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CORBETT TIMBER COMPANYBuyers of land and timber. We buy pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim-ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great-er. Call days 642-2909.

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RAY’S USED FURNITURE 2.5 miles from 701 by BEMC, Hwy 130. Living rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, & more. We buy used furniture & do estate sales! Open 9am-6pm. Call 910-840-5356

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Dealer. Directv, Exede, Dish Network, ADT, Centurylink packages as low $19.99 mo. Next day installation Call now 910-375-5881

DEER CORN FOR SALE on the cob or shelled. 910-653-3022 or 910-234-0202

MUSTARD NOW READY. Also Col-lards now ready. Call to order. A 642-2597.

PUERTO RICAN sweet potatoes grown 1 mile from Williams School. Call 910-317-7128

LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB??? Early morning carriers need-ed immediately in Cumberland Co. for The Fayetteville Observer. For more info please call 910-486-2777 and leave a message.

HOUSEKEEPER - HOUSEKEEPING AIDE. Autumn Care of Shallotte, a 140 bed, long-term care skilled rehabilita-tion center is seeking a housekeep-ing aide. The Housekeeping Aide per-forms a variety of general housekeep-ing, cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition. Previous housekeeping experience preferred. Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC 28459. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employer

STEPHENS BUILDERS SUPPLY in Tabor City has an opening for a salesman/delivery person. This per-son must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and a minimum three years experience. NO phone calls, apply in person at Stephen’s Builders Supply located at 100 W. 8th St., Tabor City, NC.

LOOKING FOR RESPONSIBLE commercial and residential cleaning person. Call 910-642-4049

PAINTER NEEDED. MUST BE EXPERIENCED. Call 910-770-0511

DEPENDABLE DRIVERS WANTED 90% Florida freight, paper logs, weekly home time, exc. pay package. 1 yr refer exp. required. Age 25 & older. 910-303-4245

NOW HIRING Highland Acres and Rehabilitation Center. Certified Nursing Assistant. Full/part time all shifts with sign on bonus $1,000. Also full/part time Nurses for all shifts with sign on bonus $1,500. Apply in per-son at 1170 Linkhaw Road, Lumber-ton, NC 28358 between 9am - 4pm

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- (CNA) Autumn Care of Shallotte has full-time and part-time- 2nd & 3rd shift C.N.A positions. Performs patient care activities and related servic-es necessary in caring for the per-sonal needs, safety, and comfort of patients. Please come by our facility and complete an application. Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC 28459. EEO/M/F/Dis-abled/Veteran Employer

STAFF THERAPIST - Bladen Health-care Elizabethtown, NC is seeking an CRT or RRT for Respiratory Therapy Services. Must be licensed in NC with at least two year experience. Night Shift position 8p-8a with rotating weekends. Competitive salary, excel-lent benefi ts. Send resume to gjack-son@capefearvalley.com or by fax to GJackson 910-862-1127

WALTERS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES has an opening for a full time LPN. Valid proof of licensure required. Gen-eral LPN duties associated with direct patient care in an offi ce setting Mon-day through Friday. Additional duties include vascular testing, scheduling patients for hospital tests or proce-dures, and some clerical duties as needed. Competitive salary. Attrac-tive benefi t package. Send resume to Walters Surgical Associates, 220 Jef-ferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, Attn: Debra Walters

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**Watts Backhoe & Tree Service*Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, top soil, fi ll dirt, marl for driveway, land clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534.

Bobby Hinson ConstructionLot clearing, pond building, bushhog-ging, lots and hedge rows with mini excavator. Call 640-7606.

LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOEAll types of backhoe work, lot clear-ing, sand, top soil and marl.

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1987 FORD RANGER, extended cab, 5 speed, 4 cylinder. Good condition. $1,895. 1994 Camaro, auto., V-6. $2,195. Call 910-770-3200.

1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, 35 ft, Ford gas Triton 10 motor, sleeps 5, i slide-out, 22,000 miles. Kept under shelter. Great condition. $25,000. Call 910-642-7510

2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, gas 8.1 Vortec engine, Allison Trans-mission. Kept under carport when home. Must See! $29,500. Call 910-646-3238

CHRISTMAS SPECIALWe have a full line of ATVs, scooters, and Go-carts from 50cc - 500 cc. We have a large inventory of parts in stock and we service and repair all of the products we sell. Financing avail-able. For all your Automotive and ATV needs and repair contact

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OpportunityAll real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus Fair Housing Law which makes it ille-gal to advertise any preference, limita-tion, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limi-tation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are avail-able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372.

SELL ME YOUR USED 2 or 3 bed-room MH in fair condition. CASH. 910-207-6858 or 207-8853.

LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu-nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582.

PRIME LOT in Timber Cove sub-division. 5% discount if sale close by Dec. 20, 2016. Call 910-770-6029 for a quote

2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent on Bussy Rd., Hallsboro. No pets. Call after 6 pm 642-8694.

3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath brick home with carport for rent. $700 per month. Call 910-368-6652.

3 BR, 1 1/2 bath house Williams School. Good condition & neighbor-hood. $700 rent, $700 dep. Applica-tions, ref. No pets. Call 910-234-9273.

3 BR, 2 BATH BRICK house, carport, country living near Whiteville. $750 month. Security deposit required. 910-368-6652 or 910-840-1433.

1 BR APARTMENT for rent. Deposit and references required. Call 910-234-4676.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 642-4049.

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2 MOBILE HOMES, 2 BR, 2 bath. $500 monthly, $500 deposit. No smoking. No pets. Call 654-5725 leave message.

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Town of Tabor CityAssessment of Fair Housing Meeting

All public, private and government persons in the Tabor City area are invited to attend a public meeting at the Town of Tabor City’s Visitor’s Center, 301 East 5th Street on December 27, 2016 at 5:30 pm.The Town of Tabor City is conducting a Fair Housing Assess-ment in order to evaluate the existing impediments to fair housing and to develop a plan to address the needs within the community. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide informative information that will assist with the development of this Assessment and Plan. The Town proposes to use information from the public, private and government sectors to set goals, prioritize these goals and develop activities that would work towards reaching these goals. Your assistance is requested so that the Town can gather information that is specific to Tabor City. All comments regarding Fair Housing will be accepted and documented in order to properly evaluate the concerns of the citizens.All citizens, particularly low-and-moderate income persons, minority persons, handicap persons, and persons living in blighted areas are requested and encouraged to attend and present comments and suggestions.Anyone interested in providing formal written comments concerning the Assessment of Fair Housing may do so by delivery to the Town at P. O. Drawer 655, 1108 E 5th Street, Tabor City 28463, or by calling 910-653-3458.Esta información está disponible en español o cualquier otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto con Al Leon-ard, Jr. en 910-653-3458 o en 1108 E. 5th Street, Tabor City NC 28463 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

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4 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT, Whiteville. Call 910-641-1572.

LATE MODEL 14X80 2 BR, 2 bath mobile home on private lot. Co. liv-ing near Whiteville. $550 month + deposit. 910-368-6652, or 840-1433

NEWLY REMODELED 2 BIG BR, 2 full bath. Powerstat. County trash. Evergreen area. $400 rent, $400 deposit. 840-2845

ROOM FOR RENT - 1 bedroom, Whiteville. Call 910-641-1572.

FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE from 500 to 3,000 sq ft. Also retail store front available. Call 910-642-4049

Notice of Foreclosure Sale

16 SP 177Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dallie R. Canady, II and Meghan A. Canady to Michael P. Leddy, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of November, 2009, and record-ed in Book RB 973, Page 744, in Columbus 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 record-ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Columbus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substi-tute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of White-ville, Columbus County, North Caro-lina, or the customary location des-ignated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 20, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Bug Hill, in the County of Columbus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:All that certain parcel or tract of land lying in Bug Hill Township, Columbus County, NC containing 1.01 acres, more or less, as more fully set forth on that plat entitled “Map of a Sur-vey For Dallie Ray Canady and wife, Meghan A. Canady” as prepared by David B. Goldston, Jr., P.L.S.R.F., dated May 18, 2008, and recorded in Plat Book 85, Page 24, Office of the Register of Deeds of Columbus County, NC, reference to which is hereby made and incorporated here-in for a more particular description of the property. Together with improve-ments located thereon; said prop-erty being located at 15291 Swamp Fox Highway East, Tabor City, North Carolina.Together with an easement of ingress and egress of twenty (20) feet from the 1.01 acres tract to NC Highway 904 East (Swamp Fox Hwy East) which easement is set out on the plat referred to above and incorporated herein for a more particular descrip-tion of the easement. This easement runs with and is appurtenant to the 1.01 acre tract described herein.Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).The property to be offered pursu-ant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and con-veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei-ther the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warran-ty relating to the title or any physi-cal, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relat-ing to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be ten-dered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bank-ruptcy petition prior to the confirma-tion of the sale and reinstatement

of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Resi-dential Real PropertyAn order for possession of the prop-erty may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.Any person who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiv-ing the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termina-tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termina-tion of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC-ES, INC.SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEEc/o Hutchens Law FirmP.O. Box 10284317 Ramsey StreetFayetteville, North Carolina 28311Phone No: (910) 864-3068https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.comCase No: 1187869 (FC.FAY)December 5, 12, 2016

Notice of SaleIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEOF NORTH CAROLINA

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONCOLUMBUS COUNTY16SP179IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE-CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HARRY M GREEN SR AND PATRICIA W GREEN DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK RB 865 AT PAGE 668 IN THE COLUM-BUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINAUnder and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-ref-erenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to per-form 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 10:00AM on Decem-ber 21, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improve-ments which may be situated there-on, in Columbus County, North Car-olina, and being more particularly described as follows:Lying and being in Lees Township, Columbus County, North Carolina:BEGINNING at a point in the south-ern right-of-way of S.R. 1108, said point being located in the following manner; leaving a point in the inter-section of the centerlines of S.R. 1114 and S.R. 1108 and along the centerline of S.R. 1108 in a south-easterly direction 1,960.30 feet to a nail, thence South 16 degrees 44 minutes and 58 seconds East 30.0 feet to the beginning point, thence from said beginning point South 16 degrees 44 minutes and 58 seconds East 180.11. feet to an iron rod and being the southeast corner of Lot #2, thence South 74 degrees 26 minutes and 08 seconds West 211.40 feet to an iron rod in the eastern right-of-way of a 50.0 foot private drive, thence along said right-of-way North 16 degrees 24 minutes 47 seconds

West 180.04 feet to a point in the southern right-of-way of S.R. II 08, thence along said right-of-way North 74 degrees 25 minutes and 27 sec-onds East 210.35 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.The property hereinabove described was acquired by the Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 810, Page 154, Columbus County Public Register of Deeds.The above described property is the same property as conveyed in Deed dated March 3, 2006 from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Lunge, Inc. recorded in Book 846, Page 426 of the Columbus County Registry.And Being more commonly known as: 21 Cypress Ridge Ln, Nakina, NC 28455The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Patricia W. Green.The property to be offered pursu-ant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and con-veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei-ther the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the offi-cers, directors, attorneys, employ-ees, agents or authorized represen-

tative 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 respon-sibilities 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 associ-ated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol-lars ($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 remain-ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Dec-laration 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 resid-ing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the prop-erty may be issued in favor of the pur-chaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may ter-minate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agree-ment prorated to the effective date of the termination.The date of this Notice is November 30, 2016.Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. EllsSubstitute Trustee10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400Charlotte, NC 28216(704) 333-8107http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/16-083883December 5, 12, 2016

LIST YOUR COLUMBUS COUNTY TAXES

BY MAILJANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENOn or about January 1, 2017, all owners of personal property in Columbus County should receive an abstract (listing form) through the mail. Taxpayers may list their property in their homes on the forms mailed to them. Completed forms must be delivered to the Tax Office or postmarked no later than January 31, 2017, to avoid Late Listing Penalty.

For the year 2017, all unlicensed motor vehicles, boats and motors, mobile homes, airplanes, and farm equipment should be listed as personal property.

Licensed motor vehicles should not be listed. They will be listed and billed monthly by the NCDMV. If you do not receive this Listing Form and have made improvements to real property since January 1, of last year please contact Columbus County Tax Office.

Owners of businesses should receive Business Personal Property Listing Forms through the mail. These four-page forms will be used for listing business personal property only.

If you own business personal property that should be listed and do not receive this form, please contact Columbus County Tax Office.

TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION FOR 2017 North Carolina excludes from property taxes the greater of twenty five thousand dol-lars (25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a qualifying owner. A qualifying owner is an owner who meets all the following requirements as of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the benefit is claimed.

1. Elderly and Disabled Exclusion:a. Income level $29,500 or belowb. Must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled c. Reduction of $25,000 or 50% of value of the home and 1 acre of land whichever is greaterd. Proof of previous year household income must be presented with application.

2. Disabled Veterans Exclusion:a. Honorably Discharged Veterans andb. 100% disabled due to a service related injuryc. Reduction of up to $45,000 of the value of the home and 1 acre of land.3. Circuit Breaker (DEFERRED TAXES) (House and 1 acre of land) (APPLICATION AND PROOF OF INCOME MUST BE SUBMITTED ANNU ALLY)a. Must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabledb. Must have owned and occupied property as the owner’s permanent legal residence for five years.c. Must be a North Carolina residentd. Income cannot exceed $43,500e. Income below $29,500 - taxes limited to 4% of income (requires annual application and income verification)f. Income between $29,500 and $44,250 - taxes limited to 5% of income (requires an-nual application & income verification)g. Deferred taxes are a lien on the propertyh. Interest accrues on deferred taxes from the date they were originally duei. Disqualifying event triggering rollback in taxes include: 1. death of the owner 2. transfer of the property 3. owner ceases to use the property as a permanent residencej. Rollback taxes are for the last 3 years preceding the current year of deferred taxes plus accrued interestk. For multiple owners - all owners must apply and qualify (estate by entirety does not count as multiple owners)Income is defined as the adjusted gross income, as defined in section 62 of the In-ternal Revenue Code, plus all other moneys received from every source other than gifts or inheritances received from a spouse, lineal ancestor, or lineal descendant. For married applicants residing with their spouses, the income of both spouses must be included, whether or not the the property is in both names

ALL ABOVE EXEMPTIONS MUST BE FILED BYJUNE 01, 2017

Present use value applications for agricultural, horticultural, and forest land will be available at the Tax Office.

NOTICEAny person whose duty it is to list any property who willfully fails or refuses to list the same within the time prescribed by Law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by law. (GS 105-308).

Mobile homes and other personal property not listed properly will be discovered by the Tax Office, and will be subject to taxes and penalties for the current year and five previous years.

The County Tax Office will be available for any assistance needed the entire month of January. Telephone No. 910-640-6637.

Needom G. Hughes, IV, Tax Administrator-Columbus County.December 12, 2016

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