax, Bradley Fowler, Jr., Can- Perez, Joshua Rabon, Madison Reyn- dice Godwin, Karli Greene, Blake Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 GRADE 3: Spencer Farris, Zach- son, Ericka Vereen, Shamekia Ver- Quarles, Laney Simmons, Reid Sin- olds, Amber Richardson, Ali Small, ary Fonvielle, Vanessa Garcia, Anett een, Porshia Ward gletary, Madeline Todd. Hardee, Katelyn Hinson, Kaylynn Christian Spivey, Kellie Walton, Mi- p.m. at Vineland Station in Pineda, Yanett Pineda, Blake Strick- GRADE 4: Miguel Aleman, Kassi- Hinson, Austin Mayo, Damauryan chael Williams, William Worley. Whiteville. land, Summer Yarborough. dy Cartret, Logan Cox, Jessica Cribb, McCray, Malea McDowell, Ahmion GRADE 5: Aaron Barnhill, Kolby GRADE 5: Amanya Bruce, Alexis West Columbus High Robert Darrow, Riley Hewett, Haily Riggins, Zaira Rodriguez, Annayeli Bellamy, Bailey Cartrette, Ethan Cor- Farris, Kelsey Long, Amreen Nagra. Lopez, Logan McPherson, Joseph Sandoval, Reid Singletary, Kailey bett, Christian Cribb, Deary Fowler, School Ward, Makala Wright. Spivey, Brianna Stanley, Madison Brittany Gann, Lacey Hinson, Kai- Honor Roll GRADE 5: Madison Ayers, Abigail Stanley, Chasity Stewart, Marcos tlynn Lanier, Ryan Lee, Breanna Westside HS class of Principal’s list Davis, Makenzie Gore, Mackenzie Trejo, Nicoles Ward, Miricale White, Long, Steven Long, Jessica Lopez, All A’s & B’s Nickeal White, Jonathan Williams, All A’s Grainger, Evan Hardee, Mia Milli- Jake Maguire, Landis Marlowe, An- 63 planning meeting 4th nine weeks Josie Wright. gel McPherson, Tressie McQueen, 6th six weeks gan, Ryan Oakley. The Westside High School GRADE 3: Ginia Dozier, Brianna GRADE 6: Morgan Canady, Am- GRADE 4: Olivia Barnes, Aveon Arturo Mendoza, Michael Noble, Green, Brayden Johnson, Beronica GRADE 9: Joshua Brown, Amber ber Friel, Brietta McPherson, Chloe Campbell, Whitney Coleman, Logan Kennady Nobles, Drake Simmons, Class of 1963 will hold a Maldonado, Jailene Maldonado, Buffkin, Emma Burroughs, Imani Ward. Cox, Kylie Cribb, Madison Duncan, William Stutts, Laiken Sutherland, planning meeting July 7 at Mary McCray, Keiana McNeil, Jack- Cook, Tilghman Elliot, William GRADE 7: Savannah Elliott, Ma- Tabitha Edwards, Juliana Ham- Dakota Todd, Kinsey Ward, Matthew Floyd, Sara Housand, Logan Mckee, 12 p.m. at the Dothan Lodge, son McPherson, Javier Sanchez, son Hewett, Katie Larrimore, Angel mond, Riley Hewett, Alley John- Ward, Grayce Worley. Joshua Yanez. Destiny Minick, Quintin Moore, Russ, Savannah Seay. son, Victoria Locklear, Chesney GRADE 6: Riley Beck, Peyton 420 S. Wilkes Street, Chad- GRADE 4: Jonathan Letrell Brown, Reagan Powers, Amaris Roberts, GRADE 8: Talley Barnhill, Shay McPherson, Kailey McPherson, Buck, Maggie Butler, Matthew Car- bourn. Adolfo Cardenas, Jauan Frink, Jen- Jonathan Strickland, Arter Sullivan, Greene, Jordan Maguire. Bella Nobles, Crystal Perez, Amber tret, Katelin Cartrette, Stevi Car- nifer Larrimore, Derrounce McCray, Kristen Thompson, Alexandra Tur- Richardson, Alyssa Russell, Kaylei trette, Madison Duncan, Ashleigh For more information call beville, Leslie Ward Ashanti Moreno, Omar Nunez. Honor Roll Simmons, Ali Small, Christian Spiv- Espinoza, Laken Hammond, Mat- Randolph Dees at 654-3113 or GRADE 5: Sarah Faulk, Caleb Fon- GRADE 10: Degner Axelberg, Aie ey, Chase Strickland, Kayley Strick- All A’s & B’s thew Hulon, Dylan Inman, Noah John Gaskins at 516-2003. vielle, Brooke Johnson exandrai Barnhill-Lee, Katlyn Britt, land, Makenzie Williams, Michael Jarman, Samantha Martinez, Car- Ethan Bullard, Willis Edmund, 4th nine weeks Williams, William Worley. son Ransom, Reah Sellers, Miranda Principal’s list Tristyn Enzor, Alyssa Graves, Jenna GRADE 3: William Adams, Ward GRADE 5: Aaron Barnhill, Tan- Sibbett, Reagan Singletary, Anna Greene, Emily Ivey, Harley Johnson, All A’s Bullock, Jacob Butler, Mahalie Byrd, ner Barnhill, Allison Butler, Bailey Utterback, Kannon White, Morgan Jacqueline Lennon, Aeisha McClel- Emily Canady, Landon Fairfax, Tati- Cartrette, Deary Fowler, Brittany Williams. Final land, Jasmine McNeil, Hunter Pow- aina Ford, Candice Godwin, William Gann, Lacey Hinson, Kaitlynn Lani- GRADE 7: Eva Aguilar-Watts, East Columbus Library GRADE 3: Zachary Fonvielle, Van- ell, Brittini Price, Jordan Stanley, Gore, Karli Greene, Blake Hardee, er, Ryan Lee, Steven Long, Jessica Anna Capps, Kailey Coleman, Mat- to hold summer essa Garcia, Keiana McNeil, Anett Ashton Strickland, Leslie Waddell, Katelyn Hinson, Austin Mayo, Dam- Lopez, Jake Maguire, Landis Mar- thew Garrell, Jacob Gore, Jackson Pineda, Yanett Pineda Garron Whitehead, Branton Wil- auryan McCray, Malea McDowell, lowe, Tressie McQueen, Michael Hilbourn, Megan Hinson, Cody Lee, reading program GRADE 5: Amanya Bruce, Sarah liamson Bailey Parsons, Ahmion Riggins, Noble, Kennady Nobles, Drake Sim- Diana Marin, Mason Miller, Haven Faulk, Kelsey Long, Amreen Nagra. GRADE 11: Jessica Blackwell, An- Kailey Spivey, Brianna Stanley, mons, Mackenzie Soles, William Nance, Raeanna Parker, Savanna The East Columbus Li- gel Britt, Brittany Coleman, Michael Chastity Stewart, Marcos Trejo, Ni- Stutts, Brady Sumner, Kelsey Ward, Sarvis, Logan Simmons, River Stan- brary in Riegelwood will Coleman, Mary Curiale, Savon Daw- coles Ward, Miricale White, Jona- Kinsey Ward, Grayce Worley. ley, Landon Stocks, Jocelyn Sykes, Central Middle son, Jaquasia Faulk-Frink, Kristen than Williams, Josie Wright. GRADE 6: Riley Beck, Peyton Joshua Ward. hold a summer reading pro- Greene, Brittany Hayes, Maegan GRADE 4: Olivia Barnes, Aveon Buck, Maggie Butler, Matthew GRADE 8: Mason Benton, Michael gram for ages 4-10 at 10:30 Hayes, Ashlee Hilburn, Kayla Jen- Campbell, Rita Cartrette, Kylie Cartret, Katelin Cartrette, Stevi Byars, Austin Cartrette, Allison School kins, Tanasia Johnson, Lauren a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, Cribb, Madison Duncan, Wendell Cartrette, Madison Duncan, Lilah Cribb, Justin Dudley, Crystal Hall, honor roll Jones, Lakimberly Mcdougal, Am- Duncan, Tabitha Edwards, Juliana Elliott, Ashleigh Espinoza, Laken William Hammond, Stacy Hatcher, 31 and Aug. 4. ber Mercer, Nathaniel Pridgen Jr., Hammond, Kanon Hodges, Alley Hammond, Dylan Inman, Noah Jar- Justin Hinson, Dustin Long, Eliza- Principal’s list Brandi Rickett, Charlotte Rockwell, Johnson, Victoria Locklear, Chesney man, Samantha Martinez, Carson beth Long, Courtney Marshall, Cait- All A’s Savannah Sasser, Amber Simmons, McPherson, Kailey McPherson, Lo- Ransom, Reah Sellers, Miranda lyn McPherson, Hanna Nealey, Kate- 3rd nine weeks Brandon Strickland, Katie Strick- gan M. McPherson, Bella Nobles, Sibbett, Reagan Singletary, Anna lyn Noble, Morgan Nobles, Cameron GRADE 6: Cailin Baldwin, Riley land, Sawyer Strickland, Lupita Crystal Perez, Amber Richardson, Utterback, Kannon White, Morgan Norris, Eric Perez, Amber Simmons, Baldwin, Landon Batten, Jenna Torres, Shandi Williamson, Victoria Alyssa Russell, Kaylei Simmons, Williams. Jessie Small, Caitlyn Soles, Adri- Blackwell, Jared Burris, Cameron Williamson Ali Small, Christian Spivey, Chase GRADE 7: Eva Aguilar-Watts, ana Soto, Hannah Stanley, Makayla CCYFA ofers Gore, Hailey Gore, Madison Ham- GRADE 12: Julia Andrews, Eliza- Strickland, Kayley Strickland, Noah Gwendolyn Buck, Anna Capps, Ja- Stutts, Holly Ward, Matthew Worley. monds, Aaron Hester, William Hin- beth Axelberg, Mary Axelberg, Wil- Teleky, Kellie Walton, Michael Wil- cob Gore, Meagan Gore, Jackson $250 scholarship son, Logan Jackson, Grace Juhl, Kay- Bennett Jr., Logan Brown, Jessie liams, William Worley. Hilbourn, Cody Lee, Diana Marin, lee McCullen, Avionna Powell, Nsaia Burroughs, Charlie Butler, Ashley GRADE 5: Aaron Barnhill, Tan- Mason Miller, Haven Nance, Sa- Columbus County Youth Rogers, Logan Schultz, Jesse Taylor, Corder, Holly Cox, Carlie Dent, Ro- ner Barnhill, Kolby Bellamy, Scar- vanna Sarvis, River Stanley, Landon and Families Association Jordan Thompson, Lauren Tidwell mania Fields, Daniel Godwin, Gary lett Cartrette, Christian Cribb, Stocks, Jocelyn Sykes, Joshua Ward, Scheduling a GRADE 7: Greyanna Ashley, Land- Greene, Hannah Hester, Michaela Deary Fowler, Brittany Gann, Jesse Kix Ward. Inc. (CCYFA) offers one $250 on Bailey, Imani Graham, Henry Lee, Candi Lennon, Candice Lennon, Hatcher, Lacey Hinson, Kaitlynn GRADE 8: Mason Benton, Mi- scholarship each year. To be Hawthorne IV, Elizabeth Hensley, Na”Cheiqua Radcliffe, Stuart Small, Lanier, Ryan Lee, Steven Long, Jes- chael Byars, Austin Cartrette, Al- community event? considered for this scholar- John Hester, Caroline King, Gabri- Khadijah Tart, Francisco Torres Jr., sica Lopez, Jake Maguire, Angel lison Cribb, Carly Godwin, Crystal elle Kinlaw, Britney Nguyen, Ande- Marshai Waiters, Quentin Ward, McPherson, Tressie McQueen, Mi- Hall, Stacy Hatcher, Justin Hinson, ship the student must be lyn Ray, Caleb Thompson Lisa West, Eden Wilson. chael Noble, Kennady Nobles, Am- Elizabeth Long, Courtney Marshall, from the Columbus County GRADE 8: Madia Brown, Hal- ber Parker, Drake Simmons, Trevor Caitlyn McPherson, Morgan Nobles, Check out our area attending Southeastern ley Cox, Anna Davis, Jacob Harris, Honor Roll Simmons, Mackenzie Soles, William Amber Simmons, Caitlyn Soles, Stutts, Brady Sumner, Kelsey Ward, Adriana Soto, Hannah Stanley, Community College and not Jane Woodard Hawthorne, Madison All A’s & B’s Hinson, Taryn Honeycutt, Malerie 6th six weeks Kinsey Ward, Matthew Ward, Grayce Makayla Stutts, Matthew Worley receiving any other finan- Leviner, Ivey Long, Grace Morning- Worley. 24-hour Community GRADE 9: Quashailya Baldwin, GRADE 6: Brenley Beck, Riley cial assistance. Students in- star, Abigail Owens, Rebecca Rhodes Kalyk Banks, Shantashia Boat- Principal’s list Beck, Peyton Buck, Maggie Butler, All A’s terested in applying for the wright, Payton Britt, Travis Conley, Matthew Cartret, Katelin Cartrette, Honor Roll Curtis Gist Jr., Timothy Graves, Ali- Final Calendar at: scholarship should contact Stevi Cartrette, Madison Duncan, All A’s & B’s sia Griffin, Gabriel Hamilton, Zach- Lilah Elliott, Ashley Espinoza, Lak- GRADE 3: Taylor Barnhill, Mad- Sue Hawks at 642-7141 ext. ary Hamilton, Tyler Hayes, Cam- 3rd nine weeks en Hammond, Dylan Inman, Noah elyn Beck, Gracelyn Garrell, Karli www.whiteville.com 320. GRADE 6: Evan Allen, Cynthia brika Jackson, Brooke Jenkins, Eric Jarman, Samantha Martinez, Car- Greene, Madison Grigsby, Blake The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: June 30-JulyThursday, 6 July 5, 2012 26-1 (12)

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Making the Constitution All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Before the Constitution A perfect plan? The fifth page of The Articles of Confederation, Delegates to the Constitutional Pete: Where do you hang up an idea? the Constitution Paul: Inside a frame of mind! ADOPTEDIN WEREOURNEW is the resolution Convention worked on the document country’s first laws. of the convention. for almost four months. But even The location of the A confederation is a group united original letter of when it was finished, there was Pierre: What is the saddest together for a purpose. The Articles of transmittal is not disagreement about it. Three picture? Confederation joined our original 13 known. delegates would not sign it. Patty: A blueprint! states. Benjamin Franklin presented a After the Revolutionary War was The fifth page speech at the meeting. He said he Perry: Where does a sea lion hang pictures? over, the states became interested did not agree with everything in the Piper:/NTHELIVINGROOMWAL RUS only in themselves. There was no The U.S. Constitution was Constitution. But he didn’t think handwritten on four pages. But strong central government. another convention would write a from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick TM There was no power to collect taxes. this summer, to celebrate the 225th better one. Basset ewsBrown TRY ’N This had made it hard to supply the anniversary, the National Archives The N will display the so-called fifth page of Hound’s Constitution FIND troops during the war. And each state Words that remind us of the Constitution are hidden in the block below. Some words had its own form of money. the Constitution. What is this about? are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you Relations with other countries Along with the four pages of the can find: AMENDMENT, ARCHIVE, ARTICLE, CHARTER, CONFEDERATION, Constitution, the delegates presented CONSTITUTION, GOAL, GOVERNMENT, GRANT, IDEA, LAW, LIMIT, were difficult because Congress could ORGANIZE, PREAMBLE, RATIFY, SIGNER, SUPREME, TRANSMITTAL. not speak for all states. to Congress a resolution of the convention, written on a single LONG N O I T U T I T S N O C W J T A new idea LIVE OUR X R C U E G O V E R N M E N T parchment page, and a letter of FREEDOMS! R G B E L B M A E R P M E T I )NAND REPRESENTATIVES transmittal written by George E A A R C H I V E D E M N G M from individual states met. They Washington. The documents were T N Z S I G N E R R D A O K I DECIDEDTOMEETAGAININAND delivered to the Congress, which was R I R A T I F Y P N R A R D L rewrite the Articles of Confederation. MEETINGIN.EW9ORK#ITY A Z V U R C Q U E G L N E J M Instead, they wrote the Constitution. The resolution called for the H E T R A N S M I T T A L A W /N3EPT  THE53 Congress to present the Constitution C V N O I T A R E D E F N O C

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Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012--7C Stroke and Osteoporosis screenings coming to Whiteville Residents living in and dominal aortic aneurysms, around the Whiteville com- and hardening of the arteries munity can be screened to in the legs, which is a strong reduce their risk of having a predictor of heart disease. A stroke or bone fracture. Peace bone density screening to as- Baptist Church will host Life sess osteoporosis risk is also Line Screenings on July 10. offered and is appropriate for The site is located at 653 Love both men and women. Mill Road in Whiteville. Packages start at $149. All Four key points every per- five screenings take 60-90 min- son needs to know: utes to complete. 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Preregistration is required. s0REVENTATIVEULTRASOUND screenings can help you avoid Chadbourn Chapter a stroke Westside Alumni meeting s3CREENINGSAREFAST NONIN- (Staff photo by Allen Turner) vasive, painless, affordable and The Chadbourn Chapter convenient. of the Westside Alumni As- Lanier refects on foreign service career Screenings identify poten- sociation will hold its regu- Former U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Jerry Lanier, a Chadbourn native, refected on his career as a foreign service tial cardiovascular conditions lar monthly meeting Tues- offcer for the State Department during a recent visit to his mother’s home. such as blocked arteries and day, July 10, at the Westside irregular heart rhythm, ab- Community Center, 650 West Smith Street, Chadbourn, be- Concerned Bikers ginning at 7 p.m. Former U.S. Uganda ambassador The membership is encour- Assoc. events aged to attend, as well as those The Concerned Bikers As- interested in joining the orga- visits mother’s home in Chadbourn sociation will hold a Christ- nization. mas in July Ride Saturday, By ALLEN TURNER graduate school for graduates South Korea and special assis- be appointed to another ambas- July 7 at 10 a.m. at Walmart. Union BC to hold Staff Writer of the National War College. tant to the assistant secretary sadorship, he could continue Saturday, July 14 will be a for African Affairs. to serve after reaching that Memorial Ride for Fallen He- pastor’s anniversary Former United States Am- The Chadbourn native antici- Lanier took additional State milestone. roes at 10 a.m. at Walmart. Union Baptist Church will bassador to Uganda Jerry P. pates teaching one course on Department positions, includ- He won’t speculate about Thursday, July 19 will be celebrate its pastor’s fourth Lanier, a native of Chadbourn, global security issues, another ing deputy chief of mission in the future beyond his NDU Bike Night at Pizza Hut from anniversary Sunday, July 8 at recently reflected on his career on strategic leadership and Ghana, as well as posts in Bos- assignment, however. “Ambas- 5-9 p.m. 11 a.m. Rev. Ryan Godfrey will as a foreign service officer for another yet-to-be determined nia-Herzegovina, Thailand, sadors serve at the pleasure deliver the morning worship the State Department during a elective course. Kenya and the Philippines. He of the President,” he says, service. Lunch will follow. visit to the home of his mother Lanier, 60, is the son of Old Dock UMC to became director of the Office “so a lot of what the future The afternoon service will in Chadbourn. Helen Lanier of Chadbourn of Regional and Security Af- holds in store for me could be hold VBS July 8-11 begin at 4 p.m. with Bishop Although the State Depart- and the late Buell Lanier, who fairs in the State Department’s determined by the Presidential Old Dock United Methodist Morilene Thompson of St. Rest ment website for the Ugandan served as Columbus County’s Bureau. election in November.” He says Church will hold its vacation Holiness Church of Elizabeth- embassy as recently as Friday coroner. He is a 1970 gradu- Prior to his appointment as that he doesn’t know whether Bible school July 8-11. Sunday town. still listed Lanier as the ambas- ate of West Columbus High ambassador to Uganda, Lanier President Obama would con- night kick-off will be held from The church is located at sador, his successor has been School. He earned his B.A. was foreign policy advisor for sider another ambassadorship 5:15-7:30. Monday-Wednesday 2290 Old Northeast Road, Lake named and Lanier rotated out degree at Pembroke State Uni- the United States Africa Com- for him, or whether a President from 7-8:45. The theme is “Op- Waccamaw. of the post recently. Ambassa- versity and his M.A. degree mand in Stuttgart, Germany. Mitt Romney would consider eration Overboard: Dare to go dorial appointments typically at the University of North Lanier is married to Dr. appointing him. However, he deep with God.” are for three years’ duration, Carolina in Chapel Hill. He Catherine Kannenberg, a said the vast majority of am- The church is located 14 said Lanier. was a lecturer in the History psychologist and herself the bassadorships are filled by miles east of Whiteville on Lanier was nominated for Department at UNC-Charlotte daughter of a deceased U.S. career foreign service officers Dock Road off Hwy 130. the ambassadorship by Presi- for three years before joining diplomat. Although they own like him instead of by political dent June 29, the U.S. State Department as a home in Wilmington, during appointees. 2009 and confirmed for the post a foreign service officer spe- his duty stint in the Washing- Lanier himself is apolitical Welches Creek MBC to by the U.S. Senate Aug. 4, 2009. cializing primarily in African ton area, they will reside in and his first appointment in hold Scholarship Day His next duty assignment affairs. the Virginia suburbs of the the State Department came will be as a faculty member During his State Depart- Welches Creek Mission- nation’s capital. during the administration of at the National Defense Uni- ment career, which began in ary Baptist Church will hold The former ambassador has President Ronald Reagan. He versity in Washington, D.C., 1983, he served as deputy direc- a Kattie L. Jones Memorial four children. They are son has subsequently served in the the premier center for joint tor for the Office of Pakistan, Scholarship Day Sunday, July Peter, a resident of Washington administrations of Presidents professional military educa- Afghanistan and Bangladesh 15 at 4 p.m. The guest speak- who is a producer for CNN’s George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, tion under the direction of the Affairs, deputy director for the er will be Minister Kendall “The Situation Room with George W. Bush and Obama. chairman of the Joint Chiefs Office of West African Affairs, Thurman and the Divine Pur- Wolf Blitzer;” daughter Juli- Both Lanier and his wife of Staff. The NDU is a post- legislative management officer pose Choir. for Africa, country officer for anne Hollingsworth, a teacher like Africa and would not be in Guilford County; daughter Rev. T.L. Chestnutt is the unhappy to be assigned to that pastor. Claire, who resides in Denver, continent again in the future. Co., where she is an executive Although Lanier has been assistant and administrator posted overseas for most of his Fair Bluf Watermelon of the Centennial campaign 29-year career, he has been able PLEASE at the Wings Over the Rockies to return home frequently. He RECYCLE Festival Air and Space Museum; and estimates that he has returned son Jordan, who is a general for visits to Chadbourn at least service agent with the Market twice a year throughout his Schedule of Events Pavilion Hotel in Charleston, career, and more often than Saturday, July 14 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Variety show featur- S.C. that many years. ing Melon Cutie, Melon Baby, Debutante, Melon Princess, Calen- Lanier doesn’t know what (Editor’s note: More exten- dar Kids, Mini Miss, Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Teen Miss the future holds after his as- sive reporting on Lanier’s ca- and more held at the West Columbus High School auditorium, signment at the National De- reer will be contained in an ar- (Hwy. 76 - 6 miles east of Fair Bluff). Sponsored by the Fair Bluff fense University. The State ticle scheduled for publication Watermelon Growers Association, Inc. Concessions will be pro- Department has a mandatory in November on members of vided by Fair Bluff Rotary Club. of 65. However, the 1969 West Columbus High Thursday, July 19 9 a.m.-noon Merchant window judging ambassadors are exempt from School student body who have for Fair Bluff merchants. Sponsored by the Fair Bluff Chamber that requirement so, should he excelled in public service.) After You Read. of Commerce. Friday, July 20 5 p.m. Opening ceremonies and tea at the Fair Bluff Welcome Center on Main Street. Open to the parents, Lumber River Day is July 21 dignitaries, merchants, organization members, festival visiting Lumber River Day will be celebrated at Lumber River State queens, chaperones and judges. Sponsored by the Fair Bluff Park on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Beautification Committee. Entertainment will include bluegrass music and Native Friday, July 20 6-9 p.m. Southern Watermelon Delight at American dancing and drumming. Fair Bluff Baptist Church Christian Life Center (1205 Main Activities will include canoe rides and races, kids fishing Street, Fair Bluff) Tickets are $25 per person. Call 641-7442. Spon- contest, casting contest, kids wet T-shirt race and more. There sored by the Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association, Inc. will booths and exhibits and food and ice cream will be avail- Immediately following the Delight will be the N.C. Watermelon able, or bring a picnic lunch. Festival Street Dance in the parking lot beside Fair Bluff Bap- For more information contact Neill Lee at 628-4564 or Everett tist Church. Davis at 910-618-6626. Lumber River State Park is located at 2819 Saturday, July 21 Festival Day 7-9:20 a.m. Entries for Wa- Princess Ann Road at Orrum (off U.S. 74) in Robeson County. termelon Contest on Riverside Drive. (Growers - please don’t for- get your registration form). Saturday, July 21 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Concessions (Riverside Drive). Sponsored by the Fair Bluff Rotary and Fair Bluff Com- munity Library. Saturday, July 21 8 a.m. Registration for festival visiting queens, chaperones, judges and auditors. (Invitation only) Fair BUY IT...SELL IT... Bluff Depot Museum, 339 Railroad Street, Fair Bluff. Sponsored by the Fair Bluff Historical Society. in the Saturday, July 21 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts booths on Riverside Drive. Contact Miriam Haynes at 641-7442. Saturday, July 21 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Entertainments on River- Classifeds! side Drive stage. Contact Chairperson Rev. Neill Smith at 876- 8442. Saturday, July 21 9:30 a.m. Watermelon contest and wa- termelon eating contest on Riverside Drive. Chairpersons Chan- dler Worley and Monroe Enzor Jr. Saturday, July 21 11 a.m. N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade. Chairpersons Woody Strickland and Jeff Greene. Sponsored by Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association, Inc. Parade route starts are 685 Academy Street; turn right onto Hwy. 904; turn left onto Hwy. 76 W. (Main Street); turn left onto Railroad Street; then turn right onto Hwy. 904 W.; turn left onto Academy Street; return to Academy Street school grounds. Saturday, July 21 12:15 p.m. N.C. Watermelon Festival Luncheon and Auction at the Fair Bluff Baptist Church Chris- tian Life Center, 1205 Main Street, Fair Bluff. By Invitation Only. Sponsored by the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Saturday, July 21 3 p.m. Duck Race. $10 per ticket. Spon- Call sored by the Fair Bluff Rotary Club. Contact any rotary member of Jeff Prince at 649-7531. Saturday, July 21 7 p.m. N.C. Watermelon Festival. Teen 642-4104, ext. 221 or 237 Miss and Queen scholarship pageant at the West Columbus High School Auditorium, Hwy. 76 - six miles east of Fair Bluff. The News Reporter Concession stand will be provided by Fair Bluff Rotary Club. 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, July 5, 2012

(Staff photo by Bob Morgan) ‘Melon Madness’ on Riverside Drive in Fair Bluff proved items left over, were donated to churches. “Our thanks to be an exciting event last Saturday, June 30. Even to every one who donated and helped in the event,” though the weather was scorching hot, these lovely said Judy Enzor, director of events. Shown above left (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) young ladies, contestants for Queen and Teen Miss to right are: Queen contestants, Dawn Hinson, Taylor Willard Small is an avid outdoorsman, who loves fshing titles did a splendid job visiting merchants, selling Hayes and Julianna Foley. Teen Miss contestants left to and hunting, the Lumber River and of course a daily baked goods, sandwiches and drinks, while they right are: Whitney Edwards, Hollie Enzor, Leslie Ward, stroll on the Boardwalk. enjoyed lots of fellowship. All the clothes and yard sale Chrisshonna Smith, Victoria Suggs and Mikayla Fowler. N.C. Watermelon Willard Small tapped for NC’s Festival ‘events’ open Mishop Springs UMC to honor for registration military service veterans ‘Order of the Long Leaf Pine’ In this year’s Watermelon Mishop Springs United Methodist Church, 2756 Pine Log By BOB MORGAN Committee of the S.C.C. Foun- Committee for the local Billy Festival a new event has been Road, Whiteville, will honor its military service members at its added, “Melon Country, has One of Southeastern North dation. Graham Crusade. 10 a.m. worship service on July 15. Service members or family talent,” and its open to all ages. Carolina’s most prominent He has served on numer- A quotation from the writ- representatives will participate in ceremonies for those present A celebrity will be picked for citizens, Willard D. Small of ous boards including, but no ten program for the April 2012 and those who have since passed on. If anyone knows a Mishop Columbus County. Fair Bluff, has been tapped limited to, Cape Fear Farm Board of Trustees and Presi- Springs church member with a military service history, they are A drawing for ‘Little Folks’ by Governor Beverly Perdue Credit, First Union Bank, Co- dential Board Convocation invited to attend and show support. winner’s design will be printed to receive one of the states lumbus County Schools, Fair at Campbell University best All military services will be recognized: the U.S. Army, Air on the 2013 Watermelon Festi- highest civilian award, the Bluff Rotary Club, Fair Bluff sums up Willard’s character Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard, with val youth shirts. Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Community Library and Co- and accomplishments: “In flags presented for each branch of the military. A roll of honor Farmer and Farmerette The ceremony will take lumbus County Economic 2000, Willard was awarded will be read and the church’s bell tolled for each service person contest - tell what you grow in place Friday, July 20 during Development Commission. Campbell’s prestigious Presi- who has passed away. your garden. the annual Southern Water- A member of Fair Bluff dential Medallion, given to Honorary medals will be presented to service members at- Other events open are pa- melon Delight. The event is at Baptist Church for 75 years, those individuals whose lives tending, and a covered dish meal will be served after the service. rade, arts and crafts, watermel- the Fair Bluff Baptist Church he has served as chairman exemplify the Christian char- This is a special day to honor the military service men and on delight and variety show. Christian Life Center on Main of the Finance Committee acter, morality and commit- women and the church invites family and friends to attend . For all events call 234-0756 Street. Pate Johnson, director as deacon. In 1995, he served ment demonstrated by each of or 641-7442. of the Governor’s eastern of- as chairman of the Finance Campbell’s presidents.” fice in New Bern will make the presentation. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most presti- gious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individu- als who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. The honor is most often presented when a person retires. Small was born into a fam- ily of nine children. He likes to say that he was “raised between two hills of tobacco.” His farm led him to a successful career in the tobacco business as he be- came president of Imperial Tobacco Ltd., a British-based firm where he was in charge of leaf purchases in North and as well as in Canada. He presently serves on the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Commission. His background in tobacco has enabled him to provide expertise in recommending how monies derived from the legal settlement of the tobac- co companies with the state are to be best spent among the communities throughout the state that are impacted by the losses within the tobacco industry. Still active in the tobacco business, he presently serves on the board of G.F. Vaughan Tobacco Company in Lexington, Kentucky. His business success also includes more than 50 years as an automobile dealer in four North Carolina towns, and he presently serves as president of Lumberton Ford Lincoln in Lumberton. He, too, continues to farm. Willard served as a mem- ber of the Fair Bluff Town Council for 48 years, the lon- gest town council member of record in North Carolina. He advocated a strict finan- cial budget to prevent rising taxes for the elderly and lower income citizenry. A lifelong supporter and benefactor of education, he has served four terms on the Board of Trust- ees at Campbell University in Buies Creek, and is presently a member of that board. On January of this year, he was bestowed the honor of Life Trustee. He also served on the Board of Trustees at South- eastern Community College for 35 years and is presently a member of the Investment