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Commissioners discuss Garden Fair at Poplar Grove Challenges range of issues at retreat come with growth in county By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender County Commissioners wrestled with a range of issues at the board’s annual budget and planning retreat last week. Commissioners met Thursday evening and all day Friday to discuss the upcoming budget and addition concerns. “We talked about customer service training for county employees. We discussed the Hwy. 17 bypass. We talked about long-range plans for utilities, office space, and schools,” said commission chair man David Williams. “We want to continue to work with the school board and outside agencies on these long-range planning opportunities.” Williams said the board

discussed leisure services, which is the latest term for parks, recreation, and quality of life services. “ N o t eve r yo n e i s i n t o sports, so what else is out there for people to be involved in,” Williams said. “It may be expanding the boat ramp, opportunities in the arts and activities for seniors. Leisure services all this. The need for a new jail is still on the board’s agenda. “Some type of jail is going to have to be built. If we build it ourselves or partner with a neighboring county, that situation is not going to go away,” said Williams. Williams said it is not certain if the jail will be addressed in the upcoming budget. “We’ve got to do something. You can’t forget about that,” he said.

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From Staff Reports Late deliveries for in-countysubscribers of the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice has prompted a change in the newspaper delivery schedule. The changes will ensure the newspaper is delivered on time for in-county customers. Newspapers will now be dropped directly to Pender County post offices, rather than going through the Fayetteville regional mail center, as all outgoing mail from this region does. Out of county subscribers will continue to have their newspapers routed through the Fayetteville center. “We began having problems with the Fayetteville mail center in September. Two complete issues – every single paper – of the Post & Voice

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were delayed in delivery as much as four days,” said publisher Andy Pettigrew. “Since then, late deliveries have gone from occasional to frequent and now constant. We know our customers want their papers on time, so we had to make a change. Dropping the newspapers at the various post offices around Pender County directly will get the papers delivered on Thursday.” Pettigrew said the local postal employees are not to blame for the problems. “The local post offices can only deliver what they have. If they don’t get mail from Fayetteville, they can’t deliver it,” Pettigrew said. “The Pender County postal employ-

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After several years of bad weather and small crowds, the annual Herb and Garden Fair at Poplar Grove Plantation ﬁnally hit the jackpot with nice weather and big crowds Saturday. Michael Lanier of Old River Farms helps a customer at the farm’s booth. See more photos from the event on Facebook.

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Pender Relay for Life moves to Burgaw By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer It has been described as a life-changing event for participants and a life-saving event for others. This year, the Relay for Life of Pender County will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. April 18 at Courthouse Square in Burgaw. “The experience gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against

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Cape Fear Council of Government’s Chris May (right) was facilitator for the Pender County Commissioner’s planning meetings last week.

the disease,” Relay for Life Community Manager Tiffany Fountain said. “Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer,” she said. Though each annual Relay for Life is a crucial fundraising event for coordinators, this year is even more significant. It marks the 30th year celebration for the event nationwide. “It began in 1986 with one man, Gordy Klatt. He ran a track in Tacoma, Washington, for 24 hours because he said, ‘Cancer never sleeps so why should we?’” Fountain explained. And from then on, the Relay for Life campaign was a recognized not just on a national level, but around the world.

Some of the money raised each year is used for preventative care and education programs, such as Look Good Feel Better, Road to Recovery, Reach to Recovery and others. Another portion of the money goes toward research to find a cure. “Here in North Carolina, we are lucky that we have so many wonderful cancer research facilities. American Cancer Society funds many of these research grants allowing the money raised in North Carolina to stay here,” Fountain said. And for that reason, she wanted each participant to know that his or her involvement is truly making a big difference in the mission to fight and cure cancer. “We are so much closer than we were even ten years ago, but we all know there is still a ways to go.” It is a mission that hits home for Fountain, a 26-year cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with cancer at just 15 years old – a week shy of her 16th birthday. “I remember walking my first Relay lap as a survivor. My mom walks as my care-

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Pender County has been named among the 10 North Carolina Counties with the highest growth rate from 2010 to 2014, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Pender County was tenth on the list, posting a 7.8 percent growth rate during the period. Brunswick County is the only other southeastern North Carolina county to make the list, coming in at number two. Schools and government services feel the pressure of growth. The school bond is evidence of the strain growth puts on the local school system. Until the new school facilities are built, schools do the best they can with the space available. “We try to leverage every nook and cranny in the space that we have,” said school board member Tom Roper. “The state provides the teaching positions. As we grow, the teaching positions come. For the support staff to handle the growth, we have to rely on the county commissioners to fund that.” Once the building space is filled, mobile classrooms are added at schools. “We go into trailer mode. In

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Tate will decide about residency by July By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioner Jimmy Tate’s new position at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville requires him to live in Duplin County. Tate says he will make a decision about how to handle the situation by July. “I was offered the position in December and it has an eightmonth residency requirement. I have to move into Duplin County within eight months,”

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Daniel McKenzie Brockington, 30, 280 Wooten Road, Maple Hill. Operate vehicle with no financial responsibility, possession of marijuana (simple possession). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Simon Chavez, 26, 6345 NC 1175 Hwy. Rocky Point. Misdemeanor larceny, felony probation violation, driving while license revoked, fail to secure passen under 16. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $16,100 secured bond. Michael Andrew Cowan, 25, 125 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Obtain property false pretense. Arrest by Pender County Sheriffs Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Julia Louise Croom, 34, 198 Crepe Myrtle Road, Burgaw. Criminal contempt. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Jonathan Lee Glisson, 24, 148 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. William Edward Goff, Jr., 47, 200 Woodbine Terrace, Burgaw. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods, first degree trespassing, injury to real property(3 counts), injury to personal property, felony breaking and or entering. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department and Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $40,000 secured bond. Tawnya A Gomez, 41, 853 Wildwood Circle, Hampstead. Second degree trespassing, violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond. Wyndham Floyd Gregory, 45, 449 Bay Road, Wallace. Speeding, driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Benjamin O. Hansley, 43, 227 Hansley Simpson Road, 21, Currie. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 cash. Joe Derhonda Harris, Jr., 34, 605 Richard Switch Road, Currie. Child support, felony probation violation (4 counts) Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond and $400 cash bond. Jonathan Adam Hester, 28, 1637 Kings Landing Rd., Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

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EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 218 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 45 Sloop Point Station 14 30 Hampstead Station 16 39 Surf City Station 23 14 Topsail Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 21 Rocky Point Station 7 32 Maple Hill Station 8 4 Atkinson Station 9 23 Scott Hill Station 18 2 Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 20 Cancelled en-route: 2 No patient found: 4 No treatment required: 1 Refusals: 75 Stand by: 4 Transported: 103 Treated and released: 9 Fire Departments Report Total number of Fire Calls: 9 EMS First Response: 28 Motor Vehicle Crash: 29 Cancelled Response: 5 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 Cancelled 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 EMS Assist 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 28 210/Cross Creek Fire 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 4

Tate

Continued from page 1A Tate said. “If I decide to move to Duplin County, I will relinquish my seat on the board of commissioners. I enjoy my family farm and land and am glad my family has been able to keep the property in my family since the 1800s. I will continue to serve

the people of Pender County.” Tate says the issue of his residency that keeps surfacing has little to do with where he lives, and more to do with other issues. “Just because someone brings a false claim, it will not affect when I make a decision about leaving. If anything, it makes me want to stay longer.”

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Harold Huggins, 57, 35 Alissa Lane, Hampstead. Reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s office. Released under $100 secured bond. Matthew Ethan Lee Lockamy, 24, 1129 Old Mill Road, Wallace. Assault on a female (2 counts), misdemeanor probation violation(2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Robert Daniel Newton, Jr., 37, 293 Morning Dove Lane, Watha. Misdemeanor probation violation (3 counts), driving while impaired (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,200 secured bond. Abel Perez, 24, 1383 Moore Town Road, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Aaron Michael Pridgen, 26, 795 New Savannah Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Brett Lynn Register, 20. 102 McGill Drive, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond. Lamar Scyoc, 37, 10 Conklin Court, Rocky Point. Parole violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Talib Shaquille Smith, 21, 207 S. Smith Street, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $100 secured bond. Abigail G. Stull, 55, 14441 NC 53 East, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Harry Lee Tate, Jr., 31, 341 Johnson Ave, Willard. Felony probation violation. Released with no bond listed. Kelli Denise Worrell, 42, 480 Old Plantation Road, Rocky Point. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released on $500 unsecured bond.

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Arrests after shots fired in Burgaw From Staff Reports Officers with the Burgaw Police Department responded to a call at Durham Village Apartment Complex in reference to a subject with a gun and shots fired Mar. 24 at approximately 6:18 p.m. On arrival, officers found Theio Manley in a silver BMW along with another black male, later identified as Johnnie Lee Herring. Manley was attempting to leave the area in the vehicle. Officers’ stopped the vehicle from leaving and engaged Manley who exited the vehicle holding a handgun. Manley fled on foot and officers gave chase. Officers apprehended Manley in a wooded area just east of Durham Village Complex. During the foot chase officers observed Manley throw the handgun in a ditch. Officers were able to locate and recover the weapon which had been fired. No one was injured during the incident. Manley was processed and taken to the Pender County Jail where he is being held under a $50,000 secured bond and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm in the city limits, two counts of resisting a public officer and driving while license revoked. Herring fled the scene in the silver BMW that was involved in multiple hit and run vehicle accidents in the area of Walker and Fremont Street. Herring fled on foot Herring later turned himself in to the Burgaw Police

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Continued from page 1A giver. Then my mom began walking as a survivor herself with me,” Fountain said. For years they walked together taking on the cancer that tried to kill them both, but unfortunately just last month, Fountain’s mother lost her battle, but not without a long, hard fight. Now, there is a chance for others to carry on her fight, by participating in the Relay for people just like Fountain’s mother; 7.6 million people die from cancer worldwide every year. “I still Relay for her and all the other survivors, knowing

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Target shooting not allowed in Holly Shelter, WRC says By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer Spring is a popular time for target shooting, but one local area popular with shooters is now off-limits. After numerous cases of damaged property on Holly Shelter Game Land, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding target shooters that it is illegal to remove, damage or destroy state property. Targ et shooters and plinkers have used signs, gates, trees, shrubs and other vegetation on the game lands as makeshift targets and backstops. Without a designated place to shoot, target shooters have set up temporary target areas throughout the game lands. The shooting has resulted in significant habitat destruction, and created an unsafe environment for game land visitors and homeowners who live near the game lands. Shooting any kind of structureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including treesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on a

game land is considered destruction of state property and is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Holly Shelter and Stones Creek game lands encompass nearly 67,000 acres in Pender and Onslow counties, some of the largest wild areas in the state. Both are popular destinations for hunters, anglers, birders, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. To provide ranges for a growing number of recreational shooters in the area, the Wildlife Commission is constructing a shooting range facility on Holly Shelter Game Land. The shooting range, which will feature a 200-yard rifle range and a pistol range, is still in the planning stages. Commission officials anticipate the shooting range will be completed this summer. Earlier this year, the commissioner approved a proposed regulation that would prohibit all target shooting on both Holly Shelter and Stones Creek game lands, as well as seven other game lands across

the state that are within a 30mile radius of a current or planned shooting range facility. The rule goes into effect May 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between now and May 1, we are asking all target shooters to be respectful of adjacent landowners and other game land users, and not to shoot if there is any question about safety,â&#x20AC;? said Lands Program Manager Isaac Harrold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They should also bring their own targets, including target stands or something to prop their targets against since they cannot shoot any kind of structure found on the game land, which includes trees and shrubs.â&#x20AC;? Target shooters also should collect and remove all target materials from the game land before they leave to avoid citations for littering. For more information on game lands in North Carolina, including an interactive map, visit the Hunting page at www. ncwildlife.org, and click on the Where to Hunt link.

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Relay for Life representatives Nikki Birdsong and Tiffany Fountain were guests at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burgaw Rotary Club meeting. The Pender County Relay for Life event will be April 18 on the Courthouse Square in Burgaw. Pictured above are Robert Kilroy, Rotary member, Samantha Jones, a guest of Kilroy, Birdsong, and Fountain.

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Continued from page 1A ees have always been very helpful in working with us to fix the problem. But there is only so much they can do. We get calls from folks when their paper is late and we dropped the papers the post office on time. We are stuck between a rock and a hard place as well.â&#x20AC;? Previously, all papers were dropped at the Burgaw Post Office and were then sent to

Growth

Continued from page 1A the past, in the areas we know are growing, we have left the infrastructure for the trailers on the sites. When the student numbers push us out of the building, we go to the moblie units.â&#x20AC;? With g rowth in Pender County poised to excelarate in the future, Roper says the current school bond wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the last. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a catch-up bond, to get us to a sustainable situation in the near future. We will continue to ask for additional building dollars as we are challenged in growth areas,â&#x20AC;?

programs. From instructing children in many Pender County Schools, to their demonstration gardens at the Hampstead Library and the County Extension Service in Burgaw, to their mobile Speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau unit, and through the many Ask a Master Gardener events that they offer throughout the county, their volunteers reach many area residents daily. They have also have an information hotline to field walkin, email, and phone inquiries. Everyone is invited to come out and join them. They will help you choose the right plant for the right location. One popular item that will be available to purchase is the Pender Extension Master Gardener Zone 8 Garden Planner for $10. The award-winning guide is designed to keep garden enthusiasts current on what to do and plant in your lawn, garden, and landscape. The Master Gardeners will be accepting payment by cash or check only. Signs will be posted for all plants in order to help gardeners select the right plant for the right place. The signs will indicate plants adapted to five of the common garden challenges in our area: deer, sandy soil and drought tolerant, clay soil and moisture tolerant, shade, and salt spray. There will be some great plants for butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, as well. The Master Gardener program requires those participating to complete a series of 13 classes, pass an exam given by a horticultural specialist, and complete 40 hours of com-

Fayetteville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burgaw kept their papers and the rest went to Fayetteville. For years we had good service, with just a very few papers delivered late â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that was a rare occurance. We would go months with no problems,â&#x20AC;? Pettigrew said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then in September, things started going downhill and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone from bad to worst since then.â&#x20AC;? Sources in the Post Office told the Post & Voice current plans are for the Fayetteville Center to only process mail from the Charlotte mail center

beginning in July. All mail leaving this region will go first to the Charlotte processing facility, and will then be shipped to Fayetteville for distribution in this region. This will affect all first class mail and periodicals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the postal service goes through with their plans, after July, if you mail a letter that is going across the street, it will leave here, go to Charlotte, then to Fayetteville, and then back to your local post office. Overnight delivery of first class mail will be a thing of the past,â&#x20AC;? said Pettigrew.

Roper said. Pender County Commission Chair man David Williams says the board is working to plan on a long-range basis to acomodate growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growth management is something we have to take into consideration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just a couple of years out, but longrange planning. It affects our utilities, county services, schools, all types of servces,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the reasons we renovated the old Topsail School into a government annex was to have as many county services as possible in an area of the county that we know is growing.â&#x20AC;? Williams says the Hampstead Hwy. 17 bypass is the biggest growth issue facing

Pender County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is crucial that we get a firm commitment on funding for this project. We are going to lobbying as hard as we can to get this. Will all the growth we have coming, if we are still sitting here on square one 10 years from now, trying to travel on Hwy. 17 will be a scary propositionâ&#x20AC;? Williams said. In spite of the challenges brought by growth, Williams says the alternative is undesirable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather be in an area that is growing than one that is losing population. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to be in an area that is growing and desireable than one people are moving away from,â&#x20AC;? Williams said.

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Mr. William Thomas Nixon, Sr. and Mrs. Paula Smith Nixon of Rocky Point, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Nicole Nixon, to George S. Wilson II, son of Mr. George Stephen Wilson and Mrs. Fran Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cornell University and earned her law degree from William & Mary Law School. She is a corporate attorney specializing in real estate ďŹ nance and acquisitions. The future groom obtained his bachelor of science from Cornell University and is currently enrolled at Columbia University for his masters in business administration. Prior to pursing his M.B.A., the future groom worked for the National Basketball Association. He plans to return to the sports and entertainment industry post graduation. A September wedding is planned outside of New York City where the couple now lives.

munity service. After the first year, 20 hours of community service per year are required to maintain Master Gardener status. The Spring Plant sale will be held at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw. To learn more about becoming a Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, visit pender.ces. ncsu.edu. For more information, please contact the Master Gardeners at (910) 259-1238. For the Info Line, call this number on Mondays between 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon.

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Along with the arrival of springtime, the Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association is prepared to assist with your spring planting needs. The associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Plant Sale is scheduled for April 10 from noon until 6 p.m. and April 11 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The event will take place at the Pender County Extension office in Burgaw. An abundant selection of herbs, vegetables, companion plants, Japanese Maples and pollinator plants will be featured; as well as shrubs, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;homegrown favoritesâ&#x20AC;? propagated by the Pender County Master Gardeners. A class will be given by Pender County Extension Agent Tim Mathews on Square Foot Gardening on Friday, April 10 at 11 a.m. The focus of the class will be on companion planting. The public is invited to attend and learn which combinations of plants, herbs and vegetables go together to attract pollinators and increase vegetable production. By using companion planting, many gardeners are able to discourage harmful pests without losing the beneficial allies. There are many varieties of herbs, flowers, etc. that can be used for companion planting, and the Master Gardeners will be available to teach you about them. Tim Mathews works with county residents as an extension agent, as well as with the Master Gardeners to diagnose

plant problems. He lived and worked in Haywood County for 13 years, about 400 miles away from Pender County. As a result, he continues to learn a great deal about the different varieties of plants, insects and wildlife in the area. Mathews said that he has found the Pender County Cooperative Extension to be a very active group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work with local growers, farmers, stores and restaurants, including farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets and tailgate markets. We are working together to gain a better understanding of what â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;getting localâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; means. I am excited to get to work with such a dedicated group,â&#x20AC;? said Mathews. At the sale, guests can visit the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask a Master Gardenerâ&#x20AC;? tent for answers to their gardening questions. Visitors are encouraged to bring plants they want identified or have questions about. This will be especially helpful for anyone who has a plant that is not doing well due to disease or an insect problem. The booth will be staffed by knowledgeable Master Gardeners to help by answering questions and providing advice. Soil testing supplies will be available at the event. Those who are interested in having garden soil tested will be given a sample box and a form to fill out. Soil samples are sent to N.C. State where they are tested and recommendations made regarding the soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Proceeds from the plant sale will go towards funding a variety of Pender County Master Gardener educational

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Protection, management not the same thing Many of us are surrounded by a crop that’s as vital as any food, and more valuable to our area than tobacco ever was – yet we have no idea. Trees filter pollutants, produce oxygen in exchange for carbon dioxide, fertile the earth, balance ground water levels, and perform a thousand other tasks vital to human existence. Trees provide building While everyone likes materials as well as a dozen the idea of protecting other products we take for the woods, a mature, granted. Every mature pine informed look at the tree cut in our area can affect perceived problem shows the pocketbooks of 100 families. We have a lot riding on that far more harm than our woods. good can come from the It makes sense to protect idea of prohibiting the cutand properly manage forests, ting of trees. since they protect and provide for us. What doesn’t make sense is to act as though private property is somehow owned by the general public. There’s a rather well-intentioned, but misguided, move to discourage the harvesting of the vast forest resources of our area, even on private property. While everyone likes the idea of protecting the woods, a mature, informed look at the perceived problem shows that far more harm than good can come from the idea of prohibiting the cutting of trees. The ecosystem of the Carolina coast is dependent on the natural order of growth, harvest, and benefit. Coastal forests – especially those where pine predominates—require managed harvesting, along with the attendant cleanup, burning and reseeding, for the natural order to be maintained. The soil, dozens of plant and animal species, and the landowner’s bottom line benefit. Forests that have not had the rewards of proper management are the ones that usually turn into wildfires that are visible from space, and threaten homes, property and lives. Trees are a resource, and they are meant to be nurtured, used, and replaced. Nature did that with hurricanes and fires before man began living here. What man has done, in most cases, is manage the forests in such a way that the property owner has a source of income, either through pine straw, timber or biomass, while maintaining the forest ground with controlled burns and replanting. Those who have been rather noisily descrying the “ruination of the forests” of late are, notably, not generally timber owners. That doesn’t stop them, however, from working to prevent timber farmers and woodland owners from being able to manage their properties – and crops – as they see fit. Look at it this way: a timber farmer goes into a city and declares that the people working a community garden are no longer allowed to harvest their produce, work the ground without government oversight, and on top of that, must pay for the privilege of growing their garden. They can’t be allowed to harvest anything form their garden, of course, since the rabbits, squirrels, birds and possums need to eat, too. Sound silly? Of course it does, but no sillier than trying to pass laws to prevent the harvest of privately-owned timber on private property. North Carolina learned some harsh lessons when it comes to forest management, and unlike some states, ours took those lessons to heart. We have some of the most efficient and intensive forestry programs in the country, available for free or a small fee, in every county in the state. Any landowner, with any size forest, can call on the Forestry Service for assistance and advice in planning, maintaining, and yes, making use of the trees on their property. The hard work of that often underappreciated division is one reason we have so many acres of woodland today. Our local office is famous for the willingness of its staff to help landowners with any tree-related question, task or project. North Carolina’s forests need advocates, of course, but they don’t need thinly-veiled attempts at environmental extremism and seizure of private property. We need to taxes, revenues and products produced by those well-maintained forests far more than we need nannies. Thankfully, the noisemakers haven’t had a lot of reception from the General Assembly, and we sincerely hope those ears stay closed in Raleigh. Our state has an excellent, if badly underfunded, Forestry Service. The last thing anyone needs is an apartment-dwelling environmentalist having the last word on when and where a tree can be cut, so a home can be built, and a hundred families fed.

On Island Time

The Point

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Bummed out over school calendars After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled make-up days during the period. Empty classrooms and angry students demonstrate that North Carolina needs a better solution to school calendars. When my generation went to school we started after

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Second wind

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “We want to continue to work with the school board and outside agencies on these long-range planning opportunities.”

Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the board’s long-range planning priorities.

“We try to leverage every nook and cranny in the space that we have.” Pender County School Board member Tom Roper on coping with the growth in the county over the past few years.

Marshmallows, GPS, and ferries

I was contemplating as it does for a host of other the true importance of the folks heading east or west, chores still facing me on a between sunrise and sunset. sunny spring Saturday when My friend, the lady I menmy phone rang. I recognized tioned earlier? She loathes the number as a good friend, the ferry – reason being, her and answered in a tone befitGPS sends her there, every ting a Saturday, “What in the time she has tried to come world are you doing?” “Sitto our community. Despite ting in the Green Swamp never having managed to looking for my lost daughride our beloved little boat, ter,” was my buddy’s reply. she still trusts her GPS. There was a moment The GPS doesn’t tell you where I am fairly sure my when the ferry is closed – heart quit beating, then my the signs and the recorded mind kicked in to high gear. message do that. Nor does Snake boots, machete, and the GPS tell you that the other gear were in the truck. ferry can hold two passenger Fill the canteens, get on the vehicles, not a one-ton truck horn to other friends, find and a huge trailer. One of the Jefferson Weaver out where she was last seen – ferry operators I know keeps Then my buddy laughed. a running tally of how many rand. Still, even when house “She’s stuck down some transfer trucks have to back numbers are little more road, and I haven’t found her and fill when their GPS tells than a punchline for a joke, yet. Can‘t even find her tire them to use the ferry, rather I can usually guesstimate tracks,” he said. than the highway a few miles where I’m headed. There are Seems her GPS had sent down. enough resources available her down a short cut to home online (before you leave About that highway – I’ve – which, as the crow flies, tried to tell my friend that, home) that you can even find would have been just that. in her case, the Blackrock out what your destination Problem was, there is no Bridge on N.C. 11 is actuhas in the front yard. Failing road on the route she took. ally a better route. However, those, I am not ashamed to Rather than turning around she listens to my directions stop somewhere and ask when the pavement changed even less than to those of her directions if I get lost. to all-encompassing muddy husband. Of course, she’s a But I don’t have, nor do morass, she stubbornly Yankee, so we have to make I trust, those GPS contrappressed on, since the GPS concessions. tions. told her to. A decidedly Southern Most folks I know swear Now, I care very deeply buddy of mine – who admitby their GPS units, and for my buddy’s daughter, that’s fine. But I’ll be dast if I ted he knows better – has so much so I won’t use her gotten lost en route to my will take instructions from a name here. She’s an excelhouse twice, courtesy of machine. lent student, and a fine his GPS. His unit refuses to I have another friend who young lady, the kind of girl acknowledge that my home relies on hers to go from her most dads would be proud to house to her mailbox, or so it exists. Labor Day and ended before call their own. Once it was a rainy night, seems. Her husband gave up Memorial Day. The addition But this time, her dad and I waited at a well-lit years ago trying to convince of teacher workdays, coupled said, “she really pulled a landmark about 10 miles her to do otherwise. with an extension of five boneheaded move.” from home, only to watch She’s a smart woman, and days to the school year saw The next time I see this him drive right past, staring so highly skilled in areas school calendars get longer lovely young woman, I at the little blue screen that that her knowledge shocks and longer until some started intend to give her a bag of sent him an additional 20 folks who are professionals as early as the second week miniature marshmallows, miles out of the way. Now, in the same field. She’s a of August and dismissed since they mark a trail better good mother. Miss Rhonda and I live bethe third week of June. The than bread crumbs. side a main highway. Our adBut she’s a lousy navigastate’s tourist industry and I don’t have the best sense dress reflects that. My buddy tor. parents who wanted tradiof direction in the world, didn’t have to make a single We take a peculiar pride tional summer vacations led but I can read a map, and turn between Burgaw and in Elwell Ferry in Kelly; efforts to reign in calendar follow directions. Indeed, Lagoon in order to find our when the river cooperates, creep. just a couple weeks back, house. Yet the GPS said our which it hasn’t for months A 2013 law stipulates that my proud memory failed now, I use the ferry every day address didn’t exist, and sent public schools can start no when a practical map would him to White Lake. I guided on my commute to work. It earlier than the Monday have saved a good 20 miles cuts a good 20 miles off my closest to Aug. 26, and must on a Sunday afternoon ercommute most of the time, Continued on page 5A end classes no later than the Friday closest to June 11. Weather related calendar waivers may be granted but must be approved. 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Wow, I got my second wind; I don’t know why I waited so long, but I finally joined the gym. I worked out consistently when I lived three miles from the YMCA, but when I moved to the island full time, I abandoned my routine. Ten miles seemed like quite a commute. I told myself I would work out on my own; I have weights, music and my hip-hop abs DVD that has lived in the original box since its arrival many months ago. I walk the beach daily with my dog and the pool is open five months of the year, but somehow that wasn’t enough. I didn’t work out consistently and I could feel the difference. Having the attention span of a gnat, my independent intervals are sporadic and abbreviated. I start with the best of intentions but something else always captures my attention. Squirrel. I realized immediately how powerful the energy of others is when it comes to pushing myself and my potential. Now I look forward to Zumba and swimming afterwards; I am up to half a mile as a result of seeing others diligently doing laps. I am consistently inspired by those around me, and always speak to someone new on every visit, just one of the many joys of joining a gym. Though I don’t really know them, there is something about seeing the same folks embracing their fitness routines day after day, even if you don’t speak or know their names. We share the value of maintaining our health and fitness within the context of a community that supports us and our goals. I set new goals as a result of conversations with people I have met for the first time. The older I get the more work my workout becomes but I still love it. Zumba is my all-time favorite; how can you not enjoy dancing your way to a fit and fabulous body? I can’t quite move like that cheerleader I was in high school but it’s a lot of fun trying. There is still something special about shaking my booty that keeps me energized and encouraged. With friends in town for the weekend, we agreed to a 10-mile bike ride in lieu of my regular routine. When we woke up to rain and l learned we weren’t riding, going to the gym felt like a walk in the park. Since it was Saturday, I gave myself permission to play in the pool rather than simply swimming laps. I heard a woman in the locker room say that she prays while she swims, so I tried counting blessings rather than laps and it really works. How do you catch your second wind? How do you know when you need to? And who can you count on to help? The options are infinite so pick something you enjoy and get going. You will be glad you did.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer

Appreciation lunch for volunteers At 11 am on Saturday, The Board of the Pender County Historical Society Museum held a luncheon to honor museum volunteers. Attending were 24 volunteers, plus quests and board members. Jeanette Jones, board member and director of volunteers, led the meeting prior to the lunch. After welcoming everyone, she called Shelby Battle to the front and recognized her as Volunteer of the Year 2014. She has been president of the Pender County Historical Society for nine years. She has led the board meetings in an orderly fashion. She has represented it at a high level by appearing on the N.C. State TV show, and giving interesting and wonderful tours of the museum. Under her leadership many accomplishments have been made including, a new roof on the museum, painting and repairs to the building, fund raiser raising more than $10,00, digitizing documents, new air conditioning installed, training workshops for new volunteers, artifacts cleaned and reorganized and relabeled, and many other things too numerous to mention. Shelby is also an active library board member. She loves to read and travel to Canada in the summer. She and her husband, O.B., also a board member, enjoy boating. She has dedicated many, many hours to the museum. Jeanette and the board want to thank her for all of her hard work and love for the museum over the years. The volunteers attending also wish to join in thanking her for her dedication and support of the museum. Gifts were presented to honor her. Following the volunteer of the year award, long-time member and supporter, Mary Bowen Caputo was introduced to tell a little bit of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. It is a private home, a brick house

on the corner of Bridger and Dudley Streets in Burgaw. It was owned by the Noell family, who also had a home in Florida where they spent the winter months. Two sisters in the family were getting older and decided they should live permanently in Florida. They very generously gave the home to the Pender County Historical Society to be used as a museum in the 1970s. Mary worked diligently and lovingly for the Society and Museum. She knows Pender Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and its people. (I call her the Pender County historian) Mary also recognized Ann Hoover Johnson Dees for her dedication to the museum and Historical Society. Although no longer able to work at the museum, she is still a strong supporter of it and the history of Pender County. A new member of the society, Adrian Mignone of Hampstead, spoke about heading a committee to enlarge the blackSmith shop just outside the barn. It will be made taller, larger, and get a new roof. Eddie Rivenbark was asked to say prayer for the food and the museum staff and volunteers. Lunch was a bountiful spread and included delicious homemade chicken casseroles, greens beans, broccoli salad, Asian salad, fresh beets, mushrooms, rolls, cupcakes, homemade pound cake, and several drinks. Lunch was served in the barn, which also holds a meeting/conference room. Thanks to all the board members who do a wonderful job and to the volunteers who dedicate several hours a month to keeping the museum open Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Go by and visit your museum. You may find your family history there or something one of your family members donated to the

museum. Eggstravaganza The Burgaw Presbyterian Church Eggstravaganza was held Mar. 29 at the John Rivenbark Pavilion. There were many craft tables set up with people to help the younger children make several crafts. They included little yellow chicks with skinny legs and big glueon eyes, jewelry of different colors which told the Easter story. There was green for the Palms that were waved as Jesus entered Jerusalem, Matt. 21:8-9; purple for the wine that was served at the Last Supper, Matt. 26:39; white for the prayer that Jesus spoke in Gethsemane, Matt. 26:39; Red for the blood that Jesus shed for us on the cross, Matt 27:45,50; Black for the empty tomb, Matt. 28:6; Yellow for Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ascension into heaven, Acts 1:9. Other crafts included cross on blue or dark paper outlined with salt glued on the shape of the cross, wall hangings of yellow small squares of paper rolled into a point, folded at the blunt end and pasted on corrugated board background, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;mudpieâ&#x20AC;? chocolate icing to put over their cupcakes to eat. The room was full of excited children, parents and grandparents, who joyfully watched their children having fun. It ended with little ones filling their colorful Easter baskets with colorful eggs hidden in the grass and bushes, steps and porches. Brittany Coleman was in charge and had a group of wonderful volunteers to help. A good time was had by all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the little ones as well as the adults. The victorious end of Lent Here we are in the last week of Lent. It started off with Jesus riding a donkey through Jerusalem, with people shouting King Jesus, Jesus King of the Jews and thinking He would save them from Roman tyranny. Unfortunately He knew

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have something against the good folks in Blackrock, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother to mention the perfectly good bridge (which is open 24 hours a day, I might add). At least my buddy can laugh at himself, unlike my Northern friend, who could end up on a terror watch list for the things she has said should be done to the ferry. I have a new protocol when guiding people toward our community. I always ask if they have a GPS unit, and if the answer is no, I give them very detailed directions, and wait beside the road when I anticipate their arrival. If the answer is yes, I get the make, model and color of their vehicle, when they plan to head my way, and then I head out

to intercept them, or possibly search for a confused looking person staring at a spinning GPS unit that could just as easily have placed them in the Arctic Ocean as in Colly Bay. A gentlemen I knew and respected once snorted when someone told him their GPS unit could help them find their way through the woods, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help them find our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you need a machine to get you here,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you might not ought to be here in the first case.â&#x20AC;? Folks often criticize me as a cave dweller for not having a GPS, but I look at it like my old friend did â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if I have to have a machine to tell me where I am going, I might not should have gone there

Continued from page 4A him in, via telephone, using landmarks, road features (â&#x20AC;&#x153;See that curve up ahead of you? Slow down.â&#x20AC;?) and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wonder of wonders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; house numbers. That little detour stood him well the next time he came to visit, since he again blindly followed the GPS and ignored the large â&#x20AC;&#x153;Closedâ&#x20AC;? signs on the ferry, as well as the time table that clearly said it had shut down hours earlier. Had he followed my directions, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have made it to our place by supper. As it was, it was close to bedtime, since apparently the people who programmed his unit

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Shelby Battle (left) is the 2014 Volunteer of the Year for the Pender County Museum. Pictured with Battle is the director of volunteers Jeanette Jones. that His Kingdom was not of this world. And His week would end with Him on a wooden cross. Fortunately for us, He did not stay in the empty tomb. He was raised from the dead and saw his disciples, ate fish with them that He had prepared, stayed on the earth for 40 days, and the ascended into heaven to be with His heavenly Father. Visit with nieces and a nephew These folks who live in Boston and Texas came to get a home at Topsail Beach ready for summer renting. Frances Incerto Cronin and husband, Chris drove down from Boston and Barbara Incerto Canaday flew from Houston, Texas. Their other sister Peggy I. Zachry of Washington Crossing, Pa. was unable to come because their dog developed pancreatitus and was very ill. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry she could not be with us. You know how we feel about our pets. They are like members of the family. We met at the Oceanic at Wrightsville Beach Mar. 23. That is a special day for us because several of our in the first case. But if I do, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a map â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sure to check to see if the ferryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running, and that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m carrying a bag of miniature marshmallows. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@ whiteville.com.

family members died on the twenty-third of a month. Frances said that they drove 600 miles before they saw anything green. Boston has had snow after snow

after snow storms. She and Chris were glad to see some warmer weather. They said they would be back in July,

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Education

CFCC update

Open water scuba and more at CFCC supply with some backyard requirements. Anyone who chickens. Learn how to raise needs recertification can sit a happy, healthy flock starting for the exam without having the last week of April. This is a to take the full course. two-night class as well. Our inThat exam will be offered structor has a mobile chicken- April 7, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the coop, so you might even get to Surf City Community Center. meet his chickens! As with all our classes, you Bee Keeping, Native Plants must register in advance. You & Pollinators, and Grow a can register online through Mushroom Garden (in your WebAdvisor at cfcc.edu or kitchen) are scheduled for give me a call for more inforMay. More info on those next mation. time. We have been so fortunate For all the details on these to be able to offer classes at the and any of our other courses, Surf City Community Center Cindy Horrell Ramsey click the “Current Schedule and the Town of Surf City Fire CFCC Director of of Classes” link found at www. Department, and will continue Community Enrichment cfcc.edu/ce. that partnership. But, I am Special to the Post & Voice Ready for an adventure? very excited to say that we You can learn to scuba dive will begin offering classes at Spring is finally here. Time and earn your NAUI Open Wa- the new Alston Burke Camto plant and plan for summer. ter Scuba certification without pus in Surf City beginning in Photo contributed mid-May. We have upcoming classes leaving Pender County. Open water scuba classes On Wednesday and ThursLocal artist Jill Strohpaul at CFCC in Burgaw and Surf in Surf City begin in the pool City that will help you do just day, April 15 and 16, you’ll be will be teaching a multi-media at Lanier’s Camp Ground. that. You can learn gardening in class 6-9 p.m. at the Town painting class scheduled to The next class begins April tips to keep you productive and of Surf City Fire Department. begin on May 21 at our new 15 scuba diving to help you relax. The next week, Wednesday campus. Kylena Roberts will be re- brave sailors who manned the You can also read a few books and Thursday, April 22 and and enjoy some excursions to 23, you’ll be practicing in the tur ning to teach ServSafe ship during WWII. We have many more interhistorical places right here in pool at Lanier’s Campground and will also be adding a cake in Surf City. decorating class. esting courses being developed our own backyards. The culmination of the Other classes planned there in my Community Enrichment Our ongoing Homegrown Garden Series continues program takes you to the south include Notary Public, Micro- Division of continuing educaweekly thru mid-June. The end of Topsail Beach on Satur- soft Excel, a Summer Shorts tion. Check our online listing same classes are scheduled day and Sunday, May 2 and 3 Series, and others. I’m creat- at www.cfcc.edu/ce. This list for your open water practice ing that schedule of classes updates every 24 hours, so on Tuesday nights in Surf right now and would love your you’ll always know what’s City and Wednesday nights and certification. Your registration fee in- input. If you live close enough happening. in Burgaw. If you can’t make Watch for CFCC Pender Preone of those nights, you can cludes the book and equip- to take classes at the new Surf catch the Wilmington class on ment. All you’ll need to pur- City Center, please send me view the first Thursday of each chase is your goggles, mask your ideas. month. I appreciate your attenThursday nights. The first trip in our “Walk- tion and welcome suggestions— Next up is Container Niche and snorkel. You’ll get inforGardens starting April 7 in mation and specifications for ing Thru History” series has for the column, for classes, for been postponed until April 14, special events. Give me a call Surf City and April 8 in those at the first class. Our one-day Notary Pub- so you still have time to sign at 910-362-7254, or email me&at Burgaw. This is a two-night Christopher class – one night each week – lic classes have been a big up. Please join us as we read chramsey835@cfcc.edu. Mary Debnam where you will learn the facts, hit in Burgaw and Surf City. books by local authors and tips and tricks the first week, The next one will be held in join them as our tour guides to visit the places in their then actually do some plantIn Memory of Representative Rev. Burgaw JamesonH.Tuesday, April ing the second week. You’ll 21, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. You books. Faison, III We’ll take a riverboat cruiseH. Carolyn be surprised by what you can can register online through DistrictWebAdvisor Court Judge at www.cfcc.edu down the Cape Fear River and grow! Justice or in person at the Burgaw visit the Bottle Chapel at Air& Organic Pest Management Pender Center,Counties 100 E. Industrial Drive. lie Gardens. Penderlea New Hanover follows on April 21 in Surf -NC Housenative District 16City and April 22 in Burgaw. If you’re in the area and want Anne Cottle will welcome us to You’ll learn how to keep plants to register in Wilmington, that the Penderlea Museum. 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Pender Stories

Navigator: Finding the way

Bill Messer It wasn’t too long ago, among seafaring families, that the most important, and in some cases maybe the only two books they owned were the Bible and the Bowditch. I met Brad Humrighouse for lunch at a local diner and brought my 873 page Bowditch along as a memory jogger. When I brought it out, he said,” Ah, I have two and they’re both older than this one.” The Encyclopedia Britannica has these details Nathaniel Bowditch and his book. Bowditch’s formal education ended when he was 10. He went to sea between 1795 and 1799, and got his own command, a merchant vessel, in 1802. He used The Practical Navigator by Englishman J.H. Moore, but found and corrected so many errors he produced a revised edition in 1799. His additions became so numerous that in 1802 his publisher considered it a new work and published The New American Practical Navigator, adopted by the U.S. Navy, and continually updated through 75 editions. “To put down nothing I can’t teach the crew,” Bowditch wrote in his book, and that relative ease of use is what made it possible for mariners to calculate their locations anywhere on the globe reliably and accurately, using observations of stars and planets, and the time of day referenced to Greenwich, England. The heights of celestial objects relative to the horizon, and to each other, made it possible by using observed data, simple calculations and look-up tables, and it was the standard of navigation around the world for well over 150 years, until the development of radio and satellite navigation aids. Brad Humrighouse’s interests were global. He served as a navigator in the US Navy, aboard aircraft and ships, and I asked him to tell me about his experiences. “Let’s start at the beginning,” I said. “Tell me a little about your background.” “My family came here during the Revolutionary War. My ancestor was a Hessian soldier, he was a mercenary attached to George Washington’s outfit. Washington was able to recruit some mercenaries away from the British. He was in charge of the POWs after Washington crossed the Delaware, the prisoners they captured. As a result, he got a land grant in Ohio, 640 acres in east Ohio. And there’s a Humrighouse Museum still

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“MIRVs raining down like meteors,” thought Brad Humrighouse, as warheads reentered atmosphere there in Coshocton.” I asked about his early Navy days, “Did you go into the Navy right after school?” “Yes,” he answered, “Right after NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) at Ohio State University. I graduated in December 1969 and in January 1970 reported to Pensacola for training as a Naval Flight Officer. I always wanted to be a pilot, my whole life, but a month before flight training they said ‘one more eye exam’ followed by ‘your right eye’s a little weak so you can’t be a Naval Aviator and fly aboard carriers, but you can still go into the navigator program’, they called it the NFO, Naval Flight Officer, program. I graduated from that in September and was supposed to go right into a jet aircraft of some kind, but as Viet Nam was winding down, they didn’t need as many navigators, and I was given a kind of a desk job at the Point Mugu Naval Missile Center range.” “Tell me a little about what you learned as a navigation student,” I asked. “The training was really intensive,” he continued, “it was for bombardiers, it was low-level jet navigation, recognizing ground characteristics. And we used TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation System) for high altitudes and airways. “When I went to the Pacific missile range, I was the Range Safety Officer, vectoring aircraft to clear ships off the California coast when we would launch ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) from Vandenburg Air Force Base. A corollary job was to navigate EC-121s for trips down the range.” Brad paused and pulled out a hand-drawn map and smoothed it out on the table. “I was thinking about this earlier this morning. Here’s California and Hawaii, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands. We would fly to Hawaii, then down to the Marshall Islands.” I asked about the EC-121, and its civilian counterpart, the Lockheed Constellation. “It was four engines, they called it the ‘Super Connie’, equipped with a big electronics dome underneath. Our job was to fly, to go down the

range for the launch. It was a two day flight, we’d overnight in Hawaii, and usually we’d land in American Samoa. One time we got stuck down there for a week, it was terrible being stuck there (laughs), terrible, (still laughing). “So they’d launch and we’d take off, and as the missile was coming back down, the MIRVs would separate and we’d take readings, telemetry as everything was going on.” MIRVs are Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles, a payload of warheads arranged in a single nosecone that separate on reentry, into individual munitions designed to hit one or more targets within a group of targets. “Usually it was at midnight local time, and you could see the warhead bodies coming back in and split, kind of like meteors. My job was to be at a certain point at a certain time to make the observations coming in, watch and take telemetry as they were coming in through the atmosphere.” I asked Brad to tell me about the nuts and bolts of navigating. “Did you take star sights when you were aerial navigating?” “Yes,” he nodded, “there were three ways to get information. One was LORANCharlie, (Long Range Aid to Navigation, version ‘C’), an electronic thing where you matched radio signals, had a little crank to match up the signals on an oscilloscope, match up the sky signal and the station signal. We had a sextant on a periscope that went up through the top of the aircraft, (to find and fix the locations of) stars, planets, the moon, and we also had a drift meter so you could look down through the bottom of the airplane and you could see the pattern of the waves, which was driven by the wind, so you could see which way the wind was coming from and gauge the speed. “Oh, I have a story about saving the aircraft one time, with navigation.” Brad reached across the table and brought out a hand drawn map, with Vandenberg Air Force Base, Point Mugu Naval Air Station and the Pacific Missile Command

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Topsail-Opoly is a new game with local flare There’s a new game in town. Forget Boardwalk and Park Place. Forget railroads. This board game features familiar locations, such as the Swing Bridge, Missiles and More Museum and the turtle hospital. The game is Topsail-Opoly. It is available at The Topsail Island Trading Company in Surf City and the Gift Basket in Topsail Beach. It’s Grier Fleischhauer’s project,” said Claire Noto, Fleischhauer’s daughter. “He worked on this. Each space on the game board is a place on the island.” “We hope you will enjoy our game for many hours and have as much fun playing it as we did creating it,” said Fleischhauer. The colorful board game features locations such as Serenity Point Duplex, Queen’s Grant Townhouse, Breezeway Motel, Sea Vista Motel, and Villa Capriana Condo. There’s shops on the board game that are local favorites too, including Topsail Island Trading Company and The Gift Basket, Quarter Moon Books & Gifts, Godwin’s New

Topsail Market, Surf City Fishing Village, Patio Playground and Topsail Beach Skating Rink. Local dining favorites such as the Beach Shop & Grill, New York Corner Deli, Daddy Mac’s Beach Grill, Gallagher’s Sports Bar and Grill, and Max’s Pizza are stops along the playing board. “Anyone familiar with Topsail Island will chuckle with delight,” said Tammy Proctor, the director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. “Every detail of the game features the things we love about Topsail.” Instead of Community Chest, the playing cards are Blackbeard’s Treasure Chest and Sand Dollar cards which instruct players to take a walk on the Jolly Roger Pier and collect $200 and Pay Beach Nourishment Tax $50, and Donate $50 to the Turtle Hospital. “It’s very personalized,” said Noto. Even the bank is called Blackbeard’s Booty Bank and the multi-colored money features missiles, towers, beach chairs, and surfers. Fleischhauer said he hopes

every rental property will feature Topsail-Opoly. The game is designed to take only one hour playing time. The richest player wins. Topsail-Opoly is available at The Topsail Island Trading Company (910-328-1905) and The Gift Basket (910-3287111).

Easier tests for colon cancer Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to check for colon cancer? I’m in my sixties and would like to be tested, but hate the idea of drinking all that laxative solution, and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Jim Dear Jim, It’s a great question. While a colonoscopy is considered the gold standard screening test for detecting colon cancer and is widely recommended once adults reach age 50, only about half of Americans who’ve passed that milestone ever get tested. Why? Because most people, like yourself, dread the all-day laxative prep and sedation, not to mention the procedure itself. Fortunately, there are some easier alternatives, but be aware that if these tests uncover any suspicious results, you’ll still need to undergo a colonoscopy. Take-home tests There are two different types of tests on the market today that you can take in the privacy of your own home that requires no laxative-taking/bowel-cleansing preparation. The best option is the new FDA approved Cologuard test (see cologuardtest.com), which has a 92 sensitivity rate for detecting colon cancers. With this test you simply take a sample of a bowel movement, and mail it in to the lab for analysis. The lab looks for both blood and cancer-related DNA cells in your stool. The Cologuard test, which

is recommended every three years, requires a prescription from your doctor, and costs $599 but is covered by Medicare and many private insurers. If, however, you find that the Cologuard test is not covered by your insurer, and you can’t afford or don’t want to pay the $599 fee, the other option is the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which detects 74 percent colon cancers. These tests, which are also provided by your doctor, check for traces of blood in the stool that could indicate cancer or large polyps that can develop into cancer, but they don’t look at the DNA. You simply send a stool sample to the lab. Recommended annually, both of these fecal tests cost only around $25 and are covered by Medicare and most insurers. Less invasive tests Two other tests to consider that are less invasive then a colonoscopy but more entailed than the take-home tests are the virtual colonoscopy and the sigmoidoscopy (both tests are recommended every five years). A virtual colonoscopy uses a CT scan to view your colon instead of a scope in the rectum, so it’s a less invasive procedure than a traditional colonoscopy and doesn’t re-

quire sedation. But, it still requires the same bowelcleansing prep. It’s also more expensive, typically costing between $400 and $800 and is not covered by Medicare or most insurers. A sigmoidoscopy exam, which is covered by Medicare and most insurers, uses a short, flexible scope inserted in the rectum like a colonoscopy to look at the lower colon only. This is a much faster and less involved procedure than a colonoscopy and one that doesn’t require sedation. You follow a clear liquid diet the day before the exam and take a laxative or enema the morning of. Colon cancer numbers Colon cancer, which develops slowly over several years without causing symptoms especially in the early stages of the disease, is the second largest cancer killer in the U.S., killing around 50,000 Americans a year. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an independent panel of medical experts that advises the government on health policies – recommends colon cancer screening to all adults, ages 50 to 75. Earlier screenings are recommended to people who have an increased risk due to family history or other factors. Experts believe that as many as 20,000 lives could be saved each year, if the screening rate went up to 90 or 95 percent. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org.

Deadline for nominations for Pender County Outstanding Citizen extended Pender County is accepting nominations for the 2014 Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations will be acce pted through April 30. Nomination for ms and instructions are available at Pender County office buildings, or public libraries in B u r g aw a n d H a m p s t e a d . Forms and instructions may also be downloaded from www.pendercountync.gov.

The purpose of the Pender County Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award is to recognize and honor a Pender County citizen volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service to the community. The award recipient will be recognized and honored by the Pender County Board of Commissioners. Nominees must have lived in Pender County for at least one year. Criteria for nomi-

nation and selection include participation in community projects, presenting a positive image of the county, demonstrating a commitment to quality of life improvement, and contributions of time, energ y and leadership to enhance the Pender County community. Questions can be directed to Denise Mulhollen, Pender County Human Resources Director, at 910-259-0900.

Race to recover America’s missing children rolls into Topsail Island

Fireball Run, a program with 1.7 million viewers, is rolling into the Topsail Area Sept. 29 in the Race to Recover America’s Missing Children. “We are happy to host Fireball Run,” said Tammy Proctor, executive director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. “Fireball Run has a track record of recovering 44 of America’s missing children.” Two counties and four mayors have united their efforts to welcome Fireball Run to the Greater Topsail Area. “Fireball Run brings additional positive exposure to the Topsail Island Area and southeastern North Carolina,” said Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “It provides the opportunity to illustrate all of the elements

of a friendly and progressive community as we take pride in sharing our family-orientated environment; and allows us to share our characteristics with other communities.” Fireball Run, in its ninth season, is not a reality show. It is a human trivial pursuit game in which the show’s participants arrive at a destination and uncover the region’s history and uniqueness. The program is 75 percent travelogue for the viewing audience. “Fireball Run’s program will not only showcase the Topsail Area to potential visitors, the program also introduces leaders of commerce to our area for business growth and development,” said Proctor. The participants who make

up Fireball Run’s 40 teams are CEOs and owners of corporations. Past participants included Donald Trump’s business partner, the owner of the Solo Cup manufacturing company, and the CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, according to J Sanchez, the executive producer of Fireball Run. “We look for areas that are progressive and poised for growth,” said Sanchez. This season the show is themed Space Race and will feature four inter national astronauts and two American astronauts as participants in the Fireball Run. For more information about Fireball Run and sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber office at 910-329-4446.

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Obituaries

Hospice offers program to cope with loss of parent 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. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journeys.

Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins. For more information, call 796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a nonprofit agency that provides healthcare and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education in Pender, Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Onslow counties. For more information, visit www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice.

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give parents more flexibility in attendance requirements for their children. Another workable solution that’s been around for years is year-round calendars. While it might not be perfect for everyone it has many benefits. For starters, parents will have prescribed vacation time periods in summer, fall, winter and spring so as to schedule vacations if all the family’s children are on the same track. Teachers could be employed for twelve months a year with time for training and workdays. If multi-track year-round calendars are employed a school facility can house as many as one-third more students than buildings that sit vacant during summer months or when children are on vacation. We can surely find a solution that will please most people and not shortchange our children’s education. While at it, lets also address those days at the end of the year after all tests are done and students largely watch movies or go on field trips. What we’ve got isn’t serving us well. Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 5 a.m. on WILM and Sunday at 10 a.m. on Time Warner Cable channel 52. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

Continued from page 4A more than a couple of days causes school scheduling problems. Administrators don’t generally like sending children to school on Saturdays but frequently must to satisfy requirements. Parents often schedule vacations months in advance, booking travel and rooms to coincide with published fall, Christmas or spring break calendars. This presents a conflict any year when there are more than a couple of days of cancelled classes – and let’s face it, that is most years. Something must be done. This past week Wake County Schools reported as many as 25 percent of their students absent during make-up days taken during spring break. You can be sure teachers were scrambling to try to make instruction meaningful. We have several options. The state could loosen the requirements on the number of days of instruction but most feel we need to add rigor to public schools, not ease up on requirements. We could reduce the number of teacher workdays, certain to be opposed by teachers and educators. We could give school systems more flexibility for weather-related closures. The worry here is that schools will not be judicious. Or we could

Newsings

Continued from page 5A so I hope we can get together with them. However, I was very happy to have a visit with them last week. Dates to remember Burgaw Presbyterian will have the second joint Lenten service on Maundy Thursday. April 2, at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served. Please join us for this special service, followed by Good Friday, and then Easter Sunday, When Jesus was victoriously rose from the dead. David Paul called to say that Burgaw High School would have a big reunion for everybody who graduated from the school, on May 2. There was another reunion several years ago. So mark your calendar. The class of 1965 is planning a reunion this year

Roderick Allen “Mac” McGlohon Sr. ROCKY MOUNT -- Mr. Roderick Allen “Mac” McGlohon, Sr., age 78 of Rocky Mount, went home to meet his Lord and Savior Mar. 28, 2015 at Nash Hospital in Rocky Mount. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Willard, conducted by Pastor Gary Blood. Visitation was held from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 1, 2015 at Englewood Assembly of God in Rocky Mount. Rod is survived by his son, Allen McGlohon and wife Gayle of Rocky Mount, his daughter, Dawn McGlohon and husband Jim King of Rocky Mount; two grandsons, Patrick McGlohon of Rocky Mount, and Luke King of Rocky Mount, and his sister, Jeanette McMillan of Wilmington. “Uncle Rod” will be missed by his spe-

cial niece, Karen McMillan Brown, husband Jeff and son Jason of Lynchburg, Va. and nephews, David McMillan, wife Lisa and daughters Kayla and Brook of Watha, and Tom Smith and sons Elliott and Alex of Rose Hill. Also left to cherish Mac’s memory is special friend, Lynda Burgess of Clayton. He was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Pitt County to the late Soloman Allen and Aileene Pittman McGlohon. He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Smith McGlohon. The family would like to thank Ginny Bass and Thelma Wood who became part of our family this past year. They would also like to thank the congregation of Englewood Assembly of God, therapists and the fifth floor nursing staff at Nash Hospital for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a me-

morial in Roderick’s memory to a charity or church of your choice. To sign the guest book, go to www.padgettfuneralhome.com. The family was served by Padgett Funeral and Cremation Services, Wallace. Mary Ann Metz BURGAW -- Mary Ann Metz, age 85 of Burgaw formerly of W. Harrison, Ind. passed away Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2015 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. She was born Aug. 14, 1929 in Batesville, Ind. and the daughter of the late Frank & Leona (Staubach) Suttmiller. Ms. Metz is survived by her children Karen (Donald) Patterson of Burgaw; Jerome Metz of Brookville, Ind.; Timothy (Marcia) Metz of Cedar Grove, Ind.; Alfred (Phyllis) Metz of Okeana, Ohio and Diane (Jim) Widolff of W. Harrison, Ind. She will also

be missed by her 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and her brother Dennis (Annabel) Suttmiller of West Chester, Ohio and special friends in Burgaw. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Metz and siblings Cornelius, Frank, Genevieve, Philomena, Joseph, Benedict and Father Frances. Visitation for Ms. Metz was Monday, Mar. 30, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, Harrison, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Holy Guardian Angel Church in Cedar Grove, Ind. with the Very Rev. Sean Danda officiating. Burial followed in Holy Guardian Angel Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lower Cape Fear Hospice c/o the funeral home. Online condolences at www. jkmfuneralhome.com.

and members are tentatively thinking about a date around Labor Day but it has not been settled yet. Watch for that date. Master Gardeners The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association will be having it’s spring plant sale on April 10-11. It will start at noon on the 10th and run till 6 p.m., and on the 11th from 8:30 a.m. until noon. There will be herbs, vegetables, companion plants, Japanese Maples, and pollinator plants. Also there will be shrubs and homegrown favorites propagated by Pender County Master Gardeners. Closing thought: Hallelujah, Christ is Risen today Hallelujah, Death has lots its prey Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Christ is Risen Today. Happy Easter Shalom.

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Bill Howard Outdoors We were out towards the center, near where the pump was located below. Papa would work the shoreline steadily, and occasionally get a bite or small largemouth. I was fishing from the other side, pretty much casting in the center of the pond away from any structure or shore. Papa evidently caught a glimpse of me casting and reeling and after several throws, finally had enough. “Lil’ Bill, you don’t have to reel it in all the way to the side of the boat.” As he said that I was finishing bringing the lure in. I was looking more at Papa and paying little attention to what I was doing, other than reeling. Directly beside the boat, with the lure being lifted straight up, a largemouth shot from below and engulfed the bait, slapping the side of the boat with his body while doing so. He wasn’t a monster, more like a two or three pound bass. But Papa realized that his original saying was truer that what he was trying to explain to me. And I was as convinced as ever, that the longer the hook was wet, the better the chance to catch something. Fast forward to this last weekend. I was fishing hard trying to upgrade my largest crappie for the North Carolina Kayak Fishing Association’s crappie tourney. I fished a great crappie fishery in Lake Jordan on Saturday, and brought one in a half inch larger that my previous best

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist “You ain’t gonna catch any fish unless the hook is in the water.” That was a wise saying from grandfather. I took it to heart too. After a cast, I would not pull the lure above the surface until there was no way not to. Many times I caught a bream or bass just inches from the shoreline with me standing a foot or so away. Now, understand how a child takes something so seriously to follow the advice every time and then you hear something contrary to the wisdom given. We had a boat that consisted of two pontoons held together by four sheets of plywood decking. It was built primarily for my grandfather’s business, as we had a pump in the pond that would send water down to the manufacturing plant to cool off the injection molding machines. The pontoon boat allowed my dad or other workers access to where the pump was in the pond if it failed with a large deck to work from. Once, while in high school, we had a pump failure in the cold of winter. I was the guinea pig that day, and would have to go in the frigid water, dive below to find the pump, and bring it up to the surface in order to repair it. I was certified in SCUBA a few years prior and had always been comfortable around water, but I would be diving into water with near nothing for visibility and would free dive without a tank since the water was so cold that I would not be able to stay in long. Afterwards, I was quickly taken to shore where I ran into the house tossing my wet cold clothes and jumped into the lukewarm shower. It made me feel important. But I digress. We occasionally would take the pontoon boat out as a base to swim from in the pond, or to give us a platform in which several of us could fish. While I fished with my grandfather and dad many times in that pond, I only remember one time in which my grandfather and I were both fishing from the pontoon boat together.

Town of Burgaw Government News April 02, 2015 PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 5:30 PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend. Public Hearing 1. Consideration of an amendment to Sections 2-2, 4-9, 14-8, and 14-20 of the UDO to allow Solar Farms in the I-1 district. Public Hearing 2. Consideration of an amendment to Article 4. Zoning Districts and Zoning Maps and Article 5. Supplementary Use Standards of the UDO to add design standards and establish a Gateway Overlay zoning district. Public Hearing 3. Consideration of an amendment to the official Town of Burgaw Zoning Map applying the Gateway Overlay zoning district to commercial properties along Highways 117 and 53 near their intersection. 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

Bill Howard with two nice crappie. for the tourney. The fish were around 23 feet deep in water that was between 28 and 30 feet deep. Sunday, I fished a lake that I had only fished once in the last three decades. But in the fifteen years prior, I knew every spot having spent my entire summers doing nothing but fishing. It didn’t take long to find where the crappie were staging. I had one rod with a cork and minnow, and another I was using a beetle spin to cast along the banks. I continuously swapped rods while bringing in black crappie in the 10 to 11 ½ inch size range. Once, after a particular aggressive strike and fight with an 11 incher, the minnow was pushed up the line from the hook about an inch. I

unhooked the slab and laid the rod down with the tip sticking over the front of the kayak. As I measured the crappie, the tip took a jump and I quickly grabbed the Denali Rosewood spinning rod. It bent over double as the crappie pulled under the kayak with only a foot or so of line stretched from the tip. From crappie hovering over 20 feet deep the day before, to a crappie that basically attacked a mangled and dead minnow that was not even on the hook at the surface, it again proved, you ain’t gonna catch a fish, if your hook ain’t in the water. Or maybe it proved something else, as in if the hook is in the water, you better be prepared to catch a fish. Contact Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@gmail.com.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC

TOWN OF BURGAW PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD VACANCY The Town of Burgaw is accepting applications for the Planning and Zoning Board. Application may be downloaded from our website at www.townofburgaw.com >Government>Advisory Boards>Applications for Boards, Commissions and Committees. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 no later than 5:00PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. If you need further information, you may call Sylvia Raynor, Town Clerk at 910663-3441 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Monday – Friday or via email at town.clerk@townofburgaw.com. CALENDAR April 03, 2015 April 06, 2015 April 13, 2015 April 14, 2015 April 16, 2015

Town Offices closed in observance of Good Friday Promotions/Special Events committee meeting Parks and Recreation committee meeting Board of Commissioners meeting Planning/Zoning Board meeting

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Town of Surf City Government News April 2, 2015

Surf City Town Council Planning Board

CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA PUBLIC INFORMATION: 1. Discussion and Brief Overview of Pender County’s Beaver Management Program. 2. Recognition of Jeremy Stanley, Senior at Pender High School Appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 3. Approval of Minutes: Regular & Closed Session March 16, 2015. 4. Resolution Rescinding the Designation of Former Employees as Map Review Officers for Pender County. 5. Approval of a FY 14-15 Budget Amendment to Accept Emergency Management Response to a Hazardous Materials Incident for $240.00. ***END OF CONSENT AGENDA*** APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 6. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Surf City Pyrotechnic Display on July 3, 2015, in Accordance with North Carolina General Statute 14-413. 7. Approval of Project Ordinance to Release Funds for Surveying and Testing of the Surf City, Penderlea, and Other Sites: $125,000. 8. Approval of Funding for Community Yoga Classes: $1,320. 9. Approval of Purchase Order for Day Care Provider Payments: $50,000.00; and Approval of Purchase Order for Foster Care Vendor Payments: $80,000.00. 10. Approval of a Purchase Order to Xylem Water Solutions for the Rental of Temporary Sewer Pumps at the Pender Commerce Park WWTP – Phase I Project in the Estimated Amount of $49,200. 11. Resolution Authorizing Approval of changes to Article V – Compensation Plan, Section 13. Overtime Pay and Compensatory Time A. Hours Worked for the Sheriff’s Department within the Current Pender County Employee Personnel Policies. 12. Approval of the Hiring of a Part Time Planner II for a Period Not to Exceed June 30, 2015. 13. Approval to Create a Line Item for the Council on Community Affairs and to Transfer Funds from Planning and Community Development – Salaries in the amount of $1,000. 14. Resolution Opposing Draft Bill Titled “AN ACT TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OFFICIAL MAP ACT.” APPOINTMENTS 15. Approval of Appointments to the Pender County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLOSED SESSION (if applicable). ADJOURNMENT

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WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: 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

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Patriot’s beat East Bladen

Pender nine earns second conference win By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes a high school baseball coach has to make tough decisions. Those decisions can be the difference between winning and losing. In the case of Pender Head Coach Robbie Futch, mother nature and Cameron Guertin have teamed up to make his decision easy. The burly right-hander took the mound against East Bladen and made a mockery of the Eagle’s line up with a one hit shutout buoyed by 15 Eagle batters sent back to the dugout via the strikeout. “Cameron Guertin is just really good at what he does, “stated Futch. “ I think he was solid the whole game.” Guertin was in fact solid throughout the whole game. The senior standout had allowed no runs and no hits through 6 2/3 innings. East earned their first and only hit of the game with two outs in the seventh and final frame on an infield hit between second and third base. Shortstop Deondre Newkirk made a great play to glove it and get a throw off but the runner was safe by a step. A steal and a strikeout followed but the third strike made its way to the backstop. The runner advanced to second base. With runners

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Patriot ace hurler Cameron Guertin sent 15 East Bladen batters back to the dugout shaking their heads. at second and third and two out, Guertin struck out the next batter to end the threat. Guertin was credited with four strikeouts in the seventh inning. Justin Fedoronko scored the go-ahead run in the fourth frame. A single and a sacrifice by Chase Norris

gave the Patriots a runner at second base. Guertin singled to move the runner to third base. Guertin attempted to swipe second base and the throw was high and found its way into the outfield bringing home Fedoronko. That was all of the run support that Guertin would need.

Guertin earned the win with his second consecutive complete game shutout. He fanned 15 East Bladen batters and walked just one. He faced 24 batters, just three over the minimum of 21 required in seven innings. The senior right-hander has pitched 19 innings this season with 38 strikeouts. He has walked only five batters and has allowed five hits. His last two starts were complete game shutouts. Fedoronko led the Patriots with two hits and the only run scored. Coach Futch is excited about the team’s growth and the upcoming schedule. “This was a good win. We are starting to notice a trend of parity in the conference that excites us quite a bit, a lot of close games being played and a lot of good pitching going on throughout the league. With the weather affecting so many games, it is going to be an exciting month of April because you are going to see the majority of the season being played in one month. When things like that happen, anyone has a shot if they can negotiate the schedule.” The Patriots (2-3/2-1) are in third place in the Four County Conference just a half a game behind Midway and WallaceRose Hill. They Hosted South Brunswick on Tuesday.

Pirates win twice, improve to 9-1 By Lee Wagner Contributing Writer After a conference win on Tuesday over visiting South Brunswick, Topsail High School baseball Coach Granville Gehris was looking forward to Thursday’s non-conference home game against perennial power D. H. Conley from Greenville, which came into the game with an overall record of 7-1 and a 4-0 mark in the always-tough Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference “They have a very solid program, they are well-coached and they have a couple of guys who can really swing it,” Gehris said. “It’ll be a great challenge and it’ll be like playing another conference game for us.” But good teams somehow find a way to win against both good and bad teams and, so far, the Pirates (9-1, 4-1) have managed to do just that – even if sometimes it isn’t very pretty. But pretty is not what counts, wins are. Senior ace Clark Cota survived four up-and-down innings and it took two additional relievers to finish off the final three frames but a three-run first inning and a two-run fourth produced just enough runs for Topsail to hold off the Vikings 5-3. Clark Cota threw way too many pitches (90) on a chilly evening over the course of his four innings, uncharacteristically walking four opposing batters and running up seven 3-2 counts, but he gave up just three hits and no runs while fanning nine. Junior Bryce Cota came on in the

fifth and also struggled with his control, walking three and hitting two batters while giving up one run on no hits before being relieved after 2/3 of an inning by senior Sam Luchansky. Luchansky proceeded to walk one Viking leading off the sixth and an error accounted for a second Conley run. Two seventh inning walks and another Pirate defensive lapse made gave the Vikings a third run before a ground out ended the game. “We walked entirely too many people,” Gehris said. “They’re a very good team, they’re in first place in their conference, and they play in a very tough 3A/4A conference like we do - a pitching dominant conference. We knew we were going to face some very good hitters but at the end of the day we just have to do a better job of throwing strikes. “You can’t blame it on anybody but ourselves, we walked 12 batters, hit two guys, and put 14 guys on base without making them earn it, and that’s something we have to fix. You don’t win too many games that way.” While the pitchers struggled the offense was hitting the ball hard, even the outs. Danny Wilson smoked the second pitch he saw in the bottom of the first into leftfield for a single, Luchansky laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt that turned into a hit, and Clark Cota doubled down the leftfield line to get Wilson home. After a strikeout, Sam Hall hit a ball to deep left for a sacrifice fly that plated Luchansky, and courtesy runner (for Cota) Isaah Beach scored a third run on a Viking miscue for a 3-0 lead. That lead

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

After this weekend’s rain it is probably unofficially official that the Trask baseball team will not be able to play a home game this year. I think that this is a crying shame. I would hate to be a junior or senior on a team that can’t play any home games. There go those memories of playing in front of the home fans. There goes those days of walking out of the school in your uniform and walking down to the field in preparation of that home contest. I have received many emails from both baseball and softball parents concerning the field and the fact that both teams have not played at home. There has been some finger pointing in several directions. Here is my take on things. First of all, those that want to point fingers at the baseball coach need to consider the circumstances that he has dealt with. The man took the job on short notice and was not fully aware of the field and its problems. I am not saying that he was not made aware of the drainage problems that the field has. I don’t know that. I am saying that the late start and the poor weather we have had did not help an already dire situation. That field should have been worked all winter long. It should have been worked from the day the season ended last school

year. I have told the story many times and will only say that the baseball field has always been a problem. The school administration can only do so much. They have a budget that is strained to say the least. The question was asked of me the other day, How do they replace the gym floor while the baseball field is under water? I don’t have an answer for that. I don’t work for the school system. I think that it is a legitimate question. However, there may well be a perfectly good answer for that question. I would like to hear it. The bottom line is that the Trask administration has always been athletically oriented. I believe that if there was a quick fix that it would already have been done. There is no quick fix. It will take a lot of time and money to fix a problem that has been there since day one. It is not going to happen overnight. I doubt that it will be done this season. As for the softball team and there gripe that they should be able to play their home games as long as their field is playable. I tend to agree with them on that. However, I am not the one that has to stay within a budget. I do think that it is time to let each team stand on their own. Let baseball play where they must and let the girls play their home games. I think that the time has come to make that decision. The softball program has a chance to make a deep run into the playoffs. Don’t punish them for something beyond their control. I know a lot of the people that will have to make some tough decisions. They are good people with good intentions. I would hate to be in their shoes. Of course, as I often say, this is just my opinion.

Lady Pirates whip South Brunswick Pirate skipper Granville Gehris remained intact until the bottom of the fourth. Pinch-hitter Andrew Beach led off the inning with a walk and wound up on third on a double by hot-hitting Chase Riker. Wilson singled to knock in both of his teammates for a 5-0 advantage before the Pirate hurlers went into their three-inning high-wire act. D. H. Conley scored single runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh without the benefit of a hit. “We’ve been swinging a lot better, I think we just had a little bit of a lapse in the last game (South Brunswick) but we’ve been dialed in,” Gehris said. “We

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate softball team had the South Brunswick Cougars number a year ago. They beat the Brunswick County team convincingly twice and it appeared that this would be the case again. Although the Pirates took an 11-1 win last week it was not as easy as the score suggested. The Pirates opened the game with a three run first frame. Hayley Grizzle had an RBI single to lead the Pirates. Coach Jay Abston had his

ace in flame thrower Victoria Elder in the circle. That did not deter the young Cougars as they gave the lanky right hander all she could handle in the opening frame. With the score 3-1 both teams settled into a rhythm. Both teams tried the short game and each team’s defense thwarted that effort. Topsail finally got something going in the fourth frame, scoring three runs. The big hit in the frame came from Kate Abston. A five-run fifth ended

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Lady Titans edge West Bladen in extra innings By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Trask Lady Titans struggled against West Bladen pitcher Nicole Wyatt last year. In an effort to improve the team’s efforts at the plate, Coach Corrina Reece and her staff worked on hitting the outside pitch. The extra work helped but the Titans still needed extra innings to defeat the Knights 6-4. “I am pleased with the effort but kind of disappointed in the way we played” said Reece.” It was ugly but we’ll take the win.” The Titans started junior right-hander A.J Johnson. At times she struggled to find the strike zone but had enough to bail herself out with the strikeout. Trask used the short game to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the second frame. West answered with the same approach and the score stood at 1-1 until the fourth inning. A three run fourth gave the Titans a 4-1 lead and the Titans seemed primed for the win.

The Knights scored one run in the bottom of the inning and added two more runs in the fourth to tie the game. West had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the seventh but a diving catch on a popped up bunt by backstop Taylor Rivenburgh ended the inning. After seven innings the two teams were tied at six apiece and the game went into extra innings. Trask scored two runs in the top of the eighth on a Desire Brown single up the middle with two on. Brittany Foy had come on in the sixth frame and pitched well. She ended the Knights evening with an efficient eighth frame. Johnson earned the win while Foy picked up the save. The two right handers combined for eight strikeouts. Brown led the offense with three hits and two RBIs. She also scored a run. Haley Smith had two hits and an RBI. The team had only two strikeouts on the night. The Titans are 4-1 on the year and 3-0

in conference play. Their next scheduled game is on April 10th against Pender but there may be some games made up.

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Titan baseball falls at West Bladen

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Trask baseball team has faced its share of adversity this year. With the wet weather taking away the bulk of their practices and all of their early season home dates, the team has marched on. Last week the Titans traveled to West Bladen to play the Knights. A shaky first inning that featured four errors and

seven runs lent itself to a 16-6 loss. “The wet field is a problem but we have no excuses. We realize we have a lot of work to do.” The Titan defense struggled in the opening inning. Four errors and four hits turned into seven unearned runs on starting pitcher Patrick Bowden’s account. The Titans were within an out of getting out of the frame unhurt before the

wheels came off. West scored two more unearned runs in the second inning and the score was 9-0. The Titans cut into the large deficit in the next two innings with four runs. A four run fifth frame gave the Knights a 13-4 lead and they seemed to be on cruise control. Two more runs in the sixth by the upstart Titans cut the deficit to 13-6. West answered yet again with four runs in the

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bottom of the inning. Bowden took the loss despite not giving up an earned run. Dylan Kraft led the offense with a 2-3 performance while Jordan Flora also had a run batted in. Michael Stroman had a hit to continue his run of at least one hit in each of the six games played. The Titans will play at North Brunswick on Wednesday.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Another wet week caused several postponements. However, there was some action in the area. The Trask Titans hosted a track meet that included Pender. Desire Brown won three events for the ladies while Jacen Mott won the 1600 meter run. Tynaffit Davis won the triple jump. The Lady Titans defeated West Bladen in softball action. Desire Brown had the winning ribbey while Haley Smith had two hits and a ribbey. A.J. Johnson and Brittany Foy combined to earn the

win in the circle. The Trask women’s soccer team won their first match of the season. Ruby Ramirez had a hat trick for the Titans. The Topsail baseball team ran their record to 9-1. On Tuesday the Pirates rode the combined pitching efforts of Austin Baird and Payton Rice to a win over South Brunswick. Clark Cota had a dinger in the win. Cota earned the win over D.H. Conley. The Lady Pirates are perfect after defeating a game South Brunswick team. Victoria Elder and Hayley Grizzle combined to beat the Cougars while Hunter Bizzell had an RBI triple.

Pender’s women’s track team had a good outing last week at Trask. Tanazsa Simpson won the shot put while Lakirah Forney won the long jump. The Pender men won their second straight conference game with a 1-0 shutout. Justin Fedoronko had the game winning hit for the Pats. Cameron Guertin again was the man for the Pender boys. He allowed just one hit and had 15 strikeouts. He now has 38 strikeouts in 19 innings of work. He has thrown back to back one hitters. For the second straight week he is the Post & Voice top performer.

Pender County Sports Round Up Trask soccer earns first win The Heide Trask soccer team earned their first win of the year last week with a 5-0 shutout of West Bladen under the lights of the Titan football field. Ruby Ramirez had a hat trick with goals at the 4th, 9th, and 79th minute. Freshman Emily Oyler scored at the 33rd minute while Edith Mendoza scored at minute 52.the Titans had 30 shots on goal while West Bladen had only five. Coach Cathy Claris girls are now 1-2 on the year. Topsail soccer falls to Laney in overtime The Topsail girls’ soccer team fell to the unbeaten Laney Lady Buccaneers in overtime last week by the score of 1-0. The Bucs scored with 30 seconds to go in

Topsail Continued from page 10A faced a couple of really good arms tonight so we feel good about our hitting and our defense, we just have to tighten up our pitching and I think we’ll be fine.” On Tuesday the Cougars of South Brunswick (3-6, 0-4) proved to be a lot tougher than many thought as the Pirates rode the combined pitching efforts of Austin Baird and Payton Rice and a three-run first inning that included a two-run home run by Clark Cota to a 3-0 MidEastern 3A/4A Conference victory. Baird had a 1-2-3 inning in the top of the first and his teammates quickly gave him the lead in the bottom of the frame. Wilson led off the inning with a double in the gap in left-center and, after an out, Clark Cota sent the

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Ramirez is a standout at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan soccer team had had to battle the same wet weather that the other sports have had to battle. Throughout it all the lady Kickers have practiced hard for Coach Cathy Claris. Among the hard working ladies is junior Ruby Ramirez. Miss Ramirez has been a member of the Lady Titan kickers since her freshman year. She has grown each and every year and has become a very good soccer player. Last week the Lady Titans hosted West Bladen under the lights of the football field. Ramirez played an outstanding game. She scored three goals thus earning what soccer enthusiasts call a hat trick. Her play sent the Titans to their first win of the season. The Lady Titans are headed into conference play in the next few weeks. Ruby Ramirez will be an important part of the Titans team.

the O.T. Haley Childress had 10 saves for the Pirates. Topsail men’s and women’s lacrosse earns win. The Topsail men’s and women’s lacrosse team earned wins last week over Epiphany. The Lady Pirates found victory with a 13-7 win while the men took a 14-8 win. Chase Popella led the scoring with 9 goals and two assists. Graham Taylor had four goals and three assists. Trask hosts track meet The Trask Titans hosted a track meet early last week. The combatants included Southwest Onslow, North Brunswick and Pender. The Lady Titans won the meet with 97 points while Pender finished fourth with

20 points while the Trask boys finished third with 49.5 points while Pender finished right behind them with 34 points. Desire Brown paced the Lady Titans with wins in the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes while Sienna Owens won the 3,200-meter run. Nizae Phillips won the triple jump for the Titans. Taylor Osgood won the 300-meter hurdles. Samantha Saunders won the 800-meter run. For the Pender ladies, Tanazsa Simpson won the shot put while Lakirah Forney won the long jump. On the men’s side the Titans were paced by wins from Jacen Mott in the 1,600 meter run and Tynnafit Davis in the triple jump. The Pender boys were paced by Ben Avila-Wheeler in the 3,200-meter run.

first pitch he saw from Cougar starter Caleb Clemmons over the leftfield fence for a no-doubt-about-it two-run home run. Sam Hall walked, went to second on a balk, and scored on an infield error that came off the bat of Chase Thompson. But that would be it for the Pirate hitters. Wilson got his second hit of the game with two out in the second, Luchansky singled after a walk to Wilson in the fourth but a double play ended that threat, and Josh Madole had a single in the fifth. Gabe James relieved a struggling Clemmons in the third and basically shut down the Pirate hitters after they had scored 11 runs against West Brunswick (11-1 win) on Friday and 18 runs (18-4 win) against Laney a week ago Tuesday. “Our effort today was not what we wanted, it was kind of a letdown where we went through the motions a little

bit and that’s on me,”Gehris said. “We’ll fix that. Anytime we come out and don’t play up to our ability that rests with me. “We’ll figure it out and we’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again. South is a good team and you can’t just go through the motions out here, you have to compete for 21 outs, and we did not do that well today.” Baird struggled, throwing 88 pitches in five innings on a chilly, windy evening. Baird walked four and gave up five hits but did his best Houdini act by working out of a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the top of the fourth by fanning the final three batters in the inning, and working out of a two-on, two-out situation in the fifth by inducing a ground ball. Payton Rice had a 1-2-3 sixth then fanned the first two Cougars he faced in the seventh before walking three in a row to load the bases.

That brought South Brunswick cleanup hitter Justin Wittkofsky, who already had two of the Cougars’ five hits, to the plate but Rice coaxed him into a ground ball to second for the game’s final out. “He (Baird) is a senior and he’s seasoned,” Gehris said. “He’s done a lot in the summer and in the fall and he’s worked hard for it. He didn’t have his best stuff today but he found a way to compete and keep us in the game and that’s what you asked for. “Payton hasn’t pitched in a while. He got back out there and was grooving and just kind of lost his release point for a little bit but was able to bow his neck and come back. They were able to work through some things and it was good for them personally.” Topsail will play host to West Brunswick on Tuesday then head to Hillsborough for the three-day Hilltop Tournament.

by Hayley Grizzle and a two run single by Victoria Elder helped the Pirates end the game early. Victoria Elder earned the win with two innings of work while Hayley Grizzle threw

three innings of two hit softball. The two right handers combined for six strikeouts. Grizzle led the offense with three hits in four at bats. Elder had two runs batted in while Hunter Bizzell had a

triple and an RBI. The Pirates hammered the Cougar pitchers with 13 hits while striking out only once as a team. The Pirates are 6-0 including a 3-0 conference mark.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail men’s lacrosse team has taken its lumps early this season. The team is in it’s infancy with only a few years of actual high school play under its belt. As time goes by the Pirate lacrosse team is becoming more competitive. One of the reasons is players like junior captain Chase Popella. Popella has worked hard to become a good lacrosse player. At 5-11 and a sturdy 180 pounds he is both quick and physical. He can take the punishment of the game as well as dish it out. Through six matches this year he has amassed 20 goals and three assists. He recently led the Pirates in their win over Epiphany. He had nine goals and two assists for a total of 11 points. As the Pirates lacrosse program evolves, they will need more players like Chase Popella.

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Pier fishing just around the corner By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic With the cold and rainy weather causing problems as of late, I try and think of the near future when I will be sitting somewhere with a rod and reel in my hand. I like to day dream about sitting on my favorite pier watching the water and the gulls diving after their afternoon meal. One of my favorite spots is the Surf City Pier. I enjoy the days of sitting on a bench and watching the water. I really enjoy fishing off of the pier early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The sun turns that orange and yellow color and the gleam off the water is mesmerizing. Pier fishing is something that all anglers can get into. It is not an expensive option to fishing and you don’t have to be an expert to be successful. Let’s go over a few things you will need on your first fishing trip to the pier. This week’s fishing tip Remember that part of being a successful angler is being prepared. That means you have to have your tackle box ready for the season and ready for the type of fishing you are going to do. When pier fishing I like to bring a cooler that is big enough to hold the fish I hope to catch. It also will hold your bait as well. I like to bring a small cooler with a few sodas and a sandwich or two along with some snacks. Bring the rod and reel that you feel comfortable with to the pier. It needs to be something you can handle with ease. Remember you could be fishing in close quarters. Check with the pier and see what they are catching. If the spots are biting use the bait that gives you the best chance. If the Spanish are hitting plugs or whatever is biting. Bring the best gear with you. Finally, show respect to your neighbors on each side of you. You will be surprised at where this will get you. Pier fishing is something that every person in your family can enjoy. Try it this year. I highly recommend the Surf City Pier.

Lady Patriots lose to East Bladen By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriots are under the direction of veteran Coach Gary Battle for the first time. Coach Battle believes in practicing hard and playing hard on game day. It seems as if the team has learned that part of the equation. Now they just have to learn how to put it all together on game day. The Lady Patriots hosted the East Bladen Lady Eagles last week. The visiting team pounded out 16 hits in subduing the youthful Patriots 15-3. East Bladen scored six runs in the first two frames and were in control from the out-

set. Pender scored one run in the bottom of the second frame. The Patriot defense settled down and held the Eagles scoreless for the next three frames. However, in the sixth frame the Bladen County ladies caught fire, scoring five runs. With the score 12-2 the Pats answered yet again with a run to continue the game and beat the 10 run rule. West Bladen scored three more runs in the seventh frame while the Patriots were unable to score in the final frame. Gracie Vincent took the loss in the circle for the Patriots. Pender could only muster three hits in the contest.

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posteditor@post-voice.com Fedoronko represents the Patriots well By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Pender Patriot baseball team takes the field there is a noticeable amount of young talent on the field. Although the Pats have had to retool their lineup, there are still some mainstays in the group. Justin Fedoronko is one of those mainstays. The junior standout came through last week, scoring the winning run against East Bladen. However, according to Coach Robbie Futch, he has done much more for the team. “Fedoronko has become a different guy in the last few weeks. He has become more outspoken, a bit more forceful and openly energetic. I think he felt overshadowed to begin with, but I’ve had a great deal of faith in him. He works hard, thinks about the game, and gives everything he can to being the best representative of the team that he can be. I can’t ask for much more.” Justin Fedoronko represents his Patriots with class.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER SPECIAL NOTICE To all persons claiming interest in: 1990 - 14' - 1456FP - Laundau and 1966 - 20hp - FD-20C - Johnson, Trae J. King will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/ outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20150226950095 #6818 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15

I‛m Charlie, a black and tan Dachshund. I look a little sad because my owner passed away. She used to work with the animals at the shelter so they promised to help me ﬁnd a home. I enjoy car rides and the attention of my human companions. They say I could lose a couple of pounds, but it can be hard not to give me a treat when I look at you with my sweet eyes! Please call the PENDER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY at 910-259-7022. Leave a message and they’ll return your call. See me and other animals available for adoption at www.PenderHumane.org. Please LIKE us at facebook.com/ PenderHumaneSociety.

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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 R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #6827 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/15

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the Estate of Raymond Armstead Nichols, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of June, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 12th day of March, 2015. Michael James Autry, Executor 1681 U. S. Highway No. 117 North Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6796 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualiﬁed as Executor of the Estate of Helen M. LoPresti, 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 30th day of June, 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 6th day of March, 2015. Patrick J. LoPresti Executor of the Estate of Helen M. LoPresti c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #6810 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15

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 Jessie Nebraska Farrior, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jessie Nebraska Farrior, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 18, 2015 at 7754 NC Hwy 50, Maple Hill, NC 28454, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of March, 2015. Carolyn Pickett 7754 NC Hwy 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 #6806 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the estate of Irwin V. Hendelman, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Irwin V. Hendelman, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 25, 2015 at 144 Great Oak Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of March, 2015. Michael W. Ward 144 Great Oak Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 #6815 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/15

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

14 SP 245 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 David H. Dunbar a/k/a Dave Dunbar to David B. Craig, Trustee(s), which was dated January 15, 2004 and recorded on February 9, 2004 in Book 2317 at Page 082

and rerecorded/modified/corrected on July 22, 2011 in Book 3947, Page 181, 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 7, 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 16, Creekside Subdivision, Topsail Township, Pender County and as more particularly described in Map Book 32, Page 84, Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 37 Frey Court, 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 Dave Dunbar a/k/a David H. Dunbar. 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.: 09-02680-FC02 #6822 3/26, 4/2/15

14 SP 150 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by John C. Murrell to Rod Swan, Trustee(s), which was dated July 26, 2012 and recorded on August 14, 2012 in Book 4116 at Page 237, 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 7, 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the City of Hampstead,

County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows Being all of Lot 139 of Eagle’s Watch, Phase One, Section Fifteen, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 47, Page 124 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description The improvements thereon being known as 136 Hydrangea Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 Being the same property which, by Deed dated December 20, 2011 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, North Carolina, in Book 4007, Page 221, was granted and conveyed by Charlie A Weingroff and Kristen N Weingroff unto John C Murrell Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 136 Hydrangea Lane, 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 John C. Murrell. 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.: 14-12536-FC01 #6823 3/26, 4/2/15

14 SP 249 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 Shaneka E. Johnson and Jermaine A. Wilson to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), which was dated December 19, 2007 and recorded on January 9, 2008 in Book 3386 at Page 176, 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 7, 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 86, as shown on map entitled Final Map Summit Ridge, Phase V-B, recorded in Map Book 34, at Page 121 of the Pender County Registry, said map is hereby referenced for a more particular description; together with a right of way in common with others over, through or upon any and all existing streets providing access to the lot shown on said map. Subject to all easements, encumbrances, rights of way and

restrictions of record, including that Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded in Book 1254, Page 295 and in that Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Summit Ridge Subdivision, Phase V-B recorded in Book 1827, Page 175 all in the Pender County Registry and any amendments thereto; all governmental land use regulations, including zoning, subdivision and building regulations applicable to subject property; and to ad valorem taxes for current and subsequent years. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 808 East Belair Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457. 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 Shaneka E. Johnson and husband, Jermaine A. Wilson. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-23196-FC02 #6824 3/26, 4/2/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 12CV155 PLAINTIFF Tiffany Hall McKoy 741 G Shaw Road Ivanhoe, NC 28447 VS. DEFENDANT Darrell McKoy 65 Crooked Creek Burgaw, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Darrell McKoy 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 an absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 7, 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 26 day of March, 2015. Tiffany Hall McKoy 741 G Shaw Road Ivanhoe, NC 28447 #6820 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/15

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will hold a public hearing on a proposed rule amendment to 15A NCAC 07H.0304(2) which would repeal the High Hazard Flood AEC, which is identiﬁed as the Velocity Zones on Flood Insurance Rate Maps administered by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Since the NFIP and the NC Building Code parallel the CRC requirements for construction in these areas, the CRC requirements are no longer necessary. The CRC is also repealing the corresponding exemp-

tion for single family residences 15A NCAC 07K .0213 from Coastal Area Management Act permitting requirements. Public hearings will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Surf City Town Hall, 214 N. New River Dr., Surf City, N.C., and at 5:00 p.m., Thursday May 14, 2015, at the Onslow County Public Library, 1330 Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, N.C. Comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted until June 1, 2015 and may be sent to Braxton C. Davis, Director, N.C. Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557; telephone: (252) 808-2808; e-mail: Braxton.Davis@ncdenr.gov. Copies of the proposed rule changes are available from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (252) 8082808, from the Surf City Town Hall (910) 328-4131 and the Onslow County Public Library (910) 3276471. #6828 4/2/15 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

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David A. Oyler and Kimberly Oyler (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David Oyler and Kim Oyler) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of July, 2008, and recorded in Book 3495, Page 13, 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 14, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Farm No. 267 as shown on the Official Map of said Saint Helena Colony and recorded in Map Book 3 at Page 27 of the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1804 Highsmith Road, Burgaw, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and

any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the 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: 1148420 (FC.FAY) #6802 4/2, 4/9/15

PUBLIC HEARING On, Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing to seek public input regarding the potential implementation of paid parking for the Town of Topsail Beach with a private contractor operating the program. The purpose of the paid parking is to generate funds needed to maintain the Town’s 30 year Beach Inlet and Sound Maintenance program. The public hearing will be held in the Town Board Room at Town Hall at 820 South Anderson Boulevard. If you have questions, please contact Town Hall at 910-328-5841. #6816 3/26, 4/2/15

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 Rufus David Howard, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Rufus David Howard, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 18, 2015 at 1225 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of March, 2015. Susan E. Howard 1225 Stag Park Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #6809 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15

EXECUTORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF GEORGE DALLAS FLYNN JR, ESTATE FILE NO: 15E003 All persons, ﬁrms or corporations having claims against George Dallas Flynn Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notiﬁed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before June 11, 2015 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 12th day of March 2015. George Dallas Flynn III and Glenda Flynn Norris, CO- Executors of the Estate of George Dallas Flynn Jr. C/O of his attorney, Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Attorney at Law 130 East Church Street, PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #6805 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/15

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Participating Students in the Four County EMC Leadership Camp were: Front Row (l-r) Relynne Wolf, Pender Early College; Johnson Blanchard, Wallace Rose-Hill High School, Teshawn Lee, Heide Trask High School, Catherine Armstrong, Harrells Christian Academy; Natasha Shefﬁeld, Pender High School, Pender High School; Charlanna Coleman, East Bladen High School; Back Row (l-r) Bruce Simonson, Union High School; Jeffrey Shipman, West Bladen High School, Sara Major, Topsail High School; Joshua Spillers, Topsail High School; Noah Blanton, Pender High School; Mackenzie Wise, James Kenan High School; Kamille Brown, Wallace-Rose Hill High School.

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Mugu, then dashed lines of a converging course to the ADIZ. “It was on a mission to take the Admiral down to Kauai (Hawaiian island) for an administrative inspection of the Pacific Missile Range. I was taking fixes as we went along, and every once in a while the copilot would come back and take a look at my chart, and I told him, “You’re going off track

quite a bit, drifting, to the north of the track and getting further away as you go”.” Brad said the copilot acted like it was wrong, just the result of being a young navigator. “We went on and finally the pilot came back and took a look, and said, “We may have something wrong up in the cockpit.” Next: From Sky to Sea

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Living

April 2, 2015

Section B

Pancake breakfast April 11 at Topsail Presbyterian Church

Topsail student dedicates senior project to her sister By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Topsail High School senior Katelyn Batchelor will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Topsail Presbyterian Church on April 11. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 7:30-10 a.m. The fundraiser will be the culminating event for Katelyn’s senior project and is dedicated to her sister who lost her battle to cancer at the age of 13. Katelyn’s sister Kimberly Ann Batchelor passed away Mar. 7 2013 from an extremely rare form of brain cancer. She was one of only 30 diagnosed with the disease in the country. Kimberly served as an inspiration to everyone who knew her, and she was always a leader. She continued to encourage others during her illness, including those who rallied behind her throughout her year-long fight. Her infectious smile, along with determined strength and resilience has touched many lives in the small community of Hampstead and beyond. Last year, during Katelyn’s junior year, she was assigned to write a six-page essay on a topic that was interesting to her. She chose to write about childhood cancer, a topic that had become very close to her heart. She decided to focus on three forms of childhood cancer that were different from the one that Kimberly had: leukemia, lymphoma and neuroblastoma. “In our senior year we have to take that paper and come

up with a product that will in some way help with the topic that was written about in the essay,” began Katelyn. “When my sister Kimberly was diagnosed with cancer, I just knew that I wanted to write my paper on childhood cancer because I wanted to learn more about it. Through my sister’s journey, I loved being able to help her with her needs as much as I could. I realized after she passed away that I wanted to do my project on kids with cancer.” Kimberly had brought the community together. Katelyn and her family were touched by the fundraisers, by the people who brought dinners, those who visited the family at the hospital, and who helped in various ways. Katelyn wanted to find a way to give back to the community, and she is doing just that with her senior project. In planning for the fundraising event, Katelyn prepared and presented a speech to the church. She designed and printed tickets, and priced materials that she would need for the fundraiser. She sold tickets at her church each Sunday and announced the event on Facebook. She researched the three types of cancer and prepared her written product for school. After earning a score of 100 percent, she will soon be presenting her project to judges for another grade. Katelyn has decided to donate all of the proceeds to the UNC Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic. “I have seen first-hand how donations to the hospital can

Katelyn Batchelor with a photo of her sister Kimberly buy various toys and activities that help these children at the hospital pass time and keep their mind off of their disease,” said Katelyn. “Tickets will be $5 each and any

donations above that would be greatly appreciated. The funds that I raise will be presented to the UNC Children’s Hospital within the next two weeks after the fundraiser.

As we came together to help Kimberly fight, I am asking that we all come together again in the remembrance of Kimberly and to help other kids that have to battle this

disease. I feel like this will be a great and successful fundraiser.” On the day of the fundraiser, Katelyn’s family will be there to help and support her. Trent Talbert, Katelyn’s stepfather, is proud of Katelyn’s efforts. “UNC Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cancer Unit is an organization that is dear to Katelyn’s heart because it was where Kimberly received care for her terminal disease. Katelyn knew when she saw the care given to her sister by the team at the hospital that she will one day be one of those care givers, and help kids with pediatric cancer. This will be one of her last steps in finishing an emotional senior project and a first step in accomplishing her goal of helping kids with cancer. For only five dollars you can get all the pancakes you can eat. Please come out and help support Katelyn with her senior project, and help raise money for wonderful kids with very hard roads ahead,” said Talbert. Katelyn plans to attend UNCW after graduation this year and study nursing. After that, her goals are to attend UNC and become a pediatric oncologist. To p s a i l P r e s b y t e r i a n Church is located at 16249 US Highway 17 North. For those who are unable to attend the fundraiser, donations may be sent to Topsail Presbyterian Church, US Highway 17 North. Checks should be made payable to Topsail Presbyterian Church: Katelyn Batchelor Senior Project.

Reel Housewives of Topsail Island plan annual charity bike ride April 11 By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer

These are some housewives who know how to get around – in a good way. The Real Housewives franchise, airing on cable network Bravo could be considered a cultural phenomenon, some of the cast members making as much as $500,000 while drawing millions of viewers to the television screens each week. So, what if we told you there were some housewives making a name for their selves right here in Pender County? But it’s all for a good cause. The Reel Housewives of Topsail Island is “totally non-profit” according to Annette Erny who started the organization five years ago. “At first it was to knock something off my bucket list, just to ride this beautiful island on my bike to see the beauty God has surrounded me with everyday; just kinda’ wanted to take in all the beauty,” Erny said. But the checking something off of her bucket list quickly took over conversations with others. “The next thing I knew, people were calling wanting to ride with me. So we all chipped in $20 and set the date.” And that’s how it all started. Now Erny and others complete a 26-mile bike ride each April. It begins at the Southside of Topsail Island and ends at the Northside. This year’s ride will be April 11; the goal is to make the ride bigger and better than every before. Last year the Reel Housewives of Topsail Island (RHOTI) raised $28,000 for people battling breast cancer. Erny said she couldn’t have been a part of such an amazing fundraiser without the support of her husband, who cheers her on around the clock. “We have provided families with checks to

use the money the way they need it, whether it’s rent or a mortgage, buying their children Christmas to buying prosthesis for families in need during this horrible disease and healing process,” she said. “We have paid deductibles, so their insurance will kick in to paying medical bills. Whatever they need. We can’t do a lot but every little bit helps when you are battling this thing called breast cancer.” Though Erny is the one guiding dozens of participants on a 26-mile bike ride year after year, she said it is a higher power leading her along the route. “I am so blessed that God continues to guide me through this process everyday. He taps me on my shoulder and wakes me up a lot of nights just to keep pushing me,” she said. “You know the crazy thing, and I praise God, this is not something that I’ve ever had to face dealing with personally in the past – but you can believe I will be dealing with this the rest of my life. I hope to continue this journey with my husband Darrell Erny and my son, Kane, who have been solid as a rock with me through this journey.” The journey she is on could be considered both physical and emotional. For each mile Erny covers on wheels, she is making a world of difference for someone else. “The biggest reward of being a RHOTI is to know that you can make a difference,” she said. “To give to the women, to see their faces when you present them with a check makes us cry every single time. It is never without tears…tears of joy and tears of hope.” Interested participants can reach out to Erny by visiting www.facebook.com and searching The Reel Housewives of Topsail Island or by visiting www.reelhousewivesoftopsailisland.com.

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Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: I remember this word study from a lecture by one of my seminary professors, Dr. Dave Skinner many years ago. Dr. Skinner was a Mississippi country preacher who became a true Hebrew scholar and professor at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis. One of the most recognized and often quoted of the seven SAYINGS OF *ESUS WHILE ON THE cross is found in Matthew And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The typical understanding of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words is that of a CONFUSED *ESUS SUFFERING ON the cross, crying out in pain and anguish, asking God why this is happening. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t subscribe to that interpretation. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be LIEVE *ESUS WAS IN ANY WAY confused or unsure of why he was being crucified. He knew his purpose, his mission, his ministry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. He knew he would sacrifice his life for the sins of the world. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe for ONE MOMENT THAT *ESUS WAS surprised by what was hap pening. So what was he saying? What did he mean? The key to understanding this powerful STATEMENT OF *ESUS IS FOUND in the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;lama,â&#x20AC;? which is translated â&#x20AC;&#x153;whyâ&#x20AC;? in English. The Bible text preserves the actual words of Christ in He brew. There are two words in Hebrew that can be translated as why in English. One Hebrew word asks a question, one asks for a dem onstration of purpose. The word used in this passage is

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FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

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

RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

108 W. Wilmington St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.9111

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 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.

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

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4670 Stag Park Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S. Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-232-7759

www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m. Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead â&#x20AC;˘ 910-270-1477

Rev John Durbin, Pastor Mass Schedule: SAT 5pm, SUN 9 & 11am Daily Mass: TUES & WED 4pm, THURS & FRI 9 am Confessions SAT 4-4:30 or by apt www.allsaintsccnc.org

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Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes or until the glaze is sticky, glossy and the oranges are slightly caramelized, and the ham is heated through. If desired brush some more glaze over the orange slices. Serve slices of ham with some of the marmalade glaze over the top, garnished with a slice of orange. Be sure to remove all the toothpicks before serving. To make extra glaze heat up some orange marmalade and some brown sugar with a little water in a small saucepan, and serve it in a gravy boat. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed greens and/or roasted Brussels sprouts. Charleston style oyster pie 2 prepared refrigerated pie crusts 4 strips smoked bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 4 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola oil 1 m e d i u m sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced then smashed 3 stalks celery chopped Â˝ cup fresh parsley, chopped 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 pints oysters, drained, reserving Âž cup liquor Â˝ cup heavy cram 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon milk Cook bacon until crisp, remove from skillet, place on paper towels, cool then crumble. Set aside. Use four tablespoons of bacon drippings or add canola oil to make it four tablespoons. Add onions and celery and cook until soft, about three minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper, stir, cook for two minutes. Add in flour and cook stirring to make a light roux, about 3-4 minutes. Add the oyster liquor, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes; do not boil. Add the oysters and cook until the oysters just start to curl, about 2 minutes. Remove the oyster mixture from the heat and add bacon and parsley,

let it cool slightly. Place one cold pie crust into a deep dish pie plate. Place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drippings. Pour the oyster mixture into the pie shell and cover with the other prepared pie crust. Crimp around the edges to seal and make several slits in the top to allow the steam to escape. Brush the top crust with one tablespoon milk. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before serving. Sweet potato biscuits 3 medium sized sweet potatoes, baked or boiled, peeled 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mash cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add shortening and egg, mix well. In anther bowl whisk together sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder, stir into POTATO MIXTURE $O NOT USE ANY liquid. Add just enough flour to make a stiff dough. Should the dough be too dry because of lack of moisture from the potatoes, add small amounts of milk to soften the dough a bit. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into biscuits; bake at 400 degrees on a lightly greased pan, for about 12-15 minutes until a light golden brown and firm to the touch. Serve warm or at room temperature with farm butter, honey, and/or some homemade jam, if desired. Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts 4 slices smoked bacon, cut into Â˝-inch pieces 2 tablespoons brown sugar Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim ends from Brussels sprouts; cut in half lengthwise.

In a 9x13 baking dish toss together Brussels sprouts, bacon, and brown sugar. Roast in a 400-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Easter chocolate stout cake 2 cups all-purpose flour Âž cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt Âž cups butter, softened 1 cup light brown sug ar, packed Â˝ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 cup Irish stout, at room temperature #REAM #HEESE &ROSTING Jelly beans for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6EGETABLE SPRAY AND mOUR ADD Â˝ teaspoon cocoa to flour and mix) a 9x13 baking pan. In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with stout, beating after each addition. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack and let cool completely. &ROST WHEN COOLED Cream cheese frosting 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened Âź cup or Â˝ stick butter, softened 4 cups confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons milk With an electric mixer in a large bowl beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add enough milk to make frosting easy to SPREAD &ROST COOLED CHOCOlate stout cake. Arrange jelly beans in a design on top of cake, cut into squares and serve.

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 Volun-

teers 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. This will be an interactive class in which attendees will have the opportunity to propagate several types of plants

which they will take home at the end of the class. It is recommended that participants wear gloves. 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.

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Pender County Easter Egg Hunts The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead

Will hold their 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4 at 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 586 Sloop Point Loop Road. The event is for all ages up to grade ďŹ ve. Children will be grouped by age. Bring you own basket for prizes, book give-aways, and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

The Annual Surf City Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt

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April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month By Kay Warner Topsail Center Volunteering is a great way to help those in need, reach out to agencies that depend on volunteers to achieve their missions, improve the quality of life in your community, and enhance your own self esteem. Finding a good match for your personality in a program that interests you is important, so that you and the individual or agency you are volunteering with both benefit. Barbara Mullins with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 259-9119 ext. 329, has a variety of opportunities for adults age 55 and older. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently Pender County RSVP has 135 active volunteers in our program and many have been in our program for multiple years. We thank them for this commitment and dedication,â&#x20AC;? said Mullins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many lives have been touched by their willingness to volunteer in our community.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers in the respite care/home assistance program go into the home and visit with individuals for two hours a week and give the caregivers a chance to get out and run errands. Many of the volunteers read to the clients, play board games, cards, look at photo albums, and share stories from days gone by. Some volunteers help tutor middle school children to help improve reading skills and raise the end of grade test scores. Another area that RSVP uses volunteers is with developmentally delayed individuals. They help build confidence and encourage activity outside of their comfort zone and do

special monthly art projects at Pender Adult Services. The Meals on Wheels program also is looking for back up drivers. Training is provided for all of these opportunities and special programs each month help volunteers get to know each other and build their skills. Volunteering is good for your mind and body. Helping others kindles happiness, builds friendships, and helps you grow personally. The Topsail Senior Center needs volunteers to assist in the reception area, with arts, crafts and special event projects, and classes. People interested in volunteering at the Topsail Senior Center should call me at 270-0708. Pender County has many non-profits that need volunteers and they have a variety of opportunities available. Some of the questions you may want to ask yourself to help you find an opportunity that would be the most fulfilling are: s7HO DO YOU WANT TO WORK with: children, adults, animals, one-on-one, or group setting? s!RE YOU BETTER BEHIND THE scenes or front and center? s(OW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE to commit and how often? s7HAT SKILLS DO YOU HAVE THAT would benefit the individual or agency? s7HAT CAUSES ARE IMPORTANT to you? The Pender Volunteer Center can assist you with a volunteer placement in one of our centers or another non-profit agency in the community. Contact Kay Warner at 910 259-9119 ext. 324. Feed your spirit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; volunteer.

RSVP volunteers make cards to send to homebound seniors.

April is National Card and Letter Writing Month By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services If you look through some of your keepsakes, will you find a special letter? An emphasis like National Card and Letter Writing Month is a reminder to me that handwritten notes, cards and letters make lasting impressions. Words from the stroke of a

pen in a hand addressed envelope bring a smile to the face and warms the heart of the recipient. With email and texting many of us have forgotten what it was like to write a letter. I would encourage you to find some stationary and challenge yourself to send a letter or special note to your grandchild, son, daughter or best friend.

Type II diabetes is a life altering and life threatening disease that increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, amputations, and blindness. In fact, unmanaged Diabetes affects every body system. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the added financial and emotional hardship. The good news: Type II diabetes is preventable. Knowing the risk factors and warning signs is an important first step to preventing type II diabetes. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already been diagnosed with diabetes, adopting healthy eating habits and regular physical activity is critical to managing the disease and preventing complications. Ar m yourself this month with the following challenges and Defeat Diabetes:

Know the risk factors: s"EING OVERWEIGHT s(IGH BLOOD PRESSURE s(IGH BLOOD SUGAR s&AMILY HISTORY s(ISTORY OF GESTATIONAL diabetes s(IGH CHOLESTEROL s,ACK OF EXERCISE s3MOKING s0OOR EATING HABITS s!GE Healthy eating is the best defense against diabetes. Obesity or being overweight is the largest contributing factor to developing diabetes. When it comes to food choices, there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Keep it simple by avoiding processed foods, limiting sweets, and eating more vegetables and fruits, lean meats such as skinless chicken or fish, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Try tasting the rainbow in April: s2ED STRAWBERRIES CRAN-

My g randmother has a special drawer that she keeps the cards my grandfather sent her. In the past she has shown them to me and you can tell that it is a reminder of the love that they shared. I also challenge you to find that drawer full of letters or cards and share some sweet memories with a friend or family member. Encourage

the younger generation to practice the art of letter writing and send a note to someone that is special to them. We try to send cards to let people know that we have missed them or to let them know that we have been thinking about them. Recently the Retired Senior

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Get tickets now for the Topsail silent auction The Pender Adult Services annual auction is April 23. The event helps raise funds for the Meals on Wheels program and the Topsail Senior Center. Pender Adult Services is a private non-profit and serves the needs of the senior population for Pender County. PAS maintains two senior

centers and the Silent Auction is a way to raise community support for the Topsail Area Seniors. Area business contribute through sponsorships and also contribute items for the auction. Everything is displayed with bid sheets so individuals may bid by writing a name and an amount. This year a

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berries, red grapes, tomatoes, beets, red peppers, radishes s/RANGE ORANGES PEACHES cantaloupes, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes s9ELLOW 'RAPEFRUIT YELlow apples, yellow peppers, yellow squash, wax beans s'REEN GREEN GRAPES HONeydews, kale, watercress, avocado, greens, celery, beans s"LUE 0URPLE BLUEBERries, plums, blackberries, eggplant, purple cabbage Regular physical activity helps you manage weight loss and helps lower blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. If also helps you lower stress. Aim for 30 minutes of activity most days of the week and include lifting weights at least twice a week for best results. Quit smoking. If you are a smoker make plans to quit this month. Need motivation? The average long-term smoker dies 10 years earlier than

the average non-smoker. See your doctor regularly. 9OUR DOCTOR IS YOUR BEST REsource for managing and/or preventing type II Diabetes. 9OUR DOCTOR WILL WORK WITH you to help you meet target blood glucose levels and control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The bottom line is taking care of your health is up to you. Every day you decide what to eat, how much to eat and whether or not to exercise. In fact, you make choices all day long that will either promote healthy living or not. This month, increase your chances of making healthy choices by making a plan Keep it simple and realistic. Be specific and focus on several changes at first. Changing life style habits is not easy. Being patient with yourself and sticking to a plan will pay off in the long run. 9OU CAN DO IT

wonderful caterer from the Wilmington area will prepare appetizers, along with chicken florentine, rice pilaf, California steamed vegetables, house salad and dessert. Wine will be served and there will be a jazz trio for entertainment. It is a relaxing evening and gives the community the opportunity to visit and support

the center. Tickets to the silent auction should be purchased in advance and are $20 per person. Tickets are available at the Topsail Senior Center 20959 Hwy. 17, Hampstead, beside Pender Pines Nursery. For more information, call the Topsail Senior Center at 270-0708.

RSVP Special Day The Retired Senior Volunteer Program plans a team building event in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. April 7-8. It is a special day for volunteers to network together to expand horizons. The event will make each volunteer feel special and know how much

they are appreciated by Pender Adult Services. As RSVP grows, more volunteers are needed. The more volunteers, the more people can be served Barbara Mullins is waiting to talk at 910-259-9119 (ext 329) Please leave a detailed message for a prompt return call.

Please call the center 259-9119 ext. 309 if you need information, referral or assistance with any of the following services: Health Screenings Fitness & Health Promotion Insurance Counseling Tax Preparation/Counseling Legal Services Transportation Medical/General Caregivers Classes Family Support Groups Housing Reverse Mortgage Counseling Home Repair/Modification Home Health Services In-home Aide Services Medicaid Benefits/Medicare Benefits Social Security Benefits Job Training/Placement Adult Day Care/Day Health Community Mental Health Disaster Services Durable Medical Equipment/Assistive Devices Hospice Care Long-term Care Facilities Rehabilitation Services Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Respite SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance) Telephone Reassurance Congregate Meals/Home Delivered Meals

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out to our homebound seniors. When our homebound seniors received a card it puts a smile on their face and gives them comfort in knowing that someone is thinking about them. The class also gave our

volunteers the opportunity to meet and mingle with other volunteers as well as giving them that warm feeling you get when you are making a difference in someone else’s life. National Card and Letter

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Writing Month is an annual effort to promote literacy and celebrate the art of letter writing. Consider sending a personal letter or card to someone and let them know what you they mean to you. It will make a difference.

Memorial and Honorary Giving Program Your Gifts to Pender Adult Services, Inc are acknowledged with grateful appreciation

In Memory of Veralene Anderson By Joanna & Kenneth Fornes Mariam B Herring Emily Jones Nubian Kruzers Orea Jones-Wells Barbara Lee Melanie & William Miller Wanda G Moore Thomas & Shirley Payne Brenda Sylvan Cleo Washington St James Paseo UMC Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Community Contributors Emma B Anderson Hampstead Women’s Club Westview UMC Willarlea Ruritan Club Thank you for your continued support!

Pender Adult Services April 2015 Calendar April 2 – Egg Hunt 10:45 (HP) April 7 & 8 – RSVP Perks April 8 - Blind Support Group (HP) 1 pm April 16 – Card Making Day (RSVP) April 16 – Cancer Support Group (HP) – 12 noon April 18 – Relay for Life – Pender Cancer Cuties Burgaw Courthouse April 23 – Caregivers Support Group (HP) 11:30 am April 23 – Topsail Silent Auction 6 pm Wellness Checks -Provided by PAS Fitness Fusion - 1st Wednesday 9:30 am (April 1st) Fitness Fusion – 1st Monday 4:30 pm (April 6th) Blood Pressure Screenings -Provided by PC Health Dept Topsail Senior Center – 3 rd Thurs 11 – 1 (April 16th) Heritage Place – 4th Thursday 11 – 1 (April 23rd)

You are cordially invited to attend Topsail Senior Centers Annual Silent Auction To benefit Meals On Wheels Join us for Evening Entertainment Wine & Dinner Thursday, April 23, 2015 At six o'clock in the evening Topsail Senior Center Hampstead, NC $20 per person Tickets available

Donations to PAS are tax deductible. For more information on the Pender Adult Services Memorial and Honorary Giving Program please contact Wesley Davis at 259-9119

Caregivers Support Topsail –Contact Kay Stanley @ 270-0708 Heritage Place – contact Kay Warner @259-9119 X 324

Over 50 gift certificates for area businesses and over 50 items will be auctioned

Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:00—5:00

9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-Fit & TAI CHI 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry 1:00 Knitting Group

9:00 Oil Painting 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 3:00 Senior Chorus 6:00 Line Dance

Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Group Art Class 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 12:30 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:30 Hospice Trg (3rd) Taxes offered at Topsail Presbyterian, Hampstead

9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Blind Support (2nd )

Phone: 910-259-9119

Thursday

Friday

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8:00—3:00

7:00 Burgaw Rotary 11:00 Geri-Fit 11:00 BP Checks, PCHD (4th) 11:30 Caregivers Support (4th)

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12:00 Cancer Support (3rd)

12:00 Meals

3:00 Quilting/Sewing Club

Topsail Senior Center Opportunities

Phone: 910-270-0708

Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:00 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 1:00 Canasta 5:30 Guitar Group

Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets Health Checks—3rd Tues 9:00 Geri-Fit 10:30 Feel Good Fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA 3:00 Tai Chi

Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit/Cribbage 10:00 Vinyasi YOGA 10:00 Bingo 11:00 BP checks, PCHD(3rd)

12:00 Meals 1:00 Quilting Class 1:00 Mahjong 1:30 Bridge

Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.

Saturday—closed Facility Available For Rentals

Monday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

Tuesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

Wednesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:30 Health Checks (1st) 9:50 PILATES

Thursday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 ZUMBA 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

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Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP Saturday Open 8:00—2:30 9:30 ZUMBA