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Your TV . .2B Call Ext. 18 by 10 a.m. 2011 35 LOW family see page 1B The Voice of Scotland County | Established 1882 | www.LaurinburgExchange.com | 50 Cents “For the last couple of Trio arrested in Gibson drug bust months that apartment Mary Katherine Murphy Village Apartments. execute a warrant.” charged with maintaining a [email protected] “For the last couple of months Rakeem Covington, 22, was dwelling for the purpose of complex has Staff reporter that apartment complex has charged with possession with selling a controlled substance. been receiving been receiving some illegal intent to sell and deliver crack She received a written promise A drug bust in Gibson result- some illegal narcotic complaints,” said Earl cocaine, maintaining a dwell- to appear in court. ed in three arrests and the narcotic com- seizure of 3.5 grams of crack Haywood, narcotics investiga- ing for the purpose of selling Ricardo Primus, 21, of cocaine, according to authori- tor for the Scotland County controlled substance, and pos- Bennettsville, S.C., was also plaints.” ties. Sheriff’s Office. “Through an session of drug paraphernalia. present at the address when the —Earl Haywood The Scotland County Sheriff’s investigation and operation Rakeen Covington was placed warrant was executed. Primus Office executed a search war- against that particular address, under a $20,000 bond. was charged with possession of nacotics rant at 4162 Apt. 1D at Gibson we found probable cause to Ethel Covington, 62, was marijuana. investigator Program seeks volunteers John Lentz [email protected] Staff Reporter Volunteers who can make a difference in a young person’s life are being sought by the local branch of a statewide agency. Laurinburg resident Jeff Maidment, contact person for the Guardian ad Litem Services Division of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, said volunteers are need- ed to assist children who have no voice in their own affairs. “A Guardian ad Litem is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a district court judge to seek the best interests of abused and neglect- Contributed photo ed children petitioned into the Left to right, Rep. Garland Pierce, Hyder Massey, Wagram Mayor Milton Farmer, and Barbara Pierce present awards of appreciation to Melissa Tomas, center, court system by the Department for her work as the first coordinator of the Wagram Community Garden. of Social Services,” Maidment said. “The volunteer investi- gates by making home visits and talking with the child’s parents, teachers, and social workers, and then independently reports their Wagram celebrates recommendations to the court. “Guardian ad Litem volunteers provide a voice for abused and neglected children in every coun- ty in North Carolina.” The Guardian ad Litem pro- community garden gram is currently seeking volun- teers to be the voice of a child in court. Mary Katherine Murphy and located at the junction of Marlboro “These children come from [email protected] Street and Riverton Road in Wagram. abused or neglected situations Staff reporter “Anyone in Scotland County can do and have often been without a garden there, although now most of proper food, running water, and Wagram’s community gardeners the people who have gardens are from other basic needs,” Maidment brought both their culinary and horticul- Wagram,” said Barbara Pierce, who said. tural talents to the Harvest Celebration manages three of the garden’s 25 plots. “Volunteers work for the best dinner this year. “The requirement is that you attend to interests of the children, and This year’s Harvest Celebration, held your garden at least once a week, except make recommendations based on on Dec. 15 and attended by some 30 in the winter months.” their findings.” individuals, was the second following Some 16 families use one or more of Contributed photo Guardians must complete the garden’s inception in May 2010. The the garden’s plots, which measure 20 Sharon English Extension Agent for Family and 25-hours of training, study a garden is funded through a grant from Consumer Science and Melissa Tomas, Community Children, Youth, and Families at Risk See GARDEN | 2A Garden coordinator. See VOLUNTEERS | 2A ‘Masters Men’ to perform Jan. 8 Staff report Christian church worship services and other programs,” Maisonpierre said. The “Masters Men,” an all-male a capella The group performs hymns, spirituals, ensemble dedicated to “providing inspi- gospel, and other musical styles. rational music to the glory of God,” will Upcoming concerts include the UNC- perform on Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Pembroke Brass Ensemble on Feb. 26, Luke Methodist Church in Laurinburg. 2012, who will present a program of works The concert is part of the new “Sounds “ranging from the earliest brass composi- from Saint Luke” music series sponsored tions by Gabrielli to contemporary works.” by the church which features a variety of The series will conclude April 29 with artists and musical styles. a performance by nationally known com- The Masters Men concert will be the poser John Purifoy, an arranger with third in the series, following performances numerous choral cantatas, anthems, and by St. Luke music directors Beth and keyboard collections whose compositions Jonathan Maisonpierre and another by the have been recorded by a number of artists Pembroke Singers. including the Chicago Master Chorale, the “I know that the people of Saint Luke Anita Kerr Singers, Carol Lawrence, and United Methodist Church are pleased to others. Purifoy is a five time recipient of be able to offer this concert series to the the ASCAP Standard award. Scotland County community,” said Beth All concerts are open to the public, but Maisonpierre in a previous interview. love offerings will be accepted. “We will have something for everyone Saint Luke Methodist Church is at 1501 (and) we sincerely hope that the commu- Turnpike Road in Laurinburg. For more nity feels welcome.” information call 276-6821 or visit their The Masters Men performances are website at www.saintlukemethodist.org. designed “to spread the message of God’s For more about the Masters Men visit Contributed photo love in song, in ways that will enhance www.mastersmen.org. The Masters Men male a capella group will perform in Laurinburg Jan. 8. PAGE 2A THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 OBITUARIES Washington, D.C. until he joined the Army Air ated by the Rev. Roy Puckett, the Rev. Donald Deal, Barden David “Bill” Hooks Corps. By the time he retired, the Army Air Corps and the Rev. Glenn Vollrath. Burial will follow at had become the U.S. Air Force. Hillside Memorial Park. Lt. Col. Barden David “Bill” Hooks Returning from service, he served as business Roy was born Aug. 25, 1943 in Robeson County, (U.S. Air Force, Ret.) of Scotia manager of Kings Business College in Raleigh, and son of the late Roy Scott, Sr. and Mary Anna Village Retirement Community in retired from Aeroglide Corp. as chief accountant Locklear Scott. He was a truck driver with Santina Laurinburg passed away Dec. 24, and personnel manager in 1981. In Raleigh he was a Trucking Company of Fayetteville. He enjoyed work- 2011. ing on classic cars and spending time on the road. A memorial service will be held at member of First Baptist Church and the Men’s Bible Class. He served as one of the first presidents of the He was also preceded in death by sisters Margaret Scotia Village on Wednesday, Dec. Whitt and Francis Canipe. 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. Triangle Trade Club. Retiring to Laurinburg, he was a member of First Roy is survived by his children, daughter Nancy A private family burial will follow. Krystkiewicz and husband Michael of Middle River, HOOKS Cremation and services will be pro- Baptist Church, the Couples’ Class and served as president of the Golden K organization. He was Md. and his son, Timothy Scott and wife Lisa of vided by McDougald Funeral Home Rowland; five brothers, John Allen Locklear of and Crematorium. an active member of the Scotia Village Activities Committee, serving as treasurer for many years. Laurinburg, William Stacy Locklear of Maxton, Surviving are his wife, Martha James Robert Scott and wife Linda of Shannon, Blue Purser Hooks; sons David Martha Blue and her family would like to thank the following people for their special love and care Frank Scott of Wagram, and Ennis Scott and wife Gray Hooks (Patty) of Stafford, Teresa of Florence, S.C.; four sisters, Mary Jane Va. and James Mason Hooks of during this difficult time of our lives: The First Baptist Church family, Dr. Clark Hanmer, friends Goins and husband James of McColl, S.C., Bernice Gibson; daughters Martha Lynn Hall Williams and husband Lee of Wagram, Pearlie (Charles) of New Bern and Ruth and neighbors of Tartan II, Scotia Village, and the Scotia Village Staff. Rogers and husband Tommy of Laurinburg, and and Blue Lee (John) of Gibson; nine Ella Cummings and husband Sanford of McColl; grandchildren, Jean Fortune (Chris), In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and Lynn Hinson (Tommy), James R. many nieces and nephews. 883, Laurinburg, N.C. 28353, the Scotia Village Reedy III (Jennifer), Adam Tharrington, Mary Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.