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School bond tax hike could be up to 10 cents

Candidates profiles Election Day is just over two weeks away.

Read profiles of local Pender County races on pgs. 10-13A in this week’s edition of the Post & Voice.

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The perfect pumpkin

Commissioner says it’s more than just bricks and mortar to pay for

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County voters will be deciding on a proposed $75 million school bond Nov. 4.

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

School officials are saying the bond will cost about 8.5 cents on the tax rate to fund.

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

“I think we are looking at 8.5 cents to pay for the bricks and mortar. But then you have to take into account the increase in operating expenses,” Williams said. “It’s probably going to be a tax increase in the 10-cent range, give or take. It could be a little higher. During the presentations they (school officials) have been talking about what it will take for the

bricks and mortar. It won’t do us any good to just pay for the construction – and you can’t put operating expenses into the bond.

Williams says if voters approve the bond – and he hopes they do – they are also voting to increase the operating expenses.

If the bond is approved in November, nothing would be done with the county tax rate until July 2015.

“We are not going to approve to build school buildings and not approve the money to operate,” Williams said.

Currently a penny on the tax rate generates about $630,000 in revenue. The exact amount of additional tax revenue needed to fund the increased operational expenses to cover the bond construction will determine the tax increase above the amount needed to cover the bond debt.

One-Stop voting begins next week, registration is closed No provisional ballots for out-of-precinct voters

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher One-Stop voting in Pender County begins Oct. 23 at five locations across the county.

But registration is closed, as of 5 p.m. Oct. 10. Voters will not be allowed to register and vote the same day, as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld North Carolina election laws that eliminated same-day registration.

Pender County Election Board Director Dennis Boyles says voters will need to be

One-Stop voters can vote at any location.

You do not have to vote in your precinct. aware of their assigned precinct when they come to vote Nov. 4.

“People will actually have to go to their precinct to vote.

One of the problems we have is you go to Hampstead and

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Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew

Warm weather brought out a big crowd to the annual Hampstead United Methodist Church Fall Festival Saturday. The pumpkin patch (above) was a hit with the children as they went from pumpkin to pumpkin searching for just the right one. Delicious smells (right) from the different foods available filled the church grounds. See more photos of the event on Facebook.

Higher costs, more regulations

Topsail Beach board learns about Clean Water Act

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Higher costs and more regulation for coastal towns could be the result from new definitions of U.S. waters proposed by the U.S. EPA. Tyler Newman, the government liaison with BASE

(Business Alliance for a Sound Economu), informed the commissioners of Topsail Beach that the proposed regulations will increase the permit process for towns like Topsail Beach.

In a presentation during the Oct. 8 town commissioners meeting, Newman outlined the reach of proposed language changes in the Clean Water Act. “Regulations could affect inland lots adjacent to wetlands and ditches,” said Newman.

The regulation changes are definitions of U.S. waters, according to Newman. The expanded wording in the Clean Water Act includes small streams.

“The EPA says it is all overblown, that they are just defining areas,” said Newman.

But Newman said the defining process would impact traditional waters, ditches, tributaries, inlets and beach nourishments.

Newman said the good news from the U.S. EPA is the public comment period has been extended through Nov. 14. He said the U.S. EPA had more than 100,000 comments.

Newman said opposition to the proposed changes has come from both sides of the political aisle, from business, local governments, and even the Small Business Administration.

For more infor mation visit http://www2.epa.gov/ uswaters/documents-relatedproposed-definition-watersunited-states-under-cleanwater-act.

School bond In another presentation to

the Topsail Beach commissioners, Dr. Terri Cobb, the superintendent of Pender County Schools, outlined the $75 million bond issue that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.

She told commissioners about the overcrowding in the schools and the renovations needed at older facilities.

“This bond issue can only be used for school construction only,” said Cobb.

Cobb said the most the bond issue will cost homeowners is $84 per $100,000 valuation per year.

For the average homeowner in Topsail Beach, the tax increase would be an estimated $300 to $500 per year.

Cobb said the district cannot undertake projects simul

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Possible explosive device found in Surf City From Staff Reports The Surf City Police Department received a call Tuesday at 12:24 p.m. from an employee at Century 21 reporting a suspicious item on the kitchen counter of a home at 1822 N. New River Drive.

The Century 21 employee came to check on the residence after the tenants had moved out the first week of Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew October. She was securing The Rocky Point Harvest Festival and Parade grand marshall launches a handful of the home when she observed candy to waiting children during the parade Saturday. See more photos of the event a suspicious device inside the house. on Facebook.

The Surf City Police Department arrived and an immediate perimeter was established for the safety of the citizens. A two-block area around the home was evacuated.

The Surf City Fire Department and Pender EMS & Fire were called to the scene and a mutual aid request was made to the Wilmington Police Department Bomb Squad.

Wilmington Police Bomb S q u a d a r r ive d o n s c e n e about1:45 p.m. The device was secured and destroyed by

using a controlled explosive charge outside the residence and the area has been determined to be safe.

The Surf City Police Department is currently investigating the incident further to determine if any criminal charges are applicable.

“We would like to thank all agencies involved for a quick and safe resolution to this incident,” said Major Ron Shanahan of the Surf City Police Department.

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Arrest report James Dallas Adams, 23, 83 L C Bland Dr., Watha. Communicating threats, assault on female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Angela Marie Bash, 31, 104 Liberty Road, Watha. 31, 104 Liberty Rd., Watha. Operation vehicle no insurance, expired registration card/tag, driving while impaired, drive while impaired, drive while license revoked, open container after consuming alcohol passenger area, reckless driving to endanger.

Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond.

Michael Howard Bittner, 40, 344 Bermuda Drive, Hampstead.

Obtain property false pretense, financial card theft, identity theft. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond.

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

Misdemeanor probation violation. Released no bond listed.

William Nathaniels Blanks, 30, 629 Timberly Lane, Burgaw.

Child support (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $450 cash.

Angela Lynn Brickhouse Campbell, 50, 1164 Heading Bluff, Currie. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Julia Louise Croom, 33, 103 Autry Road, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Michelle Ann England, 27, 264 Washington Creek Drive, Willard. Intoxicated and disruptive, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Melony Elizabeth Hires, 35, 605 N. A Wright Street, Burgaw.

Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released under $1,000 secured bond.

James Nathaniel Horrell, 28, 3435 Point Caswell Rd., 4A, Atkinson. Misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond.

Leslie Anne Koehn, 44, 209 Oak Ridge Lane, Holly Ridge.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Richard Stephen Koluch, 22, 125 Spring Chase Lane, Rocky Point. OFA/FTA Shoplifting concealment goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond.

Tyler Lee Medcalf, 18, 299 S. Railroad Street, Coats. Second degree rape, second degree sexual offense. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond.

William Clinton Moore, 52, 3975 Canetuck Road, Currie. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released with no bond listed.

Alberto Velasquez Morales, 30, 25 Satchwell Street, Burgaw.

Driving while impaired, no operators license, operate vehicle with no financial responsibility, drive/ allow vehicle not registered and/ or titled. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Leon Lloyd Morgan, 30, Union Chapel Road, Burgaw. Assault on female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $800 secured bond.

Andrew Shea Morrison, 26, 270 Atkinson Point, Surf City.

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

Sarah Marie Paffenroth, 28, 23937 N.C. Hwy 210, Currie.

Drive while license revoked, fictitious, cancelled, or revoked registration card/ license plate, operate vehicle with no financial responsibility, drive/ allow vehicle not registered and or titled, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $4,000 secured bond.

Darryl Bernard Pearsall, 32, 64 Christian Chapel Road, Hampstead. Felony probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Russell Crump Sigman, Jr., 43, 142 Lafayette St., Wilmington.

Felony probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, felony larceny, obtain property false pretense, driving while license revoked limited drive priv. (3 counts), larceny/concealment of merchandise, open container after consuming alcohol subsequent offen, possession of drug paraphernalia ( 2 counts), child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $78,400 secured bond and $2,400 cash.

Sabrina Michelle Smith, 30, 437 Kimberly Court, Rocky Point.

Fail wear seat belt-child, possession of drug paraphernalia, drive while license revoked, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, reckless driving to endanger, possession of drug paraphernalia, drive while license revoked (3 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $4,300 secured bond.

Marshje Treannah Swinson, 20, 205 Progress Drive 29D, Burgaw. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecure bond.

Joshua Warren, 27, 7601 Malloy Road, Wilmington. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

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.

Scotts Hill Fire Station now open

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The Scotts Hill Fire Station is open as of Oct. 14, according to Pender EMS and Fire Chief Woody Sullivan.

“Station 18 is now operational. We are planning an open house on Nov. 9 at

2 p.m., Sullivan said. “We have an ISO inspection coming up so we opened the station a month early to shake out the bugs. Everything is running, the staff is there and we are open.”

Sullivan says the station is a paramedic engine company with three full-time firefighters on staff.

“The station will operate as a paramedic first response vehicle as well. They will be the first responder to medical calls.”

Pender EMS and Fire is building another station on U.S. 421.

“The steel was delivered last Friday.

It should be open we hope by Thanksgiving,” Sullivan said.

Rabies case reported in Hampstead

By Elisabeth Almekinder, RN Pender County Health Dept.

Special to the Post & Voice Pender County Health Department has confirmed another case of rabies related to a rabid raccoon in the Hampstead area last week.

One dog was exposed to the rabid raccoon, but the dog had been vaccinated according to Pender County Animal Control. This brings the count to seven confirmed cases of rabies this year in wild animals resulting in many human exposures.

Three raccoons, two foxes, and a bat have also tested positive for rabies. The animals were found in the Hampstead area.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals. Rabies is common in wild animals in

Pender County. The virus can be transmitted through a bite or by contact with the tissue in your nose, mouth, and eyes.

Symptoms of the disease may occur from two weeks to six months after exposure.

Rabies is fatal once symptoms occur. In Pender County, raccoons are frequently found with rabies. Rabies is also found in bats, skunks, and foxes.

In the warmer months we spend more time outdoors. To protect yourself and your family from exposure to rabies: Do not feed or attract wildlife. Some changes in behavior that are common in rabid animals: nocturnal animals that are seen during the day, animals that are not afraid of humans, become aggressive, attack other animals or people for no reason, may have paralysis of the limbs or throat,

Pender EMS & Fire Report Oct. 6-12 Total number of Patient Contacts: 190 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 40 Sloop Point Station 14 25 Hampstead Station 16 35 Surf City Station 23 19 Topsail Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 13 Rocky Point Station 7 23 Maple Hill Station 8 7 Atkinson Station 9 21 Type of Calls Cancelled 19 Cancelled En-route 4 No patient Found 2 No treatment required 8 Refusals 55 Stand By 2 Transported 93 Treated and Released 7

or may just lie down.

If you find a raccoon or other wild animal in your yard during daytime and the animal appears to be either sick or aggressive, do not touch or attempt to control the animal.

Call Animal Control (259-1349) and report the animal immediately.

To protect your pets, keep your pets in your yard or indoors and their rabies vaccinations current. A current vaccination is required by law.

If your unvaccinated pet comes in contact with a rabid animal, your pet will be impounded and will be destroyed If your dog or cat fights with a wild animal, such as a raccoon, or a stray dog or cat, call animal control. If the attacking wild animal is captured it will be tested for

rabies.

All dogs or cats that bite a person will be under observation for 10 days.

If your pet is bitten by a potentially rabid animal use gloves to handle the pet, or cover the pet with a cloth or towel, and keep children away from the pet. Take the pet to your veterinarian.

If you are bitten by a stray dog, cat, or wild animal, you should immediately wash the area where you were bitten with soap and warm water for at least 15 minutes.

Secondly, contact your family doctor or go to the nearest emergency room. Some bites may require you to take an antibiotic. All bites require an updated Tetanus. Your doctor will call Animal Control and the incident will be investigated by an Animal Control Officer.

No same-sex marriage licenses issued in Pender From Staff Reports As of noon Tuesday, the Pender County Register of Deeds office reported no marriage licenses had been issued for same-sex couples.

“We have had lots of calls, but we have not had our first couple appear at the office.

No one has actually come by to get a license,” said Register of Deeds Sharon Willoughby.

“Many of the calls are from people who are already mar-

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ried in other states wondering if they need to come to the office and get a license in North Carolina. They do not need to get married again. If you are married in another state, it is recognized now here.”

Willoughby says the state issued a new application for a marriage license that removes the words husband and wife.

The new form is good for any marriage and uses the word applicant.

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Commissioner Tom Eggleston.

“It is hard to be against education.”

“There’s no question we need new schools,” said Commissioner Julian Bone.

We will return by 1:30.

taneously at all facilities.

The board of education will have to prioritize projects.

One of the largest projects includes a new Surf City elementary and middle school building at a cost of $35 million.

“We have 20 students and we pay 98 percent of the tax,” said

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American Legion Post 167 gets new home

By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Few changes in life are as monumental as moving into a new home; the pride that comes with it and the opportunity to face new challenges while also having a new beginning.

North Carolina American Legion Post 167 is now going through that transition and it couldn’t come at a better time for the organization.

“We will now be able to set up a fully functional Post,” historian Tom Wright said.

“We will have a kitchen, office spaces, meeting rooms and a large entertainment area. This will allow us to be much more active and to put on fundraising events for our many community outreach programs.”

The American Legion was founded in 1919 in Paris, France after WWI and now includes veterans of WWII throug h O pe r at i o n Ira q i Freedom and the Global War on Terror. It is their mission to assist other veterans, their widows and children and fellow citizens.

With more than 40,000 paid members across the state, one can imagine the great impact the organization has on its neighbors. It is no wonder the member of Post 167 are thrilled to have a better space to work and assist; that space is now located at 16660 U.S. 17N., Hampstead.

As they get settled in the new building, they’ ll also hope to attract new members who want to participate in service programs. But the new mission doesn’t come without a heavy workload.

“We are going from having all we own in a storage unit while we meet at the community senior center and work out of our homes to have a central point that

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The color guard from American Legion Post 167 is a familiar sight at events around the Hampstead area. is where we can consolidate all our energy and efforts,” Wright said.

But to do that they’ll need some help; he’s hoping volunteers can help with the muscle work while local businesses will consider giving the Post a break on prices to get their new space up to date.

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second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and they invite all interested individuals to contact them about becoming a member and continuing the commitment to serve by serving their local community.

If businesses would like to donate furniture or other items, or give a discount on purchases, contact Post 167 by emailing msgt1169@aol.com.

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New felony assault law long time coming While many laws are passed as “feel good” legislation designed to garner votes, the new law making assault of a medical responder a felony is an outstanding move by the state.

Medical first responders – EMTs and paramedics – should never have to worry about their safety, any more than can be avoided. Their responsibility is to provide immediate, emergency medical help for victims of everything ranging from minor injuries to major trauma, heart attacks and strokes. Holding someone’s We live in a sadly danlife literally in one’s hands gerous world. The three is stressful enough without branches of public safety having to worry about also – law enforcement, fire becoming a patient.

Recent legislation made and rescue – have a huge assaulting an emergency responsibility. Each and medical responder a felony. every one of them knows This is an excellent move that every call could be by the state, and one which the “routine” call that is many people don’t realize anything but. was not already in place.

Statewide, there were several alleged attacks in recent weeks on responders that thrust the problem into the spotlight. Nationally, assaults against EMT and paramedic personnel is much more common that we might realize. In some urban communities, medical first responders have to have law enforcement escort or armed guards in their ambulances.

Thankfully that hasn’t been the case here, due to close cooperation between first responders and law enforcement.

We live in a sadly dangerous world. The three branches of public safety – law enforcement, fire and rescue – have a huge responsibility. Each and every one of them knows that every call could be the “routine” call that is anything but. Domestic violence calls are always tense, and while police officers expect a dangerous situation, most medical responders are focused on caring for the victim, not what the perpetrator might do.

Each of the recent cases started out as routine calls, and turned into anything but that, according to police reports. It proves that there is no such thing as a routine medical call.

Some, even most, are uneventful, while some can be harrowing.

The suspect in the local case has the dubious distinction of being the first person in our area charged with felonious assault against an emergency responder. Both responders were injured, one seriously, as well as the original victim they were trying to help. Sadly, this law was a long time coming – hang around any rescue or fire station long enough, and someone will have a story of a violent or dangerous person who impacted an emergency call.

One of the primary reasons for laws is not so much to punish offenders as to deter people from becoming offenders. We sincerely hope this law will do just that. The volunteer and paid emergency medical responders dedicate their time and lives to helping others. They shouldn’t have to worry about being injured or killed while trying to save someone’s life.

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Courts rule More and more frequently courts have become not just arbiters but de facto legislators of laws. Perhaps we can blame this on a stagnant Congress, partisan legislatures or a more litigious society, but courts on both state and federal levels have become increasingly important in all phases of our life, notably education, healthcare, personal relationships and elections. Two examples this week demonstrate that fact.

North Carolina’s legislature passed election law changes in 2013 that were immediately challenged.

The complexity of the case demanded adequate preparation, so a judge determined the trial would be conducted next summer.

In the interim, a lower court ruled May’s primary elections would be conducted according to the new law. In August, U.S. District Judge Thomas Shroeder declared plaintiffs had not demonstrated that minorities or others were significantly disadvantaged by the new law and upheld that decision for November’s elections. Last week a three-judge Circuit Court of Appeals stayed two

provisions halting same-day registration and out-of-precinct provisional votes but on Wednesday, the U. S. Supreme Court intervened to negate that ruling and again affirmed November’s elections will be held according to the 2013 law.

Voters and boards of elections are rightfully scratching their heads in confusion over the off-again, on-again rulings. In times of confusion voters usually stay home and we suspect that will be the case on November 4th, making it impossible to declare whether the lower vote resulted from voter suppression, as plaintiffs contend, or over confusion over how the elections are to be conducted.

The Supreme Court was also involved in another momentous decision Monday, this one involving the highly divisive same-sex marriage laws passed by various states.

In 2012, North Carolina voters gave a 60 percent affirmation to an amendment to our Constitution proclaiming that marriage was between one man and one woman.

Other states passed similar laws, all of which were challenged in court.

U.S. Circuit Courts have unanimously ruled these laws are invalid and the Supreme Court upheld the lower court rulings. An issue so contentious, divisive and important to so many people deserved the full attention, hearing and decision by our nation’s highest court, but instead of a clear and decisive ruling neither side of this debate is totally satisfied.

North Carolina’s legislative leadership vows to hire outside counsel (since the Attorney General has announced he won’t pursue the issue further) and appeal the verdict, but most everyone agrees such an appeal would

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Swapping popsicles for pumpkins Okay, my birth month is officially over. Fall is finally here, and I am cool with that.

(Literally and figuratively) I feel it in the air, I see it in the “We are not going to approve to build school buildings and not apsky, and the sun sinks earlier prove the money to operate.” every day.

Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the school bond and tax I swapped my tropical increases. popsicle mat for pumpkins and mums on my porch. I am “We have an ISO inspection coming up so we opened the station a still wearing shorts, but shifting from tank tops to t-shirts; month early to shake out the bugs. Everything is running, the staff Flip-flops are my staple year is there and we are open.” round but my boots are ready Pender EMS and Fire Chief Woody Sullivan on the opening of Station 18, the new and waiting along with my Scotts Hill Fire Station. blue jeans, hoodies and sweaters.

I am judging cakes, cookies and breads at the state fair this week, my official acclamation to all that is fall I was 18 when I first cast a willing to face difficulties. We in North Carolina. We start handle problems and get over early, and the building is cold ballot. inside, but my final reward it, or else we used to.

How I voted is immaterial; is a sneak peak at what most the fact was that I did so. I I can’t see the problem in folks wait a whole year and was proud to carefully make registering to vote well before an election, and knowing pay a small fortune to experimy marks and drop the sheet ence full force. in a ballot box. There were that if you vote on Election As much as I love a lazy a total of about five computDay (I prefer to) that you have to go to the polling place summer, I do enjoy the ers in our county then, so change of seasons, especially in your precinct. That info electronic voting was not here in our state since we get even an idea, although some is available with a telephone to savor the flavor of all four, call, by the way, or a quick of the cities had machines though not in equal increcheck of a website. There’s where you pressed a button ments. or flipped a lever. no excuse not to know.

Spring has traditionally I registered to vote during Today we have more been my favorite, but I am than a week of early vota registration drive at our gaining new appreciation ing, multiple ways to regschool; I confounded the for the calm crispness of ister to vote, and infinitely nice ladies working the table fall. Simplicity and seclusion since they suggested I regismore ways to find out about Jefferson Weaver surround the island, bringing ter one way, but I named the candidates. I’ve received a our beach back to its off-seadead forest worth of paper other party, followed up with sence from school, although son ambiance. in my mailbox over the past the word “Please.” by college we were expected I’ll take a road trip to few weeks; my email has a The drive took place to plan our schedules accordGreenville for sure, for a dozen or so statements and months before the elections, ingly. It was not something Pirate football tailgate party, and those of us who would positions and counterpoints done on the spur of the moand maybe make it back to be 18 by the next election every day. Miss Rhonda has ment, like going for a hamCary for a blast from the past: finally frightened off the telewere scrutinized to be sure burger or going to the record that we would, indeed, have store. We voted in our polling marketers (she looks at those there is just something about those lights on Cooper field hapless souls as a bobcat a birthday between the drive places, without questioning that takes me right back to does a crippled rat). and Election Day. or complaining (much) about The day before the voter While I strongly feel every- my CHS cheerleading days. any inconvenience in getting I got another assignment registration team came to one should cast a ballot, I there. our school, the history and also feel like it had gotten too in Florida next week, extendVoter turnouts were ing my summer even further dang easy. civics teachers set aside higher thirty years ago, into the fall. I will be oceanBetween motor-voter the text books to talk about when it was (in the words of front on Clearwater Beach, voting. The conversation one modern critic) “more dif- registration, buses and vans enjoying a new environment became rather spirited in funded by political action ficult.” Yet for some reason, with another new client. one class, as it degenerated groups and candidates that folks have decided it’s too After five full days in the will bring unregistered votinto a political discussion, difficult.

Florida Keys, it’s a welcome ers into town, mail-in forms but by the next day, we were During the late 1800s, prepared as to why voting in several languages that are reminder that it is always when people had to travel summer somewhere, and I was important and should be available in places where miles by foot or horseback to can always go back. I have taken seriously.

I doubt people think about vote, turnouts were stronger been the paradox woman voting, and the classic voter Please note that we had than today. One of my favorregistration drives, there’s no for as long as I can rememplenty of other chances to ite historical features came register back then; there was excuse not to be registered if ber – Miss have it both ways, from a presidential election embracing the best of both no question of filling out the one is going to vote. shortly after Reconstruction, worlds, and appreciating all form well before Election Yet for some reason, as when many people had their the uniqueness of each. our society apparently beDay. Only people of suspect right to vote restored, and Seasons of life are similar, nature didn’t register to vote. our country was in crisis. En- comes even lazier, there had though a little less predictOur parents had fought for trepreneurs – not candidates, to be a lawsuit over allowing us to have that right, either people to register at the polls able. Equally distinct and but businessmen – chartered evolutionary, we can expect to on the battlefields overseas during early voting. In my riverboats to haul voters to experience a series of seasons opinion, if someone hasn’t or during the civil rights the polls. Yet I’ve seen modand climates over the course struggle. registered by the beginning ern school buses chartered of our lives and relationships.

One found out about canof early voting, they didn’t to haul voters in recent years Harvest season reminds didates and their positions want to vote – but they might that had more pollworkers us that we reap what we by reading, watching televihave been convinced by one than voters on board. sow – and we cannot expect sion, listening to the radio group or another that they Voting is sometimes to harvest something we and talking with other folks. inconvenient, but America never planted or nurtured.

Voting was an excused abwas built by people who were Continued on page 5A What seeds in life have you scattered? How often do you plant, prune and fertilize? Nature offers a classic metaphor for experiencing the evolution of our efforts.

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By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Hospital support When accidents happen in our family we need to be there for them.

So I asked Josie Milner to do the Bible Study at the hospital for me Wednesday morning. My great nephew was in ICU in Wilmington, and I wanted to be with family members. He had had surgery and was expected to have more.

So I went to the hospital, not knowing who would be in the waiting room, but knowing some of the family would be there. I made a sandwich, took a drink with me, and got on the road. After walking the long hospital halls to one waiting room and finding no one there, I was directed to the one at the other end of the hall. Found his sister there and a friend of her father’s.

Soon his parents, who were visiting their son, came in. We all supported each other just by being there. They needed to eat, so we went to the coffee shop. I ate my sandwich, and they ordered food.

It was a time to take a deep breath, replenish our bodies, which are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and try to relax.

We sat together, talking or not talking, but just supporting each other.

Being pretty drained by then, I thought “I’ll never make it to handbell and choir practice.� After resting an hour, I was refreshedand went on to church. God is good and blesses me.

Busy Thursday There was a meeting of volunteers at Pender Memorial Hospital from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker was Holly Pilson representing Area Agency on Aging. Holly is a Family Caregiver Specialist. Her talk on Dementia was very informative.

Dementia is caused by a number of different conditions, it is a symptom of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, frontotemporal dementia or corticobasal degeneration.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that slowly erodes memory and thinking skills and eventually the ability to carry out simple tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia. It may occur in combination with vascular dementia, or other dementias.

Weaver

Continued from page 4A need to be registered, so they can vote a particular way.

I find it interesting that folks never complained that they were being disenfranchised when there was only one day to vote, and there was a deadline to register.

Through the years, I’ve asked dozens of people at polls about how long they have been voting (it’s a thing of mine) and not a single blessed one has said “I just registered today for the first time.�

The decision by the Supreme Court the other week was reassuring, in that the justices didn’t bow to political pressure, and upheld our state’s changes in voter registration, out-of-precinct voting, and some other

Every 67 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

There are 5 million people with dementia. Those with early Alz. can do their self-care tasks. Middle: Reminders needed to do regular chores. As it progresses, they need lots of supervision. Recognize familiar places, need more supervision, do well with repetitions.

If you want an alzheimer’s patient to do something, do it with them.

You be willing to apologize if they do something wrong. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I’m so very sorry.

Simpler is better.

Don’t worry about the small mistakes or unusual choices.

The program was very helpful.

For more information contact Holly (910)395-4553 or 800-218-6575, or hpilson@caprefearcog.org We were reminded that the flu vaccine was here, and we could get our shots by Ann Pert. So after the meeting I decided there was no time like the present. Now it is done.

Burgaw Book Club President, June Robbins, hosted the meeting at Burgaw Community House. Following the business meeting, she turned the meeting over to Marge Moore, Program chairman for the month. Marge is a history lover and chose to talk about World War I. She had in her possession a book History of The World War written by Francis A March, Ph.D. in collaboration with Richard Beamish. Introduction was written by General Peyton C. March, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army.

The book was published in 1919.

Marge talked about 1914, the start of the war to end all wars.

That war was 100 years ago. Following the program the hostess had a delicious assortment of meat, vegetable and sweet pastries with coffee, lemonade and water.

Business expo Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pender- Topsail Post & Voice presented the 2014 Pender County Business Expo Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot from 11 a.m until 6 p.m. So that was next on my list of Thursday activities.

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details. The big kicker comes next summer when the trial of the full reform law heads to court.

For some reason, folks seem to think it’s onerous to show a photo identification when they cast a ballot. The list of accepted forms of ID is extensive – look up the bill if you like, because I don’t have space here – and quite frankly, if someone has managed to accumulate at least one of those identification cards in a lifetime, I am suspicious of what they’ve been up to.

While the court system has a purpose, and a very important place in society, I think I’m like a lot of folks when I get disgusted with folks whose feelings have been hurt or whose motivations have been thwarted rush down to file a lawsuit designed to circumvent the will of the majority. The

ing Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Pender County Farm Bureau and Four County Electric Membership Corp.

Many small businesses were represented along with government entities. Pender County Health Dept. gave flu shots. Good information was given away along with samples.

Pictures were made with feathers, big suckers, and other interesting items as props.

It was a good place to learn more about our county’s businesses and services, as well as seeing friends in businesses and those just looking and learning.

Birthday party Colleen Batson had a family party for husband, David, Saturday at 3 p.m., a low country boil with shrimp, fish, potatoes, corn-on-thecob, cornbread, and other wonderful foods. We certainly could not go away hungry. I do love corn-onthe-cob. Our local family members attended and brother and sister, William and Susan Carter came over from Charlotte, driving back as soon as the party was over.

Colleen said she could not afford the expensive cooler that Tommy said would keep ice from Monday till Friday without melting. So she made him a cake in the shape of the cooler. I thought it was a small real cooler till she started taking the cake apart. The name YEDI was on the cooler cake, which had little Yeti characters inside. Happy birthday, David.

Steak cook-out Adult Fellowship met at the pavilion at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Saturday night for a bring your own steak dinner. A friend had given me a frozen steak for my birthday so I took that. The new preacher, Will Davis and his wife, Debbie, attended. Steak, baked potato, salad and dessert were featured.

Following the meal, Nancy Rivenbark asked questions about church members. If they had done these things, they were to stand up.

Have you been in the choir? Have you taught Sunday School, Have you ever fallen asleep in church?

Have you been youth leaders? Have you taught Play School? The list went on to give the new couple a sample of what they were getting.

courts exist as a true path of redress for wrongs, but instead, they have become a nursery for folks who can’t understand that a democratically-elected republic means that not everyone gets their will all the time. That’s part of being a grownup, as well as an American.

And while I won’t judge someone else’s patriotism, I’m not ashamed to say I can evaluate the level of maturity and industry of most folks, given what they say or do. Based on my email inbox, the talking heads on television and the Internet, and the general tone of whining, I’m fairly sure I can create a fairly wellinformed opinion.

If someone wants to vote, I will do what I can to make darn sure they have the opportunity. Most folks I know will do so as well. I have never had to be led by

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It was interesting.

On Sunday, as I sat in the choir, I wondered where our guest speaker was. She was supposed to be on the podium. We found out that she had the flu and could not come. So we sang two or three more hymns than usual and asked the new preacher to “make a few remarks� He said new pastors had to be sure and watch the clock and let the people out on time. It was good that he could be pressed into service before his first day on the job, which was Monday.

Following worship service, everyone was invited to meet the new minister and his wife on the church lawn while having a cup of lemonade and a cupcake or two – strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate.

What a pleasure it was to mingle on the dry lawn in the sunshine.

Kirkwood – last vesper service At 5 p.m. the vesper service came first and refreshments came afterwards. The weather was somewhat overcast but no rain came down so we had the vesper service down at the dell by the lake.

Rev. LaVera Parato and her hus-

the hand to the ballot box, or had the pen placed in my fingers.

For more than two centuries, people have been willing to give their blood and treasure for the right to vote – a right that some folks apparently take less seriously than who is winning on their favorite reality show.

When we become lazy, we get the government we deserve, not the government we want.

I can’t help but wonder what happened to the America where folks crowded the decks of riverboats or traveled overnight because they wanted their voices heard.

Sometimes our rights as Americans can be inconvenient, but as with anything worth keeping, the inconvenience is far preferable to the alternative. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

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band, Jim, had charge of the service. LaVera had been our interim pastor and her husband provided accompaniment for the hymns on guitar. The message was about being the salt and light of our Christianity as well as having Jesus as the Light of the world.

They planned to spend the night in Raleigh and travel on to Montreat for a conference, as well as enjoy the fall scenery in the mountains.

Following the worship service, cookies, cup cakes and lemonade were served as people mingled and met our new minister and wife, Will and Debbie Davis along with other Presbyterian friends.

Parting thought Leaning on the everlasting arms, Precious Lord, take my hand, Great is thy Faithfulness, How Great Thou Art, and Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling—calling for you and me.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

Disabilities can equal possibilities

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Jenny Madden Special to the Post & Voice “If you have two hands and a heart” is what Mrs. Lewis said to me when I asked to join bridge club the second semester of my freshman year of high school. Never did I think that those words would change my life. Bridge clubs sole purpose is to bring light inside peoples hearts and equality amongst students and students with intellectual disabilities.

As a freshman, I didn’t know what to expect, I didn’t know who I was, and most importantly, I didn’t know who I would become. I saw the EC students in the hallways and I would always smile at them because just a simple smile would brighten their day. I never thought I could do more until I walked into Mrs. Lewis’s classroom in January.

Over the course of a semester, I became so close with the students. I wanted to do anything to make them happy. I even dressed up as Tinkerbell for the EC prom and students at Penderlea fell in love with Tinkerbell and even brought a poster of her back to their class because of me. I danced with them, talked to their teachers, and actually bonded with them. They left with a poster of a Disney character, but I left with them in my heart. From that day on, I devoted myself to bringing awareness to a cause of stopping the “R” word from being used.

In early May of my freshman year, Mrs. Lewis told me about Special Olympics and I was able to volunteer for it. I applied and I was accepted and I went to Special Olympics and volunteered at the Track and field. I got athletes on and off the field to race and had great conversations with them. They were the most sweetest people I have ever talked to. They put a smile on my face, like I did them.

Showing me that the simplest acts of kindness truly do go a long way. After my day at Special Olympics, I talked to A’lisa Tello who works with Project Unify. Project Unify brings awareness to incorporating people who have intellectual disabilities into everyday life. I applied to be a Youth Activation Counsel member and I got in. I was thrilled because I felt like I was joining in on making a difference.

My sophomore year was filled with challenges. I was taking on a rigorous course load which left me little down time, but Project Unify always remained a constant in my life. I was appointed as a State Representative for the bridge club at Heide Trask High School.

I brought back what I learned in Project Unify to my school. I made sure that we cel-

Jenny Madden ebrated Eunice Kennedy Shriver day. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was the founder of Special Olympics. I also did things with the state such as a statewide celebration for EKS day, planning for Project Unify, and more.

My sophomore years EC prom, I went as Cinderella. I will never forget that one girl wanted to talk to “The Prince,” so I had another volunteer call my phone and pretend to be the prince. It made that girl so happy and it made me feel good to know I could put a smile on her face. I went to my second Special Olympics as well. I was able to meet a group of athletes and coaches who were so upbeat and kind. I also met new volunteers who had two hands and a heart like I did.

As a junior now, I am the president of Bridge Club. When I came into office, I had set aside goals. The goals were to make everyone feel comfortable in Bridge Club because not only is it about integrating students, it is about friendship. I want everyone who walks through Mrs. Lewis’s room to feel welcomed. Bridge Club has become something more to me than just bringing awareness to a cause, but to bringing people together despite disabilities, nationality, ethnicity, and more – a place where everyone is welcomed and a place where change is infinite and so are ideas.

In the past three years, I never expected to be where I am now. Bridge Club was at first a club, but now it is a passion. Walking through Mrs. Lewis’s doors my freshman year changed my life. The people in her classroom and the people I met through Special Olympics and Project Unify, changed my life. I was always a hardworking student who wanted the best future, but I honestly can say, I would not be who I am now without Project Unify.

Finding your passion can be difficult, but stumbling upon it is amazing. Everyone has goals and everyone has a future, but it is in your hands and whatever opportunity is tangible, take it because you’ll never know how it might surprise you.

Just when we thought we had bid farewell to the last of our recovered sea turtles two more got their swimming papers. Caswell, a relative short-timer and Nova one of our winter cold-stuns rocketed through the waves to the cheers of a large crowd that just happened to be visiting Topsail at the right time.

For most of our hospital life we had only two releases during the year: June and September. Since moving to the new facility we’ve begun evaluating physical condition more frequently and releasing on an as-ready basis.

It’s surprising just how much a turtle’s health can improve in a few weeks. These two turtles were on the cusp not long ago, but after much discussion our Director, Jean Beasley and our vet, Dr. Craig Harms (College of Veterinary Medicine at N.C. State University) felt that the value of sending them home far outweighed what would be achieved by housing them in tanks for the next six months.

Get carded One of the hottest sellers this summer has been a line of greeting cards from North Carolina native W. Carl Ealy.

Annual summer trips to Topsail with his family inspired him to paint the local sights – birds, animals and seascapes.

An artist at heart, Ealy nonetheless pursued a business degree at ECU at the urging of his family. After graduating he began painting more, eventually turning his hobby into a career inspired by nature. His style of impressionism and dynamic use of color is often compared to that of Monet and O’Keefe.

The stunning art alone makes these cards something special. But the addition of the poetry of his business partner, Philip Matz, on the back of each card elevates these pieces far beyond your everyday happy birthday greeting.

We’re very proud to be an approved outlet for these Pathway Art Cards by Ealy which are sold mainly in boutique shops, museums and high-end catalogs.

Analyze this At this writing there are only two nests on Topsail that haven’t hatched. Although catching a hatch is a highlight for island visitors it’s really a matter of luck. But the work isn’t over once the kids leave the nest.

Three days after the hatch our beach volunteers excavate each nest and analyze the contents. It’s the final step in recording the data and includes an accurate count of the

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Some of the cards designed by North Carolina artist W. Carl Ealy sold at the Turtle Hospital gift shop. number of eggs that hatched, those that didn’t, hatchlings that didn’t make it and (happily) those that were just late risers found nestled at the bottom hoping to catch a few extra days of sleep before heading out for that long swim.

2014 was an off-year for most of North Carolina. We had only 52 nests here on Topsail, and with most of the nests in the state already hatched we won’t see the influx of hundreds of late-hatching critters that we’ve housed (and fed) for months in prior years.

We have only two under our care at the moment, and hopefully they’ll either regain enough strength to go out on their own or hitch a ride courtesy of the Coast Guard in the near future.

Our locals and visitors are key to reporting sightings of late hatching nests and any turtles in distress. Please report all local sea turtle activity to our director of beach operations Terry Meyer at 910-4702880. If unable to reach her you may also contact our director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800.

The state also has a hotline for strandings (injured or sick turtles) at 252-241-7367 and the call will be picked up 24/7.

Hospital tour info We’re still amazed, and very, very happy that even with an abbreviated fall/winter schedule more than 1,000 visitors pour through our doors every week. Our current schedule is in effect through the end of the

year. We will be open only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. We will not be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but we will be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. General admission is $5, seniors and military admission is $4, and children pay $3. We are located at 302 Tortuga Lane, (Mainland) Surf City.

Take the turn from Rts. 50/210 onto Charlie Medlin Drive (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark for this road.) Follow the road onto the gravel section and through the round-about. We are the only building on Tortuga.

Google Maps are now showing the correct address but any sort of GPS system will not.

Just remember that we are on the mainland now, not on the island. And a word of advice: if you park on the side of the road beware of the drop-off into the ditches, and that sand is softer than it looks.

We’re stocking more of our winter duds, long-sleeved T’s, hoodies and regular sweatshirts, holiday items and of course those W. Carl Ealy cards. Gather those sizes for your next visit to the hospital and get in some early shopping in our gift shop.

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Terry Ann Chidester ROCKY POINT -- Terry Ann Chidester, 69, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at her home.

She was born July 1, 1945 in Hutchinson County, Kansas, the daughter of the late Lloyd Eugene and Lillian Fiatal Grant.

To cherish her memory, Terry leaves her daughter, Kimberly Ann Chidester; brothers, Gareth Grant of Florida and Scott Grant and

his wife, Vicky of South Carolina; many nieces; extended family and friends.

First and foremost Terry was an exceptional and wonderful mother. Among her many interests and talents was Terry’s artistic ability; she was a fantastic artist with both brush and pencil.

She was a great supporter of rescued animals, volunteered with Hope for the Homeless and always available for Cancer Walks with Kimberly.

Terry was an encourager to others, especially to her daughter during Kimberly’s journey through Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Terry’s joy in life and laughter could rock the weariest soul. Terry will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her faith in God and her caring for all of God’s creatures.

To celebrate and remember Terry’s life on this earth a private family memorial service will be at a later date in Florida.

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Kimberly suggests that you consider a memorial gift in honor and memory of Terry to Pender County Humane Society, P.O. Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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.

Lucy Elizabeth Dunn Rivenbark BURGAW -- Lucy Elizabeth Dunn Rivenbark, age 76 of Burgaw, died Sunday Oct. 12, 2014 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.

She was born April 26, 1938 in Duplin County daughter of the late Walter and Bessie Jones Dunn. She was also predeceased by her husband Julius Ray Rivenbark and brothers Norris Ray and Jimmy Dunn.

She is survived by a son Graham Rivenbark and wife

Terrie of Currie; a daughter Jada Padgett and husband Robbie of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Beau James and wife Rachael, Ruthie Ann Hardison, Graham Rivenbark Jr. and wife Julie, Shannon Rivenbark, Keltzy Padgett, and Kaely Padgett; five greatg randchildren, Candace, Clara, Tamyra, Angel, and Julius; two brothers, Joe Dunn and wife Betty, and Bennie Dunn; two sisters, Mary Emma Richardson and husband Rich, and Clara Bell James, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 14, 2014 at Riverview memorial Park. Reverend Scott Kennedy officiated.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Boys and Girls Home P.O. Box 127 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 The family is very grateful for the loving care she received in Kenansville Hospital, New Hanover Reg. Med.

Hampstead Women’s Club works for community

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer The Hampstead Women’s Club, a non-profit organization, works diligently to raise money for a variety of programs that benefit the Hampstead community. The majority of funds they bring in come through the Thrift Store. Quality items have been flowing into the store.

Along with the arrival of new items comes a need for more volunteers.

The Women’s Club was established in 1959, and membership is open to both women and men over the age of 18.

The club’s mission is to be good stewards of community donations; to offer a quality thrift shop to benefit the com-

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munity; and to develop friendships through fellowship, service and respect for each other.

The organization donates money to the five area schools, and most of the funds go toward music, art and science programs. Every year, the group presents a check for $3,000 to each school, and also gives additional funds for specific projects. The club gives a $2,000 scholarship to four or five students each year, depending on funds at the time.

They give to each of the area food pantries, as well.

Patricia Truscello, President of the Women’s Club, got involved with the program after her husband passed away in 2009. A neighbor took her there to shop, and soon after

that Patricia returned by herself and asked if they needed any help. “It’s so rewarding, and there are so many ways we can provide,� she said.

The ladies at the Thrift Shop went on to tell about a woman who came in, tears in her eyes. She said without this place, she would have nothing. There are also grandparents raising grandchildren on a fixed income who come in seeking needed items. Those who are able, pay; for those who can’t, the Thrift Store provides. “This is our ministry,� said Rose Gates, Manager of the Thrift Store.

The store tries to keep nice things in stock that people can’t afford to purchase new.

Patricia said the public has been good to them, recently bringing in fur niture one truckload after another.

Many of their customers are people starting over, and some are veterans. The Thrift Shop offers a discount to veterans and those in need. Other regular visitors are lonely and just need someone to talk to.

The Women’s Club currently has about fifty members.

Of those, many are founders of the organization. Patricia said they have wonderful volunteers, but are in need of more of them. She said there are just not enough hands out on the floor. Anyone who has an hour or a day to spare is invited to drop in.

cision will be felt in business, in religion and in government. It will decidedly shape our future, just as the North Carolina Supreme Court’s Leandro decision changed public education. Last year the U. S. Supreme Court essentially affirmed Obamacare, changing our healthcare system.

And many of us clearly recall

the court decision that gave the 2000 presidential election to George Bush, as well as the momentous 1950’s Brown vs. the Board of Education civil rights decision.Court rulings are unarguably playing a major role in how we live and conduct our lives. We’re not sure whether that is a good thing or bad, but it is truth.

–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.

Center, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and the tenth floor nursing unit.

Online tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served of Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw.

Thomas “Tommy� Dewey Simmons, Jr. I VA N H O E - - T h o m a s “Tommy� Dewey Simmons, Jr., 82, of Ivanhoe passed peacefully from his earthly life on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 14, 1932 in Fayetteville, the son of the late Thomas Dewey Simmons, Sr. and Mary Henry Croom Simmons. Also remembered is Tommy’s devoted wife, Jewell Franklin Simmons who died May 11, 2014 and his daughter, Audrey Simmons Porter who died in 2008.

Tommy is survived by his sons, Thomas “Skeet�

Dewey Simmons III (Pat) of Ivanhoe and Gary Wayne Simmons (Diana) of Hickory; daughters, Teresa SimmonsCollins (Ed) of Holly Ridge and Ginny Lynn Simmons of Wilmington; son-in-law, George Por ter of Castle H ay n e ; g r a n d ch i l d re n , Cecilia Langston (Keith), Brandon Simmons, Kristie Porter, James Porter and Nicole Hubler (Andy) and great grandchildren, Haleigh, Hayden, Emily and Landon; and many extended family and friends.

Graveside service was at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating.

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How to check up on your hospital Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching hospitals? I need to get a knee replacement next year, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it done in.

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Nicole Reaume, Amanda Whitley, and Marybeth Lucas at Johnson Drug Company in Hampstead.

Johnson Drug; where it’s all about you

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Amanda Whitley grew up in Western North Carolina, in a small town in the mountains.

Her mom was a pharmacy tech and Amanda grew up in the town’s corner drug store.

So when Amanda started working for Johnson Drug Co. and Medical Supplies in Jacksonville, she felt right at home.

“This is the company I want to retire with,” said Amanda.

She has been with Johnson Drug Co. for more than 12 years. She started working with them the week before her graduation from pharmacy school.

“Johnson Drug Co. started in Jacksonville in 1933,” said Amanda. “It’s a fourth generation of family run ownership.”

Johnson Drug Co. expanded through the years. They have three stores in Jacksonville, a store in Whiteville, and a medical supply business in Porter’s Neck. Last November the business opened a store in Hampstead, where Amanda is now part owner.

“I grew up in a pharmacy like this, so to have the opportunity to work in a community pharmacy is great,” said Amanda. “Pharmacies are changing. My goal is to change, adapt, and when you walk in you feel like you’re in a hometown pharmacy. I want to know my customers and the customers know the staff.”

Amanda is proud of the staff assembled at the Hampstead store, but Johnson Drug Co. has a knowledgeable staff she uses as resource.

Johnson Drug Co. is owned

by Anthony Medlin, who is Hampstead born and bred.

Anthony’s wife, Barbara is a nurse and she is a certified mastectomy and orthotics

fitter.

“Barbara works with patients who need mastectomy bras, compression hose, braces, and orthotic shoes for diabetics,” said Amanda.

“Barbara will make an appointment with patients and help them feel comfortable.”

Available to customers in the Hampstead store are all the medical supplies offered in the Porter’s Neck supply store.

“We have a knowledgeable staff who will set up hospital beds, c-paps, lift chairs and larger equipment,” said Amanda. “Our Hampstead customers love our new location because they can pick up their medical supplies here.”

In addition to a full-service phar macy, Amanda offers medical compounding services. For some special medical needs, compounding is imperative. Compounding is used often because of allergies, inability to take a pill form of medication, or to add flavoring.

“The doctors in Hampstead have been very supportive and they have been wonderful to work with,” said Amanda.

Local veterinarians also utilize Amanda’s compounding services.

“We have a lab at our New Bridge store for more complex compounding, but generally we do the compounding here with same day service,” said Amanda.

Medications can be an expensive percentage of a patient’s income, especially for the elderly. Amanda is keenly aware of costs and she works with her customers to help them find the right providers for Medicare Part D. “Enrollment begins soon,” said Amanda regarding Medicare Part D. “It’s very confusing for most people. I don’t mind looking over their list

of medications and making recommendations. If they are better served by another provider, we want what is best for them.”

Convenience is important to Amanda and Johnson Drug Co. The Hampstead store offers a drive-thru window for quick and easy pick-up. The store also offers free delivery to home in the Hampstead area.

“Sometimes you’re just too sick to get out to the drug store,” said Amanda. “Sometimes it’s just too hard to get around or a patient no longer drives. We know that and we offer free delivery.”

Pharmacies across the nation are now per mitted to dispense immunizations, such as flu shots.

“We ask customers to stop in or call ahead for a flu shot,” said Amanda.

The non-medical side of the business is fun, said Amanda.

They offer Yankee Candles, gifts, Christian items such as Bible book covers, and collegiate items. The store carries a nice supply of greeting cards as well.

“I’ve never know anything but a hometown pharmacy,” said Amanda, who sponsors various athletic teams in the greater Hampstead area. “We are a part of this community.

We have a vested interest in people and I look forward to knowing young children and watching them grow up in Hampstead.”

Johnson Drug Co. is located in the Lowes Food shopping plaza in Hampstead, near Dollar Tree. The company is open seven days per week. They are open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and Sundays 1-5 p.m.

For more information call Johnson Drug Co. at 910-2702223.

Two Town Marathon draws a crowd of runners

By Steve Unger Special to the Post & Voice More than 250 participants registered for the Two Town Marathon Oct. 11 on Topsail Island. The race was organized by Surf City Parks and Recreation Department.

“It looks like we have raised more than $8,000 for the Pretty in Pink Foundation, “said race director Linda Carlsen. “We are so glad to make a difference.”

The exact amount being donated will be announced by the end of the week. Wilmington-based Pretty in Pink Foundation at prettyinpinkfoundation.org provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and

uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer.

Nicholas Oltman, 26, of Fredericksburg, Va. was the overall winner of the 230 runners who completed the scenic 13.1 mile course with a time of 1:22.24 time. Second was Ron Baumgartner, 39 from Boulder, Col. followed by three local runners, Cameron Simmans, 43 of Surf City, and two women: Shizam Adams 40 of Hampstead and Jessie Campbell, 36 of Sneads Ferry.

Surf City Mayor Zander Guy presented medals at the finish line and thanked the Town of Topsail Beach for helping to co-host the event.

The race began at the new Topsail Beach Town Center

and finished at Surf City’s Soundside Park.

Numerous sponsors and more than 30 volunteers headed up by Pat Jackson helped make the race possible in the first major racing event to take place on Topsail Island in nearly five years. Brunswick Timing provided race administration.

“It is fantastic what we can do when everyone works together,” said Carlsen, who is Wellness Coordinator at Surf City Parks and Recreation.

She also praised the work of new employee and Assistant Race Director Alexi Derstine who started on this major project as a volunteer before joining Surf City in a professional capacity.

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Nearly 250 runners hit the streets of Topsail Island in the first Two-Town Marathon last weekend.

Dear Shopping, Most people don’t give much thought when it comes to choosing a hospital, but selecting the right one can be as important as the doctor you choose. Here are some tips and resources to help you research and check up on your area hospitals.

Hospital shopping While you may not always have the opportunity to choose your hospital, especially in the case of an emergency, having a planned procedure can offer you a variety of choices.

When shopping for a hospital, the most important criterion is to find one that has a strong department in your area of need. A facility that excels in coronary bypass surgery, for example, may not be the best choice for a knee replacement. Research shows that patients tend to have better results when they’re treated in hospitals that have extensive experience with their specific condition.

In order to choose a hospital that’s best for you, it is important to discuss your concerns and alternatives with the doctor who is treating you. Some doctors may be affiliated with several hospitals from which you can choose. Or, if you’ve yet to select a doctor, finding a top hospital that has expertise with your condition can help you determine which physician to actually choose.

Another important reason to do some research is the all too frequent occurrence of hospital infections, which kill around 75,000 people in the U.S. each year. So checking your hospital’s infection rates and cleanliness procedures is also a wise move.

Researching tools Today, there are a number of online resources that provide hospital safety and perfor mance data to help you research and compare facilities. Because hospitals are such complex places, it’s wise to get information from a variety of sources. Here is a summary of some top guides.

•Hospital Compare (medicare.gov/hospitalcompare): Operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, this free tool lets you compare general quality of care, as well as care for many medical conditions and surgical procedures in more than 4,000 U.S. hospitals.

•Consumer Reports Hospital Rankings (consumerreports.org/hospitalratings): If you don’t mind spending a few dollars ($7 for one month or $30 per year), Consumer Reports ranks 4,500 hospitals in all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.

The reliable resource provides information on up to 34 performance and safety measures.

•U.S. News & World Report (usnews.com/best-hospitals): This online publishing resource identifies the best hospitals for 16 specialties,

and provides rankings by metro area and by specialty for free.

•Healthgrades (healthgrades.com): A private, forprofit organization, they provide free hospital ratings on patient safety and medical procedures, and scores hospitals using a 5-star scale.

•The Commonwealth Fund (whynotthebest.org): This is a private foundation that provides free performance data on all U.S. hospitals.

•The Joint Commission (qualitycheck.org): This is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. Hospitals receive a checkmark for each set of measures they have met. But there’s no way to tell whether a hospital is stronger in one area over another.

•Hospital Inspections (hospitalinspections.org): Established by the Association of Health Care Journalist, this focuses on violations and inspection reports.

•The Leapfrog Group (hospitalsafetyscore.org): This national, not-for-profit organization grades hospitals on their overall performance in keeping patients safe. Use your city, state or ZIP code to search more than 2,500 hospitals.

•VA Hospital Compare ( w w w. h o s p i t a l c o m p a r e. va.gov): If you’re a veteran, you can research and compare VA medical centers here.

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

Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The recent news of the Ebola virus being diagnosed in the United States raised many concerns. As well it should. The disease is on one of its largest killing sprees in western Africa.

It made its way into the U.S. after we were told a couple of weeks prior that it was highly unlikely the virus could spread here. The Center for Disease Control assured everyone that we were completely prepared to prevent it from coming over as well as control it with the citizens we brought back for medical treatment.

In the aftermath, we have found out the CDC was completely caught off guard when it was diagnosed in Texas. The medical personnel there were not prepared to handle anyone who may have exhibited the symptoms of Ebola.

The Hazmat teams were not at the ready for cleanup and containment. In other words, we blew it. It could have easily have been worse, and hopefully it will not get worse as the next week or so plays out with those the patient was in contact with.

The deer equivalent to such a devastating disease is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

CWD is not detectable in live animals and has long incubation periods. It is also always fatal. Several states have been affected with CWD in their various deer herds. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia have all been hit with CWD. Once CWD has been found in a herd, it has never been eradicated.

Fortunately, North Carolina has an extensive plan to prevent an outbreak if it is ever spotted here. Recently, the state tested 3,800 wild deer that were either taken by hunters or road kill, in which none were discovered to be infected.

This is another case in which the estimated 260,000 deer

hunters assist in the conservation of our wildlife.

However, if, at some point CWD is discovered in the state, the CWD Response Plan will be implemented. First, the states will set up a surveillance area within a 10 mile radius of the infected deer.

To prevent attracting more deer from coming into the surveillance area, all baiting and feeding will be banned. The state will also set up mandatory check stations for deer harvested by hunters to check for potential spread of the disease by testing for CWD in the harvested deer.

Hunting seasons and times may be expanded in order to collect more samples for testing, as well as reduce the herd in the infected area.

All deer and deer parts, including the meat, antlers, skulls, and fur, within the surveillance area cannot be transported out without special treatment and labeling.

And of course, wildlife enforcement patrols will increase within the surveillance area to ensure compliance with the requirements.

Our plan is solid and seems to be well thought out. However, it does not take a lot of change to cause something like this to falter.

Let’s go back to the Ebola patient for a moment. Our only prevention of the spread

from his home country to the U.S. was a questionnaire on whether he had been in contact with someone who was diagnosed with the disease. It was discovered he had been in contact with a pregnant woman who was suffering from the symptoms and later died. He answered he had not.

North Carolina is considering legislation to allow the opening of more captive deer farms. Remember, CWD cannot be detected from live animals. By opening these deer farms it increases the risk of bringing CWD from another state into our own without us ever knowing about it. Even a captive herd can have interaction with a wild herd. The only thing separating the two in most instances is a high fence.

We may need to look at the lessons given to us by our own species in order to protect other species who cannot protect themselves.

–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 ANIMAL SHELTER PETS OF THE WEEK! 910-259-1484

PCAS - A013703 “Izzy” - This beautiful girl is a 1year old Boxer Mix! She is VERY sweet and shows you her excitement to see you bay waggin’ her little nubbin tail! Adoption Fee is $60.00 and includes Distemper/Parvo, Kennel Cough and Rabies Vaccines, Drontal Plus deworming, 30 day flea/tick treatment and her spay.

PCAS - A014172 “Daisy” - This sweetie pie is a 4 year old Redbone Mix. She is a doll baby and just wants a family to lover her! Her adoption fee is $60.00 and includes the Distemper/Parvo, Kennel Cough and Rabies Vaccines, deworming, 30 day flea/tick treatment and she is already spayed!

Join us for our open house on Saturday November 1st from Noon to 4pm! Activities for the whole family including a Halloween pet costume contest!!

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“I’d like for anyone who wants to help to bring whatever talent they have, come in and do what you enjoy doing.

We’d be grateful for any help we can get,” said Patricia.

Referring to the regular volunteers, Rose added with a smile, “I call them the faithful few.”

Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, such as sorting through clothes, hanging them up and getting them out on the floor. They need cashiers, and people to collect hangers and straighten rooms.

They would like assistance with sorting jewelry, putting price tags on items and putting them out for display. There are household items to be sorted and priced, as well.

The Thrift Shop is always in need of quality donations. The group rents out the adjacent

Voting

Continued from page 1A we have six precincts between Surf City and Scotts Hill,” Boyles said, “and the first time people see a vote here sign they go in and vote. Instead of sending them to their precinct, we let them vote with a provisional ballot. Now, we will send them to the right precinct. So you need to know which precinct you are in.”

One-Stop voting does not require voters to cast ballots

Hospice offers veterans grief groups Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter honors the heroes of the nation’s armed forces and is offering free veterans grief groups. The veterans group discusses grief and loss from personal and military perspectives. This workshop is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Topsail Senior Center, 20959 Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

Registration is required. To register, contact Melinda McKeon at 910-796-7991 or email Melinda.Mckeon@lcfh.org. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated.

Additional groups will form throughout the year.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter is a nonprofit agency that provides healthcare and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education to the community in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties. For more information, visit www.lcfh.org

community building for functions, and the income helps with building maintenance costs, paying the electric bill, etc. The building has a full commercial kitchen, and each room has been remodeled.

The building is currently used for a variety of functions.

Weight Watchers meets there on Tuesday mornings, and the Church of Christ holds Sunday services and Wednesday Bible studies there. The building is available for birthday parties, weddings and other occasions.

“We’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last two years,” said Joyce Green, Vice President of the Board.

The Thrift Store is located at 14435 US Highway 17 in Hampstead. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, drop by or call (910) 270-9549.

You can also visit the website at hampsteadwomensclub. org. The store is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day except Wednesday and Sunday. in their assigned precinct.

Voters can vote at any of the five locations across Pender County beginning Oct. 23.

County voters can check their registration card they received in the mail for their precinct or call the elections office at 259-1220.

DEADLINE for News & Advertising is Friday at Noon.

Town of Watha Notice The board members of the Town of Watha will meet on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Watha Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. for an Ethic’s training seminar. (Mayor Needham Hall, and 3 Town Commissioners; David Garriss, Jr., Kenneth Fountain and David Allen Wells) Town Clerk Retha Garriss October 16, 23, 2014

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The Burgaw Police Department is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Police Captain. Applicant must possess a valid NC Driver’s License and must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the NC Training and Standards Commission. Applicant must have at least five years of law enforcement experience with one year being in a supervisory role. Applicant must also possess a two-year degree or higher. Preferred experience in patrol, investigations, administration, and supervision exhibiting professional leadership skills dealing with the department in multiple areas including but not limited to employee/personnel supervision, administrative functions, organization, and evaluation. Excellent benefits package; salary based on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants need only to apply.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION No Requests Made by Agenda Deadline.

PUBLIC COMMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: 1 of 1 CONSENT AGENDA 1.

Approval of Minutes: Emergency & Closed Session October 3, 2014; Regular & Closed Session: October 6, 2014.

2.

Resolution Accepting Petition to Add Williams Store Road in Hampstead to the State Maintained System, and Authorizing the County Manager to Submit the Petition to N.C. Department of Transportation.

3a.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of a Purchase Order to Student Action with Farmworkers, for the Farm Workers Program for Fiscal Year 2014-2015: Migrant Health; $9,870.

3b.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of a Purchase Order to Tina Reagan, FNP, for the Health Department Clinic, Fiscal Year 2014-2015: $70,200.

3c.

Resolution Amending the FY 14-15 Budget Ordinance Authorizing Increase to Health Department Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, Moving Designated Funds from Medicaid Maximization to the Health Department: $152,588.

4a.

Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Purchase Order to NetMotion for Software Maintenance and Support for the County Emergency Services Mobile Network: $6,410.00.

4b.

Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Purchase Order to Tritech for Software Maintenance and Support: $39,882.74.

4c.

Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Purchase Order to Creekridge Capital for the Annual Lease Payment for the Public Safety Virtual Network: $50,628.98.

5.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment for Wastewater Pump and Haul Contract.

6.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Wellness Contract with HealthStat, Inc.: $45,696.79.

RESOLUTIONS 7.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2015 Calendar of Meetings of the Pender County Board of Commissioners.

8.

Resolution Authorizing Donation to Topsail High School Varsity & Junior Varsity Cheerleading Teams: $3,000.

9.

Resolution Authorizing CodeRed Emergency Notification Purchase Order to ENC, LLC: $19, 000.

10.

Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant Funds and Authorizing Purchase Order to Hire a Contractor to Develop the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

11.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the Town of Wallace and Pender County for a Pump and Haul Arrangement as an Interim Solution for Pender County to Accept Up to 80,000 Gallons Per Day of Wastewater from R.C. Creations (Acme Smoked Fish) at the Pender Commerce Park, Approval of the Necessary Budget Ordinance Amendment, and Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order for this Service. This Interim Solution will Remain in Place Until Completion of the County’s Phase II Wastewater Treatment Facility or 20 Months, Whichever Occurs First.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 12.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Pender County Board of Health’s Operating Procedures Policy.

13.

Resolution Authorizing Approval the Pender County Board of Health’s Administrative Policies for Adjudication Process and for Residency of Department Head.

APPOINTMENTS 14.

Resolution authorizing Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Housing Initiative Board.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable) PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS/RESOLUTIONS 15.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the 2010 Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Future Land Use Map to Reclassify the Subject Property’s Future Land Use Classification from Conservation to Rural Growth, Located Approximately 5,000' North of US Hwy 17, Near the Pender/Onslow Border, Hampstead.

16.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a General Use Rezoning of One Tract from PD, Planned Development District, to GB, General Business District, Located at 12900 US Hwy 17 in Hampstead.

17.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Construction and Operation of a Triathlon Training and Event Facility, Including Instruction, Recreational Vehicle Parking Area, and Campsites, Located Adjacent to the Northeast Cape Fear River.

ADJOURNMENT

Notice of General Election for Pender County, North Carolina Notice is hereby given: A General Election will be held on November 4, 2014 in Pender County to elect representatives for the following offices: US Senate, US House; District 7, US House; District 3, NC Senate; District 8, NC House; District 16, District Attorney; District 5, Board of County Commissioners; Districts 1, 2 & 3, Clerk of Superior Court, Sheriff, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Supreme Court Associate Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges; District 5, Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors, a proposed N.C. Constitutional Amendment and a Pender County School Bond Referendum.

Polling places will be located at: Canetuck – Canetuck Community Building: 6098 Canetuck Rd., Currie Cape Fear – Cape Fear Elementary School: 1886 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point Caswell – Atkinson School Cafeteria: 200 N Town Hall Ave., Atkinson Columbia – Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept.: 19170 US Hwy 421, Willard Grady – Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church: 60 Minuteman Rd., Currie Long Creek – Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.: 227 Scott Rd., Rocky Point Lower Topsail – Hampstead Community Center: 14435 US Hwy 17, Hampstead Lower Union – Watha Town Hall: 425 Watha Rd., Watha Middle Holly – Duplin/Pender Forestry Service Building: 5655 NC Hwy 53 E, Burgaw Middle Topsail – Topsail Elementary School: 17385 US Hwy 17, Hampstead North Burgaw – Burgaw Town Hall: 109 N Walker St., Burgaw Penderlea – Penderlea Volunteer Fire Dept.: 4005 NC Hwy 11, Willard Rocky Point – Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Dept.: 1425 Porters Lane Rd, Rocky Point Scotts Hill – Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall: 10255 US Hwy 17, Wilmington Sloop Point - Topsail Senior Center: 20959 US Hwy 17, Hampstead South Burgaw – Cooperative Extension Auditorium: 801 S Walker St., Burgaw Surf City – Surf City Fire Dept.: 230 Wilmington Ave., Surf City Upper Holly – Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.: 115 N Old Maple Hill Rd., Maple Hill Upper Topsail – North Topsail Elementary School: 1310 Sloop Point Loop Rd., Hampstead Upper Union – Union Rescue Squad Building: 8590 NC Hwy 11, Willard

One-stop voting will be held at the following locations beginning October 23, 2014 and ending November 1, 2014: Board of Elections Office located at: 807 S Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 Topsail Senior Center located at: 20959 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Hampstead Community Center located at: 14435 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department located at: 227 Scott Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department located at: 19170 US Hwy 421 Willard, NC 28478

Hours of operation for all locations except the Board of Elections office: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. th In addition, all One-Stop locations will be open on Saturday, October 25 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and again on November st 1 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Board of Elections office hours: Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. In rd th addition, the Board of Elections office will remain open until 8:00 pm on Thursday October 23 , Friday October 24 , Thursday th st October 30 and Friday October 31 .

Canvass will be held at 11:00 am in the Pender County Board of Elections office in Burgaw on November 14, 2014.

BEGINNING IN 2016, A PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN VOTING IN PERSON. Twila M. Jones; Chairman, Pender County Board of Elections

Surf City Town Council Planning Board

MEETING TIMES 1 st Tuesday of the month 2nd Thursday of the month

The Town of Surf City’s Utilities Department & Community Development Department now accept the following cards for payment:

The Utilities Department also offers bank drafting.

For more information, call 910-328-3921.

TOWN OF SURF CITY 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 www.townofsurfcity.com 10/16/14 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: October 20, 2014 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 TOPICS OF HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Oak Island Partners, LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting an amendment to the 2010 Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Future Land Use Map. The requested amendment is to reclassify the subject property’s Future Land Use Classification from Conservation to Rural Growth. There are nine (9) tracts associated with this request totaling ±3,429.01 acres, they are located approximately 5,000’ north of US HWY 17, near the Pender/Onslow County border and may be identified by Pender County PIN(s) 4227-51-3640-0000; 4227-42-3351-0000; 4227-33-2015-0000; 4227-43-0996-0000; 4227-18-2935-0000; 4217-57-5118-0000; 421871-9155-0000; 4218-73-1711-0000; 4217-73-4476-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Julia Ayala, applicant, on behalf of Whitebridge Development LLC, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one tract totaling 2.05 acres from PD, Planned Development District, to GB, General Business District. The subject property is located at 12900 US HWY 17 in Hampstead, and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3282-20-7160-000.

Special Use Permit TriHabitat, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Corbett Package Company, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the construction and operation of a triathlon training and event facility including instruction, recreational vehicle parking area, and campsites. The property is located adjacent to the Northeast Cape Fear River and will be accessed via NC HWY 210, ± 1.4 miles east of the Lane’s Ferry Bridge, Rocky Point. The subject property contains ± 1080 acres and is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural District and may be further identified

by Pender County PIN 3254-87-0614-0000.

The polls will be open for voting on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. All residents of Pender County who are registered to vote with the Pender County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register. Those residents of the county who are not registered to vote must register by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 in order to be eligible to vote in this election. Registration forms may be obtained from the Pender County Board of Elections office at 807 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, any branch of the Pender County Library, any Town Hall, or online at http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/BoardofElections.aspx. The Voter Registration form link is on the left.

Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made using a state approved request form. All requests must be received in the Pender County Board of Elections office by 5:00 pm on October 28, 2014. The Board of Elections will meet on October 14, 21, & 28, 2014 at 10:00 am and again on November 3, 2014 at 5:00 pm for the purpose of approving absentee ballot applications.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 – 4:00 p.m.

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The Burgaw Fire Department asks that all residents practice fire safety. Keep all combustible materials away from heat producing appliances. Practice the steps of calling 911 with all occupants in your home. Plan an escape route in the event of a fire and practice that escape route. Make sure your address numbers are visible from the street and clearly identify your residence or building. Please check the operation and batteries in your smoke detectors.

Remember, the Burgaw Fire Department offers free smoke detectors to those in need.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

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Town of Burgaw Government News

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will Consider Appointments to the Following Boards/ Commissions/Committees: # of Positions/Categories Vacancies Advisory Board of Health 2 Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Housing Initiative Board 1 Private Sector Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 2 Pender Memorial Hospital 1 District 5 Tourism Development Authority 1 District 5 Name of Board

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

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

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

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Editor’s Note: All candidates in the local elections were contacted and given the opportunity to submit material for the candidates profiles in the Post & Voice. For the purpose of this publication, local elections are considered to be the N.C. House of Representatives, county commissioners, Clerk of Superior Court, Sheriff, and N.C. District Court Judge for District 5.

The responses of each candidate are published with a minimum of editing for style and clarity. Candidates who are not represented here chose not to respond and participate in the profile.

N.C. House of Representatives District 16

Chris Millis •Occupation - Professional Civil Engineer •Education - County Public Schools (K-12th Grades) and Graduated Valedictorian from North Carolina State University •Offices Held - State House (District-16) 2013 & 2014, Committee(s): Commerce/ Job Development (Vice-Chair), Environment, Public Utilities/ Energy, Regulatory Reform, State Personnel •Reason for seeking office: Over the course of time I became deeply concerned about the direction that our state and nation was heading; a direction away from our founding principles, a direction away from the proper role of gov-

Steve Unger Personal information I hold a BA in political science from Kalamazoo College and in management from Nazareth College. I am the athletics supervisor at the Surf City Parks and Recreation Depatment. I was formerly athletic director at Wilmington Family YMCA and the former editor and publisher of the Topsail Voice newspaper.

I have also been a media consultant, teacher, and held other sports management positions. I have lived or worked

ernment, and a direction that would not have the means to provide opportunities for us to prosper. I saw a majority of elected officials more concerned with their next election than for our next generation.

As a result, I took a stand two years ago to represent the citizens of our district with principle-based leadership that was focused on the constitutional role of state government; that could provide greater opportunities for prosperity, and would act prudently with your hard-earned tax dollars. Nearing the end of my first term as your State House representative, I can claim with confidence that I remained true to the very principles that I committed to you in the last election, and I stand ready to continue to fight in Raleigh on your behalf.

Three areas of concern Since returning from Raleigh after the recent legislative session, I have been organizing simple small gatherings where individuals invite their families, friends, and neighbors to sit down and converse about state related issues and their concerns. While listening to the voice of the citizen at these gatherings, the three issues that have

risen to the top have been a healthy economy, the burden of undocumented-illegal immigration, and increases in the cost-of-living.

As individuals across the district strive to provide for themselves and their families, governmental policies at the state level can play an important role in creating an environment for greater prosperity. Just a little more than a year ago, our state had a tax burden upon its citizens that was ranked as the 44th worst in the entire Nation.

Last year, I fought alongside other like-minded members of the General Assembly to bring to reality a full-fledged reform of our state tax code.

Due to the reform of our tax code, individuals within all spectrums of our state economy now have greater opportunities to keep more of their hard-earned money. As a result, greater prosperity is in the future as North Carolina has gone from one of the very worst tax burdens to the best in the southeast and one of the best in the Country. Your state was able to lower the tax burden uniformly upon all taxpayers, in part by removing the loopholes and subsidies built into the old tax code to

benefit special interest and a favored few.

There have already been attempts for special interest to work its way back into your tax code to benefit a select few at the expense of all others. It is imperative that we preserve the positive reforms to our tax code in future legislative sessions. If elected to serve as your representative, I will continue to defend against your state taking money from you for the role of government and then handing your hard-earned tax dollars out to private interest. Allowing you to decide how to spend your own money leads to greater outcomes for you as an individual and the state as a whole.

Undocumented-illegal immigration may be out of sight and out of mind for many individuals but it bears a major net cost on both our state and local governments.

In fact, the most recent study performed documenting the net cost to the state taxpayer illustrates that the cost per year is more than $1.8 billion, with nearly two-thirds of this cost being consumed directly in K-12 Public Education (FAIR - March 2014). Note that this cost is nearly 10 percent of the

overall state budget and does not include increases to the individual such as healthcare premiums.

Many individuals want to turn a blind-eye to this problem due to the fact that our State relies heavily on agriculture, but the truth is that more than 80 percent of the jobs that undocumented illegal immigrants take in our state are completely outside of the realm of agriculture and within other sectors of our state economy. While the ultimate solution to border protection, security, and providing a legal workforce to our nation’s economy lies within the responsibility of the federal government, our state policies will either encourage or discourage undocumented illegal immigrants to call North Carolina home.

As a policy, our state currently considers Matricula Consular cards as valid identification. The statute authority to accept these cards can provide a pathway for undocumented illegal immigrants to more easily set up residence here than in other states that do not recognize this form of identification. In addition, our state has recently gutted its E-Verify law in a manner

that cripples its potential effectiveness. As a result, our state leaders need to right these wrongs and properly represent the citizen.

One of the larger unnecessary cost-of-living increases bore by the citizens of our district is the increasing cost of homeowners insurance.

Instead of an insurance structure that is based on requiring a premium based on actual risk for coverage, North Carolina’s homeowners insurance is based on pure politics.

Actual historical claim data shows that Pender and Onslow County homeowners are paying increased insurance premiums than actual claims west of our state’s coastal counties. This is due to the fact that our state insurance structure is based on computer models rather than true claim history. It is egregious that homes miles and miles out of harm’s way are subsidizing the lower insurance rates for others across our state.

I have supported this legislative change in the past session and stand ready to mount another fight for fairness. Among these matters of principle and many others, I humbly ask for your support.

in Pender County since 1987.

I have never held office; ran unsuccessfully for the Pender Board of Commissioners in 2006 (Democratic primary), served on the Hampstead Chamber board, Hampstead Lions Man of the Year, started the Surf City Youth basketball league and other sports programs for Surf City Parks and Recreation. I have been a soccer referee and instructor, yoga and spinning instructor.

I am running for NC House District 16 to present a clear alternative to the harmful and regressive policies being promoted by the North Carolina General Assembly and my opponent. When no one else filed, I stepped forward to provide a real choice, especially since Chris Millis had no general election opponent two years ago. I am proud of my knowledge and experience on key issues but I am learning more every day by listening to the people and will make this position my full-time priority when elected.

Three areas of concern The biggest challenge will be dealing with the Republican majority in the N.C. House of Representatives as a member of the minority party while attempting to reverse cuts to education, re-establish environmental priorities, attracting new jobs to our area and saving the ones we already have. It will be all about finding allies for meaningful legislation on both sides of the aisle.

We need to make educational funding a priority, provide across the board increments to teachers (not just new ones), restore teacher assistants and reconsider scrapping curriculum designed to meet national standards. state lottery proceeds must be used for school construction and renovation not diverted to the general fund or other usages.

Education funding shortfalls are directly related a potential budget shortfall that approached $500 million because of unwise tax cuts.

Raleigh balanced the budget on the backs of education, Medicaid and other social programs. My opponent also voted to rapidly expand privately run charter schools and support publicly funder vouchers for private schools, all which divert funding from our regular public schools.

I am endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Educators in my election bid. We need to convince the Republicans to re-prioritize education. In Pender County we need to pass the school bond issue this fall.

My opponent introduced legislation in 2013 to end the current film incentive program – which is now set to expire at the end of the year after not being renewed by the General Assembly. Chris Millis also specifically voted not to extend the current incentives this past July.

This is costing the Cape Fear area more than 4,000 j o b s, i n cl u d i n g m a ny i n Pender County. This is inexcusable. If something isn’t

broke – don’t fix it. The film incentives must be restored.

This is a bi-partisan issue with support from both major parties; the GOP controlled Pender Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to ask the governor to call a special session this fall to promote business incentives including those for the film industry (although he didn’t). I favor continuing recruitment of new businesses and industry through a publicly run state office as North Carolina has done before.

When it comes to the environment, the other side likes to say they have made the state more “business friendly” but that is code for hardly not caring about environmental protection at all. From trying to cut deals with Duke Power after the coal ash spill, fasttracking harmful fracking, and encouraging oil platforms off our coast, the GOP leadership doesn’t get it. And neither does my opponent.

We need to restore respect for the environment, espe-

cially in critical coastal habitats. I am endorsed by the NC Sierra Club. My opponent has a “0” rating (on a 0-100 scale) from three major environmental organizations. In the past many Republicans have been responsible stewards for the environment. We need to urge them to return to that tradition.

I look forward to working closely with county and municipal leaders to help meet Pender and Onslow County needs at the state level and help provide the guidance and planning for the growth that is doing nothing but accelerating. We must build new schools, establish new parks and preserve open spaces, accelerate the Highway 17 Bypass, revive the Highway 53 Bypass and restore the rail link in Western Pender County.

The goal of any legislator should be to do something that matters both now and in future generations. And that is what I aim to do. I will work for you.

Pender County Board of Commissioners District 1

James David Williams Jr. •Education: Topsail High Graduate (86), Associate Applied Science “Aviation Management “Lenoir Community College •Occupation: Account Manager: Carotek, Inc. •Community involvement: Pender County Commissioner 12 Years, Pender Memorial Hospital, New Regional Medical Center, Pender EMS, Pender Fire Commission, Topsail Island Shoreline Protection , Pender Tourism Development, Partnership For Children, Priority One (Schools), Wallace Airport Authority, Wilmington MPO

Transpor tation Advisory Committee, Wilmington Business Development, Kiwanis Park, Work First Planning, football, basketball, baseball coach. Various Hampstead United Methodist Church committees.

•Why am I running for County Commissioner?

I love Pender County. I grew up here. My wife and I are raising a family here, and hope that if they so desire, our children can do the same.

Leadership cannot let their personal businesses influence county decisions. I represent all of Pender County.

Three areas of concern I see issues Pender County faces as challenges or opportunities, rather than “problems”, which I believe leads to more effective and successful solutions and outcomes. In my opinion an overreaching ambition facing Pender County is maintaining the high quality of life that we experience all across the county. Three critical challenges the county faces in maintaining and enhancing that quality of life include facilitating growth management, growing the tax base and creating jobs, and

assuring financial viability in providing county services.

First, managing growth properly throughout a county is perhaps the most important challenge facing any county, including Pender. In serving as a County Commissioner for the past twelve years I’ve been a leader in assuring the county maintains a focus on priorities that lead to quality growth and promote sustainable development. Three of my priorities have and will continue to include: a) a high quality educational system; b) community planning; and c) the expansion of water and wastewater throughout the county.

The upcoming $75 million school bond in November is critical to maintaining the high level of student performance Pender County Schools are well known for.

We’ve always stepped up to the plate to assure our school facilities are such that they promote learning to the fullest. We simply need to continue to invest in our local educational system to assure continued growth. In addition, during my time on the board the Commissioners

have made community planning a top priority.

Planning projects we’ve undertaken include those that address land use and comprehensive growth policies, parks and recreation plans, neighborhood plans for the Maple Hill and Currie communities, along with many more. We have to keep planning for our communities to help them achieve economic and quality growth. Lastly, public water and wastewater availability within a county is absolutely critical for growth management. We’ve devoted considerable financial and other resources in the past decade to building a countywide water and wastewater system, and of course this is the key to supporting economic development and growth.

Investments in education, good planning, and expansion of public infrastructure are three priorities I will continue to advocate for as a county commissioner to facilitate growth management.

The second major challenge facing the County is growing the economy, tax base and creating jobs. Historically Pender County has

been dependent upon business and industry in New Hanover and other counties for jobs for our residents.

That dependence has led to a mostly residential tax base which simply doesn’t provide the financial resources to support public schools and other quality of life amenities we deserve and desire. We have invested millions of dollars to develop industrial product along the US 421 corridor as well as in the Burgaw area.

Pender Commerce Park alone can accommodate as many as 22 or more new industries over time, potentially producing over 2,000 jobs and over $4 billion in investment.

The shell industrial building in Burgaw is generating client interest in not only the Burgaw area but county-wide, and the new wastewater line along the U.S. 117 corridor from Burgaw to Wallace will open up norther n Pender County to industrial development opportunities. And continuing to partner with out beach communities to fund beach nourishment and inlet dredging will assure tourism remains a vital part of our economy.

While much has been done, we need to assure that we continue to prioritize and focus resources on strengthening the county’s economy through increasing the tax base and creating quality jobs, and I’ll continue to be a strong advocate for that.

The third major challenge for the county is to assure financial viability as increased demands are placed on the county for a variety of services and needs. Historically Pender County has maintained an excellent financial condition and has received high marks from bond rating agencies and others for its efforts. The county has done well in providing quality services while at the same time keeping a low tax burden on its citizens. The service demands and needs of our citizens continue and we must be financially prudent in how we manage and address them.

One example is the upcoming $75 million school bond. The commissioners continue to explore options and alternatives for how best to address the projects while keeping

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Christopher Charles (Chris) Medlin •Graduate of Dixon High school, studied business at Coastal Carolina Community college Today I manage the family business East Coast Sports and a charter booking agency called Topsail Charter Fishing.

I have worked since I was 12 years old in the family business as well as working as a mate, private captain, guide and charter captain outside the family business.

In addition I have worked

dently managing the costs of water and wastewater expansions across the county.

The county has sought and secured as much as 40 percent in grant monies for the

water and sewer projects throughout the county, saving our citizens greatly in utility rates.

The county must continue to devote the time and re-

sources to assure that outside resources are garnered and prudent financial decisions are made as the demand for services and capital project needs are considered by the

board. And as well, it will be critical that the county manager and finance officer positions are filled with persons with solid and successful backgrounds and experi-

ence in county government experience so that we will never again see the financial issues and concer ns with which we’ve had to deal with recently.

most jobs in the restaurant industry as well as working construction (roofing, siding, windows). I still work as a handy man in the winter when business at the shop is slow. I am not afraid of hard work. It doesn’t get harder than stripping a tar roof and replacing it with a new one in the middle of August.

This is my first run for any office, other than Key Club president in high school.

My parents have instilled a sense of giving to your community since a young age. I have been a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, Cubmaster, Tiger/ Wolf/ Bear den leader, asst. t-ball coach, youth soccer coach.

I also volunteer in the schools helping kindergarteners and first graders with reading 2-3 days a week for the last three years. I am also currently chair of communications committee for Supporters of the Pender County School Bond.

Reason for seeking office I am seeking office to make a difference in my community. Pender County is facing huge challenges in the next few years. Our schools

are getting overcrowded and others desperately need upgrades. I also want a better accounting and transparency of our county finances.

Three areas of concern We the people of Pender County must address the school issue. Schools are a major concern to our economy here in Pender County. People are moving here because our school system is so great. This in turn creates jobs in construction, real estate and all the other indirect jobs that come with increased population.

Re s t a u r a n t s , g r o c e r y stores and other service industry jobs come along with the influx of people to Pender County.

I have worked very hard to promote the school bond. The Pender County school bond will help keep our economy moving in a positive direction as well as provide much needed breathing room for teachers and students.

For more information on the bond visit the site I creat e d w w w. p e n d e rc o u n t y schoolbond.com We must get the books in order. In 2011 Pender

County had $19.5 million left in the general fund balance (GFB). 2014 was projected to have 14.6 million left over. Today the board does not know for sure how much is left over. According to Commissioner Fred Mccoy in The Pender Post and Voice, the county thinks it has $11,831.521 as of June 30 2014. Ladies and gentlemen, our general fund balance may have been cut almost in half in three years.

The general fund balance needs to be strong and grow every year barring a catastrophe. The GFB should be used in cases of emergency such as flooding or hurricanes.

Once you start using the GFB to balance the budget you begin to get in trouble. The state mandates we have an 8 percent excess in the fund balance.

If things continue on their present course we will be in violation in the next three to four years. Having a strong fund balance also af fects Pender Counties bond rating and our ability to borrow.

The financial director did not submit a report for to the local government commis-

sion or the commissioners for two years and was allowed to continue in his job.

The 2012-13 audit was nine months late because the finances were not posted to accounts properly. Commissioners are supposed to be vigilant in making sure your tax dollars are accounted for properly. Two years is a long time to let major issues slide.

In my opinion and in the opinion of many others if you are a financial director you should at least give quarterly reports. In my business if I had a financial director he would have been fired after the second or third quarter. As a business man I run daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.

There is no excuse for not getting at least quarterly reports and allowing the director to continue in his job for two years. We do not have a financial director or a county manager because the books are a mess and most qualified professionals do not want to walk into a job with the problems that we have. I suggest using multiple resources to find qualified candidates and

fill both positions as soon as possible.

I n Pe n d e r C o u n t y o u r jail system must be addressed. Currently we are paying to house prisoners in other counties and that is costly. The overcrowding problem at the jail is not going away and has been a long time coming. Crime per capita isn’t rising but with growth comes crime. I think Sherriff Carson Smith has done a good job, has his ducks in a row and needs to be supported in the future.

We have known this day was coming but have not prepared ourselves for it. I am speaking with the Sheriff ’s Office to find answers to these problems.

I hope with all the new developments going up in Pender County we will be able to pay for these challenges. Our finances are a mess and need to be dealt with.

I pride myself on being a problem solver and good listener. I hope to use my business experience and listening skills to help provide answers to the challenges that face us today.

Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2

David Piepmeyer •Residence: 122 Broadview Lane; Hampstead •Date of birth: April 5, 1963 •Family: Wife of 13 years – Sally; two step daughters – Lauren and Kaitlin Sarvis •Education: Pender High

School – Honor Graduate (1981); UNCW - Bachelor Degree in Physics (1985); UNCW, Cameron School of Business – Completed several post graduate level business courses •Job/Political experience I have worked for General Electric Company for over 28 years in various manufacturing, leadership, engineering and quality roles. My current title is Senior Technical Project Engineer, supporting G.E. Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s Services Business.

I was appointed to, and served on the Pender County Park and Recreation Advisory Board for nine years; delegate to N.C. GOP State Convention – 2011; member of Pender County Republican Party Executive Committee for last six years.

•Civic / Public Service

Member of Hampstead United Methodist Church Served on church council and finance committees; UNCW Seahawk Club Board member; past member of Topsail High Athletic Club; past member of Pender High Athletic Club; boys basketball coach – Pender Youth Basketball Association; long time girls softball coach – Burgaw Dixie Youth.

Since 2010 census data forced Pender County to move district lines, the District 2 county commissioner’s seat was left with no incumbent.

This is the main reason I decided to run. Other rationale supporting my decision to run includes: •A strong desire to help influence the funding, actual construction and completion of the proposed Hampstead Bypass; completion of Hamp-

stead Bypass project should help decrease accidents and fatalities on Highway 17 in Hampstead.

•Continue and expand, where fiscally possible, county infrastructure projects (water, sewer, zoning, etc..) to position Pender County for future growth.

•Provide leadership to improve county services – the need to make Pender County more business-friendly Three areas of concern I think there are three major issues that the county will face and have to deal with over the next several years.

First, Pender County has two significant positions, county manager and county finance director, that need to be filled. It appears that the commissioners were not totally pleased with the first

round of applicants and thus have sought the help of an independent recruiting service. I agree with taking the necessary time to hire the most qualified individual to these positions as it became obvious what can go wrong if the proper amount of leadership, guidance and oversight are not provided.

Second, providing adequate funding to keep Pender County Schools competitive in terms of teachers and administrators salaries is a tough subject and a challenge that many counties in North Carolina are facing.

While I am not sure this is the best economic time for this school bond referendum, I do believe it is truly an issue that should be decided by the citizens of Pender County.

That being said, I also think it is very important that the

school bond money (if the referendum passes) be spent wisely and in accordance with how the bond was presented to the public prior to the vote.

Lastly, it is vital that the entire process is transparent to the taxpayers so future school bond referendums have a chance to receive proper consideration.

Lastly, with so many important demands on limited financial resources, the county commissioners will be faced with some difficult decisions during the budgetary development and approval process.

Clearly future growth will ideally ease some of this burden, but the fact remains that Pender County has a fixed amount of money to fund what is important to its’ citizens.

That being said, I will be as frugal with my constituents’ money as I am with my own.

Pender County Board of Commissioners District 3

George R. Brown, Jr Reason for Seeking Office I am seeking re-election so that we can complete ongoing projects and continue to plan for Pender’s growth in a positive way. I have always tried to advocate on behalf of the citizen and taxpayer.

My very first meeting as a commissioner was an eye opening experience to the bad behavior and activities that were disrespectful to the citizens and taxpayers of this county. This is the reason I pushed for full transparency by the achievement of three important changes to our board.

Doris Carlton •Married to Steve Carlton for 34 years, children are Leeann Carlton Sanchez (Rick), Mitchell Carlton (Aleah) and Johnny Carlton and three

•Having public comment prior to any vote in our meeting.

•Publishing all commissioner board meeting agendas in our local newspaper.

•Enacting a rule that our board cannot vote on any issue that has not been advertised (except by a unanimous vote). These are three key decisions that help to assure transparency for our board and were important in providing a foundation of trust.

Three areas of concern •Upcoming needs/projects such as schools and jail: We have known for years that a new jail facility was needed to replace the current outdated one. As unpleasant as the idea seems to the taxpayers, the plan for an updated facility is at the point of being a necessity and is an expectation at a state level. No one likes the idea of spending money on this type of facility, but it is an expense we will have to deal with.

Regardless of the passage of the school bond we will have to plan, prepare and fund the needs of schools in growing communities. We must be more than a bedroom community for New Hanover

County. This kind of growth alone will have a huge impact to the average taxpayer as schools are the largest single cost item to us. We must be more than that and have alternative sources of revenue to help ease that burden.

• I n d u s t r y / bu s i n e s s e s / jobs: We are currently preparing the path for industrial development in this county with the completion of our new water plant and the current construction of our waste water treatment facility. This infrastructure located in our industrial commerce park has already landed an industry that will provide an initial 120 jobs for our area. Utilities such as water and sewer are necessary for industries, factories and businesses. I would like to see more industrial parks around the county to increase our ability to provide jobs and the clean tax revenue to the county.

•Lower taxes and less dependency on individual personal property taxes: We must keep taxes lower and affordable to the individual home/ property owner. We can no longer depend on this single revenue source to pay the bills, especially with demands

of the schools alone. Businesses coming to the growth areas will also bring jobs and sales tax revenue which WILL be another source of income for the county.

Although these three challenges as described above are different, they are very much connected. The expense of schools, projects such as the new jail and general operational costs of the county will need funding through a mixture of revenue streams available to the county. People criticizing the commissioners on school needs cannot put blinders on and preach to fund more money for the schools regardless of the impact to the taxpayers.

We must be smarter than that by providing for the schools and other needs without overburdening the individual taxpayer. We must integrate common sense ideas and approaches to find remedies and additional sources of money. The point I am trying to make is that we need a mixture of clean industrial taxes, significant sales taxes and personal property taxes.

This combination of revenues is no longer a desire but must exist.

Contrary to what some folks may believe, I do understand the needs of the schools. I can also appreciate the position of the school board with regard to their specific role as it relates to the overall larger picture that the commissioners have to consider and are responsible for countywide. I hope they will look for ways to accomplish their goals with regard and respect to the taxpayer.

We c u r re n t ly g ive ap proximately half of the total county budget to the schools.

They have been increasing their fund balance by about $500,000 a year since around 2007 giving them greater than $4 million in reserve.

It has also been stated that Wilmington Business Development is paid $330,000 a year, this is simply not true.

We have given WBD $90,000 a year for the past few years and $110,000 this current year for their help to bring business and industry to our county and we have benefited from their help. There has also been criticism about the shell building which was a decision by the board of commissioners to help attract more industry, business and jobs to

our county.

The idea or principle behind this compares to building a model home to attract potential home buyers. Whether you agree with the idea, we have had successes with the concept. We are doing everything possible to bring alternative sources of revenue and jobs to our county. Contrary to criticism the board agreed that doing nothing was not an option.

It is easy for uniformed opponents to criticize but the true measure of an individual lies in their ability to reason, solve problems and actually offer credible solutions. Commissioners have the responsibility to provide for more than one specific need. They need to be fully engaged and informed. Also, I believe that folks with personal agendas have no place in public office.

I have always tried to serve the people of Pender by putting the citizen and taxpayer first without regard to the criticism offered by those that profit from a personal agenda.

At the end of the day, we need commissioners with integrity to serve the people of Pender County.

grandchildren.

I graduated high school in Atlanta. I attend college at CFCC and UNCW after our three children were grown.

I’m a certified N.C. Paralegal, Notary Public, Freelance Title Searcher and Real Estate Investor. I hold several positions in my church at Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Burgaw. I have served two terms as a Pender County School Board Member (2000 - 2008).

Since living in Pender County for close to 30 years, my volunteer experience includes Girls Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Pender High School Band Booster Officer and member of the PHS

Athletic and HTHS Band & Athletic Boosters. I was also a Pender County Guardian ad litem for children in foster care.

It would be an honor and privilege to serve our citizens of Pender County as a county commissioner. I have respect for all of our citizens and I would show this respect, not demand it from others. Our county is in a financial mess with records not being balanced for the past two years and I would put policy in place so that this does not happen again.

I would work closely with other elected officials and department heads within Pender County to improve trust and

integrity. Our boards need to work together so that great things can happen for all of Pender County.

Three areas of concern At this moment I feel the top three problems that Pender County is facing is Financial Responsibility which includes finding a new County Manager and Finance Director, our needs from the school system which includes new schools, renovations and teacher supplements and finally a way to bring in economic development that will not harm our environment.

We have had at least three county managers in the past five years. This is unstable for a county. If I was a county

manager I would not want to come to Pender County until after the election. However, if a new county manager is hired prior to the election, the new board needs to support him or her. As a county commissioner I will work with the other commissioners to make sure our monies are appropriately accounted for. This is our main duty as a commissioner.

Pender County Schools rely on the county commissioners for funding for new schools, renovations and teacher supplements. I will work collaboratively with the school board for the needs of our teachers and students, with the lowest impact to tax payers

as possible.

Economic development will bring financial stability to our county so that other needs will not impact our tax payers.

We need to be careful not to offset our development with harm to our environment.

Pender County has beautiful beaches, inland waters, farm lands and wood lands. We need to protect this. This is our children’s future.

I would appreciate your vote for county commissioner and I hope you feel comfortable enough to contact me if you have a concern for Pender County. I will listen and I am here for you.

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Pender County Clerk of Superior Court

Robert W. Kilroy •Personal infor mation: Hampstead resident, mar-

Susan Rooks Lunsford •Address - 3536 Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point, Long Creek Township •Education - 1979 Graduate of Pender Academy

ried to Joanna De Marco Kilroy, four children with nine grandchildren •Veteran United States Marine Corps.

•Education Boston College A.B. history and economics, Indiana University law degree.

•Elected and duly qualified Clerk of Superior Court in Pender County.

•Practiced law in Pender County for 20 years concentrating on real estate litigation and criminal.

•Member North Carolina Bar Association Pender Coun-

ty Bar Association.

•Served as Chairrman of the Pender County Board of Adjustment hearing zoning appeals and variances.

Three areas of concern The most critical and acute issues for the Clerk of Superior Court are all driven by the North Carolina General Assembly.

First are finances. We were finally able to get a salary increase for our assistant and deputy Clerks after a five-year lapse.

We continue to lag behind the private sector for like

and similar positions and continued cuts to technology budgets never allow us to get ahead.

Second, a Constitutional amendment on the ballot would allow a criminal defendant to waive a trial by jury in Superior Court. After we call a jury pool to report, a waiver is entered. What do we do when they change their minds or waive a jury after selection has begun? Even more critical will be calling a jury in to decide aggravating factors at sentencing after a bench trial. An apparent ef-

fort to save money becomes more expensive.

Third, how do we treat a “gestation carrier” (surrogate mother) as an intestate heir when the agreements leave a loophole or are silent on the matter. This is a problem for the Clerk of Court to solve.

The human imagination is the mother of all legal problems upon which the General Assembly creates public policy Locally, our chronic challenge and problem is to accommodate a 21 st Century

case load to an 80- year-old courthouse It is not a question of when we will run out of space – we already have.

We collect a court facility fee on every case filed in Pender County for the use of the county to create and maintain court facilities. It will be my goal in the next four years to convince the commissioners to segregate a portion of those fees for professional plans to build a new courthouse or a functional addition to the present courthouse

•Occupation – Assistant Clerk of Superior Court in New Hanover County which joins Pender as the 5th Judicial District. I work in the hearing office for Incompetency Proceedings and all other Estate matters.

•Job Experience – I have been employed as a Deputy and Assistant Clerk of Superior Court in New Hanover County for the past 13 years.

I have worked in both the Criminal Division and the Estates and Special Proceedings Division. Prior to the Clerk’s office I was a bookkeeper for 15 years.

•Political Offices Held – none •Civic/Public Service – Past President of Burgaw

Dixie Youth. In 2004 I was awarded the Appreciation Award from Burgaw Dixie Youth for all of my hard work and dedication to the Baseball and Softball program for the children of Pender County.

•Reason for seeking this office – The Clerk of Superior Court is the official record keeper and the Judge of Probate with various other duties. The Clerk has a duty to follow the North Carolina General Statues.

The Clerk does not have the power to make laws, they only have the power to enforce the laws of North Carolina. This job should be done with integrity and a willingness to serve all the citizens of Pender County whether rich or poor.

I am the best person for this job. I have the knowledge and experience to serve the citizens of Pender County.

I was born and raised on a farm in Rocky Point, learning early in my life the importance of a hard day’s work.

Having personally experienced hardship throughout the years has made me grow with the compassion to help others. I would like to help not only the citizens of Pender County but also the visitors that might need to be assisted.

Everyone that enters our historical Courthouse deserves to be treated with compassion and with customer service support in solving their problem.

Whether they have a traffic

citation, have experienced a death in their family and are needing to open an estate, been called to jury duty, or simply needing a criminal background check for employment.

I want them to have a positive experience. This is my county and I will be dedicated to anyone needing my help. I want to serve the citizens of Pender County in the same manner that I serve the citizens of New Hanover County.

Three areas of concern Top three problems in the Clerk’s Office are having an available experienced leader, customer service, efficiency for the public.

I have experienced and

heard both positive and negative services about the Pender County Clerk’s office. The Pender County Clerk has an obligation to serve the people of this county not the other way around.

I am looking forward to working with a great group of deputy and assistant clerks who are doing a great job.

Many of whom I have worked with in the past.

I am the candidate that can make a positive and enjoyable work place that serves the Citizens of this County with integrity and proficiently.

Most importantly having the primary goal of making sure our Citizens have a good experience when they interact with us at the courthouse.

the inmates in my custody.

We currently have dozens of inmates in other county jails and are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for that service. The County Commission is in the process of finding a site where we can build a new jail.

Even now, I have been working with jail staff and others on preliminary planning so we can build a facility that will be functional well into the future.

We don’t want to get to the point where judges will have to release prisoners that normally would remain in jail until their case has been heard in court. That will be unacceptable and I will continue to push as hard as I can for a new jail. Your Sheriff ’s Office cannot be limited by how many people we can keep in jail.

Since I have been sheriff, I have seen the predominant drug problem fluctuate from cocaine to the misuse of prescription drugs. We are now monitoring new methods people use to make crystal meth in other parts of the state that are making their way here.

We also have recently had an increase in heroin arrests.

While drugs are in every single area of our nation, we have done our part to keep Pender County from becoming saturated by staying updated on trends, continuously training on recognition and enforcement methods for the different types of drugs, and aggressively enforcing drug laws.

One of my major goals has always been to maintain a drug enforcement program that is effective and keeps those who sell drugs in jail. We have done this by continuing to arrest the street level dealers but putting the emphasis on their suppliers.

Since I’ve been Sheriff, we have charged a record number of people for trafficking drugs. That means they were not selling user amounts; they were moving large quantities.

Many areas that were notorious for drug activity have been closed down. When we see signs that dealers are setting up in a particular area it becomes a priority to be visible, be there constantly, and to make arrests so dealers do not become established.

Pender County Sheriff

Carson Smith I was b o r n i n 1 9 6 7 i n Wilmington, North Carolina. I grew up and have lived in Pender County most of my life. My parents and grandparents lived in Hampstead and generations prior to them all lived in coastal North Carolina.

I attended Topsail Schools and worked summers in the family seafood business. At that time I also began working in many different aspects of public service including Pender East EMS, Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department,

and Scott’s Hill Fire Department.

While attending UNC-W I worked as a dispatcher with the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office under Sheriff George Wright and Sheriff Mike Harvell. In 1987 I became a sworn deputy under Sheriff Harvell and completed my Basic Law Enforcement Training class at Cape Fear Community College with the highest academic average and highest firearm qualification scores.

I worked in the patrol division until 1989 when I went to work as a police officer in Topsail Beach under Chief Rickey Smith.

In 1991 I was accepted into the North Carolina Highway Patrol and attended the 87th Basic School. I finished the six-month school third in academics, second in firearm qualification and first in driving. I was assigned to Durham County and worked there until I returned home to Pender County to a job I had long wanted as Emergency Management Coordinator.

In 2002, I ran for Sheriff, was elected, and took the oath of office in December of that year. I have served ever

since. I have been a member of Scott’s Hill Baptist Church for almost 20 years and am a member of the National Sheriff ’s Association and the North Carolina Sheriff ’s Association where I have been elected third vice-president.

Each time I have taken the oath of office I have been reminded of how humbling it is to be chosen by the citizens of this county to serve as sheriff.

I am proud of where we have come over the past twelve years. I have a wonderful staff and I want to continue leading this office into a future that I believe is bright for Pender County. We have enforced the laws in a fair and consistent manner and significantly modernized the office over the past several years.

We continue to have the lowest crime rate in the region and that is something in which every person in this county can take credit. I want to remain the Pender County Sheriff to continue this tradition of a trusted and fair Sheriff ’s Office. The people of this county make serving a pleasure and I could not imagine being sheriff in any other county in this state.

Three areas of concern I believe the top three problems this county faces over the next four years are: 1) the growth we are about to see, 2) the lack of jail space for the number of inmates we have, and 3) the ever changing drug problem.

We are about to see growth like we never have before.

Thousands of homes are about to be built as growth moves this way from Wilmington.

This is a law enforcement issue because staying ahead of crime is the best way to ensure a safe community.

With this increase in population we will see crime increase unless personnel, equipment, and programs are transformed as we grow to preserve the safety of the people who live in this county.

As sheriff, I will continue to observe and listen so as to understand the needs of the community. I will lead the way by continuously evaluating departmental organization as well as the use of resources we have and make changes when needed. We cannot afford to become stagnant.

We have no room left in the county jail to house all

N.C. District Court Judge for District 5

Kent Harrell •Education: Attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 1988 to 1992 and obtained a BA in History. I then attended North Carolina Central University School of Law from 1993 to 1996 where I graduated cum laude.

•Occupation: I have been in solo practice in Burgaw from 1997 to the present.

•Job Experience: Prior to opening my own practice, I was an associate with Browne, Flebotte, Wilson and Horn in Durham, North Carolina.

•Political of fices held: None •Civic/public service: Recognized as the Pender County Volunteer Citizen of the year for 2013 by the Pender County Board of Commissioners.

•President, Fifth Judicial District Bar, 2011 to 2012.

Served as Vice-President,

Secretary and Treasurer and at-large member prior to serving as President.

•Chairman of the Board for AMIKids North Carolina which provides Functional Family Therapy® to families of children involved in the juvenile delinquency court system.

•Board member for the Pe n d e r C o u n t y Ju ve n i l e Crime Prevention Council •Burgaw Rotary Club member, scholarship committee chair man 2009 to present, Rotary Youth Leadership Conference club chairman 2009 to present, International Service committee chairman 2005 to 2009.

•Boy Scouts of America, Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 247 from 2008 to 2010, Selected as Cub Scout Leader of the Year for the Northeast Cape Fear District 2009, Wolf den leader for Pack 247 in 2007, Troop Committee Member for Boy Scout Troop 242 from 2010 to present, member of the Executive Committee for the Cape Fear Council, Investment in Character campaign Burgaw chairman 2010 and 2011, Investment in Character campaign chair for Northeast Cape Fear District 2012 and 2013 •Coach for the Pender High School Mock Trial team in 1998 and 1999. 1999 team won the regional tournament and advanced to the State finals.

•Coach and referee for Up-

ward Basketball league 2005 to 2009.

•Coach and sponsor for Burgaw Dixie Youth t-ball and baseball programs 2004 to present.

•Member of the Pender County Historical Society 1998 to 2000 •Served as a deacon, choir member, assistant Sunday School teacher, Personnel Committee member and Nominating Committee member in my church.

•Reason for seeking office.

I believe that the judges we elect should be of the highest caliber of legal knowledge and experience and should have the life experience to bring a level of discernment that only time can teach. I have represented the citizens of Pender County for the past eighteen years, fighting to protect their rights and assisting them in resolving their differences. For the past 16 years, I have advocated for abused and neglected children on behalf of the guardian ad litem program.

I have experience in every area of the law dealt with in District Court; not just one.

Outside of the courtroom, I have been married for 19 years to Mandy Harrell. We have two children ages 14 and 11 who attend public school in Pender County. We are part of this community and have poured our lives into this community. I am running

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for this position to provide the people of Pender County with a knowledgeable, experienced, fair minded judge who knows this community and will advocate for the needs of this community within the judicial branch.

Three areas of concern For Pender County citizens, one of the challenges is access to a judge. There is not a judge in this district who has a standing office at the Pender County courthouse. All nine

of the current judges reside in New Hanover County.

On those late afternoons, when court is over, there needs to be a judge available to law enforcement, to probation officers, to citizens seeking protective orders, and to lawyers who need orders signed.

I will maintain an office at this courthouse and when I am finished with court, I will be in my office at the Pender County Courthouse until the

close of business. The other major problem applies to the court system statewide; lack of adequate funding.

The computer system relied on to maintain our case systems in criminal and civil court are more than 30 years old. They are not set up to allow public access and the court system has not had funds available to update.

That problem can only be fixed by adequate funding from the legislature.

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N.C. District Court Judge District 5 She is currently the prosecutor assigned to one of two criminal district courtrooms for New Hanover County, prosecuting all misdemeanors charged by the Wilmington Police De par tment, the Wrightsville Beach Police Department, those arising in the public housing communities, and the downtown Wilmington bar district.

She manages an average of 250 criminal cases per day and has taken over 1,000 cases to trial in this very district on behalf of the State of North Carolina.

She has prosecuted repeat offenders, advocated for domestic violence victims, and been the voice for victims in homicide cases. In addition, Lindsey served as the Pender County juvenile delinquency court prosecutor for three years and the New Hanover County Drug Treatment Court prosecutor for two years. Prior to serving as an Assistant District Attor ney, Lindsey worked in insurance, traveling from coast to mountains working with over 300 independent insurance agents.

She also served as a Guardian ad Litem as an advocate and voice for abused and neglected children in the family courts, meeting

Lindsey McKee Luther •Married - Evan Luther Detective with New Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, currently assigned to the United States Marshal Service Task Force. •Occupation: Assistant District Attorney - 5th Prosecutorial District Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Arts (Double Majors: Psychology and Sociology), North Carolina Central University - Juris Doctor •Experience: Lindsey is a career prosecutor who has devoted her legal career serving the people of the 5th judicial district. She has prosecuted cases ranging from minor traffic violations to murder.

with children, foster parents, teachers, and social workers from the Department of Social Services to adequately represent children’s needs and interests.

In 2011, Lindsey was selected as 1 of 13 North Carolina prosecutors to become an instructor for the Conference of District Attorneys. Since then she has traveled across the state teaching judges, law enforcement of ficers, magistrates, and prosecutors. Every year she is the only prosecutor in the state to teach new prosecutors on the issue of professionalism in the court system. Lindsey is also an adjunct professor of criminal justice and psychology teaching doctorate and masters level courses in these disciplines.

Lindsey and her husband Evan are members of First Presbyterian Church where she serves a deacon, chair of the Growth and Involvement Committee, Sunday school teacher, and usher. Lindsey serves on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Employment Ministry, assisting the unemployed in learning job skills to independently secure and maintain employment.

She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Alternative Dispute Resolu-

tion Center, an organization designed to resolve conflict in criminal, family, and civil matters without courtroom litigation. She is active in the teen court programs of New Hanover and Pender Counties presiding as judge and student mentor.

As a result of this service and commitment to the community, Lindsey’s candidacy has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #58. •Reason for seeking office: I have prosecuted a vast array of cases and managed a district court docket for more than six years. I possess the organizational and management skills necessary to resolve cases thoroughly yet efficiently as they move through the judicial process.

As a judge, I will address each of my cases with compassion and concern, with an acute awareness of what cases mean to the victims of crime, to the defendants charged, and to the adults and children in family court proceedings. Every person entering the courtroom will know that they were treated with courtesy, respect, and consideration.

The District Court bench needs the kind of experience that I uniquely bring to the

table, one who understands and possesses the multi-tasking skills it takes to manage crowded docket, who knows how to advocate for victims and children in need, who is able to carry out their responsibilities with fairness and impartiality, who is dedicated to their community, and who is committed to service.

I am pre pared, experienced, qualified, and ready to bring my background and skill set to run an efficient and respectful courtroom.

Three areas of concern •Efficiency: As a prosecutor, I see firsthand the challenges that are presented when the courtroom dockets hold more cases than can be heard in a day. All players in the judicial system must work together in order to achieve maximum efficiency, but the judge plays a key role.

Acknowledging and being attentive to the issues while understanding the need to move cases at a steady pace without sacrificing quality is critical. This is something I do everyday as a prosecutor and will continue to do in my role as judge. •Time: The complaint I hear most often is that individuals simply do not feel they were heard in a courtroom. As a judge, it is impor-

tant to understand that for the individuals appearing in court, the case at hand is of the utmost importance. They need to know that the judge listened to what they had to say, considered all pieces of the case, and made a decision that was based on complete knowledge and understanding of the issue. Listening and understanding a case fully is something that must be done and that I will do in every single case that comes before me. •Youth: The future of our community lies in the hands of our youth. Far too often I see young people entering the doors of the courthouse unaccompanied, without a friend, a parent, or a mentor at their side. As judges, we have the ability to make a tremendous impact on these young people, either in a criminal setting if charged with a crime or in a family court setting by deter mining custody and services to implement in their home environment. It is so important to me that in all cases involving young people I make a decision that truly is in in the best interest of the child, one that can prevent future criminal conduct, can provide stability in the home, and can make a positive impact in their life.

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Pirates fall to Laney Buccaneers

Topsail loses battle of swashbucklers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate football team came into their home match up with Laney full of hope. They were coming off of a 13-0 defeat of Ashley and were hoping to secure their first ever two game winning streak in the Mideaster n Conference.

The Bucs running game was too much for the Pirates on this night as the final tallied read 41-21 Laney.

Laney opened the contest with a drive that netted seven points. The Pirates responded with their patented formula of three yards and a cloud of dust. It worked to perfection as they chewed up 65 yards with Josh Jessup scoring

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Pirate defensive lineman and champion wrestler Joe Sculthorp puts a body slam takedown on the Laney runner.

from three yards out.

The Bucs took a two touchdown lead before the Pirates struck back with a Malik Winford run.

Topsail was dealt a harsh blow when starting quarterback Nick Altilio was injured on a special teams play in the second quarter.

Laney held a 27-14 lead entering the third frame and the Pirates were directed by freshman Jacob Floyd. The Bucs extended their lead with two touchdowns in the third frame. Jessup scored the final touchdown of the game on a two-yard run.

Jessup ended the night with 98 yards rushing and two touchdowns while Malik Winford added 83 yards and a score.

The Pirates were a combined 2-7 through the air for 18 yards and one interception.

Tyler Andrews and Walker Hayley each had seven tackles to lead the defense.

The Pirates are 3-5 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew They will play at West Bruns- Josh Jessup powers into the end zone for a Pirate touchdown as quarterback Nick wick on Friday night in a Altilio signals the score. game with playoff ramifications. The top 3A team out of the conference should earn a home playoff game.

Friday night preview

Pender at home, Trask, Topsail travel

Pender sports roundup

Lady Patriots perfect in conference play

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender patriot volleyball team earned two conference wins last week to keep their perfect conference record intact.

Early in the week the Pats defeated Union in three sets.

The scored were 25-19, 25-18 and 25-17. No stats were available.

Later in the week the Patriots traveled to Wallace to battle the Lady Bulldogs. The girls from Pender were again dominant although Wallace did manage to steal one set.

The scores were 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-14.

Brianna Pittman had 10 kills, nine blocks, four aces and one dig while Katy Stewart had 17 assists.

Men’s soccer drops two conference matches The Pender men’s soccer team lost two close matches last week. They fell 4-1 at home to Midway early in the week before dropping a close 1-0 decision to East Bladen.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Lady Patriots volleyball beat Union and Wallace-Rose Hill last week in Four County Conference play.

The Patriots are 3-12 overall and 2-7 in conference play.

Their two wins were against Trask and West Bladen. A

win over Trask and Union would give them the second seed out of the Four County Conference.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The fall sports schedule is coming down to the wire. Last week we saw some very interesting things happening.

The Pender volleyball team is on the cusp of walking

the dog on the Four County Conference. They have just one more win to finish the conference season undefeated.

Brianna Pittman had 10 kills, nine blocks, four aces and one dig while Katy Stewart had 17 assists in the win over Wallace.

The Trask football team had a rough outing with a WWF pay per view breaking out in the second half.

Steven Jordan had 169 yards rushing along with three touchdowns. Dalen

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer After a week of home games, Topsail and Trask will be on the road this week as Pender will play at home.

Pender hosts West Bladen The Knights are coming off of a strange battle with Trask that resulted in both teams being banned from the playoffs.

The Patriots are coming off of a 54-0 thrashing at the hands of East Bladen.

West lost three starters from the altercation a week ago. While that may hurt the team in the long run they have a good offense that poses problems for the Pats.

There may not be a team that is affected more by the 2A1A battles than Pender. Coach Tony Hudson has a bevy of 15-year olds that are just not physically mature enough to withstand the pressure.

The Pats have a couple of playmakers in Justin Hooper and Rayshawn Deloach. However, their offensive line has been pushed around this year.

It makes one wonder with the inefficiencies on the line if the Pats would be better served sitting Jake Rawls.

We keep waiting for the Patriots to put one complete game together. It hasn’t happened yet. Coach Hudson has

done a good job of getting his kids to play hard in the face of adversity. It is just one of those seasons.

The Titans playoff game will probably be the end of the season affair with Pender.

Until then they will play each game as if it’s there last.

Trask at East Bladen The Titans are going to visit one of the two best teams in the conference. Before last week, the Titans would have been competitive. They are now down five starters on a team that has several players that go both ways.

The Titans didn’t lose Steven Jordan. The super sophomore has proven to be among the better runners in the area.

He had 169 yards and three scores last week. Coach Taylor will have to count on him even more this week.

Dylan Kraft better get the rifle polished up and sighted in. It’s going to be tough to run against the Eagles.

The Eagles have a powerful running game. The Titans struggled at times last week to contain the outside. This could be a problem. Contain and deny. That should be the game plan.

According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association laws the Titans will be ineligible for the playoffs. Coach Jonathan Taylor’s job now is to keep his teams focus directed on the game at hand.

Topsail at West Brunswick The Topsail Pirates have been fighting tooth and nail this year. They have played some tough competition and have had their share of injuries. However, if the injury to Nick Altilio is as bad as it appeared this could spell real trouble.

Last year Coach Wayne Inman came into the season late and was relegated to three yards and a cloud of dust. He has opened things up a bit this year and it has helped the offense out. If Altilio is done then it may well be back to that game plan. That may not be a bad thing.

The trio of Jessup, Winford and Gaether has found success this year. Jessup may be one of the most complete backs in the area. If the Pirates can establish the run it will help freshman Jacob Floyd weather the storm.

West Brunswick edged South last week. Anthony McCray had more than 253 yards rushing. The Pirates will have to stop him or it will be a long night. This is a must win for both teams. It has playoff implications.

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WestSevenBladen downs Trask players ejected from game for fighting

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The football game between Trask and West Bladen turned into a lot more than just a contest between two conference foes.

A late brawl earned both teams a ban from the post season along with several players from each team being ejected and ineligible for the next two games.

The contest started out as a spirited match up between the 2A Knights and the 1A Titans.

West opened the scoring with a 60 yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage.

The Knights struck again midway through the quarter.

A fourth down pass found its mark near the left pylon of

the goal line. The Titans were down 13-0 and it seemed the Titans were in a replay of last week’s Union game.

Trask finally got things going on its third possession as sophomore Steven Jordan broke loose for 30 yards. The drive fizzled out with three incomplete passes.

Jordan again found daylight in the second quarter.

He twisted and turned his way to pay dirt but one of many flags on the night erased the run. The Titans settled for a 32- yard Brice Mason field goal to get on the board.

West answered again with a touchdown and the Titans trailed 19-3.

Trask went to their bag of tricks late in the half. A fake punt and the ensuing run by

Zena Ward gave the Titans hope. Jordan scored from two yards out to bring the Titans to within nine points. The drive was aided by a roughing the passer and a late hit.

The Titans scored to open the second half. Jordan broke one for 70 yards and the score was 19-17. West again answered with a 96-yard catch and run.

After a two-point conversion by the Knights played out both teams erupted into a shoving match. Punches were thrown and Titan Coach Jonathan Taylor was knocked down in the scuffle.

After several minutes the officials decided that four Titans and three knights would be ejected. The game ensued and the Knights held on for

the win.

Jordan led the Titans with 169 yards rushing including three touchdowns. Djuane Farrior added 54 yards.

Dalen Faison had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery to lead the defense.

The Titans ended the night with four players being ejected and one being disqualified.

Because at least three players were ejected for fighting in one altercation the Titans face a post season ban.

Titan Athletic Director Ed Gilroy explained the process.

“The officials at the game make the initial determination. It then goes to the state.

The officials have 48 hours to turn it in. I am sure we will hear something Monday.”

Topsail sports notes

Topsail Cross Country The Topsail Cross Country team participated in the N.C. Elite Cross Country Invitational Oct. 11 at the state finals course in Kernersville.

Most of the best teams in Photo contributed the state were in attendance Topsail women’s tennis players (left to right) Franca Buffalino, Carmen Jordan, Kendal at this meet.

Allen, Caroline Harris, Courtney Weaver, and Jessica Prall Topsail’s Trent Pyrtle finished at 23, breaking the 21:26), Mckenzie Wierse (20- Schoenleber added 27 as- MEC and will hold the top 3A school record time he set last 21:27), Maria Ickes (51-23:12), sists. seed out of the conference. year by five seconds. The new Sarah Dremann (64-23:59) and The next match was with Topsail tennis record is now 16:50.32. Trent Rebecca Tulloch (71-24:35).

Jacksonville. The Cardinals The Topsail Lady Pirates lead the way for the men’s Topsail volleyball are a 3A combatant out of women’s tennis team won the team in the championship continues skid the Coastal Conference stand- Mid-Eastern Conference 3A race as they finished seventh The Topsail volleyball ings. The Onslow County division, and the team swept out of a field of 20 teams. team has hit a wall. They ladies were too much for the the MEC tournament, posting The runners for the men’s have lost five matches in a row Pirates as they took a 3-1 wins in the finals in singles team were Trent Pyrtle (23- including four conference af- win. The scores were 22-25, and doubles.

16:50), Chad Campbell (34- fairs. Last week they dropped 19-25, 25-21 and 23-25. Kayla Topsail’s Carmen Jordan 17:05), Domenick Dibiase a hard earned match against Hyatt had six points and 14 and Franca Buffalin met in (54-17:34), Jackson Moore South Brunswick before fall- kills while Schoenleber had the tournament finals, with (70-17:45), Christian Dickens ing to Jacksonville in a non- 32 assists.

Jordan winning 6-1, 6-1.

(94-18:33) and Noah Dansby conference match.

Topsail soccer takes The doubles team of Caro(97-18:39). There were 150 runThe match against South two matches line Harris and Kendall Allen ners in the race.

Brunswick had a playof f The Topsail soccer team met teammates Jessica Prall The Topsail women’s team atmosphere as the winner earned two wins last week in- and Courtney Weaver in the participated in the Invita- would be crowned as the 3A cluding a 2-1 non-conference finals. Harris and Kendall tional. Five of the six runners champions of the Mideastern victory over Trask. Senior won 6-2, 6-1. from Topsail ran a personal Conference.

Bladen Porter had both goals The six Lady Pirates picbest time in this race. The The Cougars came back for the Pirates. Graham Tay- tured above will be joined team placed fourth overall. from a 1-0 deficit to take a 3-1 lor had four saves.

by Stephanie Athanas, Sara Rachel Medlin lead the way victory. The scores were 25-17, Earlier in the week the Major, and Xueyang Li in the for the pirates with time of 25-22, 25-17 and 25-14.

Pirates beat conference foe 3A regionals in Wilson.

21:16 at 15. Other Topsail runA trio of Pirates tallied South Brunswick 2-0. Topsail ners were Alyssa Randall (19- n i n e k i l l s wh i l e P ay t o n has swept the 3A teams in the

Titan Town sports notes Titan soccer earns conference win The Trask men’s soccer team has been involved in a lot of close games this year.

Unfortunately many of those games were losses. Last week the Titans had one go their way as they earned a 4-2 win over West Bladen.

The Titans were led By Ben Grossnickle’s three goals while Sebastian Bautista scored on a penalty kick. Bautista also had two assists.

Coleman’s role different at Trask High

A day later the Titans hosted Topsail. The Titans could not hold onto a 1-0 lead at half.

Martin Ramirez put Trask up midway through the first half with a left-footed finish. Topsail was able to equalize on a cross in the 70th minute and then take the lead in the 75th, both efforts courtesy of senior Bladen Porter.

The Titans got 12 saves from Blake Joyce while the Pirates got four saves from Graham Taylor.

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Titan volleyball drops two conference matches The Trask volleyball continued to struggle in Four County Conference play last week dropping two matches.

Early in the week the Titans fell to Midway 3-0. The scores were 12-25, 16-25 and 16-25.

Later in the week the Titans were swept by Clinton.

The Titans will play their final regular season game at Pender. Although the playoff picture is far from complete

Altilio shows big improvement for Topsail football

the Titans are unlikely to earn a bid. They have three conference wins. However, all three were against 2A teams.

Trask hosts cross country meet The Trask Titans hosted the Four County Cross Country Conference meet last week.

Jacen Mott finished second in the meet while fellow Titan Bradley Johnson finished eighth. Edith Lechuga finished seventh for the Trask women.

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The difference between winning and losing can be very small. Most times the team that wins the mistake battle wins the contest.

In football the turnover battle will usually tell the story. If you take a team that averages the most turnovers in the league you will usually find a team that is laboring at or near the bottom of the standings.

The Trask Titan football team is an example of a team that can win if they win the turnover battle. They can move the football and

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Spots, spots. Where art thou?

My wife and I spent last Friday wishing we were on the water. However, other things took priority.

The flounder bite is still decent with mud minnows working. One angler caught an over slot drum on gulp bait but admitted he had been out a while with no luck.

I was told that they were catching spots but that they really haven’t made that big run yet. Your best bet is to keep an ear and eye out.

The fresh water side of things saw the bream bite slowing down. However, your favorite spot will still produce

Performers

Continued from page 1B Faison had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery to lead the defense.

The Titan soccer team picked another win behind the play of senior Ben Grossnickle. The standout kicker scored three goals.

The Topsail volleyball team has uncharacteristically struggled down the stretch. Payton Schoenleber had 54 assists in two matches last week while Kayla Hyatt had 14 kills

Pittman a steady force for the Lady Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The sport of women’s volleyball is one that is hard to explain. An athlete has to be powerful yet graceful. They have to be smart yet play with a reckless abandonment. Those words could be used to describe senior standout Brynne Coleman.

Coleman has made her way through the ranks of the Trask Titan volleyball program. She has gotten better each year and had a breakout year as an outside hitter for the Titan spikers last fall.

T h i s ye a r B r y n n e h a s watched her team deal with adversity in the form of a losing season. She has helped the team work through a coaching change as well as a new coaching philosophy. She has worked hard through a disappointing season.

As Coleman moves on to her next endeavor, she will take the lessons she learns to become a productive adult in today’s hectic society.

There are many things that a coach looks for in an athlete.

One of those things that they look for is steady improvement.

As a sophomore Nick Altilio was thrust into the quarterback position. He learned while on the job and took a beating in the process. Although the Pirates struggled he showed a slow but steady improvement.

This year he had the benefit of a complete offseason to learn the ins and outs of the position as well as to learn his coaches.

He used that time wisely and became a better quarterback for it.

The Pirates have been very competitive this year. They beat their first 4A team earlier in the year behind the play of Altilio on both sides of the ball.

Nick suffered a knee injury last week. We wish him a quick recovery. He has become a very good quarterback for the Pirates.

When an opposing team enters the Pender High School gymnasium for a volleyball game the first thing they may see is the state championship banners from many different sports.

The second thing they may see is the imposing figure of the 6-5 Brianna Pittman.

As the game moves along they seem to move further and further away from the net as the junior rains down bomb after bomb on the opposing front line.

Although Pittman is an outstanding offensive player, her defense is something that she is known for. She is an opposing figure when an opponent tries to get the ball over the net.

Her slams are powerful but her blocks are devastating.

As the Patriots head into the playoffs sporting another conference title, watch for Brianna to rev her game up to another level. She is a steady force for the Patriots.

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Dress in layers just in case it warms up and you need to peel a layer off.

against Jacksonville.

The Topsail soccer team beat Trask 2-1 behind two goals from senior Bladen Porter.

Graham Taylor had four saves verse Trask while the Titans keeper Blake Joyce had 12.

This week’s top performer is Nick Altilio. The Pirate quarterback appeared to go down with a serious knee injury. Although it is unclear at press time if he will come back from the injury this year, the Post-Voice would like to recognize him for his hard work and perseverance.

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can play defense. However, they do not have enough firepower to overcome three turnovers.

I am one of those people that watch the stats religiously. I can tell you who is on fire by their stats. I can also tell you who won and lost by the turnover rate.

I have watched and been part of many practices in many different sports. Most coaches do things over and over until the team gets it right. I have watched a basketball practice go over by 45 minutes because a team couldn’t get something right.

You do it until you can do it right – no mistakes.

We are coming down to the end of the season and we have three teams in our county that have struggled. Looking back the coaches will see the hard work and effort of most of the players. They will also see some missed opportunities.

Chances are those missed opportunities came because of mistakes.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE TOPSAIL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND PUBLIC HEARING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2014 On Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a public hearing to discuss a resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Commissioners to request NCDOT to close and abandon the one block of State Road 1588 Carolina Boulevard between Scott and King Street.

The public hearing will be in the Board Chambers at 820 South Anderson, Town of Topsail Beach Town Hall. This public hearing is to receive any input or comments on the proposed closure and the resolution from the Town requesting closure as follows: RESOLUTION THE TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH REQUESTS THAT THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION PROCEED WITH CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CAROLINA BOULEVARD WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners for the Town of Topsail Beach (the “Town”) received a request by Emma Anderson Memorial Church on March 12, 2014 for the Town to request the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”) to give its consent for the Town to close the portion of State Road 1558 between Scott Avenue and King Street, (the State Road at that location also being known as Carolina Boulevard), and which portion (the “Portion”) is approximately 195 feet in length; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Board conducted a Public Hearing on the request on July 9thth, 2014 and Meetings on August 13, and September 10 on the matter; and WHEREAS, the Emma Anderson Memorial Church owns the property that abuts both sides of the Portion and desires to obtain the Portion for future expansion and for safety of members and visitors attending church and other functions at their complex, and WHEREAS, The Town is committed to work in cooperation with nonprofits and the activities they provide that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors ; and WHEREAS, closing the street or alley is not contrary to the public interest, and that no individual owning property in the vicinity of State Road 1558 would thereby be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress to that individual’s property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board requests that NCDOT take the necessary steps to close and abandon the Portion of State Road 1588/Carolina Boulevard between Scott Avenue and King Street and otherwise consent to the Town taking all actions necessary and proper with respect to the closing.

This Resolution adopted this 25th day of October, 2014.

Howard M. Braxton Jr., Mayor #6620 9/18,9/25,10/2,10/9,10/16, 10/23/14

NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Paul M. Slater aka Paul Milton Slater, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of January, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 2nd day of October, 2014.

Amy Slater McHugh, Executrix of the Estate of Paul M. Slater aka Paul Milton Slater

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Seaside Park, NJ 08752 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 16 North Fifth Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 #6637 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/14

State of North Carolina County of Pender NOTICE OF SALE Burgaw Mini Storage, Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 44A-43 shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the units listed below. These parties have liens against them for late rent.

All sales will be cash to the highest bidder.

Teresa L. Sholar A-16 Tina Hansley AA-31 Tammy S. Carr B-18 Shayne N. Lee B-20 Taneasha A. Miller B-21 Steven E. Williamson BB-5 James H Prince BB-19 Ashley M. Wells BB-31 Maribel L. Soto C-10 Ivan D. Arguijo CC-24 Jacob S. Pell D CC-27 Dale L. Lewis D-6 Courtney White D-24 This sale will be conducted at Burgaw Mini Storage 1014 W. Wilmington Street (Hwy 53W) and 1744 Hwy 53 W. Burgaw, N.C. on October 18, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. #6643 10/9, 10/16/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RONALD WILLIAM ESSIG 14 E 316 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Ronald William Essig, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before January 10, 2015 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. This the 2nd day of October 2014 Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6644 10/9, 10/16, 10/23,10/30/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ARCHIE L. MONROE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Archie L. Monroe, 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 15th day of January 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of October 2014 Esther Jones Administrator 10185 U.S. Hwy 117 Willard, N.C. 28478 #6642 10/9, 10/16, 10/23,10/30/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP208 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ARDEN CROTHERS DATED DECEMBER 17, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3385 AT PAGE 292 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 11:30AM on October 21, 2014 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: Lot 145, in Topsail Greens, as shown on a plat on the subject property recorded in Map Book 22, Page 143, Pender County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more complete description.

Together with rights of ingress, regress and access to and over all streets, roads and rights-of-way in common with others in the Topsail Greens Subdivision as shown on maps recorded in the Pender County Registry.

This conveyance is subject to the provisions of the “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Topsail Greens” recorded in Book 663, Page 212, Pender County Registry and to that Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Topsail Greens recorded in Book 681, page 195, Pender County Registry, and to all easements and rights-of-way of record. By acceptance of this deed, GRANTEES, their heirs, successors and assigns, expressly herein agree and covenant to be bound by said Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Topsail Greens, and any amendments and additions thereto, including, but not limited to, all provisions concerning assessments contained therein.

And Being more commonly known as: 607 Outrigger Ct, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Arden Crothers.

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 October 1, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-058632 #6641 10/9, 10/16/14

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE (2014E312) Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Jane Elizabeth Howard Teachey, 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 3rd day of January 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 2nd day of October, 2014.

Michael Glenn Teachey, Co-Exec 7453 Horse Branch Road Willard, NC 28478 Anthony Dale Teachey, Co-Exec 204 Marshburn Rd Teachey, NC 28464

Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6636 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of PAULINE THOMPSON WRIGHT, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the Culbreth Law Firm, LLP, Post Office Box 446, Wilmington, North Carolina 28402, on or before the 31st day of December, 2014, 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 at the address below.

This the 23rd day of September, 2014.

Wilma Wright, Executrix

85 degrees 13 minutes 48 seconds East, 5279.93 feet as measured along the line of Lillington Ave., a dirt road; to an iron pipe, thence with a marked line South 5 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds West, 846.00 feet to a concrete monument said marked line being the Western edge of a 40’ access road, thence with said marked line South 87 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds East, 166.81 feet to an old concrete monument thence South 2 degrees 59 minutes West, 631.68 feet to a point, thence across said 40 foot access road South 88 degrees 12 minutes East 330.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence a cord of North 84 degrees 27 minutes, East, 40 feet to an iron pipe, thence a cord of North 26 degrees 00 minutes East 61.45 feet to an iron pipe, thence a cord of North 75 degrees 14 minutes East, 100.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence a cord of South 40 degrees 16 minutes East 60.00 feet to the Beginning, running thence a cord of South 52 degrees 51 minutes East 90.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence a cord of South 63 degrees 28 minutes East 40.00 feet, thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes East, 395.12 feet to the run of a canal, thence with the run of said canal, north 31 degrees 20 minutes West 20 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 35 degrees 17 minutes West, 174.33 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 61 degrees 40 minutes West, 166.44 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 76 degrees 09 minutes West 143.02 feet to an iron pipe in the center of a 20 foot drainage easement, thence with said drainage easement South 29 degrees 18 minutes West, 213.42 feet to the Beginning. This tract of land contains 1.98 acres, and is a part of a tract of land deeded to Clide Wisecarver in Book _____, Page _____ of the Pender County Registry. This tract of land is in Holly Township, Pender County, N.C. (PID: 3267-25-6117-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: October 9, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6654 10/16, 10/23/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-140 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTINA M. RHODES, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTINA M. RHODES, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-140, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/31/2014, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 83 as more particularly described on revision plat for Willows Bay, Section II, dated September, 1999, prepared by Michael J. Lawrence, RLS, the plat of which is duly recorded in Map Book 32 at page 134 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina.

This conveyance is made subject to restrictive covenants as recorded in Book 1332, Page 343 and in Book 1514, Page 40 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3223-28-3537-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: October 9, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6655 10/16, 10/23/14

County Registry, in the southern line of the Old Lanes Ferry Road, 30 feet in width, said point being South 89 degrees, 31’ 08” West, along said line, 162.70 feet from an old iron pipe marking the northeastern corner of the tract of land conveyed to Pearl Brunson by deed recorded in Book 549, at page 149, of the Pender County Registry, said old iron pipe being South 89 degrees, 31’ 08” West, along the southern line of said road, 209.30 feet from a point in the eastern line of Morning Glory Road, 30 feet in width, that is South 00 degrees 28’ 52” West, along said eastern line, 29.76 feet from an old iron pipe marking the southwestern corner of the tract of land conveyed to Reta M. Shiver by deed recorded in Book 1628, at page 340, of the Pender County Registry, said old iron pipe being South 04 degrees 44’ 28” West, along the eastern line of Morning Glory Road and the western line of said, “Shiver” tract, 194.94 feet from an old iron pipe in the southern right-of-way line of N.C. Highway 210, 60.00 foot right-of-way, said point being South 04 degrees 44’ 28” West 30.36 feet from a point in the centerline of said highway, that is South 65 degrees 08’ 38” East 406.04 feet from an old iron pin in said centerline; that is South 67 degrees 37’ 15” East from an old nail marking the point of intersection of the centerlines of N.C. Highway 210 and Cart Wheel Road, S.R. 1599; running thence, from the point of BEGINNING, South 00 degrees 28’ 52” East, with the western line of the aforementioned Dorothy B. Johnson tract and the western line of the tract of land conveyed to Letha Brunson Andrews by deed recorded in Book 523, at page 115, of the Pender County Registry, 230.00 feet to an iron pipe marking the southwestern corner of said “Andrews” tract, thence North 89 degrees 31’ 08” East, with the southern line of said “Andrews” tract, 34.90 feet to an old iron pipe; thence South 00 degrees 28’ 52: East 116.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence, South 89 degrees 31; 08” West 137.93 feet to an iron pipe in the eastern line of the tract of land conveyed to Mary L. Johnson,, Dorothy Hampton and Charles Watson by deed recorded in Book 948, at page 14, of the Pender County Registry; thence, North 14 degrees 09’ 55” East, with said eastern line, the same being the western line of the aforementioned “Pearl Brunson” tract, 357.62 feet to an old iron pipe in the southern line of the Old Lanes Ferry Road; thence, North 89 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds East, with the southern line of said road, 12.60 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 0.5521 acres, the same being a portion of the “Pearl Brunson” tract of land as referenced herein above.

(PID: 3245-52-0278-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: October 9, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6653 10/16, 10/23/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-939 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

HOWARD J. LEE, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. HOWARD J. LEE, owner, et. al., 13-CVS-939, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/31/2014, that property located in Pender County, North CaroStephen E. Culbreth lina, described as: Culbreth Law Firm, LLP BEING all of Lot 142 in Section I, 514 Chestnut Street Belvedere Plantation, according to Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 the map of the REVISION of Section (910) 763-3416 I, Belvedere Plantation, recorded in #6635 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/14 Map Book 16 at Page 20 in the office of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which said STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA map is hereby made for a more parCOUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ticular description.

IN THE GENERAL COURT COUNTY OF PENDER SUBJECT to restrictions recorded OF JUSTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT in Book 459 at Page 74, as amended SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION OF JUSTICE by instruments recorded in Book 507 COURT FILE #:14-CVS-85 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION at Page 96, Book 510 at page 90 and NOTICE OF SALE COURT FILE #:14-CVS-81 in Book 535 at Page 22, all of the PENDER COUNTY et. al., NOTICE OF SALE Pender County Registry.

Plaintiff(s), v.

PENDER COUNTY et. al., (PID: 4203-67-2243-0000) UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN Plaintiff(s), v.

This sale shall be for cash and a INTEREST TO GREGORY KEITH KATRENA CAINES ANDREWS, deposit of five percent (5%) of the ECHELBERGER, owner, et. al., owner et. al., amount of the bid shall be required of In accordance with an Order Defendant(s). the highest bidder at the sale. entered in Pender County v. UNIn accordance with an Order enThis sale shall be subject to any KNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTER- tered in Pender County v. KATRENA encumbrances which have priority EST TO GREGORY KEITH ECHEL- CAINES ANDREWS, owner, et. al., over the tax liens of Pender County BERGER, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-85, 14-CVS-81, (Pender County, North and all outstanding city and county (Pender County, North Carolina), the Carolina), the undersigned shall offer taxes and improvement assessments undersigned shall offer for sale to the for sale to the highest bidder at the not included in the above order. highest bidder at the western door western door of the Pender County Posted: October 9, 2014 of the Pender County Courthouse Courthouse in Burgaw, North CaroRichard T. Rodgers, Jr., in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 lina at 12:00 Noon, 10/31/2014, that Commissioner Noon, 10/31/2014, that property lo- property located in Pender County, #6652 10/16, 10/23/14 cated in Pender County, North Caro- North Carolina, described as: lina, described as: That property described as 3245Beginning at an iron pipe in the 52-0278-0000 which is a portion of center of a 20 foot drainage ease- the property described as follows: ment in the Northern R/W of a 30 foot BEGINNING at an iron pipe markaccess road, said Beginning being ing the northwestern corner of the located the following bearings and tract of land conveyed to Dorothy B. distances from the centerline of the Johnson by deed recorded in Book Holly Shelter Road, SR 1520, North 777, at page 227, of the Pender

14 SP 185 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by George Adams and Shirley Adams to NETCO, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 5, 2011 and recorded on December 16, 2011 in Book 4004 at Page 0065, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 28, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 14 in Green Oak Landing Subdivision as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 133 prepared by Stuart H. Jones, Surveyor, and duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Being the same property or a portion of the same property conveyed to George Adams and wife, Shirley Adams by Instrument dated February 04, 2004 from Quality Land Developers, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation filed on February 06, 2004 as document number and in Book 2315 at Page 240 in the Pender County records.

Together with the mobile home situated thereof which is affixed to the aforementioned real property (as evidence by Declaration of Intent to Affix filed in Book 2383 Page 242) and incorporated herein and which is intended by all parties to constituted a part of the realty and to pass with it.

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

Said property is commonly known as 2791 Shaw Highway, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

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 George Adams.

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.: 14-07495-FC01 #6646 10/16, 10/23/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14-SP-212 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF HAROLD L. GROB and CATHERINE M. GROB, Grantor,

To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE

Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1329 AT PAGE 193 OF THE PENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by HAROLD L. GROB and CATHERINE M. GROB, dated April 9, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 1329 at Page 193 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 28th day of October, 2014 at 1:30 PM at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real property described as follows (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon): Exhibit A Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 22 of Bridgegate Subdivision, Section I, Revised as the same is shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 24, Pender County Registry.

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

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the promissory note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the promissory note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

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

This the 30th day of September, 2014.

MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 #6645 10/16, 10/23/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 216 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nancy C. Johnson, unmarried to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 3240, Page 143, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on October 28, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING known and designated as UNIT 474, PHASE V OF PLANTATION POINTE VILLAS, a Condominium Project situated upon real property located within Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, as said real property is described in the “SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION TO DECLARATION CREATING UNIT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 47A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA” referred to hereinbelow; and said unit being more specifically described by reference to and shown upon that set of plans of PLANTATION POINTE VILLAS, PHASE V, which are recorded as Exhibit “B” to that SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION, which is recorded in Book 665 beginning at Page 1 of the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description thereof; said plans also being recorded in Condominium Plat Book 1, beginning at Page 18 in said office; said unit also being more specifically defined in said SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION, together with all appurtenances thereto belonging, including, but not limited to, the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of PLANTATION POINTE VILLAS, ALL PHASES, appurtenant to said unit as the same is established in said SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION, or the supplements thereto; said SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION supplements and/or incorporates the provisions of that declaration creating unit ownership of property under the provisions of Chapter 47A of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina which is recorded in Book 641 at Page 76, as supplemented by instrument recorded in Book 652 at Page 179, amended by instrument recorded in Book 658 at Page 224, and further supplemented by instruments recorded in Book 661 at Page 41, in Book 663 at Page 44, and in Book 665 at Page 1, all of the Pender County Registry. TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT to all rights, privileges, easements, obligations, restrictions, covenants, and conditions applicable and appurtenant to said unit ownership in PLANTATION POINTE VILLAS, in general, as the same are stated in said DECLARATION and SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION, referred to hereinabove. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 710 Azalea Drive Unit 474, Hampstead, NC 28443 Parcel No: 4203-79-0290-4740 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 agree-

ment 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.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

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 STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law

Hutchens Law Firm

Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1122061 (FC.CH) #6651 10/16, 10/23/14

VARIANCE HEARING On Wednesday, October 28th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Topsail Beach Board Room at 820 South Anderson Boulevard, there will be a hearing on a variance request by Amy and Cowan Johnson 504 North Anderson Boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson request a variance to allow placement of a pool in the front yard of a dwelling. The property is described below: Being all of Lot 4, of Sidbury Beach Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 11 at Page 87 of the Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 504 North Anderson, Boulevard, and Topsail Beach, North Carolina. #6650 10/16, 10/23/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14 E 000322 EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Sara Seigler Grimstead late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and Corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before January 14, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

THIS the 16th day of October 2014.

Ellen G. Everette 470 Sills Creek Road Willard, NC 28478

William O. J. Lynch Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 #6648 10/16, 10/23,10/30, 11/614

14 SP 165 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gerlean Brunson a/k/a Gerlene Brunson and Thomas Nelson to Eugene Davis, Trustee(s), which was dated July 16, 2001 and recorded on July 17, 2001 in Book 1740 at Page 019, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 21, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the high-

est bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 49 as more particularly described on Revision Plat for Willows Bay Section II, dated September, 1999, prepared by Michael J. Lawrence, RLS, the plat of which is duly recorded in Map Book 32 at Page 134 in the Office of the Register of Deed for Pender County, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 66 Broken Spur Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

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 Gerlean Brunson and Thomas Nelson.

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.: 14-12815-FC01 #6638 10/9, 10/16/14 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14 CVS 313 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION d/b/a Fannie Mae, Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES GORE; KAYE WEAVER; ARLIE GLEN HEFLIN, JR.; WILLA JEAN HEFLIN; GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORP., Lien Holder; and the NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, Defendants.

TO: Kaye Weaver Formerly of 2216 Sharon Forest Drive Charlotte, NC 28212 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff in the above-entitled action has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Unjust Enrichment on the real property owned

by James Gore and Kaye Weaver located at 150 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28547 more specifically described in a deed of trust recorded in Book 3366, Page 197 Pender County Registry:

The land referred to is situated in the State of NC, County of PENDER, City of ROCKY POINT and described as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 42, Section 1, Creekwalk at Bellhammon Plantation, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 101, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

BEING that parcel of land to James Gore and Kaye Weaver from Greentree Servicing, LLC f/k/a Conseco Financing Servicing Corp. by that Deed dated 05/04/2005 and recorded 05/06/2005 in Deed Book 2655, at Page 329 of the Pender County, NC Public Registry.

With Appurtenances thereto.

You are required to defend such pleading not later than forty days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty days after October 9, 2014, or by November 18, 2014, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 30th day of September, 2014.

HUTCHENS LAW FIRM BY: JOHN A. MANDULAK

Attorney for Plaintiff

4317 Ramsey Street

Post Office Box 2505

Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888 #6640 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/14

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{It’s not what you get, it’s what you give}

Charlie Baker, Always the Teacher

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Charlie Baker might be seen in a number of places across Pender County and beyond.

He might be found on a sea turtle patrol on Topsail Island, taking students on experiential learning adventures, feeding the homeless or volunteering at church. He tends to show up wherever help is needed, teaching and reaching out to others along the way.

A retired Pender County teacher, Charlie grew up an only child in an apartment complex in Louisville, Kentucky. A creek and wooded area behind the building aroused his curiosity.

Each morning, the young Kentucky boy would take off into the woods, returning home only for lunch before venturing out for the rest of the day. When school started, the three-mile walk required hiking through woods to get there. The inquisitive youngster rarely made it to school on time, since he always got sidetracked exploring nature along the way.

He fondly remembers the freedom his parents gave him, allowing him to get muddy while playing in ditches, and catching crawdads and lightning bugs. They never discouraged him from exploring, even when he brought home snakes and other unwelcome creatures.

While visiting his grandparents at their Indiana farm each summer, most of his time was spent alone with a bicycle and two dogs.

He attributes his love for the outdoors to his grandmother, who didn’t hold him back from climbing trees and investigating the natural surroundings.

After high school, Charlie went to Murray State University to pursue a career in Repertory Theater. He stayed active in theater, performing in and directing plays. At the same time, Charlie loved every science class he took, and couldn’t find anything he didn’t like. He ended up narrowing his majors down to biology, political science and theater.

A moment of clarity came during a field biology class with Dr. Kemper, a professor who took his class to the Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. He gave students a task to complete, but it turned out that the learning came through the experience of traveling from point A to point B - not from the task.

“It hit me that day – don’t preach it, just let them experience it,” Charlie said.

After college, Charlie landed in the small town of Wickliffe, Kentucky where he taught fifth and sixth grade science. He couldn’t wait to get the kids outside, conducting field studies like the ones Dr. Kemper had done.

Charlie moved to Asheville a year later, where he taught seventh grade life science for eleven years. He started bringing his mountain students to the coast for field trips after he attended a workshop at ECU. His newfound love for the coast brought Charlie to Scotts Hill in 1983, where he has since remained. His interest in sea turtles led him to a volunteer job on Bald Head Island.

He did nightly patrols with a team, and was constantly called to handle turtle situations, stretching from Topsail Beach to Brunswick County.

Charlie wrote educational programs, and schools hired him to facilitate a nature curriculum. He utilized programs in Pender County Schools that integrated local history with science. A grant allowed him to work with outlying areas of the district as part of a gifted education plan. He took kids all over Pender County on field trips, allowing them to explore and discover nature.

Charlie collaborated with archaeologist Mark Wilde-Ramsing at the Underwater Archaeology Lab at Ft. Fisher. His eighth graders were able to conduct research on an old wooden ship, and the group became known as “Baker’s Kids.”

Hired as a Teacher Education Specialist for the Museum of Natural Sciences in Ra-

leigh from 1988 - ’89, he participated in a grantfunded ecological study of Belize. He discovered wonders such as tropical rain forests and barrier reefs, and was able to put what he learned to use in schools upon his return. From that point on, Charlie developed a strong relationship with the Museum.

In the mid-90’s, Charlie began working with the Museum’s UTOTES program (Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science). For 10 years, he traveled around the state teaching the program. He utilized butterfly gardens, mini-ponds, wildflower gardens, and birding areas on school grounds to teach science in a meaningful way.

After working with the Partnership in Math and Science program at UNC for a year, and having 34 years in the system, Charlie thought he would retire. He was weeding the butterfly garden at South Topsail Elementary one day when Leigh Anne Faulkner, principal there at the time, approached him about teaching fifth grade science. He agreed to do it for one year, and a few months later he had already decided he wanted to stay. Charlie taught there until 2010 before retiring.

“I started my career in fifth grade, and ended it in fifth grade,” Charlie said.

Leigh Anne said administrators dream about finding teachers like Charlie Baker.

“He engages their minds by challenging them to think and solve problems relevant to the world in which they live. Students are up and moving and exploring their world when they are in his class. He cares that they have an awakening of the spirit as well. Their experiences in his class help them see that the world is bigger than what they can see and that their actions as global citizens are important,” Faulkner said.

“They leave his class having vision beyond the tips of their noses. He helps them understand

Photos by Charlie Baker

stewards h i p, e m p a t hy, and that successful people are not measured by wealth, but rather by the positive impact they have on others. He embodies the idea that we all have to be the change we want to see in the world.

Kids are better for knowing Charlie Baker as am I.” Charlie has stayed busy since retirement.

He still works with the Sea Turtle Program, and has helped with North Topsail Elementary’s Science Club. At Old River Farms, he educates students during field trips. He assists with Poplar Grove’s summer nature camps, and he leads field studies with home school groups.

Susan Lanier, of Old River Farms, said, “Charlie is the backbone of our educational field trips. His passion and enthusiasm for science education comes through during our Learning Stations. He has a natural easy way of communication with kids, which shines through. We couldn’t do it without him.”

Charlie can be found on Sundays at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, teaching and volunteering on the Host Team.

Every Saturday, he helps feed the homeless, as well. He has also assisted a family in Pamlico County that faced hardships following Hurricane Irene.

He has developed a passion for photography, and said he enjoys it even more since a former student gave him a nice camera. Many of Charlie’s Facebook friends look forward to his “For your day” nature photos he posts each morning, with hopes of persuading people to slow down and notice the beauty around them.

Charlie’s day is complete if he has made someone smile, and he believes we should all

Religion

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God’s amazing grace

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And Saul approved of his execution...

This phrase is taken from Acts 8:1, speaking of the stoning of one of the first deacons and the first martyr, Stephen.

Can you imagine how the apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) must have struggled with the fact that in his former life he was responsible for the torture, imprisonment, and even death of Christians.

No doubt those words, And Saul approved of his execution must have haunted him and lived in the forefront of Paul’s mind consistently. If Paul was like most of us, the thought of his former self, his former sin, probably consumed his thoughts and brought him much agony.

But we must remember that Saul’s actions were before God breathed spiritual life into him, made his heart of stone a heart of flesh, forgave his sins, and imputed the righteousness of Christ upon him.

Let that sink in for a moment – this was the same man whose life seemed to be devoted to extinguishing Christianity and anything to do with it, and now he’s a child of God.

If you read a bit farther into the Acts 8 you will find these words, But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.

Say what you want, but this is a clear case of human depravity manifesting itself.

This was a self-righteous human doing what self-righteous humans do. Saul, in one sense was the worst of the worst – the epitome of ungodliness; a picture of evil. He hated the thought of Jesus and Christianity. So much so that he practiced what could be called an inverse Holocaust.

Saul simply wanted to rid the world of what was known as “The Way�, or what we know as Christianity, and he was passionate and good at it. He continued that endeavor until God rocked his world.

There he was, on his way to Damascus, no doubt thinking he was in control and would soon put an end to this nonsense they call Christianity; when Jesus appeared to him, blinded him with his glory, and breathed life into his wretched, spiritually dead self.

This is when the Christian killer Saul became the Christ exalting Paul and his purpose and desire in life from that point was to bring glory to

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Saturday Oct. 25 •The Rocky Point United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m. The event will feature a bouncy house, hot dogs, cotton candy, pop corn and games for all ages. The public is invited to attend. Rocky Point UMC is located beside the Food Lion in Rocky Point.

Friday Oct. 31 Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival Oct. 31 From 6-8:30 p.m. All ages ages are welcome at this fun event. •Friendly Community Baptist Church presents Awesome Autumn Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Awsome Autumn is a community event with fun and for the entire family. Hot dogs, drinks, cotton candy, popcorn, games, candy, prizes, inflatable slides, obstacle course, face painting, cake walk and much more. Friendly Community Baptist Church is located at 1730 US Hwy 117 N, Burgaw, For more information, call 910-259-3046 Â

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Christ and to take the gospel of Jesus to the entire world.

So what’s my point? My point is God’s grace is more amazing than any human can fathom and, because of the sacrifice of Jesus, can cover the most wretched of sins.

Grace, indeed is amazing‌ I love this definition of grace by A.W. Pink, Grace is something more than “unmerited favor.â€? To feed a tramp who calls on me is “unmerited favor,â€? but it is scarcely grace. But suppose that after robbing me I should feed this starving tramp – that would be “grace.â€? Grace, then, is favor shown where there is positive de-merit in the one receiving it.

This definition describes the apostle Paul perfectly. It also describes the remainder of humanity. All of humanity has sinned against the Holy God, not only in our actions but with our nature as well.

Our sin is sickening to the holy God and He has every right to pour out his wrath on the whole of us. But for those who have been redeemed, bought with and by the blood of Christ, that sin is a thing of the past, never to be held against us.

The amazingly gracious God has removed our sins as far as the east is from the west

(Psalm 103). In other words, there’s no sin so large that the sacrifice of the righteous Jesus can’t cover.

If we say our sins are too large or horrible to be forgiven, we are doing nothing less than cheapening the sacrifice of Christ, watering down God’s grace, and making a mockery of the gospel.

So, as a Christian, when we think about our sin before Jesus made us alive, when we have those, “And Saul approved of his execution� moments, remember that we have been redeemed from that sin and that the remembrance of them should only be used to remind of God’s grace, mercy, love, and glory.

So remember, the wretchedness of our sin only points to the amazingness, sufficiency, and glory of God’s grace in Jesus. –Canady is interim pastor of Hampstead Baptist Church.

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Fall cooking

Hope’s Cooking Corner

Fall is my favorite season, and cooking fall dishes adds to the delicious charm of the season. Whether it’s apples, pumpkins, pears, or various vegetables, they all add to wonderful cooking. Here are some tasty dishes to bring wonderful smells to your kitchen. These recipes are called comfort foods.

Enjoy.

Apple-carrot-parsnip cream soup 2 pounds cooking apples, like Granny Smith and McIntosh, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 large carrots, peeled and cut into one inch pieces 2 medium siz e parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped 2 cups heavy cream or half and half

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups apple cider 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or ground ginger (Optional) ½ dry white wine (optional) In a Dutch oven sauté in butter chopped onion until tender about 7 minutes. Add chicken broth, apples, carrots, and parsnips.

Cook until car rots and parsnips are tender about 20 minutes. Remove ve getables and apples with a slotted spoon from pot and in a blender or food processor blend until smooth, adding some of the chicken broth for liquid.

Pour mixture back into soup pot. Add apple cider, bay leaf, and wine. Cook over medium low heat for another 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and whisk in Greek yogurt and cream. Stir in cinnamon or ginger, if desired.

Squash croquettes Submitted by Lindsey Luther of Rocky Point 2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-

purpose flour vegetable oil In a large bowl, combine squash, onion, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Stir in flour.

In a skillet, heat ½-inch oil over medium-high heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Cook about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, tur ning once. Drain croquettes on paper towels.

Pork schnitzel 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 large eggs ½ cup milk 2 cups flavored bread crumbs 8 thin pork cutlets (also chicken or turkey cutlets) about 1 ½ pounds ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow pie plate put flour and season with salt and pepper.

In another shallow pie plate whisk eggs and milk. In a third pie plate mix the breadcrumbs and parsley flakes.

Lightly dredge each cutlet in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat both sides.

Arrange cutlets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate, uncov-

ered for 1-2 hours. This helps the coating to stick to the cutlets.

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, fry the cutlets until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Season with salt, if desired. Schnitzel may be served on crusty rolls or as a main dish also with German potato salad and applesauce.

Baked apples with raisins and coconut 4 same size cooking apples, cored, leaving the bottoms intact ½ cup dark raisins ½ cup shredded coconut 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup water Heavy cream (optional) Cut out the cores from the apples, leaving the bottoms intact. In a bowl stir together raisins and coconut along with softened butter and brown sugar, mix well. Stuff the mixture into the apples. Stand apples upright in a baking pie dish and add water.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes until apples are tender. Tent with foil if the topping gets too brown. Serve warm or cold. Some heavy cream poured over the top adds a nice garnish.

Topsail Basketball Association registration The Topsail Basketball Association on-line registration for the 2014-2015 basketball season is open through Oct. 19, or until the divisions are full.

Visit www.topsailbasketball. com, to register. Registration fee’s are $75 for boys and girls in grades 1-12.

The Topsail Basketball Association is a competitive recreational league with practices and games played at the Topsail Middle School gyms, in Hampstead.

The association is designed to benefit the Hampstead community and it’s youth. Every player has the opportunity to improve their basketball skills, become part of a team, learn sportsmanship and increase their fitness.

Topsail Friends of the Library Author’s Dinner Nov. 6 The Topsail Friends of the Library - Hampstead Branch will hold their annual Author’s Dinner Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Community Building, 14435 Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. The price is $25.

You will enjoy a wonderful Italian Buffet put on by the Hampstead Italian Store. We will also have our desserts prepared by the Topsail High

School Culinary Department which is always a sweet delight. You will be able to bring your own adult drinks – water, tea and coffee will be provided.

Come out and hear Karen White, the voice of 1,000 audio books, Jim Dodson, the editor of SALT Magazine, gardening and golf books and Jason Frye, the voice of local food and travel books. This is the annual fall fundraiser so come and enjoy the evening and help support our local Hampstead Library.

For reservations, contact the library at 270-4603 or Maggie at 270-2115.

Celebrate Recovery at Faith Harbor Church Join with Faith Harbor UMC on Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. at Celebrate Recovery. If you want freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits we encourage you to check out Celebrate Recovery at Faith Harbor UMC. This ministry seeks to celebrate God’s healing and redemptive power in our lives through the eight recovery principles.

Faith Harbor is now offering an 8 a.m. Sunday Morning communion worship service.

This service features a short homily and is approximately 30 minutes in length. The community is also invited to

attend the 9:20 a.m. Service.

Both services are held in the church sanctuary.

The church is located on the mainland side of the swing bridge in Surf City. For more infor mation call 328-4422, www.faithharborumc.org or facebook.

Hogs and Heros yard sale Oct. 18 The Hogs and Heros Foundation North Carolina Chapter 1 will hold a yard sale Saturday morning Oct.18 east of Burgaw on Hwy. 53 beginning at 7 a.m. The yard sale is just past the Northeast Cape Fear River on the right.

The Hogs and Heroes Foundation North Carolina Chapter 1 is a motorcycle group that supports the Wounded Warrior Project, the U.S. military, law enforcement officers and firemen. The foundation was started in Maryland four years ago and now has multiple chapters in seven states.

This is the first chapter in North Carolina. The group has monthly meetings, fund raisers, and support activities. There will be literature for new members for Hogs & Heroes Foundation available at the yard sale.

Surf City youth basketball Registration for Surf City Youth Basketball is now un-

derway for both players and coaches through the link at www.townofsurfcity.com.

“We don’t pretend to be the biggest league in the area but people really seem to like what we do,” said Surf City Parks & Recreation Athletics Supervisor Steve Unger. “We offer good instruction and great sportsmanship at a reasonable price.”

Surf City Youth Basketball starts at age four with a U-6 Division that practices and plays on Friday nights, the only area basketball league to offer a developmental program for boys and girls at that age.

Other divisions are U-6, U-8 & U-12, all which play Saturday mornings at Surf City Community Center gym. Divisional practices start in December followed by team formation, practices and games in January and February. A separate Teen League operates in the spring for participants 12 through 18.

For Surf City Youth Basketball, the cost is $30 for U-6 and $40 for the other divisions.

Each player receives a high quality basketball jersey and teams practice once per week during the eight game season.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information call 910-328-4887.

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer

Community News & Events

Thursday, October 16 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

• The Village of St. helena council meets Oct. 16 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.

Friday October 17 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday October 21 • The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

Wednesday October 22 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m.

•The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Christopher’s Old Point Country Club 513 Country Club Drive Hampstead.

Thursday, October 23 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday October 24 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

The Surf City Beautification Committee business of the month is Surf City Guns & Ammo at 103 Atkinson Pont Road. Pictured left are Michael Ott, Councilman Mike Curley, Mayor Zander Guy, Councilman Buddy Fowler, owner Dorothy Royal, Linda Honke and owner Ricky Royal. The home of the month is the home of Waylon and Jenell Buchanan at 102 Dawn’s Break Ct. Picture below left are Honke, Curley, Guy, Jenell Buchanan, Fowler, and Ott.

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Representative Chris Millis

INTRODUCING

Now you can enjoy the no-surprises peace of mind that comes with PaySound, the full-service checking account with no bank overdraft fees.* You’ll also enjoy these great PaySound benefits: – Easier budgeting and money management – No monthly minimum balance requirement – Interest earned on all balances – Complimentary official checks

Plus, apply for a PaySound Line of Credit, up to $1,000, with no credit score required!**

NC House – District 16 PAID FOR BY MILLIS FOR NC HOUSE COMMITTEE.

* We will return or decline items presented to your account that will overdraw your account (to the extent possible within our system), and we will never charge you an overdraft or a returned item fee. However, returned checks may be subject to fees from third-party merchants. ** You must have a PaySound Checking account to be approved for and maintain a PaySound Line of Credit. All credit products are subject to approval. To be eligible to apply for the PaySound Line of Credit, up to $1,000, with no credit score required, you must have an existing deposit account at NewBridge Bank that has been open for at least 96 days.

3280 New Savannah Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-1484

* Meet the Staff * View the improvements to the shelter * Onsite Pet Adoptions * Door Prizes * Halloween Pet Costume Contest @ 2pm!