In District Court Traffic, Assault Cases Heard . The following Hoke County Dis * trict Court judgments were issued Thursday. Kenneth Fairley, Rt. 1, Raeford, driving under the influence, 181 days suspended for 12 months, probation for 12 months, $150 and costs, surrender license and not drive for 12 months, left open for limited-driving privilege. Nathaniel Legrand, Raeford, defective horn, no rear-view mirror ( on driver's side, driving under the influence, and carrying a concealed weapon, pleaded not guilty of DUI, found guilty of careless and reck less driving after drinking, pleaded guilty to the three other charges, 30 days. Vernon Scott Hales, Rt. 12, Fayetteville, death by vehicle and driving under the influence, six to 18 months suspended for 2Vj years, . unsupervised probation for 2'/j " years, $100 and costs, surrender license and not drive for 12 months, and pay $100 a month for the next 18 months for Samuel Starling of Rt. 1, Roseboro, for use of the minor children of the deceased (Betty Carol Starling); these funds are in addition to any other liability the defendant might face under law; first payment is due in January 1982. * Chi Che Chia, Raeford, passing a stopped school bus, $50 and costs. Linda Priest Hendrix, Rt. 2, Raeford, speeding 57 in a 45 zone, prayer for judgment continued, costs. Lorenzo Inman, Maxton, speed Background Scripture: Mark 8: 27-29; Luke 24: 25. 26; John 1:35-42; 7: 25-31. Devotional Reading: Colossians 1: 3-14. "We have found the Meutah!" Thus said the Galilean fisherman to his brother, Simon Peter. Ac cording to John's Gospel (1 : 35-42), Andrew had gone out into the wilderness to see this man they were calling John the Baptist. He had heard John say of Jesus, "Behold, the lamb of God" (1: 36). With a companion Andrew had followed Jesus for some distance before Jesus turned and asked, "What do you seek?" And Andrew and hit com panion replied, "Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying?" What they were saying to him was that they wanted to be his followers. Yet, although Andrew called Jesus "Rabbi," when he found his brother Simon Peter, he didn't call Jesus a Rabbi, but "the Christ." Andrew had already decided that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, an expectation that ap peared repeatedly in the Old Testament. So what was the Messiah? As a Jew. Andrew and Simon Peter probably knew that the term "Messiah" meant different things to different people. In Hebrew the word literally meant "the an nointed one." Such a person was someone specially set apart and designated by God for a particular mission or task. The anointing rite was a symbol of God's selection. Andrew and Simon Peter pro bably also knew that the Messiah was often identified with a king because it was the king who was in the position to bring help and deliverance to the nation. King David had been God's "anointed" and. according to the prophet Isaiah, so had been Cyrus, the King of Persia who freed the people of Israel from their Babylonian bondage. So the Messiah would be someone chosen and sent from God lo being deliverance to the people of Israel. But what kind of "deliverance"? To be sure, many Jews looked for someone to deliver them from bondage to Rome. But others looked, not only for physical salva tion, but for spiritual deliverance as well. Still others looked for a Messiah who would bring the apocalypse - a time when the earth would be cleared of its temporal kingdoms and in their place erected the kingdom of God. We cannot know just what Andrew meant when he said "We have found the Messiah." Yet. it is not so important what Andrew meant as it is what we mean when we call Jesus the Christ. Our situations and needs in life are different and thus the meaning of the Christ for us will vary some what. Jesus is the Christ because God sent him to heal our broken ness and we are broken in mind, in body, in spirit and in relationships. We experience broken families, broken homes, broken com munities and live in a broken world. The Christ is the one anointed by Qod to heal our brokenness wherever he finds it. It matters little that Andrew and Simon Peter discovered in Jesus their Christ, unless we too can say with them: '1 have found the Messiah!" ing 76 in 1 55 zone, and passing in ? no-passing zone, S50 and costs. Earl Junious Talley, Rt. 1, Norlina, no operator's license, and speeding 66 in a 45 zone, S35 and costs. Paul Everettc, Rt. 1, Raeford, no operator's license and not dis playing a registration number plate, found not guilty of not having a license and pleaded guilty to having an expired plate, prayer for judgment continued, costs. Sgt. Joseph Cabrera, Ft. Bragg, driving under the influence, pleaded not guilty, found guilty of careless and reckless driving after drinking, 60 days suspended, SI 00 and costs, and complete success fully within 75 days the Drug and Alcohol Abuse School. Robert Steven Pittman, Rt. 1, Macclesfield, speeding 65 in a 55 zone, prayer for judgment con tinued, costs. Richard Barber Stevens, Greens boro, exceeding a safe speed, pleaded not guilty, found guilty, prayer for judgment continued, costs. George Thomas Samuels, Rae ford, assault on a female, found not guilty, prosecuting witness to pay costs for frivolous and malicious prosecution. Mary Ray Shaw, Rt. 14, Fay etteville, speeding 60 in a 45 zone, pleaded no contest, prayer for ludgment continued, costs. Friday's judgments follow. Jerry Ray Oxendine, Rt. 2, Raeford, possession of drug para phernalia and possession of mari juana, 30 days suspended, S100 and costs. George Beatty, Raeford, larceny, no probable cause found. Nathaniel Legrande, Raeford, carrying a concealed weapon, 30 days, sentence to begin at the expiration of the sentence the defendant is now serving. Levi McKoy, Kt. 3, Red Springs, driving under the influence, pleaded not guilty, found guilty of careless and reckless driving under drinking, 30 days suspended, $100 and costs, and complete success fully within 75 days the Drug and Alcohol Abuse School. Roscoe Stevens, Raeford, driving under the influence, voluntary dismissal; driving while license revoked, $200 and costs. June Craig Rogers, Rt. 2, Rae ford, second offense of driving under the influence, and driving while license revoked, six to 12 months suspended for three years, probation for three ^ears, $400 and costs, surrender limited-driving privilege and not drive for three years except as provided for by law; defendant excused from attending the Drug and Alcohol Abuse School provided he completes the school as previously ordered by this court on another charge; speeding 54 in a 35 zone, voluntary dismis sal. Jeffery Henderson, Rt. 2, Red Springs, shoplifting, 90 days sus pended for three years, probation for three years, $100 and costs and not go on the premises of the prosecuting witness (Macks Stores) for three years. Freddie Lee McLean, Rt. 1, Raeford, possession of marijuana, $50 and costs. Richard Hubert Morin, Raeford, failing to stop at a stop sign, voluntary dismissal; exceeding a safe spml, prayer for judgment continued, costs. Howard Lee McCain, Vass, driv ing under the influence, six months suspended for 12 months, proba tion for 12 months, $400 and costs, and surrender license and not drive for 12 months. Carolyn Maxwell Schwarcbher, Rt. 2, Raeford, speeding 45 in a 35 zone, prayer for judgment con tinued, costs. HELPING PEOPLE TO LIVE WITH Ellen Wnih Home Economic* Extension Agent Schedule December 24-25, 1981 - Christ mas holidays HINTj Wine stains may be removed by holding the stained portion of the cloth in boiling milk. INEXPENSIVE DECORATION You can create inexpensive wall hangings in a jiffy with colorful unusual fabric lengths. Here's how. See a casing at the top and bottom of a fabric piece and insert heavy wooden dowels. Then hang the fabric on tiny nails or suspend it with clear fishing line. To further coordinate your room decorating scheme, use a piece of that same fabric, or one with harmonizing colors, to make throw pillows for a couch. For just a few dollars, you've added color and interest to a room. HOLIDAY BUFFET If you're planning to serve cold cuts at a holiday buffet -- make sure they're fresh and chilled. And don't allow them to stand at room temperature too long. In fact, you may wish to prepare several trays of food -? so that some food may be left in the refrigerator until the first tray of meats is used. Then bring on a fresh supply. This way, meats will stay cold and bacteria won't have a chance to grow. If you're serving salads -- shrimp, chicken or something simi lar -- remember they are highly perishable. So pack the serving dish in cracked ice - or use small serving dishes and refill often from the refrigerator. You'll want to use the same precautions with deviled eggs, cheese and sour cream dip. On holidays -- or anytime large groups get together -- it isn't unusual to run out of refrigerator space and perhaps become a bit careless in the way you handle food. But, if you keep in mind that bacteria can cause food poisoning, you can prevent errors in handling, preparation and serving. It adds up to this. All perishable foods, such as cream pies, seafoods and dishes made with eggs, fish, meat and poultry should be kept cold, that is, below forty degrees. And you should never let them stand at room temperature for more than two hours. By the same token, you should keep hot food hot, that is, at least 140 degrees. No doubt about it. A holiday buffet is fun, but careful planning is important too. Gift Idea for Tennis Set That set of tennis bails will seem really special if you're thoughtful enough to have balls personalized with stenciled initials. Holiday Decor Having a holiday party? Even the bathroom can look festive with strips of green and red vinyl tape in decorative designs. 3)?>M?i & Drive-Thru 401 Bypass Next To ABC Store Open Every Day 10 A.M. - Sundays At Noon Merry Ckrittmcs To All Ovr Nice Customers WE WILL OPEN AT NOON CHRISTMAS DAY OHM'S fAYOtm 3 Pes. Holly Forms Chicken (No Wings) Slow, French Fries & Roll *2.49 COlDimtAttJ ? PACKS MILLER'S ?1.71 BUDWEISER >!.?? % -S;r&?. tax inc.' 875-8853 We llee (My & AM fry lie Wieners I A TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN ?? Members of the Hoke County High School VICA Drafting Club are shown here making stuffed animals for Christmas for needy children. L-R ? Jim Moses, Kim Smith, Yvonne Lospinuso. and Lyttnie Terry. [Staff photo by Pam Frederick .] Vets Corner The Veterans Administration is reminding veterans and their de pendents that they shouldn't let a lost document prevent them from applying for VA benefits. VA Regional Director, Kenneth E. McDonald, reports that some veterans who can't locate a birth or marriage certificate do not apply for benefits because they think these documents are essential. VA will accept certified state ments from applicants in instances where documents needed to estab lish' eligibility for benefits are lost, McDonald noted. In the case of a marriage, this policy applies only to the first marriage for each partner, and there must be no contradictory information on file with the agency. In years past, VA has required formal documentation to support claims tor compensation and edu cation benefits for veterans, widows, and orphaned children. More recently, however, the agency has accepted a certified statement regarding the birth of a child or as proof of age and relationship in disability cases. Veterans or dependents with questions about eligibility for bene fits are urged to contact the nearest VA Regional Office or a represen tative of one of the national veterans organizations. J.H. AUSTIN INSURANCE SINCE 1950 AUTO ? FI2E ? LIFE CASUALTY 1 14 W. Edinborough Avenue Phone 875-3667 ? NOTICE ? ALL HOKE COUNTY RESIDENTS PROPERTY TAX LISTING N.C. STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU LIST PROPERTY FOR TAX PURPOSES AS SHOWN BELOW: WHEN TO LIST: Beginning at 8:00 A.M. January 4, 1982 through 12:00 Noon Jan. 30, 1982 at the locations noted below. (Extensions of time to list may be granted upon written request and for valid reason.) WHO MUST LIST ? All Residents: Military and Civilian - All persons owning Real or Personal Property in Hoke County must appear before the tax listers for their township during the period of Jan. 4. through Jan. 30, 1982 to list their pro perty for tax purposes. ? FAILURE TO LIST will subject taxpayer to a fine of $500.00 or imprisonment not to exceed six months. All mobile home owners must list and obtain a registration decal. All mobile home park and aircraft storage facility operators, must furnish to the tax Super visor the name of the owner of each aircraft or mobile home and a description of each by Jan. 15. 1982. - NOTE: Military personnel may be exempt from personal property tax if they submit prool that their Home of Record is other than North Carolina. WHAT TO LIST ? All Real and Personal Property. ? All property owned as of Jan. 1, 1982 must be listed -All real property including buildings and improvements, and machinery permanently affix ed. ? Household furniture, appliances. T V. s. air conditioners, fans, diamonds, and jewelry, typewriters, boats arid motors, trailer, etc. ? Farm equipment, livestock, poultry, supplies and products in storage, etc. Motor vehicles: all automobiles, trucks, airplanes, motorcycles, campers, etc. Business Personal Property: merchandise, finished goods, equipment, furniture and fix lures, goods in process, raw materials, samples, etc. Inventories are reported as of the latest completed fiscal year if the business years ends on a date other than Dec. 3 1 ? ALL OTHER TANGIBLE PROPERTY NOT SPECIFIED WHERE TO LIST ? By Township Allendale ? At the home of Miss Willa McLauchlin Monday through Friday, Jan 4 30. 1982. 8:00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. Raeford - Courthouse Annex Monday through Friday. 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Satur days ? 8:00 A.M. to 12 00 Noon. Jan. 4 30. 1982. Antloch, Blue Springs, McLauchlin, Stonewall and Quewhlffle ? in the Hoke County Library, Main St.. Raeford. N.C. Monday through Friday. 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Satur days 8.00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Jan. 4-30. 1982 For further information call: 875-8751 L.G. Simpson Tax Supervisor