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The ews No. 28 Vol. 94 On vacation? Hoke’s top stories are on the web www.thenews-journal.com This week Frahm family makes its mark page 1B Introducing a new column page 3A Kids' bike helmets to be available page 6A Index Births 3B Calendar 2B Classifieds 8-9B Deaths.. 6A Editorials,. 2A Health,.. 8 A Legals.. 4B Public Record 6A Religion 4A Schools 4,6,1 OB Social News 3B TV Listings 6-7B Weddings 3B Around Town By Sam C. Morris Contributing Editor Last week I forecast in this column the highs for the re mainder of the week would be in the 70s.That was the fore cast on Monday when 1 wrote my column. The reason 1 men tion this is because someone asked me why 1 put the weather in this column. 1 mentioned this to Warren Johnson when he was editor of the paper. He said to keep writing about the weather because there would always be a record on file. So 1 have continued doing so over the years. I like this fall weather. We did have over an inch of rain last week. The forecast forthe remain der of the week, Wednesday through Saturday,calls forthe highs to be in the 70s and the lows in the 50s. There could be rain on Thursday and Fri day. Don’t forget that the Philippi Presbyterian Home coming is Sunday, October 14. The worship service will be gin at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch. This church is celebrating its 113lh year. As most of the readers of this column know, I have been confined at my home for sev eral weeks after a tall at the Raeford Presbyterian Church on Sunday , September 16. I have expressed thanks for the many cards, telephone calls, visits and the gift ot pies and (See AROUND, page 10A) Journal it happened, it's news to 50 cents Wednesday, October 10, 2001 Museum efforts gain momentum Architecture pondered, named picked By Victoriana Summers Staff writer Growing excitement about the future historical museum planned in Raeford Hospice Fish Fry stimulated the steering committee to share ideas last Wednesday regarding the archi tectural style and how toelicit more inter est in the project. Voting unanimously, the committee agreed to officially name the proposed facility “The Raeford Hoke Museum.” “We are seeking private and corporate donations to keep this project flourish ing,” said Grace McDonald, one of the board members spearheading the museum. “We are very grateful to everyone who has already contributed to help this project be completed. “It will be here long after our lives are over as a tribute to Raeford and Hoke County." Estimated to cost approximately $5(M),()()0, the museum’s cornerstone was laid at the ground-breaking site on Wooley [See MUSEUM, page 5A) Mary Upchurch with Sandhills President John Dempsey (above); the new building (right) Sandhills dedicates Upchurch Hall here Building anchors Hoke’s new campus Is he singing while he cooks? No, Fritz Quak was caught by surprise Thursday as he cooked fish for the annual Hospice Fish Fry at Edinborough Shopping Center. More than 1, 100 tickets were sold to help fund the organization’s work with terminally ill residents of Hoke County. By Victoriana Summers Staff writer “It is a big chapter in an ongoing story,” said Dr. John Dempsey, president of Sandhills Community College, during the dedication and grand opening of SCC’s new $1.8 million Hoke County Center in Raeford. In greeting several hundred guests attending the outdoor ribbon-cut ting ceremony on October 2, Dempsey honored Mary and Wyatt Upchurch, own ers of Tar Heel Turkey Hatchery and philanthropists of Sandhills, as the “syn ergistic catalyst.” He dedicated the first building on the Hoke campus, naming it Upchurch Hall. County Commission Chairman Cleo Bratcher Jr. welcomed citizens to the dedi cation, saying it was a “great day” for HokeCounty. Dempsey echoed Bratcher’s greeting. “We want to honor Mary Upchurch for contributing single-handedly to Hoke County and to Sandhills,” Dempsey said. ‘ Without her, we would not be standing here. “We deeply appreciate that because Hoke County and Satidhills are about the future.” With the American, state and Hoke flags flying above L'pchurch Hall, Dempsey asked for guests to salute the nation’s flag in light ofrecenttragicevents at the World Trade Center. He joined otherdignilaries as they recited the Pledge of A1 legiance and paused for a moment of silence for those who died. Nestled among a stand of pines, SCC (Sec S.\NDH/LLS, page 5A) Peterkin kicks off campaign for Hoke sheriff County invited to cookout Saturday By Victoriana Summers Staff writer He calls his hometown “Hoke USA” and Fayetteville Police Investigator Hubert A. Peterkin has pledged he will represent citi zens of Hoke County as a “working sheriff who will walk that extra mile.” In seeking the top office as sheriff in 2002, Hubert Peterkin Peterkin, a Democrat, will co-host a free, all-you-can-eat cookout for his campaign kickoff event on October 13 with the Rev. Shirley Fergison hosting. Peterkin, a na tive of Hoke and Sunday school teacher, will greet county residents at the new National Guard Armory located at 305 Teal Drive in Raeford, starting at 12 noon on Saturday. As former chief deputy for the Hoke Sheriff sOffice, Peterkin supervised fund raisers with deputies for underprivileged children to receive Christmas toys and clothing. He was also the co-founder with the Rev. Ray Owens of the well-attended religious unity celebration, “The 200 Men Fellowship.” “The entire couilty is invited to our cookout to enjoy some warm hospitality, entertainment, and great food,” said Peterkin. “My priority goal is to reduce the high rate of crime that currently exists in Hoke County and make myself acces sible to citizens.” Peterkin accepted a position with the City of Fayetteville Police Department (See PETERKIN, page 9A) Women charged with thefts fi*om Scurlock classrooms By Pat Allen Wilson Editor The Hoke County Sheriffs Office has arrested two women and has a warrant for a third after money and other items were taken from classrooms at Scurlock El ementary School this past Wednesday. Shenita McPhaul, 25, and Rosalyn Graham, 23, both residents of Rockfish Road, were arrested by Lt, H, Johnson the following day, according to a press re lease from Sheriff Jim Davis, A third suspect, Staci Lavanda Ray, 23, is being sought. She is the sister of (See WOMEN CHARGED, page lOA) iSdJk t- Rivalry East Hoke Middle defeated West Hoke Middle 8-6 yesterday in the annual contest between Hoke’s only two middle schools. Here, East’s Anthony Rainey, number 84, clinches the ball in the end zone. The game was played at Raz Autry Stadium. Ceremony remembers fallen safety officers By PAr Allen Wilson Editor Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for hisfriends. — The Holy Bible. Plans were made for Hoke and sur rounding counties to get together for a memorial for the fallen public safety work ers of the September 11 terrorist attacks. However, local public safety workers re alized they would be leaving their home territories unprotected to travel to the event in another county. So each county held their own memorial but all at the same time so that they could be together in spirit. Hoke County ’ s memorial at West Hoke Middle School yesterday afternoon was sparsely attended; most were firefighters and rescue workers and only two govern ment officials — Sheriff Jim Davis and County Commissioners Chair Cleo Bratcher — attended. Hoke firefighter james Vaughn and wife Lora at the memorial for 300 firefighters who died in the line of duty September 11, 2001. Also remembered were other public safety workers who lost their lifes. “We can’t thank these people enough foi watchinguwi us, Biatcher.saidabout public safety |iersoiiiiel, most of whom are volunteers. He said we should pray for our emergency personnel, police officers and firefighters. He also advised that we (See MEMORIAL, page 10A) ■fmK
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