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Fireworks this Friday Fireworks, postponed from July, will light the sky in Surf City Friday as the end of summer celebration takes place. Read about it on page 10A.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Volume 43, No. 48
The Media of Record for the People of Pender County
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Rumors fly over missing county money
No money missing, just accounting problems, official says By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Amid rumors of missing money from the county coffers, officials say it’s all there – it just has to be found and accounted for. With county financial problems costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to straighten out, rumors are flying across Pender County that money – upwards of $3 million – is missing. Interim county manager Bob Murphy says no. It’s all there. It is just a matter of figuring out what money belongs where.
Financial foul-ups push costs past $130k
“Missing is not an appropriate term. The money is not missing...it just has not been properly recorded.” Interim County Manager Bob Murphy
“Missing is not an appropriate term. The money is not missing. There have been some issues with funds not properly posted. We would receive monies and not posted in a timely way to the general ledger,” said Murphy. “That is what led to the rumor that money is missing. It just has not been properly recorded. Those are the kind of things
that we are working on now to assure that the money received in the last fiscal year and funds that are coming in now are properly recorded.” Murphy says generally county funds are deposited into a central account and the finance department will record it on the county’s books. That is a step that has not been occurring
in all cases. “The $3 million referred to was that kind of an instance. The county has the money in it’s bank account, but it just hasn’t been recorded on the books,” Murphy said. “That happened with any number of funds and money coming into the county. They were not recorded.” Interim finance director Mike Apple is helping to straighten out the financial mess. “Between Mike and the auditors and the additional help that has been
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Search for new manager narrows
Back to school fun
Board approves more money for auditors
By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher
By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer The Pender County commissioners unanimously approved to pay an additional $95,100 in audit fees. ”It pains me to do this today,” said Fred McCoy during the Aug. 18 commissioners’ meeting. The additional fees were paid to auditors Thompson, Price, Scott and Adams for services incurred while the fir m concluded the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 books. The contracted price for the audit is $35,500. The county books were in such disarray with transactions not recorded and bank reconciliations not complete, Thompson, Price, Scott and Adams had to bring in Nelson Price and Associates to assist. The bill for services rendered by Nelson Price and Associates was $33,750. The total cost of the county’s FY 2012-2013 audit is $130,600. “I don’t want to belabor the point,” said Commissioner Jimmy Tate, “but it appears to me there should be some accountability. Are there any attempts to hold the parties responsible?” Chair David Williams said the commissioners will recommend to establish an audit team. He said communications with the chairman will be improved. According to the commissioners, letters from the auditor citing problems with the county accounting were sent to the former county manager. Those letters of concern were never forwarded to the commissioners. “I think they should have let us know,” McCoy said. “It’s not over by a long stretch because this cannot happen again,” said Commissioner George Brown.
Interim County Manager Bob Murphy
Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew
No Sleeves Magic magician Michael Rosander entertains children at Soundside Park in Surf City at the community’s back to school event Friday evening. See more photos on Facebook.
The Pender County Board of Commissioners has scheduled interviews with manager candidates, according to interim county manager Bob Murphy. Murphy says the board began interviewing candidates late last week. “The board is starting with two candidates to interview,” Murphy said. “They have several candidates that initially stood out and merit an interview.” Murphy says it could take several months to get a new manager in the office after the candidate is chosen and ag rees to come to Pender County. “A lot de pends on how much time a candidate needs to relocate and give notice on their current job. Most people would want to give at least 30 days notice,” Murphy said. “It takes time to perform due diligence a candidate they are interested in. The board wants to move as quickly as possible to bring in a permanent manager recognizing the inherent time issues.”
Board approves zoning changes By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Two zoning issues were brought before the Pender County commissioners Aug. 18. Rezoning two parcels of land on the northwest corner of the intersection of Camp Kirkwood Road and US Hwy 117 was approved 5-0 by the commissioners. The properties, according to Kyle Breuer, the county planning director, total 2.19 acres. The owners, Melanie G. Herring and Keith Tatro, requested the two tracts be rezoned from RA, Rural Agriculture, to GB, General Business District. The second zoning issue regarding property on Sloop Point Loop Road attracted more attention. Commissioners heard from several property owners who were concerned about the Special Use Permit (SUP) requested by Caro-
lina Water Service, Inc. of NC. The company owns the property next door to the Hampstead Kiwanis Park. Carolina Water Service, Inc. requested approval of a SUP for the construction and operation of infiltration basins and groundwater management systems, including a pump station to disperse treated effluent produced by the Belvedere Plantation wastewater treatment facility. Neighbors down Sloop Point Loop Road expressed concerns of polluting the waterways. Danny Lassiter, a manager with Carolina Water Services said the effluent is not wastewater but can used to spray the golf course and ball fields. Lassiter said the property will not have spray ponds. He said big sand filters will hold water that can be returned to the courses and fields.
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Murder investigation continues
Arrest report Pedro Abilio, 51, 49 Shannon Drive, Willard. Simple assault, assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,500 secured bond. David Lee Beatty, 58, 1245 Bethel Church Rd, Currie. FTA- Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Dominique Montae Bradley, 22, 2365 Whitestocking Road S, Burgaw. Injury to real property. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Evander Bill Carr, Jr. 53, 487 Shaw Hwy, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Released with no bond listed. Nathan Alexander Casteen, 33, 84 Rouse Drive, Willard. Possession of firearm by felon. Released with no bond listed. Cheyenne Delores Collins, 23, 850 Bethel Church Road, Currie. First degree trespassing enter/remain. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Shawn Eric Cooper, 50, 121 Liberty Road, Watha. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $6,000 secured bond. Donald Ray Darden, 52, 589 Sandy Bend Rd, Rocky Point. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $8,117.52 cash. Bridgette Gail Deason, 40, 66 Capstone Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. David Joseph Edmonds, 51, 929 Moore Road, Burgaw. Simple assault, communicating threats, assault on a female (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,000 secured bond. Thomas Edward Edmonds, 49, 929 Moore Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $6,000 secured bond. Tonya Ann Hall, 43, 161 Sawyer Lane, Wallace. Allow unlicensed to drive, allow dogs to run at large. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol and Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,900 secured bond. Brandon Herring, 21, 103 Eakins Drive, Watha. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Miranda Catherine Hickman, 28, 1711 N Shore Drive, Holly Ridge. Felony hit/ run serious injury/death, felony serious injury by vehicle, driving while impaired, designated lane violation. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Kelvin Lee Howell, 41, 127 Hunter Court, Rocky point. Child support. Released under $1,000 cash. Carl James Jackson, 64, 7596 Pineywoods Road, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated. Johnnie Douglas Jackson, 46, 740 New Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Benjamin Everett Jones, 39, 292 Jonestown Road, Wallace. Misdemeanor larceny, misde-
meanor possession of stolen goods (2 counts) obtain property false pretense. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Ricky Jordan, 44, 41 Pamela Place, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $750 secured bond. Isaac Novak Lee, 50, 7591 NC Hwy 50, Maple Hill. Felony probation violation. Released with no bond. Rilton Earl May, 29, 1757 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,078.02 cash. Robert Wright Murphy, Jr. 54, 115 Belvedere Ct, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Released with no bond. Sarah Marie Paffenroth, 28, 23937 NC Hwy 210, Currie. Driving while license revoked, cancel revoked/susp certif./tag, operate vehicle with no insurance, drive/allow MV no registration, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,100 secured bond. Rodna Montell Robinson, 27, 3172 Bell Williams Road, Currie. Child support (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released $6,291 cash. Jeffrey Royal, 53, 2343 Camp Kirkwood Rd, Watha. Driving while impaired, fail comply lic restrictions. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Duane Barry Ruberticllo, 71, Raccon Road, Willard. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Keith De-Andre Stephens, 17, 10353 US 117 N Hwy, Willard. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Raymond Lee Teachey, 50, 445 Pinehurst Circle, Hampstead. Simple assault, misdemeanor child abuse, assault by strangulation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Ryan Caleb Thompson, 26, 66 Capstone Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Crystal Dale Walsh, 36, 275 Crystal Court, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Elijah Williams, II 36, 757 Lea Drive Extension 1E, Hampstead. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Justin Blake Williams, 24, 161 Sawyer Lane, Willard. Expired registration card/tag, drive without two headlamps, drive while license revoked not impaired rev, consume beer/ wine underage. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol and Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,100 secured bond.
Information taken from reports provided by county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.
From Staff Reports Pender County Sheriff ’s investigators are continuing to work on the murder case of Annie Mills Anderson, 84, found dead in her home on Aug. 18. Preliminary autopsy results indicate the Kelly woman was shot to death. Anderson was found dead at her home on Morgan Road Aug. 18 when a family member went to pick her up and found the front door damaged.
Continued from page 1A Carolina Water said the current Belvedereplant presently disposes the effluent that is stored in wells on the course. During wet seasons the effluent is not sprayed and the company trucks the treated water to other treatment plants. According to documents submitted to the county, the SUP will enable Carolina Water to develop an infiltration basin on the property. “The infiltration basins shall depose of treated waste water from the Belvedere Plantation Waste Water Treatment Plant,” according to Carolina Water documents prepared by Stroud Engineering. “The treated waste water, effluent, will be pumped from the plant 9ff Country Club Road t9 the Sloop Point Loop Road site along public right of ways and easements procured across private property to minimize the route distance.” Once the effluent reaches the property on Sloop Point Loop Road near Kiwanis Park on the south side it will be alternately dispersed to three infiltration basins. The basins, according to plans submitted to the county for the SUP, will be dry basins inside 5-ft. tall earthen berms. Construction of the basins will not affect wetlands. “It will be a natural area,” said Lassiter, adding that shrubbery and landscaping will be included in the design as well as a fence. Neighbors were concerned about smells. Lassiter emphasized this was treated water, not sewage. Other neighbors were concerned the effluent would go into the ground water or further containment a fragile eco-system in the inlet and local waterways. Commissioners approved the Special Use Permit 4-to-1 with Chester Ward dissenting.
Continued from page 1A brought in to reconcile the accounts, we are making progress,” Murphy said. “It has to be a methodical exercise but we are getting things in correct order.” An outside accounting firm, Nelson Price, as been hired to help with the financial work. New audit in progress Work is underway on the audit for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The audit is due to be sent to the Local Government Commission in October. “We are committed to hav-
ing that ready by the end of October,” Murphy said. The overdue 2012-13 audit was accepted by the LGC, but they have questions. “They have notified us they are very concerned about the number of weaknesses and findings that were noted in the audit. They have asked for a plan of correction and we are working on a response to that,” Murphy said. “We received notice from the LGC around Aug. 15 and we have 30 days to respond. Obviously we were concerned about the weaknesses in the audit so we were working on a correction plan before we received the letter from the LGC. We knew it was weak before we sent it.”
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Pender County Master Gardeners
Fall plant sale is big annual event By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association will hold a fall plant sale Sept. 12 from noon until 6 p.m. and Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The sale will be held at Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead. This is the first year the event will be held in Hampstead. In the past, it has been conducted at Poplar Grove in conjunction with the Wednesday Farmers’ Market. The spring sale traditionally takes place in Burgaw in midApril. The sale will encompass a wide variety of pollinatorfriendly, deer resistant, and salt tolerant trees, shrubs, and flowers; as well as plants propagated by the association’s own Master Gardeners. In addition, from Japanese Maples to houseplants, they will have an abundant supply of popular and unusual plants. Deer, salt and wind-resistant plants offered include winter jasmine and Mohave. Deer resistant plants include William Penn, Bonanza gold, goshiki, fragrant tea olive trees and eucalyptus (also salt resistant). Pollinator-friendly varieties include echinacea, yarrow, fennel, lantana, and red hot poker. Steve Bundy, chairperson of the sale, said the group has traditionally only offered plants propagated and grown by their Master Gardeners. However this year,
they are also offering plants purchased wholesale from local nurseries. They will offer many good foundation plants for new homeowners with minimal landscaping established. Many homegrown favorites will be offered, including tropical plants such as banana plants and elephant ears, as well as an assortment of daylilies. Unique cactus, orchid and Birds of Paradise plant varieties will be on hand, as well. A list of bulbs will also be available so that orders can be placed. Bundy said he purchased a bird of paradise plant back in 1962 in Vero Beach, Florida when he was in high school. Since that time, he has continued to divide the plants and they have multiplied. Some of those plants will be available at the sale. Some other unusual plants that will be offered are a dragon’s tongue cactus and a pregnant onion plant. The timing of the sale is two-fold. Fall is touted as the best time to plant so that roots can be established throughout the fall and winter, allowing optimal growth in the spring. Also, because of our area’s continuing growth, Master Gardeners will provide a much-needed service to our community both by selling the right plant for the right space and by providing an education booth at the sale. According to Nancy ParraAsh, Pender County Extension Master Gardener, proceeds from the plant sale will benefit many of the group’s gardening education programs. From
instructing children in many Pender County Schools, to their demonstration gardens at the Hampstead Library and the County Extension Service in Burgaw, to their mobile speaker’s bureau unit, and through the many Ask a Master Gardener events that they offer throughout the county, their volunteers reach many area residents daily. They have also started an information hotline this year to field walk-in, email, and phone inquiries. There will be an Ask a Master Gardener booth at the sale. Visitors are encouraged to bring plants they want identified or have questions about. This will be especially helpful for anyone who has a plant that is not doing well due to disease or an insect problem. The booth will be staffed by knowledgeable Master Gardeners to help by answering questions and providing advice. Soil testing supplies will be available at the event. Those who are interested in having garden soil tested will be given a sample box and a form to fill out. Soil samples are sent to N.C. State where they are tested and recommendations made regarding the soil’s needs. The Master Gardener program requires those participating to complete a series of 13 classes, pass an exam given by a horticultural specialist, and complete 40 hours of community service. After the first year, 20 hours of community service per year are required to maintain Master Gardener status.
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Opinion Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Page 4A
Welcome to my world
Extension service needs support, not slashing There is no question the focus and purpose of the Cooperative Extension Service has changed dramatically in the past few decades, although agriculture is still its primary beneficiary. The Extension Service has Rural counties, which filled a vital role in the lives benefit the most from coof farmers, livestock producoperative extension, are ers, and rural families since also generally the poorest it was founded a century ago. counties. Rural counties The service came into its own like ours can ill afford during the Great Depression, more costs for services helping changetime-honored but often outdated techniques that are vital and actually from the home garden to the produce results. tobacco field, and educating both farmer and family along the way. Farming has changed from the sharecropping and smallholding days, and the extension service has kept pace as much as funding and bureaucracies have allowed. A trademark of the extension service has always been going the extra mile to ensure a local agent knew the difference between burley and bright leaf tobacco, or Limousin beef cattle and Guernsey milkers. The new strategic plan for the extension service might be a good idea, but the whole story isn’t yet known. Sharing agents is a good idea on paper, but could be difficult in practice. There needs to be closer focus, in these tight economic times, on the issues and services people use most, namely agriculture and agri-business, food production and preparation, and 4-H to ensure the next generations don’t lose the skills perfected by prior generations. Integrating 4-H into public education had fallen out of favor in recent years, but 4-H is seeing an upsurge due to both homeschooling and conventional schools placing more emphasis on Science, Technology and Math (STEM) curricula, especially in the areas of applied practical skills. At the same time, shoveling off more cost to local governments is not a wise move. Rural counties, which benefit the most from cooperative extension, are also generally the poorest counties. Rural counties like ours can ill afford more costs for services that are vital and actually produce results. At the same time, the produce created by rural, agriculturally-oriented counties drives the economy of our state, as well as providing food for tables, raw materials for manufacturing, and products for export. Quaint as it may seem to many of our urban residents and recent arrivals, the backbone of North Carolina’s economy still has a farmer’s tan, rather than the pallor of a tech worker. Our state’s agriculture production doesn’t just make money here, but provides food to the world, from hogs and turkeys to grains. We are, according to the state, in an agricultural boom, as farmers complete the painful shift from tobacco to new crops and methods. The extension service has always been available to guide the local farmer, homemaker, and young people through the changes necessary to keep agricultural operations up to date and competitive, if not profitable. At $77 billion per year, agriculture is our number one industry, no matter how many new factories spring up around the cities. Now is not the time to undercut cooperative extension. Other departments can easily be pared for fat, but the extension service has led the way in lean operations since the days of a single county agent and a single home economics demonstrator. We hope, when state officials visit the individual agencies over the next month, they hear a loud, strong voice from those served by the agency. Cooperative extension offices may be tailored to each county, but they provide local support for a global trade that starts in the plowed fields and green pastures of our own back yards. No ship would go to see without a navigator, and the extension service is the navigator that keeps the ship of our state’s agribusiness on a straight and safe path.
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There has to be a better way to run a state Exhausted legislators finally saw the closing gavel and heard the fat lady sing the “sine die,” followed quickly by the Hallelujah chorus striking up the perennial tune, “There has to be a better way to run a state.” Republicans sang that song when Democrats ran things. Now the GOP is in control and more than a few of them are scratching their heads, wondering why things aren’t noticeably different. This short session that began with promise turned into another disappointment
that lasted too long, was too contentious and satisfied too few. Fresh off a 2013 session that saw the most dramatic change in state government any can remember legislative leaders came to Raleigh in mid-May boasting they could tweak the budget, give teachers a pay hike, fix the coal ash crisis, reform Medicaid and be adjourned in time for the start of the new fiscal budget year July 1st. There have only been six times that has happened since 1981. This year’s contentious battles and partisan gamesmanship prolonged a budget agreement until the end of July. Teachers got a pay raise but with a lot of collateral damage. Medicaid reform became so convoluted that even those favoring it were unwilling to attempt to pass a bill this session. The last minute agreement to the coal ash bill is at best a start and leaves many unanswered questions. And the traditional relationship strains between the House and Senate escalated to unbridled animosity. With the exception of the teacher assistant funding problem, inadvertently created by the budget and left without a fix, every issue our lawmakers faced was known months before convening. There was ample time to
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I want it now
The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “ ...it appears to me there should be some accountability. Are there any attempts to hold the parties responsible?”
Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate on the extra money spent by the county on financial audits caused by failure of the finance director.
“...we are working...now to assure that the money received in the last fiscal year and funds that are coming in now are properly recorded.” Pender County Interim County Manager Bob Murphy on the work to correct the problems in the county finance office.
The restless spirit He turned up in one of my coyote traps last winter, a displaced hip, protruding rib bones and concave belly explaining why he was interested in the chunk of beaver meat that was intended to draw a coyote or a bobcat, not a coonhound. Once again I thanked God I was using a wide-face, offset trap, set for a mid-paw catch. That’s the only type trap I use when I might catch an errant hound; it holds the paw without hurting or even breaking the skin. I named him Jack, simply because it seemed to fit. Later, it became Gimpy Jack, even after a little weight and muscle mass helped ease his aching hips. The cold still makes him ache, as does humidity, but he’s one of those smiling dogs. We tried finding him a new home, but as is too often the case, there were
Jefferson Weaver no takers. I had a sneaking suspicion about the denials of one of the coonhunters I queried, a fellow whose reputation at catching coons is far outweighed by his willingness to trespass, and his proclivity for abandoning
unwanted dogs. Bums like him, however, are a column for another day. Hence, Jack joined our household. He’s never met a fence he couldn’t climb, so we finally gave up and let him join Walter as a frontyard dog. Jack’s problem is his restless spirit. He’s a plain old treeing Walker, a coonhound through and through, and is only happy when he’s running the bays and the swamps, his off-key trail cry giving way to a similarly discordant announcement of treeing his quarry. Jack isn’t, thankfully, easily distracted; when a pair of stray deer dogs chased a doe down the creek beside the house, he barked a warning for them to stay away, rather than lowering himself to chase a silly old deer.
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Public Opinion County tax increase I guess I live in a different world than our County Commissioners or Mr. Roper. If they think they are justified in telling the residents they can afford to pay a new property tax increase in the range of 12 to 25 cents, by trying to convince us that the growth in the county means the “great recession” is over, then I must disagree. In my world, the “recession” is still with us. Most of the people I have spoken to who are relocating down here is to escape over taxation in their previous state. The local people will tell you how much they are struggling financially and making sacrifices. Just look at the growing number of home foreclosures in this county. I went over my previous tax bills. None of those bills went down. Homeowner’s insurance has skyrocketed since it’s required to have wind/hail coverage. Everything is going up except personal income! Why do you think that most of the “growth” in this county are stores like, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Hardees, Walmart, Thrift Shops, etc.? Could it be because everyone has had to
cut back? Many commercial thriftiness today? fishermen had to stop fishing Questions from people I’ve because of the never ending spoken to: climbing gas prices. Just ask •How does the NC Edthose with young kids why ucation Lottery help our they never see them? They’ll schools? tell you they are working all •Will this Bond discrimithe time. nate how much it charges to Ask families why their those who live on the eastern older kids had to move back side of the county versus the home? Ask the sick neighbor western side? why they don’t go to the doc•Why do those who rent a tor….and they’ll tell you they home/apartment from a landcan’t afford to because their lord, who have kids that go to health insurance has such a our schools, get to have a free high deductible. pass from paying taxes? Are you County Commis•Are Pender County sioners aware that there are School’s going to be receivresidents of this county who ing hundreds of the illegal won’t use their air-condition- immigrants flooding our ers because they can’t afford border? their electric bill? What will In closing, I always told my happen when their taxes go kids that if they made it big up? This proposed tax hike one day, to always remember will also hurt the charities who they used to be. In other who in the past have been words – those who don’t reable to help people in need. main humble will lose it all. In my opinion, the tax Rose Kelly hike is asking for too much Hampstead until the economy and employment recovers. Renting mobile classrooms was men- Public opinion is welcome. Send tioned. These have worked in your Letters to the Editor to P.O. the past can work again. Why Box 955, Burgaw, 28425 can’t the old jail be added or to posteditor@post-voice.com . onto and remodeled without Please include your address and phone nuber with your letter. starting from scratch? We reserve the right to reject letYou could also let some of ters we deem inappropriate, the prisoners do add jobs like or just can’t understand what painting interior rooms, etc. you are trying to say. Unsigned Where’s common sense and letters will not be published.
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One of my favorite authors is Roald Dahl. He was an absolute genius when it came to nailing human nature. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of his finest novels, spinning the movie classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Veruca Salt, that exaggerated character of Wonka fame, is the epitome of what our culture is becoming and Dahl called it fifty years ago. We want what we want when we want it. This sense of entitlement has been a precursor to a range of societal ills such as our need for immediate gratification and displays of rabid egocentricity. If we have the slightest hunger pang, for example, it must be stifled right away. Fast food says we can have it whenever we want it-even at 2 a.m.-and waiting for that meat by-product is for the birds. Augustus Gloop would be very pleased. I am certainly not immune. Back in the late 80’s, affectionately known by my children as the dark ages, I was traveling to my college classes in Wilmington. It’s hard to imagine now, but highway seventeen was a twolane road at that time and the landscape would be utterly unrecognizable to today’s traveler. I had no cell phone, which was the norm, and very few businesses flanked the roadsides. In the event that I needed help, smoke signals were one of my only viable options. I’d had nothing else to rely on but the kindness of strangers, save my keen insight and ability to read people. On the way home from college one afternoon, a mailbox smacked into the side of my car, thereby causing me to run into the ditch. Because I was stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, I gladly accompanied a man who’d witnessed my little mishap and happened to live nearby. He led me down a long dirt driveway and invited me into his home because I needed to call my parents to come and retrieve me. Texting for help was not an option. Thank goodness I could read people, as I sensed nothing harmful about this person, although I’d never scientifically tested my abilities of perception. The fact that I didn’t end up in this guy’s freezer beside his long deceased mother is a testament to the luck that has punctuated my life. How did we manage without all this technology? Teens today are constantly tweeting, texting and snapchatting. I know where my son is at all times and don’t worry obsessively if he takes off with friends as he’s simply a phone call away. Besides, that little piece of technology has become an invaluable bargaining chip should my large, hairy fifteen-year old decide to go against the will of his mama. Given a cell phone in high school, I would have been a more effective stalker of my beloved Daniel and the long distance phone bill would
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Newsings & Musings
By Edith Batson Post Staff Writer Deaths We were sorry to learn of the death on Friday of Rena Mae Sparkman in Wilmington. She was the widow of P.L. Sparkman and had been in declining health for sometime. Her funeral was held Monday, August 25, at Burgaw Presbyterian Church. We also extend our sympathy to Billy Dawson and his brother, John, whose only sister, Rebecca Pittman, died in Lumberton on Friday. The funeral also was on Monday. Earthquake California suffered an earthquake on Sunday morning in Napa-wine country. As of Sunday night according to TV News, no one had died and about 100 people had been taken to hospitals, thousands were without power, and there could be after- shocks still to come. American Red Cross was in the area and arranging for shelters for displaced families. Many people did not have earthquake insurance because the deductible was $20,000. They had not had an earthquake in many years. Businesses were damaged and were closed. The courthouse was badly damaged,
according to reports. One bar/ restaurant was hoping to stay open and had sent a lot of cooked food to people helping out and to a shelter, I think. People helping people- that’s what people do in an emergency. Tropical storm A slow moving storm is headed up the Atlantic Ocean- hopefully it will be far off the coast. We may get some heavy rains (as if we needed any more), but it is not expected to come near the coast. We may also have heavy surfs and rip currents. The storm has winds of 45 mph and is moving eight miles an hour. This was on Sunday night. Wash-out After so much rain, we thought Saturday and Sunday would be clear. There was to be a yard sale at Lanier’s Farm on Saturday. A friend arrived about 11 am to join me to check out the yard sale. Just as she arrived- guess what? The rain came down. We called the farm to see what was happening. Dean said they had a good morning early but by then everyone had decided to pack up and go home. We just can’t tell what the weather will be. It may rain on Old River Road and it may be clear in
Burgaw- or vise versa. We decided we would just ride to Wilmington- and stop for a hot dog at Paul’s Place on the way. A trip to look at a special item proved fruitless, so we stopped at a couple of places and decided we could best spend the rest of the Saturday afternoon by going back home and taking a nap. Oh, that was good sleeping. The phone rang at 6 p.m. and woke me- or I might have slept all night. Stuff Recently I was attempting to go through some of the “treasures” that had been saved through the years. It will take me years to get through some of the tote bags, boxes, and stacks of things I thought I would “someday” write a book about and would need these tons of papers that have cluttered the house for many years. After writing a column for the newspaper since 1979, my eyes glaze over when I think of papers I have accumulated all these years. Let’s face it: I am a pack-rat. Many years ago when I attended Peace Jr. College in Raleigh, I took a Bible course under Miss Lucy Steele, a wonderful Bible teacher. After graduation I stored all those notes in my
parents’ pantry/ storeroom where they stayed for years. Several years later when I decided I wanted to study all those notes again, my trip to the storeroom was fruitless. My mother had thrown them away. I loved Miss Steele and all the notes I had taken to keep. I was crushed. I think that probably started my pack-ratting in earnest. All these years later I suffer when I see all the “stuff ” I need to go through and throw out. (The thought of getting rid of these “valuable” papers chills me). I must confess that when I am looking for something special and come across a special letter or some treasure I must stop and read it and other things that draw my attention. (There goes another hour spent with memories). There really is nothing I love better than remembering events and special times by reading and re-reading old letters and events that happened years ago. I guess I came by it honestly. My father was a missionary in Belgian Congo from 1896 to 1900. Fortunately for us, he kept a journal of some of the happenings during those four years when he was business manager for Luebo Station
Weaver
kill—no one who truly loves hunting is as concerned with the harvest as with the time in the outdoors. I am happiest beside a cut cornfield, sweating in the sun with a shotgun, or freezing in a simple blind where two trails intersect, and the bucks and does write their love letters in the sand. I look forward to wading through a chest-deep, fetid swamp, feeling more than hearing an alligator roar through the water, whilst I make my way to take home a beaver whose work ethic and temper got the best of him. That same swamp will be bitterly cold when the furs have primed and the beaver, rats and otters are more profit than problem. I look forward to the patient, yet insistent call of a flight of Canada geese as they decide to commit to meeting an imaginary cousin entreating them from a frostcovered field. God willing, I’ll be able to spend a little more time chasing pigs and bears this year. I have a fondness for bear meat, as does my beloved Miss Rhonda; plus, there’s an extra thrill involved in hog hunting. We have very few
species in North Carolina that, given the chance, will hunt you in return. In November there are quail, snipe and rail, along with the occasional beauty of a regal gallinule, one of the hardest birds to shoot, and one of the prettiest, in my opinion. I’ve watched Jack as he lay lazily on the porch eying a pair of our resident rabbits – I mentioned before, he’s a professional, and has no time for such foolishness – but we have but another month of semi-misery, then October, then the glory of November when the beagles can be released to bring a houndsman’s chorus to the blackberry brambles and bays where bunnies make their homes. November is also when I can once again start the day with a prayer and a drive through the fields, waiting to see if possum, bobcat, fox, coon or coyote found my offering irresistible. Even with the fur market in the tank, there is no thrill like finding a big, fluffy, ill-tempered coyote waiting in a trap as the sun breaks boldly across a semi-frozen sky. I don’t fuss at Jack like I should for his solitary hunts;
after all, the coons in our area are cagey enough, having been hunted for years, to know every nook and cranny, every hiding place, and every hollow tree for about 50 square miles. As a professional, he expects a human to come along and finish the job, and perhaps as the nights turn cold and the frost rises crunching under my boots and his paws, I’ll tag along behind him. Neither of us runs very well any more, but I’m sure he’ll still outpace me, since he knows the ground a little better. For now, though, my own hunting has to wait a while. The day is coming, though, and soon, when it’s once again time for the restless spirit to prowl the fields, the forests, the swamps and the river bottoms, ever seeking the next meal, the next fur, the next story and the next hunt. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.
Continued from page 4A We try to get Jack in at night, and usually succeed, but sometimes, the restlessness kicks in, and he just has to go. He turns up in a day or so, hungry, footsore and smiling shamefacedly, denying any misbehavior. Of course, his triumphant tenor ringing through the pines and cypress belies his denials of being bad, just as a hungover kid’s bloodshot eyes and boozy breath give the evidence a parent needs for a solid whippin’. I understand Gimpy Jack better than he might comprehend. Usually, by the last week of August, my own restlessness has kicked in to the point I can’t even stand myself. I find myself pacing at odd hours, cleaning a gun or two time and time again, counting shells, looking for a particular piece of gear or clothing, and generally behaving like a kid in the weeks before Christmas. I love to fish, but fishing does not encompass my entire being like hunting and trapping. It isn’t about the
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there. Once I used some of it in a column, and someone wrote to say that he would like to hear more of Daddy’s African tour. A friend told me that after her mother died and the family cleaned out the house they filled up about a hundred or more trash bags to throw away. (Wonder what “treasures” were in those bags?) So- I’m trying to sort through stuff (which probably would not interest anyone but me) but it is terribly hard for me to throw out something I might need to see the very next week! Wish me luck. 1998 In my searching for something “important” I found an insert in a church bulletin in June 1998. It was something from Dr. James Dobson about raising children. One story was about “Busy Fathers and Exhausted Mothers” who both worked and ended up spending less time with their children than in most any other nation in the world (according to a Harvard study). Another story that caught my eye was about a young daughter who wanted to be helpful to her mother who was sick with the flu. The daughter wanted to be a good nurse and decided
to make her mother a cup of tea, after fluffing her pillows. “Oh, I didn’t know you could make tea” said the mother as she drank the tea. “Oh, yes, I put tea leaves in the water to boil and then strained it into a cup. But I could not find a strainer, so I used the fly swatter.” “You what!” The daughter said “Oh, don’t worry, Mom. I didn’t use the new fly swatter I used the old one.” When kids try their hardest and get things all wrong, in spite of themselves, what is a parent to do? Some parents find it easier to do everything for the children because they make such a mess, but children need to make mistakes and learn from them. The young daughter was trying very hard to be helpful. So go along with the game every now and then, says Dr. Dobson….. Just make sure you ask about the tea before you drink it. What would you have done? Final thought: The insert ended with this phrase from apostle Paul, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4 NIV) Shalom!
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Summer fitness
Smart phones don’t always mean smart people By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice
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My father and I were recently discussing the technology explosion that has taken over the world, including and maybe especially America. He has never used a computer and doesn’t want to, having just recently and very reluctantly purchased a cell phone, out of necessity. He hates it. He got a laugh when I told him, the kids these days, they think just because they have a smart phone, it means they are smart. My mother, a very wise woman, used to say that everyone has their talents. For my father, he could take an engine apart, and put it back together, and was always a bit annoyed that I couldn’t do the same. M y b ro t h e r c a n bu i l d a house, and even built a screened in porch for us, without ever looking at a plan.
By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice
Amazing. I always said my claim to fame was that I could teach anyone to throw a Frisbee five different ways, in five minutes. I have also taught literally thousands of people to double dutch, which isn’t as difficult as it looks. But, this technology thing, I just came along a bit too late for it to come easy to me. I really have to work at it. My eldest son, who is 14, is the techno wiz. He can program your tv, set up your laptop, configure your phone, show you how to use the Kindle, and knows what a broadband and a Blue Tooth is. Because I don’t. He set me up with so many different accounts to do things that I need to send to a cloud, and displays a bit of an elitist attitude when I appear technologically incompetent. I had to remind him that twice in my life I made 30 consecutive free throws, ran
three marathons in under five hours (all after the age of 40), have lived in five different countries, can make fall off the bone ribs and delivered the Long Island Newsday for 1,065 straight days when I was younger than him. The point is, just because your kid, or any kid for that matter, can use a smart phone, doesn’t make them smart. I have seen the same kid who is able to do so many amazing things on a cell phone, still use their fingers to add single digit numbers, or who is not allowed to cross Main Street by themselves because they don’t know how to, or doesn’t know how to say please, thank-you or you’re welcome. We have to be very careful about how much technology we let our children use, lest they forget or never learn common sense, manners, or social skills, all things you still need to function in this ever changing world.
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We always sus- is balanced by the sight of Summer releases with work, school and extra- moving fast, and they’re shelf- spearing. pected that we were a very our little Greens frolicking One of our big boys, log- curricular commitments, it stable so you can keep a few in When school starts back, popular destination for visi- in the therapy pool in the gerhead Gunnar went home can be hard to keep kids fueled the car to have on hand even it’s hard to carve out time for tors, and that was confirmed same room. They’re clearly last week and Canady, who is for the day and eating health- if you forgot to plan ahead. At healthy food preparation, but when we were voted Best enjoying t still on the short list for re- fully. only 60 calories, it’s a snack when the going gets hectic, Attraction in a 2013 reader’s hemselves and we hope lease tried to tag along. Sadly, With limited time to eat you can feel good about shar- imaginative parent can fall favorites poll. But even with the positive vibes they send trying to make it to the truck between the dismissal bell ing with kids, who find fun back on these snacks. all those hints that it might be out to their sick and injured when you’re a landlocked sea and soccer games, art class pouches irresistible. You can Whether it’s grabbing a a busy summer for us we were comrades promote healing turtle, weigh a couple hundred and homework, speed some- find more information at www. pouch of GoGo squeeZ or cutstill flabbergasted. We’ve been and recovery. pounds and only have flip- times supersedes nutrition. gogosqueez.com. ting a quick, delicious miniwelcoming more than 4,000 Next stop is the obser- pers to get you there is pretty Fortunately you don’t have to wich, your kids will thank Leftovers visitors every week since vation ramp in Sea Turtle futile. make that kind of compromise. Try dicing up last night’s you for something small, tasty opening on June 5. You like us Bay. These critters are well Check our Facebook page There are plenty of quick, con- chicken and broccoli and mix- and playful -- and you’ll gain – you really, really like us. along in their recovery and (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle venient and healthy foods to ing them in a small Tupper- confidence that a more hurBut if you haven’t been just waiting for our vet to Rescue and Rehabilitation keep everyone on schedule and ware container. Throw in a ried time doesn’t mean a less yet, fear not. We are working pronounce them homeward Center) for dates and times your kids properly fed. side of ranch dressing and a healthy time. on our off-season schedule bound. We have loggerheads, of any upcoming releases. Make a mini-wich and will publish it on our greens and Kemp’s Ridleys of Details are posted the day Sandwiches are a classic, Facebook page in early Sep- all sizes on our tour. They all before. portable meal, but when your tember. Right now it looks like have a story to tell, and you’re Hatchlings rule kids just need a snack, try a we’ll be opening Thursdays welcome to take pictures of August 31 officially marks “mini-wich.” and Saturdays, but watch for them. Our hospital ambassa- the end of nesting season here Making one is as simple as confirmation of the days and dor and permanent resident, on Topsail. Our Turtle Project quartering a PB&J or grilled times. We’re not going any- Lennie is, as usual, the star. volunteers now direct their cheese sandwich into a bite200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 where (although many of our You can take a little bit of efforts to sitting and waiting, sized, pop-able snack. Add in patients have their flippers our hospital home with you as and waiting. Hatches will be a few baby carrots or a handcrossed that they will be) and you exit through our gift shop, going on through October, ful of raisins on the side and there’s still lots of cool things including our plush Lennie but honestly, we can’t tell you you’re all set. to see during your visit. turtle, one of our biggest sell- where or when a nest will It’s a tiny, attractive combo Those of you who had loy- ers. You can also adopt Lennie hatch. We just don’t know. that will come in very handy ally visited our old hospital or one of our other patients at If you see our volunteers when your son or daughter Tuesday & Thursday 9a.m. - 12p.m. are astonished when you walk Adoption Central. We have a sitting near a marked nest any needs an extra boost after get$26.00 Week through our doors. We worked variety of merchandise, most time after dusk it’s possible ting off the bus or energy for an really hard for more than 15 of it exclusive to our hospital. that those critters are ready early start on homework. years to move from dream to If you get anything it must be to make their appearance and On-the-go snacks Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9a.m. - 12p.m. steel and concrete. our logo shirt which was de- start their long journey in the There are lots of options for It was the financial support signed by Karen Beasley. The sea, where they’ll spend the healthy snacks on-the-go -- from $39.00 Week of all of you who believed in hospital is her legacy. rest of their lives. all-in-one bars, to trail mix, to our work, and in our ability We will not be open on Sept. We continue to rely heavily fruit squeezers. Sometimes, to heal and send these mag- 1 in observance of Labor Day. on our locals and visitors to all it takes is a squeeze and a (K thru 6th Grade) $60.00 Week nificent turtles back home We will maintain our summer report any sighting of nesting slurp to enjoy a snack that’s *Van Pickup at Burgaw Elementary. that made it come true. Now tour schedule only through turtles, hatching nests and nutritious and delicious. is our chance to show you just Sept. 5 when we open daily any turtles in distress. Please Registration Fee (all programs) $40.00 For a no-spoon, no-mess how your contributions are except Wednesday, Sunday report all local sea turtle ac- solution, give GoGo squeeZ put to work. from noon to 4 p.m. General tivity to our director of beach squeezable fruit and vegetable For more info. call First stop is a photo-op admission is $5. Seniors and operations Terry Meyer at pouches a try. 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This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1: 5 Have you ever experienced absolute darkness? I don’t mean a moonlit night. I don’t me a streetlight lit lane. I mean absolute can’t-see-athing pitch black. If you have you’ve felt that strange sensation, not knowing where you are, how large the space is, what else is in the space other than you. You can feel your senses stretching out trying to pierce the darkness. You perhaps feel a little tinge of fear or discomfort – you try to reign in a growing sense of panic. Darkness, absolute darkness, is an uneasy experience. It is one we try to avoid. Among the themes of the gospel of John (and 1 John as well) is the theme of light and dark. Light always signals the present of God. All the forces that resist and challenge God lurk in the shadows, in the dark. It may seem overly simple, but good things happen in the light and light signals good things. Bad things, suspect motives, evil thoughts and actions happen in the dark. For instance, they came
to arrest Jesus in the dark. They tried him at night. On the other hand, Jesus is the light of the world (John 9:5), “the true light who enlightens everyone.� ( John 1: 9.) The sky turns dark at Jesus’ death, but He is resurrected in the early light of day. God’s glory unfolds in Jesus in the bright Easter Light. He rises like the morning sun to shine on us forever in His resurrection. Where there is light, God is present and at work. The forces that challenge and subvert God always seem to lurk and work in the dark. In Jesus’ own words, we are called “to walk while we have the light... believe in the light so that you may become children of light.� (John 12: 35, 36). God wants us to dwell in His light and God’s wants us to be a light to others. We are called to live in such a way that we reflect the light of God’s truth and goodness in the world, in the dark, in the lives of others who need the light so that they may truly live. We are, if I might expand the metaphor, candles for the Lord. We shine for God in a world plagued by darkness and shrouded too much in shadow. Sometimes the most profound theology can be found in the simplest things. Take for instance the old familiar
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children song This little light of mine. It can be a great guide for the Christian life. Consider the words and their implication for the Christian life. This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine. Not conditional but declarative. I’m going to let it shine. I’m going to find the light within and share it freely. No matter what, I’m going to shine for God. Won’t let anyone blow it out, I’ll going to let it shine. Not only will we share it but we will protect it, nurture it, do everything to preserve it and keep it shining for other to see. Hide it under a bushel, No, I’m going to let it shine. We will stand boldly and let it shine brightly. We will not hide it or horde it or be ashamed to share it. We will keep it bright and
open and free. We will shine God’s light courageously in the darkness all around. All around the neighborhood, I’m going to let it shine. Everywhere we go, in everything we do we will reveal the light of God. We will shine for God like holy candles, pushing back darkness and fear, shame and sin. We will seek always to fill the world with light. So we return to the very place that we began, “God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.� So shall it be true for us as we live our lives. So shall it be true for us throughout our days. May we bear His light in our lives and in our world. May we shine bright and true so everyone can see and live in the gracious light of God’s Holy Presence and God’s gracious Love.
August 31 The Driven Quartet from Charlotte will appear at Providence Baptist Church in Holly Ridge Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. The church is located just off U.S. Hwy 17 at 406 E. Ocean St. in Holly Ridge. The concert is free and a love offering will be received. For more information, call 910.329.6051Â
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Local produce recipes
Hope’s Cooking Corner
By Hope Cusick Special to the Post & Voice These recipes can be made from the local produce from this area. North Carolina shrimp are very sweet and tasty, and are plentiful around this time of the year. The Chowchow recipe is a southern favorite and can be made from a variety of vegetables. Create your own. Strawberries, peaches, and nectarines are still plentiful, so before the season runs out, try some of these recipes. A good jar or two of strawberry and peach jam is a great way to go. Enjoy. Chowchow Makes about six pints. 1 small head green cabbage, chopped 4 quar ts g reen tomatoes, chopped 4 large Vidalia or sweet onions, chopped 5 g r e e n o r r e d p e p p e r s, or a combination of both, chopped 4 large carrots, cut into one inch thin strips 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 2 cups apple cider vinegar Pickling spices, to taste ( I use
about 2-3 tablespoons.) 1 cup granulated sugar In a large bowl combine cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and peppers; cover with salt and let sit at room temperature for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain mixture and in a bowl stir together vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices, to taste. Pour over vegetables and stir in to coat. Pour vegetable mixture into a large pot and boil slowly until tender, about 15 minutes. Seal in hot sterilized jars. If unsealed keep in refrigerator up to 6-8 weeks. Shrimp tacos Serves four with two tortillas each. Fresh grilled corn on the cob kernels may be used in this recipe. 8 6-inch corn tortillas 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled ad deveined, flash cooked 1 can yellow ker nel cor n, drained 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2½ tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium ripe, but firm avocado, diced ½ cup sour cream In a bowl stir together corn, onions, cilantro, one tablespoon lime juice, avocado, salt and pepper, to taste; toss gently to coat. Flash cook shrimp in a pot of boiling water with one
tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; cook until it just turns pink, drain and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl combine sour cream, two teaspoons fresh cilantro finely chopped, and two teaspoons lime juice. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Place two tortillas on each of four plates. Top each tortilla with about ¼ cup of the vegetable mixture, then top with about four shrimp, and one tablespoon or so of sour cream mixture. Marinated tomatoes Makes 4-5 cups. This is good topping for steak, hamburgers, chicken, fish, or tossing with pasta or rice. 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 green tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 small Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 6 springs of fresh thyme ¼ cup fresh sweet basil, chopped 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar In a large bowl toss together tomatoes and salt, let stand for about an hour, drain. In a skillet sauté onion and garlic in oil olive over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in thyme. Cool completely about 1-2 hours. In a bowl toss together vinegar, basil, sugar, and black pepper, to taste. Add this
mixture to tomato and onion mixture, stir to mix evenly. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to three weeks. Strawberry and nectarine crumb pie Peaches or apricots may be substituted for nectarines. 1 prepared refrigerated piecrust 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 4 large nectarines or peaches, about 3 ½ cups 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup cornstarch ¾ cup all-purpose flour or Bisquick ½ cup brown sugar, packed ¼ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 6 tablespoons cold butter, diced Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place prepared piecrust into a nine-inch pie plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, toss together strawberries, nectarines, and lemon juice. In another bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Add to fruit mixture and toss gently to coat. Pour into prepared crust. In a bowl mix together flour, chopped nuts, and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over fruit filling. Place pie on a foil lined baking pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes in a 375-degree oven or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping.
Community News & Events Moores Creek National Battlefield hosts living history programs in September As fall approaches, craft and trade artisans will arrive at Moores Creek National Battlefield for the First Saturdays Fall Living History Program. First Saturdays are a part of the park’s Stories of the American Revolution and Stories Beyond the Battlefield living history programs, which take the visitor back in time through living history demonstrations of everyday experiences of life in the colonies and on the battlefield. Visitors will see how to start a fire with flint and steel, cook on an earthen oven or see a blacksmith forge hot steel. Other programs will include candle making, quill pen writing and garden demonstrations, all of which will provide a glimpse of daily life in the 18th century. A new market stall in the demonstration area will have historical folk toys, unique gifts, pottery, glass and more for sale.
The park’s historic weapo n s p ro g r a m l iv i n g h i s tory volunteer g roup, the Wilmington District Minutemen, will camp out as well. Visitors can see a Revolutionary War encampment and watch as the Minutemen train and drill in preparation for battle. Musket firing demonstrations will take place throughout the day. First Saturday programs are free and run from September thru December from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Programs will vary from month to month. All programs are free. Program dates are Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6. Volunteers are needed to lead or assist demonstrations, and to support the market stall operation. For information about the First Saturdays Fall Living History Program, or to find out how you can help, contact me at 910-283-5591 ex.2222 or matthew_woods@nps.gov. For more information about upcoming programs, visit the Battlefield Facebook page or find us on the web at www.
nps.gov/mocr. Pender County Open Golf tourney Sept. 20 Olde Point Golf and Country Club will host the inaugural Pender County Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 20. The event is open to all legal residents from Pender, Onslow or New Hanover counties. You must have a GHIN handicap, or a verifiable handicap from another reco gnized handicapping service. USGA rules will govern play. The Pender County Champion title will be awarded to the player with the lowest g ross score in three divisions: Men, Women, Senior (65 or older). Low net prizes in each division will also be awarded. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the NC Spot Festival for distribution to Hampstead area schools and the volunteer fire department. Applications are available in the Olde Point Golf Pro Shop, 513 Country Club Dr., Hampstead.
For more information go to www.oldepointgolf.com or call the Pro Shop at 910270-2403. Master Gardener program at Hampstead library The Hampstead branch of the Pender County Library will host Pender Extension M a s t e r G a rd e n e r vo l u n teer David Hull for a weed identification seminar Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. This seminar will introduce the home gardener to accurate weed identification. Accurate weed identification is an important part of an integrated weed management program. Learn the difference between annual, biennial and perennial weeds, as well as characteristics of grasses and broadleaves. Prevention, mechanical and chemical methods of weed management will be covered in Part II of this series Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. No registration required. Zone 8 Garden by the Month gardening planners will be available to purchase for $9. Written by Pender Extension Master Gardeners, this month-by-month guide covers all you need to do to keep your lawn, garden, and landscape up to date. The Pender Extension M a s t e r G a rd e n e r S p e a k er’s Bureau is an outreach program of the Pender County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension. It provides timely, non-biased, research-based, and practical gardening information to the residents of Pender County. Presenta-
Wednesday August 27 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. Thursday, August 28 •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 August 29 •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. Wednesday September 3 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. Thursday, September 4 •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 September 5 •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. Monday September 8 •The American Sewing Guild’s Fashionistas group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Coastal Sewing and Applicance, 894 South Kerr Ave., Wilmington. Members are encouraged to bring in an unfinished garment so other members can provide suggestions to finish it. Also bring your oldest fabric or pattern for help in using it. Visitors are welcome. For more information, go to ASG Cape Fear. Tuesday Sept.9 • 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 pm. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.
Send community news information to posteditor@post-voice.com tions are informal, using a variety of teaching methods depending on the speaker and setting. For more infor mation about the Extension Master Gardener Program, contact the N.C. Cooperative Extension-Pender County Center at 910-259-1235. Rocky Point Harvest Festival Pageant meeting Aug. 28 The first meeting for the 2014 Rocky Point Harvest Festival Pageant will be Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Joint Community Development Center,
17808 Hwy. 210 W. in Rocky Point. Anyone interested in participating in the pageant should attend. The pageant is open to ages four and up. Rocky Point Parade information The annual Rocky Point Harvest Festival parade is Oct. 11. Vendors, entertainment, cars for the car show, civic and other groups are encouraged to participate. For more infor mation and applications, contact Patricia McIntyre Corbett at 910.675.2609.
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Homer Kye Howard HAMPSTEAD -- Homer Kye Howard, 69, of South Jordan, Utah, formerly of Hampstead, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at home. Homer was born Aug. 6, 1944, in Morehead City, son of the late Kye Howard and Florence Henderson Howard. His sister, Renae Beach, preceded him in death. M r. H o w a r d p r o u d l y served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S.
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Continued from page 4A have been more modest. But, that extravagance was years in the making. A few years after I landed my first stint as a teacher, I became the proud owner of my first portable cell phone. Housed in a vinyl bag, the phone was the size of a miniature pony and bore a long, retractable antenna which could also double as a shank should I find myself in another ditch outside of the cell signal range-a very distinct possibility given my driving skills and inadequate service areas at the time. I was, in a nutshell, too cool for words. Gone were the days of sweating flat tires and empty gas tanks and I could hit as many mailboxes as my heart desired with a diminished fear of being murdered by a deranged killer. In short, I could live on the edge without a second thought and was in rather modest company as this extravagance wasn’t enjoyed by the common man. Nowadays, however, it’s a
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Continued from page 4A have reached consensus without the machinations of the past few weeks. In politics, perception isn’t the only thing that matters but it ranks pretty close to the top. The take-away perception is that this session wasn’t pretty, didn’t move the state forward and most likely didn’t benefit either the GOP or incumbent legislators’ re-election campaigns. Everyone is worn out, dispirited and angry to the point where even legislative victories don’t feel much like wins. Lawmakers count on having several months for voters to forget what went on during the session before Election Day but they won’t have that cushion this year. Republicans can try to blame what they believe is a liberal media broadcasting biased coverage but
Navy for more than 23 years. He was employed by the Jordan School District in Utah for more than 30 years. He also served a two-year mission in Canada for the church. He is survived by his sister, Sheila Lea (Ray) of Hampstead; three nieces, one nephew, and several greatnieces and great-nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hampstead, with Bishop Shawn Smith officiating. Prior to the service at the church, the family received friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour. Interment will follow in the LDS church cemetery, Highway 210, Hampstead. In lieu of flowers, donations in Homer’s memory may be made online to the Wounded Warriors Project
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Jimmie Allen Clark ATKINSON -- Jimmie Allen Clark, 75, of Atkinson, passed away Aug 22, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan 9, 1939 in Wilmington to John and Dorothy Mintz Clark. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Williams Clark of Atkinson. He is survived by his son Jimmie Jr. and his wife Elena of Raleigh; his son Wes and his wife Sue of Elgin, S.C.; as well as seven grandchildren. Also, a sister, Bobby Jordan of Wilmington and brother, Joe Clark of New Mexico.

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in Burgaw, on Saturday Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Followed by a service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jimmie’s name to Simply Students, 24 Camp Creek Dr, Elgin , SC 29045. Online tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family is served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burgaw. Rena Mae Bordeaux Sparkman BURGAW -- Rena Mae Bordeaux Sparkman, 86, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was bor n April 26, 1928 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Waitus George Bordeaux, Sr. and Thaddie Thelma Jones Bordeaux. Also remembered
given that everyone has a cell phone-kids included. We can access the internet, send and receive messages and mail, pay our bills, play games and take photos instantaneously. Still, it’s not enough. When I’m checking out Facebook statuses or updating my Pinterest boards, I get frustrated if the transaction takes more than a nanosecond because I take for granted the complicated process in action. Basically, a cell phone turns a caller’s voice into a special form of electricity and sends it over the air to a cell tower. Then, the tower sends that voice back to the person being called. People, that takes time. But time is something we are not willing to sacrifice. I’m so guilty of this need for immediate gratification that down time is something akin to Chinese waterboard torture. Even pets have high expectations these days. A dog groomer charges more than my hair salon for a simple cut, although the canines do get the added bonus of having their hiney glands expressed. But, it’s not enough
for dogs to have a nice coating of fur. We have to buy them parkas for rainy days and sweaters for cold days. Some even enjoy the benefit of sandals and tennis shoes. What would their wolven ancestors think? I can imagine a lot of tongue clicking and head shaking among the pack with phrases such as, “When I was a pup I had to actually hunt for my kibbles,“ being tossed around like a raw piece of rabbit. I made a grave mistake, in fact, when I introduced wet food to my pups. Those little snobs won’t touch the dry stuff anymore and I can sense they’re holding out for a pair of cute, low rise sneakers so their paws won’t get wet when they have to do their business in the rain. That, my friends, is where I draw the line. Our childhood icons are not even immune to this mentality. The poor Tooth Fairy has been hit hard, having to up her ante from a quarter per tooth in the seventies to cold, hard cash over the past decade. At this rate,
she’s going to have to start forking over some stiff Benjamins for a chipped incisor. I understand the concept of inflation, but where’s the ceiling on the rate of return for those temporary chompers? In short, we are a spoiled people. Imagine living in Afghanistan. Being spoiled means not getting your fingers cut off or having an arranged marriage with a man who is your elder by only two decades as opposed to three. In some countries (geez, I’ve become my mother), children don’t have the luxury of school buildings or even books. But, they go because they understand the importance of education and take none of it for granted. The United States used to be the “land of opportunity,� not the “land of give it to me. “ Pick a struggle, if you must, but then quickly get over it and watch an episode of Dr. Phil. Trust me, we are blessed. –Hill is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact her at Regina.Hill@onslow.k12. nc.us.
they didn’t help themselves, appearing more like spoiled children on the playground than the team to lead our state. Because they gerrymandered legislative districts so artfully there is little likelihood they will lose control of either the Senate or House but they may lose their veto-proof majorities, especially in the Senate. One can hope this notready-for-primetime group will learn from this session. Unlike 2013, it did not appear leaders had clearly defined and prioritized goals. They got distracted early, especially by Speaker Thom Tillis’ Senate campaign, and never regained their focus. If our legislators cannot demonstrate more discipline and control of the legislative process it is time for prescribed enforced session limits. There must be a better way to run a state. –Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a
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is her husband, Preston Lee “P.L.� Sparkman; sister, Geneva Malpass Moss and brother, Waitus G. Bordeaux, Jr., all who preceded Rena Mae in death. Rena Mae is survived by her daughter, Sandra Sparkman Burwell and her husband, Richard “Dickie� of Wilmington; grandchildren, Russell David Burwell and Jenny Marie Burwell; sister-in-law, Joyce Bordeaux; cousin, Gordon Bordeaux; special niece, Sallie Ritter; special friend, Victoria Teal; and many extended family and friends. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to the staff of The Commons of Brightmore for the love and excellent care given to “Mama�. Thanks also to tenth floor New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Lower Cape Fear Hospice staffs.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 at Burgaw Presbyterian Church with The Rev. LaVera Parato and The Rev. Dr. Ray Mendenhall officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. The family received friends in the church parlor at 10 a.m. until hour of the service. The family would like you to consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Burgaw Presbyterian Church, PO Box 565, Burgaw, NC 28425 in memory of Rena Mae. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
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Power scooter from Medicare Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the process for getting Medicare to pay for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair? My 76-yearold mother has arthritis in her knees and hips, and has a difficult time getting around anymore. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair for your mom that’s covered by original Medicare starts with a visit to her doctor’s office. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after she meets her $147 Part B deductible. She will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. Here’s a breakdown of how it works. Make an appointment Your first step is to call your mom’s doctor and schedule a Medicare required, faceto-face mobility evaluation, to determine her need for a power wheelchair or scooter. For your mom to be eligible, she’ll need to meet all of the following conditions: Her health condition makes moving around her home very difficult, even with the help of a cane, walker or manual
wheelchair. She has significant problems performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, or using the bathroom. She is able to safely operate, and get on and off the scooter or wheelchair, or have someone with her who is always available to help her safely use the device. If eligible, your mom’s doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment she’ll need based on her condition, usability in her home, and ability to operate it. It’s also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your mom needing a scooter or wheelchair in her home. If her claim is based on needing it outside her home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered as a leisure item. Where to shop If the doctor determines your mom needs a power
scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fill out a written order or certificate of medical necessity (CMN) form for her. Once she gets that, she’ll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. If your mother happens to live in one of Medicare’s competitive bidding areas, you’ll need to get her device from specific suppliers approved by Medicare. To find approved suppliers and competitive bidding suppliers in your area, visit medicare.gov/supplier or call 800-633-4227. Once you choose an approved supplier, they will send a representative to assess your mom’s home measuring her doorways, thresholds and overall space to ensure she gets the appropriate mobility device. Financial assistance If your mom has a Medicare supplemental policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair that’s not covered by Medicare. If, however, she doesn’t have supplemental insurance, and can’t afford the 20 percent, she may be able to get help through Medicare Savings
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Programs. Call your local Medicaid office for eligibility information. Or, if you find that your mom is not eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and she can’t afford to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper short-term solution. Talk to a supplier about this option. For more information, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and request a copy of publication #11046 “Medicare’s Wheelchair and Scooter Benefit,” or you can read it online at medicare.gov/publications/ pubs/pdf/11046.pdf. Medicare advantage If your mom happens to have a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), she’ll need to call her plan to find out the specific steps she needs to take to get a wheelchair or scooter. Many Advantage plans may have specific suppliers within the plan’s network they’ll require her to use. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
Surf City end of summer celebration Friday By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer The Town of Surf City will be hosting an End of Summer Celebration Aug. 29 at Soundside Park. The event will feature a concert, concessions and a firework display. The celebration is essentially a rescheduled Independence Day celebration. Due to the bad weather conditions caused by Hurricane Arthur this summer, The officials decided to postpone and reschedule their annual celebration; converting it into an End of Summer celebration with the same band, conces-
sions by the Fire Department Auxiliary and fireworks display, etc. According to Town Manager Larry Bergman, the festivities will kick off with the Mark Roberts Band at 6:00 pm and the fireworks after dark. He said there will be plenty of public parking and they will have a lot of public safety agencies around helping control the traffic and crowds. “The Town is excited to have been able to reschedule this event including the Mark Roberts Band and fireworks display,” Bergman said. “It has been a great summer for our residents, visitors and
businesses and so it’s fitting to celebrate the Town of Surf City and all who make it a special place to live, work and play.” The schedule of events will be consistent with the initial plans for July 3. A hot dog stand will be provided by the Town of Surf City Fire Auxiliary, and will be offering drinks, hot dogs, snacks, popcorn, etc. No coolers or alcoholic beverages will be allowed. The Mark Roberts Band will perform at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display starting around 9 p.m. The public is invited to bring a chair or
blanket and come out to enjoy the evening. Festival parking will be at Soundside Park, located at 517 Roland Avenue in Surf City. The Mark Roberts Band is a South Carolina based show band that plays a variety of genres including Dance, Funk, Blues, Rock and Roll, Motown, Beach Music and Country “This event is in keeping with Surf City’s theme of being proud of our family friendly environment,” said Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “This event offers fun for all ages as we celebrate the end of one of the most successful summer seasons in a while.”
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Angela Scott , daughter of Walter and Sharon Scott of Teachey is to be married to Steven Chestnutt, son of Michael and Pamela Chestnutt of Watha. The wedding is planned for Sept. 6 at the North East PFWB Church at 3 p.m.
Program on slave life at Poplar Grove Poplar Grove Plantation and the Bellamy Mansion Museum are collaborating for “Seeking Freedoms: Rural and Urban Slave Life in Southeastern North Carolina” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. UNCW’s history professors Dr. Chris Fonvielle and Dr. John Haley will facilitate the discussions and site tours on both evenings. They will be talking about the enslaved African American experience before the Civil War in the contexts of plantation life and city life. Freedom of movement, domestic vs. field life, levels of autonomy, and the intersection of town and country are just some of the themes
open for discussion. The Aug. 28 event takes place in the plantation house at Poplar Grove, 10200 US Hwy 17N, and at the Bellamy Mansion and slave quarters at 503 Market St. on Sept. 4. Researcher Kimberly Sherman will moderate at Poplar Grove and Gareth Evans at the Bellamy Museum. After the discussions they will take the group onto the sites to further explore the slave experience on the plantation at Poplar Grove and in the slave house at the Bellamy Mansion. Both events are free with a suggested donation of $5 towards educational programming.
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A strong turnout of candidates and supporters came to the Pender Democratic Campaign office opening in Hampstead last Saturday. The office, behind Doublewide Surf and Skate at 14931 U.S. Highway 17, is now open from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The campaign office phone number is 910-821-1369. Pictured left to right upper row: Steve Unger, candidate for N.C. House District 16, Ernie Ward, candidate for N.C. Senate District 8, Marshall Adame, candidate for U.S. House District 3, Jonathan Barfield, candidate for U.S. House District 7, Pender County Democratic Chairman James Faison Jr. Lower row: Charles Tippet candidate for Pender Commissioner District 2, Susan Lunsford, candidate for Pender Clerk of Court.
Football; Topsail 16-Trask 7
Topsail wins in rain-delayed opener By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the heavens opened up last Friday night at Topsail High school the Trask Titans were ahead 7-0 at the half. The game was postponed until Saturday and then moved to Monday evening at 6 p.m. That was a concern for Trask head Coach Jonathan Taylor. “I knew it would be tough to come back over here and play after Friday night,” Tayor said. “With it being the first day of school and another bus ride concerned me.” Those concerns were warranted as the Titans came back to Topsail on Monday clinging to a 7-0 lead before the Pirates squeaked out a 16-7 victory. The first half of the game was played with a thunder and lightning backdrop. Both teams struggled on the offensive side of the ball with the Titans failing to get a first down until their fourth possession of the game. Topsail moved the football but two costly mistakes in the first half ended drives. The Pi-
rates had a first and goal at the three yard line but a fumble was recovered by the Titans. The Pirates had the ball inside the Titan 10 yard line twice but failed to score. T rask scored the lone touchdown in the first half on a pass down the right side that Tynaffit Davis wrestled away from two defenders. The extra point gave the Titans a 7-0 lead. They would have to wait until Monday to finish the game. The Pirates scored with just over 11 minutes to go in the game when Nick Altilio found Tyler Andrews for 45 yards down the left side. The senior wide out strolled into the end zone to pull the Pirates to within a point. Topsail lined up for the PAT but faked and Altilio found a receiver open in the end zone for two points and the Pirates led 8-7 with a little less than a quarter to play. The Titans failed to score and Topsail got the ball back at the 43-yard line. A heavy dose of Malik Winford and another strike to Andrews and the home team was knocking
again. It took the Pirates four plays to go nine yards but Drew Gaithers found pay dirt with 1:15 to play. Another fake point after was successful and the Pirates were up 16-7. The Titans moved the ball quickly down the field but could not score. Winford led the Pirates with 75 yards rushing while Gaithers added 70 yards and a touchdown. Steven Jordan led the Titans with 47 yards rushing. Dylan Kraft was 5-14 with a touchdown and two interceptions. Topsail coach Wayne Inman thought the extra two days may have helped his team. “We feel we kind of got a reprieve. We just weren’t ready to play Friday. The extra time let us regroup a bit,” said Innman. Inman was straight forward when he talked to his team following the game. “We played one quarter of football. It just so happened it was the fourth quarter. “ The Pirates travel to Pender on Friday while Trask host North Brunswick.
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Bill Howard Outdoors
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Many years ago my grandfather used to hunt quail religiously. He had an Ithaca side-by-side double barrel 20 gauge shotgun in which he sawed much of the end of the barrels off. When I began hunting, my first experiences with real firearms were with that Ithaca. My father always war ned me in the dove field to “stay down until they are right up on you and then pull up and fire.” I always thought it was because he was unsure of my newly developing abilities and a close shot would give me the best chance of downing the game bird. It was not until I was well into my twenties that I finally realized why. The sawed off barrels would not hold a tight pattern for the shot very far. This was the reason my grandfather modified the shotgun. The quail would usually wait and fly after being marked his dog when he was right upon them. They would flush in a loud whoosh of flapping wings and he would throw the shotgun up and pull the trigger. He was not trying to aim. He was trying to get the shot out of the gun and into the bird. I find many people never really grasp what type of choke to use. As a quick lesson, the choke is the amount of constriction of the barrel. The tighter the choke, the more focused the shot are as they exit the muzzle (end) of the barrel. Think of the sprayer on your water hose when picturing the choke patterns. When you are spraying your flowers or grass you want an
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open spray that covers a large area. However, when you are trying to wash bugs off the headlamps of your vehicle you want a focused stream to attack the leftover mush of a bug. The choke works the same way. There are many combinations of a choke, but there are four main ones. The open or cylinder choke is basically a straight barrel with no constriction. This is what my grandfather accomplished by sawing off the end of the Ithaca. It is used for tight quarters and close shots. This is great for that quail hunt when you want to just throw the shotgun up and fire. An improved cylinder begins to alter the constriction of the choke. Again, this is used in situations where you think the game will be close by for the shot. Personally, I have used this for hunting wood ducks in swamps where they come in fast and close between the many trees. A modified choke constricts the muzzle more tightly than the improved cylinder, therefore it offers a tighter pattern and the ability to focus the shot pattern at a greater distance. In many cases, this will be an ideal choke for open field hunts, such as for the coming dove season. This choke also is widely used for duck and goose hunting on open lakes and reservoirs as the goal is to draw the waterfowl towards your decoys which may be positioned several dozen yards away from the blind or boat.
The last of the four primary chokes is the full choke. This is the most focused and constricted of the basic chokes. It allows for shots of greater distances but the pattern is very small on close shots. Discussing a dove hunt with a fellow hunter several years ago he mentioned how he always missed on his first shot but rarely missed as the bird was flying away and he fired his second shell. He could bring down a bird from above the trees but for the life of him he could not hit one that would nearly land on top of him. After talking about and laughing at the way hunts go sometimes we checked his shotgun and sure enough, he had a full choke screwed into
the muzzle. It was not his lack of ability, but rather the equipment he was using. So before you head out to the dove fields in the coming weekends, know your ability and know your equipment. After all, you don’t want to choke when you get the shot. –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.
Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. (ECHSA) Awarded SSVF Grant Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced in a News Release on August 11, 2014 the award of approximately $300 million in grants for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) that will help approximately 115,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. ECHSA, Inc., a non-profit organization serving Onslow and Duplin counties since 1964 has been awarded funds through this grant to serve veterans in Onslow, Duplin and Pender Counties. Under this grant the following services will be offered; outreach, case management, assistance with obtaining VA benefits via referral and assistance with receiving other public benefits. Also offered is temporary financial assistance which include; security deposits, rent payments, utility payments, moving cost and emergency housing assistance. For more information on how to apply for the SSVF program, visit or call one of our three offices. Ask to speak with a Veteran Representative. Onslow County Contact Information: 246 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC or call (910) 347-0060.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, September 09, 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 #1 Consideration of an amendment to the official Town of Burgaw Zoning Map. Applicant Victoria Harrell Teal is requesting the rezoning of two tracts located on the corner of Hwy 117 and S. Walker St. Public Hearing #2 Consideration of a proposed text change amendment to Section 4-9: Table of Permitted Uses to correct a mistake allowing Wholesale Mulch Merchants and not permitting Museums in the O&I zoning district. Public Hearing #3 Consideration of a proposed text change amendment to Article 5. Supplementary Use Regulations of the UDO to establish design standards for large commercial buildings and multi-family developments. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Public Works Mechanic - The Town of Burgaw is seeking a Public Works Automotive Mechanic. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be able to perform complex skilled work in the maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles and equipment. Also required to maintain records, garage facility and performs related work as required. Excellent benefits package; salary based on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants may pick up applications at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from town website at www.townofburgaw.com. A preemployment background check and drug screening will be completed for the selected finalist. Resumes and applications may be submitted to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Salary DOQ. Only qualified applicants need apply. EOE. CALENDAR September 01 September 08 September 09
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Pender County Contact information: 112 South Dickerson Street, Burgaw, NC or call (910) 259-0045.
Town of Surf City Government News August 27, 2014
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PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Proclamation by the Pender County Board of Commissioners and Presentation to Members of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.: Designate the Month of September as 2014 National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. 2. Ted Cole, Davenport & Company: Update on Capital Projects/School Bond. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approval of Minutes: Regular & Closed Session August 4, 2014; Regular and Closed Session August 18, 2014. 4. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds to the Individuals Listed Herein. 5. Resolution Authorizing Approval of NC Spot Festival Pyrotechnic Display on September 27, 2014, in Accordance with North Carolina General Statute 14-413. 6. Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Order to Hog Slat for the Purchase of an Incinerator for the Animal Shelter, Not-toExceed $11,000. 7. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Purchase Order for Public Health Preparedness Program Service Contract to Adrienne Michalek for Fiscal Year 2014-2015: $30,000. 8. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Reimbursement Resolution for Fuel Depot Project. RESOLUTIONS 9. Resolution Requesting Approval of a New Position for a Building Inspector I. 10. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Pay Increases for Six Temporary Income Maintenance Caseworkers from $10.00/Hour to $13.30/Hour. 11. Resolution Rescinding Policy Requiring County Residency of Department Heads Hired after October, 2008. 12. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Budget Appropriation for Debt Service Payments on Shell Building Loan and Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order to Four County EMC for Loan Payments. 13. Resolution Authorizing Approval of a One-Year Purchase Order to Central Carolina Tire for Tire Hauling and Disposal for FY 2014/15: $75,000. 14. Resolution Authorizing Approval of a Pender County Contractor Prequalification Policy and a Project Specific Contractor Prequalification Application for Pender County Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant – Phase 2. CENTRAL PENDER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 15. Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Central Pender Water and Sewer District Authorizing Approval of the Letter of Conditions from the USDA-RD for Permanent Financing of the Central Pender Water and Sewer District’s Water Distribution System. SCOTTS HILL WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 16. Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Scotts Hill Water & Sewer District Accepting the Deed of Dedication/Bill of Sale from Pender EMS and Fire, Inc. for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution System Properly Installed to Serve Pender EMS and Fire, Inc. Station No. 18 on U.S. Highway 17 for the Provision of Water to the property. APPOINTMENTS 17. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Appointment to the Four County Community Services Board, the Pender County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the Tourism Development Authority. 18. Resolution Changing Appointment to the CoastalCare Area Board from a Two-Year Term to a Three-Year Term. ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable). ADJOURNMENT
MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ______________________________________________________
End of Summe r Celebra t ion F r id ay, Au gu st 2 9 th Mark Ro berts Band at 6pm Fireworks at Dark
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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of an order issued by the Honorable R. Russell Davis, District Court Judge, in the th above named court in the above-entitled action on the 14 day of AUGUST in the year 2014, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the General Court of Pender County, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title and interest, the defendant(s)/owner(s) owns or may own in the following described property which is subject to sale under this order. This sale shall be held at the following location: The Pender County Sheriff’s Office, 605 East Fremont Street Burgaw NC, 28425 where the property is located. This sale shall be subject to all superior liens and encumbrances, which were or became effective on the record prior to the date of the order under which this sale is being held. SALE IS AS IS/WHERE IS, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SALE IS FOR A USED MOTOR VEHICLE. The personal property being is described as a 2007 Toyota Tundra Truck, Vehicle Color: White, Vehicle Mileage: 103,143 VIN# 5TBBV54167S450603. th
THIS SALE SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT 10:00 O’CLOCK AM ON WEDNESDAY THE 10 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014, at the following location: The Pender County Sheriff’s Office, 605 East Fremont Street Burgaw NC. 28425, in the main Parking lot located behind the building.
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District 1 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 2 = Upper & Middle Holly; Upper Topsail; Surf City District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek; Grady
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Duplin County Contact Information: 208 Southwest Railroad Street, Wallace, NC or call (910) 285-0034.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 – 4:00 p.m. PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments committees: Name of Board # of Vacancies Advisory Board of Health 2 Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 CoastalCare Area Board 1 Four-County Community Services Board 2 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority 7 Library Board 1 Nursing/Adult Care Homes Advisory Board 1 Parks & Recreation Board 1 Pender Memorial Hospital Board 1 Tourism Development Authority 1
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District 4 = Lower Union; N. & S. Burgaw District 5 = Upper Union; Penderlea; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck
Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Glenda Pridgen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: September 9, 2014 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPIC OF HEARING: Zoning Map Amendment
Julia Ayala, applicant, on behalf of Whitebridge Development LLC, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one (1) tract totaling 2.05 acres from PD, Planned Development District, to GB, General Business District. The subject property is located at 12900 US HWY 17 in Hampstead, and may be identified by Pender County PIN 3282-20-7160-000.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Oak Island Partners, LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting an amendment to the 2010 Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Future Land Use Map. The requested amendment is to reclassify the subject property’s Future Land Use Classification from Conservation to Rural Growth. There are nine (9) tracts associated with this request totaling ±3,429.01 acres, they are located approximately 5,000’ north of US HWY 17, near the Pender/Onslow County border and may be identified by Pender County PIN(s) 4227-51-3640-0000; 422742-3351-0000; 4227-33-2015-0000; 4227-43-0996-0000; 4227-18-2935-0000; 4217-57-5118-0000; 4218-71-9155-0000; 4218-73-1711-0000; 4217-73-44760000.
For Additional Information: Contact Pender County -Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202
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Lady Pirates edge Pender
The Topsail Pirates and Trask Titans’ game Friday night was halted at halftime due to thunderstorms. The game was completed Monday night after the sports section went to press. Read the story of the game on page 10A. Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail volleyball team has a lot of history. They dominated the 2A East Central Conference before moving up to the 3A division. Last week the Lady Pirates played Pender at home after coming off of a loss to Wilmington Christian Academy and showed some talent and intestinal fortitude with a hard earned 3-1 win over a game Pender squad. Early in the week the Pirates traveled to WCA to face a hard hitting Patriot team. The Pats used a balanced attack to take a 3-0 win. The scores were 25-19, 25-15, and 25-13. Topsail was led by Kayla Hyatt’s eight kills while Taylor Henrichs had eight digs. Pender visited Topsail the next day in what is always an exciting matchup. Pender took an early lead in the first game and appeared to be on their way to a 1-0 lead. The home standing Pirates fought back and used a strong
Topsail tight end Zander Hunt (above) plows through the Titan defense after hauling in a pass. Titan quarterback Dylan Kraft (right) tossed a touchdown pass in the first half to give the Titans a 7-0 lead at the half.
defensive effort to take a 25-20 win. The second game was another tight one. The Pirates attempted to go right into the teeth of the Patriot defense. Senior slammer Briana Pittman would have none of that. The senior standout fired bomb after bomb at the Pirate team to lead the Pats to a 27-25 win. The third game was tight as victory was there for the taking. Topsail made a late run and despite a timeout called by head coach Matt Davis, the Pats fell 25-20. Pender leaned on Pittman’s broad shoulders in the fourth set and her teammates responded as well. The Pats took a 16-11 lead before the Pirates came stor ming back. The score was 22-21 before Topsail scored the last three points to take the set and match. Hyatt had 12 kills and 25 digs to pace the Pirates while Henrichs had a team high 28 digs. Pittman had 16 kills and five blocks while Katy Stewart had 21 digs to pace Pender.
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Pirate Drew Gaither (above) looks for daylight as the Trask defense closes in. Titan running back Steven Jordan follows the blocking of Dalen Faison (2) after taking the handoff from Dylan Kraft (18).
Post & Voice sports news and notes Trask loses women’s basketball coach The Trask Titan women’s basketball coach Lindsay Noble recently tendered her resignation effective immediately. Noble had revived a program that had only two games in two years and made the playoffs the last four years. She led the Titans to the best record in school history in 2012 at 15-12. The team finished third in the Tri-County standings. Trask men’s soccer team drops first game of year The Trask soccer team has high hopes for this season. The boys opened the season at North Brunswick falling 8-3. The Titans got goals from Fernando Aldama, Ben Grossnickle
and Sebastian Bautista. Mikey Salazar had two assists while Blake Joyce had five saves. Joe Lopez had four saves for the Titans. The Titans will host North Brunswick on 8/25. Pender forfeits Laney reschedule The Pender football team has opted not to make up the Laney football game postponed on Friday due to the thunderstorms in the area. The Patriots would have played the 4A Bucs on Monday and the 3A Pirates on Friday. Pender Coach Tony Hudson was quoted as saying that he could not afford to lose any players to injury. The Pats will take a forfeit. They will still be
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Week one of the high school football season was chaotic with thunderstorms postponing several games. Pender and Laney never got started and the game was postponed until Monday. It was eventually called off. Trask had a 7-0 lead at Topsail at the half before the game was postponed until Monday. The Post & Voice sports sections goes to press on Monday, so read about the TopsailTrask game on page 10A. Topsail at Pender The Topsail Pirates offense was limited to three yards and a cloud of dust last year. That philosophy has gone by the wayside this year as quarterback Nick Altilio proved in the first half of the Pirates game with Trask. The crafty left-hander can sling the football and the Pirates offense is better because of it. Topsail has a more balanced offense this year with Altilio and runningback Malik Winford. The senior transfer from Laney showed some speed and elusiveness against Trask and will pose problems for the Patriots. Senior fullback Josh Jessup went down with what appeared to be a knee injury in the second quarter. This could be a big blow for the Pirates. Expect to see even more of Winford as well as some Altilio bootlegs. Topsail will use quick slants and out patterns in the passing game with the occasional shot downfield.
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Pender will rely on their playmakers. Coach Tony Hudson says his offense is built on athletes. He will get the ball to Rayshawn Deloach and Justin Hooper as much as possible. Both of these guys can take it to the house on any given play. Quarterback Jake Rawls can throw the ball but the slight built young man needs the time to throw. He is as tough as they come and won’t back down. Expect the Pats to keep giving the ball to their dynamic duo until one of them breaks loose. Like Topsail they will throw short passes so that Rawls can get the ball out quickly. Initially the Patriots would have played 4A Laney on Monday and came back and played 3A Topsail on Friday. That’s a tall order for a 1A school, one that the Pats opted against. They took the forfeit and moved on. This game comes down to who makes the least mistakes. Topsail fumbled inside the Trask five-yard line last week and then failed to get in again from inside the five. The Pirates have a much- improved offense while Pender is young and athletic. Will the loss of Josh Jessup hurt the Pirates? Will another week of preparation help the Patriots? Buckle those chin straps and let’s go. Trask hosts North Brunswick These two teams have had
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Lady Patriots beat W.Brunswick; fall to Topsail By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriots have always played a very tough non-conference schedule. This year is no different as they played 3A Topsail and 4A Laney last week along with 3A West Brunswick. The Pats lost to Laney early in the week before dropping a tough match against Topsail the next day. They finally got
a win late in the week against West Brunswick to finish out the first week of play with a 1-2 record. Laney visited Pender early last week to open the season. The Pats gave the Bucs a tough match before succumbing to the 4A school in four games. The scores were 24-26, 25-19, 11-25, and 25-27. Katy Stewart led the Pats with 22 digs while Brianna Pittman had eight kills.
Next up for the Patriots was a clash with cross county rival Topsail. The Pirates have the height to match up with the Pats and their potent senior Pittman. When the dust settled the Patriots were on the wrong end of a 3-1 score. The scores were 20-25, 27-25, 20-25 and 25-27. Pittman led the Pats with 16 kills while Stewart had 21 assists. The Patriots best game was set two when Pittman
and company offset the tall Pirates with a fast and furious offense. The final match of the week was at West Brunswick. Pender defeated West Brunswick 3-0. The scores were 25-17, 25-20 and 25-20. Stewart led the Patriots with 18 assists, one block, one ace and two digs. Pittman had nine kills and eight blocks. The Patriots are 1-2 on the year. They have yet to play a conference game.
Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer With all the postponements due to bad weather, the area’s top athletes will have to wait to get things going. Brianna Pittman had 16 kills against Topsail in the Pats tough loss while Katy Stewart had a good week with double-digit assists in three matches. Kayla Hyatt had a good week for the Pirate spikers as did Taylor Henrichs.
Trask quarterback Dylan Kraft threw a 39-yard touchdown to Tynaffit ‘Quick’ Davis in the first half of the game with Topsail. The Pirates Malik Winford ran the ball well for Coach Wayne Inman while Tyler Andrews played an all-around good game for the Pirates. This week’s top performer is Titan linebacker Jarquell James. He was a disruptive force for the Titans.
Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew
Topsail’s Nick Altilio (above) sets to pass. Trask’s Dylan Kraft (below) pitches to runnign back Steven Jordan.
In My Opinion
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
If you have ever been a coach’s son or daughter then you know what pressure is all about. If you have ever been a coach with a child on your team you know what type of pressure that you put on your own child. I coached my two daughters for many years. I always thought that I treated them just like any other player. I tried to show the other players that I was not showing favoritism. Sometimes it seemed like I may have been a little tougher on them than I should have. As a coaches child you have to know the game a little better than the other kids. You spend more time with the coach and you learn the mental things that most youngsters don’t know about. You know a little more about game planning and more about your teammates. You also get that little bit of ex-
tra coaching that most kids need. Often time the coaches’ kid is a little bit better than the other kids. It may be genetics or it may be hard work or a little of both. However, it seems to me like those kids are better most of the time. My oldest daughter was not a gifted athlete. She was probably average in her athletic ability but she worked hard at every facet of the game. What she took from me was a hard nosed approach to the game. She started at third base and ended up behind the plate at Trask. She had a big arm and a slow release. She made up for her shortcomings with her strong will. She was a female version of me. Thank goodness she grew out of that. The classic coaches’ kid knows the game and knows how to strategize. They are often times good leaders on the field and in the hallways. They work hard at practice and in the classroom. I have never met a coach’s kid with bad grades. These kids know what pressure is. They know that if they don’t give it their all that they have to go home with the coach. I hope that both of my girls look back at the times that they played for me with fondness. If they don’t they aren’t too old to run laps.
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Continued from page 1B some wild g ames. T he Scorpions are used to the old option Titans. This is not the same team. The Titan offense struggled in the first half against Topsail. They finally got things going late behind the running of Steven Jordan. That seems to be the team’s best option. Quick pitches give the quick scat back room to roam. Dylan Kraft threw the ball with confidence. The more the
Jordan a quick healer for the Trask Titans
team works in the new offense always big hitters. The Scorthe better it will get. pions lost to a very strong The Titan defense is where Whiteville team last week. the team hangs its hat right The Scorps failed to reach now. This unit is quick and the end zone. While I don’t will smack you in the mouth. expect the Titans to shut out Jarquell James is a beast. He is an aggressive player who loves to hit. Look for Jordan to get Continued from page 1B plenty of carries. He should surpass the 100 yard mark. eligible for the playoffs. Kraft has a couple of good reTopsail duo earns ceivers in Tynaffit Davis and all-state honors Michael Stroman. If he can T he honors kee p comget them the ball it is a wrap. ing in for Topsail baseball. North is loaded with ath- Clark Cota and Trent Hansley letes. They can run and are earned all-state honors. This
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the Scorps I do believe that the Rabalai Rowdies will fare well against North. This is my first prediction of the year. The score. Trask 19, North 7. is the second time that both players have earned the honor, Cota in 2013-14 and Hansley in 2012- and 2014. The Pirate baseball team will receive their state championship rings at halftime of the football game on September 26. The following day they will have an alumni game. Stay tuned for more on this.
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Flounder bite on fire The anglers that are fishing for the flatfish have been pleasantly surprised with the action they are getting in the waterways and inlets in Pender County. Live baits such as finger mullet and gulp are working as there have been some nice flounder caught recently. The red drum action has also been pretty good with the little coves and shallow waters being the place to be. Top water baits and gulp have worked. The pier fishing has picked up as well. Spanish are biting for the plug throwers and a few sheepshead have been caught on sand fleas. A few spots have shown up and are biting both shrimp and blood worms. The surf fishing is decent as well with some mullet and a few pompano being caught. Cut bait will work as well as shrimp. The freshwater bite is coming and going. Some panfish have been caught on worms and crickets while the cats are biting the normal chicken livers and dif-
Hudson is a Pender coach’s son
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
Steven Jordan has played some type of football for many years. The sophomore has been a standout at every level that he has played at. The young man had an injury that threatened to cost him his sophomore year on the gridiron. He worked hard in rehab and just before the season started was released to play. That was a relief for first year coach Jonathan Taylor. Mr. Jordan showed his worth in the first half of the Titans away game at Topsail. It took a couple of carries before he began to find some room to run. He is adept at finding a small hole and exploiting it. The Titans are running a new offense. Jordan is one of the team’s primary weapons. They will count on his speed and elusiveness to open things up for other facets of the offense. It is a good thing that Steven Jordan is a quick healer.
It seems that senior Tyler Andrews is on the football field for most every play at Topsail High school. He is the punter, plays wide receiver and also is a very good defensive back. The only thing he doesn’t play on or in is the band. Tyler had a great year as a junior and is back with the Pirates in Coach Wayne Inman’s second year. Andrews is bigger and better than last year and is sure to make his presence known in many different ways. Andrews is a very good receiver. He has good hands and runs good routes. He is a standout defensive back as well. He does not coming up and making the big hit and can read opposing quarterbacks well. However, his future in football may be as a punter. He can kick them high and long and is very good at placing the ball. Tyler Andrews does it all for the Pirates.
When senior Anthony Hudson takes the field for the Pender Patriot football field he brings with him a coaches mentality. He has the same view of the game that his father head coach Tony Hudson has. A coach’s son has more responsibility when they take the field for practice or a game. They have to know more and play better than their teammates. There is more pressure on them. The senior defensive back seems to handle the pressure with ease. Although Anthony is small in stature he uses his intelligence and knowledge of the game to play at a high level. What he lacks in size and strength he makes up for in his complete knowledge of the game. Before it is all said and done Anthony may become a football coach. Whatever he deices to do he will take the knowledge that he has learned as a coach’s son to become a successful man.
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-106 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. AMANDA MILLIGAN SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Amanda Smith 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 Lot 26, Bridgegate, MB25/P24, Parcel ID Number 4214-65-2316-0000 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 September 29, 2014. This date: August 13, 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 #6574 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Fox Hollified, late of 2292 Sloop Point Road, Hampstead, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 18th day of November, 2014 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of August, 2014. Mark Fox Hollifield, Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Fox Hollifield R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #6575 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RACHEL S. PEARSALL 14 E 230 Having qualified as the Public Administrator of the Estate of Rachel S. Pearsall, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of November, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of August, 2014. Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of Rachel S. Pearsall P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6559 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-106 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. AMANDA MILLIGAN SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/ Successor(s) in interest to Amanda Smith 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 Lot 26, Bridgegate, MB25/P24, Parcel ID Number 4214-65-2316-0000 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 September 29, 2014. This date: August 13, 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 #6573 8/13,8/20, 8/27/14
Notice is hereby given of a small claims action against Jeffery P. Skelton formerly residing at 107 Blackbeard Dr. Hampstead, N.C. 28443. Contact Michael Young 105 Marshview Rd. Hampstead, N.C. 28443 #6571 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-489 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. WILLIAM TIMOTHY CARTER, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIAM TIMOTHY CARTER 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 Lot 1, Oak Grove, MB27/P77, Parcel ID Number 4215-22-3657-0000 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 September 29, 2014. This date: August 13, 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 #6572 8/13,8/20, 8/27/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. 14 E 250 Jason Curry, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Allen Michael Curry, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 5725 Oleander Drive, STE C-3, Wilmington, NC 28403 on or before the 11th day of November, 2014 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to the said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of August, 2014. Jason Curry, Administrator C/o D. Robert Williams, Jr., Esq. James S. Price & Associates, P.A. Attorneys at Law 5725 Oleander Drive, STE C-3 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 791-9422 phone (910) 791-0432 fax #6570 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-862 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. CHARLES EDWARD LEE, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHARLES EDWARD LEE, owner, et. al., 13CVS-862, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 09/05/2014, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 50 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a steel nail in the paved centerline of NC Highway 50, said nail being along said line at a point that is South 89 Degrees 16 Minutes 00 Seconds East 206.99 feet from a point in said road centerline tha tis directly above and between 2 metal culverts that accmodates the waters of Sandy Run Creek beneath the roadway; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) North 3 Degrees 33 Minutes 30 Seconds East 364.64 feet (passing over an in line iron stake in line; thence, (2) With said line South 82 Degrees 46 Minutes 00 Seconds East 180.16 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, (3) South 7 Degrees 46 Minutes 21 Seconds West 346.41 feet (passing over an inline iron stke at 316.12 feet) to a steel nail in the paved centerline of N.C. Highway 50; thence, (4) With said road centerline North 89 Degrees 16 Minutes 00 Seconds West 154.52 feet to the Beginning, containing 1.255 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of N.C. Highway No. 50 (60 foot wide Right-of-Way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, NC during November 2000.
As a reference to the above described tract, see Deed book 607 at Page 244 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4302-25-5376-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: July 25, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr. Commissioner #6553 8/20, 8/27/14
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 53 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Scott Kinder & Kamila Kinder to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of September, 2008, and recorded in Book 3526, Page 102, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on September 2, 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: Lot 30 of Hampstead Pines, Phase 1 as depicted on plat entitled “Hampstead Pines access to Easement and Lot 30”, recorded in Map Book 36 at Page 1, to which reference is made for complete description, being the property conveyed to Suburban Homes of NC, LLC by deed recorded in Book 2114 at Page 139, Pender County. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 200 Heartwood Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 Parcel# 3293.31.9550.0000 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the
instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1131440 (FC.CH) #6517 8/20, 8/27/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-858 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. ADDIE SHIVER LUTHER, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ADDIE SHIVER LUTHER, owner, et. al., 13-CVS-858, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 09/05/2014, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a subsurface nail cap located in the curved paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1409, said nail and cap being located along said road at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old spike located in said road centerline and directly above a culvert that accommodates the waters of Shiver’s Branch beneath the roadway and said culvert being located 0.4 miles Southwardly along said road form its intersection with Secondary Road No. 1410 North 13 degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds East 115.65 feet, North 08 degrees 30 minutes 25 seconds East 199.35 feet and North 07 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 10.53 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING so located. 1) North 82 Degrees 30 minutes 00 Seconds West 341.25 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, 2) North 82 Degrees 21 Minutes 35 Seconds West 1015.82 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, 3) North 05 Degrees 00 Minutes 18 Seconds East 196.61 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, 4) South 80 Degrees 49 Minutes 21 Seconds East 1366.23 feet to a subsurface nail and cap in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1409; thence, 5) With said centerline South07 Degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds West 159.30 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 4.285 acres more or less after excepting 1.28 acres prefiously deeded to Addie S. Luther by deed duly recorded in Deed Book 719 at page 7 of the Pender County Registry and is as surveyed during November 1992. (PID: 3215-59-1982-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: July 25, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr. Commissioner #6552 8/20, 8/27/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY ANNA ANDREWS 14 E 231 Having qualified as the Public Administrator of the Estate of Mary Anna Andrews, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of November, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of August, 2014. Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of Mary Anna Andrews P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6558 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Myrtle Fowler Suggs, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Raspet, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 1st day of December, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 27th day of August, 2014. Jimmie Legrande Suggs, Executor of the Estate of Myrtle Fowler Suggs Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 #6576 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Martha Brown Hagans, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Martha Brown Hagans, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 3, 2014 at 6503 Fore Circle, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of August, 2014 Alfreda R. Hagans 6503 Fore Circle Chesterfield, VA 23832 #6577 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/14
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ashley B. Burton to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 3367, Page 075, 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 September 9, 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 1.50 acre tract as shown on map entitled “Frances Lucille Rivenbark” as recorded in Map Book 45, Page 20, Slide 605, of the Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3714 Horse Branch Road, Watha, 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 re-
ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1139506 (FC.FAY) #6579 8/27, 9/3/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-486 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. REGAIL DENISE CARTER, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE/SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO REGAIL DENISE CARTER 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 Part of Lot 2 Elizabeth Corbett Estate Division, 5 acres., Parcel ID Number 2341-59-4806-0000 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 October 15, 2014. This date: August 27, 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 #6587 8/27,9/3, 9/10/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-486 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. REGAIL DENISE CARTER, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: REGAIL DENISE CARTER 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 Part of Lot 2 Elizabeth Corbett Estate Division, 5 acres., Parcel ID Number 2341-59-4806-0000 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 October 15, 2014. This date: August 27, 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 #6588 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/14
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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 14SP147 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RICHARD F. WIND AND THERESA M. WIND DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1986 AT PAGE 53 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 9, 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 5 of Colonial Forest Subdivision, Section II, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 25, Page 27 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. And Being more commonly known as: 21 Blue Bird Spur, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Richard Frank Wind. 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 August 19, 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-061039 #6580 8/27, 9/3/14
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP166 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID A. TOLLIVER AND JANIE M. TOLLIVER DATED MAY 4, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3768 AT PAGE 307 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 9, 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 29, Village on Eighteen, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 21 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. And Being more commonly known as: 1017 Bally Bunion Ln, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are David A. Tolliver and Janie M. Tolliver. 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 August 19, 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-062327 #6581 8/27, 9/3/14
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 109 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shawndelle S. Williams and John W. Harts, Jr. (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Shawndelle S. Williams) to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of March, 2009, and recorded in Book 3590, Page 301, 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 September 9, 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 No. 1 of REEDY BRANCH SUBDIVISION, as shown on map of same title, prepared by Thompson Surveying Company of Burgaw, NC. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 26 at Page 109 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located 4520 Highsmith Road, Burgaw, NC 28425. Together with that 1989 Fleetwood manufactured home, serial # NCFLJ56A04349HP located on the above described property. Parcel: 3217-14-8395-0000 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, NC 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1110963 (FC.CH) #6583 8/27, 9/3/14 13 SP 201 AMENDED 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 Kelly H. Ellington and Jimmy W. Ellington Jr to Jovetta Woodard and Patricia Robinson, Trustee(s), which was dated April 19, 2010 and recorded on May 6, 2010 in Book 3769 at Page 0184, 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 September 9, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: All that lot lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a concrete monument located at the point where the western right of way line of the western portion of Sound View Drive intersects the northern right of way line of the northern portion of Circle Drive, said concrete monument also marks the old divid-
ing corner between Lots 24 and 25, Section 6, Washington Acres, and running thence from said beginning concrete monument, so located, with said North line of Circle Drive as it curves southward the following short chords; North 86 degrees 27 minutes West 101.35 feet and North 86 degrees 15 minutes West 60.33 feet to a concrete monument that marks the dividing corner of Lots 25 and 26; thence with the dividing line of said lots, North 16 degrees 51 minutes East 90.10 feet to a concrete monument in said dividing line upon the bank of a 40.00 foot channeled waterway; thence the same course continued (North 16 degrees 51 minutes East) with said dividing line 52.00 feet more or less to the waters of said waterway; thence southeastward and northeastward with said waterline to a point that is North 31 degrees 28 minutes West from another concrete monument upon the bank of said channel; thence South 31 degrees 28 minutes East 40.00 feet more or less to said monument (said monument is located upon said bank at a point North 63 degrees 10 minutes East 92.05 feet from the above said first named concrete monument upon said channel’s bank); thence the same course continued (South 31 degrees 28 minutes East 139.00 feet to a concrete monument in above said Western right of way line of Sound View Drive; thence with said line South 35 degrees 32 minutes West 34.85 feet to the beginning, the above described lot of land encompasses all of Lot 25 and a portion of the southern part of Lot 24 of Section 6, Washington Acres, according to a map made by M.R. Walton, Registered Land Surveyor, in the year 1963, said map being duly recorded in Map Book 8, Page 92 of the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as Lot #25 on Circle Drive, 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 Kelly M. Heath. 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.: 13-08286-FC01 #6586 8/27,9/3/14
NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Paul M. Slater aka Paul Milton Slater, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of November, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 27th day of August, 2014. Darlene L. Drescher, Executrix of the Estate of Paul M. Slater aka Paul Milton Slater 32 North Avenue Seaside Park, NJ 08752 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 16 North Fifth Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 #6585 8/27,9/3, 9/10, 9/17/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14 E 278 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GRAYSON HUGHES HUMPHREY EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Grayson Hughes Humphrey of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Grayson Hughes Humphrey to present them to the undersigned on or before November 27, 2014, that being three (3) months from the first date of publication of this Notice, or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of August, 2014. Lynda Dale Millis Humphrey Executrix of the Estate of Grayson Hughes Humphrey c/o Thomas J. Morgan Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1388 Wilmington, N. C. 28402 #6589 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/14
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Volunteers serve barbecue (above) at the fundraiser for Isabella Babson at Shiloh Baptist Church Saturday. Visitors to Soundside Park in Surf City (right) enjoy the time before the magic show at back to school event sponsored by the Surf City Community Center. See more photos of these events on Facebook.
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