Sampson-Bladen Oil Company

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SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
The Sampson Weekly
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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 13
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Week of March 22-28, 2012
Sampson County EMS
INSIDE
at “Critical” Stage
The Sampson County Meth Task Force, in partnership with the Clinton Main Street Program, is excited
to bring what organizers hope will become an annual event to downtown Clinton. “Drive In to Sampson County to Drive Out Drugs” is a Motorcycle and
Classic Car Drive-In designed as a fundraising event
to raise money to benefit Sampson County youth with
drug prevention and education.
Faith
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Entertainment
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Chamber Chat
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Newton Grove EMS Captain Kelly Blackman, SC EMS Director Ronald
Bass, and EMS Paramedic Eric Herring
On Tuesday March 20th, an Emergency Called Meeting with the county
commissioners was held with the topic front and center being “EMS”. With the
recent notice given by the Newton Grove Volunteer EMS stating its intention to
reduce Level of Certification and requesting 24 hour coverage from Sampson
County EMS, caused quite an urgency to fill in the gap. The notice read as
follows, “We have tried to maintain enough personnel to meet the requirements of
NCOEMS and the NC Rescue Association standard but have been unsuccessful.
We are requesting that Sampson County EMS provide coverage in our district
24 hours a day, 7days a week starting ASAP.” They stated that they would try to
provide coverage for 60 more days as required by contract. “However, we hope
to be able to get enough members at the EMT-B level by June 30, 2012. If we do
SC EMS, see P. 3
not meet all the requirements of NCOEMS b this time,
Sampson-Bladen Oil Company
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WEEKLY INDEX
Local.............................................1-7
Faith.................................................8
Entertainment.................................9
Food...............................................10
Education.................................11-12
Health.............................................13
Real Estate......................................14
Crime..............................................15
Puzzles...........................................16
Obituaries......................................17
Classifieds......................................18
Business.........................................19
Ford of Clinton..............................20
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Organizers expect as many as 200 Classic Cars and
100 motorcycles to fill the Clinton Courthouse Square
between 5:30-8:00 pm on Friday, April 27th. Ms. Mary
Rose, Planning Director with Clinton-Sampson Planning & Development says, “We are hoping to fill the
square with motorcycles, classic cars and trucks for
this special event. We want it to be a family friendly
time to come downtown to dine, enjoy music provided
by Robert Stroud of the Boogie Shoes Network, and
also get an up close look at some amazing motorcycles, classic cars and trucks.”
Ms. Rose says of the event, “The Downtown Stakeholders group which meets the first Tuesday of each
month at 9:00 am in the City Hall Auditorium was very
pleased with this partnership for such a worthy cause.”
Downtown stores and restaurants will be open late for
shopping and dining, and contributors will receive a
Coupon Sheet from downtown businesses worth over
$25.00.
Sampson County Meth Task Force Chairman, JW Simmons, says that 100% of the proceeds from this event
will be used to fund a drug awareness and prevention
program, “Stay on Track”, targeted at middle school
students throughout Sampson County. Simmons is
enthusiastic about both the program and the fundraiser
saying, “We hope to make this a signature fundraiser
for the Meth Task Force annually.”
The Meth Task Force, in partnership with the North
Carolina National Guard will bring “Stay on Track” to all
Sampson County School students in grades six, seventh and eighth. The program is specifically targeted to
students in each grade and will be delivered to the students by school personnel. The Meth Task Force will
purchase the necessary program materials (with funds
raised from the Drive In to Drive Out Drugs event), and
personnel from the North Carolina National Guard will
visit each school to train teachers in administering the
program.
Mon Partly
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“Drive In” to
“Drive Out” Drugs
Rogers Clark, President of Sampson-Bladen Oil Company
It has nearly been a year ago since Sampson County was hit with what many remember as the
worst tornado of their lives. Some long-time local landmarks have been changed forever, and
while many have picked-up the pieces and began to move on, many of those who lost the most
are still managing the effects of April 16th, 2011.
One local company with a 75 year history in Sampson County, Sampson-Bladen Oil
Company, has been managing the fallout from that Saturday for 11 months now, but company
president Rogers Clark is steadfast in his determination to SAMPSON BLADEN , see P. 4
Janet Rosenberger, a member of the Meth Task Force,
has already seen benefits from the “Stay on Track”
program. “I have seen the affects of meth and addiction on a family member who has been struggling for
10 plus years”, states Rosenberger. She continues, “It
has kept my nephew from acquiring and holding down
employment for any length of time, and it’s caused
problems with his self-esteem as well. As a Meth Task
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From The Desk of
Senator Brent Jackson
Hello. This week brought
the official start of spring;
and another good Town Hall
meeting.
TOWN HALL UPDATE:
Our Sampson County Town Hall meeting this
week was another well-attended event. Thanks to
everyone who came out to participate and a special
“thank you” to the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of
Commerce for helping make this a successful
evening. Another “thanks” to Mr. Lin Reynolds,
NCDOT District Engineer for being there to help
with transportation questions. I believe Rep. Bell
and Rep. Langdon and I received a lot of good feedback, and as promised I will continue to work to do
what our citizens asked for.
Please remember our Duplin County event on
Monday, March 26th at the Ed Emory Auditorium
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This will be the final meeting
so I hope you have made plans to attend. Come on
out and share your thoughts with Rep. Dixon and
me. Mr. Reynolds will be there also.
EDUCATION:
(FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE)
As you know, North Carolina was in quite a mess
last year when we took office. Our taxes were the
highest in the Southeast, the $2.4 billion budget
deficit was the largest in state history, and the state’s
public education system was badly broken.
We immediately started rebuilding North Carolina. We
balanced the state’s checkbook, returned more than
$1 billion to the real economy, and began reforming
our public schools. Unhappy with the results – lower
taxes, smaller government, and more freedom
across the board – many on the left, including Gov.
Perdue, have resorted to a desperate misinformation
campaign about the General Assembly’s views on
education. They claim the legislature dismantled
public classrooms by making efficiencies and
spending reductions, and that our budget laid off
droves of teachers.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Here are the facts: Our budget, which passed over the
governor’s veto with bipartisan support, restored more
than 2,000 state-funded teachers that were cut in the
two previous budgets Gov. Perdue signed. Because
they managed our state’s finances so poorly over the
past few decades, Perdue and legislative Democrats
panicked and raised taxes when the Great Recession
depleted the state’s revenue. They shoved thousands
of teachers onto the federal payroll so they could
spend state dollars on things they considered more
important, knowing full well the federal money would
run dry. That time has come, and now those same
South River Electric
Membership Corporation
Offers Members New Voting Options
The South River EMC Annual Meeting is coming
up April 12 and the Cooperative wants to ensure
every member’s voice is heard. As such, the South
River EMC board of directors has added several
new methods of voting.
Now, members are able to cast proxy votes by
mail, electronically or in person, at the Annual
Meeting. The Cooperative is working with Survey
and Balloting Systems, or SBS, who will handle
and tally the votes.
Voting kick-off is staggered, depending on which
option you choose, below you will find the start
date of each type of voting, but please note that
all voting ends at 5 p.m., Friday, April 6. Anything
being mailed in must be received by SBS before
April 6. The following South River EMC members
are running for a Board of Directors seat.
District 3:
Francis H. Clifton (I)
Dwight S. Williams Jr.
District 5:
Dorcas Autry Fisher
Reuben W. Cashwell Sr.
District 7:
William E. Tew Jr. (I)
1.) By mail – complete and mail the proxy ballot
found in your April issue of Carolina Country. This
issue will hit homes around March 26.
2.) Electronically – Electronic voting begins at
midnight March 19 and ends at 5 p.m., April 6.
Members can visit www.sremc.com, click on the
Annual Meeting News & Director Voting banner
and follow the prompts. You must have your
member number and the secure PIN that you will
receive either via e-mail or in the mail to cast a vote
electronically.
leaders are attacking the legislature for not raising
taxes again to pay for what they deemed federal
responsibilities.
Nobody’s buying it.
We’re expanding the number of state-funded
teachers to replace what they cut. We did it last year
by more than 2,000 teachers, and we hope to do so
again this summer.
And we’re reaching across the aisle to find way to
improve our schools. Throwing more money at a
system that leaves 65,000 students ill-prepared for
college and nearly one third of high schoolers without
a diploma won’t make it better. It needs reform. Last
year, we gave families more educational choices by
lifting the cap on the number of innovative public
charter schools, we put measures in place to ensure
our children can read by fourth grade, and we laid
the groundwork for a performance pay program for
teachers. We want to make even more commonsense reforms this year.
We know education is the cornerstone of a strong
economy – our job creators depend on an educated
workforce, and it’s crucial to recruiting new
businesses.
But we must have a system that puts students first.
IN CLOSING:
I appreciate you allowing me to serve you in the NC
General Assembly and if I can ever be of service to
you, please feel free to contact me at 919-733-5705
at my Raleigh office or brent.jackson@ncleg.net.
You can also check me out at http://www.facebook.
com/wbrentjackson.
business meeting. All members are welcome to join
the fun at the annual meeting, even if they have
already voted.
If a member gives his or her proxy to another
member, that individual is restricted under the
bylaws from voting more than five proxies. Proxies
can be given to a close relative in the member’s
household or his or her spouse, but they cannot
vote on behalf of any other member.
South River EMC should ensure their voices are
heard in the South River EMC director election
process by promptly signing and returning the
enclosed proxy ballot. Please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the accuracy of the vote.
If, on the date of the Annual Meeting, you are not a
member of South River EMC or your membership
is in a status of suspension, this proxy ballot will be
invalid. You must become a member by March 12
in order to vote.
3.) Assign your proxy to another member – complete
and sign the proxy portion (Option 2 on the proxy
ballot). Due to the Cooperative’s closure to observe
Good Friday, these must be turned into the locked
box at the Cooperative by Thursday, March 5 at 5
p.m.
If you are a member who did not receive or have
misplaced your PIN for voting online, please
contact: Survey and Ballot Systems by phone at
(952)974-2339, or by e-mail at support@directvote.
net. For more information regarding South River
EMC voting call 910-892-8071, or e-mail, jallen@
sremc.com.
4.) Attend the annual meeting and vote in person.
The annual meeting will once again be held at
the Crown Theatre and Arena in Fayetteville. Join
us Thursday, April 12 to cast your vote, enjoy
entertainment and vendors, as well as attend the
South River EMC is a locally-owned and operated
electric cooperative, which provides electric service
to 42,000 homes, farms and businesses in parts
of Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston and
Bladen counties.
Easter Egg Hunt
To Be Held In Clinton
SALEMBURG TOWN
MEETING 3/15/12
Story and photo by Jim Blevins
The Salemburg Town Council was
called into session at 8pm on March
15 by Mayor Bobby Strickland. The
Invocation was given by Bobby
Tew. The Minutes of the last meeting were read by Juanita Faircloth
and approved by the Town Council.
During the Public Comments time a council member stated that they had received a
complaint about a person’s property tax bill nearly doubling. Mayor Strickland replied
that it occurred following the last property re-evaluation by the county. There was no Old
Business to report on.
The Clinton Recreation & Parks Department is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on 3-24-2012 at the Bellamy Recreation Center. The Hunt
will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. This free Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 3
through 9. A photographer may be available to take pictures of your child
with the Easter Bunny if you would like to purchase a photo for a small
fee. There will be over 2000 eggs, 10 lucky eggs per age division and 1
prize for most eggs in each age division prizes, and fun for all. Come out
and enjoy the fun and don’t forget to bring your basket.
Under New Business; Mayor Pro Tem Joe Warren expressed concern about safety at
nearby Bullard’s Crossroads after a recent death there. As a first responder he had also
seen a lot of bad wrecks at the intersection of Bonnetsville Road and The Avenue. Mayor
Strickland noted that since both of these intersections were outside the Salemburg town
limits they couldn’t take any action, but that the town would send a letter to the Department of Transportation Engineer and asks that they study these two locations for any
improvements that would increase safety for motorists at these locations.
Mayor Strickland reminded everyone that there would be a Town Hall type meeting with
our state legislators Monday at Sampson Community College from 6:30 -8:00 PM. Then
the Town Council meeting was adjourned.
we will be force to close
our doors and dissolve
get mad. They have expectations that I cannot meet
right now. People don’t understand that we are not
paid employees, we are volunteers.”
With the turn of events, the County Commissioners,
County Manager Ed Causey and Assistant County
Manager Susan Holder, EMS Director Ronald Bass,
local EMS officials, and David Clack SC Finance
Officer met to unify with a plan of action to fill the
void that would be left in June by the possibility of the
Newton Grove EMS closing its doors.
Blackman noted that it was difficult to get volunteers,
“EMS has a lot of certification. When people see it is
going to take months of classes, they lose interest.
The books for Basic EMT are $175.00 and that has
to come out of their pockets. People just can’t afford
it.” Blackman also commented that other EMS units
are in the same boat, on the verge of closing down
and being forced to ask the county to take over.
SC EMS, cont. from 1
the Newton Grove Rescue.”
Chairman Billy Lockamy stated, “This is an
Emergency meeting.” County Manager Causey
responded, “This is a very serious circumstance.
The primary concern is EMS services and we
want you (the county commissioners) to have all
the information possible and the best information
possible.”
Volunteer EMS units in Sampson County consist
of: Clinton/Sampson Rescue, Roseboro Rescue,
Garland EMS, Newton Grove EMS, Clement Rescue,
Suttontown EMS, and Plainview EMS.
North
Carolina Office of EMS requires a minimum of eight
members, four members must at the EMT-I level.
According to Ronald Bass, “This is the most difficult
to get.” Currently in Sampson County there are less
than 75 volunteer EMS members countywide. In
2005, the number of volunteers was 127.
Also present at the meeting was Kelly Blackman,
captain of the volunteer Newton Grove EMS to state
his position and the urgency that Sampson County
has a back-up plan. He stated, “It is getting harder
and harder to get volunteers. With the economy,
people are having to work 2 or 3 jobs just to make
ends meet. They just don’t have the time.” He
commented that his team was down to a critical state,
consisting of 5 members. “It is not enough to cover
the area 7 days a week/24 hours a day. Suttontown
EMS has helped us pull when we are short. We
need some help.” Blackman went on to state that his
squad was not legal at the present time. “Currently
I only have 2 Intermediates. If I do not get 2 more
by the end of June, we will have to close the door.
When I joined over 18 years ago, it was to help the
community. We have tried to get some volunteers
from the community but have been unsuccessful.
I have a standard I have to cover (meaning to the
people of Sampson County). If I have a person that
it takes 15-20-30 minutes to get to the call, they will
Discussions were held concerning the ability to
recruit new volunteers. Ronald Bass stated, “I would
like to say that without the volunteers that we have
today, we would not have the Paramedic Service
that we have today in Sampson County. I am very
proud of all our volunteers.”
With volunteers receiving only an incentive of $30.00
per call, which has to be divided by all members that
take the call, money is obviously not the driving factor.
Paramedic Eric Herring stated, “Most volunteers
are not in it for the incentive. They want to help the
community. The incentive does not make us do any
more or any less.” Ronald Bass responded that he
did not think that more incentives would help in the
least.
County Commissioners had to look at all avenues
in solving this problem. The following options were
presented: 1) Possibility of part-time personnel
to cover the Newton Grove area, 2) Possibility of
Contracted Services, 3) Hiring 6 new people, and 4)
Hiring 9 new people.
The first option of the possibility of hiring parttime personnel would require a minimum of 5 part
time employees to cover 168 hours in one week.
According to Bass, “In 2011, we had a total of 13,872
hours worked by part-time personnel. If we were to
try and utilize part time employees, safety would be
a concern due to the amount of hours we would have
to work our employees.”
The second option would be utilizing Contracted
Services such as the contract the county currently
has with Johnson Ambulance Service who covers
approximately 250 calls per year in the county.
According to Finance Director David Clack, “We
could not find any counties that contracted out all
their services.” Ronald
Bass
discussed
the
challenges
of
Contracted
Services,
“Our
911
center
would have to call
via telephone to the
contracted
agency’s
dispatch center and
request them. Would
a delay in dispatching
contracted
services
be acceptable?
Will
the contracted agency
always be there? Would
we be able to guarantee
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the same level of
•
customer service and
adequate resolution?”
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County EMS. County Manager Causey commented,
“If you want to look into contracted services, it would
acquire a completely different contract than Johnson
Ambulance. They are only supplemental to our
services.”
The third possibility of hiring 6 people, according to
Bass, “Would be a Band-Aid Approach.” The projected
2 month cost of this avenue to cover the Newton
Grove situation until the new budget year would cost
approximately $51,000. It would consist of 3 additional
EMT paramedics and 3 additional EMT Intermediates.
The fourth option would be to hire 9 new employees
at a total yearly cost of $449,599.00. It would consist
of 3 additional EMT Paramedics and 6 additional
EMT Intermediates. According to Bass, “This would
fix the problem.” Commissioner Lockamy asked,
“Who would the 9 new employees be-possibly hiring
some of the volunteers?” Ronald Bass responded,
“Sampson Community College has a class getting
ready to finish in May. We would also advertise the
positions. The Intermediates will be easier to get than
the Paramedics.”
County Manager Causey responded, “This is a
monumental task.” Lockamy reiterated, “This is a
serious problem for the county. I am not one for big
government but this is a much needed service. But
I hesitate when bringing on more employees for the
county. If we can do it on a bid-out, we need to do
it. But again, we want to provide quality service.”
Commissioner McLamb stated, “This is not a WANT.
This is a NEED!”
Commissioner Kirby asked, “When would it be
necessary to have this done? In May, the county
manager will be giving us a proposed budget.” Bass
responded that it would take 60 days to get anything
into place. Causey quickly responded, “What will
happen if we are not ready in 60 days?” Bass, “We will
have to pull a truck from Halls or Clement which will be
disastrous. There would be no back-up for Clinton.”
Kirby showed concern about how this new cost for
EMS would impact the budget as a whole and effect
other county departments that need increases as well.
“We want to give you everything that you want. But
we might have to cut someone off. We may have to
look at having to cut based upon the needs of other
departments. If EMS receives all the buffer we have,
others will not be happy.”
Kirby, “You cannot have your cake and eat it too. We
have to put this in perspective. We need to find out
where the axe is going to fall. I want to make this clear;
Albert Kirby is for having the best EMS service in the
state. It is however wise to see how this will impact
other departments.”
County Manger Causey, “I am going to introduce you
to a new word “Fragile”. We have a Fragile EMS
service. It is obvious that this board is committed to
quality EMS services. But you don’t want a give-away,
hiring more county employees. If we had a loss of
another squad, we would not have the flexibility to take
care of it.”
Commissioner Kirby remarked, “I commend you Mr.
Bass and all the volunteers. You do things that are so
valuable to Sampson County. We are very pleases to
have you at the helm.”
After much discussion, the commissioners unanimously
passed a Resolution of Support to the EMS and the
promise to work toward a solution to the Newton
Grove/Suttontown EMS problem. The commissioners
also passed a motion to table the decision to hire new
personnel for EMS until the April 2nd meeting so that
all commissioners could get a chance to review the
numbers and further ramifications.
EL JACALITO
On behalf of the Pilgrim Rest
Missionary Baptist Church
family, you are cordially invited
to join us as we celebrate our
Pastor’s Anniversary to be held
on March 25, 2012.
Pastor, Rev. Virgil H. Reaves, will celebrate three years of
dedicated service to Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in
Ivanhoe, North Carolina.
This special occasion will begin with our morning worship service
at 11:00 AM. The guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony “Tony”
Whitted, Associate Minister at Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist
Church in Rose Hill, North Carolina. Dinner will be served
immediately following the morning worship service.
Our afternoon service will begin at 3:00 PM with our guest
speaker, the dynamic Rev. Gaylian Barbour, Pastor of the St.
Phillips A.M.E. Church, located in Rose Hill, North Carolina.
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
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DRIVE OUT DRUGS, cont. from 1
Force member, I am very happy that the “Stay on
Track” curriculum is available at Roseboro-Salemburg
Middle School. My grandson has had the opportunity to
have this very informative program as part of his Health
class and the Task Force will be sponsoring the program for all other schools.”
Sampson County Department of Social Services Director, Sarah Bradshaw, says, “Sampson County DSS
has seen firsthand how meth and other drugs impact
families and children. Substance abuse is one of the
top issues that has led to an increase in Child Protective Service reports and substantiations of abuse and
neglect. It leads to negative outcomes such as disrupSAMPSON BLADEN, cont. from 1 get his employees back on
familiar ground. As Clark
puts it, “We are getting very close now, and I expect to see
hammers and nails moving by June.”
Clark says that while he did look at other options, building
from the ground up on their original property always came
back as the best solution. “We just didn’t want to leave”,
explains Clark, “It was simpler and less expensive to re-build
there. And our employees wanted to go back too.”
When asked if he looked at properties outside Sampson
County, Clark smiled shyly and softly said, “We looked
at all options, but we are a Clinton company and we were
always going to be a Clinton company.” Clark’s commitment
to Sampson County was reinforced when he shared a few
details from his experience last April. “That tornado hit us
at quarter to four Saturday afternoon on April 16th. At 8:00
AM, Monday the 18th we opened in downtown Clinton in
offices furnished to us by Star Telephone…at their offering
and insistence…without any rent!” Clark continued, “They
even helped us with computers and support. They (Star
Telephone), at the direction of Lyman Horne, have been
generous and it has been greatly appreciated by this company
and its employees.” Next, Clark’s face becomes flush and his
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tion of families and domestic violence. Early intervention
efforts such as those sponsored by the Sampson County
Meth Task Force are extremely instrumental in countering such negative impacts. In-Home Services Supervisor,
Andrea Rayner, with DSS furthers Bradshaw’s discussion
and says, “At least sixty to seventy percent of all reports
are of abuse & neglect and involve some type of substance
abuse to include alcohol. Many of the reports received
involved more than one type of illegal substance such as
marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines and the misuse of
prescription medications (not prescribed to the individual
using them). In the majority of the reports received, substance abuse is the underlying issue.”
Meth Task Force Chairman, JW Simmons states, “The
overall vision of the Task Force is prevention, intervention,
and suppression. We realize first, that drug addiction is a
chronic brain disease and second, that prevention costs
90% less than intervention and suppression.” Simmons
goes on to say that the reason for addressing students in
grades 6th through 8th is that “…these are some of the
most impressionable years in a child’s life.” Simmons
states that it is obviously a necessity that we have the
rule of law and that we use suppression as an approach
in combating drug abuse just based on the dangers and
pervasiveness of drugs in our society, but he also says
that prevention is much more cost effective and far less
invasive on families. Simmons says, “80 to 90% of all arrests are in some way directly or indirectly a result of drug
abuse”. He goes on to say, “We applaud our community’s
eyes fill with mist, his voice cracks as Rogers Clark chokes out,
“That Monday morning our people came in, sat their things down
and put on gloves. They just started cleaning up the damage and
clutter at the old plant. We have the best employees in the world.”
Many of those employees have continued the company’s business
in a temporary headquarters the last few months. 39 of the
company’s 700 plus employees have served their customers from
offices on Railroad Street in Clinton, while 8 people continue to
man the lube plant at what remains of the Sampson-Bladen Oil
Company’s facility on Hwy 421. That facility will soon see new
construction which will result in 9,000 square feet of new office
and storage space with an expanded lube plant which will measure
36,000 additional square feet of space.
The new facility will allow Clark to implement many ideas from
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law enforcement officers for the relentless job they
do protecting our communities and addressing the
drug issue, and our aim is to help ease that burden
by placing a greater emphasis on prevention.” Simmons concludes by saying, “We must start spending
more resources and efforts on prevention to ease the
burden away from intervention and suppression. It
costs far less to prevent drug use than to manage the
effects of drug abuse. If we don’t start spending more
now on prevention, the eventual costs of intervention
and suppression will become unbearable.”
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to
the Sampson County Meth Task Force please make
your check payable and mail to: Sampson County
Meth Task Force, PO Box 1105, Clinton NC 28329.
The Sampson County Meth Task Force and the Clinton Main Street program are hosting the first “DRIVE
IN to Sampson County to DRIVE OUT DRUGS”
event in Downtown Clinton from 5:30-8:00 pm on Friday, April 27. This motorcycle and classic car drive-in
will raise money for the Sampson County Meth Task
Force to educate middle school students about the
dangers of drugs and addiction. Registration begins
on-site at 5:30 pm and is $20 per vehicle. Spectators are FREE. Downtown businesses will be open
late for shopping and dining. There will be music and
a 50/50 drawing. For more information, please call
910-299-4904 or visit www.methdeath.org.
for lubricants.
Total cost of the new facility is not yet fully known, but
damages from last year’s tornado reached over 1.5 million
plus contingencies. The new facility will once again allow
Sampson-Bladen Oil Company to consolidate people and
resources to better serve their customers. With over 700
employees and 3 major operating divisions managing
73 Han-Dee Hugo’s, 69 dealer stores and Waccamaw
Transport, serving customers in North Carolina, South
Carolina and Virginia, Sampson-Bladen Oil Company has
much business yet to be done.
“My father and a friend of his started this company in
1936 and it now has family employees of the fourth
generation”, Clark concludes. “Our business has grown
over the years because of the support of our customers and
this community. We are very grateful that we have been
allowed to serve the needs of this community for so long,
and we are extremely grateful for how this community
responded after the tornado. It has always been our goal
to treat our customers like the neighbors they are, and we
plan to continue meeting that goal, to treat our customers
like our neighbors.”
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He has also redesigned the older
buildings and manages seasonal
landscape changes on nearly 200
areas on campus. In these areas,
he changes the plants spring and
fall to insure color and bloom.
In the spring Jim adds plants
like Marigolds, Vincas and
Snapdragons which will look
good through summer, and in the
fall he’ll place Garden Mums,
Pansies and Violas which will
look good all winter. Darden says
that he enjoys his work because
he actually gets to practice his
profession rather than teach it.
JW Simmons starts the show
today by discussing Jims’ book,
Great American Azaleas: A Guide
to the Finest Azalea Varieties.
Horticulturist Jim Darden with JW Simmons host of “We Should Know”
Jim states that during the 80’s he
Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts a decided to focus his attention on azaleas and camellias, two of
radio show on 1170 AM called “We Should Know”, and The his favorite plants. Jim says that in the late 80’s there was a minus
Sampson Weekly will feature portions of the transcripts in 5 degree freeze (first time in recorded history it had gone below 0)
our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what is which caused him to lose all his camellias and many of his azaleas.
happening in our community. The guest for this week’s show Jim says that at that time he had over 360 varieties of azaleas. Jim
was horticulturist Jim Darden.
says that the freeze actually turned out to be a good learning lesson
because he was able to determine which varieties would perform
Jim Darden is the author of three books and a Clinton native. really well in this area.
Jim has lived in Clinton most of his life. After high school he
attended Methodist College in Fayetteville where he received Jim still grows azaleas at his garden center and says he has about
a degree in biology before heading to Duke University for his 5 acres with nearly 50 different varieties. He plans to add another
graduate degree. After college Jim spent a year as a salesman 10 varieties, but says that all the azaleas he has now out on Beulah
in Atlanta, Georgia before coming back home. He returned to Road are great old American Standards that really perform well
Clinton when he was given the opportunity to start what would here in our area.
become the horticulture program at Sampson Community
College.
Simmons asks Darden to expand on his experience with Azaleas
saying that his (Simmons’) experience has been that just because
Mr. Darden retired nine years ago after 25 years working with you can buy an azalea doesn’t always mean you can grow them.
the state. Jim owns a Nursery and Landscaping business called Darden says that there are about 18,000 named varieties of
Darden’s Greenhouse & Nursery on Beulah Road in Clinton, Azaleas, and the first step in choosing one is to determine what
and had planned to go into that business fulltime when he you want to do in your landscaping. Darden says that Azaleas can
retired. However, Darden was given the opportunity to return come into bloom very early, as early as April 1st in this area, and
to Methodist University to become their horticulturist.
that he has several varieties which have been in bloom now for
nearly two weeks.
Darden supervises a crew of 7 people who implement the
landscape planning he designs. His position gives him the “These plants can be a little precarious,” Jim says. “With late
opportunity to design all the landscaping on new buildings. March freezes, which we didn’t have this year, some of these
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plants can lose their buds.”
Darden says that early bloomers, known as the Kurume
Group are low growing, early blooming azaleas that we
would typically see in grocery stores like the Hershey Red
and Snow White. These are very standard azaleas which
will bloom for about two weeks, depending on the weather.
Next, around the middle of April, Jim says the Southern
Indicas will come into bloom. These are tall azaleas with
big leaves that will last through April.
Darden says that if you plan your planting area right you
can have very early, early and midseason Azaleas providing
bloom through late March and through April. Darden also
says that another variety, the Satsuki Azalea doesn’t come
into bloom until May. This is another low growing azalea
but the variety has very large blooms. Macrantha Azaleas
are another late bloom variety which doesn’t come into
season until June. So with proper planning you could
actually have azalea color beginning as early as mid-March
and lasting through June.
Jim says that planning an azalea landscape requires that you
consider the bloom season, color and also plant size. “With
some varieties getting as high as 8 to 10 feet tall, and others
which will only grow to 2 feet high, knowing the azalea
variety that you want becomes important in determining
the look and success of your azalea garden. You just need
to determine that landscaping needs for you area before
picking the variety.”
JW Simmons asks Darden what someone could do if they
really wanted to start a landscaped azalea garden, but didn’t
yet have the experience and expertise to feel comfortable
planning their own garden space. Darden says that for those
who are seeking just consultation, he would suggest they
contact the local Extension Office, but if someone needs
or would like more in depth landscape design services, his
Landscape and Nursery business would be happy to assist
in planning, design and installation. You can reach Jim
Darden at Darden’s Greenhouse & Nursery at 910-5909689.
The next “We Should Know” hosted by J.W. Simmons will
air next Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on our local radio
station WCLN 1170 AM. If you would like to reach “We
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Town Hall Forum A First for Sampson County
Monday nights Town Hall Forum held at Sampson
Community College covered many topics of interest
by local voters. Local leaders, community members
and business owners voiced their concerns to
state officials which included State Senator Brent
Jackson, State Representative Larry Bell and State
Representative, J.H. Langdon Jr. The forum was held
in the Student Activities Center auditorium in a relaxed
and open atmosphere.
Topics covered included local roads, veterans needs,
illegal immigration, forfeiture of assets by the elderly
in order to qualify for medical and long term care
programs, agriculture, bioterrorism, the 421 Rest
Area, discretionary spending in our school systems,
continued likelihood of a dual school system, in-county
fracking, NC gasoline tax, mental health issues and
the mental health system in our state, as well as voter
ID.
Monday’s Town Hall meeting was initiated by Senator
Brent Jackson’s office. Sherrill Allen, past president
of The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce,
facilitated Monday evening’s event. Allen thanked
Senator Jackson for initiating the event and Sampson
Community College for hosting the Town Hall Forum.
After introductions and a brief statement by all three
panel
members,
the
gathered citizens were
able to ask questions.
Lin Reynolds, District
Engineer for Sampson
and Duplin County DOT,
was also on hand at
the request of Senator
Jackson
to
answer
questions
concerning
highways in Sampson
County.
Many
local
citizens
commented on the fact of
Sen. Brent Jackson, Rep. JH Langdon, and Rep. Larry Bell at Town
how the panel appeared to
Hall Forum discussing Voter ID issue.
be united on most topics
and ways of solving problems with one exception being an ID law every time it came up for a vote. The crowd
voter ID. Voter ID appeared to fall directly between also appeared to be divided with comments coming
party lines. Senator Jackson reminded those present from pockets in the crowd in relation to individual
of how important it was to have some way of verifying statements made by the candidates.
voters with an example of why it was of importance to
him. Senator Jackson said, “My daughter-n-law went At the close of the forum there was a hint of the
to vote in our last election only to find that someone possibility of another Town Hall Meeting in the near
had already voted using her name requiring her to cast future. For more information on Monday’s Town Hall
a provisional ballot.” Rep. Bell stated that he voted Meeting contact The Sampson Weekly at 910-590against the ID law and would continue to vote against 2102
Roseboro Man Charged with Arson
Clinton, NC – On March 15, 2012 investigators
with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jerry Lee Spell of Roseboro, NC and charged
him in connection with seven arsons that occurred
in Sampson County between February 24 and
March 1, 2012.
On February 24, 2012, investigators responded to
a large tire fire in a wooded area on High House
Road which required numerous Sampson County
Fire Departments and Fire Departments from surrounding counties to extinguish. On February 28,
2012, an abandoned mobile home on Minnie Hall Road was set on fire. Then on March 1,
2012, five additional arsons occurred within less than one hour of each other. The first fire
was a wooded area on Hayne Stretch Road, followed by a hog house on Boren Brick Road,
an abandoned mobile home on Ford Road, a Barn on Libby Road and a tobacco barn on
Carrol Store Road.
An in-depth investigation into the arsons lead to the arrest of Jerry Lee Spell and as a result
he was charged with one misdemeanor count of burning brush land and six felony counts
of burning buildings. Jerry Lee Spell was placed in the Sampson County Detention Center
under a $75,000 bond.
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An E3 Presentation By Anna Mangum, Improvement Specialist, E3:North Carolina Lead was held Thursday March 22 at Coharie Country Club. The Presentation was held in conjunction with the Sampson County Economic Development
Center. Those present at Thursday’s presentation included local manufacturers, Sampson County E3 Leadership team, EDC Advisory Board, and Sampson
County Board of Commissioners members.
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“Women: Making History &
U.S. Supreme Court
– women are making
exceptional
strides
which
are
paving
the way for future
generations. We should, as a nation, reaffirm
our commitment to ending gender discrimination
and violence again women, promoting equal pay
for equal work, and supporting women in their
endeavors here and around the globe.
Enriching our Lives”March 2012
National Women’s History Month, which we
commemorate each March, is rooted in origins
as far back as 1857, when women working in
factories in the northeast staged protests over the
working conditions they endured. Observed for a
full month since 1987, Women’s History Month has
served as an invitation to recognize and celebrate
women for their achievements and honor the
collective contributions they continue to make for
the betterment of society.
This year’s theme, “Our History is our Strength,”
highlights the stories of women who stood
strong in the face of adversity and persevered to
change the course of history. For example, we
remember Betsy Ross, who stitched the symbol of
independence and self-governance that still flies
true today. We also think of Ann Dunwoody, the
first and only female to serve our nation as a fourstar general, who today oversees one of the largest
commands in the U.S. Army. We also remember
Clara Barton, who risked her life bringing medical
supplies to soldiers on the Civil War battlefields
and later founded the American Red Cross.
Mavericks such as Amelia Earhart, who flew solo
across the Atlantic Ocean, and Sally Ride, the first
American female who flew in space, represent the
courageous spirit of millions of women here and
around the world. There is also Wilma Rudolph, an
African-American woman, who, despite being born
premature and suffering polio as a child, overcame
great odds to become a world-class sprinter and
the first American woman to win three gold medals
at the Olympics.
Today, we witness the extraordinary legacy of these
and so many other remarkable women. Whether it
is in corporate board rooms, the ivory towers of our
universities and colleges, our science laboratories,
the halls of Congress, or in the chambers of the
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bread-winners outside the home. Even in the daily
routine of child-rearing or caring for an aging parent,
women exemplify strength, courage, discipline and
love.
Women have overcome enormous obstacles in the
pursuit of their dreams. As we honor these women
– mothers, wives, sisters and daughters who have
touched our lives – let us appreciate the diversity of
their contributions and achievements. To women
active in our homes, communities, churches and
civic life and to all of the women who are working
to make a positive difference – I say “thank you!”
You enrich the lives of those around you – in our
families, our community, our nation, and indeed
around the world.
Data from the most recent U.S. Census indicates
that more than 58 percent of today’s workforce
is comprised of women, and more women hold
bachelor’s degrees than do men. While many
milestones have been reached, women still face
many challenges, and
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressachieving parity in the
man Mike McIntyre has called for
workplace is essential.
increased efforts to ensure that
One of the most notable
pork and beef exports to Taiwan
receive fair treatment.
achievements in this effort
was the enactment of the
Congressman McIntyre stated, “We
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay
need to do all we can to keep North
Act, landmark legislation
Carolina pork exports moving! American food products are among the safthat was signed into
est in the world due to the effective
law to amend the Civil
precautions taken by the food producRights Act of 1964. The
ers and processors. It is important
law was rooted in a U.S.
that our products receive fair treatment abroad and that is why I have
Supreme Court decision
called on Ambassador Kirk and Secrein a case where Lilly
tary Vilsack to continue the work that
Ledbetter, a Goodyear
is being done to prevent unnecessary
Tire & Rubber Company barriers for North Carolina pork to enter the Taiwanese market.”
employee, sued when Over the course of the past year, the government of Taiwan has increased inshe discovered near
spections of US beef and pork products. The beef and pork industry rightfully
the end of her 19-year notes that these inspections are not based on scientific data or standards
career that she was paid and, if allowed to continue, may diminish consumer perception of US beef
significantly less than her and pork products in a key export market.
male counterpart.
Congressman McIntyre joined a bipartisan group of members of the House of
Representatives in a letter United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and
Women are also widely- United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to express strong conrecognized
for
their cerns regarding the non-science-based restrictions that Taiwan has placed
on beef and pork imports from the United States.
prominent roles in caring
for families, whether they In 2010, the United States exported over 31,000 tons of pork to Taiwan valuwork exclusively in the ing approximately $57 million dollars. Congressman McIntyre is a senior
home or as economic member of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Have I Got A Story To Share With You!
by Debra Joy Wallace
“Mommy, mommy, come look! Mommy, come now!
Hurry Mommy! Hurry!” Dramatic, vivid, full colored
images of all types of possible scenarios played across
the screen of Joy’s mind as she left her bedroom and
anxiously sought out Rachel Joy.
Joy had gotten halfway down the hallway, when Rachel
Joy came running up to her. Upon seeing her mother,
Rachel Joy screamed again: “Hurry Mommy! Hurry!”
Anxiously, Joy followed behind Rachel Joy as she ran
toward her pink bedroom.
As a snow lover, I had hoped we would receive a
significant snowfall before spring’s arrival. However;
that’s not to be. Yellow daffodils and warm, sunny
days have hinted for a couple of weeks that spring
was coming. And now, whether you and I are ready or
not, Spring 2012 is here. So I’ll store my winter clothes
away and welcome the new season by sharing a story
that occurred last spring. Here is this week’s story….
It was March 03, 2011 and my daughter Joy was
sound asleep when she was abruptly awakened by the
excited and high-pitched screams of her three-year-old
daughter, Rachel Joy. The unexpected suddenness
of Rachel Joy’s screams terrified Joy causing her to
bolt upright in bed. With her heart beating at a frenzied
accelerated rate, Joy tried to gather her wits while
hurriedly flinging the bed covers back.
“Something must be terribly wrong for Rachel Joy to be
awake this early,” Joy thought as she staggered to her
feet. All the while, Rachel Joy continued screaming;
As she entered her room, Rachel Joy turned and
grabbed her mommy’s hand and led her to the window
next to her bed. Pointing her finger toward the window,
Rachel Joy shrieked: “Look Mommy! Look! White
trees! Mommy, look at the beautiful white trees God
made for me!” Peering outside through the bedroom
window, Joy saw a row of Bradford Pear trees filled
with beautiful white blossoms. Relieved and thankful
that there was no dire emergency, Joy asked: “Rachel
Joy, did you do all that screaming because of those
white trees?” Looking up into her mommy’s eyes,
Rachel Joy responded: “Yes mommy. I wanted you to
hurry up and see the white trees God made for me
while they are still white.”
Suddenly Joy’s legs became limp like a pair of wet
noodles as the adrenaline rush in her body abruptly
ceased. Seconds before collapsing on the small pink
covered bed, she reached out and scooped Rachel
Joy up in her arms. Hugging her close to her body,
Joy planted little kisses all over Rachel Joy’s face while
saying: “Ray, Ray…I love you so very much. Thank
you baby for waking me up so that I could see the
white trees God made for you.”
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Father God, I thank You for the bluebirds, redbirds,
yellow daffodils, warm, sunny days and white trees. I
thank You for the different seasons and that in each
season You’ve created beauty to enjoy. And even more
so, I thank You Lord that unlike the changing seasons,
Your love for me is steadfast and never changes.
Surely You are the one and only true God. I love You
Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the
mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and
all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah
55:12
Debra
Wallace
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inspirational speaker. Her
column appears weekly in
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Ephesians 5:19-20 – Speak to one another with psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your
heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father
for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Yes, it’s spring time. And it’s also another time. It’s time
I make some changes. It’s time I give more praise and
recognition to God by enjoying his creation. It’s time I
commit all my ways to God. It’s time I begin spending
more quality time with my family. How about you? Is it
time for you to make some changes?
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day passes in my life and I have unintentionally failed
to see the beauty of God’s creation. The more I think
about Rachel Joy’s statement to her mother…“Mommy,
look at the beautiful white trees God made for me!”…
the more I agree with Rachel Joy. I believe God did
make the trees white for her. Just as I believe God
made the trees blossom with white flowers for you and
me to enjoy.
For those who know me best,
there are two things about
me that they know for sure.
One, I love hymns, anthems
and gospel songs. Two, I’m
no-o-o-o Mahalia Jackson
or Vestal Goodman –only in
my dreams. However, they
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never let not having a lovely
voice stop me from singing.
So, beloved if you don’t want
living proof for yourself,
don’t stand too close to me
during a worship service.
I grew up in a Missionary Baptist Church, and for
many years ministered in the
African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church, where hymns
and anthems were a regular
part of our Sunday morning worship experience; and
though they are no longer
what I hear each week, they
still remain a very vital part
of my personal devotional
time. The transformative
splendor of their theology
stirs my soul so much so that
I can hardly contain myself.
With a tattered hymn book
in hand, I am known to steal
away to the Hospital Chapel
or settle down at home in my
favorite blue chair. There,
in quiet refuge, I began to
meditate on those timeworn
words of worship. Flipping
through each page, I would
begin to sing softly hymns I
remembered from my childhood. Hymns take me to a
blessed quietness that transforms a hospital chapel or
a family living room into a
‘thin place’ – a place where
the connection with God
transcends the ordinary and
turns common experiences
into Holy encounters, a place
where one begins to sense the
presence of the Divine. Oh,
what a time!
If you have not had much
exposure to hymns, anthems
or spiritual songs, let me encourage you to give yourself
permission to do so. It could
possibly be one of the greatest gifts that you could every
give to yourself. Until then,
please allow me to share one
of my favorites with you,
“How Great Thou Art” by
Stuart K. Hine. It has within
each line and stanza sentiments that get to the core of
your being. If you are not familiar with the melody, don’t
fret; just ponder (chew on)
the words. Although its message has been worn by heavy
usage, it has not been damaged; it still has divine poetic
power sufficient to cause a
soul to sing out its own melody of praise to God.
“O Lord my God, when I in
awesome wonder consider
all the worlds Thy hands
have made. I see the stars; I
hear the rolling thunder, Thy
pow’r thru-out the universe
displayed!
THEN sing my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How Great
Thou art, how great Thou
Art.
When thru the woods and
forest glades I wander, and
hear the birds sing sweetly in
the trees. When I look down
from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook and
feel the gentle breeze.
Art.
And when I think that God,
His Son not sparing, sent
Him to die, I scarce can take
it in –that on the cross, my
burden gladly bearing, He
bled and died to take away
my sin!
Art.
When Christ shall come with
shout of acclamation and
take me home, what joy shall
fill my heart! Then shall I
bow in humble adoration and
there proclaim, my God, how
great Thou art!
Art.”
Life Focus: Before you
continue reading, please
take a minute to slowly read
through the words of the
hymn again. Did you read it?
Ok, I trust you. What did you
notice? How about the strategic placement of the words
when and then; and the aweinspiring sentiments that followed? If you didn’t catch it,
try reading it one more time.
God is waiting to lift the veil
and transform your surrounding into a ‘thin place.’
Webster’s New Collegiate
Dictionary defines the word
THEN as at that time, soon
after that, NEXT in order of
time, being next in a series.
Oh, my God! What else can
a soul do WHEN it allows
itself to consider the wonder,
majesty and nature of God’s
love? What else can our
spirit feel after it hears and
ponders the amazing truths
of this hymn? After such a
glorious and poetic narration,
it seems to me that a burst
of praise and adoration is
the most appropriate NEXT
expression for any of us to
make.
At the time [any time] your
soul is quickened –made
aware of the greatness of our
God, sing out to Him! Go
on, lift your hands toward
heaven, throw back your
head, and let your soul sing
its own praises to our Great
God. Glory! If like me you
don’t expect your voice to
miraculously sound like any
of our great gospel singers,
sing anyway. Everyday my
love for HIM and HYMNS
grows deeper and deeper.
Hymns are majestic! They
are melodies from heaven
that get into your heart and
stay there. They are far
too divine for us to not include them in our personal
or public worship. Please
don’t throw away the Hymn
Books. Get them out. Put
them back in the pews. Use
them! You may discover that
many of them contain more
biblical truths than some of
the 24/7 religious talk we
hear. Try HIM, he loves you!
Try HYMNS and you may
come to love them!
“Turn your eyes upon Jesus;
look full in his wonderful
face. And the things of earth
will grow strangely dim, in
the light of His glory and
grace.”
By Vanessa W. Polk
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Do you know what “syzygy” is? It’s just another
word that is on the list
in “THE 25th ANNUAL
PUTNAM
COUNTY
SPELLING BEE”. The
cast, myself included, is
so happy that the actual
spelling of all the words
on “the list” is provided in
the script, along with the
word used in a sentence.
Now our job is to learn
how to pronounce these
words, but that will come
with rehearsal after rehearsal. Clay Boney, the
show’s multi-talented director said last week that
“he could not be happier
with where we are as
far as the music score.
All of the songs are spot
on. This group actually
gives me chills sometimes with how good
they are getting this music. I have to agree, the
cast reminds me of the
great vocal quartet Manhatten Transfer with their
“doo wop” type rendition
of one of the songs in
this adult musical. Some
of the songs are a little
bit “racey” in “The 25th
Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee”. By that
I mean you may wanna
SCT
leave the little ones at
home when you come
see us. So why not plan
a “parents night out” and
take advantage of the
opportunity to be entertained with “THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”, the
show dates are April 20,
21, 27,28 at 8:00p.m.,
and April 22 and April 29
at 3:00p.m. Ticket prices
are a mere $10.00 and
$8.00 for senior citizens
and students.
We would love to hear
from you your thoughts
on shows you would like
to see at our theatre. We
plan our season at least a
year in advance and your
input would be greatly appreciated. You can always
email me at gwm1958@
hotmail.com, OR “friend”
us on Facebook. Our address is www.facebook.
com. That’s just another
way to let us know what
YOU want to see!
Those beautiful granite
memorial plaques out
front of our theater can
still be obtained for a very
reasonable price given
the fact that this can be
engraved with your name
or a loved one’s name
as a lasting tribute or the
name of your business as
a lasting advertisement.
Give us a call at the theater at 592-8653 or give
me a call 531-3643.
WHAT’S IN STORE AT
SCT:
2012 shows(all these are
Patron Sponsor events):
*”25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee”Auditions Feb 25th at
3:00p.m.
Productions
April 20-22 and April 2729.
*”Hairspray”Auditions
April 7. Performances
June 28-July 1 and July
5-8.
*”Wizard Of Oz”- Auditions June 16. Performances August 17-19
and August 24-26.
*”Nuncrackers”- Auditions
September 8. Performances November 9-12
and November 16-18.
*”A Christmas Carol”- Auditions October 27. Performances December 7-9
and December 14-17.
That’s What’s Happening
at SCT this week. We appreciate all of your support.
Here are this week’s Lil
Bits of:
*Look this up on a map:
Reno, Nevada is further
west than Los Angeles,
California.
*There are less male
teenage smokers than
girls of the same age.
*In Logan County, Colorado, it is illegal to kiss a
sleeping woman.
*An ounce of gold can be
drawn into a wire 50 miles
long.
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THE HUNGER GAMES
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: PG-13 for intense violent thematic material
and disturbing images - all involving teens
Every year in the ruins of what was once North
America, the nation of Panem forces each of its
twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl
to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted
entertainment, part government intimidation
tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally
televised event in which “Tributes” must fight
with one another until one survivor remains.
Mon-Thur 7:30 Only Fri 6:15-9:00 Sat and Sun 1:00-3:45- 6:15-9:00
21 JUMP STREET
NOW PLAYING
Rated: R for crude and sexual content, pervasive
language, drug material, teen drinking and some
violence
Starting: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill
Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum)
are more than ready to leave their adolescent
problems behind. Joining the police force and the
secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful
appearances to go undercover in a local high school.
Mon-Fri 6:45-9:00
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
JOHN CARTER
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence
and action
Starting: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins
The story of war-weary, former military captain John
Carter who is inexplicably transported to Mars where
he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic
proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet,
including Tars Tarkas and the captivating Princess Dejah
Thoris
Mon-Thur 7:30 Only Fri 6:30 and 9:00
Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00
THE LORAX
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG for brief mild language
Starring: Zac Efron, Ed Helms, Danny DeVito, Taylor
Swift, Betty White
An adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest
creature who shares the enduring power of hope.
The animated adventure follows the journey of a
boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable
him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To
find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the
grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect
his world.
Mon-Fri 7:00-9:00 Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
Clinton, NC
GOOD DEEDS
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, language, some
violence and thematic material
Starting: Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian White,
Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian,
Jordenn Thompson, Gabrielle Union
A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds
(Tyler Perry) has always done what’s expected of
him, whether it’s assuming the helm of his father’s
company, tolerating his brother’s misbehavior at the
office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless
fiancée, Natalie (Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is
jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets
Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck
single mother who works on the cleaning crew in
his office building. When he offers to help her get
back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual
circle ignites something in Wesley.
Mon-Fri 6:45-9:00 Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
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Thyme-Basted Ham
with Roasted Grapes
Serves: 15 to 20 (4-ounce servings)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours
6 to 8 pound cooked bone-in
ham, trimmed
Pepper
1/2 cup grape jelly
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2
stick), cut into 4 to 6 pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
thyme
3 cups whole grapes, red, green,
or a combination
4 shallots, halved lengthwise and
cut into 1/4-inch slices
Preheat oven to 325°F. Position rack in
lower third of oven.
Place ham flat side down in large
shallow roasting pan and score a diamond
pattern about 1/8-inch deep into any fat.
Season with pepper and bake for 1 1/2
hours.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan over
medium heat, combine jelly, butter and
thyme, whisking occasionally until jelly
and butter melt together and mixture
comes to a gentle boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
Cover and set aside.
In medium bowl, combine the grapes
and shallots. Set aside.
Baste ham with jelly mixture. Continue
baking, basting the jelly mixture and/or
pan juices about every 15 minutes. When
ham temperature reaches 120°F, add
grapes and shallots to roasting pan,
stirring to coat with pan juices. Continue
baking and basting until internal ham
temperature reaches 140°F, 15 to 18
minutes per pound total cooking time.
Remove ham from oven, transfer to
cutting board, and let rest 15 to 30
minutes. (If grapes and shallots aren’t
tender yet, return roasting pan to oven.)
Slice enough ham to serve and arrange
on plates or a platter. Season roasted
grape, shallot, and pan juice mixture
with pepper and spoon some on top of
ham. Serve remaining grape mixture on
the side.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with roast
potatoes, fresh peas or steamed asparagus.
If you’re cooking for a smaller crowd, use
ham steaks instead, basted with a smaller
amount of the jelly mixture.
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 280;
Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol:
105mg; Sodium: 2040mg; Carbohydrate:
14g; Protein: 33g; Fiber: 0g
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ring ease and elegance to your Easter feast with a classic roast ham served up
with a sweet twist. Thyme-Basted Ham with Roasted Grapes is a sophisticated
centerpiece that pairs deliciously with inspired brunch ideas.
For time-strapped cooks, this refined recipe is a breeze to create — all that’s left to
do after purchasing the ham is to prepare a quick grape jelly glaze and finish heating
the ham in the oven.
Sumptuous sides celebrating the flavors of the season make it a meal. Ham and Peas
with Mint and Tarragon, and savory Ham, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Tart require
less than 20 minutes of prep time in the kitchen, elevating taste and simplicity for an
effortlessly elegant Easter brunch.
And for hassle-free leftovers, ham is hard to beat. In addition to sandwiches, toss
diced ham into a breakfast scrambler, or sprinkle over a spring salad for a hearty afterEaster meal.
For recipes, tools to help you prepare the perfect ham and more easy leftover ideas,
visit www.PorkBeinspired.com or www.Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired. Follow the
National Pork Board @allaboutpork for a limited-time chance to win a free Easter ham.
Ham, Bacon, and
Caramelized Onion Tart
Serves: 6 to 8
Cook Time: 1 3/4 hours
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut
crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
4 ounces cooked ham, cut
into 1/4-inch dice
1 onion, halved lengthwise
and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell,
homemade or store-bought,
chilled
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In large skillet over medium-low heat,
cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until
crisped, 10 to 12 minutes. Use slotted
spoon to transfer bacon to large bowl.
Add ham and heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 or 4 minutes.
Use slotted spoon to transfer to bowl
with bacon.
Add onion, salt and pepper to skillet
and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft,
3 or 4 minutes. Reduce heat to very low
and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion
is golden brown and very tender, 12 to 14
minutes. Transfer onion to bowl with
bacon and ham and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
Place pie shell on rimmed baking sheet
and bake until pastry is pale gold along
the rim, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add cream, eggs and nutmeg to bowl
with bacon, ham and onion, whisking to
combine.
Remove shell from oven (leave oven
on). Pour cream mixture into shell and
bake until top is golden and a knife
inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to
50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before
slicing and serving.
Serving Suggestions: This versatile tart
serves as a main dish, or can play a supporting role to a holiday ham. To dress
up the presentation, make the tart in an
11-inch fluted tart pan.
Fat: 31g; Saturated Fat: 15g; Cholesterol:
180mg; Sodium: 550mg; Carbohydrate:
16g; Protein: 13g; Fiber: 1g
Ham and Peas with
Mint and Tarragon
Serves: 4 to 6
Cook Time: 5 to 10 minutes
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 coarsely chopped fresh
mint, plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped
fresh tarragon, plus sprigs
for garnish
Salt and pepper
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 a bowl, garnish with mint
and tarragon sprigs, and serve.
Serving Suggestions: Adapt this recipe
to your taste by experimenting with other
light and delicate herbs — try cilantro,
parsley, chives or a combination.
Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol:
40mg; Sodium: 85mg; Carbohydrate: 15g;
Protein: 11g; Fiber: 6g
Build a Better Sandwich
In America, the ham sandwich reigns
supreme. For Easter leftovers, think
beyond the classic ham and cheese
with these inspired takes:
n Ham and Brie Baguettes: For a
French-inspired lunch, cut open a
baguette and fill it with sliced
ham, sliced Brie, mixed greens,
and a mixture of honey and Dijon
mustard.
n Ham Reuben: Make your ham
sandwich corner-deli style. Combine sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and
sauerkraut on rye bread — grill
the sandwich if you like.
n Ham, Cheddar and Chutney
Quesadillas: For a ham “melt”
with familiar flavors, fill a
quesadilla with sliced ham,
shredded cheddar, and storebought chutney, and heat through
until cheddar is melted.
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L.C. Kerr First Graders
Are Egg-Sited
A11
EDUCATION
LC KERR STUDENTS
All County Art Show
With Spring in the air, Kerr School First Graders are EGG-sited about
Science. First grade classrooms at L.C. Kerr School received Embryology Kits provided by our local 4-H Club. Ms. Amanda Bradshaw,
a 4-H representative, came to the classrooms in early March to set
up the incubators and begin a series of lessons on the life cycle of
a chicken. She returned the following week, instructing students on
the “candling” process to determine whether or not the chicks were
developing in their eggs. Through the use of document cameras
and Smart boards, many students were able to observe the candling
process in a large setting. Now first grade students are eagerly anticipating the hatching of their chicks around the 21st of March.
LC Kerr students recently participated in the Sampson All County Art
Show held March 9, 2012 at Midway High School. Representing Kerr are:
top row from left, Myra Bautista, Hon. Mention, Finn Howard,Third Place,
Guiydess Monroe, Hon. Mention, Albany Fusco,Hon. Mention, Kensley
Puryear, Second Place, Phoebe Howerton,Third Place, and Tistan Morrisey, Hon. Mention. Second Row from left, Rayshawn Williams,Third
Place, Marcus Stevens,Second Place, Miracle Spell,Second Place,
Manuel Flores,Second Place, Ariyanna Catarerro,Second Place and
Skylar Wallace,Second Place. Third Row from left, Emma Hobson,First
Place, Gage Smithson,First Place Jill Casey,First Place Reece Bass,First
Place and Marlee Johnson,First Place. Bottom Row, Kamyah Smith,First
Place, Lillie Connet, First Place, Tamia Evans, First Place and Damien
Haney,First Place. On behalf of their art teacher, Erica Jackson, and LC
Kerr School, we are so proud of our Art Show Winners!
Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue School 5th grade, Back Row: (Left to Right): Jayla
Whitted, Peter Darden, Savannah Puryear, Destiny Brown, Naomi Portillo Lopez, Donnie McNeil, Front Row: (Left to Right): Ella Faison,
Sara Davis, Elizabeth Blanchard, Boyce Purdie, Devlin Rapholtz.
Sunset Avenue School March Employee of the Month - Mrs. Stormi Moore. Mrs.
Moore is a 5th grade Language Arts teacher at Sunset Avenue School. Sunset
Avenue School March Student of the Month: Jalon Hayes. Jalon is a 4th grade
student at Sunset Avenue School.
Phoebe Howerton with Ms. Bradshaw viewing the eggs in the
incubator next to Ms. Bradshaw.
March Student’s of the Month
March Employee And Student Of The Month
A12
EDUCATION
Mintz Christian
Butler Avenue
Experiment Mixing
Mintz Christian Academy elementary students participated in a speech meet
last year with a handful of students. But, this year a total of nineteen students
from 1st grade to 8th grade trained and took part in the 2012 ACSI speech meet.
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) speech meets encourage students from Christian schools throughout Virginia and North Carolina
to come together and display their God-given talents through oration. Ribbons
were awarded at the end of each meet for obtaining qualities such as variation
of speed and pitch, clarity of voice, memorization, confidence and poise. The
levels of ribbon awards are good, excellent, or superior.
Students at Butler Avenue School in Mrs. Tyndall’s 2nd grade class
conduct an experiment mixing and separating solids.
Pictured: Matthew Warren, Sydney Pennell, and Genesis Whitted
Students Excel at the 2012
ACSI Speech Meets!
Fourteen students from 1st grade to 6th grade traveled to Cresset Christian
Academy in Durham, North Carolina to perform their speeches. Categories included poetry, Bible prose, fable, and patriotic oration. Students are pictured as
follows: Sydney Norris (superior), Caroline Chestnutt (superior), Jared Oliver
(excellent), Faith McLamb (superior), Courtney Barber (superior), Emma White
(superior), Caroline Matthews (superior), Jonah Oliver (excellent), Zoie Warren
(excellent), Noni Stewart (excellent), Nate Small (superior), Kailie Pack (superior), Sara Beth White (superior), and Jake White (superior).
Five students from 8th grade traveled to North Raleigh Christian Academy in
Raleigh, North Carolina to perform their speeches. The middle and high school
levels of performance are held to a strict standard, demanding excellence from
each participant. Students presented speeches from the following categories:
dramatic script, humorous monologue, and poetry. Students are pictured as
follows: Dillon Pilkington (good), Christopher Matthews (good), Anna Sessoms
(good), Madison Hawkins (excellent), and Ethan Oliver (excellent).
“Jump Rope For Heart”
STUDENTS AT BUTLER
AVENUE RAISE “BIG
MONEY” FOR JUMP ROPE
FOR HEART!
Butler Avenue students
raised over $7,500 for Jump
Rope for Heart. Pictured
above are Jalyn Tew (right),
the top student for second
grade, and Zoey Locklear
(left), the top students for
third grade!
Butler Avenue
Computer Lab
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Third grade students at Butler Avenue have been busy researching the lives of
various presidents. Students attend enrichment classes every four days where
they have been learning about research skills, including use of reference books
and electronic references on the iPads. Ms. Michelle Gainey, Butler Avenue’s
Media Specialist, has been working with students over several weeks on collecting information and note taking. Students then used their notes to write a report
on their president. Once completed, students worked with Mrs. Erin Travers in
the computer lab on creating powerpoint presentations on their presidents. Students were taught various presentation skills such as inserting photos, citation
of photos and reference materials, animation, and bulleting.
A13
HEALTH
Top Tasty Food Trends
That Can Benefit Your
Family’s Health
A visit to your local grocer provides thousands of
food options, and it’s likely you’ve recently noticed an
increase in the number of healthier choices, including
organic offerings and expanded produce selections.
But what are the next big things when it comes to
healthy food?
Here are some healthy food trends to look for the next
time you’re at your local grocery store:
Trend 1: Sprouted Grains
You’ve heard plenty about whole grain, but the next level
of whole grains is called “sprouted grains.” Because
the process of germination changes the composition
of grain and seeds in numerous ways, sprouting
can increase vitamin content and aid in digestion of
the entire grain so your body better absorbs all the
nutrients. Food for Life is at the forefront of this trend
and offers different products using grains sprouted
under an exclusive process. For example, new Ezekiel
4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Waffles are made from
sprouted grains to maximize nutrition while retaining
important natural fiber and bran. These waffles come
in several varieties including original, golden flax,
blueberry and apple nut. For more information about
sprouted grain products, visit www.foodforlife.com.
Trend 2: Omega-3 Additives
For years, lots of the food found on grocers’ shelves
has been enriched with a variety of vitamins and
minerals. Bread might contain iron, orange juice
might have added calcium - these additions are often
advertised on the product’s label. The newest nutrient
being added to some of our favorite foods is omega-3.
This essential fatty acid has been shown to have
numerous benefits when consumed, from reducing
risks of illnesses such as heart disease, to aiding in
brain growth for children. You’re likely to see more
omega-3 additives in your favorite foods, such as
cereal, juice, eggs and even your pet’s food.
Trend 3: Fruits And Veggies Galore
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The benefits of fruits
and vegetables cannot
be overstated. This was
apparent when in 2011
the USDA replaced the old
food pyramid with the new
circular icon called MyPlate
that recommends filling
half your plate with fruits
and vegetables. More people are making an effort to
eat a rainbow of colorful produce each day and they
want the freshest items possible. Continued demand
for locally produced foods is inspiring droves of people
to visit their local farmers markets for seasonal fruits
and vegetables. These items are usually picked at
the peak of freshness, providing you with an optimum
amount of vitamins and
minerals.
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From sprouted grains to healthy new additives, these
food trends are growing in popularity because they
are delicious ways to benefit your health.
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Interest in plant-based
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Spring Home Improvements That Pay Off Big
It’s beautiful outside and the last thing you
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into your basement.
2. Update your siding. New siding can
instantly give the appearance of a total
home makeover, while also reducing your
maintenance costs by choosing fiberglass
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Removing old siding also provides the
opportunity to inspect your home for
any moisture or critter damage that if left
unchecked can lead to significant and
costly damage to the structure of your
home.
So what home improvement projects offer
the biggest bang for your buck, saving you
both time and money down the road?
As a homeowner, it’s difficult resisting
the temptation of a new kitchen or
bathroom. But rule No. 1 in the manual of
Homeownership 101 clearly states: Invest
first in the structure of your home.
3. Repair the roof. Severe weather over the
years can take its toll on your roof. Inspect
your roof for loose, damaged or missing
shingles, especially around chimneys
and vents, where water can leak into your
home.
“The reason is simple,” says John Gardner
of APEX Siding System, a company that
makes low-maintenance, high-curb appeal
fiberglass siding. “Taking care of your home
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will pay dividends over time.”
The second rule of thumb of home
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are selling, renting or staying for the long haul, it pays to
add charm and distinction on the exterior. The exterior
of a home is the basis for the first buying decision; this is
why investments in curb appeal typically provide a higher
payback than other home improvements.
Finally, more and more homeowners want homes that are
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driveway. Re-seal your driveway to give it a fresh, new look.
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spruce up a home and reduce the chance of water draining
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Arrest Report
03-14Christopher
Wilkinson,
38; 45 Huckleberry Ln, Clinton; 2
Counts of DWLR, Speeding; Cash
Bond $3,000/ $300; Court 05-03
03-14James Leonard Hope,
69; 6990 Garland Hwy, Clinton;
2 counts of Possession of Stolen
Goods; Unsecure Bond $5,000/
$5,000; Court 03-30
03-14Brandon Tatum, 22; 33
Marion Amos Rd, Roseboro; 2
counts of Probation Violation,
DWLR; Hit & Run With Property Damage, Unsafe Movement,
Resisting Arrest; Secure Bond
$155,000; Court 04-23
03-14 Robert Alton Autry, 46;
919 S. Grey St, Autryville; Failure
to Appear: Injury to Personal Property; Secure Bond $500; Court 0416
03-14 Thomas Lee Faison, 69;
4020 Fox St, Ivanhoe; 2nd Degree
Trespass; Unsecure Bond $1,000;
Court 04-23
03-14Miranda Dewane Bordeaux, 24; 11109 Old Mintz Hwy,
Garland; Larceny, Possession of
Stolen Goods; Secure Bond $200;
Court 03-14
03-14 Jason Nathaniel Williams,
28; 228 Old Hickory Ln, Godwin;
Larceny by Employee; Secure
Bond $500; Court 04-10
03-15 Mason D. Page, 25; 774
Bull Tail Rd, Wallace; Failure to
Appear: Speeding, DWLR; Secure
Bond $500; Court 04-03
03-15 Atiya Mone Shim, 23 61
Hobbs View Ln, Clinton; Injury to
Personal Property, Communicating
Threats, 2nd Degree Trespass; Unsecure Bond $1,500; Court 04-16
Home Place Ln, Clinton; Failure to Appear: Secure Bond $3,000; Court 0423
03-18 Dady Daniel Ceant, 31; 101
S. Franklin St, Mt. Olive; DWLR; Secure Bond $500; Court 04-27
03-18Jeanie Berlin McNeil, 46;
208 Sellars Ln, Harrells; First Degree
Burglary; Secure Bond $35,000; Court
03-30
03-19 Chris Jackson, 22; 17 Junkyard Ln, Clinton; Failure to Appear:
Shoplifting, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with Intent to Sale and Distribute; Secure Bond $5,000; Court
04-13
03-19 Kiarra J. Eure, 23; 133 Dallas
Rd, Goldsboro; 10 Counts of Worthless Check; Unsecure Bond $4,500;
Court 05-01
03-19Amanda Carissa Williams,
26; 167 Darden Rd, Newton Grove;
Threatening Phone Calls; No Bond;
Court 04-17
03-19Epsie Cromartie, 55; 497
Bland School Rd, Harrells; Worthless
Check; Unsecure Bond $500; Court
06-05
03-19 Jimmy Wayne Carroll, Jr.,
25; 317 Swinson Rd, Maple Hill, NC;
Failure to Appear: DWI, DWLR; Secure Bond $500; Court 04-10
03-19 Talmage Spell, Jr., 40; 107
East Pleasant St, Roseboro; Failure to
Appear; Cash Bond $100; Court N/A
03-20 Sharice Age, 23; 905 Wooster
St, Wilmington; Probation Violation,
Failure to Appear, Larceny; No Bond;
Court 04-30
03-20 Henry Herbert Wade, Jr., 45;
383 Bland School Rd, Harrells; Failure
to Appear: DWLR, Probation Violation;
Secure Bond $1,000; Court 03-27
03-15John Robert Thornton,
Jr., 31; 1052 Cedar Point rd, Newton Grove; Possession of Methamphetamine,
Possession
of
Drug Paraphernalia; Secure Bond
$4,500; Court 03-30
03-20Keyle Michelle Byrd, 21;
1791 Needmore Rd, Turkey; Failure
to Appear: DWLR; Secure Bond 4500;
Court 04-13
03-16Heather Weachter Britt,
28; 217 E. North St, Autryville; Failure to Appear: DWLR, Operating a
Vehicle without Insurance; Secure
Bond$500; 04-19
03-09 Louistine Phillips reported
being the victim of Identity Theft. According to the report someone used
the victims Social Security number
without her permission.
03-17 Maria LaBelle McGowan,
31; 1777 Wilmington Rd, Turkey;
Failure to Appear: DWLR, Operating Vehicle without Insurance; Secure Bond $500; Court 04-10
03-14 The Sheriff Department is investigating a possible Meth Dump-site
located on Dobbersville Rd, Faison.
The report indicates that items used
in the manufacturing of Methamphetamine were located at the site.
Incident / Investigation Report
03-18 Cornelius Hayes, 33; 170
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03-14 Jarrius McMillan reported
the theft of a 42” riding lawn mower
from his property located at 2656
King Rd, Clinton. According to the
filed report someone entered his
yard and removed the black and
yellow mower.
03-14 Leticia Torres reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny
at her residence located at Lot 34
Bayberry Ln, Clinton. Items reported missing included a pink Apple
computer and a gold ladies ring.
03-14Patricia Burch reported
being the victim of Identity Theft.
According to the report someone
used her information to obtain credit without her permission.
03-15 Maggie Hooks, Reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at
her residence located at 401 W. College St, Salemburg. Items reported
missing included a blue cloth pocket –book, First Citizens Bank Debit
Visa debit card, Medicare card, BP
gas card, Chase bank card, NC ID
card, Social Security Card, and a
First Citizens check book.
03-15Tonya Register reported
the theft of a Gore utility trailer from
New Hope Church Rd, Turkey. The
trailer was valued at $500.
03-15Kim Hobbs, Principal at
Lakewood High School reported
the theft of 2 Apple I-Pod touches
from the school located at 245
Lakewood School Rd, Salemburg.
The I-Pods are described as black
and white in color.
03-15 David Hall reported a Breaking & Entering at his residence
located at 2225 Boren Brick Rd,
Roseboro. According to the report
someone entered his residence
through an unsecure backdoor and
rummaged through his bedroom
and den. No items reported missing in the report.
03-15Joseph Brunson reported a
his residence located at 1351 Wade
Daughtry Rd, Faison. Reported
missing was a JVC flat screen TV,
additional flat screen TV, leather
long coat, 1 pair of Stacey Adams shoes and $200 damage to a
wood frame door where entry was
gained.
03-16Donnie Batts reported a
Breaking & Entering of a motor vehicle and Larceny of a GPS and US
currency at his residence located
at 3520 Roseboro Hwy, Clinton.
According to the report someone
broke the passenger side window
of the Toyota truck in order to gain
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entry.
03-17Troy Parker reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny
at his residence located at 1253 Microwave Tower Rd, Roseboro. Items
reported missing were a Mossberg
.410 Model 500, .38 cal Charter arms
revolver, 1 fireproof box and a Winchester fixed blade knife.
03-17 Kaytric Herring reported a
a residence located at 225 Trestler
Rd, Ivanhoe. Someone cut the exterior fence at the back of the property
and removed a 3 ton Rudd heating
and A/C unit valued at $3,000.
03-18 Joseph Oats reported the
theft of a two row chisel plow from
his property located at 3181 Lake Artesia Rd, Turkey.
03-19 Jethro Devane reported a
his residence located at 415 Douglas Ave, Roseboro. The report states
that someone entered through the
rear door and removed his electric
stove, GE washing machine also reported missing was a 72” bush-hog.
03-19 Linda Williams reported an
attempted Breaking & Entering at her
residence located at 405 Richard Rd,
Salemburg.
03-19Joann Wilson reported a
Breaking and Entering of a Motor
vehicle and larceny of items in the
vehicle which was parked at 350
Clubhouse Dr, Dunn. Items reported missing included a black Patten
leather purse, grey and black billfold,
cell phone, Chase credit card, PNC
Bank Card, Belk credit card, Express
clothing card, Social Security Card,
NC Drivers License, and US currency.
03-20 Reney Faircloth reported a
her residence located at 132 Hudson
Street , Turkey. Items reported missing included a 42” Vizio HD TV, Wii
game system, Xbox, 75 video games,
MP3 player, Phillips M3 player CD
player and gold charm bracelet.
03-20 Maria Reynoso reported being the victim of Identity Theft. In the
report she stated, someone used her
social security number and identity to
gain employment without her permission.
03-20 Bertha Santos reported a
Breaking & Entering at her residence
located at 180 Heart Pine Ln, Newton Grove. According to the report
someone entered her residence and
moved items around, nothing was reported as missing in the report.
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Crossword
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CLUES ACROSS
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4. Blaze
8. Sea eagles
10. Tails in Italian
11. Monocot genus
12. Mother or father
13. The Jungian inner self
15. Covered with gold
16. Residual oil
17. Signs up for school
18. Furniture for daily meals
21. Extinct flightless bird of
New Zealand
22. Lower limb
23. Guy (slang)
24. Get free of
25. Snakelike fish
26. Adult female bird
27. Formal window coverings
34. Break into small pieces
35. “l836 siege” of U.S.
36. Made violet-red
37. Food chopper
38. Removes writing
39. Ethiopian monetary unit
40. Wine bottle containers
41. English prelate Wm. Ralph
42. Small storage structure
43. A jelly-like substance
CLUES DOWN
1. A brief comment
2. Sultanate of NW Borneo
3. Importune
4. Forelimb
5. Models of ethical behavior
6. Harangues
7. This (Spanish)
9. Springfield Area Mobile
Intensive Care
10. Sang at Christmas door to
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12. Partly or nearly blind
14. Posterior pituitary gland
hormone
15. American Nurses
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17. The 7th Greek letter
19. Strives to equal
20. Toff
23. Coleoptera insects
24. The color of blood
25. Slipped by
26. Of she
27. A short musical passage
28. CNN’s founder Turner
29. Radioactivity unit
30. Exculpation defense
31. Walking back and forth
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Turkey
Mr. Tony Lynn Robinson, 54, of 64 Faison Rd. Turkey,
died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Kitty Askins Hospice
Center in Goldsboro. The funeral will be held 2:00 PM,
Friday, March 23, 2012, at Turkey Baptist Church, with
the Dr. Reverend Ron Bryan. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. Mr. Robinson, born in Sampson County,
was the son of the late Walter Stanley Robinson. He was
a serviceman with Nash Johnson and was a member of
Turkey Baptist Church and a former Deacon. He is survived
by his wife of thirty four years, Jane Pope Robinson of
the home, a daughter Katie Robinson, of Delway, three
sons; Jeremy Robinson and wife April of Delway, Jason
Robinson of Ivanhoe, Timothy Robinson of Delway, his
mother Bernice Depew Rhodes ; grandchildren Courtney,
Anna, Trenton, Greylon Robinson and Kaydence Hudson,
a brother; W.S. Joe Robinson and wife Cindy of Delway;
a sister Shelia Hobbs and husband James of Delway and
his grandmother, Pearl Depew of Delway. The family
will receive friends Thursday, March 22, at CrumplerHoneycutt from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and other times at the
home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to
Turkey Baptist Church, P.O. Box 159, Turkey, NC 28393.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumplerhoneycutt.com. Arrangements by Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC, 28328.
CLINTON
Mrs. Margaret Jewel Carter Bryant, 74, of 904
Underwood Street, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her
home. A memorial service will be held 4 P.M., Saturday,
March 17th, at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home Chapel
in Clinton with the Reverend Michael Shook and the
Reverend Kelly Stanley officiating. Mrs. Bryant, born in
Sampson County, was the daughter of the late Alpheus
Bizzell Carter, Sr. and Hazel Rogers Carter and was
the widow of Robert Small Bryant, Sr. She retired as a
receptionist from Clinton Medical Clinic and attended
Grove Park Baptist Church. Two brothers, James R. Carter
and A. B. Carter, Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived
by a son, Robert “Robbie” Small Bryant, Jr. of Wilmington;
two granddaughters, Crystal Nicole Bryant and Holly
Roberta Bryant, both of Wilmington, and a sister, Mary
Ann Buckner of Clinton. The family will receive friends
6-8 P.M., Friday, March 16th, at Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home and other times at the home. 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
Ms. Emma Doris Carroll, 72, of 412-B Royal Lane
Apts., died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Pitt memorial
Hospital in Greenville, NC. Funeral service will be held
at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at Union Star Freewill
Baptist Church, Clinton with the pastor Perry Ashford
officiating. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery. Ms.
Carroll is survived by three sons, Jimmy Carroll, James
Carroll and William Carroll all of Clinton; three sisters,
Jannie Bell of Mississippi, Evelyn Davis of New York
and Edna Carroll of Kenansville; two brothers, Henry and
Frank; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Marriage Certificates
-Burnis Smith Jr to Robin Ann Mote Austin
-Travis Reed Hogue to Marsha Kay Brink
-Sammie Dexter Cox to Edith Delanie Best Wiley
-Robert Stanley McDonald Jr to Veronica Teresa Herring
-Landas Howell Jr to Deborah Lynn Autry
-Israel Mazariegos Morales to Zoila Diaz Velasquez
-William Caleb Potter to Kathryn Elizabeth Turlington
-Juan Carlos Salgado Martinez to Estela Morales Mora
-Mitchell Lee Thurston to Dian Solomon
-Moses Ray Stevens to Brenda Kay Crumpler
-Thimothy Allen Beach Jr to Jessica Dianna Anderson
-Entimo Ramon Castillo to Kenia Liseth Acosta
-Emmanuel Castillo Carias to Jessica Guajardo Guerrero
-Patrick Lamont Bell to Brandy Nacole Bryant
-Efren Garcia Jimenez to Angelica Hernandez
-Dontega Farrell Williams to Yolanda Evette White
Births
-Kaye’Leigh Terrianna Ward born on March 1, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Cedric Lee Ward and Sylvia Leighann Maynard
-Nyiledge D’Onte George born on March 3, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Derek Donte’ George and Shaquondra Hazelene Buie
-Alessandro Marcia-Ruiz born on March 6, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Jorge Antonio Marcia and Marcia Alejandra Ruiz
-Jeyden Onell Aguilar Roman born on March 7, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Elias Aguilar Romero and Lexiary Roman Lagares
-Charles Dawson Clewis born on March 7, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Charles Wesley Clewis and Amanda Leigh Clewis
-Timothy Jacob Austria born on March 8, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Jesie Austria and Janice Austria
-Shellbie Shae Mireles born on March 8, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Ashley Nichole Oberto
-Juan Manuel Candelaria Alfaro born on March 8, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Manuel Candelaria Aguilar and Norma De Jesus Alfaro Gonzalez
-Zackariah Zuriel Oberschelp born on March 12, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Raerrcvheal Nichole Oberschelp
-Ashton Percell Knight born on March 14, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Jasimand Renee Knight
-Ayden Dakota Layne Brewer born on March 15, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Douglas Wayne Brewer II and Tiffany Christine Fisher
-Damon Damont Goodwin Jr born on March 15, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Damon Damont Goodwin and Demetrice Shonta Skinner
-Josaiah Kingston Allen Smith born on March 16, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Bradley Allen Smith and Tashena Mahogoney Herring
Deaths
Barbara Denise Fields
Edward Dennis Moore
William Everette Stafford
Margie Wright
Margaret Jewel Bryant
Larry Pernell Jacobs II
Mable Marie Matthews
Raul Santana Mendoza
Margaret Bethune Taylor
Joseph Randolph West
Land Transfers
-Barbara M Peterson, Catherine B Peterson, Gregory Clark Peterson, Haywood Langdon
Peterson to Catherine B Peterson and Haywood Langdon Peterson- 28.95 Acres Taylors
Bridge
-Haywood Langdon Peterson, Catherine B Peterson to Gregory Clark Peterson- 2 Tracts
Taylors Bridge
-Barbara M Peterson, Gregory Clark Peterson to Craven Lee Register- 2 Tracts Taylors
Bridge
-Brock and Scott PPLC/AIF, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation/By AIF, Mark A
Pearson/MBR to Brian Edward Hollister- 3.4 Acres Little Coharie
-Jean S Barger, Kelly Barger, Barry Keith Davis, Becky S Davis, Dewanda S Matthis, Jesse
R Matthis, Berry M McLamb, Faye S McLamb to Carolyn P Naylor and James F NaylorTract 1- 2.00 Acres Herrings
- Jean S Barger, Kelly Barger, Barry Keith Davis, Becky S Davis, Dewanda S Matthis, Jesse
R Matthis, Berry M McLamb, Faye S McLamb to Ann Edwards Naylor and Robert Franklin
Naylor- Tract 2 68.05 Acres Herrings
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OBITUARIES
Visitation will be held from 1 - 6 p.m. Monday, March
19, 2012 at Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home.
Condolences can be made to the family online at www.
brockmemorialandworley.com.
Knightdale
Mr. Edward Earl Long, 70, of 303 Aqua Marine Lane,
formerly of Sampson County, died Tuesday, March 13,
2012 at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh. The graveside will
be held at 12 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Sandhill State
Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake. Condolences cam be made
to the family online at www.brockmemorialandworley.
com. Service entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley
Funeral Home of Clinton.
Harrells
Mrs. Irene Feby Cromartie 105, of 1888 Tomahawk Hwy.
died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her residence. Funeral
service will be held at 2:00P.M. Saturday, March 24, 2012
at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Ivanhoe, by
the Reverend Willie C. Alford. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery. Mrs. Cromartie is survived by one
daughter, Macy Rene Fennell of Harrells, one son, Charlie
Cromartie of Austin, TX, one brother Garfield Cromartie
of Harrells, three sisters, Idell Hinton of Raleigh, Elera
Cromartie of Wilmington, Marie Middleton, Kenansville,
5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 11 great-greatgrandchildren The public will be received from 1:00P.M.6:00P.M. Friday March 23, 2012 at Carter Funeral Home
in Garland, NC, Online condolences may be sent through
www.carterfh.com
-Jose Vazquez to Merlin Dignabeth Cardenas- 2 Acres Turkey
-Felton M Jackson, Donna S Jackson to Clinten Lee Parker and Laurie Lee Parker- Lot
210- 0.68 Acres Sampson
-Frances F Sessoms, Howard W Sessoms to Samlemburg Food Mart LLC- Lot 3 0.56
Acres
-Margaret R Carter/By AIF, William Dale Carter Jr/AIF to Emily Nicole Spell and Michael
Joseph Spell- Lot South River
-Anna Jacobs, Anthony Roosevelt Jacobs, Connie Jacobs, Denise Jacobs, James Leonard
Jacobs, Kenneth Dwayne Jacobs, Larry Pernell Jacobs, Viola W Jacobs Estate, Vivian
Jacobs, John Lesley, Sharon Elizabeth Lesley to Anthony Jacobs, Connie Jacobs, Kenneth
Jacobs, Vivian Jacobs- Lot Dismal Township
-Dewanda S Matthis, Jesse R Matthis, Jean S Barger, Kelly Barger, Barry Keith Davis,
Becky S Davis, Berry M McLamb, Faye S McLamb to Mary Elizabeth Pope, William
Tracy Pope- Lot Herrings
-Constance Cain Rackley, EL Rackley to Sampson Bladen Oil Co. Inc- 0.63 Acres South
River
-Cathy Graham McDaniel to Marcus A Worley and Melissa D Worley- Tract 2 Sampson
-Celestine Royal White to Larry Thomas White Jr- Honeycutts Lot 5 1.00 Acres
-Connie Inez Hall, Billy Ray Hall to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Ashlie L Jordan, John Elliott Roger Jordan IV to Harold Dixon Strickland and Wanda J
Strickland- 0.1016 Acres South Clinton
-T&W Development/G PTNR to Juan Arellano Nunez- Lot 6 0.55 Acres Oak Ridge
Subdivision North Clinton
-Carol B Adair and Russell D Adair to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Ava Brock to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Regina L Sherman, Russell J Sherman, Regina L Tart/FKA to Russell J Sherman and
Regina L Sherman- 1.36 Acres Plainview
-Everardo Ruiz to Martin Ruiz- Lot 2A 1.0 Acres Mingo
-Amy P Byrd, Charles Lee Byrd to Pascual Del Rio Diaz- Lot 12 Deerfield Estates
Subdivision Newton Grove
-Paula Lynn Cannady Nethercutt to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Ronald J Wood, Johann Wood to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie and Lot 3 1.34 Acres
Green Acres Subdivision
-Willa Gene Brayboy to Timothy Wayne Brayboy, Willa Gene Brayboy, Willa Gene
Brayboy Life Estate- Lot 13 Coharie Villas Subdivision Herring
-Charles Sessoms/EXR, Rachel G Sessoms Estate to Janice B Thornton- Lots 5 & 6
Louise Herring Subdivision
-Kim Hinson, Roxanne Hope Hinson, Bonnie Hope Moore to Hank Allen Brininger- Lot
1 Taylors Bridge
-Iula Bullard Chase to George Kenneth Chase, Iula Bullard Chase, Iula Bullard Chase
Life Estate- 4 Tracts w/exceptions Dismal
-JoAnn M Tart, Paul Douglas Tart, Judy Ann Tart Webster, Kenneth I Webster to Brenda
L Raynor, Cynthia C Raynor, Randy O Raynor, William Christopher Raynor- 16.81 Acres
Newton Grove
-Brock and Scott PLLC/AIF, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp/By AIF, Mark A
Pearson/MBR to Doris M Gainey and JL Gainey- 1.55 Acres Halls
-James Franklin Butler Jr to NCDOT- 1 Acre Little Coharie
-Bobby ray McCorquodale, Nancy McCorquodale to Sabina Herrera Diaz, Adolfo
Salgado Herrera, Miguel Urquiza Salgado- 0.70 Acres Plainview
-Janice D Brown, Francis M Brown to George E Wilson Family Enterprises LLC- Lot
North Clinton
-Sedgwick Lamont Stewart, Toni Sanders Stewart to Anita Dawson McCoy and Anthony
Ray McCoy- Lot 12 1.51 Acres Plainview
-Delbert E Barefoot, Patricia S Barefoot, Patricia T Barefoot, Brenda S Barnhill, Marilyn
T Barnhill, Gerald Blackburn, Linda C Blackburn, Kevin Darden, Veronica S Darden,
Judy T Jackson/Co Admr, Christopher Noah Spell, Jennifer M Sutton, John R Sutton,
Clifton Dwayne Tyndall, Dora Ray Tyndall, Karen Tyndall, Norman ray C Tyndall Estate,
Ray Clinth Tyndall, Sharilyn T Weeks, Sharon T Weeks/Co ADMR, William Anthony
Weeks to Judy T Jackson- 1.23 Acres South Clinton
-Delbert E Barefoot, Patricia S Barefoot, Patricia T Barefoot, Brenda S Barnhill, Marilyn
T Barnhill, Gerald Blackburn, Linda C Blackburn, Kevin Darden, Veronica S Darden,
Judy T Jackson/Co Admr, Christopher Noah Spell, Jennifer M Sutton, John R Sutton,
Clifton Dwayne Tyndall, Dora Ray Tyndall, Karen Tyndall, Norman ray C Tyndall Estate,
Ray Clinth Tyndall, Sharilyn T Weeks, Sharon T Weeks/Co ADMR, William Anthony
Weeks to James Leonard Hope and Lila M Hope- 2 Tracts South Clinton
-Meadow Run Farms LLC, Ronald E Hanson/MBR to Matthre B Harrelson- Lot 2 1.06
Acres Dismal
-Matthew B Harrelson to Meadow Run Farm LLC- Lot 1 Dismal
-HUD, Secretary of HUD to William H Harris- 1.00 Acres Sampson
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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
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**All children who reach age five on or before August 31 are eligible for entry into Kindergarten.
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A19
Chamber Chat
With Janna Bass
Chamber Member of the Week
What an awesome week at the Clinton-Sampson
Chamber of Commerce. I am Janna Bass, Executive
Director of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of
Commerce and first off, a Thank you to each of our
Current Chamber Members.
Congratulations to our Member of the Week, SampsonBladen Oil Company. Sampson-Bladen Oil Co., Inc.
is a petroleum marketer with 74 convenience stores, a
lubricant division and a service station contingency operating in NC and VA. For more
information contact Sampson-Bladen Oil Co., Inc. at (910) 592-4177 or visit their
website at www.sboil.com. For info on the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce
contact the Chamber at (910) 592-6177 or visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org.
The Chamber is honored to be a part of Sampson-Bladen Oil Company and we thank
them for their dedication to this organization.
Congratulations to Chamber Member of the Week, Sampson-Bladen Oil Company,
Inc.! Sampson-Bladen Oil Co., Inc. is a petroleum marketer with 74 convenience
stores, a lubricant division and a service station contingency operating in NC and
VA. For more information contact Sampson-Bladen Oil Co., Inc. at (910) 5924177 or visit their website at www.sboil.com. For info on the Clinton Sampson
Chamber of Commerce contact the Chamber at (910) 592-6177 or visit www.
clintonsampsonchamber.org.
Ribbon Cutting
Beautiful Skin
This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend the outing with the Junior Leadership
Group. What an awesome opportunity for these students to learn about Sampson
County and how to be a leader in their daily lives, school, work, and the community.
This past Tuesday we went to North Carolina State University, back to my stomping
grounds…. Go Pack! The students got to take an exclusive tour of the Murphy
Center. After the tour we went back to the NC State Campus where the students got
to learn from a professor about how use your strengths to be a leader. Did you know
only 30% of adults use their strengths in their career or profession? The students then
enjoyed lunch at The Brickyard followed by a wonderful presentation by Professor
David Jones from NC State. Each student completed a personality test followed by
an interactive activity with others that share their same personality classification.
After the activity, Professor Jones began to go through the variety of personalities
and how to recognize others personalities to understand how to communicate, work
together, and accomplish goals. What a great day for the students that participate in
this program. The Chamber also has an adult leadership series, check it out on the
Chamber website, www.clintonsampsonchamber.org or call us at 910.592.6177.
This past Wednesday we had a Christmas in the City meeting. Can you believe it’s
already time to begin planning for the Holiday Season, what a great event last year.
We’re looking forward to each Sampson County business having the opportunity to
market their business during the holiday season. More details are to come!
Don’t forget the Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Center at Sampson
Community College is hosting 2 more seminars this year. “What Every Manager
should Know” on April 4th and “I didn’t sign up for this- dealing with change in the
workplace” on May 9th. The class if from 9:00am to Noon with breakfast beginning
at 8:30. On April 4th, the breakfast will be donated by Piggly Wiggly. We thank
Piggly Wiggly in advance for their breakfast donation and support of the seminars.
Please call the Chamber office for more details (910)592.6177 or you can register
online at www.clintonsampsonchamber.org.
I’d like to invite you to learn more about the benefits of Chamber membership. Chamber
membership is available to individuals, non-profit organizations, civic groups as well
as small business and corporate business. We are 365 members strong and continue
to grow. Membership offers free advertising among chamber members, volunteer
opportunity on a variety of Chamber committees and sponsorship opportunities such
as the Annual Banquet, Chamber Coat Closet and the Annual Christmas Parade.
We have monthly Business after Hours for networking opportunities with fellow
chamber members. Just visit our Website at www.clintonsampsonchamber.org Our
website is full of useful information , including details of upcoming events, as well
as special hot deals, where you can print exclusive offers from our members.
Please join me next week on WCLN on Friday and Saturday mornings at 9:05am,
for the latest happenings at the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce. Remember
our Motto...Working Together for Total Community Development. Thanks again
and make it a great week, right here in Sampson County where as we say, “You’ll
like the way we work and you’ll love the way we live”.
Wednesday, March 14th a new Chamber Member, Beautiful Skin by Shay had
a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at 1303 Beaman Street in Clinton. Owner
Shannon (Shay) Caperoon gave a tour of her facilities and explained some of the
different types of services she has available. For more information on services and
treatments or to schedule an appointment, contact Shay at (910) 337-4010.
CAT IN THE HAT INSPIRES
MOUSE IN THE HOUSE
By Brenda Brown
Social Security Public
Affairs Specialist
in Fayetteville, NC
LIFE • HOME • CAR • BUSINESS
The National Education Association’s “Read Across
America” celebration is an annual reading motivation
and awareness program that calls for every child in
every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the
birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
Taking some pointers from the Cat in the Hat, Social
Security’s own Mouse in the House has something for
you to read. You may learn a thing or two …
The sun was not shining. Outside it was wet. Grandma was whining, all full of regret.
I sat there with Granny just looking outside.
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I asked, “What’s wrong?” Then she
almost cried.
She said, “I’m unhappy. You want to
know why?
I turned 66, and it is time to apply!
But outside its so wet and so slick and
so cold, When the weather gets better,
I might be too old!”
Every One here in Oneville, when they
reach the right number,
Apply for Social Security. To forget is to
blunder.
But all we could do was to wait, wait,
wait, wait.
Wait for nice weather. It wasn’t so great.
Then, something went CLICK!
That click made our hearts tick!
We looked, and remembered what we
had in our house.
We looked and remembered! Our
house had a mouse!
The mouse said, “I know its bad
weather for driving.
But today’s just the right kind of day for
onlining!
I know a good website, one that you
will love.
And I call it Social Security dot gov!”
We logged on the computer and went
to the site.
In a matter of minutes, Granny’s smile
was on tight!
The mouse said, “Online is the way to
apply!”
With a grin on her face, Granny said “Oh
my!”
Granny cheered, “Look, look!” And she
shook with glee.
“I’m done applying! That was so, so easy!
The application was so slick and so fast
and so fun,
Let’s go dance in the rain, now that I’m
done!”
Then Grandpa woke up, looking quite
down.
His pajamas were frumpy. On his face was
a frown.
His age was rising and so was the water.
“I don’t want to go out in that rain, but I
oughter.”
“What will I do,” Grandpa asked about
later.
“I need to apply, and I’m not a good
wader.”
Granny and I did not know what to say.
Should we tell him about what we had
done here this day?
Should we help him get to Social Security
online?
We did. Now Granny and Grandpa are
fine.
When retirement age comes to someone,
you love, Take them to Social Security dot
gov.
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