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Athletes of the year Post & Voice sportswriter Bobby Norris names the county’s high school athletes of the year. Read about it in sports on page 1B.

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School bond proposal causes stir in Penderlea

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By Andy Pettigrew and Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writers

Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew

Topsail High School principal Berry Simmons demonstrates the handshake and diploma handing procedure to seniors waiting in the hallway outside the Trask Coliseum at UNCW Friday night. Topsail seniors walked the stage to receive their diplomas shortly afterward. Some Pirate seniors (left) showed their individuality by donning colorful accessories after they were beyond the watchful eye of school officials. See more photos on Facebook.

N.C. Blueberry Festival opens Saturday at 10 a.m. in Burgaw

Barbecue and blueberry sale Friday

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher It’s difficult to travel around Burgaw this week and not know the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is Saturday.

Preparations for the annual festival have been ongoing for weeks. But festival activities will begin Friday with the annual barbecue and blueberry sale beginning at 10 a.m.

Fresh blueberries will be on sale in the parking lot of the Family Dollar adjacent to the Depot beginning Friday morning.

Volunteers with the Pender High School Athletic Boosters will have fresh-cooked barbecue on sale as well.

The barbecue sale is part of the booster club’s annual Blueberry Festival

fundraiser. The club will have barbecue on sale Saturday during the festival as well. Friday’s barbecue is prepared by

Wells Pork in Burgaw.

Saturday’s barbecue is the product of the festival’s annual barbecue cookoff, which begins Friday evening behind the Depot. Following the judging of the barbecue competition Saturday morning, the perfectly-prepared pig is given to the booster club for sale during the festival.

Sixteen teams will be vying for top honors in this year’s barbecue competition, sanctioned by the North Carolina Pork Council.

Festival sponsor chairman Pete Cowan says the booster club’s barbecue sale is part of the festival’s commitment to education.

“Supporting education, including the scholarship program, is one of the main objectives of the festival,” Cowan said.

The Pender County Board of Education presented a $67 million bond proposal to Pender County Commissioners June 12 in a special budget session.

The proposal includes a new elementary/middle school in the Surf City area, expansion of the Cape Fear Middle and Elementary schools, and a renovation of Pender High School.

The controversial part of the proposal was the renovation of the Penderlea School into a K-5 school and removal of its middle school. The School Board proposes splitting Penderlea middle students between West Pender and Burgaw Middle schools.

School Board member Tom Roper presented the bond proposal to the commissioners, along with data from an N.C. State University study that reported overcrowded conditions at many schools and projected renewed growth in the east and southern areas of Pender County.

The June 12 meeting was packed with Penderlea parents and residents, who did not speak at the meeting, since it was a budget work session, not a commissioners meeting.

The scene was different at Monday’s regular commissioners meeting Commissioners got an ear-

ful from parents, alumni, and educators from Penderlea.

People who are angry and upset that the Board of Education announced its intention to close Penderlea Middle School dominated the public comments portion of the commissioners’ agenda. They like their kindergarten through eighth grade school and they don’t want their students divided between Burgaw Middle School and West Pender.

Patrick Gideons called the decision to close the middle school an “emotionally charged issue.”

Several of the speakers referred to a statement that the Penderlea students were not properly prepared, although the statement was not attributed to any one person.

“What are they basing that statement?” asked Commissioner George Brown.

No one had an answer.

However, Penelope Trammel, said she feels the Pender County Board of Education’s bond issue is skewed. She said the bond issue will pay for a kindergarten through eighth grade school in Surf City while stripping Penderlea of its middle school.

Toni Gideons said Penderlea is about family. The students call their educators their aunts. There is a bond in the community.

Barry Teachey said Penderlea lost their high school.

Now the school board wants

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Penderlea community meeting June 19 There will be a Penderlea School community meeting Thursday June 19 at the Penderlea Volunteer Fire Department.

According to the meeting’s Facebook page, the meeting

will be held at 6 p.m. and will provide the Penderlea commuity with information about the Pender County Board of Education’s decision to split Penderlea School. The community is invited to attend.

Topsail Beach board approves budget, no tax increase

By Don Paxton Post & Voice Staff Writer The Topsail Beach town’s commissioners approved the 2014-2015 budget that keeps the tax rate unchanged at 29.25 cents per $100 of property value.

“Our staff has done an excellent job with the budget,” Mayor Howard Braxton said.

At the June 11 meeting Commissioner Larry Combs provided an update on the board’s recent trip to Washington DC. “We met with our Washington representatives to discuss the town’s needs.

Our goal was to keep our federal representatives aware of the status of our town’s current issues,” Combs said. “We discussed the recent flood insurance increase in costs, and explained that

too big of a financial burden is being placed on the coastal towns. It was a very worthwhile trip; they listened to our concerns.”

In other matters, Braxton updated the board on the planned inlet-dredging project scheduled for this fall “Topsail Beach was not awarded the

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Arrest report John Louis Allen, 22, 306 Kennys Ave., Holly Ridge. Misdeameanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Freddie James Anderson, 58, 31 Newkirk Road, Burgaw. Simple assault, second degree trespassing, misdemeanor breaking and/ or entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,500 secured bond.

Lashawnya Greene Armstrong, 39, 16988 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point. Felony larceny of motor vehicle, possession of stolen automobile, driving while license revoked (2 counts), fict/alt title/ reg card/tag (2 counts), no liability insurance, expired registration card/ tag. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $26,200 secured bond.

Teddy Jermel Bacchus, 32, 71 White Oad Rd., Rocky Point. Assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under a $3,600 secured bond.

Scott Fitzgerald Bass, 43, 1326 South Anderson Blvd, Holly Ridge. Driving while impaired, open container after cons alc 1st. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Harry Leon Brown, 60, 105 South McCrae Street, Burgaw. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond.

Alysha Hart Carroll, 23, 20 Bielenda Dr, Castle Hayne. Robbery with dangerous weapon, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $180,000 secured bond.

Jordan Laif Carroll, 20, 249 Kimwood Lane Lt 10, Rocky Point. Robbery with dangerous weapon, felony larcy, felony possession of stolen goods, assault by pointing a gun, entry upon premise wearing hood/mask/disguise. Arrest

by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $191,500 secured bond.

Pedro Cortez, 41, 139 Tasha Lane, Burgaw. Assault on a female, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender Count Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $7,500 secured bond.

Tyron Davis, 39, 214 Boyce Road, Burgaw. Felony larceny of motor vehicle, obtain property false pretense (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $4,000 secured bond.

William Edward Goff, Jr., 47, 200 Woodbine Terrace, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Arthur Jay Goulette, 45, 4691 Hwy 53 E, Burgaw. Assault on female (2 counts) communicating threats, misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury (2 counts), possession of firearm by felon, first degree forcible sexual offense (3 counts). Incarcerated under $1045,000

secured bond.

Jeffrey Thomas Head. 20, 407 Roberts Road, Hampstead. Felony probation violation (2 counts). Incarcerated under $30,000 secured bond.

Matthew Scott Heil, 23. Domestic criminal trespass, assault on female.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,500 secured bond.

Christopher Leonii Herring, 30, 11885 Ashton Road, Burgaw. Violation of dom protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released. No bond listed.

Norman Wayne Herrmann, 48, 143 Lanier Ave., Rocky Point. Contributing to delinquency of juvenile. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office . Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Don Holmes, 48, 850 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill. First degree rape, first degree forcible sexual offense, first degree kidnapping, assault by strangulation, crime against nature. Incarcerated under $485,000 secured bond.

Ricky Leroy Jacobs, 49, Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond.

John Henry Jenness, III. 29, 237 Kelash Extension, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts).

Incarcerated.

Juan Manual Juarez, 25, 511 US Hwy 117 S. Burgaw. No operators license, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Jared David Lacivita, 21, 299 Lea Drive lot 4, Hampstead. Statutory rape 13, 14, or 15 years old/ def 6 or greater (2 counts), indecent liberties with child, contributing to delinquency of juvenile.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500,000 bond.

Neena Ann Lewin, 22, 865 North Drive, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts). Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond.

John Alfred Lewis, 53, 125 Old Farm Road, Hampstead. Communicating threats, assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Mark Eugene Lisle, 50, 862 Wildwood Circle. Driving while impaired. Arrest

by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond.

James Blake McCallion Jr., 63 George Washington Hales Dr., Akinson. Driving while impaired. Released no bond listed.

Aric Steffan McCutcheon, 22, 815 Union Bethel Road D, Hampstead. Possession of stolen automobile, drive/ allow vehicle not registered, flee/ elude arrest w/mv, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $6,000 secured bond.

Jose Armanda Morales, 27, 83 Kellie Street, Currie. Communicating threats, assault on female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated

under $5,000 secured bond.

Marvin Murray, 33, 7801 Slocum Trail, Atkinson. Simple assault. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond.

Tony Lee Radford, 183 Bellhammond Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released. No bond listed.

Leigha Renee Rigdon, 23, 561 Clarks Landing loop Road. Misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts), misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $11,000 secured bond.

Crystal Sandlin, 38, 964 Hillview Drive, Hampstead. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Jonathan Wesley Satcher, 40, 40 Howards Ave, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Donna Kay Simmons, 56, 2658 Rooks Road, Atkinson. Violation of court order.

Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Melvin Amer Simms, 31, 601 N. Timberly Lane 42, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated under $1,800 secured bond.

Tory Antwan Simpson, 25, 15685 Hwy 421, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, drive left of center. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond.

Howard Junior Smith, 44, 1178 New Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated.

Jordan Malic Steen, 17, 21 Lucille’s Place, Burgaw. Injury to personal property, communicating threats (2 counts), assault by pointing a gun (2 counts), communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,500 secured bond.

Jason Ray Stilley, 31, 523 Green Acres Drive, Hampstead. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

No bond listed.

Christopher Scott Tew-Creech, 22, 1050 Shepards Rd., Hampstead. Sell or give malt bev/unfort wine to under 21, con/offer alc bev public road, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to ½ oz ( 2 counts), simple possession of schedule 4 controlled substance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $36,100 secured bond.

Kenya Meguil Turner, 28, 65 Catherines Alley, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Information taken from reports provided by county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Burgaw Walmart on track

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Progress on the Burgaw Walmart is moving ahead slowly, according to Burgaw planning administrator Rebekah Roth. Company engineers say they are working to get utility permits. Roth says things are ready as far as Burgaw is concerned.

“They are at the point where all they have to do is turn in a tree removal permit,” Roth said. “I think that is the last thing they need before they can begin grading, at least in terms of the town’s requirements. Since they have to work with N.C. DOT and there are easements for gas and power lines going through there I don’t know if there is

a process they have to work through with them. There are multiple organizations they have to work through before they can get started.

It’s a lot more complicated for this piece of property than for some others because of the utility requirements and DOT.” Roth expects to hear from the Walmart engineers soon.

away the middle school. He said the board of education can’t be trusted.

Commissioner George

Brown said he was surprised by the board of education’s actions. “It’s 180 degrees from what they wanted to do two years ago,” he said. He said the board of education is coming up against the July filing date for the fall ballot and they have waited until the last minute.

Commissioner Jimmy Tate told the crowded room of parents, educators, and alumni, “You are preaching to the choir. I am very upset but not surprised.”

Tate said he is proud of Penderlea and he supported the efforts of the people who spoke out at the commissioners’ meeting. He urged citizens to attend the Pender County Board of Education meeting June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Pender Resource Center.

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Burgaw board approves Arts Council request for old EMS building

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw town commissioners approved the request by the Pender County Arts Council to use the old downtown EMS building at the board’s June 10 meeting.

The board approved a twoyear lease and appropriated $15,000 to pay for utilities and insurance for the building.

Burgaw town manager Chad McEwen says the town’s attorney is working on a lease agreement between Burgaw and the Arts Council.

“Once that is done, it will be theirs for the next two years,” McEwen said. “It will probably be a month or so before the lease is ready.

Maybe this time next month everything will be in place.

Business Improvement District approved Commissioners also approved a proposal to establish a Business Improvement District in downtown Burgaw.

The district will promote economic development downtown by providing grants to

pay for costly sewer impact fees that can be associated with new businesses and development.

“The board went above and beyond what the staff report had suggested in terms of time line and funding. The original proposal did not specify a set amount of money and was for three years. The board decided to extend it to a five-year period and commit $40,000 a year to the project,” McEwen said.

Properties in downtown Burgaw roughly between the Courthouse and the Depot are eligible for a Business Improvement District grant.

“There are conditions on how the money can be allocated. It will be looked at on a case-by-case basis,” said McEwen.

Grants will be available to property owners and businesses that expand, improve property or begin businesses that generate an impact fee.

Funds to pay the impact fees will be paid from the town’s general fund into the water and sewer fund.

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Farm fresh and handmade items in Surf City

Summer Market open each week

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Every Tuesday morning the canopy sun tents go up.

Displays are arranged. And the Surf City Summer Market is open for business.

Located in Nelva R. Albury Park on North New River Drive, the Surf City Summer Market is a welcomed addition to the north end of town.

“The locals are so excited to have a market in town,” said Debbie Wilson, the president of the market’s board of directors. “Our shoppers are locals and vacationers.”

The market consists of more than 20 vendors each week selling farm fresh produce, sea glass jewelry, handcrafted artwork, soaps, and work by artisans.

“Everyone here is local,” said Wilson about the vendors. “We have a bakery and every week she sells out. The produce is from a farm in Sneads Ferry. Her produce is picked that morning and sold Tuesday.”

G e n ev a o f H o m e t ow n Farms in Sneads Ferry said their produce is perfect for anyone who wants to eat or can fresh produce. She said she and her husband, Steve,

practice environmentally friendly growing for vegetables that are healthy for serving at the dinner table.

She also sells sunflowers at the market.

Each week the Surf City Summer Market invites a non-profit group to set up a tent and promote the organization. Groups such as Top Cat, 4-H Extension, a master gardener and a variety of other non-profits are volunteering to join the Surf City Summer Market.

“Having the non-profits with us gives us even more variety,” said Wilson.

Local author Carol Overstreet sells her novels at the Surf City Summer Market.

“I’ve been around this area for a very long time,” said Overstreet. “My books include the history and beauty of the area.”

Her books sell extremely well at Quarter Moon Books, Gifts and Wine Bar. And she sells out at the Surf City Summer Market almost weekly.

“I sold out this morning,” said Overstreet who said she loves the interaction with locals and tourists alike.

Elizabeth O’Brien, an artisan who creates earrings, said she enjoys the market.

“It’s fun to meet people,” she

said.

Lindy Highsmith is a stayat-home mom – except on Tuesdays. She started sewing as a hobby. Now this embroiders and creates beautiful bow ties, burp clothes and other unique items.

“I have the best mother-inlaw,” said Highsmith. “She babysits and I sell the items I made. The bow ties and burp clothes are two of biggest selling items.”

“We like variety,” said Wilson. “We don’t accept vendors who are duplicating products.”

The Surf City Summer Market accepts applications from potential vendors. The vendors, if accepted after a screening, pay $20 a week to set up a vendor’s tent. In turn, the Surf City Summer Market pays the town of Surf City rental for use of the park.

It’s a win-win for vendors, the town, and the shoppers, said Wilson.

“The town has been excellent,” Wilson said. “They have worked with us and helped us get set up.”

Wilson said she couldn’t carry the task of operating a summer market without an excellent board of directors.

Cathy Rae, a fiber artist, is the treasurer. Sue Mixion, a

Staff photo by Tammy Proctor

Farm fresh and handmade craft items are offered every Tuesday during the summer months at the Surf City Summer Market. sea glass artisan, is vice president. Judy Powell, a painter, is the board secretary.

Wilson said in the organizing process, the Surf City Summer Market board of directors made it a priority to do business with local businesses. They contacted SFI Group, Inc. for insurance.

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Surf City Walmart celebrates Live Better Local

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer A food drive, sea turtles, Marines, the Chamber, and the police and fire departments were brought together

by Walmart Neighborhood Market in Surf City June 14 to celebrate Live Better Local.

The community day was one of the first Live Better Local days by Walmart nationally.

Walmart Neighborhood Market, located at 420 Fun Center Dr., provided face painting and balloon animals for the children.

Non-profits, which included the Surf City Fire Department and Auxiliary, the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation

Center, the Museum of the Marine, and Surf City’s Officer Eric Peterson with his K-9 dog, Cayda, were on hand to provide information to residents and tourists as they prepared to shop at Walmart Neighborhood Market.

At noon, Tim Bass, the store manager of Walmart Neighborhood Market, presented $5,000 in grants to local non-profits.

The fire department, the Greater Topsail Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and the Museum of the Marine each received a check for $1,000 each in community grants. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center received $1,500 plus an additional $500 for earning the most votes in a Facebook contest.

“We are proud to be part

of the Surf City community,” said Bass. “This is just one way Walmart and our associates make a difference in the lives of our customers and our neighborhood. We believe it our responsibility to identify challenges in the communities we serve and become part of the solution.”

One of the challenges is feeding the needy in the community. During Live Better Local, representatives from Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina were on hand to accept donations.

Walmar t and Walmar t Foundation pledged to fight hunger in America. The corporation has committed $2 billion to fight hunger through 2015. In North Carolina Walmart stores have donated more than 26.8 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2014,

according to Kendra J. Carlson, a strategic engagement manager with the Walmart Foundation.

Carlson, from Bentonville, Arkansas, was on hand at the Live Better Local event in Surf City. She said the Walmart Foundation gives more than $1 billion a year in grants and in-kind donations a year.

The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Surf City is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For more information about the local Walmart Neighborhood Market visit their Facebook page at Facebook/Walmart Neighbhorhood Market Surf City.

Designs is helping the market with T-shirt designs.

“We don’t want to step on the toes of our local businesses,” said Wilson. “So you will see signs that say, ‘See us at Mia’s Marketplace or Bumblebee’ or wherever the vendors’ items are sold in town.”

“It’s very rewarding when

visitors and locals tell us they are so happy we are here,” said Wilson.

The Surf City Summer Market is open every Tuesday till Labor Day, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more details or to submit an application to set up a vending table, visit them on Facebook/Surf City Summer Market.

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What about Penderlea?

The Pender County Board of Education’s bond proposal and plan to turn the Penderlea School into an elementary school has caused a storm of protests from Penderlea residents and parents at the school.

The plan is part of the board’s school bond proposal to the county commissioners, including a new school in the Surf City area along with additions We don’t think Pender to Cape Fear Elementary and County should spend one Pender High School. It’s part more dime on trying to of the boards long-standing make the Penderlea School struggle of what to do with building into something that the historic but educationally it will never be – a modern, inadequate Penderlea School adequate school facility. building.

The board has proposed an extensive renovation of the old building, along with additions to the school. They are also proposing spinning off the middle school and sending the students to either West Pender Middle School or Burgaw Middle. That seems to be the biggest bone of contention in the community.

At the great risk of expressing an opinion in this matter, we will do just that – express an opinion.

We don’t think Pender County should spend one more dime on trying to make the Penderlea School building into something that it will never be – a modern, adequate school facility.

While recognizing the historic value of the building, it just can’t be made into something it’s not. It’s throwing good money after bad.

Gutting the old building and nearly rebuilding the inside from scratch seems rather futile. And what will be done with the students while this renovation – which likely could take a year – takes place?

Students in the Penderlea community deserve a building that is on par with others in the county. We think the old Penderlea School building has served it purpose and should be retired in favor of building a new, modern school facility in the community. A building that will give students many years of service. Build another building like Cape Fear Elementary and Middle School, just a little smaller maybe.

It’s not exactly a K-8 school like Penderlea, but students still go to the same school from kindergarten through middle school.

Let’s see what we can do.

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House scores public relations coup It was late in the game. The House was at bat to take its cut at the state budget. The State Senate team had thrown them a wicked curveball. Did the House have the skill and the moxie to respond in this moder n-day “Casey-at-thebat” scenario?

House budget leaders were in a box. Tax increases were off the table. Teachers had to get pay raises and Medicaid reform had to be addressed.

There wasn’t much appetite in their caucus for large additional budget cuts in an election year. The crowd in the grandstand was anxious, even angry.

The House didn’t hit a home run but they definitely got a solid hit and scored one of the biggest public relations coups in years.

The House budget will provide teachers an average pay increase of five percent, not as much as many would have hoped for but certainly respectable. Teacher assistants were retained and no further education cuts were made.

House leaders wisely chose not to swing at the lightning rod of teacher tenure and left career status in place. The House decided to get needed additional revenues from increased lottery proceeds.

This was a bitter pill to swallow since most House Republicans were opposed to the lottery from the get-go and the notion of increasing lottery advertising to get more people to spend more money gambling was especially distasteful.

It does fulfill the prophecy of lottery antagonists that gambling proceeds would supplant, not supplement education funding. But as Speaker

Tillis correctly said, we can’t “unring” that bell.

Teachers, educators, Democrats, editorialists and political pundits grumbled about House teacher pay funding solutions but in comparison with the Senate plan sometimes the least offensive option becomes the best course. Expect the reaction to grow from muted acceptance to vocal support when it comes time to negotiate differences between Senate and House proposals.

The house of medicine was equally adamant in opposition to Senate Medicaid proposals. The House wisely did not remove Medicaid from the Department of Health and Human Services and didn’t throw granny out of the nursing home onto the street, as many had claimed the Senate plan would do. House leaders promise a separate reform bill but most likely reform will wait until next year. But the House does contain the interesting provision that the Medicaid Director, while operating within DHHS, will be appointed directly by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature, a move that gives that director more autonomy and makes him or her more responsive and accountable.

With such radical differences it will be up to conferees from both houses to reach a compromise. Governor McCrory is certain to side with the House, while folks back home – especially doctors, teachers, nursing homes and hospitals, school boards and parents - will unite in support of the House budget.

The Senate may not capitulate completely but they will likely bend to public pressure and the final budget will look more like the House version.

You have to acknowledge it was a brilliant public relations victory for the House, and especially Speaker Thom Tillis. Who would have suspected they could unite those who previously opposed them to rally to their support? And this might provide the margin for victory in Tillis’ election to the U.S. Senate.

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

Gail Ostrishko Post & Voice Columnist www.gailo.com

Father figures

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “It’s 180 degrees from what they wanted to do two years ago,””

Pender County Commission Chairman George Brown on the Pender County School Board’s bond proposal and plans for the Penderlea School.

“The locals are so excited to have a market in town. Our shoppers are locals and vacationers.”

Debbie Wilson, president of the Surf City Summer Market’s Board of Directors on the town’s market.

A rooster and a sunset I was exhausted, frustrated, worried and covered in sweat, dirt and possibly some of the six- and eight-legged creatures that made their homes in the field. Lumps here and there showed here some of their winged cousins had extracted their pounds of flesh, or at least pints of blood.

The work wasn’t finished, but I was as I slumped sliding and sopping into the chair in the barn. I had things hurting that I wasn’t sure still existed.

The night before, and the one before that, had been lacking in sleep; an emergency I won’t bore you with here required Miss Rhonda and I to put everything on hold to help some other folks. Just when it seemed things might be controllable, they became exponentially worse, and we all know physical exhaustion is a poor second cousin to being emotionally wrung like a cheap rag.

I wasn’t quite having a pity party, but I was teetering shamefully on the edge, when Moe waddled across the barn, fluffed his feathers, and crowed.

Moe, Larry and Curley are three sibling roosters we took in for pest control and cheap entertainment. While we will eventually arrange a marriage for them, a lack of a proper coop for a mess of hens—and the relative unavailability of a mess of

Jefferson Weaver hens worth the price—have left the three stooges to live a somewhat monastic existence. They seem content to live the life of the biblical Jacob until their befeathered Leahs and Rachels can be acquired.

Listening to Moe declare his sunset majesty over the roosters a quarter-mile away, roosters who also claim ownership of this particular shire, I realized I was forgetting, again, to treasure the simple things in life.

Simple things like the flaring red of a perfect sunset, the sailor’s delight of a red evening as the martins frantically pirouetted in dogfights over mosquitoes, flies and the occasional unlucky dragonfly. Mother Killdeer was her usual hysterical self, only moreso since the eggs we so zealously guarded have hatched and her nestlings race through the grass, un-

mindful of the dangers she screams about, since they are too busy being baby birds.

A few feet away, my horses murmured and munched, occasionally disagreeing over the sides of their stalls but generally ready to call it quits after a long day of forgetting their previous lives.

Each of them was a shadow when we first met, and there is a simple pleasure in seeing the results of a long project completed by a group of people working together for a single cause.

As I left the farm, the radio was playing a song written back when music was worth something, before computers and digitizers and engineers could make a caterwauling tom tabby sound like a prima donna soprano.

The song brought back a passel of good memories, with none of the usual embarrassment that comes from a lot of memorable secular music, and there was a simple pleasure in singing along with the radio, remembering friends from other times and places.

Walter the Dog greeted me with his usual ebullience as I swung in the driveway; there is no simple pleasure to compare to a good dog, who loves you without question, especially when that dog greets you with the same excitement whether he’s seen

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Public Opinion Blueberry Festival Saturday, June 21 is Blueberry Festival day in Burgaw.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the festival which showcases our town and community.

Thousands of visitors have been introduced to our town and many (about 60 percent) of the attendees are repeat visitors. Visitors now recognize why we love to call Burgaw home. Our friendly citizens and the outstanding charm of our town create the atmosphere to encourage visitors to return again and again.

Festival day did not just happen. Its’ success is the result of hundreds of hours of hard work by hundreds of volunteers and the fifty

plus sponsors who lend their name and financial support to the festival.

A special thanks goes out to our many law enforcement, EMS, fire department, and public works employees who work hard on festival day to make the day safe, pleasant, and enjoyable.

While we eagerly look forward to this year’s festival and applaud the efforts of everyone responsible for its’ success, we will miss one of our most dedicated volunteers, Martin Beach. Martin was one of the original festival organizers and for more than 10 years spent more hours than anyone can count dedicated to the festival’s success. Martin, his wife, Ann, and their daughter recently

relocated to Hawaii and will spend their retirement years living close to their son and his family. In true form, as probably our most dedicated volunteer, he continued to work with the festival committee until the day before moving. We miss all of the Beach family and wish them well in their new home.

Pete Cowan North Carolina Blueberry Festival Sponsorship Chairman

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I have always been intrigued by daddy/daughter relationships, probably because I don’t really remember having one. Though my brother assures me I was the apple of our father’s eye from the day I was born, I was too young to remember that part of my childhood.

I never really knew my dad or either of my grandfathers.

Dad deserted our family when I was six, my brothers were nine and 12. For years I only got one side of the story since he didn’t keep in contact with us. Mom was always working, or sleeping when she was home, filling both roles as a single parent of three.

I didn’t comprehend the complexity of her job until I was an adult myself. She just seemed to make it all work, providing what we needed and then some, in spite of limited resources and sometimes seemingly ungrateful children.

Apparently anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad. I was blessed to have a very special dad right next door growing up. He could fix anything, and was always available to help. Lucky for me, I was outgoing, even as a child, never afraid to ask for what I needed and seek out what was missing in our family.

I have no biological children of my own, but naturally nurture other’s children, and even some adults. We all parent each other in a variety of ways, and while there are universal attributes we associate with parenting, everyone does it differently.

As a family counselor and parent educator early in my career, I found it fascinating to see such voids in some parents’ capacity to raise responsible children. In all fairness, we live what we learn, and we can’t teach something we don’t know. Being raised by my mom, I think I got a super concentrated double dose of what it takes to cultivate confidence, discipline and self-sufficiency.

As the oldest of seven whose father died when she was only a teenager, I guess she got a jump-start on the elements of independence which are obviously rooted in strong family relationships.

My mom was the best mom and dad ever. She loved us unconditionally, making it consistently clear that we were her highest and most cherished priority. And my adopted dad next door filled in the blanks, always making himself available for any needs that arose.

Even to this day, he remains a significant source of support and encouragement in my life and a master at making me feel loved and special.

We set aside one day a year to honor fathers and mothers, yet their jobs are endless.

Don’t wait until a designated day to give thanks and praise for the significant guides in your life.

Express your appreciation daily, in large doses, just as they do so naturally.

–Gail Ostrishko is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

Contact her at www.gailo.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post Staff Writer

Blueberry cupcakes and muffins Monique Kirby, who had her Burgaw Bakery on Fremont Street, has moved the bakery to Courthouse Ave. She and her partner, Colleen Batson, will officially open the business on June 21, in time for the N.C. Blueberry Festival. They are pastry caterers who have special cakes for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, and other special occasions.

My great granddaughter, Katelyn, recently had a birthday cupcake decorating party there with some of her girlfriends. It was fun to decorate your own cupcake, and then be able to eat it. It sounded like a fun “girls only� day out. I think they will be serving slices of pound cake, cinnamon buns, cupcakes, and other cookies. I asked if they would be serving coffee? Yes. There’s nothing better than a good cinnamon bun with a good cup of coffee. That sounds like a Saturday morning winner to me!

They have a website, Burgawbakery.com if you want more information. You can’t miss the bakery, I think they will have tables outside as well as inside. So plan to put that on your list of places to check out at the Blueberry Festival.

To get there, turn down by Dees Drug Store across from Pender County Courthouse Square walk half a block and it is the first store on the right.

Busy week-end graduations Saturday morning my travels took me first to Wilmington, where my niece and nephew were having a yard sale. Barbara and Jeff Canaday are moving to Hous-

ton, Texas on Tuesday. They have rented a van big enough to carry two cats, a dog, themselves and their daughter, Jessica. Son. Jeffrey has a job this summer and is still attending UNC-W. Yard sales are wonderful things. They fascinate me.

But I try to look more than I buy. My visit there was just to get a few minutes here and there to talk to them between sales. Of course I did not plan to buy anything until I saw an older model bicycle that takes you nowhere- but of course exercises one’s legs. I asked the price. Nobody answered me and when I was getting ready to leave, the bike was gone. It was out by my car. They would not let me pay for it. They had said to each other that if Aunt Edith wanted anything, it would be free. She started to tell me but knew I would not choose anything if she did.

She was right too!

Anyway, it was really hard to say goodbye ’cause Texas is a long long way from Burgaw. Maybe if I get to visit Edith in Louisiana later this year, we can get to Houston, maybe!

Looked at my watch. It would soon be time for the first graduation party- which was almost at Surf City. Still I had to go back to Burgaw to take Chloe out and put a couple things in the car.

With my gas gauge showing less than a fourth full, I stopped at Rocky Point to get gas.

Then I was in the car again, back to Rocky Point, over to Hampstead, up to Hwy 210 and the party. My great niece Jenna Register, daughter of Bo and Dail Crowley Register, was graduating from Topsail High School. The party started at 3

Weaver

a baseball uniform walking beside his daddy on a summer evening, a little girl who’s all smiles and skinned knees as she rides recklessly down the sidewalk on a newly conquered bike unfettered by training wheels, the pride of accomplishment in my friend Delton Johnson’s eyes as he walked across the stage and received a diploma when he was old enough to be the grandfather and even greatgrandfather of his classmates.

We forget the simple pleasure of things like an American flag flapping above a country post office, where even when the Internet fails and lightning strikes the cellular phone towers, anyone can, for the price of a stamp, communicate with someone a continent away in just a day or so.

We forget the simple pleasure of hearing a little kid recite a Bible verse, ask her Sunday school class to pray for “everyone,� or hearing a child sing a simple song of praise.

We forget the simple pleasures of a new suit, a freshlyironed shirt, well-shined but comfortable shoes, disreputable boots, and checking the time not because we are running behind, but because you don’t want the day to end, and there is a reassurance in the steady tick-tick-tick of a watch carried by your greatgrandfather, in a time when men wore vests and pocketwatches, and people had more manners than hurt feelings.

A lovely dinner and a clean shower later, with Cleopatra the Plott hound snoring softly at the foot of the bed, I stepped out the back door to say good night to the owls, and realized that as long as we keep the simple things in sight, the bad days, the frustrations, the complications, the disappointments—they’re really only there to help appreciate the things that really matter, things like a cold drink of water in a comfortable old wooden chair as a rooster salutes the sunset. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

Continued from page 4A you an hour before, or been missing you for a week.

A quick kiss of greeting from my beloved, and the words I love to hear— “Supper’s ready!�—helped me remember again how truly blessed I am, and how so many of those blessings come in the little things, the simple things that we all too often pass by without noticing.

Simple things like a handful of freshly-picked blackberries, tattooing nonsense in blue-black splendor across the hands and greedy mouth of a little girl who’d never had a blackberry in her life, but has suddenly realized the glory of their sweet-tart taste, more intoxicating than any store-bought synthetic sweet.

Simple things like watching my wife fish, or seeing a kitten happily bat a ball across a floor, unmindful of how close she came to being put down, a friendly gray squirrel spoiled by treats tossed as tributes, or listening to a happy hound strike trail on a coon on a crisp late fall night when the hoar-frost has risen in the pastures and the swamp water is so cold your feet no longer care. We forget simple things like a gibbous moon soaring high in an endless country sky unsullied by street lights, the stars seeming to dim their own shine in respect for the Old Man of the Night.

We disregard the taste of the day’s first coffee, stillwarm pecan pie, hamburgers on a summer evening, watermelon, ice cream and butter-sopped corn on the cob. We forget the simple joy of the smell of biscuits, my mother’s applesauce cake, frying chicken, fresh fish that hadn’t even checked into eternity before being dusted with cornmeal and slapped in an ancient iron pan saluted with salt and pepper and bathed in grease on an open fire.

We forget the simple pleasures of a little boy in

p.m. and I got there at 5.

Enjoyed celebrating with the graduate and also visiting with lots of my Crowley relatives. Grandmother, Johnsie Crowley, aunt Ruby Crowley, uncle Sid Crowley and wife, Kay, and great nephew Worth Crowley and wife and baby and aunt Lynn Crowley Atkinson and husband, Gene & granddaughter Lily.

Looked at my watch and it was time for the second graduation party. The sky looked terribly threatening and I did not want to get caught in a thunderstorm, Dail, the hostess fixed me a plate to take with me. Got out on highway 210 and the rain started coming down – hard.

The rain was coming hard on highway 17 all the way to Hampstead. Rained so hard, I stayed in the right lane and could not see enough to find a place to get off the highway and stop.

Cars whizzed by me for miles. I was tense in all that rain. When I got almost to the 210 intersection at Hampstead the rain stopped. Not a drop of rain came down from there to my house.

What a relief that wa.! Back home, check on Chloe, pick up graduation card, and go to Davey Bradshaw’s graduation party out near Pender High School. He graduated from Trask High School. He is the son of Tommy and Cathy Claris Bradshaw.

Lots of relatives and friends enjoyed helping him celebrate. Got there at 7:00. It was good to see people I had not seen recently. Cathy’s brother, David, was there and we had a chance to chat. Also saw Michelle Pare Vernon Harrell’s wife. It was such fun to see everybody that I had no idea that complete darkness had descended upon us. Vernon walked me to my car and then said he would drive me home. I was

very grateful for the offer because I don’t like to drive at night. Vernon drove my car and Michelle followed in their car. People are so good to me. Thank you both.

(Sunday morning when I got in the driver’s seat, my feet would not reach the foot pedals!)

The very minute we opened the door, the telephone was ringing. I said I’d call back later. By the time Chloe and I had eaten a bite of supper, I was ready to col-

lapse into bed. Besides that I could not find the cell phone I needed. Tomorrow would be another day.

Senior Day Since Davey was the only graduate in our church, he had his own special Senior Recognition Day. Congratulations to you, Davey on your high school graduation from Trask.

Home Again We had learned that Eloise Farrior has returned.

She was flown in by helicop-

ter to Chapel Hill because of breathing problems and pneumonia. She is very glad to be back in Burgaw and in her own bed again. There’s no place like home. Take it easy and get your strength back soon. We are glad to have you back in Burgaw.

Blueberry Festival Saturday, June 21, will be a big day in downtown Burgaw. The N.C. Blueberry Festival will be in full swing

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Education

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Pender County schools teachers of the year are (in alphabetical order by school) Jeanenne Harris (Burgaw Elementary), David Glenn (Burgaw Middle), Amanda Colclough (Cape Fear Elementary), Cheryl Wheeler ( Cape Fear Middle), Jeffery Batson (Trask High School), Elizabeth Jones (Malpass Corneer Elementary), April Kinlaw (North Topsail Elementary), Brittany Warren (Pender County Preschools), Jesse Boger (Pender Early College), David Knowles (Pender High School), Amber Denny (Penderlea School), Beth Mills (Rocky Point Primary), Linda Donovan (South Topsail Elementary), Staci Loher (Topsail Elementary), Alecia Melton (Topsail High School), Elizabeth Bair (Topsail Middle School), Sarah Bishton (West Pender Middle). Kinlaw is also recognized as the Pender County Teacher of the Year

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The strange hogfish

By Katherine Murphy Special to the Post & Voice This week at Ecological Marine Adventures we learned about hogfish. The hogfish belongs to the second largest family of marine fishes called the wrasses.

The hogfish looks different than other wrasses because instead of a long cylindricalshaped body like most wrasses the hogfish is laterally compressed and round. The color of the hogfish is highly variable and depends on age sex and habitat.

The hogfish has a very elongated snout which it uses to search for crustaceans buried in the sediment. This very long pig-like snout and it’s rooting behavior give the hogfish its name. The caudal or tailfin is somewhat lunate like the shape of a crescent moon and the pectoral fins are along the lateral sides of the body with the paired pelvic fins directly below.

A prominent black spot behind the pectoral fins differentiates males from females. The dorsal fin usually is composed of three or four long dorsal spines followed by a series of shorter dorsal spines. The hogfish is a carnivore and they mainly feed on other small fish and crustaceans buried in the sediment.

This week our Kids Marine Science Class had the opportunity to dissect and learn about

the anatomy of a hogfish.

We removed identified scale types, observed the unique teeth and snout of a hogfish.

The kids learned about vertebrate of the fish and skeletal structure.

Our summer officially began June 9 and runs through Aug. 23 we will be offering free community marine science classes on the beach at the Goldsboro public beach access in Surf City every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.

During these classes we will be teaching children and families how to seine net and catch some interesting species of animals in the surf zone. This is a wet activity so come in bathing suits. We will also have a short marine science lesson about the animals caught and answer questions.

Photo contributed Preregistration is not required for this class, just show up Students in EMA’s Marine Science Class get a close look and be ready to have fun and at a hogfish. learn.

EMA is still registering for some summer 2014 classes. Most summer classes are full with very few remaining spaces. Please visit www.

EMAtopsail.com for more information. Remember email is our preferred method of contact.

Have a great week, and remember protect, preserve, and enjoy your amazing marine world. Pick up some trash, recycle, teach someone something, get outside and have some fun.

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Christopher Taylor Barnes (above left) and Marshall Quinton Barnes (above right), students at Pender High School, recently served as a pages for the North Carolina House of Representatives. They are the sons of Christopher and Lorie Barnes of Atkinson and were sponsored by Rep. Chris Millis.

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice The recent Azalea Run for the Girls on the Run and Stride programs reinforced what some of us in the area already know.

There are parents and educators, especially physical educators, who advocate a healthy combination of nutrition and health-related fitness.

Credit the YMCA for hosting GOTR and Stride.

Credit the parents and teachers who support activity over video games. And credit the children who participated.

It’s nice to know kids can still be active. GOTR and Stride showcase what kids should be doing, out in fresh air being active, not sitting around watching TV or playing video games.

The scene was one of happiness as one after another of the participants crossed the finish line after running five kilometers.

We need to support the heroic efforts our physical educators are doing to keep kids active and fit. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure of working with a number (not all) of the physical educators in the area. I don’t know if people realize the enormous challenge they face trying to get kids motivated to keep active.

The amount of time kids spend playing video games, watching TV and working/ playing on the computer is unbelievable. Physical educators in the community combine unique talents and act as role

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Depending on the season, we raked, mowed, cut, shoveled, or dug to make money.

At 13, I bought my first workboat and clammed for years. Being your own boss meant that if you didn’t go to work that day, you didn’t get paid. Other physical educators I talk with describe similar work experiences. It just seems like today there is a lot less of kids’ doing for themselves, as opposed to kids having things done for them.

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So it is interesting that here in what is the longest Psalm in the Bible, there is a kind of quiz, a pop quiz if you will and it begins with a simple question â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how does a young person keep his or her life pure.

Now this message is particularly for young people. You older folks can read it, too, for though the message is aimed at young folks, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good advice for anyone.

How does a young person keep his or her life pure? Now I realize right away that â&#x20AC;&#x153;pureâ&#x20AC;? is not a word that we would use these days. Purity is not out of vogue, mind you. It is just not the way we would phrase it.

So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come up with a modern translation that I think will relate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how does a young person keep his or her life safe, secure and whole.

You see it occurs to me, and this is really not anything new, that this is what young people think about, at least the ones I have known. They want to feel safe because in reality they feel threatened by many things.

They want a sense of security because they feel so vulnerable and fragile all the time.

Lastly, young people worry about being whole because it seems to them most of the time like their life is flying apart.

Things are going to pieces instead of going together.

Now to this question, the Bible has an answer. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll warn you from the first it is a Bible answer. That may make it suspect among some youth, but the truth is the Bible has some very good advice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good road map, a sensible guide for traveling the road of life for young or old.

Psalm 119 offers some stepping stones you might say, in fact four stepping stones for those who want to have life that is relatively safe, secure and whole.

The first stone is Treasure Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. Now the Bible isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t some dusty collection of old fogeyisms. It is at times a very fresh word if you read it and listen for the Spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance. Do unto others as you want to be done unto is good advice whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thousands of years old or made up

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I encourage you to partake each month as I share with you about the greatest subject that could ever be discussed.

Besides, Jesus is of the utmost importance to all of us.

Why? Well letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s describe it like this.

It began in 1347 when ships brought something to Europe that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for and in no way desired â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they called it the Black Death. This feared disease permeated Europe, creeping in, out, and around every family in one way or another, ultimately killing more than 20 million people, nearly one-third of the entire continent.

It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there. It continued through other continents, devastating millions.

The Black Death had such an overwhelming impact that it will be forever referred to as the disaster that all others will be compared. â&#x20AC;¨But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the worst. Not even close.

There was indeed some-

yesterday. The Bible puts a perspective on the things that threaten us so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to live in fear.

It gives us something to stand on so we can be secure.

It holds things together. The Bible, for instance in a letter of Paul, tells us that in Christ all things hold together. The Bible teaches us Christ and His way and Christ holds us and all things together.

Christ collects up the errant parts of our lives, fits them together and makes us whole. So the first stone to stand on young people is this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasure Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word.â&#x20AC;?

Treat it as a thing of value and use it.

The second stone is Study Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ways. There are all kinds of ways to act in the world, all kinds of ways to approach things. There are all kinds of paths to choose, but God has a way which He has shown us and God invites us daily to follow.

Search the word for clues on where God goes, what God does, what God champions, what God blesses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a safe way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a secure way; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to stay whole, that is, not to get broken up by so many conflicting opinions. God show us His way in the world and invites us to follow it.

The third stone along the way is Speak Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truth.

Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard it, once it has filled you up then share it, tell it, teach it, give it away freely. God doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give us His truth for us to know alone, God gives us His truth, to share one with another. God is not trying to keep a secret, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t act like it, God is broadcasting His truth and He wants us to help.

The fourth stepping stone is Delight in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts. The Bible tell us that the world is the way it is, things happen the way they do, God is in control of it all so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to control things as much as to simply receive Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts and Delight in them.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why God gives them, for us to delight in them. And the gifts are so tailor made for us that when we receive them and when we use them they help us to stay safe, to feel secure and remain whole in a pretty broken up world. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts hold us more than we hold them. They keep us near and dear to God You could boil it all down to this: learn,embrace, speak,

thing that made the Black Death look like a friend. The Black Deathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate end was death â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the thing everyone tries to avoid. That is the reason for hospitals, doctors, medicine, even gyms. They all exist to deter death as much as possible. The reason we refer to the Black Death as such a great catastrophe is because it brought physical death to so many people.

But as bad as the Back Death was and physical death can be, its childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play compared to spiritual death.

Spiritual death is much more extensive than the Black Death. As a matter of fact, it has affected everyone. The Bible says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of Godâ&#x20AC;? (Romans 3:23). That indeed is extensive. We all were born spiritually dead, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And you were dead in the trespasses and sinsâ&#x20AC;? (Ephesians 2:1). The bad news is that this plague has horrible con-

sequences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the good news is that someone else paid those consequences.

The consequences of spiritual deadness are the wrath of God, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his mightâ&#x20AC;?

(2 Thessalonians 1:9).

On the other hand, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jesus. He took on the punishment for our sin, on the cross, in our place, to pay for our spiritual deadness, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lordâ&#x20AC;?

(Romans 6:23).

This is grace, and this is why I love to talk about Jesus.

Canady is interim pastor at Hampstead Baptist Church.

Contact him at JECanady64@ gmail.com

Sunday June 22 Pike Creek Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Family and Friends Day Celebration at 11 a.m. June 22. Following the morning worship, lunch and fellowship will follow. Rev. Dr. Arthur Kornegay is pastor.

Monday June 23 â&#x20AC;˘Faith Harbor United Methodist Church is hosting Jungle in the Safari Vacation Bible School on June 23-27 from 6-8:15 p.m. Children ages three through fifth grade are invited to attend this life changing adventure at the church. For more information, call 910-328-4422 or 910-328-9844.

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

Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Ryan Carter

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.

Calvary Chapel Community Church

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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.

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Tasty, healthy eating recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Special to the Post & Voice With careful cooking, recipes today can be lighter in calories and higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Preparing your own food and avoiding processed foods will definitely cut down on sugar, salt, and calories.

Eating fresh produce, lean meat, fish, whole grains and nuts, and low fat foods will yield many health benefits.

One serving of kale has more calcium than six ounces of milk, and more fiber than three slices of whole wheat bread. Eat it raw, for Vitamin C, or cook it very briefly to retain all the nutrients, bringing out the beta-carotene benefits.

Kale works well in salads and as baked chips. Shred raw beets on top of salads for more folate. Raw broccoli and cauliflower have enzymes that help cleanse the liver of carcinogens. Raw red peppers have Vitamin C. Cooked carrots yield more beta-carotene benefits, also.

Cooked vegetables help to release their benefits like asparagus, steaming it ignites its cancer fighting potential.

Sautéed mushrooms bring out more potassium. Cook spinach, sauté, steam, or boil, and you will absorb more calcium, iron, and magnesium.

When eating cooked tomatoes your body absorbs more of their cancer fighting lycopene.

Whole grains like oats,

bran, and whole wheat help to fulfill daily fiber needs.

N u t s o f f e r wo n d e r f u l amounts of omega-3, especially Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, and pistachios.

Combine nuts in your meals, along with raisins and dried cranberries for more health benefits.

Enjoy and be healthy.

Tasty bran muffins with carrots, dried apricots and pecans Makes 8 to 10 muffins. These are 160 calories each.

1 cup wheat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup low fat milk, stirred with two teaspoons vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large carrots, peeled and finely grated, about one cup 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped ½ cup dried apricots, chopped Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 12-hole muffin pan with 10 paper liners.

In a bowl whisk and combine wheat bran, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl mix together applesauce, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in grated carrots, pecans, and apricots. Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups and bake in a 350-degree oven until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for five minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool

completely.

White bean and butternut squash soup with kale Serves 4. There are 250 calories per serving.

3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite size pieces or shredded 6 cups low salt chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried, crushed thyme 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil, crushed 2 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into ½ inch pieces 1 15-ounce can low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed 1 bunch kale, stems and large ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Heat oil in a large pot, add onion and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper; cook covered until tender, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the celery, garlic, thyme, and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes.

Add ketchup or tomato paste and cook, stirring for one minute.

Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and squash; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in kale, white beans, and chicken. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes to heat through and wilt kale.

Serve hot with slices of whole grain bread.

Cauliflower alfredo fettuccine with shrimp The mashed cauliflower acts as a tasty low calorie thickener in this sauce.

Serves 4. This has 475 calories per serving. ½ head cauliflower, coarsely

chopped, about one pound 2½ cups water 12 ounces fettuccini pasta ¾ pound fresh medium size shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 3 clove garlic, finely chopped, then smashed 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup low fat milk ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese In a large pot add 2½ cups water, adding cauliflower, simmer until the cauliflower falls apart when squeezed, about 15 minutes. Transfer cauliflower and any remaining liquid in the pot to a blender and puree until smooth, adding extra water if necessary.

Cook the fettuccini according to package directions. In the last three minutes in a strainer add shrimp to water and cook for three minutes or until shrimp just turn pink, Reserve one cup of cooking liquid, drain the pasta and shrimp, return pasta to the pot. Put shrimp on the side.

In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion, pinch of salt and black pepper; cook covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about eight minutes.

Add garlic and cook for one minute. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for one minute more. Slowly stir in milk whisking and cooking on simmer until slightly thickened, about three minutes.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Add the milk mixture to the blender and puree until smooth. Toss the cauliflower mixture with the pasta, adding some of the cooking liquid if the mixture seems dry. Gently stir in shrimp, serve hot, heat through, if necessary. Serve with fresh chopped parsley and some Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Community News & Events Hospice offers grief sessions Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter offers free grief groups for the community.

Grief: An open-ended discussion will meet from 4-6 p.m. July 9 and Aug. 13, at the Pender County office, 209A U.S. Hwy. 117 N. in Burgaw.

These drop-in sessions are hosted monthly and cover a variety of grief education topics, methods to heal, cope and reminisce.

Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey.

No reservations are needed for the drop-in sessions.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter is a nonprofit agency that provides healthcare and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education to the community in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties.

For more infor mation, visit www.lcfh.org. Find LCFH&LCC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lcfhospice.

Medicare help program scheduled June 18 Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will host a Medicare Low Income Subsidy program at the Willard Outreach Center, N.C. Hwy. 11, in Willard, June 18 at 10 a.m. Medicare recipients who qualify receive prescription medications with reduced or zero monthly premiums and reduced co-pays for prescriptions.

Recipients must qualify in two areas – monthly income and asset amounts.

The monthly income limites are $1,458.75 for individuals, $1966.25 for married couples.

The asset limits are $13,440 for individuals and $26,860 for married couples.

The asset limits do not include your home and one vehicle.

Applications will be taken at the event and forwarded to Social Security for approval. Attendees will need to bring their Social Security cards, Medicare cards, and know their monthly income amounts.

For more information call Kay War ner, 259-9119, ext.

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Topsail Junior Pirates registration The Topsail Junior Pirates will hold registration for summer camp and the fall season at the Hampstead Public Library June 25 from 6-8 p.m.

FSA committee nominations open A g r i c u l t u re S e c retary Tom Vilsack announced the nomination period for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began Sunday, June 15.

“County committees are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Vilsack. “I hope that every eligible farmer and rancher will participate in this year’s county committee elections.

Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice; their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs.”

Vilsack added, “We’ve seen an increase in the number of nominations of women and minority candidates, and I hope that trend continues.”

To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where the person is nominated.

Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others. Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign the nomination form, FSA-669A. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/ elections. Nomination forms for the 2014 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. 1, 2014. Elections will take place

this fall.

While FSA county committees do not approve or deny farm ownership or operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues.

Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers.

FSA will mail ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 3, 2014. Ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Dec. 1, 2014. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office on Jan. 1, 2015.

Wednesday June 18 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m.

Thursday, June 19 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

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

Friday, June 20 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Wednesday June 25 Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m.

Thursday, June 26 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

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

Friday June 27 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Saturday June 21 •N.C. Blueberry Festival in Burgaw. All day.

Tuesday July 14 • The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist When our existence on this world comes to an end, our afterlife may be determined by our whole body of accomplishments, decisions, and actions. However, what is carried forward on this world will usually be determined by defining moments.

I never knew what my grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first hunting experience was. I am sure he knew though. He told me of his times when he would run a covey of quail from brush and I would have to believe that was one of those moments for him.

I am not sure what my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first memorable hunt was either. It may have been chasing rabbits, shooting down dove or ducks, or even quail like my grandfather. I believe he could remember whatever the hunt was vividly, including going to the very spot within a couple of feet radius of where it may have been.

As for me, I remember long hot afternoons in the brutal summer sun waiting for dove to fly over. I remember beetles, dragonflies, and mosquitoes hovering nearby much more often than dove. My dad was nearby reminding me to keep scanning the skies for birds.

We would spot a bird a half mile away and would crouch

d ow n , ke e p i n g o u r h e a d tur ned toward the ground with our eyes angled up. Then as the bird continued its path toward our place on the edge of the field, darting and weaving through shot fired from other hunters the whole way, my dad would quietly say â&#x20AC;&#x153;wait, wait, wait.â&#x20AC;?

With a burst he would throw his shotgun up on his shoulder with a quick determinant sound of â&#x20AC;&#x153;nowâ&#x20AC;? as he would pull the trigger.

The bird would fold and land nearly on top of us and I would scurry off to grab the downed dove.

I would play games in my mind with the dove flying.

Each one represented a Japanese fighter coming in to spray the field base. It was my job to protect the base and I had to take a true shot. I measured time not by a watch or the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position in the sky, instead, I measured time by how many times I sang a certain song in my head, sometimes resulting into humming the tune out loud.

These are the things you do as a child. Yet, after several decades, I can still remember my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accuracy in bringing down bird after bird.

I remember one winter when the lake froze solid, something unusual in this part of the country. A friend and I were skipping chunks of ice across the lake listening in amazement to the sound that would echo through the sheet covering the lake as the ice slid infinitely away. My dog happened upon us at one point, and before I could stop him, he was off across the ice.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splash.â&#x20AC;?

A hundred yards from shore my dog was trying desperately to climb back out of the cracked ice to no avail. My dad heard us calling and took off his top shirt. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember whether it was a coat or a sweatshirt, but he pulled it off and wrapped around one arm. He proceeded to stomp on the ice near the shore and continued to do so until he started bashing the ice with his arms.

He marched out to where our dog was, slamming the ice all along until the dog could swim back to shore.

Kids that grew up in our neighborhood, now middle aged men after all the years, still mention that moment even though they were not there to witness it firsthand. It was a defining moment.

My oldest son, a recent high school graduate is sure to have those moments etched in his memories as well, whether it be the tundra swan hunt we went on over 10 years ago, or whether it was the first quail hunt we went on together. It is likely he can remember each shot vividly. I can.

It is these moments that make us who we are, who we were, and who we will be.

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.

Auction in Atkinson keeps antiques alive

By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing writer A long-standing school building situated on W. Henry Street in the town of Atkinson was once known as Atkinson High School.

Used from 1924-1975 as a high school and later a middle school, the structure has since become the site of Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques & Auctions. Auctions are typically held on the first Saturday of each month, but this month an additional one has been scheduled for June 21 beginning at 6 p.m.

Angel Mintz was raised an only child deep in the woods of Winnabow in Brunswick County. Since her father was a blacksmith and horse trainer, she spent countless hours training horses from a young age.

Her mother, once an avid doll collector, eventually started selling off her collection - which at one time totaled over 4,000 dolls. Perhaps that was the beginning of Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inclination toward auctioneering.

After getting married, Angel began to refinish old furniture to sell at a local auction house. She did that for years when an auctioneer friend encouraged her to organize her own auctions. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when she decided to attend the Mendenhall School of

Auctioneering in High Point, NC, also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the furniture capital of the world.â&#x20AC;?

For the first two years, Angel rented a building on Castle Street in Wilmington to hold monthly auctions.

She remembers one auction when there was a full house with 125 people standing outside waiting to get in.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when she started to seek a larger place, and discovered the Atkinson School building about 18 years ago.

After some complications in trying to reach a rental agreement, she ultimately purchased the building. Her crowds quickly grew and now on a typical auction night, more than 300 people attend.

Angel attributes having loyal customers to her efforts to treat people fairly and honestly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t build up a business by advertising; you build it up by how you conduct yourself.â&#x20AC;?

Angel doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge a buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium, which she calls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penaltyâ&#x20AC;? because it adds to the cost.

At the June 21st auction, one sizeable and one smaller estate will be featured. Some items offered will be: an authentic Rolex watch, fine antiques, a pie safe with punched tin, dry sinks, used furniture, duck decoys, baskets, pottery, crocks, and more.

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The following auction on July 5th will include: antiques, 75-80 quilts from the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Civil War reenactment memorabilia, old photographs, a pewter collection, 75-100 pieces of furniture, as well as many other items.

Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques and Auctions is more than just a place to buy possessions; it has become a social event. Patrons arrive from all directions for fun, fellowship and food, as well. During the auction, a concession stand offers various favorites, such as: fried pork chop sandwiches, barbecue sandwiches, chocolate layer cake, coconut cake, cold drinks and more.

Angel utilizes the building for other purposes, as well. One classroom has been converted to a museum filled with items collected over time that reflect the community of Atkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past. It includes old photographs of the area and its people, railroad memorabilia, old books and school desks from times gone by.

The school has also housed class reunions that have, over time, become school reunions because of the modest number of surviving alumni. A few years ago, the Atkinson mayor asked Angel, along with others, to plan a Centennial Celebration for the town.

The event featured speakers, a remote-controlled air-

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Obituaries Capt. Garrett Ryan Woodcock FLORIDA -- Capt. Garrett Ryan Woodcock, 31, of Pensacola, Florida and currently deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2014.

He was born May 5, 1983 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of David Michael and Carol Hintz Woodcock of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. In addition to his parents, Garrett is survived by his wife, Lindsay Themea Woodcock; brothers, Christopher F. Woodcock and Jason V. Woodcock; sisters, Kathryn Woodcock Harris (Bobby Harris) and Ashley L. Woodcock (Robert Im); grandparents, David F. Woodcock and his wife Peggy and Betty M. Hurley; nephews, Rylan S. Im and Gavin Harris; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Also remembered are Garrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, David. M. Woodcock, Jr. and grandparents, Victor Bode and Doris A. Lindamer Bode, all who preceded Garrett in death.

Garrett graduated from University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2006. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps as an intelligence officer for VMFA-122 which is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. Awards and personal decorations Garrett earned include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Garrett loved his family.

He possessed a keen intellect, sharp wit, and an engagplane show, a magic show, an antique car show, food, and an antique show as part of the occasion. Also held at the building, this will be the 8th year of the community Christmas Tree Festival and house tour.

There will be 40+ decorated trees on display. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auctioneering is a fulltime job,â&#x20AC;? said Angel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just work from 9-5 and then quit. If someone calls about an estate, you have to be ready to get up and go at any moment. But I really enjoy what I do. I like people, and I get a chance to meet different people from all walks of life. They grow to be your friends.â&#x20AC;?

For more information about Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques & Auctions or to view photos of items before the upcoming auctions, visit www.auctionzip.com or call (910)283-3000.

ing personality. Among the legacies he leaves are the importance of God, family and country. Garrett Ryan Woodcock was a great man and phenomenal Marine officer.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Merrell McKoy officiating. Burial followed in Atkinson Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e ive d friends 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Louise Bell Orr CURRIE -- Louise Bell Orr, 92, of Montague Community in Currie passed gently from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 2, 1921 in Wilmington to Samuel Columbus and Bertha Howard Bell. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, David B. Orr; daughter, Geraldine Orr; sons, Perry Orr

and two infant babies; sister, Mamie Edens; brothers, Morris and Howard Bell; and her favorite son-in-law, Cecil Crabb, all who preceded Louise in death.

Louise is survived by her beloved family, sons, Billy Orr (Mary Lou) and Danny Orr (Alice) all of Currie; daughter, Rachel Crabb of Riverview, Fla.; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; many extended family and dear friends.

Louise was a bright and joyous light in this world who dearly loved her Lord, her family and her many friends. She always had a smile on her face, a helping hand stretched out, and a heart ready to show the love of Christ within her. Louise says to us today â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember me not with tears of sorrow, for my destiny on earth is complete and I am smiling.â&#x20AC;?

Louise has left to all of us the gifts of love, faith and courage.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Burgaw Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Mercer and Rev. Mary White officiating. Burial followed in Malpass Family Cemetery. Casketbearers were Charles Lee, Eric Forbes, Corey Hornbeck, D. Colton, Robert Anderson, and Jerry Schwefel.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e ive d friends 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the funeral home. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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Top rated new vehicles for seniors

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

By Russell Hewett Special to the Post & Voice T he President Lyndon Baines Johnson Legacy Civil and Human Rights Awards Luncheon featuring Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, Major General Joseph McNeil, and Alice Walker will be held at the Wilmington Convention Center July 2 at noon.

Vivian and McNeil were the two founders of the sit-in movements.

When President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) under the president’s War Powers Act, his intent was integrating freed slaves into American society with the rights and privileges that all American citizens were entitled to. Prior to this slaves had been declared to be property by the U.S. Supreme Court. Unfortunately, things did not happen as President Lincoln had envisioned. Jim Crow laws and even the Supreme Court didn’t help things when it decreed that separate but equal was the law of the land.

Things became very separate and also very unequal.

So the struggle for civil rights for negroes took root. In 1963 President John F. Kennedy proposed what is essentially the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but it went nowhere in the Congress.

With the assassination of President Kennedy, President Lyndon Johnson took on the challenge of getting a federal civil rights act passed.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by President Johnson on July 2, 1964. Between the Emancipation Proclamation (Jan. 1, 1863) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it took 101 years for African-Americans to received equal civil rights and economic opportunity rights in all states and territories of the United States.

The award luncheon, conducted by the County-Wide Development Corporation (CDCCC), will commemorate the Civil Rights Act and honor 18 persons – including 16 from southeastern North Carolina – who were involved in the struggle to make the law happen.

Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian, nationally-recognized African-American who has ties to the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will be honored with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Legacy Civil and Human Rights Award by the President Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation of Austin, Texas. Dr. Vivian was a former president of the Souther n Christian Leadership Conference and an advisor with Dr. Martin Luther King during the civil

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any credible resources that rate the best vehicles for older drivers?

My wife and I are both in our seventies and are looking to purchase a new automobile but could use some help choosing one that’s age friendly. What can you tell us?

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Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian rights struggles in the 1950s and 1960s. Vivian was also a Freedom Rider and was bloodied in the Selma, Alabama voting rights marches.

In 2013, President Obama honored Dr. Vivian with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award.

Here in North Carolina, we honor Major General Joseph McNeil for initiating the sitin movement in Greensboro in 1961, which was followed by similar protests around the country. Dr. Vivian initiated sit-in protests in Peoria, Illinois in 1947 that led to restaurants there becoming integrated. As he approaches his 90th birthday, Dr. Vivian is still on the battlefield in the struggle for advancing civil and human rights.

Alice Walker will be awarded the Fannie Lou Hamer “blessing.” (She doesn’t like the word award.) Alice was,

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Dear Shoppers, While there are a number of websites that rate new vehicles for older drivers, one of the most credible is Edmunds.com, a top-rated online resource for automotive research information.

For 2014, they developed a list of “top 10 vehicles for seniors” based on user-friendly features that help compensate for many of the physical changes – like diminished vision, arthritis, and range of motion loss – that can come with aging.

But before we get to the list, here is a rundown of different features that are available on many new vehicles today and how they can help with various age-related physical problems. So depending on what ails you or your wife, here’s what to look for.

•Knee, hip or leg problems: For comfort, a better fit, and easier entry and exit, look for vehicles that have sixway adjustable power seats that move the seat forward and backward, up and down, and the seat-back forward and backward. Also look for low door thresholds and seat heights that don’t require too much bending or climbing to

get into.

•Limited upper body range of motion: If you have difficulty looking over your shoulder to back up or merge into traffic, look for vehicles with a large rear window for better visibility, wide-angle mirrors which can minimize blind spots, back-up cameras, active parallel park assistance, and blind-spot warning systems that alert you to objects in the way. Also, for comfort and fit, consider vehicles that have a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, adjustable seatbelts, and heated seats with lumbar support.

•Arthritic hands: To help with difficult and painful gripping and turning problems, features that can help include a keyless entry and a push-button ignition, a thicker steering wheel, power mirrors and seats, and larger dashboard controls.

And in SUVs and crossovers, an automatic tailgate closer can be a real bonus.

•Diminished vision: Look for vehicles with larger instrument panels and dashboard controls with contrasting text that’s easier to see. And those with sensitivity to glare will benefit from extendable sun visors, auto-dimming rearview mirror and glare reducing side mirrors.

•Short and/or overweight: Look for six-way adjustable seats, adjustable foot pedals and a tilt-and-telescoping steer-

ing wheel.

2014 best vehicles Here is Edmunds list of top 10 vehicles for 2014 listed in alphabetical order. Each offers features designed to support drivers coping with the conditions discussed above. Their picks include both sedans and SUVs, and range from top-of-the-line luxury models to those with more affordable price tags.

The vehicles are the Acura RDX SUV, Audi A8 Sedan, Ford Taurus Sedan, Honda Accord Sedan, Hyundai Sonata Sedan, Lexus ES 350 Sedan, Mazda CX-9 SUV, Mercedes-Benz EClass Sedan, Toyota Avalon Sedan and Volkswagen Passat.

To read more about the details of these choices visit edmunds.com and type in “Top 10 vehicles for seniors for 2014” into their search bar.

AAA resource Another excellent resource that can help you chose a vehicle that meets your needs is the American Automobile Association’s online tool called “Smart Features for Older Drivers.”

At seniordriving.aaa.com/ smartfeatures you can input the areas you have problems with – like knee problems, arthritic hands or a stiff upper body – and the tool will identify the makes and models that have the features that will best accommodate your needs.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the Moore’s Creek Water and Sewer District (MCWSD) of Pender County, North Carolina. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposed project.

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.

The USDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the Central Water and Sewer District (CWSD) of Pender County, North Carolina. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences of the proposed project. This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment.

MCWSD does not own or operate any public water or sewer infrastructure in the District. Residents rely on private groundwater wells for drinking water purposes and private septic tank systems for wastewater disposal. Pender County and the MCWSD propose to identify, design and construct an initial expansion project for the District that will maximize availability of water service to the District’s citizens.

The project would be consistent with future plans for a county wide water distribution system. In 2006, the District approved the issuance of General Obligation (GO) Bonds for the purpose of extending public water service to the unserved areas of the District.

CWSD does not own or operate any public water or sewer infrastructure in the District. Residents rely on private groundwater wells for drinking water purposes and private septic tank systems for wastewater disposal. Pender County and the CWSD propose to identify, design and construct an initial expansion project for the District that will maximize availability of water service to the District’s citizens. The project would be consistent with future plans for a county wide water distribution system. In 2006, the District approved the issuance of General Obligation (GO) Bonds for the purpose of extending public water service to the unserved areas of the District.

The proposed project consist of the construction of approximately 32,300 linear feet of 12-inch water line, 47,300 linear feet of 8-inch water line, 46,800 linear feet of 6-inch water line, 27,100 linear feet of 4-inch water line and 2,000 linear feet of 2-inch water line.

The proposed project consist of the construction of approximately 86,300 linear feet of 12-inch water line, 64,500 linear feet of 8-inch water line, 46,600 linear feet of 6-inch water line, 16,400 linear feet of 4-inch water line and 3,000 linear feet of 2-inch water line.

The Rural Utilities Service will require the District to incorporate mitigation measures in order to avoid or minimize any adverse environmental impacts to the proposed project’s design. Potential adverse impacts will be mitigated through the avoidance where possible, incorporating “best management” construction practices into the project plans and specifications as described in Section 4.0, Summary of Mitigation and Table 5 of the Environmental Report.

The Rural Utilities Service will require the District to incorporate mitigation measures in order to avoid or minimize any adverse environmental impacts to the proposed project’s design. Potential adverse impacts will be mitigated through the avoidance where possible, incorporating “best management” construction practices into the project plans and specifications as described in Section 4.0, Summary of Mitigation and Table 5 of the Environmental Report.

Other alternatives considered were the 1) No-Action Alternative and 2) Centrally Managed Small Cluster or Individual Facilities Alternative.

Other alternatives considered were the 1) No-Action Alternative and 2) Centrally Managed Small Cluster or Individual Facilities Alternative.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at the Pender County Utilities office located at 605 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425; Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. located at 3804 Park Avenue, Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28403; The Wooten Company located at 120 North Boylan, Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603 or the USDA, Rural Development Office located at 440-C Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28359.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at the Pender County Utilities office located at 605 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425; Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. located at 3804 Park Avenue, Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28403; The Wooten Company located at 120 North Boylan, Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603 or the USDA, Rural Development Office located at 440-C Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28359.

For further information, please contact Mr. Steven H. Smith at (910)739-3349 Ext. 4. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comments to USDA, Rural Development, P.O. Box 7426, Lumberton, NC 28359 by July 18, 2014.

A general location map of the proposal is shown below.

For further information, please contact Mr. Steven H. Smith at (910)739-3349 Ext. 4. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comments to USDA, Rural Development, P.O. Box 7426, Lumberton, NC 28359 by July 18, 2014

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@ usda.gov.

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A general location map of the proposal is shown below.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@ usda.gov.

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Civil Rights

Continued from page 10A and still is, a civil and human rights activist, and civil rights worker in Mississippi.

She is an inter nationallyhonored novelist and poet and university professor.

In addition, she is the author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Color Purple. Remember the line from the movie A Christmas Story when the kid’s mother told her son that he couldn’t get a BB rifle because, “you might put someone’s eye out.”

In 1952, Walker was accidentally wounded in her right eye by a shot from a BB gun fired by one of her brothers. In 2013, on BBC Radio’s Desert Island Discs, she said the act was actually deliberate but she agreed to protect her brother against their parents’ anger if they knew the truth. Because the fam-

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There will be lots of food vendors, lots of arts and crafts, entertainment, bands, dancing in the street, lots to see.

Plenty of blueberries will be on sale and plenty of information booths to enjoy- Be sure to keep Saturday open for

ily had no car, the Walkers could not take their daughter to a hospital for immediate treatment.

By the time they reached a doctor a week later, she had become permanently blind in that eye. When a layer of scar tissue formed over her wounded eye, Alice became self-conscious and painfully shy. Stared at and sometimes taunted, she felt like an outcast and turned for solace to reading and to writing poetry.

That accident put her on the road to a distinguished literary career.

Immediately following the luncheon, attempts are being made for Walker to put on a workshop for local students and educators.

T h e l u n ch e o n a l s o i n cludes honoring 16 past and current civil rights legends” (both black and white) from CCDC’s five-county area who contributed to making the Civil Rights Act a reality.

Those to be honored include

persons who were on the firing line. The legends from New Hanover County are Dr. Hubert Eaton, Thomas Jervay (Williston Class of ’32) and McNeil (Williston Class of ’59).

In the name of each of the past and living legends, a local citizen will be honored who has taken the torch from one of the legends and is currently on the battle field in the struggle for civil and human rights. They are today’s civil rights legends.

Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n about the luncheon and the other Celebrating the Dream events, contact CWCDC at (910) 383-1724 or go to website www.celebratingthedream. org.

Cost of tickets for this event is $65 per ticket. They are available at CWCDC (910) 383-1724; the Wilmington Journal (910) 762-5502; the CWCDC website; and other stores in the area.

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all the activities on the square.

See you there!

Scootering around Edith reports that she got along well with her outpatient foot surgery. A tendon from her toe was used to repair the Achilles tendon (I think).

Anyway she said after a day or two her leg muscles and arm muscles were sore from using the knee scooter.

Volcano sliding I saw Jan Brodmerkel, who

said that the latest news from Anna in Nicaragua was she was going volcano sliding.

Sounds weird but I guess the outside where lava comes down is slick? Anyway, we want to hear more about that.

Summer is here No matter what month it is,

summer is here. Ninety-two degree heat is not my idea of wonderful weather. Just try not to get sunburned. Check for little blisters that fire ants leave on you Check yourself for ticks. Black snakes are running about also. Be cautious outdoors.

Shalom!

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full amount of the request from the state. We are hoping that the full request will be honored this fall,” said Braxton.

The dredging project will remove the sand from the inlet and place it on the beaches.

The town will use funds from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Act) because the town maintained an engineered beach when Hurricane Irene removed sand from the beaches. Additional project funds are to come from the state, county and the town.

The board also approved spending $95,890 on the Town Center Park for rest rooms, a rinsing tower, drinking fountain and sidewalks.

“We are under budget so far,” Chairman of the park committee Frank Braxton said.

Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC (CWS) is pleased to announce a community meeting to discuss their plan to construct an industry standard wastewater disposal system on property they own on Sloop Point Loop Road.

The system consists of sand-filled infiltration basins that provide for the dispersal of highly treated effluent as a permanent alternative from the present system which consists of irrigation at the Belvedere golf course. The Pender County parcel number is 4204-62-8798-0000 and is located on the south west side of Sloop Point Loop Road approximately 1800 feet from its southern most intersection with US 17. The Community meeting will be in the North Topsail Elementary School cafeteria (1310 Sloop Point Loop Road) at 7:00 pm on June 24, 2014. Members of the CWS staff will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have regarding this plan.

For information pertaining to this proposal contact Danny Lassiter at 252-240-1398.

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BURGAW REGARDING CURBSIDE VEGETATIVE DEBRIS COLLECTION

Please be advised of these requirements prior to placing vegetative debris at the street for pickup.

1) The Town does not pick up vegetative debris generated by contractors for non-residential and multi-family development customers.

2) Do not mix vegetative debris with other materials.

3) Do not place vegetative debris in the street. All debris must be a minimum of two feet from the edge of pavement.

4) Do not place vegetative debris in front of a fire hydrant.

5) Do not place vegetative debris within twenty feet of an intersection or in a manner that will impair the ability of the traveling public to see oncoming traffic.

6) Residents should place all debris on their property. Please do not place vegetative debris on town parks, the railroad right of way, or undeveloped/unoccupied property.

Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the debris not being collected and/or fines assessed by the Town of Burgaw.

CALENDAR June 21 NC Blueberry Festival 9:00AM – 9:00PM July 4 Town offices closed in observance of Independence Day July 8 Board of Commissioners Meeting 4:00PM TOWN OF BURGAW 109 N WALKER STREET BURGAW NC 28425 Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

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RESOLUTIONS 1.

Resolution Adopting the FY 14/15 Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2014.

2.

Resolution Approving FY 14-15 Budget Ordinance Amendment.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT/SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS/RESOLUTIONS: 40 Min. Total 3.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a General Use Rezoning of 0.89 Acres from GB, General Business, to RP, Residential Performance Zoning District, Located Along the North Side of US HWY 17, Approximately 130' Southeast of the Pender County/Onslow County Boundary, Hampstead, NC. 4.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Major Revision to a Special Use Permit, to Increase the Overall Acreage of the Pender Commerce Park, to Accommodate Tracts Acquired in 2010 for Further Industrial Development, Located Along the West and East Sides of US HWY 421, Just North of the Pender/New Hanover County Line, Currie, NC. 5.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Operation of a Child Care Center, Zoned RP, Residential Performance District, Located at the Corner of Porter Road and Little Buddy Road, Currie, NC. 6.

Public Hearing and Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Operation of a Sand Mine (NAICS 2123 Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), Currently Zoned RA, Rural Agricultural District, Located Approximately 5,000’ North of US HWY 17, Near the Pender/Onslow County Border, Hampstead, NC. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION 7.

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Pender County Housing Authority Pender County Housing Authority Opens the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List for a Limited Time Only: The Pender County Housing Authority (PCHA) will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List for a limited period of time. The program assists eligible families who rent from private landlords in accordance with program guidelines.

Beginning June 16, 2014 & ending July 9, 2014, pre-applications may be picked up from PCHA’s office at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays (except holidays). Limit 1 per family. Copies of the application will also be available at our website: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx. Pre-applications will be available on-line from th th th June 16 until July 9 . No more applications will be available after July 9 . This is a “MAIL-IN ONLY” Pre-application. The th th Waiting List will open on July 14 through July 17 . Pre-applications must be post-marked by the U S Post Office between the th th th dates July 14 & July 17 . No “walk-in” applications will be accepted. Pre-applications post marked before July 14 or after th July 17 will not be accepted. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. The Waiting List will be closed after th Thursday, July 17 . Pender County residents will be given priority on the Waiting List for the HCV Program. Proof of residency is required in order to receive this preference. Pre-applications must be complete & signed by all adults (18 yrs of age or older) who will be living in the assisted household. Incomplete applications will be denied. The pre-application lists the information that must be returned with the form.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

July 1, 2014 7:00 p.m.

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

Master Development Plan Approval Pender Farm Development, LLC, and Pender Farm Commercial, LLC, applicants, on behalf of Pender 1164, LLC, owner, are requesting approval of a 5 phase Master Development Plan known as Blake Farm, consisting of 2,998 residential units and 250,000 sq. ft. of non-residential space. The applicant is also requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Phase 1 (SF1) consisting of 278 single-family residential units and associated infrastructure. The property is located 1/8 mile north of Sidbury Road ( SR 1572) and west of US HWY 17 near Scott’s Hill and contains approximately ±1344.5 acres zoned PD, Planned Development District. The properties may be identified as Pender County PIN(s) 327104-4167-0000; 3271-25-1909-0000; 3262-72-5914-0000; 3262-54-5164-0000.

Master Development Plan Approval OPV Development, LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Development Plan for a 2-phased Mixed Use Subdivision; specifically reducing the previously established setbacks for Phase 2. The proposed project is located on the north side of Country Club Drive (SR 1565) approximately one (1) mile from the intersection of US HWY 17 and Country Club Drive; north of Captain Beam Boulevard and west of Emerald Ridge Drive in Hampstead. The property is zoned PD, Planned Development Zoning District and may be identified by Pender County PIN(s) 4203-14-3306-0000; 4203-05-8711-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Pender County, applicant, on behalf of Melanie G. Herring, Miranda Rodriguez, and Keith Tatro, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of four (4) tracts totaling 15.69 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural, to the GB, General Business District. The subject properties are located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Camp Kirkwood Road and US HWY 117, and may be identified by Pender County PIN(s): 3322-45-8223-0000 (1.00 acre), 332244-8909-0000 (5.57 acres), 3322-44-7653-0000 (7.93 acres), and 3322-44-4210-0000 (1.19 acres) For Additional Information: Contact Pender County -Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker, St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 23, 2014 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARINGS: Zoning Map Amendment Harold A. Harris, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of 0.89 acres from GB, General Business, to RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The property is located along the north side of US HWY 17, approximately 130’ southeast of the Pender County/Onslow County boundary and may be identified by Pender County PIN: 4226-97-2074-0000.

Special Use Permit Pender County, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Major Revision to a Special Use Permit that was originally approved in 2009 for the establishment of an Industrial Park. The request is to increase the overall acreage of the Pender Commerce Park from 378 acres to 685.64 acres to accommodate tracts acquired in 2010 for further industrial development. The property is currently zoned GI, General Industrial District and is located along the west and east sides of US HWY 421, just north of the Pender/New Hanover County line. There are seven (7) tracts associated with this request totaling 307.64 acres and may be identified as Pender County PIN(s) 2291-54-6707-0000; 2291-76-5826-0000; 2291-75-8677-0000; 2291-84-9960-0000; 3201-06-6415-0000; 2291-67-26650000; 2291-57-6257-0000.

Special Use Permit Sharon Anita Henry, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the operation of a Child Care Center. The property is currently zoned RP, Residential Performance District, and Child Care Centers are permitted via SUP in the RP zoning district. The subject property is located at the corner of Porter Road and Little Buddy Road in Currie, NC and may be identified as Pender County PIN 2286-13-5540-0000.

Special Use Permit Oak Island Partners, LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the operation of a Sand Mine (NAICS 2123 Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying).

The property is currently zoned RA, Rural Agricultural District, and Sand Mines are permitted via SUP in the RA zoning district. The subject property is located approximately 5,000’ north of US HWY 17, near the Pender/Onslow County border and may be identified as Pender County PIN 4227-33-2015-0000; 4227-42-3351-0000; 4227-51-3640-0000.

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

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High school Athletes of the Year Topsail High School

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Patriot hurler Guertin has good season When Cameron Guertin takes the field he gives 110 percent. Whether it is at the plate or on the mound, he always gives the Pender Patriots a chance to win.

This year was special for the junior standout. He was voted all-conference for baseball and was also given an award for being a tri-sport athlete.

Although Guertin hangs his hat on the baseball field he is a very good shooter and was invaluable to the basketball team. The competitive young man even ran cross country during his off season to stay in shape.

Only a junior, Cameron has a bright future. He will play baseball at the next level.

However, he will be a thorn in the sides of the other Four County Conference combatants for one more year.

Sanabria is a mult-sport athlete at Pender Jackie Sanabria came into Pender High school four years ago amid a lot of fanfare. She had a very rewarding recreation league career and was set to replace her older sister in the circle for the softball team.

She also had become a promising volleyball player having played well in middle school. Sanabria did not disappoint.

Jackie played a huge part in the volleyball teams continued success. She followed that up with yet another stellar softball season. She did a little bit of everything for the Patriots.

One of Sanabria’s biggest attributes on the softball field was her knowledge of the game. She knows how to pitch and how to read a batter.

Jackie Sanabria will be hard to replace in the women’s athletic department.

Hansley leads Pirates to state championship Most athletes dream of having a successful senior year.

They dream of riding off into the sunset with numerous accolades along with a championship trophy. Senior Trent Hansley did just that.

Hansley entered his senior year with a letter of intent signed for East Carolina University. Topsail also entered the year with some uncertainty as the school had moved up to the 3A ranks and was now a part of the tough Mideastern 3A/4A Conference.

During the North Carolina Championship series the big left-hander was on top of his game. He entered game one in relief and closed the game out with three strikeouts.

He started the second game of the series off with a tworun blast that sent his team on their way to the first state championship in school history. He threw a complete game and earned the championship series MVP. Hansley’s playoff numbers were very impressive.

He pitched 24 innings with 32 strikeouts. He allowed five runs and earned three wins and two saves.

Trent batted .417 for the year with nine home runs and 25 runs batted in.

On the mound he was 9-4 with an era of 1.40. He had 125 strikeouts in 82 innings of work.

Hansley has evolved into a leader over the last two years.

He is someone that his team-

mates look to for guidance. He is a true champion.

Trent Hansley was the best of the best in Pender County this year and was the best player on a Topsail team full of great players.

White excels in basketball, softball For some student-athletes high school sports is a game.

For others it is a job. For rising junior Keri White it is a way of life.

White has been playing softball since the age of five and has always been a big basketball fan. The coaches at Topsail awaited her arrival with an excitement that is reserved for special athletes.

Keri White has not disappointed these coaches.

Keri started for a basketball team that was thrown into the very tough Mideastern 3A/4A Conference. She answered the call with a toughness that is rarely seen in female athletes.

She was named to the Post & Voice All County team for the second year in a row.

Softball has always been her sport. She has been on numerous all-star teams and has always been one of the best players on the field. This year was no different. Keri batted .397 from her leadoff spot and scored 30 runs. She had 37 stolen bases and did not strikeout during the 2014 season. She was a wall at third base as well.

Keri’s biggest attribute is her attitude. She is very competitive but conducts herself in a positive manner at all times. She sets a great example for the younger students and athletes at the school.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Brown paces Titan cagers As a junior basketball player, Rasheed Brown was often the most physically gifted player on the floor. He could run faster and jump higher and shoot better than the other competitors. However, he did not have the mental part of the game down pat. All of that changed in his senior year.

Rasheed worked over the summer with his teammates under the tutelage of Coach Rodney Orr and developed something that his game was missing – he found leadership and maturity over the summer months. Those two elements completed his game for the upcoming season.

The Titans made a run deep into the playoffs. They had the best season in the schools short history and Rasheed was at the center of the team’s success. He averaged 23 points a game and added a team high eight boards a game. He was named to the all-conference team and was the player of the year.

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Post & Voice sports news and notes

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer With the close of the 201314 school year the Post – Voice sports department will shift gears. In an attempt to keep our readers abreast of everything sports we will run a news and notes column.

If you have anything that you feel belongs in this column please send it to gnorris1@ec.rr.com.

Pe n d e r s o f t b a l l c o a ch Manny Sanabria announced his resignation after the season ended. Sanabria led a resurgence of the program in the last two years. Sanabria cited health concerns among

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the reasons for ste pping down.

Topsail softball coach Amber Passwaters will lead a group of players into the state games this week. She picked up Trask head Coach Corrina Reece to help her with the team which includes two players from the conference champion Titans including the Post-Voice player of the year in Taylor Rivenburgh.

In similar news Coach Reece confirmed that the Titans would not enter a team into the summer league. Most of the returning Titans are already playing in other capacities this summer.

The American Legion base-

ball season has kicked off. Post 167 has a senior legion team along with a junior legion team. Topsail junior varsity coach Jordan Reisman will head up the Post 167 team, made up primarily of current and former Topsail players along with Cameron Guertin and Riley Powell from Pender.

The summer volleyball league begins this week at Topsail. Veteran Coach Hill Pearsall started the league last year after there were concerns over the rising costs of playing in the Wilmington league. Pender will field a team again this year but it is unsure if Trask will be able

to field a team after they lost their coach.

The counties high schools will be involved in summer basketball again this year.

Coach Rodney Orr will field a team as will Topsails Jeff Gainey.

The Titans are coming off of a historic season but lose all-conference and Post-Voice player of the year Rasheed Brown.

The Pirates struggled in their first season at the 3A level. Coach Gainey had a very young squad and will work the team hard in preparation of their second season in the tough Mideaster n Conference.

player to ever wear the Titan colors. Rasheed Brown will definitely be in that conversation. He is the start of something big for the Titan

basketball program. He is also the Post & Voice male athlete of the year.

Desire Brown leads Lady Titan track, softball When Desire Brown runs she seems to glide. She has a very athletic and graceful stride. However that graceful glide covers a lot of ground quickly. It has also racked up a lot of wins in various track meets.

Desire had a good year on the track in both the winter months as well as during the spring. She won the Four County Conference title in three events and also won the regionals in the same events.

She earned a trip to the state 1A meet for the second year in a row. She did all of this as a

sophomore.

Brown was also a vital part of the Titan softball team that won the Four County Conference title.

The sophomore speedster manned center field and ran down many balls meant for the gap.

Desire batted .424 for the year with 23 runs scored and 16 runs batted in. She also had 16 stolen bases and had the teams only in the park home run of the year.

Brown has a future on the track as well as the softball field. However, her success in athletics is secondary to the way she conducts herself. She is a very polite and thoughtful young lady. She personifies the phrase grace under fire and is

In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

When I started working as a sports writer there were certain things that I found difficult. There were also things that I figured would never happen. Well as the old saying goes, never say never.

I just finished naming my male and female athletes of the year for the three high schools. This has always been one of the hardest things for me to do. I always feel like I am missing someone or something. This year is no different.

I never thought I would have a brother and sister as male and female athletes of the year. The brother and sister tandem of Rasheed and Desire Brown have knocked that theory to the side. I believe that these two athletes totally deserved to be named to this fraternity. I also do not recall a duo as talented in their respective sports.

Rasheed may be the best to

ever wear a Trask basketball uniform. He did things that have never been done and may never be done again at Trask. He led the team to the playoffs and to the best record in the history of the school.

I will tell you that for me he is the best to ever wear the uniform and I was there when the school opened. I have been there every year since.

Desire Brown is a sophomore. That is completely crazy. She is the fastest female athlete in the county and may or may not be old enough to drive. She has won three conference titles this year along with four regional titles. Something that people may not know is that running track is not her favorite sport.

Desire has a love of softball. She in fact is a very good softball player. It just so happens that she can run like the wind.

Just think about it. For the first time ever the Post & Voice has named a brother and sister as their schools athletes of the year. It may not be a big deal to some or for that fact anybody.

For me it is a very big deal and I sincerely hope that it is a big deal for them as well as they have made history of sorts.

Of course, this is just my opinion.

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Daniqua “Nikki” Taylor, daughter of Dennis and Dorothy Taylor of Currie, was selected to play softball with the American International Sports Team in Prague, Czech Republic. Taylor is a 2009 graduate of Pender High School.

Daniqua will leave June 19 to play with the USA Team. She is one of the three players chosen from the southeastern United States. She is a 2014 graduate of Fayetteville State University with a degree in criminal justice and was active in a number of sports. “This is a dream come true. I feel honored and I’m extremely excited to represent Team USA. The feeling has now grown significantly. I have so much love and passion for this sport and would love nothing more than to represent our country. I can’t wait to rock my Red, White, and Blue,” Taylor said.

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The saltwater anglers are excited about the strong fishing in the waters surrounding Pender County. I was on the water last weekend and saw some impressive reds being reeled in. The anglers I talked to were using a variety of baits including cut baits and live mud minnows.

Some real sportsmen were using topwater baits in the flats.

Talk about a sight to see. When a big red hits a top water bait it is better than any bass in fresh water.

The Spanish and blues have been hitting clark spoons while trolling just off of the beach while the pier anglers are using plugs with success. Some mullet along with black bass have been caught by the bottom fishermen and women. Cut baits are working here as well.

Flounder fishing is ramping up inshore. Area anglers are finding the fish around docks and other structures as well as around the marshes and inlets. Live baits along with select Gulp baits will work on the flatfish.

On the freshwater side of things the warmer weather has slowed things down during the day but early in the morning and

Altilio working for junior year at Topsail High

late in the day will produce a good amount of panfish.

The bream are biting bream busters and red worms. Danny at Backyard baits has heard rumors about some big cats being caught on cut up eel and live minnows.

Again early and late are the words to remember. Danny says that his bream busters have been doing the trick on the panfish. He also has something special for the catfish.

This week’s fishing tip When preparing for a new fishing season it is wise to have a game plan. All too many times I have let the season slip up on me and I am caught fishing with brittle line or just not enough tackle.

Remember to check your line.

It is a good idea to replace your line every year. Also clean your reel and oil it before restringing it.

Make sure that your rods are in good shape and make sure that there are no weak spots or broken tips or eyelets.

I would hate for you to hook that monster fish and lose it to brittle line.

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When Blake Joyce began his sophomore season at Trask he had some decisions to make. He could have played on the junior varsity football team and could have earned some valuable experience for his future. He also could have ran track and made his mark as a hurdler.

The lanky lefty decided to concentrate on basketball. He earned valuable experience on the junior varsity and has worked on his game constantly.

This summer he will play several tournaments while honing his skills for his junior season as a Trask Titan hoopster.

At 6-4, Blake has the size to go along with his emerging abilities. He will have to hone his physical skills along with his mental approach to the game if he wants to be successful at the high school level and beyond.

Blake Joyce hopes this summer will translate into a starting spot on the varsity team.

When the Topsail Pirates brought Wayne Inman in to take over the football program one of the first things he was charged with was to find someone to play the quarterback position. He settled on sophomore Nick Altilio. Nick hung in there against a tough Mideastern Conference schedule.

He took his bumps and bruises and never wavered.

Entering his junior campaign he will have a better idea of what the position entails along with what Coach Inman wants out of him. He will have an entire offseason to work on the position and the little idiosyncrasies that comes with playing quarterback. That is something he was not afforded last year.

Nick may or may not play quarterback this year However, he learned some valuable lessons in his first year under center and you best bet be sure that he will work hard preparing for his junior season.

There is a saying that is often used in the sports world.

Being thrown into the fire usually applies to a young athlete that is not expected to play much but has to be played because of injury to a more experienced player.

Rising sophomore Jake Rawls knows a thing or two about being thrown into the fire.

Last year the freshman was throw into the fire quite often by necessity as Pender Coach Tony Hudson was shorthanded at the position.

Although it seemed as if Jake was running for his life at times he still managed to do quite a few good things.

One of his biggest assets is the fact that he is as tough as nails. He took some big shots last year and never wavered.

This year the tough young man will come into the season with much more awareness.

With a year under his belt he should prosper.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices State of North Carolina New Hanover County File 14CVM1081 In the General District Court of Justice – Small Claims; Magistrate Alias and Pluries Summons; plaintiff Ryan’s Automotive 6407 Windmill Way Wilmington NC 28405 vs defendant William James Dixon of 5660 Piney Woods Rd Watha NC 28478; A small claims action has been commenced against you! You are notified to appear before the magistrate for trial on 5/28/14 at 10:00 a.m. in Small Claims Courtroom 514, New Hanover County Judicial Bldg.

You will have the opportunity at the trial to defend yourself against the claim. You may file a written answer, making defense to the claim, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court at any time before the time set for trial. Whether or not you file an answer, plaintiff must prove the claim before the magistrate. If you fail to appear and defend, the magistrate may enter a judgment against you. Issued 5/28/14 by M. Kim Olinger Deputy Clerk of Superior Court. #6454 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MAYNARD PAUL THOMAS 14E185 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Maynard Paul Thomas, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Wanda Thomas Gautier, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before 1 October 2014, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6452 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS State of north carolina, pender county in the general court of justice superior court division Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Alfred Franklin Seiple Jr., deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Alfred Franklin Seiple Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before September 10, 2014 at 71 Lois Lane, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of June, 2014 Sandra Lee Higgins 71 Lois Lane Gilbertsville, PA 19525 #6456 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MAYNARD PAUL THOMAS 14E185 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Maynard Paul Thomas, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Wanda Thomas Gautier, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before 1 October 2014, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6452 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

13 SP 393 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 Live Oak Beach House, LLC to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), which was dated January 30, 2007 and recorded on January 31, 2007 in Book 3153 at Page 160, 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 June 24, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in the Town of Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina, and being all of Unit 18 as shown on map entitled “The Live Oaks of Topsail, Formerly Lots 1-5, Elizabeth Grady Subdivision, Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, Town of Surf City” dated October 24, 2004 and recorded in Map Book 40, Page 21, Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 117 Coastal Cay, Surf City, NC 28445.

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

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

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Live Oak Beach House, LLC. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-18021-FC01 #6455 6/11, 6/18/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 13-CVS-939 Plaintiff(s), v.

HOWARD J. LEE, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Edra Paula Lee 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 142, Section 1, Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-672243-0000 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 July 28, 2014.

This date: June 11, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6459 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14 NOTICE OF FORCLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 13SP35 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained I a certain Deed of Trust made by John Rau and Joyce Rau to Robert Kenan, Trustee dated December 5, 2005 and recorded in Book 2844 at Page 199, Pender County Registry, North Carolina , default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and undersigned, Renee Williamson Bloodworth having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that eh Deed of

Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substituted Trustee will offer for sale at the Wright Street entrance of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, NC on June 25, 2014 at 12:15 P.M. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust lying and being in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING the northern one-half of Lot #2 of Highsmith Heights as shown on a map duly recorded in Map Book 10 at Page 52 of the Pender County Registry and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the western right-ofway line of US 117 and the eastern line of a 10 foot utility easement, the dividing corner of Lots 1and 2 of a map hereinafter referred, said iron stake being located along the said right-of-way line of U.S. 117 North 12 degrees 14 minutes West 1383.06 feet from the northern right-of-way line of Whrens Street (SR1589); thence from the said described beginning and with the dividing line of Lots #1 and #2 North 87 degrees 35 minutes East 258.40 feet to a stake in the aforementioned right-of-way and easement line North 12 degrees 14 minutes West 126.97 feet to the point of beginning.

The record owner of the real property as reflected in the records of the Register of Deeds is: John Rau and wife Joyce Rau. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder and must be deposited in cash wit the trustee pending confirmation of the sale.

This sale shall be subject to all taxes and special assessments.

An order for possession of the above property may be issued by the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County pursuant to N.C.G.S.§4521.29 in favor of the purchaser at the sale and against any party or parties in possession f the above property.

Any person who occupies the above property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after December 15, 2005 , may, after receiving notice of this sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 day’s written notice to the landlord; however, upon termination, the tenant is liable for any rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Trustee Posted June 4, 2014 By: Raymond Woodrow Fields Personal Representative for the Estate of Fannie Mae Fields #6468 6/11, 6/18/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-81 Plaintiff(s), v.

KATRENA CAINES ANDREWS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse of Katrena Caines Andrews 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 Rocky Point Township 0.5521 acres, Parcel ID Number 3245-52-0278-0000 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 July 28, 2014.

This date: June 11, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6461 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 13-CVS-939 Plaintiff(s), v.

HOWARD J. LEE, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Howard J. Lee 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 142, Section 1, Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-672243-0000 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 July 28, 2014.

This date: June 11, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6460 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-81 Plaintiff(s), v.

KATRENA CAINES ANDREWS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Katrena Caines Andrews 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 Rocky Point Township 0.5521 acres, Parcel ID Number 3245-52-0278-0000 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 July 28, 2014.

This date: June 11, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6462 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 36 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Leonard A. Pisano to Tim, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of October, 1998, and recorded in Book 1396, Page 262, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on June 24, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

All that parcel of land in Pender County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1378, Page 125, being known and AND DEBTORS OF designated as Lot 7, Section 6, TUMA RAY MARSHALL Washington Acres, filed in Plat Book 14 E 186 Having qualified as the Co-Execu- 8, Page 92. Together with improvetors of the Estate of Tuma Ray Mar- ments located thereon; said property shall, deceased of Pender County, being located at Lot 7 Circle Drive North Carolina, the undersigned Washington Acres, Hampstead, does hereby notify all persons, firms North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole and corporations having claims discretion, delay the sale for up to against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. or before the 10th day of September, Should the property be purchased 2014, or this notice will be pleaded by a third party, that party must pay in bar of recovery. All persons, firms the excise tax, as well as the court and corporation indebted to the said costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per estate will please make immediate One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) repayment to the undersigned. quired by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

This the 11th day of June, 2014.

The property to be offered purSherrell W. Wilson suant to this notice of sale is being Kecia L. Harley offered for sale, transfer and conveyCo-Executors ance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither c/o Lawrence S. Boehling the Trustee nor the holder of the note Attorney at Law secured by the deed of trust/security P.O. Box 1416 agreement, or both, being foreclosed, Burgaw, NC 28425 nor the officers, directors, attorneys, 910-259-3334 employees, agents or authorized #6466 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/14 representative of either the Trustee

or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law

Hutchens Law Firm

Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1126704 (FC.FAY) #6467 6/11, 6/18/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ARTHUR USSERY BRODIE 14 E 198 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Arthur Ussery Brodie, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Vickie Adams, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before September 12, 2014 at 5486 Eastwind Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Vickie Adams, Executrix Estate of Arthur Ussery Brodie c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6472 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/14 12 SP 362 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth E. Bowman, Jr. and Wanda C. Bowman to PRLAP Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated July 21, 2003 and recorded on March 1, 2011 in Book 3896 at Page 0215, 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 1, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following de-

scribed property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 14 OF SUNSET HARBOR AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP ENTITLED “RECOMBINATION PLAT SHOWING LOTS 9-14 SUNSET HARBOR”, TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PREPARED BY JOHN L. PIECE-SURVEYING, DATED JANUARY 20, 1998, REVISED OCTOBER 16, 1998, SAID MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 42 (SLIDE 435), PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Kenneth E. Bowman, Jr. and wife, Wanda C. Bowman from James T. Wilson and wife, Kathleen Wilson by that deed dated 08/01/2000 and recorded 08/01/2000 in Deed Book 1608, at Page 1 of the PENDER County, NC Public Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1105 South Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445.

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

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

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

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kenneth E. Bowman, Jr. and wife, Wanda C. Bowman.

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.: 10-22044-FC01 #6445 6/18, 6/25/14

State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 14 E 199 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of George W. Feehley deceased of Worcester County, MD owning property in Pender County, NC. This notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, George W. Feehley to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before September 26, 2014 at 1559 Teal Dr. Ocean City, MD 21842 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of June, 2014 Geoffrey Harold Robbins Ancillary Executor 1559 Teal Dr. Ocean City, MD 21842 #6486 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLIna COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 14 SP 114 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE UNDER THE POWER OF SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED

BY LJM VENTURES, LLC BY R.V. BIBERSTEIN, JR., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, DEED OF TRUST RECORDED IN BOOK 3154 AT PAGE 102 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by LJM Ventures, LLC to R.V. Biberstein, Jr., Substitute Trustee for Jimmy Warren, LLC, dated January 31, 2007, and recorded in Book 3154, Page 102 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, after due notice and the proper hearing, having entered an Order, dated June 3, 2014 and empowering the undersigned to proceed with foreclosure, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being a tract containing 6.276 acres more or less, on Pender Avenue, and being more fully described as follows: Commencing at an existing iron rod in the western right of way line of Pender Avenue, being the southwestern corner of Lot 1, The Palms at Boca Bay as recorded in Map Book 38, page 84 of the Pender County Registry, thence leaving said southwestern corner and along the western right of way line of Pender Avenue North 37 degrees 54 minutes 26 seconds West 136.00 feet to a point in the intersection of said western right of way line and the normal high water line of Topsail Sound, thence leaving said western right of way line and along the normal high water line of Topsail Sound South 37 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds West 35.88 feet and South 42 degrees 47 minutes 51 seconds West 25.65 feet to a point in said normal high water line of Topsail Sound and being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNNING: thence from the above described true point of beginning and along said normal high water line the following courses and distances: South 43 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds West 21.22 feet, South 41 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West 48.22 feet, South 43 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West 85.53 feet, South 43 degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds West 74.00 feet, South 30 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds West 43.31 feet, South 02 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds East 57.87 feet, South 42 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds West 129.22 feet, South 62 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds West 25.96 feet, South 13 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds East 14.85 feet, South 40 degrees 24 minutes 23 seconds West 89.76 feet, South 24 degrees 56 minutes 21 seconds West 51.42 feet, South 10 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds West 52.75 feet, South 09 degrees 29 minutes 16 seconds West 46.37 feet, South 18 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds East 54.81 feet, South 24 degrees 45 minutes 27 seconds West 54.33 feet, South 45 degrees 16 minutes 16 seconds West 84.40 feet, South 61 degrees 04 minutes 52 seconds West 23.48 feet, thence leaving said normal high water line North 37 degrees 54 minutes 26 seconds West 526.15 feet to a point in the normal high water line of Topsail Sound, thence along said normal high water line the following courses and distances: South 49 degrees 01 minutes 43 seconds East 49.85 feet, South 83 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East 41.48 feet, North 80 degrees 35 minutes 14 seconds East 39.54 feet, North 27 degrees 53 minutes 19 seconds East 15.72 feet, North 51 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East 13.66 feet, North 50 degrees 34 minutes 02 seconds West 50.55 feet, North 84 degrees 56 minutes 46 seconds West 45.82 feet, North 12 degrees 31 minutes 39 seconds West 50.41 feet, North 24 degrees 27 minutes 22 seconds East 29.29 feet, North 80 degrees 56 minutes 41 seconds East 68.45 feet, South 66 degrees 42 minutes 18 seconds East 41.16 feet, North 33 degrees 48 minutes 27 seconds West 66.11 feet, North 00 degrees 36 minutes 52 seconds West 102.85 feet, North 40 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds East 48.90 feet, South 19 degrees 00 minutes 33 seconds East 78.80 feet, South 41 degrees 03 minutes 14 seconds East 90.82 feet, South 39 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds East 45.11 feet, North 59 degrees 13 minutes 17 seconds East 103.82 feet, North 21 degrees 33 minutes 04 seconds East 45.11 feet, South 79 degrees 27 minutes 33 seconds East 55.16 feet, North 31 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 84.18 feet, North 54 degrees

11 minutes 46 seconds East 27.74 feet, North 19 degrees 47 minutes 23 seconds East 55.16 feet, North 14 degrees 55 minutes 10 seconds West 34.07 feet, North 34 degrees 09 minutes 05 seconds East 92.94 feet, North 69 degrees 21 minutes 46 seconds East 36.27 feet, South 69 degrees 55 minutes 04 seconds East 44.84 feet, North 05 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds East 38.80 feet, North 61 degrees 04 minutes 36 seconds West 59.69 feet, North 63 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds West 55.03 feet, North 56 degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds West 79.89 feet, North 12 degrees 44 minutes 26 seconds West 13.51 feet, South 80 degrees 38 minutes 22 seconds East 12.59 feet, South 70 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 44.39 feet, South 60 degrees 05 minutes 39 seconds East 103.25 feet and North 19 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds East 43.41 feet to a point in said normal high water line, thence leaving said normal high water line South 37 degrees 54 minutes 26 seconds East 274.89 feet to a point in the normal high water line of Topsail Sound and being the point and place of beginning.

Containing 6.276 acres as surveyed by Charles Francis Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 on February 22, 2006.

The courses contained within are correct in angular relationship and are referenced to NAD83.

The above described tract is subject to a 30’ ingress, egress, regress, drainage and utility easement described as follows: Commencing at an existing iron rod in the western right-of-way line of Pender Avenue, being the southwestern corner of Lot 1, The Palms at Boca Bay as recorded in Map Book 38, Page 84 of the Pender County Registry, thence leaving said southwestern corner and along the western right-of-way line of Pender Avenue North 37 degrees 54 minutes 26 seconds West 136.00 feet to a point in the intersection of the western right-of-way line of Pender Avenue and the normal high water line of Topsail Sound, thence continuing along said western right-of-way line North 37 degrees 54 minutes 26 seconds West 57.93 feet to a point in the intersection of the western right-ofway line of Pender Avenue and the centerline of a proposed 30’ ingress, egress, regress, drainage and utility easement, thence leaving said western right-of-way line and along said easement centerline the following courses and distances: South 39 degrees 48 minutes 51 seconds West 135.66 feet, South 43 degrees 33 minutes 58 seconds West 89.74 feet, South 43 degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds West 49.22 feet, South 37 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds West 52.21 feet, South 25 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds West 52.21 feet, South 24 degrees 38 minutes 31 seconds West 48.54 feet, South 36 degrees 15 minutes 01 seconds West 48.54 feet, South 42 degrees 03 minutes 16 seconds West 77.33 feet, South 42 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds West 32.03 feet, South 48 degrees 46 minutes 47 seconds West 123.21 feet, South 60 degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds West 36.61 feet, South 67 degrees 29 minutes 23 seconds West 47.96 feet and South 70 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds West 137.17 feet to the terminus of said easement.

A 75’ easement is hereby granted for ingress, egress, regress, drainage and utilities over, upon, across and along certain portions of the existing asphalt road known as Pender Avenue, as well as certain lands lying between the northern terminus of said Pender Avenue and the eastern boundary of the 6.276 acre tract described above, the location of said easement being more particularly described as follows: BEING an easement 75 feet in width, lying 37.5 feet on either side of the centerline of the portion of Pender Avenue which begins at the intersection of the right of way of Pender Avenue with the right of way of N.C. Highway 210 (a 100’ public right-of-way) and extends in a generally northwesterly direction to the northern terminus of said Pender Avenue (said terminus being located at the intersection of Pender Avenue with an existing road known as Old Cottage Lane). From said intersection with Old Cottage Lane, the 75foot easement turns and proceeds in a generally southwesterly direction to the eastern boundary of the 6.276 acre tract described above.

The location of the above-described portions of Pender Avenue and Old Cottage Lane, as well as their locations with respect to the 6.276 acre tract described above, are shown on that certain “Sketch Plan of The Palms at Boca Bay” dated June 21, 2001, by Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and outstanding and unpaid taxes, if any.

A deposit of 10% of the first $1,000.00 of the purchase price and 5% of the balance of the purchase price may be required of the successful bidder at the time of sale, in the discretion of the trustee.

This the 3rd day of June, 2014.

R.V. Biberstein, Jr., Trustee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE, LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 428, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2175 #6470 6/11, 6/18/14

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP442 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CARLOS O. BEHAL DATED APRIL 21, 2011 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3916 AT PAGE 42 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on July 3, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot #59, Lea Acres Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 12, Page 37 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more correct and accurate description.

Subject to Restrictive Covenants shown in Deed Book 449, Page 86 and 110 of the Pender County Registry, and all amendments and supplements thereto.

And Being more commonly known as: 915 Garden Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Carlos O. Behal.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord.

You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is May 21, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-056437 #6451 6/18, 6/25/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP2 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MICHAEL J. FILIGHERA DATED MAY 9, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3460 AT PAGE 298 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on July 3, 2014 the fol-

lowing described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 32 of Reedy Ranch, revised as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Thompson Surveying Co. of Burgaw, North Carolina. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 31, Page 64 of the Pender County Registry, Reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

And Being more commonly known as: 188 Rooster Tail Trail, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Michael J. Filighera.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord.

You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is May 27, 2014.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-052391 #6453 6/18, 6/25/14

cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

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

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Clinton O. Connor and wife, Tamatha Connor.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-26982-FC01 #6469 6/18, 6/25/14

14 SP 95 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 Robert G. Harrell and Deborah G. Harrell to Daniel D. Mahn, Trustee(s), which was dated November 24, 2008 and recorded on November 25, 2008 in Book 3549 at Page 061, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 13 SP 74 Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, NOTICE OF having been substituted as Trustee FORECLOSURE SALE in said Deed of Trust, and the holder NORTH CAROLINA, of the note evidencing said default PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of having directed that the Deed of Sale contained in that certain Deed Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned of Trust executed by Clinton O. Con- Substitute Trustee will offer for sale nor and Tamatha L. Connor to Jackie at the courthouse door of the county Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated courthouse where the property is loFebruary 25, 2010 and recorded on cated, or the usual and customary March 2, 2010 in Book 3745 at Page location at the county courthouse for 0284 and rerecorded/modified/cor- conducting the sale on July 2, 2014 rected on July 6, 2010 in Book 3793, at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highPage 0034, Pender County Registry, est bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender North Carolina.

Default having been made of the County, North Carolina, to wit: Lot 5 as depicted on plat entitled note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, “Final Plat of Camber Woods”, dated Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, February, 2008 and recorded in Map having been substituted as Trustee Book 47, Page 035, Slide 633, to in said Deed of Trust, and the holder which reference is made for a comof the note evidencing said default plete description, being a portion of having directed that the Deed of the property conveyed to Carolina Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Granite Construction, Inc. by deed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale recorded in Book 3457 at Page 167, at the courthouse door of the county Pender County Register of Deeds.

Subject to restrictions of record courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary in Book 3454 at Page 042, Pender location at the county courthouse for County Registry.

Save and except any releases, conducting the sale on July 1, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the high- deeds of release or prior conveyest bidder for cash the following de- ances of record.

Said property is commonly known scribed property situated in Pender as 52 Marble Drive, Rocky Point, NC County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in Topsail Town- 28457.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS ship, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYfollows: Being all of Lot 1 as shown on map FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNentitled “Final Plat of the Subdivision DRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURof Lot 196, Revised Section II, Wash- SUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A ington Acres” recorded in Map Book cash deposit (no personal checks) 39 at Page 93 of the Pender County of five percent (5%) of the purchase Registry, reference to which said map price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars is hereby made for a more particular ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. description.

Save and except any releases, Following the expiration of the statudeeds of release or prior convey- tory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due ances of record.

Said property is commonly known and owing.

Said property to be offered puras 353 Washington Acres Road, suant to this Notice of Sale is being Hampstead, NC 28443.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS offered for sale, transfer and conMUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY- are no representations of warranty FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUN- relating to the title or any physical, DRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PUR- environmental, health or safety conSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A ditions 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 Robert Gaylord Harrell and wife, Deborah G. Harrell.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord.

The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-22742-FC02 #6471 6/18, 6/25/14

PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for CoastalCare has been submitted to the governing board, and is available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Area Board located at 3809 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, North Carolina, during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Area Board will hold a public hearing on the budget Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at CoastalCare, 3809 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC. To access the link to the webinar meeting go to www.coastalcarenc.org or the CoastalCare Facebook page. #6463 6/18/14 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE This is a public notice to advise all concerned that Moore’s Creek Water & Sewer District and the Central Pender Water & Sewer District will be applying to USDA, Rural Utilities Service for financial assistance. The purpose of the assistance will be to enable construction of water system improvements within these respective districts. #6483 6/18/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GEORGE JOHN WEINFURTER JR 14 E 202 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against George John Weinfurter, Jr., deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before September 19, 2014 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent Estate of George John Weinfurther, Jr. BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6477 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF PERCY L. FENNELL 14 E 146 Having qualified as the Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of Percy L. Fennell, deceased of Ocean County, New Jersey, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of JUNE, 2014.

Dale Fennell Ancillary Administrator c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6476 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 14-SP-110 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Pender County UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by James A. Clark, II and Christina K. Clark, dated August 30, 2006 and recorded on September 13, 2006 in Book 3048, at Page 201 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Pender County Courthouse, 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, North Carolina on July 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the Town of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust.

Address of property: 17098 Highway 421, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 2279-17-8383-0000 Present Record Owners: James A. Clark, II and Christina K. Clark The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 105-228.30, the Clerk of Courts fee pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-308 and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If a third party is the high bidder at the time of sale confirmation, the third party will have fifteen (15) days following the sale confirmation to remit the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole discretion of the Trustee, an extension may be granted, but in that instance, if required by the noteholder or loan servicer, the bidder shall be required to pay per diem interest at the current rate on the note secured by the deed of trust described herein until the day he/she remits the balance of his/her bid to the Trustee.

If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee.

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 about October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 – Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Kevin W. Butterfield

Attorney At Law

Substitute Trustee HAYWOOD, DENNY & MILLER, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW Post Office Box 51429 Durham, North Carolina 27717 Telephone:(919) 403-0000 Telecopier:(919) 403-0001 #6473 6/18, 6/25/14

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 2, 2014 at 10:00AM, 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 1 of Harbor Pointe as shown on map entitled “Recombination Plat showing Harbor Pointe (Revised)” prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A. on June 14, 2000 and recorded in Map Book 33, Page 65, Slide 447, Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 702 Roland Avenue, Surf City, NC 28445.

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

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

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert W. Legare and wife, Claire B. Legare.

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 #6478 6/18, 6/25/14

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DRAINAGE COMMISSIONERS OF LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT TO LEVY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS Pursuant to G.S. 156-93.1, notice to all owners of property subject to levy in the District is hereby given notice that the Board of Commissioners of Lyon Swamp Drainage and Levee District will meet at 7:00 P.M. on June 27, 2014 at Kelly Volunteer Fire Department, Kelly, North Carolina, for the purpose of determining the amount of the annual maintenance assessments to be levied. Any interested person has the right to be heard at the meeting prior to the Drainage Commissioners taking any action on the proposed assessment.

This the 5th day of June, 2014.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT Dale Norris, Chairman 13 SP 386 Dean Robinson, NOTICE OF Commissioner FORECLOSURE SALE Robert Allen Moore, NORTH CAROLINA, Commissioner PENDER COUNTY Milton C. Green, Treasurer Under and by virtue of a Power of #6474 6/18, 6/25/14 Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Robert W. Legare and Claire B. Legare to L. Robert Coxe III, Trustee(s), which was dated August 30, 2005 and recorded on September 9, 2005 in Book 2770 at Page 160, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES LOUIS RIVENBARK 14 E 192 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of James Louis Rivenbark, deceased of Pender, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the day of September 17, 2014, or this noticewill be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of JUNE, 2014.

Allen K. Rivenbark Executor c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6475 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 11 SP 399 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Glenna Cable White to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of August, 2002, and recorded in Book 1937, Page 289, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 1, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Northwestern Right-of-way line of Loretta Drive said iron pipe being located along side line at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old spike No. 210 with the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425; South 10 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West 459.18 feet, North 79 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds East 122.35 feet, and North 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds East 25.00 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, 1. North 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds East 174.49 feet to an iron pipe in the run of the Woods Branch; thence, 2. down the run of Woods Branch as it meanders in a Southeasterly direction with the following being traverse courses and distances from point to point along said run; South 28 degrees 47 minutes 00 seconds East 95.17 feet and South 43 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds East 40.13 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, 3. South 50 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds West 158.90 feet to an iron pipe in the Northeastern line of Loretta Drive; thence; 4. With said line North 39 degrees 42 minutes 35 seconds West 133.50 feet to the BEGINNING, containing .50 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during July 1991.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 59 Kimberly Court, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

The above described tract is TOGETHER WITH a 50-foot wide Roadway Easement for purposes of ingress, egress and regress to and from this and other lands with said easement lying adjacent to and 25feet to either side of the following described centerline; BEGINNING at sub-surface iron pipe in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425, said pipe being located along said road centerline of an old spike located in the intersection of the paved centerline of N.C. Highway No. 210, with the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425, and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, 1. A curve line, having a radius of 300.00 feet, a chord course and distance of South 59 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East 204.54 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, 2. South 39 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East 1075.00 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line thence, 3. North 50 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds East 25.00 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence 4. A curve line having a radius of 800.00 feet, a chord course and distance of North 31 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds East 514.00 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, 5. North 13 degrees 10 minutes 17 seconds West 141.00 feet to a subsurface iron pipe at the beginning of a curve to the left in said roadway; thence, 6. With a curved line having a radius of 80.427 feet to a chord course and distance of North 13 degrees 16 minutes 19 seconds West 71.53 feet to a subsurface iron pipe at the end of said curved roadway; thence, 7. North 39 degrees 42 minutes 55 seconds West 1243.86 feet to the beginning of a curve to the left in said

roadway; thence, 8. A curved line to the left, having a radius of 310.00 feet, a chord course and distance of, North 59 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds West 209.51 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, 9. North 79 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds West 38.70 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1425, the terminus of 50-foot wide Roadway Easement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law

Hutchens Law Firm

Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1065171 (FC.FAY) #6479 6/18, 6/25/14

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 11 SP 317 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lawrence D. Parham and Gabriela R. Parham to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of July, 2008, and recorded in Book 3503, Page 273, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of

Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 1, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and Northwest of the Northwestern right-of-way line of Secondary Road No. 1592 (Saint John’s Church Road) and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing iron stake on the curved Northwestern right-of-way line of Secondary Road No. 1592, said iron stake being located along said line at a point that is North 57 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds West 30.04 feet from an existing railroad spike located in the centerline of said road that marks the most northern corner of Carolina Power and Light Company’s land described and shown on a map duly recorded in Deed Book 786 at Page 321 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) North 57 degrees 06 minutes 01 seconds West 276.95 feet to an existing subsurface iron stake in line; thence (2) North 22 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds East 131.35 feet to an existing iron stake in a ditch; thence, (3) Along or near said ditch South 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East 276.75 feet to an existing concrete monument in the Northwestern right-of-way line of Secondary Road No. 1592; thence, (4) With the northwestern right-ofway line of said road South 38 degrees 47 minutes 21 seconds West 48.92 feet to a point at the beginning of a curve to the right in said roadway; thence, (5) Continuing with the Northwestern right-of-way line of said road as it curves to the right a chord course and distance of South 24 degrees 11 minutes 01 seconds West 83.11 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.826 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A., of Burgaw, N.C. during May 2004. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 828 Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, North Carolina.

As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 333 at Page 311 and Map Book 32 at Page 144 of the Pender County Registry.

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

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ-

mental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Special to the Post & Voice Seems like our college interns arrived just yesterday but they’re actually into their third week. You’ll get to meet them all in this column over the next few months.

Spotlight on Drew Keenan This Kitty Hawk native is certainly no stranger to sea turtles, having spent his summers volunteering at the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST) on the Outer Banks.

Nonetheless there was one very important (and surprising) thing that he learned on day-one of his internship: sea turtles can actually survive boat and propeller impacts.

Drew’s initial work at NEST was with their beach program, which is similar to our Topsail Turtle Project. But frankly, there’s a lot of just hanging out and waiting for something to happen once you’ve found, verified and staked a nest.

So Drew filled his days with another not quite as happy aspect of working with these critters – necropsies. Although certainly not for the squeamish this type of work is extremely important, and we have learned many lessons from the data over the years.

Drew has a pretty good idea of what kind of internal damage some our patients have endured, and it magnifies his admiration and respect for them. It was also an excellent opportunity to apply the knowledge from his BA in Biology from Wake Forest to a cause he is passionate about, the conservation of all species of sea turtles.

In addition to working at NEST he also volunteered at The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, focusing his talks on sea turtles. That made for an easy transition to hospital tour guide. Drew is pleased that tours are part of the hospital and internship experience because almost all of our patients are here due to human interaction. It gives him the opportunity to stress that we, as humans have the power to make the necessary changes to ensure the survival of not only sea turtles but all ocean creatures.

There are certain things that all volunteers agree on, and it happens after only a day or so of being around these animals – they are smarter than they want you to know, and they are all individual personalities. Everyone has a favorite, you just can’t help it, and for Drew it’s our long-term Green “I-Cie.” “There’s no logic to love,” Drew said.

I-Cie has struggled over the years and there were times when her prognosis looked dire.

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Sea turtle hospital intern Drew Keenan

Drew spends a lot of time with her, scratching her back and encouraging her. He is determined to get her to the point where she can find a cushy home in a fancy aquarium and live a long and happy turtle life.

Hospital visiting hours We are open daily (except Wednesday and Sunday) from noon to 4 p.m. General admission is $5. Seniors and Military are admitted for $4, children are $3. We are located at 302 Tortuga Lane, (mainland side) Surf City. Take the turn from Rts. 50/210 onto Charlie Medlin Drive (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark for this road.) Follow the road onto the gravel section and through the round-about. We are the only building on Tortuga.

Visit our website (www.seaturtlehospital. org) and/or our Facebook page (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center) for updates on patients and other turtle happenings.

Nesting getting hotter Although we have many Topsail Turtle Project flip-flops on the sand every morning through the end of August we still rely heavily on our locals and visitors to report any sighting of nesting turtles, as well as any turtles in any kind of distress.

Please report all local sea turtle activity to our director of beach operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880. If unable to reach her you may also contact our director Jean Beasley at 910470-2800. The state also has a hotline for strandings (injured or sick turtles): 252-241-7367 and the call will be picked up 24/7.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason Brent Melind and Amanda Elliott Melind (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jason B. Melind and Amanda P. Melind) to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 2681, Page 218, in Pender County Registry and Recorded in Book 5778, Page 987, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County/New Hanover, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 1, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender/New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1: Being all of Lot 15 of Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One, as the same is shown on a Map recorded in Map Book 30, Page 17, of the Pender County Registry.

TRACT 2: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and being that portion of Lot 15, Section One, Scotts Hill Bluff that is located in New Hanover County and shown on the recorded plat of Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One and recorded in Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron on the southern right of way of Marsh Field Drive (Private Right of Way), said iron being at the northwest corner of Lot 15, Scotts Hill Bluff, proceed from said point of beginning and with the western line of Lot 15, S. 58-32-23 E. 89.26 ft. to a point at the intersection of the western line of the county line N. 39-54-11 W. 91.99 ft to a point on

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the southern right of way of Marsh Field Dr.; thence with said right of way and a curve to the left having a radius of 207.50 ft to a chord S. 35-31-57 W. 29.47 ft to the point of BEGINNING and containing 1,322 square feet.

All bearings are magnetic relative to Map Book 2, Page 82 (Pender County).

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 121 Marsh Field Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law

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The North Carolina Blueberry Festival will celebrate its 11th year June 21 on Burgaw’s historic Courthouse Square. As always, there will be plenty of the featured favorite fruit – delicious, nutritious, locally grown blueberries.

The festival continues to grow in popularity and attendance and is rated as one of the premier family events in the state as well as the southeast. The festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and provides a clean, safe environment with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The mission of the festival has not changed through 11 years – to recognize the historic, cultural, and commercial benefits of this great fruit and the impact the blueberry industry has on this area and the state of North Carolina.

The festival promotes higher education with festival scholarships awarded to high school seniors chosen from Pender, Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover, and Sampson counties. Scholarships total $20,000 with five scholarships awarded at $4,000 each.

The success of the festival is due to the visitors, volunteers, committee members and sponsors. Without them, the event would not be possible. Thanks to all for your continued support. It is going to be another great North Carolina Blueberry Festival June 21, 2014. The festival runs from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

-2014 Sponsors-

Thank You

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Coastal Plains Electric Cars Cumulus Broadcasting Dr. Hormone Goudarzi Duke Energy Progress Fairway Ford Family Dollar Stores First Citizens Bank First Health of Carolinas Four County Electric Membership Corporation Harold Wells & Sons Huntington Healthcare/Woodbury Ivanhoe Blueberry Farms, Inc LeafFilter North Inc Martin’s Blueberry Farms

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