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Poplar Grove Derby Day Derby Day at Poplar Grove is an annual fund raiser to help the plantation’s animal sanctuary. Read more about the event on page 1B.

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Pirates improve to 15-1 The defending state champion Topsail baseball team is chasing another state title this season. Read more in sports on page 10A.

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Surf City CFCC campus dedication Saturday By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The Surf City campus of Cape Fear Community College will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will open the A.D. “Zander” Guy building and dedicate the Alston W. Burke Center at the new campus. CFCC Interim President Dr. Amanda Lee says the college is excited to be able to share

this event with the public and looks forward to opening the facility later this spring. “We are thrilled to be opening this new building to extend educational and job training opportunities to the residents of eastern Pender County,” Dr. Lee said. The ceremony will feature several speakers from the college, Surf City and Pender County. Following the ceremony, the public will be invited to tour the facility and talk with college officials about some of the courses and programs

School bond moves ahead; BOC approves funds

that will be offered during the summer and fall semesters. Guy said the opening of the new Surf City campus was the result of work by a number of people. “It took the effort by a lot of people to make this happen. It was a project we have been working on for a long time,” Guy said. “The project was turned down and we ran out of money and several times we thought it was dead.” The idea for a CFCC campus in Surf City was

born when the college closed the Hampstead campus. “We began to work hard from that point to see this happen,” Guy said. “This is good, clean economic development – jobs and education. It is what the community has built its foundation on.” Guy said he looks forward to the educational opportunities for both young students and older

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Schools, county will use fund balance until bond money is available in July By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County commissioners approved funding to proceed with initial work on the school bond projects at the board’s meeting April 7. Commissioners approved funds from the county’s fund balance to begin initial engineering and site work on school bond projects. The county will partner with the school system to provide funds to begin work on the projects before the bond money becomes available, which is projected to be in July. “We approved a project

ordinance which is the mechanism to fund and pay all the expenses of the school bond projects for the next two years or so,” said County Manager Randall Woodruff. “Initally we put money in there for the site testing and surveying work. It looks like the first bond sale won’t be until July. We haven’t finalized that yet. The schools are going to be putting in money to help ease the burden.” The county ordinance will provide for funding the projects after the bond money becomes available. Both the county and the school system

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Businesses, public rally to keep parking free

Topsail Beach says no to paid parking By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer The public was vocal and Topsail Beach commissioners heard loud and clear. On April 7, the public hearing regarding paid parking filled the town hall and spilled into the hallway. Not one person spoke up in favor of paid parking. “It would deter people from coming here,” said Lori Fisher, the owner of Quarter Moon Books. Jeff Stevens said paid parking “sends the wrong message.” Little Victoria Stevens, an elementary-aged child, reminded commissioners that day-trippers go out to dinner. “Fun should be free,” she said. Keith Myers, a member of the Topsail Island Historical Society said if the town started

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charging for parking, visitors would seek places to park for free. He was concerned visitors would use the Missiles and More lot, which volunteers could not patrol. Several public members said paid parking sends a message that money is more important than visitors. Butch Parrish called the measure a “wet blanket” on the town. “It’s wrong on so many levels,” said Tate Tucker. He called the town quaint, historic, and a throwback. “It’s a bad idea now and a bad idea five years from now.” “Is anyone for paid parking?” asked Commissioner Tom Eggleston. “I make a motion to not have paid parking.” The vote was unanimous to not pursue a paid parking policy of the town’s 195 public parking spaces.

Kerry Walsh and Charles Butler admire the beautiful strawberries at Carol Sue Farms in Hampstead. Carol Sue Farms is located on Hwy. 17 and has ready-picked and u-pick strawberries available. See their ad on page 4B.

Penderlea Homestead Day April 25 By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Next weekend people will gather to celebrate Homestead Day 2015 at Penderlea Homestead Museum. “Every year for the last 10 years that the museum has been at 284 Garden Road, Penderlea Community, we have enjoyed a Homestead Day,” Penderlea Homestead Museum President Pattye Marks Ebert said. “One of the many projects we have celebrated at these events was raising the funds to have the work done to list Penderlea Homesteads Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, by the U.S. Department of the Interior after nomination by the State Historic Preservation officer.” Though the annual event marks a time to celebrate rich history and tradition,

one of the many attractions for crowds is the music. “This year The Browns will play and sing. This group includes Mom and Dad, Frances and Clifton Brown and their two sons, Chris and Jamie. They are a rhythm guitar, pedal steel guitar, the dobro, banjo, mandolin and bass guitar,” Ebert said. “Oh yes, four grandchildren

also sing and play. This is indeed a reason to get to the museum Saturday the 25th. The Browns recordings of a variety of music will be offered for sale at that time.” Penderlea Homestead Museum is dedicated to honoring the work and lives of the settlers of Penderlea Homesteads Historic District. “The Penderlea Homesteads Historic District is a rural district of farms, dwellings, outbuildings and a community center to include a school on approximately 4,250 acres. Penderlea is significant as the first experimental farm-city colony established by the US government through the Department of Subsistance Homesteads which was organized in 1933.” Penderlea Homesteads developed

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Michael Andrew, 48, 105 Honeysuckle Lane, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Hannah Shope Armour, 25, 3457 Hoover Rd., Hampstead. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Joseph Edward Austin, II, 23, 4357 Shaw Hwy, Rocky Point. Hit/ run fail to stop property damage, open container after consuming, no liability insurance (2 counts), reckless driving to endanger (2 counts), driving while impaired (2 counts), driving while license revoked (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated $10,400 secured bond. Avery Drinard Bannerman, 49, 950 McCrary Rd., Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Kanequa Shante Bland, 23, 106 Gum Branch Road., Burgaw. Communicating threats, simple assault. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released with no bond listed. Williams Nathaniel Blanks, Jr., 31, 629 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw. Child support (2 counts), resisting, obstruct and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $872 cash bond and $500 secured bond. Jonathan Henry Bradshaw, 44, 115 Shadow Ridge, Hampstead. Assault on female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 unsecured bond. April Brownie, 30, 14497 Ashton Rd., Rocky Point. Defrauding taxi driver, speeding. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $975 secured bond. Steven Monroe Carlton, 47, 235 Training School Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Antwan Dominique Carr, 31, 3926 Hwy 117S Lot 6, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Julius Cecil Carr, 24, 3926 Hwy 117S 2, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond. Cassie Anne Cliff, 31, 105 Honeysuckle Rd., Rocky Point. Int child abuse-serious body injury, assault inflicting serious injury, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, fail to stop=steady red light. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $410,000 secured bond. Jeremy Justin Cooper, 35, 613 Ravenswood Rd., Hampstead. Allow dogs to run at large, allow dog to run at night. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond Eric Mayfield Hayes, 38, 130 Oliver Lane, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation, drive while license revoked. Released with no bond listed. Lonnel Evans Henderson, 20, 205 Progress Drive 29D,

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Burgaw. Felony assault inflicting serious injury. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Zachary Graham Horrell, 28, 63 Thornbury Ct., Rocky Point. Assault on a female, interfere with emergency communication. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 secured bond. David Marc Jones, 23, 5691 Englishtown Rd., Willard. Larceny/ concealment of merchandise. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Ronald Robert Keene, II, 28, 107 Remington Road, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked ( 2 counts), fail to wear seat belt, fictitious/ alt title/reg card/ tag, drive allow vehicle not registered and or titled, resisting, obstruct and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,800 secured bond. Justin Nathaniel Manning, 30, 5554 Croomsbridge Rd., Burgaw. Driving while impaired, speeding, open container after consuming alcohol (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Victor Alfonso Aris Mendez, 31, 261 Porters Lane Road, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, no operators license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Jose Refugio Meza, 34, 123 Health Drive, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, no motorcycle endorsement. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Rodna Montell Robinson, 28, 3172 Bell Williams Rd., Currie. Driving while license revoked, motorcycle/moped helmet violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $400 secured bond. Justin Robert Stover, 30, 312 Pond View Ct., Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Tyler Dean Vandergriend, 22, 14565 Ashton Rd 38, Rocky Point. Intoxicated and disruptive. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond. David Curtis Zinna, 35, 329 Electric Lane, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

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Continued from page 1A from 1934 to 1943 and the community did not disband but remains a wonderful community according to Ebert. For those who haven’t visited the area before, Homestead Day 2015 is the perfect chance to check out the newly completed museum annex. “The antique farm equipment previously stored at the mill is on display. There are eight tractors to include a 1930’s F-20 Farmall tractor. This tractor is the type used to clear the land and dig the many ditches during the

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Continued from page 1A ones as well. “Our demographics are changing dramatically. In addition to retirees, we see a lot of military families moving in our community. We will see a new elementary school here in the next several years. We have a lot of baby boomers in our area that are retired and you are never too old to learn,” said Guy. “We think it’s a win-win for Surf City.” Courses at the Surf City campus will include both credit and non-credit courses for students seeking a degree, job training or personal enrichment. Initial courses this summer will include credit offerings

building of the project in the early thirties.” Ebert said in addition to checking out the antiques, people love hearing stories and sharing memories with visitors. “The museum board members enjoy providing a place for visitors to relax and take a little time for listening to and telling those neat stories of the thirties and forties.” Homestead Day 2015 kicks off at the museum at 11 a.m. April 25, and runs until 3 p.m. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and refreshments will be on sale throughout the day. in math, English, business, computer technology, medical terminology, psychology and criminal justice. In the future, the specific course offerings will change depending on interest from students or employers. The center is located at 621 N.C. Hwy. 210 E. Classes in the new facility will begin May 22.

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Market set to open May 12 in Soundside Park

Surf City Summer Market moves to new location By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer The Surf City Summer Market may be in a different location this year, but it promises to be just as promising as last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Surf City Summer Market is great for the community because it recognizes the many talented people who live on or near the island,â&#x20AC;? vendor Carol Ann Ross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything at the market is handmade or produced by locals who are part of the Topsail Island community.â&#x20AC;? As always, the market is made up of plenty of vendors selling arts, crafts and agricultural items, but this year the market will be at Soundside Park on Hwy 50 just over the swing bridge to the island. Vendors are hoping the new location will attract larger crowds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate more visibility and an area that can accommodate more vendors,â&#x20AC;?

Ross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The market was so well received last year by the community and others who wanted to be a part that we needed a larger venue.â&#x20AC;? For vendors and organizers, this seasonal event is about more than raking in cash. It is about shining a light on local artists and farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to draw attention to the talented artists in our area and provide an interesting and fun event that tourists and locals can enjoy.â&#x20AC;? Launched last May, the market was so successful organizers knew they had to find a bigger space to sell their goods. This year the Surf City Summer Market will open May 12 and run through Sept. 8. The hours will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Requests for vender applications can be made through email to surfcitysummermarket@gmail.com. Surf Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open arms welcoming the Summer Market seems to be right on trend

with the rest of the county. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers markets in the U.S. have increased from a little more than 1,000 in 1994 to more than 8,000 last year. The products to choose from for shoppers include far more than produce; crafts, jewelry, clothing and household items made from hand are also in demand. According to a U.S. News and World report the target customers are between 18 and 34-years-old. One customer from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market wrote about her experience in a review on facebook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Had a great time at the opening day of the summer market,â&#x20AC;? she wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vendors offered a variety of locally made jewelry, baby boutique items, outdoor dĂŠcor, fresh produce and baked goods. Looking forward to going again very soon; locals and visitors should definitely check it out.â&#x20AC;?

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School board considers construction manager From Staff Reports The Pender County Board of Education decided to move forward with pursuing construction managers at risk to work with architects and school staff to oversee the construction and completion of the bond projects voters approved in November 2014. Construction management at-risk is a process that allows the client of a project to choose the construction manager before the design stage is complete. The construction manager is chosen based on qualifications, and then the

entire operation is centralized under a single contract. The cost of the construction manager is paid out of project cost savings and avoids additional costs to a project. The board is strongly considering the hiring of three construction managers at risk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Montieth Construction Corporation, Barnhill Contracting Company and Metcon Construction. Each will oversee separate projects, with one supervising the building of two schools in Surf City; another the work to be completed at Cape Fear el-

ementary and middle schools, Burgaw Middle, Pender High and West Pender Middle; and a third to manage additions and renovations at Penderlea. It is the consensus of the board that moving forward with three construction managers at risk will ensure bond projects are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner. The board is expected to vote on the matter at its next regular meeting, scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. May 4 at the Pender Resource Center, 798 U.S. 177 S., Burgaw.

Topsail Beach welcomes new interim manager Staff photo by Bill Messer

By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer

State Representative Chris Millis and Park Chairman Adrian Hansing, Pender County Commissioner David Williams, Kiwanis Club Treasurer Sal Ferrotti, Kiwanis Carolina Topsail Beach hired MiDistrict Governor Gary Cooper and Mrs. Cooper joined the announcements for the new chael Moore as the interim Kiwanis Park expansion. manager until a search for a

permanent manger is complete. Moore, who retired as Surf Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town manager in 2013, is committed to the children of every community, and this was introduced during the is important to Pender County April 7 commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meetand Hampstead. You are making. Moore has more than 40 ing a difference in the lives of these kids, and I say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for that.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;? New projects announced today include the Kamp Kiwanis By Ashley Jacobs campsite, an adult-sized ball Post & Voice Staff Writer field, and the transfer of an additional 26 acres to Pender Imagine a perfectly good home being destroyed. It would be a loss, for sure. Continued on page 8A Now imagine a home for a teen with a learning disability and only her grandmother There will also be controlled to care for being destroyed. explosions and a controlled Some would call that tragic. tent fire. The Burgaw Fire Tammy Rodi Motley just called Department will be on hand it reality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unless someone else steps in. Motley is a substitute to ensure safety. teacher and support specialist in Pender County and she is very attached to a young lady named Aaliyah Dixon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with Aaliyah on life skills to help her to function in the world around her,â&#x20AC;? Motley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has a learning disability. I have been working with her for about five years in the afternoons after school.â&#x20AC;? And it was just three years ago that Aaliyahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom was killed in a car accident. In addition to Motley to lean on in the afterschool hours, Aaliyah also has her grandmother. She lives with her grandmother and sisters, ages 10 and 4. But grandma is raising the three girls on a fixed income, a monthly disability check.

Hampstead Kiwanis celebrates special day By Bill Messer Post & Voice Staff Writer Kiwanians from the Hampstead Kiwanis Club hosted the annual Kiwanis One Day event on Sunday, April 12, to recognize their local efforts in service to the community. Guests from nearby clubs and local government, State Representative Chris Millis, County Commissioner David Williams, Kiwanis Carolinas

District Governor Gary Cooper, Kiwanis Division 18 Lt. Governor Richard Schrum, joined the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders as they recognized the efforts from the many government and business entities that are involved on a continued basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since this park opened in 2006,â&#x20AC;? observed Governor Cooper, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would guess thousands have benefitted from having access to these fields. Kiwanis

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The home is free from the Wounded Warrior Foundation,â&#x20AC;? Motley explained. She was talking about a mobile home for the three girls and their grandmother to live in. It is a free structure, but it will cost money to get it in place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need fund to move it to the family property. If the new home is not moved, it will be destroyed on its current property.â&#x20AC;? Motley said it is much bigger than the current mobile home the Dixon family is living in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each girl would have her own bedroom. The house they live in now has mold. Aaliyah and one of her sisters have asthma and the mold makes it worse. The one sister has missed days of school due to sickness from asthma caused by the mold.â&#x20AC;? Motley is thankful her church has stepped up and agreed to sponsor the fundraiser. Anyone who would like to donate money to move the mobile home can write a check to Maple Hill Presbyte-

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Spring is prime time for rabies When spring weather warms and folks head outside for work or play, it’s the time of the year for something other than flowers and mosquitoes to begin hatching. Rabid animals that survive the winter temperatures often go deeper into the last stages of the disease as the weather changes; rising waters in swamps and creeks push all wildlife, both healthy and unhealthy, closer to high ground, which is often where we humans make our homes. Avoiding potentially sick wildlife is easier said than North Carolina has very done; it’s natural to want to strict rabies laws for the feed the possums, raccoons protection of both our and even foxes which avail population and our pets. themselves of pet feeders There’s no way to eradicate many of us keep outside our the disease in the wild, but storage buildings, carports we can prevent it from ocand barns, or on the back porch. Wild animals will find curring in our homes. (See rabies clinic ad on page the easiest source of food, and often that’s often cour5A.) tesy of we humans. Aside from the problems of making wild things lose their fear of humans, you’re inviting rabies and other potential diseases into your home by feeding wildlife. The growth of our county from purely rural to nearly urban has brought a lot of folks unfamiliar with the ways and wiles of Mother Nature into contact and conflict with wildlife. That’s one of the major reasons we need to ensure that all pets and livestock are vaccinated against rabies. Rabies is spread through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Since animals can be infectious for months before showing any signs, a simple dustup between the fat neighborhood ‘coon and someone’s Labrador might not manifest itself in trouble for weeks. North Carolina has very strict rabies laws for the protection of both our population and our pets. There’s no way to eradicate the disease in the wild, but we can prevent it from occurring in our homes. Take advantage of the rabies clinics offered through the county, in cooperation with area hunting clubs. The clinics are free or at a very reduced price. Our county also has an excellent, pro-active rabies vaccination program at the shelter and for pet owners. Call Animal Control to find out more. Much of the rabies threat, however, can be prevented through a few simple steps at home. Teach your children to avoid wild animals that show strange behavior, such as wandering aimlessly in daylight. Remember, though, that coyotes hunt for two hours and sleep for two around the clock all year. During whelping season, foxes never stop hunting to feed their young, so a daytime fox in the spring isn’t necessarily rabid. A coon staggering down your sidewalk in mid-day, however, is far more likely to be sick than hurt. Opossums, while frightening and prolific, rarely carry rabies – but they should be discouraged from looking to you for food, despite their threatening gestures. Eliminate outside food sources, and you’ll cut down on the population of wild critters who set up housekeeping on your property. This serves a double purpose, since in the coming weeks, yearling bears will begin leaving their families and striking out on their own, and bears love cat food, garbage cans and “drip catchers” on grills. Folks who have left the city for our countryside have found a beauty like no other – but there were a lot of critters living there long before we moved in, and we have to live together. That means making sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies. There are few things as tragic as the euthanasia of beloved, faithful family pets who defend their humans against rabid animals, then have to be killed, because the humans didn’t take that simple step to protect their pets. Living in rural areas is special, but as with anything, it comes with a responsibility. Keep your pets vaccinated – for the sake of them and your family.

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From Pepsi to pepto: 60-plus shades of gray North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009. In 60 of our 100 counties there are more people over 60 than under 17 years of age, expected to increase to 90 counties by 2025. The real explosion will be in those over 85 years old. Baby Boomers are turning gray and living longer than any generation to date. Many are moving to our state for the climate, the scenery and

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The Power of prayer

I got the call as I finished checking emails. After hours of holiday shopping, I was eager to get outside with my dog while we still had daylight. Really, are you kidding me? Not even on call for “It took the effort by a lot of people to make this happen. It was a another hour, suddenly I was summoned to the emerproject we have been working on for a long time.” gency room. A family has Surf City Mayor Zander Guy on the opening of the new CFCC Surf City campus. requested a Chaplain, and “It’s wrong on so many levels. It’s a bad idea now and a bad idea their situation is not promising, I was told. Therefore, I five years from now.” went, grumbling all the way. Tate Tucker at the Topsail Beach public hearing on the possibility of making parkPerhaps I was mistaken, God, ing paid in the town. I think you may have picked the wrong person. Who am I to represent you at the bedside of a family in distress? I thought of all the things I had planned to do, prior to being Jim Stafford’s controverand many of the crawlers called in a different direction. sial (for its time) song was and jumpers, either biting I was reticent, almost stuck in my head the other or benign, there is a spider resentful of this interruption day, while a spider was stuck who looks at them like I do a in my itinerary. to my lip. large, juicy bear steak. Being Upon arrival in the ER, I That song, “Spiders and aggressively omnivorous was immediately ushered to Snakes,” details a boy’s first myself, I can respect a fellow the bedside of an elderly genbig crush; like many youngpredator who specializes. tleman, struggling to breathe sters in the Age of Overalls, There are even spiders through an oxygen mask, he attempted to impress who eat birds and rats, and surrounded by his three the love of his life with a while I feel sorry for the grown daughters. Obviously frog. She made it clear that birds, I often wonder if we upset, they were genuinely amphibians, reptiles and could somehow genetically grateful for my presence and arachnids were not on her manipulate some of those curious regarding my connecpinafored agenda. critters to Hammer-movie tion to the church. Unsure I wasn’t trying to impress horror size, and turn them of what to say, I suggested we anyone, much less the love loose in Washington and pray. Still uncertain, I invited of my life, when that spider Raleigh. We might have to the Holy Spirit to intervene chomped down on me. Indeed, manipulate their tastebuds, through the words of my Jefferson Weaver Miss Rhonda lacks much of since I am sure rats are more mouth and mediations of my my tolerance for spiders. She palatable than a lot of elected heart to bring comfort and leaping everywhere – even in is an independent, strongofficials and bureaucrats. reassurance in this moment. the emergency room, which willed woman when it comes Yet, I’ve had my share Upon completion of my despite being in the late to killing her own spiders, of bad spider experiences, spontaneous series of re1960s I am sure was spiderand does so with a certain toddler hallucinations aside. quests, acknowledgments and free. When I was completely frightening enthusiasm. I’ve been nailed by a recluse, gratitude, the room felt much recovered, and couldn’t find a Give the woman a stick, and scared (yes, I admit it) by a lighter. We all felt better, and new way to worry my mother place a carpenter bee to her black widow, and wrapped each of the family members or pester my Sister the Troll, left, and a spider to her right, up in what my beloved calls was visibly more vibrant, I went spider-hunting on that and she’ll be standing there “those radioactive green encouraged and content. selfsame porch. tomorrow, trying to figure things,” we called “morning I say this not to impress People driving by thought which one to kill first. dews” when I was a kid. you but to impress upon you Anyway, I was drawing wait was cute that I was using a Years ago, when we lived the simple power of prayer, claw hammer to drive imagiter up from a rain barrel with in the Kingdom of the Caneand the opportunity every nary nails into the old wood. a garden-hose siphon when I brake Rattlers, I was crawling moment offers for making I wasn’t driving nails, though lower taxes. Just as they have met my assailant. Said spider under a house to fix a broken magic. – I was saving the world from done in every decade since wasn’t particularly large, waterline. Now, this particuNot everything is happy spiders. their birth these boomers but he was of sufficient size lar house sat remarkably low but there is happiness in As the years passed, promise to change just about to make a satisfying crunch to the ground, so I had to everything, especially when spiders and I have come to an every facet of life as we know when I instinctively bit down scoot along on my back, and we can release the need to agreement—non-venomous it. on whatever was biting me. occasionally turn my head or control and allow ourselves to spiders who pose no threat Statistics show many in Critter wasn’t venomous, dig a trench to slide under the experience the essence of our always get a pass. Venomous this group haven’t saved thankfully, but he did have a floor joists. immediate existence. much for retirement and will somewhat unusual taste. Kind spiders who are minding Everything was fine until Like my work with Make a their own business in their be forced to work beyond the of salty, with a hint of sweet. I felt something run across Wish, I felt like I had gained own neighborhoods get to live my face, followed by several traditional retirement age, of- I offer the latter observation more strength from the another day, while the widten opting for part-time work simply because I would hate dozen other somethings. Then family than they from me. with flexible hours. to have the opportunity, albeit ows, recluses and tiny green they ran into my clothes, as It was their love, gratitude biters who press the issue are Their children have left unintended, to eat a spider well as taking refuge in my and peace that fueled the fire flattened. home so they won’t demand and not take note of its taste. beard. of our connection in that It works for me, and for public schools, instead want- I spat out the less tasty parts, It’s human nature for the moment, and wrapped us in them, but your mileage may ing more parks and age-apand went back to watering. heart to begin beating, the the love and warmth of the vary. propriate recreation. I have always gotten along adrenaline to burst forth, and universe and the power of the I look at spiders as rather Housing is certain to with spiders, which is odd, breathing to speed up when Holy Spirit. admirable bugs, since most change. In the over 65 group, considering how badly I was a person is in a dangerous I stayed for a short time, of them don’t mess with 82 percent own their homes, traumatized by the large, situation. Unfortunately, the asking how else I could help, humans, and they work for but expect them to downsize, hairy, jumping spiders that resultant tension and rise in then left briefly to retrieve a living. Anyone who has changing the construction infested our porch when I body heat apparently makes my badge from the Chaplain’s ever blundered through a and housing market as they was a toddler. Whilst I do not spiders nervous, too, and office. This was not only my massive spider web in a dark reduce housing and mainterecall the details of the event, when spiders get nervous, first night on call, but also my forest can testify to the work nance costs. Personal service I had a bad reaction to some they bite, or whatever it is first actual call. ethic of the Brotherhood of providers will be in high childhood medication which they do with their fangs. Usually being on call is Eight-Legged Terrors. For demand. sent me into paroxysms just that; a precautionary every species of flying insect, Continued on page 5A Boomers and beyond will of fear at the huge spiders plan to be available in the have more unscheduled time off chance that existing and will seek opportunities resources are not sufficient to learn, to belong and find to support a specific situafriendship. Churches and tion. Leave it to me to be the organizations that provide first ever to actually be called enrichment and community on my first night on call as a will have great opportunities volunteer Hospital Chaplain. for nurturing this group. Who am I to bring comfort Letters to the Editor Theatres and lecture seto a family in crisis only a few Public opinion is welcome. Send your Letters to the Editor to P.O. Box 955, Burgaw, 28425 ries will find eager audiences days before Christmas? I or to posteditor@post-voice.com. and learning institutions am still unsure of the answer, Please include your address and phone number with your letter. could easily capitalize on the but savor that opportunity to We reserve the right to reject letters we deem inappropriate, renewed energy from those serve. Never underestimate or just can’t understand what you are trying to say. wanting lifelong learning. the power of prayer and the Unsigned letters will not be published. The opinions magic you can make in a moexpressed on the opinion pages are not necessarily the opinions of Post-Voice LLC. Continued on page 5A ment.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Burgaw Book Club The last meeting of the 2014-15 year was held April 9 at the home of Eleanor Dunn. Following the business meeting led by president, June Robbins. I introduced my niece, Lynn Crowley Atkinson. Lynn is the daughter of Johnsie Angle Crowley and the late John Crowley. Lynn lives with her husband, Gene in Leland. She has just retired from New Hanover Regional Medical Center after many years in the Radiology Dept. and more recently assisting in surgery. Lynn recently went on a medical mission with 29 people to Malawi, Africa. It is a small country, and one of the 10 poorest countries in the world. They did primary care mostly and saw many patients every day. Each patient had family members along to care for the patient and provide food for them. Lynn lived with a family while there and learned that they ate meals with their fingers. Hand washing was very important. Her family gave her a beautiful piece of cotton material in green and gold, which was used as a wrap- around long skirt or as a baby carrier if wrapped around one shoulder and one

wrapped around the baby, who was carefully put on motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back or she leaned forward and wrapped the baby so it was secured and could not fall out. The family also gave her a chicken, thinking she would bring it back to the U.S. with her. Since that was impossible, they ended up serving the chicken as a meal. As you know, water is a big problem in many parts of the world, including Malawi. Women would carry five gallon jars of water from the brooks to their homes, and also to the fields where they grew crops. Some of the mission group brought a treadle sewing machine and the natives could use it somehow to peddle the water from the streams to the fields. What a wonderful way to get the water to the crops without having to take the 5 gallon jars one by one. After the mission trip was over, Lynn arranged to stay over and join a group for a safari. She did not want to miss seeing all the beautiful wild animals and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course she brought her computer so the group could enjoy the pictures she tookah, modern technology- it is amazing. Eleanor served delicious

refreshments with coffee or cold lemonade, and members continued to ask Lynn questions about her trip. According to World Book the country is about 500 miles long and 50 to 100 miles wide. It lies on the western shore of Lake Nyasa, called Lake Malawi in that country. Only about 1/3 of the country is suitable for agriculture and many men have to go to Rhodesia, South Africa, and Zambia to work and send money back to their families. Lynn enjoyed her mission trip and is planning to go again this year. Lynn is a member of St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church. The church helps underwrite some of the expenses but Lynn had to pay for plane fare and other expenses, about $2500 for airfare. Other mission travelers Edith, my daughter who is lay pastor at Presbyterian Church in Ruston, Louisiana, recently went to Nicaragua in Central America with Living Waters. She has been asked to go on another Living Waters trip, this time to Honduras April 23-28. Her church members are very supportive of her mission trips. Water is such an important part of life and

clean unpolluted water is very important to health and well-being. There will be six people on this trip. Edith will be in charge of teaching. She wrote on her church newsletter that the people of the village were so excited that they already had the water building ready for visitors. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure there are lots of other church groups who go on these mission trips. I would love to hear about some of them..call me or write me a note. One other thing that people do at Edithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church is keep the church freezer filled with homemade freezer meals. Frozen food is marked with contents, preparation instructions, date, and how many servings are in the dish. Then in case of sickness, bereavement, or other emergencies, a dish can be quickly given to families. Guest preacher The Rev. Dr. Samuel Murrell filled our pulpit on Sunday. He is a member of the faculty at UNC-Wilmington. He was raised in the Caribbean and has a lilting accent. We enjoyed having him in the absence of our pastor, Rev. Will Davis. Relay for Life Sponsored by American Cancer Society, it will take

Paint the Town Purple for Relay for Life Campbell By Tiffany Fountain Pender Relay for Life Special to the Post & Voice The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pender County is offering an opportunity for businesses and local communities to show their awareness and support in the fight against cancer from April 13th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 18th. To help finish the fight, community members can Paint the Town Purple by donating $10 to the Relay For Life of Pender County and receive a decorative purple bow to display inside or outside their home or business. Residents can also Paint the Town Purple by doing other activities, including putting up purple-themed displays in storefronts, swapping out white bulbs for purple bulbs, or selecting a day for everyone to wear purple at work or school. Businesses can also ask for donations for purple items sold in their stores. Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society. For more information about how to participate in painting your town purple or

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Continued from page 4A Imagine, if you will, being in a dark, enclosed space, almost unable to move, covered in nervous, biting spiders. It was, shall we say, exciting. I used the broken waterline to rinse as many of the critters as I could off myself, then kicked open an old crawlspace access. Naturally, there were more spiders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; black widows, this time â&#x20AC;&#x201C;taking advantage of the tiny beams of light reaching through the cracks in the old wooden hatch. None of those nailed me, though, since they

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Shopping habits will change dramatically. Older consumers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy as many new cars, new appliances and furniture as when they were younger. Clothing purchases will be less frequent, less stylish and likely less expensive. They will likely eat out more frequently but restaurants will need to adapt to less spicy, smaller portions and earlier serving hours. While todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60 and above volunteering for the Relay For Life of Pender adult is much healthier than County, call 910-254-4871 or visit www.relayfor- previous generations they are less likely to have famlife.org/pendernc The American Cancer Society saves lives ily living nearby, growing and creates more birthdays by helping people more dependent on others. stay well, by helping people get well, by finding The poverty rate increases significantly as people age, cures and by fighting back.

were too busy fleeing the heat generated by the speed of my passage. When I was back in the sunlight, the blessed, glorious sunlight, I began to itch, my eyes began to water, and my throat began to swell shut; there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much in this world I am allergic to, but I recognized the start of anaphylactic shock. There was nothing to do but start driving toward town. I figured the folks at the emergency room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the same one where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been terrified of huge, invisible spiders 30 years before â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would recognize me and contact my next of kin. Almost to the hospital, however, the symptoms sud-

denly disappeared. It was weird, to say the least. I had tiny dimples like chicken pox all over my body, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fairly sure Miss Rhonda washed dead spiders out of my clothes for weeks, but almost as suddenly as the poison hit, it went away. I was left with a wicked hangover, without even the excuse of a single drop of booze. As I eyed another arachnid trying to stand me down at the pump the other morning, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid. After all, he was just working for a living, same as I was. He finally withdrew, waving one arm as though in farewell. I am not scared of spiders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but I will admit, I check

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place on Saturday, April 18, at Pender County Courthouse Square in Burgaw. The theme: 30 years strong! Relay for life this year will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Funds raised at Relay for Life allow the money to stay in N.C. for research grants. The Relay for Life hits home for Tiffany Fountain, Community Manager for R.L. She is a 26-year cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer at just 15 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember walking my first Relay lap as a survivor. My mom walked as my caregiver. Then my mom began walking as a survivor herself with meâ&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, just last month her mother lost her battle, but not without a long hard fight. Did you know that 7.6 million people die from cancer world wide each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I walk Relay for her and all other survivors, knowing that we are closer than ever in finding a cureâ&#x20AC;?, said Tiffany Fountain. The Relay for Life formerly lasted 24 hours, but this year Pender opted for 12 hours. This does not take away from the core ceremonies and meaning of Relay. Come and join the activities in Burgaw on the Pender County Courthouse Square from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on

Saturday. There are few families today who have not had someone in their family battling cancer. So come out and support cancer survivors and caretakers. Remember with love those who have fought valiantly but have lost their battle. Closing thought Here is a poem I found in The Mustard Seed monthly church newsletter for April, entitled Holy Week by Ann Weems. Where have the 40 days of Lent gone? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had forty days to remember Who Jesus is, Forty days to find out who Jesus is, Forty days to look and listen to this man from Nazareth, This man who walked into the hearts of the people, This man who â&#x20AC;&#x153;stirred their imaginationsâ&#x20AC;?, This man who is still walking into the hearts of His people Stitt stirring the imagination of the people. Holy week is upon us We will raise our palms in joyful recognition! We do know Him. Surely we do know Himâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś Shalom!

with women are more likely than men to live in poverty. Because many live on fixed incomes Medicaid, Medicare and services such as homedelivered meals will become increasingly important. Here is where there might be great potential conflict. Elected officials in North Carolina are demanding more predictable costs to budget for public health services like Medicaid. Our legislature cut Home and Community Care Block Grant funding by just shy of a million dollars last July, even as the waiting list for those services is swelling. Growing numbers in this age group means demands will only increase. But the trend most likely to resonate throughout our state is that this 60-plus age group votes in larger

percentages than any other. Despite the growing numbers with dementia this group follows the news and they will clearly remember how officials vote on issues about which they care. Elected officials who are not responsive to older adults will learn first-hand about gray power, replaced by more silver haired, slightly wrinkled, public servants who are. Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs Sundays at 8 a.m. on WILM-TV.

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Education

Pender High School holds business and career fair

By Miranda Roberts Pender County Schools Special to the Post & Voice Dozens of area businesses, military branches and several institutions of higher education filled the gymnasium at Pender High School to share their expertise with students April 10 during the school’s Business and Career Fair. This year’s event included about 60 tables, with more than 20 represented by former Pender students. “It is good to show the students that hard work and going to school pays off,” said Rhonda Lanier, admissions director at Bryan Health and Rehabilitation Center and 1986 Pender Photo contributed High Graduate. “You can have These young Pender County Artists are the winners in the Pender Spring Fest 2015 logo contest. Look for their designs a good career and raise a famdisplayed at the Festival, May 2 on the Pender County Courthouse Square, in Burgaw. And look for the winning ily.” design on Festival Posters, T-shirts and the U.S. Post Ofﬁce Cancellation Stamp. Artists named left to right are (back Many students took the row) honorable mentions Lola Page, Desiree Clifford, Desmond Lee, Kendra Morgan, Jacob Cameron, Kelcy Hewett, event seriously and wore busi-

Heaven Freeman,Stacey Griffin, Lana Richards and Heman Santiago. Not pictured is Miguel Sarmiento. Second row second runner-up is Anna Bigham and first runner-up, Isabel Kleinpeter. On The front/center is first place winner Estella Kleinpeter, from Mark Scott’s art class at North Topsail Elementary School.

ness attire. “Dress for success – that’s our theme around here,” said Dyann Rowell, Career Development Coordinator. “If you want to be successful, you need to know when to wear a shirt and tie.” Students from each of Pender County’s four high schools attended the fair, learning about college and career opportunities as they strolled through the gym, spending time at tables that caught their attention. “In the ninth grade, what we are seeing is students who come to us with very great ideas of what they want to do. Our job is to see how we can advance and to make sure they get that opportunity,” Rowell said.“We do everything we can to bridge the gap between student interests and where they should be four years from now.”

North Topsail Elementary Honor Rolls The North Topsail Elementary has released its honor Roll for the third quarter Fifth Grade A Honor Roll William Bigham, Alex Citarelli, Dakota Cottle, Audrey Everett, Katie Mac Filer, David Gardner, Madison Gregory, Ashlyn Hanson, Jacob Holland, Killian Kelly, Isabel Kleinpeter, Sophia Manning, Owen Sandlin, Caroline Turner, Myla West, Sophie Kapple Fourth Grade A Honor Roll Ethny Case, Kylie Cava, Evan Cherry, Abi Fritz, David Godin, Carson Jones, Madison Jones, Jack Lambert, Landon Lankford, James Manning, Stella Murray, Josephine Rodriguez, Ariana Schuehle, Caroline Solomon, Jarrod Vaughn, Carlos Vazque z, Kirsten Warrick, Lucy Yopp, Jackson Moore, Zach Pars-

ley, Alia Jones, Hayden Rutkowski, Katie Salene, Madelyn Schmidt Third Grade A Honor Roll Nicholas Anders, Hailey Armstrong, Ava Barnes, Anthony Drescher, Matthew Rooke, Holley Bunner, Peyton Carter, Joey Evans, Roxey Jordan, Alexiah Kelley, Vann Pappas, Jackson Wright, Lillian Austin, Luke Biele, Finn Filer, Estella Kleinpeter, Anna Bigham, Marissa Short, Lillian Padgett, Caden Wilson, Ian Fritz, Aubrey Solomon, Dylan Minor, Cormyn Mosser, Johnna Brigman, Khai Colebrooke, Landon Davis, Grace Holmes, Jenny Maldonado, Griffin Manns Fifth Grade A/B Honor Roll Andrew Benenhaley, Cooper Case, Madison Elam,

Paige Faldzinski, Michael Kincart, Ethan Mountain, Emma Teachey, Madyson Wilson, Ethan Farber, Kyle Lechmanick, Brady Alfondre, Alex Balusek, Chelsea Banks, Jake Bigalke, Dylan Blankenship, Savannah Curry, Cody Kirk, Jenesy Long, Lola Page, Wesley Solomon, William Gardner, Lucas Austin, Evan Martindale, Stephen McCormick, Dana Solomon, Aaron Walton Fourth Grade A/B Honor Roll Corey Barras, Raegan Meadows, Caren Poindexter, Abbey Smith, Maria McDoniel, Mateo Robinson, Lathan Winter, Celia Bellezza, Riley Kopf, Morgan Scott, Davin King, Brianna Mason, Emma Tompkins, Sadie Butler, Ryan Lechmanick, Tessa Meeks, Tristin Reutter, Kaitlyn Qurollo, Chase Bradshaw, Izzy LaCorte, Laney

Owens, Atticus Edwards, Mia Fenn, Maxine Fisher, Cadie Hartley, Abigail Hollis Third Grade A/B Honor Roll Celeste Baribeault, Jake Mannerz, Jency Paliotti , Peyton Parks, Colton Slife, Mickey Westberg, Cierra Banks, Nathan Benzie, Kainani Contreas, Jacey Haves, Aiden Holmes, Ian Brown, Trey Ludlow, Dustin Meacham, Robert Bailey, Willow Case, Alexis Dawson, Thomas Day, Joe Godwin, Mya Hernon, Laura McLeod, Charlie Medlin, Syriana Pasquantonio, Katelyn Reinshuttle, Veronica Baehr, Zoe Norton, Edward Lawrence, Mackylie Scalf, Ethan Alford, Ashyln Citarelli, Dylan Cummings, Hunter Griffeth, Elora Lonander, Hailee Narron, Marlee Sheffield, Thomas Whitton, Landon Williams

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Joshua Schaefer, Zeke Modisette and Charles Peel talk with Petty Ofﬁcer Tyson of the U.S. Navy during Pender High’s Business and Career Fair.

Hampstead Lions Club to present scholarships

T h e H a m p s t e a d L i o n s cial $10,000 scholarship in the Club, as part of its continu- memory of Lion Billy Oliver ing program for the educa- to be given to a graduating setional advancement of local nior student who will be purstudents, will present more suing engineering at North than $20,000 in scholarship Carolina State University. monies to graduating senior All scholarship forms and option of writing a 500-word students of Topsail High other information must be essay, create an original piece School at their awards assem- submitted to the THS guidof visual art, or write an origi- bly in 2015. ance counselors no later than nal song or poem. Graduating seniors who April 15. These scholarships “The work must demon- wish to apply for these schol- recognize the outstanding stustrate a complete understand- arship should contact the dents at Topsail High School ing of the event and its his- THS guidance counselors to for their academic achievetorical importance,” said get the form, application, and ment, community, church Smith. and/or school service, and guidelines. The Education Committee In addition, there is a spe- even financial need. of the Topsail Island Historical Society, which includes Linda Stipe, Beth Holder, Lyndll Yawn, and Edna Smith, reviews each scholarship entry. The committee uses a “blind entry” in that the judges do not know the authors of the submissions. “All entries are judged on content, organization of material, creativity, and originality of the presentation,” said Smith. Throughout the years students have received scholarships of $500 to $3,000. Written by Maria Isabel Segovia “This is one of our favorite meetings throughout the BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH BOOK FOR ALL AGES year,” said Marsha Hamilton, $13.00 Includes Tax, Handling and president of the Topsail IsFirst Class Shipping. land Historical Society. Send Order to Author: The students presented Maria Isabel Segovia their projects at the April 9 1808 Rooks Road • Atkinson, NC 28421 Telephone: 910-283-6242 historical society meeting.

Scholarships presented by Topsail Island Historical Society By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Topsail High School seniors Emilee Boyer and Paige Mazurek and Dixon High School senior Carly Rochelle were presented scholarships during the Topsail Island Historical Society meeting. Emilee’s entry won the hearts of judges. She wrote a children’s book titled Augie and Allie June’s Trip to Topsail Island. “I worked as a nanny last summer,” said Emilee. The book was a view of Topsail Island through the eyes of her young charges, Augie and Allie June. Emilee spotlighted the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, the Operation Bumblebee towers, the Breezeway Motel and Restaurant, Topsail Roller Skating Rink, Serenity Point, the Pender EMS, and the Missiles and More Museum. Emilee will enter the honors program at Cape Fear Community College and then will transfer to UNCW to study business and accounting.

Pictured above are Carly Rochelle, Emilee Boyer, and Paige Mazurek. Paige, who wants to study studio arts at Appalachian State, submitted a painting she created. The painting featured a tower from Operation Bumblebee. “I used watercolor pencil,” Paige said. She used the tower near the Surf City-Topsail Beach town limits line as her subject. Carly wrote an essay about the history of Camp Davis. The history of Camp Davis is the history of her family, Carly said. Her grandfather, Wade Brown, was a firefighter on the base. Carly will graduate from

Dixon High School. She wants to play soccer at Meredith College or continue her education at UNCW. She wants to become a physical therapist. Dr. Edna Smith said the Historical Society of Topsail Island has awarded scholarships to local students for more than 20 years. Applicants must be graduating seniors within the Dixon High School or Topsail High School area and earn a 3.0 grade point average. Smith said submissions must focus on a historical event in Pender or Onslow counties. Students have the

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Pender Stories

Driving with dementia; knowing when to quit

Navigator: Weather and war

Dear Savvy Senior, Is it safe for seniors with dementia to drive, and if so, when should they stop? My dad has early Alzheimer’s disease but still drives himself around town just fine. Looking Ahead

Bill Messer Brad Humrighouse had joined the Navy to fly and served as navigator in a variety of aircraft. His last squadron’s deployment to Vietnam had been cancelled in the late stages of the war, but he still wanted to do his part, and he transferred to the surface fleet, as navigator aboard a guided missile destroyer, and at last he was underway. “Did you run into any weather while you were on the destroyer?” I asked. “Yes, we went right into a typhoon once we got over into the Pacific. As the navigator, I would get the weather reports by facsimile, and follow the rules and find a course to get us around to the weaker side, and we were doing that but the hurricane kept changing course, too, and we wound up in reportedly 60-80-foot waves. I was the Junior Officer of the Deck for four hours during that, and everybody on the bridge was harnessed in, and everybody on the ship was ordered to be in their racks, strapped in.” The safest place to be was in bed. There are straps that reach across the aluminum berth’s frame, top and bottom, like seat belts, and keep sailors from being rolled right out of their bunks, or racks, during often violent motions encountered during storms. “The Officer of the Deck’s job was to try to gauge what the seas were doing, and you had to go perpendicular to the seas, so you would climb up the wave, and get to the top and sort of shake in an antigravity moment, and go down the back side of the wave and crash into the next upcoming wave, and have green water over the bridge windows, you became a submarine.” I know. While on Intrepid, we went through a strong storm, and after the storm passed, even though the winds had quit and the water’s surface was as smooth as glass, the wave heights were still running 60 feet or so, and the trough, the crest to crest distance, was about as long as the ship, about 1,000 feet. We took green water all the way back to the island, the deck structure containing the bridge, when the wave passed out from under the ship and the bow buried itself in the next wave. Intrepid had once had an open bow, but was converted to the modern enclosed ‘hurricane bow’ like all carriers have now, and you can see how powerful the actions of the seas can be by examining the bow today, steel plates punched inward by repeated crashes into oncoming waves.

Staff photo by Bill Messer

Humrighouse points to his ship, USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7), guided missile destroyer that engaged the enemy in Cambodia. Our destroyers and destroyer escorts were sometimes completely out of the water, and you could even see their propellers spinning around in the air. At other times you could look out on a seemingly empty sea, with only the aerials visible above the water. That time, going around Africa, the best we could do was to maneuver in place, coping with the storm. It was several days before the sea state calmed enough for us to replenish and take on enough fuel to get around Africa and continue. Brad told me of a similar experience. “We were in a big fleet maneuver training exercise one time, with a whole bunch of foreign navies, we were EMCON (no emissions condition, like radio silence, but no electronic transmissions at all, including radar) but the Captain was so eager to see where he was and what was going on, he sent the ‘bull’ ensign, the most junior of the ensigns, up the mast as a spotter, a lookout like the olden days, to try to spot other ships. The weather was rough and the ship was rocking back side to side . . . “ Brad is very demonstrative with his hands, and during the narration, always acted out the motions of whatever he was doing at the time, and during this discussion, I saw him climbing the mast, and looking through binoculars, and now he was showing me how much the ship rolled, seemingly on its side in one direction, then over to its other side. “How far over did you go?” I asked. “It would take more than 45 degrees, but we were maybe 20 degrees, but when you’re up on the mast, it’s 80 feet over this way, and 80 feet that way. I happened to be not on duty at the time, and decided to go up there and sit with him, I thought he might be scared, so I went up the ladder and

crawled through the hole to the crow’s nest area where he was, and sat there and harnessed myself in, and he said “What are you doing up here, are you crazy?!” and I said, “I just thought I’d come up here and hang out with you, Fred”, and we laughed about that ever since!” “What was it like as navigator?” I asked. “It was three quartermasters and me, a marine sextant, and I used it six times a day. The first shot was the morning star, Venus, just before sunrise, and you’d take three or four stars, and get that information, and calculate it so you could submit a ‘position report’ to the Captain. Then the sun shot, when the sun got just above 10 degrees, to minimize atmospheric distortion, to do a ‘sun line’, and at noon you’d do the noon shot for the latitude line, and you could do longitude, too, then evening stars, and sunset, it depended on the clouds and how much you could see, and if you couldn’t see anything, dead reckoning, and radar when we were closer.” Brad was the Destroyer Squadron Navigator aboard the USS Henry B. Wilson, DDG-7, a guided missile destroyer, and during the evacuation of Viet Nam, his squadron took up station to protect the ‘boat people’, the south Vietnamese who were fleeing. “We had quite a few instances where we had to face down enemy gunboats, communist gunboats, we came under fire. We were in Taiwan for a bit of a stand down, and got a call from someone in the Ford administration to go to the (SS) Mayaguez, and we took off at 31 knots. Our Captain became known as ‘31 Knot Rogers’. “The Holt (USS Harold E. Holt, FF-1074, frigate) got there just ahead of us and went

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Camp Davis to celebrate anniversary April 25 By Bill Messer Post & Voice Staff Writer Camp Davis will celebrate its 75th anniversary April 25 will an all day event beginning at 9 a.m. The U.S. Army’s Camp Davis came and went during World War II as a training camp for officers and enlisted men, and a training battalion for antiaircraft batteries and high powered searchlights. In addition, Camp Davis featured aerial gunnery training, with targets towed into the air by WASP pilots, the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. Little is left of the camp today, but if you know where

to look, you can find some interesting artifacts, like the brick columns in Holly Ridge that flanked the entrance, and the twin airfields are still there, used as an outlying field for military exercises. Later, the base was used by the Navy for their ramjet rocket tests at Topsail Island, the Bumblebee Project. The all day event will include craft and association booths, DJ music, live music, dancers, pet costume contest, motorcycle scavenger hunt, antique cars, an Osprey aircraft tour, Army vs Marines football game, fire juggling and fireworks, and more. New events and attractions con-

tinue to be added.. If you worked at the base or were stationed at Camp Davis, you are encouraged to attend and share your memories with others. Please bring artifacts and photos to show. Details at campdavis75.com.

Dear Looking, While most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should not take the wheel, in the early stages, the medical consensus is that driving performance should be the determining factor of when to stop driving, not the disease itself. With that said, it’s also important to realize that as your dad’s driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease, he might not recognize it. So it’s very important that you work closely with him and his doctor to monitor his driving. Here are some tips that can help. Warning signs The best way to keep tabs on your dad’s driving is to take frequent rides with him watching out for key warning signs. For example: Does he have trouble remembering routes to familiar places? Does he drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate or drift between lanes? Does he react slowly or make poor driving decisions? Also, has your dad had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on his vehicle? These, too, are red flags. If you need some assessment help, hire a driver re-

habilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate older drivers. To locate a specialist see driver-ed.org or aota.org/ older-driver. Transition tips Through your assessments, if you believe it’s still safe for your dad to drive, you may want to start recommending some simple adjustments to ensure his safety, like driving only in daylight and on familiar routes, and avoiding busy roads and bad weather. Also, see if he will sign an Alzheimer’s “driving contract” (see alz.org/driving to print one) that designates someone to tell him when it’s no longer safe to drive. In addition, you should also consider getting a GPS vehicle tracking system for his car (like motosafety.com or mobicopilot.com) to help you keep an eye on him. These devices will let you track exactly where he’s driving, and allow you to set up zones and speed limits that will notify you via email or text message when he exits an area or arrives at a designated location, and if he’s driving too fast. Time to quit When your dad’s driving gets to the point that he can no longer drive safely, you’ll need to talk to him. It’s actually best to start having these conversations in the early stages of the disease, before

he needs to quit driving, so he can prepare himself. You also need to have a plan for alternative transportation (including a list of family, friends and local transportation services) that will help your dad get around after he stops driving. For tips on how to talk to your dad, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of resources at safedrivingforalifetime.com – click on “Dementia and Driving.” Refuses to quit If your dad refuses to quit you have several options. First, suggest a visit to his doctor who can give them a medical evaluation, and “prescribe” that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family. If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to see if they can help. Some states require doctors to report new dementia cases to the DMV, who can revoke the person’s license. If all these fail, consider hiding his keys or just take them away. You could also disable his vehicle, park it in another location so he can’t see it or have access to it, or sell it. 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.

Burgaw Fire Department Community Yard Sale 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw, NC Saturday May 9, 2015 7:00AM—2:00PM

All proceeds benefit the volunteers of the Burgaw Fire Department. Reserve a table to sell your own stuff 10’ X 10’ space with table inside the fire dept. bay $15.00 20’ X 20’ space with table outside in rear parking lot $15.00 Vendors of homemade goods are allowed

Donate your stuff for the fire department to sell, at the fire station Monday through Friday 9AM 9AM— —4PM

Items Accepted Gently Worn Clothing

Furniture (no larger than 36” X 36”)

Collectables

Books

Home Décor & Artwork

Small Household Appliances

Toys & Games

Household Items

Electronics

Tools

DVD’s & CD’s

Please no bedding or broken items

All leftover goods will be donated to the Armor of God Ministries Green Reflective Address Signs Gun Raffle Tickets Any questions please contact Allen Wilson, (910) 789-0292, awilson@townofburgaw.com

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Explosion at home on Mar. 27 left Jerry Stomski hospitalized for estimated eight months

Fundraiser for injured Hampstead man April 18 By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer A barbecue dinner fundraiser is being held by the Ridgefield neighborhood at Ace Hardware in Hampstead for a local man who recently suffered critical injuries and burns during an explosion at his home. Barbecue plates will be sold April 18 beginning at 11 a.m. for Jerry Stomski and his family. The cost of the plates will be $7 and will include barbecue, cole slaw, barbecue potatoes and bread. Dessert will be available, as well. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a variety of items. The money raised will assist Stomski and his family with the mounting medical costs and living expenses during this difficult time. Gerald (Jerry) Stomski of Hampstead was critically injured March 27 during an explosion in his garage that was

fueled by gas fumes igniting. He was home alone when he suffered extensive second and third degree burns, as well as internal injuries. He was saved when neighbors heard the explosion and found him in the yard shortly after it happened. Stomski was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and then quickly transported to the Burn Center in Chapel Hill. He is still in critical condition, and his wife Joan is staying there with him. Stomski has been working as an employee at Ace Hardware, and his wife Joan works at Otero Dentistry in Hampstead. They moved here after living for many years in Connecticut, where Stomski was very active in local government. He served as First Selectman in Woodbury, Conn., as well as in law enforcement. He is an arborist and was involved in landscaping as both a job

and a hobby while living there. The Stomskis have raised four children. Andrea Stomski, Jerry and Joan’s daughter, said that the recovery process is expected to be a lengthy one. Her father suffered second and third degree burns on more than half of his body. She said he is currently in a medically induced coma, and is expected to remain hospitalized for an estimated eight months. Teresa Morgan is Stomski’s employer at Ace Hardware. She said that he has been working there since December. “Since he has been working with us, he has always been very concerned with safety,” said Morgan. “He’s all about safety and doing things the right way. He is very chivalrous, and he has just always been a very good employee. I’ve heard him say, ‘Chivalry is not dead.’ He loves help-

ing people, and he is very knowledgeable about lawn and garden equipment and many other things. It just breaks my heart that he and his family are going through this very difficult time.” Since Jerry and Joan will both be out of work due to this tragic accident, neighbors and friends are holding the fundraiser to help with extensive medical expenses and living costs. A GoFundMe Burn Recovery Fund has also been started to assist the family, as well. GoFundMe is an online personal fundraising website. To donate to this fund, visit gofundme. com/qbjzkg. Ace Hardware is located at 15597 U.S. Hwy. 17 North in Hampstead. For more information about the fundraiser, contact Lindy at (910) 228-1590 or Christine Jones at (910) 409-6871, or search for Jerry Stomski BBQ Fundraiser on Facebook.

Kelly Spring Fest April 25 The annual Kelly Spring Fest will be April 25 at the Kelly ball park located on Hwy. 53 in Kelly. This year’s event will be hosted by Kelly Volunteer Fire Department. The day will begin with the Kelly Volunteer Fire Department Spring Fest Run. This event will include a 5K-one mile walk/run, and a kids mad dash. The race will begin and finish at the Kelly ballpark. It is an event for the entire family. Go to its-go-time.com to register online. Register by April 11 to guarantee your t-shirt and

race discount. There will also be on-site registration beginning at 7:30am the morning of the race. Race awards will follow immediately after the race. After the run stick around for the Kelly Spring Fest parade beginning at 11 a.m. followed by lots of music, games, food, bounce houses, fun with Elsa, face painting, tractor pull for the kids, corn hole, cake walks, silent auction, craft vendors and more. Anyone interested in entering the parade will need to fill out a parade entry form and be

at the parade line up located on the Frenches Creek Road by 10 a.m. Prospective vendors need to submit a vendor application and be approved before April 25. Only new items will be allowed to be sold by vendors. A $25 donation made to the Kelly Volunteer Fire Department will be appreciated to reserve a vendor spot. For parade entry forms or vendor application contact Sheila Miller at collycreek56@gmail.com Kelly Volunteer Fire Department thanks our two main sponsors of this event – Bet-

School bond

bond projects off,” Roper said. “We have asked them for a couple of million dollars up front to try to get surveys done, and the architect’s initial payments done so we can get things rolling. So we are taking money out of our fund balance and the county is matching it. This way we can get off and running without waiting for the bonds.” Woodruff says county has to take it slow and be sure they are “in sync” with the LGC. “We need their approval before any new debt can be issued. There are a lot of other projects the county is involved in besides the school bond,” Woodruff said. “There are about $26 million in projects

the county was already involved in and we have to finish up the financing issues on those before we can start the school bond. We just have to be a little more cautious.” With the possibility of rising construction costs, Roper says the school system is under the gun to get things started. “We are really eager to get this thing moving and this is one way we can do that,” Roper. “We are starting out of the gate slow. I don’t think we are way behind, but most of our schedules assumed we could move forward quickly with the release of bonds and that has not been able to happen. This is a way to not fall further behind.”

Hampstead Kiwanis Club joins the thousands of other Kiwanis family clubs around the world as part of Kiwanis One Day, a global day of service that unites the entire Kiwanis family. The Kiwanis family is made up of Kiwanis, Aktion Club, Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club and K-Kids. Kiwanis Inter national expects that Kiwanis One Day will contrib-

ute nearly one million service hours around the world in just one day. A specially decorated cake helped commemorate the One Day event as well as celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Kiwanis Clubs, along with sandwiches and cookies. About 60-70 Kiwanians and guests attended, and scores of onlookers and park visitors paused to watch the event.

Continued from page 1A are putting money up front to fund the initial work and both will be reimbursed from bond funds after the bond begin to be sold. School board member Tom Roper says the projects are getting off to a slower start than school officials would have liked. “Because of the county audits, the Local Government Commission has been a little slower to release and approve the bonds to allow us to get started. The county has not had the liquidity to kick our

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tin on Blue Farms and Four County Electric Membership Corporation – along with the many other sponsors that have helped make this event possible.

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Continued from page 3A rian, noting that the donation is for the Aaliyah House. A GoFundMe account has also been created and Motley is accepting checks mailed to the following address: 6294 N.C. Hwy. 50, Maple Hill, North Carolina 28454. To her, this is a mission about improving the quality of life for an amazing young woman who has already suffered and survived tragedy in life; Motley doesn’t want to see an amazing opportunity missed.

Obituaries Judith “Judy” Marie Drake B U R G AW - - J u d i t h “Judy” Marie Drake, age 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1934 in Monroe, the daughter of the late Edison and Nellie Sue McKinney Collins. Judy is survived by her husband of 32 years, James “Jim” Franklin Drake; children, Connie Dorff, Brenda Hankins, Sandra Snow (spouse, David), Robert Hutchens, Jr. (spouse, Debbie), and Patty Reeves; stepsons, Greg Drake (spouse, Terry) and Michael Larocca (Jan); 15 grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; brother, Bill Collins (spouse, Judy); sister, Patricia Scholtz; several nieces, nephews and many friends. The family received friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday April 11 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burg aw Chapel with The Rev. Ron Abrams officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. Casketbearers were grandchildren and great grandchildren. Flowers are welcome or if one chooses, a memorial gift may be given to a charity of choice in honor and memory of Judy. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

John David Imel John David Imel, 51, passed unexpectedly from his earthly life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home. He was born Mar. 21, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of the late David Joe and Emily June Hughes Imel. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandi Imel; sons, John Imel (spouse, Angil) and Jeff Imel; daughter, Ashley Imel; grandchildren, Emmaleigh Imel, Gavin Imel, Liberty Kaufman and Evan Kaufman; and three sisters. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Cape Fear Community Fellowship (CF2). Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. Rauleign C. Lamont Sr. Notice to the family and friends of Rauleign C. Lamont Sr. You are warmly invited to the main memorial services for Rauleign (Mr. Connie, Brother Rauleign) to be held at Hall’s Chapel in Burgaw, April 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. The service is a celebration of his life and service to the community and all who knew him. It will start promptly at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a family fellowship and a light meal.

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Whrens Williams (left) received his 50-year veterans emblem and pin at a recent Past Masters and Installation of Ofﬁcers banquet at the Burgaw King Solomon Masonic Lodge. Secretary Danny Raynor made the presentation and Williams’ wife Judy pinned the pin. Williams joined the lodge in March, 1963.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist They say when the dogwoods begin to bloom, the bass start biting. It brings about another sign as well, and it has nothing to do with fish. It is the middle of April. This is when that one hunting season that is off on its own, comes around. Yes, this particular hunting season is similar to the outer planets of the solar system. While dove season leads to deer season, which in turn leads to fox and squirrel and raccoon and duck seasons, turkey season becomes our primary focus. Of course, the focus includes the anguish that goes along with turkey hunting. Do not get me wrong, turkey season does not burden the hunter with such things as breaking through inches of ice just to get to a blind in the middle of a swamp so you can get the opportunity to try and determine what kind of bird is flying at supersonic speeds at the break of dawn in the fog. No, turkey season brings along the burden of trying not to step on a snake, while setting up a blind on the edge of a field beside a swamp land of hardwoods just so you can get the opportunity to try and imitate a hen and listen to a tom gobble mere feet away from you yet never see him. Oh, and while you do pick up your decoys in both cases afterwards, duck hunting may require tossing dozens in the back of a boat while turkey hunting only consists of two or three decoys. But turkey hunting makes up for the slack time as you pick off the hundreds of ticks that have found refuge in your camouflage wardrobe while you were sitting with your back against a tree in a perfectly still position. Like the saying goes, if it was easy, everyone would do it. The problem with that is on public land, it may seem like everyone is doing it. Some are doing it right. Some are doing it wrong. The ones doing it wrong likely sit within a few yards of you not even realizing you are there. Or they continuously over-call thinking your Jake decoy is a tom on the other side of the field from them. Hey, we all have to

learn though, right? The birds have a mind of their own, and just like a teenager hitting puberty, you never know where their mind may be. Too many times I have had the perfect hunt ruined by a bird with the brain of, well, a bird. I have worked them to within 100 yards after being nearly a half-mile away, only for them to hen-up. I have packed my things after not even getting one response from a call after hours and hours of hunting, and on my return trip from the truck to get the last few things such as the blind and stool, run a tom off that was within feet of the blind. I have been sitting in preparation for a tom coming around the back side of the blind at ten yards, finger shaking nervously on the trigger release of my bow, to see the beard drag the ground as he flew by the window of the blind. Yes, the beating of the wings startled me as much as anything, well, except for the 400-pound bear that followed the tom by the window at 10 yards distance. A friend of mine, one of the people that got me interested in hunting with a bow and hunting turkeys, once left his blind after five hours of hunting with complete silence around him. He was taking a smoke break. Just after he lit his cigarette, three hens

Surf City Town Council Planning Board

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Apr i l 24, 2015 2: 0 0pm National A rbor Day Ce l ebration K e nneth D. Batts Family Park 911 S. Top sail Driv e

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National Day of Prayer Ce r emony landed in front of him from a roost behind him, with a tom in tow. He had his shotgun with him and he was as shocked as the tom was. That bird is now mounted in his den. It is funny that a bird with the head of a vulture can be so beautiful. But maybe it is only beautiful for the chase. Tom seems to be the one that keeps telling me no, which makes me obsess over him more and more. One day Tom. One day the anguish will end.

–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.

Thursday, May 7th at Noon At the Surf City Welcome Center 102 N. Shore Drive

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Town of Burgaw Government News

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC

April 16, 2015

I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA PENDER HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing and Resolution on the Housing Department’s proposed 2015 Five Year Plan that includes the requirements for the 2015-16 Annual Plan. PUBLIC INFORMTATION 2. Presentation of 2015 National County Health Rankings. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approval of Minutes: Retreat March 26-27, 2015; Regular & Closed Session April 7. 4. Request for approval of the 2015 Revision of the Management Plan for Country Court Apartments. 5. Authorization of Tax Releases and Refunds. APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 6. Discussion and Approval of a Budget Ordnance Amendment for Various County Departments. 7. Approval of a 5 year Lease with Courthouse Computer Systems, for Upgrading Recording Software, Website Backup and all Office Technology from Recording Documents to Issuing Certified Copies of Vital Records. 8. Approval of a Proclamation by the Pender County Board of Commissioners: Elder Abuse Awareness: May 10 – June 21, 2015. 9. Approval of a Purchase Order to Public Consulting Group for $40,395. 10. Approval of a Purchase Order to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for $15,500 for Playground Equipment for Millers Pond Park. 11. Approval of a Purchase Order to Mazzarone Construction Company for $8,730 for Installation of Septic System for Millers Pond Park. 12. Approval to Enter into Negotiations with NC Wildlife Commissioner Regarding a Partnership In the Operation of the Holly Shelter Shooting Range. 13. Approval of Agreement with McClees Consulting. ROCKY POINT WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 14. Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District Accepting the Deed of Dedication for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution Systems Properly Installed to Serve Oaks at Cypress Lakes aka Thomas Lane and Island Creek. SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable). PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS 15. Resolution Approving Amendments to the Pender County Road Naming Ordinance and the Pender County Property Addressing and Display Ordinance. 16. Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Construction and Operation of a Telecommunication Facility. 17. Resolution to Amend the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, to Revise the Review Procedures for By-Right Development and to Clarify Requirements for the Planned Development Zoning District. ADJOURNMENT

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN!

VOLUNTEER!

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Equalization & Review Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

Town of Surf City Government News April 16, 2015

# of Vacancies 3 1 1 7 2 3

Positions/Categories Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist*** Veterinarian Public Members Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Business, Faith Community Member Public Members

District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 5 = Burgaw; Holly

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pender County Housing Department - Update of Agency’s Five Year Plan Notice is hereby given that the Pender County Commissioners, as the Pender Co unty Ho using Authority Board, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 4 p.m. regarding the update to the Housing Department’s Five Year Plan, which also serves as the 2015 Annual Plan. The Public Hearing will be held at the Pender County Public Assembly Room, Room 145, 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw NC. Persons interested are invited to attend and their public comme nts will be accepted until April 19, 2015 at 12 p.m. The draft Plan and information relevant to the Public Hearing is available for review at the Pender Co unty Ho using Department (805 South Wal ker St., Burgaw, NC) during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) and at the Pender County Housing Departmen t’s website. The website is: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – PATROL OFFICER PATROL OFFICER The Burgaw Police Department is seeking a full-time Patrol Officer. Visit www.townofburgaw.com for more information and employment application. Position open until filled. Submit applications/resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N Walker St, Burgaw NC 28425. BURGAW FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Have you ever thought about volunteering? Have you ever thought about serving your community? The Burgaw Fire Department is always looking for good volunteers to serve the Burgaw and Pender Central Communities. Burgaw Fire Department prepares for and responds to all types of fire emergencies. If you are motivated and wish to serve, please contact the Burgaw Fire Department for more information. 910-259-7494 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 April 21/22, 2015

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: April 20, 2015 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Special Use Permit Optima Towers IV, LLC, applicant, on behalf of H. Allen Wooten, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a telecommunication tower. The property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; telecommunication towers are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. The property is located at 4559 NC Highway 53 West and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3208-18-5058-0000. Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to revise the review procedures for by-right development by amending Sections 2.3, 2.5, 2.9, 2.11, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, and 3.10 and to clarify requirements for the Planned Development zoning district by amending Sections 4.8, 4.14, and 6.1. Detailed information for the amendment is available in the Planning Department office for review.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARING: April 20, 2015 TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 p.m.

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TOPIC OF HEARING: Road Naming Ordinance and Addressing/Display Ordinance Text Amendments Pender County ITS, applicant, is requesting the approval of Text Amendments to the Pender County Road Naming Ordinance and the Pender County Addressing/Display Ordinance. Detailed information for the amendments is available for review in the Addressing Office. For Information: Contact Pender County Information Technology 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1442

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Military Appreciation Day at Topsail last Saturday

Pirates improve to 15-1; outscore two opponents 21-2 By Lee Wagner Contributing Writer It was Military Appreciation Day on Saturday at Topsail High School, and the crowd showed their appreciation for the men and women who serve – and have served – this country, many paying the ultimate sacrifice to keep this nation free. Over the next 1:48 minutes, the home-standing Pirate baseball team showed their appreciation for the large turnout that came and paid homage to our American heroes –and they did it in a big way. Junior lefty Bryce Cota and sophomore Sam Hall combined for a no-hitter, senior Chase Thompson led a 10-hit attack with two hits, two runs scored, and a pair of RBIs, and senior Danny Wilson smoked a two-run home run to left field as Topsail recorded a six-inning, 10-run mercy rule victory over Gar-

ner Magnet in a non-conference game that took an austere 1:48 minutes to complete. It was the second win of the week for the Pirates (15-1, 5-1 in conference), who defeated Great Bridge (Va.) 10-1 on Tuesday, and they helped set the tone for a pair of huge Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference games (at New Hanover on Tuesday and at Hoggard on Friday), along with a third road game at Middle Creek next Saturday). S a t u r d ay ’s game belonged to Bryce Cota and Hall, and the bottom half of the Topsail lineup as the five-through-nine hitters – Jake Madole, Hall, Josh Madole, Chase Thompson, and Chase Riker – combined for seven of the Pirates 10-hits and six of their RBIs while scoring eight of the 11 runs. “They can hit down there,” Topsail Coach Granville Gehris said. “I think that kid (Garner senior Alan Robinson) was a very good pitcher, the kind we’re expecting to

see from New Hanover with a little movement away, so this will be a good re-focusing point. We need to have a good practice on Monday and work on balance. He did a good job of keeping us off balance, and we need to do a better job at the plate. “On the mound Bryce did a good job of battling through some stuff. I think in that second inning he went out a little unfocused but then he bore down and got out of it, and that was key for us, and kind of a momentum changer.” That loss of focus came in the top of the second in a scoreless game. Cota walked the first two batters he faced, throwing eight balls in 10 pitches, before hitting a batter (on a 0-2 count) before fanning the next three Trojans. Garner Magnet (6-4, 5-0 in the 4A Greater Neuse Conference) scored their only run in the top of the fifth on an error, a walk, a wild pitch, and a ground out. Cota finished

with eight strikeouts to go along with four walks and a hit batsman. “It was just a great occasion with the Raider Seven stuff (honoring the seven Marines who recently lost their lives in a helicopter training accident), they sacrificed their lives for us,” Bryce Cota said. “I just went out there and worked as hard as I could and just got my pitches down and my fastball started working. “When I struggle in an inning like the second I just try to stay calm and stay focused on limiting the damage. I know one run is not going to hurt us because our offense is so good, so I just went out and tried to throw some more strikes.” By the time the Trojans scored they were in a 5-0 hole that was created in the bottom of the fourth inning. Hall started the rally with a

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Lady Titans beat Pender, take two of three at Hoggard tournament By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Trask softball coach Corrina Reece was not concerned with wins and losses when her team showed up at Hoggard for the Easter Tournament. Her concer n was simply time. “We just need to play. We’ve got to get some games in and get some continuity with our team.” The Trask Lady Titans finally got a few games in last week to the pleasure of Coach Reece, beating Pender in five before taking two of three in the Hoggard Easter Tournament. Early in the week the Titans traveled to Pender to face a Patriot team that had taken a beating from the Topsail Pirates a day earlier. The Titans used a combined no-hitter from freshman Brittany Foy and A.J. Johnson to take a 13-0 win. The Lady Titans were on top of their game early on and scored three runs in the first three frames. A four run fourth ran the score to 7-0 and the rout was on. The Titans hammered out 12 hits against the Patriots including three doubles.

Taylor Rivenburgh and Nicole Schilling led the Titans with three hits and three runs batted in while Foy was 3-3. Next up was S.W Guilford. The Lady Titans relied on their bats in this contest, taking a 10-9 win with a run in the sixth frame. Foy again earned the win with 2 2/3 innings of four hit softball. Foy was 2-4 at the plate with two runs scored and two RBIs while Johnson was also 2-4. Desire Brown continued her torrid pace at the plate with a 2-3 performance. The second contest of the day was an affair with an old nemesis in North Brunswick. Again the Titans were involved in a tight contest. This time around the Lady Scorpions found a way to win, taking a 5-4 decision. The score was 5-2 North going into the bottom of the fifth when the Titans struck for two runs. North extinguished the rally and held the potent Titan bats in check for the remainder of the contest. Foy took the loss with six innings of work. She gave up two earned runs while not recording a strikeout. Staff photo by Bobby Norris Taylor Rivenburgh led a Lady Titan freshman Brittany Foy combined with junior

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A.J. Johnson to no hit the Pender Lady Patriots last week.

Lady Pirates split non-conference tilts By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirates continued their dominance over their Pender County rivals last week with an 18-2 demolition of the Pender Patriots before falling 6-2 to a very good Northwest Guilford team in the Hoggard Easter Tournament. The Lady Patriots from Pender High hosted the Lady Pirates with the hope of giving the 3A county combatant a game. After three innings the Topsail girls held 10-1 lead and the game for all intents and purposes was over. Topsail started freshman right-hander Alyssa Randall in the circle. She went two innings allowing just one hit and one run while striking out one. Kate Abston came on in relief and kept the Patriots off balance with an array of pitches that worked the plate. The senior right-hander allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks over five innings. Abston led the Pirates offensive onslaught with three hits and three RBIs.

she slammed a mammoth homerun over the left field fence in the second inning and added a double and a single. Victoria Elder had three hits and three runs batted in

while Hayley Grizzle added two hits and three RBI. The Pirates participated in the Hoggard Easter Tournament over the weekend. They drew NW Guilford in the early going

and fell behind 2-1 in the early innings. They never recovered, falling 6-2. A sacrifice fly by Grizzle in the first frame scored

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

My oldest daughter began playing softball at eight years old. Fast pitch softball was still new to the area and there were not very many pitchers in the area. My daughter was chosen to play for Duane Poling. That was when I met this little girl named Sara Poling. Sara was a chubby little thing as an eight-year-old. I remember watching her step into the circle and throw a few pitches. I was amazed at what she could do. She was one of the best pitchers in the league despite only being involved in fast pitch for a couple of years. Throughout her Dixie Youth years she became a star. She worked diligently at the art of pitching and it paid dividends for the league as Burgaw Dixie Youth began to make noise statewide. In fact in my daughters first year she made the all-star team and they took third place. If anyone wants to know where Burgaw’s strong program got its start they need to look at the Marie Watson’s and Sara Poling’s of the world. By the time Sara reached the high school level the game was becoming very competitive. Some of the pitchers in the area were throwing the ball a little faster and Sara began to take a back seat to these girls. Although it may have

bothered her a bit, it never showed. She kept working and before our eyes she became a very good fielder and a dynamic hitter. Sara had transformed herself into an all-around player with a big bat. Sara took her skills to the collegiate level, landing at Methodist College. She became a starter at the collegiate level and ender her career among the schools leaders in home runs. Sara went to grad school with her goal of becoming a doctor. She recently finished medical school and will begin her residency in Jacksonville, Florida. Sara Poling was never given anything. She earned everything she has through hard work and dedication. In her time at Trask she went from the team’s top pitcher to the team’s best infielder and best hitter. She never quit. She just worked harder and became better. By the way, she was a pretty good volleyball player as well. Throughout all of her success on the field she was a top notch student. If it seems like I have a great deal of respect for Sara Poling-Sholar, you are right. This young lady parlayed a softball career into a college education and a doctorate. She was not just a great athlete – she was an outstanding student-athlete. She always met every obstacle with a fierce work ethic and a determination that makes me know without a doubt that she will be a great physician. The young men and women in this area should look up to her. Our parents should take the time and thank her. I don’t want my grandkids to be like Mike, I would just as soon they be like Sara. I want to congratulate Sara Poling-Sholar for her success. Good job Dr. Sara.

Pender nine beat Trask 9-3 By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer From the outside looking in it seems as if the Pender Patriot baseball team has a chance to win every game when senior-right hander Cameron Guertin is on the mound. While that may be true, the Patriot lineup is getting better as a whole. That proved true last week when they pounded out 13 hits against the Trask Titans in earning a 9-3 win. Early in the week the Pats hosted West Wilkes in a double header that included the Titans.

The Black Hawks had just lost a tough one to the Trask team earlier in the evening and was looking for a win. They took a 3-1 lead in the third frame. Pender chipped away at the deficit with a run in the bottom of the third and another in the bottom of the seventh frame to send the game into extra innings. West Wilkes scored two runs in the eighth to edge the home team Patriots. Connor Chafin took the loss with four innings of four hit baseball. He gave up three earned runs.

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Lady Pirate Kate Abston blasts a homer over the fence in the Pender game.

Trask ﬁrst baseman Kenny Smith snares a high pick off attempt in the Titans loss at Pender

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Lady Patriots swept by county foes By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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The Topsail men’s 4X800-meter relay team set new school records last week. The team set a new record on April 9 with an 8:30:64 time at a meet at Laney High School. Saturday, the team improved their time for a new record of 8:28:60 at the Ashley Track and Field Invitation. Pictured above are team members Christian Dickens, Jackson Moore, Domenick Dibiase, and Trent Pyrtle.

Titans fall to Pender, drop two conference games By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Although the record may not show it, the Heide Trask Titan baseball team is getting better with time. However, baseball is not horseshoes and close is not good enough. The Titans found that out last week in a close loss to south Brunswick. “We’re doing some good things,” said head coach Daniel Ward. “With the exception of a play here or there we’re making the plays. We just need to keep working.” The Titans picked up their first win of the season early last week when the West Wilkes Blackhawks came to town to play a double header against Trask and Pender. The Titans had first shot at the team coached by current Trask head man Daniel Wards son Drew. The Black Hawks were up 4-1 after five innings. The Titans scored three runs in the sixth frame to tie the score. Sophomore Tanner Benton hit a soft liner over the second baseman’s head in the seventh frame to drive in the winning run. Jordan Flora earned the win with a complete game performance. He scattered eight hits. Next up was a game at South Brunswick. This game was a wild affair that the Titans lost

late in the game. The Cougars were up 8-1 by the third frame and seemed on cruise control. However, the upstart Titans were not finished. Trask chipped away at the lead and by the sixth frame had completed what appeared to be an improbable comeback by taking an 11-10 lead. South answered again and took a 13-11 lead in the bottom of the sixth. The Titans were one strike away from boarding the bus when South scored two runs. The Cougars scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Dylan Kraft took the loss on the hill with a performance that Ward described as “good enough to earn the win.” Tynaffit Davis had four hits while Tanner Benton added two hits. The final game of the week was a conference affair at Pender. The Patriots started their right-hander Cameron Guertin while the Titans countered with senior Patrick Bowden. Pender jumped out to a 9-1 lead early in the contest and coasted to the win. Bowden took the loss for the Titans while Guertin earned the win. The Titans are 1-9 overall and winless in Conference play. They are scheduled to play two home games this week, hosting Midway on Tuesday and Clinton on Friday.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The three county high schools are feeling the effects of the other schools spring break However, there was some action in several sports. The Topsail baseball team just keeps on winning. The foursome of Jake Madole, Sam Hall, Josh Madole, Chase Thompson, and Chase Riker combined for seven of the Pirates 10-hits and six of their RBIs while scoring eight of the 11 runs in the Pirates win over Gardner Magnet. Danny Wilson was the beneficiary of a Pirate offensive onslaught, pitching five innings, giving up one

hit and the run, and fanning four against Great Bridge Virginia.. Austin Baird went one inning with a hit and a strikeout, while Sam Luchansky went one inning with a strikeout. The Pirates pounded out 12 hits. Chase Riker, Clark Cota, Jake Madole, Hall, and Thompson all stroked doubles to pace the Pirates. The Trask baseball team dropped two games last week but earned their first win of the season. Tanner Benton had the game winning ribbey against West Wilkes while Jordan Flora went the distance. The Trask ladies beat Pender last week behind a nohitter from the combination of A.J. Johnson and Brit-

tany Foy. The team then won two of three in the Hoggard tournament. Foy earned the win over SW Guilford and had two hits, two runs scored and two ribbeys. She also earned the win over Laney. Desire Brown had four runs batted in while Carlie Savage had two hits and two runs batted in for the Titans. The Pender boys beat Trask for their third conference win of the year. Cameron Guertin went the distance for the Patriots. Craven Blansett was 2-4 with a double and four runs batted in while Justin Fedoronko had three hits. Riley Murray was 2-4 with two RBI. Blansett also was 2-4 against West Wilkes. He is this week’s top performer.

Pender County Sports Round Up Topsail soccer shuts out Richlands The Topsail lady Pirate soccer team defeated the Richlands Wildcats 3-0 last week. Freshmen Amanda Allen and Carmen Pyrtle scored goals as did Breanna O’Connor. Freshman Hayley Childress had a shutout in goal with six saves. Pirate men’s lacrosse falls to Northside 11-4 The Topsail men’s lacrosse team fell to the Northside Monarchs 11-4. Chase Popella had

Flora takes the ball for the Trask Titans By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the season started it was widely known that the Titans were looking for pitchers to step up and give them some innings. After senior Patrick Bowden the Titan coaching staff was looking for some lively arms. Junior backstop Jordan Flora had thrown some effective innings for the Titans a year ago and Coach Daniel Ward hoped that he would step up and give him a few more this year. Mr. Flora has done more than that. He has become the most reliable arm in the Titans thin stable of hurlers. As a hitter, Flora brings power and consistency to the batter’s box. He has hammered out some big hits for the Titans and is getting better as the season progresses. As a catcher, he is steady but has had to sacrifice some time due to his status as a pitcher. When the going gets tough Jordan Flora is ready to take the ball for the Titans.

two goals and an assist to lead the Pirates. Pender edges Trask 4-3 in women’s soccer The Trask Titan soccer team fell to Pender in a tight contest. The game was a physical contest with neither team scoring a goal. After two overtimes the two teams went to a shootout. The Patriots took the contest with a 4-3 lead in the shootout. Pender is 4-3 overall and 1-3 in Four County Conference play.

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Thompson vital to success of Topsail Pirates By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There is no doubt about the talent level on the Topsail Pirate baseball team. The top of the Pirates batting order is loaded with big hitters with gaudy stats. However, as you look down the lineup you will find some pretty good hitters as well. Senior Chase Thompson was always known as a very good defensive player with a decent bat. He has reasonably good gap power and very seldom has a bad at bat. However, this year the seniors bat has really came alive he is currently batting a very respectable .383 and has given the team some pop from the second half of the order. He has driven in 11 runs and has scored six times. Chase Thompson is doing his part to continue the Pirates success with both is glove and his bat. He is a vital part of the Pirates success.

The Pender Lady Patriot softball team has worked hard to overcome a lack of practice to go along with a bevy of young and inexperienced players. Last week they played two Pender County rivals back to back. The results were two losses in five innings to a duo of powerhouses in Topsail and Trask. Early in the week the Topsail Pirates came to Pender with their first two losses of the season on their minds. Coach Jay Abston started freshman Alyssa Randall and she earned the win with two innings of one hit softball. The Patriots started junior Gracie Vincent in the circle and she did a yeoman’s job against a potent Pirate lineup. She allowed 10 runs in six innings although four of those runs were unearned. The next day the Patriots hosted a Trask team in what may be the team’s biggest rivalry. The Lady Titans used the duo of A.J. Johnson and freshman Brittany Foy to no-hit the Patriots. The final score was 13-0 in five innings. Vincent was in the circle and the lady Titans wasted little time in showing their dominance. The core was 7-0 after four innings. Pender changed pitchers with Shaquetta Brown entering the circle. The Titans scored six runs to end the game. The Lady Patriots are 1-6 overall and 1-3 in Four County Conference play. They played at Union on Tuesday and will host Wallace-Rose Hill on Friday.

Lady Titans Continued from page 10A bevy of big hitters with three hits while Nicole Schilling had two hits and two runs scored. Foy also had two hits as did Carlie Savage. The final game of the week was a return affair with a Laney team that the Titans had edged early in the year. This time the game was not as close as the Pender County ladies beat the Buccaneers 10-4. The Bucs took a 4-1 lead early before an eight run outburst that spanned the fourth and fifth innings sealed the deal for the Titans. Coach Reece chose to go with all three of her pitchers. Foy earned the win while Haley Smith and Johnson also contributed to the victory. Brown had four runs batted in while Savage had two hits and two RBIs. The Lady Titans are now 7-3 overall and undefeated in Four County Conference play.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The fishing is starting to get better in the area waters. Both the freshwater and saltwater anglers are starting to take to the water in good numbers. The coolers are starting to fill up as well. The saltwater anglers are reporting that the red drum is starting to show up in the inland waters. Some folk are using gulp baits while others are using soft plastic lures. The area pier anglers are catching some puffer fish along with a few sea mullet. As the water begins to warm up the mullet bite will get better. Shrimp on a bottom rig will do the trick here. The freshwater bite is heating up as are the water temps. Some bream are biting worms and crickets while the cats will hit chicken livers and other stink baits. This week’s fishing tip Growing up, my father used to take me and my brother fishing at an old pond just a few miles from home. I never used a rod and reel as

Pender Continued from page 10A Cameron Guertin pitched four innings with seven strike outs. He did not give up an earned run and allowed two hits. He led the offense with two hits and an RBI while Craven Blansett was 2-4 with two runs scored. Ashley came to Pender on Wednesday and left with a 7-1 win buoyed by six Pender miscues. A five- run sixth frame blew this game open and the Pats were unable to recover. Riley Powell took the loss for the Patriots despite giving up only one earned run in six innings. He scattered six hits and had eight strikeouts. Riley Murray had two hits to pace the offense. Next up was the Trask Titans. Coach Robbie Futch sent the senior standout Guertin to the hill and, as is always the case, the bulky right hander answered the call with a seven inning performance that gave his team the chance to win. “Guertin was good as ever,”

Lady Pirates Continued from page 10A Keri White. Northwest had scored twice in the top of the inning and the score read 2-1 Guilford. The Vikings out of the Piedmont Triad scored a run in the third and three more in the sixth. A Danielle Parks single plated White in the bottom of the sixth but the Pirates went down in the seventh without a run. Victoria Elder took the loss with 5.2 innings of work.

Pender’s Simpson has championship potential By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes an athlete comes along that has all the tools to become an outstanding competitor. All it takes is a little coaching and a lot of hard work and intestinal fortitude. Pender Patriot sophomore track and field standout Tanazsa Simpson is one of those student-athletes that has all of the above. Tanazsa started throwing the shot last year three weeks before the season started. With little preparation she won the conference title. She has the strength and ability to become a player in the 1A ranks in the shot put. Coach Tony Hudson sees her talents and predicts big things for the sophomore strong lady. “If she keeps working she can win a state championship.” Until then Simpson will keep working to develop the skills to take the next step. She definitely has state championship potential.

a youngster. It was always a cane pole. I believe that the best way to get a little fella or gal started fishing is with a cane pole. Let’s go over a couple of tips on how to set up your little ones cane pole. First, when you get your pole, put a piece of line on the end of it long enough to reach quite a ways out. You need enough line for the area you are fishing to get out of the grass and such. Buy a few bobbers and put one on. Remember, check the depth of where you’re fishing so you will know how deep to fish. One of the big mistakes in fresh water fishing is to use too big of a hook. Use a small hook when fishing with a cane pole. Show the little one how to cast it and be patient. I would suggest you bait their hook if they are very young, but a nine-year-old boy should know how to bait his own hook. Fishing can be a very enjoyable past time. It can also be a way to bond with your child or grandchild. said Futch. “He’s going to give us a chance to win any game he pitches as long as we make plays behind him. Sometimes with a pitcher that is pretty good, it is easy to fall asleep and wait for the strikeout. We’ve done a fairly good job this year of maintaining the focus behind him.” Trask started senior righty Pat r i ck B owd e n . Pe n d e r jumped on him early and led 9-1 after three frames. The Titans went to Jordan Flora and that slowed the Patriot bats. However, the damage was done and the Pender boys of summer earned a very important conference win. Guertin went the distance, scattering five hits while striking out 12 Titans. Blansett was 2-4 with a double and four RBIs while Justin Fedoronko had three hits. Riley Murray was 2-4 with two RBIs. Patrick Bowden took the loss for the Titans. The Patriots (3-6/3-1) will play Laney early in the week before going to Union. They will host a rematch with Wallace-Rose Hill on Friday. She gave up six hits and six runs while striking out three. Only one of the six runs was earned as the Lady Pirates committed two costly errors. Keri White was the only Pirate with multiple hits. She was 2-4 with two runs scored. The Lady Pirates are 10-3 on the year and sit atop the Mideastern 3A/4A Conference standings with a 6-0 record... They will return to Mideastern Conference play next week. They played at New Hanover on Tuesday and at Hoggard on Friday.

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2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH MANUFACtured home. Rocky Point. $575/ month. Call 910-262-0905. 4/16, 4/23/15 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH GARAGE apartment, Rocky Point. $575/month. Call 910-262-0905. 4/16, 4/23/15

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELOISE S. NIXON The undersigned having qualiﬁed as Administrator of the Estate of Eloise S. Nixon deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, ﬁrms, and corporations having claims against this estate to present such claims to the undersigned C/O Terry B. Richardson, Attorney at Law, 209 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 on or before the 30th day of June, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of your recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. This 19th day of March, 2015 Enoch Nixon, Jr. Administrator Terry B. Richardson Attorney for the Estate 209 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Telephone No.: (910) 763-7420 Fax No.: (910) 762-4176 #6825 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/15

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 Billy Benton, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Billy Benton, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 9, 2015 at 101 Wyndham Way, Wilmington, NC 28411, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of April, 2015. Sheila Burton 101 Wyndham Way Wilmington, NC 28411 #6829 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualiﬁed as Executor of the Estate of Sally M. Howell, same person as Sadie Tesch Moak Howell, deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of August, 2015 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 16th day of March, 2015. ROBERT HOWELL Executor of the Estate of Sadie Tesch Moak Howell c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #6821 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/15

And Being more commonly known as: 84 Four Leaf Clover Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Racheal Ann Young. 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 March 23, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-055764 #6826 4/9, 4/16/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Henry Kevin James Kemp, late of 170 Memory Lane, Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 26th day of June, 2015 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of March, 2015. Gregory Cromartie, Administrator of the Estate of Henry Kevin James Kemp

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP443 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RACHEAL A. YOUNG DATED AUGUST 30, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK B3816 AT PAGE P0150 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law NORTH CAROLINA PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 NOTICE OF SALE #6827 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/15 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 perSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA form the stipulation and agreements COUNTY OF PENDER therein contained and, pursuant to IN THE GENERAL COURT demand of the owner and holder of OF JUSTICE the secured debt, the undersigned SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION substitute trustee will expose for sale COURT FILE #:14-CVS-87 at public auction to the highest bidder NOTICE OF SALE for cash at the usual place of sale at PENDER COUNTY et. al., the county courthouse of said county Plaintiff(s), at 10:00AM on April 21, 2015 the folv. lowing described real estate and any CHARLES D. EVANS, owner, et. other improvements which may be al., situated thereon, in Pender County, Defendant(s). North Carolina, and being more parIn accordance with an Order enticularly described as follows: tered in Pender County v. CHARLES BEING all of Lot 10R of Meadow D. EVANS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-87, Hill Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown (Pender County, North Carolina), the on a map of same title, prepared undersigned shall offer for sale to the by Goslee and Associates of Wal- highest bidder at the western door lace, N.C. Said map is duly recorded of the Pender County Courthouse in Map Book 35 at Page 107 of the in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Pender County Registry, reference Noon, 04/24/2015, that property loto which is hereby made for a more cated in Pender County, North Carocomplete and accurate description lina, described as: and as revised as to Lot No. 10R Located in Union Township, in Map Book 47 at Page 83 of the Pender County, North Carolina and Pender County Registry, reference being Lot #14 as shown on a map of to which is hereby made for a more a division for the John Evans Heirs complete and accurate description. dated February 8, 1961, recorded in Together with a non-exclusive ap- Map Book 7, Page 114, of the Pender purtenant easement for access and County Registry, to which map referutilities along Four Leaf Clover Drive ence is hereby made for a more paras shown on Map Book 35 at Page ticular description of said lots. This 107 of the Pender County Registry. land also being the same lands as The parcel of land herein conveyed described in Deed Book 1033, Page is subject to restrictions of record in 069, Find Your of the Pender County Registry. Book 3805, Page 0187. Also see Deed Book 1038, Page 20 Treasures The Antiques, parcel of land herein con- of theHere! Pender County Registry. Consignment veyed is subject to the provisions and (PID: 3314-08-6454-0000) & Thrift conditions described in an amended This sale shall be for cash and a road maintenance agreement record- deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the ed in Book 3805, at Page 184 of Accepting the amount Currently NewofVendors the bid shall be required of Pender County Registry. the highest bidder at the sale.

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This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6830 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-88 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. CHARLES D. EVANS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHARLES D. EVANS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-88, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot Number 13 as shown on a map entitled “A Division of Lands Owned by John Evans Heirs”, recorded in Map Book 7, Page 114, of the Pender County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description of said lots. For further reference see Deed Book 597, Page 132 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 3314-08-7516-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6831 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-242 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. VINCENT LAMONT SHEPARD, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. VINCENT LAMONT SHEPARD, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-242, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of S.R. 1104 where the western line of lot five of the Lonnie H. Kea Estate, as shown on the map recorded in Map Book 11, at page 73, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina, intersects the centerline; running thence South 34 degrees 08 minutes West with the western line of lot five to an iron pipe, a corner between lot five and lot four; thence South 55 degrees 52 minutes East seventy-five feet; thence North 34 degrees 06 minutes East to the centerline of S.R. 1104; and thence with the centerline of S.R. 1104 to the Beginning. All courses and distances being in accord with the above map. (PID: 2234-45-4937-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6832 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-494 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. RONNIE S. KEA, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. RONNIE S. KEA, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-494, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an iron stake in Reva K. Capers southeastern line, which is located from a subsurface

iron stake in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary road No. 1104 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1105; South 45 Degrees 26 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2487.96 feet, South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 295.06 feet, and South 44 Degrees 41 Minutes 24 Seconds West 665.20 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, (1) South 45 Degrees 23 Minutes 55 Seconds East 61.92 feet to an iron stake, thence (2) South 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 18 Seconds West 217.45 feet to an iron stake, thence (3) South 45 Degrees 39 Minutes 20 Seconds West 206.89 feet to an iron stake, thence (4) North 29 Degrees 29 Minutes 27 Seconds West 147.41 feet to an iron stake, thence (5) North 45 Degrees 45 Minutes 07 Seconds West 41.70 feet to an iron stake, thence (6) North 60 Degrees 32 Minutes 16 Seconds East 183.58 feet to an iron stake in the Reva K. Capers southwestern line, thence (7) South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 77.55 feet to an iron pipe, and thence (8) North 44 Degrees 41 Minutes 24 Seconds East 207.89 feet to the BEGINNING, Containing 1.00 acre, more or less, and is as surveyed in June 1996. The above tract is together with, and subject to, for the beneﬁt of other lands of Grantors described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 422, at page 695, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina, an easement for ingress, egress, regress and other roadway purposes over the following tracts: TRACT 1: That 30-foot strip of land located in Canetuck Township, Pender County, North Carolina, lying adjacent to and northwest of the line BEGINNING at a railroad spike, in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1104, which is located from a subsurface iron stake in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary road No. 1104 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1105 South 45 Degrees 26 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2487.96 feet, South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 295.06 feet, and South 45 Degrees 21 Minutes 28 Seconds East 69.06 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence (1) South 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 18 Seconds West 882.65 feet to an iron pipe, and (2) South 45 Degrees 39 Minutes 20 Seconds West 459.77 feet. TRACT 2: That 30-foot strip of land located in Canetuck Township, Pender County, North Carolina, lying adjacent to and east of the line BEGINNING at an iron stake which is located from a subsurface iron stake in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1105 with the paved centerline of Road No. 1104 South 45 Degrees 26 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2487.96 feet, South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 295.06 feet, South 45 Degrees 21 Minutes 28 Seconds East 69.06 feet, South 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 18 Seconds West 882.65 feet, and South 45 Degrees 39 Minutes 20 Seconds West 459.77 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence North 44 Degrees 11 Minutes 21 Seconds West 328.50 feet to an iron stake. TRACT 3: That 30-foot strip of land located in Canetuck Township, Pender County, North Carolina, lying adjacent to and west of the line BEGINNING at an iron pipe which is located from a subsurface iron stake in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1104 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1105 South 45 Degrees 26 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2487.96 feet, South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 295.06 feet, South 45 Degrees 21 Minutes 28 Seconds East 69.06 feet, and South 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 18 Seconds West 882.65 to the BEGINNING; and running thence (1) North 36 Degrees 17 Minutes 48 Seconds West 60.33 feet to an iron pipe, and (2) North 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds West 185.10 feet. TRACT 4: That 30-foot strip of land located in Canetuck Township, Pender County, North Carolina, lying adjacent to and northwest of the line BEGINNING at an iron pipe which is located from a subsurface iron stake in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1104 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1105 South 45 Degrees 26 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2487.96 feet, South 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds East 295.06 feet, South 45 Degrees 21 Minutes 28 Seconds East 69.06 feet, South 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 18 Seconds West 882.65 feet, North 36 Degrees 17 Minutes 48 Seconds West 60.33 feet, and North 45 Degrees 20 Minutes 00 Seconds West 155.10 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence North 44 Degrees 40 Minutes 00 Seconds East 279.46 feet. Grantee shall have and hold the above land and all its privileges and appurtenances in fee simple. (PID: 2234-63-5287-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6833 4/9, 4/16/15

PUBLIC NOTICE The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (North Carolina Highway Patrol) is proposing to construct a 380-ft (400-ft with appurtenances) AGL self-support communications tower located at 997 Hoover Road, in the town of Hampstead, NC (Pender County Parcel ID No. 3283-83-20030000). The proposed communications tower will be located at latitude N34° 22’ 52.36” (NAD83) and longitude W77° 42’ 43.68” (NAD83) and is anticipated to be equipped with FAA lighting style E (L-864/L-865/L-810). The proposed communications tower can be identified by FCC Form 854 File Number A0940742. Interested persons may review the application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications and entering the FCC Form 854 File Number A0940742. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online, and instructions for making such filings can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmental-request. The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy is as follows; FCC Request for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. #6855 4/16/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-527 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JANET ANN GUENTHER FOX, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-527, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 45A of Sycamore Farms, Phase II, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 29, Page 64 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more and complete and accurate description. Subject to restrictions of record. (PID: 3247-29-8220-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6835 4/9, 4/16/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-495 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. RONALD ANTHONY WILLIAMS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. RONALD ANTHONY WILLIAMS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-495, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of that Tract 1 as shown on a map entitled “Three Lot Subdivision on an NCDOT Road for Ronald Anthony Williams”, dated February 2006, recorded in Map Book 41, Page 113 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2353-82-7926-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6834 4/9, 4/16/15 15 SP 36 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Jason Runion to Robert C. Kenan, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated March 1, 2007 and recorded on March 2, 2007 in Book 3175 at Page 241 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 5, 2012 in Book 4039, Page 101, Pender County Registry, North

Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 28, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the western right-of-way line of Smith Street, said point being located South 14 degrees and 15 minutes East 350.0 feet from the intersection of the Western right-of-way line of Smith Street with the southern right-of-way line of Fremont Street, running thence from said beginning point South 75 degrees and 45 minutes West 150.0 feet to a point; running thence North 14 degrees and 15 minutes West 50.0 feet to a point; running thence North 75 degrees and 45 minutes East 150.0 feet to a point in the western rightof-way line of Smith Street; running thence with the western right-of-way line South 14 degrees and 15 minutes East 50.0 feet to the point of Beginning; same being all of Lot 17 Block 2 of Alta Vista, same being recorded in Map Book 2, at Page 79 in the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 211 South Smith Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Christopher Jason Runion. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement 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.: 11-15654-FC03 #6847 4/16, 4/23/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LOUISE BELL ORR 14 E 213 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Louise Bell Orr deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of July, 2015, 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 16th day of April, 2015. Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Louise Bell Orr P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6853 4/16,4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-533 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. WANDA RENEE CARPENTER MOORE, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. WANDA RENEE CARPENTER MOORE, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-533, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 6 of the William Henry Batts Division, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 24 at Page 246 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4226-82-5603-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6836 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-542 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. GARY MCLAUGHLIN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. GARY MCLAUGHLIN, owner, et. al., 14CVS-542, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail and cap in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216, said nail and cap being located along said road at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old nail and cap located in said road centerline and directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a branch beneath the roadway and said culvert being located 0.27 miles Eastwardly along said road from its intersection with Secondary Road No. 1128: South 78⁰ 58’ West 126.06 feet, South 85⁰ 44’ 45” West 536.88 feet and South 85⁰ 56’ 45” West 137.49 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 South 85⁰ 54’ 21” West 139.60 feet to a nail and cap inline; thence, North 06⁰ 06’ 30” West 311.23 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 26.82 feet) to a subsurface iron pipe in a ﬁeld; thence, North 85⁰ 34’ 25” East 139.57 feet to an existing iron pipe inline; thence, South 06⁰ 06’ 30” East 312.04 feet (passing over an existing iron pipe at 285.06 feet) to the Beginning, containing 1.0 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. in August 1985. As a reference to the above described tract see Book 582, Page 245 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2269-57-3285-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6837 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-583 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. BARRY D. BATCHELOR, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. BARRY D. BATCHELOR, owner, et. al., 14CVS-583, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the

western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 4/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Crooked Run Road with the centerline of Burgaw Road; thence along the centerline of Burgaw Road S. 31° 15’ E. 1362.00 feet to the beginning of the tract hereinafter described; thence continuing along the centerline of Burgaw Road S. 31° 15’ E. 666.00 feet; thence leaving the centerline of Burgaw Road and running S. 58° 45’ W. 258.50 feet; thence S. 31° 15’ E. 333.10 feet; thence N. 58° 45’ E. 258.50 feet to the centerline of Burgaw Road; thence along the centerline of Burgaw Road S. 31° 15’ E. 332.90 feet; thence leaving the centerline of Burgaw Road and running S. 58° 45’ W. 1448.70 feet; thence N. 31° 15’ W. 1332.00 feet; thence N. 58° 45’ E. 1448.70 feet to the beginning, containing 42.321 acres, more or less. SUBJECT TO ad valorem taxes for 2002 and subsequent years, and all easements, rights of way and restrictions of record, all governmental land use statues, ordinances and regulations, including zoning, subdivision and building regulations. (PID: 2382-86-6564-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 31, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6838 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-792 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. THOMAS J. BUTLER, III, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. THOMAS J. BUTLER, III, owner, et. al., 14CVS-792, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 15, Fire Tower Estates, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 29, Page 30, Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. (PID: 4215-68-6787-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6839 4/9, 4/16/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-860 NOTICE OF SALE PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. NATIONAL LOAN INVESTORS, LP, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. NATIONAL LOAN INVESTORS, LP, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-860, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/24/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an iron stake in a ditch and in the Daisy Watkins Dobson Heirs Western line, which said iron stake is located North 09° 19’ 50” East 155.20 feet from a spike in the center of the pavement of S.R. No. 1532, said spike being located South 87° 21’ 00” West 268.78 feet from the center of an 18 inch concrete pipe culvert under said road, said culvert being located 0.50 miles Westwardly from N.C. Highway No. 50, and runs thence as follows: 1. With a new line North 89° 05’ 10” West 60.93 feet to an iron stake in Carnell Hayes line; thence 2. With his line North 02° 39’ West 74.39 feet and South 87° 21’ West 53.10 feet to an iron stake; thence 3. With the line between Tract 1 and Tract 2 North 09° 19’ 50” East 167.38 feet to an iron stake; thence 4. With a new line South 89° 05’ 10” East 129.06 feet to an iron stake; thence 5. With the Dobson Heirs line South 09° 19’ 50” West 239.10 feet to the beginning. The above described tract of land

contains 0.60 acres to be the same more or less. There is also conveyed herewith a 30 foot easement for ingress, egress and regress along a portion of land 30 feet in width extending from the northern Right of Way of SR 1532 to southern property line of the aforedescribed property; the eastern line of said easement being the common property line between the property hereinabove described and the Daisey Watkins Dobson Heirs. Address: 509 Lee road, Maple Hill, NC 28454 Together with any and all buildings, structures, fixtures and improvements thereon or affixed thereto, and all rights, easements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging. (PID: 3392-73-7617-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: March 27, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6840 4/9, 4/16/15

14 SP 302 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 James D. Rogers, Jr. and Deborah B. Rogers to William Walt Pettit, Trustee(s), which was dated February 6, 2006 and recorded on February 10, 2006 in Book 2884 at Page 193, 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 April 21, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 112 of Belvedere Plantation, Section 1, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 16, Page 20 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to restrictions recorded in Book 459 at Page 74 of the Pender County Reigstry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 320 South Belvedere Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Deborah B. Rogers. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-25934-FC01 #6841 4/9, 4/16/15

230 022501-1 15-SP-0041 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Johnny R Hodgson and Robin S Hodgson, dated 11/07/2002 and recorded on 11/22/2002, in Book 1993 at Page 313_, 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 Pender County Courthouse, in Burgaw, North Carolina, on April 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particular described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADJOINING THE LANDS, NOW OR FORMERLY, OF D.H. SMITH, TRACT 11 OF GODFREY CREEK ESTATES, FRONTING ON GODFREY CREEK ROAD AND GODFREY CREEK, AND BEING A PART OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN ON A MAP OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 53, OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF GODFREY CREEK ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT 11 OF GODFREY CREEK ESTATES AND BEING LOCATED SOUTH 78 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST 2,571.89 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF N.C. STATE ROAD #1569, KNOWN AS HOOVER ROAD, THENCE WITH THE LINE OF SAID TRACT 11 SOUTH 09 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 1,318.50 FEET TO THE CENTER OF GODFREY CREEK, THENCE WITH THE MEANDERS OF GODFREY CREEK, AND DOWN THE RUN THEREOF A STRAIGHT DISTANCE OF SOUTH 49 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 449.47 FEET, THENCE NORTH 13 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 665.05 FEET AND NORTH 11 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 869.17 FEET TO THE CENTER OF GODFREY CREEK ROAD, THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST 460.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING A GROSS OF 14.10 ACRES INCLUDING 30 FEET OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF GODFREY CREEK ROAD, LEAVING 13.78 ACRES NET PROPERTY. SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE TITLE TO SAID REAL ESTATE AND ALL EASEMENTS OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY VISIBLE UPON THE PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHNNY R. HODGSON AND WIFE, ROBIN A. HODGSON BY DEED FROM E & W PROPERTIES, INC., RECORDED 09/14/1995 IN DEED BOOK 1086 PAGE 266 IN THE REGISTER OF DEED`S OFFICE OF PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Any and all improvements thereon. Address of Property: 533 Godfrey Creek, Hampstead, NC 28443 Present Record Owners: Johnny R Hodgson and Robin S Hodgson The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). 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 the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the

ﬁling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. Dated: March 31, 2015 The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as Substitute Trustee (704) 334-7114 #6842 4/9, 4/16/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP49 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DANIEL ALAN TYNDALL AND MARY SOMER TYNDALL DATED MARCH 31, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3602 AT PAGE 67 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 10:00AM on April 21, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 5 as depicted on plat entitled “Section 1, Kingsport” by Robert H. Goslee & Associates, Surveyors, dated November 1986 and recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 153 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. And Being more commonly known as: 108 Kingsport Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Daniel A. Tyndall and Mary Somer Tyndall. 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 March 31, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-062360 #6844 4/9, 4/16/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 1 4 C V 845 PLAINTIFF: STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANT EVERETT BATTS, JR. 179 Kimwood Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Everett Batts, Jr. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ﬁled in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a judgment for money owed to the Plaintiff. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 29, 2015, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 16 day of April, 2015. STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6848 4/16,4/23, 4/30/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 1 4 C V 844 PLAINTIFF: STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANT ERIC BIAS 5721 GoodStone Dr. Raleigh, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Eric Bias Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ﬁled in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a judgment for money owed to the Plaintiff. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 29, 2015, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 16 day of April, 2015. STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6849 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiﬁed as Administrator of the estate of Earley Telfair James, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Earley Telfair James, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 23, 2015 at 10613 Canterberry Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of April, 2015. Gladys Commons 10613 Canterberry Road Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 #6854 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ELEANOR BOWEN KAZARAS 15 E 92 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Eleanor Bowen Kazaras deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of July, 2015, 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 16th day of April, 2015. Maria Bowen Executrix of the Estate of Eleanor Bowen Kazaras c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6852 4/16,4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15

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Local mayors recognize Pender County RSVP By Barbara Mullins Special to the Post & Voice Mayors across the nation celebrated National Mayors Recognition Day by honoring senior core volunteers for the tremendous service they volunteer locally in their own communiies. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Pender Adult Services celebrated Mayors Day with two team building events. Mayor Eugene Mulligan of Burgaw attended this fun event April 7 and read a proclamation and thanked volunteers for their steady devotion to our community. The following day, Mayor Zander Guy of Surf City joined RSVP to celebrate the importance of volunteers in our community and the huge amount of taxpayer monies they save our nationwide programs. Pender County RSVP volunteers provide assistance

for homebound seniors to help them remain living independently at home and deliver meals on wheels They also tutor and proctor end of grade exams in Middle Schools and mentor developmentally challenged young adults by volunteering one-on-one in community. RSVP volunteers plan special events to assist community needs. Currently RSVP has 135 active volunteers in Pender County and is always welcome to accepting new applications to volunteer. Wine and Design sponsored this awesome team building event which brought out the artistic side of each volunteer. An enjoyable time was shared by all as volunteers were shown appreciation for all the hours they served this past year. Having mayors Mulligan and Guy attend was a highlight to the day and truly made volunteers feel appreciated.

Edward Dereef of Burgaw’s Macedonia A.M.E. Church made his annual Good Friday walk April 3. Dereef began Photos contributed. the tradition three years ago to faithfully demonstrate Surf City Mayor Zander Guy (above) with RSVP director the humility of Christ over the one-half mile walk through Barbara Mullins. Burgaw Mayor Eugene Mulligan (below Burgaw to the church. The cross is then erected in the left) reads an RSVP proclamation. church yard.

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Continued from page 10A one-out hit, went to second on a single by Josh Madole, and scored on a hit to right by Thompson. Chase Riker followed with a run-scoring single, Wilson was hit by a pitch, and Sam Luchansky doubled to plate Thompson and Riker. Wilson scored on a groundout by Clark Cota. It became 10-1 in the bottom of the fifth with Jake Madole starting things off by getting hit by a pitch. Hall, Jose Madole, and Thompson followed with base hits, Madole knocking in a pair of runs and Thompson sent another teammate home. After an out, Wilson parked a ball well over the left-field fence to score Thompson. Topsail ended it with no outs in the sixth. Trader Flora reached base on an error, Jake Madole singled, and

Hall singled to score courtesyrunner (for Flora) Garrett Myrka to send local fans home happy. “We just try to work, we don’t look at one part of the lineup as being any better than the other, we just try to stay focused,” Thompson said. “What has been a big part of our success is when one guy goes down there is always someone there to pick them up. “This was a good win and a good week. We’ve been playing real good lately and we just want to keep it rolling in conference play, keep our heads up, and keep on going forward.” On Tuesday the Pirates led Great Bridge 10-0 before they hit the scoreboard. Topsail scored twice in the top of the first when Wilson was hit by a pitch, Luchansky singled and, two outs later, Jake Madole knocked in both Pirate runners. It mushroomed to 5-0 in the

top of the fourth with Jake Madole starting things off with a double, Hall walked, Josh Madole laid down a sacrifice bunt, Thompson doubled to score Jake Madole and Hall, Clark Cota singled, and Wilson singled to send Thompson home. The Pirates put the icing on the proverbial cake in the top of the sixth with five runs. Thompson led off with a single but he was erased on a fielders’ choice off the bat of Bryce Cota. Cota went to second on a passed ball, and to third on a balk before Wilson walked. Riker doubled home two runs and went to third when the ball was misplayed in the outfield. Clark Cota scored Riker with a single, moved to second on a wild pitch, and to third on a passed ball before scoring on an error on a ball hit by Flora. Hall doubled to end the scoring. Wilson was the beneficiary of onslaught, pitching five in-

nings, giving up one hit and the run, and fanning four. Austin Baird went one inning with a hit and a strikeout, and Luchansky went one inning with a strikeout. Riker, Clark Cota, Jake Madole, Hall, and Thompson all stroked doubles to pace the Pirates’ 12-hit attack.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John William Wharton and MarySusan Ives Wharton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): John W. Wharton) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 3015, Page 109, 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 April 28, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burgaw, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the Town of Burgaw, Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern line of Bridges Street with the Western line of Cowan Street, running thence with the Western line of Cowan Street South 16 1/2 East 120 feet to a stake; Thence parallel with Bridges Street South 73 1/2 West 188 feet to the center of a ﬁfteen foot alley; Thence with the center of said alley and parallel with Cowan Street North 16 1/2 West 120 feet to the Southern line of Bridges Street; Thence with the Southern line of Bridges Street North 73 1/2 East 188 feet to the beginning, containing onehalf acre, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 115 North Cowan Street and 207 A East Bridgers Street and 207 B East Bridgers Street, Burgaw, North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed to John William Wharton and wife, Marysusan Ives Wharton from Paul Andrew Honeycutt and wife, Donna Greene Honeycutt by that deed dated 12/21/2001 and recorded 12/21/2001 in Deed Book 1815, at Page 101 of the Pender County, NC Public 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, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1141110 (FC.FAY) #6817 4/16, 4/23/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP305 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WAYNE R. BRADLEY DATED DECEMBER 2, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2534 AT PAGE 235 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 3:00PM on April 28, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING Lot No. Twenty Seven (27) of Holly Shelter Estates according to a plat thereof recorded in Map Book 9 at page 102 and a corrected map of Holly Shelter Estates recorded in Map Book 10 at page 16 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, NC, reference to said plats hereby made for a more specific description of the property herein. This conveyance is made to a Distribution Right of Way Easement over and across said land in favor of the Four County Electric Membership Corporation. Also saving and excepting out of the grant hereby made one fourth 1/4 of all mines and minerals under the said premises hereby conveyed with power for Whrens C. Williams and his wife, Judy L. Williams, Whrens C. Williams, Trustee and R.C. Biberstein, Commissioner, their heirs and assigns to take all usual, necessary or convenient means for working, getting, laying up, dressing, making merchantable and taking away the said one fourth mines and minerals and also for the above named parties to make and repair tunnels and sewers and to lay and repair pipes for conveying water to and from and manufactory or other building. Provided, however, if oil or gas is not discovered in Pender County in commercial quality within a period of fifteen years from June 28, 2000, then and in that event, this exception shall cease and terminate and the grantees herein, their heirs and assigns shall be vested with the fee to said premises free and clear of this exception.

And Being more commonly known as: 1205 South Holly Shelter Estate Rd, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Karyn Marie Grenier. 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 April 7, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-066715 #6851 4/16,4/23/15

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP44 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MAYSHELLE NEWKIRK AKA MAYSHELLE L. NEWKIRK DATED JUNE 27, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3486 AT PAGE 208 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 10:00AM on April 21, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN UNION TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE INTERSECTION OF AN OLD DITCH WITH THE WESTERN ROAD DITCH OF A ROAD LEADING TO ALLIE WILLIAMS HOUSE, WHICH SAID IRON STAKE IS LOCATED NORTH 05° 05’ 48” WEST 128.50 FEET FROM A SPIKE IN THE CENTER OF THE PAVEMENT OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 11, SAID SPIKE BEING LOCATED NORTH 87° 51’ 48” WEST 264.00 FEET FROM A RAILROAD SPIKE IN THE CENTER OF THE PAVEMENT OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 11 THAT IS IN LINE WITH THE CENTER OF THE PAVEMENT OF S.R. NO. 1352, AND RUNS THENCE FROM THE BEGINNING CORNER SO LOCATED AS FOLLOWS: 1. WITH AND OLD DITCH NORTH 54° 56’ 42” WEST 257.51 FEET, NORTH 49° 34’ 24” WEST 51.13 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE 2. WITH A NEW LINE NORTH 83° 05’ 01” EAST 186.77 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE WESTERN ROAD DITCH OF A ROAD LEADING TO ALLIE WILLIAMS HOUSE; THENCE 3. WITH THE SAID ROAD DITCH SOUTH 23° 15’ 00” EAST 147.55 FEET, AND SOUTH 05° 05’ 48” EAST 88.25 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 0.50 ACRES TO THE BE SAME MORE OR LESS. GRANTOR ALSO CONVEYS TO THE GRANTEE A PERPETUAL RIGHT OF EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND

EGRESS FROM N.C. HIGHWAY 11 ACROSS GRANTOR’S PROPERTY AND ALONG HER DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET IN WIDTH TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT. And Being more commonly known as: 5701 NC Highway 11, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Mayshelle Newkirk. 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 March 31, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-067756 #6845 4/9, 4/16/15

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Pender County Health Department CELEBRATES

Public Health Month April 2015 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Adult, Women’s & Children’s Health Services Physical Exams (All Ages) Sick Visits (All Ages) Well Child Checks Immunizations STDs/HIV Testing Laboratory Services Family Planning (Birth Control, Physicals & Limited Fertility Consultation) Pregnancy Testing Prenatal Care & Pregnancy Care Management Colposcopy Postpartum & Newborn Home Visits High Risk Prenatal Home Visits Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings (BCCCP) School Based Health Centers (West Pender Middle & Pender High School) Tele Health Medicine Care Coordination for at Risk Children Special Services Communicable Disease Prevention TB Testing Public Health Preparedness Vital Records Health Promotion, Community Education & Workplace Wellness Diabetes Self-Management Program Affordable Care Act Certiﬁed Application Counselors Chronic Disease Self Management Program

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Environmental Health Services Food & Lodging Establishment Permits Septic/Well Permits Water Testing Swimming Pool Inspections Institutional Inspections Tattoo Parlor Inspections Nutritional Services Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program Peer Counseling Breastfeeding Education Nutrition Education Medical Nutrition Therapy Dental Services Comprehensive Exams Dental Sealants • Composite Fillings Fluoride Treatments Extractions X-Rays Dentures Crowns Partials & Bridges Restorative Dentistry Mobile Dental Bus (Interchanging School Locations)

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April 16, 2015

Section B

Living

Kentucky Derby Party at Poplar Grove By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer

Poplar Grove will hold its second annual Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser May 2, from 4-8 p.m. All proceeds will help support the animal sanctuary at the historic site, as well as the efforts of the Cape Fear Equine League to raise awareness for equine abuse and neglect. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m.. The board of directors at Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc., will be rolling out the red carpet and setting up a tent for the festivities. The event will include plenty of food, fun, and of course, the races. The Woodford Turf Classic and the Kentucky Derby will both be televised, and guests will be displaying their stylish and sometimes outlandish hats. Participants will be playing lawn games and sipping mint juleps while enjoying the rockabilly sounds of The Phantom Playboys, as well as bluegrass by Possum Creek. Visitors are encouraged not to let their gussying up keep them from kicking off their shoes, tossing those hats and kicking up the sand. Culinary Creations will feature their southern fare, and liquor selections from TOPO Organic Spirits will be available. Desserts will include vanilla bean and mint julep cupcakes, designed specifically for the Derby by Coastal Cupcakes. Hats can be ordered from Act I Hats and Accessories for the Best Hat Contest. They will also be on site for those who arrive hatless. Chanel at Belk in Independence Mall will return to sponsor Race #10, the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic. Prizes will be awarded for win, place and show. Raffle tickets are $5 each for this race. For the ladies, Chanel will also be on hand for lipstick and gloss touch-ups throughout the late afternoon and evening. The Kentucky Derby raffle will also have prizes for win, place and show. Raffle tickets for this race are $10 each. Word has it that a bottle of Maker’s Mark and a beautiful handmade cutting board by Summit Woodworks will be included in the prizes. All proceeds generated from this event help support the animal sanctuary’s mission of rescue, rehabilitation and education. Poplar Grove Plantation is home to a variety of equines, goats, pigs, llamas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, lambs, geese, and roosters, just to name a few. The animal sanctuary was established to rescue, rehabilitate and protect the quality of life and well-being of abused, neglected or unwanted equines and other farm animals. They offer care and a peaceful sanctuary to allow their animals to live in a safe, free-roaming and well-maintained environment. Partnering with other nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and other wildlife rescue groups helps the animal sanctuary’s efforts to raise awareness of farm animal abuse and neglect, most especially the mistreatment of equines after they have retired from the race track. The purpose of the event is to help spread the word and support a great cause. Tickets are on sale now for $75, and include a one-year Individual Membership to Poplar Grove. This event is for ages 21 and up. Tickets for the Kentucky Derby Party can be purchased online at poplargrove.org/kentuckyderbyparty, or by contacting Poplar Grove at (910) 686-9518.

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I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10: 14-15 Where are the good shepherds in your life? Who are the shepherds in your life? There is Jesus, of course, he is the preeminent good shepherd and the model for all other good shepherds. Jesus is a good shepherd for us all. But I believe that God sends good shepherds into our lives, people who shepherd us. Sometimes they come because we are lost and need finding. We have strayed or are straying and need guidance. Sometimes they come just to travel a leg of the journey with us, to be a companion on the Christian way. They help us grow, and discover and see new things in our relationship with God. Who has been a good shepherd to you? Can you identify them? Jesus makes a very clear distinction between true shepherds and false ones. He has a pretty clear definition of those who are good shepherds to us and those who are not. False shepherds never come through the gate. They are never straight forward. They sneak in, they sneak up on us. They pop up out of nowhere. The come in over, under or around our defenses

and they always want something. They may talk kindly and seem friendly but they come with their own agenda. They come to get something for themselves. They want something from us. They come to steal. The good shepherd always comes through the door, comes through the gate. He calls the sheep and they know him. He knows their names, their needs, their weaknesses. He knows how to help and heal each one. He comes to care for the sheep, to help them on their way. The false shepherd always runs in the face of danger or trouble, but the good shepherd stands his ground. He protects the sheep and watches over them. He cares for His sheep. Imagine for a moment that Your life is a great big sheepfold. There all kinds of people, all kinds of voices, all kinds of pressures and promises. They want to tell you something or sell you something or convince you of something or get you on their side. They want your attention, your resources, your support. How can you tell which ones are sincere? How do you know the good shepherds from the rest. The good shepherd comes to bring life. That is the main distinction. The good shepherd always makes life better, easier, clearer. The others come to steal and destroy, to take and leave little in return. The others come with selfish motives, personal agendas.

The false shepherds take life. The good shepherd comes to give it, to strengthen it, to build up your life. How do you know the good shepherds? They are life givers, they bring, truth and love and grace and hope. The bring life. Amy Hollingsworth in her book The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers tells of a time when Fred Rogers spoke of these good shepherds. They were taping a television interview. Rogers was talking about caring people in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives when he turned and faced the camera squarely and said to the audience: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wonder if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have somebody special in your life that just the very thought of that person makes you feel better.â&#x20AC;? Good shepherds are people who make us feel better, who make our life better, who help us grow in the grace of God. Rogers went on to talk to the audience about these special people and how we should think of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be wonderful,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153; if you could take a min-

ute, at least a minute everyday, to think of such a person â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just think, be quiet and think, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make all the difference in the world.â&#x20AC;? We know them by the life they give, the goodness they bring, the good feeling that they leave with us. Fred Rogers is right. We should think of these people, these good shepherds. We should think of one every day who has touched our life, and we should give thank for them. We should give thank to God for the good shepherds he has sent our way. There are false friends all about, people who pretend to care for us, but who really want to manipulate us. They are not hard to pick out because they never come straight to the point and they always want something in the end. Good shepherds bring us the life God wants for us. They come in the front door and meet us face to face. They know our name and care about our life. God sends them to us all.

April 16 Prophetess Jennifer Long will be ministering at Full Gospel Christian Church, 307 S. Vann Street, Burgaw. The revival will be April 16-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Javon Hankins invites everyone to attend revival services. April 18 Old Fashioned Day at Coraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove PFWB Church- twoday event April 18, 11 a.m. until. Car and tractor show, live music, barbecue plates for $7, antiques, games and face painting. Sunday, April 19 Church Service at 10 a.m., old fashioned dress, fellowship dinner following service. Coraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove PFWB Church, 4875 Coraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove Rd., Watha. For more information call for info 910-840-2150.

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FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Rev. Bill Braswell 5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. www.RPUMC.org

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MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Fresh peas are available in the spring and they go well with many dishes. They require a minimum amount of cooking and dress up meals with a pleasant taste. Do not overcook peas or they will lose their flavor and also become mushy. The lemon shaker pie is a classic recipe and is a delightful after dinner dessert. Make sure to make the lemon filling the day before. The lemon slices turn into a marmalade type of custard. Enjoy Snow peas with garlic and lemon Serves 4. This is a quick and easy recipe that works well as a side dish for most meals, especially steak, pork, chicken, or lamb. 2Â˝ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed 2 tablespoons water 2-3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, to taste Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sautĂŠ, stirring for about one minute. Add snow peas, water, Italian salad dressing, salt and pepper, and

sautĂŠ, stirring frequently, until peas are a bright green and are crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, may be served hot or cold. Peas and shrimp with farfalle pasta Serves 6. 8 ounces farfalle dry pasta, cooked according to package directions 1 pound fresh peas or 1Â˝ cups frozen peas, thawed 6 tablespoons butter, divided Â˝ cup flavored breadcrumbs 1 pound medium size fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley or sweet basil Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Grated Parmesan cheese Prepare farfalle pasta according to the package directions. During the last three minutes of cooking add the peas and cook until peas are tender, about 2-3 minutes. Drain, and reserve one cup pasta water. Set both aside. In a skillet melt two tablespoons butter over medium heat; add breadcrumbs, and sautĂŠ; stirring often, for about 3-4 minutes or until brown. Remove from heat, set aside. In a stockpot sautĂŠ shrimp in remaining four tablespoons butter just until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and Â˝ cup reserved pasta water. Stir in pasta and pea mixture. Stir in pasta water as needed until desired consistency is reached. Transfer mixture to a platter and top with breadcrumb mixture, parsley, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Peas and ham pasta salad 6-8 cups cooked fusilli pasta or shells 2 cups sliced white button

mushrooms 2 cups frozen peas, thawed, or slightly steamed fresh peas Â˝ sweet or Vidalia onion, finely chopped 1Â˝ cups diced cooked ham 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped Â˝ cup shredded cheddar cheese Â˝ cup black olives, halved OPTIONAL Creamy buttermilk salad DRESSING 2ECIPE BELOW In a large bowl toss together cooked pasta, sliced mushrooms, onions, and peas; mix well. Toss in Cheddar cheese, eggs, olives, and ham, combine well. Use about Âž cup Creamy Buttermilk Salad Dressing and toss to coat. Creamy buttermilk salad dressing I use dill seasoning for this salad. This is a low fat recipe. CUPS PASTA SALAD USES about Âž cup salad dressing) 1 clove garlic, minced then smashed Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons dried oregano, dill, and/or sweet basil Â&#x17E; CUP BUTTERMILK /R Â&#x17E; CUP milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, stir) Âź cup low fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar In a bowl whisk together garlic and salt, whisk in buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, and vine g ar, whisk until smooth. Chill for best flavor. Lemon shaker pie Make the lemon filling the day before for best flavor. The lemon slices bake up tender â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not too sour and not too sweet. This is a basic shaker lemon pie recipe. I like to use Meyer lemons, but any lemon will do well. Lemon shaker pies all have the same ingredients and proportions. Do not peel the lemons, and cut as thinly as

possible with a very sharp paring knife. This pie will have a delicious marmalade taste. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream is a nice topping. 2 refrigerated 9-inch piecrusts 2 cups granulated sugar Pinch of salt 3 large lemons, thinly sliced, SEEDS DISCARDED )F USING -EYer lemons use 4-6 lemons.) about two cups sliced lemons 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons all-pur pose flour In a bowl stir together sugar, salt, and lemon slices; cover with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours to let the lemons macerate. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl whisk eggs until frothy. Whisk in vanilla, melted butter, and flour. Stir this into lemon mixture. Fit prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate; pour in lemon filling spreading it evenly over the crust. Top with second pie crust and pinch top and bottom pie crust edges together to seal; fold under. Flute or crimp edges and cut 5-6 vents in the top of the piecrust to let out the steam. Brush top crust with one tablespoon milk or cream and sprinkle one tablespoon sugar on top. Bake about 15-25 minutes in a 425-degree oven until pie crust is golden. Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake until golden brown about 25-30 minutes. If the crust edges begin browning too much cover with pieces of foil or parchment paper. Let the pie cool completely before serving. This pie may be eaten warm if desired. Vanilla ice cream goes very well with this pie.

s e r i e s b e g i n s. Fo r m o re infor mation, call 796-7991. Civil War program April 19 T he United Methodist Women of Hampstead United Methodist Church invite both men and women to a presentation commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. The power point presentation is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soldiers, Spies, and Femme Fatalesâ&#x20AC;? and emphasizes the part played by women in the war. The program presented by Mrs. Cheran Fink of Southport, will be held at 2 p.m. April 19 at the church located at 15395 Hwy. 17 north. Refreshments will be served. Please call 270-0976 for reservations. For further information call 6205904. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Faith Harbor Blessing of the Pets April 18 Bring the family dog, the cat, even the hamster and lizard. Faith Harbor United Methodist Church is hosting Blessing of the Pets April 18, 2-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome people and

pets of all faiths,â&#x20AC;? said Pastor Neal McHenry. The Blessing of the Pets is a part of the celebration of Earth Day, said McHenry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This joyful event is open the community to celebrate the world we live in,â&#x20AC;? he said. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Faith Harbor United Methodist Church is located at 14201 NC Hwy 50/210, west of the Swing Bridge. For details call 910-398-1534. Topsail Area Kiwanis Golf Tournament May 1 The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area is now accepting team registrations for its 2015 golf tournament scheduled for Friday, May 1st at North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry. North Shore Country Club is acknowledged as one of the premiere golf venues in the coastal Carolinas. Registration for ms may be obtained from any Topsail Kiwanis Club member, at the North Shore Country Club Pro Shop, or by contacting tournament chair Rick Benton

at 910-604-3835 or via e-mail at rickbenton56@gmail.com. For further information, contact Rick Benton at 604-3835 or Randy Cox at 777-2707.

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Eye screening in Burgaw April 16 The Burgaw Lions Club will hold an eye screening from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. April 16. The North Carolina Lions Mobile Screening Unit will be parked in the parking lot next to the Burgaw Fire Station. Club members, with help from Drs. Perry Motsinger and Kyle Eaton, will conduct the screenings. If eye problems are detected, you will be referred to an eye doctor for a more thorough exam. Plant propagation class April 21 The Pender County Extension Master Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speaker Bureau will offer a plant propagation class to be held April 21 in the meeting room of the Pender County Agricultural Building, 801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. The class is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. and will be led by Master Gardener Volunteers Sandra Brown and Steve Bundy. Several for ms of plant propagation will be discussed including rooting, layering and plant division. The most effective form of propagation for various plants will be included. The class is limited to 25 due to the abundance of hands-on activity with a prepaid $5 registration fee to cover provided materials. Cash or check payments only, no credit cards accepted; checks are preferred. Please call PC Extension Agent, Tim Mathews, at 910-604-4286 to enroll and for registration fee payment information. Currie Walkathon April 25 The Greater Currie Community Action Group is sponsoring a Walkathon April 25 beginning at 8 a.m. The event will begin at 1418 Borough Road and will total 5.2 miles. Tee shirts will be available for $10 each. For more information, call 283.5060 or 616.9213. Hospice grief program Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 3-5 p.m. Fridays, April 24-May 29, at the LCFH Pender County Office, 209A U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Burgaw. Re g i s t r a t i o n i s m a n datory and closes once the

Thursday, April 16 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM 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. s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELEAN COUNCIL MEETS AT P M IN THE TOWN hall. Friday April 17 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Saturday April 18 s0ENDER #OUNTY 2ELAY FOR ,IFE A M ON THE #OURTHOUSE Square in Burgaw. Wednesday April 22 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT #HRISTOPHER S /LD 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY Club Drive Hampstead. s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON AT Poplar Grove Plantation Thursday, April 23 4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM 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. Friday April 24 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Saturday May 2 s0ENDER #OUNTY 3PRING &EST ON THE #OURTHOUSE 3QUARE IN Burgaw.

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