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Regular seasons wrap Pender County volleyball teams will wrap up their regular season schedules this week. Teams will begin looking to the playoffs. Read more in sports beginning on page 8A.

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Candidates forums for Burgaw, Surf City, Topsail Beach From Staff Reports Candidates forums have been scheduled for the municipal elections in three Pender County towns. Candidates in the municipal elections in Surf City and Topsail Beach can participate in a forum scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Surf City Welcome Center. Candidates in the Burgaw municipal election can participate in a forum scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Burgaw Depot. Both forums will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. “I want to urge all voters in these municipal

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elections to come to the forums. These events are not so much for the benefit of the candidates. Forums are for the people who live in these towns. We need to see and hear from the candidates we will be voting for. I didn’t ask the candidates if they wanted to have a forum. We scheduled it, and invited them to come. “If you are going to run for an elected office, you should be able to articulate why you want to be on the town board, what you believe, and what you intend to do if elected. I think candidates should welcome the opportunity to share

their ideas,” said Pender-Topsail Post & Voice Editor and Publisher Andy Pettigrew. The candidate forums are sponsored by the Post & Voice, along with the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce for the Burgaw forum. All candidates in the Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Burgaw municipal elections are invited to attend the forum in their area. “This gives the voters the opportunity to see and hear the candidates they will be voting for,” said Pettigrew. “We encourage candidates to arrive early and stay after the forum to talk

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Chlorine leak damages Topsail Beach vehicles By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The Burgaw Board of Commissioners decided not to enact a proposed town ordinance amendment that would restrict hunter’s ability to skin and butcher game inside town limits. The proposed changes came from a request in August by a West Bridgers Street couple whose neighbor they say skinned and dressed deer next to their home. “They heard the concerns and the opposition to any changes in the existing ordinance and decided there was no need to change anything,” said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen. “The board realized there was no issue yet, just the anticipation of an issue and there was no need to make an ordinance based on anticipation.” McEwen says the existing restrictions on butchering of game require the remains be disposed of outside the town limits – remains cannot be buried in town limits or disposed of in roll carts. Restriction on free speech The board unanimously approved an amendment that requires individuals who would use town festivals as an opportunity to publically speak for various causes to be restricted to an area on the west side of the old railroad bed near the Family Dollar store. The amendment arose out of an incident at the 2015 Blueberry Festival involving a street preacher. Vendors and some festivalgoers complained about the preacher. An incident with the preacher and a festivalgoer required police intervention. Burgaw police reportedly asked the street preacher to leave after someone took offense with his message and methods.

with voters. It’s a chance to shake hands and talk with the people and let the voters know where they stand.” At each forum, candidates will make an opening and closing statement, and will answer questions from the moderator, Post & Voice Publisher Pettigrew. The number of questions and the time for each answer will largely depend on the number of candidates attending the forum. Voters attending the forums will have the op-

A leak at a chlorine station resulted in the loss of two Topsail Beach town vehicles and also prompted a discussion on safety equipment and procedures at the Oct.14 town board meeting meeting. A leak occurred at the chlorine station near the town hall and chlorine gas seeped into the garage where public works trucks were housed. The chlorine damaged the electronics on the trucks rendering them a total loss. With homes and new construction being built around the stations, the town commissioners want to insure that this will not happen again. “Most water sites are out in the countryside. Our two chlorine sites are dead set in the middle of residential and business sections. I am a little upset with the engineer who did the water work update,” said Commissioner Mor-

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Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

The Band of Oz abandoned their usual colorful summer outﬁts for jackets and jeans Sunday at Autumn with Topsail. Sunny skies and cool temperatures brought out a crowd to see the popular beach music band. See more photos of the festival on Facebook.

Rural Academy Theater ends tour in Pender From Staff Reports After a successful tour through the North Carolina high country, Burgaw’s Rural Acadamy Theater will finish their 2015 season with two shows in Pender County. The troupe will perform Oct. 24 in Burgaw at ArtBeat, the Pender County Arts Council office across from the courthouse. There will also be a performance at Old River Farms Oct. 25. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. A final show is planned in Wilmington Oct. 28 at the Cameron Art Museum. Admission donations to the shows are appreciated. The Rural Academy Theater is a collaboration of individuals, two-legged and four, creating theater for primarily rural audiences in response to the growing urban-

ization of our culture, economy, food, education, media & art. Their annual horse-pulled tour brings performers, musicians, sculptors & dancers to town greens, college campuses, theaters, riverbanks and farms via horse pulled wagon and bicycle power. They perfor m evenings of

original theater under the stars or clouds using their wagon as their stage followed by a healthy dose of classic silent cinema accompanied by the Rural Academy Orkestar. The performance opens with a modern skewing of the Perse-

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County board looks at expanding service at Hampstead Annex From Staff Reports Pender County Commissioners are discussing increasing the services offered at the Pender County Hampstead Government Annex. Below is a summary of the county and other government services currently offered at the Annex. This information was provided by the county manager’s office. Planning and Community Development Permitting is offered full-time, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Permits are issued until 4:15 p.m. daily. Building inspections are also offer full time Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. “A true central permitting office that processes EH and building permits would be excellent. Of course, I’d like to replicate that service at the county offices in Burgaw as well, said Planning and Community Development Director Kyle Breuer. Health and Human Services Environmental Health operates at the Annex full-time Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The WIC office is open Tuesday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. In January it will be changed to Wednesdays. Once a nutritionist is hired, the office will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Arrest report Wendy Lea Applewhite, 38, 63 George Washington Hales Drive, Atkinson. Felony breaking and entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Bryan Ross Benton, 30, 400 Amanda Lane, Hampstead. Assault on a female, assault with a deadly weapon, interfering with emergency communication. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $15,000 secured bond. Deborah Morin Buentello, 46, 151 Morin Road, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Kenneth Peter Buffkin, 19, 306 Howards Landing, Holly Ridge. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $475 secured bond. Stephen Christopher Busby, 37, 64 Lori Lane, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, open container after consuming alcohol. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,200 secured bond. John Ivan Calderon, 40, 414 Fawn Drive, Hampstead. Probation violation. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond. Aaron Jamal Carr, 25, 136 Jim’s Lane, Burgaw. Manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, maintaining a place for controlled substances, felony possession of a controlled substance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $50,000 secured bond. Eric S. Chappell, 25, 116 Old Farm Road, Hampstead. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond. Andres Armando Cuervo Arias, 18, 6504 Dew Drop Court, Raleigh. Speeding, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Jonathan Wayne Dennis, Jr., 29, 443 Stoney Road, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Aaron Michael Griggs, 24, 727 Lea Drive Extension, Hampstead. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond. Joshua Craig Harrell, 26, 10 N. Holly Shelter Estates Road, Rocky Point. Breaking and entering, larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $15,000 secured bond. Charles William Horne, 25, 141 Underwood Drive, Currie. Trespassing, injury to personal property, simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Michael Lorenzo Jacobs, 32, 5627 Pineywoods Road, Willard. Expired registration card/tag, failure to comply, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Shameek Saquan Johnson, 20, 3774 New Savanna Road, Burgaw. Probation violation, possession of marijuana, assault, injury to personal property, breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods, obtaining property under false pretense. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $77,600 secured bond. Amanda Sue Limbaugh, 28, 2408 Hydon Court, Wilmington. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by

Pender EMS & Fire Report Oct. 11-17 EMS Report Total number of patient contacts: 231 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 48 Sloop Point Station 14 35 Hampstead Station 16 27 Surf City Station 23 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 14 Rocky Point Station 7 40 Maple Hill Station 8 5 Atkinson Station 9 31 Scott Hill Station 18 2 Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 23 Cancelled en-route: 3 No patient found: 5 No patient found: 5 No treatment required: 4 Refusals: 58 Stand by: 1 Transported: 127 Treated and released: 10 Fire Department Report Total number of Fire Calls: 11 EMS First Response: 26 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 10 Cancelled Response: 4 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Cancelled 4 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 7 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 4 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 6 Ocean Rescue--Beach Assist EMS 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 6

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Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond. Samantha Lynn Lopez, 37, 21895 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 unsecured bond. James Henry McClammy, 58, 13701 US Highway 17 South, Hampstead. Probation violation. Incarcerated, no bond. Darius Antwan McIntyre, 24, 1566 Porter Road, Currie. Probation violation, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, parole violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $85,000 secured bond. Christopher Mark McLean, 31, 208 Moore’s Landing Court, Hampstead. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released. Jumel Gregory Morris, 37, 6940 Malpass Corner Road, Currie. Driving while license revoked, no liability insurance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Jason Benton Nordan, 22, 526 Groves Point Drive, Hampstead. Statutory rape, indecent liberties with a child. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $300,000 secured bond. Jerry Lee Parker, 26, 204 W. Manchester, Spring Lake. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Fernando Resendiz Pena, 42, 21586 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. No operator’s license, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired, failure to wear a seatbelt. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Juan Reyes, 44, 46 Tulip Court, Rocky Point. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Lavaughn James Rogers, 30, 281 Big Four Road, Currie. Resisting, obstruction, and delay of an officer, failure to wear a seatbelt, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $12,000 secured bond. Harry Michael Sage, 54, 106 Topsail Lake Drive, Hampstead. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Rene Daniel Santiago-Vega, 28, 123 Tasha Lane, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, speeding, no operator’s license, reckless driving to endanger, possession of open container of alcohol. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond. Bryan Levi Singleton, 22, 12588 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Austin Robert Skaggs, 27, 2051 Crooked Run Road, Willard. Service of writ. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond Amanda Fae Slaughter, 30, 300 Gateway Condos Unit 315, Surf City. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $100 secured bond. Tristan Sorenson, 19, 205 Long Neck Road, Richlands. Forgery of instrument, uttering forged endorsement. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $6,000 secured bond. Kyeric Tashaun Sweet, 22, 712 Ridgecrest Lane, Rocky Point. Service of writ. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Douglas James Taylor, 26, 100 Bicentennial Circle 28, Sacramento, CA. Indecent liberties with a child. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond. Jacon Tyler Waters, 20, 1597 Squirelyles Road, Scottsville, KY. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Ulrich Buddy Wayne Watson, 25, 14564 Ashton Road, Rocky Point. Child support, possession of drug paraphernalia, selling heroin, delivering heroin, possession with intent to sell, manufacturing heroin, maintaining a place for controlled substance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $40,000 secured bond. Lanny Edward Weaver, 42, 57 Kellie Street, Currie. Felony breaking and entering, larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Cory Wayne Wells, 36, 69 Whitney Lane, Hampstead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Geovoney Xavier West, 25, 201 John Rich Road, Warsaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Randall Scott Willoughby, 50, 207Ashe Street, Burgaw. Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond. Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

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Continued from page 1A phone myth, while following the conversation of a small band of diner guests joined for an annual meal. The show explores our ties to agrarian rhythms as well as our modern disassociation from them. The stories recounted by the diner guests spring to life through shadow puppetry, song and physical theater, acknowledging the extent to which our lives and fate are

still beating to a seasonal, collective pulse. The feature presentation will be followed by a screening of Buster Keaton’s 1922 silent film “Cops” accompanied live by The Rural Academy Orchestra. The Rural Academy Theater has collaborated with the Pender Arts Council to bring theater workshops to schools throughout Pender County. They have conducted workshops at Heide Trask, Pender High School and Topsail High School. They also facilitated workshops with communities along their tour route.

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COST THE TOWN EVEN MORE v "LANCHARD SUGGESTED THE money come directly from the general fund immediately AND USED TO QUICKLY UPDATE THE chlorine stations. h(OW MUCH OUT OF POCKET money has this already cost THE TOWN v SAID #OMMISSIONER *ULIAN "ONE h7E ALREADY LOST TWO TRUCKS FROM THIS SO ) DON T SEE HOW WE CANNOT DO THIS )T S DEADLY TO PEOPLE THEY HAD

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Opinion Thursday, October 22, 2015, Page 4A

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Hopefuls owe it to voters to attend forums We live in an age where every scrap of information seems to be available all the time, yet there are some tried and true methods of spreading the word in a political race that haven’t changed since the founding of our country – because they still work, and work well. The upcoming forums at Burgaw and Surf City will give candidates the chance to lay out their platforms, on a fair and balanced playing Participation in open field. While the venues have forums like those coming changed since the days of up next week is an excelbuckboard wagons and stump lent chance for candidates speeches, the purpose of candidate forums is still the same to meet the voters, hear – to allow the voter to measure their concerns, and earn the hopefuls side by side, and their support. make an informed decision. Political office is rarely easy to obtain, and it’s often a thankless job, especially on the local level. The winner has to deal with both those who opposed him or her, and supporters who are disgruntled, on a daily basis. Municipal leaders have to live with their decisions, too; there is none of the detachment that comes with an office in Raleigh or Washington. There is sacrifice involved in service to one’s neighbors, as well as the responsibility to reach as many of the citizenry as possible, since every decision made by a town council affects every single citizen – regardless of who they voted for, or even if they cast a ballot. Participation in open forums like those coming up next week is an excellent chance for candidates to meet the voters, hear their concerns, and earn their support. While there are “invitation only” events for candidates, forums like the ones at Burgaw and Surf City are intended to be neutral, non-partisan, and truly fair. Everyone is treated the same, and has the same opportunity to make their case. It’s very similar to how the elections process should work: rich or poor, left or right, young or old, each person gets one vote, and they are all counted the same. With a forum, each candidate has the same chance as his or her competition. If a candidate can’t be willing to “mix it up” in an open forum, how can they be trusted to be strong when faced with the tough decisions of running a town for the benefit of all its citizens? We sincerely hope that everyone running for a municipal office participates in the upcoming forums. The old saw about all politics starting at the local level is never more true than during a municipal election. The decisions that have to be made in towns and cities are often influenced by those made by lawmakers in Raleigh and Washington. The taxpayer deserves to know if the candidate they trust is going to be strong and smart enough to do the job right, and a public forum is one of the best opportunities to get a better perspective on why someone does or doesn’t deserve a vote. The forum for the Surf City and Topsail Beach candidates will be held Oct. 28 at the Surf City Visitors Center. Burgaw municipal hopefuls can meet Oct. 29 at the Burgaw Depot. Both forums will begin at 7 p.m. We sincerely hope all the candidates take the opportunity to attend the forums -- and that the voters take note of those who don’t.

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Pender Stories

Mike Hayden and Palmetto Brick

Bill Messer Mike Hayden is the Branch Manager Palmetto Brick in Hampstead, one of four showroom facilities in North and South Carolina. I’ve always wanted to try a brick project, and a few years ago got the opportunity to help build a pottery kiln, and learned a little about the different kinds of bricks and mortar used in the project. I also learned, like with most of my projects, that the smiling, happy people in the sales brochures are not the same ones I worked with sometimes out in the blazing

sun, other times in ice water rain, with mosquitoes and biting flies, briers, wasps and yellow jackets. Undeterred, I still might want to give it a try with an outside cooker, so I stopped in to talk to someone about bricks. Tate Marks is the Sales Representative, and gave me an overview of the many types of bricks available at the facility, and I asked him to tell me about the brick business, in general. He told me the person I should talk to is the manager, Mike Hayden. Mike said he would be glad to tell me about the business. “Where are you from, Mike?” I started, “and how did you get into the brick business?” “Waldorf, Maryland. Southern Maryland. My family lived on a tobacco farm, right on the shores of the Potomac River.”

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Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Tooth envy

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “The board realized there was no issue yet, just the anticipation of an issue and there was no need to make an ordinance based on anticipation.” Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen on the town board’s decision to not revise the ordinance on butchering game in the city limits.

“These events are not so much for the benefit of the candidates. Forums are for the people who live in these towns.” Post & Voice Publisher Andy Pettigrew on the upcoming candidates forums.

Where the water is clean I call them Punch and Judy. They turned up on our road a week or two ago; the dogs might be a year old, maybe less. Judy is a black and tan hound mix, Punch is best described as a plain ol’ dog, red-brown with a generous helping of hound on his own. The first and second time we met, Punch furiously wagged his tail and actually smiled in that way some dogs have. He wouldn’t allow me to touch him, save for a brief rub of his head, but he was grateful enough to break my heart. They turned up near an abandoned house on what we call the Bear Curve, so named because black bears are common there. The shoulders are also wide, and it’s a good place to hide one’s crime if one is prone to dumping unwanted animals. I know I beat this drum far too often, and I don’t blame you, dear reader, if your eyes glaze and you turn to something more interesting than another column about thrownaway dogs. I want to turn away, too, but I just can’t. I could well be part of the problem, I guess, since there is flat out no way for me to bring those dogs home. We simply have too many mouths to feed, many if not most of which turned up along the road or in our front yard (which is also a convenient place to drop puppies and kittens). So I watch out for Punch and Judy as I drive back and forth to Kelly from Lagoon, leaving a bucket of feed for them well off the shoulder of the road when I can. They want to be friendly; with patience, if one’s knees will hold up, one can exchange a hastily-snatched cookie or piece of sandwich for a brief, frantic wag of the tail, and maybe a sociable bark or whine. Punch never assumes a position of submission, unlike his sister, but he never acts aggressive, either. They relish the food offered by myself and the handful of hunters and soft-hearts whose frustration with our fellow

Jefferson Weaver humans is overridden by our love of God’s critters. I’ve been told that Punch and Judy, like the ghostly tri-color Walker hound near our house (he’s utterly feral), may have been dumped by some ne’er-do-wells whose misbehaviors cost them a deer lease. All three of the dogs have worn collars at some point in their lives, but as is typical, there’s no sign of a collar or nameplate on them now. They’re just more dogs whose only crime was not being wanted anymore. Whether Punch and Judy were hunters, or just happened to be the ones tagged as being expendable, I have no idea. I do know they deserve a far better life than what they’re living, and that no dog deserves the death they’ll inevitably experience. Harsh? Ye p, I’m being harsh. Live with it. I’ll tell you what’s harsh: eating trash thrown beside the road, or fighting the natural scavengers for whatever doesn’t make it across the highway, and sleeping in brush piles or nests wallowed in frost-bitten or mosquitoridden grass, living in fear that the next person who stops will hurt you like the ones who tossed you out – that’s harsh. You ever drink filthy water out of a roadside ditch? That’s harsh. Don’t talk to me about feelings being hurt when a critter

who can’t understand what he did is thrown out like an empty beer can. I sincerely doubt Punch and Judy will survive much of the fall; they’ll toughen up to the elements, of course, but some angry hunter feeling like his day has been ruined will drop the hammer on one or both of them, or they’ll be killed by coyotes, since we’ve bred the natural instincts out of domestic dogs. The voracious ticks of the fall wear them down, too, along with the heartworms that come from every other mosquito. They’ll get weak and desperate for food, and be a little slower when they cross the road one night. Maybe, just maybe, someone will stop one day, and they’ll accept a ride to a new home, or even the animal shelter, where they at least have a chance at a good home. That good home is all any critter deserves; a place where the rain and the cold and the coyotes and the people with dark hearts are locked securely away, a place where the water is clean and fresh, and the food frequent. Perhaps the person who threw away two perfectly good dogs on my road had problems of their own, problems I can’t understand; I am a prime example of having needed a helping hand from time to time, and try to fulfill both the Biblical injunction and my parents’ upbringing to repay that debt by returning the blessing on down the line. I can’t say I am perfect in this practice, but I try, and if someone swallows their pride enough to ask for help, I will do all I can to make that sacrifice worthwhile. Still and all, I find it hard to be forgiving of humans when Punch and Judy dash across my headlights, or run down the road beside my truck, recognizing me and hoping I brought them some food today. If you’re around on N.C. 53 between White Lake and Kelly, slow down a bit when you get to the Lagoon fire

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Public Opinion

Staff photo by Bill Messer

Mike Hayden shows the wide variety of brick made by Palmetto Brick Company.

Thanks St. Mary’s Church would like to thank all of our generous friends and supporters for contributing to an amazingly successful week-end. Donations from our Blessing of the Animals service and

from our first concert in the Music at St, Mary’s concert series totaled $1,443.99. This money was presented to the Canines for Veterans Organization. We could not have done it without you. Special thanks to the Rev. Ron

Abrams, the Pender Community Band, the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, and Christy Borst and Jordan. Brenda Starling St. Mary’s Church

It has been said that what an individual does during her free time is what she should be doing for a living. If that is the case, then I may want to consider a career as a professional shark tooth collector. I don’t know why I’m so fascinated with scanning the beach in search of potential treasures, but I could spend hours looking for nothing in particular. Maybe this is a definitive sign that I’ve reached middleage. In my younger days, I promised myself that I would never become the proverbial beach comber. I mentally avowed to never forgo the bikini in exchange for a sand bucket, shovel and floppy hat. Looking cute on the sand with a book in hand has, after all, kept me more than occupied over the years. In fact, I have never understood why anyone would actively choose to bend over after every fifth step to secure the tooth of a shark. In retrospect, it’s actually a little gross. I don’t even hoard my own children’s teeth, so why would I utilize my free time seeking out the tooth of a fish to which I’m not even related? Besides, the dark coloring provides not a shred of charm to these little chompers and the fact that they were housed in an orifice covered in saliva, blood and rotten fish parts makes the notion of collecting sharks’ teeth even less enticing. That being said, something quite unexplainable overcomes me when I spy a shiny shark’s tooth tumbling around at the water’s edge. I have to grab it, hold it and show it off to random strangers. Returning to my beach chair, I push the newly acquired sharks’ teeth deep inside my beach bag and watch with a menacing eye anyone who dares to venture too close to my new dental possessions. As I overhear children begging their parents to help them find a shark’s tooth, I grasp my bag a little tighter. There’s no way I’ll give my tiny pieces of calcium up to those children, even if they are from North Dakota and may never see the ocean again. It’s shameful and I don’t know why shark tooth greed possesses me so strongly and how it so easily transforms my normally kind demeanor. For years, I have kept a jar underneath my kitchen sink that’s home to hundreds of these little teeth. The new finds are washed and tossed into the pickle jar which still displays pieces of its original yellowed label. There they rejoin the 409 and Ajax and are forgotten, serving no real purpose. Besides, I have no strong desire to display my shark teeth and, honestly, I have no useful ideas about how to do so in a way that doesn’t scream tacky. Yet, these little black teeth make me happy because I know that they are safely in my home and are all mine. I can’t sell them. No one in my household

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Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 22, 2015, Page 5A

Understanding reverse morgages Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give us a rundown of how reverse mortgages work? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ve see actors Fred Thompson and Henry Winkler pitching them on TV, and they sound like a good deal. What can you tell me? Need the Money

You will also need to undergo a financial assessment to determine whether you can afford to continue paying your property taxes and insurance. Depending on your financial situation, you may be required to put part of your loan into an escrow account to pay future bills. If the financial assessment finds that you cannot pay your insurance and taxes and have enough cash left to live on, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be denied. s,OAN $ETAILS Around 95 percent of all reverse mortgages offered today are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), which are FHA insured and offered through private mortgage lenders and banks. HECMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also have home value limits that vary by county, but cannot exceed $625,500. How much you can actually get through a reverse mortgage depends on your age, your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value and the prevailing interest rates. Generally, the older you are, the more your house is worth, and the lower the interest rates are, the more you can borrow. A 70-year-old, for example, with a home worth $250,000 could borrow around $136,000 with a fixed-rate HECM. To estimate how much you can borrow, use the reverse mortgage calculator at reversemortgage.org. You also need to know that reverse mortgages are expensive with a number of

Dear Need, When it comes to celebrity spokespeople pitching reverse mortgages on TV, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe everything you hear. Many of these ads are misleading and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always give you the whole story. In fact, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a warning to seniors to watch out for these deceptive advertisements. With that said, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lowdown on reverse mortgages. s4HE "ASICS A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that allows older homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their house that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, sells the house or moves out for at least 12 months. At that point, you or your heirs will have to pay back the loan plus accrued interest and fees, but you will never owe more than the value of the house. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to understand that with a reverse mortgage, you, not the bank, own the house, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still required to pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance. Not paying them can result in foreclosure. To be eligible, you must be at least 62 years old, own your own home (or owe only a small balance) and currently be living there.

tually played the bagpipes as well, a double source of wonder. And later in life, after my own military experience in Navy boot camp, I read Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew him very well. When I graduated from The Citadel, I became the Sports Information Director at the college. I actually worked in athletics for a couple of years. I had the privilege of meeting Pat Conroy and all that. He wrote the book My Losing Season, very unique. He was a very nice man. He was generous back to the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandfather was a tobacco farmer, and my dad was a thirty-five year DC fireman, who owned a masonry company. I grew up workinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the farm, or working masonry with my father.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that how you got into the brick business?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately,â&#x20AC;? he laughs again, â&#x20AC;&#x153;at the bottom. As a laborer. I was 12 years old. I went to the job site and shoveled sand all day for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em to mix the mortar. I started there, went to college and had a great couple of years there in athletic administration, and had a great opportunity, one of the guys I played baseball with, his dad was in charge of a company called Metromont which later became Cemex, and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d you like to come work in the masonry business?â&#x20AC;?, and I said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I knowâ&#x20AC;?.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cemex, is that the place

Messer

Continued from page 4A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Were you tobacco farmers? Did you ever work in the fields?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did,â&#x20AC;? he nods, â&#x20AC;&#x153;burley. I was pretty blessed. One side of my family was tobacco farmers, the other were watermen on the Chesapeake Bay. I grew up hunting, fishing, crabbing, oystering, clamming, tobacco, vegetables. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know you went to a grocery store,â&#x20AC;? he laughs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;until I got to high school.â&#x20AC;? After high school, Mike chose The Citadel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the time, I thought being in the military was what I wanted to do, being in Maryland, growing up around the military, with the Naval Academy. My family was integrated into the military, partially, and it always grabbed my attention.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well,â&#x20AC;? I asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was your take-away impression of The Citadel?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a good place to be from,â&#x20AC;? he laughs â&#x20AC;&#x153;A great place to be from. It was challenging, disciplined, very intense, really build you into a man.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you enjoy it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the first year, sure,â&#x20AC;? he smiles again with a laugh. My own experience with The Citadel had been second hand. While still in high school, one of my friends was a cadet there, and he ac-

fees, including: a two percent lender origination fee for the first $200,000 of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value and one percent of the remaining value, with a cap of $6,000; a 0.5 percent upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) fee, plus an annual MIP fee thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equal to 1.25 percent of the outstanding loan balance; along with an appraisal fee, closing costs and other miscellaneous expenses. Most fees can be deducted for the loan amount to reduce your out-of-pocket cost at closing. To receive your money, you can opt for a lump sum, a line of credit, regular monthly checks or a combination of these. But in most cases, you cannot withdraw more than 60 percent of the loan during the first year. If you do, your upfront MIP fee will be bumped up to 2.5 percent. s'ET %DUCATED: To learn more, read the National Council on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online booklet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Use Your Home to Stay at Home,â&#x20AC;? which you can download at homeequityadvisor.org. Also note that because reverse mortgages are complex loans, all borrowers are required to get face-toface or telephone counseling through a HUD approved independent counseling agency before taking one out. Most agencies charge around $125 to $250. To locate one near you, visit go.usa.gov/v2H, or call 800-569-4287. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book. in Castle Hayne? Did you ever work there?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encountered it. When I first started, I was a Territory Manager, and I travelled around, pretty much from Charlotte to Savannah, and all the way to Wilmington. Called on architects, builders, tried to get the products specified. Cemex is, or was after recent acquisitions, the largest cement business in the world.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is Cemex in Castle Hayne, of all places?â&#x20AC;? I asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a terminal, because of the river and rail, bagged cement and ready mix,â&#x20AC;? he said, and continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did that, and tried to get into national specifications, like for McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Walmart. I started spendinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a lot more time on the road than I wanted to. I got a break, with one of my larger customers, who acquisitioned me, and I moved to Hampstead to run the new location. I came over and worked my way through the recession, and hopefully weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pulling away from that, now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The company I came here to work for was Roger Moore Brick, and it was once debated that Roger Moore Brick and Hanover Steel Works were the two oldest businesses in the Wilmington proper.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any kin to the Roger Moore at Orton?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know,â&#x20AC;? he answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it could be, but I do

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Newsings & Musings

Messiah time

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer

Any one who wishes to sing in the community choir production of Messiah is invited to come to the first practice Nov. 1 at the Burgaw Presbyterian church at 3 p.m. Due to a conflict of interest, Patricial Somanski will not be accompanying the choir. Candice Williams, Minister

of Music at Windmere Presbyterian Church, will be our organist this year. She has played for this choir several times in the past. Come and join us for a rehersal. The Messiah will be presented Sunday Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Burgaw Presbyterian Church.

Cooper-Rivenbark plan wedding

Haley Ann Cooper and Zachary Slate Rivenbark of Clinton, N.C., are engaged to be married. The wedding is planned for Nov. 13 at River Landing in Wallace. Miss Cooper is the daughter of Mr. Douglas Cooper of Salemburg, and Ms. Carrie Ann Cooper of Clinton. Mr. Rivenbark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rivenbark of Burgaw.

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Continued from page 4A gives me hugs when I walk through the door with a Ziploc bag full of tiny black teeth. I have yet to hear of any local contests offering prizes for exceptional sharksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teeth and I doubt that there will be a fight for them at the reading of my will. Yet, I threaten all manner of bodily harm to my family if they touch my jar of teeth which, fortunately, is highly

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Continued from page 4A tower. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cross the Bear Bridge (again, named for obvious reasons) and pass one of the Smith cemeteries, in the middle of the Whitehall Game Lands. A few miles down, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pass the remains of an old farmhouse as you enter into a longer curve. A rusty cable guards a

unlikely as they are located adjacent to the household cleaning products. The recent storms have stirred the ocean, encouraging her to regurgitate some pretty interesting items. In addition to several huge sharksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teeth, I have come across an arrowhead, a pack of pork ribs, large pieces of coral and a garter snake. I spied the latter writhing helplessly in the shallows, salty phlegm foaming at the corners of his mouth. Taking pity on this misplaced creature, I allowed him to

room in the bucket with my ocean treasures as soon as he stopped trying to bite me. Perhaps karma will toss me a bone and throw some good fortune my way. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting to find a megaladon tooth any day now, or at least some of Blackbeardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold bullion. Generosity is a crucial character trait, but if I happen upon either of these, the Smithsonian will have to forget about asking me to share with the world. When hunting for beach treasures, to the victor go the spoils.

forgotten lane there. Keep your eyes open, if you will, for a nervous, floppy-eared black and tan dog, and her red-brown brother. If you spot them, hit the flashers, pull over and offer them a half of a sandwich, or the snack you were keeping for the road. You can get more at Charlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; store in Kelly, or at the Wam Squam at the lake, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heading west. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t starve. Get down on one knee, and

be patient. Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a tail-wag, or even a smile. Look in those big brown eyes and say a prayer. Try to make friends, since thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a good dog ever wants. Who knows -- maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the one who takes them home to a place where the water is clean. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville. com.

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Education

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 22, 2015, Page 6A

Penderlea School has whalesized lesson in ocean science By Eric Johnson Special to the Post & Voice At Penderlea School Oct. 15, 25 fifth graders sat inside the belly of a life-sized right whale, conveniently beached inside the gymnasium of the school. “It’s like we got eaten,” shouted one student, peering up at the ceiling of the inflatable whale. Along with five other classes that day, the fifth-graders were learning about marine debris, the trash that makes its way into the ocean and often winds up in the food chain of creatures like the right whale. “How would you feel if you ate a plastic bag?” asked Emily Singleton, a marine biologist at UNC Wilmington, standing inside the snout of the whale and leading the day’s class. “Bad!” one student volunteered. “Gross!” shouted another. That’s how the whales feel, too. And that’s why Singleton and her colleagues at UNCW MarineQuest program are visiting schools across eastern North Carolina, teaching kids to keep their trash out of waterways and away from the ocean. The Traveling Through Trash curriculum makes an impression thanks to the giant whale Singleton helped design and build. Made from heavy plastic sheeting and lots of very strong duct tape, the 56-foot mammal folds up neatly for the commute from Wilmington to surrounding school districts. “Everything is to scale, and everything is to spec,” Singleton said, pointing out the distinctive coloring

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UNCW marine biologist Emily Singleton stands in front of Photo contributed a life-sized whale model at Penderlea School Oct. 15. Burgaw Rotary Club President Jimbo Robbins brought dictionaries for third graders at Penderlea School. The Burgaw Rotary Club gives dictionaries to every third grader and fin-shape on the inflatable plankton, which helps feed the in western Pender County. The Coastal Pender Rotary Club provides dictionaries to model. “This is such a tangible sharks and fish — and eventustudents in the Topsail Schools. Pictured above are Robbins, third grade teacher Beth thing to show students, and we ally the people — on up the Johnson and her students, and Penderlea Principal Diego Lehockey. wanted it to be realistic.” food chain. The message to each class, from kindergarten up through eighth grade, is that individual actions matter in keeping the oceans safe and clean. Even those who live a long way from the shore can have a big impact. “Every creek, every ditch, every river eventually winds up at the ocean,” Singleton said. “We talk about debris you can see and feel, like water bottles, and stuff you can’t, like toxins.” The program, funded by a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also gives students a chance to learn some biology basics. They spend time chasing each other across the gym, impersonating predators and prey, to understand how marine debris like microplastic can end up even in the smallest

The students also ask plenty of questions. In one session, those queries ranged from, “Do whales eat people?” (No) to “How many animals are in the ocean?” (We really have no idea.) Singleton likes fielding questions that don’t have an answer. Students are often surprised to find out that science is incomplete, she said, and that there’s still a lot to discover. “There’s so much we don’t know, and that always amazes kids,” she said. “If they’re interested in this, if it just blows their minds, they could grow up to discover basic science that might be completely new. And that’s really exciting.” In the coming months,the UNC Wilmington program will visit more than 7,500 students in rural elementary and middle schools within a two-hour drive of campus.

Skipper named Principal of the Year Dr. Edith Skipper, principal at Pender Early College High School, was named Pender County Schools Principal of the Year during a reception held Oct. 12 in Burgaw. Dr. Skipper will represent Pender County Schools in the regional competition for North Carolina Principal of the Year. Dr. Skipper received her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Her dissertation topic was Characteristics of Effective Principals and Academic Achievement of Students. She also received her B.A. and M.Ed. in Elementary Education and her Master of School Administration from UNCW. During her career, Dr. Skipper has worked as preschool teacher and elementary teacher in New Hanover and Bladen counties, as preschool education coordinator in Pender County, and is also cur rently an adjunct faculty member at UNCW. She be gan her administrative

Dr. Edith Skipper career here in Pender County Schools as a North Carolina Principal Fellow and has also served as assistant principal and principal at Cape Fear Middle School, West Pender Middle School, and currently at Pender Early College High School. Pender Early College High

School was recently featured in Newsweek’s “Beating the Odds 2015: Top High Schools for Low-Income Students” and in 2014, her school received an award from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for having a 100 percent graduation rate.

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Andrea Elizabeth Harrell Benton CURRIE â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andrea Elizabeth Harrell Benton, 26, of Gainesville, Fla. and formerly of Currie passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 while in the care of her devoted and loving family at her parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Currie. She was born November 17, 1988 in Wilmington, the daughter of Jimmy and Cindy Lewis Harrell. Remembered are her grandparents, Leon and Lellon Lewis who preceded Andrea in death. In addition to her parents Andrea is survived by her loving husband, John Robert Benton II; brother, Preston Harrell; grandparents, A. J. and Flossie Harrell; parentsin-law, Dr. Thomas and Kathy Benton; siblings-in-law, Erin

Ludwig (Lawrence), Paul (Anna), Josh and Caleb Benton; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends all who dearly loved Andrea. Andrea, who dearly loved children attended Cape Fear Community College studying early childhood development. In Florida, Andrea was a nanny to three adorable little girls. She was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church. Andrea loved with all of her heart and her radiant smile brightened the life of everyone she knew. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, and friend who was filled with kindness, compassion, joy, and laughter. For the past one and one half years Andreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian faith and courage has sustained her as she fought a valiant battle with a rare type of cancer. Andrea truly leaves a legacy of faith, love and hope. Andreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is grateful for all acts of kindness and prayers that have given them support during her illness. We thank God, our Heavenly Father, for the gift of family and friends and pray his eternal blessings to all. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at Long Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Bateman of-

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ficiating. Burial followed in Harrell Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday Oct. 19 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. The family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Clara â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickieâ&#x20AC;? Hudson ROCKY POINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clara â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickieâ&#x20AC;? Hudson, 83, of Rocky Point and formerly of Maryland left this world to be with the Lord our Savior on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 31, 1931 in Deer Park, Long Island, NY, the daughter of the late Jason Sherman and Catherine Nicholas Miller. Also remembered is her husband, Alan B. Hudson who preceded Clara in death. Clara is survived by her brother, William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Elliott Miller (Ileen); her niece, Sandy Berger (Ray) and her children, Tammy Gurganious (Carl), Donna Gallagher, Bar-

bara Arrison (Charles), Kim Edmonds (Joseph) and Lyndaray Mills (Paul) and their families; niece, Loretta Kane (Erwin) and her children, Korey Kane (Heather), great grandnephews, Kameron and Ian and great grandniece, Kelsie; and grand nephew, Chris Kane (Kim Jones); niece, Joyce Collins, grandniece, Erica and grandnephew, Robert and family and many other grand nieces and nephews in Long Island, New York. Clara lived in Maryland for 30 years and moved to Rocky Point about eight years ago where she was lovingly cared for by her nieces, Sandy and Loretta. She was a retired meat wrapper and loved bowling. She was a great caregiver for many of her family members through the years. Her last year was spent at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center where she received good care. A memorial service was held at 11a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn officiating. 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.

James Edward â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punkinâ&#x20AC;? Rivenbark WATHA â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punkinâ&#x20AC;? Edward Rivenbark, 81, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1934 in Pender County, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Lee Wells. Also remembered are his brothers, Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docâ&#x20AC;?, Paul and George Rivenbark, all who preceded James in death. James is survived by his devoted family, his wife of 52 years, Faye Blanton Rivenbark; daughters, Becky Rivenbark (Tom) and Amanda Gillespie (Michael); granddaughters, Hannah Lambert, Devan Shepherd, Brianna Gillespie and Harley Gillespie; sisters, Jenette Baucom and Julia Rivenbark; brothers,

Joseph Hooper Rivenbark and Nathan Rivenbark; â&#x20AC;&#x153;his girlsâ&#x20AC;?, Peggy Barnhill and Rosie Zurcher; and many nieces, nephews and extended family, all who dearly loved Punkin. He was a retired Pender County farmer always loving being outdoors in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful, bountiful world. Punkin with his sharing, caring manner was many things to many people. He was kind, thoughtful not only to his family, but to all who crossed his path in life. First and foremost he loved his family and had a quiet faith in his Lord. His smile, his special chuckle, and encouraging words meant so much to many. He was loved beyond measure and will be greatly missed. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Walker and Rev. Baris Lanier officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. The family received friends 5-7 p.m. Sunday Oct. 18 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen. com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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park in the state reflects the great work being done here in the community and to grow our economy,â&#x20AC;? said County Commission Chairman David Williams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This designation can be a tremendous asset for our economic development

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a valuable tool as we continue to aggressively recruit businesses which rely on advanced technologies.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to recognize Pender Commerce Park as one of many places across North Carolina where AT&Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiber infrastructure is in place and ready to help local businesses drive job creation,â&#x20AC;? said Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T North Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every

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Topsail’s Sculthorpe to play in Shrine Bowl

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By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer Usually individual honors are relegated to the end of a scholastic season but Topsail High School senior Joe Sculthorpe got a jump on that process when he was named to the North Carolina squad for the North Carolina vs South Carolina Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game to be played in mid-December. Sculthorpe was one of just three players from Southeastern North Carolina to make the team, and just the third Pirate ever to be chosen. Joining Sculthorpe on the North Carolina team will be cornerback Keyshawn Canady from Wallace-Rose Hill and tight end Garrett Walston from New Hanover. “It’s a really big deal and I’m excited to be chosen and to be able to represent Topsail,” Sculthorpe said. “I believe I am only the third player (Andrew Potts was the last one) to be selected from Topsail. “I think it’s the oldest of the Shrine Bowl All-Star games currently being played so it is a true honor, and I am looking forward to representing my school, my coaches, my teammates, and my community.” Sculthorpe will be attending North Carolina State on a full football scholarship next fall where he is being projected as a guard/center. He is currently carrying a 3.9 grade-point-average at Topsail and did very well on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which he took as a junior. He is undecided on his college major although he indicated he had some interest in the criminal justice field. The Shrine Bowl game will be Dec. 19 at Gibbs Sta-

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Joe Sculthorpe dium on the campus of Wofford College in Spartansburg (SC). It will be the 79th game in the series. South Carolina leads the series 44-30-4. The last North Carolina victory was by a 26-19 score in 2011. Over the last three years South Carolina has prevailed by scores of 23-19 (2012), 28-23 (2013), and 21-12 (2014). The head coach for this year’s team will be John Kirby who is in his 23rd year at Eastern Alamance. He was a Shrine Bowl assistant in 2006. He will be assisted by Bobby Curlings of New Bern, Antonio King of Durham Hillside, Shane Handy of Randlesman, Mark Holcomb of North Davidson, Kelly Holder of Mount Airy, and Charlie Metcalf of Asheville. Topsail (4-4, 1-2) has three games left in their regular season, all in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference, starting with an important game this

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Lady Pirates fall in regular season finale By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer It was a day of celebration a week ago Tuesday (10/13) as the Topsail High School volleyball community celebrated the contributions of four outstanding senior girls – Marlee Marrotta, Madi Ford, Payton Schoenleber, and Haley Woods – on Senior Night, but the Hoggard Lady Vikings were not in the mood to allow the pre-game celebration roll over onto the court. All four of the senior honorees contributed on the night as Schoenleber recorded six kills, 19 assists, and 10 digs, Ford had 13 kills, three blocks, and 10 digs, Marrotta had 17 digs and five service points, and Woods added four kills, but it was not enough to overcome the top team in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference as Hoggard defeated Topsail 3-1 (20-25, 14-25, 26-24, 21-25) to remain unbeaten in conference play. The teams headed into the conference tournament on Monday with the secondseeded Lady Pirates (11-8, 7-5) playing host to seventh-seed Ashley (10-8, 4-8) in the opening round. The winner of the TopsailAshley match was scheduled to play the winner of Monday’s match between No. 3-seed New Hanover (13-6, 6-6) and No. 6-seed South Brunswick (14-10, 4-8). Topseeded Hoggard (13-2, 12-0) had a bye on Monday and was scheduled to play the winner of Monday’s match between No.4-seed West Brunswick (9-9, 5-7) and No. 5-seed Laney (11-10, 4-8). The winners of Tuesday’s matches met Wednesday for the title. Topsail and Ashley split

during the regular season with Topsail winning 3-2 (1725, 25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 15-9) at home on Sept. 9, and the Lady Screaming Eagles prevailing 3-12 (22-25, 22-25, 25-18, 10-25) at Ashley on Oct. 8. The Lady Pirates have already secured the No. 1 3A seed out of the conference in the upcoming NCHSAA state playoffs, which begin this Saturday (Oct. 24) with Topsail likely hosting a firstround game. Against Hoggard, it was a case of too many mistakes against a talented team determined to finish off an undefeated conference season. “We didn’t play well at all, expecially on our serve/ receive,” Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said, “I thought we blocked well at the net and our hitters did a good job, but they did a good job on the back line and it led to some mistakes on our part.” It didn’t help the Lady Pirates that Hoggard was coming off a loss to Wilmington Christian Academy the previous night. In the evening’s opening game, the two teams were tied four times early, the last at 4-4, before Hoggard steadily pulled away. The Lady Vikings led 24-16 before Topsail made a small run, behind a kill by Ford and an ace by Marrotta, to close to within 24-20 but a kill by Hoggard senior Logan Smith dashed any hopes of a comeback. The second game saw Hoggard leading 10-5 before a 10-point outburst produced a 20-5 Hoggard advantage, and they simply rode it out form there for an 11-point win. The Lady Pirates showed their moxie in the third game

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Titan Graham Rogers breaks up an East Bladen pass near the end zone. Trask fell to a powerful Eagles squad 35-7 at home last Friday.

Titans fall to E. Bladen By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the game of high school football there are very few moral victories. You either win or lose. In Friday night’s Four County Conference matchup between East Bladen and Trask, the Titans 35-7 loss to the Eagles could very well be chalked up as a moral victory of sorts. The Titans were within 14 points of the Eagles in the third period and had the football before two fumbles turned into two touchdowns to seal the win. “I’m extremely proud of the way our kids fought,” said Titan head coach Johnathan Taylor. “We played three football games in seven days and in two of the three we played hard. If we play with the resolve we showed tonight we will win a lot of football games in the future.” The Titans traveled to

Union on Tuesday night and fell to the Spartans 38-12 in a game that was supposed to be played in Titan Town. The Titans were three days removed from a close loss to West Bladen and played as if they had just played a tough football game. Three days later they hosted a very good East Bladen team. The team that gave West Bladen all they could handle showed up at home to battle the 2A Eagles. This contest was one sided for the entire first half of play. The Eagles were without their starting backfield for the second week in a row. However, that did not prove to be a problem as the crew from East Bladen used the size and strength of their offensive line to open massive holes for the substitute backs to glide through. East used a 10-play drive

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Pender beats Union, Lady Titans drop two By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender volleyball team has had its share of tough times this year. The Patriot spikers have battled injuries and youth throughout the year but have shown great improvement as of late. That was evident last week when the Lady Pats defeated union 3-1. The scores were 23-25, 25-21, 25-20, and 25-21. Caroline Peterson led the Patriots with 12 assists and two aces while Lakirah Forney had three kills and four digs. Imani Newkirk had three kills, three aces and five digs while Alex Gorsky had 10 kills and one dig. The Patriots hosted Wallace later in the week. Those results were not available. The Patriots have an outside chance at making the 1A playoffs if they defeat Trask on Tuesday. Coach Matt Davis

see’s great improvement in his young squad and thinks their best volleyball is ahead of them. “We are still showing plenty of youth on the floor, with inconsistent play, but we are also showing plenty of promise on the floor, with flashes of great hits, passes, or sets,” said Davis. “This a good sign for next year. Each game it seems that a different hitter steps up to carry us while the others remain steady tonight it was Alex that had a big game. I’ve been extremely pleased with Caroline’s progress since we’ve switch to this new rotation. She and I seem to be getting closer and closer to being on the same page. These girls are playing better and better with each passing game.” The Trask Lady Titans played two Four County Con-

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It is not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. I am sure that all of us have heard this said many times over the years. I have told many young players that exact phrase a time or two myself. However, in this day and time I wonder if that phrase carries as much weight with the coaches and athletes of the modern era of sports. At the high school level this phrase carries very little weight. Let’s say that you are the head coach at Podunk High school. You have been there for three years and in those three years you have won a grand total of two football games. Your three-year record is 2-31 and you have not beaten the rival team in those three years. Let’s also say that although you haven’t won but two games, the team has not had one player fail a class. There have been no issues with behavior in those three years. As the head coach, you have done everything the right way. How much weight does that carry in regard to being deemed as a successful coach? Let me tell you what it means. The team is not winning and the parents are growing restless. They are beginning to scream obscenities onto the field during games and are talking about running the coach off. Some have even went as far as putting a for sale sign in the coaches front yard during the middle of the night. There is second guessing going on at the grocery store and in the parking lot at work. It’s not whether

you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. Bryan Davis was winning at Topsail High school. He was doing things the right way. I witnessed a parent come onto the field after a game in which the Pirates won convincingly. The parent started yelling obscenities from the fence and came onto the field and berated the coach in front of his wife and kids. Coach Davis handled himself in an appropriate manner. He was gone the next year. He resigned rather than continue to fight a losing battle. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. For Coach Davis, he did the right thing and won and still couldn’t please the natives. I recently witnessed a youth football coach use profane language toward a parent. This coach also intentionally ran up the score on an opponent and encouraged his team to act in an extremely aggressive manner toward an obviously inferior opponent. This was children that were around nine and 10 years old. These kids were out there to have fun. The coach was out there to feed his own ego. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. There is a premium on winning in today’s society. A losing coaches days are numbered. A winning coach can get away with a lot more than a coach with a losing record. A coach that is doing things the right way and winning is a saint. A coach doing things that are highly questionable and winning is still viewed as a saint until he gets caught. A coach that is doing things the right way but is losing is viewed as a loser. It is as plain as the nose on my face and the gray beard hanging from my chin. It is indeed whether you win or lose no matter how you play the game. It always has been and always will be. And as I have said many times, this is just my opinion.

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Kicker’s Corner By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There was a big soccer game in the county last week as the Trask Titans traveled to Pender to face off with the Patriots. When the dust cleared on a rare Friday night matchup the Patriots celebrated a 2-1 win. The Titans came into the contest with several banged up players and the surging Patriots took advantage of this. The usually high scoring Titans were held to one goal by the stout Patriot defense. The score was 1-1 going into the second half. The Patriots scored the winning goal and held on for the win. Fernando Aldama scored the Titans goal with an assist from Ricardo Botello. The Titans began the week with a 3-1 win over West Bladen. Botello, Aldama and David Romero each scored goals in the win. Blake Joyce earned the win in goal. The Patriots shut out Midway 2-0 and then won a close contest with East Bladen by the score of 2-1. The Pats have won three in a row and are now 4-6 in Four County Conference play.

The struggles continued for the Pirates as they fell 6-0 to Hoggard in a conference match on Tuesday, and 2-1 to Dixon in a non-conference game. Topsail had just seven shots against Hoggard but senior goalkeeper Tyler Davis kept them in the game with seven saves while senior Kellon Copley played well on the back line. Thursday the Pirates (1-9-2, 1-6) took an early lead on a goal from sophomore Sam Bell from 40 yards out but Dixon tied it up before halftime prior to scoring the game-winner in the second half. “It was a very aggressive but evenly matched game,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said. “With injuries to two starting forwards we struggled offensively in the second half. It was a hardfought game and I am very proud of the level of play they have been producing.” Topsail was home on Monday against New Hanover, played home on Tuesday against Laney, and is home today (Thursday) against South Brunswick.

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Football Preview

Pender, Trask at home; Pirates travel By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Trask and Pender will have home games this week, while Topsail takes a road trip.

Topsail at South Brunswick This is a very big game for the Pirates. If Coach Wayne Inman’s team can win this game they will have the top 3A spot out of the Mid-Eastern Conference. The Pirates are coming off of a bye week. That enables the team to nurse any bumps and bruises that they may have had. South Brunswick is coming off of a 40-0 beating at the hands of a surging Ashley team. D.J. Montano is the Pirates best running back. The freshman has had only one chink in his armor. He has put the football on the ground this year. That being said he can tote the football and will have a good game against the Cougars. The Pirates have a deep stable of running backs. However, what makes the Pirate offense tick is a line that resembles a small college o-line. This is where the Pirates will punish the Cougar defense. Defensively, the Pirates have been average. Their weakness has been against the run. Coach Inman and his staff have been working diligently to improve that facet of the team. This unit should fare well against the Cougars. South Brunswick has

struggled to stop teams this year. Ashley manhandled them last week. The Pirates should do the same. Coach Inman’s three yards and a cloud of dust offense may turn into a dust storm for the Cougars. Topsail rushes for over 300 yards and quite possibly will approach 400 yards of offense in this game. The Pirates will win this game and secure the top 3A spot in the Mid-Eastern Conference. The score 46-19.

Pender hosts Union The Patriots are celebrating homecoming and will host the Union Spartans. The Pats are coming off of a 5021 loss to West Bladen. The score does not do the Patriots justice as they were in this game at the half. Union is coming off of a 42-0 thrashing at the hands of the Clinton Dark Horses. The Spartans can be run on and the Patriots have the backfield to do that. Coach Via seems to have settled on going back with Jake Rawls at quarterback. He will hand the ball off to Justin Hooper and see what happens. Hooper is one of the better backs in the conference and needs just a small hole to run through. If Hooper gets off early the Spartans will be in trouble. Fullback Chris Devane is a good change of pace and is a handful to bring down. He needs more carries. The Patriot defense had trouble tackling early in the

year. They are a better defense now than two weeks ago and have shown signs of coming together. This unit can be very good when they keep their minds on the game. Hooper plays both ways and is a playmaker in the backfield. If the Sparts decide to throw the ball they had better keep a check on where he is. Union will run the football right at the Patriots. The Spartans beat Trask with that rushing attack along with good special teams play. Pender will have to slow them down early. Containing the edge is very important. Union is 4-4 with two of their losses coming to Wallace and Clinton. This is a team that Pender should be able to play with. If the stars align just right and the Patriots play disciplined football we could see what many will consider an upset. The score: 33-26

Trask hosts Midway The Midway Raiders are invading Titan Town on Friday night with ill intentions while the Titans are a little banged up coming off of their loss to East Bladen. The Titans showed some fight against a very good East Bladen team a week ago. Despite playing without their starting quarterback Tyrease Armstrong, there were times in the second half that the Rocky Point crew played well.

Steven Jordan ran the ball hard last week. He showed flashes of what he can do and will be needed to do that again this week. The Titans are much better when he can get loose a couple of times early. This Titan team sorely needs that running game to be successful. Coach Johnathan Taylor expects senior Tynaffitt Davis to be under center this week with Armstrong on the bench. Davis has a big arm and the ability to scramble and can make things happen. He proved that last week with a 17-yard scramble for a touchdown against East Bladen. The Raiders are a second tier team in the Four County Conference. They are not on the level of Clinton, Wallace and East Bladen. However, they are a good football team. Midway is coming off of a 30-0 loss to Wallace and is looking to get back on track. They have lost two in a row and three of their last four with their only win coming against Pender. Those three losses are against Clinton, Wallace and East Bladen. The Trask defense has played better as of late. They sent everybody but the cheerleaders in the second half of the East Bladen game and it seemed to work. Look for Coach Rabalai to build on that performance. Kyle Hancock has emerged as another Titan defensive standout. He will continue his good play in this game as will Joseph Chung. Although the Raiders look better on paper, this is a game that the Titans can win. Limit the turnovers, (three fumbles last week) and this game is close. The score: 34-26.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week the weather finally cooperated and the area high school teams were in action. The Topsail Pirate soccer team has struggled in the tough Mid-Eastern Conference. Sophomore Sam Bell scored a goal and senior keeper Tyler Davis had seven saves against a very good Hoggard team. The Titans earned a 3-1 win over West Bladen. Ricardo Botello, Fernando Aldama and David Romero each scored goals in the win. Blake Joyce earned the win in goal.

The Pender Patriots won three matches last week including a 2-1 win over Trask. No stats were available for the Pats but goal keeper Josh Bannerman allowed only two goals in three matches including a shutout against Midway. The Topsail tennis team has had a great season. Sophomore Carmen Jordan defeated her classmate, and teammate, Caroline Harris to earn the top seed in the MEC. Both will compete in the NCHSAA 3A regional tennis competition on Oct. 23 at Barton College. A spot in the state championships will be on the line. The doubles’ team of Sara Major and Sierra Dougherty lost to the

top-seeded duo from South Brunswick but qualified for the regionals. The Topsail volleyball team fell in their final regular season match of the year. Payton Schoenleber recorded six kills, 19 assists, and 10 digs, Madi Ford added 13 kills, three blocks, and 10 digs. Marlee Marrotta had 17 digs and five service points with Haley Woods adding four kills in the teams loss to the top seeded Hoggard Vikings. All four of these ladies are seniors. Pender defeated Union last week behind the play of Caroline Peterson, (12 assists, two aces,) and Imani Newkirk (three kills, three aces, five

digs). Alex Gorsky added 10 kills and one dig. The Trask Titan football team fell to East Bladen despite the outstanding play of Kyle Hancock. The junior had nine tackles on the night as did Joseph Chunk. Tynaffitt Davis scored a TD on a 17yard scramble for the Titans only score. Pender lost to West Bladen despite a good game from Jake Rawls and Justin Hooper. This week’s top performers are the four seniors from the Topsail volleyball team. Marlee Marrotta, Madi Ford, Haley Woods and Payton Schoenleber have been an important part of the Pirates successful season this year.

Patriots lose to West Bladen By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot football team has had its struggles this year under the tutelage of first year head coach Bob Via.

Romero a hustler for Trask Titan soccer By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The game of soccer can be described as a defensive battle with just enough offense to call one team a winner. On the Trask Titan soccer team there are several defenders that have made their mark in the Four County Conference. Junior defender/ midfielder Cesar Romero has become one of those players that other teams have to account for on the defensive end of the field. Romero has a nonstop motor and never gives up on the ball no matter how far away from the play that he is. The Titans have become a factor in the Four County Conference standings. With the regular season coming to a close, the Titans are looking toward the post-season. The Titans will have to win the majority of their final games in order to make the playoffs. With players like Cesar Romero that should happen with ease. Cesar Romero is a hustler for the Titans.

However, last Friday night the young Patriot squad looked much improved through the first half of their Four County Conference matchup with West Bladen. The Pats were tied at 7-7 with just under

nine minutes to play in the first half. West Bladen took a 14-7 lead into the break and broke things open in the second half to take a 50-21 win over the Patriots. Pender tied the score in

the second period on a twoyard run that followed a 34yard pass from Jake Rawls. It took the Knights one play from scrimmage to answer

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Madi Ford has become a very good volleyball player. She has worked hard from the time she has arrived at Topsail High school and her hard work has paid off in numerous ways for both her as well as her teammates. This year she has become a very big presence at the net as well as on the back line for the Pirates. She currently leads the conference in blocks with 79. She is second in kills with 186. Perhaps even more impressive is that Ford is a prime time player. She comes up big when the Pirates need her most. The Pirates will participate in the Mid-Eastern Conference tournament before embarking on a journey through the 3A playoffs. With players like Madi Ford there is a good chance that the Pirate spikers will make a deep run into the post season. Madi Ford has definitely taken advantage of her senior year.

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Anglers waiting for spots By Bobby Norris Fishing Fanatic The area anglers have patiently awaited the arrival of the first spot run. I made a trip to the Surf city pier last Friday and the anglers were lined up on both sides of the pier and there were no spots to be found. There were a few mullet being caught along with a few dog fish and even a small flounder or two. The water was clear over the weekend and there were a few people plugging for Spanish. The anglers that were fishing the inland waters found a few reds along with the occasional flat fish. Your favorite gulp bait along with a tasty finger mullet was working here. On the freshwater side of things the panfish are play-

ing hard to get. The water is high and the anglers are waiting patiently for it to drop. The cats are biting cut up eel and chicken livers. This week’s fishing tip It’s time to get the gear prepped for the winter months. Remember to clean your reels up and oil them up. Some anglers pack their reels in some type of lube for the winter. Make sure you store your rods in a place where they will not get damaged. Nothing is worse than getting your equipment out in early spring or late winter and find the tip of your rod damaged. I like to go through my tackle box and get rid of anything that is questionable. Everyone likes to have room for the newest and best tackle for next year.

Topsail Sports Roundup By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer The Topsail High School girls’ tennis team and individual players, and the Pirates’ boys’ cross-country teams each proved themselves to be the top 3A teams in the MidEastern 3A/4A Conference this past week, with four Lady Pirate tennis players headed to the NCHSAA 3A regional tournament. Girls’ tennis To get to the top of the singles’ rankings, Topsail’s sophomore Carmen Jordan had to defeat her classmate, and teammate, Caroline Harris, and she accomplished that with a 6-2, 6-1 win. Both Jordan and Harris will compete in the singles’ competition at the NCHSAA 3A regional tennis competition on Oct. 23 at Barton College with a slot in the state championships (Oct. 30) on the line. Next up is the 3A team tournament, which opened this past Tuesday. Jordan, the top seed, has a bye in the first round before defeating West Brunswick’s Allie Madison 6-1, 7-6 (3) in the semifinals. Harris defeated South Brunswick’s Gracie Staiger 6-0, 6-0 in the opening round, and beat Topsail teammate Elvie Parra 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinals. Parra beat West Brunswick’s Logan Locklear 6-2, 6-0 in her opening match. Joining the two outstanding singles’ players are the doubles’ team of Sara Major and Sierra Dougherty. Major and Dougherty lost to the topseeded duo of South Brunswick’s Hannah Pieper and Sarah Costa 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) I n the finals but qualified for the regional meet. Major and Dougherty beat

Peterson makes big strides for the Pender Patriots By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the 2015 high school volleyball season started Pender Patriot volleyball Coach Matt Davis knew that he had quite a few holes to fill. Coach Davis tried several lineups in search of his best setter. That setter has emerged in sophomore Caroline Peterson. Miss Peterson has learned how to set up her teammates through hard work and dedication. Coach Davis has been patient with his young team and is excited at what the future will bring. One of the things he is excited about is the play of his sophomore setter. “I’ve been extremely pleased with Caroline’s progress since we’ve switch to this new rotation. She and I seem to be getting closer and closer to being on the same page. “ Caroline Peterson is rapidly becoming the setter of the future for the Patriots.

South Brunswick’s Caleigh McGuire and Gracie Bivins 6-0, 6-0 in round one, and West Brunswick’s Olivia Rutter and Emily Long 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals. The Topsail paring of Kinsley Beverage and Ariana Colon lost to Rutter and Long of West Brunswick 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in their openinground match. Wednesday Topsail (12-2, 9-2) completed a conference match with Laney that was halted in mid-stream twice by inclement weather, falling 6-3 to the Lady Buccaneers (13-2, 12-0). Topsail’s wins came at No. 1 singles where Jordan defeated Laney’s Erin Nesselroade 6-1, 2-6 (10-8), at No. 6 singles where Parra defeated Laney’s Sydney Young (5-4, ,3-6 (10-8), and at No. 1 doubles where Jordan and Harris beat Nesselroade and Anna Rae Porcelli (8-6). Topsail’s only two conference losses came at the hands of the Lady Buccaneers. Cross-country The Topsail boys captured the 3A championship last Thursday, scoring 21 points to finish well ahead of South Brunswick (52) and West Bunswick (73); Topsail placed eight runners in the top 10, led by Trent Pyrtle (16:33) and Chad Campbell (16:36). They were followed by teammates Jackson Moore (5th, 17:50), Domenik Dibiase (6th, 18:13), Matt Estrada (7th, 18:19), Eddie Wofford (8th, 18:25), Noah Dansby (9th, 18:27), and Blake Schieffer (10th, 18:30). The Topsail girls finished second (40) behind South Brunswick (27) and ahead of West Brunswick (59). Topsail’s

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The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 7:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the November 4th, 2015 at Surf City Town Hall on: • Zoning: Four Parcels at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Juniper Trail, being all of 4.42 +/- Acres, located in the Topsail Township.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS PENDER COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Pender County is seeking an appropriately licensed contractor to relocate a septic drain field at Country Court Apartments in Currie, NC. The full RFP may be viewed online at www.pendercountync.gov, or obtained at the Pender County Housing Office, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. th

Proposals are due to the County no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, October 30 . Proposal may be submitted by fax, email, in person, by U S mail or package delivery to: Pender County Housing Department Attn: Judith Herring P O Box 1149 805 S. Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425 FAX: 910.259.1343 housinginfo@pendercountync.gov For Additional Information or Clarification Questions or requests for clarification should be directed to Judith Herring, Housing Director, at housinginfo@pendercountync.gov or 910.259.1208.

DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: November 4, 2015 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425

TOPIC OF HEARING: Master Development Plan and Major Site Plan

Norris and Tunstall Engineering, applicant, on behalf of PH Lanco, Inc., owner, is requesting approval of a Master Development Plan and Major Site Development Plan approval for Phase One (1) of a mixed use commercial retail (NAICS 453 Miscellaneous Store Retailers) and office development. The subject property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The proposed project is located to the west of US HWY 17 on the corner of Pinnacle Parkway (private) and US HWY 17 in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 4204-65-8579-0000.

Preliminary Plat Revision

Signature Top Sail NC, LTD, applicant, and owner, is requesting the approval of a Preliminary Plat revision for Phase II of the mixed-use development proposal known as Wyndwater. Specifically, the request for Phase II approval includes the addition of twenty-seven (27) single-family lots to the previously recorded fifty-six (56) single-family lots. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The properties are located to the north of Doral Drive (SR 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south of the conditionally approved Master Development Plan known as Cardinal Pointe and east of US HWY 17 in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs; 4214-31-1640-0000 and 4214-222361-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment

Michael Pollak, applicant, on behalf of Capstone Ventures and Ruth C. Kalmar Lewis, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment of two (2) tracts totaling approximately 45.4 acres from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to PD, Planned Development zoning district. The subject properties are located to the west of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563) to the north and west of Friendly Lane (private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs; 4214-22-7567-0000 and a portion of 4214-50-8387-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment

Dallas Harris, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to amend Section 5.2.3 to add Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal as a permitted use in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: October 26, 2015 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: General Use Rezoning

Nicholas K. and Carol S. Shepard, applicants, on behalf of Whitehouse Investments LLC, owner, are requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one (1) tract totaling one (1) acre from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 13471 US HWY 17 in Hampstead, approximately one (1) mile south of the intersection of US HWY 17 and NC HWY 210 and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3282-42-3687-0000.

General Use Rezoning

Coleman Parks, applicant, on behalf of Corbett Industries Inc, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of two (2) tracts totaling approximately 133.59 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject properties are located along NC HWY 210 approximately 1,500 feet east of the intersection of NC HWY 210 and Island Creek Road (SR 1002) and along Harrison Creek Road (SR 1573) approximately 2,000 feet south of the intersection of Island Creek Road (SR 1002) and Harrison Creek Road (SR 1573) and may be further identified by Pender County PINs 3273-10-0849-0000 and 3273-33-1459-0000.

Special Use Permit

Four Points Recycling, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Stacy Hollis Family LTD. Partnership, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a vegetative recycling center (NAICS 562219; Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). The property is zoned GB, General Business zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; NAICS 562219, Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal are permitted via Special Use Permit in the GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 25540 US HWY 17 and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 4226-97-4215-0000.

Special Use Permit

Recovery Ventures Corporation, applicant, on behalf of Kyle Page et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a substance abuse facility (NAICS 6232; Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities). The property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; NAICS 6232, Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. The subject property is located at 163 Joy Lane (private) and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 2255-88-3624-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment

Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to amend Sections 8.1.2 and 8.2.2 to revise the requirements for buffer location and applicability. Additionally, to amend Section 7.6 to allow for clusterboxes as a permitted use in dedicated open space, Appendix A; Definitions to add Addressing Coordinator and Appendix D; Typical Forms and Surveyor Notes, to include Addressing Coordinator approval on Final Plat. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CAPTIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT PENDER COUNTY HOUSING: COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS Pender County Housing is seeking proposals from independent contractors with demonstrated professional competence and experience for a comprehensive Capital Needs Assessment (Physical Needs Assessment) for Country Court Apartments located at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, NC 28435. The property is a small, 8-unit development in rural Pender County. The CAN (PNA) shall result in a report with sufficient detail, supporting information and expert insights that the organization can move forward with applications for funding to support renovation of the project. An organized site visit is not scheduled at this time, but visits may be arranged by appointment for potential bidders to review the site. Please call 910.259.1208 to arrange an appointment. If your company is interested in providing the required services to Pender County Housing, please submit your proposal in writing to the Pender County Housing Director, PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015. Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from historically underutilized businesses, including minority- and women-owned firms.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing and Resolution Approving Grant Application 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Operated by Pender Adult Services for FY 2016-2017: $160,000. 2. Public Hearing and Resolution Approving Grant Applications and Authorizing Local Share for 5311Community Transportation Program Operated by Pender Adult Services for FY 2016-2017: $32,169. PUBLIC INFORMATION 3. Presentation of Pender County Quarterly Financial Report. 4. Update on Pender County Parks and Recreation Projects. 5. Update on Pender County Collector Street Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 6. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: October 12. 7. Resolution Accepting Petition to Oak Grove Drive in Oak Grove Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System, and Authorizing the County Manager to Submit the Petition to N.C. Department of Transportation. 8. Board Action to Approve a Purchase Order to DSI (Data Solutions and Integration) for Medicaid Transportation Software in the Amount of $6,500. 9. Resolution to Declare County Owned Vehicles Surplus and to Accept Disposal Through a County Public Auction provided by Bradley Auction on November 14, 2105. 10. Resolution to Declare Two County Owned Vehicles as Surplus and Transferring Titles to Camp Kirkwood. 11. Resolution to Declare One County Owned Vehicle as Surplus and Transferring Titles to Rocky Point Fire Department. 12. Resolution to Declare One County Owned Vehicle as Surplus and Transferring Titles to Shiloh Fire Department. 13. Approval of a Purchase Order to ThyssenKrupp for Replacement of the Elevator at the Pender County Courthouse: $60,416.59. APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 14. Approval of a Proposal to Sell Surplus County Property. 15. Approval of a Policy for Sale of County Owned Land to the Public. APPOINTMENTS 16. Approval of Appointment to the Tourism Development Authority. ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, FINANCE OFFICER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable). *** 7:00 P.M. *** PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS 17. Resolution to Approve a Zoning Map Amendment for a General Use Rezoning of One (1) Tract Located at 13471 US HWY 17 in Hampstead from RP, Residential Performance Zoning District, to GB, General Business Zoning District. 18. Resolution to Approve a Zoning Map Amendment for a General Use Rezoning of Two (2) Tracts Located Along NC HWY 210 Approximately 1,500 Feet East of the Intersection of NC HWY 210 and Island Creek Rd. (SR 1002) and Along Harrison Creek Rd. (SR 1573) Approximately 2,000 Feet South of the Intersection of Island Creek Rd. (SR 1002) and Harrison Creek Rd. (SR 1573) in Hampstead from RA, Rural Agricultural Zoning District, to RP, Residential Performance Zoning District. 19. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Operation of a Vegetative Recycling Center. 20. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Operation of a Substance Abuse Facility. 21. Resolution to Amend the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to add Exceptions for Buffer Location and Applicability as well as to Update Final Plat Requirements Adding Addressing Coordinator Signatory. ADJOURNMENT

10/22/2015

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Pender Adult Services, Inc. 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 6, 2015. The public hearing will be held on October 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm, before the Pender County Board of Commissioners. Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator, on or before October 22, 2015, at telephone number 910-259-9119x 321 or via email at vsutton@penderpas.com. The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using lift equipped vans. Services are rendered by MV Transit for PAS-TRAN. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 is:

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Local Share $75,000 (50%)

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$160,000 Total Local Share

$75,000 (50%) Total Funding Request

This application may be inspected at Pender Adult Services, Inc from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Written comments should be directed to Valeria N. Sutton, before October 30, 2015.

Aviso de Audiencia Pública

La presente es para informarle al público que una audiencia pública será concebida en la proposición de la Aplicación del Programa de 5310Enhanced Mobility de Seniors de Individuals con Disabilities de los Servicios para Adultos de Pender, Inc. el cual deberá ser sometida al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 6 de Noviembre del 2015. La audiencia pública será concebida el 26 de Octubre, del 2015 al 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender. Las personas interesadas en atender a esta audiencia pública y necesitan ayuda auxiliar y servicios bajo el Acta para Americanos con Incapacidades (ADA) ó un traductor de lenguaje, deberán comunicarse con Valeria N. Sutton el día 22 de Octubre del 2015 ó antes de esta fecha al teléfono 910-259-9119 x 321 ó vía electrónica al vsutton@penderpas.com. El Programa de Enhanced Mobility de Seniors de Individuals con Disabilities provee asistencia por medio de la coordinación de los programas existentes de transporte que están operando en el Condado de Pender, así como también provee de opciones para transporte y servicios en la comunidad en esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se están suministrando por medio del uso de camionetas con equipo de levantamiento de MV Transportación de PAS-TRAN. La cantidad total estimada requerida por el periodo de 1 de Julio del 2016 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2017. Proyecto Cantidad Total 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program $160,000

Porción Local $75,000 (50%)

PROYECTO TOTAL $160,000 $75,000 (50%) Total de Fondos Requeridos Total de la Porción Local Esta aplicación podría ser inspeccionada en el Servicio para Adultos de Pender Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 desde las 8:30 am hasta las 3:00 pm. Los comentarios por escrito deberán ser dirigidos a Valeria N. Sutton antes del 30 de Octubre del 2015.

Invitation to Bid Pender County is soliciting informal bids for the Installation of Pilings for a Fishing Pier and Canoe/Kayak Launch at Millers Pond Park. Specifications Bidder agrees to provide all equipment, supplies and labor necessary to complete the installation of forty-one (41) piling according to the Engineer’s plans and specifications. You may obtain a hard copy of the Engineer’s plans from the Parks and Recreation office or request an electronic copy by sending an email to dturner@pendercountync.gov. Special Conditions After receiving a Notice to Proceed (anticipated being November 23, 2015), bidder will work directly with staff to complete the work within a reasonable timeframe. Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall provide a notarized letter to the Pender County Division of Building Inspections detailing the number of piles driven, depth driven, and that bearing capacity specified by the Engineer has been met. Instruction to Bidders In order for a bid to be considered, an approved Bid Form must be presented. Bids will be accepted until October 30, 2015 at 5:00pm. Bids may be mailed to Pender County Parks & Recreation, PO Box 1519, Burgaw, NC 28425 or delivered to the Parks & Recreation office located at 805 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. Pender County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Pender County will exercise its authority to act in the best interest of its citizens.

Notice of Sale of Personal Property The vehicle for sale is a 1999 GMC Navy Blue in color, vehicle mileage is 243,009, and the VIN number is 3GKGK2626J2XG507867. This vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title and interest, the judgement debtor owns or may own in the following described property which is subject to sale under execution. The sale will be held at The Pender County Sheriff’s Office located at 605 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw NC, 28425, where the property is located. This sale shall be subject to all superior liens and encumbrances, which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgement under which this sale is being held. The judgement debtor has not claimed their exemptions in this personal th property. This sale will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on the 28 day of October, 2015.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Pender Adult Services, Inc. Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 6, 2015. The public hearing will be held on October 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm before the Pender County Board of Commissioners. Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator on or before 3:00pm, October 22, 2015, at telephone number 910-259-9119 x 321 or via email at vsutton@penderpas.com. The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using lift equipped vans. Services are rendered by MV Transit for PAS-TRAN. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 Project Total Amount Local Share Administrative

$ 165,186

$ 24,778

(15%)

Capital (Vehicles & Other)

$ 111,061

$ 11,106

(10%)

$ 276,247

$ 35,884

Operating (Small fixed-route, regional, and consolidated urban-rural systems only)

TOTAL PROJECT

Total Funding Request

*(50%) or more *Note: Small Fixed Route systems must contribute more than 50%

Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at Pender Adult Services, Inc. from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Monday through Friday. Written comments should be directed to Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator, P.O. Box 1251, Burgaw, NC 28425 before October 30, 2015. Aviso de Audiencia Pública La presente es para informarle al público que una audiencia pública será concebida en la proposición de la Aplicación del Programa de Transporte Comunitario de los Servicios para Adultos de Pender, Inc. el cual deberá ser sometida al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 6 de Noviembre del 2015. La audiencia pública será concebida el 26 de Octubre, del 2015 al 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender. Las personas interesadas en atender a esta audiencia pública y necesitan ayuda auxiliar y servicios bajo el Acta para Americanos con Incapacidades (ADA) ó un traductor de lenguaje, deberán comunicarse con Valeria N. Sutton el día 22 de Octubre del 2015 ó antes de esta fecha al teléfono 910-259-9119 x 321 ó vía electrónica al vsutton@penderpas.com. El Programa de Transporte Comunitario provee asistencia por medio de la coordinación de los programas existentes de transporte que están operando en el Condado de Pender, así como también provee de opciones para transporte y servicios en la comunidad en esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se están suministrando por medio del uso de camionetas con equipo de levantamiento de MV Transportación de PAS-TRAN. La cantidad total estimada requerida por el periodo de 1 de Julio del 2016 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2017 Proyecto Administrativo

Cantidad Total $165,186

Porción Local $24,778 (15%)

Capital (Vehículos y Otros)

$111,061

$11,106 (10%)

Operación

(solamente el sistema de rutas cortas, regionales, urbanas-rurales consolidadas).

PROYECTO TOTAL

(50%)

$276,247 $ 35,884 Total de Fondos Requeridos Total de la Porción Local Esta aplicación podría ser inspeccionada en el Servicio para Adultos de Pender Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 desde las 8:30 am hasta las 3:00 pm. Los comentarios por escrito deberán ser dirigidos a Valeria N. Sutton antes del 30 de Octubre del 2015.

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LOST PET

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LOST CAT, MALE SEAL POINT SIAMESE Last seen in Rocky Point, by the water tower in the Kimberly Estates area. Reward offered. Please call 910-465-3915.

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CARPENTERS AND HELPERS WANTED. New Hanover County. Must have own transportation. Wages to be determined by experience. Call Tim at 910-5240025. 10/22, 10/29/2015 (P)

YARD SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

(RAIN DATE NOVEMBER 7TH) 1750 STAG PARK ROAD, BURGAW WATCH FOR SIGNS! (910) 259-6407 OR (910) 612-5413 Trash: Clothing, toys, crib and lots of miscellaneous items. Treasures: Collectables, antiques, tools, bottles, etc. 10/22, 10/30/2015 (J) (P)

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ECHSA, Inc., a non-profit organization serving Onslow and Duplin counties since 1964 has been awarded funds through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (S.S.V.F.) Program to serve veterans in Onslow, Duplin and Pender Counties. Under this grant the following services will be offered; outreach, case management, assistance with obtaining VA benefits via referral and assistance with receiving other public benefits. Also offered is temporary financial assistance which include; security deposits, rent payments, utility payments, moving cost and emergency housing assistance. For more information on how to apply for the SSVF program, visit or call one of our three offices. Ask to speak with a Veteran Representative. Onslow County Contact Information: 246 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC or call (910) 347-0060. Duplin County Contact Information: 1326 N. Teachey St., Wallace, NC or call (910) 285-0034.

TRASH TO TREASURE YARD SALE 7 A.M. TO 3 P.M.

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Foreclosure Sale Thursday, October 29, 2015 Pender County Courthouse – 1:00 PM

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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 Administrator of the estate of Robert Larsen Burch, deceased, of Pender County This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Larsen Burch, to present them to the undersigned on or before January 4, 2016.at 626 Durham Dr., Conroe TX 77030, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 28th day of September, 2015. Mary Ellen Burch 626 Durham Dr., Conroe TX 77030, #7063 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROBERT STEPHEN GRZEJKA 15 E 324 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Robert Stephen Grzejka Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of January, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of October, 2015. Maureen M. Grzejka Executrix of the Estate of Robert Stephen Grzejka c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7066 10/8/, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2015 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 Loutoria Murphy, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Loutoria Murphy to present them to the undersigned on or before January 14, 2016 at PO Box 630, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of October 2015. Patricia Carr Merritt PO Box 630 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7071 10/8/, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 294 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN PATRICIA SCARBOROUGH CAMPBELL NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Helen Patricia Scarborough Campbell, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 8th day of January, 2016, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 2nd day of October, 2015. David Oscar Campbell, Executor of the Estate of Helen Patricia Scarborough Campbell c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 #7070 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 1029/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES W. RIDER 15 E 334 All persons, ﬁrms and corporations having claims against James W. Rider, deceased, are notiﬁed to exhibit them to Mary S. Rider, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before January 16, 2016 at 124 Perdue Street, Garner, NC 27529, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix. Mary S. Rider, Executrix Estate of James W. Rider c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-336 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. BENNIE D. JONES, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. BENNIE D. JONES, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-336, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Tract No. 1: Located in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131, said nail being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from a subsurface iron stake located in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1121: North 69 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds West 425.40 feet, North 71 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds West 127.67 feet, North 78 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds Wes 136.72 feet, North 87 degrees 09 minutes 09 seconds West 139.61 feet, South 84 degrees 36 minutes 57 seconds Wes 131.91 feet and South 80 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds West 365.68 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) With the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 South 80 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds West 110.00 feet to a nail inline; thence, (2) North 09 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds West 230.49 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 30.00 feet) to an iron stake inline; thence, (3) North 59 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds East 11.5 feet to an iron stake inline; thence, (4) South 09 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds Wes 271.80 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.558 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1131 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during June 1997. As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 547, at Page 106 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2267-79-3277-000L) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7081 10/15, 10/22/2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 213 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Susan S. Wintin to J.C. Hearne, II, Atty. at Law, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of May, 2001, and recorded in Book 1718, Page 102, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Ofﬁce of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on October 27, 2015 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 61, as shown on map entitled FINAL MAP SUMMIT RIDGE PHASES 1V, V-A AND V1-A, recorded in Map Book 33 at Page 34 of the Pender County Registry, said map is hereby referenced for a more particular description; together with a right of way in common with others over, through or upon any and all existing streets providing access to the lot shown on said map. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 226 Hearthside Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina. SUBJECT TO all easements, encumbrances, rights of way and restrictions of record, including that Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded in Book 1254, Page 295 and in that Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Summit Ridge Subdivision, Phase IV, V-A and V1-A recorded in Book 1573, Page 107 all in the Pender County Registry and any amend-

ments thereto; all governmental land use regulations, including zoning, subdivision, and building regulations applicable to the subject property. 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 deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. 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 foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1149692 (FC.FAY) #7074 10/15, 10/22/2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 214 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Welcome and Lottie Welcome (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lottie Jane BeamonWelcome) to Philip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 3574, Page 102, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on October 27, 2015 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 117, Phase VI-B, Summit Ridge, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 104 in forthe Pender The Media of Record the People of PenderCounty County. Registry. Including the Unit located 201-A West Fremont Streetbeing • Burgaw, NC 28425 thereon; said Unit located at 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com 702 Ridgecrest Lane, Rocky Point, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. 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 §7A308(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 deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. 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 foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1155865 (FC.FAY) #7075 10/15, 10/22/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-734 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. KAREN G. VERT, owner, et. al., \Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. KAREN G. VERT, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-734, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot No. 1 of McKoy II Subdivision as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Cowan & Jones, P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 26 at Page 57 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. (PID: 3301-29-1396-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7077 10/15, 10/22/2015

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-632 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. CHERRI LANE WOOTEN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHERRI LANE WOOTEN, owner, et. al., 14CVS-632, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being on the North side of the Public road leading from the Horse Pen Road at Irvin James Store, to the Pender and Onslow County line, and BEGINNING at a stake at the North edge of said road, Nettie Wooten’s 3rd corner of a ½ acre lot where she now lives, and runs thence with her 3rd call (reversed) of said lot North 11 degrees 30 minutes East 324 feet to an Iron Axle by an old division line ditch between Island Wooten tract, and Daniel Wooten tract, in the division of the John Wooten, dec., estate; thence with said old line South 76 degrees 00 minutes West 126 feet to an Iron Stake by old ditch Robert Wooten, corner; thence with his line, South 11 degrees 30 minutes West about 315 feet to an Iron Stake at the North edge of the aforesaid Public road, Robert Wooten’s other corner; thence North 77 degrees 30 minutes West 126 feet to point of beginning. Containing about 92/100 acres, more or less. (PID: 4303-27-9637-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: October 7, 2015. #7076 10/15, 10/22/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-756 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. DARREN B. SMITH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DARREN B. SMITH, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-756, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 18, as shown on a map of Revised Section 1, WOODHAVEN, recorded in Map Book 23, at Page 53 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a ore particular description thereof. (PID: 3233-36-8768-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7078 10/15, 10/22/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-875 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. TERESA ANGELA PICKETT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TERESA ANGELA PICKETT, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-875, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lot #6B of the Richard Peterson Heirs Division near Burgaw as shown on a map of Wm. W. Blanchard, Registered Surveyor, dated August 1956, and recorded in Map Book 6, at page 19, of the Registry of Pender County. (PID: 3229-68-1821-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding

city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: October 7, 2015 #7079 10/15, 10/22/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-286 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-286, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the North side of NC Highway 12, said iron pipe being located 442.8 feet West of a culvert under said road (said culvert being located 0.2 mile north of the intersection of Slupoint Road); thence from said Beginning point North 45 degrees 45’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 44 degrees 15’ West 75 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 45 degrees East 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 44 degrees 15’ East 75 feet to the Beginning, Containing ½ acre, more or less. Being the same land conveyed by Ernestine Shepard to Miles. B. Fowler, Trustee for Deluxe Homes of Wilmington, by deed of trust dated January 27, 1962, recorded in Book 37 at Page 336, and assigned by Deluxe Homes, Inc. to James Talcott, Inc. in Book 370, Page 468, Pender County Registry. This being the same tract of land conveyed to Carl R. Williams and wife, Mildred B. Williams by deed recorded in Book 808, Page 272 of the Pender County Registry. Less and except that parcel of land conveyed to North Carolina Department of Transportation of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4215-10-0350-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: October 7, 2015 #7080 10/15, 10/22/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-396 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. SCOTT P. CAHILL, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SCOTT P. CAHILL, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-396, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 2 as shown on that certain map entitled “final Plat Prepared for Scott P. Cahill”, by John L. Pierce, R.S. (L-2596) and recorded in Map Book 28, Page 149, of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4245-22-9056-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7083 10/15, 10/22/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All person, firms, and corporations having claims against Stephanie R. Sharp deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Donna A. Sharp, Administrator of the decedents estate, on or before January 20, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the above named Administrator. This the 15th day of October, 2015. Donna A. Sharp, 301 Brinson Road, Currie, NC 28435

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-335 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. BENNIE D. JONES, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. BENNIE D. JONES, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-335, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Tract No. 2: Located in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131, said nail being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from a subsurface iron stake located in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1121: North 60 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds West 425.40 feet, North 71 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds Wes 127.67 feet, North 78 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds West 136.72 feet, North 87 degrees 09 minutes 09 seconds West 139.61 feet, South 84 degrees 36 minutes 57 seconds West 131.91 feet and South 80 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds Wes 475.68 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) With the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1131 South 80 degrees 18 minutes 15 seconds West 170.00 feet to a nail; thence, (2) North 09 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds West 166.66 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 30.00 feet) to an iron stake; thence, (3) North 59 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds East 181.59 feet to an iron stake inline; thence, (4) South 09 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds West 230.49 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.657 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1131 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during June 1997. As reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 547, at Page 106 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2267-79-2251-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7082 10/15, 10/22/2015

be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of 5th day of October 2015. Linda Varney 5208 Lee Lane Cross Lanes, WV 25313

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-395 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. SCOTT P. CAHILL, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SCOTT P. CAHILL, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-395, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 1 as shown on that certain map entitled “ﬁnal Plat Prepared for Scott P. Cahill”, by John L. Pierce, R.S. (L-2596) and recorded in Map Book 28, Page 149, of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4245-22-9077-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: October 7, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7084 10/15, 10/22/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE OF SALE BURGAW MINI STORAGE, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 44A-43 shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the units listed below. These parties have liens against them for late rent. All sales will be cash to the highest bidder. Moore A-22 Morey B-6 Gonzalez B-10 Holmes B-19 Tyson B-22 Busby D-7 Hollingsworth D-12 Merdes CC-25 Pell CC-27 This sale will be conducted at Burgaw Mini Storage, 1014 W. Wilmington Street (Hwy. 53 W) and 1744 (Hwy. 53 W) Burgaw, NC on October 24, 2015 at 10:00AM. #7093 10/15, 10/22/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualiﬁed as Executrix of the Estate of Joreka Allen-Benson, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ﬁrms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Brian G. Morrison, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 15th day of January, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 14th day of October, 2015. Faila Allen, Executrix of the Estate of Joreka Allen-Benson Brian G. Morrison Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-90 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. MICHAEL W. FINK, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MICHAEL W. FINK, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-90, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 10/30/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a rock at the intersection of two old roadways said old rock being the Northeastern corner of the Lewis lands as shown on a map duly recorded in Map Book 18, Page 18 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located North 05 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds West 449.89 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 299.86 feet) to a subsurface railroad spike in the edge of the old public road; thence, with said old public road as it curves to the left with the following being chord courses and distances from point to point along said old roadway South 26 degrees 57 minutes 45 seconds East 100.02 feet, South 31 degrees 55 minutes 24 seconds East 99.90 feet, South 43 degrees 10 minutes 45 seconds East 99.96 feet and South 61 degrees 07 minutes East 44.08 feet to subsurface spike inline; thence South 25 degrees, 20 minutes 40 seconds East 90.84 feet to an old iron stake that marks a corner of the R.R. Rich Tract; thence South 64 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 223.98 feet to the Beginning, containing 1.02 acres, more or less. The above described tract of land encompasses all of R.R. Rich’s Third Tract described in a deed to him from Leon Corbett and wife Evie W. Corbett, recorded in Book 358, at Page 182 in the Pender County Registry, said tract also being the Second Tract in R.R. Rich’s deed from V.G. Croom and wife, Vivian Croom, recorded in Book 330, at Page 108 of the Pender County Registry, and as a further reference to the above described tract see Book 466 at Page 207 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2264-98-6880-0000) 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, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: October 8, 2015 #7085 10/15, 10/22/2015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the #7086 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5/2015 estate of Jane E. Cipolla, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jane E. Cipolla to present them to the undersigned on or before January 4, 2016 at 5208 Lee Lane, Cross Lanes WV, 25313 or

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY FILE 15-SP-183 Pursuant to the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust from The Rufus David Howard Family Limited Partnership to Matthew J. Currin, Original Trustee, dated July 24, 2009, recorded in Book 3660, Page 149, Pender County Registry (the “Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, that certain real property located in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described on Schedule A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Property”). The record owners of the Property as reflected by the records of the Register of Deeds of Pender County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice of Foreclosure Sale was The Rufus David Howard Family Limited Partnership. The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the Property. The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section (“N.C.G.S. §”) 45-21.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). 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 it 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, it shall remain liable on its bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. §§45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps, land transfer tax, recording fees and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale and the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One-Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). ADDITIONAL NOTICE WHERE THE REAL PROPERTY IS RESIDENTIAL WITH LESS THAN 15 RENTAL UNITS: An order for possession of the Property may be issue pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court in 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 receipt of this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. DATE OF SALE: October 29, 2015 HOUR OF SALE: 1:00 P.M. PLACE OF SALE Pender County Courthouse 100 S. Wright Street Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 DATED: October 6, 2015. BATTLE, WINSLOW, SCOTT & WILEY, P.A. Substitute Trustee A. Scott McKellar NC State Bar No. 27965 Attorney for Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 7100 Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0100 Telephone: (252) 937-2200 Schedule A All of the land lying in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjoining the lands of James Henry (Bud) Moore, Marion Lane, Roy Lanier, Acme Wood Corporation and of others, described as follows: TRACT NO. 1: BEGINNING at a concrete location comer 3.4 feet from center of a cypress stump on the east side of the fun of Burgaw Creek., J.H. (Bud) Moore’s corner; thence his line and ditch North 65 degrees 09 minutes East 660.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 74 degrees 14 minutes East 1155.0 feet to a concrete monument; thence 77 degrees 09 minutes East 686.0 feet to an iron stake; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes East 825.0 feet to an iron stake; thence North 84 degrees 51 minutes East 1337.3 feet to two iron pipes at a ditch intersection; thence, the same course, North 84 degrees 51 minutes East 1367.5 feet to a

plowed fire lane at a point South 62 degrees 25 minutes East 304.2 feet from a marked comer; thence with said fire lane South 62 degrees 25 minutes East 356.3 feet to a marked comer; thence South 51 degrees 05 minutes East 982.3 feet to a comer; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes East 1072.5 feet to a pine stump with gum pointers; thence with line of Acme Wood Corporation, South 9 degrees 56 minutes West 2920.4 feet to a “D.L.G.” stone; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes West 455.4 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 1483.35 feet to a pipe at a field cross ditch; thence North 85 degrees 50 minutes West 1333.3 feet to a concrete monument; thence the line of Marion Lane North 4 degrees 08 minutes East 1654.5 feet to a point upon the present avenue, leading to the house; thence with the avenue (Lane’s line) North 85 degrees 58 minutes West 2845.9 feet to a spike in center of bridge over Burgaw Creek (Public Paved Road bridge); thence up the run of Burgaw Creek the following traversed courses and distances: 1.North 16 degrees 02 minutes East 323.1 feet; 2.North 09 degrees 33 minutes West 204.2 feet; 3.North 22 degrees 55 minutes West 205.8 feet; 4.North 87 degrees 36 minutes West 183.0 feet; 5.North 27 degrees 18 minutes West 153.6 feet; 6.South 89 degrees 24 minutes West 71.7 feet; 7.North 3 degrees 32 minutes East 149.9 feet; 8.North 18 degrees 18 minutes West 160.5 feet; 9.North 76 degrees 04 minutes West 75.2 feet; 10.North 33 degrees 16 minutes West 170.2 feet; 11.North 56 degrees 37 minutes West 115.9 feet; 12.North 24 degrees 47 minutes West 87.9 feet; 13.North 60 degrees 48 minutes East 135.9 feet; and 14.North 48 degrees 01 minutes West 191.6 feet, to the point of Beginning, containing 523.99 acres, more or less and described according to the map of H.R. Walton, Registered Surveyor, entitled: “Map of Survey for Teal A. Rivenbark”, Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, dated May-June 1962, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. TRACT NO. 2: BEGINNING at a point in a fire lane which is South 62 degrees 25 minutes East 304.2 feet from a marked comer of Corbett Package Company, also being the most Northeasterly corner of the above “Tract No. 1” herein, and running thence with the fire line South 62 degrees 25 minutes East 356.3 feet to a marked corner, thence South 51 degrees 05 minutes East 982.3 feet to a corner; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes East 1072.5 feet to a pine stump with gum pointers; thence leaving the lines of “Tract No. 1” herein North 9 degrees 56 minutes East 2005.1 feet to a stake; thence South 84 degrees 51 minutes West 1649.7 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 23.65 acres, more or less, and described according to a map of H.R. Walton, Registered Surveyor, dated MayJune 1962, entitled “Map of Survey for Teal A. Rivenbark”, Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which map is hereby specifically made for a more certainty of description. Subject, however, to right-of-way in favor of Four County Electric Membership Corporation as recorded in Deed Book 226, at Page 282 of the Pender County Registry. #7087 10/15, 10/22/2015 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Pender County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Pender County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Pender County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/ plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627). #7058 10/22, 10/29/2015

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Onslow County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Onslow County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/ or FIS report for Onslow County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). #7057 10/22, 10/29/2015

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP301 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PEGGY SCHUPP PROPERTIES, LLC DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2885 AT PAGE 310 AND REFORMED BY JUDGMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 1, 2014 IN BOOK 4500 AT PAGE 189 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on October 30, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. Two (2) in Block No. Eleven (11), Section No. One (1) of “Hampstead on the Sound” Subdivision as shown on map prepared by M.H. Landers, C.E., Dated May 29th, 1959, as recorded in Map Book 7 at Pages 3, 4, and 5, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina. And BEING a tract of land lying and between the northeastern and southwestern lines of Lot 2 in Block 11 in Section 1 of Hampstead on the Sound Subdivision (a map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 7 at Pages 3, 4, 5 and 29 of the Pender County Registry) and as an extension southwestwardly of the aforementioned northeastern and southwestern lines to the highwater mark of Topsail Sound. And Being more commonly known as: 100 Broadview Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Eclectic Properties, LLC .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 written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is September 28, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 11-021335 #7065 10/22, 10/29/2015 State of North Carolina County of Guilford In the General Court of Justice 13CVS10514 Curlie A. Gibson and Robert H. Gibson VS. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a judgment and execution issued by the above named court in the aboveentitled action of the 7th day of August in the year 2015, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the General Court of Guilford County, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title and interest, the judgment debtor owns or may own in the following described property which is subject to sale under execution. This sale shall be held at the following location: The Pender County Courthouse, 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw NC 28425 (North Entrance/ Wilmington St. side) as designated by the Clerk of Superior Court on the 5th day of November, 2015, at Eleven o’clock am. This property is being sold “AS IS WHERE IS” and said sale shall be subject to all superior liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, and special assessments which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgment under which this sale is being held. The judgment debtor did not claim his/her exemptions in this real property. The sale shall be held open for ten (10) days for the filing of upset bids as required by law. No sale is final until confirmed by the Clerk of Superior Court of the issuing county. The real property being sold is described as that certain tract(s) of land lying and being in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Parcel ID 3393-76-5127-0000, 0.68 Acres located off Maple Hill School Road, as shown on map recorded in map book 1642, page 187, at the Pender County Registry. This the 7th day of October, in the year 2015. Carson H. Smith Jr. Sheriff of Pender County H.L Matthews, Sergeant #7091 10/22, 10/29/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BEULAH CATHERINE BRITTAIN HARRELL 15 E 216 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Beulah Catherine Brittain Harrell deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of January, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 22nd day of October, 2015. Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Beulah Catherine Brittain Harrell P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7096 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2015

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 14 SP 124 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 Gloria Burridge and Mark Rudner to Lawrence S. Boehling, Trustee(s), which was dated January 31, 2006 and recorded on February 1, 2006 in Book 2877 at Page 217, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 3, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, NC, adjacent to and Northeast of the Northeastern right of way line of Loretta Drive, and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe in the Northeastern right of way line of Loretta Drive, said iron pipe being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distance from an old spike located in the intersection of the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 210, with the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425; South 10 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West 459.18 feet, South 79 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds East 150.0 feet, South 30 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds East 689.80 feet, and North 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds East 25.00 feet to the beginning; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, 1. North 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds East 211.90 feet to an iron pipe in the run of Woods Branch; thence, 2. Down the run of said branch, as it meanders in the southeastwardly direction with the following being traverse courses and distance from point to point along or near said run; South 41 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds East 67.34 feet, South 29 degrees 15 minutes 30 seconds East 63.12 feet South 40 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds East 26.14 feet to an iron pipe in said run; thence, 3. South 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds West 203.39 feet to an iron pipe in the Northeastern right of way line of Loretta Drive; thence, 4. With the northeastern right of way line of said road, North 39 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds West 155.50 feet to the beginning, Containing .75 acres, more or less, and being Lot No. 31 of Kimberly Estates The above described tract is together with a 50-foot wide Roadway Easement for purposes of ingress, egress, and regress to and from this and other lands with said easement lying adjacent to and 25 feet on either side of the following described centerline; beginning at a sub-surface iron pipe in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425, said pipe being located along said road centerline at a point that is South 10 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West 1267.31 feet from an old spike located in the intersection of the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 210, with the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, 1. A curved line, having a radius of 300.00 feet, a chord course and distance of South 59 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East 204.54 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, 2. South 39 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East 1075.00 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe in line; thence, 3. North 50 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds East 25.00 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe in line; thence, 4. A curved line having a radius of 800.00 feet, a chord course and distance of North 31 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds East 514.00 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe in line; thence, 5. North 13 degrees 10 minutes 17 seconds East 141.00 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe at the beginning of a curve to the left in said roadway; thence, 6. With a curved line having a radius of 80.437 feet, a chord course and distance of North 13 degrees 16 minutes 19 seconds West 71.63 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe at the end of said roadway; thence, 7. North 39 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds West 1243.86 feet to the beginning of a curve to the left in said roadway; thence, 8. A curved line to the left, having a radius of 310.00 feet, a chord course and distance of North 59 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds West 209.51 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe in line; thence, 9. North 79 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds West 38.70 feet to a sub-surface iron pipe in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425, the terminus of this 50 foot wide roadway easement. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 171 Kimberly Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457. 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. THIRD PARTY PUR-

CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. 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 Gloria Burridge and husband, Mark Rudner. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ﬁling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conﬁrmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-09481-FC01 #7089 10/22, 10/29/2015 15 SP 209 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 Bradley K. Hern and Felicia C. Hern to David L. Brunk, Trustee(s), which was dated June 26, 2006 and recorded on June 29, 2006 in Book 2991 at Page 177, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 3, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 10/08/2004 AND RECORDED 10/12/2004, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, IN DEED VOLUME 2497 AND PAGE 96. And being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe on the Eastern right of way line of SR No. 1336 a new corner, said pipe being located South 02 degrees 34 minutes West 770.51 feet from a point in the center of said road directly above the center of a 30-inch concrete culvert, said culvert being located 0.7 miles as measured in a Northerly direction along SR No. 1336 from its intersection with SR No. 1332; running thence from said BEGINNING, so located, with the right of way line of SR No. 1336 as it curves a chord of which is South 19 degrees 18 minutes West 95.43 feet to an iron pipe in the center of a ditch, Michael D. Harrell and wife, Mary S. Harrell’s line the same being with a ditch North 89 degrees 51 minutes East 484.00 feet to an iron pipe, a new corner in said line and in said ditch; thence North 19 degrees 18 minutes East 95.43 feet to an iron pipe new corner; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes West 484.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 1.59 acres, more or less, as surveyed during October 1972 by Charles L. Mathis, a Registered Land Surveyor. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known

as 5172 Horse Branch Road, Willard, NC 28478. 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. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. 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 Bradley K. Hern and wife,Felicia C. Hern. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. 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.: 15-14387-FC01 #7090 10/22, 10/29/2015 15 SP 36 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Jason Runion to Robert C. Kenan, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated March 1, 2007 and recorded on March 2, 2007 in Book 3175 at Page 241 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 5, 2012 in Book 4039, Page 101, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 3, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the western right-of-way line of Smith Street, said point being located South 14 degrees and 15 minutes East 350.0 feet from the intersection of the Western right-of-way line of Smith Street with the southern right-of-way line of Fremont Street, running thence from said beginning point South 75 degrees and 45 minutes West 150.0 feet to a point; running thence North 14 degrees and 15 minutes West 50.0 feet to a point; running thence North 75 degrees and 45 minutes East 150.0 feet to a point in the western rightof-way line of Smith Street; running thence with the western right-of-way line South 14 degrees and 15 minutes East 50.0 feet to the point of BeginThe Media of Record for the People of Pender County. ning; same being all of Lot 17 Block 2 of Alta Vista, same being recorded in 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com Map Book 2, at Page 79 •inwww.post-voice.com the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 211 South Smith Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. 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. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. 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 Christopher Jason Runion. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. 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.: 11-15654-FC03 #7094 10/22, 10/29/2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 218 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lyle Huffman Higdon to Andrew W. Collins, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of February, 2006, and recorded in Book 2897, Page 234, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 3, 2015 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 A-3 as shown on the Map entitled “Revised Map of Survey of Crestwood” as recorded in Map Book 23, at Page 25, of the Pender County Regsitry; reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO easements for egress and ingress and utilities as shown on the above mentioned map. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Driftwood Lane, Hampstead, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. 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 §7A308(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 deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. 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 foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1161265 (FC.FAY) #7095 10/22, 10/29/2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE  15 SP 110 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Fern R. Watkins aka Fern Register Watkins (Fern Register Watkins aka Fern R. Watkins, deceased), (Heirs of Fern Register Watkins aka Fern R. Watkins: Timothy Watkins, Dolly Huffman, Wilma Rex Watkins and Unknown Heirs of Fern Register Watkins aka Fern R. Watkins) (Wilma Rex Watkins, deceased) (Heirs of Wilma Rex Watkins: Timothy Watkins, Dolly Huffman and Unknown Heirs of Wilma Rex Watkins) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Fern Register Watkins) to Jerry Halbrook, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of October, 2005, and recorded in Book 2807, Page 071, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 3, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: A certain lot or parcel of land in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, bounded and described as follows: Being Lot Number 5 in a subdivision of the lands of Lillie Mae Watkins according to a plat prepared by M.R. Walton, Surveyor, and recorded in Pender County Registry in Plat Book 6, at Page 35, reference to which is hereby made for a more perfect description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 875 Sloop Point Road and 877 Sloop Point Road, Hampstead, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Ronnie Bryant Watkins and Fern Register Watkins aka Effie Watkins by deed from Lillie Mae Watkins recorded 10/19/1959 in Deed Book 362 Page 67, in the Register of Deeds Office of Pender County, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS

§45-21.23. 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 deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. 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 foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1156681 (FC.FAY) #7099 10/22, 10/29/2015 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER 2015 E 356 Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Virginia Casey Williams of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Virginia Casey Williams to present them to Whrens C. Williams, P.O. Box 576, Burgaw, NC 28425, Samuel L. Williams, III, P.O. Box 719, Burgaw, NC 28425, and Edward Stephen Owens, III, 5704-101 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, Co-Executors by January 25, 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 15th day of October, 2015. R.V. Biberstein Attorney for Whrens C. Williams, Samuel L. Williams, III, & Stephen L. Owens, III Co-Executors P.O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7097 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE OF SALE BURGAW MINI STORAGE, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 44A-43 shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the units listed below. These parties have liens against them for late rent. All sales will be cash to the highest bidder. Moore A-22 Morey B-6 Gonzalez B-10 Holmes B-19 Tyson B-22 Busby D-7 Hollingsworth D-12 Merdes CC-25 Pell CC-27 This sale will be conducted at Burgaw Mini Storage, 1014 W. Wilmington Street (Hwy. 53 W) and 1744 (Hwy. 53 W) Burgaw, NC on October 24, 2015 at 10:00AM. #7093 10/15, 10/22/2015

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PYBA registration in November Pender

Continued from page 9A

The Pender Youth Basketball Association will hold registration at the Burgaw Library Nov. 7, 14, and 21 from 9 a.m. until noon. Games are held on Saturdays beginning in December at the West Pender Middle

School and Burgaw Elementary School. Girls pre-k thorugh eight grade and boys pre-k through high school are elligible. Registration is $40. For more information, contact Rodney Hansley at 789.9699.

Volleyball

ference matches last week. The Titans fell to Midway at home early in the week before Photo contributed dropping the late week match Burgaw Rotary Club members package dictionaries for with Clinton. The score in the

Midway match was 15-25, 19-25, 25-20, and 25-10. The Titans are 3-15 overall and 3-9 in conference play. They hosted Pender on Tuesday in what may well be a match with playoff implications. The Titans beat Pender for the first time in school history early in the year.

the score and take a one touchdown lead. That advantage stayed true through the rest of the half. West added to their lead with a touchdown and two point conversion on the opening possession of the second half. They added another score to make the count read 29-7 with just under seven minutes left in the third quarter. Trailing 36-7, the Patriots used a big kickoff return to set the offense up at the Knight nine-yard line. It took the Pat three runs to find the end

the next play from scrimmage. The Eagles then went 58 yards in four plays with the touchdown coming on a 45-yard pass down the left side. The PAT put East Bladen up 21-0 with 4:20 in the half. The Titan defense bowed its back and kept the Eagles out of the end zone for the remainder of the first half. The Titan offense struggled to move the football in the first half, gaining only 20 yards from scrimmage. The Titans were down by three touchdowns with only 24 minutes of play remaining.

The Titans received the second half kickoff and started at their own 10-yard line. After two Steven Jordan runs gained 15 yards, senior quarterback Tynaffitt Davis dropped back on a first and ten from the 25-yard line. A deep pass found Zenas Ward down the left sideline for 63 yards. The Titans had a first and ten from the Eagle 17-yard line. Two plays later Davis dropped back to pass and scrambled for the score. The PAT was good and the Titans found themselves within two touchdowns of the Eagles.

East mounted a long drive on its first possession of the second half but found themselves with a fourth down on the Titan 26-yard line. The Titan defense held and the home team had first and ten on the 25-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage the football found the turf. East recovered and it took the visitors five plays to find pay dirt. The scoreboard read 28-7 East. The Titans mounted another lengthy drive but turned the ball over on downs at the East 27-yard line. The Titan defense

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distribution to third graders across Pender County. The Burgaw Club provides dictionaries to students in western Pender while the Coastal Pender Rotary Club distributes dictionaries to students in the Topsail schools. The Rotary Club nationwide dictionary distribution project began in 1992 and in Pender County in 2002. The Burgaw club was one of the ﬁrst in the state to begin dictionary distribution.

Titans

Continued from page 8A that covered 75 yards on their second possession of the night to draw first blood. A one yard plunge by Kyle Tatum and the ensuing PAT gave the Eagles a

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 8A their moxie in the third game by taking an early lead, but Hoggard fought back and tied the game at 24-24. A kill by junior Angelica Biele gave Topsail a one-point lead, and a Ford kill produced a Topsail two-point victory.

Scutlthorpe

Continued from page 8A Friday at home (Homecoming) against 3A South Brunswick (2-6, 0-3 heading into last Friday’s game vs. Ashley). The Pirates have defeated West Brunswick 14-13 (Oct. 7) and a win over the Cougars would give Topsail the No. 1 3A seed out of the conference in the upcoming NCHSAA 3A state football playoffs, pretty much guaranteeing them a home playoff contest. The final two games are on the road at conferenceleading New Hanover (Oct. 30 at Legion Stadium) and on Nov.6 at home on Senior Night

Roundup

Continued from page 9A Lucy Marcum was second (21:49) to West Brunswick’s Caroline Mckennem (21:48). Also finishing in the top10 were Kersten Parrella (7th, 22:29) and Aggie Reilly (8th, 22:30). The prior Saturday, the Pirate teams competed in the N. C. Runners Elite Invitational, where over 2,200 runners competed. The Topsail boys’ placed second out of 38 teams in the Invitational race with Campbell finishing eighth in 16:55, followed by Pyrtle in ninth in 17:04. They were followed in order by Dibiase (29th, 17:47), Moore (52nd, 18:11), Estrada (86th, 18:41), and Wofford (126th, 19:15). There were 252 runners in the race. The Topsail girls were 10th in the Invitational race out of 27 teams. Top Lady Pirates were Marcum (30th, 21:43), Parrella (38th, 23:13), Mckenzie Wierse (91st, 23:26), Rachel Medlin (75th, 23:00), Reilly (85th, 23:13), and Maria Ickles (91st, 23:26); There were 202 girls in the race. In the boys’ open race, the Topsail boys were ninth out of 32 teams, led by Blake Schieffer, who was 51st (18:40) out of 354 runners. The Topsail girls were led by Sarah Dremann in the open race. Dremann was 96th (24:57) out of 179 runners. In the 9/10th boys’ race, Topsail was 25th out of 43 teams, led by Bryce Dillon (98th in 19:12) out of 389 runners. The Topsail girls were led by Emma Fisher, who was 138th (24:10) out of 265 runners. Next up for the Topsail harriers are the Mid-Eastern Conference championships today (Thursday) a Hugh McRae

7-0 advantage. The Eagles went 71 yards in eight plays on their next possession to run the score to 14-0. The Titan front line was no match for the massive offensive line of the Eagles. The Titans recovered an Eagle fumble after the second score but returned the favor on The fourth game had five ties, the last at 19-19, before Hoggard ran off three points to take a 22-19 lead. A ball into the net and two miss-hit balls by Topsail ended the evening’s action. The final regular-season conference statistics showed the incomparable Marrotta finishing with 480 digs, well ahead of second-place finisher Olivia Bakstrom (410) of New

Hanover. Marrotta was also fourth in total serving aces with 45. Ford was the conference leader in blocks (79), 14 ahead of New Hanover’s Sarah Jonkheer (75). Ford was second in kills (186) and fifth in hitting percentage (.251). Schoenleber was third in assists (362), fourth in hitting percentage (.274), and fifth (42) in total aces.

against Hoggard. Sculthor pe said it has been a bit of a disappointing season so far for Topsail with losses to Jacksonville, Croatan, Laney, and Ashley but he indicated a win over South Brunswick will make up somewhat for the mistakes in the games the Pirates have lost. “When you make mistakes, like the three lost fumbles last week against Ashley, you can’t expect to win, but I think we can correct those mistakes moving forward,” Sculthorpe said. “South is a really big game for us and our total focus is on them.” Sculthorpe, who has finished second (freshman year), first (sophomore year), and

third (last year) in the 3A state wrestling championships, said he would use wrestling as a way to stay in shape during the break between the end of Topsail’s season and Dec. 12, when he heads to Wofford for the beginning of the Shrine Bowl practices. “Wrestling season will pick up a lot of the slack,” Sculthor pe said. “But I’ ll also work in the weight room, do some extra running, and work on some basic football drills to stay in shape, and to stay football ready. “I’m really excited about the opportunity and I am looking forward to the challenge of playing against that caliber of talent.”

Park, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Girls’ golf Thanks to the weather, the Topsail girls competed twice this week in conference matches. Monday they were at Porters Neck where they finished sixth with a team score of 168. Scorers were Danielle Parks (50), Liz Sharpe (58), Kate Flowers (60), Gracie Pritt (61), and Lauren Mintz (62). Co-Medalists were Laney’s Caroline Cahill and Ashley’ Katy Flax with 37 in the ninehole match. Laney won the match with a team score of 128. Tuesday the match was at Belevede Country Club where the Lady Pirates finished sixth with a 347. Topsail scores Parks (107), Flowers and Claire Haller (120), and Lindsey Ocock and Mintz (123). Laney won the conference championship for the first time in school history, led by Cahill who defeated Flax by one stroke on the second playoff hole after the two tied at the end of the regulation round. Parks and Angela Linehan qualified for the 3A regional meet, held last Monday (Oct. 19) at the Wedgewood Public Golf Course in Wilson. The top three teams and the top 17 individuals qualified for the 3A state meet at Foxfire Resort and Golf Club in Foxfire Village on Oct. 26 and 27. Boys’ soccer The struggles continued for the Pirates as they fell 6-0 to Hoggard in a conference match on Tuesday, and 2-1 to Dixon in a non-conference game. Topsail had just seven shots against Hoggard but senior goalkeeper Tyler Davis kept them in the game with seven saves and senior Kellon Copley played well on the back line.

Thursday the Pirates (1-92,1-6) took an early lead on a goal from sophomore Sam Bell from 40 yards out but Dixon tied it up before halftime prior to scoring the game-winner in the second half. “It was a very aggressive but evenly matched game,” To p s a i l C o a ch C o u r t n e y Burghardt said. “With injuries to two starting forwards we struggled offensively in the second half. It was a hardfought game and I am very proud of the level of play they have been producing.” Topsail was home on Monday against New Hanover, played home on Tuesday against Laney, and is home T h u r s d ay a g a i n s t S o u t h Brunswick.

zone. The PAT was good and the Patriots were closing the gap. The score read 36-14 West Bladen. A 75-yard touchdown run and the ensuing PAT gave the Knights a 43-14 lead. Pender answered that score with a 60yard drive that found the end zone. The Matt Ezzell extra point was good and the scoreboard read 43-21. West Bladen took the ensuing kickoff and returned it 70-yards for a touchdown and then shut the Patriots out for the remainder of the game. Pender is now 1-7 overall and 0-4 in Four County Conference play. They will host Union on Friday in what will be the teams’ homecoming. held the Eagles and received the football again but put the football on the turf for the third time in the game. East capitalized on the turnover with another score to put the Titans away. The Titans finished the game with 177 yards of total offense. Steven Jordan led the way with 41 yards rushing. Joseph Chung led the Titans with nine tackles while Kyle Hancock added eight stops. The Titans are 1-7overall and 0-4 in conference play.

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Saturday, November 21, 2015, 9 a.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Surf City Crab, Realtor Lisa Mathews (Remax Essential), Gold’s Gym, Harris Teeter Surf City, Food Lion Hampstead, Pender Post-Topsail Voice, Ship On Site Surf City Gold Sponsors Woodmen Life, Pierpan Family Dentistry, Thread FX, Hampstead and Sneads Ferry Physical Therapy, Bojangles’, Breakaway Fitness and Performance, McDonalds Hampstead

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REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Application and Monies must be received by: December 1, 2015

Date: Dec 12, 2015

CHECK TYPE OF ENTRY: ____Walking

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6-20 horses total 100.00

Size & Description of Unit: ___________________________________________________________________ Entry Fees:

Individual ($25) ____ Non-Profit ($20) ____ Commercial, Businesses ($50) _______

Car Group Rate: 1-5 cars 25.00 each_______ 6-25 cars 125.00 total for all cars ______

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GROUP/ORGANIZATION/INDIVIDUAL CONTACT PERSON _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS PHONE *EMAIL - REQUIRED The Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to remove any participant, group, float, or other part of the parade if they do not follow the attached rules, delay or slow the flow of the permitted activity or cause a large gap which will make it unsafe for other participants. A law enforcement officer will remove you at the earliest convenience and at the safest place.

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Date: ______________________

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By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer October looks different at Poplar Grove than it has for the last two decades, and the change hasn’t gone unnoticed. The public nonprofit has received numerous inquiries about its usual Halloween Festival, partially because it has been an annual occurrence, and partly due to inaccurate information found in local newspapers, on radio stations, in magazines and via the Internet. Although Poplar Grove is not holding the Halloween Festival this year, the staff is offering Friday night paranormal ghost tours throughout October, as well as the Haint Blue Masquerade Oct. 24. Poplar Grove’s Director of Tourism, Felicia Greene, elaborated on the decision to do things differently this year. “We appreciate the community’s support for our Halloween Festival for the last 25 years. We’ve made some changes this year, starting when the Topsail High Drama Department decided to take a year off. We have an army of volunteers, but our army is still not big enough to execute the trails, the house and all the other things that we have had going on here in the past – so we’re taking a year off, too. Instead of our traditional Halloween Festival, we are having paranormal ghost tours and the Haint Blue Masquerade Ball. They will still be big fundraisers for us, but we are changing it up a little b i t this y e a r. O u r activities for the little kids will be focused a r o u n d Christmas. We will have an Arts and Crafts Festival Dec. 5,” said Greene. The paranormal tours are being offered Fridays at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. throughout the month. Reservations are required. The first two nights have been a success, with each night being sold out. Docent Kimberly Acer shared her thoughts on the first night of ghost tours. “I’d definitely recommend this to anyone with an interest in history and an open mind towards ghosts or spiritual existence,” said Acer. “Old houses tend to bring about experiences that can’t always be explained in logical ways. Some rooms in the house at Poplar Grove emote positive feelings, while others bring chills or feelings of heaviness.

During the first ghost tour, we used EMF meters to measure the amounts of energy in each room. At least two rooms in the house measured the highest rating possible at different points during the evening. Some guests reported experiencing additional feelings of a presence nearby, as well as unexplained shadows and odd shapes or figures showing up in photographs. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras or equipment if possible. Although I do believe that there is spiritual activity in the house, it appears to be of a positive presence.” Since five generations of the Foy family made the plantation their homes, it comes as no surprise that there are many stories to be shared. Many of these have not been part of the regular tours given at the historic site. Executive Director Caroline Lewis explained why Poplar Grove decided to offer the ghost tours this year. “The ghost tours really tie into the history of Poplar Grove. There are so many stories of both celebrations and of sorrow on the property. We must confess, we’ve never focused in years past on experiences that visitors, staff and volunteers have had both inside and outside of the house. So we drew a magnifying glass right over this part. During the ghost

tours, we talk about the Foy family members that we feel still have a presence in the house. We started looking at the history of the family members that died here. Childbirth also once took place in the home, and so did caring of loved ones when they passed away. All those things happened right here inside the home. We think that some of them, you know, did not go on,” said Lewis with a curious smile. In addition to the Foy family stories, there are recently uncovered tales of the families that lived on the back side of the property. There is one about Nimrod Nixon, his brother Cleveland, and a crime of passion. The story, told during

the ghost tours, was uncovered while Poplar Grove was doing research on the tenant farmers that lived on the property. The Haint Blue All Hallows Masquerade will take place Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. until 12:01 a.m. The Phantom Playboys will perform from 7-9 p.m., and there will be a costume parade and contest. An open bar and oyster bar will be offered at the 21 and over event. Black and white horror films will be shown and a tarot card reader will be on site. Poplar Grove staff will be meeting during the coming months to discuss plans for next year. Some ideas to be considered will be a fall festival to replace the Halloween festival, or possibly opening up the event to participation from all area high school drama departments. The success of the ghost tours has also caused Lewis to think about extending them throughout the year. “We know the community is disappointed about not having the Halloween Festival this year. I hope that disappointment comes because of the great experience they had last year. We could not have given them that same kind of experience this year. For now, we’re being drawn by other spirits,” said Lewis.

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HURRICANE 7HEN WE DEEMED IT SAFE TO DRIVE WE RETURNED TO OUR HOME TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE AND IF SO TO WHAT EXTENT 7HEN WE TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY WE WERE GREETED WITH A BIG SURPRISE 4HE WA TER PLANTS THAT COVERED OUR lSHPOND WERE RESTING ON THE MIDDLE OF OUR DRIVEWAY NEAR LY THIRTY FEET FROM THE POND !S WE APPROACHED THE POND WE HOPED TO lND OUR GOLDlSH HUDDLED AT THE BOT TOM OF THE POND BUT WHEN WE PEERED THROUGH THE MUD DY WATER THERE WERE NO lSH TO BE FOUND 4HE HIGH WATER HAD ALLOWED THEM TO ESCAPE AND SWIM AWAY "ELIEVE IT OR NOT THE lSH HAD SWAM OUT OF THE POND DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE DITCH THAT RAN PARALLEL WITH THE ROAD -Y WIFE 2A MONA STARTED LOOKING IN THE DITCH FOR HER GOLDlSH ) EX PLAINED TO HER THAT IT WAS A LOST CAUSE HER lSH WERE GONE

FOREVER ) EVEN OFFERED TO TAKE HER TO 7ALMART AND BUY HER SOME MORE BUT SHE REMAINED PERSISTENT IN HER SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION !S ) WAS LOOKING AROUND OUR HOUSE FOR STORM DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE HURRICANE 2A MONA WAS STEADFASTLY LOOK ING IN DITCH FOR HER lSH !LL OF A SUDDEN ) HEARD HER SCREAM h) SEE ONE v 3URE ENOUGH SHE HAD FOUND ONE OF HER LOST lSH THEN ANOTHER AND ANOTHER 7E FOUND A NET AND BEGAN THE WEARISOME TASK OF CATCHING THEM 4HOSE PESKY lSH KEPT SWIMMING UNDER SUBMERGED LEAVES AND DARTING AWAY FROM US 2A MONA YELLED AT ONE OF THEM h$ON T YOU KNOW WE RE TRY ING TO SAVE YOUR LIFE v 4HEY DIDN T LISTEN AT ALL 7E SPENT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY SCOOPING UP GOLDlSH FROM THAT DITCH n SOME AS

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612 S. Norwood Street Wallace, NC 910-285-4005 Traditional Funeral Services and Cremations Preneed Arrangement Program for Advanced Funeral Planning

FAR AS A BLOCK AWAY FROM OUR HOUSE !S ) LOOK BACK ON THAT DAY ) BELIEVE THOSE lSH THOUGHT THEY WERE DOING THE RIGHT THING 4HEY THOUGHT THE GRASS WAS GREENER ON THE OTH ER SIDE OF THE FENCE ,ITTLE DID THEY KNOW THAT THEY WERE SWIMMING DIRECTLY INTO DAN GER !S A MATTER OF FACT THEY WERE HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE SEWER 7HAT A PICTURE OF MANKIND 7E MAY THINK WE KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR SELVES SO WE LEAVE THE SAFE CONlNES THAT 'OD HAS PRE PARED FOR US AND TRY TO lND SOMETHING BETTER NOT REALIZ ING IT COULD LEAD STRAIGHT TO THE SEWER 4HE PRODIGAL SON IN ,UKE AND THE GOLDlSH IN OUR POND LEARNED THE HARD WAY n YOU DON T HAVE TO 4RUST IN *ESUS AND STAY IN THE POND

Sunday October 25 s(OMECOMING 3ERVICE AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH 5 3 (WY .ORTH (AMPSTEAD /CT AT A M THE CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE YEARS AS A CHURCH 0ASTOR 4RAVIS (ORRELL WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER %VERYONE IS INVITED FOR WORSHIP AND A MEAL FOLLOWING THE SERVICE

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THE FISHING EXPERTS Located in The Fishing Village 409 Roland Avenue Surf City, NC 910.328.1887 www.eastcoastsports.com

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corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. â&#x20AC;˘ 910-619-8063

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

Church Directory BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dignified Funeral Services Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

212 S. Dickerson St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

MOORES CREEK B910.259.2136 APTIST CHURCH www.harrellsfh.com

3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488

Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2)

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127

Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphyw

5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Watha, NC 28478 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-448-0919

Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

607 S. Walker Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

14201 Hwy. 50/210 â&#x20AC;˘ Surf City, NC 28445 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4670 Stag Park Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601

10509 US Hwy. 117 S. Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-232-7759

www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m. Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead â&#x20AC;˘ 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m. Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m. Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wedensday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Cranberry recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

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0ICKLEBALL NOW HAS MORE THAN MILLION ENTHUSIASTS NA TIONWIDE CURRENTLY THE FAST EST GROWING SPORT IN THE COUNTRY 3URF #ITY 0ARKS AND 2EC REATION WILL HAVE PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT FOR PLAY AT NO CHARGE INCLUDING RACQUETS AND BALLS 0ICKLEBALL SPONSOR 3WEET $REAMS ,INENS AND 2ENTALS HAVE UNDERWRITTEN THE PURCHASE OF THE INITIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROGRAM -EMBERS OF 3URF #ITY #OM

MUNITY #ENTER CAN PLAY FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE OR AN ANNUAL 0ICKLE 0ASS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR .ON MEMBERS PAY PER VISIT AT THE FRONT DESK "ECAUSE OF SET UP REQUIRE MENTS AND GYM SCHEDULING PICKLEBALL IS ONLY BEING SCHED ULED 7EDNESDAY MOR NING FROM AM TO .OON AT THIS TIME &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER AT OR E MAIL ATHLETICS TOWNOFSURFCI TY COM

Thursday, October 22 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFOR MATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONA TIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s3T (ELENA 0LANNING "OARD MEETS P M AT TOWN HALL Friday October 23 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE BREAD GIVEAWAY &RIDAYS FROM P M !LL TYPES OF BREAD FROM WHITE TO MULTIGRAIN TO HAMBURGER BUNS s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAK FAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Tuesday October 27 s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M AT THE !MERICAN ,EGION "UILDING 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD Wednesday October 28 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION IS OPEN EACH 7EDNESDAY AT A M Thursday, October 29 4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFOR MATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONA TIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM Friday October 30 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE BREAD GIVEAWAY &RIDAYS FROM P M !LL TYPES OF BREAD FROM WHITE TO MULTIGRAIN TO HAMBURGER BUNS s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAK FAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Saturday November 7 s!MERICAN ,EGION 0OST WILL HOST A 6ETERAN S $AY #ER EMONY AT THE (AMPSTEAD 'AZEBO .OV AT A M 4HE PUBLIC IS INVITED Tuesday November 10 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT THE 4OPSAIL 3ENIOR #ENTER 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD THE SECOND 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M 4HE $ETACHMENT IS AL WAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBER TO HELP IN ITS CONTINUING MIS SION s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M AT THE !MERICAN ,EGION "UILDING 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD

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The CX Chapter of the North Carolina P.E.O. was formed Oct. 3 at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Scotts Hill.

P.E.O. Chapter formed 4HE .ORTH #AROLINA 0 % / CHAPTER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ORGANIZATION OF #HAPTER #8 /CT BRINGING THE NUMBER OF 0 % / #HAPTERS IN THE STATE TO !REA #HAPTERS !! !2 "( AND "7 PROVIDED THE CELEBRA TION LUNCHEON WHICH WAS HELD AT 7ESLEYAN #HAPEL 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH IN 3COTT S (ILL 4HE CEREMONY WAS ATTENDED BY WOMEN INCLUDING FOUR STATE OFlCERS AND lVE MEMBERS FROM OUT OF STATE CHAPTERS 4HE NEW CHAPTER WILL MEET ON THE THIRD4HURSDAY OF THE MONTH AND SERVE THE 0ORTERS .ECK (AMPSTEAD AND 4OPSAIL AREAS )T CURRENTLY HAS A MEM BERSHIP OF WOMEN INCLUDING FOURNEW INITIATES 4 HE 0 % / 3 I ST ER H O O D FOUNDED *AN IS A PHILANTHROPIC AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN BRINGING WOMEN INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDU CATION

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