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Board chairman urges representatives to push for bypass

Foggy Christmas on the square

Williams asks Rabon, Millis to put the bypass at the front of their list

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher In an email dated Dec. 17, Pender County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Williams urged State Senator Bill Rabon and Representative Chris Millis to “get down to business” regarding the Hampstead bypass.

“This email is not aimed at any one particular person. It’s just mainly out of frustration,” Williams said.

Williams wrote “We the citizens of eastern Pender County would like as much attention paid to the entire project by the folks in Raleigh, as has been given to a very small group of folks who want to argue over one silly interchange... Hampstead and Eastern Pender County will survive and thrive regardless of how many interchanges it takes to keep people safe and traffic moving.

“We respectfully request that you gentlemen put this at the front of your list so the folks of eastern Pender County can finally know that there is an actual plan that is funded.

Hopefully you can convince your fellow representatives and the Governor to govern and do what is right for a region.

Williams says in the most recent prioritization process, the bypass project did not rank high enough to be considered of statewide significance. It will not be funded in 2015 due to the overall coast of the project.

It is also not feasible for the regional or division allotment of funds to build the project.

Williams plans a meeting with Rep. Millis this week.

“We have to somehow as a community rally behind our representatives. They are working hard for us, but we also have to stand up for ourselves,” Williams told the Post & Voice. “I’m frustrated with this. The elections are behind us and we have to start beating the bypass drum again. We are in no-man’s land when it comes to this project.”

The N.C. DOT has already purchased property in the corridor acquisition.

“There is a three-year window to preserve the corridor and we are running out of time,” Williams said.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Warmer than usual weather and rain the night before Christmas eve brought foggy conditions to much of Pender County, including the Courthouse Square in Burgaw.

2014 year in review

News stories from the pages of the Post & Voice Editor’s Note: The following is a synopsis of news stories from the front pages of the Post & Voice during 2014. The date of each edition is referenced.

April 30 Concerns voiced at Penderlea meeting Penderlea residents voiced a number of concerns at a public meeting april 24 at the Penderlea Fire station.

County Commissioner Jimmy Tate, who represents the area,

sponsored the meeting, which included county officials, North Carolina Department of Transportation representatives, as well as the N.C. Highway Patrol first sergeant of this district.

Topsail Beach Town Center moves ahead The Topsail Beach town board approved construction bids for the Town Center parking lot and playground equipment at the board’s April

23 meeting.

“All this money is reimbursable to the town because of the grant money,” said Mayor Howard Braxton.

The Town Center phase one work is scheduled to be completed by July 2014 on the one-acre lot at the corner of S. Anderson Blvd. and Davis Avenue. Phase one includes a playground, events area, benches, restrooms, area for lawn games, connecting paths

and a parking area.

May 7 BOC designates land for Hampstead Library Pender County library officials and Hampstead Library supporters now have a piece of land to envision a new library building. County commissioners designated the northwest portion of the old Topsail High School property for the new library The land, currently a ball field adjacent to the old school building, is approximately four acres.

Job situation improves slowly in Pender County Employment figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce show Pender County’s unemployment rate remained virtually unchanged from February to March this year. The rate increased slightly from 7.6 to 7.7 percent.

However, the rate showed a large improvement over last year’s March numbers, falling from 9.3 percent in 2013.

May 14 Surf City Walmart to open May 14 The new Walmart Neighborhood Market opens May 14 with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m.

The new store, approximately one-quarter the size of a Walmart Supercenter, is located at 420 Fun Center Drive and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The store will

provide local customers with a new, convenient option for their grocery shopping needs, including fresh produce and pharmacy services.

County jail renovation project nearly complete The renovation of the old Pender County jail in Burgaw is nearly complete, with a few details to be finished before the county tourism department moves in.

“The only thing remaining to be done to be occupied is the county has to install its IT equipment and phone lines,” said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen.

McEwen says the Blueberry Festival is occupying one of the offices that was originally planned to be used for storage for the town of Burgaw.

May 21 Pender County to recoupe back taxes The law firm retained by Pender County is collecting back taxes, according to a report presented to Pender County commissioners.

Sherman & Rodgers, the law firm retained by the county to take legal action to collect taxes, told commissioners a majority of taxpayers respond to the initial demand letter. Other cases reguire litigation.

Burgaw, Surf City say no tax hike Surf City and Burgaw residents can breathe a sigh of relief as town officials say there

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Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Farris Leonard organized a 24-hour candlelight vigil to support Pender County law enforcement Dec. 22-23 on the Courthouse Square in Burgaw. Leonard is pictured above with daughter Brittney Somers. Leonard was joined by others in support of the vigil during the course of the event.

will be no tax increases in the new budgets. Burgaw Town manager Chad McEwen says the town has a balanced draft budget under consideration by the board of commissioners.

“The major highlight of the budget is no tax increase,” McEwen said.

May 28 Pender County manager resigns; takes job in the mountains After a little more than two years on the job, Pender County Manager Dr. Mickey Duvall is heading back to the mountains. In a letter dated May 21, Duvall announced his resignation – his final day with Pender County government will be June 6 Duvall followed retiring manager Rick Benton in February 2012.

Duvall will be the new executive director for Region D., High County Council of Governments in Boone.

School, county officials wrestle with budget With adoption of the county budget just under a month away, Pender County school officials are working with commissioners to hammer out the details of the school’s portions of the county budget.

School officials met with commissioners May 19 to present budget requests and make a pitch for more money.

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Arrest report Charles Preston Bland, 60, 814 N. Wright Street, Burgaw.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Kevin Timothy Boyd, 26, 2795 Scott Hill Loop Road. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Released under $800 secured bond.

Brittanie Marie Brown, 25, 208 Waterway Lane, Surf City.

Probation violation. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

Jarrod Brown, 24, 173 Katers Lane, Hampstead. Conspire to sell heroin, conspire to deliver marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver heroin/ possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, sell heroin, deliver heroin, possession of heroin (2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $320,000 secured bond.

Riley Jackson Cameron, 21, 123 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point. Assault with a deadly weapon, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,200 secured bond.

Wesley Carr, 23, 601 North Timberly Lane, Burgaw. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $600 secured bond.

Blake M Clewis, 24, 43 Edward Teach Ct., Hampstead.

Simple assault, communicating threats, second degree trespassing, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Rashaun O’Brien Conner, 24, 20521 U.S. 17 Hwy. Hampstead. Felony possession of marijuana, maint place for controlled substance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $20,000 secured bond.

Timothy Howard Cowart, 33, 3465 U.S. Hwy. 117, Burgaw.

Attempt break/enter building. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

James William Emory, Jr., 5629 Shaw Hwy. Rocky Point.

Parole violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Benjamin Keith Glover, 31, 14286 Asthon Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor larceny, obtain property false pretense.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond.

Larry Donnell Hankins, 23, 2558 Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed.

Brandi Amandi Laine Hoff, 28, 55 Michigan Avenue, Surf City. Probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

James Nathaniel Horrell, 28, 3435 Point Caswell Rd., 4A, Atkinson. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Johnnie Montaz Jackson, 23, 740 New Road, Burgaw.

Felony probation violation. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond.

Hubert Britt Jacobs, Jr. 31, 53 Little Pond Rd., Rocky Point.

Interfere emergency communication. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Kevin Bryant Jordan, 35, 500 Lanier Ave., Rocky Point.

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Continued from page 1A lighted the areas where additional funding was needed and a group of teachers was on hand to talk about specific needs.

June 4 Active shooter drills help-

ful, officials say Two active shooter drills held at Pender County schools this past year were helpful in developing procedures to deal with a real-life emergency, according to Pender County Schools safety director Rick Dutka. Dutka discussed the drills in a safety report to the Pender County Board of

Pender EMS & Fire Report Dec. 20-26 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 178 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 41 Sloop Point Station 14 27 Hampstead Station 16 24 Surf City Station 23 15 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 18 Rocky Point Station 7 29 Maple Hill Station 8 5 Atkinson Station 9 15 Scotts Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled 35 Cancelled En-route 1 No patient found 3 No treatment required 2 Refusals 47 Stand by 2 Transported 84 Treated and released 4 Fire Data Total number of Fire Calls: 18 EMS First Response: 17 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 9 Cancelled Response: 7 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS: 0 Motor Vehicle Crash: 5 Cancelled: 7 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire: 5 Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 EMS Assist: 8 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire: 2 Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 EMS Assist: 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire: 0 Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 EMS Assist: 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire: 7 Motor Vehicle Crash: 0 EMS Assist: 1 Fire Station 28 Hwy. 210/Cross Creek Fire: 1 Fire Station 29 Hwy. 421 South Fire: 3 Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 EMS Assist: 1

Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Javin Lee Kea, 23, 1105 Stanford Avenue 106, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, rear lamps violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Lawrence Russell Knoche, 46, 3478 Murray Town Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Nathaniel Lofton, Sr.,60, 601 North Timberly Lane 19, Burgaw. Communicating threats. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond.

Richard David Longnecker, 41, 3291 Blueberry Road, Currie. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Rayquan McPhail, 24, 1848 Hwy. 117 N. Burgaw. Assault on a female, injury to personal property, second degree trespassing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $4,000 secured bond.

Michael Miller, 22, 213 S Smith Street, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation.

Dean Vincent Pancotti, 55, 507 White Oak Drive, Hampstead. Driving while license revoked impaired rev, hit/ run leave scene property damage, fail to report accident. Arrest

by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Michael Lane Peoples, 41, 124 Crosswinds Road, Surf City.

Driving while impaired, improper use of traffic lane. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

David Bruce Ryan, 60, 3705 U.S. Hwy. 53 Burgaw. Fail to comply restrictions, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $2,300 secured bond.

Paul Sellers, 44, 3505 Tuckahoe Rd., Ivanhoe. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released with no bond listed.

Nicole Marie Simmons, 36, 3552 Murraytown Road, Burgaw. Simple assault. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released on $500 unsecured bond.

Johnny Lee Smith, 47, 200 North Mcrae Street 05, Burgaw.

Felony breaking and/or entering, felony larceny (3 counts).

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond.

Joshua Adam Stroessenreuther, 21, 1191 Point Caswell Road, Atkinson. 1st degree sex offense child, indecent liberties with child, sexual battery. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $700,000 secured bond.

Cliberto Luis Vazqyez, 20, 21 Bennie Court, Rocky Point.

Driving while impaired, open container after consuming alcohol subsequent offence, no operators license, improper use of traffic lane, drive after consuming under 21 years.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Sevonta Akeem Waddell, 24, 86 Jordan Rd., Burgaw. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Education Monday night in Burgaw.

The drills, held at North To p s a i l E l e m e n t a r y a n d Pender Early College High School, involved school personnel, as well as the Pender county Sheriff ’s Department and EMS. The drills simulate an armed individual gaining entrance into the school.

Foundation for education laid in Surf City Ceremonial bricks were placed at the corner of a footer on a plot of land on N.C. hwy. 210 in Surf City. It was the start of a foundation for higher education as representatives from Cape Fear Community College, the town of Surf City, Pender County, and North Topsail Beach officials gathered at the future site of the school.

Surf City Mayor Zander Guy said bringing higher education to the eastern portion of the county was collaborative effort between Surf City, Pender County, and North Topsail Beach.

June 11 School officials will meet with commissioners to discuss school bond The Pender County Board of Education will meet with county commissioners June 12 to outline the school board’s proposal for a bond referendum this fall.

The school board plan to meet growth needs includes a renovation of the Penderlea School, which will become a K-5 school, a new middle and elementary school in the Surf City area, and a major expansion at Cape Fear Elementary and Middle schools.

Armed robbery at Burgaw Credit Union The N.C. State Employees Credit Union in Burgaw was robbed by an armed gunman Friday morning. The gunman

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According to Burgaw Police, Jordan Laif Carroll of Rocky Point was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with the crime. Also arrested in the case is Alysha Harts Carroll of Castle Hayne. She is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony larceny, and possession of stolen goods.

County eyes new jail property Pender County officials are looking at property adjacent to the N.C. Department of Corrections facility in Burgaw as a potential site for the county’s proposed new jail and law enforcement center. The property, which is owned by the NCDOC, is just north of the prison.

June 18 School bond proposal causes stir in Penderlea The Pender County Board of Education presented a $67 million bond proposal to Pender County Commissioners in a June 12 special budget session The proposal includes a new elementary/middle school in the Surf City area, expansion of the Cape Fear Middle and Elementary schools, and a renovation of Pender High School. The controversial part of the proposal was the renovation of the Penderlea School into a K-5 school and removal of the middle school.

Penderlea Community meeting June 19 There will be a Penderlea School community meeting Thursday June 19 at the Penderla Volunteer Fire Department. According to the meeting’s Facebook page, the meeting will be held at 6 p.m. and will provide the community with information about the

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‘Tis the season sadly for sickness Whether it’s the latest version of the flu, the ”back to school croup,” or just an uncommonly persistent cold, much of our area has been resounding with sneezes, coughs and wheezes almost as much as Christmas carols in recent weeks.

While there is virtually no true cure for any of these ailments, they can be prevented.

We have been blessed so This year’s influenza vacfar to have dodged a major cine is apparently not as effec- bullet, namely a long, widetive as authorities had hoped, spread outbreak. Of course, but it’s still some protection the cold and flu season is against the flu. Whether you still very young, and with the get a vaccination or not is return to normal schedules your choice, and a controverafter the Christmas holidays, sial one in many circles, but many people will be bringing you do reduce your chances new germs home... of coming down with this year’s miseries with a vaccination.

The persistent respiratory ailment that has been making the rounds is more of a problem. While health professionals say it isn’t quite as treatable as some other seasonal illnesses, it’s not as serious for most folks. The problem, however, is that the hacking cough is long-lived, and can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis and infections.

There are other, shorter-term bugs making the rounds as well, and none of them are particularly pleasant.

Prevention is still the key, health officials say. Simply washing one’s hands thoroughly and frequently goes a long way toward preventing the spread of any disease. Covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze also keeps you from being as generous with your germs. And most importantly – although not practical for many people – is staying at home when you’re running a fever, since that’s when there’s the best chance to spread more of the current unpleasantness. It’s not always easy to stay home from work, but employers generally recognize that a sick employee isn’t as productive as a healthy one, and is apt to sicken others as well.

We have been blessed so far to have dodged a major bullet, namely a long, widespread outbreak. Of course, the cold and flu season is still very young, and with the return to normal schedules after the Christmas holidays, many people will be bringing new germs home from the holidays and back to work and school.

Even if you feel you can tough out your bout with whatever puts you under the weather, take note that your illness affects those around you as well. Children, the elderly and those who already have health problems are particularly at risk. Stay home from work or school if your doctor tells you to do so, and avoid social situations where your virus or bacteria could make the leap to others. Wash your hands – we cannot emphasize this enough – and take steps to improve your health and therefore, your resistance.

No one has yet found a way to prevent colds and flus from coming south to our area for the winter – but with a little foresight and consideration, we can keep them from being welcome.

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Drinking and driving The worst nightmare of any parent is that phone call saying there has been an accident involving your child. The leading cause of death among 15-20 year olds involves motor vehicle crashes and alcohol, speed and driver errors are the leading contributing factors. The heartbreaking stories of those who have experienced these losses are compelling enough to intensify our efforts for their safety.

This month, North Carolina kicked off a $2.5 million campaign to inform young people and parents of the dangers of underage drinking. The average child starts drinking before age 14, binge drinking is becoming common and parents too frequently condone or deny the problem. A recent survey of 500 parents and 300 middle school children found 87 percent of the children said underage drinking is a problem, but only 62 percent of parents agreed. Governor McCrory said, “The study shows there is a lot of denial among adults.”

The state campaign has several elements, including a

7-minute video that features personal tales of the tragedies of drunk driving. TV ads urging parents to “Talk it Out: Start the conversation.

Stop underage drinking.”

The ads are graphic and shocking.

One shows a parent spoonfeeding baby food to an adult child suffering from a brain injury. Another has a mother talking to a daughter in a coffin. Lt. Governor Dan Forest is touring the state’s middle schools, speaking to assemblies about how underage drinking can impair judgment, lead to poor decisions and can kill.

Many consider underage drinking a “right of passage” for high school and college students. Perhaps this adult acceptance or acquiescence has likely led to today’s reality that drinking begins before the teen years.

These types of campaigns work. Not long ago our state engaged in a similar campaign warning young people of the health risks of smoking resulting in a decrease in the number of teens smoking. Education and public awareness are essential elements in public safety, which makes it all the harder to understand why our leaders decided to stop funding driver’s education.

A look at the statistics makes the case. According to the 2012 DMV statistics, the latest we could find, teen drivers were involved in 37 percent of all traffic accidents in our state. The leading causes for these accidents included drinking, speed and driver judgment.

Anything that lowers the number of accidents and fatalities saves healthcare expenses, reduces the time public safety officers spend investigating these accidents

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Opening presence Who can resist the sound of a child chanting ‘let’s open presents’? Something about their mere presence makes “We have to somehow as a community rally behind our representacelebrations feel like more fun. And children are palpatives. They are working hard for us, but we also have to stand up for bly present, unlike their adult ourselves” counterparts who are typiPender County Commission Chairman David Williams on a new push to get funding cally wondering what comes for the proposed Hampstead bypass. next. Young ones can get as excited about the wrapping as they do about the gift itself.

I admit I do love the process of packaging my presents so they have significant presAt this time of year, many point, whether the holiday is ence.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we of you probably have as designed to replace the pagan could embrace life’s packagmany conflicting emotions winter solstice celebrations ing with similar eagerness as I do. or the Roman’s mid-winter and openness? After all, it Everyone’s in a hurry – bacchanal or if it is simply is the journey, right, not the oftentimes, I think it’s purely a conspiracy created by big destination. And life’s most for the sake of being in a business. Some of the faithpromising opportunities ofhurry since they think they ful mar their own testimony ten come clothed as challenge must hurry, rather than for by stressing over “Happy and hard work. any real reason. At the same Holidays” versus “Merry Have you noticed how after time, the basic operations Christmas” , despite the the holidays inquiring minds of nigh onto everything are broader meaning of the forwant to know: What did you suddenly put on hold until mer (encompassing Thanksget for Christmas? Next they “after the holidays,” which giving, the start of Advent, may ask how and with whom can mean Christmas, KwanChristmas, and New Year’s.) did you spend your time. The zaa, Hanukah, or the end of I have to shake my head older we get the more we realdeer season, depending on and sigh, but instead, I often ize it is not what is under the who you’re talking to at that clench my fists and growl. tree that matters as much as moment.

I find myself feeling like who gathers around it with Some of us are missing Charlie Brown in the classic Jefferson Weaver us. And where did the time family, either relatives who cartoon, when he throws his me how many folks seem go, we wonder? And what will live too far off to visit or hands up in the air and yells to find something wrong the new year hold? have passed on. Other folks in frustration that no one with our belated decoration.

Adults are always busy forget the basic manners understands the true meanWhat truly amused me was working on ‘to dos’ while chillearned (I hope) at the knees ing of Christmas. the lady who questioned my of their mothers, as well as As always, Linus, the cool- dren work at perfecting ‘ta faith because we wait so late das.’ Why not create a ‘to be’ the simple courtesies that est head in the gang, recites to erect a Christmas tree… list for the New Year, rather allow a society to function, the Christmas story from but bless her heart, she often than the traditional to do list, rather than begin an ascent Luke, and brings everything spoke before thinking. It’s a and start it with a plan to be into anarchy and chaos. Norback into focus. common failing, I fear. more fully present. mally I can ignore societal And like Charlie Brown, I am convinced the primaPracticing presence is lemmings, or at least find I think we all need to be ry problem is that we forget paramount to hearing and them amusing, but it’s hard reminded sometimes, what what the season is meant to honoring our purpose on this to do so when one is trapped Christmas really means, honor. planet, yet many neglect to in a wave of people frantinamely – Some folks like it that way, navigate this priceless path. I cally spending money for “And Joseph also went up of course. The politicallygifts to people they may not from Galilee, out of the city of recently heard the suggestion of entering a closet or batheven like, but they don’t want correct sect want us to call Nazareth, into Judæa, unto Christmas a time of sharroom where it is dark and to offend. the city of David, which is ing, giving, and reflection, I think one reason I am called Bethlehem; (because he free of distractions to experiand to lessen or eliminate ence the essence of presence one of the proponents of a was of the house and lineage the emphasis on the birth and learn to live it. later, longer deer season is of David:) to be taxed with of the Christ Child. Others My surrogate sister gave to delay some of the rude beMary his espoused wife, being who declaim any sort of me a wonderful wall hanging havior that seems to pervade great with child. belief in Jesus Christ seem with multiple reminders of the last week of December, And so it was, that, while to delight in rubbing their but that is a column for they were there, the days were the importance of living and disbelief in the faces of a another day. Pushing the accomplished that she should loving life in the present. My society that, according to the end of whitetail hunting be delivered. And she brought God parents gave me a beautiU.S. Census, identifies itself ful butterfly necklace that season to say, mid-January, forth her firstborn son, and as largely Christian. Some also says ‘live in the present would eliminate some of the wrapped him in swaddling want to see all vestiges of the clothes, and laid him in a moment’ on the back of the emotional trauma associated word “Christmas” removed with the holiday season, and manger; because there was no butterfly. These glorious gifts from public view, arguing the room for them in the inn. are priceless compliments might help keep a few folks fictitious and misinterpreted on speaking terms around And there were in the same confirming that those in my “laws against church and the Christmas tree, too. country shepherds abiding in close circle see me practicing state,” yet they have no probthis principle in a manner Speaking of trees—we the field, keeping watch over lem shoving other beliefs that has meaning for those are always late getting the their flock by night. And, lo, down folks’ throats. around me. tree up at our house, but it’s the angel of the Lord came Still others on both sides Where are you the most okay, since we leave ours up argue about this point or that Continued on page 4A present? And who can benefit until Old Christmas. It bugs most from your presence?

As we ease away from Advent and embark on another new year, it is a perfect time to reflect on your past and anticipate your future, but be sure to practice presence in Dear Editor, pull over because the road is the process.

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By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer A New Year When I wrote that date, I realized that we actually are starting another year. For some perhaps time moves very slowly; for me time moves very quickly.

My prayer is that everyone will accept each new day as an adventure and an opportunity and a special gift of life from God. In the book of Joshua, in his address to the people Joshua said to the Israelites in Joshua Chapter 24:14 “Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth‌.v.15: choose you this day whom you will serve‌.but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Christmas is past When we have gathered with our family to open Christmas gifts and eat much good food, and enjoy being with our relatives on this special day, we can remember the real purpose of our celebration—the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—in Bethlehem.

12 Days of Christmas The 12 Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the 12 days before Christmas. In most of the western church the 12 days begin on Christmas and continue until the beginning of Epiphany which is Jan. 6.

The origin and counting of

the 12 Days is complicated and is related to the differences in calendars, church traditions, and ways to observe this holy day in various cultures. Epiphany is celebrated Jan. 6 as the time when the wise men arrived to present gifts to the young Jesus.

By the 16th century some European and Scandinavian cultures had combined the 12 Days of Christmas with (sometimes pagan) festivals celebrating the changing of the year. The Twelfth Night is Jan. 5, the last day of Christmastide before Epiphany. It often included feasting along with the removal of Christmas decorations. The popular song of the same title is usually seen as a nonsensical song for children, which has secular origins.

However, many have suggested that it is a song of Christian instruction, dating perhaps to the 16th century religious wars in England and filled with hidden references to the basic teachings of the Christian faith. They say that it was a mnemonic device to teach the catechism to young children.

The “true love� mentioned in the song is not an earthly suitor, but it refers to God Himself. The “me� who receives the presents refers to every baptized person who is a part of the faith. Each of the “days� represents some aspect of the Christian faith, which was important for the children to learn.

Of course, there are also those who question the historical accuracy of this origin of the song. There is little hard evidence available either way.

Some church historians affirm this account as basically accurate, while others point out apparent historical and logical discrepancies.

This disagreement, however, should not prevent us from using the song in celebration of Christmas. Perhaps, when all is said and done, historical accuracy is not really the point.

Perhaps more important is that Christians can celebrate their rich heritage and God’s grace through one more avenue this Christmas.

When we hear the song being sung, may we be reminded in one more way of the grace of God working in transforming ways in their lives and in our world. After all, isn’t that the meaning of Christmas anyway?

On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌. A Partridge in a Pear Tree The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on Dec. 25, the first day of Christmas.

Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recall the expression of Christ’s sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered

you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so‌.� Luke 13:34 On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌Two Turtle Doves The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God’s self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the story of God to the world.

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌. Three French Hens The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith; 2) Hope; 3) Love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌. Four Calling Birds The Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, who proclaim the good news of God’s reconciliation of the world unto Himself in Jesus Christ.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌Five Golden Rings The first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy which gave the history of humanity’s sinful failure and God’s response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌Six Geese A-laying The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world. (Genesis 1) On the seventh day of

Christmas my true love gave to me‌. Seven Swans ASwimming The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation, giving, leading, and compassion. (Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11) On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌Eight Maids A-Milking The eight Beatitudes: Blessed are‌the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. (Matthew 5:3-10) On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌Nine Ladies Dancing The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22) On the 10 day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌.10 Lords A-leaping The Ten Commandments: s9OU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER gods before me; s$O NOT MAKE AN IDOL s$O NOT TAKE 'OD S NAME in vain; s2EMEMBER THE 3ABBATH Day; s(ONOR YOUR FATHER AND mother; s$O NOT MURDER s$O NOT COMMIT ADULTERY s$O NOT STEAL s$O NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS s$O NOT COVET

(Exodus 20:1-17) On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌11Pipers Piping The eleven faithful Apostles: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Matthew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, James bar Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14) On the 12 day of Christmas my true love gave to me‌ Twelve Drummers Drumming The 12 points of doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary; He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into the hell; On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father; He shall come to judge the living and the dead; I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic Church; The communion of the saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

This information was provided to me by Patricia Parker Slomanski. Thank you, Patricia.

Shalom.

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show that teenage motor vehicle deaths most frequently occurred between 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, prompting our state leaders to wisely restrict driving privileges for our youngest drivers through

graduated licensing. Our laws also require that anyone under age 18 must undertake 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel before obtaining a driver’s license and students could be required to pay as

much as $55 toward the costs of this education. Now it is an unfunded mandate.

If North Carolina believes that driver’s ed is important enough to require for those under 18 then it should be important enough for the

state to fund. We think the costs are justified. Anything that helps prevent injury and deaths among our young is a worthy public investment.

Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a

weekly statewide television discussion of state issues airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. on WILM-TV and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and Channel 52. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. (Luke 2:4-20) However you want to argue about it, make no mistake – Christmas was created by man to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of the world to the cross.

I am not going to apologize if this assertion offends anyone.

Regardless of the glittering tinsel, the ornaments, the frantic shopping, gift giving and returning, yes, even the holiday cheer and good will to men – without the miracu-

lous birth of a child to a teenaged couple in a hewn-stone barn behind a cheap inn in a backwoods country town more than 2,000 years ago – whatever it means to you, there would be no Christmas without that first, perfect gift that still outshines all others.

Please enjoy the trappings of the holiday, the secular festivities and fellowship and fun with family. I am not trying to put a damper on those things – I enjoy many of them myself.

Yet I ask you, nay I beg you – remember what the season is truly about, and realize that the love of God was here long before the first Christmas tree, and it’ll be there for you long after the last gift card has expired.

If we could all take a minute and remember what this day is supposed to mean—I’d be willing to bet a lot of folks would be ashamed of themselves, and yet we’d have more Christmas spirit than we could handle.

All we have to do is realize

and recognize what that gift meant, and still means today.

Rejoice, people. Unto you was born this day, the Son of God, the light of the world,

the living God. The ultimate gift for you, me and everyone else on this earth. What call have we to be grumpy?

Rejoice! –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.

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And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

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Continued from page 2A Board of Education’s decision to split the Penderlea School.

June 25 Penderlea community rallies to fight changes in school A citizens group in Penderlea wants the Pender County Board of Education to reconsider it’s decision to change Penderlea School into an elementary school.

The board wants to send the middle school students to West Pender and Burgaw Middle schools.

A group of more than 50 parents and residents of the community met June 19 at the Penderlea Volunteer Fire Department to express their displeasure with the School Board’s plan and map out a course of action to fight the proposed changes.

Volunteers keep watch for turtle nests on Topsail Island Thursday mornings begin early for Deb Furer and Dorothy Strahley. At 5:30 a.m., the turtle patrol volunteers are already strolling their allotted mile-long section of Topsail Island in search of sea turtle activity.

With 26 miles of coastline, it takes the concerted effort of many devoted volunteers to survey the area every morning. This challenge is tackled by people like Deb and Dorothy from May through August each year during the sea turtle nesting season. They are looking for turtle tracks, also known as a crawl.

July 2 School Board flips, votes to keep Penderlea K-8 The Pender County Board of Education reversed its previous decision Monday and voted to keep Penderlea School a K-8. The resolution included a request to Pender County Commissioners to support a $75 million capital improvement program.

The short afternoon meeting was attended by board members Tom Roper and Karen Rouse. Brad George, Kenneth Lanier and Katherine Herring were on a conference call and were able to participate. The resolution passed 4-1, with George voting no. There was no discussion among board members regarding the resolution and no public input.

The resolution was read and quickly passed without comment, to the approval of many Penderlea residents attending the meeting. Monday’s capital improvement resolution includes six projects: s0ENDERLEA 3CHOOL n million s"URGAW -IDDLE 3CHOOL n million s7EST 0ENDER -IDDLE 3CHOOL n MILLION s.EW SCHOOL IN 3URF #ITY + n MILLION s#APE &EAR %LEMENTARY

-IDDLE n MILLION s0ENDER (IGH 3CHOOL n million.

Emergency officials eye tropical system Pender County emergency officials are closely watching a developing tropical system off the coast of Florida. Weather forecasters project the system will move up the east coast as a tropical storm or weak hurricane Thursday evening into Friday.

Emergency Management Director Tom Collins says the county’s Emergency Operations Center could be activated as early as Wednesday. “We have to take protective action to get people out of harm’s way if it is a category one hurricane,� Collins said. “If it is a tropical storm, you won’t see a lot of protective actions. If this thing intensifies and it’s a category one storm and off our coast by Thursday, we will be looking at some type of protective actions.�

July 23 Child dies in accident near Surf City A 2-year-old child died Saturday night after being hit by a car at a private residence in Pender County. The Highway Patrol reports that Stevie Wallace, 28, was backing up her car when she hit the boy.

The accident occurred around 8:35 p.m.

The accident happened on Stag Drive off U.S. 17 north of Hampstead near Surf City.

4HE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO .EW Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington where he was pronounced dead.

The Highway Patrol says no charges have been filed against Wallace. The Pender County Sheriff ’s Department is conducting an investigation along with the Highway Patrol.

County files late audit Pender County officials have filed the 2012-13 audit with the Local Government Commission, according to former county manager Rick Benton.

The audit was supposed to be filed with the LGC in October 2013.

Benton, who is working with the county as a consultant, says the auditor delivered a draft of the county audit to him and the LGC Friday. “He delivered it Friday just to get it out. But he is getting all the signatures on it at this point and making a final copy to get to the LGC and us today (Monday),� Benton said. “The audit has been completed and submitted to the county and the Local Government Commission.�

Benton says an accounting firm was hired in March to come and prepare the books for the audit. A different company is used to perform the audit.

Rocky Point man pleads in murder case A Rocky Point man who stabbed his girlfriend 14 times will be sentenced to prison next week.

Tony Allen Har ris, 41, pleaded guilty on July 19 to second degree murder in the 2012 stabbing death of Debra Gail Long, 50. Harris and Long were previously in a “dating� relationship, according to District Attorney Ben David.

Long’s corpse was found June 16,2012, in her chinaberry Road home. Harris was the first suspect sought by investigators, due to a history of domestic problems with the couple.

David emphasized that his office takes a keen interest in domestic violence cases, and he was pleased with the result.

July 30 County wastewater plan progress continues Pender County’s wastewater treatment plant continues to take shape at the Pender Progress Industrial Park.

Utilities Director Michael Mack says construction is on schedule for completion of the project, which will feature innovative green technology used to process wastewater. “The collection system is in at Commerce Park. The waterlines are in. The phase one, which is the holding tank for R.C. Creations will be in place

by Oct. 1,� Mack said.

R.C. Creations, the seafood processing facility currently under construction at Pender Commerce Park, will begin production before the wastewater plant comes online.

Wastewater from the plant will be pumped into a holding tank and then trucked by tanker to Wallace to its wastewater plant for processing.

School bond meetings focus on growth Pender County school officials held a series of three public information meetings this week on the subject of the proposed school bond.

The School Board held public meetings at Trask, Topsail, and Pender high schools.

School board chair man Karen Rouse told the group meeting at Trask Monday night the details of the proposed $75 million bond were preliminary. Board member Tom Roper added the meetings were early in the bond approval process. h3CHOOL IS OUT AND .OVEMber is still a way off. But the commissioners wanted us to have public meetings right away,� Roper said.

There are two meetings remaining in the Pender County Commissioner’s approval process for the bond. Commissioners will receive public input on the bond at their Aug. 4 meeting and will vote on the bond Aug. 18.

August 8 Commssioners move one step closer to bond issue County commissioners set Aug. 18 for the public hearing on the proposed school bond issue.

Establishing the public hearing is the second of three required actions before the $75 million bond issue appears on THE .OVEMBER BALLOT The resolution calls for

the Aug. 18, 7 p.m. meeting at the county board office, 825 S. Walker St. in Burgaw as well as the “filing of the statements of the county’s debt and the expected interest on the proposed bonds.�

T he resolution passed 4-to-1, with Commissioner Fred McCoy voting no. “I support public schools,�

McCoy reiterated. “But is the timing right now?�

Burgaw Walmart to begin construction this month Burgaw officials say construction should begin this month on the new Walmart, located behind the Pender Crossing shopping center off . # Burgaw Director of Building Inspections Louis Hesse says company engineers have all their permits in hand and are working to set up meetings with their contractors.

Commissioners accept 12-13 audit report The fiscal year ’12-’13 audit report was presented to the Pender County commissioners at the Aug. 4 board meeting.

The audit revealed bank statements had not been reconciled and financial records were not properly recorded for the last two years. “I’m beyond feeling betrayed,� said Chairman David Williams. “I’m just mad.�

According to Williams, the auditing firm of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. P.A. could not finish the FY 12-13 audit because the proper records were not provided.

August 13 TriHabitat eyes property in Rocky Point Developers of the TRiHabitat triathlon athletic facility are looking at 1,306 acres loCATED OFF . # EAST IN 2OCKY Point. The property, just east of the Shaw Highway intersection, is proposed to house the event center, which will host up to 20 race events each year, a bike course, running course, and a lake. A lodge, RV park, cabins, campsite and bathhouse facilities are proposed on the site. The facility will also include a race village for vendors, amphitheatre for performances, and a conference center for meetings. Part of the property has frontage ON THE .ORTHEAST #APE &EAR River.

Building boom continues across Pender County Although construction of new homes and commercial buildings hasn’t reached prerecession levels yet, growth has returned to Pender County.

Building permits are up, with residential construction centered mainly along the U.S. 17 corridor in eastern Pender County. In fiscal year 2013-14, which ended June 30, the county issued 665 building permits with a total estimated construction value of $60.99 million. The number of permits is up from 558 issued in two years ago in fiscal year 2011-12 and the estimated construction value has doubled since FY 11-12.

Scotts Hill fire station to be ready in October Pender EMS and Fire officials say the Scotts Hill fire station should be staffed and working by early October.

The station, located on U.S. 17, will have an engine and a crew of three firefighters staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to improving fire protection and response times to calls, the new station is expected to lower the ISO rating for the area, which translates into lower insurance costs for homeowners.

August 20 Commissioners give school bond the green light The Pender County commissioners passed the final step to permit a $75 million SCHOOL BOND ON THE .OVEMBER ballot.

The resolution passed 4-to-1 with Commissioner Fred McCoy voting no. “I support Pender County Schools,� said McCoy. “I feel right now is the wrong time. I cannot vote for the bond issue IN .OVEMBER v McCoy said many of his constituents live on fixed incomes. He said the school board has not provided numbers to infor m residents how much their taxes will increase.

Commissioner George Brown voted to place the SCHOOL BOND ON THE .OVEMBER

ballot, but he too said questions have gone unanswered. “I’ve wrestled with this,� said Brown.

He called the school board’s proposal and timeline a “rush job.� However, he said he will trust the school board to deal honestly with the issues facing the schools.

County spending by visitors increases by 4.4 percent 4HE .ORTH #AROLINA $IVIsion of Tourism, Film and S p o r t s D eve l o p m e n t a n nounced today that domestic visitors to Pender County spent $84.2 million in 2013, an increase of 4.4 percent from 2012. “Tourism is the second largest industry in Pender County,� said Pender County Tourism Director Monique Baker. “This Department and the Tourism Development Authority Board have a vision of making it number one by developing and growing this clean, fun and profitable business.�

Commissioners recognize World Series teams The Pender County commissioners commended the Burgaw Dixie Youth Belles and the Burgaw Dixie Youth !NGELS n BOTH ARE !LL 3TAR teams who won World Series Championships.

The Burgaw Dixie Youth Belles are softball players, ages 13-15, from Atkinson, Burgaw, and Rocky Point.

The team includes Desire Brown, Kristina Collier, Brittany Foy, Kyra Holmes, Arianna Johnson, Breanna 0OSEY #ARLIE 3AVAGE .ICOLE 3CHILLING (ALEY 3MITH .ICOLE Smith, Tanesah Williams and Ashton Yarborough. The team manager is Greg Foy. The coaches are Cliff Smith and Eddie Yarborough.

The Burgaw Dixie Youth Angels are softball players, ages 9-10, who hail from Atkinson/ Currie, Burgaw, Maple Hill, Penderlea/Willard and Rocky Point.

August 27 Commissioners pay additional fees for audits The Pender County commissioners unanimously approved to pay an additional $95,100 in audit fees. �It pains me to do this today,� said Fred McCoy during the Aug. 18 commissioners’ meeting.

The additional fees were paid to auditors Thompson, Price, Scott and Adams for services incurred while the fir m concluded the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 books. The contracted price for the audit is $35,500.

The county books were in such disarray with transactions not recorded and bank reconciliations not complete, Thompson, Price, Scott and !DAMS HAD TO BRING IN .ELson Price and Associates to assist.

The bill for services renDERED BY .ELSON 0RICE AND Associates was $33,750.

The total cost of the county’s FY 2012-2013 audit is $130,600.

Rumors fly over missing county money Amid rumors of missing money from the county coffers, officials say it’s all there n IT JUST HAS TO BE FOUND AND accounted for.

With county financial problems costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to straighten out, rumors are flying across Pender County THAT MONEY n UPWARDS OF MILLION n IS MISSING Interim county manager Bob Murphy says no. It’s all there. It is just a matter of figuring out what money belongs where. “Missing is not an appropriate term. The money is not missing. There have been some issues with funds not properly posted. We would receive monies and not posted in a timely way to the general ledger,� said Murphy. “That is what led to the rumor that money is missing. It just has not been properly recorded.

Those are the kind of things that we are working on now to assure that the money received in the last fiscal year and funds that are coming in now are properly recorded.�

Search narrows for new county manager The Pender County Board of Commissioners has scheduled interviews with manager candidates, according to interim county manager Bob Murphy. Murphy says the board began interviewing

candidates late last week. “The board is starting with two candidates to interview,�

Murphy said. “They have several candidates that initially stood out and merit an interview.�

Murphy says it could take several months to get a new manager in the office after the candidate is chosen and agrees to come to Pender County.

September 3 Pender County examines debt structure The Pender County commissioners received an update on capital projects and the school bond from Ted Cole of Davenport & Company.

Cole presented a report outlining the county’s existing tax supported debt profile and the 2014 capital planning and the county’s debt obligation.

According to Cole’s report, Pender County has a general obligation credit rating of Aa2 from Moody’s Investors Service and AAfrom Standard and Poor.

Cole said the county’s credit rating has a direct impact on the cost of borrowing.

Pender County has more than $45 million in projects, including the renovation of the Old Topsail High School, Pender Commerce Park, County Fuel Depots, the Pender Commerce Park and the Law Enforcement Center (LEC). The LEC is estimated to cost $25 million.

Beach business good this summer, owners say Business owners along Pender County beaches report a busy summer, despite a July 4 hurricane and a wetter-thanusual summer. “I think we have had the best season that we have had in a while,� said Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. Businesses as well as town officials say it was the best summer tourist season in a number of years and felt the rain contributed to more MONEY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES n when it’s raining on the beach, people need something to do, so they shop. “It was the best summer so far,� said Julie Bell-Voorhees, owner of the Bumblebee Market in Surf City. The store has been open seven summer seasons. “I think the rainy weather helped our business.�

Bell-Voorhees says many of the tourists to Topsail Island were new visitors that had vacationed in other places in the past.

Burgaw says no to speed limit increase After hearing public comments on the possibility of raising the speed limit along Penderlea Highway, the Bugaw town council decided not to support a request to up the limit.

Residents living along Penderlea Highway attended the Aug. 12 meeting and expressed their desire to leave the speed limit as is. “The comments at the meeting were overwhelmingly against the request to increase the speed,� said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen.

September 11 Rabies cases confirmed in Pender County Since January, six confirmed cases of rabies in wild animals in Pender County have resulted in human exposures. Three raccoons, two foxes, and one bat have tested positive for rabies. The animals were all found in the Hampstead area.

County school enrollment on the rise, officials say The first enrollment figures for the new school year in Pender County show enrollment rising from last year.

Enrollment on the ninth day of school shows 104 more students in the system than last year at the same time. Day 20 is the benchmark day the state uses to set enrollment funding.

Comparing this year to previous years, county schools have 334 more students on day nine than the system had on day 20 just two years ago.

Commissioners ask legislators to bring back economic incentives In a letter dated Sept. 3 to Governor Pat McCrory, Senator Phil Berger, and Representative Tom Tillis, Pender County Commissioners ask for reinstatement of the economic development programs n SPECIlCALLY THE lLM INDUSTRY

incentives.

The letter requests a special session of the General Assembly to reinstate economic development programs.

September 18 Budget problems frustrate county commissioners Pender County commissioners passed two resolutions to straighten accounting and budget errors made by the previous county manager and finance director.

Interim Finance Officer Mike Apple asked the commissioners to transfer $200,000 to the Parks and Recreation Capital Outlay.

While setting the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget, the commissioners had allocated $200,000 for projects at Hampstead Kiwanis Park and Pender Memorial Park. However, the monies were not placed in the budget.

Apple suggested moving $200,000 from a debt services account which the commissioners will not use because they did not incur the debt yet from the Capital Improvement Program. “You’re not spending funds on debt services,� explained Apple at the Sept. 14 commissioners’ meeting, regarding a that particular fund. “During the budget process we discussed renting land and making improvements,� said Chair David Williams. “The commitments were made but the money wasn’t in the budget,� said Bob Murphy, interim county manager. “This isn’t additional money.� “I can’t fathom how bad we look,� said Commissioner Jimmy Tate. “This is a lot of taxpayers’ money coming out of the general fund.�

Controversy continues in Topsail Beach After several months of debate, arguments of setting precedents, and weighing the costs, the commissioners in Topsail Beach will conduct a public hearing about closing a portion of Carolina Boulevard at the Emma Anderson Chapel.

If legal notices can appear in the newspaper for four consecutive weeks and certified letters are delivered to neighboring property owners, the Town of Topsail Beach will conduct a public hearing on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.

Group carries on fight against midtown ramp Area residents continue to voice their opinions on the Highway 17 Hampstead midtown bypass interchange scheduled for construction in 2035. So far communication between the citizens and .ORTH #AROLINA $EPARTMENT of Transportation officials has been less productive than anticipated, but Hampstead resiDENT -IKE .ADEAU REMAINS optimistic that progress is being made. .ADEAU BEGAN TO QUESTION the necessity of the midtown ramp several years ago when he realized the plan included three ramps within a fourmile stretch of Highway 17 in the small community of Hampstead.

September 25 LGC give nod to plan to fix county finances The Local Government Commission has approved Pender County’s plan to fix the problems that led to late audits and a number of financial problems.

Sharon G. Edmundson, Director of Fiscal Management at the LGC in the state treasurer’s office, said in a letter to county commission chairman David Williams last week the plan is “satisfactory‌to address the challenges noted in our Aug. 12 letter that are facing Pender County.

School officials organize for bond push Pender County school officials have begun organizing local groups to help promote the upcoming school bond vote in .OVEMBER A meeting Monday night t Trask High School drew about 25 people to begin the process of getting the word out to the community to support the school bond.

We are off and running. We had a brainstorming session with those in attendance and work in three different categories. We want to work within the school with the PTAs and PTOs, and booster clubs to get them involved,� said school board member Tom Roper.

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Bruce Everett Evans, Sr. ROCKY POINT -- Bruce Everett Evans, Sr., 76, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1938 in Union Level, Virginia to the late Robert Adolph and Mamie Mae Layne Evans.

Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Carolyn Caddell Evans, infant son; four brothers; and two sisters.

Bruce is survived by his son, Br uce “Sonny” Ev ans, Jr. (Sharon); daughter, Beverly Westbrook (Gene); grandchildren, Michael Ray Evans, Brandon Evans, Randy Westbrook, Wesley Westbrook, Alan Westbrook, Carrie Westbrook, and Meghan Potter; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Rosa Jones and Helen Tucker; and many nieces and nephews.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Walker officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

Casketbearers were Cur-

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Continued from page 5A October 2 Board to discuss manager candidates The Pender County Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for Oct. 3 to review candidates for the county manager’s position A notification issued Monday said the meeting will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 3 and will be a closed session.

Old Topsail School work nearly complete Employees at the Hampstead Pender County government annex are packing up for a move south on U.S. 17.

Annex operations will move from the current location into the renovated Topsail Consolidated School Oct. 20. Work which began in March of this year on the old school will be complete this month, in time for annex operation to move in by the expiration of the lease on the current location Oct. 30.

Atkinson Fire Department turns 50 The Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) will be holding its 50th anniversary celebration and open house Oct. 18. The current firefighters, donned in their Class A dress uniforms, will dedicate their recently constructed memorial. The memorial was built in remembrance and honor of former members of the fire department. Granite bricks will be sold on the day of the event to honor those members.

October 9 Voter registration in Pender uncertain as election nears With the November election less than a month away, voter registration in Pender County and across North Carolina is still uncertain.

tis Courtney, Randy Hall, Michael Carter, Alex Quate, C h r i s N a n c e a n d D av i d Nance.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

George Lee McLendon BURGAW -- George Lee McLendon age 88 of Burgaw died Tuesday Dec. 23, 2014 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.

He was born July 16, 1926 in Pender County, son of the late Alex and Berta Batson McLendon Sr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Cleta Jennette McLendon of the home; a daughter Susan M. Mitchell of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Meredith Mitchell, and Alexis Hunter and husband Wes all of Wilmington; two great-grandsons, Mason Hunter, and Banks McLendon Hunter; two sisters, Betty Barnhill of Wilmington and Margaret Holland of Douglasville GA; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday Dec. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a lower court ruling that struck down provision of the state’s election laws passed in 2013 that eliminated same-day voter registration and out of precinct voting.

Pender County Board of Elections Director Dennis Boyles says the only sure way to have your vote counted is to register by Oct.10. That is the final day for registration for the Nov. 4 election under the current laws.

Tourism brings big money to county Tourism created more than 760 jobs, $14 million in payroll, and has an economic impact of more than $84 million in Pender County.

Monique Baker, the director of tourism in Pender County, presented a report to the county commissioners during their Oct. 6 meeting.

Presenting 2013 figures, Baker said the Pender County tourism industry generated more than $9.77 million in state and local taxes.

“This saves each county resident $175.76 in tax savings,” said Baker.

Belle of Topsail captain cited for EPA violations United States Attor ney Thomas G. Walker announced Sept. 29 in federal court, before Senior United States District Judge James C. Fox, that David Wayne Luther, 63, of Surf City entered a guilty plea to violating the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act. October 16 School bond tax hike could be up to 10 cents Pender County voters will be deciding on a proposed $75 milion school bond Nov. 4.

County Commission Chairman David Williams says the bond could cost taxpayers a 10-cent tax hike.

School officials are saying the bond will cost about 8.5

This Week’s CROSSWORD

Obituaries

27, 2014 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Wes Hunter and Reverend Mark Teachey officiated. Entombment followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. Memorial contributions can be made to the Burgaw Baptist Church PO box 385 Burgaw, NC 28425.

The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

Hilda Rooks Russ KELLY -- Hilda “Ma Tucker” Rooks Russ, 83, of Kelly passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at her home surround with love by her family. She was born Mar. 29, 1931 in Bladen County, the daughter of the late Reuben and Evaleena Moore Rooks. Hilda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 65 years, Merten R. Russ; son, Rusty Russ; sister, Berneice R. Squires, and brothers, Ray Rooks and Earl Rooks.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy R. Walsak

cents on the tax rate to fund.

But Williams says more has to be considered beyond the cost of paying for just the bond.

Possible explosive device found in Surf City The Surf City Police Department received a call Tuesday at 12:24 p.m. from an employee at Century 21 reporting a suspicious devise on the kitchen counter of a home at 1822 N. New River Drive. The Wilmington Police bomb squad arrived on the scene after the area was secured by Surf City Police. The device was secured and destroyed using a controlled explosive charge outside the residence in a safe area.

Topsail Beach board learns about Clean Water Act Higher costs and more regulation for coastal towns could be the result from new definitions of U.S. waters proposed by the U.S. EPA. Tyler Newman, the government liaison with BASE (Business Alliance for a Sound Economu), informed the commissioners of Topsail Beach that the proposed regulations will increase the permit process for towns like Topsail Beach.

October 23 Meadows withdraws from commissioner’s race In a surprise move Oct. 16, Pender County commissioner’s candidate Eugene Meadowns withdrew from the race. Meadows, a democrat, made the announcement at the Post & Voice candidates forum at Topsail High School.

Meadows cited health issues as the reason for his withdrawal from the race.

Tax hike estimate too high, officials says.

Pender County School Board member Tom Roper says the school bond won’t cost taxpayers as much as commission chairman David Williams

(Bob); son, Charles Russ (Peaches) all of Kelly; grandch i l d re n , Te r r y Wa l s a k (Kristy), Tommy Walsak (Lisa), Sunshine Neely (David) and Charlie Russ (Tonia); great grandchildren, Hailey, Alexandra, Michael, Amberly, Daisy, Hunter, Katie, Hannah and Sydney; great great granddaughter, Jour ney; sister, Rebecca R. Lennon; many nieces and nephews, including her special niece and caregiver, June Rooks.

A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Haw Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery with The Rev. Frank Russ and The Rev. Richard Wade officiating. The family received friends on Saturday Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall until hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Haw Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Diane Norris, 24276 N.C. Hwy. 210 E, Kelly NC 28448. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com.

The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center says.

Roper says the school board estimate of around 8.5 cents includes both the bond and increase operating costs and the commissioners are using the school bond as an excuse to raise taxes.

CodeRed in Pender County How are Pender County residents notified of weather emergencies or boil water alerts?

If you don’t know the answer, it’s CodeRed. Signing up for emergency notifications is as easy as a click of the mouse or a telephone call away, according to Charles R. Collins, Pender County’s director of emergency management.

“It’s a better way to keep the public informed,” Collins reported to the Pender County commissioners during their Oct. 20 meeting.

Oct. 30 Early voting brisk in Pender County Election officials in Pender County say early voting has been busy across the county Elections Board director Dennis Boyles says more than 4,000 voters had cast ballots in the county by about 1 p.m.

Tuesday. Early voting will continue through Saturday at 1 p.m.

Board meets Friday to review manager candidates Pender County Commissioners will meet in special session Friday to continue the search for a new county manager. Officials indicate the search has narrowed to three candidates.

“We are conducting follow up interviews and will be interviewing one candidate on Friday,” said Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams. We are doing our due diligence and we need to

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of Burgaw.

Mary Wallace Simpson ATKINSON -- Mary Wallace Simpson, age 89, of Atkinson passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was bor n Oct. 31, 1925 in Pender County, the youngest of eight children of Jacob Lester and Florence Woodcock Wallace. Also remembered is her beloved husband of 42 years, Julius Sidney “Pete” Simpson, four brothers and two sisters, all who preceded Mary in death.

Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Lorie Simpson; granddaughters, Paige Sydney Simpson and Saman-

tha Adams; sister, Adelaide Squires and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Caswell Presbyterian Church with memorial service at noon. C.R.E. Randa Scott and The Rev. William Moore will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Atkinson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to consider a memorial gift in memory and honor of Mary to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Mother Louetta Jane Barnhill Sunrise: Nov. 10, 1924 Sunset: January 1, 2011 Mama, I miss your smile, your laughter, your great big hugs.

Mama, I miss your hot soup this time of year, your cakes and flowers, your generosity because you gave from your heart.

Mama I miss the talks we used to have, your wisdom about how to treat people and the message you shared with everyone about God’s Love.

Mama, I miss you singing “Ride Out Your Storm,” and getting your praise on. You left such an impact on us and so many others lives that you touched.

Mama, while I miss you, I know you are in the company of your brothers Leo, James(Nancy), Moses Nick(Alice) and Ulice (Marie). You are all “Safely tucked in the Arms of God.” Rest Assured, We will work while it is Day to see you Again!

Your Children: Rozell(Joe), Ernestine(Jacque), Linda, Oretha, Dyann(James) and Terry(Daisey)

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Continued from page 6A get together and make sure we are all on the same page as far as salary.”

County 2013-14 audit late On the heels of a late 2012-13 audit, Pender County interim manager Bob Murphy says the latest audit will be late as well.

But not as late as the previous year’s audit.

Murphy expects the latest audit to be complete by midNovember, several weeks past the Oct. 31 due date.

Bojangles eyes Burgaw Bojangles is reportedly looking at property adjacent to the new Walmart location in Burgaw.

According to Burgaw officials, a traffic analysis has been completed for the restaurant.

“I have been contacted by an engineer about a traffic impact analysis. We have told them because of the traffic issues on N.c. 53 and the Walmart, we would require a traffic analysis,” said Burgaw Planning Director Rebekah Roth. “I have not received any applications as of yet.”

November 6 Bond approved, work on schools to begin soon Work on Pender County Schools will begin as soon as possible, following approval of the $75 million school bond.

Remodeling and additions to existing schools will likely be the first project to begin, with new school construction to take longer to get underway.

“We will immediately begin the architectural design for all the buildings and get that out of the way and establish a schedule,” said school board member Tom Roper.

Pender County voters return incumbents to office Pender County residents won’t see much change in county officials as voters returned incumbents to their respective offices in Tuesday’s general election.

County commissioners David Williams and George Brown were reelected, along with Clerk of Court Robert Kilroy and Sheriff Carson Smith.

Board calls for unity on school issues At the conclusion of an hour-long public meeting, commissioners Fred McCoy an George Brown expressed concern and disappointment regarding comments made by Pender County Board of Education member Tom Roper.

“This type of comment doesn’t help us to work together,” said McCoy. ”Lets put behind us petty politics and do what is best for the county.”

November 13 Harrell-Luther race judge race still undecided The District 5 judges race between Burgaw attorney Kent Harrell and Assistant District Attorney Lindsey Luther remains undecided with Harrell leading by only 17 votes.

Pender County Board of Elections Director Dennis Boyles says a winner should be announced by Friday afternoon. That is when all provisional and absentee ballots from Pender and New Hanover counties will be counted.

The race is still very much up in the air, with 150 provisional ballots in Pender County and more than 500 in New Hanover County to be examined. Boyles says not all provisional ballots will be valid, but a number of them will be and they will determine the outcome of the election.

School Board moves ahead with bond plans The Pender County Board of Education took the initial steps to put the newly-approved school bond to work by approving the search for an architectural firm to handle renovations and new construction in the bond proposal.

The board will post notices in local newspapers and online to receive bids on the architectural work.

Computer virus attacks Burgaw financial software A computer virus that attacks financial software and locks the information hit Burgaw’s accounting system recently. Town officials were able to isolate the virus and access town’s financial records.

The virus locks the information and demands a ransom be paid to obtain the code to unlock the system.

November 20 Recount this week in Harrell-Luther race With just 13 votes separating Kent Harrell and Lindsey Luther in the race for the District 5 judges seat, election officials in Pender and New Hanover counties will recount the votes.

About 61,500 votes were cast in both counties in the race, with Luther holding a 13-vote

lead.

Pender County Elections Board Director Dennis Boyles says Pender officials met Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. for the recount.

Brown calls for board to work closely with school officials on bond projects Pender County Commissioner George Brown called for more involvement by commissioners in the school bond projects. Brown made the comments at Monday’s commissioner’s meeting.

“I want to have a decent relationship with the schools to make sure this process goes smoothly as possible. I would like our board to ask our manager to initiate some type of formal process where we can work with the school board to make sure the commissioners are informed and in the loop,” School Board member Tom Roper ways he welcomes input and a working relationship with the commissioners.

Manager candidate backs out; interviews continue Pender County Commissioners are back to interviewsing candidates for the county manager’s job after the top candidate decided to withdraw from the process.

“He had some family issues that surfaced very late in the ball game. He called me last week very apologetic, but at the same time it’s better now than to get down here and realize it,” said Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams.

November 27 County board resumes interviews As the Pender County Board of Commissioners begin another round of interviews for potential county managers, chairman David Williams say at least one skill has risen to the top of the list “We are look for a lot of dif-

ferent qualities, but I can say there are more finance questions being asked,” Williams said. “Whoever comes in will have to understand that there will be more commissioners asking financial questions than ever before.”

Harrell loses to Luther by five votes In perhaps what was the closest election ever in Pender County, Burgaw attorney Kent Harrell lost the District 5 judge race to Lindsey Luther by five votes.

Hampstead American Legion helps during the holidays In an effort to complete the mission at hand, to give back to the local community, despite huge funding cuts, Hampstead American Legion Post 167 is participating in the CHAPS program for those in need this holiday season. It is a program providing comfort through food and toys to those who need it most.

December 4 Pender board hires new county manager After months of searching for a new county manager, Pender County Commissioners hired Randell Woodruff, the current Beaufort County manager

The Atkinson town board meeting has been changed to Jan. 8, 7 p.m. at the Atkinson Town Hall.

The public is invited to attend.

Town of Burgaw Government News January 01, 2015

HAPPY NE W YEA R! PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Public Hearing 1. Consideration of a conditional use permit for “Motor Vehicle Towing Service (with on-site storage of up to 10 vehicles)” for Avery Watts to be located at 201 Hwy 117 North.

MEETINGS INFORMATION The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. The agenda deadline for the regular board meeting is 9:00 AM the first Tuesday of each month. If you have an item you wish to bring before the Board you must make contact with the Town Clerk prior to the above deadline in order to receive instruction on submitting items for the agenda.

The Town of Burgaw Planning Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. All applications, fees and other required items must be submitted to the Town of Burgaw Planning Administrator on the last Friday of the month prior to the meeting month in order to appear on the Planning Board agenda.

CALENDAR January 1 January 5 January 12 January 13 January 15 January 19 January 19 January 22

Town offices closed in observance of New Year’s Promotions & Special Events Committee meeting Parks & Recreation Committee meeting Board of Commissioners meeting Planning Board meeting Town offices closed in observance of M L King Birthday Promotions & Special Events Committee meeting Design Standards workshop at Depot

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NOTICE OF MEETING

PUBLIC HEARING 1.

Public Hearing and Consideration of Preliminary Resolution on Financing for Various County Projects, Including Old Topsail School Renovation and Pender Commerce Park Wastewater Treatment Plant.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 2.

Presentation of 2014 Community Health Assessment.

3.

Introduction of New Rocky Point Fire Chief Chris Tucker.

PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 4.

Approval of Minutes: Regular & Closed Session December 1, 2014.

5.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds to the Individuals Listed Herein.

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Resolution Authorizing Budget Ordinance Amendment to Increase Revenue from a Federal Library Services and Technology Act Grant and Increase Library Expenditures: $5,000.

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Resolution Authorizing FY 2013-14 Budget Ordinance Amendment Increasing State Aid to Public Library Fund Revenue and Library Department Expenditures by $6,806.

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Resolution Authorizing Budget Ordinance Amendment for Davenport and Company for Professional Assistance Related to Financial Advice, Counsel and Other Associated Services: $26,618.

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Resolution Authorizing Budget Ordinance Amendment for Pender Commerce Park Construction: $3,298,124.

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Resolution Requesting an Amendment to the 2014/15 Budget for the HCV Program to Include an Appropriation for Family Self-sufficiency Program Revenue and Expenses.

RESOLUTIONS 11.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Purchase Order to Blue Tone for the Development of the New Tourism Website: $6,300, Plus an Annual Hosting Cost of $599; & Purchase Order to Luna Ads to Facilitate the Design of the New Website: $3,000.

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Resolution Approving Installation of “In God We Trust” Motto in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room.

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Resolution Requesting Use of County Courthouse Annex Parking Lot and $300 Funding for El Puente Multicultural Festival.

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Resolution Authorizing Budget Ordinance Amendment to Transfer Funds for the Finance Department’s Budget.

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Resolution Authorizing Budget Ordinance Amendment for the County Manager’s Budget.

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Resolution Approving Funding for Pender Youth Football and Cheerleading Association.

APPOINTMENTS 17.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Planning Board.

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Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Commissioner as Voting Delegate for the 2015 NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable).

ADJOURNMENT

FY 2015-2016 PROPOSED COUNIL RETREAT The Town of Surf City Council will meet to hold a Council Retreat to discuss the proposed budget for th fiscal year 2015-2016 on Friday, January 9 , 2015 at 9:00am. At the Surf City Town Hall, located at 214 N. New River Drive. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 7:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the January 6, 2015 at Surf City Town Hall on: • Fire Prevention & Protection Text Amendment amending Section 7-6 Fire Prevention and inspections.

TOWN OF SURF CITY 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 www.townofsurfcity.com 1/1/15

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 2 Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 2 Lower Cape Fear River & Sewer Authority 1 Public Citizen Planning Board 2 Professional/At-Large District 1 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 2 = Upper & Middle Holly; Upper Topsail; Surf City District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek; Grady

District 4 = Lower Union; N. & S. Burgaw District 5 = Upper Union; Penderlea; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed.

Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Glenda Pridgen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

Time for Radon Testing

As the turning of the seasons brings colder weather to North Carolina, and families close windows to keep warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for radon testing in your home.

Radon is the odorless, colorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The effects upon the families it touches can be just as devastating as lung cancer caused by smoking tobacco.

January is National Radon Action Month. Each year upwards to 22,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer.

Roughly 54 percent of those diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer are expected to live no more than five years after diagnosis.

The PENDER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT is partnering with the NC Radon program to provide free short-term radon test kits in recognition of National Radon Action Month. A limited supply of radon test kits are being made available locally on JANUARY 12TH at 803 S. WALKER STREET, BURGAW, NC 28425 AND 15060 HWY 17 N., HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION). Approximately 7,000 kits are being distributed statewide. Only one kit per home is needed to determine if your home has a high level. The North Carolina Radon Program website, www.ncradon.org, will have a list of all 83 participating organizations across North Carolina. The NC Radon Program website will also have a limited supply of kits available. Once the supply of free kits have been exhausted, the NC Radon Program website will return to providing short-term radon test kits at a reduced cost of $5.34, a kit retailed at $15.00.

The North Carolina Radon Program of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services educates families and homeowners about radon gas, how to test for radon gas and how to lower the radon levels within a home. Lowering the radon levels in a home lower the risk of lung cancer.

The North Carolina Radon Program website also contains a new mobile application. Meant to particularly help real estate brokers working in North Carolina, the mobile application will assist the user in determining how many tests have been conducted within a zip code as well as the highest radon level recorded in that zip code. The user of the APP will also be able to locate a certified professional to assist them in testing or fixing the radon issue in their home.

The cost of lowering radon levels in a home averages to about $1,500. The North Carolina Radon Protection Section sought help for families that might struggle to meet that expense. The Self Help Credit Union stepped up and created a loan program specifically for radon mitigation. North Carolina homeowners who meet federal poverty criteria may be eligible for forgivable loans from local programs. A link to more information is available on the NC Radon Program web page.

Lung cancer can strike anyone, even a nonsmoker. Test your home for radon and lower your family’s risk of lung cancer. For more information visit www.ncradon.org .

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January 6, 2015

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Zoning Text Amendment Four Points Recycling, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to amend Section 5.2.3 to add a Solid Waste Compost Facilities as a permitted use in the GB, General Business zoning district. Details regarding the proposed amendments may be found in the Pender County Planning Department offices. This item was tabled from the December 2, 2014 Planning Board agenda.

Conditional Rezoning Pender County, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a zoning map amendment for a conditional rezoning of one tract totaling ± 19.21 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district, to OI-CD1, Office and Institutional conditional zoning district. The rezoning request is for NAICS 562111 Solid Waste Collection Public for the use of the existing Pender Solid Waste Transfer Station and proposed Hampstead Convenience Center. The subject property is located at 248 Transfer Station Road (SR 1695) in Hampstead. The property may be further identified by Pender County PIN 4203-17-8616-0000.

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January 1, 2015

Section B

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From the pages of the Post & Voice

Top Pender County sports stories of 2014

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Pender’s Brianna Pittman

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Topsail Pirate hurler Trent Hansley

Editor’s note: Post & Voice sportswriter Bobby Norris compiled the top six sports stories for 2014.

6. Pender volleyball’s Pittman earns record Lady Patriots finish undefeated in Conference play.

Brianna Pittman set what is believed to be a new North Carolina high school volleyball record for blocks in a single season with 165 in the second round of the 2014 playoffs. Meanwhile the Lady Pats ran through the Four County Conference with a 14-0 record.

5. Burgaw Dixie Youth teams win titles Coming in at number five is the Burgaw Dixie Youth belles and angels. Many years ago Burgaw Dixie Youth went to fast pitch softball and left the slow pitch game behind.

Pender County took its lumps and kept on working toward building a strong league.

During the last few years the girls from Pender County have become the teams to beat in the league. This year was no exception as the Burgaw Belles and Angles won the World Series.

The Angels swept the competition with wins over Florida, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama twice.

The Burgaw Belles team was made up of eight high school players along with three middle school players.

The team went undefeated through the district and state tournaments before traveling to Louisiana to play in the World Series.

The Burgaw ladies, under the tutelage of head coach Greg Foy marched through the brackets and into the championships where they had to play the All-Stars from Louisiana. The Louisiana team had to beat the perfect Burgaw Belles twice to win the title. The Burgaw team, representing North Carolina lost for the first time since the playoffs began by the score of 8-7.

Louisiana had to come back and beat the Pender County Champs one more time to win the title. That would not hap-

pen as the Burgaw ladies took a convincing 12-7 win and the World Series championship.

Trask standout Desire Brown led the team at the plate with a .583 batting average while Kristina Collier batted at a .471 clip. A.J. Johnson batted .467 for the tournament. The team batted an amazing .347. Johnson pitched 10 innings for the Burgaw team while Hayley Smith pitched two. Brittany Foy pitched five frames for the World Series champions.

4. Topsail’s Hansley, Cota to play college baseball Trent Hansley and Clark Cota have led the Topsail baseball pro g ram to new heights. Last year the team won the 3A state title behind the pitching and hitting of the all-conference, all county and all state performers.

Both student-athletes were rewarded for their work on the diamond as well as in the classroom with division one scholarships.

Hansley had a great senior year. He had a 9-4 record with most of his starts against 4A schools. He tallied 125 strikeouts in 82 innings pitched.

He was just as good at the plate. He batted .419 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs. He was voted the Most Valuable player in the state championship series.

Cota signed to play at UNCW after flirting with playing at UNC Chapel Hill.

Cota is a senior this year with a chance to lead the Pirates to another state title. His stats were impressive as a junior.

He batted at a .345 clip with 19 RBIs. He was 6-2 on the mound with 100 strikeouts in just 60.1 innings.

3. Topsail, Trask grapplers win titles As a sophomore Joe Sculthorpe came into the 2013-14 wrestling season with high hopes. He had made a deep run into the playoffs the year before and had moved up to the heavyweight division for the season. He finished the job with a state title in 2014.

Jervon Faison was an undersized heavyweight in 2013 but came back at a strong 265 pounds as a senior. In his final match as a high school wrestler he waited for the right

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Topsail Pirate state baseball championship

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Topsail hurler Clark Cota (above) on the mound for the Pirates. Trask’s Tamarack Bolden (right) at the Titan’s playoff game in Fayetteville.

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Burgaw Dixe Angels (above) and the Belles (below)

time and pinned his opponent with one second remaining in the second period to bring home the title for the Titans.

2. Titan cagers run deep into playoffs The Heide Trask men’s basketball team has had only limited success in its brief existence. When they hired Rodney Orr he promised to bring stability to the program. In the 2013-14 season he not only brought stability, he brought a team to the court that was a hard out on every night that the team laced its sneakers up.

The Titans finished the season at 10-4 and one game behind the 2A Clinton Dark Horses.

In the first week of the playoffs the Titans flexed their muscles, winning their first and second round games by a comfortable 36.5 points a game.

They beat a very good Whiteville team by nine points in the third round and were slated to play a familiar foe in Wallace.

The Titans and Bulldogs went at it hard before the Wolfpack ended the best season in school history for the Titans.

1. Topsail baseball wins 3A state title.

The Topsail baseball team played in the tough Mideaster n 4A-3A conference.

They started the year at 2-4 and whispers were beginning to be bantered around.

Head Coach Granville Gehris stayed the course and his veteran presence and patience paid off.

The team reeled off seven straight in April and by the time the 3A playoffs began the Pirates were dialed in.

The team won two one run games in the first two rounds before their bats came alive.

They swept South Johnston in a best of three series before sweeping a very good Piedmont team in a best of five series to win the state title.

File photos by Andy Pettigrew

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Notes from the sports desk

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender County softball, baseball will have new look in 2015 For many years the three high schools in Pender County had three of the most stable softball programs in the area.

Coach Ron Watson was at Trask while Coach Tom Roper and Angus Phillips was at Pender. Dean Coston spent a few years at Topsail and he usually had the same assistants with him every year.

In the last few years the landscape has changed. Coach Watson has moved on and

middle school Coach Corrina Reece has stepped in. She will be entering her third year as the programs leader this year.

What is amazing is she will be the longest tenured high school softball coach in the county.

Topsail has hired Jay Abston as their new coach. While he has been involved in the middle school program this will be his first head coaching position at the high school level.

While we reported that Pender had appointed a new coach a while back, athletic director Bevin Pugh said that they are still in the interview

process.

The situation in baseball is the same. Topsail has Granville Gehris as their head man.

Trask has hired Daniel Ward.

He will be the third coach in three years. While there are rumors that Pender has a man in place we have not been notified of that fact yet. Granville Gehris is the veteran of the bunch with three years.

Trask holds holiday tournament The Trask basketball program will host a basketball tour nament of sor ts. Although the tournament will not be ran in an actual tournament format, both men’s

and women’s teams will play two games.

Topsail’s boys and girls will play in the CFA Holiday basketball challenge Dec. 31, Jan. 2-3.

Wrestlers back on mat this week The Topsail wrestling team will participate in the Big Horn Duals on Jan. 2-3. They will return to conference matches on the seventh with a home match with Laney. Trask will wrestle again Jan. 10 at the Scorpions Invitational.

According to their schedule, Pender will wrestle in a tri-meet with Ashley and Hoggard Jan. 13.

Topsail softball standout set to play overseas

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail softball player Danielle Parks has been playing softball since she was a little girl.

The sport has taken her many places throughout the years and she has become quite sufficient at the game.

In mid-January she will make the ultimate trip to play the sport that she has spent many hours perfecting as she will play in the Cup NL in the Netherlands.

Parks has played softball since the age of five and has spent the last seven years on the travel ball circuit. She visited an individual tournament sponsored by TheQsport.com which supports these excur-

sions. That is where she was approached by a tournament director and offered an opportunity to play for Arsenal United.

About 40 girls from across the country are selected to play. Although talent is one of the main qualities that are looked at, the young ladies have to be of good character.

The team will leave Jan. 14 and will spend eight days away.

Although softball is the main objective the team will get to visit some historic sites while abroad. They will visit Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

Parks is a junior second baseman for the Topsail High school Pirates and also plays for the North Carolina ChalStaff photo by Andy Pettigrew lengers out of Raleigh.

Lady Pirate Danielle Parks will travel to the Netherlands

to play softball in January.

In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

With a new year brings n ew b e g i n n i n g s. T h e s e days ahead bring inevitable change in everything we do.

Some of these changes are brought from within while some are going to happen rather we like them or not.

Each year many of us make New Year’s resolutions.

Many times these resolutions are something that we need to correct in our lives. While I have many things that I need to correct in my life I prefer to point other peoples shortcomings out.

This year I believe that the North Carolina High School Athletic association should resolve to dissolve any and all split conferences in the next realignment. I don’t believe that they ever work as they are supposed to and that they cause many scheduling problems.

This year I believe that the powers that be should re-

scind the fishing license law.

I find it hard to pay to fish in the ocean. I can understand the fresh water thing a little bit although I hate to pay that as well. If they could show me where the money that has been paid since the law went into effect has helped us then I may change my mind. However, I have yet to see any significant change in anything.

This year I hope that some of the coaches in the county resolve to work with us in an attempt to give as many kids as possible their just due.

Too many times I get phone calls about a child not being recognized for something.

I will ask again that if this is happening at your child’s school, you need to talk to the athletic director about it.

As a whole the area schools work with us. However, we have one school in particular that seems to lack communication skills.

And finally, I resolve to get to as many sporting events as I can. This is a tough thing to do with all that goes on in an average week. However, the Post & Voice newspaper is all about Pender County.

We will not use you as a last resort. You are our primary concern. We are the newspaper of record in your county.

I hope to see each and every one of you this year.

Happy New Year.

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When junior student-athlete Desire Brown takes to the athletic arena there is no doubt that she is one of the most talented young athletes on the field, male or female.

As she has pro g ressed throughout her high school career she has made her mark.

This year may be the year that she takes that final step.

She has been close to a state title in the past, winning conference and regional titles along the way.

Under the direction of Trask track and field Coach Bill Mercier, she has an excellent chance to become the best female athlete to ever wear a Trask Titan uniform.

Throughout all of this she finds time to be an integral part of the schools softball team.

Track and field may be her best sport but she is a very good softball player as well.

She just may be the best athlete at Trask.

Topsail grappler Alec Russell has been wrestling since he was in the fifth grade. He has worked on his skills for many hours and has crafted his approach to the sport and his opponent.

Last year he learned some valuable lessons on the mat.

Those lessons have made him a better wrestler so far in the 2014-15 season.

As last season progressed Russell’s confidence soared.

He is a high energy wrestler who has been well coached in the sport.

His best wrestling this year may be ahead of him with several big tournaments coming in the near future.

Alec finished last year in the Mideastern Conference with a runner up in his weight division, a good showing in a conference full of 4A grapplers.

Alec Russell plans on making a better showing this year. That should be no problem as he is much improved on the mat.

When the Pender Patriot ladies basketball team takes to the court there are many options that can be explored.

There are scorers, rebounders and defensive specialists.

Junior Deje Lewis can be classified as each one of these.

She is rapidly becoming a complete basketball player for Coach Eakins and his coaches.

Lewis is a speedy guard who can run the floor with the best and fastest players in the area. She has a knack for being in the right place at the right time on the defensive end of the floor as well as while rebounding the basketball.

As the Lady Patriots continue to find their way in the tough Four County Conference they will count on the likes of Lewis to give them the effort that is needed to improve in each and every game. There is no doubt that Lewis is a player for the Patriots.

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TO: Ronnie S. Kea Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as 1.00 Acre +/-, Parcel ID Number 2234-635287-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 4, 2015.

This date: December 18, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6711 12/18, 12/25/14, 1/1/15

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANTHONY J. MUELLER and wife, EDNA J. MUELLER, Recorded in Book 3810, Page 126, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14-SP-113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

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PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” together with any improvements is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 48 Lone Star Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows:

Lot 100 as depicted on plat entitled “REVISION PLAT FOR WILLOW BAY-SECTION II” recorded in Map Book 32 at page 134, to which reference is made for complete description, being a portion of the property conveyed to Penland, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 1295, Page 319, Pender County.

Included is a 2010 Clayton MVP Special manufactured home bearing serial no. OHC020595NCAB. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 9th day of October, 2014.

Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 #6706 12/25, 1/1/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIE MAE MOORE 14 E 359 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Willie Mae Moore, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of December, 2014.

Ronald T. Moore, Sr. Administrator of the Estate of Willie Mae Moore c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6709 12/18, 12/25/14, 1/1, 1/8/15

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 129 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Clyde Sessoms, Jr. and Susan Sessoms (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Clyde Sessoms, Jr. and Erlene Sue Sessoms) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of August, 2005, and recorded in Book 2755, Page 100, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc.

having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on January 6, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of that certain tract of land known as Lot 13 and part of Lot 14, Section 2, River Bend II, containing 4.75 acres, more or less and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the centerline of Cape Fear Drive (70 foot wide right of way), said iron pipe marks the southeast corner of Lot 13 of Section 2 of River Bend II as shown in Map Book 22, at Page 139 of the Pender County Registry, and runs thence South 85 degrees 43 minutes 55 seconds West 35.08 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence along the northern line of said Lot 12, South 86 degrees 43 minutes 55 seconds West 184.98 feet to an existing concrete monument which marks the northeast corner of Lot 12, Section 2 River Bend II; thence along the northern line of Lots 11 and 10, South 75 degrees 11 minutes 12 seconds West 255.84 feet to an existing concrete monument, which marks the northeast corner of Lot 9, of Section 2, River Bend II; thence along the northern line of Lot 9 South 89 degrees 8 minutes 09 seconds West 89.51 feet to an existing iron pipe which marks the southeast corner of Lot 36, Section 3 of River Bend; thence along the eastern line of Lots 36, 35 and a portion of Lot 34 and the centerline of a 20 foot drainage easement, North 01 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West 446.41 feet to a new iron pipe; thence a new line South 88 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 607.07 feet to a new iron pipe in the western line of Cape Fear Drive; thence South 88 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 35.75 feet to an existing iron rod in the centerline of Cape Fear Drive; thence along the centerline of said Cape Fear Drive, a curve to the right with a radius of 288.13 feet, a chord being South 11 degrees 07 minutes 24 seconds West 178.76 feet to a point in the centerline of said Cape Fear Drive; thence along the centerline of said Cape Fear Drive, South 29 degrees 04 minutes 46 seconds West 164.63 feet to a point; thence continuing along the centerline of said Cape Fear Drive, a curve to the left, with a radius of 280.99 feet, a chord being South 27 degrees 14 minutes 38 seconds West 18.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above containing 4.75 acres, excluding that portion which lies within the right of way of Cape Fear Drive. The above also being all of Lot 13 and the southern half of Lot 14 of Section 2 River Bend II, as shown in Map Book 22, at Page 139, Pender County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 718 Cape Fear Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is

the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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14-SP-248 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Duane K. Martin, dated May 18, 2005 and recorded on May 19, 2005 in Book No. 2667 at Page 255 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on January 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: Lot 6 Mallard Bay Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. Tax Parcel ID: 4213-060820-0000 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Duane K. Martin c/o Linda Blackburn, Executrix. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 3803B Computer Dr., Ste 103, Raleigh, NC 27609-6507 (919)755-3400 113081-06214 P1123257 #6715 12/25/14, 1/1/15

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: money owed to Town of Atkinson for past due minimum water usage fees and late fees assessed for a property located at 501 East Henry Street, Atkinson, NC. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 3rd day of February, 2015, said date being 40 days from the date of the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 17th day of December, 2014.

Robert C. Kenan, Jr. NC Bar No. 24348 Attorney for Plaintiff MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 (910) 259-7006 Facsimile robert@mkattorneys.com #6716 12/25/14, 1/1, 1/8/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP55 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES M. CAMPBELL AKA JAMES CAMPBELL AND KATHERINE J. CAMPBELL DATED APRIL 11, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2933 AT PAGE 141 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on January 6, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 254 of Pelican Reef, Section II, according to map thereof recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 146 of the Pender County Registry.

Subject to those certain restrictive covenants recorded in Book 1046 at Page 134; Book 2045 at Page 257 and Book 2105 Page 023 all of the Pender County Registry Together with a perpetual easement of right of way for ingress, egress and regress over and across Royal Tern Drive as shown on map recorded in Map Book 29 Page 129 Excepting and reserving any rights of property owners of R.J. Andrews Division to the use of any roads shown on Map Book 1 at Page 89 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 110 Killdeer Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James M. Campbell and Katherine Cambell.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord.

You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is December 17, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-058045 #6718 12/25/14, 1/1/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP261 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHERYL STRAWN DATED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3561 AT PAGE 007 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED MAY 30, 2014 AT BOOK 4422 AT PAGE 32 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on January 6, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lots 76 & 77 of Pine Oaks Estates as shown on map recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 141 of the Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description.

And Being more commonly known as: 103 Futch Ave, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Cheryl Strawn.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon COUNTY OF PENDER 10 days written notice to the landlord.

IN THE GENERAL COURT You may be liable for rent due under The Media of Record for the People of Pender County.

OF JUSTICE the agreement prorated to the effecDISTRICT COURT DIVISION 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 tive date of the termination.

SMALL CLAIMS The date of this Notice is Decem- 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com 2014 CVM 519 ber 17, 2014.

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Dolphin Dip Extravaganza {The 13th Annual}

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer

Thousands are expected to gather in Surf City for the 13th annual Dolphin Dip Extravaganza New Year’s Day in Surf City. When the horn sounds at noon, more than 4,000 are expected to wash away the past year and get a running start into 2015 with a plunge into the frigid ocean.

The fun and festivities will commence at the Roland Avenue beach access at 11 a.m. The event is free for participants, as well as for those who attend for moral support and to enjoy the entertainment.

The hour prior to the event is sure to be full of activities, complete with acrobats, drummers, belly dancers and more. For children and the young at heart, entertainment will also include characters from Frozen, Elmo, Minnie Mouse and Spongebob Squarepants. Appearances from Star Wars Stormtroopers and a nearly life-size T-rex will be on site, as well. Attendees are invited to bring the whole family, including the pets. Those who come early enough may even get to see dolphins swimming just off the pier.

Costume contests will be held for adults and kids.

Participants are encouraged to wear their craziest or most creative costumes for the 2015 Dolphin Dip Extravaganza. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Those who enter the costume contest are required to “Do the Dip” to be eligible to win. Then just before noon strikes, Surf City Mayor Zander Guy will begin the countdown for the Dip. Brian Moxey founded the Dolphin Dip in 2002.

“It started because I like cold weather, I like the outdoors and I like water. Somehow I was able to convince 20 friends to go out and do this on New Year’s Day,” Moxey said.

Proceeds from t-shirt sales at the event benefit Ocean Cure, a nonprofit organization based in Carolina Beach. Past events have benefited Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, and Hope for the Warriors.

Ocean Cure helps at-risk and medically challenged youth and adults achieve a level of healing by teaching them to surf. The group hosts charity surf camps and lessons for free. Those who have benefited from the camps include the visually impaired, autistic

children, wounded veterans, adults and children with spinal cord injuries, and women affected by breast cancer and their families. During the charity surf camps, instructors guide participants through their fear and apprehension around an activity that they may have previously thought impossible. By helping individuals learn to do something they didn’t think

was achievable, Ocean Cure seeks to empower them to apply that same approach to other areas of their life.

Ocean Cure is also dedicated to preserving the ocean environment through activism and education.

The group pioneered 90 Days to Earth Day, a program that encourages kids to pick up trash along our waterways. This is taught in the hopes that keeping our oceans clean will become a habit and a way of life for them.

Surf City Mayor Zander Guy is a supporter of the event, “I am proud as a citizen and as its Mayor that the Town of Surf City can welcome the annual Dolphin Dip back for its 13th year. Every Jan. 1 thousands of people come together as a community in our town to mark the new year, and for many it is a time of personal renewal,” said Guy. “The water may be cold, but the hearts of the many participants and volunteers are warm as they raise money for good causes. I learned that this year’s charity, Ocean Cure, uses the healing power of the ocean and surfing to help to help people with disabilities including our wounded warriors. I look forward to seeing everyone come out and support this great event.”

The Dolphin Dip is sure to be fun for all, and it serves a greater purpose, as well.

“You accomplish something by noon on New Year’s Day. That makes all your other New Year’s resolutions obtainable,” said Moxey.

To learn more about the event,visit www.dolphindip.net

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It all comes together to instill in us again as sense of G o dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonder f u l love, o f H i s g r aciou s ne s s a nd His might. It sings into our hearts again the good news of Jesus Christ.

We get so caught up in it that we sometimes forget an important fact. They went home when it was all over.

They all went home, the shepherds, wisemen, all the weary travelers who came to be registered in Bethlehem. Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus, They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all just stand there transfixed in the stable like some Christmas tableau

forever though we seem to want to keep them there like that always, to remember them all just like that.

The shepherds went back to shepherding. The wisemen headed west and went back to studying their dusty old scrolls and watching the stars. They all went home.

Joseph a nd Ma r y went i nto Eg y pt for a ti me, to escape the wrath of Herod, but eventua l ly t hey went home too, back to Nazareth, to their old life of carpentry.

They went back to what they did, to what they knew. Life went back to the ordinary rout i ne s but not back to normal.

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The same is true for us.

We may go back to life as it was, but never as it used to be. Christmas changes us too, or should. We walk away from Christmas with a new spirit, a new resolve, with a new perspective on life in this world.

We walk away from Christmas with a new sense and view of God. The good news challenges us again to life in a new and different way, Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; way. As He grew, so He grows in us. As He found His calling, so we find ours.

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By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Soups and stews, along with a nice chili ,are favored dishes during the chilly winter months. Here are some tasty recipes to try out. Adding wine to the recipe helps to meld the flavors together and give a smooth taste. Adding a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar will add to the full taste of the recipe.

Enjoy.

Beef and vegetable chili with linguine Serves 4.

3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 tablespoon chili powder Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 1 cup baby carrots, cut crosswise into thirds ½ small sweet onion, finely chopped 1 10-ounce package white button mushrooms, quartered 1 cup jarred roasted garlic pasta sauce Ÿ cup dry white or red wine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, if desired 1 cup yellow ker nel cor n, drained 1 9-ounce package fresh lin-

guine ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired In a large Dutch oven, heat two tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat until shimmering. Add the beef and sprinkle with chili powder, SALT AND PEPPER #OOK UNTIL the meat is browned all over and has released some juices, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate; set aside. ,OWER THE HEAT TO MEDIUM Add one tablespoon olive oil, CARROTS AND ONION #OOK stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid.

Stir in pasta sauce, balsamic vinegar, Âź cup water, and Âź cup white wine. Simmer until the carrots are crisptender and the liquid reduces a bit, about 5-7 minutes. Add the corn and simmer to heat through, about 4 minutes.

2ETURN BEEF AND ANY JUICES from the plate to the pan and heat briefly.

While the vegetables are cooking bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the PASTA #UT THE LINGUINE IN half, add to the boiling water AND STIR #OOK UNTIL THE PASTA rises to the surface, this means it is done, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain.

Serve the beef and vegetables over the linguine.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. If desired, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Crab stew Serves 4. This stew freezes

well; to reheat use a microwave.

1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter ½-1 pound crab claw meat, drained 5 cups half-and-half or milk Ÿ cup flour 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons dry sherry In a skillet, saute onion in butter for about 3-4 minutes.

Add crab meat and continue sautĂŠing for 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, stir together half-and-half, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Add this to the crab meat mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil. Add sherry to taste and cook for two minutes.

Ham, potato and cabbage soup Serves 6.

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 larg e sweet onions, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced then smashed 6 cups chicken broth Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 3 cups green cabbage, shredded; a small one pound cabbage works well 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half crosswise 1 large white potato diced, about 2- cups 2 cups cooked ham, cubed 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup dry white wine In a six-quart saucepan

heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sautĂŠ for 3-4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the broth, pepper, carrots, cabbage, and potato; HEAT TO A BOIL ,OWER HEAT TO low and cook for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add ham and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Stir in wine, and add parsley, cook for two minutes, then serve hot.

Corn chowder Serves 4. Freezes well; to reheat use a microwave.

4 slices smoked bacon, cut into small pieces 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 2 white potatoes, chopped ½ cup water ½ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, if desired 1 tablespoon all-pur pose flour 1 10-ounce package frozen yellow kernel corn, thawed 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste In a skillet cook bacon until just crisp, remove from pan and set aside. Saute onions in bacon drippings, about four minutes. Drain drippings.

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especially those of us who have been caring for our patients for nearly two decades, are truly a family. And just like families we may not see each other for months at a time as our work days at the hospital vary and our schedules keep us all on the move.

But there are certain occasions that bring us together, AND DURING #HRISTMAS WEEK we all eagerly anticipate the return of our High Point family members, Patrice and Allen Sigmon. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just because of Patriceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous 2USSIAN 4EA AND THE SPREAD OF goodies that they lay out for us at the end of our work.

Their story begins years ago when the Sigmon family, Allen, Patrice and daughter ,AUREN SPENT SUMMER VACAtions at Holden Beach. That area has a very active sea turtle patrol program, and FROM A YOUNG AGE ,AUREN WAS exposed to the mysteries of sea turtles during walks on the beach looking for nests and sitting at nights hoping for a hatch.

After g raduating from high school she began studying Marine Biology at Duke, and after a school field trip to our old hospital spoke with Jean about our internship program.

At the time we had only a twelve-week summer prog ram available to colle ge students, but after some disCUSSION ,AUREN CHOSE TO TAKE time off to become our very first fall-winter intern.

Between her junior and SENIOR YEAR ,AUREN STAYED at our intern house near the old hospital, where it can get pretty lonely on the Island during the winter. She worked every day with the volunteers caring for the patients, keeping tabs on our finicky water system, catching up on the mounds of laundry after the rest of us left for the day and generally being there for Jean day and night whenever she needed an extra hand with a turtle emergency.

Patrice and Allen recall how much she loved the hospital, the volunteers, the work and the patients. Her favorite turtle was a Green named Bay, who spent years with us and was not releasable. ,AUREN SPENT EXTRA TIME WITH Bay, talking to her and trying to keep her spirits up. ! PIECE OF ,AUREN WENT

Thursday, January 1 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Happy New Year Friday January 2 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Wednesday 7 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL 328.4887 for more information s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION opens at 8 a.m. s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT #HRISTOPHER S /LD 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE (AMPSTEAD Thursday, January 8 4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORmation. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday January 9 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Wednesday January 14 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL 328.4887 for more information s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION opens at 8 a.m. s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT #HRISTOPHER S /LD 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE (AMPSTEAD Tuesday January 13 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE (AMPSTEAD $ETACHMENT

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Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

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Patrice and Allen Sigmon at the turtle with Bay when she boarded the plane for her new home in the aquarium in Minnesota. ,AUREN RETUR NED TO HER family home in High Point at the end of her eight months with us, ready to resume her studies at Duke. In May of 2007 she died suddenly and unexpectedly.

Patrice and Allen were, of course, heartbroken, but nevertheless made the trip to Topsail to be at our June release exactly one week after her death. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just felt right,â&#x20AC;? said Patrice.

Allen and Patrice released one of our big loggerheads that year, Nettie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being at the release was our therapy,â&#x20AC;? Patrice said. It was the beginning of the long healing process.

A bit later that year Patrice and Allen began discussing making an annual trip to the HOSPITAL DURING #HRISTMAS week to help out when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bit short-staffed as our volunteers travel near and far for the holidays.

Now every year murmurs of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Sigmons are comingâ&#x20AC;? start as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey is gone. At THE BEGINNING OF #HRISTMAS week Allen appears at our door with his sleeves rolled up, armed with the list of projects that he wants to work on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the list grows longer as Jean adds to it daily.

Patrice begins concocting her magic elixir and then lays out the table with her

original and tasty snacks. /NCE OUR PATIENTS HAVE BEEN taken care of and are down for their afternoon naps we join them in our break room for turtle talk, recollection and laughter.

But their generosity doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with the feast and fellowship. Patrice and AlLEN USED ,AUREN S INSURANCE MONEY TO CREATE 4HE ,AUREN Sigmon Inter nship Fund.

They wanted to provide some support to college students who would not ordinarily be in a financial position to take the summer off without a job.

T he inter nship allows qualified applicants to take advantage of our program by providing a small stipend to cover incidental expenses during their time with us.

The fundraising process is ongoing with financial contributions from the family and friends during the course of the year. Patrice notes the uncanny similarity between them and the Beasley family â&#x20AC;&#x153;We both lost daughters years before their time, and we both used their insurance money to benefit sea turtles.â&#x20AC;?

Jean said.

You can read more about the fund at seaturtle-endowment.org. Thanks, Allen and Patrice, for everything you do for us and our turtles, and especially for making us as part of your family.

Hospital tours end We are officially closed to the public for tours from

victims with arrival of that last plane load of Kempâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from New England. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep reminding you of the importance our locals and visitors play in quickly reporting any turtle that may be beached on the shore, in the marshes or even floating in the water that is unable to move. It may even appear to be dead.

If you see a turtle in this condition please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no hope â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is. But we need to move quickly to get them to a safe place and begin the very slow rewarming process.

Photo contributed If the turtle is small enough hospital to manage safely move it to now through March. There an unheated space like your is a possibility of opening for garage. Do not try to warm a day or two during spring it up. Any rapid change in break, so watch our Facebook temperature can send them PAGE 4HE +AREN "EASLEY into shock.

Immediately call director 3EA 4URTLE 2ESCUE AND 2EHABILITATION #ENTER FOR GENERAL updates on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on as well as possible tour dates.

You can still shop in our gift shop and adopt our patients on-line by visiting our website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seaturtlehospital. org.

Cold-stun season continues over the winter These war m days weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been experiencing donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fool us. We know that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen the last of the cold-stun

of beach operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880, or hospital director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800. You can also contact the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-241-7367. The state number picks up 24/7.

Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net. To be added to the newsletter list e-mail me at the same address.

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