Princeton News Leader, NC

The Democratic Women of Johnston County will resume meetings for the year beginning on Thursday, September 20, 7:00 PM, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, South Second Street, Smithfield. Parking is available and refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact the JCDP at 550-4186.

sheriff's report

The Wayne and Johnston County Sheriff’s Departments reported the following incidents:

Jose Mauricio Leon-Cruz of Bridgers Road outside of Princeton and Roberto Carlos Reyes-Rodrigues, 27, of Raleigh reported an assault on Saturday at the home of Mr. Leon-Cruz. When officers arrived, both men had head wounds and were bleeding. They said a man by the name of Jose Luis had assaulted them, cutting them with a glass bottle.

Bobby Avery, 27, ,of Cresent Drive, Princeton reported misdemeanor larceny at his home on Friday. Mr. Avery reported a mountain bike worth $160 had been stolen.

Bryant Kimble Ray, 17, of Evans Road in Princeton was arrested on Friday. He was charged with numerous offenses, including nine counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, two felony counts of breaking and entering, three counts of larceny after breaking and entering, two counts of larceny, first degree burglary, larceny of a firearm, and two felony counts of larceny. He was taken to the Johnston County Jail and placed under a $20,000 secured bond.

Woodard alternate for Angus meeting

Kenny Woodard of Princeton has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 124th Annual American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, November 12 in Louisville, Kentucky, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the American Angus Association.

Woodard, a member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of 381 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members to serve as an alternate state representative to the annual meeting.

Representing 46 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, the state delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new officers and five directors to the American Angus Association board.

The annual event is held in conjunction with the annual banquet and the Super Point Roll of Victory Angus show, November 10-13 during the North American International Livestock Exposition.

The American Angus Association has more than 34,000 active members and is the largest beef breed organization in the world.

Environmental forum

The N.C. Military Business Center and Wayne Community College are hosting an Environmental Contracting Forum on Thursday, September 13. The forum will bring together representatives from N.C. military installations and federal and state agencies to discuss environmental products, procurement, and sustainability issues.

Military installations will be represented by Luci Fernandez, Sustainability Planner, Department of Public Works Environmental Branch, Fort Bragg; Donald "Buck" Abrams, Chief of Environmental Flight, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; Louie Cook Jr., Environmental Affairs Department, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point; and John Townsend, Environmental Management Division, Camp Lejeune.

Representatives from federal and state offices in N.C. include Shana Love, USDA Bio-based Program and the USDA Advantage Purchasing Program; Donna Stankus, U.S. Green Business Council; and Rachel Eckert, N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance.

The forum will be held on the campus of Wayne Community College at the Wayne Learning Center, and will feature a general session in the morning, along with breakout sessions and a business expo throughout the day.

Businesses sand individuals may register online at www.ncmbc.us, or by calling 910-323-4958.

Family & Friends Day

First Missionary Baptist Church of Princeton will celebrate Family and Friends day this weekend. A musical program will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. On Sunday, Pastor Joseph Lyles of Fort Foote Baptist Church, Ft. Washington, MD will be the preacher for the 11 a.m. morning service, and Rev. Dr. David Atkinson and the Atkinson Singers will render the 3 p.m. service. Food will be served on both days.

Girl Scouts open house

All girls ages 5-17 are invited to join the fun, friendship, and adventure of Girl Scouting. Girls develop leadership skills while learning the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment. From sports skill-building clinics to career mentoring, world travel and cultural exchanges to local community service projects, environmental stewardships to financial literacy, the Girl Scout program enables girls to be who they want to be. Adults, age 18 and older, are needed as volunteers. Girl Scout membership dues are $10 annually. For more information and to find a troop in your area, contact Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines at 919-782-3021 or visit www.nccosatalpines.org.

To learn more about Girl Scouting, come to the fall open house and informational session on Saturday, September 15 at Bob Wallace Jaycee Kidde Park Girl Scout Hut, 2nd Street, Smithfield from 9:00 am-12:00 noon.

Homecoming

Riverside Free Will Baptist Church, Richardson Bridge Road, Princeton, will hold its Homecoming service on Sunday, September 16. Servants' Hearts will be singing at 10 a.m., and Pastor Rev. James Corbett will deliver the homecoming message. A covered dish lunch will follow.

correction

Luby Hines was misidentified in the photo on the front page of last week's issue. The News Leader apologizes for the error.

Council on Aging Ball

The Council on Aging Ball, benefiting the senior citizens of Johnston County, will be held on Saturday, September 15 at the Johnston County Agricultural Center Auditorium. Silent auction will be held at 7 p.m., with dinner at 8, followed by dancing. Music will be provided by The Kruze Band from 9-11 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, and can be purchased by calling 934-6066.

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