August 2019

August 2019

| Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

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Volume 3, Number 9

A Shandy Communications, LLC publication

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JCC ATHLETES ATTEND UNIVERSITIES

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STUDENTS COMPLETE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP JOHNSTON

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THE REVOLUTION IN JOHNSTON COUNTY

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JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF SMITHFIELD FIGHTS HUNGER

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PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES READING WORKSHOPS

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NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

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COTTONTOWN 7’S RUGBY PHOTOS

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Try to pick out the positive When I was young, I was an optimist.

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I read and wrote poetry, smiled easily and tried very hard to see the good in everything.

Little did I know, trouble was coming.

I am no longer young, and during the time that has passed, a combination of life events and career choices have infused the soul of this would-be poet with a not-so-healthy amount of cynicism.

Facebook and my calendar software stopped playing nicely early Friday morning, and by the middle of the afternoon, the event which was to serve as our cover story was postponed.

By that time, I had given up on working from home and was sitting in the office — alone and with the lights turned off.

While this change in personality probably I was not having a great day, but anytime made me a better journalist, it hasn’t that happens, I remember one of my done much for my blood pressure. lovely wife’s favorite sayings.

For example, I woke up a few weeks ago on deadline day and decided to work “The worst day at Johnston Now is better than the best day working for a corporate from home. I put Wimbledon on the TV and started tracking down events on newspaper.”

It’s absolutely true. I came to work because I wanted to. I wore shorts and flipflops, turned the thermostat down to meat locker mode and blared Wimbledon Radio on my phone.

Randy Capps

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It’s the sort of freedom I craved, but rarely received, in newsroom environments — and it’s mine everyday.

And at the end of it all, we still got the magazine out on time.

I may still be a cynic, but even I can look on the bright side.

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FOUR JCC STUDENT ATHLETES PURSUING DEGREES AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE, EAST CAROLINA Submitted by Johnston Community College

Pictured from left to right are Hudonte Thorb, Dylan Anderson, Adam Tucker and Khalil Bryant.

SMITHFIELD — Four basketball student athletes at Johnston Community College recently graduated with their associate degrees and will begin pursuing their bachelor’s degrees at fouryear universities this fall.

Dylan Anderson of Fayetteville and Khalil Bryant of Zebulon are attending Winston-Salem State University. Anderson plans to major in physical education and Bryant plans to study exercise science.

Hudonte Thorb of Garner and Adam Tucker of Kenly are attending East Carolina University. Thorb plans to major in

exercise and sports science and Tucker plans to study fashion merchandising and consumer studies.

All four athletes played basketball for JCC for the past two years.

Anderson also served as SGA president in 2018-19.

“We are glad to see them achieve so much these past two years as they move forward to a four-year university,” said Derrick Arnold, JCC director of athletics. “The past two years for them have been eventful and fulfilling which will serve as reminders of the great memories made here. We wish them the best as they move on in their educational journey.”

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19 STUDENTS COMPLETE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP JOHNSTON Submitted by Johnston Community College

Pictured from left to right are: Jordan Carroll, Taylor Phillips, Kendall Weaver, Carrie Stevens, Jarah Newton, Sydney Carson, Mattie Callahan, Sarah Harte, Jaime Gomez, Gray Thomas, Kyla Winborne, Davis Ashley, Tinsley Moore, Allison Brown, AJ Boyce, Bryce Wagner, Shelby Rairigh and Nate Starling. Not pictured is Seham Saleh.

SMITHFIELD — Nineteen Johnston County high school students completed Junior Leadership Johnston County during the week of June 17-21.

Sponsored by Duke Energy, Junior Leadership Johnston is a program to assist emerging youth in their efforts to prepare for leadership positions in business, community, education and government affairs.

Hosted by Johnston Community College, the program is open to rising high school juniors, lasts one week and provides the students with an opportunity to visit and hear from leaders

at local businesses and industries, health services, nonprofit agencies, local tourist attractions and county government including law enforcement agencies.

Students apply for the program in February of their sophomore year.

The following students were selected and participated in Junior Leadership Johnston 2019: Davis Ashley, Sarah Harte and Shelby Rairigh from Clayton High School; Mattie Callahan and Taylor Phillips from Cleveland High School; Sydney Carson from Corinth Holders High School; Allison Brown and

Bryce Wagner from Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy; Jaime Gomez from Johnston County Early College; AJ Boyce from Neuse Charter School; Seham Saleh and Kyla Winborne from North Johnston High School; Tinsley Moore, Nate Starling and Gray Thomas from Princeton High School; Jordan Carroll from SmithfieldSelma High School and Jarah Newton, Carrie Stevens and Kendall Weaver from South Johnston High School.

Highlights of this year’s program included tours of Johnston County Industries, Studio TK, Ava Gardner Museum, Johnston County

Heritage Center, Johnston UNC Healthcare, Harbor of Johnston County, Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Selma and Johnston County government offices.

The students also met with Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow, and presented a mock zoning proposal with his cabinet members portraying county commissioners and agency representatives.

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SELMA — On Saturday, June 22, the ladies of the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their annual Big Night Out Gala at The Farm at 95. The Gatsby Gala for Giving had more than 275 participants enjoy a night of fine dining and live entertainment while supporting this year’s beneficiary, the Smithfield Rescue Mission.

“The BNO committee put together our grandest affair yet — a night of glamour and glitz as we traveled back to the Roaring Twenties with our Gatsby Gala for Giving. We were overwhelmed by the support of over 60 local businesses and community members to make our fundraising goal a reality. It was a night full of memories and making a difference for our community,” said Meredith Fordham and Jessica Davis, Big Night Out Committee Co-Chairs.

In 2017-2018, 12.2 percent of the people living in Johnston County experienced food insecurity — and 19.4 percent of children under 18 are included in that figure. More than 2,000

people over the age of 65 are living below the poverty level.

For these families, children and elderly neighbors of ours, “food insecurity” means not always having daily meals or not knowing where their next meal will come from. It is for this reason that the Smithfield Rescue Mission was selected to receive the proceeds of the 2019 Big Night Out. The Smithfield Rescue Mission was established in 1977 and is a proven organization dedicated to helping those in need find answers to breaking the cycle of poverty. The mission’s largest community outreach is Blessing Baskets.

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THE REVOLUTION IN JOHNSTON COUNTY

By Benjamin Sanderford

That was precisely the point.

After the great cost of the French and Indian War, King George III and his ministers had decided that the colonial elites needed to be reminded of their allegiance and pay for their own defense.

The cornerstone of this program was, of course, a series of taxes levied directly by Parliament without the consent of the various colonial legislatures, the most infamous being the tax on tea that resulted in the Boston Tea Party of 1773.

What upset the Bostonian protesters and the rich North Carolinians was not so much the taxes themselves as the implication that ministers in London could do whatever they wanted with the colonies. The British reaction to the Tea Party would clarify that point.

The air was heavy in the assembly hall in New Bern. It was August 25, 1774, and delegates from all over North Carolina were meeting to discuss their collective response to the growing crisis between Britain and its American colonies.

This, the First Provincial Congress, was itself provocative because it met in defiance of Governor Josiah Martin.

Nevertheless, the delegates were determined to show the British government that it could not take the state for granted, including the 23-year-old representative from Johnston County, Benjamin Williams.

Parliament closed the port of Boston and placed all of Massachusetts under military administration. It was a catastrophic mistake. As long as wealthy colonists had been divided, royal governors could maintain British control in safety.

Now, it was clear to most of these local elites that defiance would be met with the iron fist. Only united opposition could save them.

A descendant of the original settlers of Jamestown and later Welsh immigrants, Williams came from a family of wealthy landowners who stood to lose much of their money and power if Parliament’s policy of reining in the colonies continued.

This was why Williams and his colleagues were in New Bern, and they decided to appoint delegates to the First Continental Congress due to meet in Philadelphia later that year. In this they were

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supported by most of their constituents. In Johnston County, the idea that a government across the ocean could dictate how locals spent money, how much and when was as offensive to most yeoman farmers as it was to their social betters.

Young Benjamin Williams was not among those sent to Philadelphia. However, the Third Provincial Congress (Aug. 20 – Sept. 10, 1775), held at Hillsborough, appointed him to the rank of lieutenant in the new Continental Army.

North Carolina had need of soldiers. Fighting had finally broken out in Massachusetts on April 19 between the “Minute Men” and the British occupiers at Lexington and Concord, inaugurating eight years of war.

Johnston County was spared the worst of the conflict, but some residents, especially in the northern part, actively resisted the new “Patriot” regime. These included both people still loyal to the King (“Loyalists”) and others who resented all authorities.

Nevertheless, the Patriots were able to keep control of Johnston by systematically marginalizing the Loyalists. In extreme cases, they banished prominent troublemakers and confiscated their property.

Meanwhile, on the battlefront, Lieutenant Williams was establishing himself as a proficient officer in South

Carolina, Virginia and elsewhere, becoming a captain before leaving the army in 1779 to represent Craven County in the state legislature.

He returned to military service in 1780 when the British invaded North Carolina under Lord Cornwallis. At the Battle of Guilford Courthouse (March 15, 1781), where Cornwallis gained a Pyrrhic victory that crippled his army, Williams showed exceptional valor, earning a promotion to colonel.

After the war, he would serve in both houses of the General Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives before finishing his career as Governor of North Carolina.

Local lore says that Cornwallis’s troops passed through Johnston County during their retreat to Wilmington, but that is not certain.

What is certain is that, after resupplying his mangled force, the British general made the fateful decision to move into Virginia, where he surrendered at Yorktown to the combined forces of France and the United States.

The War for American Independence was won, and the people of Johnston County played their part in winning it.

Benjamin Sanderford, a resident of Clayton, studied social science at UNC Greensboro. He can be reached at benwsanderford@gmail.com.

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SMITHFIELD — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is seeing months of hard work by its newest members come to fruition with the installation of five Blessing Boxes throughout Johnston County and the production and sale of a cookbook that allowed for the donation of 400 cookbooks to Harbor to be given to their clients as they transition out of the shelter.

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of JWL’s provisional class were tasked with completing a project that would have an impact on food insecurity in Johnston County, which the league had previously identified as its focus topic. This group of women ended up taking on two projects: Cookbooks and Blessing Boxes.

The cookbook Committee produced “Tried & True: From Our Homes to Yours,” JWL’s first cookbook, a hardcover

book that features more than 270 recipes from JWL members.

“We have been so pleased with the results of both of these projects,” said Austin Yansom, 2018In selling the cookbooks, The provisional members 2019 VP of Community the committee decided to coordinated a drive among Outreach & Engagement. adopt a buy one, give two JWL members to donate “We hope that receiving a philosophy; for each copy supplies to stock and copy of “Welcome Home” of “Tried & True” sold, replenish the boxes, but really helps the women JWL is able to donate members of the general and children who are often two copies of “Welcome public are also encouraged charting a new course Home to Harbor” to be to contribute items. for themselves after given to their clients as leaving Harbor. Many “The blessing boxes they transition out of the of the recipes found in allow people in need of shelter.

“Welcome Home” can be a blessing to take one, made with items that are “Welcome Home” to and for people to share often left in the Blessing Harbor to be features blessings with others,” Boxes, which is great. good, nutritious and said Emily Johnson, And the Blessing Boxes budget-friendly recipes.

Blessing Box committee seem to be a hit, as we’ve chair. seen the boxes getting “To see the cookbooks come together has been Blessing Boxes have been a lot of use, particularly phenomenal,” said Kristen installed in four locations since school let out for the Brown and Kelsey around Johnston County, summer.”

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Quintessential Wellness has been a fixture in the Clayton community since 2014, offering chiropractic, massage, functional medicine and acupuncture. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Amanda Keates has been a chiropractor for 14 years. She loves living in Clayton and serving her patients. That's why she has added Dr. Sean Hammonds to the Quintessential Wellness family.

“I have truly enjoyed building my practice in Clayton, and calling this awesome town home. I have the privilege of treating people for their headaches, their backaches or just to maintain their already good health. And now, I’m excited that Dr. Hammonds is able to add so much to our thriving practice. He is able to care for patients of all ages but his unique gift for caring for athletes and his success with those types of injuries is a true benefit to our patients and our community,” Keates said.

CLAYTON — As an athlete, being able to stay in the game is a critical part of the equation.

It's a reality that Dr. Sean Hammonds of Quintessential Wellness knows all too well.

Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, Hammonds faced his own physical challenges and developed an appreciation for quality medical care.

“In high school, I played baseball and basketball,” he said. “I injured my shoulder while pitching one game and never took the time to have it

checked out. I was stubborn and just played through the pain like so many other young athletes.

Chiropractic care can be beneficial to athletes in other ways as well.

“I spent a lot of time rehabbing a shoulder injury that could have been fixed very easily — and a lot sooner — if I had just gone to a doctor and had it looked at. The experience has really helped me connect with my athletes, because I can tell them my story and explain how taking care of it now will benefit them in the future, especially if they want to play in college or further.”

“Athletes are always beating themselves up while training, and they tend to get a lot of sprain/strain injuries,” he said.

“My job is to not only get them feeling better, but to figure out why they got injured in the first place. Most injuries occur due to bio-mechanical faults and lack of rest in training.

“The athletes benefit from chiropractic adjustments, which allow their nervous system to

function properly and leads to better muscle recruitment, strength and speed. I educate all of my athletes on how to stay healthy and stay in the game because, like the old saying goes, 'the best ability is availability.'

“Chiropractic is great for preventing injury as well. Routine chiropractic adjustments keep the athlete healthy and at the top of their game. They are able to recover faster, train longer and have fewer injuries. The body is very much like a machine; the better

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While it provides a boon for athletes, chiropractic care can help everyone.

“Chiropractic benefits everyone from newborns to the elderly,” Dr. Hammonds said. “As chiropractic physicians, we focus on the nervous system and making sure there is optimal communication between the brain and the body.

Some benefits can include faster recovery times from injury and sickness, less painful pregnancy and shorter delivery times, better immune system function and many others.

“In our practice, we have multiple ways of treating patients. Along with chiropractic care we utilize acupuncture, massage therapy and functional medicine. These different treatments give us a variety of ways to help our patients get better. Massage is great for the patients who have tight muscles from stress or work, acupuncture is great for organic issues such as digestive problems or sinus congestion and functional medicine allows us to look at aspects of nutrition that can affect a patient's health.

They all play a role in how we treat our patients. There really is no cookie cutter approach in our office, everyone gets treated as an individual.”

Hammonds’ path to becoming a chiropractor was unique as well.

“I had a different path to becoming a chiropractor than most,” he said. “Usually someone has a chiropractor in the family or they see a chiropractor for an injury. No

one in my family saw one while I was growing up. We went to the doctor when sick and got medication to feel better.

“I really became interested in chiropractic after hearing stories from friends about how they felt so much better after seeing their chiropractor. I decided to visit a few in town and see what all the hype was about. I spent hours with them asking how chiropractic works, what they can help, what types of injuries they see and watching the interactions they had with their patients.

“The next step was to actually get adjusted myself and see how it felt. I had always dealt with really bad allergies and asthma as a kid, and after getting adjusted, I noticed right away how much easier I could breathe and that I had way less congestion in my sinuses.

I knew from then on that I wanted to be a chiropractor. I loved the idea of being able to help people in a unique way that didn't involve surgery or medications.”

fall weather and the leaves changing colors. Ohio tends to have much longer and colder winters, so I appreciate the much shorter cold weather here.

Ohio will always be home and I will forever be a Cleveland sports fan, but North Carolina has been a perfect fit. … I have been living in Clayton for about a year now. I moved here not knowing a single person and I just want to thank everyone who has taken the time to welcome me and I'm so glad I made the decision to move here.”

There were plenty of places he could have chosen to work, but Quintessential Wellness was a natural fit.

“I love working with Dr. Keates, because she really cares for her patients and will go above and beyond for them,” Dr. Hammonds said. “She has so much knowledge and has been an amazing mentor for

me.

“Patients love coming to Quintessential Wellness because of how we treat them when they walk into the office.

We know them by name, we laugh and have a great time in the office and we give them the exact care they need. Our office staff works as a team and everyone plays an important role which allows everyone to respect each other and work together. We are honest with our patients and let them know what we expect from them and what they can expect from us.

“We don't try to sell them on gimmicky products or make them come for an absurd amount of visits. We truly are here to help and our patients can feel that.”

To learn more about Quintessential Wellness, visit www.QWellness.health or call 919-400-7909.

It's just shy of 570 miles from Youngstown to Clayton, but Hammonds has settled in nicely to his new life in Johnston County.

“Johnston County has been amazing to me,” he said.

“I love living in Clayton and the residents have welcomed me and made me feel at home. My girlfriend, Morgan, and I spend a lot of time in downtown Clayton going to the different events they have each weekend.

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SMITHFIELD — Thomas Wolfe once wrote that “you can’t go home again.”

But one family has helped transform a little patch of grass and a few picnic tables at Johnston County Airport into a new community.

All thanks to the power of ice cream.

Sam’s Flying Scoops, owned by Shannon Hugel and named for her daughter, opened in Sept.

2016, and has been serving up heaping helpings of tasty treats ever since.

“My husband is an avid aviator, and 20-plus years ago when we met in Pennsylvania, we were really active with the pilots at our airport,” she said.

“Pilots love to fly for the $100 hamburger. It’s a thing. Pilots fly for food. They call it the $100 hamburger, because your $5 hamburger turns into $100 once you pay for gas.

“We loved going on dates with other pilots and their wives, and we would all fly for food. When we moved to North Carolina, we didn’t have that camaraderie here at the Johnston County Airport. We didn’t know

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anybody. Nobody talked to each other. They just came and went … which was weird to us, because we were used to having a tight knit community at the airport.

“So, Bob has always wanted to open a restaurant at the airport.

I, myself, do not want to own a restaurant. We love ice cream, so we thought, ‘let’s bring ice cream to the airport because everybody loves ice cream.’”

That has turned out to be true.

“It’s affordable for the family,” she said. “People can see the airplanes, get close to the

airplanes and watch them take off and land. It’s super exciting.

We’ve met so many people now. We’ve formed friendships, and it’s kind of cool. Some pilots don’t even get ice cream.

They just come to hang out.”

Not everyone has that sort of self control, however. With a long list of flavors available, including favorites like salted caramel, butter pecan and cookie dough, the ice cream from Simply Natural Creamery is a strong selling point.

“All of our ice cream is homemade in Ayden, North

Carolina,” she said. “It’s all made with a2 beta-casein protein milk, so it’s safe for lactose intolerant people. It’s higher in protein, higher in calcium, higher in phosphorus — so as far as ice cream goes, it’s probably the best for you.

“It’s also the richest, creamiest ice cream you’ll ever taste.”

You might find Shannon and Sam working in the trailer, which Bob pretty much built from the ground up, on a hot summer day. But the family dynamic extends beyond the Hugels.

“Samantha and I work some, and it’s fun,” she said. “I kind of feel like our customers are family, too. Because we get

here and we know them. We know their names, and they know our names. We know what kind of ice cream they like, and we know that this one lady likes extra chocolate sprinkles on the bottom and extra on the top. She likes it in a chocolate waffle cone, and we remember.”

There aren’t many eightgraders with companies named after them, after all, and Sam is enjoying the experience.

“I’ve made a lot of new friends through it,” she said. “It’s just cool to be working and experiencing everything.”

Some of those friends are the other teenagers the Hugels employ.

“We actually employ four local teenagers,” Shannon said. “One just left, but lucky for us, the first two we hired we’ve known since they were little kids. So, they’re like family to us and their families are family as well. And the girls that we’ve hired since then have been kind of their friends that they’ve referred. It just seems to keep on trickling down.”

… Having us here brings more people in. We do have a small community of planes that fly in just for ice cream. That $100 hamburger.

That communal spirit extends to the airport itself, and its director, Phil Lanier.

“I think it’s cool being a female-owned business,” she said. “We love it. … It’s kind of like a small family.”

“Our first season and a half, there was a different airport director,” she said. “A new one came in, so we were a little worried about that. But he’s been great with accepting it.

“And he likes his coffee ice cream.”

Shannon balances Sam’s Flying Scoops with her family life and a full-time job with Renaissance Dental in Raleigh.

For more information on Sam’s Flying Scoops, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Samsflyingscoops.

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PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES ACTIVE READING WORKSHOPS Submitted by Partnership for Children of Johnston County

In June, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) provided three workshops on Active Reading. The two-part workshop for parents with children two to five years old, offered at the Selma and Benson locations, were presented in both English and Spanish.

Each family participating in the program received two free books after each workshop.

Monique Boyd, a parent attending the workshop, said, “It is important to instill a love of reading in my children, and I want my kids to see and understand as many books as possible.”

Active Reading combines decades of research into the things that adults can do while reading with children. These techniques have the greatest potential to raise children who have strong beginning reading skills and are ready to learn when entering kindergarten.

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Read Charlotte & Charlotte Mecklenburg Library developed the Active Reading Workshops in partnership.

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EMT CHARLES STRICKLAND RETIRES FROM JOHNSTON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES AFTER 43 YEARS Submitted by Johnston County

SMITHFIELD — A special ceremony was held recently to honor the career of EMT Charles Strickland, who retired after serving 43 years in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Strickland started with Clayton Area Rescue in 1976 and spent most of his career as a volunteer for the agency. When Clayton merged with Johnston County Emergency Services in July 2012, Strickland became a full-time EMT, still serving the Clayton community as well as other areas of Johnston County.

Pictured from left to right are: Deputy Emergency Services Director Josh Holloman, EMT Charles Strickland and Emergency Services Director Kevin Hubbard.

At the retirement ceremony, he was honored by the Town of

Clayton with a Proclamation naming June 13, 2019 as Charles Strickland Day because of his many years of service to the community. Councilmember Jason Thompson presented the Proclamation on behalf of Mayor Jody McLeod.

“Charles Strickland has been a dedicated employee and has been someone we could always count on,” said Josh Holloman, Deputy Director of Emergency Services. “We are proud of his accomplishments, the example he has set for our staff and the time he has spent serving Johnston County.”

JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FROM DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION Submitted by Johnston Community College

SMITHFIELD — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Johnston Community College a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant award is part of more than $8.3 million in grants awarded to approximately 1,000 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools across the 44 states that Dollar General serves.

The award will support the Career Ready: Stackable Credentials for Employment project, which aims to serve 55 basic skills students through a three-tiered model of learning: contextualized, career infused English Language Acquisition (ELA) instruction; workforce preparation activities and workforce/occupational training.

Students will participate in Integrated Education and Training (IET) which will be accessed through the college’s 300 Ed2Go online courses allowing students to individualize their occupational pathways while exposing them to the pace and complexity of text and learning resources routinely encountered in post-secondary programs.

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determined by the Capital Area Workforce Development Board for the development of sustainable career pathways aligning with labor market demands and include the areas of information technology, healthcare and skills trades.

The Career Ready program is structured to provide contextualized ELA and Adult Basic Education (ABE), workforce preparation and workforce training in a concurrent instructional environment. Students are enrolled in their chosen online Ed2Go courses while they are attending ELA classes.

Contextualized instruction also includes site visits and guest speakers to connect with persons representing a variety of career fields and opportunities.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $168 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 10 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education.

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'SERVANT LEADERSHIP' AT THE HEART OF JCPS PRINCIPAL AWARDS Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools

Pictured from left to right are: Leigh White, Dr. Ross Renfrow and Darrick McNeill.

Leigh White, principal of Riverwood Elementary School, was selected as the 20192020 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools while Darrick McNeill, assistant principal of West View Elementary School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Assistant Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools recently.

White and McNeill were honored at a special ceremony held by the Johnston County Principal/ Assistant Principals Association (JCPAPA) at West Johnston High during the 2019 JCPS Leadership Academy.

“We have to take time to stop and celebrate our successes,” said Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow. “These individuals go above and beyond the call of duty and are recognized by their peers.

They deserve and earned the opportunity to be in the spotlight for the quality of work they do on a daily basis.”

The Johnston County Education Foundation presented White with an award check in the amount

of $1,000 ($500 for personal use and $500 for her school) and McNeill with an award check in the amount of $500.

Both White and McNeill were nominated by their colleagues to receive the award.

They were surprised by their families who were in attendance at the ceremony after they were named the Amy Renfrow Leadership Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.

“Being named Principal of the Year was very emotional for me,” said White. “I’ve been an administrator for going on 13 years. To hear my name called was overwhelming because in this profession you do what you do each and every day to serve children and to hopefully make a positive impact in the lives of the children and staff that we serve.”

The Amy Renfrow Leadership Principal of the Year Award is named after former CorinthHolders Elementary principal Amy Renfrow.

White was described as someone who makes others feel important, as well as someone who is approachable, impactful and ignited. She is known for having a steady determination and putting students first in all decisions.

Colleagues said that White takes the time to build relationships with everyone in her school, and she makes a point to greet each student by name every day.

“My favorite part of being a principal is that every single morning I get to stand at the front entrance, and I greet every single child who comes through the front doors,” said White. “This way every child that comes by, I want to always make sure that I greet them, speak to them and make sure they're having a good morning.”

Those who nominated White described her as someone who understands leadership and who is constantly seeking to improve.

“She is the epitome of what a principal should be. She has refined grace under pressure and is calm, cool and collected.

Nothing appears to rattle her,” said Renfrow. “She is consistent every day in providing a quality service to students, staff, teachers, parents and the greater Riverwood community. She is a tremendous person.”

McNeill is described as someone who has a contagious smile and calm demeanor. He is known for being an exceptional communicator and a gifted leader who strives to bring out the best in others.

“It really means a lot knowing that my colleagues hold me in such high esteem and to even be nominated for this award,” said McNeill. “I was listening to them read all of the attributes of the winner, and it caught me off guard to hear Dr. Renfrow call my name. It was electric, a pleasant surprise.”

McNeill is known among his peers for being involved in the lives of his students and for valuing teachers’ voices. He provides encouraging words while also setting boundaries of expectations for academic and behavioral achievements.

“Darrick is completely selfless.

He is always doing things for others, most of the time behind the scenes,” said West View Elementary Principal Chenetra Mangum. "Many times Darrick would have gotten something done before my hands even had to touch it, and as a new principal, this was invaluable to me. Any task that he's given, you never have to check behind him, because it's done. He's a true servant leader. He cares about staff and most certainly the students, continuously ensuring that their best interest is always at the forefront.”

White and McNeill will represent Johnston County Public Schools over the 2019-2020 school year as the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.

Both White and McNeill said they hope to continue being a servant leader for their school and community over the next school year.

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JOHNSTON HEALTH VOLUNTEERS AWARD 12 SCHOLARSHIPS Submitted by Johnston Health

SMITHFIELD — Johnston Health Volunteers recently awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 12 students headed into health care careers.

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volunteers considered academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteer service, work ethic and financial need.

Recipients were: Kneeling, from left, Kaelin Sanderford of

Clayton and Isabelle Eileen Van Camp of Smithfield. Standing, from left, Morgan Thigpen of Wilson, Kamryn Leigh Foy of Smithfield, Evelyn Alonzo of Clinton, Titus Anderson of Clayton, Kymberlee Ray of

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Cottontown 7s

Clayton Rugby Football Club hosted the fourth annual Cottontown 7s last month at East Clayton Community Park. The event included 27 teams across three divisions — high school boys, women and men. Triad knocked off the Clayton Bootleggers in the men's final, the Lady Toes clipped Raleigh in the women's final and the Raleigh Redhawks edged the Clayton Cupcakes in the high school boys final.

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NAMI support groups The Johnston County Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers weekly support groups for those suffering from mental illness (Connection) as well as their loved ones and friends (Family Support). Regular meetings are now held in Benson, Clayton, Selma and Smithfield. For more information, please either call NAMI Johnston County at 919-4643572; email at namijcnc@gmail.com or visit www.namijcnc.net.

Rudy Theatre Summer Jubliee The Summer Jubilee is underway at the Rudy. For dates and times, visit rudytheatre.com.

Every Monday, 7:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, 7:30-8 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Every Monday, 8:30 a.m.

Coffee Club Edward Jones, Hwy 70 Bus. West, Clayton Join a coffee club, hosted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brad Palmer, and discuss current events, the economy, and investing in a relaxed and informal setting. Its a great way to get to know one another. Coffee and breakfast pastries provided. Call Christine at 919-879-8974 or email brad.palmer@ edwardjones.com by the Friday prior to RSVP. Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Smithfield Running Club Neuse Little Theatre, Smithfield Join the Smithfield Running Club each week to meet new people, get back in shape, train for races and explore the growing downtown area of Smithfield. For more information, find them on Facebook by searching for Smithfield Running Club or email smithfieldrunningclub@gmail.com.

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Every Monday and Thursday Senior Adult Activity Center First Baptist Church Ministry Center, Smithfield Serving men and women 60 years and over, ARC provides a structured program with stimulating activities, socialization, a snack and lunch. For more information, contact Barbara Smith at 919-934-9771 or email arc@ fbcsmithfield.org.

Every Tuesday, 7 a.m.

Cleveland School Rotary Club Cleveland Draft House, Garner Cleveland School Rotary Club meets weekly and serves the citizens of the 40/42 area of Johnston County and Garner.

First and third Tuesdays, Noon Clayton Rotary Mid-day Club Cleveland Draft House, Clayton This small group of service-minded individuals is very dedicated to community betterment in Clayton and Johnston County.

First and third Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Smithfield Lions Club Golden Corral, Smithfield This group gathers for fellowship and a meal (self-paid), and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Come learn about the club and how it helps with local community service projects. For more information contact, Karen Brown at 919-934-2555.

First and third Thursdays, 6:45 p.m.

Clayton Civitan Club meeting Clayton Civitan Building, McCullers St., Clayton Join the Clayton Civitan Club for its monthly meetings. Call 919-550-0694 for more information.

Second Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Johnston County Chapter of National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees Golden Corral, Smithfield Join the Johnston County Chapter of National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees for their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at Golden Corral. Stay up to date on the latest

educational programs and federal and state legislation affecting current federal employees and retirees. To learn more, email bhwoodard25@aol.com.

Second Wednesday, noon The Woman’s Club of Clayton meeting 109 Church Street, Clayton The Woman’s Club of Clayton (TWCC) is a nonprofit philanthropic organization made up of professional women who share a common goal: to work together to improve our local community, socially, physically, culturally and educationally. Please consider joining us and help us serve those in need of assistance. TWCC meets at Noon the second Wednesday of each month (except June, July and August).

Second Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Johnston County Writers Group Selma Public Library Facilitated by retired educator Gary Ridout, check out the Johnston County Writers Group and meet visiting local authors, hear craft talks, enjoy networking and more. Free to the public. For more information, email brookshire1014@verison.net.

Third Monday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of Clayton, N.C. Cleveland Draft House, U.S. 70 Business The Kiwanis Club of Clayton, N.C., serves the community with emphasis on school youth Kiwanis programs.

It advises two local high school KEY (Kiwanis Educating Youth) clubs and one elementary school club and meets each month. For more information, email president Jack Tucker at mrtcpa@gmail. com or call 805-377-9573.

Third Tuesday 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.

Third Tuesday Johnston County African-American Caucus meeting Smithfield The Johnston County African-American Caucus meets every third Tuesday of the month at 17 Noble St. in Smithfield at Dr. Gettys Cohen Jr.’s office. For additional information, email dwcsw610@yahoo. com.

Third Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.

Clayton Women In Business meeting Rainbow Lanes, Clayton Clayton WIN’s core purpose is to support emerging and established women entrepreneurs, leaders and other professionals, empowering them through mentoring, learning, development and professional networking thereby giving back to the community. For more information, visit www.ClaytonWin.com.

Every Thursday, 6:45 a.m.

Clayton Rotary Morning Club Rainbow Lanes, Clayton Every Thursday morning, 70 serviceminded 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, 6:15 p.m.

Clayton Area Toastmasters meetings JCC Workforce Development Center, Clayton Clayton Area Toastmasters is a public speaking club in affiliation with Toastmasters International. For more, visit claytontm.com.

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Four Oaks American Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting American Legion Building, Hwy. 301, Four Oaks All veterans’ wives are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of Four Oaks American Legion Post 346 on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

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Democratic Women of Johnston County meeting St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Smithfield The Democratic Women of Johnston County have a monthly meeting on the third Thursday of the month. For more details, visit www.jcdp.org/dwjc.

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

Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Member Breakfast Cleveland Draft House, Garner Join the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce for its free member breakfast each month. Contact the chamber at 919-773-8448 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.

Last Friday of the month 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.

Third Saturday, 1 p.m.

Refreshing Springs Outreach Ministries Fairfield Inn and Suites, Smithfield Come out to worship and fellowship with a growing ministry at Fairfield Inn & Suites-Marriot. For questions, email Rev. Pam Ballard at pballard@ refreshingspringsrc.com or call 919-5857497.

First Sunday, 9 a.m.

Special Needs Ministry Four Oaks United Methodist Church Four Oaks United Methodist Church has developed a Special Needs Ministry for the community. Everyone, including families with special needs individuals, is welcome to attend a 30-minute service that uses children’s music and an open format that allows the children to make noise and move around as needed. Parents can relax in casual attire, and no offering will be collected. For more information, contact Pastor Linda Leuser at 919-9380000 or email to lindaleuser@gmail.com.

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Aug. 7, 14 and 21 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading Program James Bryan Creech Library, Four Oaks The James Bryan Creech Public Library will host its Summer Reading Program, and this year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” The activities for this summer are STEM-based and will be fun.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 a.m.

Youth Yard Sale Bethel OFWB Church, Four Oaks There will be a youth yard sale at Bethel OFWB Church from 7 a.m. to noon. Free biscuits will be available, and all proceeds will benefit Bethel’s youth programs.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.

‘Baccer Stringin’ & Tyin’ Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly See demonstrations of preparing tobacco for curing and selling and hear a little authentic auctioneering at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.

Marvel Superhero Night Five County Stadium, Zebulon Head over to Five County Stadium as the Carolina Mudcats host Marvel Superhero Night. The first 1,000 fans will receive a special edition Captain America bobblehead. To secure a bobblehead ahead of time, you can purchase a ticket package at bit. ly/2LScWr9.

Monday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.

Perseid Meteor Shower Camp Out Howell Woods, Four Oaks Celebrate one of the best stargazing events of the year, the Perseid Meteor Shower with an overnight camp out at Howell Woods. You can pitch your tent (or rent one of our cabins), participate in fun activities and enjoy a late night shooting star event. Registration is required. To register, call 919-938-0115 or email us t_stanforth@johnstoncc.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m.

Kayak Lesson Howell Woods, Four Oaks If you’ve always wanted to kayak or canoe, but weren’t sure where to start, this program is for you! Participants will be taught paddling techniques and paddler safety while on the calm waters of Swan Pond located here on the Howell Woods property. Ages 13 and up. Register by emailing jtastoske@ johnstoncc.edu or calling the Learning Center at 919-938-0115. Cost is $15.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m.

Four Oaks Community Night Come spend the third Thursday in Downtown Four Oaks. Enjoy delicious food and treats from various food trucks and downtown restaurants. Visit street artisans and market vendors on Main Street, and enjoy live music at Stanfield’s General Store.

Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews Downtown Smithfield The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is pleased to bring you Rhythm & Brews on Friday, August 16! Don’t miss a fun night of singing and dancing in the street to the tunes of Street Revival, fun games and activities for all ages, and craft beer and wine.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 8 a.m.

Neuse River Day Trip Howell Woods, Four Oaks The Neuse River runs right along the back of the Howell Woods property and makes for the perfect paddling route for more experienced kayakers. The course of this trip stretches through 12 miles of Johnston County ending at the Richardson Bridge boat landing.

Register by emailing jtastoske@ johnstoncc.edu or calling the Learning Center at 919-938-0115. Cost is $35.

Saturday, Aug. 17, noon Sippin’ Summer Away Crab & Shrimp Festival Hinnant Vineyards, Pine Level Come celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of harvest season with this all-you-can-eat blue crab and shrimp festival.

Saturday, Aug. 17, noon Grand Opening Your CBD Store, Hwy. 42 E., Clayton Check out free samples, win prizes and have some refreshments.

Monday, Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Johnston County Beekeepers Association meeting Johnston County Agricultural Center The Johnston County Beekeepers Association serves beginner and experienced beekeepers with educational programs and experiences. They teach and encourage better agriculture methods and promote cooperation and sharing among beekeepers, homeowners and farmers. Their monthly meetings are free and open to everyone. For more information, visit www.jocobee.org or email JCBAPresident@jocobee.org.

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Business owner gives back through Clayton Rotary Club CLAYTON — Many folks know Leigh Hudson as the owner of Hudson’s Hardware in Garner and Clayton.

While he wears that hat well, he also serves the Clayton community as a member of the Clayton Rotary Club.

“Rotary has a unique ability to serve the community, and the world, by leveraging the time, talent and assets of its members,” he said.

“We develop trusting relationships through serving together and coming together every week for fellowship and community presentations.”

It’s an association that dates back to 1981 for Hudson, and he’s as passionate about it today as he was almost four decades ago.

In addition to leading the rebuilding of the morning club membership from 19 to more than 70 members from 2008-2015, he’s also helped to

shape the organization’s mission of service to the people of Clayton.

“From 1990 to 2000, I founded and served as chairman of the Johnston County Drug Action Committee that worked with local communities to combat drug abuse issues,” he said.

“Early on, I wrote, and received, an $11,000 N.C. Juvenile Justice grant that employed a part-time employee to focus primarily on diversionary programs for youth offenders. The committee nurtured this program that continues to serve our county as Johnston County Youth Services.”

I partnered with Willie Henderson, a local church leader, to run a weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) recreation program.

business environment, I have a real understanding of how valuable local businesses are to smaller towns and communities.”

“(We did that) over a four-year period at the Cooper School gymnasium for around 65 kids in that community, while pressuring all other relative agencies to assist in the removal of drug crime from Clayton. Crime fell 43 percent, with violent crime down 66 percent, over this period, according to SBI records relayed to me by the Clayton Police Department.”

It goes deeper than that for Hudson, however. He feels a responsibility to give back to the community in which he lives.

A desire to help young people, and keep them away from drugs, is visible in the club’s work. One such project was helping to stem the tide of drugs, particularly crack cocaine, in the Austin Acres neighborhood.

Rotary depends on the volunteerism of its members, and Hudson’s platform as a business owner allows him to spread the word about the organization to potential new members.

“Mayor Doug McCormick created a 12-citizen committee, Clayton Concerned Citizens Against Drug Abuse, in 1989 to deal with the significant rise in crime related to the sales of crack cocaine, centered primarily in Austin Acres and the surrounding neighborhood,” he said.

“As chair of the committee in 1990,

“My position as a known business owner certainly gives me added accessibility but believing strongly in Rotary’s ability to serve as a significant asset in our community has motivated me to share this special opportunity with those seeking to serve,” he said. “As someone who grew up in a small

“Business owners and managers are called upon daily to share their time, talent and assets for the benefit of many churches and civic organizations that support many needy individuals in our communities,” he said. “These organizations are the fabric of thriving communities.”

“When we opened our business in Clayton in 1985, it was a much slower time and the volunteer spirit was everywhere. While the pace of our neighbor’s activities has sped up significantly, I believe the civic engagement I have enjoyed over the last 34 years is important and I will continue to encourage others to take part.”

No matter which hat he happens to be wearing.

For more information about the organization, visit www.hudsonshardware.com or call 919-553-3030.

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