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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Volume 44, No.17

Board to revisit parking fees

Welcoming the new manager

Topsail Beach to consider paid parking

Pender Christian Services to hold note burning, open house Jan. 23

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Pender County Christian Services (PCCS) is planning to hold a note burning ceremony and open house to celebrate the new year on Jan. 23. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m.

The event will also serve as Customer Appreciation Day, with great sales in the Second Blessing Boutique and in the Thrift Store. Both stores will have extended hours that day, with the doors open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is invited to attend.

Sandy Harris, President of PCCS, said she wants to thank the community for a wonderful year and celebrate all that’s been accomplished together.

“This is a community celebration, because without the community there would be no PCCS,” said Harris.

She explained that PCCS started as the vision of Mrs. Edna Vann Bradshaw, and first began in a Sunday School class in 1982. Harris was following

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By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer When the Topsail Beach commissioners meet in their February board retreat, one of the items up for discussion will be parking fees.

“I just think it is something we need to throw out there and talk about,” Commissioner Julian Bone said at the Jan. 14 board meeting. “I know I have more questions than answers.”

Bone said he thinks the town needs to investigate parking fees as a source of revenue.

Commissioner Larry Combs said the town considered parking fees in 2013. The board received three proposals, one which included a 50/50 revenue sharing.

“I think it was approximately $42,000,” said Combs.

Commissioners discussed the expenses involved before charging the public for parking. Areas would need to be graveled, lined with treated lumber and numbered.

During the public comment period, before the commissioners discussed the potential revenue, resident Pat Rogers said, “I personally don’t particularly like it.”

Resident Steve Smith said if the town pursues a paid parking program, officials will need the manpower to enforce it.

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Pender County Commissioner Fred McCoy (center) and Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen (right) talk with new Pender County Manager Randell Woodruff at a reception held Tuesday to welcome Woodruff to Pender County. Woodruff’s first day on the job was Jan. 20.

Commissioner calls for strict oversight of school bond funds Piepmeyer says commissioners should see names, budgets, schedules

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher N e w l y - e l e c t e d Pe n d e r County Commissioner David Piepmeyer says the board of commissioners needs close oversight of school bond projects to avoid cost overruns.

Piepmeyer referenced an article published in the Raleigh News and Observer that says Wake County’s school bond could run out of money before projects are complete due to increased construction costs.

In an email dated Jan. 16 to commissioners, Piepmeyer said “the question that needs to be asked of our school board is, ‘how are they going to prevent this from occurring here in Pender County.’ This is a known and repetitive problem that must be addressed before they start spending money. As I have said before, Project Managers need to be assigned with a set budget and schedule to ensure that money is properly spent as outlined in the bond.

Inflationary concerns must be addressed prior to initiation of work (set up contingency funds) to ensure completion of individual school projects.

Planning is key if you want to execute on big projects; the school board should be bringing us a plan that includes Project Managers names, budget(s) and schedule(s) for each individual school project.

tendent / school board) can present their plan (which should include project managers names, a budget and schedule) and answer some of these fundamental concerns.

It would be helpful if some of this project information

could be made available to us prior to this meeting so we could review and formulate good questions. Not sure how long the posting requirements are for this kind of meeting, but the sooner it occurs, the better.”

Plans for the long-anticipated Burgaw roundabout projects appear to be moving ahead, according to Burgaw town manager Chad McEwen.

McEwen says the state plan has been approved in draft form and includes funding for the roundabout, located at the intersection of Wilmington and Walker streets in Burgaw.

Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled to begin in 2016 with construction to begin in 2018.

But the project could move along sooner.

“The town has already obtained all the right-of-ways for the construction of the roundabout and we have conveyed that message to DOT,” McEwen said. “with the hope that if they are going to build it, they don’t wait until 2018.

There is no need for a twoyear period of right-of-way acquisition. There is money projected in 2018 for construction. If right-of-way is what is holding it up for that long, the town already holds the right-of-way.

McEwen says the town of Burgaw has worked with the DOT on the right-of-way procedures to make sure the town was consistent with DOT policies.

“We did that shortly after the design was approved and within a year we had all the right-of-way in place. Assuming everything goes as plan, it should be 2018 or sooner,” McEwen said.

David Piepmeyer This is what I am looking for before we start releasing any of the funds set forth in the bond.

“The sad thing is that most of this planning should have been done prior to actually going to the people and asking for the bond funds. This is how it works every day in the private sector. If you want money for anything, you have to develop a sound business plan to convince management and the loaning institution to invest in a project. Clearly this whole process should be transparent to the public (and certainly to the board of commissioners) as in this case, the public is the bank.

“I suggest that we ask Randall to set up a meeting with the school superintendent, school board, the county manager and the county commissioners so they (the superin-

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Surf City Mayor Zander Guy welcomes Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous as the guest speaker at last week’s Four Town Meeting in Surf City. The towns of Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, and Holly Ridge meet regularly to discuss shared issues and ideas. Evangelous urged the town leaders to promote partnerships between law enforcement and civilian groups. He also asked leaders to support law enforcement officers in their difficult work.

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Arrest report Tony Brian Bland, 34, 348 Crepe Myrtle Road, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $826 cash.

Charles Leslie Brooks, Jr., 59, 201 N Sea Lily Court, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Christopher Robert Burgess, 19, 210 Memory Lane, Burgaw.

Simple assault, fta, harassing phone call, fta. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,200 secured bond.

Brandon Tyrelle Chambers, 16, 3656 Penderlea Hwy, Willard. Flee/elude arrest (2 counts), speeding (2 counts), failure to maintain lane control, no operators license, reckless driving to endanger (2 counts), fail to burn headlamps, discharge weapon occupied prop, fail to heed light or siren, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, larceny of firearm, possession of stolen firearm (3 counts), larceny of firearm (3 counts), possession of stolen automobile, felony larceny of motor vehicle, felony breaking and or entering, felony possession of stolen goods, unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Onslow County. Incarcerated under $344,000 secured bond.

Treyvon Elders, 20, 7801 Slocum Trail, Atkinson. Simple assault, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,600 secured bond.

David Lee Fuller, 64, 121 Fuller Lane. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Jawuan Dontehikell Johnson, 16, 608 Hwy 117, Burgaw.

Discharge weapon occupied prop, felony breaking and/ or entering, larceny after breaking and or entering, felony possession of stolen goods, possession stolen firearm (4 counts), larceny of a firearm (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Onslow County. Incarcerated under $285,000.

Secured bond.

Gregory Lamont King, 22, 2238 New Road, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked not impaired, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Robert Chase Koluch, 22, 125 Spring Chase Lane, Rocky Point. Felony breaking and/ or entering, larceny after breaking and or entering, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $7,500 secured bond.

Eunissa Emily Lisane, 37, 809 West Satchwell, Burgaw.

Resisting, obstruct and delay of officer, disorderly conduct.

Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,000

Pender EMS & Fire Report Jan. 10-16 EMS Report Total Patient Contacts: 186 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 50 Sloop Point Station 14 26 Surf City Station 23 15 Topsail Beach Station 4 0 Union Station 5 20 Rocky Point Station 7 28 Maple Hill Station 8 5 Atkinson Station 9 19 Scotts Hill Station 18 0 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 13 Cancelled en-route: 3 No patient found No treatment required: 3 Refusals: 50 Stand by: 2 Transported: 107 Treated/released: 2 Fire Report Total number of Fire Calls: 16 EMS First Response: 27 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 8 Cancelled Response: 7 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS: 0 Motor Vehicle Crash: 6 Cancelled: 7 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire: 2 Motor Vehicle Crash: 2 EMS Assist: 12 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire: 3 Motor Vehicle Crash: 0 EMS Assist: 9 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire: 1 Motor Vehicle Crash: 0 EMS Assist: 1 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire: 7 Motor Vehicle Crash: 0 EMS Assist: 4 Fire Station 28 Hwy 210/Cross Creek Fire: 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire: 3 Motor Vehicle Crash: 0 EMS Assist: 1

secured bond.

Luis Lopez, 21, 706 Pine Street, Hampstead. No operators License. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $826.15 cash.

Terrence Tyrone Luines, 22, 650 US Hwy 117 S, Burgaw.

Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $826.15 cash.

William Chandler McHenry, 22, 3941 Hwy 53 East, Burgaw.

Felony probation violation (3 counts). Incarcerated under $60,000 secured bond.

Darius Antwan McIntyre, 23, felony probation violation.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Hector Perez Michua, 38, 144 Clarks Landing Loop Road, Rocky Point. Expired registration card/tag, driving while license revoked violation limited driving priv. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

William Clinton Moore, 52, 3975 Canetuck Road, Currie.

Driving while impaired, open cont after consuming alc first.

Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Sylvester Murray III, 35, 650 US 117 Hwy S., Burgaw. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $800 secured bond.

Kevin Myers, Sr., 44, 125 Windward Drive 30, Rocky Point.

Assault on female, employment security law violation (10 counts) Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Rokell Martash Newton, 17, 22511 US 421 Hwy, Willard. Resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Dashaun Jamar Pearsall, 18, 175 Church Street, Willard.

Possession stolen firearm (4 counts), larceny of a firearm (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $175,000 secured bond.

Deonte Jamal Pearsall, 20, 175 Church Street, Willard.

Misdemeanor probation violation, larceny of a firearm (3 counts), possession stolen firearm (4 counts), felony breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $275,000 secured bond.

Timothy Wayne Prax, 24, 321 John Humphrey Road, Burgaw. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Curtis Lee Pylant, 31, 2451 Rooks Road, Atkinson. Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Jay Edward Ricks, 51, 166 Watts Landing Road, Hampstead.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Eric Michael Sanchez, 25, 71 Morin Road, Burgaw. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Arrest nets nearly 100 pounds of pot From Staff Reports Adrian Tramaine Garrison 30, of 508 John S Mosby Dr. Wilmington N.C. was arrested Jan. 15 in Rocky Point on three counts of trafficking marijuana.

Garrison was found with 99.6 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. Garrison was placed in the Pender County Jail under a $500,000 secure bond. The investigation into Garrison’s drug activities was initiated by the New Hanover County Sheriff ’s Narcotics Division.

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Classes begin Feb. 2

ArtBeat; Burgaw’s new community center for the arts

By Alison Gayle Special to the Post & Voice The Pender Arts Council has recently christened Burgaw’s Community Arts Center, located in the old EMS building, with a name. It is their pleasure to introduce you to ArtBeat, Burgaw’s new Community Center for the Arts. Programming will begin Feb. 2.

If you’ve always wanted to draw but think that you weren’t born with the “gift�, Rochelle Whiteside will convince you otherwise. The first class, Learning to Draw What You See, will explore methods to strengthen your ability to really see, instead of relying

on the drawing of symbols.

This is a three-month course from Feb. 2 through April 20, every Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Jim Shapley will also be offering two stained glass courses beginning in February. A Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners will be offered Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will cover techniques of glass selection, cutting, foiling, and soldering.

Participants will leave with a beautiful stained glass panel that they created themselves.

For something more longterm, a six-week stained glass course will start Feb. 12, on Thursday nights, from 6:308:30 p.m. Participants will se-

lect their own projects and be guided through every step of creation from glass selection to framing.

Roxanne Moore will be hosting Kidz Klub every Thursday afternoon, from 4-6 p.m., starting Feb. 5. Kids ages three to nine can use artistic play skills while developing healthy minds and bodies and having fun.

Line-dancing with music and instruction by Sandy and Ken Jones will be one Friday a month, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Membership with ArtBeat is $15 per person each year and $25 per family each year.

Becoming a member gives you access to advance registration of classes, a discount on

events, and special membersonly events. Registration in any of our classes right now gives you an automatic membership.

The Pender Arts Council is making a call to all those interested in teaching an art class at ArtBeat. Please contact me at artbeatofburgaw@ gmail.com or (910)547-9743 for details. They also welcome all feedback and suggestions for class offerings.

Also check out ArtBeat’s new website, artbeatofburgaw.com, for information regarding membership, class fees and registration, new classes, and teaching a class.

ArtBeat: Keep your finger on the pulse.

Topsail Beach prepares appeal of flood maps

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer The Topsail Beach commissioners hired consultant Chris Gibson of TI Coastal to compile analysis to appeal the flood maps in a four block area.

South of the Emma Anderson Chapel to Clark Street, 4.5 blocks were designated AE zone to VE. Affecting more than 200 homes, flood insurance could increase 10-fold. “I encourage challenging the flood map,� said resident Mike Nelson, a realtor. “It’s protecting the tax base.�

Gibson said he is confident the town can successfully appeal the flood maps. He said he believed the data used was following Hurricane Irene, at a time when beach conditions were at their worst. “I do believe you can run the data and successfully ap-

peal the process,� Gibson said.

The commissioners agreed to pay for the first two portions of the appeal process and data collection. However, they did disagree on who should pay.

The total project could cost up to $48,000. “In most situations like this, the public pays for it,� noted Commissioner Tom Eggleston. “I don’t think we have the leisure of a municipal service district,� said Commissioner Larry Combs.

The town is up against a timeline to appeal the FEMA flood maps.

The commissioners agreed to front the first of the appeals expense, but letters will be sent to property owners.

Nelson said he would write a check on the spot for his share. He cited a property in North Topsail Beach in which

the flood zone was changed.

The cost of flood insurance increased from $3,100 per year to $29,000.

Decision on Beach Blast delayed In other business, the commissioners decided not to approve the Topsail Beach Blast until they have established policies for park use.

Keith Myers, who is organizing the Topsail Beach Blast, is the chairman of the successful Autumn With Topsail. He requested $5,000 seed money to bring a one-day spring event that would benefit the town park. He said proposed May 16 event would include 12 hours of vendors, music, a beer and wine tent, and a street fair that would benefit local business.

All proceeds would be donated to the town for the New Town Park Center. “The town will profit an estimated $5,000, over and above

the seed money,� Myers said.

But commissioners decided the town needed an established park use permit before approving the festival.

Mayor Howard Braxton suggested reviewing of a special event policy. He suggested Myers’ request be tabled until the February meeting. “I want to make sure we have the ability to turn down events that are not suitable and in line with the mission of the town,� said Commissioner Larry Combs.

The town attorney, Steve Coggins, said he would like to review the policy too.

Resident Steve Smith said he feels the town policy should reflect the town’s family value and that the policy is fair for all.

The next Topsail Beach commissioners meeting is set for Feb. 11, 6 p.m. in the town hall.

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Patrick Woodie, president of the N.C. Rural Center, served as guest speaker during the Jan. 15 meeting of the Burgaw Rotary Club. Woodie was the guest of Rotary member Cleveland Simpson, who also serves on the Board of Directors of the N.C. Rural Center. Both Woodie and Simpson are 1995 graduates of the center’s Rural Economic Development Institute, an intensive training program for rural leaders. Woodie spoke about the center’s work on behalf of rural North Carolina in the areas of rural advocacy, economic development, entrepreneurship, small business lending, leadership development and community engagement. The 25th class of the Rural Economic Development Institute begins in April. The nine-day program will be held over three months. Local leaders can learn more at the center’s website, www. ncruralcenter.org. Pictured above are Cleveland Simpson (left) and Woodie.

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Speed on roads, water bring discussion in Topsail Beach

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Commissioners discussed reducing the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph on North Anderson Blvd. The area of concern is the stretch of beach road from the northern town limit to Catherine Ave. The town also considered making the area a no-passing zone. “This is a problem area,� said Commissioner Morton Blanchard.

Particularly concerning is the crossover to the beach.

Parking is close to the road at Catherine Ave. Families parked at the crossover unload close to the street where vehicles are moving at 45 mph. “There are vacation rentals and rentals change hands ev-

PCCS

Continued from page 1A what they were doing in Pender County, and Bradshaw became a mentor to her. Harris later came on board in 1998, and PCCS officially began two years later. “With nonprofit work in the community, you have to have a passion and desire for this. It’s not for everyone. Mrs. Edna Vann Bradshaw had that kind of passion, and it kind of spurred it in me,� said Harris.

ery Saturday,� said Blanchard. “I see potential for danger near the walkovers.�

Re s i d e n t S t eve S m i t h agreed. “It’s a problem at Catherine Ave. crossover,� said Smith. He said people try to pass when he has attempted to turn. He agreed the area should be a no passing zone. “I also don’t want to see golf carts on the main highway,� he added.

Mayor Howard Braxton reminded commissioners if the board decides to change the speed limit to 35 mph, the state will not allow them to change it back to 45 mph. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recommends the lower speed limit at least 100 feet beyond Catherine Ave.

“I frankly think it is a good idea,� said resident Ed Broadhurst. “A no passing zone will really help.�

The commissioners agreed to have a public hearing and lower the speed limit.

Speeding on the sound brought more public comment.

Commissioner Mor ton Blanchard discussed requesting a “No Wake� zone from the Bush Marina northward to Haywood Ave. “I’m trying to be forward thinking,� said Blanchard. “The inlet has been dredged and a nice channel will open,� he said. “I’d like to protect this area. I don’t want to stop skiing.� “Everybody down here learned to ski on that sound,� said resident Pat Rogers. “I

PCCS purchased the home where the organization now resides in 2007. They paid off the new part of the building as it was built. When Harris began her three-year term as president in 2012, she set a goal to pay off the rest of the building’s mortgage before the end of her term. That goal has now become a reality.

The organization was able to serve 11,747 families in 2014, which is a 63 percent increase from 2013. Its mission is to minister to residents of Pender County by addressing their

need for food and clothing.

PCCS operates on the generous contributions of many people and organizations. Gently used clothing, food, furniture, and other items are welcome donations. Volunteers are always needed, as well.

Regular hours of operation for the two stores are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. To learn more about PCCS, visit www.pendercountychristianservices.com, call (910) 259-5480 or (910) 259-2581.

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She said she spoke publicly 20 years ago for the first time on this very same topic. “I remember the room was packed,� she said.

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Based on the new franchise agreement, all commercial customers within the corporate limits of Burgaw will be required to contract with Waste Industries for their solid waste collection and disposal services. As a result of the new franchise agreement reached between the Town and Waste Industries, some commercial customers may see as much as a 20% rate decrease in their monthly bill. These new rates will take effect on January 1, 2015.

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Putting money where their mouths are When the hubbub and hearty greetings have been completed, and the welcome back to Raleigh parties are finally finished, we’ll be interested to see what the General Assembly has on tap for this term.

The Republican majority, while not exactly united, has held on to its power. What it The effects of tax reform does with that power remains on the individual and the to be seen. The fiscal belt promised benefit to the comtightening that produced munity at large remain to squeals of dismay statewide be seen. Drastic changes in have led to some problems at grant programs once seen by the local level, but so far the communities as “free governadjustments have not been as ment money” will hopefully apocalyptic as presented. continue to set a new stanWe sincerely hope that this dard for fiscal responsibility... time around, the GOP has had enough time to satisfy its need for political payback. The Democrats had perfected retribution and repayment to an art form, and it was only natural some of the deeds of the past came back to haunt their support base. The Republicans now have an opportunity to put their money where their mouths are; having completed the first shakedown cruise, it’s time for them to show what they can do with the ship of state.

Unemployment is still down, but not like it was. Far too many schools in poorer counties are in bad shape, while far too many people are still on welfare. Crime is still far too high, and at least some of the solons have recognized that the key to fighting crime is not creating more laws, but enforcing those in place and supporting those on the front lines, namely local law enforcement.

The effects of tax reform on the individual and the promised benefit to the community at large remain to be seen.

Drastic changes in grant programs once seen by communities as “free government money” will hopefully continue to set a new standard for fiscal responsibility on the local level. The loss of some business and professional license fees from local coffers to the state have not yet sounded the bells of doom as was predicted. It was a bold move, but changing tax incentives to grants for new businesses and the film industry can and should reduce the state’s debt. These moves can reduce the tax burden on both individuals and small business, while making both types of funding more competitive – and preventing companies from taking the money and running when it comes time for them to pay the piper.

Illegal immigration and healthcare – especially mental health reform – are still the biggest dragons to be slain by the state’s leaders.

Down the street from the legislature, Gov. Pat McCrory still has some dragons of his own to extinguish, namely the allegations of ethics violations – which would, could and should be taken much more seriously had they not been brought by political enemies. Still, the accusations deserve a fair and partial investigation, which His Excellency says he welcomes.

McCrory has kept many of the promises he made to the voters who put him in office, and while political patronage is still – and always will be – a problem in Raleigh, it doesn’t seem to be quite as rampant in the executive mansion as it has been in the past. We eagerly look forward to see if McCrory’s ideas and ideals can live up to what has been promised, if for no other reason than to avoid some of the inevitable mudslinging in the 2016 elections.

We hope the majority party will break political precedent and make it a point to reach across the aisle more than has been the case in the past under both parties. They have the opportunity here to prove they are as grown-up as they claim – and thankfully, the voters of North Carolina have started waking up to the fact that they can change things if their elected don’t stay true to their word.

Now that the first two-year ‘honeymoon’ is over, we will be watching to see what the Republican majority can accomplish; it’s not a task we envy anyone, and they do bear a huge responsibility, as do the voters who sent them there. The future is much more than just what lies after the next election – it’s what we leave for the next generation.

On Island Time

The Point

My Spin

Gail Ostrishko Post & Voice Columnist www.gailo.com

Building beach

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “...Project Managers need to be assigned with a set budget and schedule to ensure that money is properly spent as outlined in the bond.”

Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer in a email to fellow commissioners concerning the school bond.

“This is a community celebration, because without the community there would be no PCCS,” Pender County Christian Services President Sandy Harris on the open house and note burning planned for PCCS Jan. 23.

Their faces looked tired

Their faces looked tired.

I found their photo in a pile of debris created when their Hoosier cabinet collapsed onto their rotten kitchen floor. A chinaberry tree had ripped open the roof during one storm or another, and since no one cared about the old house, the tin was never repaired, allowing nature to take everything back with its slow, steady vengeance.

The picture was typical sepia-color of those taken using the old Kodak Brownie box cameras; I was somewhat surprised not to find any others during my half-hearted plundering of the forgotten farmhouse.

The new owners of the property bought the farm at a discount, and set about turning it into a private hunting ground. The old house and its attendant buildings, like a bedraggled hen and her chicks, had no part in the plan.

“See if there’s anything any good in there,” the owner told me. “If you want it, you can have it, unless it’s really valuable.”

I don’t know the name of the man and the woman, nor and passionately spearheaded efforts to improve primary even when the picture was taken. Model T trucks were and secondary education. still in use around that neck We made great investof the woods after World War ments resulting in solid II, so the angular frame of progress, but few can deny the Lizzy in the background that there is much more to be done. We do not uniformly gave no real clues. The couple stared at the camera have the best and brightest in an image ironically simiteachers, employ the best lar to Grant Wood’s American technology, use the most rigorous curriculum or have Gothic, except the woman’s good ways to measure performance. Student outcomes indicate we are not sufficiently preparing students with the problem-solving or job skills needed in today’s workplace or for advanced education.

Thank you Our state constitution On behalf of American proclaims that North CaroLe gion Post 167, and the lina will provide a uniform system of free public schools, Citizens of Topsail Township, thanks to everyone that with equal opportunities for contributed to the Christmas all children to be afforded a Holiday Assistance Program “sound, basic education.” It further declares the state will (CHAPS) that assisted the less fortunate families in provide a system of higher our area. education that will… “as far This year was a huge sucas practicable, be extended to cess due to the efforts of our the people of the state free of expense.” Notice the frequent area churches, schools, civic organizations, businesses, use of the word “free.” individuals and the Marine We can be proud of the

invention of the automobile.

It could have been the Tired Man built the house for his bride, when she was young and fresh and he was not yet so tired.

Most of the rooms had been emptied at some point, save for a few odds and ends – dusty drink bottles and ancient beer cans (both the kind opened with pop-tops and the kind you poked a hole in), broken chairs, a three-legged table that was built with four, a dry-rotted pillow smelling of possum.

A single foot showed that the family had actually enjoyed the luxury of indoor plumbing at one point, complete with a clawfoot bathtub. The odd size of the room told me the lavatory was a later addition.

Many of the windows of the old house were broken, either through the house’s settling or by the sharp eye of a rock- or rifle-wielding maker of mischief. The curtains were faded, but had been colorful, a cheap print to bring a little life and pleasure to the Tired Woman’s home.

The barns and sheds had long since been raided by antique thieves and scrap metal hunters, but here and there were broken tool handles, pieces of metal that had once served a purpose, a lovely, but badly rusted axe (it went home with me).

The Tired Woman had apparently used a woodstove or

Jefferson Weaver apron is likely white, and the man is holding a hoe, not a pitchfork. He wore overalls (of course) and a battered but comfortable and practical hat. I strongly suspected the collarless shirt peeking out from the overalls was actually the top of a union suit.

The house in the background was the same Southeastern North Carolina Victorian shotgun I was now inside.

The house lay off a dirt road that was in itself a spur of another dirt road; with no other homes along either, it was a mystery to me why the state even bothered to occasionally and rather lackadaisically send a motor grader that way.

I didn’t spend a lot of time in the old house, save to check a few details that made me guesstimate its construction occurred after Reconstruction, but before the

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Public Opinion

Tom Campbell

The North Carolina promise Filmmaker Steve Channing’s excellent A Generation of Change on UNC-TV, was a stark reminder of post-war North Carolina, a state wracked by poverty, poor health and uneducated citizens.

The documentary focused on the achievements of Bill Friday, Terry Sanford and others who came home from World War II determined to serve their state, just as they had served their nation. Friday and Sanford recognized the way to that better future was through better education

public primary and secondary school system North Carolina has developed, but even as we boast that our schools, public universities and community colleges are

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Corps League.

A total of 264 families received food boxes and 403 children received toys and clothing. The program served 891 individuals.

It was a team effort to accomplish this task and could not been achieved without the generosity of our community. Special thanks to Kristie Grubb for organizing and assigning families to sponsors to eliminate duplication of services.

Also thanks to Mike and Cindy Braswell for their efforts in collection and distribution of toys.

Thank you seems like so little to say to everyone that worked so hard to share the joy of Christmas with less fortunate in our area. I Salute each of you for a job well done.

For God and Country, Al Sidbury Co-Chairman Hampstead

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Beach re nourishment has been is in full swing since before the holidays.

I am fascinated watching the bulldozers push sand that spews to the beach from the ocean liner perched offshore. Walking the beach daily I see them continue to come closer. How rewarding it must be to see clearly the fruits of your labor, as their evolution is obvious. It started as lights and beeps in the distance, then the rumble of bulldozers could not only be seen but also heard. Now they are encroaching on our access and what used to be amusing is annoying, as we seek an alternative for beach walks. I remind myself it is temporary, and like most things, this too shall pass.

Our new beach is a little rocky, but that’s the nature of life, now isn’t it? You take the lumps, bumps and bruises along the way, which makes the good stuff seem all that much better.

Life is a rocky road, no doubt. But it truly is the tough stuff, the trials and tribulations that teach us what we are made of; who we are and what we need to be in the world.

I like rocky road ice cream but I’m not a big fan of the marshmallows. Sometimes they are whole and I can just pick them out and indulge in the nuts and chocolate around them. Sometimes it is in the form of a ribbon spread throughout the entire quart which makes it nearly impossible to avoid, but much more bearable in small swirls. I am sure you see the parallels; everything (according to me) is a metaphor for life.

What are you building in your life? Where are the bulldozers and what are they pushing? Are the pipes spewing rocks, or do they get lost in the sand and water?

How rocky is your road?

And what aspects of it do you avoid? Do you savor the nuts and skirt the marshmallows like I do? Or do you dive in full force, embracing it all as it comes?

It is interesting to experience the investment being made in our coastline. I wonder how long it will last.

I asked that of one of the workers and he intentionally avoided my question. Who knows, anyway? Nobody does; it might last a year and it might last a lifetime. I think the general consensus is we just have to do what we can now to prepare ourselves for an unknown future.

Sound familiar?

Someone suggested we are adding an extra layer of insulation to buffer the breakers so in case a big storm hits our dunes are not destroyed. I guess we do the same of sorts; by saving our money, surrounding ourselves with a strong support system and building our base of knowledge in preparation for whatever comes next.

Keep building your beach and always invest in re nourishment when necessary.

Ostrishko is a speaker and columnist with for the Post & Voice. Contact her at www. gailo.com.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Martin Luther King, Jr. That name will live on for generation after generation because of his mission of non-violent resistance to achieve full civil rights for all.

According to World Book Encyclopedia, King was an American civil rights leader who worked to bring about social, political, and economic equality for Negroes by peaceful means.

During the 1950s and 1960s King’s eloquent pleas for racial justice won the support of millions of persons, both black and white. A Baptist minister, he preached non-violent resistance to achieve full civil rights for all.

He received the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading the Negro struggle for equality through non-violent demonstrations. In spite of his great emphasis on nonviolence he often became the target of violence. He was stabbed in New York City and stoned in Chicago, and his home in Montgomery, Alabama was bombed.

Violence cut short his life at age 39. A hidden rifleman shot and killed him on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn.

James Earl Ray, an escaped convict, pleaded guilty to the crime in March, 1969. He was sentenced to 90 years in prison.

King’s murder caused strong reaction throughout

the world. President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a national day of mourning to honor him.

Unfortunately shock and grief gave way to anger in black communities. Riots broke out in slums of Chicago, Washington, D.C. and other cities.

In 1963, 200,000 people marched from Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial.

The throng heard King say “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of the Creed: We hold these truths to be selfevident; that all men are created equal”.

The following words, taken from a spiritual, are carved on his tombstone: Free at last, free at last, Thank God Almighty, I’m free at last. He was buried in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Burgaw held a Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday, January 19, 2015 at the church. Rev. James Eason, pastor, said they were celebrating the legacy and dream of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. James Faison, III of Byrd’s Chapel Baptist Church in Rose Hill, was the quest speaker.

Happy birthday Allow me to take the liberty of wishing my favorite (and only) son, Stephen

Thomas Batson, a happy birthday on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. I would not trade him for any other son in the world. I give God the praise for giving him to me and my late husband, Arthur Carr Batson.

No glasses yet No, I have not found the glasses lens from my prescription glasses. Still I am looking for the lens. If I can’t find it in a couple more days I’ll assume it fell on the ground and I can’t find it.

With my luck, it will show up somewhere as soon as I buy a new lens.

Poinsettia My nephew and niece, Bob and Marsha Dees, gave me a lovely red poinsettia for Christmas. I love the red plant with the red and green leaves. I wanted to put it somewhere that I could look at it often, so I put it in the kitchen. Seems like I spend a lot of time in there.

Most of the time it stood by the sink where I could see it best. It would be moved as I worked somewhere else.

After all these weeks, it is still a beautiful red.

Years ago when Barbara (Bobby) Ives and I went to Israel, we went to Jericho.

Poinsettia bushes were eight feet tall and seemed to grow wild. They enchanted me so much that I ran across a field to get a closer look- and the bus almost left me. I could not believe the beauty of

those tall “trees” or bushes.

It took my breath away. Then it really took my breath away because the bus driver was hurrying me back to the bus and I hopped across the field until I was out of breath. But- it was worth it to see those tall beautiful plants. I’ll never have that opportunity again.

Anyway, here are a couple of pages about poinsettia.

Hope you enjoy it.

Poinsettia plants are native to Central America, especially an area of southern Mexico known as ‘Taxco del Alarcon’ where they flower during the winter.

The ancient Aztecs called them ‘cuetlaxochitl’. The Aztecs had many uses for them including using the flowers (actually special types of leaves known as bracts rather than being flowers) to make a purple dye for clothes and cosmetics and the milky white sap was made into a medicine to treat fevers. (Today we call the sap latex!)

The poinsettia was made widely known because of a man called Joel Roberts Poinsett (that’s why we call them Poinsettia!). He was the first Ambassador from the USA to Mexico in 1825. Poinsett had some greenhouses on his plantations in South Carolina, and while visiting the Taco area in 1828, he became very interested in the plants. He immediately

sent some of the plants back to South Carolina, where he began growing the plants and sending them to friends and botanical gardens.

One of the friends he sent plants to was John Barroom of Philadelphia, who gave the plant to his friend, Robert Buist, a plants-man from Pennsylvania. Robert Buist was probably the first person to have sold the poinsettias under their botanical, or latin name, name ‘Euphorbia pulcherrima’ (it means, ‘the most beautiful Euphorbia’). It is thought that they became known as Poinsettia in the mid 1830’s when people found out who had first brought them to America from Mexico.

There is an old Mexican legend about how Poinsettias and Christmas come together, it goes like this: There was once a poor Mexican girl called Pepita who had no present to give the baby Jesus at the Christmas Eve Services. As Pepita walked to the chapel, sadly, her cousin Pedro tried to cheer her up. ‘Pepita’, he said “I’m sure that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves him will make Jesus Happy.”

Pepita didn’t know what she could give, so she picked a small handful of weeds from the roadside and made them into a small bouquet. She felt embarrassed because she could only give

this small present to Jesus.

As she walked through the chapel to the altar, she remembered what Pedro had said. She began to feel better, knelt down and put the bouquet at the bottom of the nativity scene. Suddenly, the bouquet of weeds burst into bright red flowers, and everyone who saw them were sure they had seen a miracle.

From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the ‘Flores de Noche Buena’, or ‘Flowers of the Holy Night’.

The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity.

The Poinsettia is also the national emblem of Madagascar.

(This info came from whychristmas.com ) Calendar The calendar I am using this year has beautiful pictures of mountains, seascapes, snowscapes, desert bare hills, and other lovely pictures.

Each month has a Bible verse. Here is the one for January.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Shalom.

Weaver

endar from a fertilizer dealer hung on the sagging door, but sadly, the years and months were long since turned to dust, while the bird dog in the picture on the top was still honoring his partner’s point.

There were scrawled notes on the edges of the picture, including what could have been a telephone number that included two letters and three numbers, but time had long since left the pencil marks illegible as an Anasazi stoneetching.

The stable still smelled of manure and mule sweat, although everything was stale, not rich and vibrant and alive. The ground was now nothing more than fertile, black earth, and the only sign that it had ever been occupied was a single muleshoe hanging from the entryway.

The walls of the stalls were well-chewed by bored draft animals, and songbirds had nested in the simple wooden troughs where the mules had once chomped corn and silage and maybe, on a special occasion, some sweet feed or an apple.

The door to a room off the stable resisted my urgent requests for entry, but finally the old wood gave way wearily and the door came off in my hand. I nearly fell as I stumbled into a room redolent with the smells of mice, old chemicals, pine rosin, and fine quality guano once shipped from South America

to Wilmington, then by train to the farm dealer just a few miles across the swamp.

There were evil-smelling buckets, rotten boxes, a termite-chewed nail keg, and a few other odds and ends, but nothing really interesting – until I turned around.

Hanging on a nail beside the door was a four-pocket denim coat – the kind called a “barn coat” and most often worn these days by those attempting to appear countrified – and a ragged, stiff and fragile pair of Key Imperial overalls. The hems were frayed and the fabric faded, but I had to wonder if they were the same pair worn by the Tired Man in the old photo.

Behind the barn coat (its army blanket lining was now but a pleasant memory for generations of hungry moths) hung a plain brown Sunday suit, also motheaten, dusty and moldy. It came from Sears at some point, before I was born, likely ordered out of the famous catalog and maybe paid for with fall tobacco money or possibly even as a Christmas present from the Tired Woman.

I could see leaving a pair of overalls in the barn – Miss Rhonda has made me do the same plenty of times – but I had to wonder why the Tired Man’s good suit was out there where it would have been exposed to mice and the elements. It seemed likely

that his best suit of clothes would have been in the house, where the Tired Woman could keep it pressed and brushed for church, funerals and other special events.

If, as I was told, the farmer had died, then his wife had been bundled off to live with children in town a long way off – then why wasn’t the Tired Man buried in his suit?

It’s possible he had another Sunday suit, I guess, but men’s couture seemed very low on his priority list.

With dust motes dancing in the dank air, I stood in the little room and fingered the lapels of the old suit. I touched one of the sturdy bone buttons of the barn coat, and tried to unbutton the so-called “frog pocket” on the bib of the overalls.

I tried to imagine how they lived; few of us could make it nowadays, what with our dependence on all things electrical. Even those of us who hunt and garden still are far removed from the level achieved by our grandparents and great-grandparents, for whom raising one’s own food was a daily necessity, not a nod to self-sufficiency or a matter of personal pride.

Did the Tired Man ever stand in this doorway and look over the fields he plowed – apparently with a mule – and wonder what would happen to the earth he so carefully, lovingly and sometimes, yes, angrily worked?

Did the Tired Woman ever stop to enjoy the simple beauty of sunlight coming through her colorful dime-ayard curtains?

The new owner promised to make contact with the people he bought the land from – second or third-generation heirs decades removed from the feel of the earth – and see if they wanted the photo, or any of the other things I found. Failing that, he said, he’d get up with someone from one of the local historical societies.

I hope he did; the farm was burned and razed that next spring, about the time the mules would have been let out for some early grazing, and the Tired Woman would have opened the

windows to let out the stale air of winter. It took but a few minutes with a bulldozer to erase the farmhouse and buildings from the landscape they had governed for more than a century. Even the chinaberry tree went down, to be returned to the earth along with everything else earned by the sweat and toil of two people who pulled a farm and a home out of a field along an old dirt road that someday no one would remember.

Their faces looked tired in the old photograph, but I do believe they earned their rest.

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

Continued from page 4A maybe a kerosene burner for cooking, since I found pieces of both in the fallen kitchen floor, but there was no sign of an electric range in the house.

The chicken coop was surrounded by rusted wire still doing its best to guard birds long since devoured at a Sunday table or by a thievin’ fox. The roosting ladder was made of powder-dry tobacco sticks, still bearing the discoloration that results from chickens earning a living by eating bugs and grain in a barnyard.

A wellhead and a broken pitcher pump handle mourned the rusted-through water trough between the coop and the two-stall stable. I regret to this day not grabbing the stretched, worn, half-rotten reins and plowlines that snaked around two tired and mouse-chewed mule collars.

I half-hoped someone in the family would want those relics, so I left them hanging.

Most old farms have two or three generations of broken tractor attachments laying around waiting to stub the toes of the unwary voyeur, but this place had a notable lack of anything designed for use by John Deere, Minneapolis Moline, McCormick or Massey Harris. A faded cal-

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Education

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By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice One thing we can say about Ed Hutchison is that “he’s a real honey.� A few weeks ago we told you how we have been using honey to treat various types of wounds on several of our patients.

And we’ve continued with the practice as it’s proven remarkably effective. The turtles seem to actually enjoy resting “sweetly� in their tank under the watchful eye of a volunteer who sits with them for the entire hour, or longer.

But there’s much more to this story.

Ed Hutchison is the father of Nancy Fahey who directs the Wrightsville Beach Turtle Project. True to her e-mail (“turtlehaul�) Nancy is usually the ambulance driver bringing the sick and injured turtles found in parts south of Topsail to our hospital.

She also volunteers at the hospital in her spare time.

When we needed honey she contacted her dad, who’s been in the bee business for more than 50 years, and those jars of honey arrived the next day.

Ed explained that after WWII he joined a conservation group because he realized just how critical bees were to agriculture and a thriving, stable environment. His interest grew and over the years his starter hives with about 265,000 bees grew to 30 colonies.

Italian and Russian bees, those native to the area and good pollinators, were buzzing from here to Charlotte where Ed’s grandson keeps about 40 hives of his own. He explained that the hive consists of worker bees (all females,) drones (the males) and the queen.

But it’s the ladies who travel miles to collect the pollen and nectar that sustain the hive.

Anytime there’s anything blooming, from dandelions to clover to poplars, the girls are out working.

I asked him what the males did. “Nothing; they don’t even protect the hive. Nothing,�

Ed said.

Their only job is to mate with the queen to make more workers. I may have detected a bit of discomfiture in Mr. Hutchison’s voice upon his disclosure that it’s the gals who do all the heavy lifting, gathering the pollen that feeds the developing larvae and extracting the nectar (that makes the honey that feeds the hive over the winter.) Obviously there’s a lot of truth behind “busy as a bee� if you’re one of the ladies of the hive.

But it’s not only the bees that are working year-round to keep the hive viable. As we’ve all heard, the honeybees are dying out. Hive keepers have to contend not only with the mysterious reason for their dwindling numbers but also for natural events like prolonged cold weather and viruses.

The bees might freeze, or not be able to get out often enough to replace the honey that sustains them over the winter. If they get sick they have to be treated with special medications. Ed has sometimes had to supplement his hives with additional food (honey) to keep his colonies intact during the winter months.

Each hive produces about 500 pounds of honey annually, but getting it from hive to buyers is far from easy. Removing frame after frame from a hive with residents that might not feel in a giving mood is physically demanding and requires heavy protective gear.

Then there’s the honey extractor, the spinning contraption that separates the honey from the comb without destroying it so that the comb can then be returned to the hive and used again. Ed says he gets about 4-5 pounds of honey from each frame. From the extractor he packs it into sterilized jars for sale. His

through March. There is a possibility of opening for a day or two during spring break, so watch our Facebook page (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center) for general updates on what’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: seaturtlehospital.org.

Cold-stun season continues over the winter Obviously I was way too hopeful for a warm winter when we were still basking in 70 degrees in late December.

The arctic air that hit us last week is sure to bring in a new batch of cold-stuns.

We’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 don’t assume there’s no hope – there is. But we need to move quickly to get them to a safe place and begin the very slow rewarming process.

If the turtle is small enough to manage safely move it to an unheated space like your garage. Do not try to warm it up. Any rapid change in temperature can send them into shock.

Immediately call our director of beach operations Terry Meyer 910-470-2880 or hospital director Jean Beasley at 910470-2800. The state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles always open at 252241-7367.

Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions re: 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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Ed Hutchinson working with his bees honey is never subjected to any kind of heat, and that’s one of the reasons we use it on our turtles. And Ed says not to throw out your crystalized honey just because it might not look pretty anymore. Honey won’t spoil; just put the jar in warm water (about 125˚) until the sugars melt back into a syrupy form.

Our new facility sits on about four acres. This past summer we experimented with several crops on raised platforms and the Greens in recovery at the time loved the fresh peppers and okra it produced.

Now, under the guiding hands of Mr. Hutchison and his grandson Scott we’re about to become beekeepers. One evening, early this spring,

after building brand new hive boxes, they will relocate several colonies to our property.

Relocated hives must be at least three miles, the normal range of a bee, away from their former location. Ed says that when the bees leave the hive the next morning they’ll quickly learn how to navigate their new neighborhood and return home at day’s end.

We’re working on plans with Scott for integrating the bees into our tour schedule for anyone who is interested in learning more about these fascinating creatures. “Bee� on the lookout for more information in this column in a few months.

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

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Getting around when you don’t drive Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I find out about alternative transportation options for my elderly mother?

She needs to give up driving, but before she does, we need to figure out how she’ll get around.

Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Alternative transportation services vary widely by community, so what’s available to your mom will depend on where she lives. Here’s what you should know.

Transportation options For starters it’s important to know that while most urban areas offer seniors a variety of transportation services, the options may be few to none for those living in the suburbs, small towns and rural areas. Alternative transportation is an essential link in helping seniors who no longer drive get to their doctor’s appointments, stores, social activities and more.

Depending on where your mom lives, here’s a rundown of possible solutions that can help her get around, along with some resources to help you locate them.

Family and friends This is by far the most often used and favorite option among seniors. So make a list of all possible candidates your mom can call on, along with their availability and contact information.

Local transportation programs These are usually sponsored by nonprofit organizations that serve seniors.

These services may charge a nominal fee or accept donations and often operate with the help of volunteer drivers.

Also check out the Inde-

pendent Transportation Network (itnamerica.org), which is a national nonprofit that has 27 affiliate transportation programs in 23 states. With this program, seniors pay membership dues and fees based on mileage. And, most programs will let your mom donate her car in return for credits toward future rides.

Demand response services Often referred to as “dial-aride” or “elderly and disabled transportation service,” these are typically governmentfunded programs that provide door-to-door transportation services by appointment and usually charge a small fee or donation on a per ride basis.

Many use vans and offer accessible services for riders with special needs.

Taxi or car service These private services offer flexible scheduling but can be expensive, however, they’re cheaper than owning a car. Some taxi/car services may be willing to set up accounts that allow other family members to pay for services and some may offer senior discounts. Be sure to ask.

Another option to look into is ride-sharing services, which connects people with cars, with people who need rides. Uber (uber.com), Lyft (lyft.com) and Sidecar (side. cr) are three of the largest companies offering services in dozens of cities across the U.S. Private program services Some hospitals, health clinics, senior centers, adult day centers, malls or other

businesses may offer transportation for program participants or customers. And some nonmedical home-care agencies that bill themselves as providing companionship and running errands or doing chores may also provide transportation.

Mass transit Public transpor tation (buses, trains, subways, etc.) where available, can also be an affordable option and may offer senior reduced rates.

Hire someone If your mom lives in an area where there are limited or no transportation services available, another option to consider is to pay someone in the community to drive her.

Consider hiring a neighbor, retiree, high school or college student that has a flexible schedule and wouldn’t mind making a few extra bucks.

Where to look To find out what transportation services are available in your mom’s community, contact the Rides in Sight national toll-free call center at 855-607-4337 (or see ridesinsight.org), and the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116), which will direct you to her area agency on aging for assistance.

Also contact local senior centers, places of worship and retirement communities for other possible options.

And check with her state department of transportation at www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate. htm, and the American Public Transportation Association at publictransportation.org.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Topsail Basketball Association this week

By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice The Topsail Basketball Association had another exciting day in week four of game play.

Several down-to-the-wire barnburners took place as league standings shifted slighty during the past week.

In the co-ed division of play, Ocean Blue Pools and Spas were victors over the Pender Pines Garden Center entry, US Cellular downed Discovery Place 27-16, and AllKindsOfStuff.biz poured in 38 points to down Ronel Austin Remax.

AllKindsOfStuff remained undefeated in league play.

In the girls third-fifth grade sector, Carolina Outboard registered a win by squeaking out a 24-22 win over Ship On Site. Holly Schmidt was high for the Outboard girls with 10 points. Jenasy Long topped the Ship on Site scoring with 12 points. Honeycutt Construction continued their winning ways by besting Pierpan Family Dentistry 27-17. Savannah Lambert pumped in 15 counters for the Honeycutt entry.

At 2 p.m., the third-fourth grade boys displayed their basketball abilities as The Paint Store continued their unbeaten streak by upending Cape Fear Seafood Company 36-31. Prism Custom Painting outlasted Halley White Pediatric Dentistry 38-21. Damonte Jackson and Colin Mclaurin both hit the nets for 12 points in the winning cause.

In the windup game in the junior circuit, a very closely contested game saw RJ Miller Construction Company slipped by Blown Rite Insulation 21-19. An even scoring attack was produced by both rosters.

The high school boys started play in the early morning in the Topsail Middle School gym, with the first matchup being between Sport Shots and Courtyard by Marriott, Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach. Cameron Hollis tallied 10 points for the winning Sport Shot guys, leading all scorers.

One of the most exciting games of the day saw Lisa Mathews Remax Essential and Dick’s Sporting Goods square of head to head, in a game so tightly contested that both teams played well enough to be winners. This tilt went into triple overtime with Dick’s Sporting Goods on top 49-48 as the buzzer sounded.

In the following game, Say It Loud Designs breathed a sigh of relief as the clock ticked off, slipping by with a 35-34 win over the Hilton Garden Inn of Mayfaire team.

The girls g rades six-nine took over center stage, seeing The Cleaner Concept post a healthy victory over MJ’s Café with Aiden McGuire tickling the twines for 12 points. This was followed with the hotly contested gameplay between the gals representing the Thomas Construction Group and Darden Insurance Agency. Thomas Construction kept their unblemished record with a 26-18 victory and saw Payton Little top the Thomas scoring attack with 10 counters.

The boys fifth-sixth grade division of the TBA the saw the Cherubini Orthodntics squad topple Right Coast Construction Inc. 35-27, 84 Lumber narrowly escaped with a 27-26 victory over the Ogden Tap Room with the aid of 14 points by Connor Wilson. In

a battle of two previously unbeaten teams, The Bagel Bakery was able to pull off a last second win 17-16. Aidan Dillion was high man for the Bagel Bakers. The boys fifth-sixth grade finale saw Otero Family Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry outscore the Davis Fence guys 36-30. Gavin Ellis and Luke Tarter led the Dentistry outfit with 12 and 11 points respectively.

With the seventh-eighth grade boys standing by ready to show their wares, the team representing SPI scored 40 points to outlast a very scrappy Chris Meadows Farm Bureau Insurance team 40-34. The Insurance guys now sport a 3-1 record in league play.

Empire Distributors of NC downed Cape Fear Kitchen and Baths 56-40. Christopher Konrady topped all scorers and led the Empire attack tossing up 24 points.

Second Wind Fitness Center notched their second straight win of the young campaign by winning out over Carolina Coast Contracting 43-28.

MacKenzie Jones bucketed 11 points for the Fitness Center.

In the finale, after a long day with 13 games being played in the TMS gym, JT’s Brick Oven Pizza notched their second straight win of the season, evening their league record at 2-2, by outscoring the House Of Raeford 3622. Kyle Smith hit the twines for a game high 12 points.

Game Play continues Jan. 24 with games starting in the TMS gym at 8 a.m. and in the auxiliary gym at 9 a.m. Admission is free and concession’s are available. Come and be a part of this great youth basketball program.

Topsail Beach seeks input for commissioners annual retreat The Town of Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners is having their annual retreat on Thursday, February 12th and Friday, February 13, 2015 in the Town Board Room at 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Topsail Beach. The retreat is from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day.

Submissions for discussion

should be submitted to the town manager, Tim Holloman at townmanager@topsailbeach.org or town clerk, Christina Watkins at townclerk@ topsailbeach.org. Submissions may be turned in at town hall as well.

All submissions should be turned in by 5 p.m. Jan. 30.

These ideas will be listed and submitted to the board prior to their discussions. Please make sure to list your name, address, phone number, and email in case any clarification is needed regarding your concerns. Contact the town hall at 910-328-5841 for more information.

Engagement announced

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Mr. and Mrs. Dale Johnson of Long Creek, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Leigh Merritt, to Kevin G. Samulik, Jr. Kevin is the son of Kevin and Mary Samulik of Castle Hayne. The couple resides in Ventura California. A fall wedding is planned.

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An original play entitled, What Itty Bitty Is This was presented at King’s Chapel 12435 Shaw Hwy., Burgaw Jan. 9-10. It was written and directed by Sandra Davis, and the play honored Ella King, Sandra’s sister, who loved little children and called them “Itty Bitties.” The play showed God’s great love for the child, and emphasized that you must be born again by believing in Jesus Christ, and become as a little child to enter the Kingdom of God.

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King Solomon Lodge 138, A.F.&A.M., Burgaw held their annual installation of officers and Past Masters’ Dinner to honor veteran lodge members Jan. 5. The following members received awards: J.B. Lewis, Past Master (1965) received his 60 year Diamond Jubilee award; Marion “Lucky” Knowles, received a 50 Year Service Award, posthumously (accepted by his widow Alma Knowles); James E. Basden received a 50 Year Service Award, and Dayton D. Drew received 25 Year Service Award. 2015 Officers are pictured above: Front row left to right: Billy J. Graves, Treasurer; Ted Croom, Sr. Warden; Danny Buck, Master; David Garner, Jr. Warden; Danny Raynor, Secretary. Back Row left to right: Andy Greene, Installing Officer, Nick Herring, Sr. Deacon; Hagen Blake, Jr. Deacon; Constantine Gerfelder, Tiler; Ronnie Horton, Steward; Ronnie Graves, Installing Marshall.

Not pictured, Michael Carlisle, appointed Steward.

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Dorothy “Dot” Brown TOPSAIL BEACH -- Dorothy “Dot” Brown passed away Jan. 8 2015 after a brief battle with cancer and sudden stroke. Born in Uniontown, Pa., she met her husband of 55 years while in Florida and never looked back.

She is survived by her husband Solomon (Buster) Brown. Also survived by her son Michael (Mickey) Brown, her daughter Annette Brown and her son-in law Greg (Chicken) Knish.

Ronnie (Tater) Brown her grandson and her nephew Clint Schaney that she raised and considered her other son were all present at her passing. Others close to the family were Gina and Ike Cummins and Lisa Bridges Heglar what she considered her surrogate children.

Dorothy was a leader and a woman that left a lasting impression where ever she

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President Obama recently declared that the first two years of community college should be provided free to all on a degree or jobs training path and who maintained a sufficient grade point average.

We think those protesting about who pays the costs are barking up the wrong

went on the many lives she touched. She fought the battle we call life with dignity and strength, even in times of hardship she would give a helping hand to others. Her and her husband’s pride and joy was being the original owner’s of Brown’s Alignment that is still in business today. After retirement they moved Topsail Beach, where Dot and Buster joined the fire and rescue team.

She loved hard and many over the years have been the recipients of that passion for life and truth that only Dot could deliver. Close friends and family joined the family in their home for a brief visitation Thursday Jan. 15, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at 218 Easy Wind Lane in Garner. Her ashes are to be spread in Topsail Beach at a later time.

We ask that in lieu of flowers to please make donations to Wake County Animal Shelters to Adopt a pet program.

If you sponsor a dog or cat you save a life and Dot was a huge supporter of these programs. Condolences may be made to Bryan-LeeFuneralHome.com.

Obituaries

Vermont, the daughter of the late Grover and Pearl Atleana LaPoint Chase.

Susan is survived by her husband of 45 years, Stephen L. Larkin; daughters, Dannette Gagne (Jeff), Patricia Larkin and Tammi Beauchemin (Joe); eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; siblings, Julia Chase, James Chase (Gert Harris) and Jean Cliff (James); many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family is served

by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Susan Ann Larkin ROCKY POINT -- Susan Ann Larkin, 64, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at her home. She was born April 25, 1950 in City of Barre,

Joyce Eleanor Whitney BURGAW -- Joyce Eleanor Whitney, 81, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 at her

tree. The better question is whether this is a goal worth pursuing. Do we truly believe that a better-educated citizenry will earn more money, pay more taxes and likely be happier? To be competitive with other nations do we need better trained and educated people? Are North Carolinians wanting to renege on our constitutional promise that education is a valued public purpose and that this education should be provided as free as practicable? Wouldn’t we prefer our tax dollars be spent educating rather than giving foreign aid or economic incentives?

Obama’s proposal was modeled after The Tennessee Promise, using lottery funds to pay community college tuitions for students who qualify. Our state is arguably already subsidizing costs because of our low tuition rates but we can do more.

We do believe students will value their education more and work harder if they share some of the costs, so perhaps a sliding scale based on family income could be implemented. But when we have a $20 billion state budget and trillion-dollar federal budget it is hard to believe we can’t make this goal a reality.

home.

She was born July 17, 1933 in Randolph, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Enricco Profetti and Dorothy Dawe Profetti Baughn. Also remembered is her husband, Donald Whitney, who preceded Joyce in death.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Victoria Hayes (Joel); grandchildren, Whitney Long (Ronald), Derek Hayes (Jenna) and Deborah Merriam (Chet); great g randchildren, Cameron, Jonathan, Travis, Blake, Harmony, and Isabelle.

Joyce attended Stetson High School in Randolph, worked for the City of Boston for a number of years; and retired after 23 years with State of New Hampshire working in the Right of Way Department After retiring Joyce and Donald relocated to North Carolina and both enjoyed a new venture in life, commercial fishing.

N o t o n ly w a s Joyc e a devoted wife, but a loving mother, grandmother and generous friend. She enjoyed praising the Lord and fellowship with members at Maple Hill Presbyterian Church. Being outdoors and gardening were favorites of Joyce, but most important was her family, especially her grandchildren. Always remembered will be her love of family, gentle spirit and

Education is not just a cost, but an investment. Our parents paid taxes to educate us and we have the same pay it forward obligation. Where are the leaders to make another generation of change, the North Carolina Promise?

Campbell is for mer 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.

her beautiful smile.

A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Maple Hill Presbyterian Church with C.R.E. Richard Wurtzel of ficiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday following the memorial service.

The family would like for you to consider in lieu of flowers a memorial gifts in honor and memory of Joyce to Maple Hill Presbyterian Church, C/O William Marshburn, 14171 N.C. Hwy. 53 E., Maple Hill, NC 28454.

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.

Regina Ann Pickett WALLACE -- Regina Ann Pickett age 31 of Wallace formerly of Maple Hill died Wednesday Jan. 14. Arrangements are handled by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

Jack Harmon Squires KELLY -- Jack Har mon Squires, 68, of Kelly passed from his earthly life Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at New Hanover Re gional Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 23, 1946 in Wilmington, the son of the late Rober t Lenwood and Rossie May Robinson

Squires. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Oliver Squires.

Jack is survived by his loving family, his wife of 48 years, Barbara Cline Squires; children, Robert Squires (Kim), Jackie Clark (Tim) and Ginger Little (Michael); grandchildren, Jesse Little (Brett), Anthony Clark (Jessica), Jayden Clark, Bradford Little, Samantha Courtright, Madison Squires, Ashlyne Jones, Brett Stout, and Ethan Stout; great grandchildren, Colton Little and Aidan Clark; siblings, Ethel Mae Squires, Thelma Benson, Emmitt Squires, and Carson Squires (Stella); step-siblings, Bertha Mae Denitson, Ronnie Robinson, Donald Ray Robinson (Hazel) and W. S. Robinson (Wanda); many nieces, nephews and extended family, all who thought Jack was a special man.

T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 in Squires Cemetery with Pastor Lamont Hemminger officiating.

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

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Bill Howard Outdoors ing the shapes though. He had to use the right compounds in the plastics at the right temperatures in order to make them better than the traditional metal magazines that were in use since the military started using repeating weapons.

It is not often that something comes along that truly changes everything about the way you think of things. I can imagine if my grandfather had the knowledge and use of the current 3D printers his engineering would have come along a lot quicker than carving into a block of clay with a small Old Timer knife.

3d printers are one of these innovations that can change things drastically for years to come.

When you think of a bow nowadays, a compound is usually the vision that comes to mind. Yet, it was not until 1966 when Holless Wilber Allen, Jr. first thought of putting pulleys on the limbs of a bow that the compound was born. The pulleys, or cams as they are properly called, helped make the bow easier to pull, easier to aim, and more effective in taking down game animals.

The bow and arrow has been in use for an estimated 64,000 years according to fos-

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Innovation can be a wonderful thing. It takes ingenuity, wisdom, and often a little luck for something to change the status quo though.

My grandfather was a brilliant man. He was one of the first to develop magazines for military rifles by using plastic instead of metal. I remember watching him whittling a clay bar and sliding it in and out of the rifle until the fit was perfect. He would then take a micrometer and jot down the measurements onto a piece of paper.

From there he would turn the measurements over to a mold maker and later use plastic injection molds to make the usable prototypes.

It was more than just design-

sil records and excavations. It took 64,000 years before Allen changed the game. Other inventors and innovators such as Fred Bear and Ben Pearson mass marketed the compound bow and things have never been the same since.

For over 4,000 years kayaks have been used by people such as the Inuit, Yun’ik, and Aleut of the artic regions for both hunting and fishing. They were fast, somewhat stable, and protected the kayaker from the frigid waters.

Roy Grabenauer started the design of the first sit-ontop kayak during the end of World War II while stationed in Burma. Later, in the 1970’s, Roy made a prototype that was originally used for diving. He wanted something he could paddle out in the ocean with his dive gear, and then get back on top of it and paddle back to shore later.

During one of his trips the anchor line broke and when Roy came back up to the surface his prototype was gone. As legend has it, nearly 2 years later the first sit-ontop kayak was found floating by a Mexican fisherman with his diving equipment and soft drink can still on it.

During and prior to this time, canoes and small boats such as john boats were the

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Town of Surf City Government News January 22, 2015

primary paddling vessels used in both recreation and angling. It is arguable that the sit-on-top kayak is now the go-to vessel if you wish to fish and paddle at this time.

Just this last year, Old Town Canoes and Kayaks won the iCast Best of Show award for the sit-on-top Predator MK kayak. The iCast show is nationally recognized as the place where companies introduce their fishing products to the world. It was the first time a kayak had won the best in show in the angling community.

Other innovations are constantly changing our world and have happened over just the past few decades. Computers and cell phones are two the biggest that we can relate to immediately. However, innovation is happening everywhere, even in the outdoors.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

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1 Tuesday of every month nd 2 Thursday of every month

NOTICE OF MEETING 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 rd fiscal year 2015-2016 on Friday, January 23 , 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 February 3, 2015 at Surf City Town Hall on: • Telecommunication Towers Ordinance, Zoning Text Amendment 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

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January 22, 2015

The Pender County Extension Master Gardener’s Speaker Bureau will offer a seed germination workshop Feb. 3 from 1-3 pm in the fellowship hall of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church, 10255 U.S. Hwy. 17 N., Wilmington.

Focus will be on techniques and materials needed to germinate plants indoors plus how to prepare seedlings for transplantation to the garden at the appropriate time. Presenter, Steve Bundy, PCE Master Gardener Volunteer, will cover the importance of lighting, water and fertilization, along with the collecting and saving of seeds.

Attendees will have the opportunity to harvest and plant seeds in addition to transplanting seedlings to germination containers and pots. Garden gloves are greatly encouraged.

The class is limited to 25 enrollees due to the abundance of hands-on activity and a prepaid $5 registration fee to cover provided materials. Cash or check payments only, no credit cards accepted; checks are preferred. Call Pender County Extension Agent Tim Mathews, at 910-604-4286 to enroll and for registration fee payment information.

CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION FOR TOWN MEETINGS Due to construction at the Burgaw Municipal Building, beginning in January, 2015 the Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will meet in the banquet room of the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 S Dickerson Street. Meetings will be held at this location until further notice.

DESIGN STANDARDS WORKSHOP SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Design Standards Workshop on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6 PM in the banquet room of the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 S Dickerson Street in Burgaw. All interested parties are invited to attend.

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 (unless location is otherwise posted). 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.

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Ralph White, a two-time Purple Heart Medal recipient, won the Hampstead American Legion Post 167 rifle raffle, drawn Jan. 14 at Danny’s Pawn in Hampstead. Pictured above are White, along with Post 167 members James Williams, Owen Martin, and Richard Koluch.

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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 (unless location is otherwise posted). 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.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Council on Community Affairs Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author.

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District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

Positions/Categories Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Veterinarian District 1, At-Large Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 1, District 3 Public Citizen

District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 5 = Burgaw; Holly

*** 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. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

Country Court Apartments The Pender County Housing Department (PCHD) is currently accepting applications for the Waiting List for Country Court Apartments at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, North Carolina. Amenities include H/A, W/D. Tenant rent is based on income for qualified households. A handicapped accessible unit may be made available.

Applications are available in the Housing Department office located at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. Call (910) 259.1208 or TDD 1(800)735-2962 for more information.

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Titan cagers win first battle of the rivals

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The shots just weren’t falling for senior sharp shooter Tyquan Davis early in the Titans game against Pender.

However, as most shooters do, he kept shooting.

The senior’s bombs finally found their mark late in the contest as he scored 14 points in the final four minutes of a tight contest to lead the Titans to a 67-59 win over their rival Pender. Davis never considered anything other than to keep playing.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Titan Kansas Bannerman takes aim at the basket.

“Coach tells me to drive to the basket when my shots are not falling. He never has given me any restrictions on when to shoot because he knows that I can miss four and come back and make six in a row,” Davis said.

The atmosphere in the Pender gym was what one would expect when two rivals get together. The athletic Pender team had their game faces on and came out of the gate in a defensive state of mind. Several Titan shots were blocked in the early stages of the first quarter and the Pats turned those plays into a 4-0 lead.

Trask forward Johnathan Jordan answered each of the Patriot blocks with a ferocious inside game. The junior scored the Titans first five points in giving the Rocky Point team a 5-4 lead.

Pender’s Shajuan Best had the hot hand for the Pats. He ruled the fast break and led the Pender team to a 17-10 lead after one quarter.

Pender stretched their lead to 10 points at 27-17 before the Titans began to creep back into the game.

An 8-0 run pulled Trask to within a bucket. Jordan hit two free throws to tie the contest at 29-29. That is where the score stood going into the break.

The teams combined to turn the ball over 28 times in the first half. The Titans usually potent outside attack was absent as they failed to make a three-point baskets.

Both teams opened the third period on fire. Ramel Hansley gave the Patriots their first lead of the second half with a shot from downtown. Tynaffit Davis answered with a threepointer of his own. Tigger Hansley answered him as both teams stepped up their intensity.

A three-point bucket by Julius Powell gave the Pats a five-point advantage. Trask answered with a 6-0 run to end the third period with a one point lead.

With one point separating the teams the fourth frame

began, Pender scored three points to take a two-point lead.

Trask answered with a 6-0 run to go up by three.

Tigger Hansley nailed a three and the score was 53-49.

That is when Tyquan Davis began to find the range. Davis lit the scoreboard up from the outside while the Titans found some room inside as well. A three by Davis set the Titans out by nine at 61-52.

Pender refused to give up.

They answered the Titans and pulled to within seven at 66-59 but could not get any closer.

Trask assistant Coach Lance Capps was both impressed with the Patriots and pleased with his team’s performance.

“That was a good basketball game. They’re quick – a good basketball team. We just had to play our game. Once Tyquan found his range we were able to get things going,” Capps said.

Davis led the Titans with 20 points while Jordan chipped in 16. Best scored 20 to lead the Patriots while Hansley added 14.

The Titans hosted Clinton on Friday night in a game that had major conference implications. The two teams played hard for 32 minutes and could not find a winner. The extra four minutes sent Clinton home with a 92-90 win.

Clinton came into the contest with a 3-2 conference mark. The Titans were sitting atop the standings with a 4-1 record and looking to get a little breathing room.

The story of this contest was the Titans porous defense in the paint. The Dark Horses had two dunks and scored 10 points in the paint in the opening quarter. Clinton raced out to a 25-21 lead after one period.

The Titans answered the Dark Horses in the second quarter with an athletic performance. Great guard play buoyed by junior Tynaffit Davis along with the inside presence of Johnathan Jordan and Kansas Bannerman helped the Titans erase the fourpoint deficit. The score was

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Trask’s Tynaffit Davis drives the lane in last week’s win over Pender.

45-44 Clinton at the break.

The second half mirrored the first 16 minutes with both teams swinging for the fence.

The teams played to a 17-17 standstill in the third frame.

The fourth frame was tight as well.

Trask trailed the Dark Horses 80-79 with a few ticks left on the clock. Freshman T y re a s e A r m s t ro n g w a s fouled and made one of two free throws to tie the contest.

Clinton could not score and the game clock was set for four minutes of overtime.

Trask opened the scoring with a three to take a three-

point lead. Clinton answered and eventually went up. A 3-for-4 performance at the line

by Clinton junior Rayquan Faison sealed the win for the Dark Horses.

The Titans were led by the Davis brothers. Tyquan had 22 while Tynaffit had 21.

Johnathan Jordan chipped in 15 points. The Titans had 33 turnovers in the contest.

The loss sends the Titans into a three-way tie for first place in the Four County Conference with Clinton and Midway.

The Titans next game will be a home contest with Wallace-Rose Hill on Friday.

Lady Titans edge Pender; fall to Clinton

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Although the Trask Lady Titans earned a 45-33 win over rival Pender last week, their best basketball may have been in their 56-51 loss to Clinton.

“We played pretty well in the first half,” said coach Matt Bagwell. “We kind of lost focus late in the second quarter and the fourth. They know how to finish and we need to work on that.”

The Pender Lady Patriots have struggled this year.

However, they always play the Titans well. That was the case this time as well.

The Patriots played the Titans well in the first eight minutes. The score was 9-5 after one period.

The second quarter was the best of the night for the Patriots. The Titans were careless with the basketball and Pender made them pay. The score was 15-14 Trask at the half.

The third period was full of action as both teams found their marks. They battled to a 12-12 tie and the two teams went into the final period with Trask clinging to a one point lead.

The fourth frame was tight until the final three minutes.

The Titans began to pull away from the Pats late in taking the win.

Saniya McAllister led the Titans with 20 points while Shawntia Green chipped in

12.

the game and held an early advantage.

Shajuan Best played well early. He made the Titans pay with his ability to score off

of the fast break. The Patriots ran away to a 17-10 lead after the first eight minutes of play.

The second quarter was an-

other battle of the two athletic teams. Pender went up 27-17 before the Titans began to

Kour tney Messick led Pender with 11 points while Quasheda Brown added 10.

The final game of the week was a home affair with Clinton. The Lady Titans held their own and was within striking distance with just four minutes to go. However, the Dark Horses played well enough to take the win.

The Lady Titans (7-9/3-3) will play at home on Friday against Wallace-Rose Hill.

Patriots beat WRH after falling to Trask

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Trask’s Markayla Ballard drives the basket as Pender’s Kourtney Messick challenges her.

Lady Patriots show progress

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriots record may read winless after two Four County Conference losses last week, but the team has shown definite improvement as of late.

Last week the Lady Pats hosted the Trask Lady Titans.

The game was tight until the Titans pulled away late for a

45-33 win.

Pender stayed within two baskets of the Titans for the majority of the first half.

After a 9-5 deficit in the first quarter, the Pender ladies turned the intensity on. The result was a 9-6 advantage.

The score was Trask 15Pender 14 at the half.

The third frame was close

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The Pender Patriots played a tough Trask team close last week before falling 6759. Coach Gary Battles team bounced back three days later to drub the Wallace-Rose hill Bulldogs.

Trask came to town with the reputation of running at every opportunity. The only team in the area that wants to run more than the Titans is the very fast and athletic Pender Patriots. Both teams imposed their style of play on the other one for four quarters of non-stop action with the Titans pulling away late for the win.

In the early going it was the Patriots that held the advantage. The Titans attempted to go inside but the Patriot defense would have none of that. Pender had three blocks in the first four minutes of

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On The Mat

In My Opinion

With Bobby Norris

This is the time of year that the area wrestling teams begin to prepare for conference meets along with the playoffs.

Last week the Topsail Pirates participated in the Jolly Roger tournament. Joe Sculthorpe won the heavyweight class while Henry Vernon won the 182 pound weight class. Danny McDonald and Brandon Crandell each took third place in their respective weight classes.

The Trask Titans participated in the Veterans Cup at Ashley High School.

Juan Santiago finished in third place, going 4-1 on the day. His overall record of 22-12. Bradley Johnson finished fifth going 2-2 on the day and improving his overall record to 25-12.

Pender wrestled Ashley early in the week falling by the score of 45-36.

Trevor Hobbs, Jackson James, Davidson Stevens, Miguel Chavez, Walter Ocampo and Chris Tucker all earned wins.

This week’s top 5 1. Joe Sculthorpe (Topsail)

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Juan Santiago (Trask) Alec Russell (Topsail) Danny McDonald (Topsail) Bradley Johnson (Trask) Henry Vernon (Topsail)

New Hanover Wildcats too much for Topsail

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirates were coming off of a long layoff last Friday night when they traveled to Wilmington to play the New Hanover Wildcats.

The Pirates needed to play their best game of the season to be competitive. That didn’t happen as they struggled to find the bottom of the net in falling 63-18.

The opening quarter started off slowly with the Pirates taking a 2-0 lead with just over five minutes to play in the period. New Hanover scored the next 14 points to take a 14-2

lead into the second period.

The Wildcats used the momentum from the first stanza to cruise into the break with a 35-8 advantage.

The Pirates may have entered the affray with limited weapons but they did not lack fight. They played hard throughout the second half despite being on the short end of a 28-10 balance.

Jake Sullivan led the Pirates with eight points while Alex Baker and Andrew Bishop added five apiece. Only three pirates scored.

The Lady Pirates were in a similar situation coming into the contest. Coach Jim Clana-

han brought his ladies into the big city looking for a win.

The Topsail girls played the powerful Wildcats tough for the first 16 minutes before faltering in the second half. The final score read New Hanover 68-Topsail 27.

The Lady Swashbucklers from Hampstead played hard in the first eight minutes.

The Cats could not pull away.

The Pirates answered each score and trailed by just four points going into the second quarter.

Topsail continued to play well into the second frame.

The Wildcats could not pull away from the over achieving

Pirates. The score was 21-13 at the break.

The same Pirate team did not come out for the second half. The Wildcats ramped up their effort and the Topsail Ladies were flat. The result was a 43-19 score with just eight minutes of basketball left to play.

The final quarter did not produce any different results and the Pirates fell by 41 points to the first place Wildcats.

Keri White was the only Pirate to reach double figures.

She scored 10 points.

Both the men and women will host Laney on Wednesday night.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The area high school basketball teams are beginning to position themselves for the post-season. Trask went 1-1 in conference play with a win over Pender along with an overtime loss to Clinton.

Tyquan Davis led the Titans with 20 points while Johnathan Jordan chipped in 16 at Pender while Tyquan and

brother Tynaffit had 22-21 points respectively.

The Trask girls beat Pender and fell to Clinton. Saniya McAllister led the Titans with 20 points while Shawntia Green chipped in 12 at Pender.

The Topsail boys fell to new Hanover in their only action. Jake Sullivan had eight points to lead the Pirates.

T he Topsail girls also lost to New Hanover. Keri

White was the only Pirate to reach double figures with 10 points.

The Pirate grapplers participated in the Jolly Roger tournament. Joe Sculthorpe won the heavyweight class while Henry Vernon won his class.

The Pender girls showed improvement last week despite dropping two games.

S h a q u e d a B r ow n av eraged 10.5 points a game

last week while Kourtney Messick scored 11 against Trask.

The Pender boys lost a close one to Trask before beating Wallace-Rose Hill handily. Jarious Williams had 23 points while Tigger Hansley had 14 at Trask.

Shajuan Best had 20 points against Trask and followed that up with 16 points against Wallace. He is this week’s top performer.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

So things are going good.

Your team is winning games and everybody with the exception of the occasional disgruntled parent thinks that you are the best thing since sliced bread. Yes sir, life is good when you are coaching a winning team.

How about those coaches that are having a bad season?

Does a losing record make you a bad coach? While that may be the case sometimes, people from the outside do not know the whole story.

Pender girls coach Gardner Eakins took over a team that had gone 0-23 the year before he got there. He knew coming in that the first couple of years would be a challenge. I don’t know that he knew just how much of a challenge it would be, but he was aware of the situation.

Last year the team won four games. All four of the wins were conference affairs.

Six of his losses last year were to the hands of either 3A or 4A teams. There is no doubt that the Patriots are playing a very tough nonconference schedule each year.

The Patriots are winless

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Pender ladies Continued from page 1B

again with both teams finding their range from the field. The score was 27-26 Trask entering the final stanza.

The early part of the fourth frame was tight before the Titans went on a run late to put the hard luck Patriots Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew away.

Kourtney Messick led the Pender’s Rodney Hansley (above) takes a shot in last week’s game with Trask. Trask’s Jacquan London (above Patriots with 11 points while right) and Pender’s Shajuan Best battle under the bas- Shaqueda Brown chipped in 10. ket.

Santiago ready to rumble at Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Often a young wrestler uses his physical ability to become successful at the sport. They do not understand the mental aspect of the sport until they get numerous matches under their belt. It is not until then that they reach their full potential. That is where Juan Santiago is in his high school wrestling career.

Santiago has become a staple in the Trask Titan wrestling program. He is one of those athletes that personifies the sport that he participates in.

Titan wrestling Coach Chris Johnson thinks that Juan will have a chance to compete in the regionals as well as the state competition this year.

“If he keeps working and stays focused he should make a good run in the regionals,” said Johnson. He is a hard worker.”

Juan Santiago is a tough out in any match. He is ready to rumble for the Titan wrestling team.

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Wolf playing hard for the Topsail Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Two years ago Amberly Wolf entered the Topsail Pirate women’s basketball program with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She was the heir apparent for the Pirates in the lane and on the block. Although she has made her mark for the Pirates she has played within the teams system.

This year the pirates have counted on their perimeter game to carry the weight.

The majority of their scoring has come from the outside although the team does have some options in the paint.

Amber is one of those options in the paint. She is also counted on to play defense and rebound the basketball. She has done all of these things this year.

With the season at the halfway point, Wolf and her teammates will have to go another round with the Wilmington schools. The Pirates will need Amberly’s best.

Later in the week the Pats entertained Wallace-Rose Hill.

An 8-8 tie after the first period turned ugly as the Bulldogs used a 15-2 second frame to take a 23-10 halftime lead.

Wallace continued its torrid pace in the third quarter.

They outscored the Lady Pats 19-10. The Lady Bulldogs took a 42-20 lead into the final eight minutes and cruised to the win.

Brown led the Patriots with 10 points. The Patriots will play at Clinton on Friday.

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creep back into contention.

An 8-0 run by Trask closed the gap to two points. The Pats scored again but the Titans answered to tie the game at 29-29 going into the mid-game break.

Coach Gary Battle has talked about defense all season long. His team showed their defensive ability in the first half.

The stage was set for an exciting second half. The crowd hummed with anticipation as both teams took the floor for the final 16 minutes of play.

The game was tied at 31 apiece early in the third frame before Ramel Hansley nailed a three-pointer to give the Patriots a 34-31 lead.

Julius Powell nailed a three moments later and the Pats were up 42-37. The Titans made yet another run and took a 43-42 lead going into the final eight minutes.

Pender had done a good job of slowing Titan leading scorer Tyquan Davis down.

However, the junior standout caught fire in the final four minutes to lead the Titans to the win.

Despite the loss the Pa-

Newkirk a multisport athlete at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Pender Patriot basketball started the year they had a plethora of upper classmen on their roster. They also had several underclassmen that had the potential to play at the varsity level. As one of those underclassmen Imani Newkirk could have sulked.

Not this student-athlete.

Newkirk has given it her all this season and the result has been a very good junior varsity squad full of up and coming players such as herself.

Although Imani is a very good basketball player her best sport is softball. When she takes the field she is a multithreat. She brings speed and athleticism to the diamond.

As the spring sports rapidly approach we will hear a lot more about the exploits of sophomore Imani Newkirk.

Until then she will do her thing for the Lady Patriot junior varsity basketball team while waiting her turn to show her stuff on the varsity.

this year. Although the team has lost 12 games in a row Coach Eakins has not changed his approach. He goes into each game with the mindset that his team has the opportunity to win. He never quits and he tries to keep his players from giving up.

The Pender girls have struggled in recent years.

If you take a team that is struggling for an extended period of time, I have found that they tend to play as if they have been beaten down.

I think that Eakins has done a good job of preventing his team from playing that way.

I believe that all that the Lady Patriots need is a win.

One win will breed winning.

I am not saying that they will go on a 10-game winning streak. I am saying that a win will do a world of good for these ladies.

As a parent you have the right to question the direction of a team. As a fan you have that same right. However, if you put yourself in Coach Eakins shoes for a moment you may find that he is doing everything in his power to coach his kids to that first win.

In a recent conversation, Coach Eakins told me that he thought his kids were a couple of baskets here or there from having five or six wins.

I believe that. I also believe that he is giving this team his undivided attention.

The Patriot junior varsity is enjoying some success.

I believe that in the next couple of years you will see a definite improvement. Until then I hope that the Pats find that winning formula. triots defense played well.

They forced the Titans into 33 turnovers while not allowing any three-point baskets in the first half.

Best led the Patriots with 20 points while Rodney Hansley added 14.

Later in the week the Patriots hosted an athletic WallaceRose Hill team. The Pender hardwood heroes used an efficient effort on the offensive side of the ball along with their usual stout defensive play to hold the Bulldogs at bay.

Pender held a 16-11 advantage after the first period and was up by nine at the break.

The second half was good to the Patriots as they stretched their lead to double-digits.

Wallace made a run at the home team Pats in the final period but the Pender defense once again prevailed.

Jarious Williams led the Pats with 23 points while Ramel Hansley added 14.

Shajuan Best chipped in 16 points.

Pender is now 7-7 overall and 3-3 in conference play.

They are one game out of first place with three teams sitting atop the conference standings at 4-2. They will play at Clinton on Friday.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ruby Grey Henderson Leimone, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of April, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 8th day of January, 2015.

Michael Angelo Leimone, Executor 5031 Trumpet Vine Way Wilmington, NC 28412 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6721 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS – File 14 E 391 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Dixie Gause Lara, Deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at A-3 Pleasure Island Plaza, Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428, on or before the 8th day of April, 2015, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 30th day of December, 2014.

William C. Savoca, Administrator NED M. BARNES ATTORNEY AT LAW A-3 PLEASURE ISLAND PLAZA CAROLINA BEACH, N. C. 28428 (910) 458-4466 #6722 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lucy Elizabeth Rivenbark, deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lucy Elizabeth Rivenbark, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 23, 2015 at 819 Carrolls Road, Warsaw, NC, 28398 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of January, 2015.

Jada Rivenbark Padgett 819 Carrolls Road Warsaw, NC 28398 #6736 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP236 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MELISSA SUGGS MCCOY DATED AUGUST 17, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3029 AT PAGE 331 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 27, 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: All of Lot 423-BR in Section V-D of Belvedere Plantation as shown on map for Leeward Lanes recorded in Map Book 41 at Page 43 of the Pender County Registry. (The said map revised the lot originally shown on map recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 60 of the Pender County Registry.)

Subject to restrictions recorded in Book 615 at Page 287 and Book 2586 at Page 217 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 132 Leeward Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Melissa McCoy. 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 January 7, 2015.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-061305 #6733 1/15, 1/22/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MEREDITH LEE TATUM All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Meredith Lee Tatum, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Patricia Everett Tatum, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before 1 May 2015, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, PA., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6731 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LOUIS CHARLES WEBB All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Louis Charles Webb, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Harold Lee Pollock, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before 1 May, 2015, at the Law Office of Pollock& Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above name Executor.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6730 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 414 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charles E. Grigley and Kathleen S. Grigley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Charles E. Grigley and Kathleen Grigley) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of January, 2004, and recorded in Book 2299, Page 155, 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 27, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Caswell, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying in the Town of Atkinson, Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and West of the Western right of way line of College St. and being more fully described as follows:

Beginning at an old sub-surface I.P. in said Western right of way line in College Street which is located along said right of way line South 31 deg. 53’ 09” East 59.89 feet from another old sub-surface I.P. located at the intersection of said Western right of way line of College Street and the Southern right-of-line of Henry Street; Running thence from said Beginning I.P. so located South 31 deg.

50’ 38” East 203.87 feet with said Western right of way line of College Street to another old sub-surface I.P.; thence South 57 deg. 30’ West 300.00 feet running over a new inline iron stake at 295.45 feet to a point in the Eastern right of way line of Sunset Ave.; Thence with said Eastern right of way line of Sunset Ave. North 31 deg.

50’ 38” West 203.87 feet to a point; thence North 57 deg. 30’ East 300.00 feet (passing over an old in-line I.P. at 4.55 feet) to the Beginning, containing 1.40 acres, more ore less, and is as surveyed, plotted and described

by William H. Blake, N.C. PLS#L2179 of Burgaw, NC on December 1, 1999. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 113 North College Street, Atkinson, North Carolina.

Magnetic Meridian to said Deed in Deed Book 66 at Page 57 of the Pender County Registry.

Being the same property as conveyed by Todd A. Bartlett and wife, Debra Ann Bartlett to Patti S. Manning, by instrument dated November 26, 1996 and recorded December 6, 1996 in Book 1183 at Page 336 of the Pender County Registry.

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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1141024 (FC.FAY) (910) 259-9800 #6729 1/15, 1/22/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP235 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES K. STARK AND TERESA G. STARK DATED APRIL 10, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3204 AT PAGE 228-248 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 per-

form 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 27, 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 3 with Boat Dock 3A, of Cedar Point as shown on a map entitled, “Final Plat showing Cedar Point prepared by Stephenson & Ward Realty and Development (Owner)”, prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A., dated November 15, 2004, recorded in Map Book 38, Page 137 (1 of 3), Slide 520, Pender County Registry; and as revised by map entitled, “Final Plat showing Cedar Point Lots 1,2,3 & 4, revised, prepared by Jimmy A. Pierce & HomeCo Builders, Inc.”, prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A., dated May 4, 2005 and recorded in Map Book 39, Page 57, Slide 526, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

This conveyance is subject to Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 2585, Page 77, Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 101 Katelyn Drive, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Keith Stark and Teresa Stark.

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 January 7, 2015.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-054269 #6728 1/15, 1/22/15 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP203 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DEBORAH E. CREECH AND WILLIS R. CREECH DATED OCTOBER 18, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3078 AT PAGE 85 AND MODIFIED

BY AGREEMENT RECORDED AUGUST 16, 2012 IN BOOK 4118, PAGE 60 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 12:00PM on January 30, 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: All THAT PARCEL OF LAND

IN PENDER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3493, PAGE 134, ID# 3341-09-9966-0000, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST BANK OF THE NE CAPE FEAR RIVER, THAT IS N 69 DEGS. 06’ 43” E 112.52’ FROM AN OLD IRON STAKE THAT IS THE DIVISION CORNER BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2 AND IS DESIGNATED AS CORNER NO. 38 ON A MAP Of THE JOHN DOUGLAS ROWE DIVISION THAT IS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 15, AT PAGE 50 IN THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY AND RUNS THENCE FROM THE BEGINNING CORNER SO LOCATED AS FOLLOWS: 1. WITH THE EAST BANK OF THE NE CAPE FEAR RIVER, N 69 DEGS 06’ 40” E 38.96’ TO A STAKE, THENCE 2. WITH THE EAST BANK OF THE RIVER, N 56 DEGS 33’ 00” E, 72.30’, TO A STAKE, THENCE 3. S 63 DEGS 54’ 00” E 525.65’ TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE CENTER OF A 30’ ROAD, THENCE 4. WITH THE CENTER OF THE ROAD, S 46 DEGS 01’ 00” W 90.00’, THENCE 5. WITH THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY, S 10 DEGS 06’ 00” E 138.16’ TO A IRON STAKE, THENCE 6. N 62 DEGS 03’ 37” W 339.27’, THENCE 7. N 27 DEGS 56’ 23” E 92.6’, THENCE 8. N 63 DEGS 33’ 31” W 303.69’, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.81 ACRES +/1.

TOGETHER WITH A ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS, EGRESS AND REGRESS TO AND FROM SAID PROPERTY AS SHOW ON MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 21, PAGE 111 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 1547 Pinkney Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Willis R. Creech and wife, Deborah E. Creech.

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 November 26, 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/ 14-063014 #6697 1/15, 1/22/15 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP117 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY SCOTT A. JOHNSON DATED AUGUST 30, 2011 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3963 AT PAGE 103 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 27, 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 18, Washington Acres Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 36, at Page 93 and further shown on Map recorded in Map Book 42, at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry. Reference to which maps is hereby made for a more particular description And Being more commonly known as: 293 Turner Way, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Scott A. Johnson.

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 19, 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/ 13-040435 #6719 1/15/, 1/22/15

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Thomas Dewey Simmons, Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 15th day of January, 2015.

Teresa Jean Simmons, Administratrix 312 N.C. Highway No. 210 Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6725 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LUCILLE NEWKIRK 11 E 121 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Lucille Newkirk, 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 23rd day of April, 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 22nd day of January, 2015.

Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Lucille Newkirk P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6741 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/15

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 22, 2015, Page 5B

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 14 SP 260 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Howard F. Loughlin, Monica V. Loughlin, Howard M. Loughlin and Carolyn A. Loughlin to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated October 21, 2004 and recorded on October 22, 2004 in Book 2504 at Page 50, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 27, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Tract No. 2 the same being an iron stakes at the M.H. Costin heirs old property line and runs thence as follows; with the M.H. Costin heirs old line North 15 degrees 23 minutes West 446.57 feet to a stake located South 15 degrees 23 minutes East 23.76 feet from the Costin heirs corner in the center of the pavement of S.R. No. 1209; thence along the South side of S.R. 1209 South 84 degrees 49 minutes East 808.09 feet to an old iron stake in the Northwest corner of a lot owned (now or formerly)

by Norma Newton Jones; thence with her line South 01 degree 47 minutes East 309.45 feet to an iron stake; thence South 85 degrees 27 minutes West 99.35 feet to a concrete monument at Howard L. Barrett’s Southwest corner; thence with his line South 84 degrees 57 minutes East 210.00 feet to an iron stake; thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes West 210.00 feet to an iron stake on the South side of S.R. 1209; thence with the South side of S.R. 1209 South 84 degrees 57 minutes East 329.50 feet to a new corner (the Northwest corner of the lot herein conveyed to Cleo Newton); thence a new line South 07 degrees 01 minutes East 427.93 feet to a new corner; thence North 84 degrees 57 minutes West 1427.3 feet to the point and place of Beginning, being all of Tract 1 as shown on a map entitled “Property of the Ernest Newton Heirs”, save and except that portion of Lot 1 awarded to Cleo Newton Herein.

As a further reference to this property, see report of commissioners filed in Book 2053 at page 72 Pender County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 4479 Shiloh Road, Watha, NC 28478.

A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Howard Frank Loughlin and wife, Monica Valsi Loughlin.

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.

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.

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.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-24330-FC01 #6723 1/15, 1/22/15 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14-SP-277 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF HUBERT BOYD GORE and JENNIFER LEE FAIRCLOTH, Grantors, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1422 AT PAGE 10 OF THE PENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered

by HUBERT BOYD GORE and JENNIFER LEE FAIRCLOTH, dated January 4, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 1422 at Page 10, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 26th day of January, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real property described as follows (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon): BEING ALL of Lot 13, Section 2, Hines Acres as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry.

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any.

The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is JODIE LEE DUNCAN and JACEY LEE DUNCAN. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In the event the property owner(s) file a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10-day upset bid period, an automatic stay of the foreclosure sale will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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 Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the promissory note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the promissory note make any representation of 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.

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

This the 30th day of December, 2014.

MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 #6724 1/15, 1/22/15

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey T. Williams and Christina M. Williams (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeffrey Williams and Christina Williams) to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of June, 2004, and recorded in Book 2417, Page 102, 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 27, 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 Lot 12, Valley Properties, Inc., as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 21, Page 43 of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 411 West Ashe Street, 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1143854 (FC.FAY) #6727 1/15, 1/22/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 14 SP 267 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of H&D Properties, LLC to Blanco, Tackaberry, Combs & Matamoros, PA, Trustee, dated December 12, 2007,

and recorded in Book 3370, Page 237,Pender County Registry David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee, See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Book 4490 at Page 0290 of the Pender County Registry.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by H&D Properties, LLC, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, in Book 3370 at Page 237 (“Deed of Trust”), because of default in the failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Pender County, North Carolina entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 4th day of February, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at the place where public auctions are held at the Pender County Courthouse, 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real properties (including any improvements thereon) with a physical address of 107 Charlie Medlin Drive, Surf City, North Carolina 28445 and more particularly described in the Deed of Trust and in Exhibit 1 attached hereto, which description is incorporated by reference herein.

The real property to be offered pursuant to this Amended Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed or the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 real property being offered for sale and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed.

The real property will be sold subject to any and all prior and superior deeds of trust, mortgages and liens, restrictions, easements and other matters of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. Further, this real property will be sold subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described real property for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date when the final upset bid period has expired.

In the event that the real property to be sold is residential real property with less than 15 units, subject to applicable federal law, an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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.

The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Amended Notice of Sale is H&D Properties, LLC. Any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, said bidder shall remain liable as provided in N.C.G.S. §4521.30. The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid.

The sale may be held up to one hour after the time stated herein.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 7th day of January, 2015.

David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee 131 Racine Drive, Suite 201 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9900 EXHIBIT 1 2.146 Acre Tract on N.C. Highway 50/210 Portion of Lot 61, J.H. Batts Division, Map Book 9, Page 53 Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina Commencing at an existing Parker Kalon nail in the centerline intersection of N.C.S.R. 1584 and N.C. Highway 50/210, thence leaving said centerline intersection and along the centerline of N.C. Highway 50/210 in a northern direction 4,033 feet to a set magnetic nail in the centerline of N.C. Highway 50/210, thence leaving said centerline South 67 degrees 59 minutes 27 seconds West 50.00 feet to a set iron rod in the western rightof-way line of N.C. Highway 50/210 and being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: thence from the above described true point of beginning and leaving said western right-of-way line and along the northern margin of a 60’ ingress, egress, regress and utility easement South 68 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 550.00 feet to a set iron rod, thence leaving said northern easement margin North 22 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 170.00 feet to a set iron rod, thence North 68 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 550.00 feet to a set iron rod in the western rightof-way line of N.C. Highway 50/210, thence along said western right-ofway line South 22 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 170.00 feet to a set iron rod in said western right-ofway line and in the northern margin of a 60’ ingress, egress, regress and utility easement and being the point and place of beginning. Being a portion of Lot 61, J. H. Batts Division as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 53 of the Pender County Registry and containing 2.146 acres as surveyed by Charles Francis Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 on October 30, 2002. The courses contained within are correct in angular relationship and are referenced to Map Book 9, Page 53 of the Pender County Registry.

Together, along and with the above described tract is a 60’ ingress, egress, regress and utility easement lying south and adjacent to the above described tract’s southern property line and as more fully described above. #6735 1/22, 1/29/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 14 SP 266 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of H&D Properties, LLC to Blanco, Tackaberry, Combs & Matamoros, PA, Trustee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded in Book 3370, Page 217, Pender County Registry David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee, See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Book 4490 at Page 0292 of the Pender County Registry.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by H&D Properties, LLC, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, in Book 3370 at Page 217 (“Deed of Trust”), because of default in the failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Pender County, North Carolina entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 4th day of February, 2015, at 12:05 p.m. at the place where public auctions are held at the Pender County Courthouse, 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real properties (including any improvements thereon) with a physical address of 13705 Hwy 50, Surf City, North Carolina, 28445 and more particularly described in the Deed of Trust and in Exhibit 1 attached hereto, which description is incorporated by reference herein.

The real property to be offered pursuant to this Amended Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed or the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 real property being offered for sale and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed.

The real property will be sold subject to any and all prior and superior deeds of trust, mortgages and liens, restrictions, easements and other matters of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. Further, this real property will be sold subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America

to redeem the above-described real property for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date when the final upset bid period has expired.

In the event that the real property to be sold is residential real property with less than 15 units, subject to applicable federal law, an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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.

The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Amended Notice of Sale is H&D Properties, LLC. Any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, said bidder shall remain liable as provided in N.C.G.S. §4521.30. The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid.

The sale may be held up to one hour after the time stated herein.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 7th day of January, 2015.

David L. Ray, Substitute Trustee 131 Racine Drive, Suite 201 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9900 EXHIBIT 1 TRACT ONE: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to the Western right of way line of NC Highways #50 and #210, and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the western right of way line of NC Highways #50 and #210, said iron pipe marks the Northeastern corner of Lot #64 of the J. H. Batts Estate Division, map for same being recorded in Map Book 9, Page 53, of the Pender County Registry, said iron pipe is further located at a point that is South 68 degrees 45 minutes West 50.0 feet from a railroad spike in the centerline of said Highway, said Railroad spike is located along said centerline at a point that is South 21 degrees 15 minutes East 702.66 feet from a spike in said centerline where it intersects the northern line of the J. H. Batts Estate, said spike is located along the centerline of said Highway at a point that is South 21 degrees 02 minutes East 750.09 feet from another spike at the intersection of N.C. Highway #50 with N.C. Highway #210; and running thence from said Beginning iron pipe, so located with the western right of way line of N.C. Highways #50 and #210, South 21 degrees 15 minutes East 140.00 feet to an iron pipe in said line; the southeastern corner of Lot 64; thence with the southern line of said Lot, South 68 degrees 45 minutes West 250.00 feet to an iron pipe in said line; thence North 21 degrees 15 minutes West 140.00 feet to an iron pipe in the northern line of said lot; thence with said line North 68 degrees 45 minutes East 250.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.80 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, Burgaw, NC in May 1973.

TRACT TWO: BEING all of Lots #64 and #65 of the J. H. Batts Division, according to a map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 53, of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

LESS AND EXCEPT, however, that portion of said Lot #64 conveyed to Alfred James Wortman and wife, Belva Anne Batts Wortman by a deed recorded in Book 462, at Page 43 of the Pender County Registry and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached to said deed. #6734 1/22, 1/29/15

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING On, Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing to seek public input regarding the potential implementation of a No Passing zone and reducing the speed limit to 35 mph from the Town Line to 100 feet south of Catherine Access only. This is a change for approximately a quarter of a mile and will enhance safety and reduce the potential for accidents in this area. The speed limit of 45 mph will remain unchanged from the point just south of Catherine to the Down Town area as it is now. The public hearing will be held in the Town Board Room at Town Hall at 820 South Anderson Boulevard. #6743 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Durrell V. Mills, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Durrell V. Mills, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 30, 2015 at PO Box 3333, 403 Bridgers Ave Topsail Beach, NC, 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of January, 2015.

Geraldine D. Mills P.O. Box 3333 403 Bridgers Ave Topsail Beach, NC 28445 #6737 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIAM HOWARD MCGREGOR 14 E 373 Having qualiďŹ ed as the Executrix of the Estate of William Howard McGregor, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of April, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 22nd day of January, 2015.

Elizabeth Ann McGregor Buck Executrix of the Estate of William Howard McGregor c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6739 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/15

State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 14 E 380 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the Estate of Joan C. Peluso deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, Joan C. Peluso to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before May 1, 2015 at 2018 Sloop Point Rd., Hampstead, NC 28443 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of January, 2015 Teresa Coleman Coston Executrix 2018 Sloop Point Rd. Hampstead, NC 28443 #6744 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF SANDRA KAY COLE (FORMERLY SANDRA KAY FRANZEN) 14 E 370 All persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against Sandra Kay Cole (formerly Sandra Kay Franzen), deceased, are notiďŹ ed to exhibit them to Henderson Cole III, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before April 16, 2015 at 401 Atkinson Point Road, Surf City, NC 28445, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor.

Henderson Cole III, Executor Estate of Sandra Kay Cole c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6726 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15

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Sisters Organic Market

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Sisters Organic Market, located in Surf City, opened its doors to the public on January 10. Described as a grocery boutique, the store offers meats, produce, fruits, dairy, coffee and more.

Sisters Cindy Holcomb and Michelle Wheeler decided to open the store in an effort to provide healthier options while featuring local products.

“The community has been extremely receptive and very excited about the store’s opening,” said Wheeler.

The sisters had the building for a year and a half, and have taken their time getting it just like they envisioned it. With all wooden interior in lieu of sheetrock, it has a rustic, laid back atmosphere. The building is energy efficient, and the inside is all natural with clear-coated wood and concrete floors. Wheeler explained that the wood came from trees that had to come down anyway, and were then rolled into tongue and groove poplar. The countertops were cut from 100-year-old wood.

The store features organic, allnatural foods. Items on hand include fresh local honey from Mandra, who Wheeler refers to as “the honey lady.” Re gular honey, creamed honey and creamed honey with cinnamon are offered, with a buttery texture for spreading on toast.

They even have honey with almond toppings and walnut toppings.

All natural beef from Old River Farms in Burgaw is also available.

Bella Lynn Naturals provides all natural health and beauty products

in the store. Owner Barb Martinelli Anderson seeks to provide her customers with high quality exclusively for mulated skin care, cosmetics and beauty products at affordable prices. A variety of skin and body care products, deodorant, Stellar, muscle and joint penetrating products, Lips Saver, conditioning shampoo and face bar soaps are offered.

Along with local products, Sisters Organic Market offers items from Albert’s Organics out of Charlotte.

Albert’s products are all certified organic. The store also features products from the Honest Company, a business created by Jessica Alba and her husband that emphasizes nontoxic household products to supply the marketplace for ethical consumerism. Other items offered include pet foods without fillers in them and necessities for baby. Vitamix blenders are available in the store, as well.

“As folks come in, we are listening to them,” said Wheeler. “And we are not just listening, we are acting on it and trying to provide what they want. We don’t want people to have to go to Jacksonville or Wilmington to get what they need. We want them to be able to shop right here.”

The market is participating in the Round Up program, which allows customers to round up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar – or any amount - with the proceeds going to support designated organizations in the community. The sisters are currently seeking out local food pantries to support with the money raised.

Funds are loaded onto gift cards and given to the food pantry programs.

Sisters Organic Market also has a appreciate them supporting small coupon program. There are plans to family farms like ours and selling have a table out front for lunchtime, our all natural beef,” said Lanier. as well. Prepackaged sandwiches, Sisters Organic Market gluten-free wraps, and other items is located at like organic bacon are offered. This 330 North New River Drive will make it convenient for shoppers and the store can be reached at to purchase sandwiches and other (910) 541-2223. They are open pre-packaged treats for lunch and daily from 10 a.m until 7 p.m. eat on site. Wheeler explained that You can find them on Facethe building is only 1,200 square book, and the website (under feet. About 200 square feet of the construction) can be located at building is designated for bathrooms www.sistersorganicmarket.com. and a storage area, so space is limited.

Michael Lanier, of Old River Farms, is pleased with the presence of the new market in the area.

“I think the market is a great and much needed addition to Topsail Island.

Wi t h a l l the growth and big box stores being bu i l t , i t ’s nice to see a small, independentl y ow n e d s t o r e d o - Store owners Michelle Whee Photo contributed ler (left) i n g we l l . tured with Aly Waldrop, who won the and Cindy Holcomb (right) picrain barrel drawing.

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The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world and though the world was made through him, the world did not know him. He came to his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all those who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1: 9-12 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The time has come, the kingdom of God is near.

Mark 1: 14-15 In a few brief weeks, we will begin the season of Lent.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how much you know about the tradition and practice of Lent so let me start by telling you a bit about it.

Modeled on Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40 days in the wilderness, Lent is a 40day period of preparation that precedes Easter. In the early church adults coming to join the church undertook a rigorous time of prayer, fasting and self-examination as they prepared to take the vows of church membership.

As time went on, the whole church began to observe parts of the 40-day period and so the modern practice of five weeks plus holy week came to be the season of Lent for the Christian church.

Lent is in essence a walk with Jesus. We walk with Jesus through the days and events that lead up to His cross and beyond. Some years ago, I wrote a song for the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church school observation of Lent. The chorus goes like this.

Walking with Jesus in the last days, walking beside him in all of His ways Walking with Jesus in the last days, we will remember and give Him our praise.

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It is in tradition a sober walk, a reflective walk, a thoughtful walk, a walk that recalls all the glory and all the struggle of His final journey to become our Savior. There are different emphases for Lent in different years.

In considering our scripture this morning we embrace several themes.

Jesus is the true light coming into the world. In our walk with Jesus, one of the things that Jesus does is illumine our lives. This means he sheds light on things we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see or understand. But it also means that he illumine the darkness within us and exposes all those dark places to his piercing, probing light.

He shows us our faults and failings as well as our strengths and victories. Jesus enlightens us in the way of His truth and in a rejection of all that is false in us.

He calls us out of the darkness into His marvelous light.

Jesus becomes the light of our life, illumining everything and chasing away the darkness within and around us.

John also reveals that Jesus gives us power to be children of God, spiritual children of a spiritual God. Faith in Jesus brings us back into Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor, back into Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true family. Because of Jesus, God calls us again His people, His own.

He draws us to Him. He pours out His blessing upon us and He shows us how to best serve Him in the world.

Though the world did not always see Jesus for who he was and at times misses the point still, Jesus gives us, those of us who draw near to Him, seek Him, call upon His name and seek His ministry, Jesus gives us spiritual sight to see the true call and purpose of God for our lives.

We become children of God because we embrace Jesus as our brother and acknowledge Him our Lord and King.

In Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gospel, we are reminded of one other important thing. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom is all around us. It is not far off, somewhere in heaven. It is not a mythical or mysterious place. It is real and present right here, right now. We live in the reign of God in this life and in this world.

Walking with Jesus, following example, embracing His ways, modeling our steps

and actions after His, gives us a new perspective. Now we can see the Kingdom of God all around us for we can see the true King, Jesus, reigning over all of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation, including us.

Lent is a time for walking with Jesus, learning from Jesus, drawing spiritual power from Jesus and recognizing Jesus for who He truly is in and for our life- Lord, master, Savior and King.

He is the one who makes room for us in the Kingdom and in the mission of God.

Atkinson Baptist Church Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day features Disaster Relief program Atkinson Baptist Church will have a representative from the North Carolina Disaster Relief team speak for our Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missions Day Jan. 25 at 11 a.m.

There will be an exhibit of some of the trailers used for Disaster Relief on site. Anyone interested in the Disaster Relief Program is invited to attend.

There will be information about the upcoming Disaster Relief Training scheduled to be held in March in New Hanover County. You do not have to be a man or a Baptist

to be a part of this program.

The service will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning with a meal following.

For more information, call or text Drake Smith, Atkinson Baptist Church Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missions Leader, at 910-471-8828.

Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table food bank now open The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table food bank at Blakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel will be open each Wednesday from 1-4 p.m., and Thursday 1-7 p.m.

The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table is located at 88 Blakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Road, Hampstead. For more information, call 910-617-1454.

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Pender County 140 Industrial Drive Christian Services Burgaw, NC 28425 Producers of the is open Monday - Friday finest select pork rinds and pork cracklin products from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the USA Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc.

Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can be left at FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service 210 West Fremont Street, S. Dickerson St. Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s212 Original Funeral Service Burgaw, NC 28425 Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 Affordable Prices

THE FISHING EXPERTS Located in The Fishing Village 409 Roland Avenue Surf City, NC 910.328.1887 www.eastcoastsports.com

Intrepid Hardware 910.675.1157, Rocky Point

Office of Rocky Point Mini Storage Climate Control â&#x20AC;˘ First Month Half Price â&#x20AC;˘

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. â&#x20AC;˘ 910-619-8063

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

607 S. Walker Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127

Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

212 S. Dickerson St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 7:00 p.m.

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

14201 Hwy. 50/210 â&#x20AC;˘ Surf City, NC 28445 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Watha, NC 28478 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-448-0919

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4670 Stag Park Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601

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Here are recipes about pork chops and stuffed acorn squash with a special cookie dessert.

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Broiled pork chops with bourbon and apple glaze I prefer the bone-in chops for this recipe. Preparing this the day before gives it a better flavor.

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Â&#x17E; TEASPOON PAPRIKA ) USE Hungarian paprika.)

4 bone-in pork rib chops 2 tablespoons olive oil Bourbon glaze Bourbon glaze 1 cup apple juice or apple cider 1 cup bourbon 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar TABLESPOON $IJON MUSTARD 1 teaspoon honey In a saucepan stir together apple juice, bourbon, sugar, mustard, and honey. Over medium high heat bring to A BOIL STIRRING ,OWER HEAT

to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 12-15 minutes or until mixture has thickened and reduced to about one cup. Set aside.

Pork chops In a bowl stir together brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Brush pork chops with olive oil, then rub both sides of MEAT WITH SUGAR GARLIC MIXture. Place pork in a 9x13inch baking dish, cover and chill for at least 12 hours or overnight. Remove pork from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat broiler to broil. ,OWER RACK TO SIX INCHES BElow broiler. Broil chops for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until almost done.

Brush chops with glaze; turn and brush the other side with glaze. Broil for two minutes.

Repeat the brushing of glaze and broiling every 10-15 seconds until glaze thickens and pork is cooked through. Serve immediately.

Peas with onions and bacon 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed and patted dry Pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 4 slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 m e d i u m sw e e t o n i o n , chopped, sautĂŠed In a skillet cook bacon until crisp; place on paper towels, drain, cool and crumble.

Set aside.

Reserve one tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet, sautĂŠ chopped onion until tender, about five minutes. Add

peas, bacon, salt and pepper; stir and mix well, cook until heated through. Serve hot.

Sausage-apple stuffed acorn squash Ground turkey or chicken may be substituted for sausage meat. Makes eight servings.

4 small acorn squash, about 12 ounces each Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored, and chopped ½ teaspoon g round dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves Grated Parmesan cheese Cut the acorn squash in half crosswise; scoop out and discard the seeds and membranes. Season the cut sides with some salt and pepper, to taste and arrange four of the squash halves cut side down on a flat microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes then transfer the cooked squash to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining squash.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender about 6-8 minutes.

Add the sausage and cook, breaking the sausage into pieces with a fork, until cooked through and beginning to brown, about six minutes. Stir in thyme and parsley, then add apple pieces, stir, and cook for 3-5 minutes. $IVIDE THE SAUSAGE MIXTURE

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The service will be offered in a new location this year, in the Fellowship Hall at Topsail Presbyterian Church, 16249 S. Hwy. 17 each Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1-5 p.m., beginning Feb. 2.

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among the squash halves; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Broil for a couple of minutes, if desired.

White chocolate chip cookies with blueberries 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup butter, softened 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ounces or one cup white chocolate chips 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped ½ cup dried cranberries or dried blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ,IGHTLY GREASE COOKIE SHEETS set aside.

In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, with an electric mixer, on medium speed beat butter for about 30 seconds. Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.

Beat in as much flour mixture as you can with mixer, then stir in any remaining flour mixture by hand. Fold in white chocolate chips, pecans, and blueberries or cranberries, mix evenly. $ROP DOUGH BY ROUNDED teaspoon two inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes in a 350-degree oven or until edges are just lRM $O NOT OVERBAKE 4RANSfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Thursday, January 22 The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 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 Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 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. s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA #OUNCIL MEETS *AN P M AT THE town hall.

Friday January 23 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 28 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 12:30 p.m. at Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Point Country Club 513 Country #LUB $RIVE (AMPSTEAD Thursday, January 29 The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 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 Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 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 30 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 date of birth for self, spouse s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKand all dependents. fast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. s 7AGE STATEMENTS 7 S Tuesday February 9 and 1099â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) from all employers s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE (AMPSTEAD $ETACHMENT

for the year. meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, s 2ETIREMENT 3OCIAL 3ECUHampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The RITY AND OR 2AILROAD 2ETIRE$ETACHMENT IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO HELP IN ment statements. continuing the mission. s )NTEREST DIVIDEND AND Saturday February 14 final brokerage statements. s0ENDER #OUNTY 4RAINING 3CHOOL 3OUTH 0ENDER (IGH !LUMNI

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Inc. second annual Recognition Breakfast Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. at medical expenses and real esTHE -IDDLE $ISTRICT -ISSIONARY "APTIST !SSOCIATION . # tate property taxes you paid in Hwy. 53 West, Burgaw. The special guest speaker is Ambas &OR THOSE WHO ITEMIZE sador Mattie Sharpless. A donation $15 is suggested. For more Bring your 2013 tax return information call 675-8528. and any other tax documents Send all community calendar information to related to 2014.

To have the Affordable Care posteditor@post-voice.com Act portion of your return completed, you may need to If you were not covered by ing seedlings to germination have some specific documentation on 2014 health care cover- health insurance for some or containers and pots. Garden age for you, your spouse and all of 2014 you may be required gloves are greatly encourto make a Shared Responsi- aged. dependents.

The class is limited to 25 If you, your spouse and bility Payment with your tax enrollees due to the abundependents were covered all return.

Seed starting beginners dance of hands-on activity of 2014 by Medicare, Medicworkshop Feb. 3 and a prepaid $5 registration aid, employer provided health The Pender County Exten- fee to cover provided materiinsurance or health insurance you purchased from an sion Master Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speak- als. Cash or check payments insurance provider, you will er Bureau will offer a seed ger- only, no credit cards accepted; not need any additional docu- mination workshop Feb. 3 from checks are preferred.

1-3 p.m. in the fellowship hall Call Pender County Extenmentation.

If you or your spouse or any of Wesleyan Chapel United sion Agent, Tim Mathews, dependent were not covered by Methodist Church, 10255 U.S. at 910-604-4286 to enroll and for registration fee payment health insurance all year, or Hwy. 17 N., Wilmington.

The focus will be on tech- information. purchased health insurance ON THE -ARKETPLACE %XCHANGE niques and materials needed run by the state or federal gov- to germinate plants indoors ernment, then you will need plus how to prepare seedlings additional documentation. for transplantation to the garAt a minimum, Form 1095-A den at the appropriate time.

Presenter, Steve Bundy, ISSUED BY THE -ARKETPLACE Exchange and the specific PCE Master Gardener Volunmonths you, your spouse and teer, will cover the importance dependents were not covered of lighting, water and fertilizaby health insurance. If you tion, along with the collecting purchased insurance on the and saving of seeds.

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The Surf City BeautiďŹ cation Committee Business of the Month is the Friendly Mart at 1707 N. New River Dr. Pictured above are Mayor Zander Guy, Councilman Mike Curley, Councilman Buddy Fowler, Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Medlin, Linda Honke, Bet Clanahan, Mike Ott, and the Friendly Mart staff. The Home of the Month is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Williams at 5012 5th St. Pictured below are Guy, Curley, Fowler, Medlin, Honke, Clanahan and Ott.

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