April 7, 2016 - The Sampson Weekly
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April 7, 2016 - The Sampson Weekly
Sampson County Excellence in Sales and Service as chosen by the readers of Complete the entry form on page 20 and return for your chance to win a $50 Visa Card! One winner will be drawn at random each week during the 4 week polling! SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER The Sampson Weekly VOLUME 7, ISSUE 14 Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com INSIDE Local News Page 5 Farming Tragedy NewBridge Bank’s Clinton Branch Turned to Triumph Set to Close Entertainment Page 9 Sports Page 11-13 WEATHER Fri Scattered T-Storms 60% Hi: 82 º Lo: 64 º Sat Scattered T-Storms 90% Hi: 69 º Lo: 48 º Sun Sunny 10% It is amazing to see the progress that Kyle Cashwell has made since his farming accident. He is now back on the tractor and farming again. *Cashwell Accident Re-enactment to Help With Training On Tuesday, what could ultimately have been a horrific tragedy was turned into triumph when a re-enactment of the Kyle Cashwell farming accident was done in order to make a training video for Duke Hospital. It all started when Kyle Cashwell was approached by Duke Hospital to do a re-enactment and training exercise based on the farming accident that happened on October 20, 2014. The accident ultimately took Kyle’s arm and leg but not his spirit and his faith in God. When you hear the family talk about that horrific day, they are all in unison say that God saved Kyle’s life and they know without a doubt that God spared him for a bigger purpose here on Earth. CASHWELL, see P. 3 5th Biennial Ag Day Set for April 16th Hi: 64 º Lo: 43 º Mon Sunny 0% Tues Partly Cloudy 20% Hi: 60 º Lo: 36 º Wed Sunny 0% Hi: 65 º Lo: 55 º The Weather Channel WEEKLY VERSE WEEKLY INDEX Local..............................................1-6 Health...............................................7 Faith..................................................8 Entertainment..................................9 Food...............................................10 Sports........................................11-13 Education.......................................14 Puzzles............................................15 Crime & Obits. .........................16-17 Classifieds.......................................18 Business..........................................19 Best of Sampson.............................20 thesampsonweekly.com 910-590-2102 Customers of Clinton’s NewBridge Bank branch located at the corner of Sunset Ave and Shield St. in Clinton were notified by letter- dated March 24, 2016, of the proposed closing of the local branch. The local bank is merging with Yadkin Bank and the closing of the local branch here in Clinton is a fatality of this merger. In the announcement, NewBridge Bank states the effective date for the branch closing is set for June 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm. In the official statement, the branch notified their costumers of the pending closing and the proposed transfer of all open accounts to the Yadkin Bank Burgaw branch on this date. According to NewBridge Bank’s website, “NewBridge Bank is a full-service, state-chartered community bank headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. NewBridge Bank was formed in November 2007 in a merger-of-equals transaction between LSBTheBank and FNB Southeast – creating the largest community bank in the 12-county Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina and one of the largest community banks in the state, with assets of approximately $2.8 billion.” Hi: 75 º Lo: 50 º Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. Proverbs 3:31-32 NewBridge Bank set to close Clinton location The 5th Biennial Sampson County Ag Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 from 10am-2pm at the Sampson County Extension Center located on Hwy 421 South of Clinton. The event has been going on since 2010. According to Ag Extension Director Eileen Coite, “Ag Day is for all ages!” In 2014, hundreds of adults and kids came out to join in on the fun! This year’s event will include cow milking, egg candling, AG DAY, see P. 3 In an official statement from Yadkin Bank, spokesperson Natasha Austin, CFMP-| Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Austin stated, “As part of our ongoing work to integrate NewBridge Bank and Yadkin Bank, we remain focused on our commitment to provide a branch network that is convenient and effective. Throughout our merger communication, we have stated that we would evaluate our branches and consolidate them based on customer needs and market overlap. While the identified branch consolidations are unfortunate, this process ensures that we are meeting customer needs across the Carolinas while striving to CLOSING, see P. 4 2 Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com LOCAL NEWS From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson I hope everyone is having a good week and had a nice Easter weekend. The legislature was in session last Wednesday to pass a bill dealing with Charlotte’s bathroom ordinance. I will go over the bill in the Legislation Recap section below. Question of the Week Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s question about your experience showing a photo ID to vote in this past primary election. This was the first election to be held in North Carolina where a photo ID was required. I was pleased to hear that no one had any problems showing an ID. Some people did mention that they noticed slightly slower lines, but nothing of significant inconvenience. This week, I would like to get your opinion on the role of the Attorney General in North Carolina. Do you think that the Attorney General should be able to choose what laws they defend in court? If so, then what guidelines should the Attorney General use when making that decision? As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way possible. Legislation Recap Over the course of the interim, I have used this section of the newsletter to give a brief summary of some of the substantial legislation that we passed this session. This week, I would like to go over House Bill 2, which we passed last week during a special legislative session to handle the gender identity ordinance that the Charlotte City Council passed a few weeks ago. The ordinance would have gone into effect April 1st of this year, and allows people to choose whatever restroom they use based on their gender identity, not their biological sex. The ordinance was intended to accommodate transgender people who are biologically one sex but identify as the other sex. However, this ordinance violated North Carolina’s existing trespass law, indecent exposure law, and building codes. Not only was the ordinance inconsistent with state law, the city of Charlotte, or any municipality for that matter, does not have the authority to enact such an ordinance. its session on Monday, April 11, at the Bryan Memorial Library, 302 Weeksdale St. The third session is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at the Roseboro Public Library, 300 W. Roseboro St. It will conclude on April 25 at Clinton’s J.C. Holliday Library, 217 Graham St. All sessions will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sessions are geared towards 6 to 12-year-olds, but children of all ages are welcomed. In addition to planting, sessions may also include reading sessions related to gardening, flowers and vegetables. For more information, contact the Sampson-Clinton Public Library at 910-592-4153. District Spotlight Sampson County growers Donnie and Alease Williams were named the 2016 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during ceremonies last week on the campus. The couple and their farm wsapplauded for more than 50 years of farm production and pastured hogs. The Williams attributed part of their success to guidance from Sampson County Cooperative Extension and to Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T. Located in Autryville, the Williams have about 150 pigs that are bred in a natural free-range operation and are fed without growth hormones or chemicals. D&A Farms includes more than 140 acres in active production, including 12 acres for the hog operation, and nearly 100 acres in corn, soybeans and wheat which are used for animal feed. The couple and their family also raise goats and sheep. Small Farms Week recognizes the small-scale producers in North Carolina who generate $250,000 or less, annually, in agricultural gross sales. The Williams were presented with a plaque, monogrammed jackets and $1,500 during the Small Farmers’ Appreciation Day program, which was the culmination of the 30th annual observance of Small Farms Week. Workshops, farm tours, demonstrations and panel discussions were also part of the series of events. In Closing Thank you for allowing me to serve as your representative in the North Carolina Senate. I read every email that comes to my legislative account and I encourage you to reach out to me with your thoughts and concerns. If you would like to stay informed of my actions in the legislature, I encourage you to friend me on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter The bill we passed last week established a statewide standard dictating that people should use the restroom or locker room labeled for their biological sex, which is defined as the sex on their birth certificate, when in schools, public buildings, and other areas of public accommodation. This closes a loophole created by the ordinance which would have allowed for a man to enter a women’s restroom and claim immunity to criminal acts. It is important to remember that just because a person is transgender does not mean that they are a pedophile or that they seek to harm anyone, but Charlotte’s ordinance would have allowed pedophiles or sex offenders to go unpunished. The bill establishes a uniform statewide anti-discrimination policy on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, biological sex or handicap, which is stronger than federal law. The bill also takes steps to prevent future situations like Charlotte’s overreaching ordinance by creating statewide consistency for laws related to employment and public accommodations. Under this bill, private businesses can still choose to make transgender accommodations in the form of a single occupancy bathroom if they wish. This bill does not take away any existing rights that North Carolinians already have. Some people have expressed concern that this bill may repeal ordinances that localities have enacted to prohibit discrimination against people who have served in the military. Discrimination against people for military service is already illegal under federal law, so this should not be a concern. Please let my office know if you have any questions pertaining to this bill. Provided by the Sampson County Animal Shelter. Call (910)592-8493 District Headlines Sampson-Clinton Public Library Gardening Mondays In addition to reading books at libraries throughout Sampson County, local children will have the opportunity to get their hands a little dirty on Mondays in April. The Sampson-Clinton Public Library is hosting free planting and gardening lessons at branches throughout the area in April. Each month, a different theme is used for its children’s program. For the month of April the theme is “Planting Flowers.” The first session will take place on Monday, April 4 at the Garland’s Miriam Lamb Memorial Library, 144 S. Church St. Next, Newton Grove will host Rep. Rouzer To Host Youth Leadership Conference For NC-07 Students Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer will be hosting a youth leadership conference for high school juniors in the 7th Congressional District on April 5, 2016. The first annual 7th Congressional District Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurial Conference provides two juniors from each high school an opportunity to meet with entrepreneurial leaders, discuss ways to achieve entrepreneurial success and develop the necessary personal and professional skills to achieve goals. This conference is being conducted in coordination with the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center at NC State University as well as participation by the UNC Wilmington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. There will be a lineup of speakers and engaging activities focused on values-based leadership and the personal traits and qualities that lead to lasting success. This is Cricket a 3 1/2 year old lab mix. Can you be her “furever” family? 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The first annual Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurial Conference introduces students from across the 7th Congressional district to successful entrepreneurs and leaders from the great state of North Carolina, as well as representatives from the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center at NC State University and the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students will hear success stories, learn from individuals’ experiences and engage in activities to develop traits and qualities necessary for success. I look forward to hosting the Conference and interacting with the future leaders of our state and nation." The event is going to be held at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Rd., Clinton, NC 28328, in Prestage Hall, Salons A and B on April 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are located in the parking lot behind Gracie’s Grill and beside Easter Seals UCP. 35. $ 00 All Used Tires! Includes Mounting & Balancing • Tires (New & Used) • Flat Tire Repair • Batteries • Wiper Blades • Brake Pads • Alignment • Lube, Oil & Filter Change • Air Filter • Tune Ups 327 NE Blvd., Clinton, NC - Ph: 910-299-0379 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday Closed Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com LOCAL NEWS 3 CASHWELL, cont. from 1 On a hot Tuesday afternoon, in a rural corn field just outside of Garland, EMS workers, Duke Life Flight, Garland and Taylors Bridge Fire Departments, the film crew from Contrast Creative out of Cary and the Cashwell family gathered for the re-enactment. On this day nearly two years ago October 20, 2014, Kyle Cashwell’s farming accident not only changed his life but the life of his family and co-workers. From this tragedy Duke Hospital is developing a training video to help first responders to be better prepared for such incidents. The training film will take viewers through Cashwell’s entire ordeal- from rescue to recovery; including interviews with Cashwell and his family and emergency and medical professionals involved throughout the process. The day began with the re-enactment of the scene in the corn field and ended behind the Garland town hall when the Duke Life Flight crew landed to transport the victim to Duke Hospital. According to Kyle, who is a retired EMS worker himself, he learned about the film opportunity the latter part of last week and he was excited about the opportunity of getting to help others learn from this tragedy. Kyle stated, “The film will be used to show healthcare workers how their patient’s progress as they leave them and move on to different areas of recovery and life.” And for those on the scene of the re-enactment, it was obvious that the filming was intense and sometimes brutal under the hot sun in that rural corn field. “I decided to do this re-enactment because everyone was so good to me at Duke and I wanted to help others. Being a healthcare worker is hard and things like this make you see why you do what you do. It was strenuous on my body to do the re- enactment but mentally I was fine.” Now, almost a year and a half later, Kyle is doing great! Kyle and Kristy have both spoken at several churches and different events. They have been able to give their testimonies of strength and courage and have helped people all over have faith that they too can survive whatever their situations are. Kristy Cashwell speaks of their opportunities to help others, “We think this has helped us all heal.” Without hesitation, Kyle and Kristy give credit to God for seeing them through this ordeal. Kristy stated, “The Lord has been what brought Kyle through the tragedy. Without God, Kyle wouldn’t have made it out of the field, the doctors wouldn’t have had the knowledge to save his life, he wouldn’t have had the will to live.” Kristy stated that there were days when they did not think Kyle would pull through. “I would lay on the hospital bed with him and I just kept saying to Kyle, ‘You’ve got to pull through this. We have children to raise’.” Kyle noted, “There are so many people that we’d like to thank for bringing me through this tragedy. The Good Lord first and foremost, everyone who prayed. Prayers kept me here. There are too many individuals to name. I can’t give enough thanks to every person that came to me that day. Sampson County EMS, everyone from Sampson County that responded from any department, Life Flight, Duke. Duke was amazing. God guided them to help me live. Cape Fear Rehab, my prosthetist Dr. John Smith and his nurses for helping me after I got home and having so much patience. Mine and Kristy’s families. Kristy for staying by side me, even when it was hard. Our children, Larson, Gabe, and Lathen for helping me to have the will to live. The people that brought my children to visit don’t know how much that meant to me. Larson and Gabe made sure their mom brought them every Sunday! We’d also like to thank everyone that donated to us, held fund raisers, bought items from the fund raisers. That was so touching. People were so good to us. Our community really touched our lives forever. They helped me heal. I know I’m going to forget someone, and if I did I’m sorry. There have been so many people that have helped me heal, I’ll never be able to name them all, or thank them enough.” The Sampson Weekly SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Weekly Great Gas Give-Away! Has Been Brought to you by This Week’s Winner is: Sandra Powell who received her $75 gas card at: This week’s winner of the Weekly Great Gas Give-Away is Sandra Powell who received her $75 gas card at GOGAS on Sunset Avenue. This was the last week in our Weekly Great Gas Give-Away, but we hope to start it again before the summer travel season begins. This was our fifth installment of the Weekly Great Gas Give-Away and we have given away $7,500 in gas cards to 100 local winners so far. And we hope to give away even more in the future! Thank you for the overwhelming response and please remember to thank our sponsors! “I’d like to add to Kyle’s part by thanking our jobs,” Kristy stated.“Sampson County EMS was so kind to Kyle and they backed him all the way. They were his second family. He still worries them on a regular basis! Southwood backed me all the way. Going back to work was a healer for us both. By going back to work, Kyle had to learn to be more independent and I had to learn to let him be. There are still more days than none that someone asks me how he’s doing. It’s always a pleasure to tell people he’s doing great! He makes me proud to be his wife!” All of us would like to thank God for pulling Kyle Cashwell and his family through this tragedy and making it end in “Victory”. AG DAY, cont. from 1 baby chicks, hogs, sheep and goats, show cattle demonstration, horse demonstrations and carriage rides, face painting, aquaculture (fish) station, soils, plants and gardening, water quality, healthy food preparation, Farmland documentary movie, dog tricks, farm equipment, Hubbs Corn Maze train, tough as a farmer competition...... and lots more! There is no cost to attend the event, which makes it a perfect day for a family outing. There will be a FREE hotdog lunch sponsored by Smithfield Foods, FREE “Howling Cow” - NC State ice cream sponsored by Farm Bureau if you milk the cow...popcorn and other food snacks available. There will also be free smoothies at the health food demonstration. The event is sponsored by Smithfield Foods, Prestage Farms, NC Pork Council, Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension, NCDA, and the United Way. According to Ms. Coite, other sponsors are still coming in. When asked why this event is important for the county, Eileen replied, “Agriculture, and you know, is the foundation of Sampson County being a $1.3B industry. It is very important for citizens and particularly children of the county to understand the importance of farming and agriculture, where food comes from, etc.” “This event is very important because only 2% of our US population provides food for our country. That means there is a huge portion of our society who does not know how their food makes it to their plate. Unfortunately, the general public may have a tendency to believe everything they read on the internet & become concerned about the safety of their food. This event is a chance for the general public to ask questions directly to our farmers and get a better feel for all of the safety regulations they follow to provide a secure food supply. Also, as farmers, we take advantage of the fact that we are around livestock on a daily basis. It is a great thrill to see our visitors interact with the barnyard animals, many times being their first time to see a sheep or dairy cow.” Event coordinators are expecting around 600 people to attend this year’s Sampson County Ag Day. For more information, call the Extension Center at 910.592.7161 or visit their website at Sampson.ces.ncsu.edu or visit their Facebook page, Sampson County Ag Day. 4 Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com LOCAL NEWS 2016 Friends of Ag Rally a Huge Success To that end, U.S. Rep. David Rouzer briefly addressed the large crowd in attendance and stated, “It is a great honor to be here with the Friends of Agriculture. You all do a tremendous job in terms of your support and promotion of agriculture.” Rouzer added, “I like to tell people all over the country, when I get the opportunity to travel, that if we can take care of three basic issues we can really make America strong and prosperous, not only at home, but strong abroad. That is to have a strong agriculture policy… A strong energy policy… And a strong infrastructure policy. If we can get those three areas right, we can make this a very prosperous country.” Keynote speaker, Ray Starling echoed that sentiment later in the evening when quoting William Jennings Bryan, he stated, “Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.” Starling, who grew up on a Sampson County farm, is current Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Thom Tillis. He was welcomed back to his home state and county last week, where he addressed the Friends of Ag Rally. In coming home, Starling commented on hard work and common sense, joking that some of his Washington colleagues could, “Benefit from a few years in Sampson County.” “It was 20 years ago,” said Ronnie Jackson, “that we first began Friends of Agriculture, primarily to fight against things that were effecting the hog industry.” Now, 20 years later, the Friends of Agriculture rallied to support what has become one of North Carolina’s leading economic sectors. Agriculture in North Carolina contributes $78 billion to the state’s economy, accounts for 17% of the state’s income, and employs 16% of the state’s work force. For Sampson County, agriculture brings in over $1.3 billion annually. Starling addressed the crowd speaking mainly on the topics of burdensome regulations and the impact of government overreach. One point, brought by Starling, was the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent attempt to expand its scope of jurisdiction with the Clean Water Rule. “Regardless of our political leaning,” said Starling, “it is a fact that there are limits on the power of the federal government.” Sampson County Friends of Agriculture began with a vision to promote the long-term economic viability of the agriculture community. Its mission, to help the agriculture community, officials, and other decision makers generate informed judgement regarding agricultural production, processing, and marketing. “On two previous occasions, the EPA has taken a very expansive view on what the phrase, ‘Waters of the United States’ means.” Starling explained that the EPA has twice, in 2001 and 2006, tried to expand its jurisdiction, only to have the courts reject that argument. “Both times,” states Starling,” the Supreme Court said to the EPA, you are trying to go too far. You are trying to regulate more than Congress intended.” CLOSING, cont. from 1 achieve our growth and efficiency targets. As we move forward, we will work with our local market teams to minimize any negative impact to our clients.” Starling goes on to say that now, a decade later, the EPA is once again circumventing Congress and attempting to expand its own jurisdiction. “The concern remains that depressions, created by farm equipment driving through a wet field which later filled with pooling water, could be subject to permitting or the EPA’s jurisdiction.” Austin continued, “The identified branch consolidations are not a reflection of our team members. Yadkin Bank values its employees and throughout the branch consolidation process, we will work with our impacted employees to find other opportunities that may fit their needs.” Starling explained that many agencies have come out opposed to the EPA’s overreach, including (DENR) the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the American Farm Bureau. “In fact, they a sued to stop this rule, at least for now,” stated Starling. Old Fashion Pig Picking Eat in or take out Saturday April 2nd 12 noon- 4 pm Cedar Point Disciples Church 1258 Cedar Point Rd Newton Grove, NC Sponsored by: Langston-Chestnutt Family Fun Activities for the Kids FMI Call: 910-257-9762 Yadkin Bank announced its intentions of accruing NewBridge Bank in October of 2015 at a price of $456,000,000. NewBridge Bank, formerly Capstone and prior to Capstone was Patriot State Bank, has gone through an evolution of mergers over the past 7 years. Yadkin’s acquisition of NewBridge Bank will give Yadkin Bank more than 110 branches. Starling also commented on Senator Thom Tillis’ opposition to the current Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP). Starling stated that while North Carolina would benefit in some areas of trade in both proposed agreements, the agreements unfairly hurt tobacco farmers. “That’s called picking winners and losers,” said Starling. “It’s ok if you’re a winner, but not so much if you’re a loser.” Starling went on to add, “We would do the same if it were our hog farmers, soybean farmers, or even a melon farmer from Autryville.” The 15th Annual Friends of Ag Rally, meeting near its 20th anniversary, proved to be highly successful. With one of its largest gatherings, the Sampson County Friends of Agriculture remains dedicated to its original purpose, and is as vitally important and strong as ever. Please contact the school in your district for more information and directions. Copies of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record are required for the clinic. If your child has not had their Kindergarten Health Assessment done prior to the clinic date, please schedule an appointment with your child’s physician or your local Health Department as soon as possible. These physicals are required by State Law to be completed within 30 days of the beginning of school and no earlier than one year prior to school enrollment. At the present time, North Carolina State Law requires a Comprehensive Vision Screening by a health care provider prior to beginning Kindergarten. If your child fails the vision screening the health care provider will refer your child to an ophthalmologist or optometrist for a complete vision exam. **All children who reach age five on or before August 31 are eligible for entry into Kindergarten. Week of April 1-7, 2016 We Should Know . . . www.thesampsonweekly.com are much lower.” LOCAL NEWS 5 “We see more sexually abused victims,” says Blanchard. “We only saw 20 physical abuse victims in 2015. So, those numbers have increased since we first started the Child Advocacy Center. Those numbers have doubled in the amount of reported sex cases. When we first started in Sampson County we were seeing about 60 to 70 cases, but since we started the center, like I said, we had 125 last year.” Simmons next asks Assistant DA Gillis, if Sampson County was similar to other counties in the 4th district. Gillis replies, “Duplin is served by Teddy Bear, which is in Greenville. Onslow has a CAC, and they also service Jones. Teddy Bear also serves Jones because it’s a relatively small community and we see very few cases there. So they are covered by other counties.” Next, Simmons asks Gillis to discuss the evidence needed to protect children from additional harm after a reported case of abuse. Gillis replies, “Before the CAC it was very difficult prosecuting these cases. One, you had multiple prosecutors handling them. No one really specialized in handling these cases. And Mr. Lee was instrumental in making sure that they had a dedicated prosecutor to be on this team.” Shannon Blanchard and Arneatha Gillis with JW Simmons Host of We Should Know Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts a radio show on 1170 AM called “We Should Know”, and The Sampson Weekly will feature portions of the transcripts in our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what is happening in our community. April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and the guests for this week’s show are Shannon Blanchard, Director of the Sampson County Child Advocacy Center and District 4 Assistant District Attorney Arneatha Gillis. JW Simmons begins the show by asking Shannon Blanchard if, since she first started working towards a Child Advocacy Center in Sampson County 3 or 4 years ago, we are making a significant difference in the lives of children. Blanchard begins, “We are. When we first started in 2012, it was forming a multi-disciplinary team to actually review these cases. We have now actually opened a Child Advocacy Center where we provide forensic interviews for abused victims, and we also do medical exams and child advocacy for those victims. So we’ve come a long way in the 4 years that we’ve been working on this. It took some time, but we now have a center that is up and running, and serving victims of Sampson County.” Simmons asks if there needed to be more centers like this in the state, and Blanchard replies, “There are 77 in North Carolina when we started looking at starting ours. And so now there are 78 with ours in Sampson County. There are 100 counties in North Carolina, and there should be one in each county. That is the goal of Child Advocacy Centers is to have one in each county.” Next, Simmons asks Arneatha Gillis to discuss the issue of child abuse as seen through the court system in our state. Assistant DA Gillis replies, “A lot of the time, in court, what we see is a large number of sexual abuse cases. Our physical abuse case numbers are relatively low. But when we do see physical abuse, a lot of times they are more serious when they get to the felony level. Bruising, choking, broken bones. Those sort of things are the more serious cases that we see, but they are rare.” “But prior to the CAC it was very difficult to make sure kids were properly interviewed, to get the medical piece done. The cases were extremely difficult to prosecute simply because the investigation was not there like it needed to be. And nobody was really talking as a team. Since the CAC, we meet once a month and everybody from DSS, mental health, the medical piece, the interviewer, the doctors that are doing our medical exam are all at the table talking about these cases and gathering this information to make sure that once we go to court we have everything we need. And we’re doing this prior to charging.” Gillis adds, “We even have a foster care piece, and sometimes if the child is in foster care that person is at the table. So they are looking at aftercare of the child and that mental issue of the child that’s being taken care of. All just trying to come together as a community to try to put these children back together.” Next, Simmons says that North Carolina allocated $375,000 in 2004 statewide to help combat child abuse. He asks Shannon Blanchard to talk about funding for the Child Advocacy Center and how the center is meeting its needs. “Our primary source of funding is through the Governors Crime Commission, and that is a large grant that we receive that is basically what helped us get started.” “We also do local fund raising events to try to raise money. There are things that the Governors Crime Commission will not cover. And we are also a United Way partner in Sampson County. This is our first year being one of their partner agencies. They fund this such as our forensic interviewer, anything around forensic interviewing and our medical doctor that is providing services for us.” “We are a one-man shop,” says Blanchard. “I wear multiple hats in the Child Advocacy Center. I’m the director. I’m the forensic interviewer. I’m the child advocate. The secretary. I’m every role for that agency. We would hope to increase our funds so that we could have more people that are employed with the Child Advocacy Center that could pick-up and provide some of these roles like child advocacy. I don’t have as much time to spend on that because I’m doing so much with forensic interviewing.” “But the child advocacy piece – that’s somebody who follows that child from the time the case is initiated until the case goes to court. They prepare that child for court for what’s to come. And that’s a very vital piece of the Child Advocacy Center. So we hope we’ll receive additional funding in the future that can help fund a full-time position for that.” “A lot of the cases that we do see are sexual abuse,” adds Gillis. “And those are some of the most difficult cases to prove. To view the entire broadcast of We Should Know please visit their YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/user/WeShouldKnowEDU. Simmons next asks if there has been a discernable increase in child abuse cases, and if the number of cases actually reflects the true number of child abuse incidents. Shannon Blanchard answers, “The 950 cases are the number of cases the Department of Social Services investigated in this county. That includes sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect.” The next “We Should Know” hosted by J.W. Simmons will air next Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on our local radio station WCLN 1170 AM. If you would like to reach “We Should Know” you may call them at 910-592-8947 or email them with show ideas at [email protected] or you can find them on Facebook. “The cases that the Child Advocacy Center saw in 2015 was actually 125 cases. 102 of those cases were sex abuse. The Child Advocacy Center doesn’t see all the cases that DSS has because we only see children that have been severally physically abused, and as Arneatha said, those numbers Autryville Easter Parade Is Back!! The Autryville Easter Parade was held on Saturday, after a 3 year hiatus. According to event coordinator, Kathleen Squibb, the parade was cancelled twice due to weather and the third year to the illness of two very key people in the coordination of the parade, Mrs. Joyce Autry and her son Travis. Squibb gives the credit to the mother and son duo, “They had coordinated the parade for about 10 years.” “The Micajah Autry Historical Society sponsors the parades,” noted Mrs. Squibb. “The Society became inactive for a couple of years but members met last fall in conjunction with the Town of Autryville PlanPhoto By Jeff Maxwell ning and Development Committee to discuss ideas to enhance the town and to re-activate the parade and other activities.” Which is exactly what the committee did. Continuing Squibb remarked, “The committees are made up of “kids” who grew up in Autryville and remember the Micajah Outdoor Drama, parades and days filled with fun activities. Their goal is to renovate the Vinson Memorial Theater so the Town,community and local Churches can hold activities there.” Saturday’s Easter Parade had 4 floats from local churches, 15 antique cars , approximately 30 classic cars, Girl Scout Troop 915, 12 beauty queens, the Shriners Sudan Temple Roadsters, 8 Rat Rods, clowns, Sheriff Jimmy Thornton, Mayor Larry Autry , Autryville Fire Dept., antique tractor and the world famous Easter Bunny and lots more. The Autryville Easter Parade is unique due to the fact that it is the only Easter Parade in North Carolina. Most towns have a 4th of July parade, a Christmas parade, but not Autryville, they chose to have something different, unique, an Easter Parade. After the parade, the 1st Annual Classic and Antique Car Cruz’In was held at the Autryville School with 51 cars participating. Later in the afternoon 32 excited children participated in the Town of Autryville Easter Egg Hunt held at the Town Hall. Squibb commented on the importance of the event, “The day’s activities were important to the Town of Autryville to provide the town and the surrounding community with a sense of unity, pride and family oriented fun and fellowship for all ages.” “We appreciate all the participants and volunteers who helped to make the day a grand success.” Squibb also noted, “Please “like and share” the Town of Autryville on Facebook to keep up to date on upcoming events and view photos of activities.” In closing, Mrs. Squibb wanted to make sure to thank a special group that helped to make the event a success. “The Town of Autryville would like to thank Sheriff Jimmy Thornton and his wonderful officers for providing services at the parade.” 6 www.thesampsonweekly.com LOCAL NEWS Week of April 1-7, 2016 Hwy 55’s Kenney Moore Releases Book That Shares His American Dream ‘Behind The Drive’ works to inspire those seeking their own dream When Kenney Moore opened the first Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers, now called Hwy. 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, in 1991 his first priority was to taking care of his customers with delicious, fresh food. In that first store, Moore, cooked every meal in full view of his customers courtesy of an open grill. It wasn’t set-up that way; Moore simply couldn’t afford a traditional restaurant kitchen. But he quickly discovered something very important while cooking - Moore began building a solid camaraderie with his customers, chatting with visitors while putting out fresh meals in front of them. Just over two decades later, Hwy. 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, would be spread over eight states, two countries and still continues to grow, all the while delivering authentic hospitality and fresh food to those who enter the doors. Through that success, Moore also founded the the 501(c)(3) Andy’s Charitable Foundation, so that it could better serve more charities in the local area. The foundation, which has raised over $1.3 million since 2000, recently held their annual golf tournament (which was started to support the Make-a-Wish Foundation) at Southern Wayne Country Club. In addition to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the organization supplies grants for the Miracle League and many other worthy causes. It is truly a story of the ‘American Dream’ and Moore was intent on making his dream come to fruition. In his new book, entitled, “Behind the Drive: A Story of Passion, Dreams, Demons, and Hwy 55, the World’s Next Favorite Burger Joint,” co-written by Brandon Sneed, Moore shares the story of his long-road to success with brutal honesty, bravery and a clarity that is sure to inspire those who are searching for their dream. In a recent Q&A session, Moore explains his thought process on the book. Sampson Weekly) I think “Behind the Drive”, is a great testament to hard work and, truly, the American Dream. Why did you feel it was the right time to put this out? Kenney Moore) I felt the public perception had become that the American Dream was dead, and I wanted to say that it wasn’t. Plus, I’m not getting any younger, so I felt it was as good a time as any. SW) Were you apprehensive about putting so much of your private life into the book? KM) Once I saw it all in print, yes, I was apprehensive. But the goal was always to be honest. Biographies aren’t meant to show just your perfect side — you want to provide an example warts-and-all. SW) What was the reaction from your family, employees and customers? KM) Yes, our customers and employees were excited when the book came out. Many people who work with me weren’t aware of all we went through during the financial crisis. SW) Was there something that surprised you in the book? If so, what? KM) I was surprised that people I don’t know very well were moved by the book. SW) in the book you talk a lot about following your gut “instinct”, do you feel that has worked with you or against you in some situations? Has that changed for you over the years? KM) Ninety-five percent of the time, my gut feeling about a situation has been correct. That hasn’t changed over the years. SW) What do you credit for your drive/work ethic? Was it because of your background that made you want to succeed that much more? KM) Yes. I think failing and not giving my all while playing baseball in college was a big driver. I wanted to do this without any regrets. My drive now comes from a fear that it’ll all go away tomorrow. That keeps me going. SW) You credit your wife, Karen, for her love and support, especially when you were working for the insurance company in the late 80s. How crucial was that source of support for you then? And now? KM) It’s been vital throughout, knowing I had a partner who was honest and could take care of the family, which allowed me to work like I needed to work. SW) With the stress and struggles you went through to get Andy’s started, did you ever feel like it would have just been easier to give in and give up? Why/ why not? KM) I never even pondered giving up, not in the early days or throughout the more recent battle with my bank. Perhaps I just want to win too badly. SW) Although you had dreams of making Andy’s a success, could you have ever dreamed that it would have grown to where it is today, especially with locations as far away as Adu Dhabi? KM) In the early days I saw 20 locations. I thought we could have a nice Eastern North Carolina company of 20 stores or so. Now the sky is the limit, and I’m curious to see how big we can grow it. SW) You took a major risk in franchising Andy’s/Highway 55, why were you so sure you would succeed? KM) We have succeeded all along—the model had proven to be successful over 20 years in North Carolina. Expansion outside of the state was a question of finding the right people to be in business with. SW) What is it about the 50s theme that touched you? Do you just like to decor/music or is there something else that made you stick to the theme? KM) Other than some social issues that needed fixing, the 50s are seen as a simpler, less negative time. So, I like to go for that feeling when you step in the store. SW) You have touched so many lives by making your dream come to fruition, how important is that to you? I am talking from employees to your incredible fundraising events year after year? KM) The reason I’ve had success is thanks to serving others through the foundation or giving others opportunities by owning their own businesses. Helping others is the most important thing we do. SW) After 24 years, what keeps the business fresh for you? Why? KM) There are new challenges every day. For as much as the restaurant industry stays the same, there are different challenges now in figuring out how to train people properly, open stores properly, sometimes thousands of miles away. Logistically, things have changed. SW) Where do you see the company headed in the next decade? What are your hopes? Why? KM) We should be in over 1,000 locations. My hopes are that we’ll continue to have the same value set as we expand geographically. My hope is that culturally we’ll stay the same. SW) Throughout the book, it shows how determined you are to succeed in spite of yourself at times, do you ever think you are going to slow down? And if so, what do you plan on doing? KM) We are developing future leaders, and I’ll cross that bridge when we get there. But I never see myself totally leaving the company. I’m very proud of the business, and most importantly, the people I get to work with every day. I love seeing how they’ve grown within our value system. Moore’s book, “Behind the Drive: A Story of Passion, Dreams, Demons, and Hwy 55, the World’s Next Favorite Burger Joint,” is on sale at all of Hwy. 55 locations, as well as Amazon.com and at hwy55.com. You can also check out at facebook.com/hwy55burgers. For more information click on to http:// behindthedrive.com/. Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com HEALTH 7 Sampson County Health Department Offers BCCCP/WISEWOMAN Programs By: Emily Spell, RN Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women worldwide. In the state of North Carolina, it is estimated that 23 deaths per 100,000 women occurred in 2014 due to breast cancer. Unfortunately, breast cancer deaths are 41% more likely to occur in African-American women. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control. Cancers are named after the part of the body where the abnormal cell growth begins. Breast cancers are cancer cells from the breast. When breast cancer cells spread to other parts of the body, they are called metastases. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in North Carolina. Each year over 6,000 NC women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 1,000 will die from the disease. Women in North Carolina have a one-ineight lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Different people have different warning signs for breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. A person may find out they have breast cancer after a routine mammogram. Some warning signs of breast cancer are: A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area—50% of such masses are found in the upper outer quarter of the breast, A change in the size or shape of the breast, An abnormal discharge from the nipple, A change in the color, feel, or texture of the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple (dimpled, puckered, or scaly). Keep in mind that some of these warning signs can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have any signs that worry you, be sure to see your provider right away. Many question why there continues to be a breast cancer health disparity among African American women. The Susan G. Komen foundation proposes a few possible hypotheses: 1) genetic or biologic differences in tumors of the breast, (2) prevalence of risk factors, (3) barriers to health care access, (3) health behaviors, and (4) later stages of breast cancer at time of diagnosis. Although African American women have a higher mortality rate of breast cancer, Caucasian women have a higher incidence rate of a breast cancer. Breast cancer can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. This is why early detection is important in treating breast cancer. A three-part action plan is ideal for women ages 40 and older: (1) Get your annual mammogram, (2) Schedule your Clinical Breast Exam annually, and (3) Perform Self Breast Exams at least monthly. Women ages 20 to 39 should have clinical breast exams at least every three years with their provider and perform self-breast exams monthly. Women ages 40 and older should get annual clinical breast exams along with annual mammograms. When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus. Also known as the womb, the uterus is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The cervix connects the upper part of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Each year more than 350 North Carolina women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 100 die from the condition. The majority of these deaths occur in women over age 45. Pap tests don’t just detect cancer, they aid in cancer prevention by identifying any changes at an early stage. A pap test (or pap smear) looks for cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated. The Pap test is recommended for most women between the ages of 21-65, and can be done in a doctor’s office or clinic. Some warning signs of cervical cancer are: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, increased vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. Most cervical cancer can be prevented. One way to prevent pre-cancers is to avoid risk factors. Young women can delay starting to have sex until they are older. Women of all ages can protect against HPV by having few sexual partners and not having sex with people who have had many partners. The HPV vaccine also helps prevent disease. Another way is to make sure you get your Pap Test done as recommended. Most deaths from cervical cancer can be avoided if women have regular, routine Pap testing. The Pap test is a quick and simple, generally painless test that can detect abnormal cells and changes in the cervix and is done at your provider’s office during a pelvic exam. Women should begin having Pap tests after they reach age 21 and are screened once every 3-5 years. Women should talk to their doctor about when to begin having Pap tests, how often to have them and when to stop having them. Changes and early cancers of the cervix generally do not cause pain or other symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. At Sampson County Health Department, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control & Prevention (BCCCP) program is available to women who are uninsured, under-insured, have a household income < 250% of the federal poverty level, and are between the ages of 40-64 for breast screening services or between 21—64 for cervical screening services. Through BCCCP, a woman may be eligible for a free clinical breast exam, cervical cancer screening, and/or a screening mammogram, and necessary follow-up as may be needed. Sampson County Health Department, in conjunction with the NC BCCCP program, now offers the NC WISEWOMAN program to eligible women residing in Sampson County. This program allows women who are BCCCP clients to be screened for cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women in the United States. Through the WISEWOMAN program, a woman is provided the following services: heart disease risk factor testing, blood pressure measurements, cholesterol and blood sugar testing, height, weight, and BMI measurements, lifestyle interventions, and referrals to health care providers. Health coaching is available to women enrolled in the WISEWOMAN program to include: education on nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle changes to improve one’s health and prevent, delay, or control chronic diseases. If you would like more information on the BCCCP or WISEWOMAN programs offered at Sampson County Health Department, please contact Emily Spell, RN at 910592-1131, ext. 4214. To schedule an appointment, please call the Sampson County Health Department at 910-592-1131, ext. 4001, 4220 or 4960. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month By Dr. Lashawn Strayhorn The goal of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent sexual assaults. Sexual violence is a major public health, human rights and social justice issue. We need everyone’s help to end it. What is sexual assault? Sexual violence is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. This includes kissing, exhibitionism, groping, rape and attempted rape, child molestation, and sexual harassment or threats. Sexual violence is a very serious public health problem that affects millions of women and men. In the United States, 1 in 5 women is a survivor of rape, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lives (CDC). Approximately 1 in 15 men have been made to penetrate a perpetrator in their lifetime. Most victims first experienced sexual violence before age 25. Approximately two out of three sexual assaults are committed by an attacker that the victim knows. Statistics underestimate the problem because many victims do not tell the police, family, or friends about the violence. Our ultimate goal this April is to call attention to sexual violence and stop it before it begins. Sexual violence impacts health in many ways and can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. For example, victims may experience chronic pain, headaches, and sexually transmitted diseases. They are often fearful or anxious and may have problems trusting others. Anger and stress can lead to eating disorders, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Sexual assault takes a collective toll on all of us, and it is everyone’s responsibility not only to speak out, but also to take action against this type of behavior. Numerous people watch Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) on television and can learn a great deal of information concerning sexual violence. Many episodes follow the detectives as they investigate rape and assault, in which a survivor assists with the investigation. The survivors often display some of the long-term physical and mental health problems secondary to sexual violence. The show also features various situations and environments where sexual assault could happen. Why the month of April? As early as 1976, Take Back the Night marches rallied women in organized protest rape and sexual assault. These marches protested the violence and fear that women encountered. walking the streets at night. Over time these events coordinated into a movement across the United States and Europe. In the late 1980s, the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCASA) informally polled state sexual assault coalitions to determine the preferred date for a national Sexual Assault Awareness Week. A week in April was selected. By the late 1990s, many advocates began coordinating activities and events throughout the month of April, advancing the idea of a nationally recognized month for sexual violence awareness and prevention activities. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month was first observed nationally in April 2001. In 2009, President Obama was the first United States president to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It’s On Us The “It’s On Us” is a public awareness and educational campaign that was launched in 2014 to let people know everyone has a role to play in preventing and effectively responding to sexual violence. “It’s On Us” aims to shift the way we think about sexual assault, by encouraging everyone to see it as their responsibility to do something to prevent it. The campaign reflects the belief that sexual assault isn’t just an issue involving a crime committed by a perpetrator against a victim, but one in which the rest of us also have a role to play. It’s on all of us to work for the change we need to shift the attitudes and behaviors that allow sexual assault to go unnoticed, unreported, and unpunished. For more information concerning “It’s On Us” visit the website at itsonus.org. During this National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, let us ALL make a commitment to do our part in order to decrease sexual violence in our community. U Care, Inc. U Care, Inc. is a private non-profit corporation, which advocates on behalf of domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in Sampson County and other surrounding counties in North Carolina. U Care offers a 24 hour hotline (910-596-0931 or 888-229-3320), sexual assault response team, emergency shelter, court advocacy, transportation, counseling, referrals, education, and training. In the past year, U Care provided assistance to 95 sexual assault victims and 1,085 domestic violence victims. Becoming involved with U Care is an excellent opportunity to help eliminate sexual violence and support survivors in our community. For more information please visit the U Care web site at ucaredv.org. You can call Eastpointe's Access to Care 24/7/365 For a FREE Initial Clinical Screening call 1-800-913-6109 Help Is Only A Phone Call Away Serving: Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Green, Lenior, Nash, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne & Wilson Counties. 8 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of April 1-7, 2016 FAITH Have I Got A Story To Share With You! I used to have a real problem with selfpity. Every time the devil would throw a pity party, I would attend.—Joyce Meyer In life, you can blame a lot of people and you can wallow in self-pity, or you can pick yourself up and say, ‘Listen, I have to be responsible for myself.’—Howard Schultz I know not to do it but sometimes I do it anyway. Here is this week’s story … A few days ago I did it again. I had a pity party. Provoked by physical exhaustion, I began thinking “woe-is-me” and before long I was boo-hoo-hooing. . Mind you, it was not the average sniffle-sniffle kind of crying that I was doing. No indeed, for my crying was more like a “life’s not fair, poor little me” guttural sobbing that shook my entire body. To make matters worse the chorus to “It’s My Party” began playing over and over in my mind … which caused me to feel sorrier for myself. Then as if I wasn’t miserable enough, I began singing the chorus … “It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to, cry if I want to, cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you.” The more I sang the song’s chorus the more discouraged and depressed I became. After moping around for a couple of hours I came to the realization that feeling sorry for myself was not helping me and that I needed to encourage myself in the Lord. Either that or continue to feel down in the dumps for the rest of the day. So even though at the time I didn’t ‘feel’ like praising God (I really, really, didn’t feel like praising God) … I praised Him anyway. And in no time at all my “woe-is-me” pity party soon turned into a joyful celebration of life! That’s just one of the benefits of praising God! Wait Guys resist the woe-is-me pity party mentality. Fight against feelings of hopelessness and discouragement by encouraging yourself in the Lord. May you be strengthened by the following excerpt from Jeff Doles article, “How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord.” David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.—1 Samuel 30:6 KJV “David and his band of soldiers had just returned home to Ziklag, only to find that it had been burned with fire, and their wives and children carried off by the Amalekites. “Discouraged” is not a big enough word to describe the state of their morale. The Bible says they wept bitter tears until they simply had no more power to weep. For David, it was even worse, for he was their leader, and his men were so consumed by grief that there was even talk of stoning him. He was in distress, and it might have destroyed him completely, except for this: David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. This required a definite resolve on David’s part, an act of his volition. To default on this decision would only have deepened his distress, and discouragement would have rendered him helpless. What is more, the wives and children of him and his men would have been lost forever. So David chose encouragement, not only to be encouraged— for there was no one around him who could, or would, do that for him—but to encourage himself. The most important thing to notice here, though, is that David did not encourage himself in himself. Rather, the Scripture says that he encouraged himself in the LORD his God. You see, this was not just about David, for David had a covenant with God, and that made this whole thing God’s business. Having thus encouraged himself, David was then able to move on to the solution God had prepared for this problem. Before we go on and talk about encouragement, there are a couple of things we need to understand about discouragement. First, discouragement does not come from the Lord; it comes from our adversary the devil. That is why David could Acts 1:4 – Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. Most of us do not wait well. We live in a culture that promotes being ‘quick, fast and in a hurry’ –micro-wave meals, fast food restaurants, express check-out, Instagram and Tweeter tweets. Sometimes our impatience and actions are no different from small children, we want instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it now! If we don’t want it right now, we certainly don’t want to wait too long to get it. There is something about waiting that is a turn off for us; it seems to produce within us a spirit of frustration rather than a spirit of faith. Waiting on answers to prayer or new possibilities is not always easy, but God has a plan and purpose for our lives and God is always working while we wait. As difficult as waiting may be, we must maintain a posture of peace and praise for therein lies our hope and strength. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. The spread their wings and soar like eagles, they run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind. Isaiah 40:31 (The Message Bible) When we look at the text, what do you think would have happened had the disciples on their Sabbath’s day walk back from the Mount of Olives decided not to go into the upper room or to wait in Jerusalem? How different do you think the Book of Acts would read? The days waiting at the right light between the sacred moments of Jesus being taken up before the disciples’ eyes to the moment tongues of fire rested on each of them were critical to the fulfillment of God’s purpose. Those days of waiting created the atmosphere for the promised Holy Spirit to anoint them for the magnitude of the mission ahead – to extend the kingdom of God. Like them, we too have been left with a commission to go and make disciples. We, too, each have gifts, talents and abilities that God wants to use in the world. However, unlike disciples we sometimes fail to wait for God’s presence, purpose and timing to marinate within us before by Debra Joy Wallace encourage himself in the Lord, because the Lord was the source of his solution, not the source of his problem. Second, discouragement is an indication that we are walking by sight, not by faith. Paul said, “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5.7), and that was the source of his stability and strength. When we walk by faith, with our confidence in the Lord and his promises, it is impossible to be discouraged. But when we walk by sight, trusting in our senses, our feelings and our own understanding, we easily fall prey to all the deceptions of the world, the flesh and the devil. When we find ourselves in discouragement, we discover where we have been placing our trust. The solution is to put our trust back in the Lord. Paul said that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10.17). So when discouragement comes and you find that you have been walking by sight instead of by faith, head back to the Scriptures and let the promises of God build your faith back up to strength. Discouragement will tell you that you have nothing going for you and everything going against you. Encouragement tells you that you have everything going for you and it doesn’t matter what you have going against you. God is on your side, with the provision for every need and the answer for every problem you may have. That is why Jesus came, and why, like David, you too can encourage yourself in the LORD your God.” © 2004 by Jeff Doles Jeff Doles and his wife Suzanne are the founders of Walking Barefoot Ministries. To read “How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord” in its entirety, visit their website at www. walkingbarefoot.com Debra Joy Wallace is a Christian columnist and speaker. Facebook page: Weight Loss Empowerment with Debra Joy – Contact: Email: [email protected] we run off to get busy doing stuff within our own strength. Yes, sometimes God doesn’t seems to work as quickly as we want him to and waiting for God to intervene on our behalf can be a bit nerve-racking; nevertheless, waiting at life’s red lights is a necessary part of our spiritual journey. Red lights and stops signs serve as great a purpose as every green light. For every red light and stop sign, God has a divine purpose, a strategic plan, and a deeper revelation. God’s desire is not to keep us from moving forward, God wants us to move only after God has completed his work behind the scenes and within our hearts. Waiting on a breakthrough? Waiting on a new opportunity? Waiting on an answer to prayer? While you’re waiting, don’t curse the red light, confess your faith not frustration. Stand Down. Don’t fret. Don’t move forward until you hear from the Lord. I know that you are anxious to get things done, to get that job, to get the answer to your prayers; however, the needs we are called to address are far too great for us to engage or move ahead without the power of the Holy Spirit. Okay, so you are already involved in ministry, you already enjoy the blessings of the new opportunity presented to you. That’s cool! Maybe now you need to “give yourself permission” to be still, to get a fresh Rhema word from the Lord, to be refreshed by God’s presence. The theology of waiting is about becoming saturated in the presence of the Holy Spirit as wait, and while we are working. Let’s do as the people did in the Upper Room; let’s sit still, until... until the promised Holy Spirit rest upon us, renewing, reviving and re-energizing us for the purpose for which we have be called –for the density God purposed for us. Hymn #124 – Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me; Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me. Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me. –Arr. By B.B. McKinney, Spirit of the Living God, The New National Baptist Hymnal, 1977 By Vanessa W. Polk TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE DANDELION! Although most folks think of daffodils as the first flowers of spring, there is another little yellow flower that bursts forth with the very firs rays of semi-warm sunshine in the first breath of spring. It is the dandelion. Some consider it an herb, some think of it as a wild flower. Children enjoy blowin’ away the white feathery blossom of the dandelion into the wind and watching it float away. Taraxacum Officale is the dandelion’s botanical name. It’s a member of the daisy family and a cousin to chicory. Dandelion is French for “dent de lion” which means “lion’s teeth,” referring to the notched and pointed leaves of the plant. Although there are twenty-five different species known in the world, three thrive in America. The early colonists brought the dandelion to American with them knowing what a valuable plant it was. If you have ever paid much attention to the dandelion, you have no doubt noticed that the yellow flower closes up at night and then opens back up in the morning. I noticed this very thing recently as I observed the several renegade plants that sprang up in my fastly turning green front yard. Sitting on my front porch swing in the mornings, the buttery yellow flowers were open, basking in the sun. Late in the evening, just before dusk, the flowers were closed up. It surprised me that I had never noticed this before. Beekeepers like the dandelion for its nectar and pollen. Wine and cordials are made from the blossoms and the buds can be eaten. Before the plants bloom the leaves are edible. Apparently, the “before the plant blooms” part is quite important, because after the plant blooms the leaves turn tough and bitter. But when the leaves first pop up, they are tender, a bit like spinach, and in some places, considered a delicacy and much sought after. Some folks even put the raw leaves into salads and some cook them just like they cook other greens. Even the roots of the plant can be used. They can be peeled, thinly sliced, boiled twice in different waters, drained, buttered and salted like parsnips. The dandelion root contains a drug used for treating liver ailments, and it is cultivated for this use. The roots can also be slow roasted until they shrivel and snap when broken, revealing an inside of dark brown. At that point they are ready to grind up. After they have been ground they must be tightly closed in a sealed container. It’s said you can make a good coffee substitute with roasted ground up dandelion root, although it is somewhat bitter. You can also mix it with coffee to make the coffee last longer, the same way some people do with chicory. The dandelion root can often grow up to three feet long! The green leaves contain vitamins A and C, and are rich in vitamin B and minerals. And if you are looking for a low calorie dish, one-half cup has only 45 calories! The dandelion greens can also be frozen in your freezer, ready to eat year round. Now I admit I myself have never eaten any part of the dandelion, but I might be willing to try the boiled greens, if ever I chance upon some cooked by someone who has been cooking them “for a spell.” In the meantime, I decided to look through some very old cookbooks that I have to see if I could find any dandelion recipes. And I did. Here they are, just in case anyone has a hankerin’ to try ‘em. Dandelion Greens 2 lbs. Dandelion greens (pick before they blossom) 2-3 slices of bacon, fried crisp, Salt, pepper to taste Cut off the roots, look the greens over carefully and wash well. Put them in a pot with just a little water and simmer until tender. In the meantime, fry the bacon and remove from pan. When the greens are tender, drain them well and chop. Add to bacon drippings and toss. Crumble bacon and add together with salt and pepper; toss into greens. Dandelion Gravy (Old Amish Recipe) Pour some oil in frying pan. Add enough flour to make a smooth paste. Brown nicely. Add some cold water, stirring until smooth. Add milk gradually and cook to thicken. Take off burner and add salt to taste, some vinegar and honey. Finally, add a few diced hard-boiled eggs and chopped fresh young dandelion greens to suit your taste. This is good gravy for potatoes cooked in the skins. Dandelion Scrambled Eggs Break the egg in bowl; add a touch of milk; lightly beat; add a few clean washed dandelion buds and mix well. Scramble egg as usual. So, the next time one of those pesky little dandelions pop up in your yard, take time to reflect--- it’s not JUST a weed after all! Written by Carolyn Horrell Mintz Week of April 1-7, 20162016 Week of March March 25-31, 25-31, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT EAST PARK CINEMA EAST PARK CINEMA “Come In And Enjoy A Movie” “Come In And Enjoy A Movie” 122 Southeast Blvd. Hwy 701 Business (910) 592-2800 122 Southeast Blvd. Hwy 701 Business (910) 592-2800 www.eastparkcinema5.com www.eastparkcinema5.com We We Have Have The The Best Best Popcorn Popcorn In In Town!!! Town!!! 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There’s a great contest underway for Rookie of the Year. Jimmie Johnson has won two races and moved into seventh place on the circuit’s all-time win list. And there are other compelling stories as well. The new aero package features among other things a shorter rear spoiler (3.5 inches versus the earlier 6) and a shorter splitter edge on the front (one-quarter inch instead of 2 inches). Drivers one after another have had nothing but praise for the new rules, with their only other comments being that NASCAR needs to lower the downforce even more, so that more of a car’s performance will depend on the driver’s input instead of an engineer’s tweaks to the car. “I’m really happy that NASCAR has made the steps they have,” Carl Edwards said in a media session at Auto Club Speedway. “You’re seeing the results on the race track. It is more fun to drive. This package is just simply more fun. The driver has more of an influence. The tires fall off a little more. There’s more passing. I watched guys last week really driving the race cars.” Edwards, who grew up racing sideways on dirt tracks around his native Missouri, said others with little dirt background are adapting well, too. “Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. was, I mean, just loose steering and it looked like he was running on dirt out there the whole time,” Edwards said of Earnhardt’s driving at Phoenix. “That’s fun. Me, personally, I like that type of racing. So, yeah, that’s good.” Edwards said, in somewhat of a surprise, that he of all people still hasn’t gotten a good grip on the new package, despite finishing second by inches to Kevin Harvick at Phoenix. “I just don’t have a feel for it yet,” he said. “I thought we actually surprised ourselves a little bit, how well we ran at Phoenix.” The Rookie of the Year contest so far is living up to the pre-season hype, as the top two rookies, Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney, are engaged in a seesaw battle for the lead. Blaney led heading into the most recent race, at Auto Club Speedway, but had a flat tire and hit the wall late in the race and lost the top spot to Elliott, who finished a season-best sixth. Blaney also has a best finish of sixth, at Las Vegas, and the two are tied for 16th in Cup points heading into Martinsville, with Elliott holding the edge in rookie standings, as his second-best finish of eighth trumps Blaney’s second best of 10th. The rookie battle is especially interesting to veterans of the Sprint Cup garage who have known the two drivers all their lives. Elliott’s father, Bill, drove for the Wood Brothers, who now field cars for Blaney, whose father, Dave, was a Cup driver as well. “I’ve known Ryan and Chase since they were little boys,” said Eddie Wood, co-owner of the No. 21 Ford that Blaney drives. “Seeing them race for Rookie of the Year is a lot of fun. It looks like it’s going to be a great battle between them from week to week.” Also in the running for the rookie title are Brian Scott, who is 14 points out of the rookie lead, and Chris Buescher, who is 16 back. Jimmie Johnson already has two wins this season, at Atlanta and Auto Club Speedway. The first, at Atlanta, tied him with the late Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time win list at 76. The Auto Club victory put him ahead of Earnhardt. The Auto Club victory also continued a recent trend in which Kevin NOTEBOOK Kurt Busch to skip 2016 Indy 500 Harvick finished second to Johnson. Since Harvick moved from Richard Childress Racing to the No. 4 Chevrolet at Stewart-Haas Racing at the start of 2014, he’s finished second 20 times — six times in 2014, 13 last year and once so far this year. Eight of those runner-up finishes have come in races won by Johnson. As the circuit heads back to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, there likely will be much discussion of the race there last fall and the crash that saw Matt Kenseth intentionally wreck Joey Logano in retaliation for an earlier incident at Kansas Speedway. Kenseth, who won six races in 2015, was suspended for two races as a result. Logano did not receive a penalty, but the incident cost him a chance to compete for the championship after having won five races. Both Logano and Kenseth say they’ve put those troubles behind them, but neither has returned to his form of 2015. Logano has fared better so far this season. He’s currently sixth in the standings with a best finish of second, at Las Vegas, and an average finish of 8.4. Kenseth is 15th in the standings, with a best finish of seventh at Phoenix and an average finish of 19.2. Kurt Busch announced last week that he would not be attempting to run the 100th Indianapolis 500. Busch had been contemplating a return to Indy after starting 12th and finishing sixth in the 2014 event. Busch, who enters this weekend’s NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway seventh in the Sprint Cup standings, made his announcement through a statement on his website. “I must say this was not an easy decision, and it does not in any way reflect upon my desire to compete again in one of the world’s greatest races; it is based solely on a need to maintain the focus and momentum we have built early in this NASCAR season,” he said. “My experience with Andretti Autosport and its drivers was so very positive, and the way in which the IndyCar fans and media welcomed me, it is undoubtedly one of the highlights of my career both personally and professionally.” Busch went on to say that Andretti and the IndyCar league have indicated they’d welcome him back in the future. Most NASCAR drivers who have competed in the Indianapolis 500 in recent years have also raced in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway that same afternoon to preserve their positions in the Sprint Cup standings. N UM ERI C A L LY SPEAKING 44 Christian Petersen/Getty Images for NASCAR Laps led in the past 22 Sprint Cup races at Martinsville Speedway by Carl Edwards — the fewest of any driver in the top 12 in NASCAR driver ratings for Martinsville. Carl Edwards says the results of the new aero package, which put more of the driver’s results in his own hands, are showing on the track. Here, he races Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Phoenix on March 13. Andrew Coppley for Chevy Racing NASCAR hits Danica Patrick, Kyle Busch with penalties at Auto Club Danica Patrick visits with fellow Chevy driver Ryan Newman (left) during qualifying for the Auto Club 400. Two drivers have been penalized by NASCAR for rules violations at Auto Club Speedway. Danica Patrick received the biggest penalty — a $20,000 fine and four-race probation — for walking down the track after she wrecked her No. 10 Chevrolet. Patrick appeared to be showing her displeasure with Kasey Kahne, whom she blamed for her crash. The rule against walking near oncoming cars was put in place in an attempt to keep drivers from being struck by oncoming cars. Kyle Busch was fined $10,000 and placed on NASCAR probation for the next four races for failing to meet his media obligations after the Xfinity Series race. According to NASCAR rules, drivers who finish second and third are to report to the track’s media center for postrace interviews. Busch, angered that NASCAR officials did not throw a caution flag on the final lap for his flat tire, was a no-show in the media center. If the caution flag had been displayed just as his tire blew, he would have been declared the winner. Instead, he was passed by Austin Dillon coming to the checkered flag. Joe Nemechek puts aside his career in favor of his son, John Hunter Matt Sullivan/Getty Images for NASCAR In his relatively brief racing career, 18-year-old John Hunter Nemechek has done some pretty amazing things. Behind the wheel of a Late Model car, he’s won some of short-track racing’s premier events, including the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, and the All-American 400 at Nashville (Tennessee) Fairgrounds Speedway. In just 32 starts in NASCAR’s Truck Series, he’s already won twice, most recently at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and he’s already locked in a spot in that circuit’s new Chase. When he’s not winning, Nemechek’s consistently finishing near the front. In the final 10 races of 2015, he never finished below 11th, and finished second in three of the circuit’s final four races, including the last two. He does it all racing for the NEMCO team owned and managed by his father, Joe, who has essentially put his own career aside to focus on building one for his son. As a driver, Joe Nemechek has four Sprint Cup wins and 16 more in the Xfinity Series, as well as the 1992 championship of NASCAR’s No. 2 circuit. Truck Series racer John Hunter Nemechek took the checkered flag in the Great Clips 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 11 The Nemecheks operate their team on a limited budget and have some sponsorship, but have not been able to secure a high-profile primary backer. That’s something that puzzles many in the sport, including Joe himself. “I ask myself that question all the time,” Joe said during the winner’s interviews after his son won at Atlanta Motor Speedway — a track John Hunter had never driven on before that race weekend. “The kid’s so good, knows how to talk, how to act, knows what’s important. How can you not have sponsors?” While the Nemecheks and their small crew spend a lot of time working on trucks, they also work the phones trying to secure sponsorship. “We have some stuff in the works, trying to piece things together,” Joe said. “We have a lot of good people behind us, but we have to get a main sponsor on this truck.” Joe Nemechek said sponsorship would not only improve the current financial situation, but also provide the team with the tools and technology being used by their competitors who have more funding. “We can make this team so much better,” he said. But the Nemechek team, which includes veteran crew chief Gere Kennon, plans to press on, beginning this weekend at Martinsville Speedway, where the Truck Series returns to action after being idle for four weekends. “The business part of it, where we struggle on the financial side, is not fun,” Joe said. “[Racing] is fun. “We work and work and try to figure how to make our stuff better, and we’re doing a pretty good job.” For John Hunter, his win at Atlanta will make the rest of the upcoming season more fun as well, because he knows he will be part of the championship-deciding Chase. “Now I can run as hard as I can and go for wins and not worry about points,” he said. And what he lacks in technology he can make up for by picking his dad’s brain. “I can pull from what my dad has picked up in his 20 years in this sport,” he said. 2,575 Laps led by Jimmie Johnson in the past 22 Cup races at Martinsville — tops among all drivers. 2 Xfinity Series regulars who have won a pole this season: Daniel Suarez at Auto Club Speedway, and Erik Jones at Phoenix International Raceway. 3 Drivers in the top 10 in Xfinity Series points who have not led a lap this season: Brandon Jones in fourth place, Ryan Reed in ninth place and Brennan Poole in 10th. SPRINT CUP STANDINGS 1. Kevin Harvick, 195 2. Jimmie Johnson, 184 3. Carl Edwards, 171 4. Denny Hamlin, 170 5. Kyle Busch, 170 6. Joey Logano, 165 7. Kurt Busch, 148 8. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 145 9. Brad Keselowski, 142 10. Austin Dillon, 139 Junior hopes to donate his brain to medical research Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has suffered concussions in racing accidents over the years, indicated via Twitter over the weekend that his final plans include a wish that his brain be donated for concussion research, following the lead set by several NFL players also concerned with concussions. Earnhardt, who missed two races in 2012 due to concussion, at Kansas and Charlotte, also said he planned to donate other body parts as well. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR NEXT UP... www.thesampsonweekly.com Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads a pack of cars in the Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 12 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of April 1-7, 2016 SPORTS It’s About... It’s About... It’s About... It’s About... Sponsored By HARD WORK DEDICATION INTEGRITY PERFORMANCE & The Sampson Weekly Clinton’s Callie Sumner Passionate About Softball Although the Clinton High School Softball Team is only nine games into their season, one player, Callie Sumner, has been leading the team in runs scored and on base percentage. So it comes as no surprise that head coach Todd Slater nominated the 17-year-old junior for this week’s Performance Auto/Sampson Weekly Star Athlete of the Week award. “Coach Slater told me that he nominated me for the award,” the shortstop/pitcher said Tuesday evening. “But to get it - I am just really surprised. It feels good that he thought that much of me to even nominate me.” Although the Lady Dark Horses’ record does not reflect the team’s talent - their sole win came against Hobbton (11-10) in the third game of the season - Sumner said she looks forward to the second half of the season. “We have a lot of talent,” she said. “We are not that bad of a team, we just have to gel a little bit more. I think we will as the season goes on.” The Horses will return to action April 5 on the road against Trask and will play at home the same week (April 8) against West Bladen. “We are a good team,” Sumner said. “It is just going to take some time for us to play together.” The Sampson County native began playing sports at the Clinton Recreation Department when she was able to play T-Ball. “I played T-Ball, softball and then moved up to travel ball,” she said. When she was in middle school, she was a competitive cheerleader; around the same time, Sumner began playing travel ball with the Stingerz Elite Travel Ball Club. “It was a great experience,” she said. “I went to California and New York for tournaments ... I played for five years straight and it was a lot of travel and my family (Parents, Jamie and Terra; and brother, Wade) was right there supporting me the whole way.” Although she enjoyed her experience playing travel ball, Sumner said she took a break during her sophomore year to watch her brother play sports. “I love the intensity of the game,” she explained. “I love the adrenaline rush of it ... I love being down and putting together runs to fight back and I love having the pressure on me. I just love it. The reward for the hard work is getting the win. I love winning a battle and how good it feels to win.” But not everyone is on a winning team. “Well, I am really competitive,” Sumner admits. “But my dad told me a long time ago that you can only do what you can do. You just have to go out there and give it 110 percent every game. And that is what I do.” True to her leadership nature, Sumner works on helping younger, less experienced players when she can. “It is a family atmosphere here,” she said. “When I came in (as a freshman) I knew the game because I had played travel ball ... So, I figured that I should share what I know about the game. I love helping others and it seems natural to help out others by sharing what I have been taught over the years.” When asked if she has a piece of advice for upcoming student-athletes, Sumner said, “I would tell them to study harder and to get out there and try their best in whatever they do.” Although Sumner has another year of high school left, she already knows leaving the only school system she has ever known will not be easy. “I am going to miss my friends, of course,” she said. “I will miss my teammates and my coach. But I am also looking forward to going to college.” Sumner said that she is not sure what college she will attend, but is looking. “I have thought about UNC-W and I went to a softball camp at Methodist ... But I haven’t decided anything yet. I am still undecided about what I’ll study too. I have thought about being a nurse, because there is some job security in that and you can make a good salary, but, honestly, I do not know.” “He is 13 months older than I am,” she explained. “He is a senior and I wanted to take a break and watch him play. We are very close. He would stay outside with me and throw the ball, playing catch.” When asked if she plans on playing softball post high school, Sumner is unsure. “Well, I always used to think that I would want to play in college,” she admits. “I think I could try to play at a Division II school ... but everyone I have talked to tells me how difficult the classes are, so I want to make sure my grades are good. Right now, I am not sure if I will play.” Her determination to be better on the softball field was something that grew with every game that she played in. But Sumner will have plenty of time to decide she still has to finish her junior year and senior year in high school. PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE Salutes this week’s She said that her favorite memory so far just recently happened - just before Spring Break - in a game against Union on March 24. “We lost the game (19-18),” Sumner said. “It was a tough game and I was pitching. I was throwing my change-up and fastball ... My momma came up to me after the game and gave me a hug because I was crying because I wanted to win the game. But my daddy pulled me aside and told me that was the game that I really became a pitcher and it made me feel better.” The love that Sumner has of the game is obvious after just a few minutes of talking with her. Talking about her future, she said that she would like to be comfortable and not stressing with her husband and children. “My kids will also be playing softball and baseball for sure,” she adds with a laugh. Sumner vows to be just as supportive to her future family as hers was to her. “I wouldn’t be anywhere without them,” she said. “My parents and my brother have always been there for me and I just can’t tell you what that has meant to me.” She also sends special gratitude and love to her coach (“For always having my back,” Sumner said. “And the bond that we have now”); Keonna Hill; Lauryn Moore; Naomi Miller; Amber Strickland; and Craig Westerbeek. “I am just grateful to have these people in my life,” Sumner said. “I just really appreciate all of their support.” Student Athlete of the Week! 605 Warsaw Hwy • Clinton, NC • 910-592-JEEP(5337) Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com SPORTS 13 Clinton Gets the Win Over Lakewood The Lakewood Leopards baseball team lost Wednesday’s Jimmy Raynor Easter Tournament game against Clinton by a score of 5-3. Clinton’s scoring came from Charles Jordan with 2 runs Wednesday night followed by Blake Davis with 1, Zack Parker 1 and Chase Jacobs with 1 score. Clinton improves to 4-4 with Wednesday night’s tournament win. Coach Thornton stated, “Bailey Spell pitched all 7 innings only giving up 6 hits. Bailey did a good job of keeping Lakewood off balance.” Thornton continued, “Bailey was also strong at the plate going 2 for 2 and Zack Parker was strong going 3 for 3.” Thornton stated, “Our boys have worked hard and turned it around, we started the season with 4 losses and have won the last 4.” The Clinton Dark Horses baseball team has an away conference game at Trask on Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm. Lakewood’s record falls to 3-6 overall. The Lakewood Leopards baseball team has an away conference game at Neuse Charter on Tuesday, April 5 at 5:30pm. Midway Gets Big Win Monday The Midway Raiders baseball team won Monday’s Easter tournament game against Western Harnett by a score of 8-1. The Raiders got hot in the fourth inning scoring all 8 of their runs. Western Harnett was able to get one runner to home plate in the 5th inning. The Raider’s lost Saturday’s opening tournament game against South View by a score of 4-3. Monday’s win puts the raiders at 3-7 overall for the season. The Midway Raiders baseball team has an away conference game at West Bladen on Tuesday, April 5 at 7pm. Canady Awarded Athlete of Week Plaque Harrells Crusaders Lose 2, Win 1 this Week The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders baseball team lost Wednesday's neutral tournament game against South Columbus by a score of 2-1. The game was tied with 1 run each when in the 7th inning South Columbus brought one home. The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders baseball team won Tuesday's neutral tournament game against East Columbus by a score of 7-1 and lost Monday's neutral tournament game against West Columbus by a score of 7-1 Alex Canady, a member of the Clinton High School ladies basketball team, was recently awarded the Performance Auto / Sampson Weekly Athlete of the Week Plaque. Danny Holland, Sales Manager at Performance Auto in Clinton presented Ms. Canady her Athlete of the Week plaque. The Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders baseball team has an away conference game @ Arendell Parrott Academy on Tuesday, April 5 @ 6pm. The Crusaders record now stand at 6-7, 1-4 neutral. Help and Hope Over Addiction Carolina Crossroads Carolina Crossroads offers a 6-Week (42 Day) program for men that struggle with a life dominating sin (addiction). At Carolina Crossroads the men are taught that there is “Victory In Christ” and in Him only. If you or a loved one needs help please call today for more information. 910-549-8487 www.secarolinacrossroads.com 14 www.thesampsonweekly.com EDUCATION SCC Students Spotlight RIBN Program Graduates Week of April 1-7, 2016 based at the community college, along with one online course each semester through UNCW. Upon successful completion of the first three years, a student earns the ADN. After passing the NCLEX-RN, the student progresses to fourthyear nursing courses through UNCW to earn the BSN degree. “I chose the nursing profession because I love caring for others. I wanted to make a difference in others’ lives” claims Butler. “With many opportunities in the nursing field, I truly believe it is one of the most rewarding professions and I look forward to being a part of the nursing profession”. Strickland adds, “Nursing is not just a career, it’s a passion. Nurses not only provide care for patients, they advocate for them, teach them, and encourage them to obtain their highest level of functioning. Pitts includes, “It is my goal to take care of those that can’t take of themselves! I feel that to be the Christian that I want to be that I was meant to go into nursing to make a difference in the community, not just for health, but to help spread his message of salvation!” “I have had a wonderful experience at SCC. Every instructor seems to really care about your education and works hard to help you in bettering yourself ” includes Butler. Butler continues, “being a part of the nursing program has been so rewarding. I have had the opportunity to be the president of our class for both years. This experience, in addition to the nursing education, has developed me leaps and bounds as a person. I am very thankful for the opportunity.” Pitts adds, “I love the fact that it feels like a family! I’m blessed that I get the opportunity to work alongside my classmates!” Sampson Community College is honored to recognize the first three SCC RIBN graduates as this week’s student spotlight. DeShannon Butler, Kari Strickland and Larry Pitts will graduate this May with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and continue at University of North Carolina at Wilmington for their Baccalaureate Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). After graduation, all three will take the NCLEX to become a registered nurse as they begin their nursing career. Through this dual enrollment partnership between Sampson Community College and University of North Carolina at Wilmington, students are provided with a seamless transition from an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to a Baccalaureate Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). The first three years of study are home- Butler closes, “Do not take the opportunity to go to college for granted. Work hard and use the opportunity to its fullest potential. It will make a positive difference in your future, and you as a person.” Strickland adds, “There will be times when you feel like giving up but motivate yourself by thinking how rewarding it will be to reach your goals!” Congratulations DeShannon, Kari and Larry for being this week’s Sampson Community College student spotlight! Thank you for including Sampson Community College as a part of your educational journey! For more information about Sampson Community College and the variety of educational opportunities, visit www. sampsoncc.edu or call 910-592-8081. Clinton High Science Olympiad By Lindy Bustabad Yet another competition season for the Clinton High School Science Olympiad Varsity Team has concluded with immense success. This past Saturday, March 19, 2016, the team travelled to Lenoir Community College in Kinston, North Carolina for the regional competition. The CHS team members, coached by Mr. Alvin Antonio, worked diligently during and after school many hours up until the day of competition. The CHS team competed on the Varsity level against 19 other schools in the Division C, or high school, category. In various sessions on Saturday morning and afternoon, the team competed in a total of 23 events. At the awards ceremony, the team received 10 total awards out of their events, including: 1st place in Duct Tape Challenge, 2nd place in Write It, Do It, 3rd place in Disease Detectives, 3rd place in Astronomy, 3rd place in Amazing Mechatronics, 4th place in Air Trajectory, 4th place in Forensics, 4th place in Fossils, 4th place in Invasive Species, and 4th place in Wind Power. Of these events, 4 were building events requiring construction of a physical device for the competition, and 6 were skills events requiring a written test or hands-on competing in a laboratory or station-to-station format. For example, Duct Tape Challenge was one of the building events, and Disease Detectives was one of the skills events. CHS team members who received awards on Saturday are: Alex Hales, Amaya Apolinario, Lauryn Worley, Lindy Bustabad, Lukas Jerez, Marcos Resendiz, Nicole Spell, Parker Johnson, Thomas Paniagua, and Tina Moore. After the judges calculated the total numbers of awards each of the 19 schools received, the CHS team placed 6th overall out of all attend- ing schools for the regional competition. The team left Kinston with great pride and a sense of accomplishment, excited to start preparing for next year’s competition. The CHS team will be losing several seniors this year, and they will be dearly missed during the 2016-2017 competition season, including: Anna Emmanuel, Edgar Valle, Kala King, Nicole Spell, Thomas Paniagua, and Tina Moore. As the captain of the CHS Science Olympiad Team for this year, I would like to give a huge thank you to Mr. Antonio, our coach, for always pushing us to work harder and exceed our greatest potentials. I have competed in Science Olympiad for 3 years, and it has been an unbelievably rewarding part of my high school experience that has exposed me to different avenues of science and engineering many students do not have access to in their high school years. I am grateful for all of the support Mr. Antonio, Mr. Boyd, and Coach Jordan provided the team with on Saturday and throughout this competition season. Being able to learn, work, and grow alongside other students at Clinton High that are passionate about science is an invaluable opportunity rising freshmen should take advantage of as they begin high school. Science Olympiad is more than just a team, it’s a family commitment, and I know I am speaking for the rest of the team when I say participating in Science Olympiad means more than just a bronze, silver, or gold medal. I cannot wait to see what next year holds for the team and where we will continue to go in the future. Week of April 1-7, 2016 Crossword Puzzle CLUES ACROSS 1. Wound seriously 5. Record 9. Earnestly entreat 12. Dwarf buffalo 13. Manilla sea catfish genus 15. Picasso’s mistress 16. Chinese dynasty 17. Wet spongy ground 18. Wax glazed finish fabric 19. Diego or Francisco 20. In an implied way 22. Outward flow of the tide 25. Writer of poems 26. Stalks of a moss capsule 28. Electromotive force 29. “Phyllis” production Co. (abbr.) 32. Adult male human 33. Finnish island studded lake 35. Coach Parseghian 36. Helps little firms 37. 3rd largest Balearic Island 39. Disk to convert circular into linear motion 40. Old world, new 41. Acid from oil 43. Health Maintenance Organization 44. Cathode-ray tube 45. Brew 46. Nostrils 48. A female domestic 49. S. W. Shoshonean 50. Social deportment 54. A rubberized raincoat 57. Olive genus 58. About ohms 62. Wild goat with backward curved horns 64. Sharp point projecting backwards 65. Approaches 66. Indian frock 67. Search engine friendly 68. Description of design criteria 69. Pickerel genus CLUES DOWN 1. Another word for mother 2. Cuckoos 3. New Rochelle, NY college 4. Attracts iron 5. River obstruction 6. Militant N. Ireland organization 7. Title of respect 8. Make to specifications 9. Food on a fish hook 10. Br. peer above a viscount 11. Western author Zane ___ 14. Allied H.Q. 15. Defunct phone company 21. Connecticut 23. NY Times political writer Matt 24. Bolivian river 25. Endangered 26. Heavy cavalry sword 27. Make into law 29. Papier-__, art material 30. Streetcars 31. Extinct black honeycreepers 32. Millisecond 34. Gets rid of 38. Indigenous race in Hokkaido 42. Feline mammal 45. Moses’ older brother 47. Relinquish a claim to 48. Of I 50. Disorderly crowds 51. Wings 52. Ball for safe indoor play 53. Snatch 55. Arabian outer garments 56. Scomberomorus regalis 59. A diagram of the Earth’s surface 60. Anger 61. Reciprocal of a sine 63. Nineteen 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! www.thesampsonweekly.com PUZZLES & GAMES 15 16 www.thesampsonweekly.com CRIME ARREST REPORTS 03-26 Monica Lasha Smith, 19; 265 Hunt Lane, Clinton; Failure to Appear-Carrying Concealed Weapon; Secured Bond $1,000; Court Date 04-15 03-26 David Allen Sessoms, 55; 212 Laurel Lake Rd., Salemburg; Failure to Appear-DWI; Secured Bond $1,500; Court Date 04-19 03-26 Santos Eberto Acosta, 47; 302 Fairfax St., Clinton; 2 Counts: Failure to Appear-No Operators License; 2 Counts: Failure to Appear- Expired Registration Card/Tag; 2 Counts: Failure to Appear-DWLR; 2 Counts: Failure to Appear-DWI ; Failure to AppearUnauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle; Secured Bond $16,000; Court Date 04-18 03-26 Anthony Scott Nabors Jr., 30; 404 South Railroad St., Dunn; Attempted Common Law Robbery; Assault on a Female; Possess Marijuana up to ½ oz; Possess Marijuana Paraphernalia; Failure to Appear-DWI; Failure to Appear-DWLR; Secured Bond $22,500; Court Date 03-28 03-26 Boney Herra, 47; 234 Odom Ave., Garland; Drunk and Disruptive; Secured Bond $1,500; Court Date 04-13 03-26 Santos Eberto Acosta, 47; 302 Fairfax St., Clinton; Fictitious Info to Officer; Secured Bond $1,500; Court Date 04-18 03-27 Glenwood Earl Owens Jr., 22; 49 Tuckers Lane, Salemburg; Assault on a Female; Larceny; No Bond; Court Date 04-19 03-27 Joshua Lee Odom, 27; 3181 Hayne Stretch Rd., Roseboro; Injury to Real Property; 2 Counts: Communicating Threats; Secured Bond $3,500; Court Date 04-26 03-28 Tyler Britt Strickland, 21; 4971 Mt. Olive Hwy., Newton Grove; Threatening Phone Calls; Simple Assault; Secured Bond $1,000; Court Date 04-25 03-29 Reginald Bryon Jones, 54; 519 Seminary St., Kenansville; Failure to Appear-DWLR; Secured Bond $500; Court Date 04-20 03-29 Ivonee Irazema Alba, 32; 105 Cotton- Week of April 1-7, 2016 tail Lane, Clinton; Fraud-Worthless Checks; Secured Bond $2,025 Court Date 04-05 INCIDENT/INVESTIGATION REPORTS 03-17 Shanna Murphy reported a breaking and entering and theft from an auto located at 203 E. MLK Blvd, Roseboro. Reported missing was a 24” gold necklace. 03-17 William Williams reported a burglary at his residence located at 405 Mary E. Smith Rd, Newton Grove. Missing included a 32” TV, an assortment of jackets, DVD player and an assortment of medications. 03-17 Theresa Esposito reported the theft of a firearm from her residence located at 210 Hairr Ln, Salemburg. 03-18 George Thompson reported being the victim of a Breaking and Entering and larceny. The incident occurred at 3071 Beamans Woods Rd, Clinton. Items reported missing included a 55” LED TV. 03-18 Sandra Willis-Marti reported a Larceny at her residence. Items missing included a riding lawn mower, craftsman grill, tool box, assortment of tools cooler rack and clear oval stone. 03-18 Deborah Owens reported the theft of her Nissan Altima. The auto was reported stolen from 112 Mulberry Ln, Clinton 03-18 Robert Blake reported a Breaking and Entering at his residence located at 210 Summer Av, Roseboro. Missing included a 39” TV and cash and coins. 03-19 Nicole Polgar reported a breaking and entering at her residence located at 2916 Tew Rd, Garland. 03-19 Marissa Jacobs reported a breaking and entering and larceny at her residence located at 70 Boyhill Ln, Garland. Items reported missing included a LG 42” TV, and Westinghouse 32” TV. 03-20 Marlena Monroe reported a breaking and entering and larceny at her residence located at 2175 SE Blvd, Clinton. Items missing included a 6 string bass guitar, 15 watt bass Marriage Certificates -Dalton Kaine Padgett to Samantha Renea Johnson -Michael Russell Vann to Kelly Lynn Hass -William Smith Hutchens to Laura Kristin Bradshaw -Pierre Wesbert Nelson to Jessica Sharon Monik Parker -Jeffery Kirk Pope II to Tiffany Gray Townsend -Bruce Graham West III to Heather Lynn Cunningham Blankenship -Equy Pierre-Louis to Shella Francois -David Luengas Guerrero to Selma J Lamb -William Burton Heath to Kaitlin Marie Carr -Jeremy Brandon Owens to Amanda Gray Clifton -Michael Ray Hawley to Beverly Jackson Hawley Deaths -Margaret Lula Autry -Lisa Ann Arrington -Judith Ray Brewer -Lorenza Baltazar -Anthony Lee Hardison -George Franklin Montague -Merlin Dixon Naylor -Elma Gray Owens -David Elvin Smith -Rosalind Deanna Smith -Kathleen Tew -John Henry Vann -Dorinda Mae Williams -Michael Kevin White -Willie Wells Johnny Whitaker Births -Chelsie Morgan Gaither born on March 16, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Antoine Lavelle Gaither and Janet Devone -Sophia Kellin Hernan born on March 17, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to William Edmund Hernan and Alyssa Ashley Jackson -Brooklyn Monay Jones born on March 21, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Brittany Nichole Gurgainous -Wyatt Abel Corbett born on March 25, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Daniel Josh Corbett and Amanda Estela Hernandez -Cameron William Jones born on March 25, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Brian Casey Jones and Aleza Hudson Jones -Kyler Javier Meraz Barahona born on March 25, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Marcos Emilio Meraz Lopez and Yinda Iveth Barahona Banegas -Luis Angel Castro Martinez Jr born on March 25, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Luis Angel Castro Martinez and Enereida Capistran Flores -Ariana Nicole Ramirez born on March 26, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Daniel Ramirez Santos and Erika Dayana Jimenez Ruiz Land Transfers -David Earl Raynor, Karen Cain Raynor to Connie Raynor Carter, David Braxton Carter35.71 Acres Tract 1 Newton Grove -Andrew E Daniels, Paula Raynor Daniels to Connie Raynor Carter, David Braxton Carter- amp and an electric scooter. 03-21 Han-Dee Hugo’s reported a Robbery on 03-21. Suspect entered store and implied she had a weapon and ordered clerk to give her money. $262 money/ cash stolen 03-21 Betty Lou Griffin reported Larceny- from Buildings located at 2520 Roseboro Hwy Clinton. Total stolen- $1,700 which included painting and wood working items. 03-21 Nicole Keith Kecia reported Burglary- Forcible Entry at 8356 Ivanhoe Road Harrells. Items stolen assorted jewelry and shoes. Total- $2,900 03-21 Russell Wayne Register reported Burglary- Forcible Entry at 379 Walter Moore Lane Turkey. Stolen medication, camcorder, stun gun. Total- $335 03-22 Royal Lane Apartments reported Damage to Property. Flooring, Doors, Stairs ad AC Unit. Total Damage $4,000. 03-22 Mary Spell Bullard reported Burglary- Forcible Entry at 4132 Hayne Stretch Road, Roseboro. Total stolen $400, video game. United Methodist Church Mt Olive. Total damage $300. 03-23 Catherine Lee Warren reported Criminal Damage to Property at Oak Grove Church Road Dunn. $1,000 Damage. 03-23 Veronica Escalera Rodriquez reported Larceny- From Motor Vehicle. Total stolen $420.00, purse, sunglasses, etc. 03-26 Wal-Mart reported the Larceny of Clothing from its 1415 Sunset Ave., Clinton location. 03-26 Murphy USA reported the Larceny of Gasoline in theft by pumping gasoline and not paying for the purchase before driving off from its 1453 Sunset Ave., Clinton location. 03-27 Mellisa Evans reported a Larceny at her residence located at 545 Aaron Rd., Salemburg. Items reported missing US Currency and credit/debit cards. 03-27 Georgy Yarborough reported the Larceny of his firearm from his Vehicle located at 2048 N Salemburg Hwy., Salemburg. 03-22 Regina Barrett reported Larceny from Motor Vehicle and Criminal Damage to Property at 13693 Garland Highway, Garland. Total damage and stolen$2,500. 03-28 Wal-Mart reported a Larceny located at 1415 Sunset Ave., Clinton. Items reported missing included 2 desktop computers, mobile DVD player, dog toy, candles, dog food, clothing, and household items. 03-23 Michael Ray Horne reported Burglary- Forcible Entry at 2519 Herring Road, Rose Hill. Total stolen included can drinks, computer/software, flashlight. Value- $390. 03-28 Kenny Knowles reported the Larceny of his firearm from his residence located at 1481 Alex Benton Rd., Newton Grove. 03-23 Scotchman of Roseboro reported Found Property. The report states a Pistol 6.35mm black / tan grips was found on top of a dumpster. 03-23 Derrek Tyler Melby reported Burglary- Forcible Entry at 133 Pemberton Lane Newton Grove. Total damage $250. 03-23 Katie S Vann reported Larceny- From Motor Vehicle at Brownings 03-28 Willie Hunter reported a Larceny located at 2134 Hunter Rd., Clinton. Items reported missing included a homemade engine, table, chairs and bench. 03-28 Sandra Konrad reported the Larceny of her Medication from her residence located at 174 Balkum Rd., Rose Hill. 03-29 Christopher Hall reported the Theft of his Four Wheeler from his residence located at 321 N Church Ave., Garland. 35.71 Acres Tract 1 Newton Grove -T&W Development, Marshall Thornton/Gen P, Jimmy Warren/Gen P to Bertha Sanchez Cruz, Octavio Guzman Rojas- Lot 4T&W Development Co Tract 1 South River -Jarrett Daughtry to Sherri Bostic- 1 Acre Dismal -James A Todd, Sandra A Vannoy to Carol Caton Todd, Jerry Neil Todd- 3.10 Acres Taylors Bridge -Linda Ann Sutton Anders/FKA, James Joseph Reeves, Linda Sutton Reeves, Alden Keith Sutton, Angela Sutton, Linda Ann Sutton Anders/FKA to David Michael Brooks - Lot 4 Block Underwood Carter Subdivision -Laura Beth Seabolt Phillips to James W Seabolt, Kristin Kay Seabolt- Parcel A 3.0 Acres Plainview -Ethel Delila Butler Hall to Brenda Jeanette Hall Nunnery, Michael Bennett Nunnery- 3.04 Acres Little Coharie - Ethel Delila Butler Hall to Brenda Jeanette Hall Nunnery, Charles Michael Nunnery- 6.87 Acres Little Coharie -Robert Ayers Strickland, Ronin L Strickland to Eddie H Strickland and Sandra W Strickland4 Parcels Halls -Louis Matthew High Jr, Megan Renee High to Justin Cruz Turner- 0.53 Acres Halls -Leticia Arellano, Domingo Nunez to Artemio Garcia-Garcia, Olga Elizabeth Martinez- Lot 18 Morgans Meadow Subdivision 0.71 Acres Halls -Peggy Jean Spell West to Bradley Lee West, Peggy Jean Spell West- 2.21 Acres Lot 3 R Maurice Holland Subdivision Little Coharie -Amy Thomas Matthis Jr, Pamela Jackson Matthis to Amy Lynn Matthis- 10.04 Acres Tract 1 Taylors Bridge -Alissa Dark Freudeman, Jason Fleming, Alissa Dark Freudeman to Betty U Creech, Laura D Creech, Walter A Creech-Lot 19 Sandterra Subdivision Plainview -Cape Fear Industries USA Inc, DMB Partners LLC, Karen T Suton/MGR to John Mark Miller, Valerie S Miller- Lot 17 Timberlake Subdivision Section Six 0.92 Acres North Clinton -Elaine T Jones, Thomas K Jones to Samantha W Guin, Steven R Guin- Lot 1 3.73 Acres Mingo -Jo Lynn Jones to Jamie Alan Jones- 0.75 Acres -James Hubbard Butler Farms Inc to JMS Builders Group LLC- Lot 203 Butler Lakes Subdivision Section Five 0.57 Acres North Clinton -Freida B Pollock to Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc- Lot Sampson -Teresita Calixta Santiago to Fortino Ramirez Bautista- Lot 4 8.08 Acres Sampson -Thornton Homes Company to Juan Cornejo Juanchi- Lot 70 of TM Sr and JA Ferrell Subdivision -Elmer Ray Williams Sr to Chanequa Lichelle Donna Williams – Lot Turkey -Elmer Ray Williams Sr to Lisa Michelle Williams- Lot North Clinton -Daniel Gray Baldwin, Juanita Marie Baldwin to Maria R Ramirez Bartolo and Eliseo D Perez Vail- 0.58 Acres Lot 1 North Clinton -Domingo Nunez Arellano, Leticia Arellano Martines/AKA, Domingo Nunez Arellano to Jusdiva Berduo, Juan Rosas Dominguez - 2 Tracts Halls -Shawn Paul Brigman/PR/TR, Thomas E Brigman Sr Estate, Thomas E Brigman Sr Revocable Trust to Michael Paul Smith/TR, Thomas E Brigman Jr Trust- 17 Tracts w/ exceptions Sampson -Jeffrey S Matthews/MGR, Matthews Family Properties LLC to James O Burch- 0.20 Acres Lot 1 Turkey -Felix W Ruiz, Olga Martha Ruiz to Olga Martha Ruiz and Wilfredo Juan Ruiz- 1.75 Acres Newton Grove -Glenn M Spearman, Minnie B Spearman to Amadeo Ramirez Correa- Lot 15 2.91 Acres Lisbon -Betty Lou Griffin, Judith T Griffin to Butler’s Heritage LLC- 0.62 Acres North Clinton -Michael Raeford Fennell to Bladimir Alberto Mairena and Jessica Marie Mairena- 2 Tracts Franklin -Laura Warren Lee to William Todd Wilson- Lots 8 & 9 Block J Weeks Property Week of April 1-7, 2016 VASS George Alford Blackwell, Sr., age 73, of Vass went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held in the family visitation rooms at Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6 until 8 and other times at the home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Open Arms Community Church with Pastor John Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Grove Cemetery. George was born in Columbus County on December 26, 1942 to Hosea and Emma Martin Blackwell. He was a founding member of Open Arms Community Church where he served as a deacon. He also served the Town of Vass as Mayor and Commissioner. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Delores Blackwell; children, Sondra Jones of Fayetteville, Paula Myrick (Tim) of Vass, JR Blackwell (Bree) of Vass; sisters, Melba Turbdeville of Thomasville, Ginia Cartrette of Tabor City, Alice Burns of Hope Mills; seven grandchildren, Michael, Anthony, Brooks, Heather, Brittany, Dixie Rae and Kaleb; three great-grandchildren, Gabe, Bentley and Laykin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Emma Martin Blackwell; son, James Blackwell; sisters, Saddie and Bett; brothers, Aldred, Rosier and Buddy. The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Arms Community Church Building Fund, 376 Hennings Drive Vass, NC 28394. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com Cox Memorial ---”Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need.” FAYETTEVILLE Ms. Joyce Ann Corbett, 63, 520 Marion Court Fayetteville, formerly of Clinton, died on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 02, 2016 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor Marchelle Farmer. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Corbett is survived by three daughters, Sherita Sampson (Mark) of Clinton, Sonya Corbett of Fayetteville, Sondra Peterson (Dennis) of Clinton, one son Antonio Corbett of Fayetteville, two sisters, Marva Beatty of Tomahawk, Geneva Williams of Clinton, 8 grandchildren Malik Corbett, Dejiah Corbett, Keith Peterson Jr., Jasmine Sampson, Danijah Corbett, Jada Sampson, Edwin Sampson Jr., Angel Oats-Corbett, special cousin, Annetta Williams. The public will be received Friday, April 01, 2016 from 1:00P.M-6:00PM at Carter Funeral Home with family present from 5:00PM-6:00P.M. Service by Carter Funeral Home in Garland. www.carterfh.com HYATTSVILLE, MD Edna Carroll Maynor Jones 71, of Hyattsville, MD formerly of Fayetteville/ Delway Community, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born on July 17, 1944, in Rose Hill, North Carolina. She was one of ten children born to the late John Carroll Maynor and the late Alberta Evans Maynor. Edna accepted Christ at an early age and attended Oliver Institution Church in Clinton, NC, and Saint James Disciples Church in Delway, NC. She fellowshipped at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church at home in Hyattsville, MD, and when visiting her hometown in Fayetteville, NC, faithfully worshiped at Falling Run Baptist Church, where she remained a devout member until the end of her life. Edna graduated from Sampson County Public Schools in Clinton, NC, and then matriculated at Virginia State University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Edna was united in marriage to Carter Richardson Jones of Wise, NC, on October 15, 1973. She began her career working as a Promotions Assistant at WNJR Radio Station in New Jersey. In 1972, Edna accepted a position with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Washington, DC, as a computer specialist, a position that allowed her to travel around the world training personnel on how to use computers. Edna also fulfilled an EEOC opportunity at the White House under the Ronald Reagan Administration. Edna was known for her dedication to community activities. Until her passing, she served as 8th Precinct Civic Association President, and was a charter member and past President of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince George’s County Chapter. Edna was a woman of style who also long shared a mutual love with her poodles. Edna was a fun-loving person who took on life and made the best of it with an enduring smile. Edna had a tremendous amount of love for family and friends, enjoying most of her holidays and vacations with them throughout her life. Funeral service was held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 25, 2016 at Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Edna leaves to cherish her memory Carter Richardson Jones, her husband of 42 years; brothers, Berl Evans and Douglas Maynor; sisters, Linda Maynor, Yvonne Maynor, and Berthenia Maynor; cousins, nieces, nephews, God-children, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sisters Johnnie Maynor-Harris, Dianne Maynor-Brewer, and Debra Maynor, and her brother, Donnell Maynor. Service by Carter Funeral Home in Garland. www. cartefh.com CAROLINA BEACH Mr. Ashby Cleveland Lewis, 87 of Carolina Beach and formerly of Wade, passed away Monday, March 21, 2106 at the home of his son. A graveside service was held 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 24, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, with full military honors. Mr. Lewis was born November 12, 1928 in New Hanover County and is preceded in death by his parents, David Elton and Gertie Lancaster Lewis; his wife, Geraldine Sessoms Lewis; and daughter, Donna Koeferl. He retired from the US Air Force after 25 years of service and was a Veteran of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He retired as a heat and air mechanic from the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. He is survived two sons, Darrell Lewis and wife Eileen, Sherrill Lewis and wife Tami, both of Wade; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, at Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, and other times at 2922 Page Road, Wade. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman. www.thesampsonweekly.com OBITUARIES STEDMAN Mrs. Ethel Jane Nunnery, 88 of Stedman, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. A home-going celebration will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, April 2, at Stedman Church of God of Prophecy, with Rev. Donald Baldwin, Rev. Louis Pender, and Rev. Bryan Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Nunnery was born July 27, 1927, in Cumberland County and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Larncy Johnson; husband, Jasper Love Nunnery; three children, Howard S. Nunnery, Leslie Dale Nunnery, Kathy Jeanette Blanchard; and two grandchildren. She was a member of Stedman Church of God of Prophecy where she was a cornerstone for many years. She is survived by six children, Billy A. Nunnery of Garland, Ruby L. Williams of Salemburg, Alexander Nunnery of Stedman, Harry L. Nunnery of Dunn, Mary “Judy” N. Simmons of Garland, Marshall Nunnery of Benson; one sister, Mary Ann Roelle of Stedman; 31 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, April 1, at Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, and other times at the home of Alexander Nunnery, 5409 NC Highway 210 S., Stedman. Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to Stedman Church of God of Prophecy, 5371 NC Highway 210 S., Stedman, NC 28391. SALEMBURG Mr. Elma Gray Owens 69 of 513 Cooper Rd. died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 02, 2016 at First Baptist Church Roseboro. Burial will follow in the Roseboro-Snowhill Cemetery. Mr. Owens is survived by three sisters, Issie Owens of Clinton, Katie Melvin of Fayetteville, Rosie Davis of Roseboro, lifetime friend Geneva Mack of Roseboro, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The public will be received, Friday, April 01, 2016 from 3:00P.M.-5:00P.M. family present from 4:00PM5:00P.M. at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. www.carterfh.com Service by Carter Funeral Home in Garland. BENSON Shirl L. Parker, Age-56, 592 Dragstrip Rd. Benson, N.C. died Tuesday 3/22/16 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be Monday 2pm 3/28/16, First Missionary Baptist Church, Roseboro, N.C. Interment in the Bearskin Church Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3/27/16, 3 to 6pm, family 5 to 6pm, Butler & Son Funeral Home, Roseboro, N.C. CLINTON Mrs. Lula Jane Pope, 77, of 51 Short Cut Ln., passed away Friday, March 25, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A funeral service was held at 2 P.M., Monday, March 28, at Zoar Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, 740 Zoar Church Road, Salemburg, with the Rev. Ernie King and Rev. Randy Barker officiating. Burial followed at Owen Grove Cemetery. Lula was a native of Sampson Co. and was the daughter of the late Emerson Cannady and Matilda Jane Williams Cannady. She retired from Piggly Wiggly’s meat department and was a member of Zoar Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by: her husband of 59 years, Glenn Pope; two sons, Terry (Ruth) Pope of Salemburg and Roger Pope of Bonnettsville; two sisters, Lib Allred and Loanie Cole both of Asheboro; six grandchildren, Jessicca (Eddie) Carter, Terri Pope, Savanna Pope, Lauren Pope, Keira Pope and Lee (Victoria) Matthews; 3 sister-in-laws, Gail (Ray) Smith, Annelle Mercer and Sue (Kenneth) Brigman. Friends were received 1PM at the church prior to the funeral or other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the music ministry of Zoar Church, 740 Zoar Church Road, Salemburg, 28385. HARRELLS Kathleen Peterson Pridgen, 75, of Harrells passed quickly and unexpectedly from her earthly life on March 27, 2016 at her home with her beloved family on this day, Easter Sundaythe day of observance of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Kathleen was born February 19, 1941 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Walter Allen Peterson and Eunice Peterson Lee. She was preceded in death by her grandson, William Ryan Burns; step-father, Walter Lee and sister, Eloise Carter. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Billy Pridgen; daughter, Ramona Pridgen Burns (Edwin); son, Keith Pridgen (Amy); grandchildren, Samantha Pridgen, Mariana Pridgen and Samuel Burns; several nephews and nieces including a special niece, Pam Hurt. Kathleen was a faithful member of Ivanhoe Baptist Church where for many years she orchestrated all activities involving food and fellowship. Our Kathleen was dearly loved and was a wonderful and blessed wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Billy and Kathleen created a loving home in which they set an example and taught Christian values to their children and grandchildren. After Ramona and Keith married, Kathleen always said we now have four children. Kathleen loved all of God’s nature, everything that grows with flowers and vegetables being her favorite. Kathleen was grace giving, compassionate, a fantastic cook, and faithful friend. Her sweet, sweet spirit will be missed and never forgotten. Visitation with the family was held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Ivanhoe Baptist Church with The Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Uttermost Evangelism for Missionaries Brian and Carla Tyndall, PO Box 7, Pontotoc, MS. 38863. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. STEDMAN Christina “Tina” Kathleen Stalnaker, 42 passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016. Tina was born December 28, 1973 in Cumberland County. A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm Friday, April 1, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Reverend Bryan Strickland. She is survived by her husband, Duane Stalnaker of the home; daughter, Paige Stalnaker and son, Larry Duane 17 Stalnaker both of the home; father, Larry Stump, Sr. of Missouri; mother, Kathleen Brady of Sylvia, NC; brother, Larry Stump, Jr. of Stedman; sister, Jamie Wilkes and step brother, Mark Bacot. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Rd., Stedman. VASS Master Braylon Jace Willett, age 3, of Vass, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Red Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Scott McInnis, Tim Coe and Michael Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Braylon was born in Sanford, North Carolina on September 17, 2012. During his three short years here on earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Braylon is the son of, Hannah Willett and Antwon Williams of Sanford; half-brothers, Aidyn and Amari Williams; maternal grandparents, Karen Boutin of Seven Lakes and Lee Willett of Sanford; paternal grandmother, Tonja Williams of Sanford. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Albert Moore. The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Braylon Jace Willett Memorial Fund, Go Fund Me (Facebook) www.gofundme.com/braylonjace. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox Memorial --- “Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need.” WILSON John Robert Bowden, age 70, of 3601 Columbia Ave. Wilson NC, passed away Saturday, March 26th at his home. The funeral service was held at 6:30 PM, Thursday, March 31st at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Sauls officiating. John’s family received friends and family immediately following the service at the same location. John, born in Wake County in 1945, was the son of the late Henry Bowden and Shelly Medin Hudson. He was an accounts manager in the finance industry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Catherine Darden. He was survived by Doris Bowden Mullins and husband Preston, Brenda Bowden Dunlavey and Holly Lucille Kasch and husband Niels; and grandchildren; John Michael Dunlavey, Mary Katherine Dunlavey and Carsten Lucas Kasch. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Piney Grove Cemetery Fund, 1818 N McCullen Road, Faison, NC 28341. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt. com. Arrangements are by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328. STEDMAN Mr. Charles Douglas Bryant, 91 of Stedman, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman. NEWARK, NJ Ms. Shirley Temple Daughtry, 80 of Newark, NJ (formerly of Sampson County) died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home. The funeral service will be held at 1:30pm, Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Cedar Point Disciple Church, Newton Grove, NC. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. A Visitation at the Church will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 1-1:30 p.m. at the Church. Ms. Daughtry is survived by her sisters, Margaret Bennett and Peggy Salters both of Whitsett, NC and Wanda Joam Boykin of Piscataway, NJ; brother, Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. of South Riding, VA. Online condolences may be sent to www.worleyfuneralhomeinc.com. Service entrusted to Worley Funeral Home, Inc. Clinton, NC ROSEBORO Harriett Virginia Hales, 73, a well-known educator of the Beaver Dam Community, went to be with her Lord on Monday night, March 28th 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Harriett was born on November 2, 1942 in Cumberland County to the late Kelly and Gladys Gardner Hales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Ray and Catherine Troje Holmbeck; and her brothers, John W. Hales and Rev. Earl Hales. Harriett graduated from Stedman High School in 1960 and from Pembroke University, where she studied elementary education. She taught in the school system for 25 years, spending her last years at Beaver Dam Elementary School. She is survived by her sister-inlaw, Annette Hales of Roseboro; five nieces: Nan Chin of Virginia Beach, VA; Cathy Gruidl of Eden Prairie, MN; Linda Klas of St. Paul, MN; Susan McQueen of Charlotte, NC; and Priscilla Hales of Knoxville, TN; her nephew, Rick Troje of Bloomington, MN and several cousins. The family would like to express a very special “thank-you” to everyone at Autumn Wind Assisted Living for the loving care she received the fifteen months that she lived there. Also, special appreciation to Worth & Linda Stephens for the many acts of kindness they showed to Harriett. She was known to them as “Ma Harriett”. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 1st at 2:00 pm at Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3681 Dunn Rd., Roseboro, NC with Rev. Jeff Bartlett & Rev. James B. Brinkley, officiating. Interment will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm, in the church fellowship building. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either of the following: Falcon Children’s Home, 7569 Northwest St., Falcon, NC 28342; or to Gideons International, 711 Fairview St., Fayetteville, NC 28312. Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Hales family. CLINTON Mr. Usher “Frank” Joyner, 69, of 409 Still Street, died March 29, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Union Grove Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church with Dr. Timothy Pepper officiating. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery. The visitation will be held Saturday, April 2 from 4-6 p.m. at Worley Funeral Home with the family present from 5-6 p.m. Mr. Joyner is survived by his daughter, Traci Russell of Wilmington, DE; sisters, Addie Conley, Connie Murphy and Ruby Fryar all of Clinton, NC; brothers, David Lee Fryar, Ronnie Blue, Donnie Blue all of Clinton, NC and Horace Blue of Garner, NC; one grandchild. Online condolences may be sent to www.worleyfuneralhomeinc.com. Service entrusted to Worley Funeral Home, Inc. 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Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com BUSINESS Chamber Chat 19 myRA AND my SOCIAL SECURITY CAN HELP SECURE YOUR RETIREMENT By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC By Kaitlin Norris, Executive Director Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce Achieving financial security is an important part of enjoying a satisfying retirement. Social Security has many tools to help you plan for your future. April is such an exciting month. There is warmer weather, flowers start to bloom, and so does the community. We have seen quite the bloom at the Chamber. Members are hosting events, wanting to get more involved, and really want to get out in the community. A great first step is to visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. With a my Social Security account, you’ll get immediate access to your personal Social Security Statement, your earnings record, and an estimate of your retirement benefits at age 62, at your full retirement age, and at age 70. You can also verify your earnings are correct, since we base your future benefits on your earnings record. Kick start your spring and come out to our Member Of The Week on Monday, April 4th at 10:30am. Come connect and network at Kivett’s Inc. at 711 Southwest Blvd. in Clinton. These opportunities to come out and network and get to know other businesses in the community will be very beneficial to you and your business. When you open a my Social Security account, we protect your information by using strict identity verification and security features. The application process has built-in features to detect fraud and confirm your identity. Your personal my Social Security account can help you figure out how much more you might want to save for your future, but it can do a whole lot more. For example, in the District of Columbia and several states, you can request a replacement Social Security card online — find out if you can at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. In addition to using your personal my Social Security account, you can prepare for a secure, comfortable retirement by visiting www.myra.gov. There, you’ll find myRA, a new retirement savings option from the Department of the Treasury for the millions of Americans who face barriers to saving for retirement. myRA is a simple and secure way to help you take control of your future. Come out and watch the Mayor bake a pizza at the Ribbon Cutting of Dominos! If you have not been out to see the remodeling of Dominos then I highly encourage you to make it Thursday, April 7th at 10:00am. We are picking back up our Business After Hours in April! Come out to South Eastern Outdoor Products April 28th at 5:30. They will have a small tour of their facility, fresh squeezed lemonade, and hors d’oeuvres. This is a great group of men and women, so come on out and get to know them! I always encourage people to let the Chamber work for you, but what does that really mean? It means to let us worry about giving you opportunities to get more involved in the Chamber. Let us market your events for you. Let us help put your business on the map. The Chamber is a family who supports each other and who has the same overall goal of making our business community a better place. myRA makes it easy and affordable to start saving for retirement, even if you can save only a little bit right now. It’s designed for people who don’t have a retirement savings plan through work, or lack other options for saving. If you already have access to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), learn more about that plan because it might offer matching contributions or other benefits. myRA helps workers grow their money faster than they can with most traditional savings accounts, and there’s no risk. Since it’s not tied to a particular employer, workers can hold on to their myRA account when they move from one job to another. If you have any questions about becoming a member of the Chamber then I encourage you to come out to one of our events. Contact us with any questions at 910-592-6177, or email us at [email protected]. Congratulations With your personal my Social Security and myRA accounts in place, you too can prepare to reap the joys of a financially secure retirement. Learn more about all of your choices at www.socialsecurity.gov. Chamber Member of the Week Job Whisperer By Raquel Rosario Action Pathways ASPIRE Self Suffiency Program Once in your lifetime, it is a huge possibility you become unemployed. It will feel as if you are going to battle, so the better prepared you are the better chance you have to succeed. We are unemployed, it is time for battle, what do we do now? * Get your weapons ready- Update and prepare your Resume. Research online to get the best style that fits your experience, education, skills, etc., and work on highlighting your strengths. Ask and look for help if you need it. Congratulations to our Chamber Member of the Week, International Minute Press! Windy and David Schulte have been franchise owners since 2005, International Minute Press also known as Minuteman Press, Inc is rated #1 by Entrepreneur magazine as the #1 printing franchise in the world. International Minute Press is a full-service printing facility that includes digital color printing, business forms, letterhead and envelopes, business cards, graphic design, rubber stamps and more. A Wedding and Invitation Planning department is also available. Their services include complimentary pickup and delivery. Contact them today for all your printing needs! (910) 592-8163, visit their website impclinton.com or email them at [email protected] Come by and say hello to our new pharmacist... Brittany Moody Serafina, Pharm.D. We’re committed to Fast, Friendly Service for all our costumers! Clinton Drug Company Fast, Friendly Service 307 Beaman Street, Clinton • 592-8444 Shop Sampson County’s Lowest Priced Pharmacy! Shop Sampson County’s Lowest Priced Pharmacy! Shop Sampson County’s Lowest Priced Pharmacy! * Prepare your attack strategy- You are going to need an action plan that includes goals, and steps that will help reach each goal. This will be your road map; it will show you exactly where you need to go and the best route to get there. A goal without an action plan is just a dream. * Study the battlefield- Job Search, and apply for jobs that you are interested and qualified for. Don’t go into battle without fully preparing yourself. Job Search where companies are hiring using Job Search engines such as Indeed, Monster Jobs, or the NCWORKS websites, and attend Job Fairs. Keep a log that includes the name of the company you applied for, the position you applied for, the date, and a space for any notes you might want to take. Organization is extremely vital for a successful and not to mention a less stressful job search. * Recruit allies- Network, network, network! A large percentage of individuals get jobs because someone they knew gave them the lead. Let your family, friends, past coworkers, neighbors, etc., know that you are looking for a job. Remember your online friends, such as Facebook, Linderlink, etc. You need to brand yourself as much as possible by marketing yourself first. * Get ready to win the Battle- Enhance your interviewing skills by practicing what you will say, how you will greet the interviewers, and how you will sit. Remember there will be other people competing for that job, so not only do you want to be the best applicant you can be, you want to stand out and be extraordinary. Dress appropriate, study the company, be prepared to answer questions, and to ask questions. It shows you take initiative and are also inquisitive about them. * Follow Up- Send thank you notes to the people who interview you and the people who helped you with the job search. For more information about ASPIRE you can contact Cumberland County-910-223-0116 or Sampson County 910-249-4805 20 Week of April 1-7, 2016 www.thesampsonweekly.com Sampson County Excellence in Sales and Service You Must Be 16 Years Old or Older To Enter. Age: ______ Name: _______________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________ _______________________________ Se Habla Se Habla Español Español Rules: To vote for your preference in each category, write in the name of the business, organization, or person you think best exemplifies excellence in sales and/or service for that category. Return the full page via mail to: The Sampson Weekly, PO Box 1915, Clinton, NC 28329; or you may drop off your submission in person at our office at 414 Northeast Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328. You may also submit your vote online at www.thesampsonweekly.com or via our Facebook page. One entry will be drawn at random each week for four weeks to receive a $50 per-paid VISA Card. Employees of The Sampson Weekly and their families are not eligible for entry. Home Home & & Business Business Farming Farming & & Agricultural Agricultural Shelters & Storage Commercial & Industrial TM TM SOUTHEASTERN SOUTHEASTERN Shelters & Storage Commercial & Industrial Open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM & Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12 Noon Beginning May 4th, Open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12 Noon 714 Warsaw Road • Clinton, NC • 910-590-3513 • Visit Us On-line at WWW.SEOP-USA.COM