Socks and shoes Two local teens are collecting shoes for charity and students at their school are walking around in just their socks. Read more on page 3A.
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Rivals clash Friday It’s the last game of the football regular season and county rivals Pender and Trask will face each other. Read about it on page 1B.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 Volume 44, No.6
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Yes by 57-43 percent margin
A direct hit at Cape Fear schools
Bond approved, work on schools to begin soon By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Work on Pender County Schools will begin as soon as possible, following the approval of the $75 million school bond. Remodeling and additions to existing schools will likely be the first projects to begin, with new school construction to take longer to get underway. “We will immediately begin the architectural design for all the buildings and get that out of the way, and establish a schedule,” said School Board member Tom Roper. “Some of the remodeling work we may be able to do on our own – we won’t need an architect. It can take six to 10 months
to get plans ready and sent to Raleigh for approval. The state Department of Public Instruction has to approve major renovations like the Penderlea project and new schools. “We can’t do every project on day one. We will have to work with the county commissioners on the payment schedule,” Roper said. “There is a lot of preparation before any dirt is moved.” The planned new K-8 school in the Surf City area will be built using the plans of Cape Fear Elementary, which the county owns. However there is no location for the school as of yet. “We don’t have a site for
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Pender County voters return incumbents to office By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Editor
Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew
A youngster sends a stack of cans tumbling (above) with a direct hit at the Cape Fear Elementary and Middle School Fall Festival Oct. 30. CFES physical education teacher Dr. Chris Wirszyla (right) gets a temporary tattoo, not a flu shot, at the event. See more photos on page 4C and Facebook.
Board calls for unity on school issues By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer At the conclusion of an hour-long public meeting, commissioners Fred McCoy
and George Brown expressed concern and disappointment regarding quotes made by Pender County Board of Education member Tom Roper. The quote, which appeared in the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice accused the commissioners of paying for an jail on the backs of Pender’s school children. “This type of comment doesn’t help us to work together,” said McCoy. “Let’s put behind us petty politics and do what is best for the county.” “We’re going to take care of the county, the children, and the jail,” said Brown. “A lot of people are feeling frustrated. We need to be helpful. Not hurtful.” Commissioner Jimmy Tate addressed residency rumors.
He said he happily resides in Willard and he doesn’t serve for power. Tate has served eight years as a commissioner and says does not plan to seek re-election. Pender County commissioners approved authorized Pender Adult Services to submit a grant application with a local share of $42,312. Pender Adult Services will ask the state Department of Transportation for $363,549. According to Wesley B. Davis, the adult services executive director, two vans need replaced. Transportation Coordinator Valeria N. Sutton said these vans will include bike racks and cameras for each vehicle. Commissioners unani mously approved the Pender
Adult Services request, authorizing the grant request with the $42,312 local share and the second request with a local share of $92,957 with a grant of $185,913. In other business, a Rocky Point woman asked the commissioners for help with a dog that goes onto her prop-
Pender County residents won’t see much change in county officials as voters returned incumbents to their respective offices in Tuesday’s general election. Republican county commissioners David Williams and George Brown fended off challenges to return to the county board. Inde pendent candidate Doris Carlton had a strong showing, but was unable to overtake Brown. Democrat Eugene Meadows withdrew from the race in October, but remained on the ballot
and received nearly as many votes as Carlton. Republican David Piepmeyer will join the board representing the new District 2, defeating democrat Charles Tippit 63 to 37 percent. Republican Clerk of Superior Court Robert Kilroy defeated challenger Susan Rooks Lunsford by 10 percentage points to return to the Pender County courthouse. Pender County Sherif f Carson Smith won another term as the county’s chief law enforcement officer, defeating former Pender County Sheriff ’s detective Scott Lawson 71 to 29 percent.
erty. Sherri Robbins also requested more reimbursement for her mileage when driving herself to the doctor verses taking county transportation. The commissioners directed her to the proper department. Commissioners approved the capital budget for the
engineering design, permitting, bidding, inspections, testing, and construction of the Pender Commerce Park. Utilities Director Michael Mack said the resolution was a “housekeeping” matter since the expenditures were approved more than one year ago.
County manager search down to one By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The search for a new Pender County manager has narrowed to one candidate, according to county commission chairman David Williams. “We were very pleased with
our follow-up interview last Friday and we have it narrowed down to one. If all goes well, we hope to make an announcement in a couple of weeks,” Williams said. “They are aware of the political area and there is no politics in this person.”
Williams says the Board of Commissioners has a few more issues to discuss. “We have to make sure we are all on the same page. I think realistically we should Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew have someone in place by the Dennis Fusco keeps an eye on the barbecue at the Marine Corps League’s annual first of the year,” said Wilbarbecue sale at Hampstead United Methodist Church Nov.1. See more photos of the liams.
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Arrest report Anthony Dewayne Allegood, 37, 103 Moores Landing Road, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $200 secured bond. Shajuan Deheven Best, 17, 394 Big Four Rd., Currie. Disorderly conduct-school, simple affray. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Charles Preston Bland, 60, 814 N. Wright Street, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Christopher Paul Burns, 33, 5630 Hwy. 53 East Lot 8, Burgaw. Possession of firearm by felon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Tyrone Davis, 39, 214 Boyce Road, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 cash. John Edward Day, Jr., 29, Pender Correctional, Rocky Point. Custody hearing. Released. John Wesley Eller, 32, 169 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Harry Lewis Forden, Jr., 56, 16548 N.C. Hwy. Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Gabriel Juan Galabiz, 38, 944 New Road, Burgaw. Resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond. Michael Stephen Garriss, 51, 34 N. Charlotte St., Watha. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office Released under $600 secured bond. Jeffrey Thomas Head, 20, 407 Roberts Rd., Hampstead. Felony probation violation (2 counts) Arrest by US Marshal. Incarcerated under $125,000 secured bond. Gary Maurice Henry, 40, 2667 Porter Road, Currie. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Brandi Amandi Laine Hoff, 27, 55 Michigan Ave., Surf City. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Aundra Mae Johnson, 54, 16548 NC 210 Hwy., Rocky Point. Simple Assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Debra E. Jones, 43, 426 E. Creekview Drive, Hampstead. Drive while license revoked, trespass/ impede school bus. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Robert Carol Jones, Jr., 746 Lea Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond. Justin Dewaine Long, 24, 297 Mallard Roost Dr., Burgaw. Violation of domestic protection order (3 counts), assault on female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Michael John Maier, Jr., 33, 911 Kontiki Crt., Hampstead. Felony probation violation out of county, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed. Dakim Marion Murphy, 25, 121 Woodcroft Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.
Pender EMS & Fire Report Sept. 27-Nov. 3 Total number of Patient Contacts: 172 Broke down in districts per station Burgaw Station 1 36 Sloop Point Station 14 28 Hampstead Station 16 28 Surf City Station 23 26 Topsail Beach Station 4 4 Union Station 5 12 Rocky Point Station 7 21 Maple Hill Station 8 1 Atkinson Station 9 16 Type of Calls Cancelled 25 Cancelled En-route 4 No patient Found 4 No treatment required 2 Refusals 46 Stand By 2 Transported 89 Treated and Released 0
Adam Charles Nightingale, 33, 108 Pond View Circle, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Dashaun Jamar Pearsall, 20, 175 Church Street, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Michael Ray Pigford, Jr., 16, 701 Anderson Road, Watha. Disorderly conduct-school. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $250 secured bond. Ameana Ledawn Powell. 25, 848 Meadow Lane, Burgaw. Simple assault, drive while license revoked (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Bryan Ray Powell, 29, 133 Central Blvd. Wilmington. First degree sex offense with a child. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $800,000 secured bond. Daniel Mark Reaves, 36, 620 Lanier Ave., Rocky Point. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Kelly Renee Reaves, 31, 128 Bellhammon Drive, Rocky Point. Possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $4,000 secured bond. Ernesto Garcia Rodriquez, 32, 133 Feltmore Drive., Atkinson. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Amanda Meridith Scott, 33, 758 Hoover Road 107, Hampstead. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Netan Gabriel Seamster, 25, 1894 U.S. 117 Hwy. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Timothy Bird Shambley, 35, 1137 Morgan Rd., Currie. Misdemeanor probation violation, violation of domestic protection order (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,600 secured bond. Joshua Sherpard, 34, 335 Hwy. 210 West, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Lisa Marie Stonehill, 31, 307 Electric Lane, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation (3 counts). Released under $15,000 secured bond. Maria Guadalupe Tavira, 35, 291 Messer Loop Road, Burgaw. No operators license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Brian Scott Utter, 49, 5815 Horsebranch Rd. 4, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Domencio Franklin Williams, 16, 80 Jim Lane, Burgaw. Disorderly conduct-school, simple affray. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Matthew Kevin Willis, 20, 145 Basden Road, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Incarcerated 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.
School bond
Continued from page 1A the school, so we have to find a piece of property and close on it. Realistically it could be as much as a year before we could get that school project underway,” Roper said. Roper says projects such as Cape Fear Middle and Penderlea could begin work as soon as six months. Projects covered under the bond that deal directly with school overcrowding and academic issues will have first priority.
“Most of these projects are high priority. They either effect the academic situation of the school with overcrowding or safety concerns,” said Roper. “The logistics of each project will pretty much schedule themselves.” Commissioner Jimmy Tate was pleased with the outcome of the school bond vote. “This shows me the people of Pender County want to invest in education and our schools,” Tate said. “I look forward to working with the school board to make sure they honor their commitment to the schools in the county. We
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Shoes for the shoeless
Topsail teens collect shoes for needy By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Teens a world away are now connected to some of Pender County’s teens, thanks to a donation drive spearheaded by 17-year-olds Emily Grimes and Kahla Cureton. The two are seniors at Topsail High School and are passionate about helping others in need. “When someone walks barefoot, they are put at risk to obtain life threatening illness simply because the slightest cut or scrap on their foot could get infected by walking through water that is contaminated or by enduring the long hike through villages just to find or water,” Grimes said. She and her friend knew they could change lives by providing shoes, something so many Americans take for granted. “I have always been intrigued with TOMS and their One for One movement,” Grimes said. “I am focusing my attention to a more localized way to raise awareness for a very serious issue.” Grimes helped develop the STAND Sock Day Campaign. Through it, she and Cureton collected more than 100 pairs of shoes from fellow students. Last Thursday students spent the day walking to and from class in socks, rather than shoes. “The students and staff at
my school, myself included, who are more than fortunate enough to own several pairs of shoes had the ability to give a pair [of shoes] to someone who may have never owned one at all. The harsh reality of the situation is that more than 300 million children go without the simple necessity of a pair of shows and I hope to help change that,” Cureton said. Though the drew inspiration from shoe company TOMS, famous for donating a pair of shoes to someone in need for each pair sold, the young women did this project all on their own. They overcame challenges and soaked up feelings of success together. Working as a team, along with help from their teacher, Amy Stuart, they were able to raise awareness for their cause and educate other students about those living life without shoes and how dangerous it can be. It is not simply a matter of comfort, it is a health concern to walk through the wilderness in bare feet. “My co-leader and I had to find creative ways to spread the word of Sock Day to our peers as well as follow through on the day of the event to ensure everyone understood the necessary procedures, such as where to drop off the shoes for donation, where to sign up for the event and so forth,” Cureton said. But with the hard work,
came great rewards. “The most rewarding aspect…was seeing how many faculty members and students hopped on our train and joined us in donating shoes along with wearing just their socks,” Grimes said. It was important for the ladies to let students know the problem isn’t just on the other side of the world, “I obtained further information about the desperate need of shoes in third world countries and U.S. towns that have high poverty rates while completing my Senior Project research paper,” Grimes explained. “Further more, I learned that the issue of citizens that live in such places can easily lower their chances of obtaining parasitic disease and other infections simply by wearing shoes.” Grimes and Cureton worked with reputable organizations to ensure the shoes will be delivered to people who are truly in need. “The end goal is to donate shoes we collected to a nonprofit organization that will then transport them to areas where there are people in need,” Cureton said. “The shoes will be distributed to individuals who do not have any in areas ranging from here in North Carolina to towns in various third world countries, depending on where the need is greatest.”
State labor commissioner brings awards for Pender County departments By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry presented 21 state safety awards at the Nov. 3 Pender County commissioners’ meeting. “The N.C. Department of Labor safety awards program recognizes private and public firms throughout the state that achieve and maintain good safety records,” said Pender County Human Resources Director Denise Mulhollen. “The program is designed to stimulate interest in accident prevention and to promote safety in the workplace by providing an incentive to employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful environment.” “I don’t hand out awards to just anybody,” said Berry. “You have to earn it.” Berry presented Carolyn Moser, the director of the health and human services and the health department, a Gold Award for safety at the Animal Shelter. The Gold Award is based on the days away from work, restricted job activity, or job transfer, known as the DART rate. She said the manager’s office has been honored with the state award for four consecutive years and could be eligible for a plaque next year. The county’s housing depar tment has ear ned the award for three straight years. This is the second year the li-
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Cat colony caretakers needed in Surf City By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer A woman who has spent years donating time and money to a cause dear to her heart is now in need of donations herself. “Janet Bone is well known and beloved in the Surf City community as a compassionate person, caring humanitarian and [hard worker],” Rebecca Bruton said. Bone has been the head waitress, a shift manager and cook at Max’s Pizza for nearly 30 years. Outside of work, she has spent countless hours caring for dumped and abandoned cats and dogs. Through the local non-profit organization Operation Topcat, Bone has helped get roughly 20 cats trapped, spayed or neutered and released. The process, commonly referred to as TNR, is widely considered a humane way to stabilize the cat population. But now, Bone needs help from others to continue her mission to help the cats many Photo contributed turn away from. Janet Bone feeds some of the cats she cares for in Surf “Janet recently suffered a City. A recent accident has left her unable to care for serious, debilitating accident. the animals. While trying to safeguard a dog in the road, her car was not adequately in park and rolled over her thigh and broke her femur,” Bruton said. “She had to have major surgery right away and has been convalescing for several weeks.” Donations for ! medical bills have rolled in 1 Day Only E through donations at Max’s HUG Selection! Pizza, through her church and friends. But now, those same people Friday, November 14th are hoping others can step up 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and help care for the animals Education Room Bone cares so much about. Friends have stepped up, but Payroll Deduction, Credit Cards, Cash with at least 20 cats to care for, more volunteers are needed to provide food and water daily. One of the primary volunteers couldn’t work past October, Bruton hopes others will step up. “Call Janet and leave your number if you would like to help as a caretaker or feeder,” Bruton said. Janet Bone can be reached at (910)620-3041. In addition to donating time, Bone also hopes people will consider donating canned and/or dry cat food.
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N.C. Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry (right) presents an award for workplace safety to Pender County Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser. brary was honored. The sheriff ’s department, social services, public buildings, elections, emergency management, finance, human resources, information and technology services, mosquito control, parks and recreation, planning and community development, tax collection, tourism, utilities, vehicle maintenance, and veterans services were each presented safety awards. According to Mulhollen, to qualify for an annual safety award, there must have been no fatalities within the calen-
dar year as well as an incident rate at least 50 percent below the average for a particular group must be maintained. “At the department of labor, we try to make sure every single family hears ‘Honey, I’m home,’” Berry said. She said her favorite three words she heard from her husband was “Honey, I’m home” because it meant he was safe. Berry reminded the county that while they have an award-winning history, every employee should be mindful of the “next minute” because accidents happen in a blink of an eye.
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Opinion Thursday, November 6, 2014, Page 4A
Now that the bond has been approved Pender County voters approved the school bond by a strong majority of 57 to 43 percent. This sends a strong message that Pender County citizens are willing to make an investment in education. There has been a lot of back and forth between the county commissioners and We, as citizens of Pender the school board over the County, place a great deal of cost of the bond and how to trust in our elected officials finance it. We are still somewhat unsure of how much the and will expect them to be as frugal with county tax bond will increase taxes in money as possible, while the county. providing the best educaNow that the bond has tional facilities and opporbeen approved, we need to move ahead with the plans for tunities for every student in the new school and improving this county. and enlarging the existing facilities. We, as citizens of Pender County, place a great deal of trust in our elected officials and will expect them to be as frugal with county tax money as possible, while providing the best educational facilities and opportunities for every student in this county. It’s time for the county commissioners and the school board to come together and work cooperatively for the good and benefit of the students. It’s also necessary for county residents to exercise a little patience as this huge school project gets off the ground. There is a lot of work to be done and it takes time to get such a large project moving. We commend the voters of this county for supporting the bond and we also expect our county commissioners to be as tight as possible with tax money. Squeeze those dollars.
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Lower admission standards The UNC Board of Governors perhaps opened a can of worms by allowing three historically black universities to lower their SAT admission standards. The move might be the spark needed for more meaningful discussions. For whatever the reason North Carolina hasn’t done right by these historically black universities (HBUs) in funding, in capital improvements and most especially in oversight. Concerned about high drop outs from students who could not do college level work the BOG raised academic admission requirements several years ago to 800 on the SAT, a 17 on the ACT or a 2.5 high school GPA. Enrollments dropped precipitously at several HBUs, in part because of the economy, but more likely because many students who could meet the higher standards could and chose to attend other institutions. It appears they are now backing away from those standards. Last week’s action allows admissions officers at three of these HBUs flexibility on SAT scores if the student’s GPA is higher than average. The hotly debated measure passed for several reasons. Growing evidence indicates the SAT is not an accurate predictor of how well a student will perform in college. Wake Forest University dropped the SAT; many schools now believe the ACT a more accurate barometer. The move also acknowledges that despite North Carolina’s guarantee of a “sound basic education,” some high schools, especially in rural areas, don’t deliver as high a quality education as others. Besides, some kids just don’t do well on timed, standardized tests. North Carolina has many
economically disadvantaged kids who deserve a shot at higher education and, if properly motivated, can do well. BOG members assure us this lowered admission standard wasn’t just an effort to put bodies in seats, but perhaps it will prompt a debate we have put off far too long. Many of our historically black universities are not providing students the quality education we would desire. It is time for an honest self-examination. Several of these HBUs are located in regions where there is no nearby public university. Sadly, they are not the school of choice for most students, especially white students, who live close to them. We want the UNC System to have racial balance but Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State and Winston-Salem State remain predominantly segregated. Why is this so? Just as we once asked what was needed to get more minority students to attend the University of North Carolina, N.C. State, East Carolina University and UNC Charlotte its time to examine what must change to get more white students to attend the HBUs. Other questions: Why hasn’t our state adequately funded these institutions? Are there too many of them? Is the education not comparable? Are program offerings not unique? Are whites and other races not treated well? Are faculties not qualified? Are extracurricular activities attractive enough? Are they poorly run? We hope lower admission standards don’t also mean a lowering of academic standards. While the current trial might yield improved enrollments the larger issues facing HBUs are not going away and deserve addressing. If our state is going to continue to offer higher education at these schools, and we should, they must transform into schools of excellence. North Carolina A&T and North Carolina Central have proved this can be done, but first we must acknowledge the need for change. –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.
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The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “This shows me the people of Pender County want to invest in education and our schools. I look forward to working with the school board to make sure they honor their commitment to the schools in the county.” Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate on the approval of the school bond.
“Let’s put behind us petty politics and do what is best for the county.” Pender County Commissioner Fred McCoy on working together with the school board.
The smile of the dancer The car was a kind we laughed at when it was new and I was a teenager, but one which is considered almost a classic now. A front fender was dented, and the paint had faded and cracked from the tip of the hood to the tailgate. Much of the chrome was a forgotten memory, although one could see where it had once framed lines reminiscent of even older cars that other teenagers laughed at. The mid-size stationwagon was never meant to be sexy or fast, but sensible and utilitarian, but with a certain sense of class. Once it had enjoyed a certain glory, now it was just lost in a sea of plastic and aluminum in a Saturday parking lot. The driver and her car had a lot in common. I’ve seen the lady for years, although I can’t say I know her. A close friend of mine spoke of her often. He was a few years her senior – the Old Man taught me never to mention or speculate on a lady’s age, but I’ll say my friend was a veteran of the Pacific Campaign in World War II. At one point in time, my old coffee-buddy even intimated that he and the dancer might be considering marriage, but both had been widowed so long that their loneliness was as much a part of their lives as arthritis and medical appointments. One of the things he found so alluring about her was the fact that she had been a dancer like his sister, a prima ballerina in a town and a time where art was appreciated. How she ended up where she lives now is a mystery to me. Her home is modest. She keeps to herself, but is more shy than cranky and antisocial. She dresses nicely, not matronly, not flashily, but still with a certain verve that belies her years while maintaining the unfortunate mandate that women must “dress their age”. Her shoulder-length, wavy-white hair is always
Jefferson Weaver neat, or at least wrapped in a scarf that wouldn’t be out of place on a street in the 1950s. She has no children or relatives around. To coin a phrase, her car may not be much, but it is paid for. I was waiting in the grocery store parking lot for Miss Rhonda the other day when I saw the dancer. I don’t, as a rule, like grocery stores, although I think the world of the folks who work in the ones I frequent. We had some more Saturday errands to run, and something was rattling annoyingly in the back of the truck, so I used the need to reorganize as an excuse to avoid the aisles stacked with things designed to make me hungry, which is an easy task under the best of circumstances. I noticed the car before I noticed its owner, and was thinking to myself about the irony of how a vehicle that was so “uncool” when I was a kid would not only be practical, but downright desirable today. The interior was cracked but neat, with the results of the dancer’s own errands carefully arranged in the back seat. The dancer came out of the store carrying a couple of small bags, but before I could move a couple spaces over and open her door – the Old Man also taught me to hold doors for ladies – she had her
bundles in the back and the driver’s door open. I stopped instead and leaned back against my truck, not wanting to possibly frighten her by rushing up to the vehicle when the task at hand was now a moot point. She looked around, as most drivers do, and caught my eye – then she smiled. It wasn’t a polite, strangerplease-don’t-be-weird smile, but a genuine, happy smile. Her eyes, as blue as the clearest sky over an Arctic sea, reflected the smile. Why she granted me this gift I had no idea, save that perhaps she was concerned about the ruffians hanging about a boomcar a few spaces down, and maybe I gave the impression of being the type of man who doesn’t tolerate ruffians bothering ladies, especially those of my mother’s generation. When the dancer smiled, I could see what my friend saw in her in those last couple of happy years before he died. Her eyes were those of a pretty young girl who loved to dance, not of a possibly disappointed lady of a certain age with little earthly potential to anticipate. Her smile matched the walk I had seen earlier – confident, strong, lithe, even with all the problems that grab hold like lampreys through the decades. I smiled in return, and touched the brim of my hat as she turned and drove away. In a way, I felt sorry for the kids at the boomcar; distracted by the need for more bass, they missed a chance to at least see, if not meet, a true lady whose class could never be met by any of the pop-tarts so popular today (and only barely during mine and their parents generation). In their disdain for all things older than last week, they had missed the opportunity to see the smile of the dancer. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.
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Hooray, my melanoma is gone and my face is healing nicely. The entire experience has been much more pleasant than I anticipated. My surgeons are amazing, and obvious advocates of all that I value. I was a bit surprised by the question one of them asked me at my follow up visit; ‘Are you cured?’ I certainly hope so, I thought. ‘No’, he confided, you are never really cured of melanoma. Though unlikely, he informed me it could show up again in the future. That news is humbling to say the least. I guess that’s what I get for curing my skin in the sun all summer for decades; I have been addicted to sunshine and solar power for as long as I can remember. We slathered ourselves with baby oil, making sure we maximized exposure. My friend even held foil to her face for double trouble. I remember my brother suggesting I would likely be quite wrinkled when I got old and I insisted I wouldn’t care, because I would be old. Wrong. Now in my early 50s, my skin certainly shows its age. Unfortunately, sometimes that’s what it takes, but at least now I know better. I have learned so much through this experience, I can hardly imagine what comes next. What doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger, and I am grateful for the levity of this journey. Emerging from my cocoon of naiveté, into a new reality is intimidating, invigorating, inspiring and empowering. Now sitting in the sun, my favorite hobby ever, is something I have to do sparingly, after hours, with caution, sunscreen and shade. I have run the Komen Race for the Cure for several years. Okay, I walk most of it, but I do take a few sprints along the way. Somehow, it always felt like something I was doing for others. But being a cancer survivor means joining the ranks of courageous warriors everywhere, regardless of age, stage, or outcome. I am now the self-appointed poster child for sunscreen and skin scans. I look at skin and sun exposure differently now, and feel a responsibility to protect people from themselves. My husband used to accuse me of being the dune police on the beach. I am never shy about reminding people to keep off the dunes, and of the potential fine for disturbing them. They protect the island from the ocean, much like our skin protects our bodies from the world. It is mandatory we practice prevention, because once we lose what we have, we cannot get it back. The expression “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” is an understatement when it comes to our health. Obviously, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure. Ostrishko is a speaker and columnist with for the Post & Voice. Contact her at www. gailo.com.
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Newsings & Musings
By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Visiting Spending the last week in Burgaw with Stanley Farrior, their Uncle, were Fred and his brother John Pickett. Fred lives in Annandale, Va. and looks forward to his fall visit each year. He loves getting the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice each week to keep up with Pender County news. While here they spent several days at Topsail Beach where they enjoyed boating and fishing. One day they took the Ferry from Fort Fisher to Southport and back. That is a lovely way to spend the day. If you have never taken that trip, then plan to do it. When you do, plan to visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Fred and John returned home on Monday. Fred and Stanley attended 11 a.m. worship service at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Sunday morning, where Fred knew many people and enjoyed visiting with friends after the service. John was not feeling well so he did not go to church with them. We will look forward to having a visit again next fall. Voting day was Tuesday Signs were everywhere. One spot for N.C. Court Appeals had 19 people vying for the position. Ads kept coming through the mail-most of them, unfortunately, tearing down their opponent instead of saying what the candidate stood for. One report on TV stated that two candidates spent $10 million on campaigning. Can you imagine having that much money to use on winning an election? That is beyond my comprehension. After all that money spent, only one could win. My hope is that everyone voted on Tuesday, and that we all voted as wisely as possible. No matter how the election turns out, my prayer is that those who win will try
to be statesmen (and women) instead of just winning for the sake of winning. When are all Americans going to realize that we still live in the best country in the world, even with all our country’s faults, and we must work together to keep our country the best in the world. God bless America. Story Recently on television a minister was telling a story about character. A builder had a wonderful employee who had been faithful, honest, diligent, and never cut corners in the houses he built for his boss, always taking pride in doing the best job, with the highest standards. The employee was getting ready to retire, but his boss asked him to build one more house for him. The man agreed. The house plans showed a wonderful house with high standards, using the finest materials. The employee knew this was the last house he would build. He began to get frustrated and found himself cutting corners, substituting poorer materials instead of the best, and doing some shady work. When the house was finished, the employee thought he had done a good job, although he knew he had cut corners and was not as proud of his work as he had been in the past. He was just glad it was over. When the last nail was tapped in, the last can of paint used up, the walls, floors and all parts were completed, the boss called the employee and handed him a set of keys to the house. He told the employee that he had been building the last house for himself, because the boss wanted to reward him for all the years of faithful, honest work he had done through the years. How do you think that employee felt, having to live
in the one house that he had not built with the best materials? It has been said that character is what we are and do when no is looking. Are we proud of everything we do as an ambassador for Jesus Christ? I’m sure I have fallen short many times. Thank God that He is a loving and forgiving God when we are far from perfect. Aren’t we glad that we have the free gift of righteousness that God gives us? If we believe that Jesus Christ came to earth as fully man fully divine and knew that his mission was to die for us, then we ask Him to forgive our Sins and follow Him the rest of our lives, we can know that we can have eternal life with Him. Jesus Himself said “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father but by Me.” How fortunate we are that Jesus was obedient to His Heavenly Father, and took all our sins with Him to the cross. Jesus loves me, this I know for the Bible tells me so. How many of us learned that simple song when we were three or four years old? It is still true today. Veterans Day Tuesday, Nov. 11 is a day that all of us should remember. It was first called Armistice by President Woodrow Wilson, in 1919 proclaimed Nov. 11 as a day to remind all Americans of the tragedies of war. A law adopted in 1938 made the day a federal holiday. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all United State Veterans. Veterans Day celebrations in the United States include parades and speeches. Special services are held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Va. At our own Burgaw Cemetery an Eagle Scout Project
Donations needed for library fundraiser The Friends of Pender County Library in Burgaw will hold their next gently used sale Dec. 13 from 8:30 until noon. The sale will help raise funds that have become vital in times of local and state gover nment cuts to the library. Donations of certain gently used items in good condition are now needed. This year two separate sales, ladies purses and holiday decorations, are being combined into one big event. Items in both categories are needed.
Donations of ladies purses, pocketbooks, tote bags, thermal lunch bags, and even luggage are needed. Donations of holiday items such as ornaments, wreaths, artificial trees, all manner of indoor and window decorations, and yard and porch ornaments are also needed. Donations of puzzles are also requested. “As you pull out your decorations this year and find items you no longer use, but are too good to throw away, please consider donating to help the library. The same
applies to ladies purses and bags that can accumulate not used,” said event chair Sandy Blake. “So please help the library by donating these items you no longer need, then come to the library early Dec. 13 to shop for new treasures at bargain prices,” she said. Donations are being welcomed now through Dec. 12 at the Pender County Public Library in Burgaw located at 103 S. Cowan St. For more information please call 2591234.
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Dr. Stanley Farrior and nephew Fred Pickett visited Burgaw Presbyterian Church Sunday. Pickett was visiting from Annandale Va. by Nathan Miller included a granite marker which lists all Pender County veterans who served in Wars. A flag flies in the breeze for all to see and admire. A bench is nearby for meditating and/ or looking for your loved one’s name on the large marker on the ground. It is a lovely memorial and honorarium well worth seeing. It is located on the school side of the cemetery in the first entrance. My understanding is that a group will meet at the John W. James Pavilion at Hankins Park across the road and walk over to the cemetery for the 11 a.m. service Nov. 11. This will be hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter. Speaker for the service will be Lisa English of the Rock Fish Chap-
ter in Wallace. Cub Scout Pack 247 will participate. Our veterans, both men and women, have sacrificed their lives, or received wounds of the body and mind, for all the wars and conflicts through the years. We thank them for their great sacrifices so that we can still be free. It is my understanding that a Veterans Day service will be held at Heritage Place (Pender Adult Services) Nov. 11 from 1-3 p.m. Military of all branches will be honored. The film Honor Flight will be shown. It is about veterans who were flown to Washington D.C. to see the war memorials. Following the movie, light refreshments will be served to all that attend. Be sure and honor our veterans by attending this special service on Tuesday,
November 11 at 1 p.m. I’ve used this poem before but perhaps you will not mind reading it again. It is called It’s The Soldier but I think it could apply to all the men and women who are U.S. Veterans. It’s The Soldier It’s the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It’s the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It’s the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It’s the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It’s the soldier…… Who salutes the flag, who serves the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. May we NEVER forget!! Shalom!
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CFCC update
Classes help with Obamacare questions
Cindy Horrell Ramsey CFCC Director of Community Enrichment Special to the Post & Voice Are you still confused about the Affordable Care Act? Who is required to buy insurance? How much does it cost? Who is eligible for government subsidies? You probably have many more unanswered questions. Open enrollment for insurance coverage starts Nov. 15, so we have a class to help you sort out your questions and find answers before time to sign up. “Affordable Care Act Facts” will be offered at the Burgaw Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. You will learn facts about Obamacare that will help you decide what to do. You’ll also learn about the penalties of doing nothing. If you can’t make the class in Burgaw, it will be repeated the next day at the Wilmington Campus downtown, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. You can register online through WebAdvisor at www. cfcc.edu or in person at the Burgaw Center. For more information, call the Burgaw Center at 910-362-7901 or call me directly at my new number, 910-362-7254. Yes, I have a new number, a new title, and a new office location. CFCC’s continuing education department has been undergoing reorganization for many months. One of the changes in the new organizational structure included my job. I am now Director of Community Enrichment and will be responsible for offering lifelong learning opportunities in both Pender and New Hanover counties. I will be working at the downtown campus, but I will always be focusing on great educational opportunities for the citizens of Pender County. My focus area will include
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Scuba instructor Inman Campbell on a dive trip to Belize. NAUI certification class will begin at CFCC Nov. 12. all the creative courses and personal enrichment courses. These will be great fun to design and offer. I’d love to hear what ideas you have. One awesome class we have in the works is Open Water Scuba. While the classroom and pool sessions will be in Wilmington, the open water part of the course will be in Pender County at the south end of Topsail Beach. The class will begin Nov. 12. Our instructor is Inman Campbell and he is excited about the quality of the water and depth of visibility there. If you think you might be interested in the scuba class, please give me a call at 910-3627254 for more information. In my new position, I’ll also supervise short-term certification courses like Notary Public, Serv-Safe, Vehicle Safety Inspection, OBD, etc. We have a Serv-Safe class scheduled in Burgaw in early December and will be offering Notary Public in Burgaw and Surf City in early 2015. My area includes courses for educator CEUs and Effective Teacher Training. We hope to add courses for other professionals who need CEU credits to remain licensed or certified. I would love to receive feedback on what you need in your profession. Through this column, I will continue to let you know about all the courses offered in Pender County, whether they fall under my supervision or another director’s. For example, the welding program is still on track to start this month, and I will be giving you more details as soon as I have them from the person now in charge of that and other industrial programs. The “Ready to Work/CRC
Lab” continues to be open at the Burgaw Center on Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The wonderful thing about the lab is that you can register at any time during the semester and come anytime during the open hours. Once you’re set up in the system, you’ll be able to work from anywhere you have internet connection. Whenever you need help from the instructor, she’ll be available in class during lab hours to help you. If you are unemployed or underemployed, the fee for this class is waived, so it costs you nothing but your time and dedication. Stop by the Burgaw Center to register. I will continue to update the Pender County website at www.cfcc.edu/pendercounty for upcoming continuing education classes—not just the Community Enrichment courses that I schedule, but the ones that the other directors schedule as well. For many courses, you can register online through WebAdvisor at www.cfcc.edu. For others, you may need or want to register in person. If the course is in Pender County, you can still register at the Burgaw Center. You can call Jennifer at the Burgaw Center at 910-362-7901 for more information on Pender County classes. You can also call me directly at 910-362-7254 for classes in any location. Watch for CFCC Pender Preview the first Thursday of each month. I appreciate your attention and welcome suggestions—for the column, for classes, for special events. I would love to come speak to your church, club or civic organization. Give me a call at 910-362-7254, or email me at chramsey835@cfcc.edu.
Penderlea School Honor Roll
Principal Diego Lehocky is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of the 2014-2015 school year for Penderlea School. Honor Roll Students on the Honor Roll have an 85 or higher in all subject areas and good conduct. First grade Iaan Brice, Reed Brown, Jordan Cole, William Cole, Ethan Futrell, London Hewitt, Keyshawn McMikle, Erica Parker, Bryan Rivera, Grace Stutts, Corben Tucker, Mila Davila, Sean Cummings, Jacob Farrow, Kamdyn Gideon, Olivia Levandoski, Chloe Pierce Second grade Kyndaeh Woodard, Elli Casey, Kinsley Parks, Leah Wells, Zoe Powell, Landon Psioda, Tomasa Santos, Taylor Cradic, Brayden Lawson, Michaela Moore, Naomi Giddeons, Brianna Behal, Jennings Teachey, Kayden Thompson Third grade Gary Chadwick, Hannah Grace Dixon, Madi Giddeons, Lillie Hansen, Ayden Kennedy, Cameron Lee, Paige Lopez, Caroline Rivenbark, Zalie Rivenbark, Austen Herring, Dominic Hughes, Spencer Newton, Alex Suggs, Triana Carr, John Braxton Pierce, Aaron Autry, Logan Giarrusso, Ava Robbins, Harris Wilcox, Cole Potter Fourth grade Addison Coffee, Raylan Esparza, Ashton Freeman, Tyler Guzman, Reagan Hedgpeth, Mitchell Lunsford, Madison Newton, Luis Perez, Austin Anderson, Brittany Brown, Walker Dixon, Richard Fisher, Skyler Holmes, Sarah Johnston, Clay Lanier, Griffin Mintz, Anna Rivenbark, Leila Thompson Fifth grade Owen Boone, Landin Brock, Andi Creech, Garrett Croom, Olivia Houston, Aleigha Rogers, Gwendolyn Thorpe, Taylor Treto, Samantha Hall, Michael Mitchell, Andy Psioda, Madison Roberts, Effie Whaley, Zooey Yowell Sixth grade Crystal Alvarez, Daisy Earp, Kaylee Hall, Brandon Lee, Hanah Lesley, Jason Shields, Cameron Adams, Garrett Bullard, Maxwell Bunn, Zaherrah Carlton, JaShaun Cooper, Antonio Rivera, Opal Stanton, Xiomara Alacantara-Ocampo, Kaitlyn Beaver, Ally Casey, Madelyn Coombs, Kinley Fedoronko, Morgan Hansen, Jesse Knox, Isiac Lewis, Dulce Lopez, Haley Parnell, Andrew Ramos, Jaxon Teachey, Dedra
Williams, Jamie Wood Seventh grade D e a n n a B l a n d , Ju l i a n Braden, Kimberly Eike, Lauren Gammons, Victoria Jordan, Ashley Montoya, Daniel Parker, Rivers Price, Karissa Sowers, Elizabeth Washington, Colby Kornegay, Madison Roof, Mayce Wood Eighth grade Skylar Adams, Danielle Britt, Alana Buie, Daryn Casteen, Hayley Cramer, Maggie Evans, Kasha Ennis, Harley Gillespie, Maria James, Angel Keith Principal’s List Students on the Principal’s List have a 93 or higher in all subject areas and good conduct. First grade Jasmine Johnson, Pasco Horton, Charlotte Robbins, Jacari McKoy, Amelia Robbins, Gracey Wells Second grade Jayda Tozour, Mallory Psioda, Briley Haraldson, Carter Brown, Christopher Schiele, Emery Morrison, Miki Jones, Samantha Crist, Johnny Mejia,
Aidan Murray, Dyson Parker, Tripp Rodgers Third grade Gracyn Strickland, Madison Cullifer, Alyssa Jewell, Tana Smith, Lily Stevens, Ashlyn Swinson, Olivia Gurganus, Linde Cline Fourth grade Brayden Brickhouse, Jaley Carr, Kyleigh Craft, Mia Fedoronko, Logan Harrell, Gracelyn Morrison, Lena Phillips, Luke Rivenbark, Carissa Shepard Keira Jones, Rylee Mintz, Ethan Psioda Fifth grade Kaymond Farrior, Rachell Jewell, Salinh Keo, Sarah Lefler, Hannah Robbins, Rylan Smith Sixth grade Hannah Autry, Lela Farrior, Tyler Mintz, Addi Psioda, Caleb Sholar Seventh grade Casen English, Riley Gurganus, Ellie Peterson, Haylee Smith, Bailey Wells, Samantha Wells Eighth grade Jocelyn Fernandez, Cameron Moore, Tyler Norris
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Davey Bradshaw, a 2014 graduate of Heide Trask High School, was recently awarded a $250 college scholarship from the Pender Youth Basketball Association and was presented with the check by its president, Rodney Hansley. This annual scholarship recognizes a graduating Pender County senior who participated in the PYBA recreational league while in elementary, middle or high school. Davey, who played PYBA all through elementary and middle school, is a freshman criminology major at UNC Greensboro. He is the son of Cathy Claris and Tommy Bradshaw of Burgaw.
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Veterans Day in Pender County Hampstead 11 a.m. The American Legion Post 167 will hold its annual Veterans Day program at the gazebo in Hampstead Village at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. There will be a special speaker and veterans will be recognized. Burgaw Cemetery 10:45 a.m. T he Daughters of the American Revolution Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge Chapter will hold their second annual Veterans Day event Nov. 11at the Burgaw Cemetery, 200 East Wallace Street. The ceremony will be preceded by a short march at 10:45 a.m. from Hankins Park to the flagpole in the cemetery where the ceremony will begin 11 a,m. The DAR will hold a wreath laying ceremony and read the names of the war veterans listed on the veteran’s granite marker. This will be followed by speaker Lisa English, Rockfish Chapter DAR. English heads up a project that folds and supplies pocket flags for military men and women who are deployed. Local Cub Scout Pack 247 will be a part of the color
guard organized by the American Legion Post 165. The Cub Scouts will also be placing American flags at the graves of the Veterans buried in the Burgaw Cemetery. Heritage Place 1 p.m. The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and Hospice are planning a Veterans Day program. RSVP will host the first Veterans Day program at Pender Adult Services in Burgaw. The event is planned for Nov, 11 from 1-3 p.m. at 901 S Walker Street, Burgaw. The wonderful partnership that
Lower Cape Fear Hospice and RSVP has makes it possible to plan the perfect tribute to our Pender County Veterans. The red carpet will be rolled out to make veterans feel special. The movie Honor Flight, which focuses on our WWII Veterans, will be shown, as well as presentation of the flags of the ar med forces. The JROTC color guard participate, and special music is planned Light refreshments will be served. For questions please call 910-259-9119 ext. 329.
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Ladies with the Hampstead Detachment 1321 Marine Corps League help serve barbecue at the groups annual fundraiser Nov. 1 at Hampstead United Methodist Church.
Craftsmen work at Poplar Grove By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer In addition to Poplar Grove Plantation’s guided manor house tour, guests are invited to visit the heritage crafters on the grounds of the historic site. Every day of the week, visitors can enjoy a demonstration from at least one of the three artisans – the basket maker, the loom weaver or the blacksmith. Poplar Grove strives to preserve these arts that have become uncommon in today’s technology-oriented culture. During a basket making demonstration, observers can expect to see a large variety of baskets, materials and techniques used at the plantation to interpret the skill and history of the art. Basket making was once a common household skill that required few tools, and many women took up the craft in the early 20th century. Visitors come to appreciate the way early basket makers utilized materials that were available and applied techniques their ancestors had used in the old
country. Guests can see the weaving studio, as well. The weaving studio depicts traditional skills necessary to make yarn and fabric for clothing, linens, rugs and other textiles. Visitors can learn about how cotton seeds were removed, the fibers carded into batts and then spun into yarn. Since there were no chemical or commercial dyes available until the 1850s, dye colors were made from materials found in nature - most notably in the Carolinas, from indigo. Poplar Grove’s dye garden is located in front of the weaving studio, and the labeled plants are best viewed during the summer months. Guests can learn about some of the more common natural dyes like black walnut, onion skins, golden rod, indigo, marigold, and madder. The loom weaver explains how most dye plants are boiled to extract the dye color, the plant material is strained off, and yarn is put into this dye bath and simmered. The blacksmith shop is a favorite spot to visit on the
plantation, as well. Long ago, the blacksmith produced hardware and tools. Repairs to farm equipment, wagons and the shoeing of horses were done here, as well as all broken iron and steel items. The smithy and his helper worked steadily, moving from forge to anvil and back again to heat the iron and shape it. Michael Yablonski, Poplar Grove’s blacksmith, started working at the historic site more than two years ago. It all began when he toured the plantation with his family and met Wayne Dixon, who was the blacksmith at the time. When Michael took an interest in Wayne’s work, the two of them began to talk. Wayne asked Michael if he wanted to come out and help on the weekends, and he agreed. M i ch a e l l e a r n e d f ro m Wayne, and also drew from wh at h e h a d p rev i o u s ly learned about metalworking at Cape Fear Community College. He has created a variety of items while working in Poplar Grove’s blacksmith shop, and continues to discover new ideas as he strengthens
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Poplar Grove blacksmith Michael Yablonski, heats up the fire in the blacksmith shop. his skills. Michael has fashioned everything from small items like nails and candleholders to the four large wood-burning braziers he made for the Sleepy Hollow set last year. He also crafts a variety of swords and knives. He was able to attend John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. for a week last year. While there, he learned to apply Shaker-style blacksmith work. He also had the opportunity to manipulate some modern equipment that he does not typically use in his Civil War era shop, and to network with other blacksmiths. “I just want to keep learn-
ing and bettering myself,” said Michael. “I like working with tools and making new tools. From my first day at work, I just loved it. I have never taken to anything so
naturally.” Poplar Grove is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday from noon until 4:30 p.m.
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Pender County unsolved crimes
Search continues for killer who dumped woman’s body in Pender County pond By Lindell Kay Special to the Post & Voice A motorist travelling on N.C. 53 a decade ago stopped beside the highway to rest and made a gruesome discovery — the body of a nude woman floating face down in the waters running off of the Black River. Police were called and soon the body was retrieved from its location in a small tributary pond about a half-mile from the Bladen County line. A nude, decomposing body gives investigators few leads, said Pender County Sheriff ’s Capt. Jamie Ezzell. The local medical examiner ordered a full autopsy at the Office of the State Medical Examiner in Raleigh. Ezzell and another detective attended the autopsy the next morning, July 26, 2003. Clyde Gibbs, a medical examiner specialist, also attended the procedure. Gibbs is responsible for all unidentified bodies that are found in North Carolina. He has around 100 skeletons stored at his lab in Raleigh. Due to severe decomposition the body was reduced to skeleton so any possible identifying characteristics could be found. The process revealed no external or internal injuries. No cocaine, opiates or other drugs were found in the body’s muscular system. But given the circumstances surrounding the body’s discovery, Dr. Deborah Radisch determined the death to be a homicide. “In my opinion, the cause of death in this case was due to undetermined homicidal violence,” Radisch noted in her report. So authorities didn’t yet know who the body belonged to or where she died, but they were confident she was killed somewhere else and dumped in the water, possibly in an attempt to remove any physical evidence. When a week went by and no one had been able to identify the Jane Doe, it looked as if the body would join Gibbs’ collection of boxed-up bones. But just over a week after the autopsy, a law enforcement database matched two tattoos found on the body—“sexy” on the right arm and “C.T.M.” on the small of the back — to a missing person report generated 75 miles away. Rachael Denise Keyes, 20, lived on Fiske Drive in Fayetteville. She was studying for her adult high school diploma and loved reading and writing poetry. Her future plans included being an Army aircraft mechanic. She was engaged to a soldier serving in the Mid-East, all according to her mother. Rachael’s family reported her missing July 3, 2003. She was last seen getting into a yellow
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The nude body of a missing woman was dumped in these waters near the PenderBladen County line in 2003. The killer remains at large. Ford Mustang on Topaz Court in the Tiffany Pines neighborhood at around 9:30 p.m. She was described as a black female being five foot, four inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. Her disappearance didn’t make the evening news or capture any headlines in local newspapers. Her mother said she was worried about Rachael because she was a responsible person who always called home. “You go through a lot of emotions,” she said. “Fear is the greatest. The fear of not knowing.” With the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office taking the lead, the Fayetteville Police Department and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation began to look into Rachael’s background for potential witnesses and suspects. Detectives interviewed her family and friends in Fayetteville. A promising person of interest was eventually developed, but no charges were ever filed. Years have slipped by and family is concerned whether any resolution will ever happen in Rachael’s case. Anyone with information about Rachael Denise Keyes’ death is encouraged to call the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office at 910-259-1212. –Award-winning investigative reporter Lindell Kay has helped law enforcement solve missing person and murder cases in North Carolina. His work has been featured on Dateline and other national news programs. He now writes freelance on the subject. Contact him at ljkay1@ gmail.com.
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award nominations open Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Gover nor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the office of the governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.
Each county selects up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of the nominees will be nominated for the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, which is awarded to the top 20 volunteers in the state. A local committee evaluates the nominations. Nomination for ms are
available in Pender County at Pender Adult Services, 901 S. Walker Street, Burgaw (ask for Kay Warner), Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr., Hampstead Call Kay Warner, 259-9119 ext. 324 for an application to be emailed to you Please retur n the completed forms to: Kay Warner, Pender Adult Services, PO Box 1251, Burgaw, NC 28425. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 12.
Topsail student chosen as future medical leader Allison Pagans, a sophomore at Topsail High School has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC Nov. 14-16. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Allison was nominated by Dr. Connie Mariano, the Medical Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent North Carolina based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, Allison will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research and be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what is to expect in medical school. They will also hear stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Allison Pagans are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy plans to launch in 2014 and 2015 are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate, opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians
Finding affordable dental care Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Need a Dentist Dear Need, Finding affordable dental care can be challenging for seniors living on a tight budget. Most retirees lose their dental insurance after leaving the workplace, and original Medicare does not cover cleaning, fillings or dentures. While there’s no one solution to affordable dental care there are a number of options that can help cut your costs. Here’s where to look. Medicare Advantage While original Medicare (Part A and B) and Medicare supplemental policies do not cover routine dental care, there are some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans that do. Many of these plans, which are sold through private insurance companies, cover dental care along with eye care, hearing and prescription drugs, in addition to all of your hospital and medical insurance. If you’re eligible for Medicare, see medicare. gov/find-a-plan to look for Advantage plans in your area that covers dental care. Dental discounts Another way you can reduce your dental care expenses is to join a dental discount network. How this works is you pay an annual membership fee – around $80 to $200 a year – in exchange for 10 to 60 percent discounts on service and treatments from participating dentists. To find a network, go to DentalPlans. com (or 888-632-5353) where you can search for plans
and participating dentists by zip code, as well as get a breakdown of the discounts offered. Another option that’s currently available only in the southern California area is Brighter.com. They provide users free access to a network of dentists offering up to 50 percent discounts on all services. Dental schools Dental school clinics offer savings opportunities too. All 65 accredited dental schools in the U.S. offer affordable care provided by dental students who are overseen by their professors. You can expect to pay about half of what a traditional dentist would charge and still receive excellent, well-supervised care. Another option is to check with local colleges that offer dental hygiene programs. For training purposes, many programs provide teeth cleanings by their students for a fraction of what you’d pay at a dentist’s office. To search for nearby dental schools or dental hygiene programs visit ada.org/dentalschools. Veterans benefits If you’re a veteran enrolled in the VA health care program, or are a beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), the VA is now offering a dental insurance program that gives you the option to buy dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife at a reduced cost.
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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist In the spirit of Halloween I have been trying to put together a scary outdoors story. There is one thing I have concluded in this endeavor, and that is I am no horror or thriller writer. The fact is I could take someone out in the woods or on the water and put fear in them much quicker than I could ever parlay it through my writing. To the uninitiated, a simple, subtle trip to a well embedded tree stand deep in the woods a couple of hours before light could cover the scary fairly easily. There are so many sounds that inspire goose bump producing terror dur-
ing those few hours before daybreak that only the wellseasoned outdoorsman could explain what they are. The blow of a mature buck while stomping the earth brings visions of a mythical night mare (the skeletal horse with glowing red eyes, not the frightful dreams we all experience) waiting to pounce forward with its rider Death. The loud shriek of a doe that has realized you are near startles even those that expect such. Then there is the numerous calls of any number of predatory raptors, whether it be an owl, hawk, osprey, or eagle. Not only do the sound of the calls invite fear, the constant movement from one area to another makes you wonder which direction the horrid monster will be coming from. Just the walk in to the woods on a moonless night causes disarray and desperation. It only takes a few dozen yards and the world becomes a tangled web of shadows and light from your lone flashlight. Anyone familiar with the legend of Slenderman would swear the dark perpetrator was within a few steps your total destruction.
Speaking of tangled webs, it has been said the quickest way for someone to lear n the ancient arts of a ninja is to step into the massive web of an orb spider. There have been countless times in which I would be heading into swamplands or the deep forest and catch a flash of light just inches from the tip of my nose. The web’s reflection of my LED light would be the only thing saving me from a massive heart attack. Think of the panic that would sweep through you while stepping through a darkened swamp and a slimy stick moves beneath your foot. I’ve seen duck hunters leap several feet out of water in full chest waiters because the mind convinced the body there was some snake that could brave 20 degree weather lying in ambush for an unsuspecting wingshooter. The depths of the ocean and the many mysterious creatures that dwell beneath are of equal respect and fear. The most obvious is always a shark. It does not matter whether it is a lemon, tiger, hammerhead, great white, or even a small bonnethead. They still manufacture a feeling be-
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yond mere nervousness. To me, an eel brings about even more intense shivers. Something about the soft fleshy body mimicking a snake draws my concern. The leviathan is likely the source of many sea monster tales of the old flat world believers. While a snake is cold blooded, the eel’s eyes give the impression of both cold bloodedness and a calculating menace. But by far, the scariest thing you will ever encounter in the outdoors is this. Try walking to your tree stand and when you shine the light up to the seat you see a vest of blaze orange from a stranger already sitting there. That may be the only thing that really warrants the fear and anxiety associated with the outdoors. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.
Topsail Chamber golf tourney raises scholarship funds There was a lot of laughter and a lot of putting around, but the 2014 Chamber Golf Championship was serious business when it came to raising money for a scholarship fund. The Oct. 24 event raised enough money to establish the fund. The Chamber will present two $1,000 scholarships to one Topsail High and one Dixon High senior. “We appreciate the support we received for the golf outing,” said Michael Afify, the Chamber’s chairman of the board of directors. Afify also chaired the golf outing planning committee. “This event would not have been possible without the support of Marine Chevrolet and Access Realty, our major sponsors.” In addition to 56 golfers who played a round at Olde Po i n t G o l f a n d C o u n t r y Club, scholarship money was collected through hole sponsorships from Mr. Bill’s Landscaping, Chadwick Bay Investments, Norandex, SFI Group, Inc., Access Realty, Kinetico Advanced Water System, A’N’A Builders, Inc., South State Bank, Poulsen Financial Group, Noble Roman’s Pizza, Coastal Bank & Trust, Topsail Island Realtors Association, and ServPro. Marine Chevrolet sponsored the hole-in-one contest, in which one player came within a few feet of winning. Access Realty donated a beachfront
Town of Burgaw Government News November 06, 2014
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners November regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 4:00PM in the meeting room at 109 N. Walker Street. The meeting date has been changed due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Tuesday. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearing on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend. Public Hearing - Consideration of an amendment to the official zoning map. Wilson Ki of Auction Carnival.Com LLC is requesting the rezoning of 114.25 acres along E. Wilmington St. Extension from R-20 and R-7 to Planned Unit Development. PUBLIC NOTICE Special Presentation – On November 10, 2014 at 4:00PM (or thereabout) at the Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners meeting there will be a special presentation by Nora McCann of NCDOT. Ms. McCann will present the portions of the draft Pender County Comprehensive Transportation Plan affecting Burgaw and its planning jurisdiction for Board of Commissioner approval. All interested parties are invited to attend. CALENDAR November 10 November 10 November 11 November 17 November 20 November 27 & 28 November 28
Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting 7:30PM Town offices closed in observance of Veteran’s Day Promotions and Special Events Committee mtg. 7:00PM Planning Board Meeting 6:00PM Town offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving Christmas Tree Lighting on Court House Square 6:00PM
TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com
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Mia’s Marketplace team with Jo Adcock, Sandi Lowry, Pam Lowry, and Mickie Lowry participated in the Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce Golf tournament. Valentine’s Weekend Getaway valued at $1,000. “The golf outing will become an annual event,” said Tammy Proctor, executive director. “It promotes our businesses and through scholarships we are paying it forward to future business leaders.” Following 18 holes of golf, the contestants and volunteers gathered at Christopher’s Restaurant at Olde Point for a pot of Chris’ famous chili and cornbread. At that time, the winners of the match were presented plaques made by Roman’s Trophies & Engraving. The First Place Team was Kinetico Advanced Water Systems, led by Scott Slocum, Jesse Smelik, Gene Smelik, and
Kevin Ange. The second and third place teams were A’N’A Builders, Inc. and Pleasant Air Inc. Tod LaForest won the putting contest. Michael Afify won the closest to the pin contest. Larry Bartholemew and Tracy Sloper captured the men’s and women’s longest drive contests. James Jarman took home the Valentine’s Getaway raffle prize. “Our businesses were generous and donated wonderful prizes and items for gift bags,” said Proctor. Missiles and More Museum donated an Ivey Hayes print. Local artist Rachel Carter donated two landscape pieces of art and Marianne Carter did the framing. Char-
ter Business donated a golf bag. Olde Point Golf Course, River Landing, Castle Bay and Brick Landing all donated golf foursomes. Local businesses also contributed to the gift bags, including Johnson Drug Co., RSVP Pender Adult Services, Marine Federal, Charter Business, Mia’s Marketplace, Pender County Health Department, TD Bank, Attorney Patricia Homa, Roman Trophies & Engraving, Dunkin’ Donuts, and North Topsail Beach. For information about the Greater Topsail Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and its prorams, visit the website at www.topsailchamber.org or call the office at 910-329-4446.
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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS NOTICE OF CLOSING Millers Pond Park temporarily closed on November 3, 2014 for construction of new facilities. It is estimated the park will reopen on April 6, 2015. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause but the safety of our patrons must come first. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Offices at 910-259-1330.
WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 2 Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 2 Districts 3 & 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 2 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
Some of these positions are currently open and some will become open in the near future. *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Glenda Pridgen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: November 17, 2014 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARINGS 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: Zoning Map Amendment Mark Armstrong, applicant, on behalf of Jack and Ruth Gaye Ingram, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one tract totaling 2.64 acres from RP, Residential Performance zoning district, to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 188 Hoover Road (SR 1569) in Hampstead, and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3292-09-0359-000. Special Use Permit Capital Telecom Acquisitions, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Philip’s Leasing Systems, LLC, owner is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a telecommunication tower. The property is zoned GI, General Industrial zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; telecommunication towers are permitted via Special Use Permit in the GI, General Industrial zoning district. The property is located at the intersection of Cowpen Landing Road (SR NAME) and US Highway 421 in Wilmington and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 2291-98-1949-0000. Comprehensive Transportation Plan Pender County and NC DOT will hold a public hearing for recommendation on adoption of the draft Pender County Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The draft Plan is available for review at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw and may be found online at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/planning/Pages/CTPDetails.aspx?study_id=Pender%20County For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202
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Pender plays top ranked Wallace-Rose Hill tough By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer While the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs came into Pender looking for another win and a chance at yet another conference title, the young Pender squad was looking for a little respect. Although the score was lopsided in the Bulldogs favor, the Pender squad earned some respect from their head coach and others in the know. “These kids never quit,’ said Coach Tony Hudson. “They knew who was coming in here and they never wavered. They played their hearts out and played to the last play. That’s all I can ask and I’m proud of every one of them.” The Bulldogs came out with their usual intensity and struck quickly. They scored on their first possession and
added another touchdown on an interception. They scored again just before the first quarter ended and took a 21-0 lead into the second period. The Patriot offense did not lie down against the bigger and stronger Bulldogs. Justin Hooper did his best impression of some of the great Pender backs of the past. He bounced off of and ran around the Bulldog defenders throughout the night. He finished the night with a very respectable 88 yards rushing. Wallace used the second quarter to put two more touchdowns on the board while the Pender defense pinned their young ears back and played their hearts out. Most of the second half saw a running clock as per the new rule that states that the clock will run when a 42-point advantage is reached. Wallace coach Joey Price substituted
freely in the final 12 minutes. Pender got on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Matthew Ezzell. Hooper led the Patriots with 88 yards rushing while Jake Rawls was 4-9 for 32 yards and two interceptions. Hudson said goodbye to a group of seniors on Friday night. Despite the loss he sees a bright future for his young team. “I think we’re real close,” said Hudson. “We have a bunch of ninth and tenth graders that work hard and want to win. It doesn’t matter if we lose on Friday or how bad we lose, they come out on Monday and work their butts off like we’re undefeated. There are better times coming for this football team.” The Patriots (1-9/0-6) will play at Trask on Friday night.
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Pender’s Justin Hooper rushed for 88 yards against a very strong Wallace-Rose Hill defense.
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Final regular season football this week By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The last games of the regular season are upon us and in Pender County we have a rivalry that is always fun to watch. Pender at Trask As the old boxing announcers would say, lets get ready to rumble. This is going to be a fun game to watch. It pits two rivalries that have struggled this year but still have a ton of pride. If you are coming to see a bunch of defense you might need to go somewhere else. This is going to be a shoot out. Let’s break it down by position • Ru n n i n g b a c k s. B o t h teams have super sophomore running backs. Pender has Justin Hooper while Trask has Steven Jordan. They are both very fast and shifty. Look for both of them to get untracked early. I predict that both run for more than 100 yards. Pender also has Rayshawn Deloach. He can play wide out or running back. He is a game breaker. The Titans have senior Djuane Farrior. He averages 6.7 yards a carry. Advantage: even •Quarterback. The Titans have a senior at quarterback in Dylan Kraft while the Patriots have sophomore Jake Rawls. They are different in that Kraft is two years older and has more experience. He is also bigger and stronger. He gets the edge in that department but Rawls is as tough as nails and can throw the football. Both of these guys will have to keep the turnovers to a minimum. Pender also uses Deloach under center. He gives them the option to run from the snap while Trask uses Tynaffit Davis for the same purpose. Advantage: even •Receivers. The Titans have seniors Mike Stroman and Tyquan Davis on the outside and junior Johnathan Jordan at tight end. Combined they have 41 catches and six touchdowns. This is a good unit with game breaking ability. Deloach is a college prospect. He can catch the ball in
traffic and can run after the catch. The Pats have several others that can catch the football but Deloach and Hooper are Rawls main targets. Advantage: Trask •Defense. Both teams have given up a ton of yards and a bunch of points. However, the Titan defense played well early in the season. The defensive lines of both teams have struggled. The Pender line has gotten better and has size. The Trask defensive line also has some size. Both teams lack depth at this position. Advantage: Pender •Linebackers. Trask has a dynamic duo in Dalen Faison and Jarquelle James. Faison has 87 tackles for the year while James has 80. This is a solid unit. The Pats linebackers are solid. They play the run well and will smack you in the mouth. Advantage: Trask •The secondary. The Pats have a bunch of speed and a few playmakers. Their secondary is full of ball hawks that lay in wait. If they pick you off there is a chance that they will take it to the house. Trask is solid but has given up several big plays. They too have big play ability. Advantage: Pender Special teams. The Titans have a very good kicker in Brice Mason. He is good from 40 yards in. He kicks the ball fairly deep. Matt Ezzell kicked a 37yarder for Pender last week. He does not have as big a leg as Mason but his team covers his kicks well. The Titans had two punts blocked last week and have had a problem with that. Advantage: Trask. I am going to predict this game despite my better judgment. It will be a slugfest. Both Jordan and Hooper will set off fireworks early and often. Rawls will throw a touchdown pass as will Kraft. The score is 41-33. But who will be the winner? Topsail at New Hanover The Pirates are coming off of a bye week. It would be nice if they could have gotten quarterback Nick Altilio back but that won’t happen.
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New Hanover is led by coach Kevin Motsinger. Coach Mott is old school. His teams will hit you in the mouth and never blink an eye. After they hit you in the mouth they are going to hit you some more. This is a tough match up for the Pirates. Topsail has searched for an identity this year. They have a big and physical offensive line and a big fullback in Josh Jessup. The problem is they play all of those 4A schools that can match up with them. That being said Jessup has played well despite an early injury. He will have a target on his back come Friday night. Depth has been an issue this year. The Pirates will start a freshman quarterback in Jacob Floyd. The youngster throws a good pass. He will be running for his life this week. If the Pirates can protect the football they will make this a football game. If not it will get away from them quickly. This is a classic 3A verse 4A battle that could get ugly. Mottsinger is not known for his charitable feats on the football field. The Pirates will not roll over and play dead. I hope that Schulthorpe and company give the Wildcats a little taste of their own medicine. The score. 44-13
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The Patriot defense stacks up a Bulldog runner.
Clinton blanks Trask 54-0 By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Trask Titan football team was thrown into the split Four County Conference they knew that they would struggle with the likes of Clinton and East Bladen not to mention perennial power Wallace-Rose Hill. The only hope they had was that they could keep the games close and come out of
each of those contest without any major injuries. The Titans came out of the Clinton game last Friday night banged up but in one piece. But the contest was not close as the Dark Horses scored 33 points in the first quarter on the way to a 54-0 drubbing of the 1A Titans. The game started ominously for the Titans. Clinton received the opening kick and marched the ball down the
field, scoring from one yard out less than two minutes into the contest. On the Titans first possession they went three and out and lined up to punt deep in their own territory. The Dark Horses blocked the punt and recovered it in the end zone to take a two-touchdown lead. The Titans first three offensive possessions were
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender football team played a very tough and top ranked Wallace-Rose Hill football team last Friday night. The Bulldogs handed the Patriots a loss but the young Pender boys fought hard and never gave up. Justin Hooper led the Patriot offense with 88 yards rushing and also caught
two passes. Rayshawn “Stretch” Deloach had two receptions for 44 yards. Matt Ezzell kicked a 38-yard field goal for the Patriots only points. The Trask soccer team lost in the first round of the playoffs last week. We would like to wish senior captain Ben Grossnickle well. The Topsail soccer team advanced to the second round of the playoffs before being eliminated. Topsail beat Southern
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Wayne 3-2 before falling to Cardinal Gibbons. The Pirates got goals from Levi Akerley and Derek Bryant in the win. The same duo combined for the Pirates only score in the second round loss as Akerley earned an assist with a Bryant goal. This week’s top performer goes to that duo, Levi Ackerley and Derek Bryant for their play in the 3A playoffs.
Soccer roundup Topsail soccer falls second 3A playoff round The Topsail Pirate soccer team played in the tough Mideastern Conference all year with the knowledge that they would be a much better team when the state playoffs kicked off. That proved to be true as the Pirate kickers defeated Southern Wayne 3-2 early in the week to advance to the second round of the playoffs. In the second round they faced a very good Cardinal Gibbons team.
The two teams played to a 1-1 tie at the half before the Crusaders scored twice in the final 45 minutes to secure the win and knock the Pirates out of the playoffs. The Pirates were at home in the first two rounds of the playoffs by virtue of their finish in the regular season standings. They hosted the Southern Wayne Saints in the first round. The teams battled to a 1-1 tie at the half. Southern Wayne took a 2-1 lead in the second
half before the Pirates got goals from Levi Akerley and Derek Bryant to take the win. Next up for the eight seeded Pirates was the ninth seeded Crusaders. The Pirates again battled to a 1-1 score after one half of soccer. However, this time the Crusaders were the team that came alive in the second half as they scored two goals. The Pirates ended their season at 8-11-1 overall and 4-8 in conference play. Trask soccer The 29-seed Trask Titan
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kickers drew the fourth seeded and 11-2 East Carteret Mariners. The Titan defense was overwhelmed and fell 8-0. The Titans ended their season at 3-17-1 overall and 3-11 in conference play. Pender soccer The Pender Patriot soccer team went into the playoffs as a 26th seed. They played sevenseed Whiteville at a neutral site. The Wolfpack took a hard earned 3-2 win from the much improved Patriots.
The worst day of a high school athletes life is the final game that they play for their respective high school. That last play on the basketball court or that last pitch on the baseball field. For many it is the last organized sport that they will ever play. It can be a very sad event. I have watched big tough football players cry their eyes out on a coaches shoulder. I think that it is the finality of the whole thing that bothers these young men and women. They realize that no matter what happens they will never get those days of being a high school athlete back. For some I think it signifies that they are grown men and women and that they will be going out into the real world. That can be a scary thing. Then for some I think that they realize that the coach that they have often times known for years will no longer be in their lives in the same capacity.
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Surf City Youth Basketball drew more than 100 participants last winter in its second season and more are expected to sign up for the 2015 campaign. Registration is now underway 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,” commented Surf City Parks and 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 and 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. For more information call 910328-4887 or e-mail athletics@ townofsurfcity.com.
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three and out with two blocked punts. It was early in the second quarter before the Titans got a first down, but a tough Dark Horse defense was too much to overcome. Clinton Coach Bob Lewis eased up on the Titans in the second half as the Dark Horses scored only once after the break. The Titans ended the night with only 49 yards of offense.
A lot can be said about the kids, but what about the coaches. I think that it is as hard for them as it is for the kids. Sure, they will have another group of seniors next year and the year after and the year after, but each group of seniors brings something different. Each group of seniors signifies another part of a coaches life. I watched Pender Coach Tony Hudson hug each of his seniors the other night as they walked off of the field for the final team on senior night. They have only an away game left. I saw the tears streaming down from the corner of the man’s eyes. Sure, the Pats have struggled the last couple of years. However, 10 or 20 years from now those kids will remember their time playing for Hudson and Pender High School with fondness. You see, when it is all said and done it is the relationships that you develop with the kids that matters the most. I once had a coach that told me his priorities were simple. He wanted his players to leave the program as good students and good people. He wanted them to be successful adults. He never mentioned wins and losses. To me that is a winning coach. My definition of a coach is someone that mentors young people and teaches them life’s lessons through sports. It really is not about wins and losses.
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Pender County’s Most Comprehensive Fishing Report By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The water temperatures are beginning to drop in the fresh water ponds and such in the area, but the fishing is still pretty good. I talked to Danny Brinkley of Backyard Baits and he said that the freshwater anglers have backed off a bit but that those that are still out there are doing pretty good. Crickets and red worms are working for the panfish while chicken livers and cut baits are working for the catfish. In the saltwater, the surf and pier anglers are catching some black drum, sea mullet, pompano, as well as a few spot right now. Shrimp and bloodworms are the baits of choice. Flounder are also feeding in the surf and off of the piers. Finger mullet and cut baits are working for these tasty guys. This week’s fishing tip My wife and I found a medium-sized pond that we probably should not have fished but we did. The water was clear and you could see the bass in the water. There were some nice sized fish and we were excited to try our luck. We were fishing with live minnows and these bass would not touch them.
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They would swim around them and one even took a minnow in its mouth and spit it out while another brushed up against our bait. I asked several anglers about how to fish clear water and found out some interesting things. First off bass are wary fish and usually will not strike if they’re aware of your presence. Avoid roaring into the area with your big motor. Instead, cut off your outboard a good distance away from the cover and use your electric trolling motor to quietly move closer. If fishing from the shore, use your best stealth mode. Fish the outside of the cover first. Don’t cast into the middle of a weed bed, log jam, etc. until you have combed the outside edges first. When choosing your bait or lure, remember that different types of baits or lures work at different times. Some lures work deep and some stay on the surface; some baits should be retrieved slowly and others should be burned along. So when the fish are deep, don’t (in most cases) go with a surface lure. And when the bass are lethargic, don’t make them chase a speeding bait. I learned quite a bit by talking to experienced anglers. Talk to the old timers Surf City Ocean Pier photos and in most cases they will give you tips Fishermen were busy catching black that will help you catch fish.
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During the last three years the Trask Titan varsity basketball team has counted on Rasheed Brown for his outside shooting and his scoring prowess as a whole. With Brown gone to graduation the Titans will need someone to fill that void. Junior Tyquan Davis may be the man that fills that void along with the basket. Last year Tyquan came into his own from the three-point line as well from all over the court. He was the team’s second leading scorer. This year the team will be a balanced squad on the offensive end of the court. Tyquan will be counted on to help distribute the ball as well as shoot the open jumper. He proved last year that he can do that. The Four County Conference had better beware of the Titans this year. Tyquan Davis will be the Titans new shooter extraordinaire.
When senior Jake Sullivan takes the floor this year he will be the go-to man for the Topsail Pirate varsity basketball team. Like most of his teammates he will look to improve the teams record of a year ago when they struggled in the Pirates first year in the tough Mideastern Conference. Jake led the Pirates in scoring and was among the leaders in rebounding as well. However, he was much more. Sullivan was the leader of team that included no seniors and a roster full of young players. He led by example with his hard work in practice and in the games. This year the Pirates will have more experience and should be much better come conference time. It is a sure bet that Jake Sullivan will again be a leader on a team full of hungry Pirates. Sullivan is definitely ready to win in 2014-15.
When the Pender Patriots enter the offensive huddle they look to the quarterback for the play. They also look toward senior lineman Joey Duggan for leadership. The stout young man does not mind giving the team anything they need. Duggan is one of those players that works as hard in practice as he does in the game. He is constantly talking to his teammates and often times calls out the plays before the coaches do. Joey takes winning and losing to heart. He works on his game and tries to make his teammates better. He never quits and expects the same effort out of his teammates. He will take nothing less. As the Patriots prepare for the last game of the season Duggan will be preparing for quite possibly his last game as a Patriot. Let’s hope he goes out in style.
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING On, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing to consider text amendments to the Town of Topsail Beach Zoning and Land Development Code as follows: Section 16-241(2) regarding obstructions within easements. Section16-295 further clarifies conditions relating to public safety and health and Section 16-296(d) to correct typographical and reference errors. The Public Hearing will be in the Board Chambers at 820 South Anderson, Town of Topsail Beach Town Hall. This Public Hearings is to receive any input or comments on the proposed zoning amendment text changes. A complete detail of the current text and the proposed changes are available at Town Hall between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and you may request a copy by sending an email request to townclerk@topsailbeach.org. #6659 10/23,10/30, 11/6/14 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Zander Koop, 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 24th 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 23rd day of October, 2014. Susan Jean Bakan 326 Knollwood Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6657 10/23,10/30, 11/6, 11/13/14 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Merrill Narcissus Mills Tiderman, 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 24th 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 23rd day of October, 2014. Julie T. Kennedy 736 Sand Ridge Road Pink Hill, NC 28572 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6658 10/23,10/30, 11/6, 11/13/14 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 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 13 E 143 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as ADMINISTRATRIX of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE, JR. deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of January, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 30th day of October, 2014. BARBARA GARNER, Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE c/o PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Telephone: 910-769-2896 #6672 10/30,11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of James David Martin, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James David Martin, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 5, 2015 at 108 W. Johnson Hwy, Norristown, PA 19401, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of October, 2014. Phyllis Martin Madison 108 W. Johnson Hwy Norristown, PA 19401 #6663 10/30,11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
14 SP 167 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 Iola N. Jenkins and David H. Jenkins to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated February 23, 2005 and recorded on March 15, 2005 in Book 2608 at Page 041 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on March 13, 2013 in Book 4222, Page 185, 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 November 12, 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: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, N.C., adjacent to the South right of way line of the assumed 60 foot wide right of way of Pender County’s paved S.R. #1592 that was formerly the old public road leading from Wilmington to Jacksonville, N.C., 0.5 miles westward from where said road intersects Pender County S.R. #1593, and being more fully described as follows, to-wit: beginning at an iron pipe located in the South right of way line of Pender County S.R. #1592 at a point S 72° 01’ W 272.22 feet and S 15° 18’ E 30.00 feet from a railroad spike located in the center-line of said roadway at a point directly above the center of the 36 inch culvert that accomodated the waters of a ditch beneath the roadway; said beginning pipe is further located at a point S 74° 42’ W 105.60 feet from an old iron pipe that marks the Northeastern corner of Robert H. Nixon, et al, lands; and running thence from said beginning iron pipe, so located S 15° 18’ E 150.0 feet to an iron pipe with James H. Nixon line to his Southeast corner as described in Book 424 at Page 69 of the Pender County Registry, thence continuing the same course S 15° 18’ E 50.0 feet to an iron pipe, thence N 74° 42’ E 105.60 feet to an iron pipe, thence N 15° 18’ W 200.00 feet to the Northeastern corner of the Robert H. Nixon, et al lands, which is located on the Southern right of way line of Pender County, S.R. #1592, thence with said right of way line S 74° 42’ W 105.60 feet to the point of beginning, containing 20,000 sq. feet and as surveyed by G.B. Williams in Sept. of 1973. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1109 Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. 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 All Lawful Heirs of Iola N. Jenkins. 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.: 14-02294-FC02 #6661 10/30, 11/6/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-495 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. RONALD ANTHONY WILLIAMS, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successors in interest to Ronald Anthony Williams Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as All of Tract #1 on Map 41, Page 113 (1 acre +/-), Parcel ID Number 2353-827926-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 24, 2014. This date: November 6, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6680 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
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 November 18, 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: The following described real estate situate in Pender County, North Carolina, described as follows: to wit: Being all of Lot No 3 of Cherrywood Subdivision as shown on a map by the same title, prepared by Thompson Surveying Company of Burgaw, N.C. said map is duly recorded in Map Book 24, at Page 30 of the Pender County Registry, reference to said map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3849 Borough Road, Currie, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Christa L. Calahan and husband, Lloyd D. Proctor by deed from John Phillip Smith and wife, Tamara L. Smith recorded 09/09/2005 in deed Book 2770, Page 318, in the Register of Deeds Office of Pender County, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1143801 (FC.FAY) #6676 11/6, 11/13/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-495 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. Ronald Anthony Williams, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Ronald Anthony Williams Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as All of Tract #1 on Map 41, Page 113 (1 acre +/-), Parcel ID Number 2353-827926-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 24, 2014. This date: November 6, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); NOTICE OF SALE chip@shermanandrodgers.com In accordance with an Order en#6679 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14 tered in Pender County vs. Teresa E. Hansley et al., 10 CVD 1106, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale NOTICE OF to the highest bidder at the western FORECLOSURE SALE door of the Pender County CourtUnder and by virtue of the power house in Burgaw, North Carolina, at of sale contained in a certain Deed of 12:00 Noon, November 19, 2014, Trust made by Lloyd D. Proctor and that property located in Grady TownChrista L. Calahan to Shapiro & Kre- ship, Pender County, North Carolina, isman, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day described as: of April, 2009, and recorded in Book BEGINNING at an iron pipe, in the 3618, Page 224, in Pender County eastern right-of-way line of Pender Registry, North Carolina, default hav- County Secondary Road #1115, ing been made in the payment of the which is located from a spike in the note thereby secured by the said centerline Pender County Secondary Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Road #1115 directly above the center Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. of a culvert that accommodates the having been substituted as Trustee in waters of a ditch beneath Pender said Deed of Trust by an instrument County Secondary Road #1115 North
26° 13’ East 156.18 feet to a railroad spike in the centerline and South 72° 42’ East 30.29 feet to the BEGINNING and running thence South 72° 42’ East 300.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 25° 20’ West 71.25 feet, thence North 72° 42’ West 300.00 feet to the eastern right-ofway line of Pender County Secondary Road #1115, and thence with the right-of-way line North 25° 20’ East 71.25 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.485 acre. 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. Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #6674 11/6, 11/13/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Michael Stuart Weiner, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Michael Stuart Weiner, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 12, 2015 at 5724 Highgrove Place, Wilmington, NC 28409, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of November, 2014 Christopher Scharf 5724 Highgrove Place Wilmington, NC 28409 #6675 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/14
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, FILE No.: 14-SP-155, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY “IN RE DOE” TO: The Unknown Father of a female child born on October 18, 1998 at Cape Fear Hospital TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has filed with the Clerk of Court of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, a Petition for the Adoption of the female minor child, baby Bartel, born on October 18, 1998 at Cape Fear Hospital. Potential date of conception was January 5, 1998 at 303 Sand Dollar Ln., Hampstead, NC 28443. Rob Towner was the name I believe he was called. He was approximately 30-35 years old, caucasian and had salt & pepper colored hair. You are further notified that, pursuant to NCGS 48-1-106, a decree of adoption will sever the parent-child relationship between you and the minor child. You must file a response to the petition within 30 days of the day this notice was served on you in order to participate in and receive further notices in the proceeding. To file a response, you must file it with the Clerk of Superior Court of Pasquotank County at P.O. Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. This is the 5th day of September, 2014. Joseph H. Forbes, Jr., Attorney for Petitioner; 307 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909; Ph: (252) 335-5568. #6673 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 13 E 143 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as ADMINISTRATRIX of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE, JR. deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of January, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 30th day of October, 2014. BARBARA GARNER, Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE c/o PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Telephone: 910-769-2896 #6672 10/30,11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14 14-SP-218 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Linda T. Youmans and Gordon S. Youmans, dated June 23, 2006 and recorded on July 10, 2006
in Book No. 2999 at Page 184 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on November 18, 2014 at 1:00PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 2291 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC 28425. Tax Parcel ID: 3239-75-6415-0000 Present Record Owners: Linda T. Youmans and Gordon S. Youmans. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 017367-00370 P1116562 #6670 11/6, 11/13/14
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY 14 CVS 4901 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., as subrogee of Patrick Gerard Tighe and Genna Susan Sherwood, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT PAUL ALLEN, III and EMERSON GLENN MANUEL, JR., Defendants TO: Robert Paul Allen, III 9976 Sidburry Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411 TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint seeking relief against you was filed in the above-entitled action on April 17, 2014. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Defendant Robert Paul Allen, III is liable to Plaintiff as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about July 7, 2012 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. As a result of Defendant Robert Paul Allen, III’s negligence, Defendant Robert Paul Allen, III, is liable to Plaintiff for an amount in excess of $25,000.00. You are required to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this Notice, October 30, 2014, being the first date of publication, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will reply to the Court for the relief sought. This 24th day of October, 2014. Paul D. Coates Lenneka H. Feliciano PINTO COATES KYRE & BOWERS, PLLC 3203 Brassfield Road Greensboro, NC 27410 Telephone: (336) 282-8848 Facsimile: (336) 282-8409 Attorneys for Plaintiffs #6662 10/30,11/6, 11/13/14
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP226 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT L. STEPHENSON AKA ROBERT STEPHENSON, SR. AKA ROBERT STEPHENSON AND SHARON STEPHENSON DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3332 AT PAGE 261 RERECORDED ON JULY 25, 2014 IN BOOK 4448, PAGE 16 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on November 12, 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: Located in Topsail Township, Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina and being an interest in certain condominium premises known as Topsail Landing Condominiums as established in the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominium as recorded in Book 3296 at Page 133 and formerly known as Surf City Gateway Condominium (the “Condominium) duly established under Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina Condominium Act) with the Declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominium recorded in Book 2787 at Page 3 and as Amended and Restated in Book 3087 at Page 134 and re-recorded in Book 3089 at Page 128, of the Pender County Public Registry (hereinafter the “Declaration”) as supplemented by the First Supplement to the Amendment and Restated Declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominium Amendment recorded in Book 3199 at Page 084 of the Pender County Registry (the “Supplement”), said premises being more particularly described as: All of Unit 211, Building 2, Phase 2, Surf City Gateway Condominium (the “Unit”) as described in the Declaration and the Supplement and as shown on the Plan of Condominium, which is recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 87, Slide 583, Pender County Registry. TOGETHER with an allocated interest in all Common Elements (as such term is defined in the Declaration) of the Condominium as presently set forth in the Supplement. SUBJECT to the Declaration of Easements, Restrictions and Covenants of Surf City Gateway Community recorded in Book 3075 at Page 88, Pender County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 200 Gateway Condos Dr Unit 211, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Robert L. Stephenson and Sharon Stephenson. 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 22, 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/ 14-062171 #6666 10/30,11/6/14 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP230 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID R. SUTTON AND DEBRA Y. SUTTON DATED OCTOBER 11, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3069 AT PAGE 344 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on November 12, 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: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to the Northern right-of-way line of N.C. Highway #53, and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Northern right-of-way line of N.C. Highway #53, (said road having a 60-foot wide right-of-way), said point is located at a point that is North 12 degrees 15 minutes West 30.00 feet from a point in the centerline of said highway, said point is located along said centerline at a point that is South 77 degrees 45 minutes West 496.95 feet from a railroad spike in said centerline midway between two large culverts that accommodates the waters of a canal beneath said highway, and running thence from said Beginning point so located with the Northern right of way line of said highway South 77 degrees 45 minutes West 107.00 feet to an iron pipe in said right of way line; thence North 12 degrees 15 minutes West 352.80 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 77 degrees 45 minutes East 187.00 feet to a point; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes East 352.80 feet to the Beginning containing 1.51 acres, more or less. And Being more commonly known as: 2254 NC Hwy 53 West, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are David R. Sutton and Debra Y. Sutton. 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 22, 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/ 14-063277 #6667 10/30,11/6/14
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP232 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY GABRIELLA HIEB AND ROBERT HIEB AKA ROBERT N. HIEB DATED MAY 28, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3481 AT PAGE 245 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on November 12, 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: Being all of Lot 34 in Section 1 of Rambling Branch Acres, according to Map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 12 at Page 33 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. And Being more commonly known as: 256 North Dr, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Gabriella Hieb and Robert Hieb. 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 22, 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/ 14-064204 #6668 10/30,11/6/14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by George Amox and Winifred Amox (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): George N. Amox and Winifred Amox) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of August, 2005, and recorded in Book 2746, Page 006, 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 November 18, 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 ALL of that certain parcel of land and all improvements now or hereafter located thereon, lying and being in Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 260 of Olde Point Development as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 69 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at Lot 260 Ravenswood Road, Hampstead, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1144059 (FC.FAY) #6664 11/6, 11/13/14
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 27 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tommy R. Turner and Myra C. Turner (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Tommy Ray Turner and Myra C. Turner) to Jeffery L. Tuttle, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of December, 2000, and recorded in Book 1646, Page 20, 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 November 18, 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 all of Lot 46 of Meadowland Estates as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 23, at Page 42 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 52 Meadow Lark Court, Burgaw, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1120136 (FC.FAY) #6665 11/6, 11/13/14 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 14 SP 217 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: November 20, 2014 Time of Sale: 11:30 a.m. Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: God’s Divine Prayer Tabernacle II Address of Property: 230 W O Johnston Ave Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : B4259 Page: P0113 Dated: May 17, 2013 Grantors: God’s Divine Prayer Tabernacle II Original Beneficiary: Secured Investment High Yield Fund, LLC CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession
by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Property Address: 230 W O Johnston Ave, Rocky Point, NC 28457 Legal Description: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and East of the Eastern Edge of W.O. Johnston Ave and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a spike driven through the top of a 24 inch corrugated metal pipe for the waters of Spring Branch to cross under W.O. Johnston Avenue, said spike being at the Eastern end of said pipe and said spike being located North 01 degree 50 minutes West 1398.20 feet from a take point located in the intersection of the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1002 with the Eastern edge of the W.O. Johnston Avenue extended and said tack point being located 0.5 miles Westwardly along Secondary Road No. 1002 from its intersection with Secondary Road No. 1573; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, with the Eastern edge of the above said Johnston Avenue South 01 degree 50 minutes East 400 feet to an old subsurface iron pipe inline; thence, with an old marked line North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 550.02 feet to an old iron pipe inline; thence, with an old marked line North 01 degree 50 minutes 37 seconds West 650.87 feet to an old iron pipe in the run of Spring Branch; thence, up the run of Spring Branch as it meanders in a Westwardly direction with the following being traverse courses and distances from point to point along or near said run; South 37 degrees 17 minutes 58 seconds West 57.40 feet, South 62 degrees 57 minutes 32 seconds West 86.56 feet, South 40 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West 42.59 feet, North 86 degrees 09 minutes 10 seconds West 65.40 feet, North 47 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 72.78 feet, South 57 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 69.46 feet North 82 degrees 19 minutes 01 second West 53.80 feet, South 03 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds West 101.92 feet, North 84 degrees 25 minutes 34 seconds West 101.90 feet, South 19 degrees 45 minutes 47 seconds West 90.20 feet and North 84 degrees 58 minutes 34 seconds West 33.20 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 6.75 acres more or less and is surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co. P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. in September 1989. Together with the easement described as follows: Beginning at a tack in the centerline of S.R. #1002 at its intersection with the projection of the Eastern side of W.O. Johnston Avenue, said avenue intersecting S.R. #1002, 0.5 mile West of the intersection S.R.#1002 and S.R. #1573 as measured along the centerline of S.R. #1002; running thence from said beginning point with the Eastern line of W.O. Johnston Avenue, North 1 degree 50 minutes West 998.20 feet to an iron pipe, the Southwest corner of a tract conveyed from Riley W. Riggs to Roy J. Riggs to Roy J. Riggs and wife, Eva L. Riggs, by deed recorded in Book 460 at Page 12 of the Pender County Registry; running thence with the Roy J. Riggs and wife, Eva L. Riggs, southern line, North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 18.00 feet to a point in said line; running thence parallel with W.O. Johnston Avenue, South 1 degree 50 minutes East 991.24 feet to a point in the centerline of S.R. #1002; running thence with the centerline of S.R. #1002 South 67 degrees 01 minute West 19.30 feet to the Beginning and being a portion of the lands conveyed to Riley W. Riggs by Melvina Riggs, by deed recorded in Book 358 at Page 8 of the Pender County Registry and being on the extreme Western side of said Riley W. Riggs tract with the above bearings magnetic to February, 1973. Tax Parcel Number: 3263-718534-0000 #6671 11/6, 11/13/14
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Pender County Christian Services As the holiday season approaches, the need for organizations such as Pender County Christian Services (PCCS) is heightened. PCCS provides food and clothing, as well as a variety of vital services, to those in need. The program affords opportunities for employment, job-training, support and mentoring programs to individuals who have been referred by other agencies. Sandy Harris, Director of PCCS, has been involved with the program since its inception 32 years ago. Simply and earnestly stated, she said their mission is to feed and clothe the people of Pender County. Experience has taught her that by taking care of the whole person, it helps those seeking assistance be a benefit to society. Harris has a passion for what she does. She refers to her work as a continual act of faith and an ongoing prayer vigil. “By meeting the needs of the community, we improve the quality of life for everyone. PCCS has always believed in promoting unity within community,” said Harris. Pender County Christian Services, Inc. was founded in 1982 to help serve the needs of the Pender County community. The nonprofit was originally located on Wilmington Street in Burgaw, and moved to its current location on Fremont Street in 2012. PCCS was able to assist over 18,000 area residents in 2012. Last year, they served 7,391 families and 25,652 individuals - a 39 percent increase from the previous year. PCCS accepts referrals from all agencies in Pender County. It currently partners with more than 40 local organizations and agencies to help provide emergency food and clothing assistance to qualified residents of Pender County. Harris said that they operate on the generous donations of many people and organizations, including more than 20 of the local area churches. Funding for the program stems partially from the operation of PCCS’s two shops – The Thrift Store and Second Blessings Boutique. Since the inventory is constantly changing and being updated, shoppers are encouraged to check by often to see what’s new. A large selection of items including clothing, home décor, books and furniture can be found in the two stores. PCCS collaborates with the Zimmer Cancer Center, ensuring that cancer and diabetic patients receive Glucerna products to help manage the disease. The organization teams with Cape Fear Community Col-
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for Nonprofit Organizations. QENO is a partnership between the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, lege to help students who need training, as well. Ad- funders, civic leaders and other community organizaditionally, PCCS joins forces with programs such tions to help build the capacity of nonprofit organias Work First, Work in Action, and Senior Aid to zations and increase philanthropy in southeastern provide job training. They also work with a program North Carolina. Harris explained that they recently that mentors young people and helps them find jobs. attended QENO’s Board Governance Training. The training, open to all nonprofit leaders, identifies ways to increase board engagement by assessing the level of current engagement and culture. In June of this year, the nonprofit collaborated with the Town of Burgaw and Planning Director Kyle Bruer to establish the town’s first community garden at Seven Oaks in Burgaw. Annie Anthony, of the Cape Fear Volunteer Center, assisted with a $10,000 grant to provide the garden. Harris is collaborating with various groups to continue the community garden and to educate people on growing their own food. PCCS’s involvement in and level of commitment to each of these programs confirms that it is all part of Harris’ broader goal of creating unity within community. Bridging the gaps from east to west in Pender County, enhancing one another’s services, and working to provide for the whole person is all part of the bigger plan. PCCS’s vision is to bring all of the entities together – other nonprofits, health departments, school systems, and other agencies. “As a community, we want to establish a collaboration of entities to strengthen what we’re trying to do. We’re not just feeding and clothing these people – we’re trying Sandy Harris, Pender County Christian Services Director to make their lives better. We have to The nonprofit has teamed with Pender County connect and pull our resources together to be stronger. Schools, area businesses and community members When people see this kind of interaction, they are to provide backpacks for all students in need. 100 willing to get involved and help. There is no reason for percent of the county’s elementary, middle and high anyone in Pender County to go hungry,” Harris said. schools are current participants in the program. Pender County Christian Services is Harris has teamed with the Pender Alliance for Teen continuously recruiting volunteers and Health (PATH), an initiative that provides health education and school-based health centers. PATH exists to accepting donations. increase access to comprehensive health care for teens Please contact them at (910) 259-5840 or in Pender County. She also collaborates with the Tempostop by 210 Fremont Street rary Emergency Food Assistance Program, as well with in Burgaw for more information, the court system and its community service program. or if you would like to donate some time. PCCS is working with QENO – Quality Enhancement
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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Matthew 7:7-11 When is the last time you considered the great power and the true purpose of prayer? Watching the news, we might seem in despair because of Ebola, terrorism and the economy. You might be wondering what can be done to confront the every changing problems of this world. We all know that no amount of money, gover nment or health care policies can match the power of prayer. When we read the Bible, it is clear that Jesus knew the importance of prayer and practiced it regularly. Jesus would often leave the large crowds to seek out time with God the Father. It was during this time of prayer that Jesus would receive the guidance and strength necessary to carry on His Father’s work. In teaching about the power of prayer, Jesus promised that God will answer those who call out to Him. In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus used the three words ask, seek and knock to help us pray effectively when the world seems to be falling apart. Let us first learn to come to God with our requests. Coming to God with our request is what the Christian would call prayer. Because God is our Father we can turn to him
at any time with our request. Having two children, I know what it means to have a child ask. It seems that daily I am being asked for something that they are unable to do for themselves. My answer to their request might be Yes, No or the one word they dislike the most is Wait. As a child of God we receive the same answers from our loving father who is in Heaven. Jesus assures us that every request will be granted in accordance with our Father’s best for us and others. Psalm 55:17 says Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. You don’t have to wait for a Sunday morning to call upon God. No matter the day, hour or season we can ask and God will hear. After asking we are taught next that we should seek in Deuteronomy 4:29. But from there, you will search for the Lord your God, and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul. That promise is also found in Jeremiah 29:13, You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Occasionally the Lord will require us to get involved in the situation that we’re praying about. He wants us to seek out His wisdom and guidance in the decision of life. When we obey His directions, God promises to provide the answer. Rev. Billy Graham said make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don’t be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do.� The act of seeking will involve actions that will often move the believer from our comfort zone. When I was a child one of the games that I always enjoyed playing was hide and go seek. The best
part of that game was finding your friend and declaring victory. God is not hiding from you. When we start to seek Him, the voice of God will call out, “here I am.� You can then declare the ultimate victory based on the relationship God offers. Third Jesus proclaims that we are to knock. In carrying out God’s plan, we’ll encounter obstacles along the way. Persistent praying may be required in these last days we are living in. Knocking implies a level of force being applied so a door will open for us. Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.  And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.� I John 5:14-15. When you visit someone and knock at their door you will take the time to wait for them to answer. It would make no sense to knock on the door and then run in another
direction. When we knock, let us wait on the Lord. Once God presents the solution, we no longer need to keep asking just because we are dissatisfied with His response. When the Lord opens up a door it will always be the right one and we should be willing to walk through it. This week let us rely on the promise that God will answer if we are willing to ask, seek and knock. James reminds us “you do not have because you do not ask God (4:2).� The world will try to discourage, defeat and degrade you when you are seeking God. Don’t listen to those that have given up and want you to do the same. Keep seeking out God’s will through regular Bible study, daily prayer and staying active in a Bible believing church. If a child is willing to call upon their earthly father, let us be willing to call upon our Heavenly Father.
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St. M ary’s Church
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Riley’s Creek Baptist Church
19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127
Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.
Westview United Methodist Church
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Calvary Chapel Community Church
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Spinach recipes
Hope’s Cooking Corner
Spinach is abundant this time of the year. It is on the top of the healthy food list and is considered a winter super food. Spinach is filled with Vitamins K, A and C, along with folic acid, manganese, magnesium, iron, and Vitamin B-2. Kale is a great substitute for spinach in recipes and is also a powerhouse food. Choose tender baby spinach leaves which are tastier and gain more nutrients from the grocery store lights. Cooking spinach increases its health benefits, because the body cannot completely break down the nutrients in raw spinach. The healthiest way to consume spinach is to blend it with other vegetables or fruits to make a delicious glass of green juice. Mandarin oranges and cantaloupe are great pairings for spinach. Purchasing organic spinach is a better choice because of the pesticides sprayed on it; make sure to wash well. Enjoy. Manicotti stuffed with spinach and sausage Make this recipe the day before serving. The manicotti shells are stuffed uncooked. Should there be any filling leftover, boil some ziti pasta, drain, and stir in the rest of the sausage-cheese mixture, cover and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until heated through. 1 8-ounce package manicotti shells 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
½ pound sweet Italian sausage 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, about 1½ cups, shredded, divided 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ¾ cup Par mesan cheese, grated 1 large egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 24-ounce jars of spaghetti sauce 1 cup water Sauté ground Italian sweet sausage in a skillet, crumbling with a fork as it browns; drain and put into a large bowl. Sauté onion in one tablespoon butter in skillet until tender. Add to sausage. In a bowl mix together ricotta, spinach, one cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Par mesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in sautéed sausage and onion mixture. In a large bowl mix spaghetti sauce and one cup water. Spread one cup of this sauce into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Remove manicotti from refrigerator one hour before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake manicotti uncovered, for 40-50 minutes until it is tender. Serve hot. Spinach and mandarin orange salad with toasted pecans 1 large bunch of spinach, about one pound, washed, drained and patted dry 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1 large can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled 1 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or
balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced then smashed 1 tablespoon honey ½ cup canola oil On a baking sheet bake pecans in a single layer in a 350-degree oven for 7-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. In a small bowl or jar add vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, whisk or shake to mix evenly. Tear spinach into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Add onion and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the spinach. When ready to serve fold in mandarin oranges and more dressing, if desired. Sprinkle top of salad with toasted pecans. Serve immediately. Helpful Hint: I also use Vidalia salad dressing for this salad for a change of taste. Twice baked potatoes with spinach To shorten the time on baking the potatoes, microwave potatoes for 6-minutes then place in oven and cook until tender. 6 large baking potatoes, about 10-12 ounces each ½ cup milk, half and half, or cream 6 tablespoons butter 1 10-ounce package chopped spinach; thawed and squeezed dry 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes ¾ cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided ½ cup sweet onion, minced Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub potatoes; pierce with the sharp point of a steak or paring knife. Place in a foil lined baking pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells. In a large bowl mash potato pulp with milk and butter, add spinach, parsley flakes,
Pepper Jack cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, onion, salt and pepper, to taste, mix to combine well. Spoon mixture into potato shells and return to baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top of each potato. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve hot. Spinach casserole squares Low fat products may be used in this recipe. 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed, and drained 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 m e d i u m sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced then smashed 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 2 t abl e s p o o n s Pa r m e s a n cheeses, grated 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 8-ounce container sour cream 3 large eggs, slightly beaten Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a skillet melt butter and add onions and garlic; sauté for about five minutes until tender. With an electric mixer beat together cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, parsley flakes, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, until blended. Add onion mixture and spinach; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared baking dish; cover. If desired, sprinkle some Par mesan cheese over the top of mixture. Bake in a 325-degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned; uncover after 30 minutes of baking. Let it sit for 15 minutes then cut into squares. Helpful Hint: To soften cream cheese unwrap one cream cheese package and place in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 10 seconds.
Holiday House Bazaar Nov. 7 The 44 th annual Holiday House Bazaar will be held Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pender County Extension Service office, 801 South Walker St. in Burgaw. The Holiday House will feature crafts, hand-made baskets, homegrown plants and flowers, homemade cakes, cookies, and pies, along with ham biscuits and chicken salad sandwiches. The annual Holiday House Bazaar is sponsored by the Pender County Extension and Community Association. 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 e m a i l M e l i n d a . M cke o n @
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 infor mation, visit www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice. Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot and Pasta Dinner The annual Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot, a 8K, two-mile and half mile Kid’s Sprint, will be held at the park Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. This is a great event for families and all who love to run or walk. Visit Its-GoTime.com or HampsteadKiwanisPark.com to get more info on how to register for
the race. All proceeds go to improving the Hampstead Kiwanis Park. Packet pick-up will be at the pre-race pasta dinner Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m., at the Hampstead Women’s Club Community Building, or on race day. Pasta Dinners are $6 for adults, $4 for children. For more infor mation, contact race coordinator Patricia Homa, Kiwanis Club of Hampstead, at 616-5195. Poinsettias and wreath fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 270 Cub Scout Pack 270 is selling poinsettias and wreaths to raise funds for pack activities. The poinsettias come in red, pink, white, and marble colors and three sizes – six, eight, and 10-inch plants. They will be delivered Nov.
24-25 to enjoy through the holiday season. The poinsettias are priced from $9 to $17. The wreaths will be available the first week of December and prices range from $23 to $39. Large orders for churches or civic groups are welcome. No order is too large or small. Contact a member of Pack 270 or call cubmaster Tim Holloman at 333.5933 or assistant cubmaster Mark Lobel at 903.2813 to place an order. Benefit barbecue Nov. 8 There will be a benefit barbecue dinner for Andrea Benton Nov. 8 at Long Creek Baptist Church, 5131 Malpass Corner Rd. in Burgaw. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will feature barbecue plates, a 50-50 raffle, bake sale and more. For more
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Thursday, November 6 •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 Pender County Arts Council will begin movement classes for children Nov. 6 from 2-6 p.m. Drumming classes are underway each Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Classes in stained glass, acting, drawing and mixed media art will also be offered. Contact the Arts Council at penderartscouncil. ems@gmail.com. Friday November 7 •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 Nov. 11 • 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 November 12 •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, November 13 •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 November 14 •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. Friday November 21 •The Hampstead Kiwanis Club will sponsor a pasta dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club Community Building. Dinners are $6 for adults, $7 for children. Friday November 22 •The annual Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot, a 8K, twomile and half mile Kid’s Sprint, will be held at the park Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. This is a great event for families and all who love to run or walk. Visit Its-Go-Time.com or HampsteadKiwanisPark.com to get more info on how to register for the race
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Silent Auction and Gala a huge success at PAS Pender Adult Services held its annual Silent Auction Oct. 23. It was a wonderful evening and fundraising event for our Meals on Wheels program. The staff, board and volunteers gathered more than 200 items for the auction including several autographed basketballs and many decorative household items. “We want to thank the community for their support,” said Wes Davis, Executive Director. “Each ticket purchased, each item donated, each sponsorship given, all contributed to a very successful event. We wish to thank all of our sponsors for their generous support. More than $16,000 has been received to date.” The event was a dinner set up in stations offering appetizers, soups and salads, meats, pasta, wine, beer and martinis. Attendees stopped by the s’mores station for an old-time favorite on their way to dancing in our heated tent. Brown Dog Coffee was our coffee sponsor serving their delicious coffee. Staff greeted attendees, served at stations and volun-
teers from Heide Trask High School Key Club served appetizers. The event has grown to 200 guests. The Board of Directors and Staff of Pender Adult Services wish to thank all of our generous sponsors including platinum sponsors Bird and Ray Bost, Burgaw Rotary Club, Cardinal Metal Works, Griffin, Estep Benefit Group. The gold sponsor was MV Transit. Silver sponsors included American Skin Food G ro u p, C a ro l i n a C o a s t a l Equine, Dr. Jan Laguire and Dr. Emily Brazik, First Citizens Bank, and Revive Physical Therapy. The bronze sponsors were Atlantic Shores Distributors, CH Clark and Sons, Cheryl and William Wooddell, Coastal Custom Electric, Inc, Delivery Concepts, Earney and Company, Fairway Ford, Four County Electric, James A. and Teresa Ennis, Jim and Carolyn Gayford, Joyce and Allen Wooten, Judith and Peter Pelly, Peggy Casey, Village Pharmacy Hampstead, Village Pharmacy Rocky Point Pavilion, and Wells Fargo Advisors.
Candlelight Reflections Service November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month and National Family Caregiver Month. The Candlelight Reflections Service was designed to honor individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and family caregivers. Family caregivers are the lifeline for their loved ones and this service recognizes those efforts. The caregiver support group at Pender Adult Services will hold the service Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at 901 S. Walker Street. Individuals who are caring for loved ones and others who have lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s or dementia are welcome to attend.
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Topsail Center Happenings By Kay Stanley Topsail Senior Center
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More than 170 people attended the annual Silent Auction and Gala at Heritage Place Oct. 23, a benefit for Meals on Wheels. Anna and Nery enjoyed the dinner.
We are still enjoying the Cape Fear OTA students on Tuesdays. They help with crafts and activities and are thankful to have them through the first part of December. It saddens me to mention the loss of John Harkey in October. He became a Friday volunteer in January 2012 and was dependable and congenial. We miss him already. A familiar face, for mer volunteer, Bobbi Acee is now working part time under the
United Way Senior Aide Program. We are happy to have her in this new role. Geri Fit is still a big draw here at Topsail. Wes has got the seniors coming back for more. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday morning. Our Wednesday knitting group has grown and they welcome more knitters to join them. They are such a warm group and seem to help each other. A new session of Tai Chi will begin in November. The veteran’s grief group will meet Nov. 12 from 2-4 p.m. Cathy Jackson, new Com-
Medicare Part D annual election period is underway By Kay Warner Pender Adult Services
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Al Reynolds teaches woodcarving at the Topsail Center each Wednesday and Friday.
munity Outreach Coordinator with Lower Cape Fear Hospice will be having her volunteer training sessions at Topsail the week of Nov. 10. Dates are Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m., and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. She is trying to accommodate her volunteers on this side of the county for training. The retinal vision screen with Bragg Cox will be in December and we have a sign up at the front desk. Come enjoy the fall with us.
The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and Hospice are planning a Veterans Day program. RSVP will host the first Veterans Day program at Pender Adult Services in Burgaw. The event is planned for Nov, 11 from 1-3 p.m. at 901 S Walker Street, Burgaw. The wonderful partnership that Lower Cape Fear Hospice and RSVP has makes it possible to plan the perfect tribute to our Pender County Veterans. The red carpet will be rolled out to make veterans feel special. The movie Honor Flight, which focuses on our WWII Veterans, will be shown, as well as presentation of the flags of the ar med forces. The JROTC color guard participate, and special music is planned Light refreshments will be served. For questions please call 910-259-9119 ext. 329.
Your health needs change from year to year, and the benefits and costs of your Medicare prescription drug plan or other health coverage may change each year, too. Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan program offers plan members the ability to make changes in their coverage each year during the annual election period. Effective this year the annual election period is now through Dec. 7. All people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage during this time. A beneficiary should not assume that a plan that met their needs in 2014 will do the same in 2015. Part D plans contract on a yearly basis with the Medicare program. This allows for changes in formulary lists (the prescription medications covered by the plan), restriction
and limitation requirements, monthly premium payments, and phar macy co-payments for any medication each year. The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) encourages each Part D participant to compare the coverage offered by their current plan with the coverage that will be offered by all plans available in 2015. Many plans offer a mail order pharmacy option that can save money with a 90-day supply of a medication with lower co-payment levels. If this is an option you are interested in, make sure your plan has a mail order component. Medicare recipients who have not previously enrolled in a Part D plan are allowed to do so during this period (although they might see a premium penalty if other creditable coverage did not exist). Medicare beneficiaries with low incomes and limited resources may be eligible for Extra Help/Low Income
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This store gladly accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, State Teachers Plan and most other third party prescription plans.
FREE DELIVERY
The group from Pender Adult Services who attended the N.C. State Fair in October had a great time. Make plans to attend next year.
Tai Chi – 2014 Topsail Senior Center, Hampstead Tai Chi for Health-Beginner's six week class starts Nov.4. The class meets from 11:15-11:55am. Nov. 4,18,25 and Dec. 2,9,16! Call 270-0708 for information Advanced Tai Chi – 6 week class starts Nov. 6. The class meets from 3:15-3:55pm. Tai Chi for Energy form Nov. 6,13,20 and Dec. 4,11,18! Heritage Place, Burgaw Tai Chi for Health – Beginners six week class will be offered at Heritage Place. The class starts Nov. 3 and meets from 8:30-9:15am. Nov. 3,10,17,24 and Dec. 1 and 8 Call 259-9119 for information.
NEED HELP CARING FOR YOUR LOVED ONE AT HOME?
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Offers assistance in the home for individuals and their families in Pender and Duplin Counties Services include CAP In-Home aide, Personal Care & Private Pay. CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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Phone: 910-259-9119 Fax: 910-259-9144 Contact: Rebecca Boggs, RN
Personal Care, Sitter, Light house keeping, Respite
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Caregivers Needed...we are hiring!! Call today to start you new career! Ask for Anna at 259-9119 x 318
Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
8:00—5:00
8:00—5:00
9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry 1:00 Knitting Group
8:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Oil Painting 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 2:00 Senior Chorus 6:00 Line Dance
9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Blind Support Group(2nd)
Thursday
Friday
8:00—5:00
8:00—3:00
7:00 Burgaw Rotary 11:00 Geri-fit
11:00 Bingo 11:30 Caregivers Support (4th) 12:00 Meals 12:00 Cancer Support (3rd)
12:00 Meals
3:00 Quilting/Sewing Club
Topsail Senior Center Opportunities Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 12:30 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:30 Hospice Trg (3rd)
Tuesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets 9:00 Geri-fit Health Checks—(3rd) 10:30 Feel Good Fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA 3:00 Tai Chi
Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:00 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 12:30 Caregiver class
1:00 Woodcarving 1:00 Taxes (Feb-April)
Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit 10:00 Vinyasi YOGA 10:00 Bingo (earlier time) 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Meals 1:00 Quilting Class 1:00 Mahjong
Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.
Monday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
Tuesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
Wednesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:30 Health Checks (1st) 9:50 PILATES
Thursday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 ZUMBA 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
4:00 Health Checks (1st)
5:30 BODYPUMP 6:40 ZUMBA
6:30 ZUMBA
Phone: 910-259-9119
5:30 BODY PUMP
6:30 ZUMBA
Saturday—closed Facility Available For Rentals Phone: 910-270-0708 Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm 9:00 Wood Carving 10:00 Cribbage 12:00 Meals 12:00 Vitality in Action Saturday –closed Facility Available
Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP Saturday Open 8:00—2:30 9:00 ZUMBA