Dubose Strapping May Be Expanding in Clinton

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SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
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The Sampson Weekly
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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10
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INSIDE
Week of March 3-9, 2011
Second Annual Triathlon Former Congressman
To Be Held on March 12th
Faith
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At a time when our economy was faltering and layoffs,
furloughs and cutbacks were the daily normal for
business and services in our county and across the
nation, CommWell Health (formerly TriCounty) was not
insolated. In the beginning of 2009, CommWell was
faced with layoffs and shortening the work week from 40
hours to 32 hours in order to continue to operate on ever
tightening budgets.
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Aimee Perry and mom, Janet Ivers crossing the Finish Line
The 2nd Annual Sampson
County
Super
Sprint
Triathlon is scheduled
for next Saturday, March
12 beginning at 8 am at
The Center for Health
and Wellness in Clinton.
According
to
Race
Director, Allison Noll,
“Last year we had 168
participants with 104 of
them being from outside
the county. This year we
are hoping for as many as
250-300 participants.” The
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great turnout for the event
in 2010 helped to boost
the struggling economy in
Sampson County bringing
much needed revenue to
hotels, restaurants, and
local businesses.
Participants ranged
from as young as 8 and
as old as 78 years of
age. According to event
director, Mrs. Noll, “Our
plan is to supply you with
all the necessary tools
so you can succeed!
TRIATHLON, see P. A3
At
Tuesday
night’s Clinton City
Council meeting, John Swope Executive Director
of the Sampson County Economic Development
Commission presented the incentive proposal in a
step toward bringing additional jobs and increased
investment to Sampson County. According to Mr.
Swope, the proposed expansion would create 34
new jobs for our community.
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Taste and
see that the
Lord is good;
Blessed is the
man who
takes refuge in
Him.
This year’s run course
will go through historic,
downtown Clinton helping
to showcase the hard
work of the City and their
revitalization
projects. Also, we will have a new
corporate Relay Division
this year. This will give
all of our local businesses
a chance to enter teams
and compete for this
prestigious title along with
Dubose Strapping May Be
Expanding in Clinton
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WEEKLY VERSE
Bob Etheridge Visits
CommWell Health
John Swope with SC EDC
The incentive package dollar portion of
$75,685 from the City of Clinton and $155,768 from
Sampson County would be paid to DuBose over
5 years only after DuBose maintains their stated
investment and employment levels.
According to Mr. Swope, “DuBose is waiting to see if
the city, county and state will be able to provide financial incentive assistance to off-set
their start-up costs before making their location decision. Once they know the level of
incentives that can be provided, they will make their decision on whether to expand their
Clinton facilities or purchase the South Carolina existing plastics strapping manufacturing
plant.”
The Sampson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on
Monday, March 7th to receive this request. With the Commissioners
DUBOSE, see P. A3
On Feb. 13, 2009, Congress passed the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 at the urging of
President Obama, who signed it into law four days later. A
direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act
had three immediate goals:
•
Create new jobs and save existing ones
•
Spur economic activity and invest in long-term
growth
•
Foster unprecedented levels of accountability
and transparency in government spending
In March of 2009, Congressman Bob Ethridge
announced that CommWell would receive an award
of $706,286 to be used for Increased Demand for
Community Health Center Services (IDS). June an
additional grant of $1,376,930 was awarded to be used
for Capital improvement Programs (CIP). Congressman
Etheridge awarded the ceremonial check in August of
2009 during National Community Health Center Week.
Pam Tripp, CEO of CommWell Health, stated, “We were
going through some real tough times and the recovery
funds were manna from heaven. CommWell was
immediately able to restore 50 positions to 40 hours per
week and return to a normal 40 hour operational work
week at all facilities.”
Christopher Vann, Director of Development stated,
“The stimulus funds have given CommWell Health the
opportunity to improve and expand the quality of our
care. We see this as a worthwhile investment in quality,
affordable care during a time when health access has
Pam Tripp, CEO of CommWell Health and Bob Etheridge
become difficult for so many. Through the Stimulus funds
provided by the CIP, Commwell was able to renovate
our Nursing Station, re-roof our building, and do much
needed painting and repairs. The Stimulus dollars
were widely distributed in our community by using local
contractors, plumbers, carpenters, roofers and pavers.
We were able to provide jobs to the private sector. In
addition, Commwell was able
see COMMWELL, P. A3
Psalm 34:8
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LOCAL NEWS
Superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker and Chairman GH Wilson
With a unanimous decision at Monday night’s Sampson
County School Board Meeting held at Hobbton Elementary,
Midway Elementary will soon find a new home at the old
Midway High School building. With a motion made by
Telfair Simpson and seconded by Chairman GH Wilson, the
final round of deliberation was completed.
The move will affect over 460 students that are currently
enrolled at Midway Elementary at a cost of $375,000 to
renovate the existing building to meet the needs of the
school. According to Chairman George Wilson, the funds
for the renovations are coming from the remaining funds
totaling $325,000 left from the QSAB bonds that opened
Union Middle (the old Union High School building) and
the renovations to Hobbton High School. “We have been
deliberating the move for some time now. We actually
figured in the renovations at Midway when we applied for
the bond.” Mr. Wilson went on to state that the roof of the
building would have to be repaired which will cost over
$400,000 to complete. “We will have to go to our County
Commissioners for the necessary money for the roof
project. We currently do not have the money to re-roof
parts of the building, but it is certainly cheaper to repair the
roof than to build. I cannot speak of when or how soon
the commissioners would be able to grant this request. I
feel like we need to repair the roof before we actually start
doing a lot of work inside. Everyone needs to remember
that schools have no way of raising monies for operation,
repairs or employees. We have to have all funding sent
Midway Elementary Is Moving
down to us from the federal, state and local government.
We don’t even get sales tax money refunded to us as other
government agencies do nor are we exempt from sales
tax. We have to rely on our county for necessary repairs to
buildings.”
According to GH Wilson, the old Midway High School
building has never been completely re-roofed. “There are
still parts of the building with the original 1959 roof. Those
are the parts of the building that need repairing, not the
entire roof of the building.”
The renovations to the existing building would require
internal projects such as renovations of the vocational wing
and converting some classrooms to make them suitable
for smaller Elementary students. According to county
office administrators, “The renovations would be similar
to those done at the old Union High School when it was
converted to Union Middle School.” The building currently
has 22 classrooms and in order to meet the needs of the
Elementary school, it would have to house 29 classrooms.
Shop areas and weight rooms would have to be converted
to classrooms and restrooms would have to be added for
the kindergarten classes. Susan Warren, SC schools Public
Relations and Student Services Coordinator, stated, “The old
MHS is too good of a building to allow it to be unused. It is
in much better shape and larger than the current Midway
Elementary School. MES has numerous mobile units (the
most of any school in the county). This has been discussed
for several years now. We have actually had discussions
of reconfiguring the entire Midway district. The largest
facility issue was at Midway Elementary, so we chose to
focus on that school instead of all three elementary schools
in the district.” She went on to state the existing Midway
Elementary School building could be used for a staff
development center, a head start center, migrant center or
an EC testing center. “We currently hold these programs in
parts of the old Midway High School building. Some parts
of the building may even be used for storage since we no
longer can utilize the old Hall School location.”
Chairman Wilson explained, “When we built the new
high schools, these two districts had the most students in
them and the most overcrowding. We wanted to remove
as many of the mobile units in the county as we could.
We have done that in the Union district. With this move,
we will accomplish that as well in the Midway district. We
considered many plans to make this happen. With the
budget constraints we are under, the other plans would
cost us much more in operational dollars each year. This
move will also cost some operational or current expense
dollars, but we are going to try to either scale those back
or absorb some ourselves. Also with the state budget
woes and increasing class sizes means less teachers, which
means less class rooms, so this move will work for us now
better than say it would 3 years ago when they were
cutting class sizes. We don’t anticipate as much growth
in the next 5 years as we have had. We have looked at the
births statistics in the district so we think we have a handle
on the number of students that will be housed at the
building. Of course you never can say for sure how many
people will move in and the affect that BRAC will have on
the area. We are trying to do the least expensive move that
we can and also keep up with the needs of our students.
We understand the pressure that the county is under and
have tried our best to come up with a plan that would work
in all our budget constraints.”
Principal of the Elementary School, Tonya Colwell
responded to the move, “I am excited about all of the
future possibilities that we will gain from our move to the
Old High School. We are overcrowded. The existing MES
has no potential for physical growth without the addition
of more mobile units! Having everyone move within the
same building is an automatic advantage. Our staff and
students are already a close knit family and I think that the
move will only enhance our successes.”
According to Superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker, all
renovations will be completed and the school will be ready
in August for the start of the 2012 school year.
Roseboro Native Returns To Speak Out for Charles E Perry
Since the renaming of the Charles E Perry
Elementary School to Roseboro Elementary, quite a
stir has been amidst the small town of Roseboro. The
Charles E Perry Alumni Association and Roseboro
Concerned Citizens groups have been very vocal at
local Commissioners and School Board Meetings.
The group is currently in the process of circulating a
petition to get the Sampson County School Board to
rescind their position and vote on the issue.
Rubestine Fisher Potter, head of the local group,
spoke during the public comment period at Monday
night’s Board of Education meeting. She was very
adamant that the group was not going away. “We
have weighed our options and we feel that this
matter can be resolved in Sampson County. It doesn’t
have to go any further than Sampson County. We
continue to stand in unity and we will not go away
until the trust is restored and this matter is resolved.”
The group has made a formal request to the local
and North Carolina Chapters of the NAACP to get
involved in the issue.
Mrs. Potter was not the only person present at the
night’s event to lend their protest in the renaming
of the school, the auditorium was full. Max Herring,
son of the late Geddy Herring made a passionate
plea on the behalf of his family and his deceased
father. As it turns out, the late Geddy Herring was
very instrumental in having the school named after
the Rev Charles E Perry when it originally opened in
1959.
Geddy Herring was born in Roseboro in 1921.
He graduated from Davidson College in 1942 and
went into the US Navy. He was awarded the Medal
of Honor for his actions in the battle of Iwo Jima.
He served as mayor of Roseboro from 1947-1949
and actually helped to get the first streets paved
in the small southern town. He also served on the
Sampson County School Board from 1955-1963 with
his last two years being Chairman. He was part of the
first group to be inducted into the Sampson County
Hall of Fame. Mr. Herring
passed away in 1996 at
the age of 75. According
to his son Max, “Dad was
the only member of the
school board from the
Roseboro area in 1958. I
am sure that it was dad
who made the motion
to the board that the
school be named after
Reverend Perry.
He
must have made a very
compelling case for his
motion, as the board
unanimously approved
it.” He went on to explain
that he had heard about
the renaming of the
Charles E Perry School
Max Herring, son of the late Geddy Herring, speaks out against the renaming
one evening as he was
of Charles E Perry to Roseboro Elementary at monthly school board meeting
watching WRAL TV news.
(Max and his brother
and sister do not currently live in the Roseboro area on to state that the Charles E Perry School was to his
any longer. Max lives right outside of Raleigh) “Our family, a large part of his father’s legacy. “My father
family is deeply saddened that the name will not be never accepted the idea that he was a hero so for
on the new school. Dad had known Rev Perry for him to put someone else in that position…well he
many years. He had observed the style, dedication had to believe that person was truly deserving.” He
and leadership that Rev. brought to the position of also stated, “We do not believe that the board had
principal of the school in Roseboro. I think that my or has any hidden agenda or malice. This name
dad would be very disappointed to hear about the change seems to have been a change for clarity
decision to rename the school. He had made an and convenience without the considered thought
informed decision to honor Rev. Perry and his legacy. that such a change deserves. Our family hopes the
I am sure that his position would not have changed.” board will revisit this issue. We feel there needs to
“Dad saw Rev Perry as an educator of the mind and be compelling reasons to rename the school. Our
spirit. He inspired all to do better and be better. My father felt that it was the appropriate honor for
father had great respect for the man that Rev. Perry reverend Perry in 1958 and we believe that it is still
was. His dedication to his school and motivation the appropriate honor today!”
of his students and faculty had an incalculable, Members of the school board made no comments to
positive effect on so many lives.” Max Herring went either Mrs. Potter’s or Mr. Max Herring’s statements.
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CommWell Receives Award From SOLIS
SOLIS Program Coordinator Maria Paniagua presented CommWell Health CEO Pam Tripp a
plaque in honor and recognition of CommWell Health’s continued support of SOLIS in Sampson County. SOLIS is an acronym for SAVING OUR LIVES IN SAMPSON.
TRIATHLON, cont. from A1
their picture and names on a plaque at the Wellness
Center or to just have FUN. Either way, what a way to promote your business while
supporting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Any relay team can consist of two
or three people, for the three events of swimming, biking and running.” There will be
a 250 yard pool swim, a 7 mile bike ride, and 2 mile run/walk course.
“We are gearing up for another energetic, exciting and active event. This event was
created to include everyone. We are looking for about 50 volunteers to help make
this event a success. We guarantee you that you will have an amazing experience.”
The cost of the event is $50.00 for an individual and $100.00 for a Relay Team.
T-shirts, designed by Sampson Middle School art students, are included in the price. Prizes will be awarded per: age group, male and female, overall male and female,
Athena and Clydedale, and Relay and Corporate Relay. All proceeds from the event
go to benefit the work of the Kiwanis. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis but takes the hard work of the NC
Cooperative Extension and the Clinton Recreation and Parks to make the event such
a success. Director Noll states that anyone can take part. If you are not quite sure
if you can finish such a feat, Allison says, “Yes, you can do it! Last year we had
completion times that ranged for 34 minutes up to 2 hours. SO it is truly about ability. There will be people there to encourage you every step of the way. From fellow
competitors, to volunteers, to spectators…everyone is there to support you and help
you cross the finish line.”
Local resident Dr. Joe Bell was one of the participants at last year’s Relay. He
stated, “This was my first triathlon. I actually competed in all three segments. I really
enjoyed the event and it was well organized. I have entered this year’s event as well
and I encourage anyone that loves competition to think about entering. It is so much
fun to see how far and how much you can achieve.”
Last year was also the first triathlon for Sampson County resident Casey Stevens. She completed the entire course by herself. “However, with this being such a huge
community event, I had the support of many co-workers and friends there to cheer
me on and help me be accountable during the training process. I was nervous at
first, but once I got into the pool area and began talking with the other participants, my
nerves were calmed. The distance is achievable for EVERYONE, with a little bit of
training and preparation!!! The best part of the event was witnessing all ages, sizes,
and abilities of the participants. During the bike and run portion, I was passed by an
8 year old and several individuals double and triple my age passed by me effortlessly.
At first it was a little intimidating, but then it kicked in that if they can do it... I can do it,
NO EXCUSES! This event was not only motivational, but empowering. It changed
my life! Since the event last year in March, I have completed 5 other triathlons
and come this fall I have signed up to attempt to complete a Half-Ironman. Since
becoming involved in the events, I began sleeping better, eating better, and was in a
much better mood overall.”
According to Ali Noll the event started when “Sarah Scott and I both compete in
Triathlons and last year we had the “crazy idea” of bringing one to Sampson County
so the citizens here could experience the thrill, satisfaction and fun of a triathlon. FS Series (www.fsseries.com) are the experts in the area of races and prove their
“Racing Done Right” philosophy in every event I attend, so I contacted them to see if
they could fit a Triathlon in Clinton into their schedule. They said YES. We wanted
to give the residents in Sampson County on opportunity to experience a unique event
without having to travel to a major city. The ‘health” of Sampson County is not good,
with 70-75% of our adult population and 40% of our children overweight or obese. This event gives everyone the opportunity to have fun, be active and set a positive
example for Friends, family and coworkers.”
Mrs. Noll went on to state, “The event is worth all the hard work. I was 100%
exhausted after the event last year, however, it was also the proudest day I have had
in the 7 years that I have lived and worked in Sampson County.”
For more information on the Sampson County Super Triathlon, call or email Ali Noll
at 592-9399 or [email protected]. Don’t delay, register today at www.fsseries.com
Giving Back To The Community
LOCAL NEWS
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to install DENTRIX Electronic Dental Systems at four
locations and install tele-conferencing equipment at six
practices. The tele-conferencing will allow for employee meetings and training over a
large geographic area in real-time.”
COMMWELL, cont. from A1
CommWell has continued to thrive under the leadership and day to day guidance
of CEO, Pam Tripp. Staff members of CommWell Health recently accepted prestigious
international awards in recognition of their Service Excellence Initiative at the 11th
Annual Healthcare Service Excellence Conference, held January 26-28, 2011 in New
Orleans, LA. Pam Tripp, CEO of CommWell Health, received a National Summit Award
for achievements as an Executive Sponsor of Service Excellence. Pinnacle Award
achievers from the organization were Karen Smith for Exceptional Employee and
Connie Sue Wooten for achievements as the Program Director of Service Excellence.
The three-day forum was a gathering of healthcare professionals from across the
continent, to discuss and showcase innovative methods to improve the experience of
patients. “We are so very proud to have received this Summit Award” said Pam Tripp,
CEO of CommWell Health. “These awards are recognition of the hard work, innovation,
and dedication that our outstanding team of healthcare professionals, led by our Service
Excellence Council, has been producing truly outstanding breakthroughs in our patient
experience.” Brian Lee, CSP, founder of the Healthcare Service Excellence Conference,
said “The Summit Award is our highest award of excellence. It is awarded only to highly
qualified, innovative, and progressive individuals, and healthcare facilities whom have
made outstanding progress in areas associated with the improvement of the patient
experience.” The Healthcare Service Excellence Conference is dedicated to delivering
non-based solutions to help healthcare organizations improve the patient service.
Mrs. Tripp stated, “Community health centers are the practical solution to provide
a healthcare home for all people. We have the ability to offer quality care for adults
and children, including medical services, Dental health services, Behavioral Health
and Pharmacy Services. All of this is on one campus here at Spivey’s Corner/Newton
Grove. As our organization has grown through the last three decades, the population
we serve has changed and the services we offer have changed to meet their needs.
These stimulus funds enabled us to do things to enhance our facilities and the services
offered. Just to name a few of the improvements that happened as a result of receiving
stimulus dollars: electronic dental records to all of our dental practices, digital x-ray,
new paving, roofing, a covered ambulance bay at the Spivey’s Corner/Newton Grove
practice, a medication administration room, an education room and coming soon will be
a brand new residence for the 10-bed substance abuse rehab center for men. What a
blessing this was for the communities that we serve.”
Connie Wooten remarked, “As a member of this community where my family has lived
and thrived for many generations, it gives me joy to work here and serve my neighbors,
my friends and their families and friends. I am so proud of the work that we do here, of
the dignity with which we do it, and most of all the staff members with whom I work with
every day to serve our community.” One of the projects Commwell was able to complete
with the help of the stimulus dollars was the Pediatric Unit. Connie continued, “It was
important to our staff that we were able to offer a child-friendly area that would make the
children happy to enter. The murals were a labor of love and I am so proud of the final
product. There were many helping hands involved in the completion of this project. My
son, Nathan, offered to come in on Saturdays and afternoons after school to help with
painting as well. He is responsible for the tractors and farm scenery. That was a big
deal for a 12 year old with basketball and video games as usual priorities. The materials
used were purchased from stimulus dollars, but the talents offered and work put into the
project, were volunteer hours from staff and family members working together for the
good of our community. Congressman Bob Etheridge has also been a great supporter
of Community Health Centers and the services that are provided through the centers to
the rural areas of the nation. It was a pleasure to have him come back and see what has
been accomplished with these funds and to know that community health centers are still
supported and viewed as a solution to healthcare in our nation.
For more information and for locations in your local area, contact Commwell Health at
1-800-GET-WELL or visit them on line at www.commwellhealth.org
decision on the 7th and hopefully the NCDOC incentives
decision any day now, DuBose Strapping will make their
decision and if it is to expand here in Clinton, they would immediately begin the building
construction and order the production equipment.
Mr. Swope added, “This is a great example of the value of existing industry. We are very
appreciative of DuBose Strapping providing Sampson County and the City of Clinton an
opportunity to support this expansion that would create 34 new jobs that pay well above
our average manufacturing wage as well as a very nice capital investment in building and
equipment.” The total capital investment would be $9.4 million. The NC Department of
Commerce calculates that for every $5 million dollars in investment by a manufacturer
spurs another $4.4 million in local spending. “ DuBose Strapping is making an investment
in their ability to serve their existing customer base as well as attracting new customers in
a new product line, plastic strapping. Because they are a Sampson County industry, they
are giving serious consideration to developing this project here in Clinton. They do have
a viable alternative to purchase an existing plastic strapping manufacturing company in
another state, but their experience in Clinton has provided them a confidence to seriously
consider expanding here.”
When asked if there were any other prospects for additional companies or
manufactures coming to our County, Mr. Swope replied, “Prospect activity in recent months
has increased in North Carolina and for Sampson County. We are hoping companies are
gaining enough confidence in the economy that gives them the push to expand their
facilities. The EDC has developed several initiatives to make Sampson County more
competitive for these projects and we are working to have success as the economy grows.”
DUBOSE, cont. from A1
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LOCAL NEWS
Dr.Chitwood Receives Recognition 4-H Sewing Workshop
Left to right: J.W. Simmons, Rex Moody, Dr. Randolph Chitwood, and
Lauren Balkcum. The Clinton Sampson Chamber of Commerce present Dr. Chitwood an afghan with scenes of Sampson County. Dr. W.
Randolph Chitwood Jr., M.D., FACS, FRCS
Butler Avenue School Making A Difference
Jump Rope For Heart A Big Success
Students from across the nation participated in
Jump Rope for Heart in an effort to raise money and
awareness for heart disease and the importance
of being heart healthy. All money from the event
goes toward Heart Disease Awareness, research, and
families for medical assistance.
According to Beth Best, PE Teacher at Butler
Avenue School in Clinton, “342 Students participated
in Jump Rope For Heart at Butler Avenue by bringing
in checks, dollars, and literally their pennies. I
wanted 100% participation, but we ended up with
about 63%. The students were so excited to help
children with heart disease that they gave all that
they could even if it was
pennies, nickels, dimes,
or quarters. During our
main event where the
students jumped rope,
hula hooped, climbed
the rock wall, and had their faces painted, I held my
hands out and collected change from several students
and that made the difference.”
The students at Butler Avenue had set a goal of
raising $8500.00. That goal was smashed by the event
raising over $10,600, with money still coming in. No
business or corporate sponsor money was enlisted; all
money was raised through family and friends of Butler
Avenue students. “I have been told that this was the
most that any school in Sampson County has raised for
Jump Rope For Heart,” exclaimed Mrs. Best.
She went on to explain that the event was such
a success because the students wanted to make a
difference in the lives of other students and adults
with heart disease. “We have a heart on our wall, 5 1/2
ft by 5 ft that students can sign someone’s name on
that they knew had heart disease. They raised money
in honor or memory of that person. As of Friday, our
heart is full of names! Every child had an opportunity
to feel like they could make a difference and they did!
Our students at BAS loved others enough to care and
Open Door
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Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, April 2 at 9:00 AM
Rockfish Country Club in Wallace
4 Man Captains Choice
$45.00 Per Person - $180.00 Per Team
Please call for more information 910-590-6850
(David Chestnutt) or 910-284-6573
(Ricky Wood) or email [email protected]
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Ann’s Sew-N-Vac of Clinton recently hosted a three-day workshop for
six lucky Sampson County 4-H’ers. Mrs. Ann demonstrated the basics of sewing, concentrating their creativity on the construction of
two pillowcases by each participant. Each youth was able to take one
pillowcase home and then donate the second one to a person in need.
A big thank you to Mrs. Ann for donating her time and resources to
local 4-H’ers. For more information about how you can get involved
with 4-H call the Sampson 4-H Office at 910-592-7161. Pictured L-R
are Angel Faircloth, Denisse Sada-Romero, Shirlee Williams, Mrs.
Ann, Amber Lackey, Sarah Stickland, and Roxie Long.
Phone (910) 285-7151
www.billcaronecars.com
cared enough to give.”
When asked why she is so compassionate about
the event, she stated, “I am so compassionate about
this event because I have a passion for people. Life is
hard and people need people. We all have family and
friends that suffer from sickness such as cancer, heart
disease, other illness, and sometimes just from the
environment in which they live. We don’t know what
people struggles are but we can help make them
easier. I teach because I love people and want to make
a difference. As a teacher, I feel the responsibility to
teach my students to love beyond what they see on
the outside, in order to make a difference in someone
on the inside. Our students are our future and if we
expect them to be loving, caring, compassionate
adults, we have to teach them to be that way as
children. Jump Rope for Heart opens those doors of
opportunity and expectation.”
For more information on Jump Rope For Heart or
heart disease, visit The American Heart Association
website at www.american heart.org.
LOCAL NEWS
A5
We Should Know...
would have to do this with
each of the mentioned taxes
if they were to apply to you
in that jurisdiction. There
are 18 Fire Districts that
we bill and collect for, each
ranging from 3.5 cents to 10
cents, depending on their
budgetary requirements.
There is also a school tax
rate for the Clinton School
District. This is a special
taxing district and that rate
is 16 cents per $100.00
evaluation.”
Let’s talk for a minute
about vehicle taxes and
Glen Spell, SC Tax Administrator and JW Simmons of “We Should Know” the computer technology
which has helped advance
Tuesdays from 2:30 PM till 3:30 PM, J.W.
this collection process. “The system we are on
Simmons hosts a radio show on 1170 AM called
now started in 1993. We get a monthly tape from
“We Should Know” and The Sampson Weekly
the DMV of Vehicles Registry. Once you register
will feature portions of the transcripts in our
a motor vehicle or renew your registration, you
continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of
will receive a tax bill within three months and you
what is happening in our community.
have one month to pay this bill. After this, interest
starts on this bill. The first month’s interest is
Tuesday’s guest was Glenn Spell, Sampson
pretty significant at an additional 5% charge.
County Tax Administrator. How did you get into
this job and how many years have you be the
How does Sampson County stand with a tax rate
Sampson County Tax Administrator? Glenn
of 84.5 cents per $100.00 evaluation? Mr. Spell
responded, “I have been in this job position since
answered, “We are on the high end of the tax
July 1, 1989; it will soon be 22 years. Before
rate throughout the state. Most of the adjoining
this, I was in private industry. When the position
county’s have a lower tax rate than we have.”
became available, I applied for the job and went
through a certification process through the
Which is the largest county in our state, this has
Department of Revenue. I have to maintain 30
been a running point of dissension between
hours of continuing education every two years in
Sampson and Robeson County for many years,
order to continue to be certified in this position.
can you put this to bed for our listeners and
I am originally from Clinton and graduated from
readers? Mr. Spell responded, “Sampson County
Clinton High School and finished at East Carolina
has 947 square miles and there are 640 acres in
University in 1975.”
a square mile this calculates to approximately
660,000 acres. Robeson County is 951 square
Today, let’s discuss the Sampson County tax
miles. So we are number two in size based on
rate, what is it and what does it mean? “For
these numbers.”
year 2010-2011 it is 84.5 cents per $100.00
evaluation. Take the value of your property,
Are there any incidents where our citizens may
vehicle, whatever it may be and divide it by 100
have their taxes reduced or eliminated? “There
and multiply it by 84.5. This will give you the
is the elderly, disabled exemption, and income
county taxes on this particular item or piece
exemptions. For relief from property taxes,
of property. You possible will have to consider
contact the Tax Administration office for further
Fire Taxes, School Taxes or even City Taxes. You
details.”
We are currently in Tax Re-evaluation, what
should we know about this process? Mr. Spell
responded, “Re-evaluation is a state mandated
process. This is mandated for a review of value
every 8 years. January 1, 2003 was our last
re-evaluation. Statute 105286A states that all
counties should re-evaluate property values
every 8 years.” Is this the norm or do some
counties re-evaluate more often than this? “The
state requires all counties to re-evaluate their
property values a minimum of once every 8 years.
Pearson Appraisal Service has been contracted
to do Sampson County’s re-evaluation.
Appraisers will make an onsite visit to each
property. The appraiser doesn’t set values, he
simple researches values based on the current
market conditions. A taxpayer will receive the
notification of the re-evaluation in March. The
taxpayer will have several levels of appeal if
he feels the value doesn’t reflect the current
market value of his property. The first is a formal
hearing with Pearson Appraisal Service. The
notification will instruct the taxpayer on what to
do in order to setup an appointment for a formal
hearing. The notification has a tear-off section.
We would like for you to complete it and return it
to us if you feel your value is incorrect. There is
a second and a third level which will allow for the
taxpayer to appeal the value. Please follow the
instruction of the notification and respond within
20 days of the notification.”
For
additional
information
concerning
information in this article you may contact The
Sampson County Tax Administrator at 910-5928146.
The next “We Should Know” program hosted by
J.W. Simmons will air next Tuesday from 2:303:30 pm on our local radio station WCLN 1170
AM. Next week’s guest will be Mrs. Victoria
Byrd, Director of Sampson County Partnership
for Children. Mrs. Victoria Byrd will address the
goal and mission of the Partnership and how it
positively impacts the lives of numerous children
in our area. Email any questions or comments to
[email protected].
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FAITH
God Keeps His Promises
For all the promises of God find their Yes in
him. That is why it is through him that we
utter our Amen to God for his glory.
2 Corinthians 1: 20
By nature, God is a promiser. He’s made a ton of
them to His children. A promise is the assurance
that God gives to His people so they can walk by
faith while they wait for Him to work.
You don’t realize how much you need God’s
promises until your easy life is suddenly turned
upside-down. This is the time to dig into God’s
Word and find something to wrap your faith
around.
The Christian life would be easy if the space in time
is small between when you claim God’s promises
and when you receive what He promised. Read it
one day and get it the next. But life’s not like that.
The hard part is in the waiting between the
promise and the answer; and even harder, when
the waiting comes with uncertainties. We see
uncertainty in the news headlines, turmoil is all
around us, from the economic uncertainties to
the middle-east upheavals, and we can easily
take our trust, our focus off from the truths and
promises of our God.
The reality is, we just don’t know and it’s this notknowing that crushes us. We doubt because we
don’t know. We worry and despair because we
don’t know. We falter and sometimes fail - all
because we don’t know. If only we knew how this
trial was going to play out, we would be OK. But
we don’t.
We can take a bad day. We can take a bad month.
We can even take a bad year or bad decade, if
we have to, as long as we know how it will end
up. The current financial and economic turmoil is
not the end of God’s love for us. This crisis is not
the only turmoil in some of our lives. For some of
you it’s a health crisis. For another, it’s a question
about your marriage or an uncertainty with a
child. For someone else, it’s a restlessness in
your soul. We all have areas of uncertainty where
we need to hold on to what God has said. His
promises are what we cling to while we wait for
Him to work. Our faith is in God. He knows what
He has promised, He can’t lie, and He can’t forget.
He will deliver on time, all the time. Who else can
make promises like that?
You cannot make sense of the promises of God
with this life only. You must factor the reality of
eternity into the equation. Eternity brings it all
together. The promises of eternal life and the
assurance of hope in heaven are what make
God’s promises exceedingly great and precious.
L i f t E v e r y Vo i c e a n d … S i n g !
Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly … as
you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your
hearts to God.
The gift of a song
By Vanessa W. Polk
is one of several
amazing blessings God has given to humanity.
We sing in choirs, we sing to children, we sing
in the shower, and we sing along with the
radio while driving. We sing happy songs,
silly songs, love songs; and, those somebodydone-somebody-wrong songs.
We sing
hymns, anthems, and contemporary songs.
We sing old spirituals and long meter. Singing
is powerful! It is fun, emotional, and uplifting.
For many people of faith, singing ushers them
into the presence of God; and, when joined
together in unison, one voice of praise can be
heard.
The beautiful difference between singing
from the heart and being a songster is that it
really doesn’t matter how well you sing. You
don’t have to take the harsh criticisms of a
Simon Cowell or tempered critiques from the
judges on the BET show Sunday’s Best. All you
have to do is open your mouth, fill your lungs
with air, and let out a song. For people like
me, who are tone deaf and are not allowed to
sing around others, this is real good news. The
quality of my voice may not win acclaim, but I
don’t let that stop me. I’ve got passion in my
praise and songs that have to be sung.
Life Focus: How about you? Is there a song
in your heart today? Sing it! Singing has the
power to transform the reality of the moment.
Think of the goodness of God and allow your
lips to “brim with praises like fountains.” Drink
of the beauty of life with all its wonderful
adventures, and begin to sing your song.
Sing, sing a song, sing out loud. Sing out strong.
Sing of good things not bad; sing of happy not
sad. Sing, sing a song; make it simple to last
your whole life long. Don’t worry that it’s not
good enough for anyone else to hear … Just
sing, sing a song! -Joe Rapaso
HEALTH
A7
March Is Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer
People who sit in front of a computer for long periods
of time often encounter a variety of uncomfortable
symptoms. Headaches, neck strain, backaches and
wrist pain are common, but, sadly, the most prevalent
symptoms of prolonged computer use-eye strain,
blurred vision and dry eye-are often overlooked. In
fact, eye and vision problems are the most frequently
reported health care problems among computer users.
Computer Vision Syndrome
These symptoms contribute to computer vision
syndrome, which the American Optometric Association
defines as “the complex of eye and vision problems
related to near work that are experienced during or
related to computer use.”
Sitting at a computer generally causes a person to
look straight ahead for long stretches, work in a dry
office or home environment, and to blink less often.
These factors can lead to vision problems. Additionally,
computer use requires specific vision skills, which add
further demands to the visual system and contribute to
eye and vision discomfort. These skills include:
•Ocular motility — the ability of the eyes to move in
various positions.
•Accommodation — the ability of the eyes to focus
clearly at various distances.
•Vergence — The ability to move the eyes in
(convergence) or out (divergence).
Effects of Working Environment
Computer work places various demands on the visual
system. Each of these factors can play a part in computer
vision syndrome:
•Screen resolution — Better resolution offers greater
clarity and usually leads to improved comfort. Adjust
the resolution to the highest resolution your monitor
will support. If the increased screen resolution makes
items too small, try increasing the font size (DPI) to
compensate.
•Screen contrast — Adjust the contrast between the
characters on the monitor and the background so the
letters are easily read. Adjust the brightness of the
monitor to an intensity that is comfortable to your eyes-not too bright and not too dim. Adjust both brightness
and contrast for the best clarity.
•Screen glare and reflections — Minimize reflected glare
on your monitor by using window treatments, dimmer
switches on lights and glare reduction filters. Look for
glare reduction filters that have received the American
Optometric Association Seal of Acceptance. Proper
adjustment should eliminate any reflected images from
the monitor screen. To reduce glare, eliminate bright
light sources from your peripheral vision and position
your monitor perpendicular to windows or other bright
light sources.
•Image refresh rates and flicker — A higher refresh rate
for your monitor is best. The image on the screen should
not flicker at all. (This is not a concern with LCDs.)
•Working distances and angles — It is important to work
at a distance that is comfortable for you and where the
image on the screen is clear. Having to move your head
to an awkward angle to see the screen clearly suggests
that your prescription may need adjustment.
•General eyeglass prescription may not be adequate
— Computers are usually further and higher than a
typical reading task. Glasses for most people wearing
bifocals are not adjusted for this new distance or angle
and therefore often are not adequate for using the
computer.
•Repetitive and stressful tasks — Difficult tasks are
challenging. Don’t forget to take occasional breaks and
let the eyes look far away while resting.
Tips for Healthy, Comfortable Vision at the Computer
While decreasing time spent at a computer may not be
an option, there are ways to maximize healthy vision for
comfortable use of the computer.
•Have a regular comprehensive eye exam to ensure your
eyes are healthy and that you have the correct eyeglass
or contact lens prescription (if necessary). Be certain to
tell your optometrist about the computer work you do.
•Wear glasses that are specifically designed to function
comfortably at the computer. The lenses you wear for
day-to-day activities may not be the best for working at
the computer.
•
Rest the eyes
•
Blink forcefully
•
Use a humidifier
•
Instill artificial tears
After you have had a comprehensive eye examination,
there are a number of things that you can do to arrange
and use the elements of your workstation to eliminate
or minimize discomfort.
Workstation Setup for Comfortable Computer Use
Is Your Work Station Properly Arranged?
•Feet should be flat on the floor (or on a slightly angled
foot rest) with knees bent close to or greater than 90
degrees.
•Chair seat should support the legs without excessive
pressure on the back of the thighs.
•The back should be snug against the seat to fit your
spinal contour. Thigh-to-trunk angle should be 90
degrees or greater.
•Wrists and hands should extend nearly straight from
the elbow to the home row of the keyboard.
•A commonly preferred work surface height for keyboard
use is about 26” as opposed to the conventional 29” of
most tables or desks.
•Place the monitor 20”-26” from your eyes, depending on
the size of the monitor and individual vision conditions.
•The monitor and keyboard should be straight ahead.
•The top of the monitor should be slightly below
horizontal eye level. Tilt the top of the monitor away
from you at a 10 degree to 20 degree angle. The center
of the monitor should be 10 degrees to 20 degrees
below your eyes.
•Keep the monitor free of fingerprints and dust. Both
can reduce clarity.
•Place document holders close to the screen within the
same viewing distance. Keep the keyboard and monitor
in line.
Healthy Computer Use
Although the visual system faces considerable
challenges when using a computer, most issues can
be solved. Remember that problems with the use of
the computer cause needless discomfort and may
rob productivity. Heeding the suggestions made here
along with those made by your doctor of optometry
will enable you to use your computer comfortably and
productively.
A8
HEALTH
Video Game
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Dead Space 2
I
remember
playing Call of Duty:
Modern Warfare and
thinking, “If they come
out with a second
Modern Warfare I
have no idea how
they will make a
game better than this
one.”
Infinity Ward
accomplished
this
seemingly impossible
feat by releasing COD:
Modern Warfare 2 and
it was not only better,
it
was
incredible.
Electronic Arts have
accomplished
this
same test of creativity
and fortitude with
their
most
recent
addition to the Dead
Space series. If you
have yet to experience
the first one, here’s a
quick recap on what
you’ve been missing.
Issac Clarke and a
team of engineers
are dispatched to
the Planet Cracker
class deep space
vessel
Ishimura
after
the
ship
goes black on all
communications
after digging up
an artifact on a
distant
planet.
Turns
out
the
artifact sets an
alien horde loose
on the ship killing the
entire crew. You survive
that only to wake up
in Dead Space 2 on a
space station called
“The Sprawl”, but this is
no small space station,
space
city
would
probably be more
accurate. The team
at Visceral games has
turned up the terror,
the blood, and the
enemies for this second
foray into fear. They
have also included
another great feature
that was missing in the
first game, multiplayer;
awesome multiplayer
at that. You and your
friends can go online
and fight it out as either
the alien necromorphs
or the good guy
soldiers. Soldiers have
the obvious advantage
of weaponry, health
packs, and stasis (an
enemy slowing shot of
energy). Necromorphs
have the element of
surprise as you can
choose where you want
to spawn on the map
via various vents and
shafts. This is very useful
when used to plan
attacks; for example, I
was in a game on the
necromorph team and
after getting killed, I
saw a soldier attacking
my team mates with
his back to a vent that
I could use to spawn.
I selected the vent,
waited to spawn, then
jumped on his back and
clawed him to death.
It’s this kind of ingenuity
and use of the playercentric approach to
game
design
that
makes Dead Space 2
deliver on every aspect
online and offline.
Got a game you
want reviewed? Want
to voice your own
opinion on the games
reviewed? Email me at
game_reviews1@yahoo.
com. I will do my best
to respond to selected
emails in future reviews.
By
Marty Williams
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HARVEY HAS LEFT THE
BUILDING! Yes, that six foot
three and one half inch white
rabbit has gone back to the
land of polkas. He was last
seen at our theatre this past
Sunday where an audience
of 94 saw how he changed
the lives of Elwood Dowd
and his friends and family. At
first, they were frightened of
Harvey, but the fear turned
to admiration as the evening
wore on. This play is one of
my favorites that I have had
the pleasure of performing in.
It was wonderful working this
show a second time under
the direction of Mr. Tom
Wilbur and working the stage
with some truly talented
actors and actresses. I even
got a kiss on the cheek by
a beautiful woman! Did I
ever tell you that I LOVE
MY JOB? I would like to
thank all those involved in
the production of HARVEY,
without your tireless efforts,
at
SCT
our show would have never
hit the boards. Thanks so
much
Mike
Buczynski,
our technical director, Jeff
Warren and Jessica Watts for
a beautiful set. A big thanks
to Aaron Batts who not only
was our stage manager, but
also played E.J. Loffgren,
the cab driver. The cast also
included Angela Martin,
Felisia Buczynski, Ashley
Hartsoe, Gary Wilson, Dr.
Bruce Caldwell, Graham
Shaw, Susan Rouse, Sue
Winfrey, and Dan Holland. All
these actors combined made
for a truly great show!
The next show for our
patron season is DIRTY
ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, a
Broadway musical with music
and lyrics written by David
Yazbec and the book written
by Jeffrey Lane is based on
the film of the same name.
The musical ran on Broadway
in 2005 and also had a U.S.
tour. The musical premiered
in San Diego, California
Sept 22 2004, before moving
to Broadway in January
2005 and officially opening
in March at the Imperial
Theater. The show closed
on Broadway September
3, 2006 with a total of 626
performances.
DIRTY
ROTTEN
SCOUNDRELS
will be directed by the
lovely and talented Angela
Martin. Ms. Martin will be
holding auditions for this
adult musical on March 6 at
6:00p.m. You may get more
information by calling our
theater at 592-8653, leave
a message and we will be
sure to get back in touch
with you. The performance
dates for DIRTY ROTTEN
SCOUNDRELS are May 13,
14, 15, 20, 21& 22. Angela
will be looking for performers
ages 18 and up. This is your
chance to be a part of a really
big, funny musical.
The remainder of the
patron season shows are:
SOUND OF MUSIC, directed
by Ms. Linda Jewell Carr. Auditions are May 21, 2011
and performance dates are
July 14, 15,16,17,21 & 24. The remainder of the shows
are SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ;
STEEL MAGNOLIAS and
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
This week, in closing I
hope to start a new trend.
Instead of my usual quotes
of the week, I will bring to
you my “Little Bits of Info’,
such as: Did you know that
the Wok began as a Bronze
Age Mongolian helmet that
doubled as a cooking pan?
Yup, it’s true! All polar bears
are left handed.
Blessed Be!
G.Wayne Melvin
ENTERTAINMENT
A9
EAST PARK CINEMA
“Come In And Enjoy A Movie”
122 Southeast Blvd. Hwy 701 Business (910) 592-2800
www.eastparkcinema5.com
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RANGO
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: PG for Rango
Starring: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin,
Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray
Winstone, Timothy Olyphant
The story of a chameleon with an identity crisis.
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00
Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
HALL PASS
NOW PLAYING
Rated: R for adult themes and language
Starring: Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna
Fischer, Christina Applegate, Alyssa Milano,
Alexandra Daddario
Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) are best
friends who have a lot in common, including the fact
that they have each been married for many years. But
when the two men begin to show signs of restlessness at
home, their wives (Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate)
take a bold approach to revitalizing their individual
marriages: granting them a “hall pass,” one week of
freedom to do whatever they want...no questions
asked.
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for some sexual humor and brief
violence
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson,
Faizon Love, Emily Rios, Portia Doubleday,
Michelle Ang, Max Casella
Big Momma is back – and this time he has big backup:
his teenage stepson Trent (Brandon T. Jackson).
Martin Lawrence returns as FBI agent Malcolm Turner
and as Turner’s deep-cover alter-ego Big Momma.
Turner is joined by Trent, as they go undercover at an
all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a
murder.
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
I AM NUMBER 4
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for language
Starring: Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant,
Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron, Kevin Durand
Three are dead. He is Number Four. An action-packed
thriller about an extraordinary young man, John Smith,
who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to
destroy him.
Changing his identity, moving from town to town with
his guardian Henri, John is always the new kid with no
ties to his past.
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
UNKNOWN
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence
and action, and for language
Starring: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January
Jones, Frank Langella, Aidan Quinn, Bruno
Ganz
Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens after a car
accident in Berlin to discover that his wife (January Jones)
suddenly doesn’t recognize him and another man (Aidan
Quinn) has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving
authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he finds
himself alone, tired and on the run.
Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00
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FOOD
Butler Avenue School
Black History Month
A11
EDUCATION
Butler Avenue
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, students at Butler Avenue dressed as
their favorite character from Seuss’ stories. Each grade level was judged
based on originality and creativity.
Butler Avenue School recently celebrated Black History with an assembly. A group of Butler Avenue School staff performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with lyrics by James Weldon
Johnson and music by Rosamond Johnson. This was followed by an outstanding performance of “Change is Gonna Come” by The New Beginners in Christ featuring Destiny
Crews, Emma Williams, and soloist Honesty Williams. A walk through past and present
via our wax museum tour spotlighted several famous African-Americans, including Alicia
Keys, Maya Angelou, Harriet Tubman, Tina Turner, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, Michael
Jordan, Shirley Chisolm, Benjamin Banneker, Garrett Morgan, Martin Luther King, Jr., Kirk
Franklin, and Dr. Charles Drew. Dr. Robert Taylor made a special guest appearance as
President Barack Obama. Students enjoyed hearing facts about these individuals as their
accomplishments were showcased. Mrs. Benton led students in a call and response musical performance, “Sing About Martin” by Jackie Weisman. Third grade students performed
“I’m on my Way”, an African American Spiritual and a recorder piece called Ragtime B-AG, an arrangement by Janet Day of The Entertainer, by Scott Joplin. The program was
concluded with a reading of Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter, read by Mr.
Ron Williams.
Pictured left to right: Zoey Locklear (3rd place), Ben Wireman (honorable mention), Hannah Jacobs (3rd place), Brayden Jones (1st place), and Noah Jackson
(2nd place).
Mintz Christian Academy
Pictured from left to right: Katie Bauman (honorable mention), Olivia Williford
(2nd place), Katherine Blackmon (3rd place), Kayla Yang (1st place), Justin Pike
(3rd place), and Reid Walters (honorable mention). Not Pictured Shawn Matthews
(honorable mention).
HARRELLS
On February 17th, the third and fourth grades went to the Marbles Kid’s Museum
in Raleigh. They all loved it! They brought their own lunch to eat in a cafeteria
room located in the museum. Two of the student’s favorite sites were a piggy bank
that they could feed and a workshop to build things with wood. Several of the
children came back with homemade wood crafts such as a bed for their stuffed
animal, a plaque or even a bird house. The students could build with Legos, make
pizza, and see a pirate ship, a submarine, and an aquarium in the Splash Zone.
There were a few kids who really liked the Racetrack, where students could race a
marble down it. Another favorite attraction was a wall of marbles. All of the third
and fourth graders loved taking this field trip and said they would recommend it
to anyone. By: Ethan Oliver / 7th grade
Christian Academy
Dr. John Roberts Challenges
Students at Sunset Avenue
Fourth grade students
at Sunset Avenue School
literally go above and beyond in learning math.
Every Tuesday some of
the members of Gail
Gainey’s advanced placement class meet after
regular school hours to
tackle a very demanding
advanced algebra curriculum normally provided to secondary school
students. The students
relish the opportunity to
tackle the fast-paced, demanding study of math-
ematics.
The program is the brainchild of local physician Dr. John Roberts who brings his
passion and expertise in advanced math to the young students. Dr. Roberts volunteers his time and efforts to the program simply for the satisfaction of seeing
the bright, young minds challenged to achieve more than they think possible. The
program is voluntary but students must demonstrate the ability and commitment
to master the content.
The program has been in effect for several years and has proved to be very popular among students despite the hard work that must be invested. The benefits
to students are twofold. First, students gain the advantage of mastering the high
level math content. Second, students are forced to exercise their minds in learning
content normally reserved for students several years their senior. The development of higher level learning skills is beneficial in other content areas outside of
mathematics.
Harrells Christian Academy’s Terrific Kids for the fourth grading period.
Back Row: Josh Whaley, Ashton Smith, Elizabeth Sills, Twinkle Patel, Rachel
Horrell, Olivia Lanier. Front Row: Madison Todd, Mary Lila Blackburn, Sarah
Beyer, James Carr, Mary Kellon Creech, Will deAndrade
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EDUCATION
Clement Elementary
Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Union Elementary
Students of the Month
2nd Grade Superintedent’s List (Above 98)
Maranda Byrd, Gavin Wrench
2nd Principal’s List (All A’s)
Caleb Autry, Lane Baggett, Cole Bedard, Maranda Byrd, Janae Cashwell,
Christopher Caudle, Katie Davis, Jocelyn Espino-Diaz, Cullen Faircloth,
Yamilet Fernandez-Fernandez, Stephanie Flores-Garcia, Christian Gonzalez, Olivia Hall, Miranda Holmes, Ashlyn Honeycutt, Ceylon Hyde, Aracely
Ibarra, Jordan Jackson Christry Lawrence, Cameron Matthews, Grant Naylor, Lee Tyndall, Danielle Williams, Gavin Wrench
2nd Honor Roll (A’s and B’s)
Diana Amado-Perez, Jeniffer Antonio, Erin Beasley, Cali Billareal, Morgan
Brewer, Omar Castro-Vasquez, Savana Eppinghaus, Christian Hairr, Dylan
Hall, Jordan Head, Lexus Holmes, Carson Honeycutt, Grace Honeycutt,
Samuel Horne, Mickael Johnson, Jonathan Lee, Autumn Matthews, Timothy Maynor, Isaiah McClendon, Jaylen McKethan, Kentrell McLean, Matteo
Rojas, Kacey Ryan, Jennifer Santiago, Kaylee Simmons, Kaitylyn Spell, Caitlin Spencer, Logan Taylor , Tony Torres, Leela Tuberville, Caleb West, Alyssa
Williams, Trent Williams
Kindergarten
Cesia Aguilar, Daniela Cervantes, Marissa Cortez, Tatianna Glover, Peyton Matthis, Destiny Perez, Ariel Serrano, Ivan Soria, Caesar Wilkes
3rd Superintendent’s List (Above 98)
Colton Danks
3rd Principal’s List (All A’s)
Rozalyn Beal, Daische Boykin, Andrew Buelna, Amelia Clark, Colton Danks,
Matthew Faircloth, Emma Gillis, Madison Hall, Caitylyn Holland, Cricinda
Honeycutt, Logan Jackson, Shakira Lopez-Andablo, Drew Matthews, Austin Miller, Kaleb Owens, Tyler Records, Dustin Sessoms, Kiara Smith, Drake
Spell, Mason Tucker, Carla Tyndall
3rd Honor Roll (A’s and B’s)
Fatima Balderas, Laurel Bowen, Erica Bryant, Imahni Christian, John
Cruz-Ventura, Case Daniels, Bethany Dienart, Sarahy Flores, Jacqueline
Florido,Trent Hairr, Kyle Honeycutt, Andrea Ibarra, Dustin Jolly, Keyana
Jones, Kathleen Martinez, Abbie Matthews, Alyssa McLaurin, Natalie
McPhail, Jadyn Mullins, Steven Newman, Cruz Ortiz, Kenya Owens, Heladio
Paz-Espinoza, Cora Peck, Mikayla Peterson, Kaylie Robbins, Hannah Rose,
Ian Royal, Yesenia Sotelo, Shony Smith, Jontae Stewart, Danielle Tew, Brianna Ward, Jada Washington, Haley Wheeler, Abby Williams, Camryn Williams,
Dylan Wilson, Hannah Wise, Jordan Yaw
1st Grade
Joel Serrano Arenas, Michael carroll, Arlene Gonzalez, Juan Grimaldo, Jose Najera, Jennifer Rivera, Kevin Rodriquez, Dylan Taylor
4th Superintendent’s List (Above 98)
Jaron Register, Iyanah Smith
4th Principal’s List (All A’s)
Avery Buelna, Rachel Edwards, Ashley Horne, Cassidy Horne, Monica Ramos, Jaron Register, Iyanah Smith
4th Honor Roll (A’s and B’s)
Eduardo Antonio, Kashanna Baggett, Kassandra Barajas, Jairid Boykin,
Maya Cannady, Carli Carroll, Jonathan Cordova, Zackery Fann, Kaitlyn Howard, Yesenia Melendez, Hernan Mendez, Sydney Robinson, Hannah Spell,
Brooke Thompson, Candis Tyndall, Cristian Vasquez, Miguel Velasquez,
Blair Wenrich, Joshua Williams
5th Principal’s List (All A’s)
Logan Baggett, Noah Edwards, Erick Garcia, Abigail Gillis, Brittney Knowles,
Austin Marley, Emily Maynor, Leah Williams, Nicholas Wise
2nd Grade
Luis Castaneda, Christian Cortez, Lizabeth Ibarra, Syonie Lee, Katie Luengas, Yadira PazMartinez, Oliviyah Moore, Annita Morgan, Litzuly Sanchez
5th Honor Roll (A’s and B’s)
Sergio Alvarado, Chase Bradshaw, Olivia Draughon, Cameron Faircloth,
Connor Faircloth, Salena Hyde, Juan Medellin, Austin Peterson, Tanya Rojas, Madeline Royal, Timothy Schreiner, Destiny Sessoms, Kristen Simmons,
Marisol Ventura, Ethan Williams, Jonathan Wood
3rd Grade
Amy Bonilla, Madison Cannon, Yarely Gonzalez, Carlos Guiterrez Jr., Eli Jimenez, Michelle
Mota, Miracle Murphy, Leigha Ramos, Brooke Swift
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REAL ESTATE
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Tips To Make Your Current Residence Home Sweet Home
One project to improve your home and
“live-in value” is installing a multilevel
kitchen island. Not only does this provide
an extra work area, but also an informal
place for entertaining guests. Central
island cooktops and sinks are another
option, keeping cooking and clean-up
areas within easy reach.
Tying the overall look of the kitchen
together will also help to make a style
statement you can live with for years
to come. Upgrading to stainless steel
appliances is a common choice, especially
with the latest technologies - such as builtin flat screen televisions or computers on
refrigerators - all with a beautiful high-end
finish.
Are lower real estate values keeping you in your
current home - even though you were hoping to
upgrade? Or, maybe you can’t bear the thought of
boxing up all your belongings to move? You’re not
alone. More homeowners are staying in their current
homes, but remodeling with the idea of improving
their quality of life and adding more “live-in value,”
according to recent research from Consumer Reports.
No matter what your reason for staying put, rest
assured; you don’t have to move to get the home of
your dreams ... just make a few home improvements.
Ooh La La Kitchen
Today’s kitchens are no longer a place to simply cook
and eat. Your kitchen is the “real” living room - for
living, working and entertaining - and the ideal room
to improve for added enjoyment.
Fashionable Faucets
Just think of how much time you spend at
the sink, from rinsing fruits and vegetables
to filling pots and washing hands and dishes. So
why not update this kitchen focal point with a new
functional and fashionable faucet? High-arc models
with pullout spouts are the most ideal since they
allow ample room to fill or clean large pots and pans.
Models with multifunction sprays are helpful when
washing delicate fruits.
Once you’ve found a model with these useful features,
don’t forget about style. Designer finishes, such as
stainless steel will give your kitchen a professional
look. And, for a designer look that maintains the
beauty and brilliance of the faucet’s finish in between
cleanings, try Moen’s Renzo pullout kitchen faucet
with Spot Resist Stainless finish. This unique finish
does just what it says - resists fingerprints and water
spots. Moen’s Renzo kitchen faucet is available at
Lowe’s.
Storage Space Explosion
No matter the square footage of your home,
accumulating belongings over the years contributes
to a lack of storage space. Try to solve this issue by
first purging items that you haven’t used within
the past six months. Next, you can organize your
necessities with a variety of storage systems - from
drawer organizers to storage bins. And, if it seems
like a task that you can’t handle on your own, hire
a company that specializes in organization, such as
Closet World, to create a custom-designed solution.
Spa-Tacular And Sensible Baths
Today’s baths have evolved from a task-oriented
room to become a private spa. Luckily it’s simple
to turn your bath into a private sanctuary. To start,
update your current showerhead with a more
luxurious and functional design. If you prefer a
powerful, full-body spray, perhaps you’d like a
rainshower showerhead. Or, if you like options, try
a multi-function version that allows you to switch
from a relaxing wide spray to an invigorating
concentrated spray - or somewhere in the middle.
You can find a variety of designs and finishes at your
local home improvement store, such as Lowe’s.
And, as in the kitchen, the faucet is a focal point in
the small space. Update your current faucet with
a new designer style and finish ... and with watersaving benefits. Faucets account for approximately
15 percent of indoor household water use - more
than 1 trillion gallons across the U.S. each year - so
once you’ve found the perfect look, be sure that
you choose one that is certified to meet WaterSense
criteria.
With these few home improvements you can start
recouping your “live-in value” and make your current
residence a home sweet home.
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SENIOR LIVING
Resources And Tips For The Millions Of Alzheimer’s Caregivers, A
Group At Risk Of Emotional, Health, Work And Relationship Issues
encouragement and resources. Caregivers sometimes may
be too overwhelmed, frustrated or depressed to seek out
the help they need.
To help caregivers navigate the challenges of caring for a
loved one with AD, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
and Leeza Gibbons, Alzheimer’s caregiving advocate and
Emmy-winning TV and radio personality, launched a new
educational campaign called “Stand Together for AD:
Strength and Support for Alzheimer’s.”
Caregivers can visit www.AlzheimersDisease.com for tips
on coping and staying healthy, and for access to a new
caregiver support program.
Alzheimer’s takes a toll on more than just the 5 million
Americans living with the disease. The millions of unpaid
caregivers for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
carry a high risk of poor health. While caregiving can
be rewarding, it also can be a long and difficult journey,
which often affects work, finances, relationships and
health. Caregiving is a responsibility that requires
“My family and I cared for my mother for nearly 10 years
as she battled Alzheimer’s. Watching her decline felt
like an emotional, physical and spiritual assault, which
every member of my family dealt with individually,” says
Gibbons. “I learned so much from that experience - most
importantly that being a caregiver is not something you
can do alone. The mission of ‘Stand Together for AD’ is close
to my heart because it will educate Alzheimer’s caregivers
and empower them to seek and receive support they may
need to get through their difficult and brave journey.”
* Breathe
Work to lower stress by recognizing signs of strain early,
identifying their sources and taking action to reduce the
stress when possible.
Set overarching goals to be accomplished in the next
three to six months and smaller steps to ensure they are
achieved.
* Believe
Focus on your contributions as a caregiver, praising
yourself rather than feeling guilty at perceived
deficiencies.
Know that you will be enough, that you can do it.
Optimism can be an important weapon.
* Receive
Join a support group to get encouragement and advice
from other caregivers who are going through the same
thing.
Stay connected with friends and family, and let them
know how they can help by preparing a list of what you
need and letting others pitch in.
It’s never too late to ask for help and find the strength
and support you need. Visit www.AlzheimersDisease.com
today to get started.
Here are some tips from Gibbons to help caregivers ensure
their own well-being:
What you need to know about the Tax Relief Act of 2010
It was hard to miss the news about the 2010 Tax Relief Act
that Congress passed and President Obama signed into
law at the end of last year. What many Americans probably
found easy to miss, however, is how the act will affect them
as they prepare to file their 2010 tax returns this April 15.
The 2010 Tax Relief Act, in part, continued the lower tax
rates created during the presidency of George W. Bush,
and removed some near-term planning uncertainty.
Consider these immediate action steps that may help you
to better position yourself from a financial and retirement
planning perspective:
Use Social Security tax rate reduction to increase
retirement savings.
For 2011 the individual Social Security tax rate has been
lowered from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent. For an individual
making $75,000, this 2 percent reduction could mean
$1,500 more in his paycheck over the course of the year.
In terms of planning, consider using this found money by
contributing more to your 401(k) plan or funding a Roth or
traditional IRA.
Use IRA distributions to make charitable contributions.
Prior tax law permitted individuals age 70 1/2 or older to
use up to $100,000 per year of IRA distributions to make
charitable contributions and avoid paying income tax on
that amount. The 2010 Tax Relief Act reinstated it for 2010
and extended the provision through 2011.
Consider selling certain capital assets over the next two
years.
The 2010 Tax Relief Act maintains the top capital gains tax
rate of 15 percent as well as the special qualified dividends
tax rate of 15 percent. As you consider your investment
options over the next two years and whether you want to
sell any assets, you should consider how these lower tax
rates could benefit you.
Consider deferring tax liability on 2010 Roth IRA
conversions to 2011/2012.
Earlier changes in tax law eliminated income limits
on conversions from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
and provided for a special one-time opportunity for
2010 conversions. You can opt to pay the taxes on the
conversion entirely on your 2010 return, or defer them
and pay half in 2011 and the other half in 2012. Prior to
the 2010 Tax Relief Act it seemed like paying the tax in
2011 and 2012 at higher rates would be a bad choice. With
the continuation of lower tax rates for 2011 and 2012 most
taxpayers should now choose to defer this tax liability.
A trap for the unwary here is not planning to pay the
conversion tax liability in 2011 and 2012. To avoid this
trap you should estimate how much your tax liability will
be for both years and then make sure you either adjust
your withholding from your employer or make estimated
payments so that you have the liability covered when you
file your 2011 and 2012 tax returns.
Plan for possible higher rates.
Traditional tax planning would have
you defer a tax liability in order to
keep more money in your pocket,
-Maria Pineda Hernandez born on February 14, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Rafael Pineda Gonzalez and Maria Evelia Hernandez
-Pedro Juan Cruz Flores born on February 15, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Nancy Flores
-Bryan Gutierrez Mendez born on February 16, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Adelia Mendez Lopez
-Chloe Elisabeth born on February 18, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to William Louis Scharp II and April Dawn Scharp
-Jacky Daniela Oerez-Berduo born on February 19, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Jusdiva Berduo
-Samir Devon Troublefield born on February 20, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Kadijah Symore Troublefield
-Jason Lee Clark born on February 23, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Andrew George Clark and Brandy Ann Hobbs
-Nacaria Janice Plummer born on February 22, 2010 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Ebony Shivaughn Plummer
-Leikai Noelle McLeod born on February 21, 2011 at Sampson Regional
Medical Center to Everette Ray Naylor and Heather Dawn McLeod
Marriage Certificates
James William Hardee Sr to Donna Jeanette Lockamy
Miguel Angel Torres Jr to Martia Nichelle Butler
Mario Arturo Cardenas Romero to Veronica Ann Poras
Larry R Woodworth to Connie Rene Reeves
Chasie Shane Jacobs to Jessica Barajas
Richard Alan Singley to Ashley Ann Peterson
Charles Ray Norris Jr to Betty Marlene Williams Jernigan
Todd Ashley Kinlaw to Karren Frances Garcia
Braulio Sanchez to Julie Ivette Salas
Steven Patrick Edge to Andrea Noemi Martinez
Mary Elizabeth Strickland Autry
Paul Edward Darden
Mark Richard Jolley
Regina Gail Monroe
Audrey Faye Nunnery
Robert Lee Stanley Jr
Of course, you and your tax and financial advisers are in
the best position to determine which of these strategies
make sense for your personal circumstances. Be sure to
consult with your tax and legal advisers regarding your
personal circumstances. Keep in mind that that 2010 Tax
Relief Act continues the recent history of an unsettled and
uncertain tax environment, and the best way to defend
against such uncertainty is to keep your focus on your
financial and retirement plan goals and stay in action.
Revisit estate planning.
Thanks to the 2010 Tax Relief Act the
federal estate tax exemption is now
$5 million. This means most people
won’t have to worry about estate
planning to minimize or avoid federal
estate taxes, though there are many
other reasons besides taxes to do
estate planning. Also, this provision
is only effective for two years and
could change after 2012. Estate and
inheritance tax rules for a state may
be different and generate tax issues
at a lower amount than the $5 million
federal exemption.
Births
Deaths
earning interest, longer. However, since the 2010 Tax Relief
Act only provides for continued lower rates for two years
and rates could go up after that, it could make sense to
trigger the income tax on an asset sooner and pay tax now.
One way to do this is to convert non-Roth assets, which
could be in your 401(k) or traditional IRA, into Roth assets.
The creation of Roth assets allows you to hedge against
increasing future tax rates and have after-tax assets to
manage your tax position once in retirement.
Morris Grey Tucker
Land Transfers
-Mary Ruth Baggett to Roderick Lee Anderson- Lot 57 Honeycutts
-Corbett Plywood Corporation to Nicholas Graham Gooden- 2 Tracts
Franklin
-Megan Gooden and Nicholas Graham Gooden to John Gregory Osborne
and Mary Jane P Osborne- 2 Tracts Franklin Book 1791 Page 487
-Gleen C Parker and Glen Cooper Parker to Century Farms LLC- Tract 4 91.34
Acres Herring
-Riverside Farms of NC Inc to Century Farms LLC- Lot Dismal Area
-Belle L Parker to Belle L Parker, George Michael Parker, Cynthia Parker and
Belle L Parker Life Estate- 6.25 Acres Little Coharie
-Iran Cook Jr to Charlie Spell IV- Two Tracts Little Coharie
-Harry Kenneth West and Phoebe H West to Andres D Guerra- Lot 1 0.93
Acres Green Path Acres
-Brock and Scott PLLC/AIF, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation/
By AIF, Mark A Pearson/MBR to George A Shaffer III- Lot 5 Southwinds
Subdivision Phase One
-Darby W Scott and William K Scott to Anne Bryan Faircloth- South Clinton
0.19 Acres
-Linda Fay Bowden and Phillip C Bowden to George Nathan Lee- Lot 5
Lynton B Wilson II Subdivision Plainview
-Carla Averitte Jones to Ollis Hartwell Averitte and Carla Averitte Jones- 0.29
Acres Little Coharie
-Steel Technologies Carolinas Inc and Steel Technologies Inc to Steel
Technologies Inc/FKA and Steel Technologies- Two tracts Sampson
-Tammy Williams Cain/By AIF, Walter D Cain/By AIF, Melinda Williams New/
By AIF, Needham E New/By AIF, Donnie G Tew/By AIF, Murline Williams
Tew/By AIF, Chad E Williams, Jerry S Williams/AIF, Jessica T Williams, Linda L
Williams, Tammy M Williams/FKA to John I Autry and Sons Builders Inc.- Lot
5 Dismal
-Kevin J Hawley to Anita Lambert Hawley and Jean Stewart Johnson- 0.76
Acres Plainview
-Christy Ann Lee/FKA, Christopher Parrish, Christy Parrish to Kevin Paul LeeTwo Tracts Mingo
-Deborah S Owen and Millard T Owen III to Hortencia Montalvo Rangel- Lot
3 0.54 Acres Bluegrass Ridge
-Angela S Aycock to Swendale J Aycock- Lot 36 County Estates Section Two
Congratulations
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BUSINESS
Social Security’s Final Four
By Brenda Brown
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
in Fayetteville, NC
Chamber Member of the Week
Business Services Online.
It is this time of year basketball fans are gearing up
for March Madness. This is a time when the final
four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national
champion. While basketball fans are excited about
March Madness, Social Security already has a
winning “final four” of online services to cheer about
and they are the Retirement Estimator, Benefit
Application, online Extra Help application, and
1.
The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized
estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic
information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security
record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot.
You even can experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future
earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/
estimator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calculador.
Congratulations to Chamber Member of the Week – Hubert Vester Ford! Sampson County’s only Ford dealer, offering the full line-up of new Ford’s from the all
new Explorer to the number one selling truck in the country – Ford F-series for 34
consecutive years. Also available a wide selection of certified pre-owned autos.
Their service department offers everything from oil changes to complete engines,
not to mention select service specials and if it’s parts you need their parts department makes the full line of Motorcraft parts available to you. Go by and see Hubert Vester Ford’s staff where they treat people the way they want people to treat
them. Located at 213 Southeast Boulevard in Clinton, you may contact them at
910-592-6056 or www.HubertVesterFord.com. For more info on the Chamber of
Commerce contact the Chamber at 910-592-6177 or www.clintonsampsonchamber.org.
Send Us Your Business News
[email protected]
or Call (910)590-2102
2.
The Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social
Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it
is fast, easy, and secure. It is so easy, in fact; it can take you as little as 15 minutes
to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically,
you are done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is
required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any
further information is needed. Try it out when you are ready to retire at www.
socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.
3.
The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000
a year on your prescription drug costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must
be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50
states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.
gov/prescriptionhelp.
4.
Business Services Online is our one-stop shop for small businesses. The
site allows organizations and authorized individuals to conduct business with
and submit confidential information to Social Security. You even can use it to
file your W-2s the fast, convenient, and paperless way — online. Visit Business
Services Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/bso.
In the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Social Security received the
highest ratings in both the public and private sectors.
To learn more about our winning services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/
onlineservices or read our publication What You Can Do Online at www.
socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10121.html.
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PUZZLES & GAMES
Crossword
Puzzle
CLUES ACROSS
1. Sections of a play
5. Staff musical notation
9. Rock TV channel
12. Afrikaans
13. Especially pungent pepper
14. Macaws
15. Short soloist song
16. Largest S.A. country
17. Auto
18. Resembling a rope
19. Old Italian money
20. Arugula genus
22. Huskier
24. Pre-Roman Europeans
25. Metal shackles
26. Arabian overgarments
27. University of Dayton
28. Member of U.S. Navy building
battalion
31. Inflexible
33. Ancient Persian provincial governor
34. Article
35. Fallow deer
36. Barefaced
39. Small African antelope
40. Lower leg protectors
42. Poisonous hemlock alkaloid (alt.
sp.)
43. Noah-like ships
44. Arabic word for miracle/sign
46. Social insect
47. Bast fibers come from it
49. Early TV comedian Imogene
50. Sheltered side
51. Stain for studying cell structures
52. RobinÕs Friar
53. Contribute to
54. Glowing sign gas
55. Greek portico
CLUES DOWN
1. Oil obtained from flowers
2. Chocolate alternative
3. Formosan capital
4. Dragon killer
5. Trout-like fish (alt. sp.)
6. Ms. Minelli
7. NY Quarterback __ Manning
8. Folder storage
9. Sunspots
10. Nerve pathways
11. Spanish units of length
13. Shouts out
16. Restricts vision
21. Pear-shaped medieval fiddle
23. Writing implement
28. Tree juice
29. Spanish be
30. Reversion
31. Metrical units
32. 6th note
33. Like an angel in goodness
35. Spoke in a monotone
36. Old _____ bucket
37. Responds to
38. Trial run
39. 34470
40. Crease between leg
and abdomen
41. _____ and Venzetti
43. Too
45. Maori war dance
48. Work the soil
SUDOKU
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle
will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen
your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are
formatted as a 9x9
grid, broken down
into nine 3x3 boxes.
To solve a sudoku,
the numbers 1
through 9 must fill
each row, column
and box. Each number can appear only
once in each row,
column and box.
You can figure out
the order in which
the numbers will
appear by using
the numeric clues
already provided in
the boxes. The more
numbers you name,
the easier it gets to
solve the puzzle!
Clinton, NC
Mr. James Francis Newman, 90 of 1005 Lloyd St. died
in the NC State Veterans Nursing Home in Fayetteville,
Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Funeral services will be held
Friday at 2:00 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Roger White and Rev. Larry Myrick
officiating. Burial will follow in the McGee United
Methodist Church Cemetery. Born in 1920 in Sampson
County, Mr. Newman was the son of the late Archie
and Sallie Parker Newman. He was a retired Chief
Engineman with the US Navy having served in WWII
and a retired dry dock inspector with the US Navy.
He was the widower of Helen Barkley Newman. He
is survived by his sister, Peggy Royal and husband,
Roland of Clinton, eight nieces and three nephews. He
was preceded in death by two brothers, Max Newman
and Donald Newman.The family will receive friends
Thursday night from 6-8 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral
Home and other times at his home. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made the McGee United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 83, Roseboro, NC 28382. Condolences
may be sent through www.royalhallfuneralhome.com
Clinton, NC
Mr. James Oliver Hairr, 75 of 4610 Faison Hwy. died,
Sunday, February 27, 2011. Funeral service will be
held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at Mt. Vernon Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. E.C. Mattocks officiating.
Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery. Born in
1935 in Sampson County, Mr. Hairr was the son of
the late Perry Eroscoe and Tera Pearl Barefoot Hairr.
He was a member of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist
Church, a retired employee with American Airlines
and former owner and operator of The Waffle Kitchen.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by
his wife, Joyce Pope Hairr; two daughters, Joan Wilson
and husband, Wayne of Clinton and Joy Burchfield
and husband, Mark of Ft. Worth, Texas; one son, Jerry
Hairr and wife, Teresa of Clinton and one brother,
Darwin Hairr and wife, Jackie of Fayetteville. Seven
grandchildren: Jami Tyler, Aaron Wilson, Nicole
Wilson, Walt Hairr, Jeremy Hairr, Lindsey Burchfield
and Katie Burchfield. Five great-grandchildren: Dylan
Tyler, Kaitlyn Tyler, Peyton Tyler, Karson Wilson and
Jaden Hairr. He was preceded in death by a brother,
David Hairr. The family will receive friends Tuesday
night from 6 till 8 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and
other times at his home. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
Building Fund, c/o Joan Wilson, 1674 Auctioneer Rd.,
Clinton, NC 28328, Condolences may be sent through
www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
ROSEBORO, NC
Mr. Carl Landon Lucas, 72 of 2129 Boren Brick Road,
died on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Southwood
Nursing and Retirement Center in Clinton. The funeral
will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7:00
P.M. at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Bartlett,
Rev. Louise Wood and Rev. Jimmy Flowers officiating.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00
A.M. at Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
Mr. Lucas was born on April 24, 1938 and was a native
of Sampson County. He is preceded in death by: his
father and mother, Clead Lucas and Mamie Lucas;
and one brother, Millard Lucas. He worked as a Loom
Technician with Burlington Mills. He is survived by:
his wife, Willa Dean Lucas of the home; one daughter,
Rev. Faye Lucas Jones and husband Greg of Zebulon;
two grandchildren, Amanda Jones of Zebulon, and
Corey Jones Bonnevie and wife Shawna of Auburn,
Maine; one brother, Arnold Lucas and wife Doris of
Springfield, Illinois; and a sister-in-law, Marie Lucas of
Roseboro. The family will receive friends on Monday
evening following the service, and other times at the
home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Roseboro Rescue Squad, PO Box 891, Roseboro, NC
28382. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401
W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
CLINTON, NC
Mrs. Mae Irene Anders, 89, of 1434 West Darden Road,
died Friday, February 25, 2011, at her home. The funeral
will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, February 28th, at Carr
Memorial Christian Church in Clinton with the Reverend
Penny Ziemer and the Reverend C. H. Lee officiating.
Interment will follow in Grandview Memorial Park in
Clinton. Mrs. Anders, a native of Sampson County, was
the daughter of the late Henry Spicer Aman and Betty
Sutton Aman and was the widow of William “Bryant”
Anders. She was a homemaker and a member of Carr
Memorial Christian Church and the Christian Women’s
Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her sons,
Wayne and Dennis Anders, and several brothers and
sisters. She is survived by two sons, Bernice Anders
and wife Orma and Joe Anders and wife Janice, all of
Clinton; three daughters, Lib Bradshaw and husband
Arie of Faison, Katherine Lee and husband Rev. C. H.
Lee of Newton Grove, Linda Faircloth and husband
Charles of Roseboro; a daughter-in-law, Mary Anders
of Turkey; a sister, Letha Bell Brown of Wilmington; 12
grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 8 greatgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 5-7
P.M., Sunday, February 27th, at Crumpler-Honeycutt
Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials
may be made to Carr Memorial Christian Church, c/o
Mrs. Jane Brewer, 1801 Panhandle Road, Faison, NC
28341.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.
crumpler-honeycutt.com. Arrangements by CrumplerHoneycutt Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville Street,
Clinton, NC 28328
Clinton, NC
Richard Larry Lincoln 61 of 406 Westbrook Road died
February 24, 2011 at Mary Gran Nursing Center. A
Home Going service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday
March 1st , 2011 at Hope Valley Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. Price officiating. Burial will be held privately
at the request of the family. Mr. Lincoln was born
November 12th, 1939 in Sampson County to the late
Grace McRae and Richard Lincoln and was retired from
Corning of Wilmington with over 30 years of service.
Mr. Lincoln leaves to cherish his memories: his wife
Judy Lincoln of the home, two sons John Lincoln of
Clinton, NC, Kenneth Lincoln of Franklinville, NC. One
daughter Erin Tyndall of Greensboro, NC. Sister Grace
Munjelie of Denver, CO. brother: Dewayne Lincoln of
Pittsburgh, PA., five Grandchildren, and a host of other
relatives and friends.The family will receive friends after
the service on Tuesday March 1st 2011 at Hope Valley
Funeral Service & Cremation. The family has entrusted
Hope Valley Funeral Service & Cremation.
SALEMBURG, NC
Mr. Kenneth West, 60 of 937 Country Club Road,
died on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley
Medical Center in Fayetteville.The funeral will be held
on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at White Oak
Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Porter officiating. Burial
will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg.
Mr. West was born on December 13, 1950 in Sampson
County to the late Carl and Jennie Broome West. He
is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother,
H.C. West. He worked as a Sales Representative with
Infiltrator. He is survived by: his wife, Phoebe West of
the home; one daughter, Amy Williams and husband
David of Autryville; one sister, Christine Simmons
and husband Estel of Clinton; one brother, Ray West
of Vander; and three grandchildren, Megan Williams,
John Adam Williams and Kate Williams. The family will
receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 P.M. at
Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro, and other times at
the home. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home,
401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro
ROSEBORO, NC
Mrs. Jeline Simmons Royal, 64 of 3260 Huntley School
Road, died on February 25, 2011 at her home. The
funeral will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at
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2:00 P.M. at Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Ray
Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Royal was born on November 27,
1946 in Sampson County to the late Miles Coston and
Jathronia Holland Simmons. She is preceded in death
by her parents, and one brother, Jimmy Simmons.
She worked as a Cafeteria Manager with Lakewood
High School. She is survived by: her husband, Jackie
Royal of the home; two sons, Greg Royal and wife
Shelby of Roseboro, and Jason Royal and wife April of
Dunn; two grandchildren, Nathan Royal and Allison
Royal; and two brothers, Oscar Simmons of Roseboro
and Ray Simmons of Clinton. The family will receive
friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Butler
Funeral Home in Roseboro and other times at the
home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Freedom Baptist Church, P.O. Box 330, Salemburg, NC
28385. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401
W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
AUTRYVILLE, NC
Miss Madalyn Brooke Ray, of 200 Ray Lane, died
on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley
Medical Center in Fayetteville. A graveside service
will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00
P.M. at Ray Cemetery in Autryville with Mr. Ricky Ray
officiating. She was born in Cumberland County,
the infant daughter of William and Jennifer Ray of
Autryville. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home,
401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
Clinton, NC
Mr. Arnold Duane Miles, 85 of 509 East Powell St. died
at his home, Thursday, February 24, 2011. A Graveside
service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Clinton
Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Redmond officiating.
Born in 1925 in Ulysses, PA, Mr. Miles was the son of
the late Jesse James Miles and Ica Miles. He was a
retired Command SGT. Major with the US Army and a
member of the First United Methodist Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ida Ray Vann Miles. He is
survived by a daughter, Karen M. Smith and husband,
Kymet of Fayetteville and a sister, Doris Bliss of
Addison, N.Y. One granddaughter: Karrie MacGregor,
Two great-grandchildren: Victoria and Charlotte
MacGregor. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service at Royal-Hall Funeral Home. In lieu
of flowers memorials may be made to the Friends for
Life, c/o Lyder Spear, 400 Fulford McMillan Rd. Raeford,
NC 28376. Arrangements are being handled by RoyalHall Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through
Clinton, NC
Thelma Jane Hairr Carter, 79 of 308-B Lisbon Street,
died in Wake Medical Center, Raleigh Wednesday
February 23, 2011.Funeral services will be held
Saturday 2:00 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Chris O’Briant officiating. Burial will
follow in the Carter Cemetery in Garland. Born in 1931
in Sampson County, Mrs. Carter was the daughter
of the late Ashford and Eula Carter Hairr. She was a
retired owner of The Penny Pincher in Garland. She
was the widow of Donald Ray Carter. She is survived
by her daughter, Sheila C. Hattaway of Raleigh; son,
Danny Carter of Dunn and a sister, Edna Lakata of
Atlanta, Georgia. Four grandchildren: Russell Scott
Carter, Brian Ray Daughtry, Tiffany Thompson and
Eric Hattaway, three step-grandchildren: Christopher
Toler, Mitchell Graves, Jr. and Thomas Graves.Three
great-grandchildren: Austin Daughtry, Madyson
Daughtry and Brynna Thompson, seven step greatgrandchildren, She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Tammy Carter Daughtry; sister, Hazel Ivey
and two brothers, D.A. Hairr and Bill Hairr. The family
will receive friends Friday night from 6-8 pm at RoyalHall Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through
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02-22 Adam Dwight Wise, 27; 509
Slapout Rd, Mt. Olive; Possession of
Precursors with intent to Manufacture
Methamphetamine; Secure Bond $7,500;
Court 03/04
02-22 Sammie Dean Porter; 45; Suttontown Rd, Faison; Possession of Precursors with intent; Secure Bond $7,500;
Court 03/04
02-23 Heather Ann Barefoot, 24; 64
Cartertown Rd, Clinton; DWI, Driving Left
of Center; Secure Bond $3,000; Court
03/21
02-23 Algernon Dewayne James, 28;
50 Willie Brown Rd, Roseboro; Larceny;
Secure Bond $1,500; Court 03/14
02-23 Veletta Wilkins Edwards, 55;
167 Seven Eagles Ln, Clinton; 2counts of
1st Degree Sex Acts with a Child, Crimes
Against Nature, Child Abuse Serious
Bodily Injury; Secure Bond $410,000;
Court 03/04
02-23 Shearon Arkar Wilson, 33; 20
Sunshine Ln, Clinton; Failure to Appear: 2
Counts of DWLR, Communicating Threats;
02-24 Tracey Lynn McLamb, 41; 225
Dempsey Ln, Autryville; Failure to Appear:
Simple Worthless Check; Secure Bond
$500; Court 03/08
02-24 Heather Elizabeth Avery, 23;
9165 Harnett Dunn Hwy, Dunn; Failure to
Appear; Cash Purge $1,000; Court 03/01
02-24 Jonathan Stephens, 35; 921
Horseshoe Rd, Autryville; Larceny; Written
Promise to Appear; Court 03/14
02-24 Kevin Germanie Lee, 35; 97
Frank Ln, Clinton; Failure to Appear:
DWLR; Cash Bond $500; Court 03/22
02-24 Maurice Jerome Moore, 25; 267
Henry Middleton Rd, Warsaw; Speeding,
DWLR; Secure Bond $500; Court 03/15
02-24 Joseph Allan Joyner, 31; 2565
Garland Airport Rd, Garland; Breaking and
Entering, Larceny, Possession of Stolen
Property; Secure Bond $1,500; Court
03/04
02-24 Ernest Ramsey, Jr., 32; 937
Junious Lucas Rd, Faison; Operate Auto
w/o Insurance, No Registration; Failure
to Appear: Speeding; Secure Bond $100;
Court 03/16
02-24 Cesar Vanquez Bautista, 21;
446 Kenan Weeks Rd, Clinton; Failure to
Appear: NOL, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign;
Secure Bond $500; Court 03/31
02-24 David Milton Lee, 45; 1743A NC
Hwy 55 Dunn; Possession of Schedule II
Controlled Substance; Secure Bond $2,000;
Court 03/014
02-24 Gregory Harold Tart, 45; 360 Tart
Town Rd, Dunn; Possession of Schedule VI
Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia; Secure Bond $1,000; Court
04/21
02-25 Pedro Mejia Veazquez, 26; 200
Kendall Ln; NOL; Secure Bond $750; Court
03/31
02-25 Alif Kareem Pilgrim, 36; 560 Kader
Merritt Rd, Rose Hill; Fugitive Probation Violation; No Bond; Court 03/04
02-25 Michael Murphy, 40; 2435 Harrells
Hwy, Garland; Failure to Appear: Threatening Phone Calls, Injury to Personal Property;
02-25 Andre A. Montgomery, 27; 133 N.
Belgrade Ave, Garland; Failure to Appear:
DWLR; Secure Bond $500; Court 03/24
02-25 Robert Carswell Hall, Jr., 55; 46 Junious Lucas Rd, Faison; 2 Counts of DWLR;
NOL; Secure Bond Bond $1,500; Court 03/10
02-25 Luke Henry Britt, 24; 44 N. Ingold
Ave, Garland; Obtaining Property by False
Pretense, Forgery of Instrument; Uttering
of Forged Instrument; Secure Bond $9,500;
Court 03/04
02-25 Collie Dantrell Ray, 28; 1711 Charles
Newland Rd; Fictitious Information to Officer,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; No other
information available
02-26 Derrick Angelo Copeland, 28; 179
New Drive, Jacksonville; Failure to Appear:
Speeding, DWLR; Cash Bond $2,000; Court
03/22
02-26 Victor Mojica Garcia, 29; 547 Blind
Bridge Rd, Magnolia; DWLR; Failure to Appear: NOL, Fail to Stop Sign; Secure Bond
$500; Court 03/16
02-26 Edward Earl Faison, Jr., 35; 1307
Wilmington Rd, Turkey; Failure to Appear:
Speeding, DWLR; Secure Bond $500; Court
03/25
02-27 Erica Sharonda Satchell, 23; 90
Parkview Rd, Clinton; DWLR, Failure to Comply; Secure Bond $500; Court 03/16
02-27 Dewey Michael Gaddy, 43; 102 E.
Johnson St, Clinton; Larceny, Injury to Real
Property; Unsecure Bond $500; Court 02/28
02-27 Terrence Omar Quick, 31; 17
Woodglen Ln, Dunn; Larceny; Unsecure Bond
$1,000; Court 03/30
02-27 Marcus Tyron Scott, 25; 9380 Cedar
Ln, Laurinburg; DWI, DWLR, Open Container;
02-27 Tabitha Matthews Hemmelgarn, 33;
75 E. Faison Ave, Turkey; Uttering Forged
Instrument, Forgery of Instrument, Obtaining Property by False Pretense; Unsecure
Bond $10,000; Court 03/04
02-28 Richard Ulysses Moore, III, 25;
828 Bowen Rd, Harrells; Failure to Appear:
DWLR, Expired Registration, Expired
Inspection; Secure Bond $500, Cash Bond
$500; Court 03/22
02-28 Weldon Ernest Royal, 53; 809
Borden St, Clinton; Stalking; Secure Bond
$1,500; Court 04/12
02-28 Bobby Lee Walker, 25; 1009
Barden St, Clinton; DWLR, Possession of
Schedule VI Controlled Substance, False
name to Law Enforcement Officer; Secure
Bond $1,500; Court 04/07
02-28 Tony Lorenzo Neddham, 33;
Dogwood Circle, Clinton; DWI, DWLR;
Unsecure Bond $750; Court 03/31
02-28 Sade Tamika Holmes, 22; 715 N.
Broad St. Roseboro; DWI; Secure Bond
$750; Court 03/31
02-28 Lane McLymore Datorius, 18;
496 Doc Highsmith Ln, Roseboro; Assault inflecting Serious Injury; Larceny of
Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Firearm;
03-01 Alisha Larie Miller, 23; 102 Hayne
Stretch Rd, Autryville; Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia; Secure Bond $800; Court
04/07
03-01 Susan Smith, 30; 107 Tyndall
Court, Clinton; Larceny; Written Promise to
Appear; Court 03/30
03-01 Rickie Donald McDuffie, 48; 5127
Pine Ridge Rd, Turkey; Communicating
Threats; Written Promise to Appear; Court
03/02
03-01 Harold Dale Naylor, 31; 1718
Crumpler Mill Rd, Salemburg; DWI, NOL,
Expired Registration; Court 03/14
03-01Forrest Kyle Strickland, 30; 107
Bizzell Dr, Clinton; Probation Violation;
03-01Donald Gene Faircloth, 29; 102
Hayne Stretch Rd, Autryville; DWLR, Fictitious Tag; Secure Bond $500; Court 04/07
03-01Mariea Sue Lloyd, 39; 4949 Boykin
Bridge Rd; Fail to File Return; Written
Promise to Appear: Court 03/15
Incident and Investigation Reports
02-23 Johnnie Fennell, 108 N. Herring
Ave, Garland, reported a Breaking &
Entering and larceny at his residence. According to the report filed with the Sheriff
Department, items missing included a 22
Cal hand gun, shotgun, medication and
$200 in US currency.
02-24 Dubose Steel, W. Dr. MLK Blvd,
Roseboro reported to the Sheriff Department, someone had fraudulently printed
a counterfeit check on their account for
$36,950.00.
02-24 Wanda Flanagan reported that an
A/C unit was removed from the roof of a
vacant building located at 820 Burnette Ln,
Godwin. The approximate value of the unit
was estimated to be $2,000.
02-24 Tina Nunnery, reported a Breaking
& Entering and Larceny at her residence
located at 4894 Autry Hwy, Autryville. The
report indicated a suspect entered the residence and removed a 40” Sony TV valued
at $850.00.
02-25 Erika Arroyo, 56 Woodcrest Ave,
Clinton reported a Breaking & Entering and
Larceny at her residence. Items reported
missing included an A/C window unit, US
currency and income tax papers.
02-27 Hilda Fuller, 108 North 17 St, Erwin
reported her 1994 Honda Accord stolen from
N. Spring Branch Rd. Dunn.
02-28 Eva Wilson reported a Breaking
and Entering and Larceny at her residence
in Turkey. According to the report someone
entered 1751 Needmoore Rd and stole
$17,000 of cooper wire and $10,000 of
sheetrock.
02-28 Thomas Massey reported the larceny of a utility trailer from 2650 Goldsboro
Hwy, Newton Grove. The contents of the
trailer included vinyl siding, J channel, 3 step
ladders, and 1 set Super-A Framer.
03-01 Charles Thomas reported to the
Sheriff Department a Breaking and Entering
and Larceny from his business located at
7424 Newton Grove Hwy, Dunn. Missing
items included $1,500 worth of cigarettes
and an unknown amount of cigarette lighters. Damage was estimated at $300 to the
front door of business.
03-01 Arin McKoy, 81 Stone Place Rd,
Dunn reported a Breaking and Entering and
Damage to Property. According to the report
filed with the Sheriff’s Department, someone
broke into Ms. McKoy’s residence and burst
the screen on her 55” Zenith TV.
03-02 Samantha Kerr, 443 Dusty Rd,
Clinton, reported a Breaking and Entering at
Her residence. There was no report of items
missing in the report. The suspect gained
entrance to the residence by breaking the
glass in the carport door and entering the
residence.
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PET LOVERS
Cat Care Tips for First Time Owners
Caring for a pet often requires a level of commitment
that can be eye-opening for first-time pet owners.
And as any cat owner can attest, caring for a cat with
no prior experience could be a confusing experience.
First-time cat owners looking to survive the
experience and raise a healthy and happy cat should
consider the following cat care tips.
* Relax when it comes to the litter box. Unlike
puppies, which often need to be trained to relieve
themselves outside, it’s often a kitten’s instinct to
relieve itself in a litter-like substance. Cats naturally
want to bury, and the litter box allows them to do just
that after they have voided. New cat owners should
relax if their kitten relieves itself outside of the litter
box every so often. Chances are the kitten just could
not find the box or it might just be an accident. If
the problem starts occurring with any regularity, it’s
best to consult a veterinarian. But chances are the
problem will correct itself.
* Learn the typical body language. While no two cats
are the same, many do display similar body language
to communicate certain emotions. Cat owners who
can recognize this body language are far less likely
to grow frustrated with their new feline friend. When
a cat’s ears are up, that generally means the cat is
happy, while ears bent back often mean the cat is
frightened. Cats’ pupils commonly enlarge when
they are scared, and their eyes typically squint or
resemble slits when they are content or relaxed.
A cat’s whiskers may also indicate its mood. When
whiskers are bent back, this typically means the cat
is scared, while whiskers bent forward often reflect
the cat is calm. Though none of these indicators are
concrete, they often do help first time cat owners
determine their kitty’s mood.
* Discourage biting. Similar to a first time parent
First time cat owners might grow frustrated
with certain behaviors their kitten exhibits.
telling their child no, first time cat owners might find
it difficult to discourage certain behaviors their kitten
exhibits. One common problem owners come across
is biting. First-time owners might find it harmless if
their kitten bites their hands. After all, such biting
doesn’t hurt. However, allowing kittens to bite often
results in a cat who bites often. Should a kitten
begin to bite, strongly discourage such behavior to
avoid the problem becoming much more serious in
the years ahead.
* Be mindful of the cat’s dietary habits. Some cats
can handle their bowls being left out all day without
overeating. Others, however, might be a little less
disciplined. First time, cat owners might not know
that cats can gain significant amounts of weight if
they overeat, a complication of which can lead to
diabetes. Pay attention to your new cat’s eating
habits. If it picks at its food and can handle the food
being left out, owners can leave food out. However,
if cats appear to be getting a little thick in the
stomach, only feed them at scheduled meal times
every day.
* Give the cat some personal space. Puppies often
crave attention and will initiate contact with their
owners. Kittens, however, are a different story.
Particularly when first introduced to a new home,
kittens might shy away from their owners, hiding
under furniture or finding another hiding spot where
it’s hard to reach them. New cat owners should not
be discouraged if their kittens exhibit some initial
shyness. Give the cats some personal space, even
sitting near their hiding place to let them know no
harm is intended.
* Take time to groom the cat. Some cat owners like
cats because they feel cats don’t require nearly as
much upkeep as their canine counterparts. While
that might be true to an extent, kittens do require
some grooming from their owners. Cat hair needs to
be brushed to avoid matting, and cat owners should
use a soft brush and brush gently when caring for
the kittens.
Keep Man’s Best Friend Healthy
Fitness for Fido
Dog owners are well aware that caring for man’s best
friend has taken on a greater responsibility in recent
years. Perhaps that’s a result of the popularity of the
cable channel Animal Planet or the television show
“The Dog Whisperer,” each of which has helped to
educate dog owners about caring for their canines.
Caring for a dog might be a daily responsibility, but it’s
one that’s often enjoyable for both dogs and humans
alike. Dog owners concerned about their best friend’s
health or those simply hoping to avoid problems
down the road can adopt a daily routine that ensures
Fido stays active and healthy for years to come.
* Freshen up the dog’s water. While this might
seem obvious, keeping fresh water in a dog’s bowl
is something many owners overlook, sometimes
leaving the same water in a dog’s dish for days on
end. Unfortunately, when that happens owners are
allowing dirt and dust to build up in the water, which
can also become stagnant and prove a great breeding
ground for insects if the bowl is outdoors. Humans
need a certain amount of water each day to stay
healthy, and so do dogs. Change the dog’s water at
least once per day and twice if the dog eats two meals
per day. Also, keep an eye on the water bowl and refill
it whenever it’s empty. Be sure to clean inside the
water bowl at least once per day, and pay attention
to any dirt buildup on outdoor water bowls and clean
accordingly.
* Feed the dog healthy pet food. Though it might seem
fun and friendly to feed a dog directly from the dinner
table, it’s best to only feed the dog high quality dog
food. All dogs are different, and dog owners should
consult their veterinarian as to which food is best for
their particular breed. While less expensive dog foods
might be appealing, keep in mind such foods might
be the equivalent of fast food restaurants for humans,
which often provide little or no nutritive value.
* Take the dog out every day. Few animals on earth are
as naturally active as dogs. Dogs need daily exercise
to stay healthy both physically and mentally, so fallen by the wayside. Nowadays, such behavior
owners should make certain their dog gets substantial from dog owners is commonly viewed as abuse.
physical activity every day. A walk around the block Dogs should not be chained for extended periods of
might suffice for smaller breeds, while a trip to the dog time, and exposing dogs to the elements of nature
park where Fido can run, jump and play with other for prolong periods is potentially very dangerous. A
dogs might be best for medium-sized or larger breeds. dog’s fur, regardless of its thickness, can only protect
Avid outdoors people should take their dog along it against winter weather for so long, and dogs can
for hikes through the woods or along for any other overheat very quickly in warmer climates. If the dog
excursions they feel their dog can handle. Consult a must be chained, make sure the chain is long enough
veterinarian for the recommended daily amount of to allow for significant mobility and do your best to
exercise depending on the breed, but know that all minimize the amount of time the dog is on the chain.
breeds of dogs need exercise as
part of their daily routine.
* Play with your dog. A healthy
dog isn’t one that’s just physically
healthy, but one that’s mentally
healthy as well. Dogs need
attention on a daily basis, as most
breeds are highly susceptible
to boredom. Make time to play
with your dog every day, as
play time with a dog can help it
avoid feelings of boredom while
providing stimulation for the dog.
In addition to playing with the
dog, try to include an activity such
as teaching the dog to fetch the
Frisbee. Such activities pull double
duty, providing the dog both
exercise and mental stimulation,
not to mention fun for the dog
owner.
* Give the dog some freedom. The
conventional wisdom that a dog
Playing with a dog on a daily basis can help the dog remain both
can be chained in the backyard and
physically and mentally healthy.
left there for hours has thankfully
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