Winter 2014 - New Hanover County Schools

WINTER 2014
NHCS WINS BOND BY LARGEST
MARGIN IN DISTRICT’S HISTORY!
HAPPY
Winter
Schedule
Dec 22nd - Jan 2
Winter Holiday
Jan 19th
Martin Luther King,
Jr. Holiday
DAY!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Jan 23rd
Teacher Workday
(traditional calendar)
Feb 20th
Half-day
p.3 - Dr. Markley’s Thank You to New Hanover County for Bond Approval
p.4 - WE
NHCS! These pages are dedicated to showing the love to the AWESOME employees of NHCS.
p.5 - 2014 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RESULTS
p.7 - Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® Affordable Housing
Information
p.14 - RECENT BOARD RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEES
p.17 - WWAY TEACHERS OF THE WEEK
p.18 - EMPLOYEE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
p.20 - THIS & THAT Employee classifieds
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Winter 2014
DAY!
HAPPY
Thank You New Hanover County!
from Dr. Markley’s blog post
The 2014 school bond passed with 64% of the votes. While I expected the positive results,
I was stunned by the overwhelming level of support. I can only say THANK YOU to the
citizens of New Hanover County. The margin of victory affirms my belief that most people are
pleased with the direction of the district and support what we are doing for our students.
This win did not happen in a vacuum. There are a lot of people to thank and acknowledge. First up is the Bond Committee that
was co-chaired by Ann David and Dianne Avery. They provided exceptional leadership to a dedicated group of communityminded citizens. This group of volunteers spoke to over 2000 people at over 40 different events. They met with groups of 5 up
to 200 and shared their passion for public education.
I also want to thank the employees of New Hanover County Schools. They supported the bond by helping to spread the
message about our schools and the need for the bond. Educating 26,000 students is a tough job and over 3,000 district
employees were instrumental in letting others know about our needs. The school bond coordinators stepped up at each
school and were instrumental in sharing information about the bond. The NHCS Public Relations Department, lead by Chief
Communications Officer Valita Quattlebaum, kept a steady stream of information flowing about the needs of our schools and
the importance of the bond. The district’s Facility Planning Department, lead by Eddie Anderson, did a lot of behind-thescenes work putting together the numbers and facts that were used in the bond informational materials.
There were a number of towns and community organizations that endorsed the bond, which
I would like to recognize. These include the town of Kure Beach, the Greater Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce, the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®, the League
of Women Voters, the New Hanover County Council of PTAs and the Wrightsville Beach
School Foundation.
The New Hanover County Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners also
deserve thanks; they recognized the need for a bond and were willing to ask for the largest
school bond in New Hanover County history. The boards knew there was a potential tax
impact but stepped up to support the need. The end result was one of the largest margins of
victory on any school bond in the district’s history.
With the approval, the work on implementing the Bond now begins; we have to
finalize a construction schedule and get moving on the building projects. I look
forward to this process and will keep you posted on the progress. Within just a few
short years, we will be cutting the ribbons on new schools. Thank you, New
Hanover County, for supporting the district and most of all, supporting our
students.
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Winter 2014
WE
NHCS!
We would just
for you to share your photos with your fellow NHCS
employees! Send them to the Public Relations Department with a caption
describing the photo.
Be sure to look for a new feature called “SHOUT OUT” in this
month’s edition.
Principals Jakki Jethro, Robin Hamilton, Carole Piner and Tim
Dominowski at the National Association of Elementary School
Principals Mentoring Conference.
A great group of assistant principals attended the Future Ready
Leadership Professional Development at the Friday Institute in
Raleigh.
Codington Elementary’s Relay For Life team, the Cougars Against
Cancer, were recognized for their outstanding efforts during the
American Cancer Society's 2014 Relay For Life fundraising
campaign. The Cougars, led by team captain Jenny LaChapelle,
raised $4,439 and were the top team in money raised for NHCS.
Reesa Roberts and Gina Prince from New Hanover, along with Alex
Loeber from Hoggard, attended the NC Center for the Advancement
for Teachers in Cullowhee, NC. They participated in "The Math
Behind the Market: Financial Literacy and Mathematical Mastery."
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Thank you to everyone who gave in this year’s campaign! A special thank you goes to our United Way Coordinators!
Your creativity and enthusiasm in this year’s campaign was inspiring. Together, NHCS raised over $34,000! To view all
of the campaign results and photos, click here.
Those schools and departments with 100% participation will receive catered Chick-fil-A lunch!
The Transportation Department held a chili cook-off and a
bake-off to raise money for their campaign. After all the chili
and baked goods were tasted and voted on, $165 was raised
for the United Way! Overall, they raised $3,386!
The Hoggard cafeteria staff were the first department to reach
100% participation in Hoggard's United Way Campaign.
Together, Hoggard raised almost $3000!
The Finance and Human Resources Departments teamed up and dressed up to raise money for the United Way. On October 31st, they
hosted a Hall-U.W.-een costume contest. Fellow staff members paid $1 to cast a vote for their favorite costume. This FUN-raiser collected
$186 to go to the U.W.
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Winter 2014
Ashli Edwards and Amy-Marie Knox were
presenters at the Beginning Teacher state level
training. They were commended for their
professionalism in their presentation and their
ability to answer questions from participants. Ashli
and Amy-Marie were also featured in the UNCW
magazine for their volunteer work.
Regional Teacher of the Year, Melissa Gillespie (third from left),
attended the Governors Gala. She even took a “selfie” with the
Governor himself!
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New Hanover High School Principal James McAdams is the
Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) 2014 recipient of
the Connie Parker Lifetime Achievement Award. Pictured with
Mr. McAdams is Steve Bilzi, former school board member and
last year's recipient.
Congratulations to Claire McFall of Sunset Park, 2014 North Carolina
School Social Worker of the Year! Pictured from left to right: Treasa
Hyman, Social Worker at Trask Middle; Amy Hand, Social Worker
from Ashley High School; Lisa Burriss, NHCS Lead Social Worker;
Claire McFall 2014 NC School Social Worker of the Year from Sunset
Park; Candy Robbins, Social Worker from Snipes.
Winter 2014
Is Homeownership In Your Future?
Are you thinking about purchasing a home in the near future but you don’t know how to start? Do you think you cannot purchase
a home because you don’t qualify? If this sounds like you, then keep reading!
The Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® (WRAR) has resources available to help you
reach the dream of homeownership! First, WRAR offers Operation - Home Sweet Home, which is a
FREE education and outreach program designed to educate the public on the Homeownership
Process. Members of our Partners for Affordable Homeownership team hold these free and
informative seminars at local employer’s facilities or at the WRAR headquarters during a time and
place that YOU choose. Credit counselors, lenders, and REALTORS ® are available at the end of each
session to provide one-on-one counseling and direction to interested individuals with no obligation
required. The class is less than two hours long and can be scheduled in the afternoon, evening or on a
Saturday to meet your needs. Please “click here” to sign up and we will contact you with our next
event.
The second and most exciting resource that is available for employees of New Hanover County
Schools is $2000 in down payment assistance. It is FREE money for those who qualify.
Applicants must meet certain income guidelines, have $500 of their own money to put into the
transaction, complete a HUD-- approved Homebuyer Education Class (Operation - Home
Sweet Home does not qualify)-- which can be done online, and work with a REALTOR® that
has been certified as a Workforce Housing Specialist. Visit http://homes4nc.org/downpaymentassistance-program.cfm for more information about the program and find a Workforce Housing
Specialist in your area to assist you in your search for a new home.
Why rent when you can buy for less! You have heard this saying before, but now more than ever it is true. The rising costs of
affordable rentals in the Wilmington area make it difficult for the average citizen to afford a safe and desirable home to rent.
Current interest rates allow affordable house payments for buyers to avoid the whole rental market altogether. And despite
other rumors you might hear, lenders are still lending money for Americans to purchase homes. Don’t give up this great
opportunity to obtain the dream of homeownership!
SHOUT OUT: To Board of Education Member Edward B.
Higgins, Jr. Esq. for bringing this information about affordable
homeownership to our attention.
Save the dates!
NHCS has expanded the Summer Institute for 2015!
The Summer Institute for Instructional Innovation
will be held
June 23 and 24, 2015
Castle Hayne Elementary School
This is a great opportunity for professional growth in all areas. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
The call for presenters for this two-day event will be coming soon. Presenting at this event is a great opportunity to share your
leadership and innovative instructional strategies with other professionals.
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Winter 2014
Robin Hamilton, Principal at Parsley Elementary, and Sabrina HillBlack, Instructional Coach at Virgo Prep, were both Wilma Magazine
“Women to Watch” finalists. Pictured: Dr. Hamilton, Valita
Quattlebaum, Chief Communications Officer, and Ms. Hill-Black at the
Wilma banquet.
SHOUT OUT: Howe Pre-K received a grant from
the Cape Fear Gardening Club. Howe staff will be developing
an outdoor living classroom in our courtyard. It will be named
The Patricia Waddell Outdoor Living Classroom, honoring
our principal, a living legend with thirty years in education.
Raised beds, an herb garden and a butterfly garden as well
as bird feeding and watching areas are planned. Thank you
to Elisabeth Mead for writing the grant proposal.
~Duane Wehrhan
Myrtle Grove Middle School’s Child Nutrition staff has a little fun on
Halloween.
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Ashley Wells of Holly Tree Elementary School
was selected as StarNews’ Shore Pick for the
Teacher category.
Hoggard High Coach Scott Braswell was selected
as StarNews’ Shore Pick for the High School
Coach category.
Winter 2014
Mrs. Debbie Jones, Music Specialist at
Mary C. Williams Elementary, received
a grant for 30 ukuleles.
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas
can change the world.
Hoggard's Student Council was challenged by New Hanover High
School in a food drive to benefit the "Little Red Wagon" program of
NC Nourish. The program provides supplemental food assistance to
over 200 children each weekend in the New Hanover County School
system. Together, the two schools collected over 800 food items,
but Hoggard won the challenge so the principal of New Hanover
James McAdams was pied in the face.
~The late Robin Williams
Howe Pre-K Center was awarded the Latino Book Club’s
“Bilingual/Heritage Literacy Book Award” through a proposal
written by Elisabeth Mead, ESL teacher.
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For this rainbow, Sunset Park Elementary School was the “pot of
gold.” Photo submitted by Principal Jakki Jethro.
Winter 2014
Mary C. Williams teachers had a great time delivering books,
supplies and other treats to neighborhood students on October
31st.
SHOUT OUT:
To the Anderson PTA in reference to a
fundraiser that they did with Neuwirth Motors at the Anderson
Fall Festival. People only had to take a test drive and the
Anderson PTA earned $10 per person-- raising $2,040! The
PTA still has the potential to earn more if anyone from the
school buys a car from Neuwirth by the end of the year.
~Neil Stewart
Johnson Pre-K teacher Ms. Elizabeth Ewing-Murphy was
surprised by Z-107.5 who does a daily surprise give away to
various people around the area in Wilmington. She received
several bags of school supplies for her classroom.
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Deena Hinnant, Coordinator of Central Division
Transportation, won the Z107.5 "Good Deed of Z Day"!
Deena was anonymously nominated to receive a
"good deed" because of her dedication and hard work
in the transporting of NHCS students while
simultaneously dealing with a serious fire at her home.
Deena was selected and honored by Keeker of Z107.5
at the office and was presented with a $150 Visa gift
card.
Williams Elementary Staff enjoyed breakfast from the Senior
Staff and School Board. Williams won the breakfast prize for
the School Spirit Contest at this year's Convocation.
Winter 2014
New Hanover County Schools Pre-K program has been awarded a
$3,000 grant from the Landfall Foundation. The check was presented
to Laurie Kasten, School Social Worker on November 6, 2014. Ms.
Kasten wrote the grant to help support the children in Pre-K with
health and educational needs. For instance, the grant will help fund for
every child to be able to take a book home to read with their family.
The children in Pre-K are at a crucial point in their educational, social
and physical development, and the grant will help support all these
areas with extra funding.
Ellen Blackman and her students are proud to be a part of the new
STEM program at Laney High School!
SHOUT OUT: Mary C. Williams Elementary
would like to congratulate the following teachers: Ms. Mandi
Parker and Ms. Sukhbir Dhillon for passing their ESL Praxis!
Castle Hayne Elementary School received the 2014 Association for
Professional Development Schools Exemplary PDS Achievement Award
from the UNCW Watson College of Education.
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Laura Elliott was awarded the Teacher of Excellence
Award at the 64th Annual Conference on Exceptional
Children. Laura first came to our school district in
August of 2001 as a teacher for autistic students.
Her performance in this role over the past 13 years
has been outstanding and she has earned the
respect of students, staff and parents. She not only
has been an AU teacher in our system, but she also
served for a while as an Autism Liaison until she had
the opportunity to go back to the classroom. This has
allowed her to continue to be student-focused on the
front line everyday helping students. She shows a
high quality of expertise and sensitivity in all her roles
here at NHCS.
Winter 2014
School administrators and members of the Student Services
Department at Hoggard High School decorate "College Cookies"
as part of a team-building exercise during the 2014 College
Application Week. Hundreds of high school seniors take
advantage of application fees being waived during this annual
event at many private and state institutions across North
Carolina.
Three NHCS teachers were accepted to speak at the National
Association for Multi-Cultural Education (NAME) conference.
Pictured: Ashli Edwards of Snipes Academy, Lora Crowley of
Eaton Elementary, and Beth Peddle of Howe and Johnson PreK Centers, with other NAME Conference speakers.
SHOUT OUT: To Murrayville staff members who earned
grants this fall. Ms. Carolyne DeGrammont, our school's social worker
with the Murrayville PTA won the Landfall Foundation Grant to help fund
the school's Acts of Kindness program which benefits students with food,
clothing and other supports for families in need. Mrs. Heather Powell,
our AIG teacher, won the Bright Ideas Grant to help her fund Innovation
Stations that she is using with students to get them excited about the
invention process and critical thinking.
~Jordan Steinhilber
Principal of the Year Dr. Robin Hamilton
pictured with State Superintendent Dr. June
Atkinson at the Principal of the Year
Summit.
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Roy Turner (far right), Ashley High School Athletic
Director, received the Charlie Adams Distinguished
Service Award from the NCHSAA at the Region Two
meeting.
Winter 2014
Chief of Police Ralph Evangelous, Williston Principal Dr. Jerry L. Oates,
Watch D.O.G. Curtis Poole and District Attorney Ben David join a Williston
Watch D.O.G.S meeting.
Mrs. Tiffany Wuzzardo, AIG Specialist at Mary C.
Williams Elementary, received an Intracoastal Realty
grant for Unique Thinking Activities for enrichment
activities based on thinking skills.
SHOUT OUT: Thank you to the Landfall Foundation
for a $3000 grant to support Gregory's STEM Lab!
~Angela Deaver
Tara Mulvey, AIG teacher at Winter Park Elementary, and Amy
Oots, principal at Williams Elementary, accept a donation
check from Keith Beatty to the Intracoastal Realty Teachers'
Fund. Ms. Mulvey and Mrs. Oots serve as educator
representatives on the Intracoastal Teachers' Fund Board
which awards thousands of dollars to local teachers.
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Parent Liaison Naomi Mendez and Lead Parent Liaison Maria Black
enjoyed visiting with community members at the 2014 Latino Festival
at Ogden Park. NHCS participates in this event every year as part
of its efforts to increase contact with the Latino community.
Winter 2014
Recent Board Recognized Employees
From the September, October and November 2014 Board of Education Meetings
Look for the Board Meeting Highlights Newsletter in your email inbox Wednesday mornings after Tuesday Board Meetings, giving
you a summary of key district matters covered at the meeting. To watch Board Meetings from the comfort of your home, tune in to
TLN, Time Warner channel 5 or watch online on the NHCS-TV Studio page.
At the September meeting, Anderson was recognized as a
top school in the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops Events
by the American Heart Association.
At the September meeting, Forest Hills was recognized as a
top school in the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops Events
and an American Heart Association Fit Friendly School.
At the September meeting, Wrightsville Beach was
recognized as a top school in the Jump Rope For Heart and
Hoops Events by the American Heart Association.
At the September meeting, Pine Valley was recognized as
an American Heart Association Fit Friendly School.
At the October meeting, Forest Hills was named one of the
Alliance for Healthier Generations’ 2014 National Healthy
Schools.
At the October meeting, Holly Shelter was named one of the
Alliance for Healthier Generations’ 2014 National Healthy
Schools.
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Winter 2014
Recent Board Recognized Employees
From the September, October, and November 2014 Board of Education Meetings continued
At the October meeting, Murray was named one of the Alliance
for Healthier Generations’ 2014 National Healthy Schools.
Riley Woods of Castle Hayne was recognized by Artsonia as an
Outstanding Leader in Arts Education. Castle Hayne’s art
program was recognized as a top school in the country by
Artsonia.
Bradley Creek was recognized as a Green School in the North
Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support annual
State Recognition Program.
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At the October meeting, Beverly Ladd of Pine Valley was
recognized as a Skype ™ Master Teacher.
Taylor Spear of Isaac Bear was recognized by the North
Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ as Outstanding
Secondary Mathematics Teacher.
Holly Shelter was recognized as a Model School in the North
Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support annual
State Recognition Program.
Winter 2014
Recent Board Recognized Employees
From the September, October, and November 2014 Board of Education Meetings continued
Pine Valley was recognized as an Exemplar School in the
North Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
annual State Recognition Program.
Prior to the start of the Regular Board Meeting, School Bond
Coordinators were recognized at a special ceremony. Pictured:
Craig Collins of Blair Elementary School.
Free, Confidential Counseling
Available for all NHCS employees
Ann Giers Foltrauer, CSAC
910-515-6214
Gregory was recognized as an Exemplar School in the North
Carolina Positive Behavior Intervention and Support annual
State Recognition Program.
Dr. Markley received a special recognition from the Board
of Education for his leadership through the process of
informing the community of the need for the 2014 Bond
Referendum.
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Not pictured: Wrightsboro Elementary School was also an
Exemplar School in the North Carolina Positive Behavior
Intervention and Support annual State Recognition Program but
was unable to attend the meeting.
To nominate an employee or student for consideration for a Board
Recognition Award, contact the Public Relations Department at
[email protected].
[email protected]
4105 Fraternity Ct
Wilmington, NC 28413
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WWAY Teachers of the Week
(Everyone knows NHCS teachers are incredible!)
If you or someone you know wins WWAY’s Teacher of the week, please be sure to send your picture with a caption to
[email protected] for inclusion in the web rotation and in the next edition of WAVES! To nominate someone, go to
http://www.wwaytv3.com/teacher-of-the-week-entry-form.
David Holden, World History teacher at Laney High School, uses his
sense of humor to make students want to learn. “Mr. Holden turns
learning into a natural event,” said one of his students.
Benjamin Horrell, Chorus Director at Hoggard High
School.
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Matilda Scott is an eighth grade Social Studies teacher at Virgo
Preparatory Academy. When receiving the check, she admitted that
she is strict in the classroom. That is part of why she was nominated
for Teacher of the Week.
Carla Bromstead, third grade teacher at Mary C. Williams, was
nominated by her students who say she makes learning fun! One
student in her class said, “Third grade is the best grade I’ve done.”
Winter 2014
Employee News & Announcements
D
awn
C
George,
Accounting Supervisor,
graduated from East
Carolina University in
May 2014 with a
Master's in Business
Administration.
K
Whitney McCoy on the arrival of
their beautiful baby girl Cecelia
Reece McCoy. Born October 1,
2014. Mrs. Whitney McCoy is
Gregory Elementary School
Guidance Counselor.
aren Thompson
C
at Castle Hayne Elem.
celebrated 25 years of
wedded bliss to her
husband on August 26,
2014.
C
ongratulations
to
A
mbie
Hower
of
CRECC has a new
granddaughter!
Quinn
Ashley Mull was born
on July 15th. Parents are
Kelly and Brian Mull.
Uncle is Tim Hower,
Paraeducator at CRECC.
ophia Smith has
a
granddaughter:
Graysen Sophia Smith,
born April 19, 2014.
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rystal Flowers’ grandson
Hudson Ross Gilchrist; born
October 24, 2014 at 5:42 p.m.;
10.2 pounds, 21 inches long.
Roxanna Barker, proud
grandmother of Keegan
Dawson,
born
September 16, 2014.
S
ongratulations to Jason and
Winter 2014
Employee News & Announcements continued
C
L
ongratulations to Kelly
Judd in the Technology
Department and his wife
Christina on the birth of their
daughter, Whitney Sophia, on
Thursday, August 23, 2014.
C
aura Simpson, Pine
Valley
Elementary
Treasurer, married Daniel
Everhart on November 8,
2014.
ongratulations to Levi
Hunt in the Technology
Department, and his wife
Cortney on the birth of
their daughter, Allison Skye
Hunt on Tuesday, November
18, 2014.
C
C
ongratulations!
Tonice Brewer, Computer
Operator in the Finance
Department,
married
Charles Moss on October
5, 2014.
ongratulations to Brian
Lantz in the Technology
department on his marriage to
Lindsey Skinner on Sunday,
October 19, 2014.
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Have you received a new degree, gotten married,
have a new addition to your family, or have any
announcement you would like to share?
Submit your news to [email protected]
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Condolences:
Forest Hills Elementary is saddened by the loss of their
dear friend and volunteer, Joanne Brooks. Joanne was so
dedicated to the staff and students of our school. She
worked hard to keep our library lovely and organized, she
adored our children and was one of the greatest substitutes
ever. She will be missed too much by so many. Joanne
has the heart of an angel.
Condolences to Rhonda Welmers in the Technology
Department and John Welmers, Assistant Superintendent
of Human Resources,
on the loss of Rhonda's
father, Ronald Jack Jennings, on October 31, 2014.
Winter 2014
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THIS
Did you know that Marcus Langley in the NHCS Print
Shop can meet more than just standard printing
needs? And for a lower cost! Check out what other
services he offers here.
Each WAVES edition includes an employees’
classifieds page, THIS & THAT. Employees
may submit ads for items (for
sale/rent/wanted/etc) or to promote a service.
All ads should be submitted in writing to
Heather Miller via fax: 910-254-4477 or email:
[email protected].
Tutor available for students in grades 3-12. Master’s
degree in Special Ed. Areas of tutoring: reading,
writing, organization, strategies for ADHD, and
homework help. Contact Julia Edmonds @ (336)3911681 for more information. References available upon
request.
Music Lessons: Are you interested in learning a
musical instrument? Music educator with 20 + years
experience in public school music and private music
lessons has openings! Piano, guitar, bass guitar,
banjo, and ukulele lessons are available.
Contact [email protected] or call (910) 5991281 for more information.
HOUSE FOR SALE in HAMPSTEAD, NC- QUITE
UNIQUE MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE IT
Three (3) bedrooms; Two (2) full baths
$235,000 NEGOTIABLE
910-270-1639
One acre lot, totally fenced in with an automatic
opening gate, and second manual gate, totally
landscaped; Concrete horseshoe driveway; Above
ground pool, 22'x4' with deck; enclosed hot tub near
house; Deck on either side of the four seasons room
on back of the house; In ground irrigation systems;
Gigantic garage with loft for storage, can place four
cars, side by side, one in front of the other; Workshop;
Greenhouse with running water; Storage Shed; Grape,
Arbor and Fig Trees; Carport/patio; Lr, Dr, Kitchen and
12x24' four seasons room with picture windows and
separate heating/cooling system, only 3 years old;
Entire house newly renovated last couple of months;
Entire house laminate floors, bathrooms and kitchen
ceramic tile floors; All windows are thermopile and
house windows all tilt in for cleaning; On-Demand hot
water heater, fairly new; Heat pump, three years old;
Gas Log fireplace in LR; Gas heater in four seasons
room in case of emergency; House, workshop, storage
building all vinyl; Roof about 8 years old, in good
condition.
Wanted: Gently used child’s ride-on 12 volt battery
vehicle for boys. Gently used outdoor play sets (Little
Tykes, Fisher Price) for boys. Text Donna at 910547-6929 or e-mail [email protected].
Wanted: Someone that builds corn hole boards to
sell. Wishing to order some for Christmas gifts.
Contact
me
at
my
school
address:
[email protected] please list pricing and
how boards are made.
For Sale: Solid wood table and 6 chairs. Table legs
and chair frames are rust color stain. Table top and
chair seats are natural wood color. Table leaf folds
into the table top. Purchased from Custom Home
Furnishings. In great condition. Photos can be
emailed to you. $200. 910-547-3672.
For Sale: 1950's Italian dining room set for sale. Hutch,
buffet table and six chairs. $800. Please contact
Kristen Altman for photos [email protected]
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Winter 2014
THIS
&
THAT
For Sale: Diamond Ring-One diamond
ring size 7 with 1 carat princess cut
diamond with ¼ carat diamonds on each
side. Color Grade – F Clarity Grade VS1 Papers are included with diamond.
Call 910.617.3489.
For Sale: 3 bed 2 bath home, 1066
square foot home built in 2004. Two
miles to the airport, 3.5 to downtown, 5.2
miles to Wrightsville Beach and walking
distance to shopping and restaurants.
Hardwood floors, ample kitchen with
fridge and stove included in purchase
price. Never intended on moving but job
is relocating me to Charleston. $123,000.
If interested please call David at 910471-2274.
All ads should be submitted in writing to
Heather Miller via fax: 910-254-4477 or email:
[email protected].
Home for Sale
Churchill Estates
1125 Cheryl Lane
This house was designed by the owner to feel spacious
and open with this well planned out 3 bedroom, 2 full
bath home. The home features a huge 21 x 21 living
room with vaulted ceilings, plant shelf and two large sky
lights with engineered hardwood floors. The two car
garage has a good sized FROG that could be a 4th
bedroom, man cave or media room / home office. The
home sits on a very well landscaped quiet cul-du-sac lot
that's perfect for families and only minutes from
shopping, beaches, downtown and no city taxes! This
home had a new roof installed in 2012, new heat pump
2014, new carpet 2014 and kitchen appliances
replaced in last few years. The backyard has a grand
pergola, brick patio and gardens that are great for
entertaining or just enjoying family time. This is a
wonderful family friendly neighborhood and street.
Please contact Emily McKibbin with Live Oak
Realty 910-367-5736. $188,900.
Host a Foreign Exchange Student
Holiday Assistance for families in the Y.E.Z.
International Cultural Exchange Services, an organization
sanctioned the U.S. Department of State, is seeking local families
interested in opening their homes and their hearts to high school
students from other countries. These students are between the
ages of 15-18, have their own money and insurance. These
students are carefully vetted, most come from professional families
and are A/B students. They must pass a comprehensive English
exam to insure that they can attend an American high school. For
further information, please contact Local Coordinator George
Barley,
at 910-685-0970 or
by
email
at
george.barley,[email protected] or
visit
our
website
at
www.icesusa.org.
It’s that time again! We are beginning to reach out to our families in
need to provide holiday assistance to children in the Youth Enrichment
Zone! Last year we are able to provide gifts for 75 children through the
generous support of individual donors and organizations that
sponsored families by purchasing clothing and toys. The items that we
collect for each identified family are shoes, clothing, educational items,
and toys for each child within the family. We will be collecting items
until the second week of December. Please email Jana Jones Halls
at [email protected] if you or your organization is interested in
supporting our families during the holidays.
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Winter 2014