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Week of May 24-30, 2012
Clinton City Schools
INSIDE
Hire New Superintendent
A Small Town
to Remember
Memorial Day
Local
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Entertainment
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New Clinton City School Superintendent Stuart Blount with Wife Toni
and Children- Jacob, Nick and Anna
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After months of preparation, culling through applications and much debate, the
Clinton City School board officially announced the hiring of a new superintendent
at a special called meeting on Sunday night at the new central office. After reviewing over 20 applications up for consideration, Chairman ER Mason announced
the hiring of Stuart Blount to replace Dr. Michael Basham who resigned effective
the end of June. ER Mason stated, “This is a great time for Clinton City Schools
and the Blount family. The board is very confident in the abilities of Mr. Blount to
enhance our entire school system.” Mason continued,
SUPERINTENDENT, see P2
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Local Man Overcomes All Obstacles
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WEEKLY VERSE
May God himself, the
God of peace, sanctify you through and
through. May your
whole spirit, soul and
body be kept blameless at the coming
of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
WEEKLY INDEX
Local...............................................1-7
Faith...................................................8
Entertainment...................................9
Food.................................................10
Education...................................11-12
Real Estate.......................................13
Health..............................................14
Crime...............................................15
Puzzles.............................................16
Obituaries........................................17
Classifieds........................................18
Business...........................................19
Ford of Clinton...............................20
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On Saturday May 26th, the small town of Harrells, NC will
host their 13th Annual Memorial Day Tribute. Harrells,
with only 187 residents according to the latest census bureau data, might be small but holds large community events
for the entire area to enjoy such as the Memorial Day Parade, the Harrells Tractor Pull, Harrells Community Day
and in December, Singing Around The Christmas Tree. The
Harrells Memorial Day celebration was originally started
by Wyonita Adams and Trisha Garey in 2000 in honor of
their deceased husband and father, Hallie D Adams.
Saturday’s parade will begin at 10am starting at the Town
Hall and led by the Sampson County Fireman’s Association Honor Guard will march to the Town Park, otherwise
known as Carter Field – Harrells Park, which will be lined
with American flags in remembrance of those that have
paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country’s freedom with
their own lives. With usually over 100 people in attendance, the official ceremony will be headed up by Town
Clerk Cindy Ezzell and Mayor James Moore. According to
Mr. Moore, “Memorial Day is very important during these
times when we have so many of our troops fighting over
seas. This is a time when we can show them how much we
appreciate their sacrifice and honor their service.”
“Years ago Memorial Day was celebrated by most towns
with honors to our military. In recent years there is more
controversy over the armed services and Memorial Day has
become a weekend for sales and cookouts, but the reason
is often lost. Our town still upholds the values of respect
and honor for those that sacrificed for our country.” Mayor
James Moore continued, “We wanted our town to remember that this is a good time to reflect on the sacrifices and
services of the American soldiers and veterans who have
fought and are still fighting for our freedoms and the price
that was paid for us to live in this, the greatest country in
the world.”
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Fireman’s Honor Guard
Robert Harding Gilmore Graduates Top of His Class
from Campbell Law School
Robert “Robbie” Gilmore was born June 15, 1987, fifteen weeks premature. At only 2
pounds 3 ounces Robbie and his parents, Kay and Buddy Gilmore were faced with terrible
odds right from the beginning. In 1987 the survival rate for Robbie would only be 40%...
and it would fall to Robbie’s pediatrician, Dr. Mac Herring,
OVERCOMER, see P3
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According to Town Clerk Ezzell, “Participants will also
receive flags to place on the graves of veterans they might
know and then there will be a time of reflection for those
who have served or are serving in the military.”
Guest of Honor at this year’s celebration will be Lisa English, Vice President of the Wallace Post #156 N.C. American Legion. She will be speaking on the History of Memorial Day celebrations and
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Week of May 24-30, 2012
LOCAL NEWS
Over $200,000 in Property Seized
Along with Fictitious VIN
Plates in Sampson County, NC
Faison, NC – On Thursday, May 17, 2012, investigators with
the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, the Johnston County
Sheriff’s Office and the NC DMV License and Theft Bureau
executed a search warrant at 3130 Preacher Henry Road
outside of Faison, NC. The search was executed based upon
a long-term investigation originating out of Johnston County,
NC in relation to stolen equipment.
plates, four pieces
had altered/fictitious
VIN
plates,
and
one piece of equipment was stolen. Equipment for altering
or manufacturing fictitious VIN plates were also seized in
addition to multiple fictitious VIN plates and a blank NC
DMV Title.
Investigators seized nine pieces of equipment to include:
John Deere back-hoe; Hamatsu forklift; Fontaine lowboy
trailer; Ingersoll-Rand air compressor; Fruehaut Trailer
Corporation dolly; Link Belt Track-hoe; PJ gooseneck trailer;
Caterpillar engine; E-Z Go golf-cart. Four of the pieces of
equipment were missing VIN (vehicle identification number)
Investigators charged the owner of the property, Moses Gregg
King, age 54 or 3153 Preacher Henry Road with the following:
Possession of Stolen Goods (1 – Count); Delivering/Accepting
a Blank /Open Title (1 – Count); and Altering Serial Numbers
(27-Counts). Mr. King was placed in the Sampson County
Detention Center under a $300,000 bond with a first court
appearance scheduled for May
25, 2012 in Clinton, NC.
Investigators
are
still
processing much of the material
seized and coordinating with other
law enforcement jurisdictions to determine ownership of the
property, therefore additional charges may be filed. Anyone
with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact
the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office or the Johnston County
Sheriff’s Office.
Sampson County
Teacher of the Year
Nicole Peterson
Pictured are the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year finalists. Karen Collier from Midway High
School, Laura Quellhorst from Hargrove Elementary, Nicole Peterson from Union High
School along with Dr. Ethan Lenker, Superintendent.
The Teachers of the Year from each of Sampson County
Schools were recognized at a banquet held at the Oasis
Restaurant in Clinton. Nicole Peterson, social studies
teacher from Union High School, was announced as
the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year for Sampson County
SUPERINTENDENT, cont. from P1
Superintendent Stuart Blount signs 4 year contract
“We also believe that he will join hands with the Clinton
City Board of Education to continue to focus on our top
priority, the development of a high quality educational
system that will prepare all children for life in a fastchanging and complex world.” The board had a unanimous decision for the hiring of Mr. Blount, however the
terms of his contract passed with board member Carol
Worley in opposition. His 4 year contract will begin on
July 1st with a salary of $141,823 a year.
Board member Worley commented on her dissention, “While I am in full support of Mr. Blount as our
superintendent, I cannot ignore the current economic
conditions and the various needs in our district. I feel
as though the contract could have been structured
slightly different when comparing the amount to similar size districts. One option could have been to start
with a comparable amount and offer an increase after
2 years. Starting with such a generous amount doesn’t
leave us much room for performance increases.” Worley continued to say, “I am absolutely excited about the
new superintendent. I was impressed with his commitment to academic achievement, his strong interpersonal skills, energy and enthusiasm!” She also commented on the challenges that the new superintendent
Schools. Mrs. Peterson received $2,000 for her classroom.
The other two finalists received $500 for their classrooms.
Local businesses helped sponsor this dinner. Sampson
County Schools gives a big thanks to Ezzell Trucking,
will face, “In addition to the economic challenges, Mr.
Blount will need to spend time understanding the skill
set of each board member and central office leader
and rely on each of them equally when discussing district plans and decision making. Modeling strong leadership behaviors will set the expectation and lead to
increased morale and restored confidence throughout
the district.”
Mr. Stuart Blount is originally from Camden County,
NC and has lived in New Bern and most recently in
Laurinburg, NC. Stuart’s wife Toni is also an educator
and they have three children; Jacob, Nick, and Anna.
The Blount children will attend Clinton City Schools
with their oldest son Jacob attending Clinton High,
their middle son Nick and daughter Anna will be attending Sampson Middle School. According to Blount,
“The family environment / atmosphere that we felt
when visiting Clinton during the pre-application process helped for us to make a family decision to move
here.” The family is currently looking to purchase a
home in Clinton pending the sale of their home in Laurinburg.
“My family and I are extremely excited about relocating to Clinton. Each of our career relocations have
involved input from our children. They are one of the
most important components of our lives. Our children
are also excited about meeting new friends and living
in Clinton thanks to the warm reception from school
system employees earlier this week.”
Blount started in Craven County Schools as a health
and physical education teacher and coach, teaching at
New Bern High and at J.T. Barber Elementary School.
He was an assistant principal at New Bern High for
five years, was principal of Albert H. Bangert Elementary for seven years, and was principal of Brinson Memorial for two years. He moved to Creekside to help
launch the new school, and was there for a month before moving to New Bern High to be principal. His most
recent position was Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services in Scotland County where he oversaw
human resources, maintenance, transportation, student support services, child nutrition and technology.
Hog Slat, Inc., Wilson Manufacturing, and Sessoms
Jewelry for their contributions towards this event.
Congratulations to all school representatives for Teacher
of the Year. Their dedication to the profession is much
appreciated.
According to Blount, “I completed my undergraduate
and graduate degrees from East Carolina University
and I am currently enrolled in the doctoral program at
UNC- Charlotte.” One of Blount’s first initiatives is to
“meet with school, district, and community members
to assess where the school system is currently and
will begin to determine where we (as a system) need
to go based on input from each area. I have a strong
commitment to personnel and to student learning.”
Noting that he understands that he will face challenges, he recognizes the biggest challenge, “The overall
budget situation is a problem. Our state and local
communities continue to suffer from the economic decline.” Blount stated that his biggest accomplishment
during his time in the education system is his ability
to “develop positive relationships with those I have
worked with over the years and that have been the
most rewarding to me.”
Newly elected school board member Jason Walters
commented, “At the onset of a job like this, there is
not one big challenge, there is several interlinked together. Some of those I see with the highest priority for
Mr. Blount will be to gauge the strength and weakness
of the current administration, learn the specific challenges unique to each school, inventory the available
resources and formulate strategies to then build the
foundational relationship with the board, the teachers
and administration, and the community.”
Walters commented, “I am very excited to work with
Mr. Blount. I trust that he is bringing new and fresh
ideas. He has an advantage in that he is immune
to “the way we have always done it”. As a board,
a new superintendent affords us the opportunity to
establish a working relationship with clear expectation and a fresh ambition to accomplish our collective goal. It is my hope that our new Superintendent
establishes himself on two specific level; first, as a
strong administrator who listens to the concerns of
parents, students and staff and them formulates and
implements sound decisions and second as a partner
with the board a refine policy and allocate resources
to improve our educational system and the quality of
service to our children.”
Week of May 24-30, 2012
OVERCOMER, cont. from P1
would not have accomplished the things that I have.”
Dr. Herring would take over Robbie’s medical care after
Robbie was moved from Chapel Hill to Clinton’s own
Sampson Regional Medical Center nearly two months after
his birth. It would be another month at the SRMC’s nursery
before Robbie was to be released... still 3 weeks short of
a full term birth. Dr. Herring would describe the odds and
possible complications that his smallest patient “Boo” would
likely face; the most startling of these odds, should Robbie
survive… that 90% of cases like Robbie’s would lead to very
severe complications.
Despite setbacks and medical issues, Robbie would enjoy
life in Keener, “I cannot say enough good things about my
community,” Robert states. “The people that live here really
believe in sticking together and looking after each other.”
Robert attended Hobbton schools for all three parts of his
K-12 education before attending Campbell University where
he would receive his undergraduate degree in Trust and
Wealth Management. Robert later graduated summa cum
laude from Campbell in 2009 before turning to Campbell’s
School of Law.
Most troubling of likely complications Dr. Herring explains
would be the Pulmonary issues, “You see with Robbie being
born at only 25 ‘adjusted weeks’ there just isn’t time for
the lungs to fully develop. And of course there would be
other concerns: heart, eye and vision problems, as well as
intracranial hemorrhage which can lead to cerebral palsy and
learning difficulties.”
Along the way Dr. Herring would become a lifelong partner
in Robert’s future, and serve as more than just his doctor.
Robert describes the transformation of their relationship,
“Dr. Herring has become a trusted confidante and role model
for me over the years; and really became that when I turned
18 and could see him as less of “the doctor” and more as
the man that he is. Dr. Herring doesn’t accept excuses; he’s
forthright, and he never gives up on a positive outcome. I
admire those things and try to follow that example. While
I’m not a medical doctor, if I am ever half as good of a lawyer
as Dr. Mac Herring is a doctor, I’ll be ahead of most lawyers
in North Carolina.”
After 3 months of hospital care, Robbie would finally get
home to Keener, where his mother Kay and father Buddy
would struggle with the questions any parent would. “I
was upset,” Kay explains, “Of course, as a parent, you feel
some responsibility for a possible situation like Robert’s as
we understood it then. I prayed a lot for the best outcome
possible.” Robbie’s father, Buddy was left with, “…
Disbelief, I guess. It was hard to accept, and still is. To me
he is no different than anyone else in that regard. He is just
his own person.” Buddy continued, “I wanted to make sure
Robert “Boo” Gilmore at 3 weeks old
that he had the opportunity to enjoy the same childhood as
other children enjoyed. It’s like any other child; do your best,
and let the rest go. I was worried about him learning to walk,
but I knew he would learn to do it, and do it in his own time.”
Robbie would learn to walk in his Keener home and his family
would stand in support. He would face a myriad of obstacles
along the way, and as Robbie would grow to become Robert
he would find a needed push at times from his older brother
Bud. Robert credits Bud for many of his successful leaps
over the hurdles life had placed in his way. “Without a doubt,
my brother, Bud never let me plateau or accept a marginal
effort. The words ‘Robert Gilmore’ and ‘can’t do it’ do not
belong in the same sentence in his world. Without him, I
Of that journey Herring would say, “Robert would have some
misgivings about his ability to keep up (with other students),
but by the time Robert reached high school he would be near
the top of his class.” Dr Herring speaks with the level of
emotion that one would expect from a parent… “They (the
Gilmore’s) treated me like family,” Herring explains. “But
from where I sat, Robert’s biggest fan and greatest gift was
his mother. Robbie’s…, I mean Robert’s life could have been
much different, but his parents just refused to accept less, and
so did Robert.”
As Robert looks back over his life and success he stated, “I
never really perceived life as different for me than anyone else,
other than the regular differences between everyone. We all
carry some burden, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
My differences happened to be physical. I knew at an early age
that I had to adapt to my surroundings and assimilate to some
extent.”
Robert Gilmore said of the many challenges, “I responded
to any real differences like I would anything else: I set goals
and I achieved them. In a strange way I have welcomed the
challenges. Life is about how we respond to challenge or
adversity, not how we conduct ourselves in the good times.
My biggest motivation to excel was comprised of two things:
realizing my own potential, and helping those around me.
Since an early age, I had a desire to ensure that my parents
and brother received the payback for the care and energy they
expended on me.”
That care and energy that Robert’s family and friends expended
would be well spent. Robert Harding Gilmore, the tiny infant
born 15 weeks premature, recently graduated summa cum laude
from Campbell’s prestigious School of Law.
And of his future Mr. Gilmore states, “I want to start a law
firm practice with two friends in Lillington. In 5-10 years, I
would like to pursue local public office in addition to practicing
law. Politics fascinates me for the same reason that law does:
new challenges and new battles each day. As far as what drives
me, it has never really changed. I have always been, and will
always be, driven by the next obstacle. I might not conquer it,
Dr. Herring later relates a conversation he would have with
his patient and friend, “I remember Robert, who all through
his academic career may have made 1 or 2 B’s and the rest
all A’s, becoming upset in college after failing a test. He,
because of some mechanical grading error, received a 0 and
Robert stated rather emphatically, ‘Well if I’m going to fail
an exam, my mom and dad shouldn’t be paying to send me
to school’. Of course the grading error was corrected, but he
(Robert) was, and still is, a very determined young man.”
Kay Gilmore says of her son Robert, “A person must
maintain faith in his or her children, no matter what. I would
not accept one person’s opinion that would basically result in
giving him up. God put Robert with us for that reason.” To
other parents facing similar situations Kay says, “Don’t ever
give up, and never hold your child back. Allow them to be
like other children, because they’ll eventually encounter the
outside world.” Robert’s father Buddy says, “He always had
the drive to do his best; we were there for support. Make sure
a child has the resources they need, take each child as they
are, and let them develop their own personality.”
MEMORIAL DAY, cont. from P1 will be conducting the tribute to American Heroes and the
POW/MIA recognition ceremony. A special music presentation will be given by Michelle Royal, a past graduate of Union High School. Another
special presentation, “The Meaning of the Flag” will be given by Pricilla McGill, daughter
in law of WWI Veteran.
Mayor Jimmy Moore, “For many of us, Memorial Day is an eagerly anticipated three-day
weekend in May. But for our nation’s history and collective memory it is much more, and
quite rightly so. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance in honor of those who have died to obtain and preserve the freedoms that we
enjoy each day as Americans.”
Town Clerk Cindy Ezzell stated that “Harrells wants everyone to remember that Memorial
Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices and services of the American soldiers and veterans
who have fought and are still fighting for our freedoms and the price that was paid for us to
live in this, the greatest country in the world. This is a great responsibility that we have, to
make sure they are never forgotten. Everyone is invited to join the Town of Harrells for its
Annual Celebration of our Veterans to honor Military past and present.”
After the special presentations, the town of Harrells will provide a community picnic for
all to enjoy. All the events are Free to the public. According to Town Clerk Ezzell, “Both
children and adults are encouraged to participate in the parade, program and enjoy the
picnic lunch. We will have hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw,
chips and variety of cold drinks.” She finished by stating, “We are hoping for a sunny day,
a great parade, a good program and great food. What a great time to come out to our park
and celebrate.”
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I will continue,
along with the other
stakeholders, to
improve the quality of
education for all
Sampson County
Schools.
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Robert and Family: Front Row Robert’s father Buddy,
Robert and Robert’s mother Kay; Back Row Robert’s
sister-in-law Lorane and brother Bud
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Week of May 24-30, 2012
LOCAL NEWS
2nd Annual Walk in the Park
abusers, and their families.
The shelter currently houses domestic violence victims and
their families, but the corporation also has comprehensive
programs such as a court mandated batterer’s program, a
displaced homemaker’s program, court advocacy, anger
management, rape and sexual assault interventions, and
other programs all focused on assisting those people
who are currently in or who have been in an abusive
relationship.
Newton Grove United Methodist Church sponsored its
2nd Annual “Walk in the Park” at Weeks Park in Newton
Grove on Sunday May 20th from 4 to 6 PM. The purpose
of the walk was to help support and benefit U Care of
Sampson County. Teams of six each were encouraged
to register with a fee of $30.00 per team. Even with an
early light rain, 17 teams came out to support a very
worthwhile cause. Among the 17 teams were 3 teams
from the local Boy Scout Troop 126. Several other local
churches were represented, but as Rev. Scott Foster said,
“None as strong as Newton Grove Baptist Church. They
fielded three teams for the walk, and we are grateful for
their support.”
U Care Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which
advocates inclusively on behalf of victims of domestic
violence and sexual abuse in Sampson County. The
organization was developed by several community
leaders of Sampson County who responded to the needs
of Sampson County’s victims of domestic violence when
they opened its emergency shelter in June of 1997. Since
their beginning, they have grown into a comprehensive
violence intervention program for the victims, the
Newton Grove United Methodist Church Pastor, Reverend
Scott Foster, says the initial reason for starting Walk in the
Park was, “to participate in our denomination’s effort to
‘Rethink Church’. Along with United Methodists around
the country, we are challenging the mindset that if you are a
Christian, that means you just go to church on Sunday and
hear the proclamation of the gospel. With this community
event, we are showing that we need to get outside the
church walls in order to follow Jesus; and demonstrate
that Christ’s good news calls us to be the church each and
every day in the midst of our world.”
Pam Gonzalez, Executive Director with U Care, said of
the work Newton Grove UMC has done, “We really do
appreciate everything that they have done. It’s not just a
Walk in the Park; they do things throughout the whole year
to support us at U Care. Walk in the Park is a culmination
of a whole years support, and it gives us at U Care a
chance to spend time with them and say, Thank You!” Ms.
Gonzalez further stated, “We receive so much more than
just financial support from Newton Grove UMC, we also
receive community and personal support, their volunteer
time throughout the year, and most of all, their prayers.
They actually do ‘walk the walk’.”
Rev. Foster said that organization of this year’s event was
led by Ms. Teresa Greyard, “…who has done a wonderful
job. Luanne Rose and Debbie Jackson have also been
instrumental in contacting friends, family, and churches.
And a big thanks to Frank Graham for the music, which
kept us walking and running the whole time! There are
so many more I could name, but everyone’s effort is
appreciated.”
Reverend Foster concluded his comments with an
expression of gratitude, “We would like to thank all the
people in the community who came out to support and
participate in our walk. I would also like to thank all those
who helped to coordinate, set-up, and clean up afterwards.
This event could not have happened without them. And I
am so proud to be part of a church that would spend the
time, energy, effort to reach out and show our support for
“This event”, states Foster, “was intended for U-Care the wonderful work U-Care does week-in and week-out.
since the very beginning. We wanted to lift them up since It’s time we took a stand as Christians and as a community
we believe they are participating in Christ’s teachings that no form of domestic violence is acceptable.”
of peace and love every day.” Pastor Foster continued
by saying, “Their safe house for all victims of domestic For more information about U Care Inc., or to discover
violence demonstrates that they stand against all forms ways that you can help support U Care, please visit them
of violence in the household (emotional, verbal, and on the web at www.ucaredv.org. And if you or someone
physical), and that they stand with all who have suffered you know has been affected by domestic violence or abuse,
from such cruelty. Jesus would be proud of their work, and would like to speak to someone, please call the Crisis
Hotline at 910-596-0931 or toll free at 877-602-7780.
and so are we.”
At last year’s Walk in the Park Newton Grove UMC had
20 teams of 6 to participate. Six local churches were
represented along with five teams from local Boy Scout
Troup 126. Rev. Foster estimates that over 150 people,
including family and friends, congregated in the small
town of Newton Grove to cheer on the participants.
A Family Practice
Team Pride
U8 Girls Soccer Regular Season
and Tournament Champions
One local family dental practice thrives on quality care, compassion and patient loyalty. Clinton
Family Dentistry first came to Sampson County in
2007. In the 5 years since its arrival, the family
practice, started by Dr. Clark and Dr. Otero, has
built a very successful dental practice fueled by
loyal patients.
When asked why the practice has been so successful, Office Manager Eddie Valentin quickly smiles
and says, “Honestly, we have a really great staff and a very loyal base of patients who continue
to trust us for their dental care. Our patients keep coming to us and they tell their family and
friends.” After meeting Eddie in the office, you quickly see his infectious smile, and although
the waiting room is full, he and the other staff seem eager to take a moment to say hello.
Front row: Gabriela Calix, Sophia Jackson, Evan Gillespie, Kate Randleman, Middle row: Hanna Locklear, Jayda Worley, Anna Perry Sinclair, Jasmine Jackson, Emily Baggett, Alexandria Anaya, Haley Carter, Back row:
Coach Terry Jackson, Coach David Locklear, Coach Perry Gillespie
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In an office that sees approximately 30,000 patients per year one might expect a cold, almost
industrial atmosphere, where patients wait for long periods only to be quickly processed. But
at Clinton Family Dentistry what you find is actually a friendly atmosphere. While the office
is quick and efficient, the staff seems careful to spend time with each patient, making sure that
every effort is made to help the patient understand their dental care.
Eddie Valentin says the efficiency comes from a practiced model of success adopted by all
the offices within the practice. With offices in Raleigh, Zebulon, Bladenboro, Wilmington,
and other places, “…concepts that work well regarding patient management actually give the
staff more time to spend with each patient.” “That”, Eddie says, “can be essential, especially
with younger patients.”
Another aspect that lends itself well to the warm reception is the notion of family. Clinton
Family Dentistry is actually just that… a dental office for families run by family. Family
members Arielle Clark, Eddie and Roberto Valentin ensure that family is a constant theme
in the office, and that may be one reason the practice attracts so many new patients who are
family members of existing patients.
Clinton Family Dentistry provides services in general dentistry such as cleaning and preventative care, as well as cosmetic dental care and restoration. They also offer oral surgery
and orthodontics as well as pediatric services. The office is located in Jordan Plaza at 320
Northeast Blvd., in Clinton and the office can be reached by phone at 910-596-0606. Office
hours are Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Valentin says, “The thing that seems to set us apart is the friendly family environment at
Clinton Family Dentistry, and we would like to thank all our patients for helping us to be successful. Our loyal, returning patients are the reason why we are here.”
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We Should Know...
invited by USAID to travel to Nicaragua
while working for the NC Ag Extension
Service. Williams says that the trip was
extremely interesting and that he simply loved
the experience. It was there in the jungles of
Nicaragua that Williams would develop the
passion for traveling as a consultant. He
states that the experience of being able to
give people information and being able to
watch those people better themselves was
very satisfying.
Williams says that his work here was basically
tweaking an established, well understood
discipline, but in other areas of the world just
a little bit of advice had the ability to make a
big difference in people’s lives. In many cases that difference
being life or death. He has since been invited to travel to many
countries offering advice on very basic agriculture; the types
of basic information that Williams describes as Ag 101. “Soil
testing, basic fertility, basic cultural, basic disease, insect
control measures…so it’s not anything complicated,” says
Williams.
Dr. Bruce Williams and
JW Simmons host of “We Should Know”
Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts
a radio show on 1170 AM called “We Should Know”, and
The Sampson Weekly will feature portions of the transcripts
in our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what
is happening in our community. The guest for this week’s
show is Dr. Bruce Williams.
Bruce Williams grew up in Southside, Virginia and was
the grandson of a dairy farmer. Williams jokes that after 18
years with cows and tobacco, he swore he never wanted to
see either one again. Williams received his undergraduate
degree in Botany from Randolph Macon College, but
decided to transition to into Horticulture. Williams received
a Master’s Degree in Horticulture and later a Doctorate in
Agronomy from Auburn University. His first job was with
Monsanto in Saint Louis. Dr. Williams would spend 4
years in Saint Louis working in the field of Agri-chemicals
before deciding to move back east. It was then that Williams
accepted a position with Fayetteville Tech as head of the
Horticulture and Agriculture programs.
In the mid 1980’s Dr. Bruce Williams had a question and
answer radio program focused on horticulture. He would also
write a popular “Plant Doctor” column in the Fayetteville
Observer for close to 18 years. Williams has spent many
years working within various media outlets including
writing, radio and TV. For 11 years Dr. Williams would host
“The Down East Gardener” on WECT-TV Channel 6 in
Wilmington. And later Williams would produce his own TV
show called, “Grow Your Own with Dr. Bruce” which aired
on a number of cable television channels in both North and
South Carolina.
Dr. Williams also sits on the Board of Trustees for Cape Fear
Community College and has traveled to over 30 countries
around the world as a consultant. In 1995 Williams was
Williams retired with the state 5 years ago, and since that time
he has been on 3 to 5 assignments per year. “Some,” Williams
says, “are paid consulting assignments, but most are done as a
volunteer.” Williams says that he actually enjoys the volunteer
assignments more, simply because he gets to actually live on the
farm and really get to know the people. He goes on to say that
he has made many good friends while on these assignments.
Of his many travels to lesser known regions of the world,
Williams says that he has never felt that his life was in danger.
He says that of the worst experiences would typically be going
through customs departments while traveling. Not only has
Williams traveled through Central America, but also Central
Asia. Often while in Central Asia, Williams would stay with
Muslim families, which Williams says has given him a whole
new insight on some of the issues there.
One issue that Williams raises is the notion that here in America
we don’t really appreciate, in agriculture, our property rights.
Here in the US, our agriculture is typically limited only by
environmental issues which might limit the crops we can grow.
But in other areas, such as Bolivia, agriculture can be limited
by the legal rights to the property. More socialized government
control has typically actually hurt the farmer…Williams cites
the case in Bolivia where land was divided by the state into
small portions for each family. Well as families grow with each
generation the available farming land shrinks. This obviously
has a huge negative economic impact on farming communities.
This is also the case in the former Soviet bloc countries.
Most of the available farm land was divided into parcels,
many as small as 3 acres, and few as large as 20 acres.
Also, because ownership of the land is a state issue in
socialist countries, farmers are not able to use the land as
collateral to borrow against. These and other issues make
farming a very difficult means in many areas around the
world.
Williams states that there is no place as versed in the
needs of farmers as there is in Sampson County. And any
Sampson County farmer would tell you that you must be
able to use the land as a means to increase production,
profitability and even to simply secure operation capital.
Imagine, Williams says, if you couldn’t use your farm
land as an asset. Williams says that the issues of property
rights are not just limited to Central America and Central
Asia, but they are also major concerns in areas like Africa
as well. Williams states rather emphatically that where
there are issues involving property rights, agriculture
suffers.
Williams goes on to say that where issues of property
rights exist there is no incentive to continue to invest
in the land by the person tending the land. The lack
of ownership prevents the tenant of the land from reinvesting in the land to insure the future viability of the
property. This lack of ownership also has a huge economic
impact in these areas. Williams says that this is one issue
that you will see continually across the developing world;
people who have clear ownership of the land are the most
productive. This benefit of productivity by farmers who
clearly own their land can be seen across Europe, Asia,
Africa and the America.
If developing countries were to solve these complex
issues of property rights in such a way as to insure clear
ownership for farmers, Williams feels that most areas,
particularly those in Asia, Africa and South and Central
America would have far less issues of productivity. Given
time, Williams has little doubt that these areas could
become self sufficient in food production. Where you see
property rights erode, you also see productivity of farming
erode as well. Where you see well established rights of
ownership, you clearly see increased productivity.
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 Should Know” you may call them at 910-592-8947
or email them with show ideas at weshouldknowedu@
gamil.com or you can find them on Facebook.
SAMPSON COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU LAUNCHES ONLINE COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR
Free Listings Keep Residents Up-to-Date at sampsonevents.com
The Sampson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
(SCCVB) has launched sampsonevents.com, a
comprehensive source for events, shows and things
to do in Sampson County, in response to the need for
an easily accessible countywide community events
calendar.
Ray Jordan, Chairman of the SCCVB, explains: “There
are many great events held in Sampson County and
many more in the planning stages. This is a great
resource for those groups to use to promote current
events and assist in the planning of future activities. It
also provides a wonderful opportunity for our community
to be engaged in Sampson County. It’s a pleasure to
provide this free online resource, sampsonevents.com,
to our community.”
on Highway 421 N. It looks awesome! The colors are
bright and the message is simple and clear . . . it’s ON in
Sampson County.” Ms. Crane added, “The tagline, ‘What’s
On Your Calendar?’ has an effective double meaning. The
question could mean either ‘what County events that you
plan to attend are on your personal calendar?’ or, for the
event planner, ‘what events does your organization have
scheduled that need to be listed on sampsonevents.com?’”
The new site is a marvelous promotional tool for
organizations hosting special events. Offering free
publicity, sampsonevents.com provides opportunities
to reach the public, which results in greater attendance
... not only by attracting Sampson County residents, but
also by appealing to family, friends and visitors from other
counties and states.
The Sampson Convention and Visitors Bureau launched
a publicity campaign around sampsonevents.com that
includes billboards on major highways throughout
Sampson County, postcard mailings, and eye-catching
announcement rack cards available in all CVB visitor
information displays.
Visitors to the website will discover events, shows, and
things to do today, this week, this month, as well as tap
into the great annual festivities hosted in Sampson County.
A simple newsletter registration enables users to receive
email updates in the categories of their choice to stay
informed and up-to-date on their select events.
Vickie Crane, Director of the Sampson County
Convention & Visitors Bureau, is thrilled with the new
Web service: “I was so excited to see the first billboard
Director Vickie Crane summarizes her enthusiasm about
the new sampsonevents.com website: “The foundation
of economic development lays with families, small
Veterinary Medical Clinic
William Oglesby, DVM
804 Southeast Boulevard
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3338
businesses and organizations that working together
to encourage and share the values and unique
offerings in Sampson County. We invite organizations
to capitalize on this FREE promotional tool.
I have one question for all of you, “What’s on Your
Calendar?”
The answer is on sampsonevents.com: the online
site to view or list events, shows and things to do in
Sampson County.
For additional information please contact Vickie
Crane, Director, at 910.592.2557 / Vickiec@
visitsampsonnc.com. Or contact Ray Jordan, CVB
Board Chairman, at 910.592.6451 / rjordan@
sampsonexpocenter.com.
Claim Denied?
Call H. W. “Sandy” Sanderson, Jr.
Attorney
910.592.5751
212 West Main Street * Clinton, NC
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Week of May 24-30, 2012
LOCAL
From The Desk of
Senator Brent Jackson
Happy Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day was officially
proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by
General John Logan, national
commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his
General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May
1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and
Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The
first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York
in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern
states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring
their dead on separate days until after World War I (when
the holiday changed from honoring just those who died
fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died
fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every
State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with
the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure
a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several
southern states have an additional separate day for honoring
the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26
in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in
South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in
Louisiana and Tennessee. North Carolina is among those
states that observe this day on the last Monday in May.
Let’s remember to fly our flag and thank a Veteran for their
service to our Country. I hope you will find time to enjoy
some family fun, good food and fellowship with friends and
neighbors.
HELPING OUR CITIZENS:
Unfortunately, some people don’t know where they will get
their next meal, and this week the NC General Assembly
collected several pounds of non-perishable food items for
the Food Bank of North Carolina. We are blessed to have
the dedicated people who help distribute food and maintain
donation centers across the state to ensure that our citizens
are fed. It’s a good feeling to know you’re helping others!
SENATE ACTIONS THIS WEEK:
This week in the Senate, the North Carolina General
Assembly passed a joint resolution expressing gratitude to
the members of the military for their service and honoring
the memory of those killed in the line of duty.
*SB-798 VARIOUS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHANGES I recognize the great work that has been done by our
emergency teams in the past, but they have been fighting
an uphill battle. We passed this bill in the Senate this week
because in the past few years we have seen many disasters
where our response teams did not have adequate information
or backing. This bill will set up a Committee that will have
the ability to make the changes that are needed to insure that
when disasters occur, the state will be prepared.
*SB-816 Banking Law Modernization Act Before this bill the legislature had not taken a good hard look
at the banking laws on the books since 1931. This is an effort
by the Senate to update the books to the modern age as well
as make them understandable to the common man.
HB-803 Allow Court to Assess Atty Fees/50C Orders This bill will allow a court to assess attorney’s fees when
a civil no-contact order is brought without factual basis.
Which means that someone brings a fraudulent law suit will
have to pay the opposition’s attorney fees.
EDUCATION:
I have always been fully committed to funding education in
order to get the best possible support and resources into our
classrooms. In this short session one of the Senate’s primary
goals is to pass the Excellent Public Schools Act. This
act focuses on helping our great North Carolina teachers
while creating a transparent system to grade schools A to
F. It’s a proven fact that the ability to read by fourth grade
drastically improves students’ chances to graduate high
school. The Excellent Public Schools Act ensures reading
proficiency by adding reading-intensive instruction for
struggling students. Our reforms also end social promotion
of students who aren’t ready for fourth grade. This proposed
bill will replace tenure with performance based incentives.
This reform will also boost accountability in the classroom
by employing teachers on annual contracts that are renewed
based on performance.
Along with all these other reforms there will be a new North
Carolina Teacher Corps program - modeled on Teach for
America - that will train the best and brightest recent college
graduates and mid-career professionals and place them in
low-performing schools where they’re needed most.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sampson County:
*Town of Harrells Annual Memorial Day Celebration on
Saturday May 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Begins at Town Hall with a walking parade going to the
Park. Memorial services then followed by a complimentary
lunch. Honoring ALL who served. For more info contact
Cindy Ezzell at Town of Harrells (910) 532-4040.
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
[email protected]. You can also check me out at
http://www.facebook.com/wbrentjackson.
Check Out the “Lunch and Learn” Seminars
Where can you go for lunch and hear topics that include
Facebook, Gorillas (Guerrilla) and Concrete Jungles? Lunch
and Learn Seminars sponsored by The Small Business
Center and The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce
is the answer.
According to Cliff Ireland, The Small Business Center
Director at Sampson Community College, “The Small
Business Center (SBC) has provided a couple of Lunch &
Learn Seminars in prior years but they were “stand alone”
seminars and not well promoted. The SBC and the ClintonSampson Chamber of Commerce have developed a very close
relationship and have partnered on many training programs
for businesses in Sampson County. Our most recognizable
partnership is our Spring Professional Developments
Series that includes three seminars covering three months.
We developed a theme for the series, provide certificates
of completion for those attending all three seminars and
we bring in the best experts we can locate within our fee
structure and promote the series more aggressively. That has
been a successful model and we are adapting it to the Lunch
& Learn series. The difference between the two approaches
is that one is focused more on developing the person and
the other tends to focus on business issues such as customer
service, business operations, management techniques,
marketing and other topics gleaned from a recent Chamber
survey. The seminars are free to Chamber members and
the cost is five dollars per attendee for non-members. Each
participant is responsible for purchasing their own meal.”
Ireland continued, “The first seminar was held at Zeng’s
Palace on May 16th. Part of the criteria for the host location
is that they (The Host) must be a Chamber member in
good standing with a private or semi-private room that
can accommodate up-ward of 20 participants. Same day
evening seminars are developed when appropriate and they
will generally be held at the Small Business Center on the
campus of Sampson Community College. The fee structure
is the same as the Lunch & Learns except light refreshments
are available at no addition charge to the five dollar nonmember fee.”
“The previous Lunch & Learn held at Zeng’s Palace was
Social Media: ‘Why it is so important for Your Business’
and the evening seminar was titled ‘Growing your Business
with Social Media -- the Competitive Advantage’. The
Lunch and Learn for this week, May 23rd, was ‘Networking
in the Concrete Jungle’ and was hosted by the Piggly Wiggly
at Jordon Shopping Center.”
“The next and final planned Lunch & Learn for the spring
season will be held June 6th. The host restaurant for this
Lunch and Learn is Ribeyes Steakhouse. The topic will be
‘Guerrilla Marketing’. The evening seminar will be held at
the Small Business Center at SCC and is titled ‘The Best
Small Business to Start Right Now’.”
“All Lunch & Learns, as well as, the evening seminars
are open to the general public.” Ireland continued, “The
seminars are designed for owners, managers and staff of all
businesses in Sampson County. Business ownership is not
a requirement.”
Wednesday’s Lunch and Learn facilitator was Jane Hight
McMurray, Effective Business Communication Professional
Speaker and Trainer. Ms. McMurray was contacted Wednesday
afternoon for additional comments on the importance of
continued training for all business professionals and their
staff. Ms. McMurray commented, “A five-year study by
the Carnegie Foundation found that education and technical
skills account for only 15% of your success at work. In other
words, a whopping 85% of your success at work is due to
people skills and people knowledge. The programs I present
to business people focus on the skills beyond education and
technical skills that are critical to professional and personal
success.”
McMurray continued, “I presented at the recent seminar just
one of several programs I present to a variety of businesses
to help them achieve the success they want, need, and
deserve. Cliff Ireland wanted me to equip participants with
networking skills because not knowing how to network is
one of the biggest mistakes people can make. Every person
you meet knows on average 300 people. Each of those 300
people knows 300 people. Do the math. That’s 90,000 people
you are one step from with every handshake! If you are to
get what you want, need, and deserve in business, you need
to know how to network. It definitely pays to know the skills
I teach.”
“Many people think networking is simple and is just talking
to people. Networking is not net-standing around net-eating,
net-drinking, or net-sitting. It is net-WORK! And there is a
tremendous amount you can do to make it work for you—and
not against you and your business.”
Commenting on Wednesday’s seminar, Ms. McMurray said,
“Participants today had a chance to practice what they learned
at the end of the session. It was fun to hear the chatter as they
shared positive information about themselves that may lead
to business either for themselves or for one of the 90,000
people each participant has access to in their net-work!”
“Cliff Ireland has a stellar lineup of speakers planned for
upcoming events. I am not presenting on June 6th, but
understand that the topic will be Guerilla Marketing. A friend
of mine, Nido Quebin, president of High Point University,
says that 98% of people would rather be comfortable than
be excellent. Quebin believes most people would rather
not make the extra effort to learn and implement the skills
that will make them excellent. I hope the people in your
community will make the effort to learn from the excellent
opportunities your SBC and Chamber are making possible.”
Jana Bass, Executive Director of the Clinton Sampson
Chamber, commented on the role the Chamber and The Small
Business Center have in putting on the luncheons. Bass
said, “We are very excited about the partnership between
the Chamber and the Small Business Center. Together we
determine the topic and speaker, venue location, date, time,
and any details needed. We feel that through this partnership
we can accomplish a wonderful seminar opportunity that
could not be accomplished without each other.”
“While this specific Food for Thought Series just began a
Ms. McMurray speaks about the importance
of Networking
week ago, each class has grown although I would like to
see more chamber members take advantage of this FREE
seminar, one of the many benefits of being a Chamber
Member. We have received nothing but rave reviews from
the seminars so far. This has been very encouraging and the
attendees are enjoying the seminars and they believe it is
well worth their time. Now as we continue the seminars, I do
believe the “buzz” will continue to spread across Sampson
County and the seminar classes will grow.”
“Personally, I have learned a great deal just from the past two
Lunch and Learn seminars we have had within the past two
weeks. We know everyone has a very busy schedule and can
only do so much that is why we like to offer a wide variety
of times and dates for these educational opportunities. Our
Next Lunch and Learn is at Ribeyes Steakhouse on June 6th
focusing on ‘Guerrilla Marketing’. Again, this seminar is
Free for chamber members; however we do ask that each
attendee purchase their lunch from the seminar venue.
Non-Chamber Members are also welcome to register for an
additional fee. We also have an evening bonus seminar at
6:00pm at Sampson Community College on “The Best Small
Business to Start Right Now.”
Bass continued, “Thank you to each attendee and seminar
venues that have supported these seminars thus far. We’re
excited as these seminars continue to grow and have a
strong educational impact for Sampson County Businesses,
organizations, and individuals.”
The Chamber and the SBC are working on the fall series
and are planning a breakfast series. We invite the business
community and the general public to call the ClintonSampson Chamber (592-6177) to register for the remaining
two seminars and/or ask for a brochure to be sent to via snail
mail or e-mail. You may also call the Small Business Center
for additional information (592-7176). Lastly, we would
like to thank the supporters of the SBC and the Chamber.
Week of May 24-30, 2012
4-H Summer Workshops
Pictured is a group of Sampson County 4-H’ers showing off a pillowcase that
was made during a workshop with Ann’s Sew-N-Vac last summer.
All youth ages 5-18 are invited to participate in Sampson County 4-H’s Summer Workshops. A variety of age appropriate programs will be available throughout the season
including canoeing, baking, crafts, photography, wildlife, computers, and much more!
Registration will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00pm-6:00pm on
May 31st in the conference room of the Sampson County Livestock Facility one mile south
of Clinton on Hwy 421. Interested participants are encouraged to call the 4-H Office to
make an appointment prior to registration to fill out required 4-H registration paperwork.
Workshops that do not fill up immediately will be open until full. For more information
call the Sampson County Extension Office at 910-592-7161. Thanks to United Way for
sponsoring these programs.
LOCAL NEWS
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Tim’s Gift
Bike Ride
On a warm summer morning, bikers and classic car drivers gathered together at the Farmers Market in Clinton for the 2012 Tim’s Gift Ride and Drive Hope Rally. Supporters from the
Clinton community, as well as those from surrounding cities came together for a common
cause; to bring help and hope to those in this community. At 10 am the riders placed on their
helmets, and revved up their bikes ready to ride through the streets of Sampson County and
Bladen County. Following behind were the classic car drivers who brought even more style
and class to the ride. Sampson County Sheriff’s Deputy escorted the ride through the roads
of Sampson County and once the Bladen County line was crossed, Bladen County Sheriff’s
Deputy picked up the escort. The ride ended back at the Farmers Market where the bikers,
classic car drivers, and volunteers gathered together for some fellowship and good food provided by Jerry Hood of Love of Christ Ministries. These men and women were true supporters of this ministry and giving to the community. So many were gracious and willing to give
and help. Tim’s Gift Inc and its employees want to express our gratitude and humbleness to
each of these bikers and riders who showed their support Saturday morning, May 5th.
CPHC Delivers
McIntyre Announces
$458 Million
For North Carolina
Military Bases
Washington, D.C. -- U.S.
Representative Mike McIntyre, senior member of
the House Armed Services
Committee, announced today that the full U.S. House
has approved $458 million
in military construction
projects for North Carolina.
These funds were included
in the 2013 Defense Authorization bill.
Congressman
McIntyre
stated, “The Defense Authorization Bill for 2013
bill strengthens our national
defense, supports North
Carolina military bases, and
makes key investments in
ensuring our servicemen
and women have the tools
they need to do their job.
Ensuring our national security is a top priority for me,
and I am pleased that the
U.S. House has passed
this important measure.”
North Carolina Military
Construction
Funding includes ($458
Million):
Fort Bragg-- $198.5
million
Aerial Gunnery Range,
$42 million
Infrastructure funding,
$30 million
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex, $26 million
SOF Battalion Operations Facility, $40.5
million
SOF Civil Affairs Battalion Complex, $31.4
million
SOF Support Addition,
$3.9 million
SOF Sustainment Brigade Complex, $24.7
million
Camp Lejeune -- $149.8
million
Base Access and Road,
Phase 3, $40.9 million
Staff NCO Academy Facilities, $29 million
SOF Marine Battalion
Company/Team Facilities,
$53.4 million
SOF Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Training
Facility, $5.5 million
Medical Clinic Replacement (TRICARE Management Activity), $21 million
Seymour Johnson - $55.45
million
Replace Pipeline, $1.85 million
Medical Clinic Replacement (TRICARE Management Activity), $53.6 million
Cherry Point - $45.6 million Armory, $11.6 million
Marine Air Support Squadron Compound, $34 million
New River- $8.5 million
Personnel Administration
Center, $8.5 million
Marriage Certificates
-Randall Dean Hamby Jr to Felicia Gail Strickland
-Jose Alexander Velasquez Mairena to Jessica Leigh Horne
-Narada Michael Edmandson to Michelle Denise McLamb
-James Franklin Carroll to Angie Danielle Hargrove
-Luis Roberto Montanez Jr to Dalia Obregon
-Israel Rodriguez Lagunes to Tania Yaneth Moran Duarte
-Travis Leaman Batten to Rebekah Faye Faircloth
Deaths
-Irene Miller Faircloth Beasley
-Oleta Joyce Fields
-Joe T Hudson Jr
-Martha Shirley Thornton Warren
-Milton Jennings West
-Mae Ellen Warrick
Land Transfers
-John C Gibson/TR, Arensia Williams/TR, Audrey A Williams/TR, Cravon A Williams/TR,
James Curtis Williams/TR to Faith Tabernacle Christian Ministry Inc- Dismal Township 2
Tracts
-Barbara Herring Casey Tew to Magdalene Parker Herring and William T Herring Sr- 2
Tracts w/exceptions Newton Grove
-Luther D Starling Jr to Ada Antunez Lopez- Lot 15 HA Register Subdivision South Clinton
-Wells Fargo Bank NA to HUD and Secretary of HUD- Lot 2-4.23 Acres Sampson
-Douglas Kent Smith, Lisa Bass Smith to Connie E Johnson, Michael W Johnson, Jerry
Lawrence Lee Jr, Ramona W Lee- Lot 9 Plainview
-DKG Enterprises Inc to Freedom Constructors Inc of Dunn- Lot 7 Phase One Grove Place
Estates
-USA Rental Fund LLC to T&W Development- Lot 21 Constance D Jones Lots
-Betty Sutton, Dennis W Sutton to Betty Ivey Sutton, Dennis Whit Sutton Jr, Betty Ivey
Sutton Life Estate, Dennis W Sutton Life Estate, Carolyn Renee Sutton Winkler- 3 Tracts
Piney Grove
-First Citizens Bank &Trust Co to Thornton Homes Co- Lot North Clinton
-Baggett Trust, Kay Baggett Warwick/TR to Kay Baggett Warwick- Book 1076 page 745
-Debbie Page Avery, Ronald Franklin Avery Jr to Barbara K Simmons and Ronnie D
Simmons- 1.30 Acres Little Coharie
-Cynthia McLamb, Kenneth Deno McLamb to Maria Teresia Lozada Bautista, William
Ralando Maldonado Gonzalez- 0.70 Acres Piney Grove
-Tony Curtis Surles to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
Community
Goodwill
Clinton’s
Community
Church
delivered
snacks
and lunches this
week. Over 650
sodas and nabs to
Sampson Community College and
all of Clinton City
Schools. Pictured is
Beth McLamb from
CPHC with SC
Clerk of Court Norman Wayne Naylor.
Members delivered
over 50 lunches to
the courthouse on
Thursday morning.
-James A Starling, Shelvie A Starling to NCDOT- 3 Tracts Little Coharie
-Deborah S Owen, Millard T Owen III to Zoila Zaldivar- Lot 4 and 6 Bluegrass Ridge
Little Coharie
-RASC 2006 EMX1/By AIF, Residential Funding Co LLC/AIF, US Bank National
Association as Trustee/By AIF to Huong Tram and Tri Tram- 0.35 Acres Lot 3 Phase 1
Belmont
-Rachel Surles Estate, Susan Surles, Susan Surles/ADMR to Josefa Ralios Lopes- Lot
1-0.78 Acres McDaniels
-Rachel Surles Estate, Susan Surles, Susan Surles/ADMR to Joyce Howard Boone- Lot
4-1.1 Acres McDaniels
-Rachel Surles Estate, Susan Surles, Susan Surles/ADMR to Terrin Blackwell- Lot 3-1.1
Acres
-Leroy Herman Gardner, Verna B Gardner to Debra Ann Chayko and Charles Douglas
Fulcher- 0.78 Acres Lot 4 Little Coharie
-Larry Bryant to Jorge Villela Francisco Jr- Lot 42 Willow Lakes Community Property
North Clinton
-Frank Artrip, Janice Patricia W Artrip, Janice Patricia Williams/FKA to Dewey Sanford
Williams- Lot 7-2.02 Acres Minnie Mae Williams Division
-William C Rhodes Jr to Martha B Ray- Tract 13-15.50 Acres Lisbon
-Alice L Williford, Owen C Williford to NCDOT- 2 Lots Little Coharie
-Cecil Glynn Jernigan, Jan E Jernigan, Mary Lynn C Jernigan, Milton Lynn Jernigan, Jo
Jernigan Stroud to Arthur Cale Lee, Arthur Tart Lee, Kevin Jacob Lee, Arthur Tart Lee Life
Estate- 2 Tracts Plainview
-Lillian Diane Autry, Ronnie Autry to Ruth Elaine McLamb- 0.2 Acres Mingo
-Ann Harper Wheeler, Robert Wheeler to NCDOT- 0.265 Acres Little Coharie
-Essie Blackmon Oates, Joe Larry Oates to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Tommy David Cain, Eleanor Cain Pope to NCDOT- 2 Lots Little Coharie
-Margaret S Edwards, TL Edwards to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Gwendolyn M King to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc to Leiri Ochoa Garcia- 0.5 Acres Little Coharie
-Kenneth Bethel, Wilhelmina Williams to NCDOT- Lot Little Coharie
-Elmon Stewart Crumpler, Emma Susan Crumpler, Susan K Crumpler to Julia Mae
Crumpler- 3 Tracts North Clinton
-Emma Susan Crumpler, Emma Susan Crumpler/AIF, Julia Mae Crumpler/By AIF to
Crumpler Family Trust- 3 Tracts North Clinton
-Steven E Surles to Domingo Gutierrez and Josefa Ralios Lopes- Lot McDaniels
-Steven E Surles to Terrin Blackwell- 2 Lots McDaniels
-Steven E Surles to Joyce Howard Boone- Lot 4-1.1 Acres McDaniels
-Travis G Anderson to Heather Faircloth Anderson- Lot 83 Greenwood Park Subdivision
North Clinton
A8
Week of May 24-30, 2012
FAITH
Have I Got A Story To Share With You!
by Debra Joy Wallace
Pork Chop to me that his body brushed against my legs as
he passed in front of me. With no time to change the speed
of my pace or the direction of my steps…I stumbled,
which caused my body to lurch forward. Quickly, (though
it seemed in very slow motion) I made a desperate attempt
to regain my balance. I did manage to totter back and
forth a wee bit, however; the momentum of my body was
too strong… and I fell…face down on the cold concrete
beneath the carport.
Debra and Pork Chop pose with the
Assistive equipment used after the fall
“Get that thing away from me! I don’t need a walker! I
can walk on my own!” Adamantly, I refused to accept
the walker my grandson had taken from my mother’s
bedroom.
It was a hard fall and right away I was aware of pain.
Head pain, knee pain, and pain in the back of my right
leg. Needless to say, I would have preferred no injuries at
all. Nevertheless, I was thankful that my knees took most
of the impact just moments before my head struck the
concrete. I was also thankful that my mother and Jairus
Luke hurried to my side as I lay sprawled out amidst the
overturned potted flowers. Their first reaction was to try
and help me get up on my feet; however I was hesitant to
move my body until I had mentally assessed the extent
of my injuries. While I “checked” my body, mother and
Jairus Luke both stayed by my side praying for me and
waiting for me to get myself composed. And afterwards,
they helped me get up off the concrete and inside the
house.
“I’ll be alright. I don’t need the walker.” I said while
gingerly palpating the large goose-egg that had popped up
over my right eyebrow. As I turned to the wall mounted
mirror to further inspect my forehead…I caught a glimpse
of Jairus Luke and mother as they exchanged worried
glances.
Though the pain in my knees and right hip socket was
intensifying there was just so much “help” I was willing to
accept. In my way of thinking, using assistive equipment
like a walker…meant weakness. And one thing for sure,
I didn’t want anyone to think Debra Joy Wallace was a
weak woman. Perhaps it was sinful pride that caused me
to reject the walker. Or maybe it was the many past issues
in my life that had all too often caused me to believe that I
couldn’t appear weak. That I had to be perceived by others
as a “superwoman” or else I would be considered a failure.
Only minutes earlier, my family’s pet beagle, Pork Chop,
who is almost totally blind…had crossed my path as I was
walking back toward my vehicle to gather the remaining
bags of groceries to carry inside the house. So near was
After inspecting my forehead, I held on to the back of a
chair for support and turned away from the wall-mounted
mirror. That’s when more sharp pain shot up my leg and
into my hip bringing tears to my eyes. Seeing my tears,
Undeterred by my loud protests, Jairus Luke tried to coax
me by saying: “Debbie, the walker will help you. I want
you to use it.”
“Inspiration of the Week”
By Jim Blevins
Jairus Luke once again tried to persuade me to use the
walker. Softly he pleaded: “Debbie, its okay to need help.”
As I looked at the walker Jairus was offering to me in his
outstretched hands, his words kept echoing in my heart…
”Debbie, its okay to need help.” I was about to hobble
away without accepting the walker...when I was halted by
God’s voice. I “heard” God speak to my heart… “Debra,
trust me to help you. Trust me to turn your weakness into
strength.”
“Hearing” God’s voice soothed my raw emotions and
reminded me that I am a child of God. And as such… even
when I experience personal weakness…I am not a failure.
To sum it all up, my Heavenly Father is a SUPERGOD
and He alone makes me a superwoman.
So did I use the walker? You better believe it! And what
a help it was!
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am
your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will
uphold you with my righteous right hand.—Isaiah 41:10
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before
a fall.—Proverbs 16:18 [NKJV]
Don’t be so naive and self-confident. You’re not exempt.
You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else.
Forget about self-confidence; it’s useless. Cultivate Godconfidence.—1 Corinthians 10:12 [MSG]
Debra’s speaking: May 23,
11:00AM—Eureka Methodist
Church, Eureka, NC; May
27, 11:00AM—Starting Point
Congregational
Holiness
Church, La Grange, NC; More
information is available at
www.debrawallace.com or by
calling 252-568-3453.
Debra Wallace
Guest Columnist
Comforting
Presence
Psalm 34:17-18 – The righteous cry out, and the Lord
hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves
those who are crushed in spirit.
Do you know your left from your right? If not, receive “Free”
instructions from Colonial Heights Free Will Baptist Church in
Clinton. They will get you going in the right direction.
Psalms for the Soul
Written by Linda Herring
The Bible speaks to us but the Psalms speak
for us. Psalm 26:2 says “Cross-examine me,
O Lord.” Do you feel at times you are drifting off course? The stories told about a guy
called Bill who telephoned his boss and said,
“I believe you are looking for an experienced,
talented, hard-working manager for your
front office. I would like to apply for the job.”
The boss replied, “We already have someone in that slot and he is doing an excellent
job.” By the way, your voice sounds familiar.
What’s your name?” The guy replied, “It is
me, Bill; I was just checking up on myself.”
You need to check up on yourself regularly.
The Bible says, “We must listen very carefully to the truths we have heard, or
we may drift away from them.” That word drift should set off alarm bells. It does
not happen overnight, but slowly you drift off course and end up in places you
never thought you would be and places you may not be able to get back from.
The Psalmist prayed, “I have tried to keep your laws and have trusted you without wavering. Lord, test our motives and affections. Lord, cross-examine me.
Do not let the stresses of the day steal our Psalm. If you have a prayer request
and if you need a speaker contact me at [email protected]. Have
a blessed week.
Several weeks ago I
ran into an acquaintance whose husband
had experienced a serious medical crisis. As
she walked toward me,
dressed as elegantly as
she always has, the distress she wore on her
face pierced me to my
soul. After she shared
her concerns about the
health challenges, I
could hardly find words
significant enough to
respond to her heart’s
disclosure. There was
a moment of silence.
Finally I asked, “Do you
mind if I share a word
of prayer with you?”
With tears rolling softly
from her eyes, another
friend and I locked our
arms around her waist
and we prayed. Standing together in the potato chip aisle of a local
store, I began to sense
a strong grip of God’s
grace. This divine encounter was a fresh
reminder to me of how
life can sometimes become unbearably painful; and, how much the
presence and prayers
of others can make a
meaningful difference.
Every day, in one way
or another, we come
face-to-face with interruptions that leave us
feeling a myriad of emotions; and, as reluctant
travelers we tearfully
journey down the road
of daily living. With failing health, divorce, job
cuts, family troubles, or
other disturbing circumstances, we sometimes
begin to believe that
we are alone and no
one cares. For some,
the words of Langston
Hughes, in his poem
Mother to Son, tells
their story: “Life ain’t
been no crystal stair.
It’s had tacks in it, and
splinters, and boards
torn up, and places with
no carpet on the floor –
bare.”
your name, your worries and concerns in
the palms of his hands.
Even if God has to
track you down in the
aisle of a grocery store,
he will use others to
encourage your heart.
We can’t prevent a crisis from happening but
we can be an extension
of God’s loving care to
those in need.
Life Focus: Life is not
always easy, but the
Lord is close. Whether
going through difficult
times or nursing deep
emotional heartache,
God is always in the
vicinity of your deepest need. As a good
mother could never
forget her child or have
no compassion for her
children, God will never
ever forget you. He has
engraved your being,
1:3-4 (NIV)
Praise be to the God
and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and
the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all
our troubles, so that
we can comfort those
in any trouble with the
comfort we ourselves
have received from
God. 2 Corinthians
By Vanessa W. Polk
Week of May 24-30, 2012
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If you are looking for
a safe, summertime
activity for the kids to
get involved in, then
bring them to Sampson
Community
Theater
on Saturday May 26
at 10:00p.m.and have
them audition for SCT’s
production of Disney’s
“Winnie the Pooh” for
kids. The show’s director
will be looking for children ages 4 & up and of
course, the al- important
MOMS that are willing
to help out in the green
room, backstage, and all
points between .Show
dates for “Winnie the
Pooh” will be June 21
through July 1st; a total
of nine performances.
This is going to be one
big show folks, so let the
little ones get in on the
fun of being onstage!
SCT
kids will begin August 13, but applications are being
taken now by the
program’s administrator, Ms. Angela
Martin. You can contact Ms. Martin via
email at [email protected] for an application. Space is limited
for this program so
contact her as soon
as possible.
Auditions will be held
for “The Carol Burnette
Show” on July 1st at
10:00a.m... This is a
show done in cooperation with Contemporary
Drama Service and Carol
Burnette to bring to small
town theatres such as
ours; the comedy that
made actors like Tim
Conway, Harvey Korman,
and Vicki Carr household
names in the 60’s and
70’s. This comedy didn’t
need profanity or lewdness to be funny, it was
just plain funny. I would
love to see some new
faces on our stage for
this one. If you think you
can be funny onstage,
I’ll see you July 1st. The
show dates will be Aug 24
-Sept 2.
Be sure to “friend” us on
The four day SCT Annu- Facebook at www.faceal Theatre Workshop for book.com/sampsoncom-
munitytheatre.
WHAT’S IN STORE AT
SCT:
2012 shows (all these are
Patron Sponsor events):
*”Winnie the Pooh”: June
21-July 1
*”The Carol Burnette
Show”: August 24-September 2
*“Nuncrackers”:
Auditions September 8. Performances
November
9-12 and November 1618.
*”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 Info:
*American cheese hails
from England.
*A housefly can carry
germs as far as 15 miles
from the original source.
*The band The Grateful
Dead got their name from
an Egyptian prayer band
leader Jerry Garcia found
in a dictionary.
*Famous storyteller Hans
Christian Anderson could
not spell.
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Week of May 24-30, 2012
Raspberry Cream Cupcakes
with Cream Cheese Frosting
By Frankie Francollo
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Serving size: 1 cupcake with frosting
Cupcakes
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 packages of cream cheese
(8 ounces) at room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with
24 cupcake liners.
In small bowl, combine flour and baking
powder. In medium bowl, combine sugar
and eggs. Using electric mixer, combine
until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Add
milk, canola oil and vanilla. Continue to
mix. Slowly add flour mixture until fully
combined, scraping sides of bowl with
spatula to get out all lumps. Remove bowl
from mixer.
Add 1 cup raspberries. Gently mix in
raspberries by hand. Spoon mixture into
muffin cups until about two-thirds full.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cupcakes
spring back to touch. Remove from oven
and cool cupcakes completely.
To prepare frosting: In medium bowl,
mix cream cheese on medium speed until
lump free. Slowly add powdered sugar and
vanilla extract until fully combined. Spoon
cream cheese frosting into pastry bag with
medium round tip and pipe on top of cooled
cupcakes. Top each cupcake with a raspberry.
Serve right away or refrigerate until serving.
N
The FEATURES
Sampson
FAMILY
Weekly
o other trend has parked itself
at the forefront of the culinary
world quite like food trucks, but
these aren’t the stale doughnut
and questionable hotdog stands
of yore. From coast to coast, a new generation
of chefs has been putting unique cuisines on
four wheels. But if you’re not in an urban
setting, that doesn’t mean you have to miss
out on these delectable dishes.
To celebrate the phenomenon, CanolaInfo
partnered with four food truck chefs/owners
representing different U.S. regions to create
the Street Eats Recipe Collection, allowing
home cooks everywhere to recreate delicious
food truck fare.
“The economic downturn has driven the
street food trend in recent years along with
Americans’ love of all things fast and convenient,” says Josh Henderson, owner of
Skillet Street Food in Seattle, Wash. “There
are all of these wonderful chefs looking for a
way to bring their creations to the masses, and
now with mobile kitchens, it’s easier than ever.
This recipe collection provides yet another
way of sharing our love of flavorful foods.”
Because of its versatility, canola oil is used
in each Street Eats recipe. At 468°F, the smoke
point (heat threshold) of canola oil is among
the highest of all cooking oils, which means
it’s perfect for sautéing and baking.
“I use canola oil in my food truck because
it can take the heat and has a light texture and
neutral flavor,” says Henderson. “From my
skillet dishes to my gravy, it is very adaptable,
letting other ingredient flavors shine without
weighing them down.”
Canola oil can also help kick saturated fat
to the curb when used in place of solid fat or
other oils in recipes. The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration authorized a qualified health
claim on canola oil’s potential to reduce the
risk of heart disease when used in place of
saturated fat.
For the complete Street Eats Recipe
collection and list of food truck chefs,
visit www.CanolaInfo.org or
www.Facebook.com/CanolaInfo.
Kale Salad with Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: Just over 1 cup salad
Kale Salad
4 cups chopped kale
2 tablespoons chopped, toasted hazelnuts
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, whole leaf
Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 shallot, minced
Cheddar-Parmesan
Poutine with Gravy
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup crushed, toasted hazelnuts
1/2 cup canola oil
In large bowl, combine kale, hazelnuts, cranberries,
blue cheese and parsley. Set aside.
To prepare vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine
all ingredients except canola oil using immersion
blender. Then slowly blend in canola oil until
emulsion forms.
Add Hazelnut-Balsamic Vinaigrette to Kale Salad,
toss and serve.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups poutine
4 Russet potatoes, peeled and
sliced into uniform sticks
5 cups canola oil
2 cups poutine gravy
(see recipe)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese,
grated
1 cup Parmesan or Grana
Padano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons chopped
fresh dill
fresh flat leaf parsley
fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Soak cut potatoes in cold water overnight. Before deep-frying, remove
potatoes from water and pat dry.
Using deep-fryer, heat canola oil to
375°F. Deep-fry for 8 to 10 minutes or
until lightly golden. Remove fries from
deep-fryer and drain on paper towels.
If necessary, in saucepan, reheat
2 cups poutine gravy and set aside.
Return fries to deep-fryer and fry
for additional 3 to 5 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from deep-fryer
to stainless steel bowl. Add gravy, cheese
and herbs. Stir gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
Poutine Gravy
Yield: 5 cups
Serving size: 1/2 cup
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons diced carrot
2 tablespoons diced celery
2/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped sage
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped
rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
In large saucepan, sweat onion,
carrot and celery in canola oil
over medium heat until slightly
caramelized. Stir frequently. Add
sage and tomato paste and sauté for
1 to 2 minutes.
Sprinkle vegetable mixture with
flour and combine to form roux.
Heat for about 30 seconds. Add
stock, Worcestershire sauce and
garlic. Simmer for 35 minutes.
Season with rosemary, salt and
pepper. Simmer for additional 10
minutes. Using immersion blender,
purée gravy. Leftover gravy can be
frozen for future use.
Week of May 24-30, 2012
A11
EDUCATION
Kindergarten
Visits
Mike’s Farm!
Group Picture: Students from Ms. Jenna St. Pierre’s Kindergarten Class aftering picking their own strawberries! ZeKyra Best, Makya Brewington, Jaymon Bryant, Estefany
Calderon-Gomez, Kennedy Harper, MacKenzie Harper, Crystal Huerta, Kasey Hunter, Abigail Jaramillo-Serrano, Seth Johnson, Marion’Tae Miller, JayLah Newsome, Tyler
Simmons, Dawson Smith, Jerome Smith, Lauren Stanley, Tommy Tyndall. Individual Picture: Kindergartener Dawson Smith gathers strawberries at Mike’s Farm. Each child
was able to pick his own to take back home.
LC Kerr Kindergarten students recently took a field trip to Mike’s Farm in Beulaville. Students learned about planting and growing strawberries. Grandma Tilly shared with the
children how our ancestors lived many years ago and they also got to explore many different animals living on the farm.
Clinton City School Awards
State FFA Land Judging Winners for Clinton High School FFA
Clinton Junior team placed 1st in state: Nick Jones, Lydia
Strickland, Paige Tatum (earned high scoring individual)
and Breanna Worrells, Clinton Senior team placed 3rd in
state: Susan Jones, Brandon Massey, Colby Royal (earned
high scoring individual) and Austin Senger
May Students of the Month for Clinton City Schools
L. C. Kerr School- Connor Brock, Butler Avenue SchoolQuadarius Williams, Sunset Avenue School-Walter
Rayner, Sampson Middle School- Robbie Myers, Jr.,
Clinton High School-Destiny Wade
May Employees of the Month for Clinton City Schools
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Clinton High School Ebony Club
The Clinton High School Ebony Club attended the Martin
Luther King Memorial in Atlanta, Georgia, April 6-8, 2012
(Chaka Shipp, Teacher).
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EDUCATION
Sunset Avenue School
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Bus Citizens of the Month
Employee of the Month: Ms. Patricia Lewis - Ms. Lewis is a 4th grade
teacher at Sunset Avenue School. Student of the Month - Walter Rayner
- Walter is a 5th grade student at Sunset Avenue School.
Roseboro-Salemburg
Middle School
Mary Anna Myers, a 7th grader from
Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School has
been selected to participate in the 2012
Project Reach Math & Science Camp at
the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Mary was one of 24 students to be
selected for the science camp. The camp
will be held from June 24-29. Mary will
get an opportunity to live on campus with
other students while being exposed to
Team Building and Leadership, Environmental Science, and Scientific Research.
The camp is free to the students, with the
exception of a $50.00 registration fee. The camp is sponsored by the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center in Fayetteville, NC. Congratulations to Mary
for all of her hard work.
Third and Fourth
Grade Field Trip
Back row ( Lto R): Liam Griffin, Skyler Williams, Miguel Diaz,
Dane Robinson, Thomas Chavira
Front row (L to R): Juan Lopez, Marco Rodriguez
Amanda Ropp is
Harvesting Dreams
Twenty year old Amanda Ropp of Newton
Grove is no stranger to
adversity. She suffered
painful injuries in a car
accident as a senior in
high school, and just
five days later dealt
with the heartbreaking
loss of her father. In
the midst of these misfortunes, Ropp made
a life changing choice
that would lead her on
the path to Mount Olive
College. “It was in the
wake of tragedy that I
decided I would make
a positive change in
myself, to make a positive change in the world. I decided to be a teacher.”
Ropp chose Mount Olive College because of its outstanding Agriscience Education curriculum. “Mount Olive College’s Agriculture Education program is so
unique in that students leave the program as well-rounded, prepared individuals.” Determined to achieve her goals, Ropp straddled school work with her
duties as a State officer of CFFA. Ropp’s disciplined demeanor came in handy.
“My friends call me a robot. I don’t sleep! Well, that’s not entirely true…I have
a planner, and I wouldn’t be able to function without it!”
On April 17th, our class went on a field trip. The first place we went to was
the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship. The first thing we did on the battleship
was took a class picture. Then we went down to lower decks and saw lots of
things like the kitchen, bullet room, surgery room, engine room, and lots of
other rooms too. When we came back up to the upper part of the ship, Zander
looked over the ship and saw an alligator. It was cool! After we got off the battleship, we drove to Ft. Fisher beach and ate under a gazebo. We went out to the
beach and played in the water. We went to the ferry and fed the birds. It was a
fun field trip. I hope we can do it again.
Written by Daniel Matthews, Third Grader
Ropp will graduate a year early from Mount Olive College, as student body
president, head resident assistant, founder of the Society of Crown and Martlet and treasurer of the Young Farmers and Ranchers, with a 3.5 GPA. “My
experiences here have left me with impeccable leadership skills, the ability to
communicate efficiently and effectively, and a network of support in my own
personal endeavors.” Ropp credits Mount Olive College with changing her life
forever. “How has Mount Olive College NOT transformed my life? Mount Olive
College became a fresh start for me. After the ordeal that was my senior year
of high school, I needed a place where I could start anew. I was able to do
that here.”
No matter where life takes her, Ropp will always cherish her time spent as a
Trojan at Mount Olive College. “Mount Olive College has been a habitat for
my dreams and goals, and this place—a home, and a school—will always
hold a dear place in my heart.” Ropp plans on using her bachelor’s degree in
agriscience education to ultimately earn her doctorate—another goal she will
surely accomplish.
Ropp is one of approximately 370 students scheduled to graduate from Mount
Olive College on May 5. Graduation exercises are scheduled for 2:00 PM in
the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. The commencement speaker will
be North Carolina General Assembly Representative Efton M. Sager.
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REAL ESTATE
Three Things To Consider Before Purchasing Your First Home
city you’re ready to
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Buying your first home will likely be one of the
most exciting and scary times of your life. Beyond
the basic considerations - location, number of
bathrooms, ranch style vs. multilevel - there are a
number of important financial factors to determine
before deciding which house is right for you.
1. Determine how a home purchase will affect your
current lifestyle. In addition to the overall expense
of the home, it is important to consider how long you
plan to stay in the home, as well as your overall debt,
both on credit cards and other loans. According to
Investopedia.com, affordability should be the No. 1
thing you look for in a home, but you also need to
be stable enough to know you are going to want to
live in the home you pick for at least 10 years. If not,
you could get stuck in a home you can’t afford in a
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2. Consider your options for purchasing a home.
Building a new home gives you greater control
over style and finishes, though your move-in date
will depend on the construction schedule. Newer
existing homes will likely require fewer updates than
an older home, but may be priced at a premium. If
you are shopping for a starter home, consider your
plans for the future. A smaller house may require
less home maintenance and upkeep, but if you
are looking for a larger long term investment and
a place to grow and raise a family, opting for more
space from the get-go may make the most sense.
3. Whatever the condition or age of the home you
purchase, there’s always the chance you’ll want
to make some changes, such as renovating a
bathroom or upgrading your kitchen, or remodeling
parts of the home to accommodate an expanding
family. Try to anticipate and factor these costs
into your total budget before purchasing a home.
When it’s time for these changes, will you be ready
financially?
According to Consumer Reports, kitchen and
bathrooms are at the top of homeowner’s wish
lists in terms of rooms that need work. Luckily,
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Buying a home is one of life’s major milestones.
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homes and decor styles that appeal to you most. In
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also help you find potential options within your price
range. Remember, before making any purchases,
consider your total budget and make sure you’re
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will help you complete your projects without a
lot of headaches.
Winning the battle against rust
As the sun begins to shine brighter, imperfections
around the house begin to appear. Metal
products that haven’t been properly winterized
or have simply been out in the elements too
long can begin to show signs of wear and tear,
and worst of all, rust. Combating rust can be
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Give the outside of your house a little TLC. Start
with the roof and gutters, since they’ve collected
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And while you’re outside, give your siding a
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house was getting a beating. Cold weather,
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strain and damage to your air conditioner by
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HEALTH
Start Early When Talking With Children About Staying Smoke Free
to encourage parents to talk with their children about not
smoking. The site - found at www.RealParentsRealAnswers.
com - includes interactive videos, quizzes and plenty of
educational background information for parents.
“The goal is to help children make a decision to never
experiment with cigarettes, because it’s possible that for some
children, just one cigarette could lead to a lifetime addiction
to smoking,” says Dr. Michael Popkin, spokesman for the
youth smoking prevention program. “Use the advice provided
by other parents at RealParentsRealAnswers.com, and watch
the videos with your children to help start the discussions on
keeping them smoke free.”
Every mother wants her children to grow up successful, healthy
and strong. She works hard to encourage them to eat healthy,
get good grades in school and be well-rounded individuals.
Some tips to help get the conversations started include:
But sometimes, negative influences and unhealthy choices
keep children from growing up to their healthiest potential.
Choosing to smoke is one of these unhealthy decisions. So
how do you help protect your children from these influences
and encourage them to make healthy choices?
* Sit down with your child and ask them what they know about
cigarettes. Ask your child to participate, and share, so she
doesn’t feel like you’re lecturing her. Answer any questions
honestly, and if you don’t know an answer, do some research
together. If sitting at the kitchen table is too “confrontational,”
consider moving the discussion outside on a walk or while
driving the car.
“Real Parents. Real Answers.” is a Youth Smoking Prevention
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* Express feelings with your child. Let them know what it
is about addictive behaviors that scares you. You may also
want to share your personal history to help them understand
any challenges you or someone you love may have had to
overcome.
* Discuss the other facets of smoking, like costs, smell and
even how repeated smoking can change physical appearances.
* Come up with ideas on how your children can respond to the
question “Want to try a cigarette?” Let your daughter use her
personality to develop the answers in different ways - humor,
factual, persuasive, or even by asking a question back - so she
is comfortable saying “no” in her own way.
* Repeat the conversation. When was the last time you had to
tell your child to do something just once? Talking about not
smoking often will help ensure the message is communicated,
and it will make having similar discussions easier as your
children get older and are exposed to other types of unhealthy
behaviors.
Also ask your child to take the “Tobacco-Free Me” pledge
at www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com. Children can pledge
to remain smoke-free, and print out a certificate that you can
hang in their room, or in another place of honor, as a visual
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The Buzz On Battling Flying, Stinging Summer Bugs
Summer picnic season is upon us, and that means it is
time to grab the sunglasses, cooler and sunscreen, and
head outdoors. But people are not the only ones who want
to enjoy the warm weather. Flying, stinging insects like
bees and wasps are abuzz, and make their presence known
when collecting pollen and nectar as the weather warms.
“In the proper environment, bees, wasps and yellow jackets
can be very beneficial,” says Ron Harrison, entomologist
and Orkin technical services director. “In addition to
pollinating flowers and plants, they eat grubs, flies and
other harmful pests. It is when they are aggravated or feel
threatened that they can be a bigger problem.”
There are more than 20,000 known bee species around the
world. Their stings can be painful and may cause allergic
reactions. About 2 million Americans are allergic to insect
stings, according to the American College of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology, and many of them are at risk of
life-threatening reactions.
Carpenter bees are fairly large and are often mistaken
for bumble bees. They can cause significant damage to
decks, siding, landscape timbers and even lawn furniture,
but males - even though they are aggressive - do not have
stingers, and the females rarely sting. Females bore
holes in wood to deposit their eggs.
Yellow jackets can sting multiple times and aggressively
protect their colonies, but otherwise, are not quick to
sting. They commonly nest on or near the ground under
porches or steps, in sidewalk cracks, around railroad
ties, or at the base of trees. Yellow jackets are also
scavengers, so they can be found near garbage cans and
picnics.
Paper wasps look similar to yellow jackets in that they
are narrow and dark brown with black wings and yellow
markings. Paper wasp nests are made from small wood
or plant fibers combined with saliva and appear to be
made from paper. Their nests - frequently found in
sheltered areas like tree branches and eaves of houses
- include numerous compartments where they lay their
eggs and rear their young.
Be sure to contact a pest professional before attempting
to address a bee infestation or hive. Harrison offers the
following tips to help avoid flying and stinging pests:
* Use a weed trimmer to thin vegetation near your
home, as thick vegetation provides a place for both bees
and wasps to nest.
* Don’t leave food or drink containers uncovered for long
periods of time. Pests are attracted to human food sources
and stinging pests can often enter cans unseen, so it is best
to pour your drink into a glass.
* Fit screens and tighten seals properly on doors and
windows to prevent pests from entering into your home.
* For those at risk of an allergic reaction, apply an EPAregistered insect repellent on clothing and exposed skin to
deter bites and stings.
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05-14 Tilford Jerome McNeil, 21 Terrell LN, Clinton; Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance; Secure
Bond $2,500; Court 07-16
05-15 Patricia S. Romero, 20; 9779
Suttontown Rd, Faison; Obtaining
Property by False Pretense; Secure
Bond $5,000; Court 05-25
05-16 Robert Ragan, 31; 996 Taylors Chapel Rd, Dunn; Failure to Appear: DWLR; Secure Bond $1,000;
Court 05-31
05-16 Regina Michelle Robinson,
24; 105 Wine Berry Ln, Newton Grove;
Failure to Appear: Expired Registration, No Inspection; Unsecure Bond
$500; Court 06-04
05-16 Houston Hayden, 27; 488 Mt.
Elam Church Rd, Roseboro; Communicating Threats; No Bond; Court 0613
05-16 Dale Pierce Stone, 29; 30
Mallard Ln,; 2 Counts of Felony Probation Violation; Secure Bond $30,000;
Court 05-25
05-16 Robert Ragan, 31; 996 Taylors Chapel Rd, Dunn; Failure to Appear: DWLR; Secure Bond $4,000;
Court 06-14
05-16 Christopher Jackson, 22; 79
Junkyard Ln, Clinton; Possession of
Precursor Chemicals; Secure Bond
$7,500; Court 05-25
05-17 William Kenneth Sampson,
25; 512 Pine St, Clinton; Failure to
Maintain Lane Control, DWLR; Secure
Bond $500; Court 06-14
05-17 Timmy Lee Stephenson, 51;
531 Woodard Rd, Princeton; Possession of Methamphetamine; Secure
Bond $7,500; Court 05-25
05-17 Willie Carl Daniels, Jr., 46;
1391 Adams Rd, Benson; Possession
of Methamphetamine; Scure Bond
$7,500; Court 05-25
05-17 Randolph Joyner, 55; 154
Cappers Walk, Clinton; 2 Counts of
Felony Larceny, 2 Counts of Possession of Stolen Goods; Unsecure Bond
$10,000; Court 05-25
05-17 Ray Anthony Joyner, 43; 154
Cappers Walk Ln, Clinton; 2 counts of
Felony Larceny,2 Counts of Possession of Stolen Goods; Unsecure Bond
$12,500; Court 05-25
05-17 John troy Moore, 22; 380
Moore Herring Ln, Clinton; Assault;
Secure Bond $500; Court 06-13
05-17 Jamie Ray Byrd, Jr., 19; 20
Porter Rd, Clinton; 3 Counts of Probation Violation; Bond $15,000; Court 0525
05-17 Jessica Ann Clayborne, 24;
No Current Address, Homeless; 2nd
Degree Trespass, Assault, Injury
to Personal Property; Secure Bond
$1,000; Court 06-19
05-18 Jennifer M. Hill, 35; 65 Union
School Rd, Clinton; Failure to Comply;
Cash Bond $500; Court 06-05
05-18 Anthony Landon Chavious, 36;
812 Bill Town Rd, Rose hill; Failure to Appear: Speeding, NOL; Secure Bond $100;
Court 06-05
05-18 Amanda Perry, 21; 5271 Taylors
Bridge Hwy, Clinton; Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule
IV Controlled Substance, Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia; Secure Bond
$30,000; Court 05-25
05-19 Tia Tamesha Sumpter, 26; 10
Mandola Court, Goldsboro; 2 counts of
Probation Violation; Secure Bond $2,000;
Court 07-09
05-19 Allen Kyle Lee, 32; 1841 Needmore Rd, Turkey; Federal Safety Violation, Endorsement Violation; Unsecure
Bond $1,000; Court 07-10
05-20 Sandy Jamas Oates, III, 23; 705
W. Main St, Clinton; Assault with a Deadly
Weapon, Go Armed to the terror of People; Secure Bond $4,000; Court 06-14
05-21 Ryan Christopher Collins, 29;
590 Horse Shoe Rd, Autryville; Failure
to Appear; Unsecure Bond $2,000; Court
06-28
05-21 Brian Eugene Sneed, 42; 5436
Five Bridge Rd, Clinton; Failure to Appear: 3 Counts of DWLR, 1 Count of Failure to Wear Seat Belt, 1 Count of Expired
Registration; Secure Bond $2,000; Court
06-11
05-21 Gregory Antwan Bright, 27; 9620
Turkey Hwy, Turkey; Failure to Appear:
NOL; Secure Bond $500; Court 06-08
05-21 Gironni Marcies Surles, 26; 289
Shadow Wood, Rd, Benson; Failure to
Comply; Cash Bond $365; Court 06-14
05-21 Victor Victoriano Ramos, 30; 566
Auctioneer Rd, Clinton; Failure to Appear:
Failure to Wear Seat Belt, DWLR; Secure
05-21 Joseph Anthony Gibbons, Jr., 43;
271 North Corner Cir, Spring Lake; Failure to Appear: DWLR; Secure Bond $500;
Court 06-11
05-21 Inocencio Ventura Mendoza, 29;
210 Eric Ln, Autryville; Failure to Appear:
Speeding, NOL; Secure Bond $600; Court
07-03
05-22 Brandon Keefe Hodges, 19; 198
Dewberry Ln, Roseboro; Breaking & Entering, Larceny, Possession of Stolen
Goods; Secure Bond $7,500; Court 05-25
05-22 Mironda Virginia Powell, 24;
110 Oak Knoll Dr, Goldsboro; Speeding,
Reckless Driving to Endanger, Flee to Arrest; Secure Bond $10,000; Court 07-11
05-22 William Kane Whitted, 16; 2795
Basstown Rd, Clinton; Failure to Appear:
Public Disturbance; Secure Bond $500;
Court 06-13
05-22 Jorge Ernesto Gilealderon, 29;
611 Henry Vann Farm Rd, Clinton; Failure
to Appear: NOL, Drive Left of Center; Secure Bond $500; Court 06-13
05-17 Jessica Ann Clayborne, 24;
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05-18 Jeffery Scott Klaiss, Sr., 33;
Domestic Criminal Trespass, Larceny;
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Incident /
Investigation Report
05-14 James Skinner reported the
theft of copper from a home located
at 1105 Garland Airport Rd, Garland.
According to the report, someone removed copper from underneath the
home.
05-15 Marlene Rivera reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at
her residence located at 157 Sunshine
Ln, Clinton. Items reported missing included a LMN 60” LCD TV, Sony 42”
TV, Sony 16” laptop computer, Mr. Coffee, coffee maker and miscellaneous
beauty products.
05-16 Georgia Autry reported a
her residence located at 1755 Harrells Hwy, Garland. Missing included
a Visio 42” TV, damage to the property
included a window in the rear of residence and a window on an entry door.
05-16 Gary Parker reported the theft
of a Honda 70 dirt bike from his residence located at 250 Lake Point Dr,
Clinton. The red Honda was removed
from a shed in the rear of the residence.
05-16 Janet Armwood reported a
Breaking & entering and Larceny at
her residence located at 2451 Brewer
Rd, Faison. Items reported missing included a Visio 42” TV and a Visio 16”
TV with built in DVD player.
05-16 Kevin Faircloth reported the
theft of copper coils from an A/C unit
located at his residence located at 100
Garden Spot Ln, Autryville.
05-17 Patrick Heath reported the
theft of a white and orange Bobcat
S250 with bucket from a trailer while it
was parked on a farm at 1989 Taylors
Bridge Rd, Clinton.
05-17 Ashley Klaiss reported a Breaking & Entering and Larceny at her residence located at 27 Bills Hill Ln, Newton Grove. Missing items included a
Sony laptop computer, Brother sewing
machine and DVD’s.
05-18 Freeman Williams reported a
Runion’s Recycling located at 75 Runion Ln, Roseboro. Items reported missing included an ATM machine valued
at $50,000, 4 Dell Computers, battery
backup, and printer.
05-18 James Oliver reported the theft
of tools from 1031 Penny Tew Rd,
Roseboro. According to the report
someone entered the victim’s yard and
removed a Craftsman 18” chainsaw,
Craftsman 3 drawer tool box, assortment of Craftsman tools and a motorcycle jack.
05-18 Luis Castellon reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at a
residence located at 82 Rainbow Ln,
Roseboro. According to the report
$2,000 of copper wiring was removed
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from the wall of the residence and an
A/C unit. There was also a report of
$3,000 worth of damage to sheetrock as
a result of removing the copper.
05-19 Randolph Autry reported the
theft of copper wiring and damage to an
A/C unit at a vacant residence located at
2175 Harrells Hwy.
05-20 George Tyndall reported a
Breaking & Entering at a residence located at 220 E. Clinton St, Autryville.
Damage to the property was estimated
at $500, missing from the incident was a
gas tank pipe and LP gas.
05-20 Michael Jones reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at his
residence located at 2096 Peavine Rd,
Clinton. Items reported missing included
a Compaq laptop, diamond ring, safe
and assortment of jewelry.
05-20 Helena Autry reported a Breaking & Entering at a residence located at
221 E. Williams St, Autryville. Entry was
gained by prying open the rear door at
the residence. Items reported missing
included cleaning supplies, light bulbs
and 2 pair of sandals.
05-20 Mary West reported the theft of
a debit/credit card. The First Citizens
Bank Card was reportedly removed
from Ms. West pocketbook at her residence located at 149 Dudley Rd, Newton Grove.
05-21 Annie Murphy reported a Breaking & Entering and Larceny at her residence located at 3490 Harrells Hwy,
Harrells. Items reported missing included an unknown assortment of US
currency, a curio cabinet, turkey cooker,
decorative photos, and antenna.
05-21 Ella Ferrell reported the theft
of a garden tiller from her residence
located at 3470 Harrells Hwy, Harrells.
Someone entered a shelter on her property and removed the tiller.
05-21 Rickey Krob, reported the theft
of tools from his residence located at 493
Crumpler Mill Rd, Salemburg. Missing
included a Stilh weedeater, Craftsman
wood router and a stainless steel tool
box.
05-21 Stephanie Geothie reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at her
residence located at 590 S. McCullen
Rd, Clinton. Missing was a Sony laptop
computer and wireless keyboard.
05-22 The Bussy Bee located at 810
W. Roseboro St, Roseboro was the victim of a Breaking & Entering and Larceny. Items reported missing included a
cash register, glass candy container and
an assortment of US Currency. Damage
to two glass windows was also reported.
05-22 Wendy Strickland reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at her
residence located at 2004 Lake Artesia Rd, Faison. Items reported missing
included a Remington -1187 shotgun,
Mossberg youth 20ga shotgun, Remington youth .243 with scope, Ruger .22
cal rifle, Rossi 20ga / .22 combination,
6 boxes of 20 gauge shells, gold watch
with diamonds, white gold heart necklace, and a Dell laptop with Ohio State
stickers placed on it.
05-22 Lorenzio Campo reported a
Breaking & Entering and Larceny at his
residence located at 2990 Rogers Mill
Rd, Magnolia. Items reported missing
included a 30/30 rifle, gold necklace,
gold bracelet, and 2 wedding bands.
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Week of May 24-30, 2012
Week of May 24-30, 2012
ROSEBORO
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Jackson Ammons, 80 of 165 Old Mintz
Highway, Roseboro, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Wayne
Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held
at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home
with Rev. Billy Bass, Rev. Stan Carter and Rev. Johnny Haney
officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Mrs.
Ammons was born on September 13, 1931 in Cumberland County
to the late Harvey and Callie Parker Jackson. She was preceded
in death by her parents; and her husband, Otis Ammons. She was
a homemaker. She is survived by: two sons, William “Buck”
Ammons and wife, Drenda of Roseboro and Anthony Ammons
and wife, Kathy of Sneads Ferry; one sister, Clara Sessoms of
Garland; two brothers, Bobby Jackson of Autryville and Bud
Jackson of Newton Grove; eight grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening
from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro
and other times at the home of her son, 756 Butler Island Road,
Roseboro. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W.
Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
Clinton
Mrs. Annie B. Moore, 95, of 26 Russell Street, Clinton, died
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Mary Gran Nursing Center. The
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25 at First Baptist
Church in Clinton with the Rev. Thomas Farrow, Jr. officiating.
Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery. Public visitation will
be held Thursday, May 24 from 1 - 7 p.m. at Brock Memorial
& Worley Funeral Home with the family present from 6 - 7
p.m. Mrs. Moore is survived by two daughters, Jean Chestnutt
of Clinton and Murdis Bryant of Bishopville, SC; three sons,
Luther Moore and Ronald Moore both of Clinton and James
“Jimmy” Moore of Southern Pines, NC.; 10 grandchildren, 15
great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and one (1)
great-great-great grandchild. Online condolences may be sent to
www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services entrusted to Brock
Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in Clinton.
ROSEBORO
Mr. Rommie Crumpler “R.C.” Barts, Sr., 70 of 2633 Old Mintz
Highway, Roseboro, died on May 19, 2012 at Wake Medical
Center in Raleigh. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M.
on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Mintz Baptist Church with Dr. John
McBride and Rev. Brian Jackson officiating. Mr. Barts was born
on June 18, 1941 in Sampson County to the late Rommie Lee and
Isabelle Matthis Barts. He is preceded in death by his parents;
three sisters, two brothers and one grandchild. He retired from
Hanson Brick Mill and was the owner of Barts Construction.
He is survived by: his wife, Alice Barts of the home; two sons,
Rommie C. Barts, Jr. and Aaron Lee Barts both of Roseboro;
three daughters, Angie Tew and husband, Mike, Lynn Matthis
and husband, Tom and Jennifer Barts all of Roseboro; one sister,
Peggy Avery and husband, Ernest of Clinton; eight grandchildren
and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on
Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mintz Baptist Church
and other times at the home. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral
Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
Clinton
Mr. George Lemmie “Bubbie” Bass, 83, of 2965 Basstown
Road, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Mary Gran Nursing Center.
The funeral service will be held at 7 P.M., Tuesday, May 22, at
Colonial Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Clinton, NC, with
Pastor Ron Davis and Reverend L. D. Creech officiating. An
interment service will be held at 10 A.M., Wednesday, May 23,
at Grandview Memorial Park in Clinton. Mr. Bass, born in Nash
County, was the son of the late George Thomas “Dick” Bass and
Frances Lee Bass and was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Mason
Bass. He was the owner/operator of an auto body shop, a member
of Colonial Heights Free Will Baptist Church, and an alternate
with the Republican Party. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by a
sister, Joyce B. Reeves, and a great-grandson, Drayden Bishop.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary “Lib” Mason Bass of
the home; a daughter, Mary Bass Beasley of Clinton; a son, Tim
Bass and his wife Lisa of Clinton; a sister, Peggy Hall of Clinton;
four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will
receive friends 5:30 to 7 P.M., prior to the funeral service, on
Tuesday evening at Colonial Heights Free Will Baptist Church
in Clinton and other times at the home. Flowers are welcome or
memorials may be made to Colonial Heights Free Will Baptist
Church, 1140 Elizabeth Street, Clinton, NC 28328. 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.
ROSEBORO
Mrs. Irene Miller Faircloth Beasley, 90 of 507 W. Pinewood
Street, Roseboro, died on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Autumn
Wind Assisted Living in Roseboro. The funeral service will be
held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Butler Funeral
Home with Rev. Bobby Herring and Rev. David Williams
officiating. Entombment will follow at the Roseboro Cemetery.
Mrs. Beasley was born on August 31, 1921 in Sampson County
to the late Claude and Nealie Gautier Faircloth. She was a
member of Roseboro United Methodist Church and she retired
from Little’s Cotton Manufacturing Company after 46 years of
service. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Lawrence
Belton Beasley; her sisters, Ruth Faircloth, Mary Willis, Eva Lee
Owens and Nancy Joslin; and one brother, Luther Faircloth. She is
survived by: one daughter, Estelle Beasley Owens and husband,
Cloys of Roseboro; one son, Lawrence Ray Beasley and wife,
Cheryl of Autryville; one sister, Edna Matthews and husband, Bob
of Roseboro; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to
3:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro and other times at
the home of her daughter, 899 Microwave Tower Road, Roseboro.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro
Street, Roseboro.
Goldsboro
Jerry Blackmon, age-62, formerly of Roseboro, N.C. died
Thursday 5/17/12 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, N.C.
A memorial service will be held 1pm,Sunday 5/19/12 at Butler
& Son Funeral Home, Roseboro, N.C. Survivors are wife-Cheryl
Blackmon-Fayetteville, N.C. 1 daughter-Stephanie BlackmonFayetteville; N.C. 2 sons-Jerry Blackmon II-Washington,
D.C., and Jordan Blackmon-Fayetteville, N.C.; 3 sisters-Hilda
Blackmon-Bunn Level, N.C., Linda Lane-Roseboro, N.C.,
Dorothy Owens- Clinton, N.C.; 1 brother-Charles Archie-Indiana.
www.butlerandson.com
Clinton
Mrs. Annie Mildred Goodman, 82, of 111 East Lee St., died
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. The
funeral service will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, May 22, 202 at Lisbon
Street Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC with Rev. Thaddeus
Godwin officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. Goodman is survived by DAUGHTERS-Belinda Robinson
of Clinton, NC and Lucille Davidson of Lancaster, PA; SONSRev. Thaddeus Godwin of Lancaster, PA and Elliot Godwin of
Hinesville, PA; SISTERS-Minnie Bennett and Geraldine Bennett
both Clinton, NC; BROTHERS-James Bryant of Spring Valley,
NY; 7 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 14 great-greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 21 from
1pm-7pm with family present 6pm-7pm. Online condolences may
be sent to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services entrusted
to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home, Inc. in Clinton.
Florida
Miss Joanna Mae Semenow, 69, of 114 Third St. SE, Fort Walton
Beach, Florida, passed away at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
on Sunday May 20, 2012. Miss Semenow was born in Syracuse,
New York on January 12, 1943 to Joseph Michael and Frances
Anna Semenow. She was a loving daughter and sister and will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother,
Frances Anna Semenow; one sister, Sally White of Vass, North
Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Michael Semenow.
Condolences may be sent www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.
com. The family has entrusted Cox Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory of Vass, North Carolina.
Winston-Salem
Margaret Spearman, Age-68, 3047 Duvall Circle, died Tuedsay
5/15/12, at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be
Sunday, 5/12/12, 3pm at Ingold First Baptist Church. Interment in
the Sandhill Cemetery, Clinton, N.C. Survivors are 3 daughtersPamela Spearman-Clinton, N.C., Benita Autry-Elizabethtown,
N.C., Robin Spearman-Winston-Salem, N.C.; 4 sisters-Reva
Richardson-Fayetteville, N.C. Patricia Green, Katie Hay and Vivian
Melvin all of Clinton, N.C.; 2 brothers-Jinny Bennett-Clinton,
N.C. and Johnny Bennett-Fayetteville, N.C.; 7 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren. Public viewing sat. 5/19/12, 1 to 6 pm, Butler
& Son Funeral Services, Clinton, N.C. www.butlerandson
Newburgh, NY
Ms. Ola Jean Brunson, 67, of 167 Johnston Street, Apt. 103,
formerly of Clinton, NC, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. The funeral will be held
Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Life Restoration Church, Newburgh,
NY. Services entrusted to: Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh
Avenue, New Windsor, NY.
Cameron
Mr. Ted Wilson Driggers, 55, of Cameron, North Carolina,
passed away peacefully at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in
Greensboro on Tuesday May 22, 2012. A funeral service will be
held on Thursday May 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Pineywood Baptist
Church with Pastor John Brown officiating. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery. He was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina
on August 3, 1956 to Howard and Shirley Chavis Driggers. He
was a very hard worker and the most important time he spent was
with his family, gardening and cooking. He was a loving husband,
father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew
him. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lynn Khristine “Khris”
Bates Driggers; one daughter, Kasey Peckenpaugh and husband
Kevin of Cameron; three sons, Travis W. Driggers and wife Amber
of Cameron, Patrick Driggers of South Carolina, Aaron Driggers
of Cameron; three sisters, Patty Bosch of Greenville, Barbara
Byrd of Cameron, Hilda Yarborough of Cameron; three brothers,
Jerry “Bo” Driggers of Sanford, Conely Chavis of Vass, Howard
Driggers III of Vass; nine grandchildren.He was preceded in death
by his parents and one sister Vickie Driggers Cameron. A visitation
will be held on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at Cox Memorial Funeral
Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.
coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted services
to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
Harrells
Mr. Harry DeVane 85 of 8128 Ivanhoe Rd., died, Wednesday,
May 23, 2012 at Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville,
NC. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter
Funeral Home in Garland.
Rose Hill
Mr. Richard Wade Jones, Sr., 74 of 123 Dickson Road, died at
Wayne Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. A
graveside service will be held at a later date at Long Creek Baptist
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Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Bateman officiating. Born
in 1937 in Sampson County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late
Renice Lester and Mattie Ruth Wilson Jones. He was a member
of Centenary United Methodist Church and a retired truck driver.
He is survived by a son, Richard Wade Jones, Jr. and wife, Tamra
of Clinton; daughter, Sherry J. Deimler of Chapel Hill; sister,
Rebecca Bender of Portsmouth, Va., a brother, Fred P. Jones of
Bonneau, SC. and special neice, Diane J. Kornegay of Rose Hill.
Six grandchildren; Two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a son, Christopher Jones and two brothers, Cecil Jones and
Bobby Jones. Online condolences at www.royalhallfuneralhome.
com. Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall Funeral Home
Fayetteville
Mr. Robert McCalop, 67, of 1088 Southern Ave., formerly
of Sampson County, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Cape Fear
Valley Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
May 26 at Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Turkey with
Rev. Frank Faison officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Chapel
Cemetery, Turkey. Public visitation will be held Friday from 1-7
p.m. at Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home, Clinton. Mr.
McCalop is survived by his sisters, Janice Wallace of Turkey, NC
and Shirley McCallop of White Plains, NY; brothers, Earl McCalop
of Brooksville, FL, Moses McCallop of Yonkers, NY, and William
McCallop of White Plains, NY. Online condolences may be sent to
www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services entrusted to Brock
Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in Clinton.
Clinton
Mrs. Annie B. Moore, 95, of 26 Russell Street, Clinton, died
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Mary Gran Nursing Center. The funeral
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25 at First Baptist Church in
Clinton with the Rev. Thomas Farrow, Jr. officiating. Burial
will follow in Sandhill Cemetery. Public visitation will be held
Thursday, May 24 from 1 - 7 p.m. at Brock Memorial & Worley
Funeral Home with the family present from 6 - 7 p.m. Mrs. Moore
is survived by two daughters, Jean Chestnutt of Clinton and Murdis
Bryant of Bishopville, SC; three sons, Luther Moore and Ronald
Moore both of Clinton and James “Jimmy” Moore of Southern
Pines, NC.; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 8 great-great
grandchildren and one (1) great-great-great grandchild. Online
condolences may be sent to www.brockmemorialandworley.com.
Services entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home
in Clinton.
Clinton
Mrs. Willa Dean Tew, 82 of 1170 Highhouse Road, died in Kitty
Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:00 pm at Royal-Hall
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald Keith Carter and Rev.
Allen West officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.
Born in 1929 in Sampson County, Mrs. Tew was the daughter
of the late Olgie Lee and Cora Royal Honeycutt. She was a
homemaker. She was the widow of James Tew. She is survived by
two daughters, Kaye Bryan and husband, Steve of Goldsboro and
Rebecca T. Pearl of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Jeanene Boyette
of Clinton; two brothers, Harrison Honeycutt of Roseboro and Rev.
Paul Honeycutt of Salemburg. Four grandchildren: Sasha White,
Madison Bryan, Jessica Owens and Nicolette Manaphanthanont
and four great grandchildren: Ivy Merritt, River Merritt, Summer
Owens and Xander White. She was preceded in death by three
sisters, Lucille Harbison, Eloise Williams and Eva Jean Upchurch
and two brothers, Donald Honeycutt and J.D. Honeycutt. The
family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6-8 pm at
Royal-Hall Funeral Home and other times at her home. Online
condolences at www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
Clinton
Mr. Earl Junior Thornton, 82, of 3487 Hobbton Hwy, died in
Sampson Regional Medical Center, Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Funeral arrangements will be held Friday at 2:00 pm at RoyalHall Funeral Home with the Rev. Stan Carter. Burial will follow
in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Born in 1929 in Johnston County, Mr.
Thornton was the son of the late Ira and Pearl Herring Thornton.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired carpenter. He
is survived by his wife, Ethel Jane Fann Thornton; one daughter,
Deborah Lynn Simmons and husband, Keith of Clinton; three sons,
Roger Dale Thornton and wife, Ileen and Jessie Samuel Thornton
all of Clinton and Ricky Don Thornton and wife, Linda of Teachey.
Five grandchildren: Brian Thornton, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Shawn
Thornton, Jessica T. Griffin, Ashley Simmons and three greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara
Jane Thornton; three sisters, Loreen Pope and Louise Weeks both
of Clinton and Alma Bass of Newton Grove and three brothers,
Russell Thornton, Hubert Thornton and Sanford Thornton all
of Clinton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to
the service and other times at the home of his son Roger Dale
Thornton, 305 Carolina Ave., Clinton, NC. Online condolences at
www.royalhallfuneralhome.com
Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. William Autry Beatty 64 of 1781 Childress Dr. formerly of
Ivanhoe, died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Emory Hospital, Mid-town,
Atlanta, Ga. Funeral service were held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday,
May 24, 2012 at the Providence Baptist Church, College Park, Ga.,
and a graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Friday, May 25,
2012 at the Beatty Family Cemetery, NC Hwy. 210 E., Ivanhoe,
NC. Mr. Beatty is survived by two daughters, Amber Beatty, of
Stone Mountain, Ga., Miranda Beatty of Lithonia, Ga., 1 grandson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pilgrim
Rest Baptist Church-Beatty Education Scholarship Fund, 9364
Wildcat Rd., Ivanhoe, NC 28478. Online condolences maybe sent
through www.carterfh.com. Services by Carter Funeral Home in
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MMC, City Clerk
Week of May 24-30, 2012
BUSINESS
A19
Chamber Chat
With Janna Bass
Chamber Member of the Week
Did you know the jigsaw puzzle was invented in 1767
and only a few short years later, in 1784, our Sampson
County “puzzle” was established by the North Carolina
General Assembly? I enjoy using the analogy that
Sampson County is a large puzzle. There is a wide variety
of definitions of “puzzle” depending on the context, it can
be described as “requiring ingenuity and often persistence
in solving or assembling” or “to clarify or solve by
reasoning or study”.
Growing up my Grandpa (Paw-Paw as I called him) would do a puzzle each year on our
family beach trip and my Dad would enjoy working casually on a puzzle each night. I
often remember sitting beside them and wondering how they could just look at a piece
and know exactly where it went. I then realized they were looking at the box cover and
the picture and then analyzing each piece to find that perfect fit. As in each puzzle, the
box lid with the big picture is equal to Sampson County’s goal and vision for the future
and as in each puzzle, each Sampson County organization, business, and individual is
a piece that is made to fit perfectly with its partner. Sampson County has a variety of
partnerships that makes the “puzzle” complete.
From the Office of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce we strive to achieve
our goal of “working together for total community development” in that each individual
puzzle piece has its perfect fit within Sampson County. The Chamber of Commerce
office is honored to have this opportunity to work directly with the business network
throughout Sampson County and see that it continues to grow and partner with each
other throughout the programs and events the chamber office offers with the support of
the partnerships, sponsors, and members.
Congratulations to Chamber Member of the Week, Rouse & Peterson, P.A.!
Located at 1907 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, Rouse & Peterson, P.A. is a Certified
Public Accounting firm. Together, Gary and Billy have over fifty years of public
accounting experience. They provide a variety of personal and business income
tax services, including income tax mediation, and accounting services that include
bookkeeping, payroll and payroll reporting. They also offer trust and estate income
tax planning services. Contact Gary L. Rouse, Billy Peterson and staff for more
information at (910) 596-2000 or at [email protected] or billypeterson@
earthlink.net. For info about the Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce contact
the Chamber at (910) 592-6177 or visit www.clintonsampsonchamber.org.
Chamber Ambassador
of the First Quarter January-March
As the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce we try to offer a variety of seminars,
networking events, marketing ideas, visibility, and more, in order to serve the variety
of businesses that make up Sampson County’s business network. The past few weeks
we have discussed networking and educational opportunities that the Chamber Offers
as a benefit, however those two are only a small part of the opportunities, committees,
programs, and more that the Chamber Offers to each “puzzle piece” throughout
Sampson County.
The 2012 Ambassador program is well underway and congratulations to David Ruggles
from Technology by Design for being the Ambassador of the Quarter. The ClintonSampson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are a group of Chamber member
volunteers who work to promote participation in Chamber events and activities, to
recruit and retain Chamber members and to represent the Chamber at related functions.
The guidance, influence and commitment of our Ambassadors greatly contribute to the
success of Chamber projects. The Chamber is fortunate to have Ambassadors with such
integrity and commitment to service, we thank you for your hard work and support.
The Chamber’s Adult and Junior Leadership program is gearing up for the class of
2012-2013. The mission of Leadership Clinton-Sampson is to provide a continuous,
diverse supply of creative leaders to the county by developing their knowledge of
the community and providing them with the opportunity for meaningful action.
The eight-month program is designed to provide leaders broad exposure to issues
and opportunities facing Sampson County, as well as meet our need for the active
involvement of diverse, informed & responsible community leaders. The purpose of the
program is to: educate participants regarding the challenges & needs of the community,
facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships among the participants and
community leaders, enhancing their abilities to assist with present & future community
projects, and assist participants in enhancing relevant leadership skills & in assuming
leadership roles in Sampson County. We encourage each of you to take advantage of
this opportunity by contacting the Chamber Office today 910.592.6177.
It is not too early to begin to think about the Chamber’s Coat Closet. This project is a
community service project sponsored by the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce.
The goal is to collect new and gently worn coats during the month of November and
disperse throughout Sampson County. The coat collect includes all sizes ranging from
infant to our senior citizens. Presently there is no other “Coat Project” that we are
aware of in Sampson County and we believe this is a valid and worthwhile need in our
communities. While we have not had our official kickoff event, it is never too early! As
you are changing out your closets to your summer clothes, please bring to the Chamber
Office at 414 Warsaw Road in Clinton, any coats that you would like to donate.
Congratulations to David Ruggles, Chamber Ambassador of the First
Quarter (January-March)! David is Vice President, Lead Network Engineer
at Technology by Design, located in Clinton (910) 249-9650. David had the
most Ambassador points for the first quarter this year. Thank you for all your
hard work David, the Chamber appreciates you as one of our Ambassadors!
In photo from left: Chamber Executive Director, Janna Bass, Ambassador,
David Ruggles, and Ambassador Chair, Sherri Smith.
I’d like to invite you to learn more about the benefits of Chamber membership. Over
the past few weeks we have discussed Networking, Educational Opportunities, and
Programs and Committees; however that is only a “piece” of what is included in your
Chamber Investment as you join the Chamber Family. We are over 350 members strong
and continuing to grow. Give us a call at 910.592.6177 and let us be a part of your
business or organization today.
Please join me next week on WCLN for the latest happenings at the Clinton Sampson
Chamber of Commerce. Thanks again and make it a great weekend, right here in
Sampson County where as we say, “You’ll like the way we work and you’ll love the
way we live”.
Main Street Pizza & Pub
Ribbon Cutting
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Insurance Agency Inc
1940 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC 28328 (910)592-4700
Main Street Pizza & Pub had their ribbon cutting on May 10, 2012. It is a
new business in Sampson County and a new Chamber Member, located
at 103 West Roseboro Street in Roseboro, NC. You may contact owner,
Tommy Faircloth and staff at (910) 525-3222. Main Street Pizza & Pub’s
hours are: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Friday
& Saturday 11:30 a.m. – until. Stop in and support a new local business!
A20
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