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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 13
Week of March 21-27, 2013
www.thesampsonweekly.com
INSIDE
Sampson County Deputies Praised
For Job Well Done In Garland
Local
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Entertainment
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Education
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WEEKLY VERSE
For you did not
receive a spirit
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fear, but you received the Spirit
of sonship. And
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“Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15
WEEKLY INDEX
Local................................................1-6
Faith.................................................7-8
Entertainment....................................9
Food..................................................10
Education....................................11-12
Real Estate........................................13
Health...............................................14
Crime................................................15
Puzzles..............................................16
Obituaries.........................................17
Classifieds.........................................18
Business............................................19
Ford of Clinton.................................20
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Officer Travis Pope gives monthly report to Garland Commissioners
Lin Reynolds, NCDOT District 2 Engineer, reviews
plans for the Hwy 24 Project in Sampson County
At the March Garland Commissioners meeting, Mayor Winifred Murphy and town
commissioners praised the Sampson County Sheriff Deputies that cover the town of Garland.
The deputies that cover the Garland areas are Officer Chris Hardison, Officer Travis Pope and
Sgt. Jay E. Parsons who is the area supervisor.
Register to become a NCDOT
Qualified Bidder/Contractor
After Officer Chris Hardison gave the commissioners the monthly report for the Garland patrol,
Mayor Murphy chimed in with praise for a “Job Well Done”.
The Mayor stated, “I would like to thank Sheriff Thornton and all of
GARLAND, see P. 3
John Connet - Helping
Others Soar Like Eagles
Astronauts Charles Duke and Neil Armstrong, former Press
Secretary to Ronald Reagan - James Brady, adventure
novelist Clive Cussler, President Gerald Ford, Governor Rick
Perry of Texas, film producer and director Steven Spielberg
and Michael Moore, Musician John Tesh, Charles McGee and
Percy Sutton, both Tuskegee Airmen, and Dave Moody of the
Moody Brothers; despite their varied careers and interests
these rather famous men all have one thing in common;
they are all Eagle Scouts.
Since it was first awarded to Arthur Rose Eldred in 1912, the
Eagle Scout Award has been given to more than 2 million
young men. It is the highest rank that a Boy Scout can attain;
and once awarded, the title Eagle Scout is held for life. “Once
an Eagle, always an Eagle”.
Webster’s dictionary describes an eagle as a large bird of prey with sharp vision and powerful
wings, famous for their strength, size, grace, and keen vision. It is the national emblem for the
United States. Though the eagle is found throughout the world, it is never found in abundance; it
is always rare and it is always a superb specimen.
In Scouting, the eagle stands for strength of character and for knowledge of all phases of Scouting.
The eagle represents an understanding of community and nation, and a deep respect for same.
The eagle is a symbol of what a young man has done as well as
CONNET, see P. 3
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, in
conjunction with the Small Business Center at Sampson
Community College, will host a workshop on Wednesday,
April 3, 2013, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, to assist
anyone who would like to register to become a qualified
bidder, contractor, or vendor for any NCDOT projects.
According to NCDOT District 2 Engineer Lin Reynolds,
this will be the second year that this workshop has
been offered. Last year’s workshop saw 53 participants,
and this year is expected to be even more successful.
Reynolds states, “We had 53 participants last year, and
the difference from last year’s class is that we are going
to actually sign contractors up online and in some cases
with hardcopies.”
Reynolds explains that last year, in NCDOT District 2,
“We contracted out about 1.5 million dollars locally
in maintenance work. In resurfacing, we contracted
out over 10 million dollars with about 5 percent being
designated for Minority Business and 5 percent for
Women’s Business. And we spend about 10 thousand
per year on supplies for our offices.”
In addition, the Hwy 24 DOT Project is fast approaching,
and bids for this project will be opened in May of this year.
Reynolds states, “The total TIP projection (budget) is 180
million for sections A thru D.” Bids for sections A and B
will be opened in May, and there could be opportunities
for vendors and contractors to be involved with the
construction of this major project.
Reynolds explains, “The purpose of the workshop is to
assist contractors with signing up and to advise on new
upcoming contracts. Local contractors would want to
attend to learn about upcoming bidding opportunities and
actually sign up online at the class.
DOT, see P. 4
Outstanding Sampson County
Teen of the Month
Do you know of a local Sampson County
teenager that is making a difference in
their community and school?
If so, nominate them for
“Outstanding Teen of the Month”
A Lifestyle story will be written on the
teenager (age 13-18) and they will be
awarded a night out on the town with
one of their friends or family member.
Send submissions by email to:
info@thesampsonweekly.com
with the subject line “Outstanding Teen”
and tell us why that teen is outstanding.
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Week of March 21-27, 2013
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LOCAL NEWS
From The Desk of
Senator Brent Jackson
a long legal battle.
On
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General
Assembly held a
Special Session
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State
Capital building
to
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the
recovery of North
Carolina’s copy of
the Bill of Rights.
The
document
was
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returned to the
state in 2006, after
NOTABLE LEGISLATION:
*SB 224 - An act that would allow Sunday hunting
on private lands. -This bill is currently in the
Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources
Committee. I plan on voting against this legislation.
*SB 370 - Respect for Student Prayer.
was filed March 19, 2013.
- This bill
*SB 355 - An act to clarify the meaning of the terms
“planting and harvesting season” and “planting and
harvesting period.” - This bill was filed March 19,
2013.
SB 361 - An act that would reform education in North
Carolina and teacher tenure. - This bill was filed
March 19, 2013.
RECENTLY FILED LEGISLATION (That I sponsor/
co-sponsor)
*SB 280 - CDL Requirements/Military Experience
*SB 282 - Operation Coming Home Special Plate
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT:
A survivor of the Holocaust, Abe Piasek, is scheduled
to speak at the Mount Olive College Holocaust Day
of Remembrance event April 9. The Holocaust
Day of Remembrance will begin at 11 a.m. with
Dr. Michael Cavanagh speaking on the church’s
role in the Holocaust. Mr. Piasek will be speaking
about his experiences at 3 p.m. The last event of
the day will be Campus Activity Board (CAB) and
Campus Ministries meeting to pack 10,000 meals
for Stop Hunger Now. There are many exciting and
educational events planned. The Holocaust Day
of Remembrance is free and open to the public;
however, some events require you to preregister. For
more information please contact Campus Chaplin
Carla Williamson at 919-658-7749 or cwilliamson@
moc.edu.
REMINDER:
The North Carolina General Assembly is still
accepting applications for the Senate Page program.
For more information, including requirements to
serve as a Senate Page, please contact my office.
DISTRICT 10 SPOTLIGHT:
I would like to congratulate students from across
District 10 for their scholastic achievements this
month in becoming the Students of the Month.
There are simply too many recipients to list them all
here, but I congratulate them all on a job well done.
I implore all of the citizens of Senate District 10 to
continue to support their schools through mentoring
and other volunteering opportunities. Students,
continue to work hard and excel academically as it
will pay off in the future.
The newest section of our weekly newsletter
will feature a standout member (person, group,
business, etc.) of District 10. If you would like to
nominate someone for this, please do so by emailing
jacksonbla@ncleg.net, naming the candidate and
briefly describing why they deserve this honorable
mention.
IN CLOSING:
I appreciate you allowing me to serve you in the
North Carolina General Assembly and if I can ever
be of service to you, please feel free to contact me
at 919-733-5705 or brent.jackson@ncleg.net. You
can also visit my Facebook page at http://www.
facebook.com/wbrentjackson and follow my Twitter
page at https://twitter.com/SenJackson. I look
forward to hearing from you!
Local Civitans Share Easter for Over 25 Years
For more than 25 years, the Sampson County Civitans
have hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for some very special people in our community. And next Wednesday, March 27th,
that tradition continues. 128 special needs children from
Sampson County are expected to gather 2,000 Easter Eggs,
and according to Civitans President, JC Oates, the Easter
Eggs go quickly while the memories last a very long time.
Oates says, “This is a fun day out for the kids that will start
with a movie, popcorn and a drink at East Park Cinema.
The kids then head over to Royal Lane Park for lunch and
will get to meet the Easter Bunny. After that, the hunt begins. And if the weather is nice the kids will likely stay and
enjoy the afternoon out in the park.”
The Sampson County Civitans Club was started in 1974
with the mission to serve individual and community needs
with an emphasis on helping people with developmental
disabilities. The annual Easter Egg hunt is just one of
many events held throughout the year designed to give
these special children an opportunity to enjoy a special day
filled with fun and fellowship. JC Oates said, “Many of
these kids will only see each other a few times during the
year, like at the Easter Egg Hunt, but they develop friendships that last a lifetime. Many of these children will look
forward to seeing each other throughout the year, but once
reunited it’s as if they see each other every day.”
Oates goes on to explain, “A movie and Easter Eggs may not
seem like much to some, but to many of the kids we serve at
Easter it will be the highlight of their year.” And not just for
the kids, because Oates says that once you’ve volunteered
you just get hooked on the delight and happiness you see
on the children’s faces. There will be nearly 50 adult volunteers helping at this year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, and
many of them will be busy placing eggs while the kids enjoy
the movie. But the several hours of placing eggs will all be
erased in a matter of minutes once the kids are set free to
find them.
All of the events hosted by the Sampson County Civitans
are funded by 2 primary fundraisers held each year. Each
member of the Civitans Club pays monthly dues that cover
100% of all national and district club dues, as well as other
expenses. That means that 100% of the money raised by the
Civitans through their fundraiser efforts goes directly to spe-
Weekly Gas Give-Away Continues To
Bring Excitement To The Community
Over 750 gallons of gas given away at a cost of $2,625 and
35 winners ranging in age from 18 to 85, the Gas-GiveAway has generated both excitement and fun for the local
community!
Margaret Jackson, a recent winner has a great big smile
each time you pass by her. Jackson said, “Thank you for
the opportunity, Thank you, thank you, thank you”! Iris
Kennedy of Clinton beamed, “This could not have come at
a better time!” Employees at both GOGAS locations say
that customers come in on Tuesday’s hoping The Sampson
Weekly hasn’t collected the registrations yet, hoping to
get theirs in for this week’s drawing. Hanna Nix, Ford of
Clinton eagerly counts each week’s entry forms, “42 this
week 72 last week.”
There are only five more weeks remaining in this winter’s
Ford of Clinton-GOGAS Gas Give-Away. The gas giveaway continues to generate excitement at Ford of Clinton
and both GOGAS locations in Clinton. With five weeks
left in the second series of weekly gas give-ways, there
have been approximately 12,500 individual entries delivered to the registration boxes.
Ford of Clinton located on Southeast Blvd in Clinton attributes more than 200 individuals visiting their lot weekly
as a direct result of their marketing efforts presented in
The Sampson Weekly during the second week of March.
Larry McPhail, President and General Manager, Ford of
Clinton stated, “There has been a noticeable increase in the
number of visitors to the dealership since starting the gas
give-away. Several winners have made purchases from Ford
of Clinton in parts, service or sales. I personally have really
enjoyed meeting new people from the community and having my picture made with these fine folks. The entire staff
enjoys every opportunity to share information about Ford's
exciting product line with each visitor. It has truly been a
rewarding opportunity for us. We are so appreciative of the
support from the Clinton and Sampson County communities
and will continue to do all we can to serve them.”
Reggie Stanley, Chief Operating Officer GOGAS Corporation commented on the overall excitement generated by
participating in the Gas-Give-Away saying, "We have been
extremely pleased by the excitement the Weekly Gas GiveAway has created, and we at GOGAS could not be more
pleased with the results. It continues to be a pleasure to be
part of giving back to a community that has given GOGAS
so much through the years, and we look forward to continuing that effort in Sampson County. GOGAS began in Sampson County, and because of that we have always felt a sense
of community. We are grateful for the loyalty our customers
continue to show us; and look forward to giving back and
serving them even more in the future."
The current Weekly Gas Give-Away, has five weeks remaining. Remember you can’t win if you do not do two
things. First fill out an entry form; next drop it in a registration box at The Ford of Clinton or either location of GOGAS
in Clinton. We have $375.00 in gas cards ready to give away
and the next winner could be YOU!
For comments on the Weekly Gas Give-Away call The
Sampson Weekly at 910-590-2102.
cial needs citizens in Sampson County.
Each October the Sampson County Civitans hold a BBQ
plate fundraiser selling over 2,200 plates. And during the
summer the Civitans sponsor “Seven Nights Out”. Civitans
President JC Oakes says, “We really want to thank everyone
who supports the Civitans throughout the year. It is through
these fundraisers that we are able to give back to these special members of our community.”
Community
Calendar
March 23rd- 9:00am Sampson County Super
Sprint Triathlon. Location: The Center for Health
& Wellness.
March 24-27- Revival Elizabeth Missionary
Baptist Church, 1481 Fleet Cooper Road in Roseboro. Speaker- Dr. Jeff LaBorg. March 24-6:30pm,
March 25-27- 7:30pm.
March 24-27- Revival at Hickory Grove Baptist
Church, 11341 N US Hwy 421 in Clinton. 7:00pm
each night. March 24-Youth Night w/ Matthew
Creech. March 25- Rev. Leon Keefe. March 26Rev. Randy Moore. March 27- Dr. Paul Langston.
March 30- 7pm-9pm Easter “Walk Thru” Scene
sponsored by Mintz Baptist Church. Location:
Downtown Roseboro Park.
March 30- Easter Celebration Clinton Community
Church, 1901 Sunset Avenue in Clinton. Also Sunday March 31 at 9am and 10:45am.
March 30- Easter Egg-Splosion. Clinton Community Church 1901 Sunset Avenue in Clinton from
11am-Noon.
March 31- Easter Sunrise Service at Hickory Grove
Baptist Church in Clinton at 7:00am
April 1- Garland Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00am at the
Garland Park. Activities for children 0-12 yrs of
age. Sponsored by the Garland STEP Team.
April 3- NCDOT Workshop at Sampson Community College Room 140 Aiken Occupational Building.
From 9am-Noon. Attend to receive information in
becoming a qualified bidder, contractor or vendor
for any NCDOT project.
Week of March 21-27, 2013
CONNET, cont. from 1
manhood. The eagle is a leader.
what that young man will do,
and will be, when he grows to
The EAGLE SCOUT AWARD represents many years of dedicated
effort and the successful completion of a long process which started
when the young man became a Boy Scout. It is a demonstration of
how people, working together, can truly help mold a young man
with a solid sense of leadership, citizenship, and responsibility.
Clinton’s City Manager, John Connet, earned the rank of Eagle Scout
at the age of 14, and while John is no longer an active scout, he
will forever be an Eagle Scout. Connet has previously served on the
Troop Committee for Boy Scout Troop 27 at Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, and for more
than 10 years now, John has taught as many as 75 Boy Scouts in our community that have worked to
receive their merit badge for Citizenship in the Community.
Connet credits his experience in the Boy Scouts for much of his own success, and encourages others
to soar to the rank of Eagle, “Scouting has been extremely valuable to me. Scouts taught me how to
work with large groups of people and helped me develop the social and leadership skills I needed
to be successful in my career. I would tell young people who are considering leaving scouting that
the leadership skills you learn in scouting will benefit you the rest of your life; and listing the rank
of Eagle Scout on your resume could very well separate you from other college or job applicants.”
Mr. Connet explains, “A young man who reaches the rank of Eagle Scout understands what it takes
to set and obtain difficult goals. A young man who reaches the rank of Eagle Scout realizes that
‘nothing worthwhile comes easy’; and this scout has learned how to persevere through difficult
times to reach his goals.”
Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout requires dedication, hard work, demonstrated leadership, and
perseverance. Connet says of his experience, “The hardest part of reaching the rank of Eagle Scout
is having the perseverance to obtain the twenty-one merit badges and do all the paperwork that
is required for your Eagle Scout project. Fortunately, I was part of a great Boy Scout Troop. In the
mid-1980s, Troop 27 had forty members and we all seem to motivate each other to reach the rank of
Eagle Scout. I am proud to say that there were at least 8 to 10 scouts who joined Troop 27 within a
couple of years of each other who reached the rank of Eagle Scout.”
The final requirement for a Boy Scout to reach the rank of Eagle Scout is completion of an Eagle Scout
project. The rigorous nature of this required service project is a major step in the completion of the
Eagle rank. Very often, the Eagle Project is what highlights the full impact of the Scouting program
to the community at-large. The National Eagle Scout Association has researched the total volunteer
hours of the Eagle service projects ever done and it came to a total of more than 100 million hours of
service; and each year new Eagle Scouts are adding more than three million more hours.
Connet, whose own Eagle Scout project consisted of cleaning and painting 100 fire hydrants in
Clinton, says that mentoring and motivation play a key role in helping a young man become an
Eagle Scout. “I had several mentors, but I think what motivated me the most was the fact that I had
two older cousins who were Eagle Scouts. I really looked up to these men and was impressed when
I saw their Eagle Awards hanging on the wall. I wanted to be the next Eagle in the family. Other
mentors include Eagle Scouts in GMPC Troop 27 such as Rainey Parker, Jay Faison, Jamie Royal and
Warren Sinclair.”
Mr. Connet concluded, “For every Eagle Scout there are a group of people who have helped him
achieve this award. These people include parents, scout leaders, mentors and friends of scouting.
Obtaining this award would not be possible without this group of people. So, for everyone who has
helped a young man to reach the rank of Eagle Scout, I say thank you! We could not have done it
without you.”
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LOCAL NEWS
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his staff for the increased and improved visibility and services
for our town and its citizens. As we continue to increase
economic development, it is very important that our law enforcement officers remain visible,
vigilant, and responsive. Sheriff Thornton and his staff are a vital part of our community and
also participate and provide coverage for special functions such as the NC STEP Celebration
and the Rotary Fair.”
Mayor Pro tem Ralph Smith responded, “Job well done! It is the best Department we have had
in years.”
The town of Garland entered into the contract with the sheriff’s office in 2010, closing the
local police station. The cost to the town is currently $7,262.00 per month for the contracted
services with the Sheriff’s Department.
According to Mayor Murphy, “Sheriff Deputies provide the town with police coverage on a daily
basis. In addition to responding to 911 service calls, the deputies actively patrol the streets of
Garland in residential and business areas. Details include traffic violations, business checks,
escorts, investigations, patrolling, and crime control.”
The Sampson County Sheriff’s Department has made numerous improvements over the course
of the last year. Mayor Murphy commented on the changes, “The department has increased
visibility and communication. We are excited about the new Sheriff Annex that recently
opened in downtown Garland.”
Murphy continued, “During the last year, the town asked the sheriff deputies to make a report
at each town board meeting. Officers verbally report, answer questions, and provide a written
activity report. Officers were asked to check in with town staff on a daily basis to increase
communication between the town and the sheriff’s department. We also asked our deputies to
help eliminate speeders on Highway 701 to increase vehicular and pedestrian safety.”
According to Sgt Jay Parsons, “We are currently updating all our businesses and churches
contact information for after-hours emergencies. Our job is monitoring traffic, controlling each
city street, checking businesses and churches, answering any citizen’s complaints and/or calls
for assistance.”
Parsons continued, “Currently we have two radar certified officers, Chris Hardison and myself.
Radar is used as a tool to confirm and/or rule out a motorist’s speed. The individual officers
judge and monitor particular motorist and based on the training they have received they have
the skills to take any enforcement action to more accurately pinpoint the violator. Being able to
accurately track motorist speed has made motorist more aware of their surroundings and their
speed. This makes traveling through town safer for them and the motoring public because the
motorists are traveling closer to the posted speed; which also in return, provides great results
in lowering any traffic crash. It also makes it safer for pedestrian traffic in Garland. Because
our patrols have increased, we are more visible, and overall most motorists comply with the
recommended speed.”
According to Sheriff Jimmy Thornton, “I feel as if the Sheriff’s Office and the town of Garland
have a great relationship with one another. We are always looking for a way to improve our
services to not only Garland but all Sampson County citizens. We are very much engaged in
the town’s monthly meetings, where we give them a monthly report as well as accept feedback
from the town.”
“Thanks to the town of Garland,” stated Sheriff Thornton, “we now have an annex for the officers
assigned to work there. This allows the officers assigned to the town an opportunity to stay
in the town and work without having to leave to complete paperwork and other task. The
Sergeant can also now pick up and deliver any paperwork to and from the town and officers,
allowing for officers to stay put in the town. This has been a great asset to both the Sheriff’s
Office and the Town. Sergeant Parsons has been a great communicator for myself and the
Town. He continues to build on a great relationship between the both of us.”
The Sheriff expressed, “The Deputies that patrol Garland are responsible for enforcing all State
and local laws, as well as answer calls for service. While on patrol the deputies also conduct
business checks and communicate with citizens on a daily basis to address any needs or
concerns they may have. I feel like there has been a significant decrease in crime since we have
taken over patrols in Garland. I hear nothing but praises from the citizen’s on how we have
helped to curtail crime and drugs in their community.”
In closing, the Sheriff stated, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have my officers serve the town
of Garland. I am glad that my office is able to provide the citizens with the law enforcement
service they expect and need. I encourage citizens to continue to become engaged in their
community and report any criminal activity they may see.”
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Those that attend will learn how to register on line
and how to keep their registration updated. The
NCDOT would like to get the word out that there
are many opportunities for work locally. Most are a
bidding process but we do have a program where
we can hire by the hour on an as needed basis. All
of this will be covered at the meeting as well.”
Those who would want to attend the registration
workshop would include: Prime Contractors,
Sub Contractors, Small Business Enterprise
Contractors, Women’s Businesses, Minority
Businesses, Disadvantaged Businesses, and those
interested in state/local contracts including NC24.
Reynolds states that prior to attending the workshop
participants should register as a vendor for their
NCID. “Anybody that wants to do business with
the NCDOT is required to have an NCID”, Explains
Reynolds. “It is very simple to obtain. Also, the
online registration requires a contractor to have an
NCID.”
To obtain a NCID please visit https://apps03.dot.
state.nc.us/vendor/prequal/ and click on “New User”.
Complete the information requested and save. You
will then receive an email from NCDOT requiring
activation that will complete the NCID process.
If you are interested in attending the registration
workshop you are asked to call Kathy Rivenbark at
910-592-6174 to reserve space. The Registration
Workshop to become a Qualified Bidder,
Contractor, or Vendor for the NCDOT will be held
on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 9:00 AM to
12:00 noon. The workshop will be held in the Aiken
Occupational Building, Room 0140 on the campus
of Sampson Community College.
ROYAL HARDWARE
Proud to be the
Oldest Business in
Sampson County
out. But isn’t that reasonable to expect from a family business that has been
“passed down” from generation to generation. While
Inside the oldest continually running business in Sampson County(see story) is the
the present location isn’t as
present staff of Royal Trustworthy Hardware (L to R): Pam McGuirt, Donald Nance,
large as the previous one,
Hilder Hooks, Owen Hunt, Jim McGuirt and Alton Warren who at 86 may be the oldthere is surely as much vaest employee with the most years in the hardware business.
riety because present owner
Jim McGuirt certainly uses
Story and photos by Jim Blevins
the display space effectively. McGuirt stated, “We carry a
One of the many things Salemburg has to be proud of is the wide variety of hardware, lumber and building materials for
oldest continuous running business in Sampson County. tradesmen and do-it-yourselfers and automotive parts also.
The determination to succeed was certainly evident when In this area folks also come in for fishing tackle and ammuthe business, Royal Trustworthy Hardware, burned to the nition and their fishing and hunting licenses as well.”
ground in 2008 and reopened right around the corner, in
The previous owner C.A. Royal lives nearby and stops by
the same block, only a few months later.
occasionally to say hello with a big ole smile like he is still
In this age of “Big Box Stores” it certainly is a welcome re- proud of the store. Mr. C.A. remarked, “The reason we have
lief to walk into a business and get not only a friendly hel- been around so long is because of the good customers we
lo, but help from a knowledgeable employee that seeks you have. They have been loyal since we began. Of course we
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try to give good service and treat each one like a friend
too. Over time, the store has had to change as times have
changed. We used to carry groceries and clothes for the
family, but now it’s snacks for a workman in a hurry and
high quality Red Wing work boots or shoes.”
Mr. Royal also spoke of “The early days when the hardware store was founded by his grandfather C.S. Royal in
1890. He began in a small wooden building that they soon
outgrew. In 1912 C.S. Royal added on a brick building.
In 1932, C.A.’s father C.A. Sr. joined the business. Later,
during the Great Depression, there was bartering. Farmers would bring in meat or vegetables and trade them for
clothes or other items they needed. I’ve seen a lot change
in my lifetime.”
Current owner Jim McGuirt continues, “We still strive to
meet our customer’s needs in a friendly, courteous manner.
The thing we are best at is our service. Hopefully we will
be able to serve Sampson County for many more years to
come.”
Harrells Crowns
Queens
From left to right: Congressman Mike McIntyre, Eva Barlowe of Topsail High
School, Timothy Hyde of Union High School, Sarah Best of Hobbton High
School, John Langley of Lakewood High School, Miss North Carolina, Arlie
Honeycutt, Kerri Graham of Harrells Christian Academy, Cheyenne McNeill of
Clinton High School, Ross Strickland of Lakewood High School, Morgan Dunn
of Midway High Schooland Jimbo Perry, Lenoir County Native and Community
Leader is Keynote Speaker
Students from Sampson County participated in Congressman Mike McIntyre’s
Twelfth Annual Seventh Congressional District Youth Summit on Monday, March
11th at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville. The purpose of this event is
to provide students with a forum to discuss issues affecting youth and ways to improve their communities and nation. Congressman McIntyre invited each high school
in the Seventh Congressional District to send one outstanding junior. 48 students
attended representing 12 counties.
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It was “Anchors Away” at Harrells Christian Academy On Friday evening,
March 8, as contestants competed for Tiny, Little, Junior, and Miss HCA
titles. Twenty-three girls participated in the annual scholarship pageant.
The contestants are pictured above.
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AN ACCIDENT
H.W. “Sandy” Sanderson Jr.
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Most people think that
if they are injured while
doing their job, they
are entitled to Workers’
Compensation benefits.
Unfortunately, not all
work related injuries
entitle the injured worker to Workers’ Compensation
benefits. With a few exceptions, injured workers are
only entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits
if they are injured as a result of an accident while
doing their job.
There are exceptions to the accident requirement
for injuries to the back and hernias. Both of them only
require only a specific traumatic event, basically the
ability to pinpoint the injury to a specific time while
working. The other exceptions are for occupational
diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome or even
brucellosis.
An accident in Workers’ Compensation terms is
anything out of the ordinary that causes the injury.
The injury itself does not qualify as the accident.
For example, if a worker is walking across the floor
in a plant doing his job, trips, falls, and the fall injures
his knee, then the knee injury is compensable
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and he is entitled to Workers’ Compensation.
The fall constitutes an accident for Workers’
Compensation purposes.
However, if the same worker is walking across
the floor, feels something pop in his knee, feels
a burning pain and goes down as a result of
the injury, then he is not entitled to Workers’
Compensation. There is an injury, but no accident.
The key in handling one of these cases is going
through the details that led up to the injury.
Anything at all out of the ordinary may meet the
definition of accident and allow the injured worker
to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits.
It is very rare for an employee to be injured at work
without anything out of the ordinary happening. It
is, however, vital to know how important it is to
point out the “accident” aspect of your case when
reporting your injury to your employer.
Update:
Commissioner McLamb
Still In Fair Condition
Picture courtesy Steve Lucas - LHS
On March 15, 2013, Lakewood High held its annual Miss Lakewood Scholarship
Pageant. Brittany Andrew was crowned Miss LHS 2013 while Jessica Lucas(on
left) took 1st runner up and Ashton Odum(on right) won 2nd runner up as well as
Extra Effort Award for scholarship donations. Not pictured is Danyelle Johnson
who won Miss Congeniality.
Jarvis McLamb, Sampson County Commissioner, and Sampson County famer, suffered a stroke Friday night and is a patient at Wake Med in Raleigh.
Mr. Jarvis is currently the longest serving member of the Sampson County
Board of Commissioners, serving District 1 for the Northern end of Sampson
County.
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According to a Wake Med spokes person, “Mr. McLamb is listed in fair condition and has been moved from the Intensive Care unit.”
Sampson County Manager, Ed Casuey, was contacted by The Sampson
Weekly, Thursday morning for an update on Mr. McLamb’s condition, Causey stated, “I haven’t received an update today. The last update I received
was from Mr. Jefferson Strickland on Wednesday. Mr. Jefferson Strickland
said, according to the family, Mr. Jarvis was improving ever so slowly, but was
making improvements.” Causey continued, “Mr. Jarvis McLamb is a strong,
and resilient man with fortitude. He is the kind of person with drive and determination to overcome. If there is anyone I would expect who could recover
from this incident, it would be him.”
We join with the McLamb family, the community and the County Manager’s
office in prayer and wishing Mr. Jarvis a speedy recovery.
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Sampson County Farm Bureau
Sampson County Farm Bureau recently presented $1000.00 to each high school FFA chapter in the county, including Harrells
Christian Academy. A check was also presented for $1000.00 to Sampson County 4-H.
Hobbton High School: left to right - FFA Advisor, Tim
Warren; Sarah Best; Sampson County Farm Bureau
President, Tate Pope; Sarah Brewer.
Lakewood High School: left to right - FFA Advisor,
John Fortner; Cassidy Hobbs; Sampson County Farm
Bureau President, Tate Pope; Emily Povazsay.
Clinton High School: left to right - Lane Hall; Susan
Jones; Sampson County Farm Bureau President, Tate
Pope; Lydia Strickland; FFA Advisor, Ronnie Warren.
Midway High School: left to right - FFA Advisor, Scott
Jolly; Adam Bryant; Sampson County Farm Bureau
President, Tate Pope; Josh Villnave.
Union High School: left to right - FFA Advisor, Gerald
Barlowe; Hunter Johnson; Sampson County Farm Bureau President, Tate Pope; Spencer Usher.
Harrells Christian Academy: left to right - Sampson
County Farm Bureau Agency Manager, Chris Warren;
Carries Marshburn; Cullen Hobbs; FFA Advisor,
Christopher Bell.
Recognition Of Sampson County Retirees
Sampson County 4-H: left to right - Sampson County
Farm Bureau Agency Manager, Chris Warren;
Charmae Kendall.
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FAITH
Precious Memories
This week’s devotional reflection is dedicated to my mother,
Bethel “Mudear” Williams. It has been nearly fourteen years
since complications from Alzheimer’s disease silenced her
voice and took her away me, but cradled in the stillness of
the dawning of a rainy day, the sound of her laughter ushered in the morning. Oh, what a welcomed greeting that
was! One of the greatest fears I have had about losing my
Mother is the fear of forgetting the sound of her voice, but
there in the quietness of my bedroom, I remembered.
Afraid that I would interfere with the sacredness of the
priceless moment, I did not move. I simply allowed myself
to be swept away by God’s faithfulness to me. If only for
a split second, God led me to a Secret Garden in which to
remember. A flowing fountain of memories about who she
was and what she enjoyed came to mind. I remembered
her smile. I remembered her laugh. The tender sound of
Mudear’s voice against the soft rhythm of falling rain was
a grand blessing. What an awesome gift from the Lord! A
friend once said to me, “Some gifts from God come in the
form of dreams. If the beautifully wrapped gift is a memory
of someone special, celebrate.” And so I will.
What I will celebrate most though is the majestic revelation
of God. It is amazing how his love for us is experienced in so
many unexpected ways –the sound of a mother’s laughter,
the hug of a small child, or tender grasp of elderly grandparent. My heart wanted to stay in the moment, hoping that
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treasured times of the way things were. Thank you God for
heavenly MANIFESTIONS –Your presence on this morning
covered me with recognition of a divine love that surpasses what I had once thought to be the greatest love of all …
the love of my Mother.
By Vanessa W. Polk
John 14:1 – Let not your heart be
troubled. Trust in God.
my mother’s presence would linger with me, but my soul took
refuge in a sanctuary of praise. I was in the midst of a love far
greater than the love of family or friends. Caught up into a spirit of worship, I felt no sadness or pain; and there were no tears
dancing on the edge of my eyelids. I felt a peace that surpasses all
human understanding. Gratitude welled up inside as I expressed
my thankfulness to God for giving me such a wonderful Mother.
As a child I never thought about not hearing her voice when
I woke up each day, but now as I reflect on those days I am so
grateful for every morning I did get to hear it. And because I did
hear her voice, I have the capacity to bring those memories back
to mind –like the smell of coffee, hearing the ruffling noise of the
newspaper as she sat at the kitchen table reading the “Times-Picayune,” the tenderness of her touch upon my face as she combed
my hair for school, the brilliant flash of her smile as she listened
attentively to my long accounts of what I learned in Sunday
School or seeing the sheer joy on her face as she sat on the porch
talking to her sister.
Thank you God for MEMORY - the mental capacity to store past
experiences. Thank you God for MEMORIES – those priceless
Life Focus: Bereavement is an intimate spiritual journey;
none of us will travel its winding road quite the same way;
our emotional responses will vary greatly. Grief is personal
and delicate. Honor your loved ones and embrace your
memories of them. In as much as you emotionally able
to do so, spend time ‘celebrating’ the seconds, minutes,
hours, days, weeks, months and years of their living; not
solely ‘concentrating’ on the heartbreaking impact of their
demise. Although nothing can take away the pain of losing the ones we love so dearly, we do not have to cry or
suffer through it without hope. As you wrestle with God
through your season of sadness, let his wondrous grace
gently lead you to your own Secret Garden of remembrance, relief, resolve, and release. And like the dew in the
mornings, let his presence anoint your memories, quietly
nourishing your soul with his sweet peace.
“Precious memories, how they linger, how they every
flood my soul. In the stillness of the midnight, precious
sacred scenes unfold. Precious memories, unseen angels sent from somewhere to my soul. How they linger,
ever near me and the sacred past unfold. Precious Father,
Loving Mother fly across the lonely years, and old home
scenes of my childhood in fond memory appear. As I travel, on life’s pathway, know not what the years may hold, as
I ponder, hope grows fonder, precious memories flood my
soul.” (Gospel Hymn credited to J.B.F. Wright)
“The Sufficiency of the Scripture”
Part 4
Rodney Phillips
Carolina College
of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, outstanding preacher
of the 19th century gave a challenge to those who
oppose the Bible: “Come, search, you critics & find a
flaw; Examine it from Genesis to Revelation and find
an error. This is a vein of pure gold.” In that last
statement, the value of God’s Word is declared.
How valuable is the Bible? David said in Psalm 19:10
that the Bible is “more desirable than gold.” The Bible
is the greatest possession. This is the immeasurable
value of God’s Word. We should agree that God’s
Word is worth more to us than thousands of pieces
of silver & gold (Psalm 119:72).
National Geographic chronicled Mel Fisher’s 23 year
search for gold on the Atlantic Ocean floor. He paid
a high price in his discovery of a golden carpet, as it
claimed 4 victims including a son and daughter-inlaw. Is it worth it? There is something of far greater
worth. The Bible is the greatest possession.
If we own a copy of God’s Word, we already own
the greatest possession. The riches we enjoy from
God’s Word are eternal, offering the way of eternal
life & God’s plan for a fulfilling life. Spiritual treasure
should be desired and sought after with greater
eagerness than material treasure. God’s Word is
that valuable. This is the sufficiency of Scripture!
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On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically
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Easter is the most important holiday for us because according to Scripture, Jesus came back
to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always
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On March 30 from 7-9pm, Mintz Baptist Church will hold its annual Easter Scene, however
this year instead of being a “Drive Thru” event, it is going to be a “Walk Thru” Easter Scene.
The venue has changed as well, with this year’s event being held at the Downtown Roseboro
Park.
According to Brian Jackson, Youth Pastor at Mintz Baptist, “The difference in this year’s event
will be that in the past the drama was performed on church grounds. The audience would
be loaded up on trailers pulled by tractors that drove the people to a designated scene portrayed. They would start at the first scene at the Garden where Jesus prayed and driven to the
last scene which was the Ascension. For people that couldn't get out to ride around by the
guides, they could drive their own vehicles to view the scenes. This year groups will be guided by members of the church by walking to each scene. They will have a program that will
explain each scene to the viewer. We are doing this at the park to hopefully share the Easter
message to a wider area of people.”
“The costumes, props and people are prepared to share a powerful production,” states Jackson. “I expect this to work better because I am expecting the audience to be more connected
as they are walking through the drama. I believe it will add a more intimate setting for the
viewer. I think that it will reach more people that in the past. Being that it is being held at
the park, we wanted to evangelize into the community and reach people who might would
attend this event that normally wouldn't go to the church to see it.”
Scene 1 will be the “Garden of Gethsemene” (Jesus Prays Unto The Father & Apprehension);
Scene 2 will be Pilate's Court (Jesus Judged By Pilate); Scene 3 will be the Whipping Post (Jesus Flogged By Soldiers); Scene 4 will be Calvary (Jesus Being Crucified With Thieves); Scene
5 will be the Tomb (Jesus Risen From The Grave); and the final Scene 6 will be the Ascension
(Jesus Returns To Heaven). At the end there will be a prayer area and evangelism team to
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Jackson emphasizes the power of the event, “This is important because it's doing what Jesus
commanded us to do in Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
end of the earth.” Jerusalem is your community (region) you live in. We are trying to use this
to witness and declare God's plan for salvation for humanity through Jesus.”
The “Walk Thru” Easter Scene is being done by the youth department of Mintz Baptist Church
as one of its evangelistic outreaches for 2013. Pastor Jackson responds, “However there will
be much needed help from the adult membership at Mintz Baptist Church as well. Members
from other fellowships will be involved and we are expecting over 100 people involved in
presenting this drama.”
Mr. Jackson urges, “I would like to invite and challenge believers to mark this date on their calendar. First- for Christians to pray for this evening and that someone would come to a saving
relationship in Jesus through this drama. Second- To challenge everyone to get the word out
about this not only in their church, but also to those outside your church as well. Invite your
friends, associates at work, members of your family and your neighbors you live beside in
your community. This drama is important to remind converted believers of the sacrifice that
God made so that we all could be forgiven of the sin in our individual lives. This also is a time
to join together in worship to our Lord for his love for all of us. However, the most important
reason this is being done, is to share Jesus with those who are lost and need Jesus in their life.”
Please come out and celebrate Easter during this event. The cost is free to the public and we
want everyone regardless of age, color, denomination and nationality to attend. The “Walk
Thru” Easter Scene will be held on March 30, 2013 at the Roseboro Downtown Park from
7-9pm.
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FAITH
Have I Got A Story To Share With You!
by Debra Joy Wallace
‘current issues’ in today’s society. Raise up Yourself a
people who will not fear what man or government may
do…but will instead live their lives in accordance to Your
Word. Raise up a people who will use Your Word and
Your Word only as their moral compass. Enough with the
blind (spiritually) leading the blind.
All I’ve got to say is that I am so very thankful God’s
faithfulness does not depend on my faithfulness.
Because I’m telling you there are times when I flake off.
And I’m not talking about going out and doing the ‘wild
thing’ like I used to do before committing my life to Jesus
Christ. No, what I’m speaking of are the times when I
allow ‘other things’ first place in my life and I slide Jesus
on the back burner. Please don’t start pointing your
finger at me in an accusing way, because if the truth be
told, you’ve probably been known to flake off too. Am I
right? (Wink-Wink)
Actually there’s a Scripture that talks about God being
faithful when we’re not. It’s found in 2 Timothy 2:13
and it goes like this, “If we are faithless [do not believe
and are untrue to Him], He remains true (faithful to His
Word and His righteous character), for He cannot deny
Himself.” I’m telling you God’s got the answer for every
situation and need in life. And it’s really not surprising is
it? Even when we feel guilty for being flaky…God’s Word
encourages, comforts, and strengthens us. And that’s
because God loves us and He’s for us.
I find it unbelievable that some people have the audacity
to say God’s Word is not relevant (applicable, significant,
important) for today! Dear God, what are these people
thinking? Father God, raise up godly men, women,
boys and girls who will refuse to compromise with the
My goodness…I seemed to have gone down a rabbit
trail. It’s just that I’m very concerned over what I see
happening to our country and to our rights. I hope
I’m wrong about this, but it sure doesn’t look like very
many Christians have taken notice. Or else, they don’t
really care. And to me, that’s a crying shame. Certainly
you don’t need me to tell you that there’s a spiritual
battle going on. Even non-believers recognize what’s
happening. Call it what you want, the Good versus Evil
Battle or if you prefer, the Light versus Darkness Battle.
But make no mistake about it…war is raging. How sad
that people who call themselves Christians won’t budge
off the pews. It’s time we stop flaking off. It’s time for
God’s Army to arise and to follow His commands.
Now back to this week’s story. Don’t you just love it when
the Holy Spirit speaks to you? A couple of days ago I was
sitting in my car in the field behind my house, praying.
(I love to watch the beautiful colors of the early morning
sunrise as I pray) While praying, I accidentally dozed off.
I woke with a start when my head dropped toward my
chest. The instant, the very instant my eyes opened…
the Holy Spirit spoke to my spirit, “The sun comes up.
The sun goes down. Great is God’s faithfulness.” I
won’t go into the details here, but I knew that God was
reminding me that He was with me and that no matter
what situations I encountered…I could trust Him to have
my back. Likewise, you too can trust God’s faithfulness.
Following are the words to Thomas O. Chisholm’s hymn,
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”. Please, do yourself a huge
favor and resist the impulse to speed-read the lyrics.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee,
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not,
As Thou hast been,Thou forever wilt be. (Refrain)
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above;
Join with all nature in manifold witness,
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. (Refrain)
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own great presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside. (Refrain)
Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
© 1923. Ren. 1951 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream,
IL 60188.
www.hopepublishing.com
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that
we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions
fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant
is Your stability and faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22-23
Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and
set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil
[one].—2 Thessalonians 3:3
Your mercy and lovingkindness, O Lord, extend
to the skies, and Your
faithfulness to the clouds.—
Psalm 36:5
Debra Wallace is an
inspirational
columnist
and speaker. She can be
reached online at www.
debrawallace.com or by
calling 252-568-3453.
Debra Wallace
Guest Columnist
Bible Drill on Saturday
March 16 at Turkey Baptist
“Molding Lives Spiritually, Academically,
Emotionally & Physically”
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Day Care II, Located on
US Hwy 421 South, Dunn, NC is now taking Applications!
Open House - April 2, 2013 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
OPENING SOON - APRIL 2013
“CARING FOR CHILDREN SINCE 1979”
• Certified Teachers • Birth Thru 10 Years Old • Enriching
Creative Curriculum • Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Snack Provided
(State Approved) • Part-Day Preschool (8:00am - 11:30am) • Summer
Program for School Age • Before & After School Program
Youth Bible Drillers: Union Grove Missionary Baptist - Hope Cottle, Brenna King, Madison Thornton, Lucus Jacksong, Beulah Baptist - Mary Johnson, Hope Cottle, Brenna
King, Lucas Jackson, and Mary Johnson will be participating in the State Youth Bible
Drill. Children’s Bible Drillers: Grove Park - Reagan Bustabad, Kendell Spell, Conner
Stanceil, Union Grove Missionary Baptist - Noah Jackson, Reagan Bustabad, Kendell
Spell, and Noah Jackson will be participating in the State Children’s Bible Drill.
Easter Walk Thru Scene
One Night Only March 30th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
6 Scenes of the Easter Story
Free to Everyone
No Admission
Location: Roseboro
Downtown Park
Mintz Baptist Church
3761 Old Mintz Hwy
Roseboro, NC
(910)564-6500
Call Owner Brenda B.
Lucas at 910-988-4583
for an appointment!
Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
REVIVAL
Sunday, March 24th at 6:30 PM
Special music by WC and the Backyard Pickers
followed by a message by Dr. Jeff LaBorg
Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 27
Revival services begin at 7:30 PM
Dr. Jeff LaBorg
“Jeff LaBorg is one of the most gifted young
preachers of our day. When you hear him
preach, you will always leave inspired
and excited. Would to God we had
thousands more just like him!”
~Evangelist Junior Hill
1481 Fleet Cooper Road • Roseboro, NC 28382
910-564-4908 • www.elizabethmbc.com
Week of March 21-27, 2013
What’s
Happening
“Fantastic!”, “Remarkable!”,
“Unbelieveable!” These are
just a few of the remarks
Thomas Jefferson makes at
the accomplishments that
the United States has made
in the twentieth century. To
which Alex Ravenna, who
is trying his best to work,
replies, “Will you cut it
out?” These are just a minute amount of the hilarious lines that Aaron Batts
(Alex) and Chadwick Lewis
(Jefferson) rehearse as we
prepare to bring you the
mature comedy “LOST ON
THE FORTH OF JULY”. The
show’s director Tom Wilbur has the cast going over
the lines 5, 6, 7 times every
night in order to bring you
this great show. Mr. Wilbur
is certainly no stranger to
this show. He has not only
performed in this play, he
is also very good friends
with the show’s writer, Rick
Harlowe. There is still a lot
of work to be done, but rest
assured that come opening
night you are going to be
treated to one great show!!
The SCT patron drive is
almost over!! You can still
at
SCT
become part of our SCT family of patrons and get a sweet
deal on tickets for every show
for the year AND your business or name listed in all the
programs for these shows
for a lot less than you think.
If you are interested in becoming a patron, just contact
any SCT board member, you
know at least one (me). Just
call the number listed above,
or give me a call at 531-3643.
Make sure you visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.
c om / s a mp s on c om mu n i tytheatre. We would love to
add you to our friends list.
We will soon launch our own
website! I will give you more
information as soon as we
“start up.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
*“LOST ON THE FOURTH
OF JULY”:
Performances
April 5-7 and 12-14. Sponsored by Clinton Appliance
and Furniture.
*“THE WIZARD OF OZ”:
June 20-23 and June 27-30
*SCT CHILDREN’S THEATER WORKSHOP
*“OKLAHOMA”: August 2325 and August 30-September
1. Sponsored by sweetFrog
*“CRIMES
OF
THE
HEART”: October 4-6 and
October 11-13
*“IT’S A WONDERFUL
LIFE”: December 6-8 and
December 13-15
That’s What’s Happening this
week at SCT. Thanks for all
your continued support.
Here are this week’s Lil Bits
of Info:
*The most often used expression of any language on Earth
is “OK”
*The average computer worker types 90,000 keystrokes in
an eight hour shift.
*Muhammad Ali, William
Shatner, and Jimmy Carter
claim to have seen a UFO.
*The #1 most hated household chore is washing dishes.
e!
Blessed B
Melvin
G.Wayne
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ENTERTAINMENT
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EAST PARK CINEMA
“Come In And Enjoy A Movie”
122 Southeast Blvd. Hwy 701 Business (910) 592-2800
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We Have The Best Popcorn In Town!!!
Take-out Popcorn Now Available
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: R for strong violence and language
throughout
Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman
When the White House (Secret Service Code: “Olympus”)
is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President
is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike
Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our
national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced
to rely on Banning¹s inside knowledge to help retake the White
House, save the President, and avert an even bigger crisis.
Mon-Fri 6:45 and 9:00
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
THE CROODS
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: PG for some scary action
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone
Surviving in a volcanic world is tough enough,
but caveman Grug (Nicolas Cage) gets a rude
awakening when an earthquake forces him to leave
behind the only world he knows. With his family in
tow, he ventures out into the volatile world in search
of a new home. The situation becomes even more
complicated when Grug’s family - but in particular
his eldest daughter - become smitten with a nomad
(Ryan Reynolds) they encounter on their dangerous
journey.
Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, dangerous stunts, a
drug-related incident and language
Starring: Steve Buscemi, Steve Carell, Olivia Wilde,
Jim Carrey, Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini
Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell)
and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled
the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with
illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the
duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship,
while secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other.
Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG for sequences of action and scary images,
and brief mild language
Starring: Mila Kunis, James Franco, Michelle Williams
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Disney’s fantastical adventure, Oz The Great and
Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins
of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of
Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time
circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away
from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he
thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his
for the taking—that is until he meets three witches,
Mon-Fri 6:30 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00
THE LAST EXORCISM II
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for horror violence, terror and brief
language
Continuing where the first film left off, Nell
Sweetzer (Ashley Bell) is found terrified and alone
in rural Louisiana. Back in the relative safety of
New Orleans, Nell realizes that she can’t remember
entire portions of the previous months only that she
is the last surviving member of her family.
Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00
Sat and Sun 7:00-9:00
SAFE HAVEN
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for thematic material involving
threatening behavior, and for violence and sexuality
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie
Smulders, David Lyons
A young woman struggles to find love again after she
arrives in a small North Carolina town. Her reluctance to
join the tight-knit community raises questions about her
past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the
courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store
owner with two young children.
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00
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Week of March 21-27, 2013
Spiced Grilled Ham
with Citrus Glaze
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Yield: 12 to 14 (4-ounce) servings
6 to 7-pound fully-cooked bone-in
ham, trimmed
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup lemon marmalade
(or other citrus marmalade)
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Preheat gas or charcoal grill to mediumhot (375°F to 425°F). Prepare grill for
indirect cooking: For gas grill, turn off
center burner; for charcoal grill, bank
coals on either side; place a drip pan
under grate between heat sources.
Score a diamond pattern into ham,
about 1/8 inch deep into any fat. In small
bowl, combine coriander, paprika, cumin,
cinnamon and cloves. Rub spice mixture
over all sides of ham. Place ham, flat side
down, in center of grill over drip pan.
Cover and cook, adding briquettes as
necessary to maintain heat, until internal
temperature of ham reaches 140°F, 1 1/2
to 2 hours or 15 to 18 minutes per pound.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine
marmalade, orange juice and sugar.
Brush marmalade mixture over ham.
Cover and grill 5 minutes, until glaze is
lightly caramelized. Remove ham from
grill, transfer to cutting board, and let rest
15 to 30 minutes.
(Oven-roasting instructions can be
found at www.porkbeinspired.com.)
GRILLING TIPS
from the National Pork Board
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n
n
Grill over indirect heat. This allows the ham to heat
evenly, without burning.
Score the ham. Scoring (diagonal cuts about 1 inch
apart on the surface of the ham) not only looks more
appealing, but it allows both the natural juices and
the glaze to penetrate and flavor the meat.
Use an instant-read thermometer. Heat pre-cooked
(or cured) ham until the internal temperature reaches
140°F. Cook fresh uncooked ham until the internal
temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute
rest. When inserted into the thickest part of the meat
(without touching any bone), the temperature should
register within a few seconds.
FAMILY FEATURES
L
ooking to put a delicious twist on your Easter meal? Try
cooking ham on the grill.
It’s easy to fire up your feast with this Spiced Grilled Ham with
Citrus Glaze recipe. A flavor powerhouse, ham can be prepared
in multiple ways, complementing a variety of dishes and flavors
that fit into any Easter celebration and beyond. Surround it with
savory sides like Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese
or Ham and Peas with Mint and Tarragon for a truly mouthwatering meal. And, don’t turn that grill off just yet, because no firedup Easter feast would be complete without a sweet and smoky
dessert that’s also fresh off the grill — Caramel Frozen Yogurt Pie
with Grilled Peaches.
You can find more Easter recipes, helpful tips and nutrition
information at www.porkbeinspired.com.
Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
1/2 pound bacon, sliced
12 small red potatoes, halved
Olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup goat cheese, plain
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons dill, snipped, plus dill for garnish
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Heat oven to 450°F.
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning to brown
evenly, until crisp. Blot bacon on paper towels, mince and set aside.
Brush cut surfaces of potatoes lightly with olive oil. Place
potato halves cut side up on a shallow rimmed baking pan; bake
until potatoes are tender and faces of potatoes are lightly browned,
about 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl mash together sour cream and goat
cheese, stir in minced bacon, onion, Parmesan, dill, salt and pepper.
Top each potato with a spoonful, about 2 teaspoons, of sour
cream mixture. Serve warm.
Make-Ahead Tip: Roast potatoes before guests arrive; keep warm
in the oven. Top with cheese mixture before serving.
Ham and Peas with Mint and Tarragon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 cups peas, fresh or frozen
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) cut into
4 to 6 pieces
1/4 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs
for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped,
plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring medium saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over high
heat. Add peas and cook until tender, 3 to 8 minutes depending
on size of peas.
Drain peas, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water. Return
peas and cooking water to saucepan. Add ham, butter, mint, and
tarragon, stirring until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to bowl, garnish with mint and tarragon sprigs,
and serve.
Caramel Frozen Yogurt Pie
with Grilled Peaches
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
2 pints premium vanilla frozen
yogurt
1 9-inch prepared graham
cracker pie crust, or
8 individual graham cracker
pie crusts
1 1/4 cups caramel sauce, store-bought
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
6 ripe medium sized peaches,
halved and pitted
Transfer 1 pint of frozen yogurt from
freezer to refrigerator to soften for 30 to
40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake pie crust
until lightly browned and crisp, about 10
minutes. Set aside to cool.
To assemble pie, spread softened
yogurt evenly over pie crust. Place in
freezer and chill about 1 hour. When firm,
spread about 3/4 cup caramel evenly over
frozen yogurt.
Return pie to the freezer, and transfer
second pint of frozen yogurt to refrigerator. Allow pint to soften for 30 to 40
minutes.
Spread second pint of yogurt evenly
over caramel, making decorative swirls,
if possible. Freeze until firm. Remove
from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
To grill peaches, prepare medium fire
in a charcoal grill or preheat gas grill on
medium. Melt butter and stir in brown
sugar until dissolved. Toss peaches with
butter mixture until well coated.
Grill peaches directly over medium
fire, cut-side up, until grill marks are
visible, about 5 minutes. Turn peaches
over and grill until grill marks show and
peaches are tender, about 4 minutes
longer. Set aside to cool. When cool, cut
peaches into thick wedges.
When ready to serve, cut pie into
wedges and serve with peaches on the
side. Drizzle a little of remaining caramel
sauce over top.
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EDUCATION
Harrells Christian Academy Holds Beta Club Induction Ceremony
On Wednesday, March 13, Harrells Christian Academy held a Beta Club induction ceremony for new Junior and Senior Beta Club members. Students who maintain at least a 93
overall average, with no grade lower than a B, and possess good character are invited to join these organizations. The newly inducted members are pictured. Junior Beta Club New
Members: Front Row: Andy Jones, Stancil Bowles, Chase Overpeck, Ivy Rouse, Cameron Blue, Stephanie Prestage; Back Row: Seth Harrell, Cameron Tyler, Mackenzie Odum,
Paige Hardison, Grace Hall, Senior Beta Club New Members: Front Row: Mary Grace Norris, Anna Laurie Carter, Rachel Bland, Catherine Armstrong, Megan Crisafulli, Riley
Norris, Anna Pigford, Amanda Sutton, Cole Hardison; Second Row: Tyler Sutton, Sophie Campbell, Haley Bowles, Ross Barnes, Marissa Parks, Zachary Ezzell, Adam Bowker,
Matthew Horrell, Madison Sauls; Back Row: McKenzie Parks, Caitlyn Miller, Abigail Blanchard, Kiley Jones, Mikaela Stroud, Patrick Walker, Ethan Hall, Davis Jones
Union Elementary
During March 11-15, students at Union Elementary were thinking about
their futures as they celebrated “Career Week”. On Wednesday, the first
graders pictured above, dressed as someone in their future career choice.
Students have had a great time engaging in various activities to “jump
start” their thinking about the career they would like to pursue.
Cub Scouts from Pack 27
Cub Scouts from Pack 27 recently picked up trash at Butler Avenue Elementary School. The scouts completed the activity as their service project for the
Leave No Trace Award. Pictured left to right on the front row: Caleb Kennedy, Daniel Richardson, Ethan Donatelli, Peyton Ellis, Austin Spell. Back
row, left to right: Jodi Hall, Den Leader, Reece Thompson, and Trace Hall.
SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2013 KINDERGARTEN CLINICS
Please contact the school in your district for more information and directions.
Hargrove Elementary, March 8, 2013
Roseboro Elementary, March 15, 2013
Hobbton Elementary, March 22, 2013
Union Elementary March 26-27, 2013
Midway Elementary March 28, 2013
Plain View Elementary, April 12, 2013
Salemburg Elementary, April 15, 2013
Clement Elementary, April 19, 2013
Harrells Christian Academy
Headmaster’s List and Honor Roll
for Third Nine Weeks
Headmaster’s List (All A’s)
Twelfth Grade: Allison Cottle, Lawren Parks, John Thomas
Eleventh Grade: Anna DeVane
Tenth Grade: Spencer Cooke, Tanner Guthrie, Mary Kate Murray
Ninth Grade: Catherine Armstrong, Rachel Bland, Adam Bowker, Sophie Campbell, Caitlyn Miller, McKenzie Parks, Mikaela Stroud, Tyler Sutton
Eighth Grade: Anna Burgess, Blake Daniel, Madison Tart
Seventh Grade: Abbigail Clark, Cameron Daniel, Kyra Gensel, Kaleb Jessup, Caroline
Jones, Brayden Sutton, Miranda Wells
Sixth Grade: Paige Hardison, Seth Harrell, Andy Jones, Chase Overpeck
Fifth Grade: Joshua Barber, Mary Lila Blackburn, Stefani Boussias, Jeana Grace Bowker,
Ben Burgess, Mary Kellan Creech, John Litton Clark, Will deAndrade, Annabeth Ellis,
Jackson Hall, Twinkle Patel, Gracy Peterson, Elizabeth Sills
Fourth Grade: Payton Burgette, James Coles, Savannah Dixon, Sophia Dixon, Matthew
Evans, Jayna Jones, Henry Moore, Jake Moore, Madison Preston, Seth Savage, Brinkley
Spearman, Noah Tart, Savannah Wells
Honor Roll (A’s and B’s)
Twelfth Grade: John Wesley Hairr, Ashley Kersey, Robert Kinlaw, Cory Levings, Regan
Murphy, Grace Perry, Logan Tart, Sam Warrick
Eleventh Grade: Zachary Batts, Chloe Campbell, Chris Cannady, Kerri Graham, Claudia
Holland, Elizabeth Hood, Anna Huff, Daisha Jordan, Rasheem Keith, Amanda King, Kelly Nelms, Haylee Parks, Madison Phillips, Emily Searles, Patrick Walker, Reed Warren,
Rooks Wells, Lawrence White
Tenth Grade: Margaret Clark, Rylie Evans, Cullen Hobbs, Joseph Phaneuf, Max Prestage,
Anna Russ, Andrew Smith, Amanda Sutton, Ashley Usher
Ninth Grade: Ross Barnes, Abigail Blanchard, Haley Bowles, Anna Laurie Carter, Nathan
Casteen, Ethan Hall, Cole Hardison, Davis Jones, Kiley Jones, Mary Grace Norris, Riley
Norris, Marissa Parks, Anna Pigford, Jake Register, Leslie Rouse, Madison Sauls, Caleb
Skaradek, Cole Smith
Eighth Grade: Harley Batchelor, Harley Crumpler, Tyler Evans, Gray Fussell, Madison
Guthrie, Sam Hall, Pelmon Hudson, Will Huff, Payton Johnson, Amos Lanier, Joseph Lee,
Marianne Moore, Billy Prestage, Anna Carson Quinn, Holden Quinn, Brooke Raynor, Miranda Spell, Colby Warren
Seventh Grade: Bill Clark, Sam Ellis, Zackary Fussell, Hunter Hathaway, Lee Sutton,
Lucas Thornton, Cameron Tyler
Sixth Grade: Blake Bellanger, Elizabeth Benton, Cameron Blue, Stancil Bowles, Taylor
Brinson, Elli Carone, Grace Hall, Chris Heath, Caila Johnson, Casey Johnson, Cole King,
Mackenzie Odum, Stephanie Prestage, Anna Rackley, Ivey Rouse, Lydia Thompson, Sierra
Walton
Fifth Grade: Sarah Beyer, Rachel Horrell, J.J. Parilla-Sagado, Olivia Lanier, Bruce O’Donnell, Aaron Smith, Ashton Smith, Josh Whaley
Fourth Grade: Taylor Batson, Lekea Boney, Natalie Cline, Nicole Dixon, Gray Melvin Jane
Caroline Minchew, Sarah Beth Moore, Amaya Jackson, Olivia Toler, Jaimmy Warren
Sampson All County
Art Exhibit
Copies of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record are required
for the clinic.
If your child has not had their Kindergarten Health Assessment done prior to
the clinic date, please schedule an appointment with your child’s physician
or your local Health Department as soon as possible. These physicals are
required by State Law to be completed within 30 days of the beginning of
school and no earlier than one year prior to school enrollment.
At the present time, North Carolina State Law requires a Comprehensive
Vision Screening by a health care provider prior to beginning Kindergarten.
If your child fails the vision screening the health care provider will refer your
child to an ophthalmologist or optometrist for a complete vision exam.
**All children who reach age five on or before August 31 are eligible for entry
into Kindergarten.
On March 8th Sampson County Schools held its annual All County Art Exhibit at
Union High School. Artwork in this event is displayed from every school in Sampson
County. Midway Elementary had ten students whose artwork was on display. These
students were: Layla Comfort -5th Grade - 1st Place, Logan Blackburn -5th Grade
-1st Place, Charlie Pena -5th Grade -2nd Place, Cal Tyndall -5th Grade, Brendan
Vann -4th Grade -Honorable Mention, Marley Ray -3rd Grade -2nd Place, Gabriela Morales -3rd Grade -3rd Place, Heidy Castro -3rd Grade, Amber -1st Grade -1st
Place, Camden McLamb -Kindergarten -2nd Place, Congratulations to these students
whose artwork was proudly displayed from Midway Elementary.
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EDUCATION
Week of March 21-27, 2013
MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL LC Kerr Celebrates
Honor Roll
Superintendent’s List
Ninth Grade: Taylor Faircloth
Tenth Grade: Morgan Larner
Twelfth Grade: Sherry Eads
Principal’s List
Ninth Grade: Anna Apperson, Cheslie Brewington, Alden Carr, Matthew Core, Benjamin
Edwards, Kristen Edwards, Carra Ellington, Sarah Haight, Clayton Honeycutt, Jami Honeycutt, Tra’Sean Lewis, Caleb Lockamy, Heather Matthews, Victoria Taylor, Hannah Walker,
William Warren II., Mary Warren, Brittany Watson, Jessica West, Emily Williams and Krista
Wooten.
Tenth Grade: Avery Apperson, Jamarrious Baggett, Matthew Barefoot, Dylan Blackburn,
Kailee Boggs, Kendall Byrd, Juan Gomez, Cameron Hobbs, Kristen Ivey, Samantha Jackson,
Ryan Lee, Michael McLamb, Robert Moore, Amber Poole, Autumn Register, Dylan Tyler,
Collin Warren and Sarah Wood.
Eleventh Grade: Jessica Ammons, Jonathan Arp, Baltazar Barajas, Alex Bradley, Adrian
Brown, Theresa Brown, Madelina Clemons, Brittany Cottle, Morgan Dunn, Thomas Honeycutt, Gaku Ichikawa, Dylan Jackson, Ivey Parker, Marcy Person, Tonya Richardson, Aulie
Strickland, Ashley Summerlin and Taylor Williams.
Twelfth Grade: Cameron Baggett, Jennifer Blackmon, Shannon Brewer, Matthew Butler,
Fernando Crawford, Annamarie Hickman, Courtney Holland, John Jackson, Kaitlyn Jackson,
Melanie Johnson, Lydia Matthews, Katherine Peacock, Madison Pope, Mary Pope, Meredith
Pope, Ronald Pressley II., Nicklaus Smith, Sean Smith, Caitlin Wrench and Jansen Wrench.
A Honor Roll
Ninth Grade: Juan Alvarado Macedo, Jacob Baggett, Joshua Baggett,Garrett Barefoot,
Cody Bennett, LiAndra Billarreal, Winston Butler II., Brianna Butler, Ayden Canady, Manasia Cobb, Felicia Davis, Olivia Davis, Miguel Delgado, Amber Faircloth, Emily Hairr, David
Hardee, David Hughes, David Lee, James Lockamy, Jessie Lopez, William Marley, Kimberly
O’Brien, Akinlabi Olanipekun, Cameron Owens, Alexis Palacios, Madeline Peterson, Allison Puryear, Karen Rangel, Aaron Rhodes, Sergio Rosales, Jessica Shifflett, Meghan Smith,
Kristian Stewart, Sydney Sutton, Skyler Thornton, Luke Wise and Brandon Wood.
Tenth Grade: Haley Beasley, Garrett Berry, Savannah Brinkley, Jasmine Carlton, Javier
Castro, Ritchel Cousar Jr., Karsyn Daniels, Graciela Garcia-Hernandez, Allyson Henderson,
Nolan Howard, Hannah Hubbard, Trinity Johnson, Tyler Mayes, Brandon McCorquodale,
Kendall McLamb, Devin Mullins, Cashie Naylor, Robert Naylor, Meredith Olson, Kelsey
Pondo, Edward Pope, Chakerria Rhodes, Caitlin Royal, Jesus Ruiz, Danielle Sawyer, Drake
Strickland, Lynsey Tyndall, Eric Warren, Kristin Wilson-Muller and Alexander Wooten.
Eleventh Grade: Edith Solano Antonio, Alexandria Apperson, Christopher Barker, Megan
Bateman, Tyler Bowlin, Aaron Brown, Rose Bullard, Taylor Calcutt, Justin Chavez, James
Core, Michaela Godwin, Robert Hardison, Jeffery Hayes Jr., Jenna Hernandez, Hannah
Horne, Dustin Horner, Christian Jackson, Amber Lee, Johnathon Lueck, Maira Luengas,
Kabresha McCoy, Kurt Naylor, Alaina Radcliffe, Logan Rivera, Jessica Robinson, Meagan
Sessoms, Troy Spell, Amberlee Stokely, Cassidy Strickland, Emily Vann, Julisa Velez, Courtney Wade, Calton Warren, Hanna Wise and Heather Wrench.
Twelfth Grade: Lorenzo Aguilera, Jacob Alphin, Jocelyn Barajas, Joshua Beam, Olivia Beltran, James Blackman, Jada Cannady, Elena Castillo, Ansley Daniels, Angel Diaz-Villasenor,
Phillip Finch, Hannah Hairr, Anna Hernandez, Alanna Hunter, Katie Lee, William Matthews,
Elizabeth McCullen, Shannon McLamb, John Murawski, Marijose Pintor-Rodriguez, Erika
Reichenberg, Tiffany Sasser, Meagan Shaffer, Morgan Smith, Alexander Temple, Jerri Warren, Julie Warren, Reagan Warren, Tess Williams and John Wooten.
B Honor Roll
Ninth Grade: Michelle Acosta, Alexis Alvarado, Nestor Antonio Jr., Candice Badillo, Duane
Baker, Joshua Ballance, Jacob Barker, Cameron Bass, Naomi Benson, Katelyn Blanchard,
Larry Blanks, Colby Brown, Jason Butler, Javier Calsada-Garcia, Annabeth Clark, John
Clark, Maia Cousar, Michalan Dale, Yatazia Davis, Amanda Dean, Mari Diaz, Brooke-Lynn
Dienhart, Victor Felder, Stacey Flores, Kortni Godwin, Yarely Gonzalez Leon, Pedro Gonzalez, Jessica Grizzle, James Hardee Jr., Logan Holder, Brittany Holland, Matthew Howard, Allison Hughes, Jessica Ingram, James Jackson, Tyreek Lewis, Alejandro Lopez Andablo, Eduardo Martinez, Christopher Maynor, Terrel McGee, Anthony McLaurin, Eduardo
Neave-Garcia, Kristen Numa, Bryan Ochoa, David Purvis, Jenna Rhodes, Jada Robinson,
Helen Rosenquest, Jose Ruiz, Halie Sessoms, Shyheim Small, Paris Smith, Matthew Spell,
Savannah Spell, Justin Stephenson, Taylor Stone, Olivia Ward, Mollie Warren, De’Angelo
Williams, Haley Wilson and Nathan Wooten.
Tenth Grade: Cody Aker, Danesha Blue, Angelica Brewington, Savannah Bullard, Savannah
Bullins, Alexander Ceballos, Casey Clark, Mamie Core, Kaitlin Cutchins, Travis Dawson,
Zachary Dixon, Thomas Easterling, Jovani Espino, Taylor Fann, Shaterria Giddens, Jessica
Hall, Kayla Harris, Dillon Hawley, Joseph Hawley, Brandi Hudson, Tiffany Lee, Makalia
Massey, Chase Matthews, Deanna McLamb, Matthew McLamb, Tianna McNeill, Emily
Morrical, Andrew Myers, Moises Navarrete, Donald Naylor, Deja Owens, Austin Parker,
Daniela Porubkova, John Richmond, Veronica Salgado, Jaylon Stewart, Kimberly Sublett,
Rhonda Tart, Vanessa Torres-Cardenas, Kyle Turnage, Rodrigo Villegas, Joshua Villnave,
Joshua Walker, Shakeera Warren, Conner Willis, Archie Wood III., Clark Wooten II and
Jerred Yaw.
Eleventh Grade: Logan Allen, Callie Aman, Cody Aman, Cody Baker, Landon Barefoot,
Taylor Barefoot, Nathan Batson, Martin Baxley, Alexander Boggs, Taylor Carroll, Luke
Clark, James Dees, Shatara Devane, Jeremy Dunn, Hannah Elmore, Christopher Fields, Samuel Fields, Deanna Florido, Kimberly Garcia-Morales, Taylor Gilbert, Connor Grace, Miguel
Guerra, Robert Guy, Michael Hall, Laura Hardison, Travis Hetherly, Kayla Hobson, Billy
Hudson, Cody Huffman, Daici Jaquez, Andrew Johnson, Casey Jones, J’Wesley Killett, Emili McPhail, Orlando Mendez, Michael Mendoza, Joshua Minnick, Jessica Motley, Jeremiah
Norton, Lauryn O’Brien, Pedro Paredes Gonzales, Jeremy Parsons, Caroline Pate, Leobardo
Perez, Christopher Phillips Jr., Tyler Powell, Walter Rivas, Crystal Romero, Katelyn Ruffin,
Brooke Sumners, Alexis Tallent, Christopher Tart, Morgan Tew, Raheem Thomas, Jordan
Thompson, Justin Thompson, Zachary Thornton, Brittney Tyndall, Jordan Tyndall, Allantis
Warren, Caitlin Wiggs, Catherine Wilkes and Jakeish Williams.
Twelfth Grade: Kevin Aguirre Rodriguez, Alec Baker, Ryan Ballance, Crystal Blue, Tyler
Braun, Adam Bryant, Dalton Butler, Tabatha Byrd, Nikayla Cannady, Christopher Dixon,
Zakia Douglas, Lisa Edge, Samantha Edwards, Brianna Gaster, Tyler Gilbert, Jose Guajardo, Ellen Hardison, Sessalie Hunter, Farrah Jackson, Kaitlyn Jones, Elizabeth Landaverde,
Derrick Maynard, Kevin McLean, Aquiles Mondragon-Gaitan, Ashley Mullins, Alexa Parker, Mike Perez, Zachary Phillips, Austin Pope, Michael Rodriguez, Jessica Rushing, Caleb
Sanders, Eliodis Saucedo Farias, Timothy Shaw, Andrew Shirley, Courtney Smith, Michael
Stewart Jr., Autumn Tallent, Christian Victoria, Johnnie Walker, Jenna Warren, Chantal Williams, Summer Wilson, Karen Wood and Raven Wood.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Recently L.C. Kerr School Celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a Family Literacy Night.
We were overjoyed with the attendance of more than 200 guests. Local author Mary Lou
Faircloth and local artist-illustrator, Michael Ray were in attendance and shared personal
experiences with their books. Miss Clinton High School, Tamara Murphy, and Miss North
Carolina High School, Maggie Wells, were also in attendance. These young ladies shared
their favorite picture books with students. Many families spent time reading together before the arrival of our very own Cat in the Hat. Cat in the Hat read to students and shared
birthday cake with everyone. Reading is Fun!
Miss CHS Tamara Murphy, Cat in the Hat, Miss NCHS Maggie Wells and preschooler
Laney Brock, Principal Jan Smith reading with kindergarten student Evelyn Simonson
First Grade student Will Bass reading with his mother, three friends enjoying cake and
juice- Daria Chavez, Skylar Wallace, and Kensley
Author Mary Lou Faircloth and Illustrator Michael Ray with Cat in the Hat,
Kindergarten student Jazlyn Jackson and her father reading on their iPad
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REAL ESTATE
Color, Texture And More: Vinyl Continues To Be
America’s Most-Installed Siding
as a cladding of choice in storm-prone and moisturerich coastal areas. Its durability, low maintenance and
limited lifetime warranty are factors making it popular
in locations such as Virginia Beach, the Carolina coast
and communities throughout Alabama.
Unlimited by geography, Foundry siding is found
nationally, from whole-house applications in Western
New York and South Florida to gable accents in the
Great Lakes and Mountain West.
While vinyl siding has historically been the most-used
siding material in the U.S., its continuing advancements
are allowing even more choice when it comes to two
critical qualities desired by homeowners: outstanding
curb appeal and low maintenance. Add to this to the
growing interest by homeowners to save energy and
the increasing green measures being taken by builders,
and insulated vinyl siding stands out as a versatile
choice.
More value is being created by marrying texture and
toughness, creating beautiful and extremely durable
homes. The toughest vinyl siding exteriors are codecompliant for hurricane zones and offer maximum
possible fire resistance ratings.
For example, with several new stone siding profiles in its
Foundry Stone Collection and the most comprehensive
color palette for cedar shake and shingle panels, Foundry
premium vinyl siding by The Tapco Group has emerged
“The Foundry has great looks and I like the fact that
it meets the strict Florida building code wind load
requirement,” says George Williams, owner of Precision
Homecrafters, Birmingham, Ala. “With the Foundry’s
cedar shake profile, until you walk up and touch it, you
don’t know that it’s vinyl.”
Foundry siding’s robust strength withstands the harshest
conditions. With a wind load exceeding 170 mph, it
also features highest-rating Class 1(A) fire resistance
and 60-inch per pound or more impact resistance. At
the same time, it is easily cut with snips and comes in
efficient 5-foot panels so a single installer can quickly
side the home.
Homeowner Marsha Wallace had 27 squares of
Foundry Siding installed on her Virginia Beach, Va.
home. “Everyone who has seen the house is amazed
when they get up really close and realize it’s vinyl siding.
They don’t believe it until they get up really close and
examine it. It looks like brand new shake and doesn’t
look like your typical siding job at all,” Wallace says.“The freedom from maintenance is very attractive,” she
adds.
Williams also appreciates the low maintenance. “I put
Foundry siding on my home,” notes Williams. “People
see it and they really like it.”
Manufactured from molds of real cedar and stone,
authenticity is built into these premium vinyl panels.
In addition to the easy-installing 5-foot panel lengths,
Foundry firsts include proprietary multi-tone Weathered
Collection colors and the only stone siding profile Foundry Stacked Stone - featuring the finely-tuned
detail of integrated grout lines.
“A very important aspect is being maintenance-free. The
last thing that many homeowners want to do is literal
“home” work. Time-saving products like The Foundry
that reduce maintenance can be a huge benefit for a lot
of people,” says Jonathan Wierengo, vice president of
marketing for The Tapco Group. “You have a versatile,
large-selection of warm and inviting colors that let the
house stand out - and you don’t have to worry about
painting.”
Today's Dream Home Utilizes Modern Technology For Increased Functionality
technology, like those found in the 2013 HGTV Dream Home,
can add ease and efficiency to everyday tasks. By allowingthe water flow to be activated with a simple tap anywhere
on the faucet, handle or spout, faucets like the Delta Cassidy
single-handle pull down kitchen faucet with Touch2O
Technology, help homeowners conserve water and -avoid
unwanted messes while entertaining.
The number of improving housing markets expanded for a
sixth consecutive month in January 2013 according to the
National Association of Home Builders/First American. With
this positive sign, it’s an interesting time for homeowners to
consider investing in high-tech home upgrades that not only
increase their home’s value and simplify everyday tasks, but
also create a dream home ambience for the entire family to
enjoy.
From lighting fixtures that turn on at your expected arrival to
heated bathroom floors that warm up just before your alarm
clock goes off, it can be surprising how one or two high-tech
luxury upgrades can transform the functionality of your
home.
According to Jack Thomasson, HGTV Dream Home House
Planner, to get the biggest bang for your buck, the key is to
start adding these updates where it matters the most.
“The kitchen is the perfect place to apply technology that
connects our home to our lifestyle,” says Thomasson, “When
applied properly, technology in the kitchen can have a
greater impact than when applied in any other room of the
house.”
For example, the simple addition of a new faucet with touch
This ease and efficiency added by touch technology is being
incorporated into new homes at rates never seen before, as
more and more consumers use the technology on a daily
basis to interact with smart
phones, ATM machines,
tablets, computers, printers
and other devices. It is now
possible to utilize touch
technology on tablets and
smart phones to remotely
adjust
lights,
monitor
room
temperature,
or
even summon a hidden
flat screen television. Not
only are these tools adding
time-saving solutions but
they are also providing new
energy-saving benefits that
can be felt on your water,
electric and natural gas bills
at home.
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While only about 3 percent
of homes in the U.S. include
these automation systems
today, this percentage
is expected to grow by
double-digit rates as the
global home automation
industry is anticipated to
become a $35.6 billion
industry by 2016. Fueled
by the latest mobile apps,
homeowners across America
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4.9 Acs. +/- (3BR-2Baths)
Timberlake
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35.60 +- Acres cleared Land, 51.63 +Acres Cut over woods land. Frame farm
house with 2,250 +- square feet of living
space. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den,
kitchen, dining room, double carport on
rear of house. Two barn in yard. Listed
below Tax Value. Asking Price $275,000.
Turkey Farm for Sale. Nine (9) Turkey
Houses and 20.00 +- Acres of Land. Beaver
Dam Road near Clinton. 40’ X 304’Center
post constructed houses built in 1988 and
1989. 109,440 +- Square feet of production
area. 23’ X 28’ Support building. 1 bath.
24’ X 28’ Equipment shelter. Tractor and
some additional equipment included. Great
income history for this farm. $475,000.
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Whether updating an older home or evaluating options for
new construction, people have many options when it comes
to incorporating technological upgrades in the home and
as the market continues to grow, more exciting options will
emerge. Homeowners now know they need not wait to add
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HEALTH
Are Expired Medications Still Safe?
It is 2 a.m. and that cough and stuffy nose you have been
battling is still keeping you up. You reach for the nighttime
cold relief medicine only to find it expired a few months
ago. If you take a dose to ease your symptoms, will you be
putting yourself at risk?
This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many
medicine cabinets are stocked with over-the-counter drugs
as well as prescription medications that may be past their
expiration dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has
passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill
effects.
According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health
Guide, the expiration date on a medicine is not the dates
when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979, drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been
required by the Food and Drug Administration to stamp an
expiration date on their products. This is the date until which
the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug.
Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. Francis Flaherty, a retired FDA pharmacist, has said drug manufacturers put expiration dates on products for marketing purposes rather than scientific reasons. It doesn’t make financial
sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years.
Therefore, most drug manufacturers will not do long-term
testing on products to confirm if they will be effective 10 to
15 years after manufacture.
The U.S. military has conducted their own studies with the
help of the FDA. FDA researchers tested more than 100 overthe-counter and prescription drugs. Around 90 percent were
proven to still be effective long past the expiration date -some for more than 10 years. Drugs that are stored in cool,
dark places have a better chance of lasting because the fillers
used in the product will not separate or start to break down
as they might in a warm, humid environment. Storing medicines in the refrigerator can prolong their shelf life.
Although a pharmacist cannot legally advise consumers
to use medication past an expiration date, most over-thecounter pain relievers and drugs in pill form should still be
fine. Certain liquid antibiotics and drugs made up of organic
materials can expire faster than others. For those who still
want to err on the safe side, routinely clean out medications
from cabinets once they expire. However, if an expired medication is taken by mistake, there’s little need to worry about
potentially adverse effects.
Hypoallergenic Pets More Hype Than Fact
Allergy sufferers are often advised to steer clear of
pets, as brushing up to a cat or dog can trigger an
allergy attack or a rash. Those with pet allergies may
be willing to spend any amount of money to get a pet
that is dubbed “hypoallergenic.” Although there are
some breeds of dogs and cats that are less likely to
trigger an allergic attack, some research indicates that
a hypoallergenic pet is a myth.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America, one out of every four people struggles with
allergies and asthma on a regular basis, and 15 to 30
percent of these cases are dog or cat-related. Those
with allergies may think a hypoallergenic pet will be
the answer to their watery eyes and sneezes. But a
study published in the American Journal of Rhinology
& Allergy raises issues about hypoallergenic dogs.
People who spend hundreds, if not thousands, of
dollars on a dog purported to be hypoallergenic may
just be wasting their money.
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit took dust
samples from 173 dog-owning households, where 60
breeds were represented, including 11 breeds that are
considered to be hypoallergenic. What they discovered
was that homes with allegedly hypoallergenic pets
contained just as much of the prime dog allergen,
known as Can f 1, as those of the other breeds. According
to senior author and epidemiologist Christine Cole
Johnson, “There is simply no environmental evidence
that any particular dog breed produces more or less
allergen in the home than another one.”
That doesn’t mean that all dogs produce the same
amount of allergen as others. In fact, genetics and
environmental factors, including how often a dog and
a home is cleaned, can contribute to the dander and
allergens produced by a particular dog. Dogs within
the same breed may vary as to how much can one dog
create compared to another. In essence, one Labrador
may induce an allergic reaction, while the other doesn’t
even cause a person to sneeze.
The hypoallergenic label is often given to dog breeds
that have short fur or do not shed much. But allergens
are not attached to the fur. They are actually a secretion
from the skin that produces an allergic reaction from
dogs and the saliva of cats. Unless a geneticist is able
to create a cat without allergens in saliva or a dog that
does not secrete allergens from the skin, no pet will be
hypoallergenic.
That isn’t to say choosing a dog that sheds less may
be beneficial, since dander with allergens is generally
Are you
UNINSURED or UNDERINSURED?
If so, The Sampson County Health Department may be
able to help and is offering the following services:
Prescription Assistance Program &
Diabetes Self-Management Program
If you are a Diabetic or need assistance
with your medications, call Robyn Avery at
910-592-1131, ext. 4960 for more information.
Sampson County Health Department
360 County Complex Road, Suite 200
Clinton, NC 28328 • 910-592-1131
attached to shedded fur. Here are a few dog breeds
that may be better for people with allergies.
* Poodle
* Bedlington Terrier
* Bichon Frise
* Chinese Crested
* Portuguese Water Dog
* Schnauzer
* Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
* Irish Water Spaniel
* Maltese
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Week of March 21-27, 2013
Arrest Report
03-03 Johnnie Kent Newkirk, 34; 580
Gibbs Rd, Garland; Larceny, Possession
of Stolen Goods; Unsecure Bond $1,000;
Court 04-11
03-11 Elizabeth Joyce Soebee, 27; 1109
Stonewater Dr, Raleigh; Possession of Marijuana; Citation Issued and Released; Court
04-24
03-12 Rolando Alexander Torres, 20;
Homeless; Failure to Appear: Breaking &
Entering, 3 Counts of Felony Probation
Violation, 1 Count of Resisting Public Officer, 1 Count of Injury to Real Property;
Secure Bond $21,000; Court 03-20
03-12 Juan Antonio Velez, Jr., 44; 1901
North Salemburg Hwy, Salemburg; Felonious Restraint, Injury to Personal Property,
Burning of Personal Property; Secure Bond
$25,000; Court 03-29
03-13 Tracy Lee Carry, 38; 1380 Bethel Church Rd, Currie; 2 Counts of Failure
to File/Replace Claim DMV; Secure Bond
$1,200; Court 03-19
03-13 Huey Clifton McAuley, 55; 156
McDonald Rd, Sanford; Failure to Register as A Sex Offender; Secure Bond $5,000;
Court 03-15
03-13 Marcus C. Thomas, 27; 541 Gibbs
Rd, Garland; Breaking & Entering, Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods; Secure
Bond $15,000; Court 04-15
03-13 Jonathon Rackley, 26; 1444
Smithfiled Hwy, Newton Grove; 2nd Degree Trespass; Unsecure Bond; Court 04-18
03-13 Phillip G. Lee, 56; 6512 Hobbton
Hwy, Clinton; Assault on a Government
Officer, Resisting a Public Officer; Secure
Bond $5,000; Court 04-15
03-13 Stanley Earl Chestang, 60; 539
Kader Merritt Rd, Rose Hill; Failure to Appear; Secure Bond $500; Court N/A
03-13 Delbert Wayne Lang, 41; 714
Needmore Rd, Turkey; Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia; Citation Issued and Released; Court 05-22
03-13 Jerry Lewis Faison, 49; 276 Lois
Ln, Dunn; Failure to Appear: Child Support Court, Failure to Appear: 2 Counts of
Possession with Intent to Sale and Distribute Cocaine, 3 counts of No Registration, 1
Count of Shoplifting, 2 Counts of DWLR, 2
Counts of Resisting Public Officer; Secure
Bond $102,900 and Cash Bond $1,000;
Court 03-26
03-14 Phillip G. Lee, 56; 950 Kenan
Weeks Rd, Newton Grove; Failure to Comply with Court Order: Child Support; Cash
Purge $1,200; Court 03-26
03-14 Ralph Wallace, Jr., 51; 9524 Turkey Hwy, Turkey; Failure to Appear: Child
Support Court; Cash Purge $500; Court
N/A
03-14 Lee Scott Schuch, 42; 765 Bluebird Lane, Newton Grove; Probation Violation; Secure Bond $1,500; Court 04-10
03-14 Omar Perez Ortega, 18; 1006 Dudley
Rd, Newton Grove; Failure to Appear: Speeding, Driving to Endanger; Secure Bond $2,000;
Court 03-20
03-13 Kyndell Smith, 20; 395 Fort Knox Rd,
Magnolia; Failure to Comply with a Court Order; Cash Bond $365; Court 03-28
03-13 Anthony Brent Smith, 27; 4001 New
Hope Rd, Raleigh; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana; Secure
Bond $500; Court 05-08
03-13 Antonio Marcell Robinson, 35; 450
Woodside Ave, Saint Paul, NC; Larceny of a
Motor Vehicle; Secure Bond $2,000; Court 0628
03-14 Curtis Ammons III, 42; 85 Sandy
Acres Ln, Turkey; Probation Violation; Secure
Bond $500; Court 04-10
03-14 Rolando Alexander Torres, 20; 665
JC Ln, Roseboro; Failure to Appear: Larceny;
Secure Bond $1,000; Court 04-24
03-14 Tommy Lee Jones, 22 Glory Ln,
Newton Grove; Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DWLR; Secure
Bond $2,000; Court 04-18
03-14 Jonathon Deon Avery, 29; 2284 Ridge
Manor Dr.; Intoxicated and Disruptive; Secure
Bond $200; Court 04-24
03-14 Andrew Jarron Bowden, 23; 160
Brinson Rd, Magnolia; Simple Assault; Secure
Bond $500; Court 04-25
03-15 Earl Wayne Hodges, 26; 77 Tanner
Ln, Autryville; DWLR; Secure Bond $500;
Court 04-03
03-15 Jeffery Allen Jones, 40; 87 Old Drag
Strip Rd, Clinton; Failure to Comply; Secure
Bond $739; Court 04-08
03-15 Michael Thomas Hushion, 22; 11709
Elsi Ln, Fredericksburg, VA; Possession of
Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;
Citation Issued and Released; Court 04-17
03-15 Randy Alexander Ryan, 5112 Signal
Corps Dr, Fredericksburg, VA; Possession of
Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;
Citation Issued and Released; Court 04-17
03-15 Benjamin Cody Trice, 21; 10708
Whippoorwill Ct, Spotsylvania, VA; Possession Of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Citation Issued and Released; Court
04-17
03-17 Dianne Hodges Briza, 30; 77 Tanner Ln, Autryville; Failure to Appear: Larceny; Secure Bond $2,000; Court 04-11
03-18 Jacob Alan Peedin, 28; 44 E. 3rd
St, Garland; Communicating Threats; NO
Bond; Court 04-02
03-18 Raishon Desidario Dove, 22; 605
Will Baker Rd, Kinston; Failure to Comply
with Court Order; Cash Bond $305; Court
03-21
03-18 Anthony Hall, 35; 2235 Autryville
Hwy, Roseboro; Probation Violation; Secure Bond $2,500; Court 03-20
03-18 Victoria Lynn Townsend, 19; 1435
Cooper Rd, Salemburg; Failure to Appear;
Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods; Secure Bond $2,000; Court 04-11
03-18 Lamond Lennotrick Tatum, 32;
33 Marion Amos Rd, Roseboro; Habitual
Impaired Driving, Failure to Appear: DWI,
Failure to Appear: Speeding; Secure Bond
$2,000; Court 04-12
03-18 Kevin Ray Hall, 38; 6564 Taylors
Bridge Hwy, Clinton; Communicating
Threats, Threatening Phone Calls; Secure
Bond $3,000; Court 04-12
03-18 Mitchell Terrell Williams, 45; 94
Baggett Rd, Godwin; Probation Violation;
Secure Bond $500; Court 04-10
03-18 Elwood Merritt, Jr., 50; 687 Andrews Chapel Rd, Roseboro; Communicating Threats, Resisting a Public Officer;
Secure bond $10,000; Court 04-23
03-18 Robert Noah Brock, 27; 12966
Hobbton Hwy, Clinton; DWLR; Secure
Bond $500; Court 04-09
03-18 Kevin Washington, 26; 1009 Hyatte Rd, Salemburg; Failure to Comply with
a Court Order: Child Support; Cash Purge
$500; Court 03-26
03-18 Jason Brown, 34; 10881 Old Mintz
Hwy, Garland; Possession of Marijuana,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Citation
Issued and Released; Court 06-26
03-19 Edgar Romney Owens, 38; 415
Horseshoe Rd, Autryville; Probation Violation; Secure Bond $25,000; Court 04-03
03-19 Rayford Howard, 62; 104 Parkwood
Ln, Clinton; Unauthorized Use of a Motor
Vehicle; Secure Bond $500; Court 04-27
03-16 Rudolph Lopez, 50; 1146 Old Mintz
Hwy, Roseboro; DWI; Secure Bond $3,000;
Court 04-03
03-19 Elim Rivera Shanchez, 30; 702 Mill
Creek Church Rd, Roseboro; Larceny; Unsecure Bond $1,000; Court 04-22
03-16 Edward Holmes, 50; 163 Hayes
Chapel Rd, Rose Hill; Failure to Return Rental
Property; Unsecure Bond $500; Court 04-15
03-19 Melissa Grace Timmer, 32; 702 Mill
Creek Church Rd, Roseboro; Larceny; Unsecure Bond $1,000; Court 04-22
03-16 James Mark Sutton, 56; 172 Wallace
Ln, Clinton; 2 Counts of Communicating
Threats; Secure Bond $5,000; Court 04-08
Incident /Investigation Report
03-13 Henry J. Sykes, reported a Breaking & Entering at his home located at 875
Sharecake Rd, Clinton. Items reported
missing included a 12 gauge Mossberg
shotgun, 20 gauge shotgun, 22 long rifle,
two 22 pistols, one 45 magnum and a 12
gauge Columbia shotgun.
03-16 Nakeisha Ransom, 34; 1297 Garland
Airport Rd, Garland; Unauthorized Use of
Motor Vehicle; Secure Bond $1,500; Court 0402
Births
-Caiden James Duncan born on March 4, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Cedric
James Duncun and Tayaka Leah James
--Love’Ah Kiyana Taylor born on March 5, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Ebony
Patrice Taylor
-Leilah Sarai Carr born on March 6, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Shakema
Tyrese Carr
-A’Vionna Marie Draughon born on March 6, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Quentin Tyrone Draughon and Daneka Kenyata Koster III
-Jaxon Kahne Wallace born on March 7, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Jeffrey
Nicholas Wallace and Brandi Anderson Wallace
-Sarah Rachel Bennett born on March 8, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Roscoe
lee Bennett Jr and Joyce Ann Lynch
-Julius Tyray Parker born on March 8, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Thadius
Tyray Parker and Julia Luz Escudero
-Enrique Martinez III born on March 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Enrique
Martinez Jr and Diane Paige New
Marriage Certificates
-David Alton Naylor to Brittany Faith Smith
-Travis James Marsack to Byonca Shade Lanier
-Edward David Carrothers Jr to Lynn Cannady Nethercutt
-Shannon Leon Ashley to Sasha Alenea Bennett
-Moe Aquilar Rodriguez to Silvia G Mendez Castaneda
-Ivan Alcocer-Alcocer to Lizbeth G Hernandez-Gonzalez
-Brian Adam Smith to Melissa Lynn Autry
-Christopher Dale Driver to Allison Williams Scott
-Abraham Reyes-Montes to Sarah Daphnie Brown
-Connie Mack Whitman to Alicia Eugenia Balladares
Deaths
-Margie Slaughter Byrd
-Margaret Weldon Hargrove
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03-13 Marion Tart reported a Breaking
& Entering at a residence located at 8800
Hobbton Hwy, Clinton. Items reported
missing included an assortment of rebar
material, dish washer, bicycle, ceiling fan
and brass lamp.
03-14 Marcus Murrillo reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at his
home located at 7462 US 421 N. Clinton.
Items reported missing included a Panasonic 62” TV, Samsung 48” TV, gold necklace, X-box video console and Playstation
console.
03-14 Brenda Haney reported a Breaking &Entering at her home located at 6234
Timothy Rd, Dunn. There were no items
listed as missing.
03-15 Alfredo Hernandez-Porras, reported a Breaking and Entering at his
home located at 3776 Union School Rd,
Clinton. There was no report of missing
items, damage was reported at $200 to a
glass window.
03-15 Ronald Draughon reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at a residence located at 8656 Timothy Rd, Dunn.
Stolen was a Navy Colt, black-powder pistol valued at $400.
03-15 Jace Myers, reported a Breaking &
Entering and Larceny at his home located
at 264 Dawson Rd, Dunn. Items reported
missing included a Matthews Compound
Bow, carbon arrows, bow trigger release,
12 ultra-light carbon tracker arrows, 1 bow
zip-up case, 22 caliber Remington rifle, 1
Remington bolt action 30-06 rifle with
scope and a bipod.
03-15 Philistine Johnson reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at her
home located at 41 John Mary Ln, Rose
Hill. Items reported missing included a
Vizio 32” TV, Dell 18” flat screen and Dell
keyboard.
03-16 Susan Surles reported a Breaking & Entering and larceny at a residence
located at 9965 Boykin Bridge Rd, Roseboro. Items reported missing included a
woodstove, Frigidaire refrigerator, Maytag
washer, 2 wooden end tables, double bed,
coat rack, hope chest and an oven.
03-16 Yudy Funes reported a Breaking
& Entering and Larceny at her home located at 453 West Darden Rd, Clinton. Items
reported missing included a Sony 32” TV,
Sony 50” TV, Kodak camera, Blackberry
cell phone, gold ring, gold chain, curling
iron and an Acer laptop computer.
03-17 Barbara Boykin reported a Breaking & Entering at her home located at 27
Pleasant Ln, Clinton. There were no items
listed as missing.
03-19 Kenny Velasquez reported a
Breaking & Entering at his home located
at 201 Hunt Ln, Clinton. No items were
reported missing in the incident report.
03-19 Ida Newton reported a Breaking
& Entering at her home located at 203
Trappers Run Ln, Clinton. Items reported
missing included a floor jack and clothing.
-Willard Lonnell James
-Marion Caple Jordan
-William Wayne Lockwood
-Don Ferrell Marshburn
-Maria Guadalupe Pablo
-Amos Edward Walton
Land Transfers
-Sharon Simmons Bethea, Wayne Bethea, Ethelene Simmons McIntyre, Tyrone McIntyre,
Augustine Simmons Mitchell, Brenda Simmons, Bronsie Lee Simmons, Sondra Simmons to
Dixie E Simmons- Lot McDaniels
-Mary Ruth Baggett to Christine Annette Summers and Gregory Allen Summers- Lot 56
Honeycutts
-Hermenegilda Ramirez, Serafin Ramirez to James Velasquez- 2 Parcels Turkey
-JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association to Mary Mack’s Development LLC- 3.53 Acres
Newton Grove
-First Citizens Bank & Trust Company TR, Timothy W Howard /PR, Mae Ellen Warren Warwick
Estate to the North Carolina Foundation for Christian Ministries- 7 Tracts w/exceptions
-Billy C Draughon, Jeanette Y Draughon, Christine R Young, Clark J Young, Glenn E Young,
James R Young, Karen W Young, Rebecca S Young, Sharon B Young, Tony M Young to Angela
Young Naylor, Ronald David Naylor, James R Young, Jeffrey Ray Young- Tract 1 13.07 Acres
Honeycutts
- Billy C Draughon, Jeanette Y Draughon, Christine R Young, Clark J Young, Glenn E Young,
James R Young, Karen W Young, Rebecca S Young, Sharon B Young, Tony M Young to Renee
Draughon Carroll, Billy C Draughon, James Randall Young, Jeannette Y Draughon, Rhonda
Draughon Green- 2 Tracts Honeycutts
- Billy C Draughon, Jeanette Y Draughon, Christine R Young, Clark J Young, Glenn E Young,
James R Young, Karen W Young, Rebecca S Young, Sharon B Young, Tony M Young to Tonya
M Young- 2 Tracts Honeycutts
-Judith T Griffin to DOT- 0.606 Acres North Clinton
-Donnie M Autry to DOT- 1.076 Acres Belvoir
-Cynthia F Cole, Matthew A Cole to DOT- 1.076 Acres Belvoir
-Jason Nicholas Bass, Alpha Renee Bass to Jason Nicholas Bass- 3.0 Acres
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SALEMBURG
Mr. Jasper Carl Boone,
79, died Saturday, March
16, 2013, in his home.
The funeral was held on
Tuesday, March 19, 2013,
at 3:00 P.M. at White Oak
Baptist Church with Rev.
Stephen Porter, Rev. John
Adams and Dr. Earl Farthing
officiating. Burial followed
in the White Oak Baptist
Church Cemetery. Mr.
Boone was the son of the late Oscar and Pearl Tew Boone.
He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Baggett
Boone (Tim) and five brothers, Paul, Thomas (TomBo),
Haven, Wilbert and Jerry Baggett (JB) Boone. Mr. Boone
graduated from Salemburg High School and attended
Edwards Military Institute (EMI). He served in the U.S. Army
in Barstow, California then returned to North Carolina to the
family farm. He farmed the land for 40 years before retiring
and moving to Salemburg. He served on the Clinton City
Board of Education from 1975- 1983. Mr. Boone enjoyed
listening to blue grass music, watching FOX News and
the rodeo. He is survived by: his wife of fifty-seven years,
Peggy Strickland Boone; two sons, Billy Boone and wife
Brenda and Doug Boone and wife, Lori and daughter-inlaw, Sharon Bullard Boone all of Clinton; granddaughters,
Brittany Hayes and husband, Steven of Clinton, Jessica
Johnson and husband, Chadwick Dale of Raleigh, Abby
Cannady and husband, Mark of Clinton and Anna Boone of
Clinton; grandchildren, Andrew Murphy, Hannah Murphy
and Rebekah Murphy all of Clinton; six great-grandchildren,
Seth Johnson, Tanner Johnson and Ava Hayes all of Clinton,
AnnaDale Johnson of Raleigh and Ben Cannady and Oliver
Cannady of Clinton. The family received friends Tuesday,
March 19, 2013, from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. prior to the
service. Flowers are welcome but donations may be made
to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma
City, OK 73123-1718. Services entrusted by Butler Funeral
Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
GARLAND
Ms.
Della
Madonna
Bordeaux Knowles, 39 of
6101 Old Mintz Highway,
Garland, died on Tuesday,
March 12, 2013 at Cape Fear
Valley Medical Center in
Fayetteville. The funeral was
held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday,
March 16, 2013 at Lakewood
High School with Rev. Donald Keith Carter and Rev. J.D.
Tew officiating. Burial followed at the Ingold Cemetery.
Ms. Knowles was born on February 26, 1974 in Sampson
County. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse with Cape Fear
Valley Pediactrics. She is survived by: two daughters, Sabra
Knowles and Maelie-Vonne Knowles both of the home; one
son, Ollie Knowles of the home; her parents, Donald and
Phyllis Bordeaux of Garland; fiance`, Bill Poole of Roseboro;
step-son, Ryan Poole of Roseboro; and her ex-husband,
Steve Knowles of Salemburg. The family will receive friends
on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral
Home in Roseboro and other times at the home. Services
entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street,
Roseboro.
Clinton
Mr. Ellie C. Brewington, 82, of 1056 Mt. Moriah Church
Road, Clinton, NC, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Warsaw
Health & Rehab in Warsaw, NC. A funeral service was
held at 3 P.M., Sunday, March 17, at Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton with the Reverend Dennis
Newton officiating. Interment followed in New Bethel
Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton. Mr. Brewington,
born in Sampson County, was the son of the late George
B. Brewington and Hattie Faircloth Brewington. He was a
retired Law Enforcement Deputy and a member of New
Bethel Baptist Church. He was predeceased by two sisters,
Evelyn Brewington Krizni and Jessie Brewington Carter.
He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends. The family received friends 2-3 P.M., the hour prior
to the service, Sunday, March 17, at Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.crumpler-honeycutt.com.
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Mr. Henry Allen Faison, 62, of 616 S. Gum Street, died
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center, Clinton. The funeral will be held at 12 p.m., Friday,
March 22, at Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home Chapel,
Clinton with Rev. James Jackson officiating. Burial will follow
in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Clinton. The public visitation will
be held Friday, March 22, from 9-12 p.m. at Brock Memorial &
Worley Funeral Home, Clinton. Mr. Faison is survived by his
daughters, Margarita Barden of Wilmington, NC and Lakita
A. Williams of Fayetteville, NC; son, Dwyane A. Williams of
Warsaw, NC; sisters, Carie Smith and Dorothy Jane Faison
both of Clinton, NC, Gladys Faison and Linda Faison both of
Warsaw, Vann Faison of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, Claudie
Morrisey and Jackie Faison both of Clinton, NC, John Junior
Faison of Warsaw, NC, Ronnie Faison and Rev. Larry B. Faison
both of Turkey, NC; 4 grandchildren. Online condolences may
be sent to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services
entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in
Clinton.
Hampstead
Mrs. Durema Chestnut McClellan, 92, of 2778 Country Club
Drive, NC, formerly of Sampson County, died Friday, March
15, 2013, at Woodbury Wellness Center. A funeral mass was
held at 2 P.M., Tuesday, March 19, at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church in Newton Grove, NC, with Father Ned
Shlesinger officiating. Interment followed in Grandview
Memorial Park in Clinton, NC. Mrs. McClellan, born in Sampson
County, was the daughter of the late Marion Chestnut and
Loustella Spell Chestnut. She retired from the State of Illinois
and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church in Newton Grove. Mrs. McClellan was predeceased
by two brothers, Mac Chestnut and Welton Chestnut and
two sisters, Odell Royal and Margaret Bradshaw, and their
spouses. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Underwood
and Gerald Barwick of Castle Hayne, NC; two grandchildren,
Michael Underwood of Greensboro and Sonja Powell and
husband Larry of Carolina Beach; three great-grandchildren,
Chris Brown of Savannah, GA, Shay Piver and husband James
of Leland, Jennifer Lieseke and husband T.J. of Wilmington;
three great-great-grandchildren, Lexy Piver, Bailey Lieseke
and Mason Lieseke; a nephew, Ronnie Chestnut and wife
Mary; three nieces, Barbara Harrell, Marteal Windsor, Jeannie
High and husband Johnnie. The family received friends
12:30 – 1:30 P.M., prior to the service Tuesday afternoon at
the church in Newton Grove. Memorials may be made to Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 211 Irwin Drive, Newton
Grove, NC 28366. Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Arrangements are by
Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville Street,
Clinton, NC 28328.
CLINTON
Mr. Calvin Lee McDoe, 96 of 1107 Isaac Weeks Road, died
Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
The funeral was held at 1 pm on Thursday, March 21, at Cedar
Point Disciples Church, Newton Grove, NC with Elder Gary
Jones officiating. Burial followed in Bearskin Missionary Baptist
Church Cemetery in Clinton, NC. The public visitation was
held Wednesday, March 20, from 1-7 p.m. at Brock Memorial
& Worley Funeral Home, Clinton. Mr. McDoe is survived by
his daughters, Reva Raynor and Mary McNeil both of Clinton,
NC; son, Carl L. McDoe of Clinton, NC; 9 grandchildren and
11 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to
www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services entrusted to
Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in Clinton.
Roseboro
Ms. Wanda Sue Rackley, of 1576 Bass Lake Road, died March
14, 2013 at Vidant –Pitt Memorial Hospital. A graveside service
was held at 3 P.M., Sunday, March 17, at the Matthis Cemetery
on Turkey Highway in Clinton with Reverend Ray Smith
officiating. Ms. Rackley was born in Sampson County to the
late Norwood Hoover and Evelyn Williams Rackley. She was
preceded in death by her brother, Norwood Hoover Rackley,
Jr. She is survived by a sister, Gail R. Baldwin; two nephews,
Thomas Baldwin and wife Jennifer and Bobby Joe Rackley
and wife Bridgett; and a niece, Jenna Brooke Baldwin. The
family received friends at the home of her sister Gail Baldwin
at 421 Matthis Road, Clinton. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Arrangements
are by Crumpler –Honeycutt Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville
Street, Clinton, NC 28328.
Clinton
Mr. Joseph “Elwood” Sinclair, 73, of 100 Fulton Street, died
Friday, March 15, 2013, at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
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OBITUARIES
A Graveside Service was held at 5 P.M., Sunday, March 17, at
Clinton Cemetery with the Reverend Charles Ray Jernigan
officiating. Mr. Sinclair, born in Sampson County, was the
son of the late John Charles Sinclair, Sr. and Geneva Avery
Sinclair. He was a retired mechanic. He was predeceased
by a son, Mark Sinclair; two sisters, Eufola Harrell and Joyce
Ballance; two brothers, Grover Sinclair and J. C. Sinclair,
Jr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bettie Warwick
Sinclair of the home; two sons, Timmy Sinclair and wife
Brenda of Faison, Randy Sinclair and friend Melissa Bass
and son Connor of Clinton; two grandchildren, Sydney and
Spencer Sinclair; three sisters, Nadine Peoples of Clinton,
Eva Jernigan of Florida, and Marie Nunnery of Roseboro.
The family received friends after the service on Sunday
afternoon at the Clinton Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to Southeastern Medical Oncology Center
Cancer Fund, 211 Beaman Street, Clinton, NC 28328.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumplerhoneycutt.com. Arrangements are by Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville Street, Clinton, NC 28328.
Newton Grove
Miss Kimberly Michelle Underwood, 49, of 1031
Suttontown Road died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Rex
Hospital, Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m.,
Saturday, March 23, at The Western Assembly Disciples
Headquarters with Bishop Charles Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. The public visitation
will be held Saturday, March 23 one hour prior to the service
at The Western Assembly Disciples Headquarters. Miss
Underwood is survived by her mother, Carolyn U. Wright of
Newton Grove, NC; sisters, Vicky Cogdell of Newton Grove,
NC and Phyllis U. Wade of Port Orchard, Wash.; brother, Kevin
Underwood, Raleigh, NC. Online condolences may be sent
to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services entrusted
to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in Clinton
Cameron
Mr. Clarence Ray Agee, 81, of Cameron, passed away
on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at FirstHealth Hospice House
of Pinehurst. A celebration of life will be held on Friday,
March 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home
Chapel with Chaplain Edward Thomas officiating. The family
will receive friends immediately following the service at the
funeral home. Burial will be held at Sandhills State Veterans
Cemetery in Spring Lake NC at 12:00 p.m. with full military
honors. Ray was born in Richmond, Kentucky on January
23, 1932 to John Gilbert and Celta Smith Agee. He retired
from the United States Army with over twenty years of
service and was a Korean War veteran. He enjoyed fishing,
boating but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his
family & friends. He was a great husband, father, brother
and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Murphy Agee; two
sons, Glenn Charles Agee of Cameron, Scott Ray Agee
and wife Cynthia of Cameron; one sister, Patsy Shouse of
Kentucky; two brothers, Darrell G. Agee, Larry W. Agee both
of Kentucky; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Gilbert and
Celta Smith Agee; three brothers, John Gilbert Agee Jr, Glenn
Nelson Agee, J.B. Agee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny
Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105. Condolences may be
sent to www.coxmemorialfueralhome.com. The family has
entrusted the service to Cox Memorial and Crematorium.
Whispering Pines
Mrs. Jeanne Zemek Bohn, 84, of Whispering Pines, passed
away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at her home. Mrs.
Bohn was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 23, 1928
to Arthur and Ester Kettleson Zemek. She was Director of
Communications for WSOC-TV for over twenty years. She
was a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother and will
be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived
by two children, Sara Jeanne Bohn Looman and husband
John of Georgia, Nathan Paul Bohn and wife Jane Adams
of Pennsylvania; one sister, Barbara Buedel of AZ; three
grandchildren, Phoebe Rose Looman, Molly Marie Looman
and Avery Bohn . She was preceded in death by her parents,
Arthur and Ester Kettleson Zemek, her husband Ralph Paul
Bohn PhD, one brother, Thomas Zemek. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to William Fern Endowment
Fund, Knox College, 2 East South Street, Galesburg,
Illinois 61401-4999. Condolences may be made to www.
coxmemorialfuneral home.com. All services will be private.
The family has entrusted the service to Cox Memorial and
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Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. Applicant must
demonstrate high communication and
people skills, proficiency with computers, ability to work independently and
with others, and encompass some clerical or secretarial experience. Applicant must have a High School Diploma.
Please submit your resume to Janna
Bass at the Clinton-Sampson Chamber
of Commerce, PO Box 467, Clinton NC
28329 by Friday, April 12th.
Week of March 21-27, 2013
Congratulations
Chamber Member of the Week
Congratulations to Chamber Member of the Week, Charles Tart Propane, Inc.
Founded in 2003 and proud to serve Sampson, Harnett, Cumberland, Johnston, and
Lee County. They offer services for residential, agriculture, commercial, churches,
and industrial propane delivery. Their goal is to offer quality, while keeping prices
as low as possible. They also strive to treat their customers the way they want to
be treated. Charles Tart has been working in the propane industry since his teens,
starting out in a family run operation and later working for larger corporations.
His first hand experience aids his ability to keep his company running smoothly.
For more information about Charles Tart Propane, contact Charles Tart and staff
at (910) 892-0111 or visit http://www.tartpropane.com. For info about the Clinton
Sampson Chamber of Commerce contact the Chamber office at (910) 592-6177.
WOMEN AND SOCIAL SECURITY
By Brenda Brown
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
in Fayetteville, NC
March is Women’s History Month.
The Social Security program treats all workers — men and
women — exactly the same in terms of the benefits they
can receive. But women may want to familiarize themselves
with what the program means to them in their particular
circumstances. Understanding the benefits may mean the
difference between living more comfortably versus just
getting by in retirement.
One of the most significant things women need to
remember about Social Security is the importance of promptly reporting a name change.
If you haven’t told us of a name change, your W-2 may not match the information in Social
Security’s records and this could affect the amount of your future benefits. Not changing
your name with Social Security also can delay your federal income tax refund. To report
a name change, please fill out an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5). You
can get the form by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov, or any Social Security office or card
center, or by calling Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-3250778). You must show us certain identity documents, including one recently issued to
prove your legal name change.
If expanding your family is in your plans, it’s a good idea to apply for a Social Security
number for your baby in the hospital, at the same time that you apply for your baby’s birth
certificate. Social Security will mail the card to you. If you wait, you must then separately
provide evidence of your child’s age, identity, and U.S. citizenship status, as well as proof
of your identity. Then, we must verify your child’s birth record, which can add 12 weeks to
the time it takes to issue a card.
When women start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family
members may be eligible for payments as well. For example, benefits can be paid to a
husband:
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If he is age 62 or older; or
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At any age, if he is caring for your child (the child must be younger than 16 or
disabled and receiving Social Security benefits on your record).
Benefits also can be paid to unmarried children if they are:
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Younger than age 18;
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Between 18 and 19 years old, but in elementary or secondary school as full-time
students; or
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Age 18 or older and severely disabled (the disability must have started before
age 22).
The family of a woman who dies may be eligible for survivors benefits based on her work.
For more information about women and Social Security, ask for the publication, What
Every Woman Should Know (SSA Publication No. 05-10127) or visit our special Women’s
page online at www.socialsecurity.gov/women.
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BUSINESS
Chamber Chat
With Janna Bass
I have the honor to be a full scholarship participant in
the 23rd North Carolina Rural Center’s, REDI Program.
REDI, Rural Economic Development Institute, is a
program designed to “equip rural leaders to be catalysts
for positive change in rural communities. The program
offers a comprehensive model of rural economic
development in which gains are equitably shared across
the community. The program shows how, through
inclusive planning processes, diverse groups can
combine their multiple strengths and complementary
perspectives to create a common future based on
sustainable growth”, as stated by the NC Rural Center.
Last Wednesday through Friday, I had the opportunity to be in Raleigh for the first 3
of our 9 sessions. Over the first three sessions, as a group, we explored each attitude
and definition about economic development and leadership development, major
social and economic conditions and trends that define rural North Carolina, the
Building Blocks of Economic Development and so much more. While I wish I had the
time and space to discuss each aspect that we studied over the first three sessions,
there is one point that I knew but had not truly explored. As we were discussing
the 4 building blocks of economic development, I realized, regardless of one’s
profession, age, culture, hobbies, etc.- we are all a part of economic development
for Sampson County.
The Four Basic “Building Blocks” for Economic Development consists of: Business
Development, Workforce Development, Physical Infrastructure, and Social & Civic
Infrastructure.
Business Development is about creating and sustaining profitable enterprises
that provide quality jobs in rural North Carolina. A quality job is categorized as
one that provides compensation in the form of wages, salaries, or benefits that
are acceptable for employees, their families, and their community in a working
environment that is safe, challenging, and fair. Second, we discussed Workforce
Development which consists of two major goals: providing the knowledge, skills,
and supports that enable individual workers to reach their potential and support
their families and two, build a skilled labor force that meets the needs of employers
and the economy. The third building block we discussed was Physical Infrastructure,
which is the tangible foundation required for economic development. The building
block includes transportation systems, water and sewer distribution, collection
and treatment systems, solid waste facilities, energy systems such as natural gas,
electricity, and telecommunications capacity. Lastly, we discussed Civic and Social
Infrastructure which refers to the way a community provides for meeting basic
needs and the way it includes and enables its diverse groups to participate in the
process of economic, social, cultural, and political development.
While I did not go in depth for any of these building blocks, the concept reiterated
to me that each of us play a huge role in the economic development, whether
purposefully or not. Each manager or business owner assists with Business
Development. The school systems, Community College, teachers, mentors, and
each person that has a positive impact in others’ lives to help prepare them for
their future is a part of Workforce Development. For Physical Infrastructure, each
business and employee that assists with building buildings, working on water lines,
providing energy and more is involved with economic development. Lastly, civic and
social infrastructure consists of each social group, civic club, volunteer, faith based
organization, recreation and others, again, each a part economic development.
Therefore, as you go forward each day, I encourage you to understand how your
everyday life and involvement affects and assist with economic development in
Sampson County. Ask yourself, how can I continue to leave an economic footprint.
Get involved with the programs and events that have such impact because
together, we can make a difference. If we can be of assistance to you, your business,
or organization, please visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or give us a call at
910-592-6177.
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