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Time marches on, with or without me The family and I were walking the halls of South Johnston High recently for an Open House when we turned the corner and saw a wall of lockers.

I don’t know this for sure, but these might have been installed when the place was built in 1969. The point is they looked very much like the ones I had access to in high school back in the 90s. “We don’t really use lockers,” Ethan said with nary a glance in their direction as he guided us to the next class on the tour. I tried to imagine my own high school life without two or three trips a day to my locker — and it got me thinking.

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Everything’s digital now. There are Chromebooks and smart boards in the classrooms and teachers text students to remind them of picture days and other news of note. If his grades are up to par, Ethan doesn’t even have to attend his math class unless there is a review or test going on. The world is a different place now than it was when I was discovering it, and that wall of lonely lockers proves it. At the end of that hallway hangs a large banner, celebrating the Class of 2020. That’s Ethan’s class, and as we found his signature on the right-hand side, I was struck by another reality. Even more change is yet to come.

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Adventist World Aviation offers ‘hope to the hopeless’ By Randy Capps Photos courtesy of Adventist World Aviation

SMITHFIELD — It’s pretty easy to miss Adventist World Avation while driving down Swift Creek Road. The name tells you that it’s likely close to the airport, but there’s no sign telling you to turn off next to the convenience center, and the pass code to open the gate that greets visitors 100 yards later isn’t exactly common knowledge. If a visitor managed to get past there, there’s no fancy sign to help him pick out the home of the organization’s corporate office — a hangar with an office area added on as a loft. Judging AWA by its corporate headquarters, however, would be a mistake. Founded in 1995 at Andrews Unversity in Michigan, the organization strives “to meet the demands of isolated frontier missionaries in desperate need of air support.” In addition to its headquarters in Smithfield, AWA operates in Canada, Philippines, Nicaragua, Brazil and Guyana with a fleet of more than 20 aircraft — one of which is the Toku-Hana, flown by Henry Ohye, which was the first single-engine plane to cross the Pacific in 1964. It took off in Los Angeles, stopping in Oakland, Midway, Guam and Okinawa before landing in Tokyo. So, how did Smithfield become the hub for a global charitable organization? “It’s a God thing,” AWA president and CEO Ric Swaningson said. “It’s hard in the Midwest for general aviation and maintenance. Even doing angel flights during the three or four months of winter can be very difficult. “The doors kept closing everywhere I looked. Here, I dipped my toe in the water at the chamber of commerce, and they were excited about the potential.” Swaningson said the Johnston County Airport, the airport authority and the Town of Smithfield all rolled out the red carpet for AWA, and it made the move to Johnston County in 2016 a smooth one. “The whole town seemed to open up to us,” he said. “This made sense. … We were met with open arms from all spectrums of the community. That’s why we ended up here.” Swaningson, president of AWA since 2010, makes his home locally, as does the organization’s chief pilot, Lynden Bechtel, head of maintenance and executive staff. AWA provides eagle flights, which are designed to spark an interest in flying in children or adults, and angel flights for those needing health care far from home. AWA also conducts mission flights around the world, helping with medical evacuations, medical and dental outreach, lifestyle programs and Christian ministries. The organization also operates two flight schools in Tennessee and Arizona. One would think that sort of global impact might warrant some signage, or a larger office space, but that would be missing the point. It’s an understated operation, and one that ensures that the highest possible percentage of every dollar donated goes to those who need it most. “We’re not administrative top-heavy,” Swaningson said. “We’re one of the few charities out there that operate as anorexic as we do. That’s the biggest question.

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‘How much of my dollar goes into the field, and how much of it goes for administration?’ We are razor-thin. Eighty percent of every dollar you donate goes directly to the cause you donated to. “So, if you want to help buy a fuel truck in the Philippines, or you want to help buy an airplane or the altimeter for an airplane, 80 percent goes towards it, which is huge.” When you consider the fact that Swaningson is an ordained minister and a licensed pilot who often helps perform the charitable work, that figure is actually higher. “We all work in the mission field as well,” he said. “I do flights, we all do flights. … Even our secretaries volunteer here locally. We’re all doing things that make people’s lives better.” One example is David, a student at Neuse Charter School, who was battling brain cancer. A teacher from NCS was tutoring him at home, because he was too sick to come to school. She reached out to Swaningson and arranged for David, who wants to be a pilot when he grows up, to take a flight with AWA. “This is exactly the kind of thing that we do,” Swaningson said. “We give hope to the hopeless. So we wanted to give this young man a ride.” Bechtel did the honors, taking David, his father and his teacher up for a flight in a Cessna 182 at Johnston County Airport. “He seemed to have a real aptitude for asking questions,” Bechtel said in a video release. “He asked extremely intelligent questions about how things work. I just thought it was a real good introductory flight for him to see what we do at AWA.” David recently had surgery and his prognosis is currently good. Although AWA has its roots in Christianity, that’s not always the sole concern when the planes take off. “We’re not here to push any religion on anybody,” Swaningson said. “We’re here to help people. Ninety-nine percent of what we do is the kind of work Jesus did. If you take a look at the work Jesus did, he helped the poor. He helped the sick. He helped the suffering. That’s what we do. “If at the end of the day they ask us, ‘why do you do this?’ It’s because Jesus loves you. … And maybe then we have an opportunity (to talk about it).” It might be a little hard to spot AWA from Swift Creek Road, but its impact is apparent all over the globe. To donate, visit flyawa.org or wings4humanity.org and click the “Donate” button to choose where to send your contribution. To learn more about AWA, call 919-938-2920.

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Johnston Health Foundation bridges gap as hospital, patient needs grow By Suzette Rodriguez

Patty Settle of Clayton, a small-business owner and mother of two, knows what it’s like to live with congestive heart failure. Her heart was damaged 13 years ago when she received radiation therapy to destroy a tumor. About a year ago, her health worsened when fluid began building up in her body. She was hospitalized for a week at Johnston Health Clayton. To stabilize her condition, her cardiologist ordered a defibrillator vest to both monitor her heart and deliver a shock if it stopped beating. Because Settle had no health insurance, the hospital tapped a special patient assistance fund to cover the vest’s $3,000 rental fee. And for the next three months, she slept, worked and played while wearing the life-saving device. “I didn’t slow down for cancer, and I wasn’t going to slow down for congestive heart failure, either,” she said. “In the back of my mind, I wondered how long I had left with my kids.” The patient assistance fund is one of the many programs of the Johnston Health Foundation, whose purpose over the past 25 years has been to bridge the gap to provide quality health care close to home. And with heart disease flagged as the number one killer in the county, the work of the foundation is more relevant and vital than ever. When the hospital needed a larger, more efficient catheterization lab to handle a growing number of interventional procedures, such as stenting, the nonprofit raised $375,000 for the equipment. To assist cardiopulmonary patients in need, the foundation will launch a dedicated heart fund in September. “The costs associated with treating heart disease can be extremely expensive,” said Sol Haliburton, director of the foundation. “In many cases, patients need a medication, a procedure or a device to keep them alive.” Last July, Settle underwent a procedure to have a defibrillator implanted in her chest. She’s eating a sodium-free diet and taking medications to control her blood pressure and to flush excess fluids. And she’s working harder than ever at her house-cleaning business. “I’m so impressed and grateful that the hospital has a foundation,” Settle said. “Because of my pre-existing condition, health insurance is more than I can afford. I don’t make enough money to pay for it and take care of my children, too.”

Celebrating 25 years A heart-related project, in fact, was the foundation’s first call to action. Back in 1992, it raised $50,000 to equip the hospital’s first cardiopulmonary rehab center with treadmills and exercise bikes. “When you start something new, you don’t know quite where it’s going,” said John Hobart of Smithfield, who was the first foundation board chairman. “It was a pleasure to serve and to see our hospital progress.” To mark the foundation’s silver anniversary, donors, hospital leaders and past and present board members will gather in November to celebrate its accomplishments, and to honor one of the nonprofit’s most faithful supporters: Durwood Stephenson of Stephenson General Contractors. Through the years, the foundation has taken on projects as small as the player piano in the Johnston Medical Mall and as large as the $3.8 million inpatient SECU Hospice House. Also, projects as critical to patient care as the 3D mammography systems in Clayton and Smithfield, and as welcome as the addition of safe, private rooms for patients seeking behavioral health care in the Smithfield emergency department. In recent years, the foundation has taken on fundraising, too, for programs that assist patients who are battling cancer and in hospice care. There are also scholarships to the Healthy Kids program, where at-risk children learn how to lead more healthful lives. “Our hospital’s expansion into Clayton and more recently, the affiliation with UNC Health Care, have wrought tremendous change,” Hobart said. “Look how far we’ve come in the past 25 years. The foundation has made many lasting contributions. We are part of an organization that is growing, innovating and giving back to our communities. And I think that’s just terrific.” Suzette Rodriguez is the public relations specialist for Johnston Health.

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South Johnston grad plays key role in national championship for Texas A&M By Randy Capps Photos by Willie Gomez Photography FOUR OAKS — Sarah McEntire took a long and winding road to becoming Most Outstanding Player (MOP) for Reining in Texas A&M’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association national championship in April. Both literally and figuratively. College Station, the home of Texas A&M, is 1,233 miles away from South Johnston, from which McEntire graduated in 2013. It’s about 40 miles farther to Waco, and Baylor University, the site of her team’s run to the national championship. It was just as far emotionally for McEntire, who waited her entire career to get a chance to compete as a senior. “Paying your dues, I think, is definitely a good way to put that,” she said. “As a freshman, it’s just so overwhelming. There’s a lot going on, and there’s a lot to learn. It’s a change for any new student going into college, but on top of that, being a student athlete. There’s also about 55 girls on the team, so that’s a lot of personalities.” In addition to learning about college life as a student athlete, equestrians also face the challenge of learning new horses. “It’s a huge transition when you go from showing your own horse,” she said. “You bond with that horse for 10 years or five years, then you go and show it for five more years. You get to learn the horse, and the horse knows you.”

On the college level, equestrians might get to know a few horses during the course of a season, but video sessions and brief warm-up periods are all they get with the horse they’ll be riding. Thanks to Title IX, the federal law that requires colleges to offer equal scholarship opportunities to both men and women, McEntire honed her craft on scholarship at Texas A&M. And the similarities to other, more well known scholarship sports are striking. “Like a football player is recruited for the position he plays, we’re recruited for the position we play,” she said. Her specialty is reining, a competition where riders guide horses through a pattern of circles, spins and stops. Like football players, facilities play a key role

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what was about to happen. I just wanted to be able to see it from a distance. I remember just looking at the crowd. Parents, teammates, friends, everything after they announced (the score). Everybody just exploded. It was the coolest thing to see. All at once, people were hugging and laughing and crying. I could only watch it for like two seconds, and then I just lost it.” She still has another semester left in College Station, and she’ll graduate in December with a degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Industry Production and a minor in Journalism. She spent the summer working with The Brahman Journal magazine, and she’s planning to help coach her former team during her last few months in school. “It will be (weird),” she said of not competing. “I’m excited though. It’s time for something different. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my collegiate career. I’m excited to take what I’ve learned and share it with the incoming freshmen and the people that I’ve been in their shoes.” It was quite a journey, and one that made her mother proud. “She has exceeded my expectations,” she said. “I look at her and say, ‘is that mine?’ She rode a lot, but there were a lot of girls that were better riders than her. She just could not find what the coach was looking for. And I had resigned myself to the fact that it was OK if she never starts. “She went into the second semester of her senior year still not being (a starter). … She just exploded. For her to finish the year MOP, not once but twice, being on the academic honor roll and it just makes me proud that she showed the other girls on the team that it can be done. I couldn’t be more proud. I really couldn’t.”

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NEWS FROM YO Town of Clayton welcomes new library director Submitted by Town of Clayton

CLAYTON — Joy Garretson began her role as library director with Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library on Tuesday, September 5. She comes to the town of Clayton with a decade of experience as an educator and librarian, including expertise in digital resources and library programming aimed at making communities better places to live for all ages.

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Danoni’s is the latest addition to the Selma dining scene. It’s a family owned sandwich shop offering “delicious fresh food to anyone in the Selma area with an appetite for amazing food.” It’s located at 122 North Raiford Street and it’s open Tuesdays and Wednesdays for lunch and Thursday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. For more information, call 919-223-8288 or visit danonissubs.com.

“I wanted to be somewhere people have a great sense of community and are excited to try the new,” said Garretson. “I know Clayton is growing, but I just think I will feel at home here in a town this size. I want to know everybody.” Garretson has always loved books and earned both an undergraduate and master’s degree in English from Mississippi State University. She taught middle school English for several years and realized that she not only loved teaching teens, but longed to educate and empower all ages — from babies to seniors. She began her career in libraries in 2012, serving as a reference manager for the Pearl Public Library in Mississippi, a library small enough where she worked at every desk and served all patrons. The following year, she moved to the Mississippi Library Commission, where she organized training for librarians and library staff from around the state before serving as Library Development Director. At MLC, she helped libraries write library policy, design engaging children’s programming and introduce the futuristic technology of 3D printing to their patrons. “I’m extremely excited about Joy joining our staff,” said Deputy Town Manager Nancy Medlin, who oversees the library. “She comes to us with a strong background in staff development and has a demonstrated track record of developing creative and innovative programs. We feel she’s going to be a great fit for our team.”

Local school undergoes transformation Submitted by One27 Homes

The former Cooper Elementary School has been revitalized, thanks in part to a $25,000 donation from One27Homes, a Clayton-based residential and commercial construction company and several other community partners. The newly-named Cooper Academy now has a new STEAM Lab, a space for students to learn science, technology, engineering, art and math. One27Homes also donated nearly 200 hours of labor to ensure the lab was ready for the school year. “As a Clayton native and former Cooper Elementary student, I felt compelled to step in and support this revitalization,” said Reid Smith, founder of One27Homes. “We wanted to provide more than just a check, and knew the proposed STEAM Lab could completely change the school and its students’ futures, so it was an easy decision to back it. Our hope is that students can be inspired, discover their passions at a young age and be armed with the tools needed to help them reach their goals.” The financial contribution was made possible through a $15,000 donation by One27Homes and a combined $10,000 donation from the Parkview and Ashcroft Communities, Jaclyn Smith Properties, HomeTowne Realty and Adams & Hodge Engineering.

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OUR NEIGHBORS Beulah Hill Christian Church youth paint Four Oaks fire hydrants Submitted by Beulah Hill Christian Church Youth from Beulah Hill Christian Church under the direction of Daniel Raynor recently helped the Town of Four Oaks spruce up a few fire hydrants with a fresh coat of paint. Participants were Paul Langdon, Chandler Parrot, Nevada Johnson, Tanna Twigg, Murphy Williams, Bailey Smith, Mark Dunn, Callie Dunn, Edward Twigg, Brock Currens, Roy Massengill, Jawuan Smith, Charli Rosenberg, Coleman Coats, Lucas Carpenter, Clayton Blackman, Tanner Roberts, Christian Worrel, Garrett Lee, Nicholas Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Riley Raynor, Katie Stanley, Allie Stanley, Sarah Stanley, Gage Adams, Cannon Adams, Jeremy Creech, Courtney Creech, Cheyenne Flowers and Zachary Creech.

NCHSAA, Sinclair Broadcast Group announce plans to televise football, basketball championships Submitted by NCHSAA CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association and Sinclair Broadcast Group have reached an agreement that will bring the NCHSAA’s annual state championship games in football and basketball to television across the state and beyond. This initial agreement is for two years and will bring the excitement of eight NCHSAA state championships in football and eight more in basketball to viewers across the state. Sinclair Broadcast Group operates over 200 television stations across the nation and currently operates local stations in three of North Carolina’s seven major television markets. Sinclair operates WLFL and WRDC in the Raleigh-Durham market. Sinclair will also televise select regular season and playoff games for

both football and basketball in their local markets, continuing their coverage in the Asheville area this season and adding coverage in the Triad and Triangle markets for the 2018-19 season. “We are extremely pleased to find a partner in Sinclair that shares the values of education-based athletics that we uphold at the NCHSAA,” said NCHSAA commissioner Que Tucker. “We are excited for the new opportunities to highlight the great accomplishments of our studentathletes, schools and their communities through this new partnership.” The NCHSAA football state championships are scheduled for Saturday, December 9 and basketball championships are slated for Saturday, March 10. A listing of game times and stations will be available on the NCHSAA website the week before the championships.

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Lily prepares to head off to school. Tabitha Baker photo.

Gage Adams, a senior at South Johnston, enjoys Senior Breakfast. Heather Adams photo.

Neleh Adams starts her sophomore year at South Johnston. Heather Adams photo.

Canaan Adams is a member of Four Oaks First Baptist Church preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-year-old class. Heather Adams photo.

Andria and Alissa Davis begin their 10th- and eighth-grade years, respectively, in Clayton. Danielle Davis photo. Layna and Alyssa Barefoot get set for another year at South Johnston. Malena Barefoot photo.

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Payton Barnes on the first day of seventh grade at Four Oaks Middle. Jamie Barnes photo.

Christopher Britt, a ninth-grader at South Johnston High School poses with his sister, Gracelyn, a second-grader at Four Oaks Elementary. Jennifer Britt photo.

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This is a question many of us have probably asked ourselves after a family member or friend has complained multiple times about how much alcohol they saw us drink. Most of us do not like to take a hard look at our behaviors and tend to get defensive and dismiss well-intended concerns expressed by Paula Lavocat, others. LPC, LCAS, NCC We tell ourselves drinking alcohol is ok because it’s a legal substance and not illegal drugs like other people are using. Alcohol is part of our culture. We may see alcohol regularly at family celebrations, on television, at sporting events, and a myriad of other places. We tend to think the amount we are drinking is ok because we go to work every day and deserve to relax after a hard day at work by having some beer, wine, or mixed drinks. But how do we know if we are drinking too much? According to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, or NIAAA, healthy men under 65 should have no more than 4 standard drinks per day AND no more than 14 standard drinks per week. The NIAAA guidelines for healthy women (and healthy men over 65) advise no more than 3 standard drinks per day AND no more than 7 standard drinks per week. So, what exactly is considered a “standard” drink? It depends! One – 12 oz. beer = 1 drink. One 5 oz. glass of wine = 1 drink. One mixed drink = 1 or more standard drinks depending on how much liquor and the proof of the liquor is used to make it, but on average a mixed drink is actually about 2 – 3 standard drinks or more! Exceeding the NIAAA guidelines does not automatically assume one has an alcohol use disorder diagnosis or is an alcoholic. There are many other factors considered in making any diagnosis. The guidelines are used to assist in identifying persons who may be at increased risk for alcoholrelated problems. After considering all of this information, you may be concerned that you drink too much alcohol and want to speak to a professional. At OneEighty Counseling, we have experienced mental health professionals who are also Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists. We offer a welcoming, confidential, non-judgmental environment and are here to assist you with addressing your questions and concerns.

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Kami Capps poses for a photo in Four Oaks. Jennifer Capps photo. Carter Peedin Casey gets ready to start Kindergarten at Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mills Elementary.

Peyton and Layla Ennis take a break before heading to Four Oaks Elementary and Four Oaks First Baptist Church preschool, respectively, in Four Oaks. Kelly Ennis photo.

Evy Dunn gets ready to drive to Four Oaks Elementary School for her first day of preschool. Lyndsey Dunn photo.

Gavan Guignard poses before the first day of his senior year at South Johnston. Kim Guignard photo.

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Autumn Crowe, at Little Divine Christian Preschool in Selma. Angela Crowe photo.

Andrew, 11, and Foster Raines, 6, get ready to head off to school.

Kate is starting third grade and Griffin is starting first at Riverwood Elementary. Both are new to the neighborhood and excited to be a part of the community. Rachel Kennedy photo.

Easton Ives is ready for his first day of preschool (second year). Lisa Ives photo.

Jackson Lee, before the start of his fifthgrade year at Meadow School. Amy Lee photo.

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DJ and Alex Lipps on the first day of sixth and seventh grade at Clayton Middle school. Sharon Lipps photo.

Benjamin and Toby Loguercio, stand on either side of their best friend, Isaac, on the first day of 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool at Hocutt. Sara Loguercio photo.

Christie Mitchell, as she starts her sophomore year at South Johnston. Katie Mitchell photo.

Abigail Nolan poses with her second grade teacher, Mrs. Outen, at Four Oaks Elementary. Kelly Nolan photo. Riley Raynor poses with her fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Aiken, at Four Oaks Elementary. Rachel Raynor is holding a poem about the night before Kindergarten magic glitter. They are sisters who, for this year only, will share the school with their mother, Elizabeth, who teaches first grade. Elizabeth Raynor photo.

Gabriel Parrish gets set for his first day at Benson Elementary. Austin Creech prepares for his first day at Four Oaks Middle School. Mary Parrish photos.

Chyler, 13, and Camdyn, 9, head off to school in Smithfield. Cynthia Perez photos.

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Camryn Outen and Hannah Kate Fordham smile for the camera at Four Oaks Elementary. Andrea Outen photo.

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Delilah and Zeke Sharp gear up for their first day of homeschool. Jessi Marine Sharp photo.

Tariq, 10, and LaTorria Glenn, 16, smile for the camera. Torrais Glenn photo.

Harper Thornton, on her first day in Four Oaks First Baptist Church preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-yearold class. Amanda Thornton photo.

Vanessa Huerta is a ninth-grader at South Johnston High, Deborah Huerta is a fifth-grader at Four Oaks Elementary and Michael Huerta is a second-grade student at FOES. Cecilia Valdez photos.

Amrynn and Mason Weaver head off to their first day of fourth grade at Four Oaks Elementary. Gela Weaver photo.

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‘Fall’ into some

great events in Johnston County Johnston County’s placement at the juncture of I-95 and I-40 makes it a convenient location to visit on the East Coast. With a rural landscape and a history of farming many of Johnston County’s attractions are an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Autumn is an excellent time of year to visit weather-wise as well. Visitors and residents alike will find many unique events to enjoy and several that honor the county’s agricultural heritage. Johnston County Visitors Bureau contributed to this report. 24 | JOHNSTON NOW

FESTIVALS

FALL VENUES

42nd-annual Selma Railroad Days Festival

Clayton Fear Farm (Daytime)

Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7, Railroad Days includes a 5K run, parade, crafts, food, children’s area and even a large model train display at the Selma Train Depot, along with a variety of entertainment.

Wilson’s Mills Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 14, the Pumpkin Festival features live music from Triangle Blues Project, crafts, games, food vendors and inflatables.

Smith’s Farm Annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 21, you can pick your own pumpkin at the Fall Festival. With a bounce house and farm animals, this is an especially great festival for kids.

Bentonville Battlefield’s Fall Festival & Living History Program There will be demonstrations regarding life on a late 19th century farm and what women and children had to do to maintain the homestead with men away at war on Saturday, Oct. 28.

6th-annual Shindig Music Festival For beer and bluegrass enthusiasts, Saturday, Nov. 4 will have you sipping and singing along all-day with Americana and Bluegrass genre bands performing on two stages.

Glendale-Kenly Fall Festival Join our friends in Kenly for an evening of food, family and friends on Friday, Nov. 3. Find these annual festivals, plus more events and activities, on the Johnston County Visitors Bureau calendar of events as well at johnstoncountync.org/ events.

For a bit of non-haunted fun, you can visit this facility on Loop Road near Clayton. Check out hayrides, the pumpkin patch and a 3D adventure in Seymour’s House of Dreams. For more, visit claytonfearfarm. com/daytime.

Clayton Fear Farm When the sun goes down, things get a bit more scary. There’s a haunted hayride, Fear Farm Academy, a haunted cotton maze and much more. To learn more, visit claytonfearfarm.com/home.

Sonlight Farms Head on over to Kenly to check out a corn maze, hayride, playground, bounce house, corn crib, 80-foot slide, pedal carts, games and concessions. Farm Daze is set for Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there will be farm equipment on display as well as giveaways and crafts for the kids. The Black Out Challenge is from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event ($5 admission) gives you the chance to conquer the corn maze at night. For more information, email sonlightfarmsnc@ gmail.com or call 252-205-5280.

Lazy O Farm Just outside of Smithfield, you can find a Fairy Tale Trail, a crop circle maze and a Buzy Barnyard filled with animals. Also, on Saturday, Oct. 28, there will be Trick or Treating in the Maze from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (cost is $10 per person). For more, find them on Facebook or call 919-9341132.

THINGS TO DO Carriage rides, Smithfield Take a free carriage ride on Friday, Oct. 20 in Smithfield on the corner of Third and Market from 6-9 p.m.

Rhythm & Brews, Downtown Smithfield The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation presents Rhythm & Brews on Friday, Oct. 20 from 7-9 p.m.. Come out for a fun night of singing and dancing in the street to the tunes of Liverpool, Carolina’s Beatles experience, games and activities for all ages and craft beer and wine.

Frank & Ava Weekend Oct. 21-22, view Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner films in the Ava Gardner Museum devoted to Smithfield’s most famous daughter. The museum will be showing “Pal Joey” and “The Little Hut.”

Tony Sands: It Was a Very Good Year Catch two shows at 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Howell Theatre. This show is a must-see for any Frank Sinatra fan. Tony Sands has incorporated stunning graphics that entice you the moment the stage lights dim and the music begins. The show starts with Sinatra’s early days with Tommy Dorsey in the bright lights of New York City, and brings us to his comeback at Madison Square Garden. Sands will be performing such hits as “That’s Life,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Luck Be A Lady,” “My Way,” “New York, New York” and many more.

13th Annual Historical Ghost Walk, Downtown Smithfield Five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to life on Thursday, Oct. 26, during the Johnston County Heritage Center’s 13th annual Ghost Walk in historic Riverside Cemetery. This unique event, sponsored by the Johnston County Visitors Bureau and presented in conjunction with the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Church and Second streets beside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The line-up includes several fascinating Johnston County personalities — Clayton native Hubert Banks, a member of the famous Harlem Hellfighters in World War I; Mrs. B. B. Adams of Four Oaks, a World War I Red Cross worker; a naval stores producer; Blanche Mitchener, Selma’s pioneering telephone operator and Dr. Calvin Jones, a Smithfield physician who pioneered the use of the smallpox vaccine in North Carolina. Visitors will be given guided tours through the cemetery where they will meet each ghost character. The tour concludes with refreshments at the Hastings House. Admission charge is $3 for adults and $2 for students, payable at the event. No advance tickets will be sold. For further information, call the Heritage Center at 919-934-2836.

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Halloween Hayride, Clayton Community Park

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Meet Halloween characters, play games and win prizes as you ride around the spooky trail at Clayton Community Park from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.

October is tough to beat in terms of football weather. It’s cool enough to not have to worry about players (or fans) falling out because of heat exhaustion, but not so cold that you’ll need to find a plug for your electric blanket.

The cost is $5 per child over the age of 2. Adults ride for free. Wear your costumes!

Halloween Special Needs Dance, Clayton Community Center

Here are a few chances to catch a high school football game in October (all games start at 7:30 p.m.):

A special Halloween edition of our popular free dance for special needs participants in middle school, high school and adults is set for 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28.

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Wear a costume along with soft-soled shoes so we don’t scuff up the gym floor. Fun includes games, such as limbo.

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The Touch-A-Truck, set for Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a unique and interactive fundraiser that allows children to see, touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery, as well as to meet the personnel who protect, serve and build Johnston County communities.

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Trucks on display will include emergency vehicles, tractors, machinery, construction equipment, farm equipment, service and delivery trucks. This event will also include food trucks, inflatables, special guests, face painting and so much more.

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Downtown Clayton Trick or Treat: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2:30-4 p.m. on Main Street and Town Square.

Admission is free, and tickets will be available to purchase for inflatables, face painting, etc. There will also be a large selection of food trucks, so come hungry. Proceeds from Touch-A-Truck will benefit the Me Fine Foundation.

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West Johnston at South Johnston

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Four Oaks Tuesday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Costumed preschoolers and their parents take over Main Street, where they’re greeted by local business owners waiting to hand out treats. Once you’ve filled your bags, head to Town Square for games and more goodies.

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BUSINESS PROFILE – 4042 Motors & 4042 Motosports

Husband and wife team tackle the car business in Cleveland area By Randy Capps

It’s not uncommon for a husband and wife to share the same business interests and work in the same field. It’s a bit more unusual, however, for each to operate competing businesses just four miles apart. That’s the situation for Bryan and Delia Shinn, who own 4042 Motors and 4042 Motorsports, respectively. 4042 Motors came first, out of necessity, seven years ago. “Back in 2007-2008, financial things were difficult,” Bryan said. “I had lost my job at Matthews Motors in December 2008 because of the bad economy. Shortly after that, Delia is the one who encouraged me. (She said) ‘you could open your own car dealership. You can do this.’ She’s always been my rock through any hard times and always been the one standing beside me and encouraging me that maybe I can do things

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that I didn’t think I was able to do.” Four years later, it was Delia who was looking to make a career change. She was working as a nurse manager at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill when changes in the profession and the management team soured her on the profession. “My values were a little different from theirs, so I came home and said, ‘let’s open another car lot,’” she said. “He said, ‘you don’t know anything about running a car lot. You can’t do it.’ I said, ‘what do you mean I can’t do it?’” Bryan remembers it the same way, but with a caveat. “My knee-jerk response was, ‘you can’t do that,’” he said. “By saying that, I was also trying to motivate her, because obviously I want to encourage my wife to do everything she wants to do. I knew by telling her she couldn’t do it would actually motivate her.” He was right. She started researching how to start a business and scouting potential locations. She picked the spot where her lot now sits and went back to her husband.

“I told him, ‘I’m going to go meet with somebody about signing a lease to start a car lot. Do you want to go with me?’” she said. “And he was like, ‘what?’ I said, ‘you can either do it with me, or you can compete with me. It’s your choice.’ He decided he’d rather do it with me than compete against me, which was very wise on his part.”

“On our first date, when he told me he was a car salesman, I said, ‘you’re a fast talking flimflammer,’” she said with a laugh. “‘You might as well take me home right now, because I don’t date car salesmen. We almost didn’t make it past the first 30 minutes. That’s kind of our running joke. I always call him a fast talking flim flammer.”

Today, the Shinns are both in the car business. Both travel to the sales and help pick out the cars that will eventually find their way to the lots.

There isn’t much of either at the two car lots these days, according to Delia.

And despite being relatively new to the car business, Delia has changed the way Bryan does business a little. “She has encouraged me that we don’t always have to have that hard as-is stance on our sales,” he said. “If someone has a problem two or three months down the road — typically the rule there is if they’re being nice and cordial about it and just asking for help, we’ll step up and help them. If they’re using profanity and being difficult, we probably won’t. Just compassion for our customers after the sale is something we do a better job of with Delia being involved.” It’s ironic that Delia became a car dealer, considering her opinion of the profession on her first date with Bryan more than a decade ago.

“We do things differently,” she said. “We don’t do things the way most car lots are run. We’re not pushy. We’re not a normal car lot. Like I said, I don’t like car salesmen. I don’t like that whole process. We don’t run it that way.” Delia and Bryan’s youngest child, Gaston, got a taste of the family business recently. The 14 year old spent the summer working at 4042 Restoration, the mechanic shop that serves the two car lots. “He’d come home all dirty,” Delia said. “He was doing everything. Mopping floors, cleaning grease traps, anything they asked him to. He loved it.” Considering the path his parents took in business, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise if he grew up and owned the place.

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Monthly NAMI support groups The Johnston County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers monthly support groups for those suffering with mental illness and their families. Regular meetings are held in Clayton, Selma and Smithfield. For more information, contact Richard Callahan at 919-464-3572 or email namijcnc@gmail.com. Every Monday, 6-8 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. Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Smithfield Running Club Join the Smithfield Running Club each Monday and Thursday evening at 6:30 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. 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 Tuesday Tastings The Cup & Kettle, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner The Cup & Kettle will have a selection of tea and coffee to try throughout the day. From 3 p.m. until closing, they will have some special brews you won’t want to miss. It’s a free event, and for more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. 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. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prayer Cloth Crocheting The Cup & Kettle, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner Bring some supplies (yarn, crochet hooks, scissors and a needle) and learn all about prayer cloth crocheting. It’s a free event, and for more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. 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, 4-6 p.m. Write-In at Grapes & Grounds Johnston County Writers Group Socialize, write or critique over coffee with members of The Johnston County Writers Group. For more information, email Cindy at brookshire1014@verizon.net. Every Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Bible Study The Cup & Kettle, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner All are welcome, just bring yourself and your Bible (no particular translation, bring what you are most comfortable with reading). For more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. 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 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. Have dinner and drinks at locally owned restaurants, catch a movie at the Howell Theatre and enjoy some small town charm! Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stepping into the Past series Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly Each Saturday, enjoy demonstrations and displays of traditional arts, crafts and trades are featured on-site at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly. All activities are included with regular admission to the museum, and annual passes are available. For more information, call 919-284-3431. 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. Fourth Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Open Mic Night Hula Girl Café, Selma Cornerstone Writers hosts an open mic night on every fourth Friday each month in Selma. Perform your original music, poetry, short stories and screen play snippets in front of a live audience. Writers, singers and musicians of all styles and skill levels can showcase their talent, and door prizes will be given away. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available for sale. Please note that 7-8 p.m. is reserved for family friendly content and the mic is open to all writing from 8-9. Sunday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m. Dot Hooks Art Exhibit Frank Creech Art Gallery, JCC The Frank Creech Art Gallery on the campus of Johnston Community College is displaying the works of Dot Hooks. The exhibit, entitled Dot Hooks: An Artists Life, is in celebration of one of Johnston Countys most influential artists.

Monday, Oct. 2 Online class: Getting your business on Google JCC Small Business Center Join this online seminar to learn the steps to get your business on Google and optimize your Google listings. Modules include: Explanation of the importance of optimizing Google listings, online search for your business, instructions for setting up your profile and completing the process, optimization of your listing, reviews & best practices and a live Q&A call to follow up the class. This seminar is open to all entrepreneurs and small business owners free of charge. It is self-paced, making it possible for more aspiring entrepreneurs to participate. For more information, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m. Federal Taxes for a small business JCC Small Business Center Are you unsure of how to manage the information, files and the type of deductions you need to support your small business reporting to the IRS? This seminar is full of information to help your business thrive by relieving some of your tax stress. Learn the types of small business taxes you will need to report, types of deductions, deadlines, and much more. Attendees should bring their fully charged laptops for a hands-on approach. Student/attendee must register for each seminar separately and must be 18 or older. For more information, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Thursday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. Facebook 101 JCC Small Business Center Facebook is the largest social media platform, with over 1.5 billion users worldwide. Businesses can use this free platform to reach new customers and build community. In this course, learn overall Facebook strategies, as well as logistics such as setting up your business page, scheduling posts, using analytics, advertising and more. For more information, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Friday, Oct. 6, 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. Friday, Oct 6, 7:45 p.m Gary Braddy in concert Ice House Theatre The Town of Selma is also having its first Food Truck Rodeo in honor of Railroad Days, so come out early and get some dinner. Please note that parking across the street will be closed to host the food trucks but there is plenty of parking on the street. Saturday, Oct. 7, 6:45 p.m. American Music Jubliee Rudy Theatre Don’t miss the summer show for the American Music Jubliee! Its a music variety show thats a two-hour family friendly extravaganza that will have you singing along with your favorite songs, laughing out loud and feeling a stirring of pride from deep within your soul as they pay tribute to this great country.

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Monday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. How to choose a board for your nonprofit JCC Small Business Center This seminar is designed to assist nonprofit leaders in understanding the purpose and roles of developing a board of directors that will lead the organization into reaching its full potential. The seminar will provide essential information that will include why a nonprofit must have a board, who should be on the board, how many should be on the board, the roles and responsibilities of a board. Please be sure your current and potential board members attend this informative seminar. For more information, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. Harbor’s Walk the Park in Her Shoes: Stepping out Against Domestic Violence Smithfield Community Park, E. Booker Dairy Road Join Harbor of Johnston County for a Walk and 5K Fun Run to raise awareness of domestic violence. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $5 for anyone under 17. To register, visit harborshelter.org/registration-walk-the-park-inher-shoes. Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. 4th-annual Color Outside the Lines 5K run/walk Join this 5K run/walk to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Johnston County. Early registration fee is $25. The fee is $30 after Oct. 6. For more information, call Amy Galloway at 919-497-2104. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1:45 p.m. American Music Jubliee Rudy Theatre Don’t miss the summer show for the American Music Jubliee! It’s a music variety show thats a two-hour family friendly extravaganza that will have you singing along with your favorite songs, laughing out loud and feeling a stirring of pride from deep within your soul as they pay tribute to this great country. Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Friends of Al Batten Bluegrass Jam The Farm at 95, Selma Don’t miss this tribute to Al Batten, featuring Sideline, Constant Chance, The Malpass Brothers, Bluegrass Reunion and The Grass Cats. Tickets are $25, and can be bought at eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-al-batten-blue-grass-jamtickets-35827990484.

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Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Wage, Hour, & Small Business Labor JCC Small Business Center In North Carolina, who can you hire? Are there age limits? What documentation is necessary? Knowing if the worker a contractor or an employee, how much and how do you pay a worker, how many hours can a person work and much more will be covered in this great seminar. Information is based on N.C. Labor and Wage Department requirements. Student/attendee must register for each seminar separately and must be 18 or older. For more details, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Thursday, Oct. 19, 1:45 p.m. American Music Jubliee Rudy Theatre Don’t miss the spring show for the American Music Jubliee! It’s a music variety show thats a two-hour family friendly extravaganza that will have you singing along with your favorite songs, laughing out loud and feeling a stirring of pride from deep within your soul as they pay tribute to this great country. Thursday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Chicks With Hits: Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss The Clayton Center The Clayton Center’s 2017-18 Palladian Series begins with three darlings of the Grand Ole Opry teaming up to bring you an exciting evening of big hits and new releases. Tickets cost $42 plus taxes and fees. Purchase online at TheClaytonCenter.com, by phone at 919-553-1737 or in person at The Clayton Center box office. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market Gather with friends and enjoy live local entertainment and browse local artists with hand-crafted items. The gazebo is located at the 100 Block of E. Anderson Street in Uptown Selma in the back parking lot of Town Hall. Vendors and Entertainment Acts are needed throughout the year please contact for complete information. For complete information, please contact Melissa Dooley at 919-965-9841, ext. 8003 or mdooley@selma-nc.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. How to Develop or Revise By-laws for a Nonprofit JCC Small Business Center Bylaws define how a nonprofit organization will be managed and how it will run. They create a framework for the organization. This seminar is a guideline for starting and understanding the process. Student/attendee must register for each seminar separately and must be 18 or older. For more information, call Sara Ramirez at 919-209-2224 or email syramirez@johnstoncc.edu. Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. Clayton Piano Festival American Portraits: Musical Glimpses of America Preston Woodall House, Benson American Portraits is a cross-section of the greatest American music which speaks most closely to the history and culture generated by the southern states. The program tells a story through selections inspired by folk songs, spirituals, poetry from the Civil War era, classic American musical theatre and jazz influences and much more. Dinner is set for 6:30 with the concert to follow. Tickets start at $15. For more information on concerts and to buy tickets, please visit claytonpianofestival.org/2017. Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. Coffee & Conversation Clayton Chamber of Commerce Bring your business cards and join a fun morning of networking. For more information, call 919-553-6352. Saturday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Clayton Piano Festival — Music of the Night Brick and Mortar, Clayton This concert is an Halloween masked ball with dinner, concert and dessert reception. It’s a dynamic show featuring some of the most scary, creepy and generally horrible music from the classical and musical theatre repertoire (in the best sense of those words, of course). Come dressed for the occasion and participate in a costume contest to win free tickets to a later event. Tickets start at $15. For more information on concerts and to buy tickets, please visit claytonpianofestival.org/2017. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween Check out our list of Halloween events on Page 26.

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