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Thursday, July 9, 2015
Volume 44, No. 41
Sunday crash kills two
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Candidates file for local municipal elections
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Filing period runs through July 17 By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher With the filing period for county municipal elections now open, candidates are registering for the fall elections. In Burgaw, three commissioner seats will be up for election, currently held by Charles Rooks, Red Robbins, and Elaine Tyson. As of July 7, Robbins has filed for reelection and William E. “Bill”
Head-on collision claims drivers By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer A crash near Pender High School killed two drivers Sunday. Tom Collins with Pender County Emergency Management said the head-on crash occurred on N.C. 53 near New Savannah Road. A Jeep Cherokee and a Cadillac struck head-on in the crash, Collins said. He said he did not know any details about the crash. “Both drivers were killed, and their passengers injured,” he said. Burgaw firefighters responded to the call, along with Pender EMS. The crash was one of ten fatal wrecks across the state during the July 4 holiday. The Highway Patrol investigated seven fatal collisions during the 2014 holiday period. Additional details were not immediately available. The names of the victims had not been released, pending notification of relatives.
Shark bites Marine in Surf City From Staff Reports Camp Lejeune officials confirm a Marine will bitten by a shark while swimming in the ocean in Surf City July 4. Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital spokesman Raymond Applewhite said the 32-year-old Marine suffered lacerations to his right hand and forearm. Base spokesman Nat Fahy said Monday the patient was taken to the Camp Lejeune hospital late Saturday night and was released Sunday. This is the eighth confir med shark attack along the North Carolina coast in the past three weeks, and the second along Pender County beaches. On June 24, and eight-yearold boy received minor leg and foot injuries from a shark bite while swimming near the 700 block of South Shore Drive.
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George III has filed for the election. In Surf City, Mayor Zander Guy has filed for reelection and three seats on the town board will be on the ballot this fall – the seats held by Nelva Albury, Buddy Fowler, and Donald Ray Helms. Albury and Helms have filed for reelection, along with newcomers Garry Noel and Donna S. Thigpen.
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July 4 booms at beaches By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer The Inde pendence Day weekend boomed on Topsail Island this year. “God blessed us with a great weekend,” said Surf City mayor Zander Guy. Last year, a tropical storm kept numerous visitors from the island on the busiest holiday of the year. This year, however, just a few rainstorms threatened on July 3, but those
cleared out in time for a “big event,” Guy said. “The rains came and went, and we lost a very few people,” Guy said, “but then it dried off, the bands started playing, and the crowds came back.” The rest of the weekend was busy as well, he said. Many of the visitors on Saturday and Sunday were daytrippers from 50 to 75 miles away, Guy said.
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Çurrie residents enjoyed a big July 4 parade and event to celebrate the holiday. See more photos on page 16A and on Facebook.
Two fires have unusual origins
Fireworks blaze damages Burgaw apartments By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer While neither has been deemed arson, two fires have authorities scratching their heads. “It was a strange weekend,” said Tom Collins of Pender County Emergency Management. Saturday night’s fire in Burgaw, which caused major damage to a condominium building at 1201 Wilmington Street, was caused by smoldering fireworks, Collins said. A resident of one of the units apparently had several pyrotechnics in a bin on an
ATV, and parked the vehicle near the building. Either one of the fireworks was smoldering, or it was somehow ignited, Collins said. The fire then destroyed the ATV, ran up the side of the building, and burned through the roof, causing significant damage. Several families were displaced by the 11 p.m. fire, Collins said. The State Bureau of Investigation and federal Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco and Firearms were both called in to help investigate, Collins said, “but there doesn’t appear to be anything suspicious.”
Fire damages tractor A Sunday afternoon fire near Montague, however, was one of the most bizarre calls Collins said he has investigated in some time. A medium-sized Long tractor was discovered running in circles in a field, Collins said, with one rear tire on fire and fuel leaking from the tank. Volunteer firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, which Collins said did not completely destroy the tractor. F u r t h e r i nve s t i g a t i o n showed the tractor either short-circuited and cranked itself, or someone may have tried to steal it and lost con-
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Arrest report Valente Vargas Alvarez, 28, 608 Blair Farm Road, Currie. Assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Secured blond $60,000. Wendy Lea Applewhite, 38, 63 George Washington Hales Drive, Atkinson. Misdemeanor probation violation, felony probation violation, identity theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony financial card fraud, financial card theft. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Secured bond $15,500. Scott Fitzgerald Bass, 44, 908 Timberlake Drive, Wilson. Inebriate assist. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released. Karl Cleveland Brammer, 44, 1708 Preacher Henry Road, Faison. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Brenda Denise Brogden, 44, 236 Washington Creek Road, Willard. Simple assault. Arrested by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond. Timothy Allen Carter, 22, 309 Buttonwood Ct, Rocky Point. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Samantha Marie Daughtry, 24, 2781 Rooks Rd, Atkinson. Permanency planning hearing. Arrested by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released no bond. Michael Blake Delacerda, 25, 6972 Hwy 117 N, Willard. Felony possession of cocaine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Brandon Scott Drinkwater, 25, 100 Whitestocking Rd., Burgaw. Felony parole violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. No bond. Stephen Seth Johnson, 52, 125 David Brooks Lane, Wallace. DWI-motor boat/vessel. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Denny Franklin Jones, Jr., 37, 1064 West Wards Bridge Rd, Warsaw. Driving while license revoked violation limited drive privilege. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Michael Allen Jones, 27, 136 Oscar Eden Road, Hampstead. Assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released
Pender EMS & Fire Report June 28-July 4 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 222 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 49 Sloop Point Station 14 38 Hampstead Station 16 16 Surf City Station 23 34 Topsail Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 16 Rocky Point Station 7 34 Maple Hill Station 8 9 Atkinson Station 9 17 Scott Hill Station 18 1 Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 24 Cancelled en-route: 3 No patient found: 1 No treatment required: 0 Refusals: 80 Stand by: 2 Transported: 100 Treated and released: 12 Fire Department Report Total number of Fire Calls 15 EMS First Response 19 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) 12 Cancelled Response 2 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 6 Cancelled 2 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 12 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 EMS Assist 1 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 0 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire2 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist3 The Pender-Topsail Ocean Rescue--Beach Assist EMS 2 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 1
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under $75,000 secured bond. Brandon Scott Kennedy, 18, homeless. Statutory rape 13, 14, or 15 year old. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $750,000 secured bond. Tasha Kirby, 29, 1078 Windson Circle, Hudson. Permanency planning hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Heather Anne Krob, 31, 120 N Alderman St, Atkinson. Permanency planning hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. David Ugene Lee, 34, 101 Hayduke Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Staccato Rashad Lucas, 28, 3020 Herring’s Chapel Rd, Burgaw. Assault on female, false imprisonment, operating vehicle with no financial responsibility, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100.00 secured bond. Tammy Mathis Lucas, 28, 204 McCorbett Lane, Wilmington. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 bond. David Earl Malpass, 51, 280 Armstrong Rd., Wilmington. DWI-Level 1. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Horace Ray Medlin, 59, 883 Wildwood Circle, Hampstead. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100 bond. Tony Milton Oxendine, 48, US HWY 117 S. Lot 51, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,500 bond. Todd Robert Parks, 44, 530 Kirk Ct., Hampstead. Resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, simple possession of Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Lonella Lakeicha Pew, 24, 1419 Coley Dr., Fayetteville. Misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Michael James Pierce, 51, 3790 Creekwood Drive, Loganville, GA. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Crystal Lynn Pridgen, 41, 99 Pearson Lane, Hampstead. Felony possession of schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor maintaining place for controlled substances, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $11,000 bond. Leon Taylor Sherman, 28, 13660 NC HWY 50 Lot 1, Surf City. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Garrett Matthew Smith, 24, 4930 Pepys Lane 201, Wilmington. Driving while license revoked, possession/display of altered, fictitious, revoked license, expired registration card/tag. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Wilma Jones Swinson, 43, 105 Osbourne Way, Beaulaville. Allowing unlicensed to drive, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Joshua Dewey Teachey, 28, 84 Kelash Rd., Rocky Point. Assault on female, assault with a deadly weapon. Incarcerated, no bond. Nicholas Matthew Timmerick, 28, 123 Remington Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 bond. Dennis Robert Westberg, 37, 477 Moore’s Landing Rd., Hampstead. First degree murder. Incarcerated, no 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 Topsail Beach has two seats on the ballot this fall, currently held by Larry Combs and Linda Stipe. The mayor’s job will also be on the fall ballot. As of July 7, Mayor Howard Braxton has filed for reelection and Steve Smith has filed for election as a commissioner. The Village of St. Helena has four seats on the council
open this fall, seats currently held by William Hunter, Kaye Knowles, Neil Benton, and Nancy Evanovich Jones. Mayor Robert Barnhill will be up for reelection as well. Barnhill has filed for reelection. Atkinson Mayor Jack Turner will be up for reelection, as well as commissioners Elaine Clark Stealer and Fred Friebel. No Atkinson candidates have filed. The filing period for municipal elections began July 6 and will continue through noon on July 17.
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Pender Commissioners respond to Board of Education presentation Editor’s note: The following release was received by the Post & Voice July 7 in response to the Pender County Board of Education’s presentation at the first joint mediation meeting between the School Board and County Commissioners June 26. The Commissioners and the School Board will meet again July 9 for a closed small group mediation session. This press release is from the Pender County Manager’s Office. In the interest of working through the mediation process in good faith, the Pender County Board of Commissioners do not feel it will be productive to respond to each item presented in the Board of Education presentation. Citizens of the county fully understand that Pender is not the same from a tax base stand point as either New Hanover or Brunswick, despite sharing a border with each. The claim that the BOE’s request can be funded without raising taxes simply must be addressed as it simply is not factually correct. The Board agonized over the budget, and certainly did not include $2.6 million of unnecessary funds. The BOE identified three areas where it claimed the funding could be obtained, which will addressed below. County fund balance The county fund balance has declined in four of the five most recent budget years. The average fund balance of counties in North Carolina is more than 27 percent (LGC Memorandum #2015-10). The suggestion that Pender should further decrease its fund balance would risk increasing borrowing costs for the upcoming $75 million in school bonds. Further, the BOE’s request are for recurring funds, and the Local Government Commission advises that “appropriation of fund balance is a one-time revenue source and should not be used to balance reoccurring expenses.” (LGC
“Policy Manual for Local Governments,” Section 10, Part III (F), pg 16). This is consistent with County policy that fund balance is to be used for one time uses. Debt service funding The BOE then suggests that the approximately 11 cents built into the budget to pay for school debt service can be reallocated to pay for current expenses instead. Their presentation asserts that not all of the increase need be used for this year’s debt service. That ignores that in 2009 the Board did not implement a 3.5-cent tax increase that was scheduled to repay the 2005 school bond debt. The county has used fund balance and made cuts to other county programs in excess of $8 million to compensate for the 3.5 cents which was not imposed in 2009. The BOE asserts that 8.2 cents would fund school debt, leaving 2.8 cents which could be reallocated to their needs in this budget year. The revenue neutral number of the forgone 3.5-cent tax increase is 2.6 cents. Thus even under the BOE’s reasoning and math, only 0.2-cent in funds would be available. That small amount is well within the potential increased cost from the unknown interest rates on the bond, and is nowhere near enough to fund the $2.6 million requested by the BOE. Further, in this budget year the county allocates $2,580,000 from interest and sales tax refunds from previous bond projects, which is a one time source. This one time funding will not be available in future years. Actual revenues exceed budgeted revenues T his claim apparently arises from a basic misunderstanding of budgeting. The BOE claims that because actual revenues have exceeded expected revenues by an average of $2.6 million per year, that the county should assume there will be an ad-
ditional $2.6 Million in revenues for next year and plan to give all those revenues to the BOE. Leaving aside the well known risk of what happens when one assumes, this ignores that even though revenues increase, expenditures may increase as much or more. In fact of the three years upon which the BOE relies, the county fund balance decreased in two of the three years which means actual expenses exceeded actual revenues. There are a variety of other issues, which need to be considered, such as that the County Commissioners fund an additional $377,000 for school resource officers and $150,000 school nurses in the County Budget. That amount is not included in the current expense allocation in the BOE’s calculations of per pupil funding. There also is no final determination on the driver’s education funding until a state budget has been adopted. It also is important to remember that the sole issue for mediation between the Board of Commissioners and BOE is whether the funds allocated to the BOE by the Commissioners is sufficient to fund a sound, basic public education. The Commissioners will refrain from picking apart the BOE’s budget for items outside that minimum requirement as it would have to do at trial. It is worth wondering why if the current expense funding falls below that minimum, that the BOE has a fund balance of $3.7 million dollars. This fund balance comes almost exclusively from county funds (with a small amount from other sources such as fines and forfeitures). This means that the BOE has chosen not to spend its full county funding in past year’s, but now is claiming that its funding level is insufficient to meet the bare minimum to provide a basic education.
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“The merchants and small businesses I have talked to said it was a good weekend for them,” he said. “Both Saturday and Sunday were big. We stayed busy, with people enjoying the beaches and all we have to offer.” Recent news coverage of shark attacks didn’t appear to bother Topsail visitors, Guy said. The island has had two confirmed attacks this year, including a Marine who was bitten Monday. An eight-yearold boy was injured by another shark last month. While people need to be watchful, Guy said, they don’t need to worry. “We have links on our website (for the town) telling folks how to deal with jellyfish group instruction. stings, avoid dehydration, recLeslie Gehris will direct the ognizing riptides, that type of younger group. An outstand- thing. I have heard of no one ing clinician, she has coached at the club, high school and elite travel team levels in this area and is still an outstanding player. The older group at Surf City volleyball camp is headed up by Lacey Van Dalen, another experienced clinician who has played and coached at a high level, starting in Maryland. She is going into her third year of association with Surf City Athletics. This afternoon camp will run from 1-4 p.m. and is open to players from 8 to 14 years of age. Both basic and more advanced skills will be covered. The charge for both camps is $100 and all registration is done at www.townofsurfcity. com. Both camps are appropriate for participants at all levels, including beginners. For more information e-mail athletics@ townofsurfcity.com or call 910328-4887.
Surf City offers new tennis program With the continued growth and interest in adult tennis play locally, Surf City Parks and Recreation is initiating a tennis ladder for recreational and social play – but with a competitive edge. You can challenge players either above or below you on the ladder and match play will run from Aug. 1 through Nov. 31. While the ladder will be administered by Surf City Parks and Recreation, matches can be played at the Community Center courts or any other court in Pender, Onslow, or New Hanover counties. Divisions now open for sign-up (ages 16 and older) are men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Players will initially selfrank based on a standard USTA scale and the cost is only $25 for the season. Registration is through www. townofsurfcity.com and is already open. Ladder info will be e-mailed out before the competition pe-
riod (including contact information) and then on a weekly basis. Rules are already posted at http://surfcitytennisladder.playerspace.com. Some social events for the Surf City Tennis Ladder are expected to be announced, including pre-season and end-of-season get-togethers. Andre Persun, an athletics staffer from Surf City Parks and Recreation, will initially set up and run the program. He can be contacted at apersun@townofsurfcity.com or 328-4887. For more information, participants may also email athletics@townofsurfcity. com. Expanded volleyball camp Surf City Parks and Recreation is expanding its volleyball camp offerings to me the needs of two different age and ability groups. Both will run July 13-17. Introductory volleyball camp will run from 9 a.m. until noon for participants 6-9 years-old, utilizing modified equipment for your players and small-
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Tax increase a bitter pill to swallow The 34 percent tax increase Pender County residents will face on their next property tax bill is a bitter pill to swallow. It’s easy for County Commissioners to point the finger at the school bond and say to voters “you voted for it, so here it is.” But a 17.3-cent increase, which amounts to one of the largest, if not the largest tax No one likes a tax inincreases in state history, has crease, but it is sure easier to much more than just a school swallow a little at a time than bond behind it. gagging on a huge increase. Voters did not vote for the Kicking the tax increase can school bond blindly thinkdown the road might have ing there would be no tax helped during previous elecincrease. School and county tions, but this tax increase officials, along with this will hang around the current newspaper, repeatedly said board member’s necks like there would be an increase in the proverbial albatross. the neighborhood of 10 cents to cover the bond. And voters approved the bond with that knowledge. It’s the rest of the tax increase that is giving county residents heartburn. How did we end up with that huge increase? It’s simple really. We haven’t had a tax increase in Pender County for about 10 years. While other counties were slowly raising their tax rate to cover increased expenses, we didn’t. Even when voters approved a 3.5-cent increase to cover the last school bond, commissioners wouldn’t raise the tax rate. So we kept pulling money out of the fund balance, and going without in other areas so that now we have a low fund balance and a lot of capital needs that should have been taken care of before now. Why did the commissioners not raise taxes? Perhaps voters should ask board members that question. But we have an opinion. When election time rolls around, it’s always nice to be able to say “I didn’t raise taxes” when running for reelection. Raising taxes is probably the one biggest liability to an incumbent running for reelection. No one likes a tax increase, but it is sure easier to swallow a little at a time than gagging on a huge increase. Kicking the tax increase can down the road might have helped during previous elections, but this tax increase will hang around the current board member’s necks like a proverbial albatross. And one more thing. Homeowners, be sure to check with your mortgage company about your escrow for taxes. It’s probably going to come up short this year.
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Fixing our annual budget crisis Few are surprised our legislature came up to the deadline to pass a new state budget and was forced to pass a continuing resolution. It’s a regular occurrence. Fewer still have raised questions why and how this happens or what we could do to avoid this frantic annual budget crisis. This is no way to run a government. Schools are due to begin in a few weeks and need to know how many teachers they can hire, what they will be paid and what new policies they must implement. We talk a lot about improving public education. Perhaps the biggest thing our legislature could do in that regard is to stop the disjointed budget dance they do each year. And the same is true with many agencies and programs. Some of us remember the days of the old Advisory Budget Commission, where handpicked citizens and legislators worked for months in advance to construct the new budget. Even the “Supersub,” a handful of House and Senate lawmakers that met behind closed doors, was able to get a budget passed in time for the start of the new year. We didn’t like that so few made so many critical decisions, but is that really so different from what happens today? At least they were not staring down the budget barrel every year. Let’s consider ways to improve this process that obviously isn’t working well. Why not do away with the notion of a biennial budget? The “short session” that meets in even numbered
years to tweak the two-year budget has become so lengthy lawmakers might as well pass annual budgets. It might remove some of the pressure of needing to get everything into a two-year plan and could even reduce the total time being spent. Why not also eliminate the tradition of having one house create a budget, pass it and then send it to the other, knowing they will refuse it and start their own deliberations? Why not have both the House and Senate work together? Let them do the conferencing and compromising up front rather than delaying the process for weeks or even months? We should also return to a zero-based budget, where every agency and program has to come before lawmakers every few years and prove their merit in order to continue funding. At $21 billion this is a large undertaking but it would force legislators to make spending priorities and could actually free up funds that could be used for schools, building roads and public infrastructure. And there is no reason we shouldn’t move the start of the budget year from July 1 to January 1. This would allow lawmakers plenty of time to get it right. We don’t want a hastily designed, passed under stress to meet an arbitrary deadline. What we need is a thoroughly vetted spending plan that has time to marinate before being implemented. This could easily be accomplished by passing a continuing resolution through Dec. 31, instead of for just 30 or 45 days. North Carolina has become just like our federal government in snarled negotiations, failed deadlines, knee-jerk authorizations and hastily passed budgets. We are better than this and challenge our governor and our lawmakers to show us they are up to the task. Tom Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues. NC Spin airs Sunday at 8 a.m. on WILM-TV
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The Post & Voice’s quote of the week “Tractors don’t often crank themselves and catch fire, but stranger things have happened.”
Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins on the fire Sunday that damaged a tractor near Montague.
“People know we have a good beach here and all the amenities people want when they go on vacation...It was a good weekend for our merchants, our town and our visitors.” Surf City Mayor Zander Guy on the July 4 holiday weekend.
A thug is a thug The Oxford dictionary’s historical root version describes the word “thug” as a “member of a gang of murderers and robbers in India who strangled their victims.” The thugs (properly known as the thugees) roamed about the country in gangs. They pretended to be pilgrims or traveling peddlers, and when the opportunity arose, strangled fellow travelers for their money, food, clothes, or even just for fun. They used a handkerchief, a turban that they quickly unwrapped, or a cord. Among their favorite places were long roads from small towns to big cities or religious sites, where even in a strictly caste-based society there were opportunities. They often dressed their antisocial behavior in the guise of religion, giving a third of their take to the goddess Kali.
Jefferson Weaver By around 1839, the pretense of religious motivation had been cast off, and Indian officials worked with British colonial authorities to run the thug gangs out of existence. A band of thugs ransacked
a major retailer recently, and at least they didn’t use religion as an excuse. The security video even shows them knocking a man in a wheelchair to the floor. The express purpose of the raid, according to the two suspects in custody at this writing, was to see how much destruction these punk kids could create. The suspected leader was arrested after returning to the store for his cellular phone, which he dropped in the melee, according to police. In a further demonstration of the brilliance of the criminal mind, he looked at a security camera and flashed a gang sign before starting the rampage. The total number of suspects involved isn’t known, but police reported there could be dozens. The episode began when
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Summer should be a time of blissful relaxation, especially for teachers. I don’t view this brief respite from educating America’s youth as a two month paid vacation. Quite the contrary, I do not receive a paycheck for the months of June and July. In the dark, cobweb filled recesses of my rational mind, I put into virtual motion a concise budget with all manner of contingency plans in case I incur unexpected summer bills such as a sale at Bumblebee Market or the need for another power tool. At the beginning of every school year, my mental budget takes off to a magnificent start. Twenty percent of my paycheck finds its way to a savings account, so I celebrate my fiscal resourcefulness with extrinsic rewards like a new pair of shoes or a small piece of antique furniture. Giddy with pride, October’s paycheck follows suit and I’m overwhelmed with the sense of responsibility which I’m exhibiting. Then, November broadsides the tiny pocket of financial self-defense that has started to exceed its life expectancy already. Accountability is critical, but the smell of pumpkin scented candles and decorative scarecrows become too much to bear and the month of June seems an eternity away. The debit card becomes my fast pass to autumnal bliss as my home is transformed into a tribute to the glorious
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Public Opinion Tax increase As most of you know, I was consistent with my opposition of placing the $75 millioin school bond issue during the 2014 election cycle. Anyway you look at it the majority of the tax increase is due to the passage of this bond issue. Having said that, more than 60 percent of the voters voted for the school bond issue. The money for this bond issue is not going to come down like manna from Heaven. Common sense should tell you when you vote for a $75 million bond issue it will require a large tax increase. Once a bond issue passes county commissioners are required to sell and finance the bonds. It is possible to delay financing some of the bond debt, however it is clear the 3.5-cent authorized but not enacted tax increase after the 2005 school bond project impacted the county significantly by reducing needed revenues for debt service requirements. Also it is true that we must cover the cost of county infrastructure projects such as the Pender Commerce Park, the waste water treatment plant, and the county administration complex. Pender County has not had a tax increase for the past 10 years. The previous tax rate of
.512 was incredibly low. The other counties in our area have a higher tax rate- Duplin .72, Bladen .74, Sampson .78, Columbus .80. The new tax rate for Pender County is .69. Like you I hate to see my property tax increase, but I also know that Pender County is growing at a rate of 7.8 percent growth rate per year. We cannot build fences across our borders to keep people out. We cannot put our head in the sand and pretend this is not happening. We must have a better long range planning for the future of Pender County and end the politics of divide and conquer. Fred McCoy County Commissioner District 5 Thank you I just found out that I have remised in my duties. As you all know we held our Memorial Day Ceremony at the gazebo located in The Hampstead Village. We would like to publicly express our gratitude for all that participated with wreaths and flowers. Mr. Chuck Strickland of The Greater Topsail Island Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Jack Swan of The Greater Hampstead Civic Association; Deb Stephenson & Robert Cannon of Pender Ems and Fire; Travis Horrell of The Wood-
man of The World; Mr. Mitch Jenkins of The Hampstead Lions Club; Mr. Bob G. and Ms. Gail Detwiler of The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead; Mr. Neil McHenry of The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island; Mr. Tom Stracuzza of The Council 12281 Knights of Columbus; Ms. Dorothy Dambakly of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas All Saints Chapter; Mr. Ed Broadhurst for Topsail Beach; Ms. Marion Marian Chuda for Hampstead Friends of the Library; Veteran Walter Zabicki for VFW Post #9983; Marine Elmer Hodges for the Marine Corps League Det. 1321 Hampstead; Mr. Bob Muller for the Pender County Republican Party; Ms. Marion Getz In Honor of the Old Hampstead Community Building; Ms. Cindy Caldwell President for The American Legion Auxiliary; Mr. Allen Brown our Sgtat-Ar ms and Ms. Carolyn Justice for The Hampstead Village Merchants Association. As we all know it is hard to put on any type of function together without some help. This year we were had some very parotic help from the Boy Scouts, Troop 777 from Surf City helped in all areas as needed. We also were glad to have Marines Joe Atkins and Elmer Hodges from the MCL Det. 1321 set up the POW/
MIA Table for the ceremony this year. And Mayor Zander Guy, as always, takes time out of his busy schedule to support the veterans and our needs. Not to forget Cedar on The Green for supplying all the fliers and maintenance of the area. Also all the members of Post 167 that make time so we can do this ceremony and support our community and Andy Pettigrew at the Post & Voice newspaper for covering and publishing not only this ceremony but all the American Legion events annually. Special thanks to this year’s entertainment Ms. Masha King and our Guest Speaker, MGySgt Wells from MARSOC. For the Post Commander, Owen Martin, thank you Bob Andrews Adjutant Post 167 Hampstead
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Backyard Adventures
Poplar Grove Plantation By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director Special to the Post & Voice At the corner of Scotts Hill Loop Road and US Hwy. 17 sits a beautiful antebellum home, the centerpiece of Poplar Grove Plantation. Named one of the Top 10 plantations to visit by USA Today, Poplar Grove Plantation offers tours of the manor house, outbuildings, and heritage crafts. On the 15-acre property is an animal sanctuary which currently includes horses, chickens, peacocks, and pigs. “We are one of the South’s oldest peanut plantations,” said Felicia Greene, a historian at Poplar Grove Plantation. “It has been in the Foy family for six generations.” Poplar Grove Plantation offers guided tours of the manor house Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 4:30 p.m. The animal sanctuary provides tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. “Poplar Grove Plantation was recently designated as the northernmost point of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor,” said Greene. The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a national heritage area, recognizes the important contributions made by the Gullah Geechee who lived in the coastal regions of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Known for their storytelling, basket weaving, and cooking, the Gullah-Geechee people are unique to the coastal south. Poplar Grove Plantation recently completed an exhibit entitled “Civil War to Civil Rights.” Poplar Grove was a task plantation in which slaves completed their work and could hire out for wages they kept. Joseph Mumford Foy was an avowed Unionist and while he purchased slaves, he never sold a person. When Poplar Grove could have gone into receivership, Foy borrowed money from his slaves to remain solvent, which he later repaid. The buying and selling of goods continue every Wednesday in April through mid-November at the popular Poplar Grove Farmers Market. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the market vendors offer fresh
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Continued from page 4A a group of teens and early twenty-somethings were at a party, and decided to go trash the Walmart. This came on the heels of the tragedy in Charleston, where a single thug violated the sanctity of the house of God, and murdered people gathered there for a Bible study. I don’t know about your church, or the one in Charleston, but usually, the folks who attend service on Wednesday night are among the most serious when it comes to faith. It wouldn’t surprise me if at least one of those folks was praying for the roof kid as he opened fire. People want to blame something for acts like these; they blame guns, Confederate or American flags, white privilege, black gangster culture, video games, poor parenting, television, sunspots, or our societal willingness to shove psychotropic drugs down kids’ throats so they’ll behave. I agree, to a tiny, tiny extent. But what no one wants to admit is that Kharron Nathan Green, Vashan Rozier, and Dylann Roof are to
Newsings and Musings with Edith Batson will not be published this week due to Edith’s illness. The staff of the Post & Voice wish her a speedy recovery.
Pender County Tourism
Out and About
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The annual car show (above) at Poplar Grove during the fall festival always attracts a large crowd. The weekly Farmer’s Market (below) each Wednesday has local fruits and vegetables, as well as crafts.
By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director Special to the Post & Voice
produce, plants, a variety of specialty foods, baked goods, crafts and more. There is no admission fee to the Farmers Market and the grounds are open to market visitors. “The Farmers Market is very popular,” said Greene. Other activities at Poplar Grove include the Halloween activities slated for Oct. 24 and Oct. 25. There will be candlelight tours this Christmas too. “Poplar Grove Plantation is a popular location for weddings,” said Greene. The antebellum home, complete with a bride’s changing room, makes a ro-
mantic backdrop for a Southern union. The grounds are suitable for large reception tents as well. The gazebo offers a unique setting for wedding photographs. Recently Poplar Grove Plantation was designated a non-profit 501 (c) 3 public charity. Donations are tax deductible. There is a membership drive currently underway. To support the programs and quality of the plantation structures, memberships are encouraged. A one-year membership provides supporters with daily access to the grounds and outbuild-
ings. Monies help provide the necessary resources to both restore and maintain the lawns, to feed and care for the animals, to offer a weekly Farmers’ Market, and preserve the Manor House and related outbuildings, among many other community activities, according to the website, poplargrove.org. Organizations, senior groups, and bus tours are always welcomed to Poplar Grove Plantation, said Greene. Call ahead for special group tours. For more information about Poplar Grove Plantation, call 910-686-9518.
blame for their actions. Perhaps Roof ’s upbringing, and the unwillingness of those around him to “say something,” contributed to his actions. Perhaps Green, Rozier and their cohorts were swayed somewhat by the media glamorization of criminal life. But really and truly, I don’t care. Society won’t go on trial in the Macon rampage, anymore than Roof ’s family and friends will be arrested and charged with aiding and abetting murder. The actions of those young men (and women, since there were females in the Macon rampage) were simply the actions of criminals. Roof stated that he wanted to see a race war, and some of the media, most of the rabble rousers and all the politicians who dance in the blood of the innocent seem determined to give him just that. They weren’t having a “Boston Tea Party” event, as one left-leaning apologist called it – they were feral children under the influence of drugs and alcohol, who have been taught there are no consequences for their actions. Dylann Roof is a disturbed young man among many disturbed young people who have found it handy
to blame people of other races for their problems. He could just as easily have been the Sikh who attacked a mosque in southwest Asia a few years ago, or the man who said Allah told him to slash and slice people on a commuter train in China. It’s not the fault of God, Allah, Kali, the Grand Dragon, Malcolm X, Sam Walton, George Bush or Barack Obama that people do stupid things. It’s not even the fault of Satan, since all men are born with a sinful nature that Old Nick just helps facilitate. It’s the fault of the people who do those things. This is America, where if you work hard, you have just as much of a chance to succeed as the next guy or girl. Some people do still face more challenges than others, but with the systems put into place by a well-meaning but often misguided government, a lot of those challenges are negated. If we fail, there’s a better than average chance the fault doesn’t lie at the end of a pointing finger—but at the end of the other three fingers pointing back at us. Blaming someone else for our own stupid decisions is like blaming the weatherman when it rains, cursing the engineer who designed your car to go
fast when you get a ticket, or suing a restaurant because your coffee was hot. Inanimate objects don’t make stupid decisions. People do. Those who can’t take responsibility for their own actions, who use politics and excuses and all other kinds of silly crutches to justify their actions--they are just thugs, intent on strangling society. And as long as we let them, they’ll keep preying on those who are willing to walk the long road for a chance to succeed. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.
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Exploring Pender Often it’s the attractions in our own backyard that we don’t explore. Thanks to the Pender Post-Voice, the Pender County Tourism office is spotlighting a few attractions that can be found right here in our backyard. Recently we featured Penderlea Homestead Museum and Moores Creek National Battlefield. In the coming weeks we will focus on the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, Old River Farms, and Poplar Grove Plantation. We urge you to visit the attractions in Pender County. When your family comes down to visit the beaches, you will be well acquainted with things to do and see right here in Pender County. Shark Week In the last few weeks shark bites along the Carolina coast have attracted a lot of media attention, even though we have fewer incidents than Florida, Texas, and California. We have two fact sheets available – one is regarding shark facts and the other focuses on beach safety. These are available by emailing tproctor@pendercountync. gov. We will email the information to you. New businesses Pender County has several new reasons to visit. In Burgaw two new businesses have opened – Country Kids Consignment and The Old Farm Shed. Both businesses are located on Wright Street. Country Kids
offers a wide selection of gently worn children’s clothing and baby items such as strollers and toys. The Old Farm Shed feels like you’ve stepped onto the set of an HGTV program. Owner Jennifer Matthews offers unique home décor as well as whimsical T-shirts, jewelry, and more. In Surf City, the Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is preparing to open. If you aren’t hankerin’ for oysters, this restaurant’s wings were voted the best in Carolina Beach. In Topsail Beach, A&B Saltwater Adventures offers jetski rentals from the Bush Marina. Locally owned and operated, visit absaltwateradventures.com to schedule an adventure. A record weekend In spite of predictions of rain, we celebrated a record holiday weekend. Many of our local vacation rental companies are reporting excellent bookings. One agent said many people are waiting until the last minute to book a vacation rental, thinking they may get a better rate. The crowds were not deterred even when lightening occurred two hours before the Surf City Independence Celebration Fireworks. Spectators were not disappointed in the fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway. Did you see the Smiley Face firework? It was a crowd favorite. To better serve you We tried something new this July 4 weekend. We forwarded tourism office calls to a county cell phone to take questions. Many of the questions regarded firework displays and cancellations. We were pleased to answer the calls and questions. We’re always on the lookout for ways to better serve our Pender County residents and visitors. That’s what’s new on the tourism front this month. Next month, we’ll update our readers on the arrival of the Internet show, Fireball Run, and how you can appear in the show. For a sneak preview, go to Fireballrun.com.
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Education
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A group of rising fifth graders from Topsail Elementary School were accepted as one of 25 (4 - 12 grade) student teams to attend this year’s N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s Summer Student Leadership Institute. The five students are all part of the TES Peacemakers, a Peer Mediation group at the school. Dr. Lori Brown, School Counselor and Peacemakers Advisor, applied to take the students and accompanied them as their School Mentor during the four day institute on June 15 -18. Students participated in experiential activities to learn about Leadership, Character, and Service. The team will return to school in August with the beginnings of an on-going service learning project.
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Mock Trials were held June 24 for both the boys and girls summer camps held at Cape Fear Middle School (girls) and Burgaw Middle School (boys). The case scenario was a simple assault. Teen Court student volunteers were the prosecutor, defense attorney, witness, clerk and bailiff. Assistant District Attorney, Erika Jones who is assigned to Pender County served as judge. The campers served as our jurors and deliberated based on the testimony they heard and decided the sanctions (punishment). It was an opportunity to create awareness of the Teen Court program for nearly 50 students.
New equipment for Topsail High weightroom New floors, new mirrors, a fresh coat of paint on the walls and new equipment are in the Topsail High School weight room. These updates were made possible thanks to the Topsail High School Football Boosters’ fundraising efforts and private donations. “We expect our kids to go out there and perform and compete now on the 3A/4A level,” Coach Wayne Inman said, adding that the weight room was not up to par. “I had a group of parents say we will raise the money.” The boosters held a golf tournament in April, raising about a third of the $30,000 total renovation cost. “This couldn’t have been possible without the commu-
nity support,” said Topsail High Principal Chip Hodges. “The golf tournament — that was where the community came through and helped out and of course the booster club members, who put it all on.” The outpouring of support yielded a refreshed facility, complete with new bars, power
racks and kettlebell racks for the facility. “This builds the foundation for the future,” Inman said. “Hopefully it will help us this year, but what it does is build a foundation of commitment from the school, the parents, the coaches, that we want our kids to have the best.”
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Sheila Evans, District Court Mediator/Teen Court Mediator, presented a basic Etiquette class July 1 to the girls summer camp at Cape Fear Middle School. The class touched on texting and cell phone etiquette, thank you notes, including having the girls properly address an envelope, and basic table manners complete with having the girls make a formal table setting with real plates, glassware and silverware.
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Topsail High football coach Wayne Inman (left) talks with students in the new weightroom.
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Pender Stories
Making music around the world
Bill Messer I met John Nolan during a practice session with Artistry in Jazz, a modern incarnation of a ‘big band’ from the era of jazz and swing bands. During a chat he mentioned he had carried his trombone along on a flight across the Atlantic to Spain in a Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber, when he was an Air Force pilot. I wanted to find out more about that, and a few days ago, I phoned him. “Let’s start at the beginning,” I asked, “When did you develop an interest in flying?” “I think it was my fifth birthday. My family, including my grandmother, were driving around Long Island, and we came to a place, Roosevelt Field, and a guy was offering rides in a Stinson Reliant. I said, “I want to go for a ride,” and the only person who would go with me was my grandmother. “That’s what started it all, I got into the Stinson, and thought, “Boy, this is great!” “I built a lot of model airplanes,” he added, like most kids who develop an early interest. “However, entry into the Air Force was an economic decision. I wanted to get a paying job, at the end of college in ’51, so I joined. Flight training was in several places. I went through a civilian primary flight school under contract to the Air Force, in Missouri, in a T-6 (North American AT-6 Texan), and Goodfellow Air Force base in San Angelo, TX, for ‘Phase 1’, still in the old T-6, a leftover from World War II. “Then I went to Laredo, TX, for training to transition to ‘Phase II’, my first experience with a jet, in the Lockheed T-33 (the two seat version of the F-80 Shooting Star). “Then I went for B-47 training in Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL. It was a pretty long school, probably a six-month ground school, and we learned all the systems on the airplane, and another six months learning how to fly the beast. “After that I went to various places flying the B-47, for almost seven years. The B-52 had come out by then and was just beginning to show up in inventory.” “Tell me about the B-47,” I asked. “It was surprisingly ma-
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John Nolan was in Spain during the Cold War, on alert, when they got a scramble signal and took off in his B-47 bomber toward Russia. neuverable for a great big 200,000-plus-pound airplane.” “I have heard other pilots say it flew more like a fighter, built up speed quickly and that you could fly the wings off it if you weren’t careful,” I said. “Oh, one guy did tear the wings off, trying to do the LABS maneuver (Low Altitude Bombing System). Imagine the plane flies to the target at high speed, 500 knots, and pulls up into a 4G half loop beyond vertical to release the bomb, which continues to gain altitude in a high ballistic arc, giving the bomber time, which is now inverted, to tuck into a half roll to reverse direction and leave the area while the bomb continues on its trajectory). “I never had to do any of those. By the time I got in they had developed the ‘retarded’ bombs (bombs with a drag inducing parachute, or fins) We did the ‘popup’, we came in on the deck to evade radar, then pop up to maybe a couple of thousand feet to release the d--- bomb then get the h--- out of there, a nuclear weapon, of course. “To start the airplane? We had a ground power unit. When we were on alert, it was always connected, so as soon as we hit the cockpit all you had to do was push one button to start the number four engine, you always did four, five, six, three, two, one. “Do you remember how far they could fly? The range?” “No, you always refueled. You used up most of your fuel just getting off the ground and into the air, and then you’d go hit a tanker to top off, and you’re good to go, six or seven hours. “You could see the refueling probe, right in front of the cockpit, the receptacle. Did you know the B-47 had a windshield wiper? It was to wipe the fuel spray off, after the probe disconnects there’s always a spray of JP (fuel) on the windshield. “Performance was pretty
good. Most of our missions were planned for 450 knots, on the deck. You flew at altitude to the target, and then hit the deck to avoid the radar. Typically, we’d take off and refuel, and then after a couple of hours with celestial navigation, we’d find a bombing range and get down on the deck for low altitude bomb delivery.” “Who did the navigating?” “We had a navigator, up front, with a radar. He didn’t have any windows and couldn’t see out, but for the radar.” “I’ll be darned,” I exclaimed, “I had no idea. So, you had two people up top, in tandem in the cockpit, and a third guy in the nose.” “He had a port for celestial navigation, but he had limited visibility, he couldn’t see behind the aircraft, and the copilot would do the celestial – with a sextant. All you would do was take a series of star sights and establish a line of position, to find your way along the flight plan.” “Did you have any excitement flying the B-47?” “Not really. We were on alert, in Spain, at an advanced base so we didn’t have to go so far to get to Russia, when a flock of geese triggered the ‘scramble’ and as soon as we took off, and saw it on radar, the flock of geese, we came back home. “And one time, we were on our way home, from England, I think, my first deployment overseas in the B-47, and I managed to break the boom from the tanker when we were supposed to be refueling. I came in too fast, the ‘boomer’ stuck it in the hole and it stretched out the cables in the tanker until something broke. The boom operator got on the phones and screamed, “That (so and so) broke my boom!” I put it into Goose Bay instead of going home.” I told John about an experience related to me by a WW-II SBD Douglas ‘Dauntless’ dive
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New book from local author Carol Ann Ross By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Topsail Island is a memorable place to many. It is the setting for stories of family vacations and romantic getaways. It is a quaint town held to a high regard as a place that has managed to move forward to accommodate tourists and residents without losing its past. But, in a new novel by local author Carol Ann Ross it is the backdrop for a mystery. “The main characters are ordinary folks trying to make a living during the busy tourist season. Anyone who has ever worked with the public knows how stressful it can be,” Ross said. “Throw in some obnoxious characters who push those public servers to the limit and find out how far some are willing to go.” Are you thinking of a waiter you’ve encountered? Are you remembering your own horrific encounter with a disorderly person on the beach. Many people have probably had them and Ross drew her inspiration for her novel simply by observing and experience some of the chaos that comes with living in a tourist down. “These summer months are a definite opposite to our laid back, easy going lifestyle during the off season. This was a therapeutic experience and a very fun one,” she said. It was
which is available on Amazon. She wanted to entertain readers while preaching, in a sense. “I always endeavor to depict my characters as people with flaws. There are no perfect people, just those who strive to become better.” In addition to Waterlogged, Ross recently published an illustrated children’s book, The Crabby Twins of Topsail Island. It tells the tale of two little ghost crabs, Crabbina and Scrabbin Crabby, who have adventures on the beach. also a long one. “I began this book five years ago, set it down and wrote a trilogy about Topsail Island (That Days of Hairawn Muhly, The Trill of the Red-Wing Blackbird and The Bridge to Paradise).” When she finally chose to pick up where she left off, Ross realized she had to rewrite most of the material because her own perspective had changed over the years. Ross said she had grown and her opinions had evolved. “I do try to present a message in the books I write. People are complex and I endeavor to make my characters more than one dimensional, developing those characters is fun.” She draws on individuals she’s met to create them. Ross’s mission was twofold when she published the book,
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Pender County native honored Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alvesta Moore-Lobban, a former resident of the Long Creek Community, and a 1978 g raduate of Pender High School; was awarded the Crystal Apple Award by the Greater DeLand Florida Chamber Of Commerce on May 12. The Crystal Apple Award is awarded to individuals who make a significant impact in education and the lives of children. Lt. Col. Moore-Lobban was one of four individuals selected among 25 other educators from the Volusia County School District, in Volusia County Florida. She was honored with a formal luncheon and ceremony held at Stetson University in DeLand Florida; where she was presented a Crystal Apple, a certificate and numerous other mementos. In addition, Moore-Lobban
Alvesta Moore-Lobban has also been selected as a “Hometown Hero” by the City of Deltona, Florida for her volunteer and philanthropist service to residents and organizations throughout Deltona
and surrounding cities in central Florida. She was formally recognized at a dinner and ceremony June 11 at the Debary Golf and Country Club in Debary Florida. Moore-Lobban is a 1978 g raduate of Pender High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University; a master’s degree from Central Michigan University, and an education doctorate specialization in education leadership from Liberty University. She is currently the Senior Army Instructor for the Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) at Deltona High School, in Deltona Florida. Moore-Lobban is the daughter of the late Willis and Alice Moore of the Long Creek Community, Rocky Point.
Surf City CFCC Military Day July 11 Cape Fear Community College’s Surf City location will host a Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event seeks to honor active duty and retired veterans in the area, as well as inform attendees of CFCC’s new location and class offerings. The entire community is invited to celebrate. Activities include a bouncy house, face painting, CFCC’s Sea Devil Ray, giveaways, live music, a color guard performance and tours of the new Alston W. Burke facility. Food and drinks will also be available. CFCC’s Alston W. Burke center opened in April 2015 with a goal of engaging the local military population and
residents of the Surf City area. Coordinator of the facility Tammie Parris says that the event will provide more than just entertainment for local military personnel and their families. She also views the event as an opportunity for attendees to learn what the center has to offer and to provide input about classes they would like to see in Surf City in the future. “Our local military personnel are an important part of the community we serve and integral to the success of the Surf City Center,” says Parris. “We want to support them by offering opportunities which interest them and help them to further their educations.”
CFCC staff will be available at the event to discuss enrollment and answer any questions. Parking for the event will be available at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Hampstead. A bus shuttle service will escort visitors to the Alston W. Burke facility. For more information, call the Surf City Center at 910-362-7930. CFCC’s Alston W. Burke Center is located at 621 NC Highway 210 E., Hampstead, NC 28433
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The Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings July 1, first at Country Kids Consignment Shop (above) which carries gently used clothing for children along with toys and more, owners are Sara and Aaron Jolly, located at 115 S. Wright St, Burgaw. The second ribbon cutting was at The Old Farm Shed (below) with owner/operator Jennifer Barefoot-Matthews. The Old Farm Shed features farmhouse décor, jewelry, and local items, located at 205 S. Wright St. Burgaw.
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Continued from page 4A season of fall. A barrage of questions soon follows as Daniel insists that I share the locale of the newly sprouted money tree. He just doesn’t get it. If I had made these purchases just a few days earlier, I would not have saved an additional twenty percent off the clearance price of my new ceramic turkey. In fact, I actually made a small profit as I saved more money than I spent. Furthermore, I was a cautious driver on the way home and did not receive a speeding ticket, thereby saving the family an additional eight hundred dollars on fees, court costs and an insurance premium increase. I approach the month of December with a renewed zeal for savings and the first week goes well. At the beginning of week two, the tables turn once again as I dig around in my purse for that wrinkled Christmas gift list. A familiar voice overtakes my impulse control center as I fill my shopping cart with items I know I will need in the not so distant future like more shoes, hair conditioner, an exercise DVD and some decorative vases. Again, postponing my purchases will cost my budget dearly as December sales are unbeatable. Is there a better time of year to stock up on 800 thread count sheets and picture frames? I think not. Facing the hordes of shoppers is not easy and I choose to accept this role so that my family
won’t have to. Besides, June is light years away and resides all the way into next year. I’ve got plenty of time to start stowing summer money like a boss. January wakes me from my shopping coma as reality comes knocking. The new year brings with it fresh beginnings and I gain traction once again on my summer savings plan. Falling off the wagon set me back a few months, but I stand ready to compensate by putting forty percent of my paycheck into the savings account. The only problem is that I’m left with only $17.42. While the first kink in my savings planning might be blamed on procrastination, the second has to be owned by Daniel. After all, it was not my choice to link our savings account to that of my checking and the bank makes it way too easy to transfer funds. So, while boasting to the family that I’m upping my summer savings contribution, I’m secretly skimming from the joint account to pad my own meager stash of monthly spending money. I’ve lear ned to transfer round numbers, hoping that the transferred amount will blend in more effectively. I find great success with this tactic until mid-March, when Daniel walks through the door with bank statements in hand. “Do you realize that you have transferred in excess of $922.00 from our savings to your checking account in the last month alone,” Daniel barks. Don’t get me wrong. Daniel’s a fantastic husband, father and provider, but he has
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this annoying habit of checking our bank accounts to ensure they balance. Doesn’t he trust the bank? Daniel’s a saver and I’m a spender and that’s one weakness that he really needs to work on. The months of April and May are dedicated to the creation of haphazard plans for earning extra income to make up for the plot twists that mass marketing consumerism forced me to swallow. Perhaps this would be a great time to start my wreath business. After all, I purchased fifty spools of winter ribbon which were on an incredible sale last December and I’m certain that I could do something with the wine bottles I’ve been hoarding over the past five years. Well, summer arrived with no funding sources in sight. My new Dremel tool sits untouched, although I did buy it at a 20 percent discount. Perhaps I could etch some inspirational quotes about the importance of being frugal on garden stones and sell them on the side of the road. Better yet, I think my best course of action will be to lie on the beach for the rest of the summer and reflect on how I can improve my budgeting prowess. John Dewey, famous writer and philosopher, encourages this when he asserted that we cannot learn from experience. It is reflection from experience that teaches us. Hopefully, the sand and surf will really teach me a lesson about the sacrifice of selfreflection. It will be difficult, but I’m strong and ready.
Henry Craig DeBose BURGAW -- Henry Craig DeBose, 50, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1965 in Hampton, Va., the son of Edna Eakins DeBose and the late James Linwood DeBose. Also remembered is his brother, Len DeBose who preceded Craig in death. In addition to his mother Craig is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” DeBose; daughters, Crystal DeBose and Chelley Herring (Cory); grandchildren, Landon Cashwell, Lilly Herring and Levi Craig Herring; siblings, Cliff DeBose (Linda), Faye Lee (Charles and Doug DeBose; and many nieces and nephews. T h e f a m i l y r e c e ive d friends 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday July 8 at Shiloh Baptist Church with The Rev. Bobby Mowery officiating. Burial followed in Eakins Cemetery. Casketbearers were Michael Gurganious, James Gurganious, David Gurganious, Nomie Kirby, Brock Fowler, Chris Burns, Clifton Green, and Johnny Pate. 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. Richard Shull James MAPLE HILL -- Richard Shull James, 80, of Maple
Hill died on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Richard will be laid to rest in the James Family Cemetery, 2190 Cypress Creek Road in Maple Hill on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with C.R.E. Richard Wurtzel officiating. The family suggests that you consider a memorial gift in memory of Richard to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401, Maple Hill Presbyterian Church, C/O William Marshburn, 14171 NC Hwy 53 E, Maple Hill, NC 28454, or to Pender County Library, PO Box 879, Burgaw, NC 28425. 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. Jimmy Wayne Lewis CURRIE -- Jimmy Wayne Lewis, 63, of Riegelwood and for merly of Cur rie passed from his earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. He was born August 20, 1951 in Columbus County, the son of the late James Hubert and Flora Belle Rasberry Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby James Lewis; and step-brother, Jerry Rasberry. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Janice L. Casey (Ronald Hughes) of Riegelwood; brothers, Terry Lewis (Theressa) of White Lake and Greg Lewis of Burgaw; and many nieces and nephews. Jimmy loved his family and was loved and cared for
in return. Fond memories of Jimmy remain in our hearts. A scattering of cremains will be at a later date. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. Pearlie B. Watkins Jr. BURGAW -- Mr. Pearlie B. Watkins Jr. age 72 of Wilmington for merly of Burgaw died Tuesday June 30 at home. He was born on June 17,1943 in Burgaw. He was the son of the late Pearlie Bradford Watkins,Sr. and Olie Lambert Gray Watkins. He was preceeded in death by a sister, Nellie Lavaun Watkins of Burgaw. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Louise Bordeaux Watkins, a daughter, Sarah Louise Watkins, sons, Pearlie Bradford Watkins III and David Brandon Watkins and wife Tonia all of Wilmington. Grandchildren, Will ,Kailee and Hailey Watkins. Brothers, John David Watkins and wife Jeronia ,Albert Daniel Watkins and Joseph Ralmer Watkins and wife Terry all of Burgaw. Funeral services were held Thursday July 2, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Harrells Funeral Home in Burgaw with visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside service was held on Friday July 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace. Online condolences and tributes can be made to the family at www. harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home, Burgaw
Pender landowners can sign up for cost share program Pender County landowners will have the opportunity to apply for cost share assistance under the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program from July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 (Batching Period 1) and January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 (Batching Period 2). This program is designed to assist landowners and operators of existing agricultural operations to install best management practices which will help decrease the amount of sediment, nitrogen, phosphorus, chemicals, animal wastes, and other pollutants into the surface and ground waters of our county and state. The statewide program is funded through the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission and is administered in Pender County by the Board of Supervisors of the Pender Soil and Water Conservation District in cooperation with the technical staff of the local District /NRCS office in Burgaw. All practices must meet USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service technical standards before approval for payment. Pender SWCD expects to receive its allocation from the state for nonpoint source pollution control from agricultural activities. Applications will be accepted at the Pender Soil & Water Conservation District
Office at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw, which is located in the agriculture building. Interested individuals may come into the office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign a request for assistance. Applications will be processed on approved conservation practices only. Approved practices are defined, as practices in the county program that are prioritized, as the most needed by the technical staff. Request for assistance will be approved and allocated on a fund availability basis. A cost share agreement will be required between the applicant and the District defining the cost share Best Management Practices, rate of payment, minimum practice life, intended purpose, and date of installation. In signing this agreement, the recipient is stating that he/ she will properly utilize, maintain, and repair the practice(s) for the specified minimum life of the practice. If you wish to apply for funds or need additional information and assistance, please contact the Pender SWCD/ NRCS Office in Burgaw at 910-259-9123 Ext.3. A technician will be glad to schedule an appointment to visit your property. Additional infor mation
on these practices can be viewed at website: http:// www.ncagr.gov/SWC/costshareprograms/ACSP/index. html. Services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or handicap.
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Continued from page 7A bomber pilot who flew in too close to the ground to release his bombs and pieces of the exploding bomb had come through the bottom of his plane. The Army took it out of his pay, he told me. Also, I told John, this same Marine pilot had been one of the first to fly the FH-1 Phantom jet, and there being no two seat trainer version, the instructor stood outside the cockpit, on the wing, and pointed out all the instruments and gauges and had wished him luck. “Basically, that’s how we learned to fly the F-105. We did get to ride in the back seat of the ‘wild weasel’ (high speed reconnaissance) version but there were no controls back there, all electronics stuff, weapons systems. Next: THUD
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Bill Howard Outdoors
Public Notice The Village of St. Helena Council will hold a public hearing July the 16th 2015 at 6:30 PM at the Village Hall located at 305 East Main Street. The purpose is to hear public comment regarding the consideration of a text amendment proposed by the Planning Board. The amendment would create a “Family Subdivision” process for qualifying family members which is less complicated than a “major subdivision” process currently required for all non-exempt subdivisions. For more information, contact the Village Building Inspector at 910-604-0912. July 2, 9, 2015
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 5:30 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Maybe the shark attacks warrant another 600 words dedicated to the phenomenon at hand. It seems to be the hot topic along with the Confederate flag and marriage equality. But with anything that includes the internet and social media, reader beware. The insurance commercial made the following line famous, “It is on the internet, so it must be true.” That is definitely not the case though. Several shark photos have made their rounds lately with tag lines such as “just took this photo at the beach and look at all the sharks swimming in water less than knee deep” with a photo showing dozens if not hundreds of sharks. Someone started doing a little research, and found that many are photos that are just picked up off image searches and may be several years old. One guy posted a photo making the cur rent rounds and then supplied a link to a USA Today article from a few years back in which the photo was attached. Now that is not saying the sharks are not on the coast in droves right now. Quite the contrary. The most shark attacks along our coast in one year on record was 2010 when we had five. As of the writing of this column, we have had seven in three weeks. With the July 4 holiday weekend and even more people visiting the coast, we will likely have at least another one or two. I wrote a story a little over two months ago in which the only thing I was catching was sharks. I caught sharks on shrimp bait. I caught sharks using croaker or spot. I caught sharks on the croaker I was reeling in. I caught sharks attacking sharks that I was fighting to get in the boat. As with anything these days, we seem to need an explanation. An explanation is not really the word. We have to have someone to blame. While there are many factors into the abundance of sharks swimming and feeding (sharks swim and feed at
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Bill Howard with a five-foot shark caught on the Newport River. The smaller shark was attacked by a larger shark during the catch. the same time, so if you see a shark, the shark is likely looking for food) near our shorelines, the one that best explains it is a rise in sea turtle population and a huge abundance of bait fish located within the warm water near shore. We c a n n o t l e t t h at g o though. Again, we need more than an explanation, we need something or someone to blame. Yes, climate change has already come up as a major contributor. I think, however, climate change will be used a reason for anything that happens for now and at least the near future. I have heard and read that commercial fishing and shrimp boats are a leading factor. While I am sure there are some experts that will bring this up, I have not heard any as of yet. The experts still seem to stick to explanation rather than the blame. But there are some among the general populace that are adamant because they have made up their mind.
I also saw the other day wh e r e a m o d e r a t e - s i z e d shark, maybe five or six feet in length, was reeled in from shore while people were playing and swimming in the ocean waves nearby. The first reaction is “why would they actively fish for sharks there if people and kids are playing in the water?” I understand that reaction. But I counter. Remember, we have had a lot of shark attacks already in the last few weeks. A surf fisherman catches a shark near kids swimming and playing. The surf fisherman did not attract the shark to the beach. The surf fisherman attracted a shark swimming there to his bait. The shark was already swimming there. As stated before, sharks feed and swim at the same time. The sharks are swimming there because there is already food there. The angler did the beach a favor by showing the people playing in the water that sharks are right there, they are hungry, and they will
eat. Don’t blame the angler. Accept the explanation that the sharks are already at the beach because real live food not on the end of a hook is also already at the beach. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.
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WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of Vacancies Positions/Categories 4 Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Public Citizen Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Council on Community Affairs 2 District 1, District 3 Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 1 Business Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board 2 Public Members Parks & Rec Board 1 At-Large Tourism Development Authority 2 District 3, District 5 Name of Board Advisory Board of Health
District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek
District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 5 = Burgaw; Holly
*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.
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American Legion summer baseball
Post 167 bats silent in trio of losses By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer Over the spring high-school season the Topsail High School base team thrived in good pitching, good defense, and solid hitting, and that combination carried over into the summer’s American Legion schedule as Post 167 posted a strong showing throughout most of the regular season – until this past week. Monday Post 167 dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Post 10 at Legion Stadium – amassing a total of three runs and just 10 hits in those two games, which put the two local squads into a tie for second in the league standings and matching them up in the fist round of the best-of-five playoffs. Thursday the wheels fell completely off the bus on the mound and at the plate as Post 10 ran off with a 15-3 win at Topsail in the first playoff game. Game two was originally scheduled for Friday but rain washed that one out. Due to the holiday weekend, and the Wilmington Sharks inhabiting Legion Stadium, game two was rescheduled for Sunday (7 p.m.) at Topsail. Game three will be Monday at Legion Stadium. Thursday was a complete undoing of a team that appeared lethargic and, mentally baseball tired, as Post 10 jumped on Post 167 starting pitcher Danny Wilson for two runs in the first, four in the second, and two in the third in vaulting out to a 7-2 lead. Reliever Jordan Flora didn’t fare much better as the hot-hitting Post 10 battersmade it 8-0 with a run in the fourth before piling up seven runs in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Post 10 had 20 hits, led by Max Johnson
Pender Sports News By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Area softball standouts named all-state Eight area high school softball standouts were recently named to the North Carolina Fastpitch.org website. Topsail and Trask both placed four players in their respective classes. Leading the way for the Titans was rising senior Taylor Rivenburgh. Rivenburgh was named the NCFASTPITCH. ORG eastern player of the year as well as earning all-state honors. She led the Titans with a .536 batting average with three homeruns and 29 runs batted in. She was the Four County Conference player of the year and the Post-Voice Co-player of the year. Others making the all-state list were rising seniors Desire Brown, Kyra Holmes and A.J. Johnson. Topsail was led by Keri White. The rising senior led the Pirates with a .429 batting average with 17 runs batted in and 35 runs scored. The junior standout had 16 extra base hits. She was a terror on the base paths, stealing 18 bases while being caught only one time. Others that earned all-state honors were rising senior Danielle Parks and rising juniors Hayley Grizzle and Victoria Elder. All three were named to the Post & Voice allcounty team. Burgaw to host state Dixie Youth tournament The 2015 North Carolina Dixie Youth tournament will be held July 17-22 in Burgaw. There will be four divisions playing through the five-day affair. The Angels X-play, Ponytails X-play, Belles and Debs will compete for the state title and the right to play in the Dixie Youth World Series.
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who hit for the cycle (single, double, triple, and home run) while knocking in four runs. That left Post 10 hurler Brandon Boone with plenty of latitude as he limited Post 167 to four hits and three runs – all three runs coming courtesy of two home runs by Wilson (2-for-3, 2 runs scored, 3 RBIs). Mason Berne and Trader Flora had the other hits for Post 127. “What can you say, they have good bats and they came to play today and did what they had to do,” Post 10 Coach Joe Catenacci said. “It’s tough when you have a guy like Danny on the mound and he wants to give you the best he can, but he hadn’t thrown in a while. “That’s not an excuse. He got ahead of a lot of hitters but the two-strike pitches weren’t there and they made him pay. They had a good approach hitting line drives into the gaps, and that’s something I’ve been trying to preach to our guys. It just didn’t work out for us today. The best thing about this is it’s a best-of-five series and it’s tomorrow (now Sunday), and we’ll just have to see what happens. Monday’s two games were dominated by Post 10 pitchers. John Blackburn went the seven-inning distance, striking out four and walking one in the first game.. Post 167 had five hits and three runs. Post 10 took a 3-0 lead in the second on a walk, three straight hits, a sacrifice fly, and another base hit. It became 4-0 in the fourth before Post 167 got on the scoreboard in the top of the fifth inning. A single by Michael Stroman got the ball rolling and Aaron Beach reached on a bunt single. Stroman was out at third on a fielder’s choice grounder by
Wilson. Wilson scored on a single by Jake Madole and a throwing error by the Post 10 catcher allowed Beach and Madole to cross home plate. Blackburn retired Post 10 in order in the sixth and seventh innings. Post 10 went up 1-0 in the first inning of the second game on a RBI by Ward Coleman and that’s the way it stayed until the bottom of the sixth when the home team tacked on four more runs. The one run was really all that Post 10 starter Caleb Bishop and reliever Boone (1 inning) needed as all Post 167 could muster were a pair of bunt singles by Beach (third and fifth), a double by Sam Luchansky, and singles by Austin Rodriguez and Chase Riker. Those last three came in the top of the seventh, loading the bases with two outs, but a pop up to second ended the game. “We talked about that right now, about having a better approach at the plate,” said Catenacci after the doubleheader. “They have some good pitchers over there and a guy who is going to call pitches, and those pitchers are going to execute those pitches. “First time through the order I can understand, we’re going to try to do something, and do what we want to do. Second time through the order we need to make adjustments. “We had way too many, I don’t want to count, lazy fly balls to the outfield (7 in the first game and three in the second). This place is a lot different than Topsail where the ball goes out a lot easier, and we have to adjust, we have to adjust and hit the ball to theopposite side. None o f our guys hit the ball the other way today. That was a big emphasis. They know how to do it.”
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
I am writing this column with both a heavy heart and a bit of excitement. It is early Sunday morning and I have to admit I am waiting impatiently for the finals of the FIFA World Cup women’s finals between the USA and Japan. Why the heavy heart? Well I will tell you. I have always been a soccer hater. I could not understand why anyone would want to play a game that stated that only two people on the field could touch the ball with their hands. I always thought that this was absurd. You have two perfectly good hands and the ball is coming right at you and you can’t touch it? Not for me my friends. I admit that I have never really taken the time to learn the rules. For instance my idea of off sides is if someone on a football field jumps before the ball is snapped. I never knew the soccer version of off sides until recently. Then there is all of the
running. Why would anyone in their right mind run for the entire game? Those cats on the soccer field are in almost constant motion for the entire contest. I always thought of myself as more of a baseball player. You know, stand around and wait for the ball to be hit to me. My grandson is a soccer player. He is currently down due to open heart surgery but I can thank him for getting me interested in the game. I would watch him as he maneuvered his way through the opposition while dribbling the ball, with his feet. He always gives it his all. Another young man that has brought me closer to the game is Desmond Lee. The Maple Hill Messi is one of the most exciting young athletes that I have had the privilege of watching. He has a great future in the game. As I learn more about the game I find myself wanting to try my hand at coaching the game. I would love to help someone coach a youth team. I think it would be fun. Soccer is an exciting sport, even if you can’t touch the ball with your hands. Meanwhile I sit here at my computer waiting for the World cup to come on. I hope the USA pulls this one off. I think I might go out and buy me a soccer ball and a jersey. Well, maybe not.
Rochelle new Pirates basketball coach By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer
Jaime Rochelle was a football and basketball star at Topsail High School prior to his graduation in 1999 – playing basketball under Marcus Skipper. After graduation from Topsail, Rochelle stayed close to his roots and attended UNCWilmington where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. Rochelle continued his education and received a Master’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. Rochelle became a teacher and coach – starting his career as a teacher at Sunset Park Elementary School, and his coaching career as an assistant football and basketball coach at Ashley High School – but he always had a desire to go back to Topsail. Rochelle got that chance when Skipper became the principal at Topsail. “Marcus came to me just prior to the 2008 school year and said they had position open as the Online Learning Facilitator, and would I be interested,” Rochelle said. “I always wanted to teach and coach at Topsail so I immediately said yes.” Rochelle became an assistant coach for the Pirates’ football team but decided to take a couple of years off from coaching for personal reasons. In 2011 he took the position as the girls’ golf coach, switching over to the boys in 2012 while also becoming an assistant to Jeff Gainey with the boys’ basketball squad. Gainey made a decision to move on after the 2015 school year and the search began for a new head coach. Several attractive candidates were singled out and interviewed, and the job was actually offered to not only one, but a couple of the candidates, but they opted not to come to Hampstead. “I understood they offered the job to a couple of guys with successful records but they Pender Hurricanes football and cheerleading will be holding registration every Friday fell through and they offered in July at McDonald’s in Rocky Point from 5-7 p.m. Practice starts Saturday Aug. 1 at 6 it to me,” Rochelle said. “At p.m. at 17808 N.C. Hwy. 210. four miles west of Trask High School. first I wasn’t sure I could do
it. I am divorced and the father of young children (Janna-9, Lilly-7, Garrett-5). “Jeff was very understanding when I was his assistant if I couldn’t make a practice or a game for family reasons. Being the head coach carried a whole new set of responsibilities but after taking to a couple of people I decided to throw my hat in the ring, and when they made the offer I decided to give it a shot.” Last Friday that “shot” turned into a reality when Rochelle was confirmed as the new boys’ head coach by the Pender County Board of Education. Starting with a couple of summer tournaments, Rochelle is working with the team and trying to install a new attitude and a somewhat different approach. Where Gainey stressed defense and more of a slow-down, set offense, Rochelle wants to move the ball up court, and he wants the kids to have fun. Gainey was a bit of a strict disciplinarian, and mistakes generally resulted in removal from the game and time on the bench. “I learned a lot from Jeff about X’s and O’s and game management, and managing the players’ time on the court but I want to go in a little bit of a different direction,” said Rochelle, who will also move into Gainey’s slot as a Health and Physical Education teacher. “My philosophy is more of a see what you got and adjust your offense to the players available. Jeff wanted to slot the players more into his system. “You don’t get to pick and choose players like college coaches do. Offensively I want to pick up the tempo while still stressing the importance of defense. Defensively we want to match up man-to-man. But most importantly I want them to have fun. Winning is important but the high-school experience should be an enjoyable one, and I want that for the guys.”
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Post & Voice top sports stories of the 2014-15 school year The 2014-15 school year was an eventful era for the area high schools the weather played a big part in the events as the Cape Fear area received more than its share of cold weather through the winter and rainy weather as during the winter months. Meanwhile the athletic departments in the area attempted to carry on. Her are the top sports stories for the 2014-15 school year. 10) The Pender Patriot football team has had a rough couple of seasons under the tutelage of Head coach Tony Hudson. However, Hudson had a plan and was building for the future. Late in the school year Hudson decided to take some time off from the game of football and resigned his position as after four years. Coach Hudson cited personal reasons as well as family concerns as the reason for his departure. The Patriots have just recently hired a new coach. 9) Topsail wrestler extraordinaire Joe Sculthorpe was coming off of a state championship at the 3A level and was a good bet to repeat in the heavyweight division. The big man did not disappoint for the most part going through the regular season with one defeat. He won the Mid - Eastern Conference title as well as the regional championships before falling in the semifinals at the state meet in overtime to the eventual state champion. 8) The Trask baseball field was under water come time to open the spring sports season. The team had a new coach and was looking forward to the 2015 season but the rainy weather had taken its toll on the field. The Trask baseball field has always had drainage problems but this year the field was unplayable. Several parents went to the superintendent’s office and the area media outlets trying to get the field fixed. Trask played its first home baseball game on April 22nd. They had already played 10 baseball games before that monumental moment. 7) The Topsail Pirate athletic department had a very unstable school year. The school lost both varsity basketball coaches as well as their athletic director. Deanna Morris came to Topsail with big plans and a resume that would have sold the biggest and best
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Pender hurler Cameron Guertin provided power on the mound for the Patriots this season.
Topsail’s Victoria Elder was the go-to pitcher for the Lady Pirates.
Topsail’s Clark Cota was the Pirates ace on the mound until sidelined by injury. Cota will play at UNC-W. high school in the state. Morris would last about half of the school year leaving the Pirates without an in school A.D for much of the school year. Topsail recently filled the position. Hill Pearsall and football coach Wayne Inman had been filling in. 6) Jeff Gainey would resign his position late in the school year amid accusations of wrong doing. Gainey cited personal and family reasons for his departure. The Pirates have yet to formally announce a replacement. Girls coach Jim Clanahan resigned late in the year due to health reasons. The veteran coach had worked hard to rebuild the Lady Pirates. That position has been filled. 5) The Trask men’s basketball team came into the year with question marks. They were coming off of the best year in school history but were looking at replacing player of the year Rasheed Brown and a number of other starters. Coach Rodney Orr worked over the summer to bring his young team together and his hard work paid off. The Titans started the year at 2-4 before reeling off six straight wins. The team would finish a very respectable 8-6 in conference play. They were the top 1A school in the conference and earned a home playoff game. The Titans drew the Pender
Patriots in the first round of the playoffs. They had swept the Pats during the regular season but would fall to Coach Gary Battles team by two points. 4) The Pender volleyball team has a lot of history and tradition. This year’s team was as strong as ever under the direction of Head Coach Matt Davis. The Lady Patriots made mincemeat of the Four County Conference in 2014. The Pats ran the table in the conference, finishing with a 14-0 record. They went deep into the state playoffs before falling in the fourth round to Princeton. Senior Brianna Pittman finished her career with 645 blocks. An application is pending with the NCHSAA to certify that as the state record for career blocks. She also finished her career 6th all-time on the National Federation of State High School Associations list. 3) The Trask softball team came into the 2015 season with a lot of fanfare. They were coming off of a good year and had most of the team coming back. There were a couple of question marks but Coach Corrina Reece seemed to have the answers. The Lady Titans cruised through the Four County Conference schedule without a loss and headed into the playoffs with an abundance
Since finishing the 201112 season with an 18-9 (10-4 mark in the East Central 2A Conference), the Pirates have gone 10-14 (4-10 in East Central) and 11-37 overall and 4-20 since joining the Mid-Eastern Conference. “We have four seniors (Drew Bagwell, Michael Dillon, Liam Curran, and Jay Long) and some good-looking underclassmen (rising juniors Alec Baker and Kodiak Dowling) with (starting) varsity experience, and some potentially exciting newcomers,” Rochelle said. “I am a hometown boy and Topsail means a lot to me. My
parents graduated from Topsail, so the entire community means a lot to me, too. “I think with the right motivation a lot of things can change in a positive way. When I was at Topsail we were a 1A school but we played the bigger schools and my recollection was we were fairly successful, none of us were intimidated. I believe, once we get together more and learn to play together more, and find the right rotations, and learn to have fun, there is no reason this program can’t be successful. “I am excited and proud to
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of confidence. They ended the regular season at 20-4 and won their first two playoff games before losing to Whiteville for the second time in as many years. 2) The Topsail baseball team was coming off of a state championship. They lost allstate performer Trent Hansley to graduation along with a couple of other pieces to the puzzle. However, the cupboard was hardly bare. The Pirates came out of the gate strong. They won their first five and were 21-2 to end the regular season. The Pirates won their first two playoff games before falling to C.B Aycock 3-2. The Topsail Hardballers won the Mid-Eastern Conference championship and sat at or near the top of the 3A standings in the state for most of the year. They ended the year as the second ranked 3A team in the state according to Maxpreps. 1) The Topsail softball team was under the direction of first year coach Jay Abston along with assistant Coach Stephen White. The Lady Pirates won the Mid-Eastern Conference championship with just one loss and headed into the state playoffs with a ton of confidence. The Topsail girls won their first four games in the playoffs and faced Northern Guilford in the eastern regional finals. This was a best of three series with the winner going to the state championship. The Lady Pirates fought hard before falling to Northern Guilford in two games.
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Coach Continued from page 10A Rochelle knows the task is somewhat daunting in producing as constant winner, and a conference contender. The Pirates play in the perennially tough Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference against the likes of 4A powers Hoggard and New Hanover and solid programs like Ashley and Laney. There is also competition from a successful West Brunswick team and an up-and-coming South Brunswick squad.
Flora works on his game for the Trask Titans By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Trask Titan baseball team found out that they were under the direction of a new skipper this winter, there was some apprehension among the players. One of the players that did not seem fazed by the switch was junior Jordan Flora. A catcher by trade, Flora played several positions for the Titans this year but the place where he made the biggest impact was on the mound. Floras earned two of the Titans wins on the mound and was a steady influence for the Titans. This summer Flora has landed on the Post 167 legion team out of Hampstead. He has held his own on the mound while taking advantage of the time and reps that he has gotten this summer. While some other players are lounging on the beach or in front of the television this summer Jordan Flora has been working on his game.
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Rising junior Victoria Elder had a busy year as a Topsail Pirate female athlete. She played volleyball in the fall and transitioned to the softball team during the spring. She earned plenty of playing time as a middle and outside hitter for the Pirate spikers and improved as the season progressed. However, Miss Elder’s bread is buttered on the softball diamond. Elder earned accolades as a pitcher for the Pirate softball team. She was voted onto the All-County softball team and was recently named to the NCFASTPITCH.ORG all-state team for all 3A schools in the state. Elder has not slowed down this summer. She is currently playing summer volleyball for the Pirates in the Coastal Plains summer volleyball league being hosted by Topsail High head coach Hill Pearsall. There is no rest for the weary as Victoria Elder is on the move for the Pirates.
be the head boys’ basketball coach at my alma mater, and I am looking forward to the challenge.”
News Continued from page 10A Coastal Plains summer Volleyball league to resume The Coastal Plains Summer volleyball league at Topsail High will resume play this week. This will be two more weeks of regular season play before the season ending tournament on July 16.
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The saltwater fishing has reached its annual summer mode. My wife and I fished on the pier last week. With the temperatures in the 90s during the day and lower to upper 70s at night, the fishing is pretty slow. There have been a few sea mullet and black drum with a few red drum mixed in caught off of the surf. Shrimp and cut baits will work here. The flounder have been biting in the creeks and so have the reds. The flounder will hit a gulp bait as well as live baits while the reds will hit live baits as well as gulp and top water baits. The pier anglers are catching a sea mullet here and there along with some Spanish in the morning. One note on the Spanish, the water has been kind of dirty as of late which hinders the pluggers. There have been an abundance of small sharks being caught the last few days. On the freshwater side of things the fishing has been kind of slow. The heat will render the fishing poor in the daytime hours. You had better get out real early or late. Red worms will work for the bream while cut up eel and chicken livers will work for the cats. Panfish 101: The guide to pan fishing I ran this story a year ago and have had a few people ask me about it recently. The area fresh water fishing has been on and off but the one constant is the bream fishing. Over the last couple of years I have been converted from a strictly saltwater angler to a freshwater man. I enjoy the solitude of fishing on the river and have picked up a lot of secrets from other anglers. The word panfish has been used in this area as long as I can remember. I recently asked Danny Brinkley from Backyard Baits where he thought the term came from and he looked it up. Here is what he got. The term pan fish is used in fresh and salt water as any fish that will fit or normally won’t grow any bigger than frying pan size. It was first recorded in 1796 in American Cookery, the first cookbook written by an American. In this
Vincent to play big part in Patriot hoops By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When one thinks of rising junior Gracie Vincent they may think about her time in the circle for the Patriot softball team. Although softball may be her sport of choice there are those in the know that think she is a very good basketball player. Vincent was the pitcher of record for the Patriots in every game they played this spring. However, what is lost on people is that she was one of the better players on the Patriot junior varsity basketball team of last year. The Patriots lost a bunch of seniors from last year’s hoops team. This year Coach Gardner Eakins will fill those spots with a number of junior varsity players that he thinks will perform admirably. Gracie Vincent is one of those players. Vincent will play a major role in the Patriots hoops season in 2015-16.
part of the United States these are what most folks call pan fish. Bluegill, bream, blue bream, green sunfish, red ear sunfish, redbreast sunfish., spotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, shell cracker, white crappie, black crappie, tellow perch. These fish can be caught in ponds, lakes and rivers in our area. With the high waters, some think that the bream will not bite. After talking to several anglers and doing some research I put together a little information on the best way to catch a panfish. Bream feed at all levels, grubbing on bottom, picking food from aquatic vegetation at mid-depths and taking insects on the surface. They may be buried in dense cover or in relatively open water. They may bite only around dawn and dusk, or feed heavily at night. Anglers must contend with these and other variables on every fishing trip. Remember, bream are cover lovers. They rarely venture far from areas providing protection from predators, a ready food supply and shelter from intense sunlight. Concentrate your fishing in areas supplying these variables. Search for bluegills, and other panfish around weed beds, brush piles, fallen or standing timber, boat docks, riprapped banks, stumps and other cover. Be flexible. If one presentation doesn’t work, try another. Change the color, size or style of lure you’re using; vary the speed of your retrieve; experiment with different live baits; use lighter line or less terminal tackle. Sooner or later, if bream are biting at all, and you’ve come prepared with an assortment of tackle and baits, you should pinpoint a productive combination. Crappie tend to hit jigs well. Find one that is working for the area you are in and use the same principles that I touched on with the other panfish. Finally, adjust your depth and keep working until you find the right combination. If they aren’t biting remember one thing. A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-933 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MATTHEW BONEY, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Matthew Boney Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as .42 acres S/S 1412, Parcel ID Number 3237-66-4337-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 12, 2015. This date: June 25, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6940 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15CVD125 PLAINTIFF Betty Wright 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANTS Angelica Fussell 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Kenneth Laster 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 To: Angelica Fussell, Kenneth Laster A Civil Action Has Been Commenced Against You! You are notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows: 1. Serve a copy of your written answer to the complaint upon the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney within (30) days after you have been served. You may serve your answer by delivering a copy to the plaintiff or by mailing to the plaintiff’s last known address, and 2. File the original written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above. If you fail to answer the complaint, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This the 25th day of June, 2015. Betty Wright 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 #6944 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/2015
Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1323 Factory Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. 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 All Lawful Heirs of William T. Todd, Jr.. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-28373-FC01 #6939 7/2, 7/9/2015
447 023547-1 15-Sp-0077 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the NOTICE OF SERVICE power and authority contained OF in that certain Deed of Trust exPROCESS BY PUBLICATION ecuted and delivered by Lisa Deal, COUNTY OF PENDER dated 07/11/2007 and recorded on STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 07/13/2007, in Book 3272 at Page IN THE DISTRICT COURT 187_, in the Office of the Register Stacy Blair Carr of Deeds of Pender County, North vs. 15 CVD 601 Carolina; and because of default in Michael Dayne Powell the payment of the indebtedness TO: Michael Dayne Powell Take notice that a pleading seeking secured thereby and failure to carry relief against you has been filed in the out and perform the stipulations and above entitled action. The nature of agreements contained therein and, the relief being sought is custody of pursuant to demand of the holder of and support for Kaden Wyatt Powell the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Suband attorney’s fees in such cases. You are required to make defense to stitute Trustee will place for sale, at such pleading not later than August public auction, to the highest bidder 12, 2015. Upon your failure to do so, for cash at the usual place of sale Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the at Pender County Courthouse, in Burgaw, North Carolina, on July 14, relief sought. Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for 2015 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, Plaintiff including improvements thereon, P.O. Drawer 727 situated, lying and being in the City Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 of ROCKY POINT, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being #6954 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 more particular described as follows: Being all of Lot 83 of Pine Oaks Es15 SP 72 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE tates as shown on a map recorded NORTH CAROLINA, in Map Book 22 at page 141 of the PENDER COUNTY Pender County Registry,reference to Under and by virtue of a Power of which map is hereby made for a more Sale contained in that certain Deed complete and accurate description. of Trust executed by William T. Todd, Any and all improvements thereon. Jr. to F. Blair Williams, Trustee(s), Address of Property: 40 FUTCH which was dated July 21, 2010 and AVE, ROCKY POINT, NC 28457 recorded on July 27, 2010 in Book Present Record Owners: Lisa Deal 3801 at Page 0225, Pender County and Spouse if any, of Lisa Deal Registry, North Carolina. The terms of the sale are that the real Default having been made of the property hereinbefore described will note thereby secured by the said be sold for cash to the highest bidDeed of Trust and the undersigned, der. The Substitute Trustee reserves Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, the right to require a cash deposit or having been substituted as Trustee a certified check not to exceed the in said Deed of Trust, and the holder greater of five percent (5%) of the of the note evidencing said default amount of the bid or seven hundred having directed that the Deed of fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned that the holder is exempt from paySubstitute Trustee will offer for sale ing the same, the successful bidder at the courthouse door of the county may also be required to pay revenue courthouse where the property is lo- stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any cated, or the usual and customary Land Transfer Tax, and the tax relocation at the county courthouse for quired by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). conducting the sale on July 14, 2015 The real property hereinabove deat 11:30AM, and will sell to the high- scribed is being offered for sale “AS est bidder for cash the following de- IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subscribed property situated in Pender ject to all superior liens, unpaid taxCounty, North Carolina, to wit: es,Find and special Yourassessments. Other BEING all of Lots 32A and 32B, conditions will be announced at the Treasures SECTION 1, BLOCK 10, of HAMP- sale. The sale will be held open for Antiques, Consignment Here! STEAD ON THE SOUND, a map of ten (10) days for upset bids as by law & inThrift which is recorded Map Book 7 at required. Page 29, of the Pender County Reg- If the Substitute Trustee is unable to istry reference to which is hereby convey to this property for any Currently Accepting Newtitle Vendors made for a more particular descrip- reason, the sole remedy of the pur205 W. Fremont St. tion.
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chaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. Dated: June 23, 2015 The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as Substitute Trustee (704) 334-7114 #6953 7/2, 7/9/2015 ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF CLARENCE BAKER, ESTATE FILE NO: 14E195 All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Clarence Baker, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before October 1, 2015 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of July 2015. Betti B. Edwards, Administratrix of the Estate of Clarence Baker C/O of her attorney, Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Attorney at Law 130 East Church Street, PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #6945 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-674 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JOHN C. NELSON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Debra Lynne Futch Nelson Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as Lot #1 Hayes Place, Section 1, Parcel ID Number 3207-07-4520-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2015. This date: July 2, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6952 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-674 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JOHN C. NELSON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO : U n k n o w n S p o u s e a n d / o r Successor(s) in Interest to John C. Nelson Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as Lot #1 Hayes Place, Section 1, Parcel ID Number 3207-07-4520-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2015. This date: July 2, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6948 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-113 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MARK R. SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Mark R. Smith Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 8.42 Acres in Pender County, Parcel ID Number 323707-9926-0000; 3237-28-1473-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2015. This date: July 2, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6947 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015
ees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1134473 (FC.FAY) #6956 7/2, 7/9/2015
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-399 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. JOHN A. LEWIS, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Successor(s) in Interest to John A. Lewis Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.5124 a/c Old Farm Road, Parcel ID Number 4224-038945-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2015. This date: July 2, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6950 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF IN THE GENERAL COURT JUSTICE OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-399 FILE NO. 15 CVS 592 PENDER COUNTY VANDERBILT Plaintiff(s), MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., v. Plaintiff JOHN A. LEWIS, owner et. al. vs. Defendant(s). CHRISTOPHER NOTICE OF SERVICE OF JAMES MEREDITH, PROCESS BY PUBLICATION SHARON MEREDITH, TO: John A. Lewis UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Take notice that a pleading seeking EDNA HENRY MEREDITH, and relief against you has been filed in UNKNOWN HEIRS OF the above-titled action. JOHN H. HENRY, The nature of the relief sought is as Defendants follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy TO: Christopher James Meredith, unpaid property taxes on your interSharon Meredith, Unknown Heirs of est in the property sometimes briefly Edna Henry Meredith, and Unknown described as 0.5124 a/c Old Farm Heirs of John H. Henry Road, Parcel ID Number 4224-03Take notice that a pleading seeking STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 8945-0000 more fully described in relief against you has been filed in COUNTY OF PENDER the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to exthe above-entitled action. The naIN THE GENERAL tinguish any and all claim or interest ture of the relief being sought is as COURT OF JUSTICE that you may have in the property. follows: judicial foreclosure, possesSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION You are required to make defense to sion of personal property, and quiet COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-674 such pleading no later than August title. PENDER COUNTY 18, 2015. You are required to make a dePlaintiff(s), This date: July 2, 2015. fense to such pleading not later than v. PENDER COUNTY, 40 days after the first date of the JOHN C. NELSON, owner et. al. By and through its Attorney publication of this notice yielding Defendant(s). Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., a deadline of August 11, 2015 and NOTICE OF SERVICE OF State Bar #: 28777 upon your failure to do so, the party PROCESS BY PUBLICATION ProTax, A Division of seeking service against you will apTO: John C. Nelson Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC ply to the court for the relief sought. Take notice that a pleading seekPO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 Dated: June 25, 2015 910-259-2615 (tel); ing relief against you has been filed Jay B. Green in the above-titled action. chip@shermanandrodgers.com Attorney for Plaintiff The nature of the relief sought is #6946 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 908 E. Edenton Street as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy NOTICE OF Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 unpaid property taxes on your interFORECLOSURE SALE Telephone: 919-829-0797 est in the property described as Lot 14 SP 155 #1 Hayes Place, Section 1, Parcel ID #6955 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 Under and by virtue of the power of Number 3207-07-4520-0000 more NOTICE TO sale contained in a certain Deed of fully described in the complaint. CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Trust made by Christopher D. Paine Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, and Judy Barnette Paine, husband all claim or interest that you may PENDER COUNTY and wife to Douglas P. Matheson, have in the property. IN THE GENERAL COURT Esq., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd You are required to make defense OF JUSTICE day of October, 2009, and recorded to such pleading no later than August SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION in Book 3702, Page 60, in Pender 18, 2015. Having qualified asthe Executrix County Registry, North Carolina, deThis date: July 2, 2015. of the estate of Gregory D. Howard, fault having been made in the payPENDER COUNTY, deceased, of Pender County. This is ment of the note thereby secured by By and through its Attorney to notify all persons having claimsathe said Deed of Trust and the unRichard T. Rodgers, Jr., gainst the estateof said deceddent, dersigned, Substitute Trustee SerState Bar #: 28777 Gregory D. Howard, to present them vices, Inc. having been substituted ProTax, A Division of to the undersigned on or before Ocas Trustee in said Deed of Trust by Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC tober 15, 2015 at 113 White Heron an instrument duly recorded in the PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 Cove, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be Office of the Register of Deeds of 910-259-2615 (tel); barred from recovery. All persons InPender County, North Carolina and chip@shermanandrodgers.com debted to said esteate, please make the holder of the note evidencing #6951 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 immediate payment. said indebtedness having directed This the 9th day of July, 2015.. that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, Donna C. Howard STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the undersigned Substitute Trustee 113 White Heron Cove COUNTY OF PENDER will offer for sale at the courthouse Hampstead, NC 28443 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF door in the City of Burgaw, Pender #6958 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/2015 JUSTICE County, North Carolina, or the cusSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION tomary location designated for foreCOURT FILE #: 15-CVS-113 closure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 14, PENDER COUNTY 2015 and will sell to the highest bid- Plaintiff(s), der for cash the following real estate v. situated in the County of Pender, MARK R. SMITH, owner et. al. North Carolina, and being more par- Defendant(s). ticularly described as follows: NOTICE OF SERVICE OF The following described real estate PROCESS BY PUBLICATION located in Pender County, North TO: Unknown Spouse and/or The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. Carolina: Successor(s) in Interest to Mark R. Being all of Lot 38, Section 8, Wash- Smith 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 ington Acres Subdivision, as shown Take notice that a pleading seeking 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com on a Map thereof duly filed in the relief against you has been filed in Office of the Register of Deeds of the above-titled action. Pender County in Map Book 12, at The nature of the relief sought is as Page 1, to which map reference is follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy hereby made for a more complete unpaid property taxes on your interdescription of the metes and bounds est in the property sometimes briefly and location of the above lot. described as 8.42 Acres in Pender Together with improvements thereon County, Parcel ID Number 3237said property located at 418 Hughes 07-9926-0000; 3237-28-1473-0000 Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 more fully described in the complaint. Parcel No: 3292-01-0158-0000 Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole all claim or interest that you may have discretion, delay the sale for up to in the property. one hour as provided in NCGS §45- You are required to make defense to 21.23. such pleading no later than August Should the property be purchased by 18, 2015. a third party, that party must pay the This date: July 2, 2015. excise tax, as well as the court costs PENDER COUNTY, of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One By and through its Attorney Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). State Bar #: 28777 The property to be offered pursuant ProTax, A Division of to this notice of sale is being offered Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee 910-259-2615 (tel); nor the holder of the note secured by chip@shermanandrodgers.com the deed of trust/security agreement, #6949 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/2015 or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employ-
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain equity line of credit deed of trust made by Donald W. Matthews and wife, Lynn Matthews dated the 1st day of November, 2006, and recorded in Book 3086, Page 295, 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, Jeffrey D. Null having been substituted as Trustee in said deed of trust by an instrument duly recorded in the OfďŹ ce 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 or his agent will offer for sale at the courthouse door or where the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County directs sales to be held in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on the 23rd day of July, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate and improvements thereon situated in Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 8B as shown on a map showing Elizabeth A. Grady Property (REV) recorded in Map Book 40, Page 18, Slide 535 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. The record owners of the real property per the Pender County, North Carolina Public Registry are Donald W. Matthews and wife, Lynn A. Matthews. 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 person must pay the tax 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.â€? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, 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. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 16th day of June, 2015. BY: John H. Britton Attorney for Jeffrey D. Null, Substitute Trustee 2850 Village Drive, Suite 206 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304 Telephone: (910) 339-6603 Facsimile: (910) 339-6606 Case No: CVL15-2111 #6943 7/9, 7/16/2015 15 SP 53 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 Paul W. Neal and Kathleen S. Neal to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), which was dated February 29, 2008 and recorded on February 29, 2008 in Book 3415 at Page 260, 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 July 21, 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: Being all of Lot 22, Section 2, Bellhammon Plantation, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 31, Page 40, of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases,
deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 151 Deepwoods Ridge, Rocky Point, NC 28457. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve 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.â€? 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 Kathleen S. Neal. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-14098-FC01 #6957 7/9, 7/16/2015 15 SP 39 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Pender County In the matter of the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Vanessa Toodle to Thurman E. Burnette, Trustee for United States Department of Agriculture, See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Book 4530, Page 288, appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to United States Department of Agriculture, dated January 15, 1985, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $32,000.00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 644, at Page 42, Pender County Registry (hereinafter, the “Deed of Trustâ€?) and because of the default of Debtor in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of Debtor to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Pender County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on July 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Pender County Courthouse at the usual place of sale designated by the Pender County Clerk, Burgaw, the real property in Pender County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 3062 Englishtown Road, Willard, NC 28478, and as described as follows: Located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina. BEGINNING at an iron stake in the center of the pavement of the Moores Creek Public Road, and at the old northwest corner of a tract of land of which this land is a part, which said iron stake beginning corner is also located at the old northeast corner of a 181.4 acre tract of land conveyed by Elbert C. Hall and wife, Buena V. Hall to William W. Blanchard, by deed dated April 25, 1962, and recorded in Book 377, on Page 192, of the Register of Deeds OfďŹ ce of Pender County, which said iron stake beginning corner is also located South 78 degrees 48 minutes East 234.60 feet as measured with the center of the pavement of the Moore’s Creek Public Road and from the center of an 18 inch diameter concrete pipe culvert and from
said iron stake beginning corner so located running thence as follows: With the center of the pavement of the Moore’s Creek Public Road South 78 degrees 48 minutes East 90 feet to an iron stake; thence a new line South 13 degrees 36 minutes West 30.00 feet to an iron stake; thence the same course continued and with a new line South 13 degrees 36 minutes West 305.37 feet to an iron stake; thence another new line North 78 degrees 48 minutes West 90.00 feet to a copper nail in a concrete monument in the old property line; thence with said old line North 13 degrees 36 minutes East 305.37 feet to an iron pipe; thence the same course continued North 13 degrees 36 minutes East 30.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing .68 acre, more or less, as surveyed December 3, 1975, by William W. Blanchard, R.L.S. with all lines shown correct in their angular relations and relative to 1961 magnetic meridian. The Substitute Trustee may, in his sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided by N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-described real property as reected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Vanessa Toodle 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 County Clerk of Superior Court. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45ÂŹ-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of ďŹ ve per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certiďŹ ed check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. § 45-21.30 (d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Substitute 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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition by an owner or debtor prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona ďŹ de lease or tenacy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896, “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Actâ€? which became effective on May 20, 2009. Additional Notice Where the Real Property Is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may, after receiving this notice of the sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (828) 2528010, 1145326 #6959 7/9, 7/16/2015
AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LYING IN GRADY TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHEAST OF THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A P.K. SPIKE IN SAID ROAD CENTERLINE, SAID BEGINNING P.K. SPIKE IS LOCATED ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 NORTH 56 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 114.97 FEET FROM AN OLD SUBSURFACE RAILROAD SPIKE IN SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 OVER THE CENTER OF A CONCRETE CULVERT THAT CARRIES THE WATERS OF BUCK HORN BRANCH (OR PIGFORD MILL BRANCH) BENEATH SAID ROAD (SAID CULVERT IS LOCATED NORTHEASTERLY ALONG S.R. NO. 1120 APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE FROM U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 421); RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING P.K. SPIKE, SO LOCATED, WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 NORTH 56 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 379.25 FEET TO AN EXISTING NAIL AND CAP IN SAID ROAD CENTERLINE; THENCE WITH LANDS OF WINSTON LAND, LTD SOUTH 30 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST 303.74 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE AGAIN WITH WINSTON LAND, LTD SOUTH 56 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 337.99 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 37 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST 303.96 FEET (PASSING OVER ON INLINE IRON PIPE AT 272.91 FEET) TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.24 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AFTER THE EXCLUSION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY AREA OF S.R. NO. 1120 THAT LIES WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES, AND IS AS SURVEYED AND DESCRIBED BY WILLIAM H. BLAKE, N.C.R.L.S., L-2179 OF BURGAW, N.C. ON MARCH 14, 1989. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BEING THE SAME LANDS DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 732, PAGE 284 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. EXCEPTING, HOWEVER FROM THE FOREGOING IS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; LYING IN GRADY TOWNSHIP, PENDER
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHEAST OF THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A NEW P.K. SPIKE IN SAID ROAD CENTERLINE, SAID BEGINNING P.K. SPIKE IS LOCATED ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 NORTH 56 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 346.69 FEET FROM AN LD SUBSURFACE RAILROAD SPIKE IN SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 OVER THE CENTER OF A CONCRETE CULVERT THAT CARRIES THE WATERS OF BUCK HORN BRANCH (OR PIGFORD MILL BRANCH) BENEATH SAID ROAD (SAID CULVERT IS LOCATED NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG SR NO 1120 APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE FROM U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 421); RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING P.K. SPIKE, SO LOCATED, WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF S.R. NO. 1120 NORTH 56 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 147.53 FEET TO A NEW P.K. SPIKE WHERE A NAIL AND CAP STOOD IN SAID ROAD CENTERLINE; THENCE WITH LANDS OF WINSTON LAND, LTD SOUTH 30 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST 303.74 FEET (PASSING OVER A NEW IN LINE IRON PIPE BY AN EXISTING BENT IRON PIPE AT 21.7 FEET) TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE AGAIN WITH WINSTON LAND, LTD SOUTH 56 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 147.85 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIPE; THENCE A NEW LINE NORTH 30 DEGREES 03 MINUTES WEST 303.6 FEET (PASSING OVER A NEW IN LINE IRON PIPE AT 283.55 FEET) TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.93 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AFTER THE EXCLUSION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY AREA OF S.R. NO. 1120 THAT LIES WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES, AND IS AS SURVEYED AND DESCRIBED BY WILLIAM H. BLAKE, N.C.R.L.S. L-2179 OF BURGAW, N.C. ON MAY 3, 1990. And Being more commonly known as: 4885 Malpass Corner Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Cordelia Lewis Johnson. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.â€? Neither the Trustee
nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, 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 ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 30, 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/ 14-066138 #6960 7/9, 7/16/2015
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The Artique Village in Burgaw offers an intriguing new shopping experience for local residents. Located in the old Family Dollar building, the antique shop with an artsy twist welcomes quality-minded artists and antique collectors to come together as one to showcase their products. Owner Stephanie Garner, along with her father, opened the doors on June 20. A special Grand Opening is planned for Saturday, July 11 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm. Garner explained how the business came about. “I was born and raised in Wilmington, and my husband is from Burgaw,” began Garner. “We kind of just pulled this all together. My father had a lot of office furniture he was looking to sell because he is retiring. I was looking for something to get into after being a stayat-home mom for the past three years, and we decided to go towards a common interest of art and antiques. We’re bringing in a lot of art from all up and down the east coast. We have vendors here from Myrtle Beach to Jacksonville, and we are just building the business up. We want it to be a community event. I’m very excited to see what it’s going to blossom into. We want to get behind the local artists, artisans and craft makers.” Gar ner’s father owns Eastwood Office Maintenance in Rocky Point, and a variety of his office furniture is for sale at the Artique Village. “He’s been doing the furniture thing for over 30 years now,” said Garner. “He’s one of the top brand installers. A lot of this furniture just came in the wrong shape, size or color. In his business it costs too much to ship it back, so we are offering it here. It works out for both parties, so it’s a great thing.” Rather than opening a consignment shop, Garner wanted to create opportunities for local artists and artisans to start small and watch their businesses grow. “We’re definitely behind the community 100 percent. We want it to be about the community, so we decided not to make this a consignment store. I did a lot of research, and a lot of places were charging sellers 40 and 50 percent of their products. I just thought that was way too much, especially for new artists who are new or are trying to get their stuff out there. We are just renting by the square foot. I hope it will blossom into something great for Burgaw. There are really no shops here that offer this,” said Garner. A Grand Opening will be held July 11. Two clowns will be on site to do face paintings and balloons for the kids. There will be pony rides and door prize giveaways, including gift cards. Refreshments will include hot dogs, chips and drinks. The store will be accepting vendor applications during the grand opening event, as well. The Artique Village has some long-term goals for the future. “We have some great plans coming up for sure. We
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and a new purpose. Some of her handcrafted items are available in the store, along with her husband’s metal works. He builds robots, fork people and a variety of unique pieces. Shoppers can find antique horse items, storage cabinets for the garage, and an array of artisan crafts. Two new vendors will be pulling in this week. One will be selling paintings and the other will offer antiques that include a roll-top desk and other sought-after furniture pieces. “Another thing we are doing is reusing and recycling. A lot of these things can be recycled. I mean you can refinish and paint an old wooden desk, or do just about anything with it - especially nowadays. It can be easy for the non-craftiest of minds. I am so excited! I want to fast forward two years and see what everything looks like. I’m loving it already - the feedback has been absolutely amazing,” said Garner. The Artique Village is located at 910 East Fremont Street in Burgaw. Vendor applications are currently being accepted. Interested vendors may contact Garner by email at theartiquevillage@hotmail.com. The store is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Visit their Facebook page, call (910) 789-5055 or drop by The Artique Village for more infor mation.
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Diamonds in the Dark (part 2)
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God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but world order that the world might be saved through Him. John 3: 17 Like diamond in the dark, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-saving love is also a love that embraces us, that embraces everyone who will sincerely seek it. It is a love that opens a door on life, a special kind of life, eternal life in the presence of God. It is a love that calls us, that claims us for His very own, that names our name and offers us a gift we could never earn and never buy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; life beyond the confines of this world, beyond the grave. God loves the world that much. God loves us that much that he would give everything even the life of his very own son for our life with him. There is comfort here in these sparkling words, too, and mercy and in the end peace. God sent the son to us, but not to judge us, not to punish us, not to condemn us; God sent his son to secure us, to salvage us, to save us. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son came to redeem this world from its sense of being lost, from the tyranny of its fright and fear, from the emptiness of its isolation and loneliness. God so loved the world that he sent his son to save us, and to seek us and claim us and call us for his
very own. Not even the end of all time can bring an end to this love. God loves us beyond that, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark everywhere, Martha,â&#x20AC;? Peter says in a play by the same name. In the play, Peter is devastated by the loss of Jesus and by his part in it. Peter is haunted by his denial of Christ. He finds in his weakness a darkness he cannot penetrate, a darkness he cannot escape, a darkness that seems to consume him and everything around him until, in the end, he is reminded of God undying love, until he rediscovers again in that love the mercy of God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not according to my sins, O God, not according to my sins but according to your mercy remember me,â&#x20AC;? the psalmist writes and God does. God always does. They are diamonds in our dark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these shining words from John. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abiding love, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sacrifice, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tender mercy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our redemption, diamonds in the crown of the Kingdom of God. Diamonds that come in the dark of our lives to shine and in their shining, to speak of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love, a love that comes not to hurt us but to help us and to hold us secure in the changing winds of life. It was Paul who reminds us in Romans 8 that nothing can separate us from this love â&#x20AC;&#x201C; neither death, nor life, nor angels not principalities, nor
Food pantry open The Christian Community Caring Center distributes food locally to those in need. We are generously supported by local churches, businesses, and the private sector. The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 US Highway 17 N, Hampstead.
things present, nor things to come, no powers, no height, no depth, not anything in all of creation can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Not anything. Diamonds, Diamonds, shining bright. Share your secrets, give us light. Shining like the stars above each one speaking of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love. Diamonds, diamonds, share your spark. Peel back the frightening veil of dark which hides us from that loving face.
you, too, not just the world, but you. He sent his son to give you life, to give each of you life in him. If you want it, its yours. If you seek life, it comes as gift. He comes not to put down or to punish, but to bring you a promise. Christ comes not condemning but calling, not judging but offering full pardon. He offers you life not death. Like diamonds in the dark it shines for you, even for you because God loves you, he really loves you, each of you so very much.
Youth night at Burgaw Holiness PFWB Yout h nig ht is back at Burgaw Holiness P.F.W.B. Church, 416 W. Bridgers St. every Friday from 7-9 p.m. in the Gathering Place. come her the
Word of God and have fun. There will be music, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, dar ts and ping-pong. A l l youth are welcome to attend.
Bread giveaway at Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel UMC Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Rd., Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m.
until noon. Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.
Jordans Chapel UMC VBS July 12 Jordans Chapel UMC presents Son West Roundup VBS July 12-17. Classes for all ages even
adults. Come join in and have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rip Roaring Good Time with Jesus!â&#x20AC;? Nightly from 6:30-9 p.m.
Remind us of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saving grace. July 11 AllHyou ecan eat crab feast July 11 at lNew o vPike e s Creek AME Church. 7178 Stag Park Rd. Burgaw from 5-7:30 p.m. rain or shine. The cost is $20.00 per person. The event is sponsored by NPC Women Missionary Society.
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FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org
ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH
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
BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN 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
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Church Directory
corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. â&#x20AC;˘ 910-619-8063
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007
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
BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger
CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WESTVIEW 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. Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. www.RPUMC.org
19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127
MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.
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.
607 S. Walker Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425
54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Watha, NC 28478 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-448-0919
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212 S. Dickerson St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com
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.
MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435
Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH
1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601
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
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 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
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By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer 4HE HOT DAYS OF SUMMER SEEM TO CHANGE OUR TASTE BUDS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOODS THAT ARE LIGHT EASY TO MAKE AND TASTE DELICIOUS (ERE ARE A FEW RECIPES THAT MIGHT BE WORTH TRYING !DD YOUR OWN PERSONAL TOUCH FOR VARIATION %NJOY Blueberry watermelon salad CUPS WATERMELON BALLS CUPS FRESH BLUEBERRIES T E A S P O O N S F R E S H M I N T MINCED CUP FRESH STRAWBERRIES CUP ORANGE JUICE CUP LIME JUICE CUP SPARKING WATER OR LI MON LIME SODA %VENLY LAYER WATERMELON BALLS BLUEBERRIES AND STRAW BERRIES INTO SIX LARGE GLASSES #OMBINE MINT ORANGE JUICE LIME JUICE LEMON JUICE AND SPARKLING WATER IN A MIXING CUP %VENLY POUR MIXTURE OVER THE FRUIT 'ARNISH WITH FRESH MINT SPRIGS AND SERVE
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TABLESPOON 7ORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS CUT INTO TWO INCH CUBES CUP PINEAPPLE CHUNKS MEDIUM RED BELL PEPPER CUT INTO INCH CUBES (EAT GAS OR CHARCOAL GRILL )N A SMALL BOWL STIR TO GETHER PINEAPPLE JAM ORANGE MARMALADE BROWN SUGAR AND 7ORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE #UT FOUR X INCH SHEETS OF HEAVY DUTY FOIL $I VIDE CHICKEN PEPPER PIECES PINEAPPLE CHUNKS AND PINE APPLE PRESERVE MIXTURE AMONG FOIL SHEETS 3PRINKLE WITH SALT "RING UP TWO SIDES OF FOIL SO EDGES MEET 3EAL EDGES MAK ING A TIGHT INCH FOLD FOLD AGAIN ALLOWING SPACE FOR HEAT CIRCULATION AND EXPANSION &OLD OTHER SIDES TO SEAL 0LACE PACKETS ON GRILL OVER MEDIUM HEAT #OVER GRILL COOK SIX MINUTES 5SING TONGS CAREFULLY TURN PACKETS OVER TAKING CARE NOT TO PUNCTURE FOIL #OOK TO MINUTES LONGER OR UNTIL CHICKEN IS NO LONGER PINK IN CENTER AND PEP PER IS CRISP TENDER Summer berry slump 3ERVES ! SLUMP SIMILAR TO A COBBLER HAS DUMPLINGS ON TOP CUPS FRESH BLUEBERRIES CUPS FRESH STRAWBERRIES HULLED AND HALVED OR QUAR TERED IF LARGE CUPS FRESH RASPBERRIES OR BLACKBERRIES MEDIUM PEACH PITTED AND
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OUTDOOR GOSPEL MUSIC Saturday, July 11, 2015 6:30 P.M. on the Pender County Courthouse Square Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some great southern gospel music under the oak trees of the Pender County Courthouse
In association with the Pender County Arts Council and The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice.
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With two locations, Pender Primary Care offers convenient, high quality care to families and individuals of all ages. And because we are part of NHRMC Physician Group, we are able to provide a wide range of technologies and treatments for your healthcare needs, including shared access to your secure personal medical record through NHRMC MyChart.
Call us for an appointment. We look forward to caring for you. Welcoming new patients. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted.
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PENDER PRIMARY CARE - ROCKY POINT Primary care for infants, children & adults
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7910 US Hwy 117 S, Suite 120 910.259.0400 www.penderprimarycare.org
209 B US Hwy 117 N Bypass 910.259.0600
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PAS-TRAN Transportation is not just for seniors. Any Pender County resident 18 years of age or older may ride PAS-TRAN transit system.
Pender Adult Services Transportation (PAS-TRAN) 901 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 910-259-9119, press 1 www.penderpas.com