Post & Voice 8.6.14

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Too much rain A weather front that stalled over eastern North Carolina made for a soggy weekend and flooding rains across the county.

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Football is back Rain didn’t keep county football teams from starting the 2014 season last Friday.

Read about the opening day of practice in sports on page 1B.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Volume 43, No. 45

Board receives audit report Problems cost county $95,000

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer The fiscal year 2012-13 audit report was presented to the Pender County commissioners at the Aug. 4 board meeting.

The audit revealed bank statements had not been reconciled and financial records were not properly recorded for the last two years.

“I’m beyond feeling betrayed,” said Chairman David Williams. “I’m just mad.”

According to Williams, the auditing firm of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. P.A. could not finish the FY 12-13 audit because the proper records were not provided.

Alan Thompson of the auditing firm said there were “significant issues” in the recording of funds and reconciliation of bank statements.

He said the firm, along with Interim County Manager Bob Murphy, Interim Finance Officer Mike Apple and Rick Benton, a former county manager, reviewed the records and straightened out the books.

“We looked for misappropriations and could not find anything,” said Thompson.

Commissioner Chester Ward asked Thompson if the firm found any fraud indicators.

“We did not,” said Thompson. “We looked at a lot of transactions and we did our best to determine if there was fraud.”

The good news for Pender County, according to the audit findings, the county’s total net financial position increased by more than $3.8 million during the fiscal year.

According to county officials, the county’s funds not placed in reserve, the unassigned fund balance, for the general fund totaled more than $11.8 million. This means more than 22.47 percent of the general fund appropriations exceed the county’s goal of a 20 percent unassigned fund balance.

“The county’s financial stance is good from a fund balance perspective,” said Thompson. “What wasn’t good was the system of accounting.”

Commissioner Jimmy Tate took issue with Thompson and the audit firm for not alerting the commissioners when irregularities became first apparent.

Williams said the firm was required to notify the finance

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By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer County commissioners set Aug. 18 for the public hearing on the proposed school bond issue.

Establishing the public hearing is the second of three required actions before the $75 million bond issue appears on the November ballot.

The resolution calls for the Aug. 18, 7 p.m. meeting at the county board office, 825 S. Walker St. in Burgaw as well as the “filing of the statements of the county’s debt and the expected interest on the proposed bonds.”

T h e re s o l u t i o n p a s s e d 4-to-1, with Commissioner Fred McCoy voting no.

“I support public schools,” McCoy reiterated. “But is the timing right now?”

McCoy said the county is paying an estimated $700,000 Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew to house Pender County prisBuddy Murray stands in the hole created by rain runoff on Point Caswell Road in western Pender County. The oners in jails outside Pender highway was cut between Rooks Road and Slocum Trail. Murray lives on Point Caswell Road.

County due to overcrowding.

He said the commissioners are ultimately responsible for the tax burden placed on the people of Pender County.

While Commissioner George Brown voted in favor of the resolution, he told Bob

By Andy Pettigrew current risks.

Town manager Chad McEwen said the Jessup, the bond counsel for Post & Voice Publisher A culvert failed along Point Caswell canal, which had issues with the bank Pender County, that having Road near Atkinson, washing out a por- collapsing, was holding up during the figures of what the school A weather front unrelated to Tropical tion of the highway between Rooks Road heavy rain. levy will cost Pender County Storm Bertha stalled over eastern North and Slocum Trail.

“There are no collapsed banks or any- taxpayers is a “must have.”

Carolina Thursday dumping heavy rain Pender County Emergency Manage- thing like that,” McEwen said.

“I need to see the numbers,” across the county, causing minor flood- ment Director Tom Collins said other Surf City Mayor Zander Guy reports a Brown said. ing issues. than that, the heavy rain hasn’t caused lot of standing water in the town.

Chairman David Williams Rain, which began early Friday morn- any major damage.

“When it rains as much as it has in the agreed with Brown. ing, continued into Tuesday, filling creeks “All the creeks and ditches are full. The past 48 hours and you are at sea level, you “What’s it going to cost and ditches and washing out one road in Northeast Cape Fear River is supposed are going to have standing water. I think me?” Williams said that is the western Pender County. to crest at 8.1. We are not expecting it we have done a good job with preventative number one question.

Forecasters say nearly three inches to be bad. Normally the river has to get measures we have taken over the years,” Jessup explained a number of rain have fallen across Pender County above 13 feet to cause major flooding,” Guy said. “We do have a regular schedule of variables impact the debt since early Friday morning. where the drains are checked for sand service and the manner in Collins said.

Tropical Storm Bertha passed well off Heavy downpours overnight Thursday blocking the water flow. There is a good which the district receives the Pender County coastline, bringing caused the Osgood Canal in Burgaw to side. The grass is much greener than it the loans. nothing more than heavy surf and rip leave its banks, flooding the walking trail. used to be.”

“A $75 million bond issue will cause a big sticker shock,” McCoy said.

Stubborn weather system drops heavy rain on county Tropical Storm Bertha passes far off coast

Big crowd at Surf City bridge hearing

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By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer More than 125 people attended the design public hearing on the new Surf City Bridge July 29. During the day, more than 300 stopped by the Topsail Island Moose Lodge to review maps and ask questions about the proposed Topsail Island Bridge which will replace the Swing Bridge.

Only nine citizens spoke during the comment period of the public hearing. Most everyone is in favor of the new bridge.

The bridge will replace the iconic swing bridge, which NCDOT Public Involvement Officer Diane Wilson called “structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.”

“Structurally deficient means the bridge is in relatively poor condition,” Wilson told the audience during the formal presentation. “It does not mean the bridge is unsafe.”

Wilson said NCDOT considered 20 different bridge designs.

Alternative 17 was the design selected because it impacts the fewest number of resident and business relocations, as well as no impact on ponds, streams, or wetlands, and has the lowest total cost. The bridge design minimizes impact to Soundside Park and it can be constructed without closing the swing bridge.

“Alternative 17 was the most preferred by residents accord-

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Burgaw Walmart construction this month

Arrest report Ronnie Lamount Bland, 38, 3052 Bell Williams Road, Currie. Possession of firearm by felon, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond.

Ashley Nicole Branch, 25, 50 Lori Lane, Burgaw. False report to police station. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond.

Kenneth Edward Brown, 33, 415 North Sunset St., Atkinson. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Kenneth Sebastian Brown, 26, 260 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw. Assault on female, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Cathy Lynn Browski, 53, 612 Wildwood Road, Hampstead. Simple assault. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Ja’Wuan Marquise Carr, 20, 306 Lizzie Henry Road, Ivanhoe. Robbery with dangerous weapon, conspiracy robbery-firearm/ dangerous weapon, first degree kidnapping.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated under $345,000 secured bond.

Stanley Roy Coburn, 54, 191 Lake Road, Willard. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond.

Jonathan Wayne Dennis, Jr. 27, 50 Lori Lane, Burgaw. Assault on female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 secured bond.

Eleanor Ruth Edney, 46, 12 Maready Branch Lane, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

William Cody Forester, 30, 153 Carpenter’s Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incacerated.

Benjamin Keith Glover, 31, 14286 Ashton Road, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation, conspire sell/deliver sch III cs, possession heroin, possession drug paraphernalia, obtain controlled substance prescription misrep/withheld, possession drug paraphernalia( 2counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $85,000 secured bond.

Christopher Allen Hall, 16, 309 Buttonwood Court, Rocky Point. Possession with intent to sell, manufacture, deliver marijuana, deliver marijuana, possession marijuana (simple possession), possession of drug paraphernalia, sell marijuana. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $35,000 secured bond.

Eric Robert Hall, 20, 91 Broken Spur Court, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation, Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Kendrick Dewaun Holmes, 28, 25972 NC 210 Hwy, Currie. Driving while impaired, fail to stop at stop sign/ flashing red light.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Shaquille Daquan Hooper, 21, 1746 Halfway Branch School Rd, Atkinson. Robbery with dangerous weapon, conspiracy robbery-firearm/dangerous weapon, first degree kidnapping. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $345,000 secured bond.

Eunissa Emily Lisane, 37, 809 West Satch-

Audit

Continued from page 1A director’s boss, the county manager. Thompson did notify the county manager. The county manager did not share the issues with the commissioners, Williams said.

“People hold us accountable and we have to make certain sure this never happens again,” said Commissioner Fred McCoy. Williams assured Pender

well, Burgaw. Resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, disorderly conduct. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Larry Lloyd, 46, 908 W. Antonette, Burgaw.

Driving while license revoked viol limited drive privileges, expired registration card/ tag, expired inspection, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, open container after consuming alcohol. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond.

Johnny Lee McArthur, 46, 349 Princess Morgan Drive, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Joseph Andrew Nobles, 25, 86 Lena’s Lane, Hampstead. Driving while impaired.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated.

Danny Lynn Osborne, 36, 727 Farside Drive, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $8,000 secured bond.

Allen Ray Prosser, 20, 113 Liberty Road, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Brett Lynn Register, 20, 102 McGill Drive, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation.

Released under $10,000 secured bond.

Robert Lynn Rocha, Jr., 36, 758 Hoover Road, Hampstead. Assault on a female, civil dispute. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond.

Rebecca Lea Schoolcraft, 19, 210 Hickory Lane, Hampstead. Driving while impaired, no operators license, larceny/ concealment of merchandise. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,100 secured bond.

Russell Andrew Shelts, 49, 103 Par Court, Hampstead. Assault on a female. Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Ralph Thomas Smith, 42, 3569 Watha Road., Willard. Statutory rape/sex offn (3 counts), indecent liberties with child (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $920,800.

William Christian Spender, 39, 6113 6th Street, Surf City. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Stevie Danielle Wallace, 28, 80 Coleman Circle, Hampstead. Reckless driving to endanger (2 counts), driving while impaired (2 counts), fail to secure passenger under 16. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and N.C. State Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $51,500 secured bond.

Ronald Lee Williams, 48, 20495 US Hwy S, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $600 secured bond.

Ronnie Lee Young, 51, 170 Hiawatha Drive, Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $800 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.

County residents this accounting fiasco would not be repeated. The county has already contracted with Thompson for the FY 13-14 audit, which will be completed by the Oct. 31 deadline.

According to county figures, approximately $95,000 was incurred in auditing fees to correct the financial report.

“Their sloppiness cost us $95,000,” said Ward.

The commissioners will review the cost overruns at the next board meeting, Aug. 18.

School bond

Continued from page 1A Commissioner Jimmy Tate said he recognizes the need for a school in Eastern Pender County as well as the needs of the Penderlea schools in his district, but he felt voters needed proper numbers to make informed decisions.

The commissioners agreed to meet before the Aug. 18 public meeting to solidify the cost based on property valuation.

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Editor Burgaw officials say construction should begin this month on the new Walmart, located behind the Pender Crossing shopping center off N.C. 53.

Burgaw Director of Building Inspections Louis Hesse says company engineers have all their permits in hand and

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw officials are asking residents not to use sewer clean-outs located in yards to drain standing water.

Residents removing caps on the clean-outs to allow standing water in their yards to drain into the sewer system causes increased flow in the

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“This is against town ordinance and causes a significant problem for us. We had an incident out on Hwy. 53 where a four-inch sewer cap had been removed and all the ditch water was flowing into the sewer system,” said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen.

Burgaw is billed for the amount of sewer flow into the Wallace wastewater plant.

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“If we see high run times at sewer lift stations during a storm, we know we have infiltration issues to address,” McEwen said.

County manager search continues Interim finance director hired

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County has hired Reidsville native Mike Apple as the interim finance director in the wake of the resignation of former director Butch Watkins. Interim county manager Bob Murphy says Apple brings a lot of experience to the county.

“He has more than 30 years experience in the area of financial management, serving for a number of years as finance director and assistant county manager in Rockingham County,” Murphy said. “We are very fortunate to have him.”

County officials say the county manager position will likely be filled first, then the finance director job.

“The advertising for the manager’s position is closed so we are just beginning to advertise the finance director’s position. It may wait until the new manager starts before a finance director is hired,” Murphy said.

Commission board chairman David Williams says the board is reviewing applications for the manager’s job and will likely begin interviews soon.

“We are going over resumes in closed session and looking at our top picks. All of us have overlapped some of the resumes and I think we will bring in three or four people soon to interview,” Williams said.

With the problems associated with former director Watkins, Williams says the board will keep a closer watch on the financial management of the county and the hiring of the new finance director.

“The audit looked good, but it will note the failure of the finance director to perform his duty,” Williams said. “It’s safe to say the commissioners are going to pay more attention to this than last time. We are going to entertain the idea of having an audit team. It’s been done in other places.”

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“It could be as early as a couple of weeks – anywhere from two to four weeks,” said Hesse.

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Local talent showcased at Holly Ridge Sampler

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Artisans, cooks, business owners, and crafters will gather Sept. 20 at the Holly Ridge Fire Department to sell their wares. The event is called the Holly Ridge Sampler.

“I think there are talents in the community we don’t know about,” said Barb Longo.

Longo is spearheading this one-day event. The idea originated from a comment by City Café owner Pam Hall.

“She said people often approach her about selling their jellies and jams at the restaurant,” Longo said.

Hall said she simply doesn’t have the space to sell items such as jelly or jam, especially now that the City Café opened a display chest offering a wide variety of ice cream.

Longo wondered what other talents need showcasing.

She developed the concept of the Holly Ridge Sampler.

“It’s not a flea market. It’s not a yard sale. It’s not a festival,” Longo said. “It’s an opportunity for local artisans to sell their wares and boost the

local economy.”

She started mulling over the idea in early summer.

Already more than 40 participants have signed up to sell a wide variety of items.

“I’m pleased with the response,” Longo said. “But I would like everyone represented – every business and every church.”

Longo, a native of Holly Ridge, said she believes the community is a melting pot – the community that bridges Onslow and Pender counties; the community with diverse military families and many longtime residents; the community with an abundant history.

“We have a lot to offer,” she said.

Businesses such as General Rental, who is donating a tent, are joining the Holly Ridge Sampler.

“The tent will serve as a place where neighbors can meet neighbors,” Longo said.

“It will be a place for them to linger.”

There will be plenty of reasons to linger. City Café’s Pam Hall will sell hotdogs.

Local musicians are lining up to perform. Tops Ice Cream will sell goodies from the ice cream cart.

Some of the items to be sold at the Holly Ridge Sampler includes wreaths, organic products, natural oils, wooden signs made from pallets, gourmet sea salt, herbs, sauces, chutney, artwork, jewelry, health and fitness products, candles, collectibles, pastries, desserts, handmade clothes for little girls, painted wine glasses, crochet items, knitted items, skin care products, weathervanes, hair bows, bibs, baby items, paintings and watercolors – just to name a few.

Also on hand will be a blacksmith who will sell his wares as well as local author Carol Ross.

Participants are coming from Holly Ridge, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, and Surf City, Longo said.

“This is an opportunity to share,” said Longo. “This is an opportunity to raise community awareness of what the community can offer one another.”

Lewis Realty acquires Bryson and Associates

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Two real estate companies with deep roots on Topsail Island are now one. Lewis Realty acquired Bryson and Associates in early July.

“Our two companies seem to be a good ‘fit’ as we do business using similar philosophies,” said Sterleen Bryson.

The late Sterling Bryson started Bryson and Associates, Inc. more than 31 years ago. Sterling was aided by his sister, Sterleen Bryson.

“Sterling was a talented home builder, a gifted salesman and a true entrepreneur,” Sterleen said. “He was the dreamer.”

Sterleen said her brother was at home on Topsail Island.

“He purchased Rachel Magnabosco’s vacation rental business when she retired,” Sterleen recalled. “She represented about 50 homes at the time – some we still manage.”

Sterleen and Sterling were in business together for 24 years, she said.

“Chris Rackley is certainly no newcomer to vacation property management,” said Sterleen.

Rackley grew up in the real estate business. His aunt, Peggy Lewis, would send Rackley to the shed to rinse off realtor signs.

“I was 8 or 9 years old and I would clean signs. I helped her put out signs,” Rackley recalled.

As he grew older, Rackley took on more responsibility at Lewis Realty. After college, he returned to Topsail Island and obtained his broker license. When Peggy retired, Rackley stepped up to lead Lewis Realty.

In 2000 Lewis Realty had eight to 12 rentals. Rackley grew the vacation rental aspect of Lewis Realty to more than 100 rentals. With the acquisition of Bryson and Associates, Inc. the company will offer more than 160 rentals.

Rackley remembered the

evening several years ago when he was dining with his aunt, Peggy Lewis. Also dinning at nearby table was the late Sterling Bryson. Rackley walked by Sterling’s table and whispered into Sterling’s ear, “If you ever decide to retire, call me.”

“I never dreamed it would happen, but I wanted to throw the idea out there,” said Rackley.

So he was pleased when Sterleen Bryson, Sterling’s sister, called him in May. She was ready to retire.

Bryson and Associates, Inc. is a family company with a reputation of professionalism, Rackley said. He too felt Lewis and Bryson were a good fit.

“When the opportunity to purchase Bryson and Associates, Inc was given, it excited me to combine two very similar companies into one,” said Rackley. “We believe this acquisition will allow our clients access to even more technology and exposure.

Vacationers should benefit as well as we will now have one of the larger inventories in the area.”

Rackley, president of Lewis Realty, will maintain the present Bryson and Associates office, located at 809 Roland Ave. After season, Rackley said the Roland Avenue office will serve as the real estate sales office. The vacation rentals and property management aspect of the business will operate from the main office at 320 North New River Dr. in Surf City.

“I was especially delighted that Chris (Rackley) wanted to retain our staff,” said Sterleen.

“We made an easy decision to retain the Bryson staff,” said Rackley. “They have been providing their clients great service over the years. We are excited to have them on our team.”

Rackley said the two staffs have a combined experience of more than 300 years, more experience than many other

El Puente NC in Burgaw, works to empower individuals to take control of their own healthcare by teaching prevention and providing resources.

Executive Director Irene Silva Edwards plans to make various proposals to Burgaw Town Commissioners on Aug. 12 designed to build community among residents through nutrition, exercise and wellness programs.

She will ask to extend the use of the Community House at no cost for yoga classes through the end of 2014. Due to participant requests for later classes, she seeks to add two evening classes that include a yoga class and a Zumba class.

Edwards will also propose yoga classes at the center for

breast cancer survivors, at no cost, beginning in 2015.

Edwards will request use of the Community House two Friday evenings each month, one night for line dancing and one for Latin dancing. This would begin in September.

Admission charge will be $15 per person and $25 per couple, with an estimated minimum of 15 participants.

Monies will cover cost of rental, cleaning and instructor compensation. She will seek permission to sell water, tea and prepackaged baked goods from local venues.

Once the Pender Arts Council Building is completely refurbished, she said there is a possibility of moving Line Dancing there. Its larger space will accommodate more people, live music, etc.

Edwards also plans to request use of the Railroad

The Holly Ridge Sampler will accept participants who want to sell their specialty items until Sept. 10. To register, email thehollyridgesampler@gmail.com with a contact name, telephone number and email address.

“The participants pay a small fee to set up displays,” said Longo. “Those proceeds

will go to the fire department to purchase a new sign.”

Longo said the Holly Ridge Sampler has a two-fold purpose: citizens can see what Holly Ridge offers and the town can see what citizens have to offer.

There is no admission fee to shop the Holly Ridge Sampler. The event will be hosted

by the Holly Ridge Fire Department on US Hwy 17, near the NC Hwy 50 intersection.

The Holly Ridge Sampler will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.

For more details visit the Holly Ridge Sampler on Facebook or on their website at www.thehollyridgesampl.wix. com/sampler.

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Chris Rackey companies.

“All of the telephone numbers will remain the same,” Rackley said, adding that clients of both companies serve families they have represented for generations.

Rackley said Sterleen will remain on the company board for a few months before she begins traveling and enjoying the relaxation of her retirement.

“After 21 years in corporate America then 26 years here on Topsail Island in property management, it is time for me to move in a different direction,” said Sterleen. “We will continue to live in Surf City.

This is home.”

“Please congratulate Sterleen if you bump into her on the island,” said Rackley.

As the two companies become one, the mission remains the same, Rackley said.

Lewis will continue to do the best for property owners and renters, as well as for sellers and buyers.

“We don’t have a clearinghouse mentality,” he said.

“Lewis Realty Associates, Inc. is one of the oldest real estate firms on the island, currently managing vacation and long term rentals and offers real estate sales services.

We believe our core values of honesty, local knowledge with experience and technology will always bring great service and success to our clients.”

Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n about Lewis Realty Associates, Inc. contact Rackley at 910-328-5211 or visit them online at www.lewis-realty.net.

El Puente group to meet with Burgaw officials Aug.12

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Tammy Proctor

Barb Longo (left) and City Cafe owner Pam Hall hold a banner advertising the upcoming Holly Ridge Sampler at the Holly Ridge Fire Department.

Depot for a weekly farmers’ market to begin next spring.

She will suggest Fridays from 7 a.m. until noon, with no more than six farmers and four vendors participating.

Edwards will advocate using town property for a multicultural festival for the fall of 2015. County Commissioners have been very receptive to the idea and of making the courthouse square available for the event, but initially Edwards will ask to use the Railroad Depot.

She is working to plan the festival with Yvonne Pagan, organizer for the Azalea Festival Multicultural stage, as well as the Brunswick County Multicultural Festival. El Puente is also collaborating with the Pender Arts Council for this and future events.

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The Scotts Hill community will enjoy a new place for book lovers to gather and share reading materials. Poplar Grove Plantation is currently in the process of adding a Little Free Library to its repertoire of contributions to the public.

The historic site and museum was approached by local resident and volunteer Laurie Wierse earlier this year about the Little Free Library program. What exactly is a Little Free Library? Their website describes the program as a take a book, return a book gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its simplest form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share.

The Little Free Library con-

cept began in 2009 when Todd Bol, of Hudson, Wisconsin, constructed a model of a oneroom schoolhouse honoring his mother, a former school teacher who loved reading.

He filled it with books and attached it to a post in his front yard. It was a hit with friends and neighbors, so he built several more and gave them away.

Each one displayed a sign that read free books.

Bol’s idea has since grown into a movement with a mission to promote literacy and the love of reading by building

free book exchanges worldwide; and to build a sense of community by sharing skills, creativity and wisdom across generations. Inspired partly

by Andrew Carnegie’s support of 2,509 free public libraries around the turn of the 19th to 20th centuries, the organization’s current goal is to build 2,510 Little Free Libraries – and to keep it going.

Since part of Poplar Grove’s mission focuses on education, an opportunity to share the

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Opinion Wednesday, August 6, 2014, Page 4A

On Island Time

Time to look for flooding solutions is now With one minor storm and a near miss this tropical season and last winter’s ice storm for a dress rehearsal, we hope some of those who have never experienced even a minor storm here on the coast are paying attention.

The flooding woes currently plaguing Pender are not that unusual, when you look at We sincerely hope weather over the long term. officials on the local, The problems were not as prevalent when we were still a state and national level will show a willingness growing county.

Increased development to work with each other naturally brings with it more as well as the folks who people impacted by nature’s live in floodplains. There wrath. More and wider roads, needs to be a true attempt fewer woodlands, and more to find a compromise that parking lots (called ”nonpromotes and protects permeable surfaces” in the jargon of drainage) means less our area... surface area for water to soak into when the heavy rains come off the Atlantic.

Nothing can be done about the weather—but both homeowners and officials can do something about lessening the impacts.

Maintaining drainage systems has been a part of Pender since colonial times; canals still cross the landscape in many areas, with some dating back more than two centuries. Canals and clear drain paths were needed to create farmland, just as now they are needed to keep subdivisions from becoming unintended waterfront property. People once understood this, and as such, it took a real flood to cause problems, as opposed to just a few heavy rains.

But developers have replaced the farmer in many communities, just as government regulations have replaced much good stewardship. In many cases, no one lived in some areas for the very simple reason that they knew it flooded on a regular basis. That is not always the case today.

There is, of course, the need to protect the environment, but there simply must be a neutral center, a middle ground between the concern for the environment and protecting the investments of those tasked with paying for that stewardship through their tax dollars. The solution is not to channelize every creek, branch and river, anymore than it is to seize homes deemed too close to waterways.

We haven’t seen cataclysmic flooding here since the hurricanes of the late 1990s—as bad as it was, the massive Holly Shelter flood from the Northeast River a few years back really wasn’t on the scale of what can be brought by a major hurricane.

We sincerely hope officials on the local, state and national level will show a willingness to work with each other as well as the folks who live in floodplains. There needs to be a true attempt to find a compromise that promotes and protects our area as a place to live, and at the same time safeguard the environment.

The time to look for solutions to the flooding problems is now. Preparation, on both the individual and government level, is far better than trying to find a life preserver when the waters –and tensions—rise farther than expected.

The Point

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Sometimes it’s best to cut your losses and just move on If you’ve ever made a bad deal you understand how people in the 51 North Carolina public power communities feel. In the 1970’s, fuel prices were rising faster than August temperatures and OPEC was threatening to cut off fuel supplies. These communities joined together to purchase portions of new electric power generation facilities. What seemed a prudent business decision turned into a perfect storm these communities have been trying to unravel for years.

No sooner was the agreement made to purchase capacity, mostly in nuclear plants, than the Three Mile Island nuclear incident occurred. The fallout drastically increased regulations, resulting in soaring nuclear plant construction costs. The investment by public power communities was exponentially higher than first anticipated. Further, new energy-saving electrical appliances reduced the demand for electricity and new cost efficiencies were developed to build generation plants

for natural gas and other fuels. Another setback for the municipalities occurred when the federal government changed accounting procedures for selling surplus capacity back to the investor owned utilities.

The cities didn’t help themselves. In those early years they generated handsome profits from their power operations, frequently using those profits to fund the rising costs of municipal government; their ad valorem property tax rates were often below comparable communities without power operations. Additionally, the organization they formed to help with coordination and economic development, Electricities, was extravagantly mismanaged.

By the turn of the 21st Century the situation was ugly. Residents in these municipalities were hit by the double whammy of higher electric rates, as much as 35 percent greater than customers buying power from co-ops or investor owned utilities, and escalating ad valorem property tax rates needed to help pay debt service payments. These communities owed more than $5 billion dollars in 1999, considerably more than the assets they owned were worth.

What to do? Lengthy discussions pondering how to best eliminate the debt without adversely harming the communities involved produced three solutions, none of them ideal. The first, a status quo approach, advocated that municipalities stay the course and ultimately pay off the debt. It was the least attractive because it negatively impacted a community’s finances and potentially hurt economic development.

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Let it shine

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “Their sloppiness cost us $95,000.”

Pender County Commissioner Chester Ward on the cost to correct the audit problems and fix the county’s financial report.

“Yes, the swing bridge is nostalgic. Covered wagons are nostalgic too. But no one drove a covered wagon to the meeting.”

A Surf City resident’s comments on the replacement of the swing bridge at the N.C. DOT public hearing last week.

A ssssssense of fair play I was knee-deep in a flooded field, taking an ill-advised shortcut. The grass was nearly waist-high, and the water below it, a gift of the seemingly non-stop rains of the previous days, was well over my ankles as it challenged the qualities promised by the manufacturer.

But the day had turned sunny and warm, and I was surrounded by a host of frogs, the young of the year hatched during the earlier rains, matured through pollywog pre-pubescence in an overly-wet summer, and now, their tails forgotten and their voices discovered, seeking mates to perform the same process programmed into their peabrains since creation.

The field was spotted here and there with isolated islands of slightly higher ground, places that hide quail in the fall, and I was dodging from one to another when I could, not trusting the promises of my bootmaker. I was about to leap to another hummock when the music around me went silent, and I heard another song.

Rather than one of amphibian love, this was one of reptilian warning.

Having no idea where the rattlesnake was, but assured of the fact he was agitated, I didn’t have time to determine his taxonomy. Whether he was canebrake, timber or diamondback, I cannot tell you, because I couldn’t see anything below my knees.

Obviously, the critter had been hunting frogs or fellow refugees from the flood when I stumbled across a little piece of earth he considered his own.

Not wanting to dispute the issue—and lacking anything more lethal than a belt knife—I chose the best route around the disputed territory, and came close to walking on water. My boots are also supposed to be snakeproof, but based on their water-resisting performance, I didn’t want to take the chance.

Jefferson Weaver I am not scared of snakes. I have never been one of those folks who are so enraptured with serpentaria that I kept any as pets, although I do have several I consider friends. They work for a living, same as I do, and have their place in God’s world, so I generally leave them be, as they do me. Call it a sense of fair play, if you will.

Every once in a while I have a serious dispute with one, but it generally involves things like baby squirrels and bad days. When they catch songbirds I am generally somewhat sadly philosophical, but when it comes to rats and mice, I am more prone to ask if the snake would like some salt and pepper.

I have never been averse to handling snakes (albeit, not in church, as some have accused me). I was one of those kids whose mother had to check his overalls pockets carefully for things that might have appeared lonely and followed him home. Often as not, the ersatz orphans I saved lacked legs.

More than once, I have had disagreements, serious disagreements, with herptarians that just would not respond to logic or discretion.

Under those circumstances, judicious use of tempered steel or hot lead settled the issue, again with some regret on my part.

It has taken 22 years to teach my beloved wife how to tell the difference between good

and bad snakes. Her parents taught her that the only good snake is one that has been reduced to several smaller pieces, an attitude I have always found as distressing as it is prevalent. I am sure the Biblical serpent has long since been dead and buried, but with a lot of folks, I am equally sure their churches wish they were as assiduous with attendance as they are with trying to rid the world of perceived satanic minions.

We once had a cat named Cecily who possibly contributed to the current endangered status of many snakes.

She once killed at least one snake a day for months, and left the presents on the doorstep. We lived in a place with an extraordinarily large population of snakes, and Cecily’s life-goal was to kill every single one. I’m fairly sure she enjoyed her trade.

Our hog Sam is equally xenocidal. If you have never watched a hog kill a snake, it’s an incredible experience (except for the snake).

There have been several snakes I wish had been introduced to my beloved cat or Sam before I could make their acquaintance.

On a scorching hot May day in 1992, I was walking alongside a country road, embarrassed by my inattention to the gas gauge, and disgusted that someone had destroyed the only payphone for four miles in either direction. I had been dressed for dinner with my wife-to-be, but the humidity and heat had ensured I would need a makeover before our rendezvous with some friends.

I was thinking to myself how things couldn’t get any worse when something slapped my calf. I glanced down, and proceeded to do an impromptu dance on the shoulder of the road.

A young cottonmouth had hooked its fangs into my jeans; while the snake was at first merely being rude, as

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Sunshine streamed through the skylights in the Raleigh convention center, illuminating all the wishful treasures available for auction at the annual Make A Wish Ball.

More than 600 people gathered for the gala, connected in spirit by our commitment to granting wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Always a collaborative effort – it truly takes a village to raise a child, and the same is true of making magical wishes come true. Though we generate funding from a variety of venues, this is by far our largest annual event. It continues to grow and is exciting to know that our guest list has more than doubled in the past two years.

What a special surprise it was to see my friend from high school there, whose daughter’s wish was featured in our program. Hearing first hand from families about the power of their experiences is the highlight of the night.

Some smiling shyly and others obviously anxious, kids of all ages took to the stage to share stories of their memorable moments. Ranging from classic (more than 50 percent of children choose a trip to Disneyworld) to customized (bedrooms, play spaces and shopping sprees) to collaborative (meet and greets or being: a superhero, policeman, rock star, etc.) each is unique, yet united in enthusiasm and appreciation for the life changing power of a wish.

The crowd erupted in applause when the oldest of them recalled enjoying his wish more than 11 years ago, and recently graduated from medical school.

After a delicious dinner and dessert we all prepared for the Fund A Wish portion of our program. The announcement of an anonymous donor offering to match every dollar donated up to $150,000 added to the excitement.

Of course electronics have taken this process to a new level, allowing guests to register gifts on handheld devices, which transmit totals simultaneously to the screen so we can experience the immediate impact as they add up.

I was amazed that we raised more than $250,000 in less than 10 minutes. After all, the power of a wish is priceless.

Volunteers surrounded the scene making sure everything ran smoothly, while enjoying the ambiance of the evening and the generosity of our guests. Sorority sisters sang This Little Light of Mine, as we illuminated lanterns and lit up the room with love.

Some stayed late for the DJ and dancing, while others gathered their gifts and special souvenir photos, heading home with happy memories of making wishes come true.

What is your wish? And how can you let it shine?

You don’t have to wait for the Wish Ball to shine your light or share the power of a wish.

Why not get started today?

Please visit www.eastnc. wish.org for more information.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post Staff Writer Reunion The spacious lawn at the home of Marian James was the scene of the reunion of descendents of people who worked on the James plantation at Maple Hill, according to Vylice Boney, one of the organizers.

Marian and her brother, Richard James, hosted the reunion Aug. 2.

The threat of rain possibly kept some people away, but a large crowd attending anyway.

Elder Larry Smith welcomed everyone between one and two o clock.

A musical group composed of Paul Hall, his daughters, Volnoy and Tina and her husband provided musical selections, including My God is an Awesome God. A large tent was set up with tables to provide seating for the delicious meal composed of fried chicken, turkey and stuffing, vegetables, a nine layer cake, lemon cake, chocolate cake, and a variety of other desserts.

Vylice’s grandson, Malcolm Boney, brought a group from Greensboro who demonstrated karate for the

group. After the meal, they headed to a tournament in Wilmington.

An ice cream truck was set up for refreshing ice cream during the afternoon.

People from all over North Carolina. and as far away as Atlanta, attended the reunion, which lasted well into the afternoon. God kept the rain off and a great time was had by all who attended the event. Everyone is looking forward to the gathering again next year.

Birthday With Tommy being out of town two or three days and Tiffany having to work on Saturday, the family celebrated Jacob’s birthday Aug. 3. His actual birthday is July 30. He is now five years old and ready for kindergarten.

Tiffany had made a cake with the theme of a new movie Planes Fire & Rescue I’m not sure that’s the exact name, but the cake held a plane for dropping water and several burning trees.

Very creative.

Family members including aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandmamma and several youngsters with their parents gathered to

celebrate with Jacob at his parents’ home.

After a lot of in-house playing with each other, guests were served barbecue, slaw, baked beans, chips, vegetables, and other foods.

Jacob enjoyed opening gifts from his guests, thanking each person, and everyone had a piece of birthday cake after he blew out the five red candles _ with the help of an anxious young friend.

I never could count how many little people were there but they certainly enjoyed themselves, while the adults enjoyed watching them.

The youngest visitor was a 10-week-old cousin Isabella, daughter of Ashley Hitt and husband, Josh Fontana. Of course all the adults wanted to hold that precious little bundle of joy. I waited a long time but finally I had my turn. There is nothing sweeter than holding a gift from God of a little baby. What a miracle.

Home Dick Uzzell, son of Louise Uzzell, has returned to his home in Raleigh after spending the summer

Buzzards cause problems at boat ramps

months in Moscow, Russia.

He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study Russian Literature. He is fluent in Russian and teaches it in a Raleigh High School. He enjoyed his summer sessions there and said all the people were very nice to him and very friendly.

Hugs Have you hugged anybody today? John Stossell had a program on TV Sunday night about experimenting. He talked about being a stutterer when he was a child and trying many different ways of overcoming it. Finally he got some help from Roanoke, Va. Mainly I think he was taught to try to talk slowly enough that he could think of what he wanted to say. Saying his syllables more slowly caused him to think longer about the syllable before trying to say it.

I don’t know the names of a whole lot of singers and I could be wrong, but it seems like Mel Tillis used to stutter when he talked, but when he sang he did not stutter.

The dictionary says stuttering is repeating the same vocal sound from excitement or impediment.

John Stossell seems to have overcome his, for he is

able to talk on TV without a stutter. Although I had not thought of it, I have not heard anyone stutter in a long time. Stuttering was one thing Stossell experimented with. Another was hugging. Someone said hugging made you feel more trusting of the person you hugged. I have found that some people like to hug while others just are not huggers. My parents were huggers and I am a hugger.

Of course there have been some huggers who would ask if they could hug you and were stiff or might hug you inappropriately. When I learned of those, I always stuck out my hand to shake hands – at arm’s length.

Then there are others who probably are comfortable only hugging their spouse or a close family member. One lady tried the hug therapy in Times Square in New York City – with perfect strangers. She was amazed at how many people wanted a hug and responded (appropriately).

I don’t think I would be so bold as the New Yorker, but I do enjoy a quick hug from my friends – if they are huggers. So if you and your friends are huggers, do it. If not, just stick out your hand and shake. That’s good too –

While the problem hasn’t become rampant in southeastern North Carolina, boaters in the Piedmont are reporting problems with buzzards at boat ramps.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is requesting public assistance in the battle against the scavenger birds.

Buzzards, which are also known as vultures, have damaged cars, trucks and boat trailers at some Piedmont boating access areas.

The problems arise when fishermen clean their day’s catch at the boat ramps, and don’t clean up the mess. Buzzards are the only birds with a highly developed sense of smell, and once they identify the location of a regular food source, they come back for more.

Occasional roostings of black winged buzzards and a few “resident’ turkey vultures have been reported at the Long Creek Wildlife landing, as well as other places along the Cape Fear, Northeast and Black rivers. Gulls are generally more of a problem in the coastal

Campbell

Continued from page 4A The second option was a bailout. Electricities vigorously lobbied the legislature to get the state’s taxpayers to pay down or pay off the debts.

There was a suggestion that Duke or Progress Energy should absorb the debts, but shareholders of both balked at the bailout. So did legislators who questioned why all the state’s residents – many of whom had not received any benefits in return

Weaver

Continued from page 4A cottonmouths are wont to be, I am pretty sure that within a second or two, it was as frightened as I was.

I finally managed to give a kick worthy of a Rockette, flinging the fang-bearer back into the swamp—and barely managed to avoid a station wagon.

The driver and his wife were kind enough to have maintained their brakes as well as offering to give me a ride, which I accepted as graciously as possible, even though the sheepskin seats

areas.

Flocks and colonies numbering in the thousands have been reported near meat processors, such as Smithfield Foods at Tar Heel. The birds generally eat in one area, then roost—and defecate— elsewhere. They can become destructive during breeding season, ripping seat cushions, car moldings, and other soft surfaces in a display of dominance.

Vultures are scavengers, but they also are federally protected birds of prey. Two species are found in North Carolina — the red-headed turkey vulture, common in the mountains and Piedmont, and the black vulture, most common in the eastern region.

While considered by some ornithologists to be an adapted invasive species, the latter birds are still protected under state and federal law. The all-black vulture, with its distinctive white wings, is the smaller but more aggressive of the two.

Black vultures, sometimes called white winged vultures, have been known to attack deer, goats, sheep and cows during childbirth, crippling

the mother and killing the newborn.

Damage and nuisance issues created by boat ramp buzzards include scratches on vehicle hoods and roofs, exterior moldings pulled apart and windshield wipers torn away, as well as large amounts of highly-acidic—and odoriferous—droppings and vomit.

To scare vultures away from boat ramps, Wildlife Commission staff is using visual and audial deterrents, including pyrotechnics and replicas of dead vultures.

The commission requests the public assist in the effort to reduce vulture visitation by keeping access areas clean and removing trash and food remnants. Anglers should not leave behind fish guts, unused bait and fish carcasses, including in the nearby waterway.

Many boaters are covering vehicles with tarps or covers to prevent damage. Others are using alternate public boating access areas to reach the same waterway.

For more information on recreational boating and public boating access areas, visit www.ncwildlife.org/boating or call 919-707-0031.

– should bail out communities that made a bad deal.

The third and most attractive solution was divestiture.

In this plan, municipalities would sell their ownership stake back to Duke Energy.

The deal now under consideration would have The Eastern Municipal Power Agency receive about $1.2 billion of the $1.7 billion they owe in outstanding debt.

While not enough to get them out whole, this option would clean up balance sheets by eliminating debt, keeping communities in the power business, and ultimately providing a means

to pay off the debt. It is the least harmful of alternatives.

Sometimes the best course is to cut our losses and move on. That appears to be the case with the Municipal power communities and we hope the necessary approvals are received.

–Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. on WILM-TV and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and Channel 52. Contact

gave me quite the case of fleas. I am not making this up.

Still, I didn’t hold a grudge against the entire class (or are snakes a genus?

I can’t recall) just because one or two serpents to whom I have been introduced have had a bad attitude through the years. I actually do find them quite beautiful, and go out of my way to avoid killing one, unless it has a serious behavioral problem and I am particularly hungry.

(To me, snake taste more like mild fish than chicken. Your mileage may vary.)

Snakes are like any other critter, as far as I am concerned, although they are not

a species I would regularly pick up and carry home.

They have their place, and when we move into their part of the world—that is to say, outside the safe confines of our homes—we have a place as well.As with any other critter, killin’ a snake just for being a snake makes no more sense to me than killin’ a possum, snapping turtle or anything else simply because it happens to be what it is.

God gave us dominion over nature, but that didn’t mean we were supposed to run screaming for the hoe every time a copperheadedrattlemoccasin crosses a path.

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Be alert There are so many people who have gotten the virus Ebola. There seems to be no cure or treatment. We should all be praying that a cure can be found. One person has come to America with it and is very carefully treated in isolation.

Pray that his body is strong enough – with God’s healing power – to overcome the virus. Be very cautious.

The Bible tells us to pray for Israel and Jerusalem.

Parting thought Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.

Shalom.

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Cindy Horrell Ramsey CFCC Continuing Education Director for Pender County The Burgaw Center is a hub of activity these days. Our industrial classroom is being remodeled and retrofitted to house welding and HVAC classes starting this fall.

T h e we l d i n g p r o g r a m is made possible through a $147,592 grant from Duke Energy to be used for the remodeling needs in the classroom and purchasing state-of-theart welding equipment. We even have a virtual welder that boasts pretty amazing technology.

The welding program will train students in stick, MIG and TIG welding with an opportunity to earn AWS certifications. The program also includes employability skills training, Career Readiness Certification, OSHA-10, and blueprint reading.

Exact dates cannot be set due to uncertainties with construction and equipment, but I’m expecting to start the first classes in late August or early September. We are currently taking names and contact information for a wait list of interested students so we can contact you when we have definitive dates. Please call 910-362-7900 to have your name added to that list.

Some financial aid opportunities will exist from the CFCC Foundation for students who qualify through our applica-

tion process. This welding program may also qualify for funding through other opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed since it is specific job training.

Talk to your local Divisions of Workforce Solutions office (formerly Employment Security Commission) to see if you qualify.

Duke Energy has recognized that even though the Carolinas have top-rated community and technical college systems, budgetary constraints present a challenge for them. Duke Energy’s Community College Grant Program provides a financial boost that helps enable college systems to extend their expertise, to provide rewarding opportunities for students, and ultimately, to help revitalize manufacturing in the Carolinas.

The North Carolina Community Foundation administers the Duke Energy Community College Grant Program in the Duke Energy Progress area of the state. The Foundation is the single statewide community foundation in North Carolina, serving the philanthropic needs of donors and a broad range of charitable purposes in North Carolina. Visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org.

Once our new welding program is up and running, we’ll concentrate on the HVAC course. I hope we’ll be able to start that one in the fall as well, but if not fall, then definitely right after the first of the new year. Watch for more information. You can call to have your name placed on an interest list for that class as well.

Most of our fall classes will start after Labor Day so you can enjoy every minute of summer fun. Then on to learning! But we do have a few great classes coming up in August, and you can register now.

“Computers and the Job Search” starts Aug. 18. It runs Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. through

Oct. 14. You’ll lear n basic computer and other valuable skills. If you are unemployed or underemployed, the fee for this class is waived, so it only costs you your time.

Our fall “Ready to Work/ CRC Lab” begins Aug. 19. It runs Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The wonderful thing about the lab is that you can register at any time during the semester and come anytime during the open hours. Once you get set up in the system, you’ll be able to work from anywhere you have internet connection.

Whenever you need help from the instructor, she’ll be here during lab hours to help you. If you are unemployed or underemployed, the fee for this class is waived, so it costs you nothing but you time and dedication.

“Clip and Save Strategies” will teach you all the tips and tricks to saving a bundle by couponing. The first class is scheduled for Aug. 25 from 6-8 p.m., at the Burgaw Center.

Wastewater Treatment I & II begins on Aug. 26. This class runs Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6-9 p.m. Employment opportunities are good in this field, and this class will prepare you to take the state exam for certification.

Check out our new website at cfcc.edu/pendercounty for upcoming continuing education classes. For many, you can register online through WebAdvisor. For others, you may need to register in person at the Burgaw Center. Call 910-362-7900 for more information.

Watch for CFCC Pender Preview the first Wednesday of each month. I appreciate your attention and welcome suggestions—for the column, for classes, for special events.

I would love to come speak to your church, club or civic organization. Give me a call at 910-362-7909, email me at chramsey835@cfcc.edu, or stop by for a chat. I look forward to seeing you.

Self esteem and fitness

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice

Self-esteem is defined simply as how you feel about yourself. When you have good self-esteem, you can be proud of who you are and what you accomplish on a daily basis.

Having a high self-esteem can give you the courage to get out there, to take good risks, to try new things and to respect yourself.

You are allowed to make mistakes. It is what you do after the mistake that determine future feelings about yourself.

This makes you believe in yourself, and guides the way to good decision making.

Since you respect yourself, your feelings, and your safety, you are more likely to make decisions that will be beneficial, rather than detrimental.

For students, this means not cheating on schoolwork or tests, helping a friend with a problem, or taking the high road when the situation war-

rants it.

Not everything is going to go your way so it is important to realize you will have ups and downs with self-esteem.

Sometimes things happen that you can’t control. It is important to remember that “good things happen to good people”.

In the meantime, talk to your parents, a doctor, a teacher, or a counselor. These people can help you see things in a more positive manner.

Sometimes it helps to make a list of things you are good at, and to concentrate on those.

You can also compliment yourself daily, or think of things to make you happy. I always find that surrounding yourself with happy and positive people goes a long way and makes a big difference in the way you view life.

My graduate thesis examined the increase or decrease in self-esteem associated with three different college classes.

I gave a pre and post selfesteem test to three groups of college age students.

One group took a weight training class, one took a golf class, and one took a sociology class. Interestingly enough, the golf class scored lower on the self-esteem test after a semester, the sociology class stayed the same, but the weight training class significantly increased in self-esteem scores.

This supports a growing body of literature that indicates a relationship between self-esteem and exercise programs. When people work out, they feel better about themselves, their body image and their overall health. This should be a wake-up call to get out and get active.

Start at an appropriate level and pace, set goals, and start to take charge of your life. Get together with a friend or family member and take a walk, or start jogging, or plan for a 5K race. You will feel better about yourself.

Remember, the hardest part is starting, but once you do, the sky is the limit.

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Breanne Jacobs, a rising senior at Pender High School was recently selected to attend the Summer Science Academy for high school students at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. She was awarded a $1,500 scholarship for the all expense paid two- week program. The intensive science academy is designed for students with an aptitude and interest in the health sciences. Program participants represented high schools all over the country. In addition to the academic exposure, students experienced dormitory life, as well. Breanne plans to attend college and pursue a degree in biology or pre-med. She will graduate from Pender High in the spring of 2015. Breanne is the daughter of Linwood Jacobs and Brenda Bannerman.

Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice The spotlight shines on our California girl.

Born and raised in Folsom, Calif., Hannah MacTaggart arrived a few weeks after our other interns, so we get to keep her with us a bit longer.

It’s a long commute.

“This is what I wanted to do this summer. I wanted to make a difference, and sea turtles are my favorite animals,” MacTaggart said.

Hannah’s interest in sea turtles started at an early age when she began snorkeling with her dad. She was so fascinated with the animals that she signed up for an eighth grade science trip to Costa Rica which focused on the gentle giants of sea turtles, the leatherbacks.

Hannah’s previous experience was exclusively with nesting, but she quickly learned that working with sea turtles is much different once you move off the sand and into the rehab arena.

It’s totally hands-on work, and when you spend every day with our patients, bathing and treating them you naturally develop a connection.

She’s especially fond of our big girl, October.

Hannah has a deep admiration for her.

“She’s been through so much; she’s so tuned into your emotions that it seems she actually takes them on,” Hannah said.

Hannah’s experience as a resident assistant at her college (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) has made for a seamless transition into hospital tour guide. She’s used to touring people around and explaining things to them. She loves relaying the stories of our patients and seeing the looks of reality on the people’s faces when they finally understand why our turtles are here.

Summer releases When one of our patients is really ready to go, physically and mentally we don’t like to hold off on sending them home. Canady is expected to be released in the near future. Watch our Facebook page (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center) for dates and times of any upcoming releases. Details are posted the day before.

We’re hatching It’s been a slow nesting season with just about 50 nests and only a few weeks to go until the official end. But now through October we move into the seriously cute season as those little hatchlings emerge ready to take on their life at sea.

Our visitors are more likely than ever to have a close encounter of the sea turtle and Topsail Turtle Project volunteer kind as the summer progresses and those beach walks in the morning expand into nest sitting at night.

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Hospital intern Hannah MacTaggart and a specail patient, October 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.

Hospital visiting hours We are open daily except Wednesday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. General admission is $5, seniors and military pay $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 roundabout. We are the only building on Tortuga. We moved from Topsail Beach last fall so please do not go to the old location looking for us. Many people have made that trek, most likely out of habit. Visit our website (www. seaturtlehospital.org) and/or our Facebook page (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center) for updates on patients and other turtle happenings.

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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Therefore God has also highly exalted Him and gave Him a name that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2: 5-11 As the country singer says “It’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way.�

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Paul in his reflection in Philippians uses Jesus as an example of humility and reveals how it to Jesus to some lofty places. Paul begins by reminding his hearers this Jesus was about something far more profound than mere fame or fortune.

Jesus was about creating the Kingdom of God and draw-

ing the hearts and souls of many into this holy cause. “Have this mind among you,� Paul writes, “the same mind that was in Christ Jesus.

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Though Jesus was divine, he didn’t fall back on that.

Though he was like God, he did not see this as the way of His life.

He emptied himself. He set aside everything within himself that was self-centered or ego centered. He emptied himself, of all self-importance, of all worldly ideas, of all human centeredness. He emptied himself and took the form of a servant.

The word in the Greek is doulos which literally means slave, house servant, humble servant, servant at His master’s command. He took human form, not simply as an outward appearance but as a complete identity. He was like us, like you, like me.

He humbled himself, trusting not in his own might, power, or plan, but trusting only in God’s plan for his life. He humbled himself and became obedient to God’s will and purpose – obedient even to the point of death.

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He became the Savior of the world and is now raised to a place where every knee shall bow throughout the earth and every tongue confess to the glory of God that Jesus Christ is Lord, over us, over all. It is not out of greatness and conquest and victory that he rises but out of humility, servanthood and humanity.

It is not out of forcefulness and might he rises but out of obedience. Jesus became what God wanted Him to be and he accomplished what God wanted him to do.

There is a message here for us. It is Paul’s message and God’s message. The way to greater life in this world

and eternal life in the next is the way of humble, obedient service to God. Jesus is showing us the way to full life in His service of God. Become empty so that God can fill you. Become humble so that God can lead you. Become human so that people know that this is humanly possible.

Become servant so that God can use you. Become obedient so God can lead you.

This is the way of the cross.

This is the way of the Kingdom. This is the way of Christ in the world.

This is what happening here and you can make it happen, too in your life. It is what God wants of you.

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August 11-12 •The Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its annual Youth Revival Aug. 11-12. Minister Melissa Johnson of New Pike Creek AME Church of Burgaw will bring the message.

Services begin at 7:30 p.m.

August 13-15 •The Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its Fall Revival Aug. 13-15. Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn, North Carolina Conference Southern District Presiding Elder of the AME Church will be the speaker. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Choirs from the community will provide the music.

For directions, call 910.228.9966.

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Pickles and other treats

Hope’s Cooking Corner

Here are some summer pickle treats to serve as a side with pork, chicken, fish, barbecue, or anything else you desire.

Enjoy.

Cauliflower pickles 2 medium heads cauliflower, about 4 pounds, cut into small florets, about 12 cups 4 cups white vinegar 4 cups granulated sugar 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, thinly sliced, about 2 cups 10 small sweet red cherry peppers, coarsely chopped, about 1-cup ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 16-ounce jars Bring a lot pot of water to a boil, about one gallon add four teaspoons of Kosher salt.

Boil the cauliflower for three minutes, then drain and run under cold water to cool. Divide among sterilized jars (two cups per 16-ounce jar). Fill the pot with water again and bring to a boil.

In a large saucepan, stir together vinegar, sugar, onion, cherry peppers, green pepper, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and four cups water.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for five minutes.

Pour the vinegar mixture over the cauliflower in the jars, leaving ½-inch space at the top. Cover the jars. Working in batches, boil each jar for 15 minutes. Store the jars in

a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before serving, or for up to one year.

Refrigerator cucumber pickles with carrots These pickles may be made the night before for quick serving.

2½ cups granulated sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar ¼ cup pickling salt ¾ teaspoon celery seeds ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 12 medium cucumbers, cut into ¼ inch coin slices 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion cut into 1/8 inch slices 2 large carrots peeled, cut into three-inch sections, then thinly sliced in 1/8 inch pieces Cook sugar, vinegar, salt, celery seeds, mustard seeds, and turmeric in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes or until mixture is hot and sugar dissolves, do not boil.

Place cucumbers, carrots, and onions in a four-quart airtight plastic container.

Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions, stir to mix well, cover. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate in airtight container up to 2-3 weeks.

Peach mustard Peach mustard may be made two days before time, without the chives; cover and chill. Mix chives in just before serving.

Goes well with pork, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, and shrimp.

1 large very ripe peach, peeled and pitted cut into slices 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon kosher slat ¼ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives Fresh ground black pepper With a sharp paring knife score an “X” in the bottom of peach. Cook in a saucepan of boiling water until the skin just begins to peel back where it was cut, about 30 seconds.

Transfer peach to a bowl of ice

water, let cool. Peel skin off and coarsely chop peach.

In a small saucepan bring peach, sugar, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and two tablespoons of water to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peach is a very soft mixture and thickens slightly, about 6-8 minutes.

Place mixture in a blender and pulse until chunky, Do not puree. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.

Stir in Dijon and whole grain mustards and chives; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Watermelon pickles Makes about 5 pints of pickles.

3 quarts watermelon rind, cut into 1-inch pieces ¾cup Kosher salt 3 quarts water 2 trays of ice cubes 1½ teaspoons whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in thirds 8 cups granulated sugar 3 cups white vinegar 3 cups water ½ lemon, sliced paper thin, seeds removed Slice the outer green rind of the watermelon, removing the flesh to be eaten another time; cut rind into one inch cube pieces.

In a bowl stir together ¾ cup Kosher salt and 3 quarts water to make the brine.

Place rind pieces in a large bowl and cover with brine.

Cover with ice cubes and let stand for 6-7 hours or overnight.

Drain, rinse, and drain again, pat dry with paper towels.

In a large pot add the rind and just cover with cold water.

Cook over medium high heat until JUST tender around 9-10 minutes. Don’t overcook.

Drain.

Tie spices in a spice bag or a square of cheese cloth.

In a pot stir together sugar, vinegar, 3-cups water, and spice bag, and boil for 5 minutes.

Remove spice bag and set aside. Pour sugar syrup over rinds and add lemon slices.

Let stand overnight at room temperature.

In pot heat rind and syrup to a boil. Lower heat to medium. Cook until rind is translucent about 10 minutes.

Pack pickles hot into clean hot jars. Add a piece of cinnamon stick from the spice bag into each jar.

Cover with boiling syrup leaving ½ inch head space.

Process in a boiling water bath.

Zucchini and yellow squash pickles bread and butter style Makes about 1-2 quarts or three pints.

1 pound very firm medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick 1 medium yellow squash, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick 1 small Vidalia or sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons Kosher salt Ice water 1½ cups apple cider vinegar (preferably unfiltered) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon ground turmeric In a large bowl toss zucchini, squash, and onion with 2 tablespoons Kosher salt. Cover with ice water and let stand until just softened, about 45-55 minutes. Drain the mixture well and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan stir together one tablespoon Kosher salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar; remove from heat; let cool completely.

Transfer the vegetable mixture to one or two quart jars or three pint jars and pour in enough brine to cover the pickles. Seal with lid and refrigerate at least one day before serving, shake the jar occasionally to mix brine with pickles. Pickles will last two weeks in the refrigerator.

Hampstead blood drive Aug. 11 Mark your calendar for Monday, Aug. 11. The American Red Cross says blood supply in our area tends to drop to low levels in the summer months. You can help alleviate this shortage by donating blood at Hampstead Methodist Church Aug. 11 from 1:30-6 p.m.

To schedule your life-saving appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and search by sponsor code Hampstead.

We all expect blood to be available when we need it, but barely a fraction of those who can give, do. This is one of the few charitable contributions you can make without a monetary cost to you.

Hampstead United Methodist Church is located at 15395 Highway 17 in Hampstead, about one mile north of the Food Lion shopping center.

Surf City half marathon A major road race for area runners is now on the fall calendar with the Two Town Half Marathon set to make its debut on Saturday, October 11.

The point-to-point race takes

place on a newly certified flat course designed for excellent times – in both Surf City and Topsail Beach.

The event begins at the new Topsail Beach Town Center and will be completed at Soundside Park in Surf City where a post-race celebration party will take place.

“It is a credit to both towns that we can work together to hold such an outstanding event,” says Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “Fall is a great time for folks to come to the beach and visit us.”

Registration is available through www.townofsurfcity. com and will remain open until September 30. Proceeds will go to benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation, prettyinpinkfoundation.org/. The Pretty In Pink Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer.

We invite everyone to come out for the inaugural half marathon on Topsail Island,” says Race Director Linda Carlsen, Wellness Coordinator with Surf City Parks & Recreation. “This event

is designed for competitive runners, fitness runners and walkers, really for everyone,” she adds.

Both Surf City and Topsail Beach are cooperating on this fall racing venture with Brunswick Timing. The cost is only $50 and all participants will receive a collector’s T-shirt, finisher medals and other goodies.

Volunteers for the event will receive a special tee and receive pre-race training.

For more information or to volunteer, call Surf City Community Center at 910-328-4887 or go to the race website link at www.townofsurfcity.com.

Aquarium comes to Pender Libraries Families are invited to wrap up school break at the Pender Public Libraries with two programs from the North Carolina Aquarium. Both Hampstead and Burgaw locations host the aquarium outreach on August 6 and 13 with live sea animals in hand!

The programs in the libraries will bring children up-close with the Cape Fear region‘s diverse and fragile coastal environment.

The Aug. 6 program, titled Silly Seahorses includes an interactive reading of Eric Carle’s Mr. Seahorse followed by the opportunity to meet seahorses, the fish unlike other fish. The team returns on August 13 with Wild Wetlands.

Participants will hear the book Deep in the Swamp then meet some of the animals in the story native to this area.

Program times are 11:00 am at the Hampstead Branch on Library Drive and 3:00 pm in Burgaw at 103 S. Cowan St. The programs are suitable for children age 4-12 accompanied by their adults and are presented free of charge with the support of the Friends of the Library groups at each location. Early arrival is encouraged, space is limited and there is no pre-registration for these programs. For more information please call 2591234 or 270-4603 or visit the library.

Pender County library activities help children avoid summer slide Visitors to any North Carolina public library this summer will notice the excitement in the air created by the annual children’s summer program called “Fizz, Boom

By Hope Cusick Special to the Post & Voice

Community News & Events

Wednesday August 6 Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m.

Thursday, August 7 •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.

•Bingo will be held at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach each Thursday, through Aug. 14 (with the exception of July 3). Doors open 6 p.m. Early bird bingo 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo 7 p.m. Come early for seating.

Friday August 8 •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.

Saturday August 9 •Priscilla Chapter #248 Order of Eastern Star will have a yardbake sale on Sat. Aug 9, 2014 at Middle District MBA 1821 Hwy. 53 W. in Burgaw from 7 a.m. until noon. A variety of items will be available for sale, clothes, shoes, toys, housewares, tools etc.

Homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. In the event of rain location will be at Middle Chamber #169 Lodge Hall 203 W. Satchwell St., Burgaw.

Tuesday August 12 • The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

Wednesday August 13 Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m.

Thursday, August 14 •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.

•Bingo will be held at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach each Thursday, through Aug. 14 (with the exception of July 3). Doors open 6 p.m. Early bird bingo 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo 7 p.m. Come early for seating.

Friday August 15 •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.

Send community news information to posteditor@post-voice.com Read!” In Pender County there is growing enthusiasm as families are encouraged share at-home reading fun by the Seize the Summer! initiative of Read Aloud 15 Minutes.

Seize the Summer! focuses on the opportunities at home to prevent the loss of scholastic skills that most children experience during the summer vacation from school.

Suggesting simple, enjoyable ways to incorporate reading aloud throughout each day equips families to make gains in knowledge, stimulate imaginations and build the enthusiasm for learning that helps create the foundation for success in school.

“Reading aloud together every day strengthens early literacy development and

builds bonds among parents, caregivers and the children in their care,” said Library Youth Services Coordinator Ann Mendenhall.

County libraries open at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Schedules for Fizz Boom Read! activities at both locations are on the library website, www1.youseemore. com/penderpl and by calling 259-1234 in Burgaw or 270-4603 in Hampstead.

All library programs are free of charge. Pre-registration is not required. Groups are asked to call to schedule visits due to space limitations.

More information about Read Aloud 15 Minutes is available at http://www.readaloud. org.

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Robert Everett Jackson CURRIE -- Robert Everett Jackson, 65, of Currie passed peacefully on Friday, Aug 1, 2014 at his home.

He was born May 26, 1949 in Beaufort, N.C., the son of the late Gilbert Horman Jackson, Jr. and Sheila Dey Pake Jackson.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, MaryAnne Willis Jackson; daughter, Jennifer Anne Musser (Mickey); brother, Gilbert H. “Rolly� Jackson III (Judith); sisters, Dorothy Lemaster and Iris Penny (Jimmy); several nieces and ne phews; and numerous friends including Sarah Taylor.

Memorial service was at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 at United Faith Fellowship Church, 211 S. First Street in Atkinson with the Reverend Don Yerby officiating.

The family received friends at the church following the service.

Little Library

Continued from page 3A love of reading seemed like a natural fit. The Scotts Hill landmark has become a gathering place for the community on Wednesdays, when the Farmers’ Market is open.

That provides the perfect opportunity for their neighbors to shop for local products and exchange reading materials during their visit.

Once the decision was made to pursue the project, donations were collected to cover costs. Volunteer Steve Lovecky offered to build the library, and Poplar Grove picked out a design. After combing through the many design ideas available online, they decided to use the Foy family pie safe as the inspiration piece.Â

El Puente

Continued from page 3A Permission was granted for El Puente to provide weekly yoga classes from July 14 through September 2 of this year. Commissioners asked Edwards to document attendance, including where the participants resided. So far the Tuesday evening class has averaged 25 participants, with 21 participants from Burgaw.

Town Commissioners also gave permission for El Puente to provide weekly nutrition and exercise classes, at no cost, through the end of 2014. These classes consist of 35 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of Zumba. There are currently 12 participants, all from Burgaw.

Edwards is working with the Pender County Wellness Committee, who supports the nutrition, exercise, yoga,

In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider a memorial gift given to Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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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Memorial gifts may be given to Cora’s Grove PFWB Church, 4875 Cora’s Grove Road, Watha, NC 28478.

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.

Jane Howard Teachey WATHA -- Jane Howard Teachey, 73, of Watha was g ranted her angel wings Wednesday, July 30, 2014 as she passed gently at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born Dec. 17, 1940 in Garland, the daughter of the late Ernest Junior and Lottie Sanderson Howard.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Teachey and sister, Dollie Lucas.

Jane is survived by her sons, Raymond Allen Teachey,

Michael Glenn Teachey and Anthony Dale Teachey (Sharon); grandchildren, Brandon, Kolton, Cody (fiancĂŠe, Julie Brown), Caleb, and Jacob Teachey; brother, Lee Howard (Sarah); sisters, Josephine Wilkerson (Frank) and Mary Marks (Robert); brother-in-law, David Lucas; many nieces and nephews; and numerous “adoptedâ€? grandchildren who lovingly called Jane, Grandma.

Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 at Cora’s Grove PFWB Church with the Rev. Randy Little, Rev. W. E. Smith, and Rev. Baris Lanier officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. Casketbearers were Brandon Teachey, Kolton Teachey, Cody Teachey, Caleb Teachey, Jacob Teachey, Steve Williamson and Wesley Williamson.

T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw.

The Foys owned Poplar Grove Plantation from 1795 until 1971, and they undoubtedly stored countless baked items in their pie safe. Once a staple in local households, a pie safe is a cupboard with doors featuring decorative pierced tin panels. It was originally designed to store pies after baking.

Utilizing his woodworking skills, Steve created the pie safe library using a combination of new and recycled materials. The punched tin panels match those on the original piece, and the interior houses five shelves waiting to be filled with books. Laurie is in the process of painting the safe a rich red color. Once complete, the library will be positioned outside of Poplar Grove’s Agricultural Building for easy access from the Far mers’

Market parking lot. They have already collected several boxes of books from neighbors, and hope to have them available in the next couple of weeks.

Laurie Wierse said she got the idea from her next door neighbor. “We were going to try and put one in Scotts Hill somewhere, but then I thought of Poplar Grove as a great place.

It’s a central location and I thought it would attract people to Poplar Grove. With all of the exciting changes happening there right now, I thought the little free library would be a perfect addition. The neighbors of Scotts Hill are very excited,� said Wierse.

To learn more about the Little Free Library program, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org or call Poplar Grove at (910) 686-9518.

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and future cooking class programs. Due to the numbers of participants in the yoga and Zumba classes, Denise Mullhollen, director of the committee, will present to County Commissioners the idea of the county compensating the instructor to provide one additional class each.

This will accommodate folks who work and are unable to make the earlier classes.

Edwards said she is excited about the idea of the town and county working together to provide activities that benefit the community.

El Puente would also like to provide cooking classes that will educate people on preparing and preserving fresh produce and cooking healthy meals to support healthy lifestyles, as well as help folks dealing with chronic illnesses such as diabetes. El Puente will be meeting with representatives of Pender Health

Department and the Director of the Cooperative Extension Office. They will discuss nutrition education content and use of Cooperative Extension facilities to provide a series of six weekly classes four times per year.

The classes will include nutrition education, including preparation of healthy meals and snacks, and preparation and preservation of fresh produce. Team members will include a nutritionist, an educator and a wellness coach.

Edwards plans for this to begin in the spring, coinciding with the Farmers Market.

El Puente NC is also collaborating with Pender County Health Department; Pender Memorial Hospital; Pender County Wellness Committee; and Pender County Cooperative Extension Program regarding the creation, implementation, and education for this nutrition program.

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Glendell Turner BURGAW -- Glendell Turner of Burgaw, died Friday, July 25, in Pender County.

A native of Duplin County, Mr. Turner was the son of the late Verdell and Luberta Williams Turner. He was preceded in death by two children, Louberta Denise Tur ner and Don Eugene Tur ner and two brothers, Kenneth Lee Turner and Robert “Peabody� Turner.

He is survived by his wife, Shelia Turner; two daughters, Janet Turner and La’Tonya Turner; two sisters, Marilyn and her husband, Ronald

Continued from page 1A to surveys and comments,� said Wilson.

The total project includes the replacement bridge, two roundabouts on either side of the bridge, demolition of the Swing Bridge and improvements to Roland Ave. The total cost of the project is estimated at $57 million.

Considered a Federal-Aid Highway Project under the State-Federal Aid Highway Bridge Program, the federal government will pay 80 percent of the total cost and the state will pay 20 percent.

The replacement bridge will span 0.9 miles, approximately 900 feet south of the current bridge. The bridge will arc out over the Intracoastal Waterway. The highest point will be 65-ft. The bridge will feature two 12-ft. wide travel lanes for motor traffic, two 7.5-ft. bicycle lanes and a 10-ft multi-use path separated by a concrete barrier.

Wilson said if Topsail Island was forced to evacuate the two motor travel lanes and the two bike lanes can be converted into two lanes for exiting the island and one inbound lane for emergency vehicles.

During the public comment period, only one person suggested the design of the bridge was not large enough. He called the replacement bridge “outdated before we start.� He suggested the bridge should be four lanes wide.

Most of the concern expressed at the public hearing centered on the two roundabouts at either end of the bridge. On the mainland side, roundabouts will be constructed at Little Kingston and Atkinson Point Road. NC Highways 210 and 50 near Batson’s Galley is one leg of the fourleg roundabout approaching the bridge. The north leg is Atkinson Point Road. To the south is Little Kingston Road.

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Kenan and Bonita and her husband, Byron Williams; five brothers, James David Tur ner and his wife, Mamie, Liston Turner, Michael Turner and his wife, Tracy, Edward Turner and his wife, Sharon, Bobby Ray Tur ner and his wife, Geanetta; one granddaughter, Ashanti Simpson; three aunts, Pattye and her husband, Leroy Hooks, Maxine Robinson and Etta Mae and her husband, the Rev. Horace Judson; two uncles, Dallas Turner and Charles Turner.

Funeral service was held Thursday, July 31, at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Wallace. Interment followed at the Earl Lewis Cemetery, Burgaw.

Visitation was Wednesday afternoon at Matthews Funeral Chapel, Wallace.

Bonnye Walker WILLARD -- Ms. Bonnye Walker of Willard died Tuesday, July 29, 2014. The

itself.

On the island, in Surf City, a three-legged roundabout will be constructed just north of Crabby Mikes and south of the Exxon gas station. The Town of Surf City passed a resolution in February approving a three-legged roundabout because of safety factors, enhanced traffic flow and reduced business impact.

Most of the speakers questioned the functionality of the roundabouts and the impact on local businesses.

The final portion of the bridge project is the demolition of the swing bridge and improvements to Roland Avenue. The road will be improved. Walking and biking paths will be constructed.

daughter of the late James T. Brewington and Thelma L. Walker, she was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Walker.

She is survived by nine sisters, Joyce Walker, Monetta Walker, Lena Brewington, Beverly Nichols, Jennifer Holmes, Loretta Wade, Mildred Johnson, Catherine Newkirk, and Brenda Days; eight brothers, Roosevelt Walker, Timothy Carlton Walker, Kerr Scott Walker, Cecil Brewington, James Brewington, Dennis Ray Walker, Darius Jennings Walker and Paul Brewington; two aunts, Mamie Ruth Murray and Delores Murray; two uncles Bryant Murray and Glen Knight.

Funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Willard Chapel Baptist Church. Interment followed at Willard Community Cemetery.

Visitation was held Saturday afternoon at Matthews Funeral Chapel.

“Yes, the swing bridge is nostalgic,� said one man making a public comment. “Covered wagons are nostalgic too.� But no one drove a covered wagon to the meeting.

NCDOT will accept public comments through Aug. 26.

Mail comments to Diane Wilson, NCDOT – PDEA, Human Environment Section, 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598.

After the comment period, the final environmental report is completed. Right of way easements will begin in 2015.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2017. The project will take an estimated 3.5 years – three years of bridge construction and six months to demolish the swing bridge.

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Unsolved crimes

No clues in hit-and-run death of mother

By Lindell Kay Special to The Post & Voice The driver in a 2008 fatal hit-and-run could be an outof-state trucker who doesn’t even know he hit a woman on a Burgaw highway or a Pender County resident with a damaged vehicle in their garage and a dark secret eating away at the corners of their soul.

Either way, authorities and family members want to resolve the case and move forward.

Vickie Gallop, 48, was hit by a vehicle at around 5:30 a.m. Feb. 25, 2008, while walking along N.C. 53 about three miles east of the I-40 exit near Burgaw. She was two miles from her home and no one knows why she was walking so early in the morning.

Her family remains saddened by the fact someone hit her and left her for dead on the side of the highway.

Gallop is survived by two daughters and her beloved Chihuahua, Sophia. Gallop was a loving mother and “her zest for life, her joyful spirit and her beautiful smile will always be remembered and greatly missed,” according to her obituary.

T he f amily just wants someone to come forward, apologize and take responsi-

else to go on and are relying on the public’s help to solve the case. “ We h av e n ’ t h a d a n y leads,” said Sgt. M. Collier with the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

Despite an exhaustive search, no vehicle debris was found along the road.

“The victim’s body was the only evidence we found at the scene,” Collier said.

Hit-and-run impacts with no physical evidence left behind are rare, but do hap-

pen from time to time. For instance, Collier said tractortrailers are mostly metal and wouldn’t leave much debris behind after impact with a human body.

That has led investigators to believe the driver may have been an out-of-area trucker who just happened to be on N.C. 53 that morning. A tractor-trailer driver could have hit Gallop and not even known it, especially if Gallop was lying in the road or walked into the side of the

have to identify themselves.

A reward of up to $5,000 is possible in for information in the case.

Award-winning investigative reporter Lindell Kay has helped law enforcement solve missing person and murder cases in North Carolina. His work has been featured on Dateline and other national news programs. He now writes freelance on the subject.

Contact him at ljkay1@gmail. com.

Vickie Gallop was killed the morning of Feb. 25 2008 bility for Gallop’s death, Gallop’s sister, Jenny DeLacerda recently told reporters.

A passing motorist spotted Gallop lying on the side of the road at around 5:50 a.m. She was taken to Pender Memorial Hospital where she died a couple hours later.

Authorities estimate the time of the hit-and-run at 5:30 a.m. based on two eye-witness accounts. A woman matching Gallop’s description was seen walking along the side of N.C. 53 by a correctional officer on his way to work at 5:20 that morning. Another witness saw a woman standing close to the road at 5:15 a.m.

Investigators have nothing

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development, through its Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has received an application for financial assistance from Moore's Creek Water and Sewer District for its Water System Expansion located in the southwestern area of Pender County, North Carolina.

Moore's Creek Water and Sewer District does not currently own or operate its water system. There is no public water infrastructure within the District outside of the Pender County water transmission line and the County's water treatment plant. The proposed project would be an extension of Pender County's current water transmission system from the water treatment plant and would be served by the same water source. The proposed project would serve approximately 650 residential customers and one Institutional customer, both of which are currently served by private groundwater wells.

The proposed project consists of the following: • Construction of approximately 32,300 linear feet of 12-inch water line; • Construction of approximately 47,300 linear feet of 8-lnch water line; • Construction of approximately 46,800 linear feet of 6-lnch water line; • Construction of approximately 27,100 linear feet of 4-inch water line; • Construction of approximately 2,000 linear feet of 2-lnch water line.

As required by the National Environmental Policy Act and agency regulations, RUS has prepared an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposed project.

A public Notice of the Availability of the Environmental Assessment, dated June, 2014, was initially published on June 18, 2014 and again on June 25, 2014 for a 30-day public comment period. Copies of the Environmental Assessment were distributed and made available through inter-agency (Federal and State Clearinghouse) and public reviews at that time. No comments were received during the 30-day comment period.

Mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the impacts to those and other environmental resources are described in Section 4.0, Summary of Mitigation, of the June, 2014 Environmental Assessment.

Secondary and cumulative impacts associated with the proposed project, are anticipated to be avoided, minimized, and/or mitigated by existing land use planning, zoning, and development rules, regulations, and restrictions. In order to avoid or minimize any adverse environmental impacts, the R US will require the applicant to incorporate the mitigation measures as outlined In Section 4.0 of the Environmental Assessment including incorporation of the best management construction practices (such as including sedimentation and erosion controls) into construction plans and specifications.

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trailer as it zoomed past.

“We would like to find the vehicle, but it could never happen,” Collier said. He stressed Gallop’s death may not be the driver’s fault and urged any truckers who were in the area at the time of Gallop’s death to check their rigs for previously unnoticed damage.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the N.C. State Highway Patrol at 910296-1311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-531-9845. Callers don’t

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Silver Lake had shared many memories with me throughout the day, and I continued to paddle my way to the swamp portion of the lake. Several small feeder streams come in here and there used to be wood planks nailed to trees marking the inlets.

Unofficial creek names such as Cottonmouth Creek and Moccasin Way adorned the wood signs. Bobby and I once followed one of the creeks several miles until we just could not paddle any longer due to shallow water and fallen trees.

We could hear the traffic from the Interstate and were mesmerized by the experience.

I paddled into an opening in the swamp where I once hooked onto the largest bass I had ever had on my line. She fought with a vengeance on the Mann’s worm and even after several leaps that would make a mako shark proud, I kept the line tight and the hook in. Worn, she finally pulled up beside the boat.

My friend, in his excitement of both the battle and the size, quickly grabbed the net and thrust it into the water. Unfortunately, the net whacked the largemouth and dislodged the beast from my lure. We both nearly cried.

It was not far from here where I caught my largest bass. I was only seven years old and brought her in on a Zebco 202 reel with a Mister Twister worm. She stripped the gears in the reel and I eventually pulled her in by hand. I see her on my wall as I type this.

I cast a jitterbug just as a boil surfaced in the direction of my throw. I reeled the bait in, walking it across the surface and bubbling the tea colored water in front. I noticed a small wake behind the lure that I had never seen, figuring it must be one of the trebles hooked on the line.

I stopped the bait, and then jerked it to try and free the snag. The wake still followed the jitterbug.

As it neared my kayak I realized it was not a wake, but instead it was the back of a large bowfin. With the fish not striking, I again stopped the reeling hoping it may go ahead and take the bait. Instead, the blackfish raided his head out of the water, as if to show me he was looking. It then slowly

slid backwards into the depths much like an alligator will back into the water.

I rounded another set of trees. These same trees donned mistletoe during the winter.

My dad and I, and many others, used to pick mistletoe sprigs here to hang from our hallways at home during Christmas.

They also provided cover for wood ducks. During the season, it was expected to hear the shotgun blasts of several hunters as daybreak hit. It was our alarm clock.

I made another cast. Looking around as I began reeling in I felt a familiar shock through the rod’s handle. The strike was quick and massive.

The small glimpse I was able to gather in registered an estimation of four to six pounds.

It was the only largemouth I would see on the day.

Evening was coming, and I figured I should paddle out of the swamp and back down the southern shoreline. Houses adorned this side of the lake.

Once, when we had an unusually cold winter, ice formed several inches thick.

About six of us walked out into the swamp one morning.

Nearly halfway across the lake we heard a high pitched singing sound. It was the cracking of the ice. Panic set in as we had no idea what to do. We decided to spread out away from each other and slide our feet across the ice one at a time to get back to shore. It seemed like hours, and may very well have been. We never tried that again.

One particular area looked unusually familiar. I looked at two spots where trees stood in the water 20 or 30 yards off shore. Then it dawned on me. A straight line through those two islands along the shoreline would take me to a spot where several of us gathered Christmas trees from the neighborhoods one year and submerged them with cinder blocks. I wondered if they were still there.

I dropped a small minnow near where I believed we created the artificial structure.

The cork disappeared. The rod was nearly snatched from the kayak’s hull before I could comprehend how quickly the minnow was struck.

Yes, in the same place we dropped those trees over three decades ago; I had just caught a monster crappie. Fish after fish came over the side of the kayak as I reveled in the success. I returned all to the water, not wanting to take anything from this lake other than one more memory.

As I came back to my starting point I noted the place where the first Wildlife Club stood. The boat shelter was crumbled having lost its battle with time long ago. Here was

Town of Burgaw Government News August 06, 2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 5:00 PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Public Hearing #1 – Consideration of changing the speed limit of a certain portion of the Penderlea Hwy within the corporate limits of the Town of Burgaw – Based on findings during a recent evaluation, NCDOT is recommending changing the speed limits on the Penderlea Hwy from 35MPH to 45MPH between Basden Road and Pine Street.

Public Hearing #2 – Consideration of an amendment to the Town of Burgaw Code of Ordinances Chapter 34, Trees and Shrubs, Article II, Tree Board to clarify the Building and Grounds Board’s function as the Town of Burgaw Tree Commission.

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Bill Howard gets a strike while paddling the swamps around Silver Lake. where we spent the days hunting hooks, corks, lures and sinkers in the jon boats returned from being rented.

Below, the bottom was soft mud. This was my favorite place to fish for warmouth.

They would stalk the shaded sheltered area striking crawfish below and escaped crickets from above.

I pulled up to the shore where my truck waited. As I stepped out of the kayak I gathered in the lake once more.

When you see a friend from long ago, you know your goodbye may be the last one. Your intentions are to keep up with

him, but deep inside you feel the loss of the inevitable. The lake and I shared our moments and we made a few new memories. And even in our absence of one another, we will remain close friends.

–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. Share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@gmail.com.

Notice of Request for Qualification The Town of Topsail Beach is soliciting Request for Qualifications for Construction Management of a Fall Dredge and Nourishment Project.

2nd Solicitation The Town of Topsail Beach is inviting North Carolina licensed and experienced Engineers and accompanying NC licensed surveyors to submit qualifications to perform construction management on the Town of Topsail Beach FEMA Phase II Nourishment Project. The project involves the dredging of beach quality sand from Topsail Inlet and Topsail Sound with placement along the developed beach within the town limits. Plans and Specifications have been prepared under previous contract and the dredging contract has been awarded. All qualification packages should be mailed or hand delivered to Town of Topsail Beach, attention Tim Holloman, Town Manager at 820 S. Anderson Blvd. Topsail Beach, NC 28445. For a detailed scope of criteria to be included, please contact Town Hall at 910328-5841 or townmanager@topsailbeach.org. Qualification packages will be accepted at 820 South Anderson Boulevard until 18 of August 2014 by 5:00 pm. Qualifications received after this time will not be accepted. The Town will not be responsible for mail delivery delays. Qualifications will be submitted in a sealed envelope, bearing the company’s name, and plainly marked; “Qualifications for FEMA Phase II Nourishment, Construction Management.” Qualifications will be subject to acceptance by the Town as submitted within sixty (60) days from the receipt deadline. Please contact Town Hall at 910-328-5841 if you have further questions.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Utility and Compliance Supervisor/ORC - The Town of Burgaw is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Utility and Compliance Supervisor/ORC. Applicant must have thorough knowledge of the operation of water distribution facilities, wastewater collection, lift stations and environmental compliance programs. Applicant must have high school diploma or G.E.D; 5+ years of experience in municipal water or wastewater industry or an equivalent combination of experience and training; possession of valid NC driver’s license; possession of or have the ability to receive a C Well, B-Distribution, CollectionsII and Cross Connection certification within two years of initial employment; additional college level course work in chemistry, math or biology preferred. A pre-employment background check and drug screening will be completed for the selected finalist. Resumes may be submitted to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Salary DOQ. Only qualified applicants need apply. EOE. CALENDAR August 12 August 21

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS Notice of Public Hearing -- Pender County School Bonds The Pender County Board of Commissioners has called for a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 18, 2014, related to the following bond order. Further information regarding the hearing appears at the end of this notice. *

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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.

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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. issued.

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Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds so

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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. law.

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BIDS FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION AT MILLERS POND PARK Pender County Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for grading and construction of parking lot, handicap accessible walkways, and picnic shelter/restroom facility for Millers Pond Park. Bid specifications are available at the Parks and Recreation Dept., 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.1330. On site pre-bid conference will be held August 13 at 10 a.m. Bid must be submitted by 5 p.m. on August 28, 2014.

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BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $75,000,000

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

* * * * * * The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of Pender County, North Carolina, to be at least $6,383,194,028 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be not more than $128,818,759. 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. A tax may be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued.

Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held at 7:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) on August 18, 2014. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ usual meeting room, Pender County Administration Building, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, North Carolina.

Persons wishing to make written comments in advance of the hearing or wishing more information concerning the subject of the hearing may contact Michael W. Apple, Interim Finance Officer, Pender County Administration Building, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 (telephone 919/259-1407, email mapple@pendercountync.gov).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: August 18, 2014 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Zoning Map Amendment This item was tabled from the 7/1/2014 Meeting. Pender County, applicant, on behalf of Melanie G. Herring, and Keith Tatro, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of two (2) tracts totaling 2.19 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural, to the GB, General Business District. The subject properties are located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Camp Kirkwood Road (SR 1318) and US HWY 117, and may be identified by Pender County PIN(s) 3322-45-8223-0000 (1.00 acre), and 3322-44-4210-0000 (1.19 acres).

Special Use Permit Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of infiltration basins and groundwater management systems, including a pump station to disperse treated effluent being produced by an off-site wastewater treatment facility. The property is zoned RP, Residential Performance, and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Sewage Disposal Facilities (NAICS 221320) are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RP zoning district. The subject property is located approximately 1,600 feet southeast of US HWY 17, along the southwest side of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), Hampstead, NC and may be identified by Pender County PIN 4204-62-8798-0000.

Special Use Permit Optima Towers IV, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Blakes of Scotts Hill, LLC., owner(s), is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a 250-foot self-supported telecommunication tower. The property is zoned PD, Planned Development, and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Telecommunication Towers are permitted via Special Use Permit in the PD zoning district. The subject property is located along the west side of US Highway 17 approximately 1,856 feet north of the New Hanover/Pender County line, Wilmington (Scotts Hill), NC and may be identified by Pender County PIN 3271-04-4167-0000.

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

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August is Naional Immunization Awareness month

Send children back to school with vaccines up to date

By Amanda Barbee, RN Pender Health Department Special to the Post & Voice.

Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather supplies and back packs. It’s also the perfect time to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccines.

To celebrate the importance of immunizations throughout life – and make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need – the Pender County Health Department is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization

Awareness Month.

Getting children all of the vaccines recommended by CDC’s immunization schedule is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children’s health and that of classmates and the community. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to check with your doctor to find out what vaccines your child needs.

Most schools require children to be current on vaccinations before enrolling to protect the health of all students.

Today’s childhood vaccines protect against serious and

potentially life-threatening diseases, including polio, measles, and whooping cough.

When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk and can spread diseases to others in their classrooms and community – including babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated, and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer or other health conditions.

School-age children need vaccines. For example, children who are 4-6 years old are due for boosters of four vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), chickenpox, MMR (measles, mumps

and rubella) and polio. Older children, like preteens and teens, need Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate vaccine) and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines when they are 11-12 years old. In addition, yearly flu vaccines are recommended for all children six months and older.

Parents can find out more about the recommended immunization schedule at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ parents/index.html or www. health.pendercountync.gov or call the Pender County Health Department at 259-1230.

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Heavy rain dampens first day’s of practice

County football teams off to a soggy start

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heavy rain put a damper on the first day of football practice for Pender County teams last Friday. But the bad weather didn’t keep the teams from getting the season started.

Topsail’s Inman leads troops through first practice Two days before the Topsail Pirates were to take the field for their first official day of football practice Head Coach Wayne Inman sat in his office with a couple of coaches and discussed the upcoming season and what to expect. The overriding theme was that he expected his team to be better.

“We’re going to put a better product on the field this year,” said the veteran coach.

“We’re a little bigger and stronger. The kids know what to expect out of me.”

The Pirates were one of the lucky ones on Friday morning. They were able to get about an hour and a half on the practice field before the rains retur ned. It was enough for Inman to proclaim to be pleased with what he saw.

“The kids really hustled.

They were really responsive to what we had to say. We were actually able to get some things done. Saturday was pretty wet so we went inside.

Even though we would much rather be outside it was a productive practice.”

The Pirates had about 60 kids on Friday morning. Inman was pleased with the turnout but thought he would have had a little more.

“I think 70 would have been a good number. That’s about all I would want. I’m not going to complain about 60.”

Inman’s troops were able to get about two hours in on Saturday. They should be in shoulder pads and helmets on Monday.

One of Inman’s concerns was at the quarterback position. When he came in last year he did not have a player that had ever taken a snap.

This year he has four players taking snaps.

“Last year Nick stepped up and took the job. This year we have four guys working that have played the position.

That’s far better than not having one.”

Inman started late last year and played catch up all season.

This year he will have had a whole year at the school. That is something that he believes will help his chances.

“Last year I had to get to know them and them me. I really had no clue as to what I had. This year we’re way ahead.”

Pender takes field looking for improvement The Pender Patriots were winless a year ago. Coach Tony Hudson pushed through that season and upon the last snap of the last game began to work on this year’s team.

After an offseason of soul searching and hard work the Patriots took the field on Friday with the thought of erasing last season’s frustrations.

The Patriots were able to get some work done on the field early Friday morning. After a prayer and some talk the team began to work together toward a common goal, getting better.

“Our goal is to get better as a football team,” said Hudson.

“We were real young last year.

We’re still young but we have some kids that have a year under their belts. We feel like we’ll be a lot better. How much better is a question that we’ll have to answer.”

Hudson and his staff were in mid-season form. Hudson could be heard pushing his guys through the drills that are early season football.

This year’s team is charged with turning things around following a tough season. If the first day of practice is any indication of things to come the Patriots will use their speed and conditioning to overcome a lack of depth and size.

Titan football enters new era Neither rain nor sleet nor thunder and lightning could stop the Heide Trask football team on opening day of fall practice. New coach Jonathan

Taylor had his abundance of enthusiasm ready along with his trusty whistle around his neck.

The Titans had about 45 hopefuls in helmets and shorts as the team retreated to the auxiliary gym for their first taste of official workouts. After a lengthy talk that included a prayer with former Clemson lineman and current pastor Rocky Myrick the Titans proceeded to huddle up. The team lined up and began to do the customary drills that accompany the first day of practice.

Taylor considered holding the first day festivities outside but knew the fields would be soggy.

“We’ve worked too hard to get the game field in the shape that it’s in. There really was no need to tear either field up. We could do what we needed to do in here. If we were in pads we would be out there unless it was lightning.”

The fast paced practice that Taylor has preached all summer was in full swing.

There were the customary bear crawls along with the usual struggles by a couple of the big boys. Taylor preaches family and the team appears to have bought into that. As the big linemen struggled their teammates came out and encouraged them. A couple of players actually did the drill over again beside their teammates.

The team took a break at 11 p.m. for pizza from the concession stand before coming back at midnight to work on special teams. This would count as the second practice of the weekend and would allow the Titans to go to shoulder pads on Monday.

Taylor applauded the commitment that the players have given him over the summer and hopes it translates to a better product on the field. 33-year veteran assistant coach and defensive coordinator Doug Rabalai has also witnessed the efforts.

“Coach Taylor brings a lot to the table. The kids seem to have bought in,” Rabalai said.

The Titans were slated to move onto shoulder pads early in the week before being able to hit by weeks end.

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New Topsail athletic director hits ground running

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer On an average day at Topsail High School you may see someone cutting the grass on an athletic field or someone pushing a broom on the basketball court or just delivering supplies to a coaches office.

This day and time if it has anything to do with athletics there is a good chance that new athletic director Deanna

Morris has something to do with it.

Morris recently took over the Topsail job when B.J. Horne resigned to spend more time with his family. Morris comes with a solid book of credentials that include being a Certified Athletic Administrator with the NIAAA. Other credentials include being on the board of NCAAHPERD-SM as the President of NCAAE (NC Association for Athletic Education). She

is the state coordinator of the July Coaches Clinic for Middle School Monday professional development.

Coach Morris is on the teaching faculty of the N.C. Leadership Training Institute, helping teach courses to Athletic Directors.

Mor ris is from Wayne County where she was at Spring Creek High School as athletic director and a health and physical education teacher. She was coaching

varsity volleyball and men’s and women’s track. She has 26 years of experience coaching.

Morris says she was not looking to move but saw the Topsail position open and thought she would apply.

“The position was attractive to me because they have had a lot of success. I wasn’t really looking to move. I am working on my masters and it seemed to be the right move.”

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Topsail coaches put the team through agility drills Friday morning.

Post & Voice sports news and notes

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Jamboree Aug. 16 The Pender County Jamboree will be held on Saturday August 16 at Trask this year.

All three Pender County high schools are expected to participate. However, their opponents have not been named yet.

In years past the format included a controlled scrimmage for one half that included 10 offensive plays for each team for several series.

The final 20 minutes was a live scrimmage with a running clock.

Trask soccer Trask men’s soccer coach David Glenn opened his season with his first practice on Friday. The second year coach was pleased with the turnout.

“We had about 19 players out and another 10 that said they were coming,” said Glenn. “Last year the theme was change. This year the theme is build. We want to build a program here.”

The Patriot volleyball team opened its practice with about the same kids as Coach Matt Davis had all summer. The

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Pats will carry 16 on both the varsity and junior varsity.

The Pats are not participating in the Ashley Slam this year.

Jeff Roberts wins Pender County native Jeff Roberts won another Mixed Martial Arts fight last weekend, this time by submitting his opponent with an arm bar.

WRH coach honored Wallace-Rose Hill legend Jack Holley was inducted into the North Carolina High School athletic association Hall of Fame along with New Hanover great Joe Miller.

Reece returns to Trask After months of speculation Trask softball coach Corinna Reece announced she would be back at Trask. The veteran coach has a sterling record of 38-9 overall and 25-2 in conference play. With only two years at Trask she has the most tenure at the three high schools. Both Pender and Topsail are looking for softball coaches. Manny Sanabria resigned at Pender shortly after the season while Amber Passwaters resigned a few weeks ago at Topsail.

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Football is a contact sport.

In fact, there are those that describe it as a violent sport.

If I had to describe the game the word would probably come up a time or two. However, football is much more than a series of collisions between gladiators dressed in armor.

The game of football is full of strategy. There are many things that a coach and player have to think about on every play. If you think about it, the offensive line has to know their blocking schemes, the receivers have to know their routes and the running backs have to know where to run and what to do on a passing play. That is just the start of things.

On every play there are dozens of assignments that have to be done as close to perfection as possible.

Rather it is on the offensive side of the ball or the defensive side of the ball the game is more complicated than trying to tear each other’s head off.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Angling Expert The rain is causing havoc I spent a few minutes with a couple of regular river anglers over the weekend and they complained that the river was high and the fishing was slow. Those that did venture out had a little luck with red worms and crickets but admitted that the bite was slow.

No big cats were caught that I am aware of although the area is full of catfish anglers. Cut-up chicken livers and squid will work here.

The saltwater anglers are catching some red drum on gulp baits as well as top water baits and live baits in the inland sections. Sheepshead will hit a sand fiddler around the docks and pylons.

The pier fishing is getting better with catches of spots and mullets.

The bait of choice is shrimp and bloodworms. There have been a few flatfish caught off of the pier as well although they are smallish.

The surf fishing is getting better as well with a mixed bag of fish including croaker, sea bass and even a few reds.

This week’s fishing tip I took a ride to Topsail beach

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last Friday and spent a few hours on the Surf City Ocean Pier, trying my luck. On the way in I stopped at a bait and tackle shop on the right side just before the draw bridge to pick up some bait and I asked the two elderly gents in there where the fish were biting.

Now, the owner of the place was friendly enough and gave me a few spots to try, but the other guy was not about to give up his best spots. He told me that if he told me where the best spots were and then I told someone else then they told someone else, who….. Well, you get my drift.

The old guy said he had a great little honey hole and he told a guy about it and he went to his honey hole three days later and there were six boats surrounding the area and he couldn’t get anywhere near it.

That’s when he told me this little nugget of information.

“If you find a good spot to fish, keep it to yourself or it will be fished out.”

On one other note, he said he goes by one rule. If he fishes a spot Surf City Pier photo for a few minutes and he doesn’t get Mark Dollar hooked the first official king a bite, he moves on.

“If they don’t bite in a few casts, mackerel of the season at the Surf City Ocean Pier last month. He landed the fish, then they ain’t there.”

but not before a shark took a couple of bites.

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Brewer brings spirit for the Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

When rising sophomore Allison Lee enters a room there is an air about her that says she is full of personality.

The bubbly brunette has the personality that is required to be a successful cheerleader.

Allison was a cheerleader at Cape Fear Middle school and moved up to the junior varsity at Trask a year ago. There she has honed her skills in anticipation of becoming a varsity cheerleader.

That may well happen this year as she enters her sophomore year at the Rocky Point school.

The thing that sets Allison apart is her sense of school spirit. She has a genuine sense of spirit. She wants her school to succeed in the worst way and that shows when she is on the sidelines of a football game or in the bleachers of a basketball game.

There is no doubt that Allison Lee is a true cheerleader at heart.

When a football coach walks the hallways he is always watching for that one athlete to come walking down the hall.

The coach hopes it will be a big and strong player with an athletic build. That describes Topsail football player Cody Howell.

Howell is one of those athletes that a football player hopes he finds every year that he steps onto the field. He has the size and frame to become a monster on either the offensive or defensive line.

At 6-4, Howell is going to become a pillar on the line for Coach Wayne Inman. As a former offensive lineman, Inman may well take a special interest in a player such as Cody.

When the first game rolls around and the cannon explodes in the end zone, Cody Howell will be one of the Pirates to watch.

The big fellow is ready to rumble.

Some people are born to be football players while some are born to be coaches. And then there are those young ladies that are bor n to be cheerleaders. Junior Hannah Brewer was born to be a cheerleader.

Brewer works hard at her craft and brings a lot of energy to the sidelines. She works hard at the sport and has become a great cheerleader because of her work ethic.

This year Hannah will be a junior. She will be a leader both on the sidelines on in the hallways. The younger girls will count on her for advice and leadership, something she will gladly step up and do.

As the 2014 school year rapidly descends upon us the area schools will become alive with students and faculty members.

At Pender the cheerleaders will be working their magic.

Hannah Brewer will surely be in that group.

Allison JACK Lee BRADSHAW Heide Trask High School

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I met a gentleman at the Trask practice the other night that was a former high school and college lineman.

Rocky Myrick played the game for many years and despite the nature of the game is a devout Christian. I asked him how a man could be a devout Christian and play such a violent game.

He told me that he never went out onto the field with the intent to hurt anyone. He said he had a job to do and he did it.

“When I knocked someone down I helped them up,” said Myrick. “I never tried to hurt anyone.”

There is a violent side to the game. All of us have heard about the concussions that players have had and what the effects of those hits have had down the road. I can’t deny that there is a problem. However, I feel like that is being addressed.

The game of football is just that, a game. While I admit I enjoy the big hits, I don’t watch the game in search of injury. I watch the game because of the strategies and the excitement. I watch the game because I enjoy watching young athletes compete to the best of their ability.

I don’t want to see anybody get hurt. The day I sit down to watch the game in search of an injury is the day I quit watching the game.

Until then give me my chips and dip and let’s watch the game.

Cody JACK Howell

BRADSHAW Heide Trask Topsail High High School School

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REAL ESTATE

Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-857 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

SHAWN HEATH ASHCRAFT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SHAWN HEATH ASHCRAFT, owner, et. al., 13-CVS-857, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 08/22/2014, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING ALL of Lot 62, Section 3, Sandy Run Subdivision, as the same is shown on a survey plat of Section

3 recorded in Map Book 29, Page 51 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT TO the Protective Covenants for Sandy Run as attached to a deed recorded in Book 1080, Page 239 of the Pender County Registry, and any amendments thereto; and all easements, rights of way and restrictions of record, all governmental land use statues, ordinances and regulations, including zoning, subdivision and building regulations.

(Parcel ID: 2295-00-6257-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: July 22, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr. Commissioner #6544 8/6, 8/13/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of John R. Combs, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, John R. Combs, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 22, 2014 at P.O. Box 552, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery.

All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of July, 2014.

Carolyn D. Combs P.O. Box 552 Hampstead, NC 28443 #6528 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14 E 225 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Quenton Bunn Hill of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Quenton Bunn Hill to present them to Cynthia Hill Jones, 602 Carver Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429, Executor by October 22, 2014 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of July, 2014.

R. v. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Cynthia Hill Jones, Executrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6518 7/16, 7/23/, 7/30, 8/6/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of DAPHNE S. SCARBOROUGH, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before October 23, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This 23rd day of July, 2014.

JUDITH L. BISHOP Executor c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #6538 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS State of North Carolina County of Bladen In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File #: 13 JA 22 Re: Petition for Alleging Dependency IN RE: CHAVEZ, DOB: 08/09/1999 a minor juvenile female Respondents: MANUEL CHAVEZ TO: MANUEL CHAVEZ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed by the Bladen County Department of Social Services for the purpose of a Non-Secure Custody Hearing and Petition, alleging Dependency to the above named minor child. The above named minor child was born to Lynette Chavez and Manuel Chavez on August 9, 1999.

You must prepare and file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Bladen County, NC a written response to the motion within forty (40) days of the first date of publication (written below).

A hearing will be conducted on the 4th day of September, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court of Bladen County. The purpose of the Hearing is to address the allegation of dependency of the minor child. You may attend the Hearing. You may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Bladen County at (910) 872-7200 for further information.

This the 14th day of July, 2014.

S. Weston Johnson Attorney for Bladen County DSS PO Box 2212 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (910) 862-2252 #6530 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/14

NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Carl H. Drescher, 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 23rd day of October, 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 23rd day of July, 2014.

Darlene L. Drescher, Executrix of the Estate of Carl H. Drescher 219 Ravenswood Road Hampstead, NC 28443 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 16 North Fifth Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 #6533 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alice V. Kea, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Alice V. Kea, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 29, 2014 at 220 Jenkins Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of July, 2014.

Gardenia K. Farrior 220 Jenkins Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 #6529 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP145 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PRESTON SCOTT PITTMAN DATED APRIL 19, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4245 AT PAGE 0254 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 12:30PM on August 12, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 130R AS DEPICTED ON PLAT ENTITLED “CASTLE BAY SUBDIVISION -PHASE 3, SECTION 1-A”, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 44 AT PAGE 150, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RANDY L. BLANTON BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1185 AT PAGE 45, PENDER COUNTY. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 779 CASTLE BAY DRIVE, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 PARCEL: 3293-29-58570000 And Being more commonly known as: 779 Castle Bay Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Preston Scott Pittman.

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 July 22, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-061327 #6545 7/30, 8/6/14

PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. SP-3902, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF BEARFORD FARM, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 11, 2014, Bearford Farm, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a 5-MW solar photovoltaic electric generating facility to be located on US Highway 117, slightly southwest of the intersection with I-40 in Willard, Pender County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, Inc. Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net.

If a complaint is received within ten days after the last date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time specified above and if the Commission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant.

Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to that effect with the Commission. Such statements should reference Docket No. SP-3902, Sub 0 and be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325.

Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. #6550 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/14

PUBLIC HEARING On, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Town of Topsail Beach Zoning code Section: 16-590 Temporary Signs Sub Section (a) Paragraph (6) regarding temporary signs.

The Public Hearing will be in the Board Chambers at 820 South Anderson, Town of Topsail Beach Town Hall. This Public Hearings is to receive any input or comments on the proposed zoning amendment text change. A complete detail of the current text and the proposed changes are available at Town Hall between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and you may request a copy by sending an email request to townclerk@ topsailbeach.org. #6549 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 106 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charles R. Rousey, Jr. and Molly Tilden Rousey as husband and wife (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Molly Tilden Rousey) to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of October, 2008, and recorded in Book 3535, Page 203, 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 August 19, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Atkinson, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an old subsurface railroad spike being located from an old iron pipe at the centerline intersection of S.R. #1128 (Point Caswell Road) and S.R. #1126 (Rooks Road) South 00 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds East 828.63 feet when measured along S.R. #1128 to said Beginning railroad spike in the centerline of said pavement; said Beginning being so located and running thence as follows: 1. North 83 degrees 52 minutes 53 seconds East 314.40 feet (passing over an existing low inline iron pipe at 30.20 feet) to an existing concrete monument in the western margin of the 130.00 feet wide right of way on the now abandoned A & Y Branch of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad and 65 feet form the center thereof; thence the same course North 83 degrees 52 minutes 53 seconds East 30.97

feet to an iron stake; 2. Thence parallel to and 35.00 feet from said center South 31 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 851.97 feet to a new iron stake; thence 3. South 84 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 787.17 feet (passing over new inline iron stakes at 248.18 feet and 751.77 feet) to a new MAG spike in said centerline of S.R. #1128; thence 4. North 00 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East 775.75 feet with said centerline of S.R. #1128 to the Beginning.

The above described tract of land contains 9.50 acres to the same more or less after excluding 0.53 acres contained in the right of way of S.R. #1128, and is a portion of the lands described in a deed dated September 28, 1940, which said deed is recorded in Deed Book 229, Page 69 of the Pender County Registry. See deeds recorded in Deed Book 676, Page 18 and Deed Book 721, Page 113 of the aforementioned Registry and is surveyed, updated on Cowan & Jones map and described by William H. Blake, NC Registered Land Surveyor #L-2179 of July, 2000.

Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 5000 Point Caswell Road, Atkinson, NC 28421 Tax ID: 2257-64-4774-0000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1089226 (FC.CH) #6560 8/6, 8/13/14

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 57 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Laura E. Duke, single

by Thomas Betz as Attorney in Fact (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kimberly H. Moseley, Trustee of the Moseley Revocable Living Trust, dated October 27, 2006 and Joseph M. Moseley, III, Trustee of the Moseley Revocable Living Trust, dated October 27, 2006) to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book 3471, Page 222, 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 August 19, 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 below described Tract or Parcel of land located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 9 Marcil Village as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 35, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Being the same property conveyed to Laura E. Duke by Deed recorded 02/12/04 Book 2319 Page 22 Together with improvements thereon said property located at 111 Marcil Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 Parcel ID Number: 4235-09-42910000 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 INFORMA-

TIONAL 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: 1125068 (FC.CH) #6557 8/6, 8/13/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP102 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ERIK E. RUE AND ROCHELLE L. RUE DATED JUNE 13, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2691 AT PAGE 30 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:30AM on August 19, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 24 Marcil Village - Phase 1, Section II, as recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 145, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular and accurate description.

And Being more commonly known as: 146 Marcil Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Erik E. Rue and Rochelle L. Rue. 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 July 29, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-058903 #6554 8/6, 8/13/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RITA HARNED HOLDEN All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Rita Harned Holden, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to David Lee Holden, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before December 1, 2014, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above- named Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6531 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 108 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rebecca C. Silva and Anthony Silva (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Rebecca A. Silva) to Karen Reale, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 3396, Page 159, and Modification in Book 4235, Page 0023, 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 August 12, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burgaw, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of, Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 5 of Sycamore Farms, Section I, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 24 at Page 239 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 107 Sycamore Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

Subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 734, Page 273 of the Pender County Registry.

Being subject to any and all enforceable restrictions, covenants and easements of record. Also being subject to any easements and rightof-ways for any road, subdivision, streets, sidewalks and utilities that may border or cross and premises; and, subject to any riparian right (if any) in the flow of the waters of any stream or creek that they may border or cross the premises, accruing to others.

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: 1134549 (FC.FAY) #6493 7/30, 8/6/14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 99 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey A. Evitts to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of December, 2008, and recorded in Book 3557, Page 022, 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 August 12, 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 14, AVENDALE, Section 1, as the same are shown on a map recorded in Map Book 43, at Page 096, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT TO Restrictive Covenants of Avendale recorded in Book 3158, at Page 1, Bylaws of Avendale HOA, Inc. recorded in Book 3158, at Page 39, and Subdivision Street Disclosure Statement recorded in Book 3157, at Page 331, all recorded in the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 34 Raven Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the

property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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: 1134458 (FC.FAY) #6494 7/30, 8/6/14

14 SP 130 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 Thomas J. Grabow and Samantha B. Grabow to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 13, 2006 and recorded on December 15, 2006 in Book 3117 at Page 059, 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 August 12, 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 222 in Section 4 of Cross Creek as shown on map recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 17 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description.

Subject to restrictions recorded in Book 1303 at Page 303, as rerecorded in Book 1310 at Page 207 and as amended by instrument recorded in Book 1455 at Page 189, Book 1569 at Page 138, Book 1941 at Page 87, and in Book 2478 at Page 252, and the Bylaws recorded in Book 1303 at Page 323, and all amendments and supplements to said restrictions and Bylaws of the Pender County Registry.

The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 2891 at Page 063.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 392 Knollwood Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any

unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Thomas J. Grabow and wife, Samantha B. Grabow.

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.: 11-02138-FC02 #6536 7/30,8/6/14

13 SP 119 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 Bobby R. Williams and Wakeelah D. Boykins to Robert Kenan, Trustee(s), which was dated April 29, 2008 and recorded on April 30, 2008 in Book 3452 at Page 280, 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 August 12, 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 No. 11 of Heath Estates according to a map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 24, at Page 10 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds, State of North Carolina, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with the right of ingress and egress over and across the roadway as shown on the above said map, named Heath Drive to SR # 1411.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 124 Heath Drive, 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 Bobby Williams and Wakeelah Boykins.

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.: 12-10275-FC01 #6537 7/30, 8/6/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mary Sisson Sadler, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Mary Sisson Sadler, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 5, 2014 at 6656 US Hwy 117 S, Rocky Point NC 28457, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 30th day of July, 2014 Jonathan David Sadler 6656 US Hwy 117 S Rocky Point, NC 28457 #6551 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/14

13-SP-322 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 Linwood A Casteen and Vickie Casteen, dated August 15, 2011 and recorded on August 29, 2011 in Book No. 3962 at Page 0083 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 August 8, 2014 at 2:30 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

Address of property: 352 Horse Branch Road, Burgaw, NC 28425. Tax Parcel ID: 22986746470000 Present Record Owners: Linwood A Casteen and Vickie Casteen. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written

notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 019746-00033 P1102520 #6540 7/30, 08/06/2014

13 SP 91 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 Larry M. Coe and Harriet E. Coe to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), which was dated March 24, 2009 and recorded on March 30, 2009 in Book 3600 at Page 059, 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 August 19, 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 72 in Section 4 of Olde Point Development as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 12 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 323 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead, NC 28443.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Larry M. Coe and wife, Harriet M. Coe. 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.: 12-07726-FC01 #6548 8/6, 8/13/14

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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 12 SP 480 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina, made in the special proceeding entitled Leon A. Pearsall, as Executor of the Estate of Leon Franklin Pearsall, deceased and individually vs Elena Dimalanta Pearsall et al, the undersigned Executor will on the 22 day of August, 2014 at twelve o=clock, noon (12:00 noon) at the West Door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, but subject to confirmation by the Court, that certain tract of land lying and being in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follow: Five (5) acres vacant land located off 1412 Cypress Creek , Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described in a Deed duly recorded in Book 502 at Page 101 of the Pender County Register of Deeds Office, in the name of Leon F. Pearsall.

This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid taxes, liens of record and assessments, if any.

A deposit of five (5%) per cent of the total bid or $750.00, which ever is greater, may be required of the successful bidder at the time of the sale, in the discretion of the Executor. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

This 21st day of July, 2014.

Leon A. Pearsall, Executor of the Estate of Leon Franklin Pearsall Counsel: R. v. Biberstein, Jr. NC Bar No. 4496 Biberstein & Nunalee, L.L.P. Attorney at Law 102 South Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425-0428 Tel: 910-259-2175 Fax: 910-259-6823 Attorney for the Executor #6541 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/14

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 11:30AM on August 19, 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 June 20, 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 #6500 8/6, 8/13/14

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RICHARD P. LENFESTY, Unmarried, Recorded in Book 1671, Page 54, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 12-SP-141 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

by RICHARD P. LENFESTY, Unmarried to Joseph Belcher, Trustee, dated January 10, 2001 and recorded in Book 1671, Page 54 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owner of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is Richard P. Lenfesty a/k/a Richard P. Lenfestey.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on August 19, 2014 at 10:45 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 200 Mount Gallon Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of that 0.753 acre and 0.235 acre tracts described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Because the legal description is too voluminous to publish in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding.

Included is a 2000 Clayton Cumberland manufactured home bearing serial no. WHC010276GAAB. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of

N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that 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.

Take further notice that 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.

This the 1st day of July, 2014 THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 #6522 8/6, 8/13/14

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 14 SP 138 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE Date of Sale: August 19, 2014 Time of Sale: 12:00 p.m.

Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: John Banner, III Address of Property: 121 Bellhammon Forest Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 3631 Page: 338 Dated: May 28, 2009 Grantors: John Banner III, single man Original Beneficiary: Bank of America, N.A. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in

which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Being all of Lot 70, Phase I, Bellhammon Plantation, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 15 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. #6543 8/6, 8/13/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-864NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ADDIE LOU LUTHER (A.K.A. ADDIE SHIVER LUTHER), owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ADDIE LOU LUTHER (A.K.A. ADDIE SHIVER LUTHER), owner, et. al., 13-CVS-864, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 08/22/2014, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lot 19 in Block C of View Point as listed in the name of Addie E. McKoy

by Eula Shiver, agent, in the office of the Pender County Auditor.

(PID: 3229-00-6934-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: July 22, 2014 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr. Commissioner #6546 8/6, 8/13/14 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 13 SP 370 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: August 19, 2014 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Heirs of Russell Davis Address of Property: 2317 Rooks Rd Atkinson, NC 28421 Deed of Trust: Book : 1187 Page: 291 Dated: December 20, 1996 Grantors: Russell Davis and Daniel Robert Charest, Jr. Original Beneficiary: United Funding Companies, Inc. C O N D I T I O N S OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Dated: 07/22/2014 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. “EXHIBIT A” BEING all that certain 1.416 acres,

more or less described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof.

The parcel of land herein conveyed is expressly subject to the following restrictions: 1. Only a conventional home, modular home or double wide mobile home will be allowed to be constructed or set up on the parcel of land herein conveyed. This will strictly prohibit a single wide mobile home or camper from being set up and used as a residence on the parcel of land herein conveyed.

2. The parcel of land herein conveyed must be kept clean and free from litter and debris at all times.

This restriction will also prohibit old junk cars, old truck bodies, old junk appliances, used tires or any similar type items.

Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a subsurface iron stake in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126, said stake being located along said centerline at a point that is South 89 Degrees 02 Minutes 07 Seconds West 385.90 feet from a subsurface iron stake located in the intersection of the Western Right-Of-Way line of Oregon Trail with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 as shown on a map duly recorded in Map Book 30, Page 31 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 South 89 Degrees 02 Minutes 07 Seconds West 49.56 feet to a subsurface iron stake inline; thence, (2) with George David Kelly’s Eastern most line North 46 Degrees 27 Minutes 35 Seconds West 428.16 feet (passing over an existing iron pipeline at 41.94 feet) to an iron stake inline; thence, (3) North 89 Degrees 03 Minutes 17 Seconds East 374.77 feet to an iron stake inline; thence, (4) South 02 Degrees 49 Minutes 38 Seconds West 300.66 feet (passing over an iron stake inline at 277.27 feet) to the BEGINNING, containing 1.416 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1126 (60 foot wide right-ofway) contained within the above described boundaries and is surveyed

by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during November 1996.

As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 847, Page 281 of the Pender County Registry.

Together with the following described manufactured home: Make: HORTON Model: SUMMIT Year: 1997 Manufacturer’s Serial Number: H134193GL&R Width: 27 Length 56 #6547 8/6, 8/13/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 19 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gene Albert Fish, an unmarried man (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Betty Rivenbark, Devisee to the Estate of Gene Albert Fish) to Lawrence S. Boehling, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of August, 2001, and recorded in Book 1758, Page 321, 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 August 19, 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: Located in the Town of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and South of the Southeastern right of way line of N.C. Highway No. 53 and being more fully described as follow, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the Southeastern right of way line of N.C. Highway No. 53, said iron stake being located along said line at a point that is North 38 degrees 01 minutes 22 seconds East 190.00 feet from an existing iron pipe that marks the old W.D. Moore Estate and the R.E. Batson corner, said iron pipe also marks the intersection of the Northwestern right of way line of McNeil Street with the Southeastern right of way line of N.C. Highway No. 53; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, 1. with the southeastern right of way of N.C. Highway No. 53 North 38 degrees 01 minutes 22 seconds East 75.00 feet to an iron stake in line; thence 2. with William Covil’s western line South 52 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds East 150.38 feet to an iron pipe; thence 3. South 37 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 75.00 feet to an ex-

isting iron pipe in John Ninneman’s Eastern line; thence, 4. with said line North 52 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds West 150.38 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.259 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during December 1994.

As a reference to the above described tract see deed Book 648 at Page 063 of the Pender County Registry.

Together with improvements thereon said property located at 605 Highway 53 East, Burgaw, NC 28425 Parcel ID 3229-55-1742-0000 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: 1114999 (FC.CH) #6556 8/6, 8/13/14

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Food assistance programs for seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, I run a community counseling program for needy families and am frustrated that so few eligible seniors take advantage of the food stamp program.

Can you write a column on this to help educate seniors to this underutilized benefit?

Reaching Out Dear Reaching, It’s hard to imagine that a government program serving more than 46 million Americans each month is considered severely underutilized. But that’s the reality of the federal Food Stamp Program when it comes to serving seniors.

Nationwide, food stamps (now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) reaches around 80 percent of those eligible, but the numbers are much slimmer among the seniors, age 60 and older. Recent statistics indicate only 39 percent of eligible seniors receive SNAP benefits.

There are a number of reasons for the lack of participation. Some seniors are too embarrassed or too proud to apply. Others think that if they receive SNAP they will be taking food benefits away from others (which they won’t). Some think it is too difficult to apply for SNAP, and others don’t even know the program exists.

With all that said, here’s a run down of which seniors are eligible for SNAP, what they get and how they can apply.

Who is eligible

For seniors to get SNAP, their “net income� must be under the 100 percent federal poverty guidelines. So, households that have at least one person age 60 and older, or disabled, their net income must currently be less than $958 per month for an individual or $1,293 for a family of two.

Households receiving TANF or SSI (except in California) are also eligible.

Net income is figured by taking gross income minus allowable deductions like medical expenses that exceed $35 per month out-of-pocket, and shelter costs (rent or mortgage payments, taxes and utility costs) that exceeds half of the household’s income.

In addition to the net income requirement, a few states also require that a senior’s “assets� be below $3,250, not counting the home, retirement or pension plans, income from SSI or TANF, and vehicle (this varies by state).

Most states, however, have much higher asset limits or they don’t count assets at all when determining eligibility.

The SNAP pre-screening tool at www.snap-step1.usda. gov/fns can help seniors, and their family members, figure out if they qualify.

To apply, seniors or an authorized representative will need to fill out a state application form, which can be done at the local SNAP office or it can be mailed or faxed in, or in many states it can be completed online.

If eligible, benefits will

be provided on a plastic card that’s used like a debit card and accepted at most grocery stores.

Depending on the person’s financial situation, the amount of SNAP a beneficiary may be eligible for will range between $15 and $189 per month as an individual, or $15 to $347 for a family of two.

To lear n more or apply, contact your local SNAP office – call 800-221-5689 for contact information or visit www.fns. usda.gov/snap.

Produce coupons In addition to SNAP, the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is another underused program that provides coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs.

This program is currently available in select counties in 43 states, seven Indian reservations, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to seniors, age 60 and older, with gross monthly household incomes below 185 percent of the federal poverty line, which is currently below $1,800 for individuals, or $2,426 for a family of two. For more information visit www.fns.usda. gov/sfmnp or call 703-3052746.

Other programs Seniors that are eligible for food assistance may also be eligible for a host of other programs that can help pay for medications, health care, utilities and more. To locate these programs, visit benefitscheckup.org, or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-6771116.

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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Tom and Grace Koning of Glenwood, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann to Jason Chestnutt, son of James and Betsy Chestnutt of Burgaw. Ms. Koning is a 2008 graduate of Vernon High School and 2012 graduate of Florida Atlantic University. She is a financial analyst. Mr. Chestnutt is a 2004 graduate of Pender High School and a 2008 Graduate of N.C. State University. He is a project manager in Plainsfield N.J. An October 2014 wedding is planned on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer Tree farm owners could face a new charge if a proposal in the General Assembly is approved.

Forest management plans have been offered for free almost since the start of the Forest Service. Under the new proposal, having a professional forester evaluate private land and offer advice for long-term timber management could soon cost. “Right now, we’re just waiting to see what happens,� said Brian Haines, a spokesman for the N.C. Forest Service in Raleigh. “We can’t really comment, because it’s still being worked on.�

The House and Senate versions of the budget—neither of which has been approved— both call for the Forest Service to start charging a fee for management plans. The plans help timberland owners define long and short term plans to make woodlands more profitable.

Under Senate Bill 744 , called “The Current Operations and Capital Improvements Appropriations Act of 2014,� Section 13.13 calls for the Forest Service to charge $250 for tracts up to 20 acres; $500 for tracts of 20-50 acres; and $750 for tracts of 50 acres or more. The house version of the proposal calls for the fees to be set by the Forest Service, rather than by statute.

District Eight, which includes Columbus County, had more than 100 of the 400-plus plans prepared in the district last year, according to District Forest Shane Hardee. He referred

specific questions to the state office, since the proposals have not been set down in law.

The General Assembly has been looking into ways to make most state departments produce more revenue, in part due to tax reform laws initiated two years ago.

The Forest Service budget for 2011-12 was $62,098,413, of which the agency produced $25,744,050 in revenues from seedlings, pine straw sales, contracts with counties and individual forest owners, etc.

Traditionally such measures allow administering agencies a certain amount of leeway in determining procedures. However, the proposal does not state if individual tracts owned by one person or company could be considered in one plan, or if every tract would require a separate payment.

Virginia’s forestry section adopted a similar plan several years ago, and according to that state’s data, plans dropped significantly after the introduction of the fees.

Nearly 60 percent of North Carolina’s 33 million acres of land is considered to be forest land, owned by individuals, farms or companies, according to the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. In 2011, there were 2,299 businesses directly related to logging and timber in the state, with an annual payroll of $2.7 billion.

The health of the state’s forest is currently excellent, according to the Forest service and Cooperative Extension.

After several years of recovery following hurricanes Fran and Floyd, the industry has

bounced back, and is producing more wood than is lost every year. At the same time, the number of sawmills has dropped statewide.

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William Graham Wells and Kristin James Wells of Willard announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Alyse Wells, born on June 16, 2014, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, 19.25 Photo contributed inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Joy James of Burgaw and Terry and Wanda Wells William Graham Wells and Kristin James Wells of Willard announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Alyse Wells, of Willard.

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