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Feel younger any way you can Father Time is undefeated. I know this from a lifetime of watching sports — and from the signals I get from my middle-aged body every morning when I climb out of bed. My son is less than two years away from legally watching R-rated movies and, if you believe science, I’ve already lived more than half of my life. So, opportunities to feel younger should be sought after and cherished. In the last two weeks, I’ve found a couple. Shanna and I spent a three-day weekend watching our goddaughters, which pegged the fun and adorable meter at the house. There’s nothing like chasing two kids under the age of 8 to bring back memories. We watched a ton of Disney Channel shows while wearing out our swimming pool and a McDonald’s Play Place as we remembered what it was like to do those things with Ethan a decade ago. I imagine grandparents experience a similar sensation, but I’m OK with waiting a few years to test that theory.

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The second thing involved removing an item from my personal Murtaugh List. That’s “Lethal Weapon’s” Sergeant Murtaugh’s list of things he’s too old Randy Capps to do. randy@johnstonnow.com We took in a mid-week concert in Raleigh. The chance to see our favorite band, Better Than Ezra, along with Barenaked Ladies and KT Tunstall was too good to pass up. We dodged a weather delay, sat on a blanket and listened to three acts from the 1990s under the stars. I felt younger for a bit, but that Thursday morning trip to the office was a bit dour. You can’t win the battle against the sands of time, but try to tip the hourglass on its side every now and then.

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Young author set to publish first novel By Randy Capps | Photos by Ali Kabrich

Chasing one’s dreams can be an exhausting proposition. Sometimes, it takes decades to break through and accomplish those elusive goals. Though she’s only a junior at Cleveland High School, Gabrielle Bryant already knows the struggle. She’s in the middle of trying to get her first novel, “Her Prince of Dreams” published on CreateSpace, but is having a little trouble with a contractor for the editing process. “Every road block, I’m trying to push through them,” she said. “I refuse to give up. I want to see the copy of my novel in my hands. I want to feel it and I want to be able to give it to people — for them to say, ‘wow, I can really relate to these characters.’ Especially the teenage audience. My book is really for teenagers, because there’s a lot of drama and romance in it.” The book, scheduled for release in December, is a young adult Christian fantasy romance novel which revolves around a young writer named Samantha Hart and her three other friends who are living the normal high school dream of prom night. Their lives are turned upside-down — literally — when the teens get into a car accident. Samantha

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and her three comrades soon discover that they’ve been imprisoned by one of Samantha’s characters, known as “The Prince of Dreams.” Trapped inside the mysterious prince’s dream world, Samantha and the others must find a way to escape. All while trying to keep their relationships from falling apart. “Back in eighth grade, a friend and I were staying up really late,” she said. “And I was like, ‘how about I tell you a story about us and our friends?’ So I spent two hours telling this really long story of how me and my friends meet a dream prince and go through a giant forest. There’s a bunch of drama going on. She loved it.” So, she started writing it all down. After writing, re-writing and getting feedback from a few beta readers, the book began to take shape. It was a natural progression from the stories she created when she was younger. “Towards the end of fifth grade, I would come up with these little characters,” she said. “I would also play with my dolls and make up little story lines with them. And then I realized, ‘oh, I kind of want to write these down and make my own little TV show.’ And it kind of grew from that, to the point where I wanted

to start writing novels and stuff.” She also has two published pieces in “Miscellany,” available at bit.ly/2KRkVWx. “I joined the Cleveland High School Writer’s Club,” she said. “And they normally publish a journal. … The whole club submitted entries and edited each other’s work. Someone did the front cover, and I did the back cover.” Gabrielle enjoys marching band, art and drawing when she’s not creating characters in her notebook or computer. She also has a couple of talented fantasy authors for inspiration. “I read a lot of Reki Kawahara,” she said. “He writes ‘Sword Art Online.’ I also like J.R.R. Tolkien.” Of course, she’d like to become a full-time novelist. But she’s also practical enough to know how challenging that might be. “I know it’s going to be really hard to start out as a novelist,” she said. “Because I would be, like, broke. I’d like to have a job (that involves writing), but I also really want to write my novels.” Fortunately, she already has experience turning dreams into reality.

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Submitted by Anecia B. Lee, Haven of Rest Counseling For most of my life (which has been some years) I have heard the adage, “it takes a village to raise a child.” As a mother of two grown sons and the “MeMe” to two granddaughters, I believe there is a great deal of truth in that statement. Our sons were blessed to have great teachers, counselors, parents of their friends — along with my husband and me — to help them successfully complete each grade and then finally, graduation. Therefore, as we prepare for another school year, I have invited some of my dear friends — Lynn Stanley Price, Joanna Tart Norris, Wanda Lee and Tabitha Ward — who also happen to be your teachers and school counselors, to join me in offering advice as you and your children prepare. It is my hope that you find this information as helpful and not intrusive in the least. For our younger children, get your child back on a school schedule beginning at least a week before school starts. Attend orientation with your child to allow them to meet their teacher and familiarize themselves with the classroom and the school. Encourage your child to set goals for the upcoming school year, both academic and social. Let your child help pick out their own school supplies to help build excitement for starting back to school. As a parent, have a positive view and help your child share that feeling by talking about things to which they are looking forward.

Also, discuss and set expectations for back to school routines. Talk about where their book bags should go, what they need to remember to take to school each day, who is responsible for packing their lunch (if applicable), set morning and bedtime routines and practice them before school starts. When sending your kids snacks to school, send them healthy snacks versus sugary snacks. If you are financially able, sending extra snacks for your teacher to distribute is very generous. Remain consistent throughout the year with your child and their education. Support your child with verbal affirmations, notes of encouragement, hugs and kisses. Lastly, love them, love them, love them! For our middle school students, love them, pray for them, support their teachers and stay involved with them and the school. Develop a close relationship with the teachers. Make an effort to catch your child doing something right and praise him or her, let them know it is OK to not be perfect all the time, do not be too quick to bail them out and give them an opportunity to grow. Love them, love them, love them! For our high school students and parents, please be patient during schedule changes. Our high schools have many students, with each student having a schedule. Could you imagine if each student needs some type of schedule change what that would mean for our counselors? Parents, continue being involved in your student’s education and their day-to-day schedules both in and outside of school. Our students don’t need us to hover over them as was needed in their formative years, but they need and want us involved in their daily lives as high school students. Be involved in your student’s school life from the very beginning with open house, attend events in which your student is participating and communicate regularly with your student’s teachers to prevent surprises when report cards come home. It is better to do one thing well than be “involved” in five things and really not fully be taking part or be committed to any of them. Lastly, love them, love them, love them! Anecia B. Lee owns and operates Haven of Rest Counseling in downtown Four Oaks. She can be reached at 919-631-2483.

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NEWS FROM YO Smithfield-Selma Chamber Women’s Business Network seeking award nominations

Submitted by Smithfield-Selma Chamber SELMA — The Smithfield-Selma Chamber Women’s Business Network (CWBN) is pleased to announce the annual ATHENA Leadership Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Leadership Award, which will be presented on Nov. 9 to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential. Founded more than 30 years ago, ATHENA International is a women’s leadership organization that supports, develops and honors women leaders through the programs it administers. ATHENA’s flagship program, the ATHENA Leadership Award Program, has honored more than 7,000 Kelly Wallace, Corina Knott, Angie Lock and Crystal Roberts pose during the 2017 women leaders from hundreds of cities and eight countries since its ATHENA Leadership Award presentation in January. inception in 1982. The program is facilitated locally by the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce, a licensed ATHENA host organization. Nominations are sought throughout the community and recipients are selected by a diverse group of community leaders based on the criteria above. ATHENA Leadership award recipients hail from all professional sectors. The award’s rich history, international scope and emphasis on mentorship make this award unique and among the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Past Smithfield-Selma Chamber ATHENA recipients include: Angie Lock (2017), Crystal Roberts (2016), Doris Huebner (2015), Jackie Lacy (2014), Sherry Harris (2013) and Joy Callahan (2012). Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 1, and forms may be obtained at smithfieldselma.com or by contacting the Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce at 919-934-9166 or chamber@smithfieldselma.com.

JCC opens new tactical training facility at Howell Woods Submitted by Johnston Community College FOUR OAKS — Johnston Community College officially celebrated the opening of the Donnie E. and Linda V. Lassiter Tactical Training Facility recently. A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the 1,800-square foot multi-room facility located at JCC’s Rudolph A. Howell Environmental Learning Center, commonly known as Howell Woods. About 75 people attended the ceremony, including N.C. Rep. Donna White, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell, Major Shane S. Manuel of the N.C. Highway Patrol, local police chiefs and officers, county commissioners and local elected officials. The training facility is constructed with bullet absorbing concrete to allow law enforcement officers and students to simulate live-fire training exercises. The facility is named in honor of the Lassiters who contributed a significant gift towards the $500,000 project. Pictured from left are Donnie and Linda Lassiter and members of their family; Dr. David Johnson, JCC president, thanked the Lassiters for their Lyn Austin, chair JCC Board of Trustees; Major Shane S. Manuel of the N.C. continued support of programs and facility enhancements at the college. Highway Patrol; N.C. Rep. Donna White; Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell; Dr. “We are so excited about this new training facility for law enforcement David Johnson, JCC president and Dr. Twyla Wells, executive director of the JCC officers and students,” Johnson said. “It would not have been possible Foundation. without the support of the Lassiter family, who continue to give and invest in JCC. We are so grateful for all you do to make projects like this a reality for our college and our county.” Donnie Lassiter said he hoped the new tactical training facility will help recruit new students to JCC as well as provide enhanced training for law enforcement. “We’ve always supported law enforcement in Johnston County,” he said. “We know how much they sacrifice when they leave home every morning. I just think it’s great that we can take our love for this community college and our love for this county and combine it with the support of law enforcement, put it in one facility and have it here on this beautiful campus.”

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OUR NEIGHBORS Ava Gardner Museum commissions first costume re-creation Submitted by Ava Gardner Museum SMITHFIELD — Some iconic movie artifacts are lost to the public forever, as many were not preserved by the studios. Others are in private collections not accessible to exhibitions. Over the years, the Ava Gardner Museum has been the fortunate recipient of several donations or loans of unique pieces from private collections. In planning this year’s new exhibit, the museum’s board embarked on a new approach to honor one of the most loved film noir movies of all time, “The Killers.” This year’s exhibit is entitled, “Hemingway’s Heroine,” and showcases the three movies Ava starred in adapted from Hemingway short stories and novels. Although the museum has costumes from “The Sun Also Rises,” there was very little from “The Killers” (1946) in the museum’s archives. The exhibit design committee reached out to a past board member and Ava-inspired designer, Danielle Wiggins, who held a fashion show at the museum some years ago. She stepped up to the challenge to re-create the stunning one-shoulder, black satin dress worn by Ava in the film. “This re-creation of the dress that Ava wore as Kitty Collins in “The Killers,” is amazingly accurate and beautiful,” museum director Lynell Seabold said. “And we were so thrilled to open this exhibit with Danielle as our guest.” Wiggins is a self-taught designer originally from California, but now calls Raleigh home. She is the owner of Dani Oliva, and her other designs are displayed on danioliva.com. Another new endeavor for this exhibit is the addition of artwork from London artist, McAlphine Miller, who has donated two pieces to the museum. Using subtle tones of paint, Miller creates the illusion of

Ava as Kitty Collins in “The Killers” became the breakout role for not only Ava Gardner, but newcomer Burt Lancaster as well. transparencies within his works. Several of his pieces depicting iconic Hollywood stars currently hang in the Savoy Hotel. The canvas in the new exhibit is Ava in “The Killers” dress which fits into the exhibit wonderfully and brings a colorful backdrop to the black satin dress. Miller also sent the museum a piece featuring Frank Sinatra, which is the centerpiece of a new exhibit in the library at the museum. For more information on the Ava Gardner Museum, visit avagardner.org or call 919-934-5830.

Clayton student visits Moldova on U.S. State Department Scholarship Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools Willow Stone, a Clayton High School student, was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) from the U.S. State Department to study Russian in Moldova for the summer. She was one of 670 students selected out of thousands of applicants from across the United States who will study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Persian, Indonesian or Russian overseas this coming school year. While in Moldova, Stone will receive formal language instruction, live with a host family and experience the local culture as part of an immersion environment. She had previously studied Russian at Clayton High for two semesters. The NSLI-Y program is part of a multi-agency U.S. Government initiative launched in 2006 to improve Americans’ ability to communicate in select critical languages to advance international dialogue and increase American economic global competitiveness.

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Johnston Now Honors celebrates local achievement Red carpet photos by Ali Kabrich | Event photos by Jamaal Porter/Massive Motives

SMITHFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Recently, Johnston Now magazine was pleased to honor 10 award winners at a sold-out Howell Theatre for Johnston Now Honors, presented by Johnston Health. Each award winner received a trophy, and every attendee went home with a swag bag. The award winners are, from left, Greg Percy, Distinguished Police Officer; Tom Ricks, Exemplary Volunteer; Cookie Pope, Legend Award; Jacqueline Gathers, Excellence in Arts; Morgan Lassiter, Rising Star; Sarah Coates, Dynamic Entrepreneur; Donna Bailey-Taylor, Spirit of the County; Michael Johnson, Outstanding Firefighter; Cleades Sanders, Inspiring Coach and BJ Hernandez, Best Healthcare Professional.

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Six Reasons to Call a Therapist

Jenny Compton, LPC

Everyone encounters periods of stress, sadness and loss, but what if you’re not successful in navigating those experiences? You might find the quality of your mental health compromised. Psychotherapy can be a potent tool for resolving many life problems, but how do you know when it’s time to call a professional? When you’re dealing with depression or stuck in the grief stages, it might be obvious, but other times might not be cut and dry. Waiting until things reach the “unbearable” state prolongs misery. In fact, it might make problems worse, so before things become unmanageable, here are six reasons to call a therapist now:

1. You’re in significant distress The problem is causing intense emotions such as anger, sadness, moodiness, grief, or anxiety that impairs your ability to function. If you are having thoughts of suicide, harming others, or participating in self-injurious behavior, seek professional help immediately. 2. You’re self-medicating You’re depending on alcohol, drugs, sex, shopping, or food [to name a few] to deal with stressors. 3. Something traumatic has happened You have a history of sexual, emotional, verbal, physical or spiritual abuse, neglect or some other traumatic event that you have not fully dealt with. 4. You’re stuck You’re stuck and unable to move forward due to grief or some other life transition. 5. You’re avoiding something You’ve been avoiding people or activities that used to provide enjoyment, purpose and meaning. 6. There’s no medical cause for your physical symptoms Your doctor has been unable to find a cause for headaches, muscle pains, gastrointestinal problems, fatigue, frequent colds and/or other illnesses.

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What does drought mean to a farmer? Submitted by Bryant M. Spivey Drought is not a complicated term and most people know what it means, at least to them. When speaking of a drought some people will immediately think of a team or athlete that is experiencing a slump, while others may think of a business that has a decline in sales or performance. Webster’s Dictionary defines drought as, “a period of dryness especially when prolonged; specifically: one that causes extensive damage to crops or prevents their successful growth.” As we watch the news we often hear of drought or extreme dry periods; however, it most often relates to water levels in nearby reservoirs like Falls Lake. If we think back to 2007, the state experienced a severe drought and the water levels in Falls Lake got extremely low, affecting water use in Raleigh and other areas. For most of us, when we need water we turn on the faucet and get what we need. Some even run sprinklers in the yard or have automatic irrigation systems to ensure that the grass stays green and lush. On the farm things are just not that simple. Yes, farmers do use irrigation especially on vegetable crops, nursery crops and high value crops. However, in Johnston County, water resources, irrigation equipment and labor are just not sufficient to overcome the effects of drought. Today we even have a drought monitor mechanism to keep tabs on drought conditions. To view North Carolina conditions, you can visit ncdrought.org. On this site, you can see a color-coded map illustrating what areas are experiencing drought and to what degree. If you ride around Johnston County you will find brown grass (unless it is irrigated), wilting soybeans, tobacco and sweet potatoes and corn that has been severely damaged by dry weather. If you are growing vegetables in your own garden

you may have noticed lower yields, damaged fruit or smaller ears of corn. So, we have established that it is very dry in Johnston County. Yet, if you look at the most recent drought monitor it shows about 8-10 counties north of Charlotte that are designated as “abnormally dry,” the mildest drought indication. According to the drought monitor, there is no indication of drought in Johnston County at the present time. Every farmer in our area knows that from a farming standpoint we are currently in a very damaging drought situation. So, why does the drought monitor not recognize this? The drought monitor is designed to recognize longterm weather trends and depletion of groundwater while our crops are dependent on the moisture in the

top 1-2 feet of the soil. We had good rainfall early in the season followed by dry conditions in late June and early July. Our shallow rooted crops in well-drained soils are now suffering severely. So, the drought monitor is not always the best indicator of moisture stress or drought stress to our crops. What does the mean to a farmer? It is, to say the least, very stressful. Farmers invest their time and labor into the crop in hopes of good rainfall. If those rains do not come, it affects the farmer’s bottom line. Farmers do carry crop insurance which helps to cover losses during periods of unfavorable weather, but most farmers will not insure profit. In most cases, it will only cover the costs associated with planting and growing the crop. So, to a farmer it means their livelihood.

Bryant M. Spivey is the County Extension Director for the Johnston County Center, N.C. State Extension

Wake County Read and Go Book Club visits Johnston County Submitted by Susan Schild The Wake County Read and Go Book Club visited Johnston County last month with Clayton author Susan Schild to see the sites that inspired her novel, “Sweet Southern Hearts.” The group visited the Johnston County Airport, Ava Gardner Museum, Holt Lake Barbecue, Paupers Books and Camping World RV.

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JCPS names Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools Heather Anders, principal of Smithfield Middle School, was selected as the 2018-2019 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools while Kelly Holland, assistant principal of Glendale-Kenly Elementary School, was tabbed as the 2018-2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools recently. Both were honored at a special ceremony held by the Johnston County Principal/Assistant Principals Association (JCPAPA) at North Johnston High during the 2018 JCPS Leadership Academy. “This is one of the crowning moments of the entire school year,” said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow. “This is a chance to offer praise, to recognize, and award the most outstanding Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.” The Johnston County Education Foundation presented Anders with an award check in the amount of $1,000 ($500 for personal use and $500 for her school) and Holland with an award check in the amount of $500. Both Anders and Holland were nominated by their colleagues and students. Anders and Holland were surprised by their families who were in attendance at the ceremony. “Being named Principal of the Year is a great honor,” said Anders. “It was quite humbling to be recognized among such an elite group of colleagues.” The Amy Renfrow Leadership Principal of the Year Award is named after former Corinth-Holders Elementary principal Amy Renfrow. Anders is described as an exceptional leader, and someone who shows emotion, passion and enthusiasm every day. She is known for working tirelessly to better her school. “Heather Anders is doing a great job at Smithfield Middle. She’s a vital part of the Smithfield-Selma

Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow announced Smithfield Middle Principal Heather Anders, right, as the JCPS Principal of the Year, and Glendale-Kenly Elementary Assistant Principal Kelly Holland as the JCPS Assistant Principal of the Year on July 17.

Strong Movement and is a stabilizing force in the organization,” said Renfrow. Those who nominated Anders described her as a cornerstone of the community and an impassioned leader who makes decisions that represent what’s best for students on a daily basis. “It’s rewarding to see that the impact of all the hard work that our staff and students put in all year has paid off. To me this recognition is more about them than me,” said Anders. “It makes it easy for me to be the lead learner when I’m leading such a fantastic group of students and staff.” Holland is described as someone who is dedicated to her school, students and staff. She is known for being compassionate and promoting a positive work environment on a daily basis. “My staff makes it very easy to go to work each day

Selma enlists artist to spruce up trash bins Submitted by Town of Selma SELMA — The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the Johnston County Arts Council, recently sent out a call for artists to paint trash receptacles for its 43rd Annual Railroad Days Festival to be held October 5-6. Simoan Scott L., owner of Saints & Paints of Clayton, was chosen. She was able to take nine plain, blue trash receptacles and turn them into works of art. The mediums she used were spray paint and permanent markers. “This project is right up my alley and I was very excited to be a part of the Railroad Days Festival in this unique way,” she said. “My art is my life and what I have done with the trash bins, was try and put the viewer in the seat of the train. One side is what they would see if looking outside of the train and another side of the can

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is what someone standing outside looking at the train would see. I think this is a very unique perspective and one I hope will bring joy and smiles to the faces of the viewers.” Selma Parks and Recreation director, Joe Carter, was very pleased with the results. “We hope that people coming to our festival this year will take advantage of using these trash receptacles, and view them for not only their intended purpose, but also for their artistic value,” he said. “What that adds to our community on the biggest day of the year is irreplaceable for Selma.” You can see these receptacles for yourself at the 43rd Annual Railroad Days Festival in Selma. For more information about the festival, visit selma-nc.com/ railroad-days-festival.

and want to do things for them and the kids,” said Holland. “When you’re happy at work your job is a lot easier every day.” Those who nominated Holland said that she is an advocate for her students and staff, and she fights for the needs of those around her. “Kelly Holland is a tremendous assistant principal,” said Renfrow. “She is someone who is willing to get in the trenches and fight to make sure that our students and teachers have what they need to be successful on a daily basis.” Anders and Holland will represent Johnston County Public Schools over the 2018-2019 school year as the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year. Anders and Holland both said they hope to continue building a relationship between the school and community over the next school year.

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Project plans to bring apartment building to old town hall site By Randy Capps | Photos by Ali Kabrich CLAYTON — Built in the mid-1920s, the old town hall is a threestory brick building standing quietly on the corner of Second and Barbour streets in downtown Clayton. It used to be home to a fire station, police station, council chamber, town staff offices and a jail on the top floor. Today, it holds nothing but memories. The town’s offices moved down the street to The Clayton Center in 2002 and the last tenant, a probation and parole office, moved across the street to the police station in 2012. Thanks to One27Homes and CommunitySmith, work has begun to transform the landmark — on the inside, anyway — into a modern apartment building with 16 units. The project is scheduled to be complete in the second quarter of 2019. “In the beginning, I think the town was considering tearing this building down and putting in a parking lot,” Reid Smith, founder of One27Homes, said. “With the tax credit, we have the opportunity to save buildings like this — a building that is very historically significant to the town, right across the street from the new police station. It was a no brainer.” For Smith, a Clayton native, the project has a special meaning. “I used to run through this building when I was little,” Smith said. “With the fire house being here, we’d take school trips to look at the fire trucks. The jail cells are still on the top floor. Luckily, I haven’t had any experience with those. But I know some people who have. “These are definitely passion projects. We have several other businesses — residential development, home building, construction. We probably wouldn’t be able to make it just solely doing this, but we are very diversified. That allows us to take more time for passion projects. “And we’re hoping this won’t be the last. Our goal is that Clayton continues to grow and we can continue to re-invest and make it a cool place to live. Because that does support our core businesses

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by attracting more people to this area.” It’s not the first time Smith has transformed a piece of Clayton’s downtown. The former NC Paper Company building on Main Street, which now hosts his company’s headquarters, and the new Boulevard West coffee shop a few doors down the street offer a hint of what’s to come a few blocks away. While One27Homes is the contractor for the project, CommunitySmith is the development company. Holton Wilkerson, CommunitySmith’s president, believes that this complex will be a perfect addition to Clayton’s downtown area. “We always look at downtowns and try to see what’s missing,” he said. “We did a project in Wilson, Nash Street Lofts, that’s very similar in size. It was 13 units, and we’re doing 16 here, but it was a similar-sized, city-owned building. Like in Wilson at that time, there was really no, right in the core of downtown, residential property that was appealing to empty nesters or young professionals. The appeal of being able to walk to all the attractions, I mean, Clayton’s downtown is really thriving. There are rentals around in a few miles’ radius, but to have something like this in downtown was really appealing.” Wilkerson is also quick to credit the Town of Clayton for its help in bringing the project to life. “They were very eager to see revitalization continue to occur here,” Wilkerson said. “They were interested in seeing interesting projects done here, and not just cookie-cutter stuff. So that makes a difference when there’s a really strong and creative municipal team. For publicprivate partnerships, it takes both sides. … to roll their sleeves up and get things done.” Work is underway, and Smith and his crew have already made a few discoveries about the space. “What is interesting (about this building) is that I never knew what was in there,” he said, pointing to the main room on the middle floor. “There’s always been (a lower) ceiling that was put in there. Once we started demoing and ripping back, we starting seeing things that a lot of people might have missed. … It was pretty cool to see what the original, historical building looked like.”

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CommunitySmith and One27Homes won’t be changing much about the exterior of the building. In fact, a press release on the project said, “the original windows of the complex will receive a full restoration in Greensboro, and then be shipped back to be reinstalled, keeping even more of the original building intact.” The release added that the plans are “to change nothing about the exterior of the building, with the exception of minor adjustments to improve aesthetics and infrastructure of the building.” The same cannot be said for the building’s interior. The plans on CommunitySmith’s website offer a few details, noting that “the apartments themselves will feature exposed brick where possible, refinished hardwood floors and wood trim, sealed concrete flooring, high ceilings and the most current appliances and modern amenities.” “They’ll be one-bedroom, loft apartments,” Wilkerson said. “It’s going to be a unique offering. I don’t think there’s anything else like that around here.” So the building, which was one of a kind when it opened nearly a century ago, will be again.

GENERAL EXTERIOR NOTES 1. REMOVE ALL VEGETATION, WIRING, PIPING, CLIPS, STEEL MESH AND STEEL BARS WITHOUT DAMAGING BRICK OR MORTAR JOINTS. 2. GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS ARE TO REMAIN. CLEAR ALL EXISTING GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. 3. REMOVE ALL PLYWOOD COVERINGS OVER EXISTING WINDOW OPENINGS AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. EXISTING WINDOWS ARE TO REMAIN UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 4. REMOVE ALL WINDOW HVAC UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 5. ALL EXTERIOR WOODWORK INCLUDING DOORS, WINDOWS, AND TRIM SHALL BE SCRAPED OF ALL LOOSE PAINT, SANDED, AND PAINTED. 6. INSTALL NEW SCUPPER AND DOWNSPOUTS AT NEW ADDITION. 7. REPOINTING MORTAR MUST MATCH THE COLOR, TEXTURE, STRENGTH, JOINT WIDTH AND JOINT PROFILE OF THE EXISTING HISTORIC MASONRY. SPECIFICATIONS AND REPOINTING SAMPLES SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK. 8. CLEAN ALL EXISTING BRICK USING THE GENTLEST MEANS POSSIBLE WITHOUT DAMAGING THE SURFACE OF THE MASONRY. THIS WORK MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED IN PRESERVATION BRIEF 1, ASSESSING CLEANING AND WATER-REPELLENT TREATMENTS FOR HISTORIC MASONRY BUILDINGS.

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Junior Women’s League of Smithfield’s third-annual Big Night Out raises $15,000 for Harbor of Johnston County Submitted by Junior Women’s League of Smithfield

Pictured, left to right, are: JWL Board Members Austin Yansom, Pam Batchelor, Catherine Webster, Sarah Edwards, Meredith Fordham, Nanda Jones, Jessica Davis, Megan Lee and Dana Peterson along with Harbor of Johnston County representatives Suefan Johnson, Katrusia Johnson, Janet Wilson and Mary Braswell. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Brewer Photography. SMITHFIELD — On Friday, June 1, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their third-annual Big Night Out gala fundraiser. In front of 250 attendees, the League’s Board of Directors proudly presented a check for $15,000 to Harbor of Johnston County. Harbor will utilize the funds raised by Big Night Out to help fund a child advocate position, which will allow them to provide additional services to children who have been traumatically impacted by both domestic violence and sexual assault. The funds granted will make those efforts not only come to fruition but also place Harbor on the right path to ensure that those children whom they serve are given every opportunity to begin their personal healing process.

“The support from our communities was amazing,” said Meredith Fordham, Junior Women’s League president. “We had over 60 local businesses join forces with us to support this cause and over 250 community members donated through the purchase of tickets. Johnston County’s commitment to ensuring that Harbor has the necessary resources to positively impact children of domestic violence and sexual assault is inspiring. “JWL is grateful for the outpouring of support. Big Night Out was a celebration of the hard work of our members and the many successes of JWL during our third service year.” For more information about the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield, please visit www.jwlsmithfield.com.

JCI participant celebrates 10 years at Papa John’s Submitted by JCI Wesley Hix came to Johnston County Industries (JCI) after high school to receive employment services. His first job was with a restaurant in Four Oaks making pizza boxes. He is now employed at Papa John’s in Smithfield. When he is not working at Papa John’s, Wesley attends JCI’s Adult Development Vocational Program. Wesley received a certificate of appreciation from Papa John’s for his 10 years of employment along with a pin to commemorate his five years. He has also picked out some Papa John’s merchandise as an added bonus for his service. “JCI has helped me so much,” he said. “I like the people at JCI and the people at Papa John’s. I like my award, it is nice. I didn’t know I would be here this long.” General Manager Jon Dale added: “I have been

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working with Wesley at this store for about a year. We get along great, he is very good-natured, and everyone gets along. Some days you might find Wesley singing along to music while working. He works hard. Everyone here has pretty much forgotten how to make the boxes because Wesley keeps them stocked. “He works two days a week and is a great asset. I think every Papa John’s store should have a Wesley. JCI has been great to work with and has provided us with a great experience. I recommend employers give people with different abilities a chance for employment.” JCI is proud of Wesley. He is an excellent example of how you can succeed at anything you want to accomplish.

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South Johnston students open summer pet salon Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools FOUR OAKS — Veterinary students at South Johnston High are lending a paw to staff members this summer through the school’s Pet Salon. For a small fee, staff members can drop off their pets for a bath and a nail trim and not only help students gain valuable experience, but also support the school’s veterinary programs. The response to the salon has been “overwhelming,” said Candace Parker, who oversees the program. “We’ve been booked solid since we opened in February,” she said. The salon began as an added feature to the school’s growing veterinary assisting certification program. Many students are interested in the Animal Sciences pathway. Students can enroll in the Veterinary Assisting course, and if they successfully meet the requirements, can become certified as a level one veterinary assistant through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. The certification program requires students to complete 300 observation hours with a cooperating veterinary clinic. While many area clinics were willing to support the program, Parker knew she couldn’t let her students out into the wild without some basic skills. “It can be very difficult placing an untrained student in a veterinary clinic and allow them to be successful,” Parker said. “Therefore, as an experienced veterinary assistant, I saw the need to train our students in the basics of animal care prior to releasing them into their internships. This not only allows the student to have more confidence going into the experience, but local clinics are also more willing to sign up as cooperating sites in our program.” Parker said the salon program and subsequent internships have led to an over 75 percent hire rate for students once they finish their internships. During the school year the salon operates on Wednesdays as a simulated business with students in complete control. Staff members drop off their pets in the morning to be groomed and then pick them up at the end of the school day. Currently the salon is open only to staff members, but Parker said they’ll be testing out a referral program in the coming weeks to open the program up to staff members’ families. Parker said she currently has about 10 to 15 staff members using the service, and over the past several months they have become loyal customers. The summer program is being run by student volunteers. Students log their hours and after meeting a threshold can receive a credit on their transcript for time spent at the salon. The summer salon is open for two more days this summer: Aug. 1 and Aug. 8. For a bath and nail trimming it is $15 for small dogs, $20 for mediumsized dogs, $25 for large dogs, $30 for extra large dogs and $20 for cats. Other single service options are available for additional fees.

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Archer Lodge Middle clubs host first talent show Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools ARCHER LODGE — Archer Lodge Middle’s Future Business Leaders of America club (FBLA) and Future Farmers of America club (FFA) produced their first talent show this school year. The event showcased the talents of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students as well as staff members. The performers had a range of talent from Irish dance, singing, playing piano/keyboard, ukulele and trumpet, to impersonations of Michael Jackson. FFA Vice President Tyler Pinkowski and FBLA President Preston Styons emceed the evening with their own jokes and improvisation that kept the audience laughing. Students from both groups worked to create and produce the show. They created the designs for the sponsor posters, stage designs, program and posters to advertise the event. Students from both groups also worked as backstage crew, concession workers, admissions, greeters, set up and break down. Also, with the help of Media Specialist Michele Byrd, they worked the sound system for the evening’s music. A crowd of about 200 parents, students and staff attended the event and helped raise $600 for students to use for future projects.

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Pine Level Elementary holds Fairy Tale Ball Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools PINE LEVEL — Pine Level Elementary second-grade students and their teachers held a Fairy Tale Ball at the school which tied in with their study of fairy tales from around the world. Dance routines from around the world were taught to the students by physical education teacher Kevin Massey. Students learned three dances: Tarantella, the Mexican Hat Dance and the Hokey Pokey. Parents, the school’s Pre-K classes, Principal Allen Sasser and Assistant Principal Dee Owens also joined in on the Hokey Pokey. Sasser dressed as “Happy” of the Seven Dwarfs fame and second-grade teachers all dressed as characters from “Little Red Riding Hood.” Above: Pictured rehearsing their Fairy Tale Ball dance from left to right are Pine Level Elementary second grade teacher Jessica Davis as “Little Red Riding Hood” with her students, Gracen Astoske as “Belle” and Riley Austin as “Little Red Riding Hood.” Left: Pictured are Pine Level Elementary second grade students at their Fairy Tale Ball. In front are second grade students from Miranda Lewis’ class.

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Angels on a Mission Food Pantry Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 9856 Hwy 210, Four Oaks This organization helps feed families in need in Johnston County. It is also in need of volunteers. For more information, contact John Jernigan at 919-320-7387.

Widowed Persons Fellowship Group Parkside Cafe, Pine Level The Widowed Persons Fellowship Group, Johnston County, cordially invites widowed males and females to join them at their monthly self-pay dinner meeting. There is no charge to join their group. Come and see what they’re all about. Call 919-965-3865 with any questions.

First Thursday, noon and third Monday, 6 p.m.

Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Kiwanis Club of Clayton Cleveland Draft House, U.S. 70 Business The newly formed Kiwanis Club of Clayton serves the community with emphasis on school youth Kiwanis programs. They advise two local high school KEY clubs (Kiwanis Educating Youth) and meets twice each month. For more information, email president Jack Tucker at mrtcpa@gmail. com or call 805-377-9573.

Bible Study with Cats Kosmic Kittens Cat Lounge Come out for a casual, cat-filled, study of God’s word in fellowship and take a dive into scripture. Weekly topics will be based on the group’s discussion. Coffee provided. Call 919-337-5345 for more details.

Every Thursday, 6:45 a.m.

Clayton Rotary Morning Club Rainbow Lanes, Clayton Every Thursday morning, 70 service-minded people, representing all ages, genders and races meet at Rainbow Lanes in Clayton. Breakfast is served at 6:45 a.m. and the hour-long meeting starts sharply at 7 a.m.

Every Thursday, 8-10 a.m.

Plant a Row for the Hungry - Johnston County JCC Arboretum Volunteers plan and take care of vegetable gardens and an orchard year round, and all of the harvest is donated to local soup kitchens and food pantries. No previous gardening experience is required and training is provided. Adults welcome, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, please contact Tiffany at plantarow@yahoo.com.

Every Thursday, 12 p.m.

Central Johnston County Rotary Club The Central Johnston County Rotary Club meets every Thursday for lunch at the Johnston Medical Mall and serves the Smithfield and Selma areas.

Every Thursday, 9 p.m.

Karaoke The Flipside, Clayton Come let your inner rock star out at The Flipside’s weekly karaoke sessions. Whether you can sing on the radio, or just in the shower, all are welcome to have a good time with them every Thursday night.

Every Third Friday, 6-9 p.m.

Free Carriage Rides Downtown Smithfield The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation hosts free carriage rides, starting on the corner of Third and Market, around the beautiful, historic downtown area each month.

First Friday of the month, 7:30-9 a.m.

Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Member Breakfast Triple Barrel Tavern, Garner Join the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce for its free member breakfast each month. Contact the chamber at 919773-8448 for more information.

Third Friday

Clayton Area Parkinson’s Group All people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers are invited to learn, socialize and exchange ideas in friendly and casual meetings. Meeting locations and times vary. To learn more, call Mark or Jane Wilson at 919-359-0633 or 919-631-2628 or email retiredones@earthlink.net.

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Fourth Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m.

Open Mic Night Kosmic Kittens Cat Lounge, Selma Check out amateur open mic night at the lounge. Come practice your skills, test out new or old material, or just wing it and have a great time at the new open mic night in 2018. For more information, call 919-337-5345.

Last Friday of the month

Saturday, Aug. 4, 4 p.m.

Selma’s Urban Beach Party Have a Splashing Good Time in Uptown Selma with the Urban Beach Party. They’re bringing the beach to Selma for kids and adults alike. All ages are welcome. There will be a limbo contest, hula hoop contest and general all-around merriment. For complete information, please call Melissa Dooley 919-965-9841, ext. 8003.

Free carriage rides, Clayton Enjoy free carriage rides in downtown Clayton. Every last Friday, there will be free horse-drawn carriage rides. Come out and explore the downtown Clayton area and go for a nice ride with Southern Charm Carriages. For more details, call 919-946-0924.

Saturday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m.

August 2-4, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.

“Bye Bye Birdie” The Clayton Center Clayton Youth Theatre will present Bye Bye Birdie on Aug. 2-4, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are $12 for adults, $6 for students 18 and under plus sales tax and fees. For more, visit claytonyouththeater.com/shows.html.

Friday, Aug. 3, 12 p.m.

Icee Pop Social Harrison Center for Active Aging, Selma The Harrison Center for Active Aging is hosting an Icee Pop Social on Friday, Aug. 3. For more information, call 919-965-2627.

Friday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m.

Benson’s First Friday Visit Downtown Benson for its monthly First Friday event. Participating shops will remain open until 9 p.m. Some shops will offer light refreshments (i.e: wine, beer, etc.) DIY projects, crafts or an exclusive First Friday sale. There will also be a food truck set up in Benton Square.

American Music Jubilee Rudy Theatre, Selma Billed as a touch of Branson and a touch of Myrtle Beach, this musical variety show delights audiences in Uptown Selma’s Rudy Theatre. For more, visit rudytheatre.com. Food-borne Illness Presentation The Harrison Center for Active Aging, Selma The Harrison Center for Active Aging is hosting a presentation on food-borne illness with Mary Lambert from the Johnston County Health Dept. on Wednesday, Aug. 8. For more information, call 919-965-2627.

Saturday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m.

Fit 2 Dance Marathon Uptown Selma Dance for an hour or you can dance all day at the Fit 2 Dance Marathon. There can be five coaches and unlimited dancers. All ages are welcome, but no childcare will be offered. Come out and enjoy some music, friends and fellowship. Admission is free, and you can call Selma Parks and Recreation for complete information.

August 11-12, 10 a.m.

Sharon Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Sharon Baptist Church in Smithfield is hosting its annual vacation bible school. The theme is Polar Blast, where you can beat the heat and enjoy exploring how COOL Jesus’ Love really is. They will also be collecting items to donate to the Harbor House as part of their projects-with-a-purpose portion of VBS. This event is free for all ages from infants to adults. Lunch will be served each day. You can call the church office at 919-934-8845 or visit myvbs.org/SharonBaptistChurch/ to register, but walk-ins are always welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 11, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m.

Back To School Youth Explosion Clayton Community Center The Community Back to School Youth Explosion Committee presents Back To School Youth Explosion at the Clayton Community Center. There will be free haircuts and braids, free school supplies, book bags, food and entertainment.

Monday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

School Supplies Giveaway Clayton Parks and Recreation Center A School Supplies Giveaway, sponsored by The Community Youth Explosion Committee of Johnston County will be held at Clayton Parks and Recreation Center. The event will feature free book bags with school supplies, free haircuts and hair braiding, free food and local entertainment.

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Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 p.m.

Retirement by Design Cleveland Draft House, Clayton Join Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brad Palmer for a presentation, “Retirement by Design.” They’ll discuss how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies you can use now to help design the retirement you want tomorrow. Dinner will be served. To reserve a spot, call Christine at 919-879-8974 or email brad. palmer@edwardjones.com by August 10.

Thursday, Aug. 16, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Sundown in Downtown Concert Series - Liquid Pleasure Don’t miss Liquid Pleasure in Benson’s Sundown in Downtown Concert Series. Sponsored by the Benson Chamber and Town of Benson, this event is free to everyone. For more information, call the chamber at 919-894-3825.

Thursday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Hip Pocket The Farm at 42 Don’t miss Hip Pocket for the August show in the 2018 Beach Music Series on The Farm at 42. This concert series will be held indoors at The Farm at 42. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the music will start at 6:30 p.m. for each show. Food trucks will be on site. Tickets can be purchased in advance for only $10 (including taxes and fees) or at the door if not sold out.

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Friday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.

Health Awareness Presentation Harrison Center for Active Aging, Selma The Harrison Center for Active Aging will host a presentation and singing on Health Awareness with Tom Ferguson of 3HC on Friday, Aug. 17. For more information, call 919-965-2627.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m.

Jason Crabb Rudy Theatre Don’t miss Jason Crabb, live at the Rudy Theatre. For more, visit rudytheatre.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.

Disaster Preparedness and JoCo Alert Presentation Harrison Center for Active Aging, Selma The Harrison Center for Active Aging will host a presentation on Disaster Preparedness and JoCo Alert with Sandy Wood on Wednesday, Aug. 22. For more information, call 919-965-2627.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Spare Change Downtown Clayton Check out this free concert, featuring Spare Change, located at the corner of Main and South Fayetteville streets. The live music will start at 6:30 p.m. on the stage at Town Square. If you want to get there early and stake out some prime real estate for your blanket or lawn chair, the fun starts at 6 p.m. with food trucks, a bounce house, vendors and more.

Friday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m.

Benson Center for Active Aging celebration It’s time to celebrate Benson Center for Active Aging growing into a full-time center, celebrate the ability to service the community of older adults at a higher level and celebrate the community that we live in. Because without their support, it wouldn’t be possible. There will be fun, games, vendors, screenings, food and door prizes. The grand prize is $150, and admission is free. For more information, email bensonsc@ cssjohnston.org or call 919-701-1477.

Saturday, Aug. 25, 11 p.m.

Wilson’s Mills Community Day at the Park Powhatan Road, Clayton Wilson’s Mills Community Day at the Park will be a day of free fun for all ages. They will be serving free lunch which will include hot dogs, chips and a drink. There will also be free bounce houses for the children.

Saturday, Aug. 25, 12:30 p.m.

American Music Jubilee Billed as a touch of Branson and a touch of Myrtle Beach, this musical variety show delights audiences in Uptown Selma’s Rudy Theatre. For more, visit rudytheatre.com.

Monday, Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m.

Clayton Center for Active Aging’s ‘Go Group’ Cleveland Draft House, Clayton Join the Clayton Center for Active Aging on their Go Group to Cleveland Draft House in Clayton. They will meet there at 11:30 and enjoy a self-pay lunch and billiards. For additional information or questions, call 919-553-4350 or email claytonsc@cssjohnston.org.

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