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Charlotte business interested in kitchen

Boards meet to discuss school bond

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Members of the Pender County Board of Commissioners and the School Board met Monday night to discuss the school bond. School ofﬁcials impressed on commissioners the need to proceed quickly with the bond projects, as costs are expected to rise at a rate of 10 percent per year. The School Board will be on the commissioner’s meeting agenda Feb. 2 to ask commisssioners to release funds to begin the projects.

Group asks commissioners to consider larger court facility

Court officials seek security, expansion at Pender Courthouse By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Clerk of Superior Court Bob Kilroy led a delegation of lawyers and judges who urged Pender County commissioners to consider a larger court facility, security, and preservation of the Pender County Courthouse. Kilroy said when the roof was damaged at the Courthouse Annex, officials scrambled for facilities to conduct court business. “It was a wake-up call,” said Kilroy. “We need to be thinking of more courthouse space.” Senior Resident Superior Court Judge W. Allen Cobb agreed. He called the Pender County Courthouse “classic” and beautiful. He urged commissioners to preserve and utilize the iconic building. Cobb said he would like to see all court functions under one roof. He said the court district needs a more modern courtroom with handicapped accessibility. Safety and security were high on his priorities. “We deal with gunshot wounds and stabbings,” he said. “We need state-of-the-art security.”

District Attorney Ben David said regional growth impacts the court system. He said the number of people receiving citations has increased. The court system needs to continue processing court business or delays are inevitable. A courthouse facility should mean something, he said. “It should mean something when you enter the halls of justice,” David said. Chief District Court Judge J. H. Corpening told commissioners, “We need a mind for security.” Kilroy suggested the commissioners set aside $5,000 in court fees each month for one year to be used for architect drawings. “You planted the seed,” said Chair David Williams, considering additions to the courthouse. “Security at both facilities is more the immediate issue,” agreed Commissioner George Brown. Conditions of the county’s court facilities came to the forefront when the roof failed at the County Annex. The building could not be used for one month while repairs were made. Court officials scrambled for use of various locations for proceedings.

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Atkinson Fire Department works for improved rating By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Counterfeit money has turned up recently in Burgaw, according to Police Chief Montrina Sutton. Sutton says it’s not a flood of bad money, but enough to keep an eye on. “Every now and then this rears its ugly head. The bills were detected at the bank when the businesses made a deposit,” Sutton said. The fake money was passed at local fast food restaurants. Although Sutton did not reveal the exact denomination of the bills, she says smaller bills are more

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The smell of cooking may once again drift from the Historic Burgaw Depot. A Charlotte business is meeting with town officials this week to look at the incubator kitchen and discuss a possible lease deal. The kitchen has been largely unused since the departure of the last primary tenant, Custom Fit Meals. Although the kitchen was conceived and financed through USDA as a business incubator facility, it is possible USDA may allow an existing business to lease the facility to relocate to this area. “They are looking for a five-day-a-week availability, as an exclusive tenant of that facility,” said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen. “The kitchen was designed as an incubator facility to help start new businesses – to help people get off the ground. The use of the kitchen has been very incidental since Custom Fit Meals left.” With the kitchen sitting idle, town officials are open to the idea of leasing it to an existing business. “We are going to meet with them and if this is something they want to pursue, we will talk with USDA because ultimately it’s their requirement that it be an incubator. We would have to see if they would lift that requirement to allow that type of use,” McEwen said. McEwen said the Burgaw town council had discussed the prospect of leasing the kitchen to an existing business in the past. The Charlotte company was referred to Burgaw by USDA after contacting them in search of a kitchen facility. “This is something we have

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Atkinson residents examine a map of the ﬁre district at the meeting last week.

The Atkinson Fire Department will seek an improved ISO rating, according to fire department officials. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Turner says the department will spend a year preparing for the inspection by the state. He expects to apply by the end of 2015 and be inspected sometime in 2016. Fire officials met with local residents last week to explain the benefits of an improved ISO rating and the process of receiving one. The Atkinson Fire Department currently holds a 9S ISO Atkinson Fire Chief rating. An improved rating, which is Cary Rivenbark represented by a lower number, results in lower fire insurance premiums for homeowners within five road miles

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Arrest report Robert Joseph Aciego, 63, 20940 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Angelyn Dasha Armstrong, 27, 205 Progress Drive 10B, Burgaw. Allow unlicensed to drive, aid and abet impaired driving. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Andrew Shane Ash, 24, 314 Meadow Lane, Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Charles Mark Balkcum, 62, 1495 River Bend Road, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Bryan Ross Benton, 29, 1102 North Topsail Drive, Surf City. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Tony Brian Bland, 34, 348 Crepe Myrtle Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Joseph Aaron-Dontae Bordeaux, 33, 110 N Smith, Burgaw. Felony assault inflicting serious injury, assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Stephen Kemmer Broyles, II, 51, 101 Shop Branch Lane, Hampstead. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $616 cash. Benjamin Buentello, Jr., 24, 151 Morin Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Riley Jackson Cameron, 21, 123 Marlboro Farms Rd., Rocky Point. Possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor probation violation (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Tahmeekah Shontaa Cromwell, 35, 339 W Hill Street, Warsaw. Second degree trespassing (2 counts) , simple assault, battery of unborn child, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Joshua Ryan Dale, 23, 246 Broken Spur Ct., Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Jonathan Wayne Dennis, Jr., 28, 50 Lori Lane, Hampstead. Interfere emergency communication. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Johnny Franks, 61, 130 Tommy Lane, Currie. Assault with a deadly weapon minor present, simple assault, misdemeanor child abuse. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Adrian Garrison, 30, 361 Manhollow Church Road, Hampstead. Trafficking in marijuana, pwimsd marijuana, posses-

Pender EMS & Fire Report Jan. 17-23

EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 172 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 38 Sloop Point Station 14 28 Hampstead Station 16 29 Surf City Station 23 13 Topsail Beach Station 4 1 Union Station 5 14 Rocky Point Station 7 33 Maple Hill Station 8 3 Atkinson Station 9 11 Scott Hill Station 18 2 Hwy 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Call Cancelled: 13 Cancelled En-route: 7 No patient found No treatment required: 10 Refusals: 44 Stand by: 3 Transported: 95 Treated and released: 0 Fire Report Total number of Fire Calls: 14 EMS First Response: 26 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 5 Cancelled Response: 4 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 Cancelled 4 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 EMS Assist 12 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 8 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 3 Fire Station 28 Hwy 210/Cross Creek Fire 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 0

sion of drug paraphernalia (2 counts), maintain place for controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana, felony possession marijuana, possession with intent to sell, manufacture, deliver, marijuana, main vehicle/dwell/place cs (2 counts), manufacture marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $550,000 secured bond. Brandon Scott Glisson, 28, 24961 NC 210 Currie. Driving while impaired, speeding, drive while license revoked, fail to heed light or siren, simple possession of schedule 2 controlled substance. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol and Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,800 secured bond. Larry Joshua Goodson, 34, 2154 Pelican Walk, Hampstead. Probation violation (4 counts). Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond. Zonnie Lawon Gore, 30, 1185 Herrings Chapel Road, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Andre Gurganious, 39, 281 Big Four Road, Burgaw. Child support (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $950 cash. Thomas Damien Holloway, 34, 107 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Drive while license revoked not impaired rev( 2 counts), exceeding posted speed. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond. Allen Graham Horne, 37, 8901 NC Hwy 11, Willard. Injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Elizabeth Hardee Howland, 38, 685 NC 210 E, Hampstead. Possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernailia, simple possession sch II cs. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Asher Samuel Kirkland, 22, 100 Perkins Road, Hampstead. Misdemeanor breaking and or entering (5 counts), injury to real property (4 counts), att break or enter building, felony breaking and/or entering (5 counts), larceny after breaking and or entering (3 counts), felony possession of stolen goods (2 counts), obtain property under false pretense (2 counts), larceny of firearm. Incarcerated under $290,000 secured bond. Glen Franklin Klette, Jr., 43, 133 Holiday Drive, Hampstead. Aid and abet impaired driving, no operators license, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired ( 2 counts), expired registration card/tag (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Surf City Police Department. Released under $4,000 secured bond. Jeremiah Wayne Lewis, 22, 24630 Hwy 17 N., Hampstead. Probation violation, felony probation violation. Released under $20,000 secured bond. Paul Lawrence Macie, 47, 206 S. Dickerson Street, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 unsecured bond. Rayquan McPhail, 24, 1848 Hwy 17 N, Burgaw. Second degree trespassing, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Kimberly Wood Minzinga, 43, 24 Lilac Lane, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Sylvester Murray, III, 35, 650 US Hwy 117 S, Burgaw. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Timothy Wayne Prax, 24, 321 John Humphrey Rd., Burgaw. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods/property, obtain property under false pretense, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods/prop, obtain property false pretense. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Amanda Reena Frances Ramler, 27, 191 Pond Road, Rocky Point. Second degree trespassing, injury to real property, resisting, obstruct, and delay and officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Daniel Dale Richards, 23, 1206 North New River Drive, Surf City. Felony breaking and or entering , common law robbery, second degree kidnapping, felony larceny, larceny of a firearm, possession of firearm by felon, parole violation, felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500,000 secured bond. Carolyn Elizabeth Rinehart, 26, 92 Coleman Circle, Hampstead. Extradition of fugitives from other states. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Michael Scott Rivenbark, 18, 996 Arvida Spur Rd, Rocky Point. No operators license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Tyler Allen Roten, 23, 411 Triton Lane, Holly Ridge. Probation violation. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Karen Sue Sisk, 50, 9080 Old River Rd, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked not impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond. Howard Junior Smith, 44, 1178 New Road, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Leslie Anne Smith, 53, 1894 Hwy 117 N, Burgaw. Communicating threats, simple assault, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Kevin Michael Sokolowski, 40, 310 Kemper Road, Hampstead. Extradition of fugitives from other states. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Patricia Marie Southerland, 25, 10138 Penderlea Hwy, Willard. Fail to secure passenger under 16, fictitious title/registration card. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Anita Allen Walker, 51, 4292 White Stocking Road, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, unsafe tires. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond. Norman Willey Whitehurst, 49, 4121 Blueberry Road, Currie. Sexual battery. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 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.

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Eagle Scout project and airport update heard by commissioners By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Samuel Brohaugh got the nod of approval from Pender County commissioners Jan. 20. The Boy Scout from Wesleyan Methodistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troop in Scotts Hill wants to build a gazebo on the Hampstead Annex property as an Eagle Scout project. Armed with drawings, material costs, and location photographs, Brohaugh outlined the square, shingled roofed gazebo that he has planned for the former Hampstead school property. The gazebo will feature porch swings, shrubs, and a trash can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our scout troop is 60 boys strong,â&#x20AC;? Brohaugh said, adding

that they have the manpower to complete the project. Brohaugh said Jeff Neely of Freeman Curbs and Gutters will donate the concrete work. The gazebo will sit on a concrete pad. Brohaugh said he would like to have a fundraising dinner at the Hampstead Annex. Commissioner George Brown suggested hosting an open house in conjunction with Brohaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed fundraiser to give residents an opportunity to tour the renovated building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You got your nod to move forward,â&#x20AC;? Chair David Williams told Brohaugh. Matt Livingston, Wallace town manager, updated com-

missioners on the Henderson Field Airport. The airport was awarded $4.85 million by the state. Pender County has contributed $50,000 to the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital improvements fund. Livingston said the airport will extend the runway to 5,000 feet long. But the airport is experiencing growth as it attracts business jets. Williams noted that while Livingston was from Wallace, Henderson Field Airport is in Pender County. He said the town of Wallace and Pender County have collaborated on the airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big step for our economic development,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner Fred McCoy.

The airport can accommodate 12-passenger corporate jets. In other business, Pender County commissioners welcomed Randell Woodruff to his first commissioner meeting as the new Pender County manager. Commissioners approved the appointments of Shelby Battle, Elizabeth Piancenza, and Kathleen Sabella to the Pender County Library Board. Aaron Heffner, Cleveland Simpson, Kenneth Keith, Gregory Goble, and Nathan Coleman were appointed to the Council on Community Affairs, a recently revived commission that promotes the county.

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silent auction and costume contest. Cash prizes will be handed over to the Best Pirate and Best Wench. Event organizers and members of the Cape Fear Scallywags consider themselves pirates with a purpose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the last ten years, our members individually and collectively have participated in and produced fundraisers that have raised funds for animal protection and humanitarian agencies such as Adopt an Angel No Kill Animal Shelter in Wilmington, Onslow Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, and Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, just to name a few,â&#x20AC;? Fairesword said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And produced a prior Buccaneer Bash in association with The Belle of Topsail to get much needed funds in to the hands of an area family with a terminally ill teenage daughter in order to help fulfill the teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bucket list.â&#x20AC;? Though they are dedicated to raising money for various organizations and causes, one of their most important tasks has nothing to do with counting dollars, yet is a priceless act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spend a good amount of time going out in to the community and just putting smiles on the faces of children and adults alike.â&#x20AC;?

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Opinion Thursday, January 29, 2015, Page 4A

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There’s room for everyone, but everyone should pay, too  Pender County is home to one of the largest managed hunting areas in the state, Holly Shelter Game Land. Owned and managed by the Wildlife Resources Commission, “The Shelter” is an economic engine as well as a priceless resource. Every year, thousands of sportsmen from across the state and nation There is a disturbing hunt the huge tract, pursuing trend, however, at The everything from small game to deer, wild turkey, feral pigs Shelter and elsewhere, and bears. It’s a major source of other “stakeholders” of forest products as well, having free, unfettered and the revenues from pine access to Game Lands, at straw and timber go to manthe expense of those who age and protect the property. have paid their way. Game Lands are properties owned and/or managed by the state for public hunting, trapping and fishing. With the increased urbanization of the landscape, and shrinking opportunities for private hunting grounds, Game Lands are important to protecting our wildlife and hunting heritage. For a small fee, and sometimes an additional permit charge, any outdoorsman can access any Game Land in the state. Game Lands are primarily funded through these permits; unlike state forests and parks, which are paid for through tax dollars and are not generally open for hunting and fishing, Game Lands are limited use public lands. The permits are essentially user fees, the most sensible type of tax, and those fees are well-managed by the Wildlife Commission. There is a disturbing trend, however, at The Shelter and elsewhere, of other “stakeholders” having free, unfettered access to Game Lands, at the expense of those who have paid their way. Equestrians, birdwatchers, hikers, bicyclists, and other nature lovers have found Game Lands to be enjoyable and available. The problems occur when these other folks – who are not required to pay for the privilege – conflict with those who have paid for the right to be on Game Lands. Under previous administrations, the state has slowly but surely taken away the exclusive access to Game Lands paid for by hunters and fishermen. We sincerely hope the General Assembly and the Wildlife Resources Commission will reverse this policy, or at least add some rules and fairness. Currently, only hunters are required to wear blaze orange on Game Lands. Our state’s orange rules have saved countless lives and injuries since they were enacted. There has been a slight rise in recent years in the number of nonhunters who were injured or nearly hurt while wandering the woods during hunting season. It stands to reason that hunting accidents don’t just involve hunters. The Shelter’s accessibility makes it popular with birders, and we are aware of three different near-misses involving birdwatchers and hunters – in each case, the birders weren’t wearing anything orange. Several incidents involving horses and their riders have occurred in the Green Swamp, the Uwharries and elsewhere, and in each of those cases, the non-hunter was invisible. If the state is not going to require the same safety rules for non-hunters in The Shelter and elsewhere, there should be rules requiring an access permit or at least closing the forest to non-hunters during the season. A combination of a user fee, safety rules and a season for non-hunting activities would be the best solution, since the state still seems set on forcing hunters and fishermen to pay for everyone else’s recreation area. Our state’s public hunting grounds –the keyword being “hunting”—have been recognized nationally for the part they play in preserving endangered species, providing hunting access, and helping the natural environment of our state. Let’s hope they don’t become known as some sort of hybridized state park which were paid for by taxpayers -- who were then pushed out by folks who never paid for, nor appreciated, the privilege that is our Game Lands system.

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Serving at the pleasure Steve Logan, former East Carolina University head football coach, recently remarked that things don’t usually turn out well for head coaches. The same is often true for anyone who serves “at the pleasure” of someone or some group. UNC President Tom Ross is the latest example. The UNC Board of Governors fired him. Despite denials to the contrary, of course it was political, a continuation of the spoils system, where family, friends and supporters get the spoils

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If the young woman gically suffered by a pop-tart wanted to be the center of has supplanted news that attention, she succeeded. really matters, like terrorist I typically avoid fast food attacks, natural disasters, restaurants, since they tend or the discovery of honest to be a triple contradiction, politicians. but this day had me standing I am not, despite my critin line with a bunch of other ics’ claims to the contrary, folks seeking plastic food. suggesting women should go The young woman was also about with their heads down a patron, and the one worthy and their faces and bodies of the most conversation in covered with a burqa, hijab the entire place. or niqab. I am not entirely To her credit – what she sure about the differences wore, she wore well. But between those three represthere are some things strangsive garments, but I am sure ers don’t need to know about those who are forced to wear other strangers, and most of such know which is which, us in there knew far more and which is considered apabout her than many of us propriate by which religious Jefferson Weaver wanted to. sect. Such a fashion sense is engagement. Had our parents necessary to saving one’s life She wore a short, tight top spotted those symbols of that should have ended just in some communities. Sixties fashion rebellion, below her rib cage. It didn’t, Nor am I suggesting a my sisters wouldn’t have sat and I am not going to say return to the Victorian-era down for a week. anything further about it, “swimming costumes,” as For the record, I have since this is a family newsthey were so quaintly called, softened my stance on ladies paper. which some historians have having tattoos, since I know The miniscule top, howspeculated caused untold several women who are ever, didn’t cause as much numbers of drowning deaths. ladies in every positive and stir as the other half of her I expect to see postage traditional sense of the word, stamps held together with outfit. but for some reason they Had she been wearing dental floss and confidence have and appreciate “ink.” even a long sweater, or on a beach; I do not expect to That’s between them, their perhaps a dress, I suppose see (forgive me) a woman’s husbands and their momthe young woman’s leggings privates in a public place. mas, but I no longer immediwouldn’t have caused a stir. What is worse is that it ately consider a woman with A modicum of modesty, doesn’t require a lingering, – attractive government body art to be of ill repute. however, would have negated leery look to see what one jobs or appointments when And if anyone throws out the effect of wearing what shouldn’t, but simply a catheir candidate wins. The the old saw about women amounts to thick panty hose sual glance across a crowd. 32 members of the Board of “deserving what they get” for in public. I am told that if I do not Governors are political apdressing immodestly, I have a approve of such, I should Call me a prude – I will pointments of the N.C. House lovely piece of hickory with not look. I counter that with and Senate. When Democrats thank you for the complitheir name on it. There’s ment – but I was a little the popularity of leggings, controlled the legislature never, ever any excuse for embarrassed by the woman’s one would need to be blind their appointees hired Ross. blaming a woman for being attire. to avoid seeing things one Now Republicans are in I fully realize that wearing sexually assaulted. Period. shouldn’t. charge and make the appointI can’t see that opinion I will emphasize – I love ments. While the timing was such things as leggings and changing when it comes cropped tops is a common, seeing a beautiful woman, a surprise, apparently to to wearing underwear as stylish practice. I do apprecialthough it is too easy to some board members, Ross ate a pretty woman, although outerwear. There’s a big slide from an aesthetic and most everyone, the acdifference between judging I have to admit, I find modesappreciation of a modern tion had been predicted. someone (righteously or Athena to thoughts which We believe chairman John ty more alluring than public unrighteously) – and having displays of attributes. are more visceral. That’s Fennebresque when he says a first impression. There are those who why we are warned in God’s Ross wasn’t fired because of I do, however, find it roundly criticize me for word about being stumbling his age, his performance or significant that most modern advocating modesty, and blocks for others. Never mind even because of disagreefashion trends are deterthe earthly distraction of a ments with the board. He just that is their right. I grew up mined by people whose morthat way, and am actually barely clad, very attractive wasn’t this board’s selecals and mores would be more grateful for it. My sisters young woman – or worse, one tion and since the President suitable for alley cats than wore miniskirts – but only who is not equipped to wear serves at the pleasure of the role models, yet on more than the latest, but does anyway. I after sneaking them out of Board of Governors, they one occasion the most recent the house and changing on had every right to fire him. Continued on page 5A wardrobe malfunction stratethe way to the next social But did they need to do so in such an amateurish fashion? Tom Ross demonstrated a steady hand in a time that did not lend itself to flashy, bold new initiatives. History will record that he was a good caretaker. He served with grace, was a good leader Public opinion is welcome. Send your Letters to the Editor to P.O. Box 955, Burgaw, 28425 and deserved better treator to posteditor@post-voice.com. ment than he was given. But Please include your address and phone number with your letter. 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Well, I’m sure that you ladies out there will appreciate the fact that I was absolutely dreading my gynecological appointment, particularly since it had been two years since I had seen my amazing doctor. She took care of Harry for me. For those of you who aren’t in the know, Harry was this humongous fibroid who’d taken over my insides, sort of like the way an alien might infiltrate the soul of an innocent human bystander. Harry caused me to become severely anemic and made me very, very sick. In honor of my clean bill of health, I’d like to share my little adventure with him. All of this happened around Easter break and I spent that particular Easter in the emergency room. We had planned to depart the next day for a vacation to Busch Gardens when I became completely debilitated. Anemia can be a monster as it depletes your body of iron and flattens your blood cells so that oxygen can’t efficiently course through your veins. Although I’m sure that he felt internal concern for the wellness of his mother, Jacob’s grumbling made it evident that my sickness was a bit of an inconvenience for him. “Jacob, it could be worse,” I reassured him. “Mom could’ve had her leg bitten off by a horse or a Gila monster. Then we’d never get to go on a quality vacation. When Mom has a stranger’s red blood cells slowly transfused into her lifeless body, she’ll be as happy as a clam.” While I was curled in the pleather hospital chair in a fetal position, Daniel looked over at me and announced, “If you’re that sick and we go to Virginia, it’ll ruin our whole vacation.” Jacob looked over at my pale, lifeless body and replied, “Thanks a lot mom.” I informed my concerned family that they could throw me in a wheelbarrow and leave me at a churro kiosk, one that was preferably shaded. I was trying to keep my people happy, but I think I eventually lost consciousness. Around that same time, I was diagnosed with a massive case of poison ivy AND folliculitis. Basically, it made me look like a leper as I’d broken out all over and treatment involved two months of a strong antibiotic and steroid. I was expecting to grow an extra appendage or sprout huge patches of hair on my face. The poison ivy which, coincidentally, started after Lindsay put a poison ivy leaf in my ear while playing “hospital,” made for a dramatic backdrop for my infected follicles and pale constitution. I looked so dreamy. At that point, I thought that I could become a carnie. I planned to buy Harry, once removed, a special jar and maybe decoupage it a bit and add some sequins to the glass. I could dress him for the holidays, like maybe buy him a little plastic pumpkin to put

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church The service on Monday night, January 19 at 7 p.m. was too late for my column. So this week we wanted to say something about the meeting that impressed us greatly. The large church was full of people interested in paying respects to and celebrating the life of Martin Luther, King, Jr. Deacon Reginald Keith was master of ceremony and was introduced by Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate. Community male chorus sang several selections. Others participating in the program included Rev. James Eason, host pastor; minister Johnny Stringfield, minister Eddie Boney, and Brother Charles Stephens. Outstanding were the three speakers who had memorized the speeches of King, Nelson Mandela, and President Barack Obama: Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech, Deacon John Batts; Late President Nelson Mandela, Deacon Horace Hansley; and President Barack Obama, Minister Rodney Hansley. Keynote speaker was Rev. James Faison, III Pastor of Byrdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel MBC, Rose Hill, who was introduced by his daughter, Christa. He gave a very inspirational speech which included the themes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late to turn backâ&#x20AC;?, We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn our backs on those who have diedâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must continue to

fight for justiceâ&#x20AC;?, and other topics. On the front of the program was a picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the words: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.â&#x20AC;? John 8:12. Quote in the bulletin: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.â&#x20AC;?- Nelson Mandela. My friend, Josie Milner, picked me up to go to the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life dedicated to non-violence in seeking peace and equality for all. Surprise invitation On Tuesday afternoon we had a call from niece, Becky Batson Lawson of Mechanicsburg, Pa. She and sister Ann James and husband, Allen, wanted me to meet them Wednesday at Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferry Dock and Grill at noon. I accepted the invitation, thinking we could get together and I could still make a 2:00 medical appointment in Wilmington. Since my visits with some family members are few and far between, I did not want to miss this opportunity for a visit. Brenda read the Bible scripture for me at the hospital so I arrived before they did. My eating habit is s-l-o-w, so it seemed wise to go ahead and order, since I would still be eating when they arrived.

The BLT sounded very inviting, especially since there would be four crispy slices of thick bacon on it. It was not cut in half, and that made it much easier to hold and keep things from falling out. It was one of the best BLT sandwiches I have ever had. Sure enough, when my family arrived, I was still eating- and when they finished, I was still eating. I savored every bite. Becky had a hot dog and Ann had a hamburger. Allen was busy doing other things so I have no idea what he ordered- or when. Anyway it was good to have this surprise visit and to catch up on family news. It was so much fun to visit that I forgot about the time. But it was 1:30 and just enough time for me to get to NHRMC by 2:00. At 2 p.m. the clerk told me to have a seat. I have never had to wait in the large waiting room. Time was passing and I had not been called. Finally I told him my appt, with Dr. Meyerson was to have been at 2:00 and always I had gone straight to his waiting room. He apologized and took me right on back to the secretary. He had thought I wanted to see another doctor. No harm done. Soon my blood pressure and weight were recorded. The doctor said I needed to gain more weight- I was down to 105 pounds. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t weighed that little since I

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a legislature that passed a speaker ban law restricting communists from speaking on campus, with an upstart East Carolina wanting and winning a medical school in Greenville and with his having to deal with integration, court decisions and sports scandals. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UNC president must serve the obvious Board of Governors, but also legislators, academia, parents, donors and the taxpayers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a difficult job. Who will become the new

president? Many speculate it could be Art Pope, former legislator, major political contributor and benefactor to state-supported universities. Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. on WILM-TV and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and Channel 52. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

have undoubtedly added to his charm. Along with my jar of Harry, I could display my steroid-induced beard and extra appendage at a traveling circus. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get rich and famous. Plus, I could buy my alpaca and spider monkey and use them as tax write-offs. So, after this incident, my doctor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s axe Harry,â&#x20AC;? and my mother insisted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take care of this immediately you are going to cause me to have

a heart attack.â&#x20AC;? So, surgery was scheduled and took two surgeons five hours to end the relationship with my special fibroid. I really wanted to keep Harry but that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possible, something about biomedical hazards and blah, blah, blah. After six weeks, my body was back to its normal. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a memento by which to remember Harry, aside from the $20,000 hospital bill.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;looking at a girl in a bikini. I realize I am old fashioned, a bit of a stick in the mud, and likely to be the target of some namecalling by ladies who want to wear whatever they want, where they want to, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s none of my business. I concede to all three of those points.

But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wondering when and if body paint will replace clothing, and micro-mini skirts will be considered as prudish as a burqa. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.

Continued from page 4A Many of us nostalgically remember when Bill Friday was president and want to return to those heady days when skies were blue (not just Carolina blue), winds were steady and the sailing was straight ahead. They forget Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles with Governor Bob Scott over formation of the system, with

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was in my 20s. My next goal was to walk through that building and take the elevator up a floor, which made me level with the main hospital- no climbing the hill. (One must be in pretty good health to even visit anyone in the hospital.) Mildred Arnett had fallen and broken something in her hip. She was sitting in a chair and was in a perky mood, as she usually is. Her niece, Patricia Parker Slomanski was there and her nephew, Jimmy Jones. Plans are for her to be transferred to Huntington Health on Friday for physical therapy. After a short visit I headed home to get ready to go to Burgaw. On many Wednesdays, I have to spend the night with a friend, who drives me to the church for choir practice and picks me up at 8:30. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like being dependent on others for such help, but I am grateful for friends who are there for me. Another good lunch Bobby Ives came to see me Thursday and was told of my Wednesday visit to Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferry Grill. She was so excited that she wanted me to go with her today. My breakfast was barely in my stomach, but I said â&#x20AC;&#x153;why not?â&#x20AC;? Had to be back by 2:00 for another appointment in Burgaw, so off we went- again. I told her that hot dogs were big on the menu and that Kenny McManess made his own chili. She ordered the hot dog-

and guess what I ordered- another BLT. This was served cut in half, and the tomato and bacon kept sliding out of the bread. Next time- and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very sure there will be a next time- Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to ask them not to cut it in half- it is easier to eat that way. Bobby was thrilled with her hot dog, loved the black and white checkered paper in the serving basket, and asked Kenny a million questions. She was impressed! So, if you have not had lunch there, take a break and try it. The people at the next table were from Wilmington, but she came from Pender and was a Herring. If I could get up early enough, I might try breakfast there- at 6:30. In hospital Thursday afternoon Stephen called to tell me that Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Wendell Carney had gone to the hospital with chest pains. He is in CCU. Friday I had planned to go and support the family. Tommy called and said the weather was windy, rainy and cold, traffic was heavy, and there were no parking places at the hospital, so I should just stay home. Edith said I should not get around anyone who might have the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bugâ&#x20AC;? that is going around. So I took off my coat and took a nap. Saturday I talked to Brenda. Only she and their children are allowed to see him, as I knew already. We will take one day at a time and keep

him in our prayers. Susan is here from Charlotte to be with her mother. Gather to say goodbye The funeral of Charles E. Sparkman was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Burgaw Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Will Davis and Rev. Dr. Ray Mendenhall officiating. Burial was in Burgaw Cemetery with military honors. All of a sudden the air became extremely cold and very windy. Fortunately the family went back to a warm church to have a meal with family members. There were lots of Ruddells and Sparkman family members to support the family at this time. May God bless the family in their loss. We need to love our families every day and pray for them. Update on Wendell Tommy just had a text saying that Wendell was better today and might be able to be moved to a room today or tomorrow. Thank you, Lord, for your blessing. I want to write another quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. that was on the Mt. Pisgah Church bulletin: Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true. Shalom!

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TMS assistant principal earns PhD

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By David Manns Special to the Post & Voice Hats off to Mr. Brian Abernethy for earning the proper title of Dr. Abernethy. This is the second year at Topsail Middle School for Abernethy as assistant principal, who said he â&#x20AC;&#x153;absolutely loves serving the children of the Hampstead communityâ&#x20AC;?. He recently attained his PhD in education. His early years growing up, Brian practiced martial arts in which he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish attaining a black belt. This stuck in the back of his mind all through the years, and one motivation for finishing his doctorate was to fulfill a goal that his Mom could be proud of. It certainly is something Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, who was a PE teacher and a coach for 10 years, then a school administrator for 20 years (in Yadkin and Forsyth counties) is proud of. Like his mother, Brian is following in her footsteps almost exactly, and in his seventh year as a school administrator. Inspiration for achieving our challenges and reaching goals is something anyone can use, especially students that look at adults in school every day that are their administrators and teachers. One way Abernethy establishes a connection with students is by finding things that they may have in common. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my opinion, it is advantageous to establish a positive rapport with students in order to build trust, the most important aspect of being a leader,â&#x20AC;? said Abernethy He is a self- taught drummer, having played for 22 years in many venues in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington. Students at Topsail Middle in the band were recently shown one of his talents of drumming. I admit, Abernethy has definitely an excellent grasp of the drums. While interviewing him, he provided me an astounding glimpse of this talent. Motivation to pursue our dreams and finish goals is something all students find useful. Another interesting passion of Aber nethy is surfing. He has 21 years experience in surfing, having traveled and surfed in the North Carolina Outer Banks, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, California (northern and southern), Australia, Africa, and New Zealand. A b e r n e t hy g r a d u a t e d from Forbush High School in 1992 where he played baseball, and was the Northwest 2A baseball tournament MVP. From 1999 through 2012 , he played softball in Wilmington in a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league. My opportunity to first meet with the assistant principal was a busy morning the day just before Christmas break. Things couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gone better to see him in action at the beginning of his day. Assistant principals in Pender County are in charge of bus safety and transportation, which he had just finished up the routine of students unloading and find-

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Topsail Middle School assistant principal Dr. Brian Abernethy enjoys playing the drums. ing their way to classrooms. Abernethy has one of the deepest voices of anyone, which is not mistaken when he picks up the phone and conducts morning announcements over the PA. It is the assistant principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job of overseeing school safety and this includes student disciplinary action. The announcements included a dozen students recognized for a positive act under a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, and were called to the office to meet the AP and pick out a surprise, impressing onto these students positive reinforcement. He works daily with the principal, Christopher Madden, another assistant principal, Dr. Leslie Newman, and the Student Resource Officer (SRO), Pender County deputy Chad Kittlaus to ensure the safety of everyone on the school campus daily. Abernethyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary role is to provide a safe and orderly learning environment for all of the students and staff. In addition to being in charge of bus transportation and safety of the school campus, Abernethy is the chair of a newly formed school safety committee and leads a student support team. As the parent of a middle schooler at Topsail Middle, I attended their safety committee meeting recently, which other Topsail parents may become involved in by contacting Abernethy.

Abernethy has passion in many areas, having chosen a career to be an educator. He graduated with a double major in Exercise Science and Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1997, then moved to Wilmington in 1998 and pursued a career as a personal trainer. Abernethy attained a teaching certification in 2001 in physical education from UNCW. He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at D.C. Virgo Middle School from 200208, with studying education abroad in Australia in 2007 and South Africa in 2011 through UNCW. Abernethy graduated with an M.S.A. degree from UNCW in 2008. He was assistant principal at Pender High/Pender Early College in 2008-09, the assistant principal at Penderlea (K-8) year round school from 2009-13, and earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership in December 2014 from UNCW. Although intimidating to many students with his deep voice and stature, Abernethy has a number of ways for connecting with students through common things such as sports, music, surfing, exercise, and travel. He wants everyone to know he is very fortunate to work in a career that enables him to positively affect so many young lives and â&#x20AC;&#x153;hopes to continue serving Pender County in this capacity for years to come.â&#x20AC;?

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Burgaw teen helps children with life-threatening illnesses

Purple Carpet event changes lives By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Imagine a place where sick children can forget about their pain and medications. Imagine a place where their parents can forget about doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bills. Now picture the teens who make this dream a reality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a day where the kids can just be kids and play. A day where the parents can meet other parents who are going through the same thing,â&#x20AC;? Alexandria Augi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a day that lets these families know they are not alone and that there is a God who loves them.â&#x20AC;? Augi is a 15-year-old Burgaw resident, yet she spoke with the wisdom of an adult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the event, I have become closer to Christ and my church small group.â&#x20AC;? The event she described is The Purple Carpet Event: Hope in LIFE. A tenth grade small group from Port City Community Church hosts the event free of charge for children with life-threatening

illnesses and their families. It begins with a walk down the Purple Carpet followed by a welcome and live worship music, devotion and lunch. It is a day filled with everything kids and teens love to do from a photo booth to crafts. Attendees get to check out the Pink Heals fire truck, enjoy a limo ride, chair massages and face painting. The teens who organized it really paid close attention to make sure there are age-appropriate activities for everyone who attends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We partner with Kelli Russell of Love Is Bald, a nonprofit organization, to make the event possible. Without their help the event would be very hard to do,â&#x20AC;? Augi said. Though a lot of hard work goes into making the annual event possible, the end justifies the means. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been so amazing to see kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faces light up when they see the limo or are watching the magic show. I also enjoy seeing how quickly the kids and parents make new friends,â&#x20AC;? Augi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Several of the families have told me

what an impact the event has made throughout their year and when I hear I know that God is awesome and the only way this event could happen.â&#x20AC;? The Purple Carpet Event: Hope in LIFE will be Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Port City Community Church and is open to families in all surrounding areas. However, families must RSVP via email to thepurplecarpetevent@ gmail.com with their last name, name of the guest of honor, number of guests, and any dietary needs. Organizers hope to reach as many people in need of comfort as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the event, families are able to make connections with other families that have gone or are going through the same thing. It is a fun day where the parents do not have to worry about anything, and the kids just get to have fun,â&#x20AC;? Augi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say laughter is the best medicine, and at The Purple Carpet, there is lots of laughter.â&#x20AC;?

Surf City Community Center is the resolution solution By Kristi Grubb Surf City Community Center Special to the Post & Voice The New Year has begun. Resolutions have been made â&#x20AC;&#x201C; back to the daily grind. How is all that going for you? Are you finding yourself falling a little short of your goals? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just you, everyone struggles to stay on the path to a healthier lifestyle and resolutions do not make it easier to do. For most of us, resolutions are hard to keep even this early in the year. We have the greatest of intentions when we speak the words out loud, scribble them on a napkin or post them on Facebook. Then life happens. Our greatest intentions quickly fade into the shadows of reality and we find ourselves in the same rut we were resolving to escape. The key to making anything work is to not give up. Fortunately, there is still something you can do to revive those healthy resolutions and get you back on track. All you need is a desire, encouragement and a place to make it all happen. You have to earnestly seek out whatever it is that is going to help you stay on task striving for the goal. Look no further. Surf City Community Center is the place. We have a nice facility, friendly staff, great instructors and even helpful members that can give you the encouragement you need. We also have a host of athletic leagues, classes, events and programs that will give

you the opportunity to find what it is that will help you get fit and stick with it through the long haul. All you need is desire and determination to make it happen. If your resolution also involves your family becoming more healthy, great news, our winter athletics lineup is unbelievable and some of our leagues start for kids as young as three. Youth basketball, youth indoor soccer (Futsal), adult basketball, adult indoor soccer (Futsal) and adult volleyball are underway with limited spaces still available in most age divisions. If Coaching is more your speed, check out our youth programs, opportunities may still be available. Registration for coaching and all athletic programs can be found at www. townofsurfcity.com where you can also register early for the spring athletics. Classes, classes and more classes, our wellness class schedule just keeps getting better and better with club line dance, cheer-dance, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo and tumbling to keep the whole family moving. Year-round regulars like toga, spinning and zumba have stepped it up a notch for winter with hot yoga, yoga for athletes, spinning for weight loss and zumba party. New classes, activities and events are being added. New instructors are coming in weekly talking with our wellness team about awesome new opportunities they would like to bring to our line-up. Our staff is also

on target to get their certifications to teach Silver Sneakers classes and the all new Barre Fitness Program. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out on all the ways we will have to help keep you moving toward your goals. If group X classes just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit your idea of fun, our exercise room is pumping with free weights, stack weights and cardio machines. Whether you prefer to work out several days of the week or come in on Saturday and get it all done in one day, the choice is yours and the opportunity is there. Our members range from â&#x20AC;&#x153;just getting startedâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;been working out longer than I can rememberâ&#x20AC;?. If you are not sure where to begin, we can even set up a time to give you a run through on how everything works so you can determine what you would like to try. Joining our Facility is easy. Our membership fee ranges from $100 to free and we also allow the exchange of volunteer hours for membership. With all that we have going on we are always in need of volunteers and our atmosphere of fun makes it seem less like work and more like participating. We also have special deals for military and seniors, including the Silver Sneakers Program, to help you get on track and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Come on by to check us out and let our facility, activities and instructors be your resolution solution.

Taking care of your kidneys Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years ago at age 76, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m curious what my risks are and what I can do to protect myself. Kidney Concerned Dear Concerned, Anyone who has a family history of kidney disease, or who has high blood pressure or diabetes is at risk and needs to have their kidneys tested. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you should know and some tips to help you take care of your kidneys. Kidney disease More than 26 million Americans currently have chronic kidney disease (when the kidneys canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t properly do their job of cleaning toxins and wastes from the blood), and millions more are at risk of developing it, yet most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because kidney disease develops very slowly over many years before any symptoms arise. But left untreated, the disease can eventually require people to spend hours hooked up to a dialysis machine or get a kidney transplant. Even mild kidney problems can double a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as cause anemia and bone disease. The reason kidney disease has become so widespread today is because of the rise of obesity, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure which all strain the kidneys. Another factor is the increasing number of people who take multiple medications, which can overtax the organs. People over age 60 are

especially vulnerable both because they tend to take more drugs, and because kidney function normally declines somewhat with age. To help you rate your risk of kidney disease, the National Kidney Foundation has a quick, online quiz you can take at kidney.org. Get tested Because kidney disease has no early symptoms, the only way to catch it before it advances is to have a simple blood and urine test by your doctor. So, if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, a family history of kidney disease, or are age 60 or older you need to get tested. African, Hispanic, Asian and Indian Americans along with Pacific Islanders are also at increased risk. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re diagnosed with kidney disease you need to know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no cure, but there are steps you can take to help contain the damage, including: Control your blood pressure If you have high blood pressure, get it under 130/80. If you need medication to do it, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are good choices because of their proven ability to protect the kidneys. Control your diabetes If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Change your diet This usually means reducing the amount of protein and

phosphorus you eat, and cutting back on sodium and possibly potassium. Your doctor can help you determine an appropriate eating plan, or you may want to talk to a dietitian. Also see myfoodcoach.kidney.org where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find lots of kidney friendly recipes and nutrition tips. Watch your meds Dozens of commonly used drugs can damage the kidneys, especially when taken in high doses over long periods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most notably NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and generic) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn and generic). Herbal supplements can also be very dangerous. Talk to your doctor about all the prescription, over-thecounter and herbal products you take to identify potential problems and find alternatives. Exercise and lose weight If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re overweight and inactive, start an aerobic fitness routine (walk, swim, cycle, etc.) that gets your heart pumping. This will help lower your blood pressure, control diabetes and help you lose excess weight all of which will help your kidneys. Quit smoking If you smoke, quit. Heart disease becomes a much greater risk to the kidneys if your smoke. Smoking also doubles the rate of progression to end-stage renal failure. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

Area fighter in UFC event By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter and Wilmington native Derek Brunson is preparing for a significant bout against opponent Ed Herman, scheduled for Jan. 31. The battle will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the very site where Brunson debuted as a UFC contender back in 2012. A win for Brunson would land him in UFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 15. He has spent the last six weeks training in Albuquerque, New

Mexico with trainers considered to be some of the best in the world. While at home in Wilmington, he continues his preparation with boxing coach Andre Thompson, and maintains his strength and conditioning training with Port City Sports Performanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Pence, Dan Willis and Alex Croteau. Brunson was bor n and raised in Wilmington and attended Hoggard High School,. His UFC debut was a fight against Chris Leben on Dec. 29, 2012. Despite being the under-

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New Franchise Rates for Solid Waste and Single Stream (Recyclables) Collection for Town Businesses and Commercial Customers Please note the original information provided to the Pender Post-Voice contained inaccurate rates. Recently the Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved a franchise agreement with Waste Industries to be the exclusive commercial solid waste and recycling provider within the corporate limits of Burgaw. As part of the new franchise agreement for commercial customers, the Town was able to leverage its existing residential franchise agreement in order to secure preferred pricing for commercial customers who utilize dumpster services rather than roll carts. 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 February 1, 2015. Solid Waste Dumpsters

Container Size 2 cubic yard 4 cubic yard 6 cubic yard 8 cubic yard

1x per week $49.20 $77.45 $98.54 $119.49

2x per week $95.43 $149.32 $188.65 $217.95

3x per week $135.47 $221.56 $279.43 $316.41

The prices to be noted in the table are to include charges for providing designated collection services, container rental and disposal fees.

Single Stream (Recycling) Dumpsters

Container Size 2 cubic yard 4 cubic yard 6 cubic yard 8 cubic yard

1x per week $49.20 $67.45 $87.54 $99.49

2x per week $95.43 $129.32 $168.65 $197.95

3x per week $135.47 $194.56 $259.43 $296.41

The prices to be noted in the table are to include charges for providing designated collection services, container rental and disposal fees.

All commercial customers within the corporate limits of Burgaw are encouraged to monitor their monthly bill from Waste Industries to insure the revised rate structure above is reflected.

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Charles E. Sparkman BURGAW -- Charles E. Sparkman, age 82 of Burgaw passed away Tuesday Jan. 20, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 14, 1932 in the Ashton community of Pender County, son of the late Preston and Jennie Mae McLendon Sparkman. He was also predeceased by his first wife Benji Sparkman; brothers P.L. Sparkman and Arthur Sparkman; and sister Martha Shields. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ruddell Sparkman; son Preston Sparkman and wife Janae of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren Ashton and Ethan; brothers Carlisle and Kaywood Sparkman; stepson Leno Morero and wife Heidi of Phoenix, Ariz. Charles graduated from Burgaw High School in 1951 and was an alumni of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving honorably in the United States Army. He was employed by the Atlantic Coast Line for several years. Charles then lived in Florida for 30 years where he co-owned and operated City Ready Mix of Plant City Florida. He was chairman of the board of Florida Concrete and Products Association. He was honored by the Florida Concrete Association in June 1988 for membership by the board, where he served as director with honor and distinction. Charles and his family returned to his beloved Burgaw after retirement, where he served the town of Burgaw as commissioner from 1995 until 2007. He was a member of Burgaw Presbyterian Church, also an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Burgaw Hunting

Club for many years. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 24, 2015 at Burgaw Presbyterian Church. Reverend Will Davis and Reverend Dr. Ray Mendenhall conducted the service. Burial followed in the Burgaw Cemetery. The family will received friends Friday Jan. 23 from 6-7:30 pm at Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.harrellsfh.com. Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions can be made to Burgaw Presbyterian Church, PO Box 565 Burgaw, NC 28425 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401. The family was served by Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw.

John Francis Barker BURGAW -- John Francis Barker, 78, of Burgaw passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 20 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where he was undergoing chemotherapy for advanced Leukemia. The gates of Heaven opened wide for this newest angel. John has been surrounded by family and friends throughout his two-year battle with cancer. John was born Sept. 16, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Mary Virginia Barker. He was a long-time resident of Colorado, retired to Ellis, Kansas in 1999 and moved to Burgaw in 2012. John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sheila Lines Barker; daughters, Linda Stewart (Kevin), Vicky Wawrzyniak, Sandra Okoren (Gary) all of Denver, Colo.; brother, Jerry Barker (Ofilia) of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Jane Nusbaum (Bill) of Fort Collins, Colo.;

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special nephew, Les Barker (Judy) of Denver; grandchildren, Travis Wawrzyniak, Denver; Lindsay Evans (Brian), great-grandchildren Grayden and Gunner Evans , Joplin, Mo.; sister-in-law, Margaret Barker; Denver, and a large extended family of , cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Barker and Jim Barker. John, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Master Mechanic,â&#x20AC;? was involved in building race cars and race car engines, as well as a being a competitive driver for 45 years. He also enjoyed building hot rods and restoring old cars. He was the go-to guy for any mechanical problems. He was particularly generous with family and friends and delighted in fixing anything and everything. His ready smile and welcoming conversation reflected his Christian values and extraordinary faith. He enjoyed serving his church in many areas throughout the years. He was a member of the Sports Car Club of America since 1959, served as board member on many non-profit entities and was a member of Westview United Methodist Church in Burgaw. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Westview United Methodist Church in Burgaw. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name may be made to Westview United Methodist Church, C/O Mary Jane Lanier, 5094 N.C. Hwy. 53W. Burgaw NC 28425 or your favorite charity. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Debbie Rivenbark Godwin BURGAW -- Debbie Rivenbark Godwin, 56, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Jan. 23, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born April 19, 1958 in Burgaw, the daughter of the late Woodley William and Louise Wells Rivenbark.

Debbie leaves a family that is grateful for the joy she brought into their lives: her devoted husband of 40 years, Ronald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ronnieâ&#x20AC;? Lewis Godwin; beloved son, Jason Godwin; brothers, Woodley Roger Rivenbark and Robert Hugh â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobbyâ&#x20AC;? Rivenbark; sisters, Marinas R. Jones (Byron) and Julie R. Jones (Jamie); and several nieces and one nephew. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Byron Jones and Mr. Robert Carter officiating. Following the service the family received friends. The family would like for you to consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Tony â&#x20AC;&#x153;FlapJackâ&#x20AC;? Crisafulli Tony â&#x20AC;&#x153;FlapJack Crisafulli, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years Songul, his children Mike and Frank, his daughtersin-law Kris and Kim, and his beautiful grandchildren Megan, Dominic, Ashlyn and Ryleigh. A private family funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday January 24, 2015 at Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral home Chapel. Reverend Ray Mendenhall officiated. Online condolences and memories may be made to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. Tony also asked that upon his passing, in lieu of flowers, loved ones and friends donate to The Wounded Warrior Project. The family was served by Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw. Thelma Stacy Harrell BURGAW -- Thelma Stacy Harrell, 94, of Burgaw, beloved mother, grandmother and friend has left this earth after a long and fruitful life. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 Thelma went home to join Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s angels and

family gone before her. She was born Dec. 24, 1920 in Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elhanon and Georgia Pratt Stacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Douglas Harrell and son, Michael Douglas Harrell and his wife, Janice. Thelma is survived by her daughters, Anita L. Johnson (Donald), Linda Sue Walker (Dallas), and Alice Faye â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cookieâ&#x20AC;? Yarborough (Eddie); twelve grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; sister-in-law, Bessie James and many extended family and friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Reverend Dean Walker and the Reverend W. E. Smith officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. Casketbearers were grandsons of Thelma Harrell. The family received friends on Wednesday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. until hour of the service. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. Norman Morgan Squires KELLY -- Norman Morgan Squires, 78, of Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday night, Jan. 25, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1936 in Bladen County, the son of the late Cecil G. and Margaret Bigford Squires. Also remembered is his brother, Leon Squires who preceded Norman in death. Nor man is survived by

a very special friend, Dorothy Squires; sister, Virginia Pridgen; brothers, Thaddeus (Patricia), Ray (Mona), and Eddie Squires and eight nieces and nephews; eleven grand nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at Natmore Baptist Church with the Reverend Greg Mott and the Reverend Steve Gasque officiating. Burial followed in church cemetery. The family received friends at the church Wednesday at 1 p.m. until hour of the service. At other times the family was at the home of Dorothy Squires. 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.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The alarm started buzzing at four in the morning. “It’s not really four,” I thought to myself as I reached over slamming the snooze. “The clock is set an hour ahead. I can sleep a few more minutes.” The pattern persisted until I wrapped my mind around what was going to happen that morning. So 45 minutes later I was dressed in several layers of clothing, two pairs of wool socks, and waterproof boots. The shotgun was in the back seat of the truck. The steel shot was in a box in the boat. “Anything I am missing?” again speaking to myself as if I was

two people. Everything was ready. Truck was cranked and running turning the frigid dark air into full fan heat. I knew this would be the last warmth I would feel until coming back off the water later. The boat ramp already had several in line to put in by time I got there. The skies, still dark, were starless. The cloud cover had rolled in overnight hiding the brilliant moon except for small slivers opening every now and then. My buddy met me at the ramp. The one thing I forgot, he didn’t. I saw his duck calls strategically placed on the lanyard around his neck. We both had our head lights angled up so as not to blind each other while parlaying our morning greetings. The boat was backed in, the gear loaded, and the excitement was beginning as we noticed spots of ice floating on the surface of the now turbulent water created by the boats gunning it out into the horizon. Where we would hunt was inaccessible by boat, but we had to get to the trail by boat in order to make the half mile hike. Because of this, we only

had a dozen decoys each. Both of us carried a backpack over one shoulder, the decoys on the other, and the 12 gauges in our hands. After the hike, we came upon the swampy area where we would settle in for the next few hours. The horizon started to show a gray and orange blend to our east, so time was getting nearer. We tromped through the sludge of the chest deep muck. Each step was proof there is no bottom in a swamp. Many times the boot from the waders would continue to go downward while trying with the might of Atlas to pull your leg upward. It actually is enough to cause you to plant face first into coffee stained gunk. Actually, it was enough. One thing about chest waders. They do a great job of warming the water around you once they fill up and you get over the initial shock of the piercing cold. Another thing about chest waders. They triple in overall weight when water is sloshing from the top inside. But it’s ducks – those flat billed, quick flying quackers that can cause an obsession disorder that the cold, wet, and

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sludge only fuels the passion rather than sways from. Maybe the obsession is simply due to the difficulty of trying to get to them. Much like when an Alpinist is asked why he chose to pursue mountaineering and the dangers and tribulations of climbing to the pinnacle, the answer is “it’s there.” Not the duck persay, or mountain in this reference, but the whole experience. The obsession is not shooting and retrieving the duck. The obsession is the fact that the pursuit is there if you are willing to partake in it. And the rewards are more than ducks. The rewards are the trials, the difficulties and of course, the experience. –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.

Pender County turkey group banquet Feb. 7

Town of Burgaw Government News January 29, 2015

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM (or thereabout) in the banquet room of the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 S Dickerson Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend. Public Hearing 1. Consideration of a text change amendment to Sections 14-7 and 14-8 of the Unified Development Ordinance reducing the setback requirements for some structures in the I-2 zoning district. Public Hearing 2. Consideration of a conditional use permit request to locate a “Restaurant, Full Service and Limited Service” use at Tienda El Mirasol at 115 Hwy 117 South. 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.

CALENDAR February 02, 2015 February 09, 2015 February 10, 2015 February 19, 2015

Promotions/Special Events Com. Meeting Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Board of Commissioners Meeting Planning Board Meeting

7:00PM 7:00PM 4:00PM 6:00PM

TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

By Jefferson Weaver Special to The Post & Voice Turkey season doesn’t start until later this spring, but members of a local hunting and conservation group have gobblers on their brains – and fundraising on the calendar. The 2015 annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, hosted by the Pender County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, is set for Feb. 7, at the New Hanover County Law Enforcement Officers Association Building, 5301 Holly Shelter Rd, Castle Hayne. The fundraising and fellowship dinner helps raise awareness about the Longbeards Chapter and support its annual series of community events. Over the past year, the Longbeards hosted a Jakes youth hunting event, as well as a Women in the Outdoors hunts and competition, and numerous educational events. Member Renee Rodgers said the chapter also participated in the Turkey Hunters Care program, where they raised money for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard in Wilmington, a local food pantry. While last year’s Wounded Warrior hunts were cancelled due to heavy rains, Rodgers said the chapter hopes to reschedule the hunt this year, as well as holding additional Women in the Outdoors events

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The Pender County Longbeards held their ﬁrst Women in the Outdoors event in October. The annual banquet for the Longbeards chapter is Feb. 7 in Castle Hayne. and the ever-popular Jakes Day. Rodgers said the banquet is an excellent way to find out more about the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Longbeards chapter, and the variety of events sponsored by the group every year. Door prizes will be awarded, and an auction benefitting the chapter will feature special turkey hunting memorabilia, gear and collectibles. This year’s guest speaker is turkey expert Rich Shivley, who was featured in the most recent issue of Turkey Country Magazine. Shivley will be available to autograph copies of the magazine.

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Smart Start of Pender County seeks proposals that focus on programs related to Early Care and Education, Health Care, and/or Family Support from individuals or agencies for fiscal year 2015-2016. (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.) (Please note that Smart Start funding is limited to programs serving children ages 0-5 and their families.) Programs: 1. Support the education, and training of child care professionals working in licensed child care and early education programs. 2. Provide information to parents about quality early care and education programs and services, provide technical assistance to licensed child care providers to maintain or enhance quality, and provide early education training, services and resources to early education professionals, parents and other early education advocates. 3. Provide training to early education professionals on child care health related topics and safety practices. 4. Provide education, support, and materials on parenting, child development and/or literacy to parents and primary caregivers of children ages 0-5. All interested parties may contact Connie Carr-Costin, the Executive Director at (910) 259-9978 for additional information or to schedule a pre-proposal consultation. Request for Proposal (RFP) information will be available at Smart Start of Pender County, 600 N. Timberly Lane, Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. All completed proposals with required documentation including budgets must be submitted no later than 1:00 pm, Friday, February 27, 2015. Faxed and emailed proposals will not be accepted. January 29, 2015

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees:

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

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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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: February 3, 2015 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425

TOPIC OF HEARING: Zoning Text Amendment Four Points Recycling, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to amend Section 5.2.3 to add a Solid Waste Compost Facilities as a permitted use in the GB, General Business zoning district. Details regarding the proposed amendments may be found in the Pender County Planning Department offices. Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 4.8.1 PD, Planned Development District. The amendment proposed is to include language affecting vacant PD, Planned Development zoned properties that do not have an approved Master Development Plan in accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices. Preliminary Plat Parker and Associates, Inc., applicant, on behalf of IC3 Partners, LLC, owner, are requesting Preliminary Plat approval of a major subdivision containing seventy- three (73) single family dwellings known as The Reserve on Island Creek residential subdivision. The project consists of ± 69 acres of a ± 124 acre parcel located on Island Creek Road (SR 1002), adjacent to the New Hanover County line, Rocky Point, NC. The property is zoned RP, Residential Performance and may be further identified as Pender County PIN 3252-97-7356-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County -Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

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rating. Bogan said the goal of the project is to improve the rating for everyone within five miles of the fire department, not just those who are in town and close to a fire hydrant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For most of us, that is probably the bottom line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how do we get from an ISO rating to that bill in the mail that shows how much our insurance premium is going to be. We want

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days. He takes our information goes back to Raleigh and a group will go through our project. They will tally up our points and that is what we get,â&#x20AC;? Turner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of different areas we will work on. Some are challenges and some are not,â&#x20AC;? Turner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of documentation we have to produce.â&#x20AC;?

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ganization that was founded in 1973 and has worked with wildlife agencies to restore wild turkey populations from 1.3 million wild turkeys to nearly 7 million today. NWTFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers raise funds and work daily to improve critical wildlife habitat, increase access to public hunting land and introduce new people to the outdoors and hunting. Together, the NWTFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partners, sponsors and grassroots members have raised and spent more than $373 million preserving hunting heritage and conserving nearly 17 million acres of wildlife habitat. Locally, the Longbeards have helped conserve and protect parts of the Holly Shelter Gameland as well as working

with the Wildlife Resources Commission to improve turkey flocks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always looking for new members,â&#x20AC;? Rodgers said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the Longbeards is a lot more than just a hunting organization. We work to give back to the community, and preserve and promote turkey hunting. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long ago North Carolina had very few wild turkeys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; today they are everywhere. Turkey hunting is growing in popularity, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great family activity.â&#x20AC;? For more information, contact Rodgers at 910.200.5299 or log on to theLongbeardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; facebook page. For more information about the NWTF, call (800) THE-NWTF or visit www.nwtf.org.

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Section B

Lady Titans win in indoor track

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Men, women get wins over Bulldogs

Titans edge Wallace-Rose Hill

Trask men now lead conference

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Trask track and field coach Bill Mercier tells you something concerning track one had better listen. When the veteran coach says that his girls team is championship caliber you had better take note. “I think our girl’s team is as good as we’ve had here. They have won every meet that we’ve entered this winter,” Mercier said. Last week the Lady Titans disposed of their Four County/Carolina Conference foes in grand fashion while the Titan men finished a respectable third place. The Lady Titans scored 135 points while the closest team was second place Lakewood at 72 points. Desire Brown continued her dominance in the sprinter events. She won the 55-meter and 300-meter dashes as well as the long jump. Nizae Phillip won the triple jump while the 4x800-meter team won first place. The men finished in third place behind Midway and North Brunswick.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Lady Pirates play Mideastern teams in close games By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Topsail Coach Jim Clanahan came to Topsail high school he had a vision. He wanted to turn the Lady Pirates into a perennial playoff team. He rolled his sleeves up and went to work. Although the Pirates may not have a sterling record, Clanahan has helped the squad improve. Last week was a perfect example of that as the Pirates played two 4A schools close before dropping each contest. Laney came calling early last week. The Lady Pirates were waiting on the Bucs. The upstart Pirates played hard and made a fourth quarter run at the Lady Buccaneers before falling 40-36. The Lady Pirates were down by a point at the break after the Bucs had taken an 8-4 lead at the end of the first period. The third frame was one in which the Pirates would like to forget as the Wilmington squad outscored the Hampstead hardwood heroes by nine. Topsail outscored Laney by four points in the final stanza but could not overcome the Bucs. Brandy Williams had nine points while Desi Montano added eight. Next up was the Hoggard Vikings. The Lady Pirates were still stinging from the close loss to Laney and were set on go. However, an 8-0 first quarter deficit gave the Vikings an early lead that they rode to a 53-37 win. The shots were not falling for the Pirates early and Hoggard made them pay with an 8-0 lead after eight minutes. The Vikes scored 19 in the second period while the Pirates got untracked with a 12 point quarter. The score was 27-12 at the half. For the second game in a row the Lady Pirates were outscored in the third frame. This time the Vikes hung 19 points on the Pirates. With Hoggard leading by 24 with just eight minutes to play the Pirates laced their sneakers up tighter and fought back. They outscored the Vikings by eight but failed to overcome their opponents. Dominique Bryant led the Pirates with 10 while Keri White added nine. The Lady Pirates are 6-10 overall and 2-5 in conference play. They will travel to Laney early in the week and then host Ashley on Friday.

Sports news and notes Topsail coach earns Region 2 Coach of Year Granville Gehris seems to have a unique outlook on coaching high school baseball players. He seems to treat them like young men while providing a structured environment for the players to excel in. his approach seems to have worked as he led the Pirates to the 3A state title after only his second year at the helm. Coach Gehris was named the Post & Voice baseball Coach of the Year at the end of the 2013-14 school year. He was recently honored with an even more prestigious award as the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association chose him as the Region 2 baseball Coach of the Year. Coach Gehris took over before the 2012-13 season and led the Pirates to an East Central Conference title. The following year the Pirates stepped up to the 3A ranks and were put in the tough Mideastern 3A-4A Conference with the likes of Wilmington Hoggard and Laney. the Pirates more than held their own and finished with a 6-6 conference record that included earning the top 3A spot out of the conference. His two year record stands at 38-18. The Pirates went on to win the state 3A championship with an eight-game winning streak. Gehris is the complete package. He has worked diligently to ensure that every player on his team has the opportunity to play at the next level. He currently has several players on this year’s team signed to play at the collegiate level next year including UNCW signee Clark Cota. Titan’s Davis earns statewide award Trask senior Tyquan Davis was recently award

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Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Titan Jonathan Jordan drives the basket at a recent game in Rocky Point. Jordan lead the Titans with 14 points and eight rebounds against WRH.

With one half of the conference schedule complete the Trask Titan men are sitting atop the standings with a 6-2 record. However, nothing has come easy as any of the top six or seven teams in the Four County can beat you at any time. The Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs proved that last Friday night as they played the first place Titans tough. It took a last second free throw and defensive stand to edge the Duplin County crew 64-63. The Titan men had this contest under control in the first half. They rode the play of their guards to a 15-12 first quarter advantage. Coach Orr’s hardwood heroes stayed the course in the second period and increased the lead to 31-19 at the break. Wallace was bound and determined to defend their home court. They found their rhythm in the third frame and outscored the Titans by six to cut the lead to six entering the final period of play. The Bulldogs went on a run midway through the final quarter and took a one point lead. The Titans relied on their experience in tight games and stayed close. Jaquan London was fouled with 10 seconds to go and made 1-2 free throws to give the Titans a 64-63 lead. Wallace made one last gasp effort and moved the ball inside the key but the shot was off and the Titans left with the one point victory. Johnathan Jordan led the Titans with 14 points and eight rebounds while Tynaffit Davis had 12. Tyrease Armstrong and Tyquan Davis each tallied 11 as the Titans ran their record to 11-6 overall and 5-2 in conference play. They played Wallace for the second time in three days on Monday. Ladies win 40-34 The Trask Lady Titans continue to navigate the tough Four County waters with caution. Last Friday night they traveled to Wallace – Rose Hill to face an improved Lady Bulldog team. when the clock reached zeroes the Lady Titans boarded the bus with a 40-34 win. A 13-9 first quarter advantage gave the Titans breathing room but the Lady Bulldogs were not about give up home court advantage without a fight.

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Patriots lose close one to Clinton By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot men’s basketball team can play with anyone for three quarters or more. However, it seems that the talented team has problems finishing games. That was the case last week when the Pats played the Clinton Dark Horses tough deep into the third quarter before falling 70-61. The Pats opened the game in a hurry. The Dark Horses also like to run and both teams took off at every opportunity. Clinton took a seven-point lead in the period before the Pats settled down. Coach Battle’s boys cut the lead to five at the end of the period. The teams contin- “We have to learn to ﬁnish as a ued the fray into the team....There is a lot of basketsecond session. The ball left to play yet.” Pats went up but ClinCoach Gary Battle ton fought back. The score stood at 31-30 at the break with Pender on the bottom. Pender came out of the locker room on fire. They outscored Clinton 6-2 in the first two minutes of the second half to take a four-point lead. Clinton went to a pressure defense and trapped out of it. Pender struggled with the defense and turned the ball over several times. That allowed the Dark Horses to recover and take the lead. Clinton took a double-digit lead into the final frame. Pender went to its own version of the press to open the fourth and it paid dividends. A 12-point lead was cut in half before Clinton figured it out. the Pats were unable to get closer than six and fell by nine. Coach Battle acknowledged that his team has had problems closing but doesn’t think it is from a lack of effort. “The kids are playing hard. I think everyone wants to be the one that makes the big shot. We have to learn to finish as a team. We’ll be fine. There’s a lot of basketball left to play yet.” The Patriots were led by Jarious Williams with 18 points while Rodney Hansley had 11. Lady Dark Horses beat Pender The Lady Patriots seem to go from one strong conference foe to the next. Last week it was the Clinton Dark Horses. the Lady Patriots gave it their best effort but was upended 63-43. An 11-point deficit after one quarter turned into a 38-13 score at the half. the Lady Patriots were overmatched in taking the loss. Daje Lewis led the Pats with nine points. The Lady Pats host Midway early in the week before traveling to East Bladen.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Patriot David Tucker works inside at a recent home game.

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On The Mat

In My Opinion

With Bobby Norris

The Trask Titans participated in the Laney duals last weekend. Although the field was reduced considerably due to the weather the Titans fared well. There were several wrestlers that finished in second, third and fourth. Jesus Dominguez and Bradley Johnson took second place while Juan Santiago, Joseph Chung and Matthew Cather earned a third place finish. Trask Coach Chris Johnson expressed his approval on his guy’s performance. “This was a good weekend

for us, especially going into the last week of the regular season and into the team playoffs.” Santiago and Johnson lead the team with 26-13 records. The Topsail grapplers participated in the Riverside Invitational over the weekend. Patrick Channel won the 152pound class while Joe Sculthorpe won the heavyweight division. This week’s top five 1. Joe Sculthorpe (Topsail) 2. Patrick Channell (Topsail) 3. Bradley Johnson (Trask) 4. Juan Santiago (Trask) 5. Alpha Barrow (Pender)

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Titan grappler Juan Santiago ﬁnished third at the Laney Duals.

Topsail cagers drop two conference games By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer A quick glance at the Topsail Pirate men’s basketball record will show two losses to Mideastern conference foes last week. A closer look will show a team that has improved immensely and is on the cusp of getting one of those elusive wins against a 4A opponent. Last week the Pirates hosted Laney early before hosting Hoggard on Friday night. Both Wilmington schools found a tough out in the improved Pirates. Laney came in looking to blow out the 3A Pirates. They found a team hungry for a win. The Pirates outplayed the Bucs in the first half and for the better part of the contest before succumbing to the Wilmington squad 56-48. Alec Baker carried the Pirates early. He found the range from beyond the arc and along the baseline to the tune of five straight points. Xander Hunt was the man in the paint in the early going as he muscled his way to several baskets in leading the Pirates to a 14-11 lead after the first period. Laney fired back in the second quarter. They attacked the Pirate defense and

opened up some space for their slashers. The result was a 13-11 Buc quarter that sent both teams to the locker room with the Pirates clinging to a 25-24 lead. The Pirates have made it a habit to have one bad quarter in each game. In this game it was the third frame. The once crisp passes that the Pirates were firing turned into several costly turnovers in the third quarter. Those mistakes seemed to lend its self to troubles on the offensive end as well. The Pirates were outscored by 10 points in the third frame and trailed by nine going into the final eight minutes. Two weeks ago the Bucs would have pulled away from the Pirates. This version of the Pirates fought hard and stayed within reach of the 4A school.

Topsail outscored the Bucs by one point in the final quarter but took the loss. Baker led the Pirates with 14 points while Kodiak Dowling added 10. Next up was the Hoggard Vikings, yet another 4A squad with bad intentions. The Vikings jumped out to an early lead and rode that to a 61-47 win. Hoggard jumped on the Pirates early in the first quarter. The score was 17-9 after the first eight minutes. Topsail played better in the second stanza and held serve. The Vikings outscored the home team by one point. Hoggard took a nine point advantage into the break. The third period stayed true to form as the Pirates were getting beat on the defensive end of the floor. Hoggard increased their nine point lead to 13 and the two teams went into the final frame with Hoggard up by 13 points. The Topsail boys played hard in the final stanza but could not cut the deficit. Jake Sullivan and Xander Hunt each scored 13 points to lead the Pirates. Topsail (6-11/1-6) will play at Laney on Tuesday and will host Ashley on Friday.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The county high schools had mid-terms last week so the action was slower than usual. However, the Topsail Pirates played three times including two conference games. Alec Baker led the Pirates with 14 points while Kodiak Dowling added 10 against Laney while Jake Sullivan and Xander Hunt each scored 13 points against Hoggard. The Topsail girls dropped two close games against conference foes. Brandy Williams had nine points while Desi Montano added eight in a close loss to Laney while Dominique Bryant led the Pirates with 10 points with Keri White adding nine in a loss to Hoggard.

Bannerman a two-sport stand out at Trask By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When sophomore Kansas Bannerman walked onto the football field you could see that he was at ease with the sport and what he had to do to be successful. He played a physical style of football and had made his mark despite the fact that he was just a sophomore. During the winter months he has transformed himself into a good basketball player. He plays inside for Coach Rodney Orr, rebounding the basketball and scoring when asked. Despite the fact he seems more suited for football, it appears that his basketball game is above average as well. With the rest of this school year and two more ahead of Bannerman, it appears that he will have a successful high school athletic career. As of right now he is a two sport standout for the Trask Titans. He definitely has a bright future ahead of him.

Trask

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The Pender men dropped a close contest to Clinton. The Patriots were led by Jarious Williams with 18 points while Rodney Hansley had 11. The Pender girls fell to the Lady Dark Horses. Daje Lewis led the Pats with nine points. The Trask men beat Wallace in a thriller. Johnathan Jordan led the Titans with 14 points and eight rebounds while Tynaffit Davis had 12. Tyrease Armstrong and Tyquan Davis each tallied 11. The Lady Titans also earned a win at Wallace. Tyquan Davis was named one of four top performers by the state last week. This week’s top performer is Johnathan Jordan of Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew Trask the junior forward had Topsail baseball coach Granville Gehris talks with his 14 points and eight boards in team at the state championship last June. Gehris won the teams win over Wallace. the Region 2 Coach of the Year award.

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Often a young coach takes over a program that is in the midst of struggling or has struggled in recent times. Usually these young coaches find themselves overwhelmed by the prospect of having to rebuild a program. Trask has always had a strong wrestling program. When the school opened they had a very good coach in Daryl Martin. He guided the program until a few years ago. He stepped down and former Trask football standout Desmond Jordan took the team for a year before former Pender wrestler Chris Johnson took the job. Johnson has coached youth baseball and has had some success in the area. However, other than helping out here and there, he had never coached at the high school level. Trask athletic director Ed Gilroy is one of the better A.D.s in the area. He can more than hold his own at any classification. He chose to give Johnson the opportunity. Last year the Titans were decent as Coach Johnson navigated his way through his first full season as a head coach. He will probably tell you he made

Abston set to make noise for Pirate softball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate softball program has seen success on the area high school diamonds. They have been deep in the playoffs several times and have won a number of conference titles. The Pirate softball program has also been known for its pitchers. They have had several that have gone on to play at the next level. This year the Topsail Pirates will have several pitchers. One of those outstanding hurlers will be senior Katie Abston. Abston has had some pitching time in the past but she has always had an upperclassman ahead of her. She has made her way on her glove, bat and speed as she is an outstanding fielder. This year she will surely see more time in the circle. She has earned it. This may be the year that Katie Abston makes some noise in the circle for the Pirates.

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Wallace outscored the Titans by three and went into the halftime break trailing 18-17. Trask outscored the Duplin County Bulldogs 12-6 in the third frame. The score was

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his share of mistakes. However, if I were to judge his performance last year on a scale of 1-10, I would have given him a strong six. This year Johnson seems surer of himself. I believe that he has put in the work to become a better coach and I think the hard work has paid off. I would classify him as an up and coming coach in the sport of wrestling. Last weekend I went to the Laney wrestling tournament. Johnson had his squad there. I watched as he moved from mat to mat, following his team as each member wrestled. Johnson knew what to say and when to say it. He is learning how to talk to his athletes in a manner that gets their attention. I believe that one of the problems that young coaches tend to endure is not being able to earn respect from their athletes. It is clear that Coach Johnson has earned that respect. Ed Gilroy must have a crystal ball. I believe he has found a diamond in the rough. If  Johnson sticks with it hewill become one of the better coaches in the   area.   Finally,I heard Johnson  say something that made  me chuckle. After one of  his young grapplers failed to do what he asked of him,  Johnson shook his head and said “he’s giving me a  headache!” He then approached the young man and calmly told him what he did wrong – sounds like a coach to me. Coach Johnson, go buy a big bottle of Advil. Welcome to the high school coaching ranks.

30-23 with eight minutes left to play. Wallace made a run at Trask but the Titans held serve and took the conference win. With the win the Lady Titans record improves to 8-9 overall and 4-3 in conference pay. They are currently in fourth place in the Four County Conference and hold the top spot among the 1A schools. against Pender and then followed that by pouring in 21 points against Clinton. The Titans are currently sitting atop the Four County Conference. Battle named Pender softball coach Veteran Coach Gary Battle was recently named the Pender Patriot softball coach. The veteran coach will take over for Manny Sanabria who stepped down following last season.

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Stewart a vital part of athletics at Pender High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Senior Katy Stewart left a big footprint on the Patriot volleyball court. She put up big numbers for Coach Matt Davis, leading the team in assists. She is one of those players that makes or breaks a team. After the volleyball season she shifts gears and becomes a basketball player. Katy does the little things on the basketball court. Those things don’t always get noticed and rarely show up in the statistics. However, they are a vital part of a winning formula in the game of high school basketball. Stewart’s role on the basketball court is one that is vital to a team’s chemistry. She sets a good example with her work ethic and attitude. As Stewart’s high school career winds down she can take solace in knowing that she gave her all in every game that she played in. She is a true Patriot.

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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

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 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dustin A. Morris to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 3581, Page 78, 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 indebted-

ness 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 February 10, 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: BEGINNING at a metal spike in the center of the pavement of N.C. Highway No. 50 that is over the center of an 18 inch concrete culvert, which said concrete culvert is located about 0.20 miles South of the intersection of N.C. Highway No. 50 with S.R. No. 1580 and runs thence from the beginning corner so located as follows: To and with an old ditch North 56 degrees 50 minutes 31 seconds East 281.37 feet to an iron stake; thence with an old line known as The Ridge Patent line, South 38 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East 155.38 feet to an iron stake; thence with the line of a 0.50 acre lot sold by Louis James, South 58 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 295.30 feet to a spike in the center of the pavement of N.C. Highway No. 50; thence with the center line of the pavement of N.C. Highway No. 50 North 33 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 146.80 feet to the beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7075 Highway 50, Maple Hill, North Carolina. The above described tract of land contains 0.90 acres to be in the same more or less excluding the right-ofway of N.C. Highway No. 50 and is part of a larger tract conveyed to Dexter James by a Deed recorded in Deed Book 283, Page 195 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: 1149416 (FC.FAY) #6751 1/29, 2/5/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP284 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BOBBY J. WILLIAMS AND TARA B. WILLIAMS DATED APRIL 20, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3764 AT PAGE 92 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 February 10, 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 77, Phase Two, Bay Harbor Subdivision, as the same is shown on a survey plat duly recorded in Map Book 22, Pg 11 of the Pender County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 834 Wildwood Cir, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Bobby Williams and Tara Williams. 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 21, 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/ 14-066136 #6750 1/29, 2/5/15

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

referenced 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 February 10, 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 10R of Meadow Hill Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Goslee and Associates of Wallace, N.C. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 107 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description and as revised as to Lot No. 10R in Map Book 47 at Page 83 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with a non-exclusive appurtenant easement for access and utilities along Four Leaf Clover Drive as shown on Map Book 35 at Page 107 of the Pender County Registry. The parcel of land herein conveyed is subject to restrictions of record in Book 3805, Page 0187. The parcel of land herein conveyed is subject to the provisions and conditions described in an amended road maintenance agreement recorded in Book 3805, at Page 184 of the Pender County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 84 Four Leaf Clover Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Racheal Ann Young. 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 21, 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/ 13-055764 #6749 1/29, 2/5/15

Robert C. Kenan, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS MOORE & KENAN AND DEBTORS OF Attorneys at Law LUCILLE NEWKIRK P. O. Box 957 11 E 121 Burgaw, NC 28425 Having qualified as the Adminis(910) 259-9800 trator of the Estate of Lucille Newkirk, #6725 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/15 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 IN THE GENERAL COURT them to the undersigned on or before OF JUSTICE the 23rd day of April, 2015, or this noOF NORTH CAROLINA tice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION All persons, firms and corporation inPENDER COUNTY debted to the said estate will please 13SP443 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- make immediate payment to the unCLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST dersigned. This the 22nd day of January, EXECUTED BY RACHEAL A. YOUNG DATED AUGUST 30, 2010 2015. Lawrence S. Boehling AND RECORDED IN BOOK B3816 Administrator of the Estate of AT PAGE P0150 IN THE PENDER Lucille Newkirk COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, P.O. Box 1416 NORTH CAROLINA Burgaw, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SALE 910-259-3334 Under and by virtue of the power #6741 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/15 and authority contained in the above-

14-SP-206 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Kelly Ann Horrell and Darrell Lee Horrell, dated October 12, 2006 and recorded on October 13, 2006 in Book No. 3072 at Page 024 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on February 10, 2015 at 1:00PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Atkinson, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 229 Red Cross St, Atkinson, NC 28421. Tax Parcel ID: 2248-92-59340000 Present Record Owners: Darrell Lee Horrell. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113470-01689 P1127628 #6748 1/29, 2/5/15

14-SP-72 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Naomi Carr and Andre Carr, dated September 25, 2009 and recorded on October 1, 2009 in Book No. 3690 at Page 190 and re-recorded on October 7, 2009 in Book No. 3692 at Page 0233 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on February 10, 2015 at 1:00PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Rocky Point, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 75 Reverend Andre Carr Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457. Tax Parcel ID: 3245-03-6140-0000 Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Andre Carr. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of

the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona ﬁde lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 018556-00078 P1127555 #6747 1/29, 2/5/15

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 qualiﬁed 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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIAM HOWARD MCGREGOR 14 E 373 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of William Howard McGregor, 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. 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

Deadline for News and Advertising is Noon on Friday Call 910.259.9111 for more information.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF SANDRA KAY COLE (FORMERLY SANDRA KAY FRANZEN) 14 E 370 All persons, ﬁrms and corporations having claims against Sandra Kay Cole (formerly Sandra Kay Franzen), deceased, are notiﬁed 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

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 Or-

der 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiﬁed 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

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 14 SP 259 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: February 10, 2015 Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Anthony B. Slater and Martha R. Slater Address of Property: 127 Catrush Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 Deed of Trust: Book : 3479 Page: 186 Dated: June 11, 2008 Grantors: Anthony B. Slater and Martha R. Slater Original Beneficiary: Local Government Federal Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. 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 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 Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 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. Dated: 1/13/15 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 1/13/15

EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF BURGAW, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 18, PIKE CROSSING, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 43 AT PAGE 1 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. TAX ID: 3246-09-4752-0000. #6740 1/29, 2/5/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 10CVS000325 NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS. JEREMIAH REEVES A/K/A JERRY B. REEVES, Jr. 2110 Washington Acres Rd. Hampstead, NC 28443 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a judgment and execution issued by the above named court in the above-entitled action on the 5th day of January in the year 2015, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the General Court of Pender County, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title and interest, the judgment debtor owns or may own in the following described property which is subject to sale under execution. This sale shall be held at the following location: The Pender County Courthouse, North Entrance, 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw NC 28425 as designated by the Clerk of Superior Court on Wednesday, the 11th day of February, 2015, at Eleven o’clock am( 11:00am ). This property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and said sale shall be subject to all superior liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, and special assessments which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgment under which this sale is being held. The judgment debtor did not claim his/her exemptions in this real property. The sale shall be held open for ten (10) days for the filing of upset bids as required by law. No sale is final until confirmed by the Clerk of Superior Court of the issuing county. The real property being sold is described as; that described lot or parcel of land located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a 0.5975% undivided interest in Harbour Village Marina representing Boat Slip C-44, Parcel ID 4213-14-0393-0C44, (45’ slip) as shown on map recorded in map book 2842, page 044, at the Pender County Registry. This, the 15th day of January, in the year 2015. Carson H. Smith Jr., Sheriff of Pender County James E. Rowell, Sergeant #6742 1/29, 2/5/15

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 Jeffery L. Sneeden II and wife, Holly Renee Hall. 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.: 14-13200-FC01 #6745 1/29, 2/5/15

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualiﬁed as Executrix of the Estate of George Washington Rivenbark, 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 31st 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 29th day of January, 2015. Georgia Kaye Rivenbark Patram 1044 New Savannah Road Burgaw, NC 28425

14 SP 156 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Robert C. Kenan, Jr. NORTH CAROLINA, MOORE & KENAN Attorneys PENDER COUNTY at Law Under and by virtue of a Power of P. O. Box 957 Sale contained in that certain Deed of Burgaw, NC 28425 Trust executed by Jeffery L. Sneeden 910) 259-9800 II a/k/a Jeffrey Lynn Sneeden, II #6753 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/15 and Holly Renee Hall to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated September 27, 2012 and recorded on September 27, 2012 in Book 4139 at Page 185, Pender County RegisNOTICE TO CREDITORS try, North Carolina. Having qualified as Executor of Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said the Estate of Richard E. Bruce, late Deed of Trust and the undersigned, of Hampstead, Pender County, North Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Carolina, the undersigned does having been substituted as Trustee hereby notify all persons, firms, and in said Deed of Trust, and the holder corporations having claims against of the note evidencing said default the estate of said decedent to exhaving directed that the Deed of hibit them to Kristin Yahnke, P.O. Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on Substitute Trustee will offer for sale or before the 29th day of April, 2015, at the courthouse door of the county or this notice will be pleaded in bar courthouse where the property is lo- of their recovery. All persons, firms, cated, or the usual and customary and corporations indebted to the said location at the county courthouse for estate will please make immediate conducting the sale on February 10, payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of January, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the 2015. highest bidder for cash the following Shari L. Bruce described property situated in Pender Executor of the Estate of County, North Carolina, to wit: Richard E. Bruce Being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, and being Kristin Yahnke described as follows Attorney at Law Being all of Lot 3 as shown on a Kenneth Ording, P.C. map entitled “Map of Survey & DiviP.O. Box 2683, sion for Nathan C. Rivenbark, Jr”, as Surf City, NC 28445 the same is shown and described on 2071 Highway 210 East, map thereof recorded in Map Book Hampstead, NC 28443 32 at Page 114 in the Office of the #6754 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/15 Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina, and being the same property having Tax ID Number 3209-98-7033-0000 and described in the deed recorded in Book 2897 at Page 99 in said registry Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1723 New Savannah Road, Burgaw, NC 28425. The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 purchase price, or Seven Hundred 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

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The King’s Table Restaurant 700 and 900 residents there. Parks described the restaurant as having a The King’s Table Restaurant, located gorgeous castle appearance overlookat Castle Bay Country Club, reopened ing a wonderful golf course. JUMBO WINGS - 8features fresh local The restaurant its doors to customers last summer Jumbo Wings tossed your choice seafood frominAtlantic Seafood, and after being closed for several8years. is reasonably priced. Nothing on the The restaurant is offering lunchof and sauce - Strawberry-Jalapeno, dinner daily, with a variety of salads, menu is Sweet Chili, Jerk or Firecracker. pastas, sandwiches, steaks and fresh over $20. CHICKEN -8 A va r TENDERS iseafood. e t y tenders of “We just really want to get theHand wordbreaded served plain appetizout to all the people of Hampstead or tossed in your choice of sauce that we are open,” said owner Todd ers and Strawberry-Jalapeno, Sweet Chili, an exParks. Firecracker. t e nor s ive Previously the general manager of Jerk k i d sSHRIMP ’ Wilson’s Restaurant in Wilmington, FRIED -8 m e n u Parks also owns Culinary Circles Lightly battered shrimp served with Event Catering, which has been in are availa sweet cream able, and sauce or tossed in operation for 12 years. His chef,Cajun they are�irecracker sauce. Scott Koger, worked at Wilson’s our as house-made open for chef while Parks was there. ParksFRIED CALAMARI - 9 originally looked into purchasing business Light battered hand-tossed s e v calamari en the King’s Table as a place to run his da s a chili sauce. a ysweet catering business. However Randywith week. Blanton, owner of Castle Bay Golf LOADED CHEESE FRIES - 7 T h e Course, suggested that he reopen the Topped with bacon,Table cheddar cheese and special King’s often holds restaurant as well. green onions. Served with ranch dressing. for holidays. They recently The King’s Table is situated in events had a New Year’s Eve party that was Castle Bay, a European-style golf FRIED PICKLES - 6 a big success. Before that, they had a course and neighborhood. There are Lightly battered dill pickles roughly 300-400 homes and between Halloween party, as well. Wine tastBy Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer

APPETIZERS

ings are offered, and the next one is atmosphere, and an all-around 5-star planned for February 25. During the place. Best burgers, best French dip, wine tasting, one of the restaurant’s best steaks, and everything we have wine purveyors will come out to edu- eaten. Support our local businesses, All salads are servedon with a seasoned toastespecially point. these great ones. All my cate participants wine pairings. Add Sauté e d Shrimp 5 Additionally, the restaurant has a friends love it too!” Add Grilled Chicken - 4will Several other customers commented full liquor license. Paired menus be avail- on the homemade chips and the ReuHOUSE SALADable - 6 for ben, in addition to the exceptional couples customer service. Mixed greens, tomato, carrots, o n Va l The King’s Table Restaurant onions and cucumbers. entines is located at D -ay, CAESAR SALAD 7 as 107 Links Court in Hampstead, w e l l . Romaine lettuce, parmesan and is open seven days a week: Parks Monday through Friday cheese and Caesar dressing. s a i d from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., COBB SALAD -they 10 will and on Saturday and Sunday e m a i over n Grilled chicken breast rserved until 10 p.m. open evmixed greens with bacon, tomato, To get there, follow Hoover ery day Road in Hampstead to the seccheese, egg, avocado and i ncucumbers. cludond Castle Bay entrance and to ing- 8holiSPINACH SALAD the Castle Bay Country Club. d a ysliced s , Baby spinach, red onions, You can find The King’s Table with the on Facebook and mushrooms, parmesan cheese, e x c e pbacon, at http://castlebaycc.com/, toasted almonds and maple tions cider vinaigrette. of or call (910) 270-1097. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. - 9 CHICKEN SALAD PLATTER For private parties and On a Facebook review, Hampstead catering services, House-made chicken salad served resident Tammy Allen wrote, “Best over a bed mixed greens with tomato. you can also email them at restaurant in of Hampstead! Best food, kingstableevents@gmail.com. great prices, best helpful staff, best

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311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

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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.

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Hampstead American Legion Post 167 made several donations to local food banks. Commander Owen Martin (above) presents a check to Betty Anzalone of the Four C’s Food Bank. Also pictured are Jim Williams and Bob Andrews of Post 167 and Peggy Stoltz of the Food Bank. Patricia Martin (below) accepts a Post 167 check for Blakes Chapel Food Bank from Jim Williams and Owen Martin.

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Workshops on Advance Directives scheduled Everyone is invited to join us on Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. at Heritage Place, Burgaw or Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. at Topsail Senior Center, Hampstead for a free clinic on Advance Directives. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Lower Cape Fear Hospice(LCFH) are joining forces again to provide valuable information to all Pender County residents. At any time in your life, you may be unable to communicate your healthcare choices as a result of an injury or serious illness. Having a plan makes it easier for you, your doctor, and your loved ones. Michael Harris of LCFH,

will do a free presentation on the importance of advance directives (ie: Living Wills, Healthcare Power of Attorney, MOST forms, financial responsibilities) Immediately following presentation, RSVP and Pender Adult Services Aging Case Manager will assist you in completing these important documents. This is a chance to take the information you need and be pro-active and put the plan in place. The event is free, as well as the completion of forms is free. Light refreshments will be served. For more info please call 910-259-9119 (ext. 329).

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Pender Adult Services travel news Trips planned to Washington D.C., Vermont in 2015

The Pender Adult Services travel group has several Senior Trips planned for 2015. The spring trip for 2015 will be to Washington, DC, May 11-13. This trip will include a luncheon cruise on the Potomac River and a visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. We also will have a guided tour of Washington including Georgetown, and make a stop at the WWII Memorial and the new Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. We will have some limited time to visit one of the Smithsonian Museums. The cost will be $389 per person-double occupancy. A $100 deposit is due by mail when reservations open Feb. 13. Trip protection ($51) is available at the time of deposit. The full balance is due April 5.

The fall trip will be to Vermont, a New England get a way, is Sept. 28-Oct. 3. This trip includes a visit to the von Trapp Family Inn, the New England Maple Museum and the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. The cost will be $829 per person-double occupancy. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due by mail on Mar. 9. Trip protection ($92) is available at the time of deposit. A $250 deposit is due June 8. The full balance is due Aug. 3. A western Caribbean Carnival Cruise is on schedule for Jan. 23-31, 2016. The cruise departs from Port Canaveral and includes the ports of Cozumel, Belize, Mahogany Bay, and Costa Maya Mexico. Inside Cabins start at $899 per person. Travel Protection is highly recommended. Trips are open to Pender County

Residents and their guests. If trips do not fill they will be opened to non-county residents after the initial deposit deadline. Trips are planned with the senior population in mind but younger relatives often attend with seniors. Registration opening date is the earliest you may register. Deposit is due by mail at registration and is payable to Pender Adult Services. Registration for ms should be included with deposit and be mailed to PAS, P.O. Box 1251 Burgaw, NC 28425 ATTN: Jennifer Mathews. Travel Protection is available and recommended for all trips. Travel Protection check should be made to PML Tours and sent with registration. You may call Jennifer Mathews at 910-259-9119 extension 303 for more information.

Will you be eligible to receive Medicare this year? Are you confused by information you are receiving about Medicare supplements and other plans available? Do you want more information on Medicare prescription drug plans and how they work? Do you need to know how Medicare works in general? If you answered yes to any

of the questions above, please call the receptionist at 2599119 ext. 0, and sign up for a Medicare education workshop Mar. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pender Adult Services, 901 S. Walker Street. Kay Warner, Seniors Health Insurance Information Program coordinator will lead the program. The class is free, but registration is required.

Topsail Senior Center happenings By Kay Stanley Topsail Senior Center Kingsley Miner, retired physical therapist, met with a group at Topsail last Tuesday to share some common sense tips for seniors. He was able to sit and share with the seniors in such a way that his suggestions can be put to use. His tips can make a difference for living safely and avoiding falls. We can all learn to make our lives better. We hope to offer a session with him again in the future. Our Wounded Warrior with

the Mission continues giving us assistance at the center. Matthew Morgan is making an impression on everyone that meets him. He is a gentle spirited man. He works on his own. He sees something that might make us better and goes to it. He has built some new shelving in my office and he is quite precise. He has helped Sue with the hardwood floors, scrubbing, buffing and waxing them. They look like new again. He has pres-

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RSVP news By Barbara Mullins RSVP Coordinator RSVP Volunteers participated in AARP Brain HealthStaying Sharp at UNCW. It was a fun filled experience for our volunteers. They shared 10 habits that help empower our brain. Some of the habits were breathing techniques, traveling different ways to destinations, crossword and scrabble puzzles, positive thinking, and turning off TV to avoid stress, and the importance of moderate exercise. RSVP volunteers participated in Laughter Yoga and belly laughter filled the room. Recipes were shared, using a variety of rainbow foods each day. As well as pointing out meds and food that do not mix. RSVP

volunteers took this knowledge and shared with homebound seniors and encourage one-onone participation. Seminars like Brain Health are important to RSVP program because they help build camaraderie, are fun learning experience, bring valuable info to community, and give volunteers team support. RSVP is a program open to all persons over the age of 55. Please consider calling for information. Be part of the impact needed in Pender County to give seniors support that they need to live independently at home. Call us today at 910259-9119 ( extension 329).

RSVP volunteers participated in AARP Brain HealthStay Sharp at UNCW.

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Tax assistance offered for seniors Service offered at Topsail Presbyterian Church

AARP Tax-Aide is a free nationwide service that provides high quality income tax assistance and free federal and state income tax preparation and including electronic filing. Tax-Aide counselors receive hard copy training materials supplemented by comprehensive free classroom type training by local

instructors. This Tax Aide service is offered on a first come, first serve basis beginning Feb. 2 through April 15. It is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. at the Topsail Presbyterian Church, 16249 Hwy. 17, Hampstead. This service is available to low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, including

seniors. No appointments necessary, be prepared to wait. It is not required that taxpayers be members of AARP or even that they be retired to receive this assistance. This service, including electronic filing, is free. Counselors will answer questions concer ning income that should be reported, deductions that can be taken,

credits to which individual taxpayers are entitled, as well as other tax related matters. Electronic filing of the tax return results in receipt of refunds within 8 to 14 days if the refund is direct deposited to the taxpayer’s bank account, and about a week later if IRS issues a check for the refund.

There are many factors that can affect how we eat. Poor nutrition can increase your risk of getting infections and can increase your blood pressure and cholesterol. The good news is there are many ways to improve your diet. Small changes can make eating easier. Interested in learning more about eating well and shopping smart? Better choices, a Steps to Health program

created for limited resource audiences, might be just what you’re looking for. The free nine-week class series reviews ways to improve your overall diet while saving money. You will have many opportunities to taste new foods and receive easy, low-cost recipes to make at home. The current class is full. Please call 910-259-9119, extent ion 303 if interested in a future class.

What to do if you catch the flu You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever. Most people with the flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a high risk group, or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider (doctor, physician’s assistant, etc.). Certain people are at high risk of serious flu-related complications (including young children, people 65 and

older, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions) and this is true both for seasonal flu and novel flu virus infections. If you are in a high risk group and develop flu symptoms, it’s best for you to contact your doctor. Remind them about your high risk status for flu. Health care providers will determine whether influenza testing and treatment are needed. Your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs. These drugs work better for treatment the sooner they are started. The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick. You should not go to the emergency room if you are only mildly ill. If you have the emergency warning signs of flu sickness, you should go to the emergency room.

The emergency warning signs of flu sickness in adults are difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting, flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough. CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol. While you are sick stay away from others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. If you must leave home, for example to get medical care, wear a facemask if you have one, or cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Wash your hands often to keep from spreading flu to others.

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his younger son, Wayne is at home. We enjoy seeing what he will conquer next. The Auction Committee team continues to plan for our April 23 silent auction and dinner. We will be meeting monthly to address our progress in approaching new businesses, restaurants, and museums. We are thankful that many of our local businesses support the senior center in our efforts. We hope that you will purchase a ticket

and join us. We have a new art group meeting on Mondays and they welcome newcomers. They are self-taught and do a variety of art projects. Baskets and Quilting classes are meeting as well as a full schedule of Pilates, Yoga, Geri-fit and Tai Chi. Please check the schedule and join us for an activity or to volunteer. As always if you have any suggestions for activities or classes please

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Fees will be $12. (for Jan -Feb class) $5 for Fitness Fusion Members Instructor will be Kathy Yakimovich. Kathy is Tai Chi for Health Certiﬁed.

Pender Adult Services February 2015 Calendar

Nutrition program at Heritage Place Better Choices a Nutrition Program for older adults is now being offered at Heritage Place on Thursdays. This class is offered in cooperation with Pender County Cooperative Extension. Elizabeth Lewis will be teaching the sessions. Healthy eating and good nutrition can improve your health and keep you functioning independently. Yet, only 25 percent of older adults are eating a well-balanced diet.

Tai Chi – 2015 At Topsail Senior Center, Hampstead –call 270-0708 for information Tai Chi for Health Beginner's eight-week class meets on Thursdays from 11:15-11:55 a.m. Advanced Tai Chi – 8 week Class starts Tuesday. The class meets from 3:15-3:55 p.m. Tai Chi for Energy form Pender Adult Services, Burgaw– Call 259-9119 X 0 for information Tai Chi for Health Beginners seven-week class will be offered at Heritage Place. The class starts on Monday, and meets from 8:30-9:15 a.m. (holiday – January 19th)

February 3-4 – RSVP Perks 9 a.m. February 11 - Blind Support Group (HP) 1 p.m. February 16 – CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS DAY February 19 – Cancer Support Group (HP) – 12 noon January 22 – Caregivers Support Group (HP) 11:30 a.m. Wellness Checks -Provided by PAS Fitness Fusion - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings -Provided by PC Health Dept Topsail Senior Center – Third Thursday 11a.m. until 1 p.m. Heritage Place – Fourth Thursday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Support Groups P C Blind Group Heritage Place – Second Wednesday 1 p.m. Contact Patricia Miller, services for the blind Cancer Support Group Thursday, Third Thurs at noon Heritage Place Caregivers Support Topsail-Contact Kay Stanley @ 270-0708 Heritage Place – Fourth Thursday 11:30 a.m until 1 p.m. Contact Kay Warner @ 259-9119

NEED HELP CARING FOR YOUR LOVED ONE AT HOME? Pender Adult Services, Inc.

Offers assistance in the home for individuals and their families in Pender and Duplin Counties Services include CAP In-Home aide, Personal Care & Private Pay. CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION! Phone: 910-259-9119 Fax: 910-259-9144 Contact: Rebecca Boggs, RN

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Caregivers Needed...we are hiring!! Call today to start you new career! Ask for Anna at 259-9119 x 318

Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:00—5:00

9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-Fit & TAI CHI 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry 1:00 Knitting Group

Tai Chi moved to Tues 9:00 Oil Painting 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 3:00 Senior Chorus 6:00 Line Dance

Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Art Class*NEW 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 12:30 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:30 Hospice Trg (3rd) Taxes offered at Topsail Presbyterian, Hampstead

9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Blind Support (2nd )

Thursday

Friday

8:00—5:00

8:00—3:00

7:00 Burgaw Rotary 11:00 Geri-Fit

11:00 Bingo 11:30 Caregivers Support (4th) 12:00 Meals 12:00 Cancer Support (3rd)

12:00 Meals

3:00 Quilting/Sewing Club

Saturday—closed Facility Available For Rentals

Topsail Senior Center Opportunities

Phone: 910-270-0708

Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:00 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 1:00 Canasta 5:30 Guitar Group

Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets Health Checks—3rd Tues 9:00 Geri-Fit 10:30 Feel Good Fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA 3:00 Tai Chi

Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit 10:00 Vinyasi YOGA 10:00 Bingo 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Meals 1:00 Quilting Class 1:00 Mahjong 1:30 Bridge

Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.

Phone: 910-259-9119

Monday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

Tuesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

Wednesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:30 Health Checks (1st) 9:50 PILATES

Thursday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 ZUMBA 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

4:00 Health Checks (1st)

5:30 BODYPUMP 6:40 ZUMBA

6:30 ZUMBA

5:30 BODY PUMP

6:30 ZUMBA

12:00 Meals Saturday –closed Facility Available

Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP Saturday Open 8:00—2:30