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BERTIE LEDGER-ADVANCE JANUARY 18,20171 A5 The fabric of Bertie County since 1832 Continued Another delay possible in Rockflsh case BY LANCE MARTIN rrspin.com GREENVILLE - A possible de lay in the trial of Operation Rockfish defendant Antonio Tillmon eould be in the offing after his new attorney filed a motion for. a continuance in the police corruption case. Tillmon is the only defen dant in the case to enter a not guilty plea. The other 14 have accepted plea deals and are tentatively sched uled for sentencing in March. Tillmon’s trial at the federal courthouse in Greenville had been scheduled for the February term. Now, however, his attor ney, Paul K. Sun Jr. of Raleigh, has requested an order from United States Senior District Judge Malcolm Howard to set the trial for the weeks of April 24 and May 1. “Mr. Tillmon is charged with ten counts,” Sun wrote this week in a motion con tained in the federal court record, noting the counts include conspiracy to dis tribute and possess with in tent to distribute heroin and cocaine, conspiracy to use and carry firearms, attempt to possess with intent to distribute, and federal pro grams bribery. “Undersigned counsel was appointed pur suant to the Criminal Justice Act after Mr. Tillmon’s for mer counsel was permitted to Withdraw.” Sun notes he has worked diligently and in good faith to meet with Tillmon and be come familiar with the case. However, he wrote, “The amount of discovery in the case is significant, com prising substantial paper discovery, electronic files, numerous audio and video recordings, and related tran scripts. Thus, counsel rea sonably requires additional time to prepare for trial.” The attorney advised the government of his intent to the file the motion to contin ue and says the government does not oppose it. “This motion is made in good faith and not for pur poses of delay,” he said. “Un dersigned counsel has not previously sought to con tinue the trial date. The ends of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the best interest of the pub lic and the defendant in a speedy trial.” SBA extends Hurricane Matthew deadline BY LESLIE BEACHBOARD Bertie Ledger-Advance ATLANTA, GA - The United States Small Business Ad ministration (SBA) has ex tended the deadline to apply for physical disaster assis tance. Anyone in the declared counties in North Caro lina with physical damages caused by Hurricane Mat thew should apply for a disaster recovery loan pro gram before the new dead line of Jan. 23. The deadline extension will help ensure that busi nesses and residents with uninsured losses have the additional time they need to submit their SBA disaster loan applications. Currently, the SBA has ap proved over $77 million in low-interest disaster loans to over 2,100 North Carolina businesses and residents af fected by the disaster. Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster- damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equip ment, inventory and other business assets. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives. small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most pri vate nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economy In jury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. The Economic Injury loans are available regardless of whether the business suf fered any physical property damage. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Ho meowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed per sonal property. Interest rates are as low as four percent for businesses, 2.625 percent for nonprofit organizations and 1.563 percent for homeowners and renters with repayment terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA, and are based on each applicant’s fi nancial condition. Applicants may be eligible for an existing loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for miti gation purposes. Eligible mitigation im provements may now in clude a safe room or storm shelter to help protect the property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster. To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.disasterassis- tance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. If mobile or online access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll- free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362. Village From A1 nated sites, which in cluding utilities. Camp ers who choose to go off the beaten path would not be charged for regular camping without utilities. Maxik also recom mended beginning stays at the treehouses with a charge of $60 a night. “1 also recommend the creation of a posi tion of a campground host. This person will take money from camp ers as they arrive, ex plain the rules of the facility and keep an eye on everything,” added Maxik. “We already have someone there who does this now but 1 rec ommend giving them lim KY (OOI^E (OhRUNKATIONl fl8« Down ffl5T TflLfriT SfflRCtt AUDITIOIIS Saturday, February 4, 2017 Register Today: $50‘$75 entry fee Early Registration Deadline: Jan. 27th Standard Registration: Jan. 28th - Feb. 2nd Walk-on Registration until Feb. 4th at 2pm $t000 FIRST PRIZE $500 SECOND PRIZE $250 THIRD PRIZE Sponsored by the little bonk JiECKTEI! T0D*V. lUIII SIC. IILI ACES. ALL TYPES OF TAIEIIT. fULL DETAILS AT DOWNtASnALENTSEAPdl.COM OP (ALL 2E2-120-U9C the title for two lots rent-free each month. 1 also recommend changing the names to the Cashie River Camp ground and the Cashie River Treehouse Vil lage,” added Maxik. “Is there any limita tion on how long an individual can stay?” asked Windsor Com missioner David Over- ton. “No, there will not be a limitation as long as the individuals staying pay the fees and follow the rules,” answered Maxik. “We are hoping to set up an online account so individuals can make reservations and pay online. Then we can just confirm the res ervation and we know we will get paid for it,” added town of Windsor Administrator Allen Castelloe. “How are we doing on the construction of the bathrooms?” asked Windsor Mayor Pro- Tempore Bob Brown. “We currently have a foundation and they will be worked on ev ery pretty day we have until the project is complete,” replied Cas telloe. Windsor Commis sioner Cathy Wilson made a motion to ac cept the recommenda tions of the price rates, new position and name change. Commissioner Lawrence Carter Jr. of fered a second to the motion, and it was ap proved unanimously. The board will fneet again at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Audit From A1 nificantly. A total of 87.88 per cent of property taxes for Windsor, excltiding vehicle taxes, were col lected and the property tcix rate has remained the same for the last three years at a rate of 0.00145. The total operating revenue for the water and sewer fund in 2015- 2016 was $1,003,899. “The electric fund is real steady from year to year with a total op erating revenue in 2015- 2016 of $4,979,547. According to Taylor, during the audit three significant deficien cies were found which included: financial statement preparation, controls over cash col lections and classifica tions of capital expen ditures. These deficiencies do not show any financial troubles with the town. “Financially the town is in good shape, its fund balance just needs to be watched because of from where funds were loaned to the Roanoke. River Project and the funds have not been put back yet,” said Taylor. The audit has been sent to the Local Gov ernment Commission (LGC) but has not yet been approved. There were no questions from the Windsor Commis sion Board. NEW YEAR SAVINGS! Cooke COMMUNICATIONS NORTH CAROLINA LLC /J Bertie Ledger-Advance CHOWAN HERALD The Daily Advance Perquimans Alexander DailyAdvance.com Weekly pkrforming arts series This event is a fundraiser sponsored by FRIENDS of the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. See the website for complete details. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252.737.1016 (voicc.TTY). As low as 43 C per day! 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