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Pender County commissioners passed two resolutions to straighten accounting and budget errors made by the previous county manager and finance director. Interim Finance Officer Mike Apple asked the commissioners to transfer $200,000 to the Parks and Recreation Capital Outlay. While setting the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget, the commissioners had allocated $200,000 for projects at Hampstead Kiwanis Park and Pender Memorial Park. However, the monies were not placed in the budget. Apple suggested moving $200,000 from a debt services account which the commissioners will not use because they did not incur the debt yet from the Capital Improvement Program. “You’re not spending funds on debt services,” explained Apple at the Sept. 14 commis-

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Remembering 9-11

“I can’t fathom how bad we look.” Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate sioners’ meeting, regarding a that particular fund. “During the budget process we discussed renting land and making improvements,” said Chair David Williams. “The commitments were made but the money wasn’t in the budget,” said Bob Murphy, interim county manager. “This isn’t additional money.” “I can’t fathom how bad we look,” said Commissioner Jimmy Tate. “This is a lot of taxpayers’ money coming out of the general fund.” Tate, as well as George Brown, asked for more details in these budget mishaps. In the second financial accounting error, commissioners approved a resolution to

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Group carries on fight against midtown ramp Area residents continue to voice their opinions on the Highway 17 Hampstead midtown bypass interchange scheduled for construction in 2035. So far communication between the citizens and North C a ro l i n a D e p a r t m e n t o f Transportation officials has been less productive than anticipated, but Hampstead resident Mike Nadeau remains optimistic that progress is being made. Nadeau began to question the necessity of the midtown

ramp several years ago when he realized the plan included three ramps within a fourmile stretch of Highway 17 in the small community of Hampstead. One is scheduled to connect with Highway 210 West, and another just north of Topsail Middle School. These two ramps are set to be about four miles apart, Nadeau questioned the necessity of a third ramp needed between the two. In search of an explanation for a decision that seemed illogical, Nadeau contacted NCDOT officials to request

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The closing of Carolina Blvd.

Controversy continues in Topsail Beach By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer

Hampstead bypass

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Jim Williams, a member of the American Legion Post 167 in Hampstead, raises the flag in front of the Surf City Fire Station on N.C. 210. The special dedication of the flagpole and flag, donated by the Woodmen of the World Hampstead Chapter 1483, was part of the 9-11 memorial service on Sept. 11. See more photos of the event on Facebook.

After several months of debate, arguments of setting precedents, and weighing the costs, the commissioners in Topsail Beach will conduct a public hearing about closing a portion of Carolina Boulevard at the Emma Anderson Chapel. If legal notices can appear in the newspaper for four consecutive weeks and certified letters are delivered to neighboring property owners, the Town of Topsail Beach will conduct a public hearing on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. The motion to advertise and have a public hearing was approved by a 3-to-2 vote with commissioners Linda Stipe and Larry Combs voting no. According to town manager Tim Holloman, the cost to advertise, send the certified letters, and legal fees will cost approximately $3800. During the meeting, the question was raised by Commissioner Linda Stipe about emails to commissioners by church leaders asking commissioners about their vote. Stipe stepped down from her commissioner’s seat to address the town government as a citizen. She said she responded to the email from the church as an elected officials and then was clear in expressing her personal feelings as a church member. She said the church family had not taken time to pray. She said three commissioners did not respond to the church email. Morton Blanchard said he did not respond to the church’s email. He said he felt there was miscommunication, thinking the email was directed to Commissioner Larry Combs. “We’re trying to be what is best for this town,” said

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Pender Arts Council has new home Council moves into old EMS building in Burgaw By Meg Franklin Special to the Post & Voice

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Pender Schools Superintendent Dr. Terri Cobb talks with Burgaw attorney Kent Harrell at the school bond meeting Tuesday night at Trask High School.

The Pender Arts Council held a board meeting Sept. 9 at its new official headquarters – the former EMS building on East Wilmington Street to Burgaw. Many thanks go out to the efforts of council members who spent a recent Saturday cleaning and sprucing up the building. Because of these volunteers, the council now has a central location for its official purpose – to promote the arts in central Pender County. Instead of being sold or demolished, the Arts Council asked the town board to use the former EMS building as an arts center. The town board voted to keep the building and granted the Arts Council a two-year lease.

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Arrest report Jamie Earl Burton, 22, 396 Richard Switch Road, Currie. First degree burglary, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, intoxicated and disruptive. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond. Michael Andrew Cowan, 24, 125 Bellhammon Drive, Rocky Point. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Donald Scott Davis, 25, 126, Stonesthrow Crt Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Mike Anthony Ennis, 35, 260 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked, brake/ stop light equipment violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond. Brittney Nichole Highsmith, 21, 62 Tommy Lane, Currie. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Police Department. Released under $200 secured bond. Brandi Amandi Laine Hoff, 27, 55 Michigan Avenue, Surf City. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Lisa Jones, 48, 344 Willow Bay Drive, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation out of county, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, no operators license. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond. Ricky Dean Jordan, 45, 41 Pamelas Place, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, expired registration card/tag, no inspection sticker. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Lisa Marie Kibodeaux, 30, 112 Winchester Lane, Rocky Point. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Jamal Antonio London, 28, 174 Palmelas Place, Rocky Point. Drive while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Ernest Darnell McDuffie, 22, 1244 Hwy 210, Rocky Point. Hit/ run fail to stop property damage, fail to report accident. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Victor Morales-Perez, 28, 304 S Mcrae Street, Burgaw. Reckless driving to endanger, unsafe movement, hit/ run leave scene property damage, failure to yield, no operators license, passenger fail to give info to officer, no operators license, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, injury to real property. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $7,000 secured bond.

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Luther Harry Parker, 63, 7715 NC Hwy 50, Maple Hill. Failure to appear on misdemeanor, drive while license revoked, fail to surrender title/reg card/tag, fictitious, cancelled, or revoked registration card/license plate, failure to appear on misdemeanor, drive while license revoked, exceeding posted speed. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Ashley Marie Robinson, 31, 201 East Main Street, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, possess/display altered, fictitious, revoked drivers license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Dolores Roadriguez-Vasquez, 39, 81 Faithful Lane, Burgaw. No operators License. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Joshua Shepard, 26, 335 Hwy 210 West, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Tyree John Smith, 21, 272 Peterson Ave., Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond. Jeffrey Scott Swinson, 42, 142 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Crystal Victoria, 19, 857 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point. Injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Robert Edward Walker, 41, 294 Perkins Drive, Hampstead. Failure to reduce speed, hit/ run leave scene property damage, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond. Kenneth Ray West, 45, 726 Bay Harbor Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Justin Chase Willis, 22, 300 Howards Channel Drive, Hampstead. Resisting, obstruct and delay of officer, reckless driving to endanger, hit/ run fail to stop prop damage, possession of marijuana (simple possession), possession of drug paraphernalia, unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Arrest by NC State Highway Patrol & Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,700 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.

Seniors, disabled should review medical options By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Senior citizens in Pender County may be entitled to reduced prescription drug premiums, according to Kay Warner the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program coordinator. War ner told the Pender County Commissioners at their Sept. 15 meeting that seniors and the disabled on Medicare with limited incomes and assets may qualify for the program Extra Help or the Medicare Savings Program. The Extra Help Program reduces or eliminates the Medicare prescription drug plan premiums and helps with or eliminates prescriptions drug deductibles and

co-payments. “There are cost effective programs out there,” said Warner. The open enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Depending on income and assets, seniors and disabled could save up to $310 in deductibles and could pay as little as $2 to $6.30 per prescription co-pay, said Warner. The Medicare Savings Program pays the Medicare Part B premiums as well as helps with medical coverage deductibles and co-payments. “It’s important to consider plans,” said Warner. For more information about the cost savings programs contact Pender Adult Services or the Topsail Senior Center. Information regarding the Medicare Savings Program

Pender EMS & Fire Report Sept. 8-14 Total patient contacts: 199 Burgaw Station 1 48 Sloop Point Station 14 33 Hampstead Station 16 32 Surf City Station 23 19 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 9 Rocky Point Station 7 26 Maple Hill Station 8 6 Atkinson Station 9 22 Call Type Cancelled 26 Cancelled En-route 2 No patient Found 5 No treatment required 4 Refusals 50 Stand By 1 Transported 108 Treated and Released 3

is available from the Social Security offices too. “Kay does a wonderful job,” commended Commissioner Jimmy Tate.

Topsail Friends of Library bylaws meeting Oct. 3 Topsail Township Friends of the Library Hampstead Branch extends a special invitation to the general membership to attend the Friday, Oct. 3 meeting to vote on proposed amendment changes to the nonprofit corporation’s bylaws. The determination of the membership vote will be submitted to the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State.

The Town of Topsail Beach received seven applicants to fill two positions on the Beach, Inlet and Sound (BIS) committee. Through anonymous ballot votes, commissioners selected Jack Cozort and Jerry Patton to serve on the BIS committee. “We will get you running fast,” said Howard Braxton, mayor of Topsail Beach. He informed Cozort and Patten that their first BIS meeting was the following Saturday. Commissioner Tom Eggleston said he telephoned the applicants before the Sept. 10 vote on the two new appointees. “Everyone I talked to is open to new ideas,” he said, adding, “Each one had good credentials.” Commissioner Larry Combs said he was pleased seven people applied for the BIS committee. “I was impressed with the seven folks who applied to serve on the BIS committee,” said Combs. “I hope those who are not a part of a committee will volunteer in other areas.” The commissioners were impressed with the credentials of each applicant and commended them for volunteering. The applicants were urged to match their talents and career strengths to any of the town’s committees. “I urge the candidates to remember to run for office,” said Commissioner Julian Bond. In other business, the commissioners accepted the lowest bid to repair damage to Rocky Mount and Haywood streets. The roads were damaged during recent hard rains. Braxton publicly thanked Morton Blanchard, Tom Egg-

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Spot Festival crowns winners By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer There is a new queen in town and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the great company of a Mini Princess, Tiny Princess, Jr. Princess, Princess, and Jr. Queen. In other words, Pender County is now home to many royal subjects. The 2014 NC Spot Festival Queen was crowned Saturday; Tammy Sue Daniels will now don that title. But her win wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a landslide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the scoring was very close and the judges thought all the girls were beautiful,â&#x20AC;? NC Spot Festival Scholarship Pageant Director Shannon Rinko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Judging is always a tough job when you have such great contenders.â&#x20AC;? Despite Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition between the young ladies and girls, it was a warm night full of smiles and laughter. â&#x20AC;&#x153; S a t u r d ay t u r n e d o u t

beautifully,â&#x20AC;? RInko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the contestants and winners did an amazing job and were all worthy of the crown. Seeing how excited all the contestants were while the girls were being crowned was my favorite part. They were truly happy for each other.â&#x20AC;? The winner walked away with more than a crown, she walked away with responsibilities that begin immediately. The newly crowned girls will make their first appearances at the Spot Festival Sept. 27-28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then they will spent their entire year performing, making appearances, representinging the Spot Festival and raising money throughout North Carolina,â&#x20AC;? said Rinko. The girls will also have to choose platforms or organizations closer to their hearts for which they will raise money for throughout the year. Now that the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work really begins, that means the pageant director can finally

take a breather, even if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not ready to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sad that it is over but relieved to have a little break,â&#x20AC;? Rinko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of the work we have done for another year. We will miss [former Princess and Queen] Savannah, Samantha and their families dearly, they have become family to us but we are excited to get to know and become close with the new girls that were crowned this past Saturday.â&#x20AC;? The new royalty are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime and they have some swag to accompany them along the way. The N.C. Spot Festival Queen Tammy Sue Daniels won a $2,500 scholarship, while the other winners earned a $100 savings bond. All six winners got a crown, sash, trophy, flowers, jewelry and many other gifts thanks to sponsors within the community. But anyone can bet, their titles are their new, most prized possessions.

Burgaw Chamber has new director By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer The Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce has recently gained a new Executive Director, local native Emily Baker. The BACC is a membershipbased, non-profit organization committed to helping the Burgaw area business community prosper. Baker shares in the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of being the leading advocate of business and industry, unified to promote and enhance economic growth in Pender County and the surrounding region. She came on board as director in late June. Emily grew up in the small town of Atkinson and attended the same school from first through twelfth grades. She said because she was raised knowing all the teachers, principals and everyone in the community on a personal basis, they were all instrumental in shaping her life. She got married, and even though she never had children, Emily loves her cats. She also loves the beach, making baskets, reading and meeting people. Emily has always worked in Burgaw, where she has interacted with the public in a variety of occupations. She said her first job was at the electronics plant, where MoJoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is located now. She also worked at First Citizens Bank in Burgaw for twenty years. Emily was employed by the Chamber of Commerce in the past, for a couple of years after leaving the bank. She was also responsible for community relations in Pender County at Lower Cape Fear Hospice where she helped train volunteers, plan functions and educate people about what Hospice had to offer. Emily went on to work for Pender County Schools for the next twelve years. She held office positions at Malpass Corner, Burgaw Middle, Pender High and Pender Early College. She lightheartedly calls herself a jack of all trades and

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Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Baker at the Chamber office, located in the Depot in Burgaw. a master of none, although it appears that her wealth of experience has led her precisely where she is today. Just after leaving the school system in April, a friend recommended that she apply for the position at the Chamber. Following a brief vacation, Emily started as Director at the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce. Being a people person, she is excited for the opportunity to connect with the members once again. Emily said her biggest challenge is keeping up with technology and learning to use social media, but she is determined to overcome those obstacles. The new director has begun reaching out to the other small nearby chambers to lear n about what is working for them, and what might work for the Burgaw Chamber, to help members network and

collaborate with one another. She said she also wants to get out and get face-to-face with local business owners to stay in touch with their individual needs. Establishing a Business After Hours program and lunchtime meetings are some of her goals, and she plans to meet with the Greater Topsail Area Chamber to discuss its programs. The BACC has already gained several new members since she started there. Anyone is welcome to attend board meetings, which are held monthly. Emily is currently working in conjunction with Pender Memorial Hospital to create baskets to be given out to new homeowners in the area. The baskets include coupons and advertising for area busi

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After 52 years in the electric business, Jimmy Casteen will retire as Operational Supervisor at Four County Electric Membership Cor poration Sept. 26. Casteen is a lifelong resident of the Burgaw area, and has been employed by Four County for 30 years. Casteen was raised a country boy in the Horse Branch community. His mother had grown up on one side of the highway in the same community, and his father on the other side. He attended school at Long Creek Grady, worked at Wards Corner Store from the time he was 12 until high school graduation in 1958, and spent summers cropping tobacco. Baseball and basketball always interested him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he played center field for four years and spent three years on the high school basketball team. Casteen got to see the world when he served in the U.S. Army as a civilian after high school. During those four years, his tour of duty in Communications included Hong Kong, Bangkok, Saigon and the Philippines. He lived in Vientiane, Laos for two years and spent his 21st birthday stationed in SavannakhĂŠt in Laos with only four other Americans. When Jimmy retur ned home, the first girl he spotted was Betty Brown from Burgaw. He asked her out, and they went on their first date to the tobacco market. Betty would later become his wife and the person he calls the foundation of his life. After being home from the military for only 44 days, he was called back into the Army. During that time, he hitchhiked home 30 out of

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Where does the buck stop? This week the front page of the Post & Voice has yet another story on the financial problems in Pender County government – $200,000 allocated by the Commissioners for parks and recreation, but not placed in the budget. So now, that money has to come from somewhere. And apparently there was another accounting error involving an allocation for the schools that was to be paid out of a fund that has no money. We hope this is not just the tip of the proverbial Those who have the financial mess iceberg. authority to levy taxes With an experienced on the citizens of Pender interim county manager and County and then spend finance director looking over that tax money have the our county finances, who knows what skeletons might ultimate responsibility to fall out of the closet? It’s like account for that money to waiting for the other shoe to those from whom it was drop, as the old saying goes. taken. Commissioner Jimmy Tate, in obvious frustration with the situation, said he could not fathom how bad the board of commissioners looked. And this is quite true. The buck has to stop somewhere, and it stops with the board of commissioners. Those who have the authority to levy taxes on the citizens of Pender County and then spend that tax money have the ultimate responsibility to account for that money to those from whom it was taken. Yes, we had a finance director and county manager that apparently didn’t do their respective jobs very well. But we didn’t elect them – we elected the board of commissioners to make sure those county employees did their jobs. That is where the buck stops.

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We may never know how much our children are learning The headlines sounded great – 56 percent of our students passed their end of grade tests, compared to just 44 percent last year. A more thorough reading reveals the 11-point gain was a result of educators relaxing the scoring scale, making the tests easier to pass. It left us questioning whether we will ever know how well our students are performing. North Carolina may have had the best of intentions but history will note that we have bounced from one education initiative to another since the 1980s. The parade includes the Basic Education Plan, Senate Bill 2, the ABC’s of Education, Smart Start, More at Four, No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, Common Core, Read to Achieve and surely some that don’t come to mind. To further complicate the situation our legislature just scrapped the Common Core and appointed a committee to come up with new curriculum criteria. Along with our initiativesdu-jour tradition, we demanded to know how much students were learning and how well teachers were teaching, figuring the best way to measure these things was a massive testing program. North Carolina tried designing our own end-of-grade tests but never demonstrated the necessary expertise to do so; besides our tests couldn’t possibly measure how well our students compared with those in other states since we used different tests. We also keep playing with the scoring yardstick, raising

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In your Face

I was relaxing on the beach late Friday on Labor Day weekend; the sun was sinking slowly over the ocean when I got the call. I knew it as soon as I heard his voice; it was my “There is a need in the community for a place where our citizens dermatologist, who had just can have their lives enriched through the arts. The people of Pender scraped a sample off my face County can be involved in the arts through teaching and taking lesthe week before. “We need sons in various arts, as well as involvement in community band and to get you in here next week theater.” and get the rest of that thing Pender Arts Council co-president Rochelle Whiteside on the need for the arts center. off your face,” he said. The good news is we will be seeing a lot of each other over “I’d like to get to the bottom of this.” the next few months. Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams during the discussion of As an avid sunbather budget problems at Monday’s Board of Commissioner’s meeting. since childhood, I figured it was only a matter of time but the words still stung – malignant melanoma. Malignant or lowering it according to melanoma? The diagnosis who is barking the loudest danced in my head as I that scoring is too stringent It’s understandable why like the Green Swamp, the wrapped my mind around or too lax. We remember so many think life began in Dismal, Holly Shelter and the the fact that my life had just hearing the cut or passing some primordial swamp. lowlands of the Cape Fear changed forever. score on one test was so low a I’m not one of those, of and Black. Our feral hog It never dawned on me student had only to answer 25 course; where others see population may have only that age spot on the side of percent of the questions corsome grand accident, I see recently exploded, but “piney my face could be the real rectly to pass the course. the miracle of creation. I woods rooters” were flourish- deal. Even after my soul sisOur classroom teachers am not prone to trust anying long before Hurricanes ter, who had two skin cancers and educators constantly get thing created by man, and Fran and Floyd flooded the removed, reminded me of it new instructions, mandates since evolution is something livestock farms and those repeatedly, it didn’t register. and training about what to thought up by man, then pigs which survived fled or In hindsight I realize it teach and what will be tested, proven by formulae created floated to new places to call looked surprisingly similar conditions considered impos- by men, then backed up by home. to the picture on the brosible in most professions. data assembled by man in I’ve even heard rumors of chure I review every year We scratch our heads as order to prove his formulae, large snakes making a decent after my annual skin scan – one news story after another I choose to place my trust in living in some Tar Heel it met all the criteria of the attempts to report on educasomething more. swamps along the border, ABCD test. tion, the program where we Still, I can see why some but I have my doubts. We Luckily my faith overexpend the largest amount of would consider a steaming, have enough native herpetar- shadowed my fear. Jefferson Weaver state funds and a fair persloppy, spooky swamp as a ians without adding to the I felt safe, optimistic and centage of local tax dollars. predators. place where life might have hysteria of snake haters. A thankful we found it early This latest story continues begun. Beaver and muskrats, of Carolina swamp can be the and put a plan into immedithe confusion. The initiation course, make their homes I have never found most hatefully hot place in ate action. of The Common Core led to here, along with the unwelswamps forbidding. Rather, summer, but it can be the Don’t worry about it, the new testing. When results come nutria, but there’s I find them beautiful and almost miserably cold in windoctor said. Just enjoy your using the new criteria were luring. Old trees, moss, algae, nothing unusual about any ter, too. I doubt a python with weekend and call us next obtained last year the scores of those three rodents in any things so forgotten that had any common sense would week to make an appointwere so low the State Board roadside ditch or field canal. anyone even noticed them like calling Carolina home in ment. Okay, sure, I won’t of Education considered not In the swamp, though, they before, those souls, too, have February. worry. Those are the exact even releasing them. work harder. been forgotten in the mist There is an incredible words he and his nurse Following our tradition, Even the fish can seem that seems to continually majesty in a thousand-yearsaid to me last week as they it was decided we needed to more primitive in a good rise in some quarters where old cypress swamp draped bottled my biopsy. increase the scoring levels swamp – the gar, the pickerel, in snow, the colder temperathe sun rarely pierces the But they were right. Don’t from three to five, essentially cypress, juniper and water the blackfish exist side by tures thickening and slowing worry – because worrying making it easier to get a pass- oak canopy. side with the more honorable the water but not quite freez- won’t stop anything from haping score but also making bass, as well as panfish, but Spend any time at all in a ing it so the tannin leaching pening, it only robs us of the a year-to-year comparison I rarely see a sucker anyswamp of any consequence, from a million ancient trees time we have to enjoy before impossible. Sources tell us more, outside of some of the and you’ll feel what draws is concentrated, turning it does. So that is the choice the actual gain may be less deeper brownwater holes I some of us to it. There is a the water almost jet black I embraced – don’t worry, be than two percent. occasionally call home. slow restlessness, a constant against the stark whiteness happy. And stepping back for a Our swamps have always quiet concert of sounds and of the snow. The few times If you follow my column moment how excited should been a haven for fugitives, sensations that can’t quite be I have been in snowed-in you can appreciate the irony we be that only 56 percent whether they were Woccon explained. There are secrets swamps, anyone could easily of my past two posts – Hooray, passed? Shouldn’t we be Indians fleeing Europeans, in the cypress. see the potential sleeping in the Sun’s Out and Savoring incensed that 44 percent or early Europeans fleeing Swamps have critters one the banks, the trunks, even Summer; both oozing with failed? Shouldn’t that be the Woccons and Tuscaroras. might not see elsewhere; the slow-moving water, await- my affection for the sun. big story? Both Tory and Whig made playful, yet predatory otters, ing the day when a spring No more serial sunbathWe’ve had an education in contemplative wading birds, their homes amongst cypress sun would release the power ing sessions for me. Though how not to measure perforknees and screech owls, as deer that somehow know evso perilously held in by a I have been solar powered for mance and accountability. did outlaws, slaves, soldiers ery spot of semi-dry ground thin layer of ice. A snowedlife, I spent Saturday shopWhat all of us want and need for miles on end, coons who and those who just couldn’t over field is just flat and ping for a new umbrella and to know how is well our stuget along with other folks. may as well never have never largely featureless, save for embracing a new appreciadents are performing; only Maybe that’s why I am at touched land in their entire animal tracks and landscape tion for shade on the beach. then can we eliminate all the lives. Bobcats take on differtimes happiest when I’m details; the cathedral of the Now my life has changed. distractions and focus on wandering the watery wilent colors in swamps, a more deep forest is just quietly I am worse than a reformed making improvements. derness. exotic tone to their spotted majestic when wreathed in smoker; scanning my friends It is time to get off this diz- bellies, a deeper gray in their Those fugitives sometimes snow. But a swamp gives the faces, alerting them to potenzying merry-go-round, make had four legs as well. North tawny backs. Waterfowl in feeling of something waiting tial problems. I am certain a commitment to a curricuthe swamps are more circum- Carolina’s burgeoning gafor the right moment to exif my cancer were internal lum, as well as testing and tor population came about spect than their open water plode and irresistibly spring I would not share the news scoring methodology, and because the saurians were cousins, since they generwith strangers. But because then leave them in place long ally have to dodge trees and still able to hide in places it is such a simple yet potenContinued on page 5A enough to truly benchmark tially serious situation, I am performance. Otherwise, we telling everyone I know. I may never know how much have become the self-appointour children are learning. ed poster child for sunscreen –Campbell is former asand skin cancer prevention. sistant state treasurer and is I credit my annual skin creator/host of NC SPIN, a scan for saving my life and weekly statewide television encourage you to adopt this discussion of state issues timeless tradition. An ounce airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. of prevention is truly worth Public opinion is welcome. Send your Letters to the Editor to P.O. Box 955, on WILM-TV and Sundays a pound of cure – don’t wait at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Burgaw, 28425 or to posteditor@post-voice.com . Please include your address until the evidence is in your Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and phone nuber with your letter. We reserve the right to reject letters we face to take action. and Channel 52. Contact him –Gail Ostrishko is a coldeem inappropriate, or just can’t understand what you are trying to say. at www.ncspin.com. umnist with the Post & Voice. Unsigned letters will not be published. Contact her at www.gailo.com.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Congratulations Flowers in Burgaw Presbyterian Church Sunday were in honor of the 66th wedding anniversary of Lewis and Eleanor Dunn. Congratulations on reaching this special anniversary. They lived in Burgaw for several years, returned to their Charlotte hometown. They loved Burgaw so much that they came back to Burgaw to retire. We’re glad that you did. The Star-Spangled Banner The words were written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. He was a wellknown Washington lawyer and amateur verse writer. When the British retreated from Washington during the war, they took Key’s friend, William Beanes with them. Key received permission from the President James Madison to intercede with the British for Beanes’ release. Key boarded a prisonerexchange boat in September, 1814. The boat was held in temporary custody by a British war ship. From this exciting vantage point in the midst of the enemy, Key witnessed the bombardment by the British fleet of Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor. He watched the shelling of with intense anxiety throughout the night. The next morning he saw “that our flag was still there” despite the ordeal by fire. His joy inspired him to write a poem about it. Key turned the text over to a Baltimore printer after being released by the British. He borrowed the tune from a popular English drinking song To Ana-creon in Heaven. Congress adopted his song The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem in 1931. At one time he was interested in becoming an Episcopal clergyman. (Information from World Book Encyclopedia.) Did you know that there are four verses to the national anthem? He wrote

part of it in a few minutes on an unfinished letter in his pocket. When he was released from the boat, he went back to Baltimore and finished it. Most of us know the first verse by heart. Here is the fourth verse, which is a prayer Oh! Thus be it ever when freemen shall stand between their loved home and the war’s desolation, Blest with vict’ry and peace, May the Heav’n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, ‘In God is our trust’ And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Isn’t that a beautiful verse—and it gives praise to God in whom we trust. 9-11 Memorial Service At 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 a service took place at Heritage Place. Kay Warner was mistress of ceremonies, Rev. Dr. Ray Mendenhall had the invocation and closing prayer. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner was sung by Angela Robinson of the Dept. of Social Services. A poem American Banner by Michael Belden, was read by Virginia Rochelle, retired school teacher. I had to shorten it, so I could put only a verse but the poem was about Old Glory, our flag, and very patriotic. It ended with this verse: And your stars forge lightning against the sky and your stripes in union peal a thunder bay. And your might and your valor with the last words to say God bless America, God bless the USA. The speaker was introduced by Kay Warner, of Adult Services. He is Colonel Sean M. Salene of the United States Marine Corps. He had a most impressive group of medals on his uniform. He has had many tours of duty all over the world in

leadership capacities. He has been in USMC for 23 years and is presently at Camp Lejeune. He is slated to command MAG-29 (Marine Air Group-29) in May, 2015. Col. Salene recognized all first responders in attendance, who received much appreciative applause. Music was provided by the Lamplighters Senior Chorus, with Eula Ramsey on guitar. A poem, Twinned Towers, written and read by Hope Cusick, was read by the author. They stood silver trimmed, Glistening in the sunlight Glass, steel and aluminum towers Bonded together in beauty, Elegance and efficiency Standing majestically with stoic empowerment and grace For all the world to share Reaching toward the heavens Shining and basking in the sunny rays During the day and at night Glowing and radiating in The moon’s splendor. Twenty thousand gentle people Filled the strong floors Working daily for the world’s needs. Suddenly at 8:48 AM a fiery plane crash Sends everyone scrambling for escape and protection to roofs and stairwells. Many are trapped and leap from Roof tops and windows. Fire and smoke billow and Float across the morning sky.

Weaver

A couple years back, I had the honor of meeting Randy Edwards, one of the alligator hunters from a television show many of y’all enjoy (as we do). I was manning a booth at the Wildlife Expo, and Randy and his family were the celebrity guests. They are just like everyday country folks around here, except that they live in and make their living in swamps far more menacing than ours. A family of suburbanites came up to Randy and I as we were standing outside the building talking about trapping otters. The folks hunted and fished, so they weren’t entirely citified, but they couldn’t conceive of voluntarily walking into places where the water was chest high and things lurk that have no qualms about eating human beings. “Drivin’ in the city is more frightening to me,”

Randy said, and I had to agree. The folks laughed, posed for some pictures, and headed on inside. Randy and I both looked across the Cape Fear, to a place where alligators, beavers and herons rule, despite trespassing developers and daytrippers too frightened to step off their boats. “Some people just don’t understand the swamp,” Randy said. We were in complete accord, and as we both headed back for our respective stations in the convention center, I got the feeling that he, even more than I, wished to be in a place where the brownwater bubbles, the gators growl, and there are secrets long forgotten in the cypress. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville. com.

Continued from page 4A forth with life. Swamps are not always hospitable to humans. We have a feverish need to change things, and a natural fear of the unknown. We would rather be like a coyote, and go a mile out of the way to keep our feet dry, than to be like the opossum and dive in if necessary. I’ve taken folks into swamps with me before who had no business being there; they hopped from stump to knob to log, and generally ended up far more wet than those of us who just waded in, knowing that one has a significantly better chance of avoiding a venomous snake in the water than one does when said snake is coiled on the tree limb you’re desperately reaching for as a handhold.

Bang! Another Tower is hit and Flames shoot over and out as Screaming workers and laborers Scurry down the staircases hopeful Into the crowded and panicked streets Bustling and screaming prevail - then The unbelievable cascading Thunderous sound Of crumbling steel and glass The Tower implodes to the ground Shortly followed by its twin

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Members of the Topsail High Class of 1964 visited the old school Sept. 13. Class members (left to right) Edward “Tommy” Carter, Judy Millis Carter, Robert Atkinson, Cecil Thomas, and Cherry Coston Randall toured the school, which is under renovation. Pender County Commissioner David Williams and George Brown conducted the tour.

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Col. Sean M. Salene, USMC, speaker at the 9-11 service at Heritage Place. moments later. Almost three thousand innocents are cascaded With the debris, crushed to death. Paper flies everywhere, soundless Telling written tales of days gone by A way of life snuffed eternally. Freedom, true freedom, Has been challenged. Cusik says this poem is dedicated to all the men and women who perished in the 9/11/01 attack on the World Trade Center of New York and the memory of four students who shared my life: Tom Haskell, and his brother, Tim Haskell, NYC firefighters; Michael Wittenstein, and John Perry. Burgaw Book Club On Thursday, September 11 the club met for the first of eight meetings for the 2014-2015 year. Jennifer Hansen hosted the club at her home. June Robbins, president this year, opened with the club pledge and club song. Following the business meeting, program chairman, Sue Cowan introduced her guest speaker, Hope Cusick, who, with her husband, Vincent have traveled to every continent but Africa. She writes poetry about people she meets, situations,

relationships, and other things. She says that people who read her poetry can usually identify with several in her books. She read several poems from one of her books Whispers of Poetry. Also she read a poem she had written and read that morning at 9-11 memorial service at Heritage Place. It was dedicated to all who lost their lives, including four students whom she knew personally. Hope has read her poetry in several foreign countries. Books were exchanged and the hostess and her two children, all wearing identical aprons, served guests in the dining room. Vespers at Kirkwood After last Sunday’s service, there will be one more in October. Hosted by Burgaw Presbyterian Church. Sunday’s service was hosted by Wallace Pres Church. A 4:30 p.m. jam session with a band group from the host church called Wallace Pres. Pickers swelled its size a little by inviting others with instruments to join them. Slices of watermelon were available to eat while the group enjoyed visiting with each other under the pavilion. Since the sky was gray all afternoon, the worship service was held in the pavilion. Fortunately it started to sprinkle just as we were leav-

ing the camp, so we actually missed the rain. Rev. Dr. Phil Gladden conducted the worship service which also had lots of music and group singing of old hymn like I’ll Fly Away, Shall we gather at the River, Amazing Grace, Do Lord and others. Phil made us realize what a blessing it is to have Kirkwood with its beautiful lake, grounds, cabins for overnight visiting, canoes for paddling on the lake, the dell for worship, weddings, and other events down by the lake, and a pool for summertime swimming. Kirkwood is a real oasis in the middle of two busy highways. The vesper services are very special to me and many others who do not want to miss a single one. Closing thoughts I recently heard a pastor say hurt people hurt people when we are hurting. We want to blame others and we often hurt them. Or if someone has hurt us or a family member, we often do the same thing to the person who has hurt us or a family member. We feel we must blame somebody so we hurt them, either intentionally or unintentionally. Also, someone has written: “Pride is the only poison that is better when swallowed.” Shalom.

Education

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

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Marie Radcliff’s fifth grade class at Cape Fear Elementary uses a research based approach to learning with the exercise balls.

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Students from Ms. Flynn’s second grade class at Burgaw Elementary School wrote letters to their heroes on 9/11. Many chose firemen and policemen as their heroes. They also drew pictures and then Ms. Flynn delivered the letters to the Burgaw Police and Fire Departments. She has invited these heroes to come to school to have lunch with the students.

Pender Community Band organizes, meeting planned for Sept.22 Do you love music? Do you have an old band instrument laying around the house? If so, it might be time to dust it off and come out Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. to see what the Pender Community Band is all about. This is a new band that is in the process of forming and recruiting members. Meetings will be held in the Pender High School band room.

Experience in a high school band, or higher, is preferred But even if you haven’t played in a long time, come join in anyway. Anyone of high school age and above is welcome. “We will focus on playing traditional and contemporary concert and marching band music, and hope to play publicly two to three times a year,” said Tollie Mitchell, one of the band’s organizers.

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We know when they come in that they’re not ours to keep, but that doesn’t make saying good-bye any easier. We released eight healthy, rehabilitated sea turtles Sept. 9 back to Mother Ocean. The lucky group included two juvenile loggerheads (Dane and Scottie), one Kemp’s Ridley (Thing 1) and five small Greens (Jib, Lil’ Louisiana, Orleans, Crush and Jetty.) Jib was held back from graduating with his class two years ago when he developed a problem in his front flipper. After spending every day in our therapy pool working against the currents he showed a remarkable improvement in his range of motion and finally got the stamp of approval from our vet, Dr. Craig Harms of the College of Veterinary Medicine at N.C. State and Jean. Scottie was also with us for a few years. What initially looked like a rather insignificant wound on his plastron (belly) grew into a strangelooking cavity. We were never able to figure out what caused the trauma but it took two years of treatment for the hole to scar over and close. Whatever he ran into we hope he doesn’t do it again! The others were relative short-timers at the hospital but that doesn’t mean we’ll miss them any less. Lil’ Lou, as we called her, was on our tour all summer and built up quite a fan club with her willingness to pose for pictures and her comical routines in her tank. Many of her adoptive parents were thrilled to be there for her release. A crowd of several hundred greeted our turtles as they were slowly carried down to the surf. After posing and waving flippers for the visitors the smaller ones were walked out past the first few breakers before jetting off quickly through the waves. Dane and Scottie were hauled down close to the surf in turtle snuggies, heavy yellow vinyl contraptions that swaddle the turtles and keep them, and our volunteers safe during transport. Scottie took a quick look around and headed to the water, where he snagged almost immediately on a sand bar that ran parallel to the beach. With a little help from his people Scottie was freed, but he left behind a plethora of cuts and bruises on his rescuers. When Dane was released, she decided that a short nap was in order before taking on the waves. It was comical to see a turtle just chill out, in no hurry to go anywhere. These critters sense the ocean way before we get there and always become excited. Eventually, with much encouragement from her rescue dad, Dane Vertelay and the crowd Dane the turtle made her move, and promptly ran into the same sandbar as Scottie. This time we were ready and quickly turned her into the waves before she decided that it might be a good place for another nap. The gang of eight left a little hole in our hearts and a lot of empty tanks in our hospital.

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The final turtle release of 2014 sent eight turtles back into the sea on Sept. 9 in Surf City. But those tanks will soon be filled with patients in our ICU who are nearing the end of their quarantine time and will be relocated to the big house, Sea Turtle Bay. Unfortunately, it looks as if there will never be a shortage of sea turtles who need our help. Fall tour schedule We’re now on our off-season tour schedule through the end of the year. We will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. We will not be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but we will be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. General admission is $5. Seniors and military admission is $4 and children’s admission is $3. We are located at 302 Tortuga Lane, (Mainland) Surf City. Take the turn from Rts. 50/210 onto Charlie Medlin Drive (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark for this road.) Follow the road onto the gravel section and through the round-about. We are the only building on Tortuga. Google Maps are now showing the correct address but any sort of GPS system will not. Just remember that we are on the mainland now, not on the island. And a word of advice: if you park on the side of the road beware of the drop-off into the ditches, and that sand is softer than it looks. We’re expecting our winter duds, long-sleeved T’s, hoodies and regular sweatshirts, and other holiday items to be arriving shortly. Gather those sizes for your next visit to the hospital and get in some early holiday shopping. We’ll also be reprising some of the special holiday packages that were so popular last fall, and

we’ll have a whole new slate of turtles up for adoption. Hatchlings up and down the beach We’ve officially ended the nesting season here on Topsail so now it’s all about hatchlings. Hatches will continue through October, but honestly, we can’t tell you where or when a nest will hatch. We just don’t know. If you see our volunteers sitting near a marked nest any time after dusk it’s possible that those critters are ready to make their appearance and start their long journey in the sea, where they’ll spend the rest of their lives. If you miss a hatch you may be able to catch a nest analysis which takes place generally three days later. Our volunteers often unearth a few late-risers that didn’t hear the alarm so this may be your chance to see a hatchling or two. We continue to rely heavily on our locals and visitors to report any sighting of nesting turtles, hatching nests and any turtles in distress. Please report all local sea turtle activity to our director of beach operations, Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880. If unable to reach her you may also contact our director, Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800. The state also has a hotline for strandings (injured or sick turtles) at 252-241-7367 and the call will be picked up 24/7. Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net. To be added to the newsletter list e-mail me at the same address.

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Burgaw to hold bicycle and pedestrian focus group The Town of Burgaw Planning Department will be holding a bicycle and pedestrian focus group meeting on September 22, 2014 at 5 pm in the Burgaw Depot Conference Room. Residents interested in providing input on safety concerns and desired improvements are urged to contact Planning Administrator Rebekah Roth at 910-633-3451 or planning@townofburgaw.com to reserve a seat. Residents who would like to weigh in on the planning process but unable to make the meeting can also fill out a survey by visiting http://www. townofburgaw.com/bicycleand-pedestrian-transportation-plan. At their 2014 strategic planning session, the Board of Commissioners directed staff to begin work on a town-wide bicycle and pedestrian plan. During the past decade, the town has increased investment in pedestrian and multi-use infrastructure. However, as the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demographics change and infrastructure maintenance needs grow, the town needs a plan on how to implement bicycle

and pedestrian amenities in a cost-effective and strategic manner. According to Ms. Roth, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The town board has heard from residents about the desire for more and safer walking and biking amenities. Because funding for these projects is limited, we need information from the residents about what is most important to them so we can coordinate bike and pedestrian projects with road maintenance projects. This will make the community safer and help to save money.â&#x20AC;? The Town of Burgaw Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan will be the first town-wide plan for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. This plan will assist town departments in prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle improvements, will recommend development ordinance amendments to ensure a cohesive transportation network, and will outline implementation tools and funding methods. For more infor mation, please contact Rebekah Roth, Planning Administrator, at (910) 663-3451 or e-mail her at planning@townofburgaw. com.

Spot Festival 5K run Sept. 27 By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Before standing in line to enjoy fish at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spot Festival, consider running to the finish line to raise money and awareness for a local organization. Pender Alliance for Teen Health (PATH) is dedicated to increasing access to healthcare for teens in Pender County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some real problems with our healthcare system as it related to just being able to see a doctor to other provider of care on a regular basis,â&#x20AC;? PATH Executive Director Beth Gaglione said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PATH has opened two school-based health centers in the five short years that we have been in existence. And it is just the beginning of our work.â&#x20AC;? She hopes to someday have more than 300 registrants complete the Spot Festival 5K that began last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since we share some of the proceeds of the race with the Topsail schools and the Hamp-

stead Fire Department, it is our goal to some day raise $20,000 so that our contribution to the community can impact more people,â&#x20AC;? Gaglione said. Race day is Saturday, September 27. On-site registration will take place at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church beginning at 6 a.m. before runners take off at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is available online and runners can pick up race packets Sept. 26, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at South State Bank in Hampstead. Registrants should know a portion of their registration is helping local teens and organizers hope the 5K and 1K help spread the word about PATHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have limited means to tell our story. The race has given us another opportunity to tell people who we are and why we exists. But most of all, the reward comes in being able to provide some service we might not have been able to without the proceeds from the race.â&#x20AC;? Gaglione said last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run-

Obituaries

Raymond Gene Chadwick BURGAW -- Raymond Gene Chadwick, Sr., 71, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by caring family.. He was born May 2, 1943

in Pender County, the son of the late Raymond Elbert and Mary Catherine Harris Chadwick. Gene is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary Ann Chadwick; children, Raymond G. Chadwick, Jr., Angie Chadwick, Sara Brown (Shane), Steven Chadwick (Michelle), and Tina Erredia (Spencer); grandchildren, Elizabeth Brown, Ella Brown, Gracie Chadwick, Doug Hughes, Daniel Hughes, Kelli Shears (Nathan), Megan Lewis (Brent), and Brook Nolin; five great grandchildren, brother, Ray Chadwick (Patsy); sisters, Mamie Rivenbark (Jimmy), Gracie Atkinson, Barbara Wells, and Betty Faye Rivenbark (Jerry, Sr.) and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Dean Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick-Parker Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Guy Chadwick, Dean Atkinson, Keith Rivenbark, Jerry Rivenbark, Jr., Tony Tommassetti, Spencer Erredia, and Jeffrey Rivenbark. Honorary Casketbearers will be Tommy Zandy, Harvey Bonds, Lee Howard, George Hubbard, Sr., David Nance, and George Yopp. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn McGowen Funeral

ners gave her positive feedback and they took it to heart, hoping to have an even better race this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We learned that runners are serious about the course. And they loved ours! Deerfield Estates proved to be a beautiful scenic course for our runners.â&#x20AC;? Gaglione said their timing was perfect too, the runners really enjoyed being part of the Spot Festival following

the run, collecting their medals and prizes on stage. Plus all registrantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names will be entered to win a raffle basket worth $250. Registrants will also get free entry to the Spot Festival to enjoy two days full of arts and crafts, live music, great food and drinks. The festival takes place right across the street from the race so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a short walk, after race that will leave a lasting impact on the community.

Robert Lee Bond PENDER COUNTY -- Robert Lee Bond, 65, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life to his eternal rest Sept. 9, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. For the past 32 years during Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lengthy illness he was loved and given the best of care by his family. He was born May 11, 1949 in Pender County, the son of Annie W. Bond and the late Acrel Bond. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley B. Caison. In addition to his mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Debbie B. Canupp (Jesse); Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s angel, Peggy S. Whitley (Gerald); niece, Amanda Jones (Philip); nephews, Evans Caison and Waylon Crews; many extended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at Moores Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Dr. Lynn Bullock and The Rev. Philip Eakins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. 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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Pictured is Dawn Brannan, the Coastal Bank & Trust manager, with customer service representatives Rachel Gurganus and Justin Meadows.

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Coastal Bank & Trust; banking the community way By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Last month Jacksonvillebased Coastal Bank & Trust opened its first branch. The community-chartered bank selected Holly Ridge as the site of their first branch office. “ We a re a c o m m u n i t y bank,” said Renee Rhodes, the chief compliance and operations officer. “Decisions are made locally,” said Dawn Brannan, the Holly Ridge bank manager. “A community bank is about the community it serves. Loan decisions are made here. We’re hands on.” Brannan, who has invested more than 25 years in local banking, said a community bank philosophy is a perfect fit. “Banking is personal,” said Brannan. “It’s about customer service. It’s about knowing our customers.” “At Coastal Bank & Trust we pride ourselves on customer service,” said Rhodes. “We are small and we have all the services a large bank has.” Coastal Bank & Trust was established in 2009. The bank offers personal checking and savings accounts. The bank offers free monthly image statements via online banking, free online banking with free bill pay, free ATM withdrawals, free MasterCard debit card, free Notary services, free mobile banking, free direct deposit, and free telephone banking. Business customers receive free initial order of 150 exclusive checks, free MasterCard debit card, free Notary service, courier service, free telephone banking, free check images

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Continued from page 3A up, Jimmy raised watermelons for 25 summers – mainly for the purpose of teaching his sons about work. He sold the watermelons to 18 different stores including IGA, Wilson’s and Piggly Wiggly, and he is known for growing the most acres of watermelons in Pender County.

with monthly statement, and free online banking with cash management. The bank offers assistance with small business administration loans. “Brad Bruestle is an expert with SBA,” said Rhodes. “He knows SBA loan applications can be complicated and he knows the nuances of SBA loans.” “We offer free courier services for our business customers,” said Brannan. “We will pick up deposits for our businesses.” In addition to online banking, Coastal Bank & Trust offers saving accounts, loans, mortgages, IRAs, and CDs. To serve the customers in the greater Holly Ridge area, Coastal Bank & Trust assembled a staff with more than 300 years experience. “The response by the community has been great,” said Brannan. “We know a community bank is needed here.” “When Bank of America closed last year, it left a significant void in the local market for residents from Jacksonville to Hampstead,” said Keith Betts, the president of Coastal Bank & Trust. “We are happy to have the opportunity to return first-class banking to the Holly Ridge area.” Betts said the banking staff looks forward to becoming an active leader in the local business community. Coastal Bank & Trust opened in Jacksonville in 2009 and is Onslow County’s only community bank. The main office is located at 2414 N. Marine Blvd. The Holly Ridge branch is located at 300 US Hwy 17 North, in the former Bank of

America building. The building was purchased in August 2013 by Coastal Bank & Trust. It features a drive-thru teller window and an ATM. “Coastal Bank & Trust is financially strong and growing, and our new branch in Holly Ridge is ideally located to serve the community,” said Betts. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., Coastal Bank & Trust in Holly Ridge will celebrate its official ribbon cutting. Food will be served and the community is invited to attend. The Holly Ridge branch of Coastal Bank & Trust opened Aug. 27. The branch is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n visit the bank’s website at www.coastalbanknc.com. The branch’s telephone number is 910-541-3811.

Self-described as a churchgoing golfer, Jimmy has attended the same church his entire life – Herring’s Chapel United Methodist. He is looking forward to retirement and spending time doing the things he loves including golf, deer hunting and helping people. “It has given me great pleasure to have the opportunity to work, grow, raise a family and support the needs of the community – to be able to live a good life,” said Jimmy.

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Dear Leery, No. Brand-name medications are not better, safer or more effective than their generic alternative because they’re virtually the same. To gain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic drugs are required to the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form and route of administration as their brand-name counterpart. The generic manufacturer must also demonstrate that people absorb the drug at the same rate. The only difference between a brand-name drug and its generic is the name (generics are usually called by their chemical name), shape and color of the drug (U.S. trademark laws don’t allow generics to look exactly like the their brand-name counterparts) and price. Generic drugs are often 10 to 30 percent cheaper when they first become available, but by the end of the first year the price can drop in half. And by the second and third year it can drop 70 to 90 percent. Cost difference The reason generic drugs are so much cheaper is because their manufacturers

don’t have the hefty start-up costs that the original creators of the drug do. When a pharmaceutical company creates a new drug, it spends millions of dollars on the research, development and clinical testing phase. Then, if it gets FDA approval, it has to turn around and spend even more money to market the drug to the health care industry and the public. The total cost can rise into the hundreds of millions by the time the drug is in the hands of consumers. In an effort to recoup their investment, the brand-name drug makers charge a premium price, and are given a 20-year patent protection, which means that no other company can make or sell the drug during that period of time. After those 20 years are up, however, other companies can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. But because generic manufacturers don’t have the same research, development and marketing costs, they can sell their product much cheaper. Also, once generic drugs are approved, there’s greater competition, which drives the price down. Today, nearly 8 in 10 prescriptions filled in the United States are for

generic, which saves U.S. consumers around $3 billion every week. New generics You should also know that in 2014 and 2015, patents on a wide variety of popular brand-name drugs will expire and become available in generic, including Celebrex, Copaxone, Actonel, Nexium, Exforge, Cymbalta, Lunesta, Avodart, Abilify, Evista, Maxalt, Maxalt MPT, Micardis, Micardis HCT, Reneagel, Twynata and Xeloda. For a more information, Community Catalyst, a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization provides a list on their website of the top 50 brand-name drugs and the dates they should become available as generics. Go to communitycatalyst. org, and type “Drugs Going Generic 2014 – 2015” in their search bar to find it. You can also find out if a brand-name drug has a generic alternative by simply asking your doctor or pharmacist. Or, visit GoodRX. com, a Web tool that provides prices on brand-name drugs and their generic alternatives (if available) at virtually every pharmacy in the U.S. so you can find the best deals in your area. 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.

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Continued from page 1A justification for the plans. The information he received included projected traffic flow at various locations in the community. The numbers appeared to be obviously overstated based on what he knew about Hampstead. NCDOT proposes that 46 percent of all southbound bypass traffic will exit to midtown Hampstead during the peak morning hour in 2035.

Arts Council

Continued from page 1A The Pender Arts Council looks to utilize the entire building, even the bays that were used to house emergency vehicles. The Rural Academy Theater has been using that space to prepare their unique horse-drawn theater for its fall tour towards western North Carolina. The building has multiple rooms that can be used for a variety of classes. Instructors can schedule either day or evening classes. For anyone interested in teaching music, there is also a piano and an organ available in one of the classrooms. “There is a need in the community for a place where our citizens can have their lives enriched through the arts,” said Co-President Rochelle

Budget

Continued from page 1A increase a public school capital fund by $1,544,092 to cover this year’s debt service payments and capital projects expenditures. “This did not have a fund balance,” said Apple. According to Apple, the FY 2014-2015 adopted budget included $7,517,660 in the Public School Capital Fund to be used for school project debt service and capital projects. The county’s auditor had to make an adjustment in this fund prior to closing out FY 2012-2013 that prevented a deficit. The fund closed out with a zero balance. In other financial matters, Commissioner Tate asked why new furniture was purchased and who authorized it. He estimated county officials approved approximately $10,000 in new desks and chairs. “I see this as an inequity,” said Tate. Murphy and Apple said the purchase was approved before they were brought onboard. The commissioners should have seen a resolution or a purchase order. “I’d like to get to the bottom of this,” said Chair David Wil-

That translates to about 3,100 vehicles arriving in Hampstead in one hour. Of those vehicles, DOT estimates 1,200 would turn onto Jenkins Road, which leads to Topsail High School, during that hour. Nadeau’s first thought was that a mistake had been made, and once DOT officials were made aware of it they would certainly want to correct it. Besides, it would save taxpayers around $30 million. Nadeau wrote to and eventually met with DOT officials in an effort to find the source of their data, and it was revealed Whiteside. “The people of Pender County can be involved in the arts through teaching and taking lessons in various arts, as well as involvement in community band and theater.” Plans are now in the works to begin offering classes in stained glass and creative movement this fall. But more instructors and students are needed. Now is the time to join the Arts Council. Memberships are $15 for individuals and $20 for families. “We are asking for teachers for the arts whether in music, arts, crafts or performance,” said Whiteside. The building will also serve as the official open house for the Burgaw Candlelight Tour scheduled for Dec. 6. Those interested in becoming involved in the arts as a teacher, student or joining as a member, please contact Whiteside at 910-617-2368. liams. The commissioners instructed Murphy and Apple to trace the purchase order and prior approvals regarding the purchase. Apple said the county has policies of purchase orders and spending money on capital items costing more than $500. Apple said the purchase could have been bundled with other purchases in a previous resolution. However, none of the commissioners remembered approving a purchase of furniture. In other business matters, the commissioners approved a 15 month contract with Southeastern Response & Remediation Environmental for an estimated $1,148,928. The county is obligated to accept up to 80,000 gallons per day of wastewater flow from Acme Smoked Fish starting Oct. 1 until the Pender County wastewater treatment plant is operational. According to Michael Mack, the county’s utilities director, four bids were submitted for the service. Southeastern Response & Remediation (SR&R) was the lowest and best bid at $.0544 per gallon. The wastewater will be accepted by the town of Wallace. “We’re paying for what we pump and haul,” said Commissioner George Brown.

that no community-specific study was ever done. Responses he received from Karen Fussell, Division Engineer for NCDOT, stated that “the percentage of traffic not following the bypass, but instead following the business route, can vary from a low of 23 to a high of 90 percent. Therefore, 46 percent of traffic remaining on existing US 17 with the bypass is not unreasonable.” Responses like this left Nadeau concluding that the numbers were based on a state average, not on Hampstead specifically. “For a year we have been asking to see in writing the analysis that yielded the excessive ramp volumes,” said Nadeau. “And now, for the first time, we are presented an explanation of the key 46 percent statistic – it is between 23 percent and 90 percent. That is not acceptable to us and should not be acceptable to anyone.” Nadeau formed a steering committee in January of this year, Citizens for the Hampstead Bypass (C4HB), with a goal of stopping the midtown ramp. The group started a petition, which yielded 1,500 signatures. The petition proposes that the third ramp would waste $30 million of taxpayer money, destroy Hampstead’s historic Chapel Pond, as well as disrupt the Hampstead business district. Still seeking DOT’s rationalization for the ramp, C4HB hired Walter Kulash, a traffic engineer, to conduct a study specific to the Hampstead community. When they compared the results of their trip generation study to the DOT‘s project-

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Blanchard. Former Commissioner Ed Broadhurst said he was concerned about anyone emailing individual commissioners regarding their votes on topics before a vote.

Email requests to atkinsoncity@bellsouth.net. Bids must be recieved by Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. for review by the Town Board.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Administrative Assistant – Burgaw Police Department - The Burgaw Police Department is actively seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have good communication skills, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional business college secretarial and bookkeeping courses preferred. The applicant must be able to obtain certification in DCI within six months of hire. Salary based on experience; excellent benefit package. 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. Please return completed applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2014. E.O.E. 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. 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. 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. Firefighter - The Burgaw Fire Department is actively seeking a qualified candidate for the position of full-time Firefighter. Candidate must be able to perform general firefighting duties, including but not limited to Level I fire inspections within the town limits of Burgaw. High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in firefighting and fire apparatus operation or equivalent required. For more information on required certifications and training and for an application, please visit www.townofburgaw.com. Salary based on qualifications and experience; excellent benefit package. 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. Please return completed applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2014. E.O.E. September 18 September 22 September 24

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Surf City Town Council Planning Board

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

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

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. Duplin County Contact Information: 208 Southwest Railroad Street, Wallace, NC or call (910) 285-0034. Pender County Contact information: 112 South Dickerson Street, Burgaw, NC or call (910) 259-0045. August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014

Notice of Bond Referendum Pender County, North Carolina $75,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds By resolution adopted August 18, 2014, the Board of Commissioners of Pender County, North Carolina, fixed November 4, 2014, as the date for a bond referendum in Pender County. The referendum will be held on the question of whether the order authorizing up to $75,000,000 of general obligation bonds of Pender County, for the purpose of paying capital costs of providing school facilities and paying related costs, as adopted by the County's Board of Commissioners on August 18, 2014, shall be approved. The maximum amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $75,000,000. The purpose of the bonds is to provide funds, to be used together with other available funds, to pay capital costs of providing public school facilities. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so issued. The last day to register to vote in the referendum under the election laws now in effect is Friday, October 10, 2014. For more information concerning procedures for the referendum, including information on voter registration, polling places and voting hours, contact the Pender County Board of Elections at 910/259-1220. By order of the Board of Commissioners. Bob Murphy Interim Clerk, Board of Commissioners Pender County, North Carolina Pender County School Bonds -- Notice of Adoption of Bond Order The Board of Commissioners of Pender County has adopted the following bond order, providing for the issuance of general obligation school bonds if approved by the County’s voters. Further information regarding the bonds and the bond order appears at the end of this notice. BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $75,000,000 WHEREAS -The Board of Commissioners of Pender County, North Carolina, by resolution adopted on July 7, 2014, has stated its proposal to issue general obligation bonds to pay capital costs of providing school facilities. The County has applied to the North Carolina Local Government Commission for its approval of such bonds, and the Commission has accepted the County’s application. BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of Pender County, North Carolina, as follows: 1. There are hereby ordered to be issued general obligation school bonds of the County to pay capital costs of providing school facilities, together with related financing and other necessary or incidental costs. 2. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds issued for such purpose will be $75,000,000. The bonds issued for this purpose may be combined for sale with other bonds authorized for the same or different purposes. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so issued.

4. A sworn statement of debt prepared by the County's Finance Officer has been filed with the Clerk to this Board and is open to public inspection. 5.

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The Town of Atkinson is currently taking bids on repairing and repaving the streets in the Town limits. Speciﬁcations for the project are available upon request at the Town Hall from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. M-F, or by calling 910-283-7341. Please contact Margie Craver, Town Clerk for any information.

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ed traffic numbers, they found that there was a tremendous discrepancy. “Think of the DOT’s approach as a one size fits all approach, based on estimates from bypasses throughout the state,” Kulash wrote. “Our approach, on the other hand, is tailor made for the detailed future projections for the community.” Nadeau’s next step was to convey the issues to State Rep. Chris Millis and State Sen. Bill Rabon, who sought to set up a meeting between those in charge of the bypass interchange project and Hampstead residents. In February, Millis wrote a letter to request such a meeting but has not received a response. Rabon was successful in setting up a meeting that took place between C4HB and DOT officials the first week of July, and the discussion was promising. However at the end the meeting, DOT agreed to be in contact with Millis, Rabon or Nadeau by the end of July. They are still awaiting a response. C4HB’s website can be found at www.C4HB.com.

This Bond Order will take effect when approved by the County's voters in the manner provided by law.

The foregoing order was adopted by the Pender County Board of Commissioners on the August 18, 2014, and is hereby published this 18th day of September, 2014. Any action or proceeding questioning the validity of the order must be begun within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. The finance officer of Pender County has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $40,225,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds.

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9/18/14 Notice of General Election for Pender County, North Carolina Notice is hereby given: A General Election will be held on November 4, 2014 in Pender County to elect representatives for the following offices: US Senate, US House; District 7, US House; District 3, NC Senate; District 8, NC House; District 16, District Attorney; District 5, Board of County Commissioners; Districts 1, 2 & 3, Clerk of Superior Court, Sheriff, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Supreme Court Associate Justices, Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges; District 5, Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors, a proposed N.C. Constitutional Amendment and a Pender County School Bond Referendum. Polling places will be located at: Canetuck – Canetuck Community Building: 6098 Canetuck Rd., Currie Cape Fear – Cape Fear Elementary School: 1886 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point Caswell – Atkinson School Cafeteria: 200 N Town Hall Ave., Atkinson Columbia – Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept.: 19170 US Hwy 421, Willard Grady – Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church: 60 Minuteman Rd., Currie Long Creek – Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.: 227 Scott Rd., Rocky Point Lower Topsail – Hampstead Community Center: 14435 US Hwy 17, Hampstead Lower Union – Watha Town Hall: 425 Watha Rd., Watha Middle Holly – Duplin/Pender Forestry Service Building: 5655 NC Hwy 53 E, Burgaw Middle Topsail – Topsail Elementary School: 17385 US Hwy 17, Hampstead North Burgaw – Burgaw Town Hall: 109 N Walker St., Burgaw Penderlea – Penderlea Volunteer Fire Dept.: 4005 NC Hwy 11, Willard Rocky Point – Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Dept.: 1425 Porters Lane Rd, Rocky Point Scotts Hill – Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall: 10255 US Hwy 17, Wilmington Sloop Point - Topsail Senior Center: 20959 US Hwy 17, Hampstead South Burgaw – Cooperative Extension Auditorium: 801 S Walker St., Burgaw Surf City – Surf City Fire Dept.: 230 Wilmington Ave., Surf City Upper Holly – Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.: 115 N Old Maple Hill Rd., Maple Hill Upper Topsail – North Topsail Elementary School: 1310 Sloop Point Loop Rd., Hampstead Upper Union – Union Rescue Squad Building: 8590 NC Hwy 11, Willard The polls will be open for voting on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. All residents of Pender County who are registered to vote with the Pender County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register. Those residents of the county who are not registered to vote must register by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 in order to be eligible to vote in this election. Registration forms may be obtained from the Pender County Board of Elections office at 807 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, any branch of the Pender County Library, any Town Hall, or online at http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/BoardofElections.aspx. The Voter Registration form link is on the left. Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made using a state approved request form. All requests must be received in the Pender County Board of Elections office by 5:00 pm on October 28, 2014. The Board of Elections will meet on October 14, 21, & 28, 2014 at 10:00 am and again on November 3, 2014 at 5:00 pm for the purpose of approving absentee ballot applications. One-stop voting will be held at the following locations beginning October 23, 2014 and ending November 1, 2014: The The The The The

Board of Elections Office located at: 807 S Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 Topsail Senior Center located at: 20959 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Hampstead Community Center located at: 14435 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department located at: 227 Scott Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department located at: 19170 US Hwy 421 Willard, NC 28478

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Trask beats East Columbus 36-6

Titans make it two in a row By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

When the East Columbus Gators rolled into Titan Town last week they probably figured that they would see the same old hapless Trask Titan football team. What they got was a 36-6 thrashing by a Titan team that has found their mojo. “This is a new football team,” said head Coach Jonathan Taylor. “These guys have bought in to what we want to do. They like each other and support each other.” The Titan defense set the tone early as they got the Gators attention with some big hits. Senior Jarquelle James had two tackles for losses in the first quarter alone. Sophomore Steven Jordan opened up the scoring with a 10-yard romp that finished off a drive that was full of highlight film runs by Jordan and Djuane Farrior. Jordan appeared to score again on an 82-yard run in the second quarter but the play was called back due to a block in the back. The ball was set at the Gator 25-yard line. The Titans moved the ball seven yards in three plays and were faced with a fourth down. Taylor reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out a halfback

option play. Jordan rolled right and found Tyquan Davis at the goal line. Tynaffit Davis has taken over the quarterback position for the injured Dylan Kraft. He showed his worth in the third quarter. The Titans were feeding Jordan in the third quarter when a pass play was called. Davis rolled right and found no receiver open. The junior shook, rattled and rolled his way to the end zone to stake the Titans to a three-touchdown lead. Davis scored again in the fourth period scramble following a mammoth hit by James on a kickoff return. The Titan defense did not allow a touchdown as the Gators scored on an errant snap on a punt. Jordan finished the night with 189 yards rushing and two touchdowns while Farrior and Davis had 74 and 72 yards respectively. The Titans rushed for 337 yards. Dalen Faison led the defense with eight tackles while Jarquelle James had five stops including two tackles for losses. The last time the Titans won two games in a row was in 2010 when they had a three-game winning streak. They are 2-2 on the year and are off this week before hosting Wallace-Rose Hill in their first conference game of the year.

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Topsail, Pender on the road this week By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Pender and Topsail will be Steven Jordan takes a romp through the East Columbus defense on his way to 189 on the road this week while yards rushing and two touchdowns in Friday’s win over the Gators.

Trask is idle this Friday. Topsail (2-2) at Jacksonville The Topsail Pirate football team had five non-conference games slated to open the season. All five could have been and should have been wins. However, the Pirates are looking down the barrel of a two-game losing streak with Jacksonville on the horizon on Friday. The Cardinals have played a tough non-conference slate that includes losses to the undefeated Southwest Onslow and New Ber n. They have beaten Northside and Jones Senior. The Pirates biggest culprit is turnovers. They have found many different ways to halt a drive ranging from penalties to fumbles to interceptions. Coach Wayne Inman has preached taking care of the football. His team needs

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Topsail’s Malik Winford follows the blocks of Josh Jessup (44) and Cody Howell (75) into the endzone for the Pirates’ only touchdown against Croatan last week.

Turnovers sink Pirates By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the game of football a team’s success can be determined by certain statistics. One number in particular often describes winning and losing. Turnovers. The Topsail Pirate football team has had a problem as of late holding onto the football. That has resulted in two nonconference losses including a 27-6 loss to Croatan. Despite their penchant for mistakes the Pirates were down by only one touchdown late in the first half. Coach Inman’s band of Pirates put together a long drive late in the second quarter that culminated in a short Malik Winford touchdown run. The extra point failed but it seemed the Pirates had righted the ship. The Cougars had other plans. On the ensuing kickoff the Cougar runner bobbed and weaved his way through the Pirate return team and 75

yards later found the e n d z o n e. What looked like a onepoint game going into the halftime break turned into an eight point deficit. The Pirates moved the football throughout the night only to fall victim to Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew t h e i r ow n Chris Nixon snags a Croatan runner in the misgivings. backfield for a loss. Croatan scored 13 muster one completed pass for fourth quarter points to pull four yards. away from the Pirates. Chris Byrd led the defense Malik Winford led the Pi- with 11 tackles including three rates with 92 yards and the tackles for loss. Trevon Bagley lone touchdown while Josh had seven tackles. Jessup had 82 yards. The PiThe Pirates (2-2) will finish rates had 204 yards rushing up the non-conference schedon the night but could only ule this week at Jacksonville.

to head his advice. Topsail has a strong offensive line. They can hold their own. The Pirates have a trio of backs in Malik Winford, Josh Jessup and Drew Gaither that can tote the football. It all comes down to limiting their mistakes. Quarterback Nick Altilio started the year off well but may have taken a step back. He has a good arm and is agile. He needs to learn when to get rid of the ball and where to throw it. The Pirate defense is spending too much time on the field. This is a decent unit with some playmakers. They need a little more time on the sideline. The game plan should be simple. Run the ball behind that big line and hold onto the ball. No stupid penalties or ill advised passes. Jacksonville is no slouch. They are battle tested. If the Pirates continue to turn the ball over it could get ugly. Pender (0-2) at Trinity Christian Fayetteville Pender High school has a

lot of history. This football program has won many playoff games and has been one step away from a state title. My how times have changed. This year’s Patriot team lacks discipline. Coach Tony Hudson preaches discipline and the kids let it go in one ear and out of the other. Hey guys, you have a good coach that cares. Listen to him and you might win a few games. I still say that Stretch Deloach needs to be the quarterback with Justin Hooper in the backfield. Stretch needs the ball in his hands. He gives the Pats the best chance on offense. Option left and option right. Defensively, the Pats need to shore up their defensive line. They are giving up way too many rushing yards. This is a young team that needs a win. Maybe this is the week that they get one in Fayetteville. The schedule gets real tough come conference time.

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Topsail Pirate sports roundup Lady Pirate volleyball earns two conference wins When a team plays in a split conference there are games that are must wins. Last week the Topsail Pirate volleyball team had two of those must wins and came away victorious. Early in the week the Pirates played the West Brunswick Trojans. The sets were close but the Pirates managed to sweep their 3A conference foe. The scores were 25-22,23,22. Payton Schoenleber had six points, four kills and14 assists while Hyatt had five points, nine kills and eight digs. The next match was another 3A matchup. This time it was with South Brunswick again the Pirates earned the win in four games. . The scores were 25-10, 25-18, 14-25 and 25-23. Kayla Hyatt had seven points and nine kills, while Marlee Marrotta 17 points and, 10 digs. The Pirates are 8-2 on the year. Topsail kickers edge South Brunswick The Topsail Pirates used a late goal to beat conference foe South Brunswick. The win gives the Pirates a 1-0 conference mark. Topsail women’s tennis The Topsail women’s tennis

team won decisive 9-0 victories in matches with West Brunswick and South Brunswick last week. In the Sept. 9 match with West Brunswick, Franca Buffalino, Stephanie Athanas and Sara Major along with the the doubles teams of Caroline Harris/Kendal Allen and Courtney Weaver/Jessica Prall did not allow West Brunswick to win a game. The team did better against South Brunswick as they held their opponents scoreless in eight of nine matches Scoring singles West Brunswick Car men Jordan (T) def. McKenzie Winberg 6-1,6-1 Franca Buffalino (T) def. Katie Barnes 6-0, 6-0 Caroline Harris (T) def. Anna James 6-2, 6-2 Kendal Allen(T) def. Allie Madison 6-0, 6-0 Stephanie Athanas(T) def. Olivia Ritter 6-0, 6-0 Sara Major (T) def. Bianca

Desimone 6-0, 6-0 Scoring doubles Jordan/Buffalino(T) def. Winberg/Barnes 8-1 H a r r i s / A l l e n ( T ) d e f. James/Madison 8-0 Weaver/Prall (T) def. Ritter/Desimone 8-0 Scoring singles South Brunswick Car men Jordan (T) def. Hannah Preper 6-0, 6-0 Franca Buffalino (T) def. Sarah Coates 6-0, 6-0 Caroline Harris (T) def. Katrina Marchetti 6-0, 6-0 Kendal Allen (T) def. Eliza Douglass 6-0, 6-2 Stephanie Athanas(T) def. Kezia Matson 6-0, 6-0 Sara Major (T) def. Brianna Miller 6-0, 6-0 Scoring doubles Jordan/Buffalino def. Preper/Coates 8-0 Harris/Allen de.f Marchetti/Douglass 8-0 Courtney Weaver/Jessica Prall def. Ritter/Desimone 8-0 Topsail played East. Duplin at home Sept. 17, and traveled to New Hanover Sept. 18. Topsail Cross County Topsail High’s men’s cross county team took first in a trimeet Sept. 11 at Poplar Grove. The Pirates took the top team spot with New Hanover and Ashley finishing at second

and third. The top 10 runners were Chad Campbell (Topsail-17:37), Christian Dickens (Topsail17:55), Jackson Moore (Topsail-17:57), Trent Pyrtle (Topsail-18:12), Domenick Dibiase (Topsail-18:13), Jackson Denten (New Hanover-18:19), Henry Kunz (New Hanover-18:22), Sean Mulherin (New Hanover18:25), Garren Bostic (New Hanover-19:12), and Andrew Sawyer (New Hanover-19:29). The women’s team placed third behind New Hanover and Ashley. Lucy Marcum placed tenth with a time of 24:09. The cross country team competed in the Knights Invitational in Rocky Mount Sept. 16. Men’s championship Chad Campbell- 17:39 Christian Dickens- 18:05 Trent Pyrtle- 18:07 Jackson Moore- 18:38 Domenick Dibiase- 18:42 Hayden Shugarts- 19:14 Noah Dansby- 19:28 Women’s championship McKenzie Wierse- 23:12 Lucy Marcum- 23:25 Rachel Medlin- 23:44 Maria Ickes- 24:53 Madison Smithe- 26:35 Sarah Dremann- 26:37

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender County high schools were active again this week with all three hosting numerous activities. The Pender Patriot volleyball team had a good week. Brianna Pittman had nine kills and six blocks against Union while Katy Stewart had 16 assists while Gelleana Mendez had five kills and two blocks.

The Topsail Pirate volleyballers also were successful last week. Kayla Hyatt had seven points and nine kills, while Marlee Marrotta 17 points and, 10 digs against South Brunswick. The Pirate football team lost to Croatan despite a good effort. Chris Byrd led the defense with 11 tackles including three tackles for loss. Trevon Bagley had seven tackles. Malik Winford led the Pirates with 92 yards and

the lone touchdown while Josh Jessup had 82 yards. The Trask soccer team fell in their only match of the week. Fe r n a n d o A l dama scored the only goal for Trask. The Trask football team won its second straight this year with a 36-6 thrashing of East Columbus. Dalen Faison led the defense with eight tackles while Ja rquelle James had five stops including two tackles for

losses. Tynaffit Davis had two touchdowns. Trask’s Steven “Jitterbug” Jordan finished the night with 189 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He has 434 yards rushing to lead the county. He is this week’s Top Performer.

Brandon wears many hats for the Trask Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Social media has changed the way that things are done in the world of sports as well as life in general. It is easy to speak your mind or get your opinion out there with just a few lines typed. Push the button and it is out there. I for one go on Facebook from time to time. I like to read my neighbors posts and also to get the opinions of others as they don’t have a forum to reach people like I do. I read one such opinion the other day concerning the Titan football program and the job that new Coach Jonathan Taylor is doing. While I agree that Coach Taylor is doing an outstanding job, I disagree with the notion that the last three or four seasons of losing was a direct result of the coach and his staff. I am going to put it out there in the hope that this does not offend anybody. Glen Sellers took over a team that was struggling. He came in with a plan and in the first year he took a team that had struggled early and went three rounds deep into the playoffs. The last two years of his tenure he struggled to put

a good football team on the field. Some folks say he lost the team along the way. While on some level that may have been true I don’t believe for one minute that the man forgot how to coach. The Titans main feeder program is Cape Fear Middle School. Up until the last couple of years the team was not very good. The players that have moved up the last two years enjoyed good years at the school. Prior to that the teams were not very good. I can sit here and write many good things about Glen Sellers. I don’t feel it is necessary. Sellers is a good coach and a good man. I suggest that if you write something on social media that may be deemed negative about someone you had better be prepared to back it up. Yes the Trask football team seems to be better this year and yes Coach Taylor is doing an outstanding job. However, to write something on the line of what a difference a new coach makes is uncalled for. It is time that the parents in this county concentrate on things like their child and their abilities rather than blaming a coach every time their kid makes a mistake or has a phantom injury. If it seems like I am taking the remarks about Glenn Sellers personally, you are right. Sometimes change is good and it doesn’t have to be at someone else’s expense. If you asked 10 athletic directors about Glen Sellers I believe that all 10 would have nothing but positive things to say. As for me, I guess you know where I stand.

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Pender sports roundup Pender volleyball earns three wins The Pender Patriot volleyball team is on a roll again this season. They earned two conference wins last week but fell to West Brunswick 3-2. The Trojans were on their game when they showed up to Pender. They used an efficient style of play to take a hard earned 3-2 win. The scores were 25-19-18-25, 25-19, 24-26 and 4-15. Next up was a conference match with West Bladen. The Pats are tough to beat at home and swept West 2-0. The scores were 25-9, 17 and six. The final match of the week was also a Four County matchup. This time it was at Union. The Pats swept the Spartans in three games. The scores were 25-18, 15 and 22. The Pats are 6-5 overall and 5-0 in Four County play. Pender soccer drops conference tilts The Pender soccer team played two conference matches against Clinton last week and Midway. The Pats hosted the Dark Horses early in the week and played well before dropping a 2-0 decision. Two days later they played at Midway. They gave up two goals in both the first and second half in falling 4-0. The Patriot kickers are 1-6 on the year and 0-2 in conference play.

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With the cool temperatures showing its face at night, the fresh water fishing is beginning to have a fall feel to it. The area anglers are loading the boats and lining the shores of the area lakes, ponds and rivers in anticipation of the fall bite. The panfish are hitting red worms and crickets along with night crawlers while the cats are biting the usual cut up eel and select cut baits. Chicken livers will work also. There have been some nice catfish caught below the Lanes Ferry Dock and Grill. The saltwater anglers are reporting good numbers of red fish in the creeks and sloughs. They have been hitting everything from gulp baits to live mud minnows and fresh cut bait. The spots are starting to show up slowly but surely. Remember that when they show up the area piers will fill up and tempers will be on edge. This week’s fishing tip In North Carolina, and especially here near the coast, the fall months are the best

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Brewer is a cheerleader at heart for Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

As a junior Kodie Brandon decided that she wanted to play soccer. To head Coach Cathy Claris delight the athletic young lady came out and ended up playing in goal for the much improved Lady Titan kickers. During the off-season Brandon dons a different type of uniform. The senior puts on her makeup, fixes her hair, gets into her cheerleading gear and heads for the sidelines. She takes cheerleading just as seriously as she does playing in goal for the Titan kickers. “It’s our job to get the fans and the players fired up and ready to go on Friday night, “says Brandon. “ I really enjoy cheering.” Although cheering may not be as physically demanding as playing soccer, Kodie gives 110 percent when she hits the sidelines. Senior cheerleader Kodie Brandon in fact wears many hats for the heide Trask Titans.

When the Topsail Pirate football team enters an away stadium there is one player that the opponent seems to pick out right away. He is the biggest player on the squad and is the most likely to be considered the hardest to handle. When Trevon Bagley steps onto the football field he earns the attention and the respect of his adversaries immediately. Bagley anchors the line for the Pirates he is unusually quick for his size and has a feel for the game that can’t be taught. At 6-3 and 340 pounds he has the size along with the ability to play at the next level. The Pirates will begin play in the tough Mideastern Conference in two weeks. Bagley will be an important part of the puzzle against the big offensive linemen from the 4A schools. Trevon will be successful for the Pirates without a doubt.

Some people are born to be football players while some are born to be coaches. And then there are those young ladies that are born to be cheerleaders. That description is what describes senior Pender Patriot cheerleader Hannah Brewer the best. There is more to being a cheerleader than just showing up on game night. There is a lot of hard work during practice along with hours of time spent working in the community. That is something that Brewer feels strongly about. Brewer has been cheering for eight years and says she enjoys the sport more than ever now. She spends most of her free time working to help others and is passionate about the whole spirit of the craft. On game night she can be found firing her team and the fans up on the sidelines. She is a cheerleader at heart.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist When I played baseball in high school I remember a talk the coach, another player, and myself had prior to our first conference game of the season. The other player was our leadoff batter. He was fast and in practice could spray the ball to any field easily for a base hit. I was not as fast of a run-

ner, nor did I hit as well as he did. However, for some reason, he was struggling in our nonconference schedule and I was getting on base regularly whether by walks, hits, or fielding errors. I could go in to a number of reasons why this occurred. One, the other player admitted he was extremely nervous leading off. My role was to take pitches to give any runners on base a chance to test the catcher’s arm to set into motion our base running plans. Even with the bases empty, I stayed in that frame of mind, and it allowed me to get to base by taking bad pitches. Our meeting was to inform the two of us we would be switching batting positions. As the leadoff batter, I had to get on base. No matter what our third base coach would signal, I had the green light to steal second base whenever I felt I had an advantage.

Again, the goal was to test the catcher’s arm so we would know how aggressive we could be when on the base paths. Each evening leading up to that first conference game I would fall asleep envisioning that very first at bat. I would watch the opposing pitcher during warm-ups to determine what pitches to look for. The umpire would signal the last warm-up pitch and the catcher would toss it back to the second baseman as the ball would flow around the horn and back to the pitcher. “Play ball!” the umpire would grunt loudly motioning towards the field. In real life, those steps played out exactly as planned. The pitcher threw a lot of curve balls during warm-ups and I planted my feet squarely towards the front of the batter’s box. “Let’s see what you’ve got,” I thought to myself. I could see the break in the

pitcher’s wrist as he released the first pitch. The seams of the baseball grabbed air as it rotated towards me. I clearly saw the curve ball was on the way and could tell where the break would occur. Instinctively the bat reached out across the plate making contact with the rawhide. The ball hugged the barrel just before launching down the third base line. The angle was right and I watched the ball sailing towards the outfield. As I neared first base I watched the ball clear the outfield fence by about 20 feet. “Foul ball,” the umpire called out as he waved his arms towards the other team’s dugout down the third base side of the field. Although the ball was foul, I had played the moment through my head so many times that nothing in the scenario up to that point was foreign or sur-

prising. I was confident in the moment. I was ready. For full disclosure, I struck out on the next two pitches as the pitcher had a heck of a fastball that I could not catch up to standing there in the front of the batter’s box. Now, nearly 30 years later, I lay down at the end of the evening doing much the same thing. There I am, in my tree stand with hours to go before sunrise. I hear crunching below as a couple of does and a fawn chew on the corn in the field. The moonlight catches something way out in the field, however it is still much too dark to see what it is. Or is it? No, I can see now that the light is glistening of a couple of tree limbs. No, wrong again. Those are antlers. They are moving towards the stand. As he approaches I can only hope he hangs around until day break.

The nervousness departs as I become comfortable watching this beautiful specimen establish his alpha dominance over the smaller bucks coming in. And I fade off into my dreams of the night. You may think to yourself, “Bill, this mental preparation dreaming didn’t work too well for you 30 years ago as you struck out.” Yes, but I finished the game with two hits and three stolen bases. –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.

Titan sports roundup Lady Titan volleyball remains winless The Trask Titan volleyball team struggled to find a coach during the off season. They settled on first year coach Jessica Ball. Ball got started late and the team has struggled in the early going. Last week the Lady Titans dropped two conference matches along with a non-conference match with Ashley to remain winless. Early in the week the Titans traveled to East Bladen to play the Eagles. The Titans were swept 3-0. The scores were 27-25, 25-17 and 25-17. The next night the Titans traveled to Ashley to face the 4A screaming Eagles. Again the Titans were competitive but fell in four games. The scores were 24-26, 25-13, 20-25 and 17-25. The final match of the week was a home affair with Midway. The Lady Raiders swe pt the home standing Titans 3-0. The scores were 25-11,27-25 and 25-17. The Titans are 0-6 on the year and 0-4 in conference play. Titan soccer falls to Union The Trask Titan soccer team fell to the Union Spartans 4-1. Fernando Aldama scored at the 60th minute for the Titans. The Titans were scheduled to host Wallace but the game was postponed due to football. The game has yet to be rescheduled.

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Trask Titan defensive leaders Dalen Faison and Jarquelle James

Titan defense leads team resurgence By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Heide Trask High school hired Jonathan Taylor as their next coach there was a lot of talk about his youth and inexperience. The thought was that the Titans needed an experienced coach with ties to the area to come in and revamp the program from the ground up. Glen Sellers had stepped down at the end of last year and after a lengthy search the Titans ended up with the youthful and enthusiastic Taylor. The first thing that Taylor set out to do was change the teams mindset. Taylor said he saw that at an early date. “You could tell that they thought it was a new beginning, a fresh start. After the win last week I could see it in their eyes,” Taylor said. At the root of the teams resurgence is a stingy defense that has made its mark early on. They are led by veteran coach Doug Rabalai. Although he has more than 20 years of coaching experience it seems that he has found a connection with this youthful unit. “These kids play hard and listen to you when you talk to them. They’ve bought in to what we want to do,” Rabalai

said. On Friday nights Rabalai can be found roaming the sideline with a mad scientist look on his face. He is constantly shouting out instructions and encouragement to his troops. At the center of the Titan defense is a duo dubbed as the Titan assassins. Seniors Jarquelle James and Dalen Faison roam from one sideline to the other with evil intent as was witnessed by the ferocious hit that James made on a Gator return man Thursday night. Although the duo dishes out big hits their game plans center around two basic things. “It’s all on God, “said James. “We play hard and let God lead us.” Faison agrees with that but went a step further. “When we come out of the locker room our mindset is we aint letting know one score on us. We play hard every play and we play as a team and we give all the glory to God,” said Faison. On Thursday night Rabalai said his defense was so in tune that he just ran a regular defense. “We just got after it. We went to a base defense and let our guys do what they’ve been taught. We have some guys with great defensive in-

stincts,” said Rabalai. “They were successful in middle school and they brought that confidence with them. It helps the whole team.” James and Faison have 33 and 32 tackles respectively to lead the team. While the Titan defense has been impressive, the offense has changed a bit since the beginning of the season. Coach Taylor said he would hang his hat on sophomore Steven Jordan. That strategy is beginning to pay dividends as Jordan has 434 yards in three games and is averaging Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew 108 yards a game. The team has The Lady Titans volleyball team fell to Midway last several playmakers including week. quarterbacks Dylan Kraft and Tynaffit Davis. Kraft has missed the last two games. Davis has stepped in and the team has seemed to embrace his style of play. “Tynaffit is one of those kids that can play anywhere. In benefit of Ken “Bubba” Lee He makes plays. He is a dynamic player and a leader,” said Taylor. The Titans have the week off before hosting the number one 1A team in the state in Wallace – Rose Hill. Although beating the Bulldogs is a tall order, this Titan team will not lay down. “Nothing changes, “said Faison. “Our goal is to not let them score.”

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

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, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-494 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. RONNIE S. KEA, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/Successor in Interest to Ronnie S. Kea 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 4 tracts, SR 1104, Canetuck Township, Pender, NC, Parcel ID Number 223463-5287-0000 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 20, 2014. This date: September 3, 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 #6602 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-527 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Janet Ann Guenther Fox 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 45A Sycamore Farms, Phase II MB29/P64, Parcel ID Number 324729-8220-0000 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 20, 2014. This date: September 3, 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 #6601 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JOSEPH HANSON MCGOWEN, JR., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of December 2014, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 4th day of September 2014. Martin Wade McGowen 479 Watha Road Watha, NC 28478 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6604 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/14

LEGAL NOTICE PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT – PHASE 2 PROJECT SPECIFIC CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Pender County Utilities is seeking prequalification applications from properly licensed, bonded, and qualified general contractors for construction of the proposed Phase 2 portion of a Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 469 Quality Way, Wilmington, North Carolina. This prequalification application will establish the bid pool and only Contractors that are prequalified under this RFQ will be approved to bid. Prequalification applications will be received at the office of the design engineers, McKim & Creed, Inc. at 243 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 until no later than 5:00 pm local, prevailing time on the 3rd of October, 2014. Opening will not be public. This is not a solicitation for bid; however Pender County Utilities will only accept bids for this project from Contractors who are approved by Pender County Utilities as prequalified for this specific project. The project’s estimated range for construction cost is approximately $10 million and includes, but is not limited to, a new 0.5 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) utilizing flow equalization, Moving Bed Bio-Reactors (MBBR), Fixed Film Biofilm Reactors (FBBR), tertiary treatment and disinfection, and Glasshouse. Phase 1 of the project, which is already constructed, includes the influent pump station and flow equalization basin. Phase 2 will be the remaining components of the MBBR/FBBR plant and include interface with the Phase 1 equipment, shop drawings, and technical specialists. Construction for Phase 2 is anticipated to be bid in late 2014 and the construction period is estimated to be approximately 12 to 15 months. Any prime contractor wishing to be prequalified for the work must complete an application and be approved by Pender County Utilities prior to bidding. Evaluation of the applications for prequalification shall be made by Pender County Utilities after the stated closing date and time for receipt of applications. This prequalification of prime contractors to bid on this project is applicable to this project only. Applications for Prequalification of Bidders may be obtained from Jamie Fitzsimmons at the Wilmington office of McKim & Creed, telephone number (910) 343-1048 upon payment of $50.00 (non-refundable) for each set of documents obtained. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Project Specific Contractor Prequalification Applications, including any Addendum obtained from any other source. All requests for interpretation of the RFQ and the associated application and attachments must be made in writing to Tony Boahn, PE, McKim & Creed, 243 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 (910-3431048). Requests can be made by email at tboahn@mckimcreed.com. To be given consideration, such requests must be received by September 25th, 2014 at 5:00 pm EST. #6609 9/11, 9/18/14

or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 23, 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: Located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and South of N.C. Highway No. 210, adjacent to and West of Clear Water Branch and being more fully described as follow, to wit: BEGINNING at an old “P.K.” nail located in the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 210 and directly above the Eastern most of two concrete culvert that accommodates the water of Clear Water Branch beneath the roadway; running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) down the runof Clear Water Branch as it meanders in a Southeastwardly direction with the following being traverse courses and distances from point to point along or near said branch: South 53 Degrees 41 Minutes 06 Seconds East 196.64 feet, South 42 Degrees 57 Minutes 54 Seconds East 155.82 feet and South 12 Degrees 44 Minutes 09 Seconds East 21.50 feet to an iron pipe in said branch; thence, (2) North 76 Degrees 07 Minutes 48 Seconds West 416.92 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, (3) North 01 Degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds East 155.00 feet to an existing “P.K.” nail in the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 210; thence, (4) with said road centerline South 88 Degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds East 131.36 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 1.10 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of N.C. Highway No. 210 (60 foot Rightof-Way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying CO., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during April 1992 The above described tract being those lands described in Deed Book 814, at Page 052 of the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 16671 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Lillie M. McIntyre Hunt. 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.: 09-20468-FC02 #6608 9/11, 9/18/14

13 SP 228 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 Lillie M. McIntyre Hunt to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated March 20, 2007 and recorded on March 26, 2007 in Book 3191 at Page 134, 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 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA said Deed of Trust, and the holder of PENDER COUNTY the note evidencing said default havNOTICE TO CREDITORS ing directed that the Deed of Trust be AND DEBTORS OF foreclosed, the undersigned SubstiBESSIE JARMON HENDERSON tute Trustee will offer for sale at the 14 E 296 courthouse door of the county courtAll persons, firms and corporations house where the property is located, having claims against Bessie Jarmon

Henderson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Joseph Ray Jarmon, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before December 19, 2014 at 5215 Blueberry Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator. Joseph Ray Jarmon, Administrator Estate of Bessie Jarmon Henderson c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6622 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/14

Optima Towers IV, LLC proposes to construct a 265-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure. The structure would be located off of Sidbury Road, Wilmington, Pender County, North Carolina, Tax Parcel ID 3271-044167-0000. The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style E (L-864/L-865/L810) lighting. Optima Towers IV, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments pertaining specifically to historic resources may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Ms. Bazzill can be reached at (770) 667-2040 ext. 111. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. In addition, any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1307. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system or mailed to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 within 30 days of the date that this notice is published. Instruction for filing an online Request for Environmental Review can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Refer to File No. A0921887 when submitting the request and to view the specific information about the proposed action. #6624 9/18, 9/25/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 191 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jordan Denning, A Single Man to J.C. Hearne, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of May, 2005, and recorded in Book 2662, Page 265, 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 30, 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 7, Phase 2, Teal Briar, as shown on a map of same, duly recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 88 of the Pender County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT to Restrictions of Phase 2 of Teal Briar which are recorded in Book 2007 at Page 026 of the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements thereon said property located at 113 Tealbriar Street, Burgaw, North Carolina, 28425. Parcel ID: 3219-61-5728-0000 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 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1135295 (FC.CH) #6623 9/18, 9/25/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE  14 SP 188 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Herman M. Pritchard, Melissa Pritchard, husband and wife to Todd M. Cline, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of June, 2009, and recorded in Book 3647, Page 301, and Rerecorded in Book 3773, Page 117, 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 30, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate located in Pender County, North Carolina: Being all of Lot 361 in Section 1, Belvedere Plantation, according to the map of the REVISION of Section 1, Belvedere Plantation recorded in Map Book 16 at Page 20 in the Register of Deeds, Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. Parcel No: 4203-77-8507-0000 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 2548 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443  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 of-

fered 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: 1138875 (FC.CH) #6621 9/18, 9/25/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of ERNEST CARL REGISTER SR., late of Surf City, 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 Kristin L. Yahnke, P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on or before the 17 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 18 day of September, 2014. GERALDINE REGISTER Executor of the Estate of ERNEST CARL REGISTER SR. 14 E 240 Kristin L. Yahnke Attorney at Law Kenneth Ording, P.C. P.O. Box 2683 Surf City, NC 28445 2071 NC Highway 210 East Hampstead, NC 28443 #6618 09/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/14

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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 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, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

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 8/27,9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP338 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LEE DAVID ENNIS AND DIANE V. ENNIS DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1643 AT PAGE 268 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on September 26, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and South of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126, said point being located at a point that is the following courses and distances from the intersection of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1125: North 22 Degrees 46 Minutes 17 Seconds West 438.70 feet; North 36 Degrees 56 Minutes 29 Seconds West 144.48 feet; North 50 Degrees 33 Minutes 35 Seconds West 251.94 feet; North 55 Degrees 44 Minutes 50 Seconds West 195.28 feet and North 49 Degrees 46 Minutes 35 Seconds West 60.77 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located. (1) South 38 Degrees 57 Minutes 52 Seconds West 169.13 feet to a point in line; thence, (2) North 57 Degrees 52 Minutes 50 Seconds West 170.03 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 40.23 feet) to an iron pipe in line; thence, (3) North 38 Degrees 27 Minutes 52 Seconds East 213.75 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 183.51 feet) to a point in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126; thence, (4) with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 South 40 Degrees 51 Minutes 50 Seconds East 132.29 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, (5) continuing with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 as it curves to the left a chord course and distance of South 49 Degrees 46 Minutes 35 Seconds East 40.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.777

acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1126 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries. The above described Tract being all of Lot No. 2 and a 40 foot wide strip of the Northwestern most portion of Lot No. 3 of the Doctor Simpson Place-Section No. 2 duly recorded in Map Book 27, at Page 140 of the Pender County Registry. Togetherwith improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2554 Rooks Road, Atkinson, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 2554 Rooks Rd, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lee David Ennis and Diane V. Ennis. 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 26, 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-052302 Client Code: CWF #6597 9/11, 9/18/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Amelia Earhart English, late of 1830 Willard Road, Willard, 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 24th 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 25th day of August, 2014. Sally E. Berry, Administrator of the Estate of Amelia Earhart English R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #6596 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 136 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Eric Andrew Minter and Jennifer Minter to Lender’s Service, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of February, 2005, and recorded in Book 2587, Page 155, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location

designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on September 23, 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land located in the Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Beginning at a PK nail, in the centerline of U.S. Hwy #117, which is located N 41° 31’ 10” W 412.10 feet from North Carolina Grid System Station “Shack” (NAD 1983 NC Grid Coordinates North 331,221.286 and East 2,322,638.638), running thence from the Beginning N 39° 14’ 49” W 109.96 feet to a PK nail in the centerline of U.S. Hwy 117, thence N 62° 02’ 11” E 400 feet to an iron pipe, thence S 39° 14’ 43” E 109.98 feet to an iron pipe, and thence S 62° 02’ 21” W 400 feet to the Beginning. BEING the same property conveyed to Eric Andrew Minter by deed recorded 05/07/99 in Book 1468, Page 148. Commonly known as: 7512 HIGHWAY 117 NORTH, WATHA, NC 28471 Parcel# 3323-21-5649-0000 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: 1137309 (FC.CH) #6607 9/11, 9/18/14

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-527 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/Successor in Interest to Janet Ann Guenther Fox 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 45A Sycamore Farms, Phase II MB29/P64, Parcel ID Number 324729-8220-0000 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 20, 2014. This date: September 3, 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 #6594 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

14 SP 128 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 Brandon J. Lee to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated January 12, 2007 and recorded on January 16, 2007 in Book 3142 at Page 344, 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 23, 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: Being all of Lot 13 of Wood Cliff Estates as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 23 Page 113 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 115 Hunter Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Brandon Joel Lee. 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.: 12-07545-FC02 #6606 9/11, 9/18/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION PLAINTIFF Craven Chavis 115 Kellie Street Currie, NC 28435 VS. DEFENDANT Angela H. Chavis 144 Sidney Lane Currie, NC 28435 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Angela H. Chavis Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 23, 2014, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 11th day of September, 2014. Craven Chavis 115 Kellie Street Currie, NC 28435 #6605 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/14

14-SP-169 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Patricia Georgette Nichols, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded on August 24, 2005 in Book No. 2756 at Page 230 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on September 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 208 Forest Edge Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443. Tax Parcel ID: 4216-94-8283-0000 Present Record Owners: Patricia Georgette Nichols. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effec-

tive on May 20, 2009. This the 12th day of August, 2014. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113470-01537 P1109457 #6603 9/11, 9/18/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-524 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/Successor in Interest to Janet Ann Guenther Fox 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 45 Sycamore Farms, Phase II MB25/ P111, Parcel ID Number 3247-378780-0000 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 20, 2014. This date: September 3, 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 #6593 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-524 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Janet Ann Guenther Fox 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 45 Sycamore Farms, Phase II MB25/ P111, Parcel ID Number 3247-378780-0000 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 20, 2014. This date: September 3, 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 #6592 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/14 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY “IN RE DOE” T O : Potential Fathers Name: Rob Towner. TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has filed with the Clerk of Court of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, a Petition for the Adoption of the female minor child, baby Bartel, born on October 18, 1998 at Cape Fear Hospital. Potential date of conception was January 5, 1998 at 303 Sand Dollar Ln., Hampstead, NC 28443. Rob Towner was the name I believe he was called. He was approximately 30-35 years old, caucasian and had salt & pepper colored hair. You are further notified that, pursuant to NCGS 48-1-106, a decree of adoption will sever the parent-child relationship between you and the minor child. You must file a response to the petition within 30 days of the day this notice was served on you in order to participate in and receive further notices in the proceeding. To file a response, you must file it with the Clerk of Superior Court of Pasquotank County at P.O. Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. This is the 5th day of September, 2014. Joseph H. Forbes, Jr., Attorney for Petitioner; 307 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909; Ph: (252) 335-5568. #6612 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 339 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Harvey Benjamin Horrell and Melissa Horrell, husband and wife to David A. Harris, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of October, 2009, and recorded in Book 3697, Page 167, 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 23, 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. 13 as shown on a map of the N.W. Barnes and wife, Marcie K. Barnes Subdivision located int he Town of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, which map was prepared by William B. Blanchard and dated May 1954, and recorded in Map Book 5, at Page 22 of the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements thereon said property located at 605 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 Parcel# 3229-53-3965-0000 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 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1120606 (FC.CH) #6582 9/11, 9/18/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as administrator for the estate of Daniel C Donovan, deceased, of Pender county. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Daniel C Donovan, to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of December, 2014 at 109 Little Mill rd Sandown, NH 03873-2539 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of September, 2014. Mary Cieslik 109 Little Mill rd Sandown, NH 03873-2539 #6591 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/14

Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-09136-FC01 #6599 9/11, 9/18/14

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14-SP-179 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WILLIAM HAMPTON HINES and MELISSA HINES Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1357 AT PAGE 105 OF THE PENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by WILLIAM HAMPTON HINES and 14 SP 161 MELISSA HINES, dated June 29, NOTICE OF 1998, and recorded in the Office of FORECLOSURE SALE the Register of Deeds in Book 1357 NORTH CAROLINA, at Page 105, and because of default PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of in the payment of the indebtedness Sale contained in that certain Deed thereby secured and failure to carry of Trust executed by Jessica D. out or perform the stipulations and Johnson, Mack D. Ward, Shawn D. agreements therein contained and Johnson and Cynthia Ward to Law- pursuant to the demand of the holder rence S. Boehling, Trustee(s), which of the indebtedness secured by said was dated October 31, 2007 and re- Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Orcorded on November 1, 2007 in Book der of the Clerk of Superior Court en3348 at Page 190, Pender County tered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERRegistry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the HOLD, Substitute Trustee, will exnote thereby secured by the said pose for sale at public auction on the Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 30th day of September, 2014 at 11:30 Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, AM at the door of the Pender County having been substituted as Trustee in Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the real property described as follows the note evidencing said default hav- (including permanent structures, if ing directed that the Deed of Trust be any, and any other improvements atforeclosed, the undersigned Substi- tached to the real property including tute Trustee will offer for sale at the any mobile home or manufactured courthouse door of the county court- home, whether single wide or double house where the property is located, wide, located thereon): BEING all of Lot No. 33 of HIGHor the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct- SMITH MILL SUBDIVISION, Section ing the sale on September 23, 2014 II, as shown on a map of same title at 11:30AM, and will sell to the high- prepared by Southern Land Services est bidder for cash the following de- of Faison, N.C., said map is duly rescribed property situated in Pender corded in Map Book 29, at Page 65 of the Pender County Registry, referCounty, North Carolina, to wit: Lot 66, Section 2, Creekwalk as ence to which is hereby made for a shown on plat recorded in Map Book more complete and accurate descripCabinet 31, Page 140, Pender Coun- tion. The sale will be made subject to ty Registry. Save and except any releases, all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restricdeeds of release or prior convey- tions and easements of record and assessments, if any. ances of record. The record owner of the above Said property is commonly known as 161 Bellhammon Forest Drive, described real property as reflected on the records of the Pender CounRocky Point, NC 28457. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS ty Register of Deeds not more than MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND ten (10) days prior to the posting of THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY- this Notice is WILLIAM HAMPTON FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUN- HINES and MELISSA HINES. Pursuant to North Carolina GenDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A eral Statutes Section 45-21.10, and cash deposit (no personal checks) the terms of the Deed of Trust, any of five percent (5%) of the purchase successful bidder may be required to price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars deposit with the Substitute Trustee ($750.00), whichever is greater, will immediately upon conclusion of the be required at the time of the sale. sale a cash deposit not to exceed the Following the expiration of the statu- greater of five percent (5.0%) of the tory upset bid period, all the remain- amount of the bid or seven hundred ing amounts are immediately due fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender and owing. Said property to be offered pur- the full balance purchase price so bid suant to this Notice of Sale is being in cash or certified check at the time offered for sale, transfer and con- the Substitute Trustee tenders to him veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There a deed for the property or attempts are no representations of warranty to tender such deed, and should said relating to the title or any physical, successful bidder fail to pay the full environmental, health or safety con- balance purchase price so bid at that ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- time, he shall remain liable on his bid ing to the property being offered for as provided for in North Carolina Gensale. This sale is made subject to all eral Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid and (e). In the event the property land transfer taxes, special assess- owner(s) file a bankruptcy petition ments, easements, rights of way, prior to the expiration of the 10-day deeds of release, and any other en- upset bid period, an automatic stay of cumbrances or exceptions of record. the foreclosure sale will be imposed To the best of the knowledge and in accordance with the Bankruptcy belief of the undersigned, the cur- Code (11 U.S.C. § 362) and the bidrent owner(s) of the property is/are der must pursue relief through the Shawn D. Johnson and wife, Jessica bankruptcy court. Should the properD. Johnson and Mack D. Ward and ty be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five wife, Cynthia Ward. An Order for possession of the Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dolproperty may be issued pursuant to lars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchas- § 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised er and against the party or parties in that the Clerk of Superior Court may possession by the clerk of superior issue an order for possession of the court of the county in which the prop- property pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45erty is sold. Any person who occu- 21.29 in favor of the purchaser and pies the property pursuant to a rental against the party or parties in possesagreement entered into or renewed sion. Any person who occupies the on or after October 1, 2007, may, property pursuant to a rental agreeafter receiving the notice of sale, ter- ment entered into or renewed on or minate the rental agreement upon 10 after October 1, 2007, may, after redays’ written notice to the landlord. ceiving this notice of sale, terminate The notice shall also state that upon the rental agreement upon 10 days’ termination of a rental agreement, written notice to the landlord. Upon the tenant is liable for rent due under termination of such rental agreement, the rental agreement prorated to the 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 effective date of the termination. The property to be offered pursutitle to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is ant to this Notice of Sale is being the return of the deposit. Reasons of offered for sale, transfer and conveysuch inability to convey include, but ance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither are not limited to, the filing of a bank- the Substitute Trustee nor the holder ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- of the promissory note secured by tion of the sale and reinstatement of the deed of trust being foreclosed, the loan without the knowledge of the nor the officers, directors, attorneys, trustee. If the validity of the sale is employees, agents or authorized repchallenged by any party, the trustee, resentatives of either the Substitute in their sole discretion, if they believe Trustee or the holder of the promisthe challenge to have merit, may re- sory note make any representation quest the court to declare the sale to of warranty relating to the title or any be void and return the deposit. The physical, environmental, health or purchaser will have no further rem- safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered edy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC for sale, and any and all responsiSubstitute Trustee bilities or liabilities arising out of or in Brock & Scott, PLLC any way relating to any such condi-

tion expressly are disclaimed. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. This the 26th day of August, 2014. MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 #6610 9/18, 9/25/14 14 SP 100 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Pender County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Linda Toscano and husband, Phillip Toscano dated August 27, 2007 to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 3303, Page 41, Pender County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 118 of Eagle’s Watch, Phase One, Section Ten as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 43, Page 125 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Property Address: Lot 118 Eagles Watch Subdivision, Phase One, Section Ten off Aster Place, Hampstead, NC 28443 Date of Sale: October 1, 2014 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Linda Toscano TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) 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. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.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. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. DMN 97356562, 1111219 #6611 9/18, 9/25/14 13 SP 325 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Pender County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Foster and Associates of Pender, LLC dated August 28, 2008 to John Cameron Coburn, Trustee for Cape Fear Bank, recorded in Book 3516, Page 95, PENDER County Registry; the current holder of the Note and Deed of Trust being South State Bank; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of PENDER County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Tract One: Situated and be-

ing Southwesterly of, but not adjacent to, the abandoned right of way of A.Y.R.R. and on the Northwesterly side of Church Street in the Town of Atkinson: Proceed North 41 degrees 08 minutes West one hundred seventy-eight (178) feet from USGS Monument 174 JJS 1951 to an existing iron stake, thence South 61 degrees 30 minutes West sixty-six and forty-three hundredths (66.43) feet to an iron stake, the Beginning of this property; thence South 61 degrees 30 minutes West thirty (30) feet to an iron stake; thence South 28 degrees 30 minutes East fifty-three (53) feet to the Northwesterly right of way line of Church Street; thence with the line of Church Street North 61 degrees 30 minutes East thirty (30) feet; thence North 28 degrees 30 minutes West fifty-three (53) feet to the Beginning; being the land conveyed by Harry J. Simpson to Darwin K. Simpson by Deed dated September 22, 1979 and recorded in Book 612 at Page 261, Pender County Registry. See also Deed from Louise Lewis Metzger (widow) et al to Harry J. Simpson recorded in Book 452 at Page 148, Pender County Registry. See also Deed Book 623 at Page 137 and 2786 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry. Also known as 104 W. Church St., Atkinson, NC 28421. Tract Two: Situated and being on the Southwesterly side of the abandoned right of way of the A.Y.R.R. and in the Town of Atkinson: Beginning at an existing iron stake North 41 degrees 08 minutes West one hundred seventy-eight (178) feet from USGS Monument 174 JJS 1951; thence South 61 degrees 30 minutes West one hundred fifty and forty-three hundredths (150.43) feet to an iron stake; thence North 28 degrees 30 minutes West one hundred twenty and thirty-three hundredths (120.33) feet to an iron stake; thence North 61 degrees 30 minutes East one hundred fifty and forty-three hundredths (150.43) feet to an existing iron stake; thence South 28 degrees 30 minutes East one hundred twenty and thirty-three hundredths (120.33) feet to the Beginning; being the land conveyed by Harry J. Simpson to Darwin K. Simpson by Deed dated September 22, 1979 and recorded in Book 612 at Page 259, Pender County Registry. See also Deed from Louise Lewis Metzger (widow) Marie Pridgen Futch et al to Harry J. Simpson recorded in Book 452 at Page 148, Pender County Registry. See also Deed Book 623 at Page 137 and Book 2786 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry. Tract Three: Situated and being on the Southwesterly side of the abandoned right of way of the A.Y.R.R. and on the Northwesterly side of Church Street in the Town of Atkinson: Beginning at an existing iron stake North 41 degrees 08 minutes West one hundred seventy-eight (178) feet from USGS Monument 174 JJS 1951; thence South 61 degrees 30 minutes West thirty-six and forty-three hundredths (36.43) feet to an iron rod, Tom Smith and Harry Simpson Corner; thence South 28 degrees 30 minutes East fifty-three (53) feet to the Northwesterly right of way line of Church Street; thence with the line of Church Street North 61 degrees 30 minutes East thirty-six and forty-three hundredths (36.43) feet; thence North 28 degrees 30 minutes West fifty-three (53) feet to the Beginning; being the land conveyed by Harry J. Simpson to Darwin K. Simpson by Deed dated September 22, 1979 and recorded in Book 612 at Page 260, Pender County Registry. See also Deed from Annie Louis Holly (widow) et al to Harry J. Simpson and Bessie H. Simpson recorded in Book 523 at Page 12, Pender County Registry. See also Deed Book 623 at Page 137 and Book 2786 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry. Also known as 100 W. Church St., Atkinson, NC 28421. Tract Four: Situated on the West side of the A&Y Railroad and on the West side of Church Street. Beginning at an iron rod located 36 feet from the A&Y Railroad right of way in the West line of Church Street, W.J. Holley’s corner; running thence with W.J. Holley’s line North 32 degrees West 53 feet to an iron rod in M.W. Johnson’s line, W.J. Holley’s Southwest corner; running thence South 70 degrees West with M.W. Johnson’s line 30 feet to an iron rod; M.W. Johnson’s corner of Lot 3; running thence South 32 degrees East with Johnson’s line of Lot 3, 53 feet to an iron rod in the West line of Church Street; and running thence North with the West line of Church Street 30 feet to the Beginning; being the land conveyed by Thomas A. Smith, Jr. et us et al to Darwin K. Simpson by deed dated February 3, 1982 and recorded in Book 612 at Page 258, Pender County Registry. See also Deed Book 623 at Page 137 and Book 2786 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry. Also known as 102 W. Church St., Atkinson, NC 28421. Property Address: 100 W. Church Street Atkinson NC 28421 102 W. Church Street Atkinson NC 2 8 4 2 1 104 W. Church Street Atkinson NC 2 8 4 2 1 Tract 5 North Railroad Street Map 53, Page 125 Atkinson NC 28421 Date of Sale: October 1, 2014 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: PENDER County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Foster and Associates of Pender, LLC TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-ofways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior

years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) 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. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.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. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. JWT M6485491, 1111495 #6615 9/18, 9/25/14

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things are happening. Some say the persecution is not as catastrophic or as widespread as others, but no one disputes the fact that severe persecution is taking place. Iraq is not, in any way, the only place Christian persecution is happening. According to the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide. An average of at least 180 Christians around the world are killed each month for their faith. Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Christ. One of the worst countries in the world for the persecution of Christians is North Korea. With the exception of four official state-controlled churches in Pyongyang, Christians in North Korea face the risk of detention in the prison camps, severe torture and, in some cases, execution for practicing their religious beliefs. The reason for this persecution is actually simple; people who claim the name of Jesus will be persecuted. This has always been true, and to one degree or another will continue, even here in The United States. Anyone with their ear to the ground â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually, anyone with an ear at all has heard reports which tell of our rights as Christians that are being tested, some even blatantly seized. But like a child that gets everything he wants and cries and throws temper tantrums if he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, we too had gotten used to the government catering to our wants and cowering to our wills. But those days are gone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the sad part is we are not realizing it or, at least in my estimation, not responding properly. We are still acting and operating as if it were the good old days in America. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. America is different now, and Christians need to comprehend that most important fact. I am certainly not saying that we should help usher in an anti-Christian era by lack of action on our part. Yes, we should stand up for our rights as Americans (at least the few we have left), vote for leaders who will glorify God. But we have to think differently now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have to think like the believers in 1 Peter were instructed to think. We have to think as if we are aliens in this land (we are), we have to think like God wants us to think when He allows or brings persecution upon His church. So what can Christians in America take from this passage in 1 Peter?

Do not be surprised when persecution increases. Rejoice that you share Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sufferings and be glad when His glory is revealed. Realize itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing to be insulted for the name of Christ. When you suffer well God is glorified and we rest in His sovereignty. Entrust your soul to our

faithful creator. In a real sense itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Christians to not only expect persecution, but embrace it for the glory of God. So my encouragement to Christians in America is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suffer wellâ&#x20AC;? in order to point people to Jesus and join with me in praying for the persecuted church.

Sunday Sept. 21 â&#x20AC;˘Macedonia AME Church Burgaw will celebrate and recognize all their seniors who have reached three score and ten (70 years-old), at 11 a.m. Sept. 21. Individual recognitions will be given to each senior. Call (910) 335-1688 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel United Methodist Church of 1697 Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Rd., Burgaw will celebrate homecoming Sept 21. The pastor, Rev. William Hill Pearsall, will bring the morning message. Special music will be provided. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., and morning worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service a covered dish luncheon will be served on the church grounds. Sunday Sept. 28 â&#x20AC;˘Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church will hold revival services Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. nightly. Speakers will be Sunday Rev. Francis Daniels, (Sunday), Rev. Tim Reaves (Monday), Rev. Bill Altman (Tuesday), and Rev. Judy Jeremias (Wednesday). There will be special music each night. The church is located at 4670 Stag Park Road in Burgaw.

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Squash and apple recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Special to the Post & Voice Fall is just around the corner and with the change of seasons recipes change to suit the new harvest crops. Apples are plentiful this time of the year and there are numerous varieties to choose from. Acor n and butter nut squash, along with pumpkin, are plentiful and can be made into so many tasty recipes. I traveled to France this summer and brought back a delightful French fruit dessert recipe. It can be made with various fruits and is very delicious, but so easy to make. Enjoy. Stuffed acorn squash 2 medium sized acorn squash. cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed 1 m e d i u m sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped ½ pound Italian sweet sausage meat, cooked and crumbled 2 slices white bread, slightly toasted, then cut into bite size pieces P i n ch o f d r i e d t hy m e, crushed 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes ½ stick of butter, melted then cooled, plus 1-tablespoon 1 cup apple cider or apple juice 1 Granny Smith green apple, peeled and chopped

¼ cup Par mesan cheese, grated Slice squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes. Remove flesh up to ¼ inch on the skin. Reserve flesh in a bowl. On bottom side of squash cut off about ¼-inch sliver so squash will lay flat on baking pan. Place shells on a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a skillet add one tablespoon butter and sauté reserved chopped flesh from squash, onion, apple, and celery cook until tender. Remove from skillet, and put into a bowl. Add sausage meat to skillet and brown, crumbling with a fork, saute until browned. Drain and add to squash mixture. Stir to combine well. Toss bread pieces with a pinch of thyme, and two teaspoons dried parsley flakes, add melted and cooled butter, stir to mix, add sausage mixture, stir, then add apple cider or juice to moisten mixture, add as needed. When everything is mixed well, evenly divide mixture into 4 parts and spoon into prepared acorn squash shells, mounding the tops. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with one tablespoon Par mesan cheese for each half. Return to oven for five minutes until cheese is a golden brown. Serve hot. Vanilla rice is a nice side to go with this, if desired. Vanilla rice 2 cups rice 4 cups water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Cook rice according to package directions, adding vanilla extract. Add more flavoring, if desired. When finished cooking fluff with a fork. Serve as a side with

sautéed or roasted vegetables, shrimp, chicken, and/ or pork. Peach and blueberry clafoutis A clafoutis (cla-foo-tee) is a rustic French baked dessert made with fruit in a custardlike batter. It is very easy to make and is very tasty. Various other fresh fruits may be used in the recipe. Frozen peach slices and blueberries maybe substituted for fresh fruit. I make this dessert recipe many times for dinner parties and luncheons. It is so easy to make and is so delicious. It can be made the day before, make sure to cover and refrigerate. 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar 1 fresh lemon Zest of one lemon, about 2-teaspoons 3 peaches or nectarines, cut into ½-inch wedges, about 3 cups 1 cup fresh blueberries, more if desired 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup whole milk ¾ cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt ½ cup heavy cream Confectioner’ sugar for garnish Whipped cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a shallow 2 ½ quart baking dish with butter and lightly dust with granulated sugar. I use a 10 x 13-inch baking dish. In a bowl add lemon zest and one tablespoon lemon juice. Add the peaches/nectarines and blueberries and one tablespoon granulated sugar and toss to combine. In a blender combine eggs, milk, almond and vanilla extract, flour, salt, heavy cream,

and ½ cup granulated sugar. Blend on high until mixture becomes frothy, about one minute. Pour the fruit into the prepared pan along with any juices and pour the batter over the top. Bake at 350 degrees until just set, about 45-50 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes. When ready to serve dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with whipped cream, if desired. If not using within 2-3 hours, cover and refrigerate. Apple crisp with bourbon and raisins Filling 2 pounds Granny Smith green apples, about five apples 1 red cooking apple 1 cup dark raisins ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup bourbon 2 tablespoons butter Topping ¾ cup old fashioned oats ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped ½ cup butter, room temperature Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core and slice apples. In a bowl toss apple slices with a mixture of sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add bourbon and mix, fold in raisins, toss to mix. Spread apple mixture in a 10x13-inch baking dish. In a bowl stir together oats, pecans, sugars, flour, cinnamon, and butter, mix well forming coarse crumbs. Spread crumb mixture over top of apples. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden and apples are tender. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Community News & Events Atkinson VFD barbecue sale Sept. 20 The Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department will hold its biannual barbecue pork and chicken dinner Sept. 20 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Old Atkinson School cafeteria at 300 West Henry Street. Plates are $7 each. The menu includes pit cooked barbecued chicken and pork, homemade slaw and hushpuppies, and green beans. Donations of cakes, pies or sweets for the desert table are welcomed. Baked goods should arrive by 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the operation of the Atkinson Volunteer Department which provides fire protection to the community and surrounding

areas. 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 recognized 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 N.C. 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 910-2702403. 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 information and applications, contact Patricia McIntyre Corbett at 910.675.2609.

Free blood pressure screening Sept. 26 Pender County Christian Services will hold a free blood pressure screening clinic Sept. 26 at 210 West Fremont Street in Burgaw for the general public. April Matthias, Asistant P ro f e s s o r o f N u r s i n g at UNCW along with her husband Bill will be conducting this clinic. Hours will be from 10 a.m. until noon and 1-3 p.m. Topsail Basketball Association registration now open The Topsail Basketball Association on-line registration for the 2014-2015 basketball season is open through Oct. 19, or until the divisions are full. Visit www.topsailbasketball.com, to regoster. Registration fee’s are $75 for boys and girls in grades 1-12. The Topsail Basketball Association is a competitive recreational league for with practices and games played at the Topsail Middle School gyms, in Hampstead. The association is designed to benefit the Hampstead community and it’s youth. Every player has the opportunity to improve their basketball skills, become part of a team, learn sportsmanship and increase their fitness.

Thursday, September 18 •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. •Village of St. Helena council meets Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall. Friday September 19 •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 24 •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 26 •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 27 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Friday October 3. •The Topsail Friends of the Library - Hampstead Branch extends a special invitation to the general membership to attend the Oct. 3 meeting to vote on proposed amendment changes to our nonprofit corporation’s by-laws. The determination of the membership vote will be submitted to the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State. Tuesday October 14 • The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

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