Willard Outreach The Willard Outreach Center serves the community in western Pender County. Read about the center’s work on page 1B.
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Winning streak to 13 The Topsail Pirates pushed their winning streak to 13 as they chase another state title. Read more in sports on page 10A.
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Burgaw Police chief suspended amid reorganization By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher In a surprise move, Burgaw town officials suspended Police Chief Montrina Sutton and announced a reorganization of the town’s police department. In an announcement re-
leased late Monday afternoon, town manager Chad McEwen said Sutton will begin serving a two-week disciplinary related suspension beginning at 5 p.m. April 20. For mer Burg aw Police Chief Wayne Briley will serve as acting administrative police chief during Sut-
ton’s suspension. A reorganization of the Burgaw Police Department will follow Sutton’s suspension. The announcement said “greater efficiency and effectiveness will be realized through a department reorganization. As part of this reorganization, the Major and
Captain positions within the Burgaw Police Department will be eliminated. “It is the opinion of the mayor, board of commissioners, and town manager that the current staffing of the police department places too much focus on administrative and command level positions
rather than patrol level positions. By refocusing the police departments’ resources on patrol level positions, we believe a higher level of service can be provided to the residents through greater efficiency within the depart-
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Demetrice Keith to take seat on county board
Higher education in Surf City
By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Democrats elected Demetrice Keith to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Jimmy Tate. Tate resigned earlier this month due to job obligations. Pender County Democratic Party Chairman James Faison Jr. made the announcement. Commission Chairman David Williams says Keith will be sworn in at the next board meeting May 11.
“We want to prepare her all we can. We want her to have anything she needs in advance,” Williams said. “For anyone who has just come on the board, it’s impossible to catch up. You just get kind of thrown into things. We want to make sure if she has any questions she gets the answers.” Keith is no stranger to Pender County politics, having run unsuccessfully twice for a seat on the Pender County Board of Education in 2010 and 2014.
CFCC Surf City campus opens Classes will begin as early as May By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer
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Surf City Mayor Zander Guy cuts to the ribbon to open the new CFCC Surf City campus Saturday. Helping with the ribbon cutting is CFCC President Dr. Amanda Lee and Chairman of the Trustees Jason Harris.
Pender EMS and Fire improve ISO ratings Long Creek/Grady, Sloop Point, Hampstead fire districts affected By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Some Pender County residents could see lower homeowner’s insurance rates with the announcement of improved ISO ratings from Pender EMS and Fire. Insurance Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and announce effective July 1 the communities of the Long Creek/Grady Fire District will have an insurance rating of a Class 5 and the Sloop Point and
Hampstead Fire Districts now Pender EMS and Fire District will have an insurance rating of a Class 4. The ratings help determine rates homeowners pay for insurance. “It took a team effort from all the staff at Pender EMS and Fire. Without them, this would not have happened,” said Pender EMS and Fire Chief Woody Sullivan. Since the merger of the
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The Surf City campus of Cape Fear Community College was dedicated April 18. In spite of rain, a crowd gathered to open the new campus of higher learning as well as to pay homage to the people who made a dream a reality in the Alston W. Burke Center. Burke, who dedicated his life to education, coaching, and mentoring, donated the 23 acre parcel to Cape Fear Community College. “He was from the depression era,” said Teresa Batts, who approached Burke about selling the property. “I was overwhelmed by his generosity.” Batts gave an emotional and loving tribute to the late Alston W. Burke. The Surf City campus will grow over the years to as many as seven buildings, said CFCC
officials. Yet, on April 18, the first building was dedicated and named after Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. Guy called it an honor but he thanked the many people in the audience who came together to bring CFCC to the community. He thanked the town council of Surf City, as well as Topsail Beach Mayor Howard Braxton and North Topsail Beach Dan Tuman who shared his vision of bringing Cape Fear Community College to the area. “This is economic development,” said Guy. “It’s about education and jobs.” Guy added that he envisions military personnel taking advantage of the nearby campus to further their education. Dr. Amanda Lee, president of Cape Fear Community College and Jason Harris, the
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Regional DOT meeting in Hampstead April 23 Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew
Pender EMS and Fire Chief Woody Sullivan (right) and Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams at Tuesday’s press conference. Maps of the new fire districts are published on page 4B of The Post & Voice.
From Staff Reports A regional transportation planning meeting is scheduled in Hampstead this week, aimed at gathering public input on the area’s needs for the next 25 years.
The public is invited to attend the meeting April 23 at 4 p.m. at the Hampstead Pender County Annex (the old Topsail School) at Highway 17 and Hoover Road.
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Arrest report
Wendy Lea Applewhite, 38, 63 George Washington Hale, Atkinson. Felony breaking and/ or entering, larceny after breaking and or entering, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Kanequa Shante Bland, 23, 106 Gum Branch Drive, Burgaw. Communicating threats, simple assault. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released with no bond listed. Nathan Elwin Christy, 32, 161 Renee Dr., Hampstead. Assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,0000 secured bond. Nazario Sanchez Cisneros, 31, 840 New Road, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, no operators license, reckless driving to endanger, unsafe lane change. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Daniel Craig Cole, 41, 745 Lea Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation, drive while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia, fictitious title/alt title/ registration crd/tag. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $10,100 secured bond. James Lewis Cotten, 31, 74 Tasha Lane, Burgaw. Assault on female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Vincent Price Evans II, 26, 3353 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation (2 counts), misdemeanor probation violation, violation of court order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $30,380 secured bond. John Christopher Frey, 50, 13660 NC Hwy. 50 Lot 4, Hampstead. Simple assault, communicating threats, second degree trespassing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,500 secured bond. Jeffrey Scott Gallagher, 42, 103 Rouse Dr., Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. James Paul Gelbhaar, 29, 63 George Washington Hales Drive, Currie. Felony breaking and/ or entering, larceny after breaking and or entering, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Jonathan Lee Glisson, 24, 148 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Antonio Nathan Greene, 35, 1211 Harrison Creek Road, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Eric Mayfield Hayes, 38, 130 Oliver Lane, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation, drive while license revoked. Released with no bond listed.
Pender EMS & Fire Report April 11-17
EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 228 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 41 Sloop Point Station 14 31 Hampstead Station 16 39 Surf City Station 23 17 Topsail Beach Station 4 9 Union Station 5 23 Rocky Point Station 7 37 Maple Hill Station 8 6 Atkinson Station 9 19 Scott Hill Station 18 6 Hwy 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 16 Cancelled en-route: 3 No patient found: 4 No treatment required: 5 Refusals: 69 Stand by: 1 Transported: 116 Treated and released: 14 Fire Department Report Total number of Fire Calls 13 EMS First Response 28 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) 11 Cancelled Response 3 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 4 Cancelled 3 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 28 210/Cross Creek Fire 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 1
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Joseph Brizzell Hayes, 51, 601 Timberly Lane 23, Burgaw. Assault with a deadly weapon, simple assault. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,500 secured bond. Brandon Coleman Herring, 22, 103 Eakins Sr., Watha. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Raymond Heuring, 52, 8315 Hwy. 53E, Burgaw. Felony serious injury by vehicle. Released with no bond listed. Katherine Rose Kelly, 52, 362 Carr Avenue, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Taylor Shaquan Martin, 21, 255 Basden Road, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released with no bond listed. Michael Miller, 22, 213 S Smith Street, Burgaw. Felony probation violation out of county (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Tyrekic Murphy, 18, 76 Peterson Hill Road, Burgaw. Possession of marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Joshua William Robert Page, 23, 330 Gooseneck Road C6, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed. Kelly Renee Reaves, 31, 128 Bellhammon Drive, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Paul Edward Rush, III, 17, 17627 Hwy. 210 West, Burgaw. Felony probation violation (3 counts) Released under $4999.98 secured bond. Albert Stephen Simon, III, 43, 344 Bermuda Drive, Hampstead. Possession/ distribute meth precursor/ poss/distribute meth precursor, possession of methamphetamine, manufacture methamphetamine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond. Jake Scott Tew, 17, 416 Lea Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $2,000 unsecured bond. Christopher Scott Tyson, 28, 9433 NC Hwy. 53 E, Burgaw. Flee/elude arrest, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer, driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and Burgaw Police Department. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Nicholas James Young, 31, 3478 Murray Town Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $4,000 secured bond. Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.
Fire rates
Continued from page 1A eastern Pender fire departments and the Long Creek department, Pender EMS and Fire has worked to improve fire protection by adding several new fire stations and working to improve service and response times. Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams says the decision to merge the departments was not an easy one, but it was the right decision. “It was the right thing to do. And not only has everything that was promised done, but it was done ahead of schedule and then some,” Williams said. Sullivan praised the work of the 911 center and Pender Utilities for helping achieve the improved ISO rating. “You can only do as well as the water supply. Some of the
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Continued from page 1A ment.” After a request for more infor mation, McEwen responded with an email, which stated that two police department officers’ employment
county departments that have good ratings, Shiloh-Columbia for instance, have no water. The 911 center got a phenominal grade on their inspection. We depend on our partners in government,” Sullivan said. The inspection conducted by the OSFM is required on a regular basis by the North Carolina Response Rating System. The inspection looks at four areas: proper staffing, sufficient equipment, proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source. Sullivan emphasized insurance rates are determined by the insurance companies. The fire department has no control over the rates. Homeowners should contact their respective companies to make them aware of the new ISO ratings. Maps of the new fire districts are published on page 4B. will be ter minated May 4 – Major Lisa Fields, and Captain Michael Garrison. Fields has worked with the Burgaw Police Department since 1997. McEwen also said violation of the town’s personnel policy was the reason for the suspension of Sutton. No criminal investigation is underway.
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Cheerleading program helps children with disabilities By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer The Dream Team is melting hearts across Pender County. It is a team of cheerleaders unlike most – they’re children with disabilities and they’re dedicated to making others smile as they grin from ear to ear themselves. Coaches Loretta Hair, Aubree Sutton and Jamie Hair can look back at their first season, which began last October and ended this February knowing they’ve truly made a difference in the lives of others. “Loretta Hair saw the need to start this program for children with various disabilities in Pender County, so they could have the same opportunities as their grade level peers,” Sutton said. “She wanted to start this program so that our students’ dreams could be made real and so that they have the opportunity to be involved in the community and recreational sports. Loretta Hair and her daughter, Jamie, brought this program to life by grabbing the attention of [me], a fellow special education teacher, and Jacqueline Sidbury.” Together they made a plan to create fliers to disperse to schools in Pender County.
“For the half-time show at the Pender vs. Trask game, our girls performed two cheers, a mini stunt, and danced along to the Macarena. Our girls worked extremely hard every Saturday to learn the skills for the cheer and stunt. The two cheers they performed were ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Who rocks the house?’,” Sutton said. Though their first season was a success, it was challenging to get the word out and secure funding. Because the Dream Team isn’t associated with a single school or recreational club, the coaches paid for the girls’ t-shirts, bows and pompoms out of pocked. Moving forward, all of the coaches agree it would be nice to get sponsored by local businesses. “We would love for our numbers to grow, and to be able to reach individuals all over the county who are interested in cheerleading. Our dream is to not only have a cheerleading team but to expand it into multiple sports offered for children with disabilities. To do this, we need sponsors and funding to provide all the materials needed so we can keep the cost to a minimum for families.” Footing the bills on their own for their first season may
have been tough, but it truly was worth every penny. Sutton said the greatest reward was seeing their final product after the girls and coaches took time out of their busy lives to coach and practice together. “To see how progressed from day one to our last practice was simply amazing,” she said. “The final performance blew us away as well as the community. As the coaches, our reward would have to be the privilege of working with such wonderful and amazing girls, who not only surpassed our expectations but blew us away.” Through their journey, they learned that cheerleading is far more than a sport. It tested their patience, their discipline and left a lasting impression on their hearts and minds. “We are grateful for our supporters and everyone who has supported us from day one,” Sutton said. “We would also like to thank everyone who volunteered their time to make our performance during the half-time show run smoothly. It is such a privilege to work with an amazing group of coaches, parents, and girls that makes this more than just a cheerleading group. We have created a family, and that’s what truly matters.”
Pender Board of Education report From Staff Reports The Pender County Board of Education approved moving forward with contracting two Construction Managers at Risk to oversee bond projects during a special meeting held April 20. It was the consensus of the board that contracting services with two Construction Managers at Risk - Barnhill Contracting Company and Metcon Construction - will ensure projects are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner. The board also decided to invest in $9,900 of equipment to make school board meetings available for the public
to stream online. All board members expressed the necessity of making meetings available for community members who may be unable to attend in an effort to increase transparency. In information, the board discussed the superintendent’s 2015-16 budget. Dr. Terri Cobb shared legislative concerns at the state level that could greatly impact the school system, including the elimination of funding for driver’s education and increases in the cost of employee benefits, among others. Highlights of the superintendent’s budget include a 2 percent supplement increase
for teachers, the purchase of four mobile classrooms for the rapidly growing eastern re gion of the county and additional positions in maintenance, technology and a middle school director. The next regular meeting of the Pender County Board of Education will take place at 6 p.m. May 4 at the Pender Resource Center, 798 U.S. 177 S., Burgaw. The School Board will also hold a special board meeting April 23 at 7 p.m. at Trask High School media center in Rocky Point. The meeting will be an informational meeting with the school bond committee.
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Continued from page 1A chairman of the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees, pulled away a canvas to unveil the silver letters declaring the name of the first building as the A.D. “Zander” Guy Building. Lee, Harris, Guy and numerous local dignitaries and members of Guy’s family gathered to cut the ribbon. Members of the public and Alston W. Burke’s family members were given tours of the new building. The A.D. “Zander” Guy Building houses several offices, a media and communications room, and several classrooms. Classes will begin as early as May. Community Enrichment Courses, which include open water scuba, painting multi-
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More than Sunday hunting A bill currently in the legislature – and seemingly on the fast track to be approved—had some of its impetus in Pender County, and will have a negative effect on one of our biggest resources. While the concept of a “Outdoors Youth Heritage” committee is an excellent idea, two sections of House Bill 640 are easily missed by the casual reader. Both are classic examples of increased bureaucracy for political purposes, at the expense of taxpayers and those who will be required to administer the new bureaucracy, with Allowing non-traditionlittle thought to the long-term al usage of game lands ramifications. in the off-seasons, with a One provision in the bill reasonable fee, has some will allow hunting on private merit, but the primary purlands by any legal method on Sundays. The Sunday hunting pose of game lands was controversy was settled to benot even to provide public gin with by a study paid for by hunting ground – it was hunting license holders (not for conservation of habitat with tax dollars) that showed and wildlife. most hunters were against the idea. Yet a few in Raleigh who will personally benefit from Sunday hunting have continued to push the agenda – first to encourage archery, then to control dangerous invasive species such as coyotes and hogs, finally as a tourism-based economic tool. Ironically, the same bill includes the provisions to study – which in political parlance means, find a way to justify – opening up game lands for “other activities.” This bill has a large number of supporters in our area, most of whom do not hunt (and in some cases, oppose hunting). Their perspective of the game lands is that the properties are owned by the people of North Carolina, and are little more than a glorified, undeveloped state park. North Carolina Game Lands, as we have noted repeatedly, are paid for and managed primarily through fees paid by hunters, fishermen and trappers. None of the birdwatchers, ATV riders, equestrians, wildlife photographers, hikers, bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts technically have a legal right to wander the environs of Holly Shelter or the other game lands managed by the state, except in accordance with the regulations for each property. Yet, this law has largely been unenforced for years, since the General Assembly hear the wheels that screech the loudest, and the Wildlife Commission usually gets the short end of the stick when the solons gather together. Wildlife officers were and are unofficially discouraged from asking non-permit holders to leave game lands, although if they catch someone hunting, fishing or trapping there without the permit, it’s a crime. Allowing non-traditional usage of game lands in the off-seasons, with a reasonable fee, has some merit, but the primary purpose of game lands was not even to provide public hunting ground – it was for conservation of habitat and wildlife. Hunting was the stated secondary purpose for establishing the game lands program. We hope this bill – which naturally has some good fruit on top of the basket to hide the rotten apples beneath—dies a quiet death, but the chances are good it will be passed. The end result won’t be fair or sensible—free-range hunting on Sundays combined with curtailed hunting and unrestrained other activities, all bought and paid for in the name of encouraging kids to love the outdoors. We thought there were going to be some changes with the new regime in the General Assembly, but it’s the same old classic, uninformed Raleigh politics.
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Politics in the courtroom Wouldn’t it be reasonable to assume that if we discuss a problem long enough we can come up with a solution? It doesn’t work that way with public policy issues, especially in the selection of judges. For more than twenty years voters have complained they didn’t know the candidates in judicial elections, especially those on the Appellate level. Why not? Unless you have business with them these judges (or aspiring candidates) are not well known. But information about them is available. The North Carolina Center for Voter Education and even our own State Board of Elections publishes a guide each election cycle giving the backgrounds on judicial candidates. If a voter really cares to know more about the candidates it is free and available. What problem are we attempting to solve? If it is to make sure we select the most qualified and best judges the current solution offered by the NC House Election Com-
mittee makes even less sense than the current system. The House committee concluded people will know more and we will get better judges if we return to the days of partisan judicial elections, when candidates had a Republican or Democratic designation beside their name. Do Republicans have some divine judgment that Democrats don’t possess? Are Democrats imbued with Solomon-like wisdom unavailable to Republicans? When it comes to judges it should not matter whether someone is a Democrat or Republican, a liberal or a conservative. What should matter is whether or not they can understand and interpret the law, follow the constitution and administer justice fairly and evenly. Study after study has pointed out that our current system for selecting judges is flawed. Only a few voters have a clue about the judicial candidates on the ballot. And that same problem existed when we did have party affiliations identified. Elections at the Appellate Court level have become convoluted, costly, often involve out-ofstate third parties who are trying to manipulate the outcomes and do little to inform voters. Our laws prevent candidates from sounding off on current issues or declaring how they might rule on specific cases. We tried public funding for these campaigns but it still didn’t help us know more about the candidates. Polls are clear in saying the public is opposed to giving up the right to vote
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A step back in time
The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “It took a team effort from all the staff at Pender EMS and Fire. Without them, this would not have happened,”
Pender EMS and Fire Chief Woody Sullivan on the department’s improved insurance ratings.
“This is economic development. It’s about education and jobs.” Surf City Mayor Zander Guy at the opening of the new CFCC Surf City campus.
The job nobody wants In a way, I pity Britt McHenry. Now, I admit – I didn’t know her from Adam’s housecat til the other day, when her vulgar, elitist jibes at a cashier for a towing company hit the Internet. She is – or by this time, maybe was a reporter for ESPN. I don’t watch ESPN, or any sports network. Nothing against throw-and-catch games, but if I am not in danger of being eaten in the name of a sport, or injured by something of another species, it’s not really a sport that interests me. The rare exceptions are youth league and high school baseball, when the kids still have fun, and the World Series, as a matter of principle. Ms. McHenry had the misfortune to have her car towed earlier this month; she was having dinner at a restaurant outside of Washington City, and a driver for a towing company hooked her car up and drove off. The towing company hasn’t got the brightest reputation – according to news reports from before this incident, they once lifted a car with two kids inside, and also injured another woman’s golden retriever who was asleep in the back seat. The company apparently is one of those firms that provides contract parking enforcement for businesses. They basically cruise around looking for vehicles that are parked illegally or in violation of the owner’s rules, and snatch them away. The reasons for McHenry’s car being towed are as foggy as whether the towing company had the right to do what it did – but that’s neither here nor there. The towing company has a video camera installed over
Jefferson Weaver the cashier’s desk, and that camera captured a stand-up that I am sure the lovely Ms. McHenry won’t add to her resume tape. She curses at the attendant, throws some very condescending insults at her, and generally behaves like a spoiled diva with absolutely no manners and even less class. Obviously, Ms. McHenry had no idea she was on tape, or that it would end up all over television, the Internet, and for all I know, broadcast into outer space. Whether or not Ms. McHenry deserves to have her car towed is beside the point; the cashier shouldn’t have been the object of her ire. Her behavior reminded me of the day one of my favorite cashiers at a small and very convenient grocery store was crying when I made my way up to the counter. Now, I try very hard to maintain a level, objective view of most things, but I look on many of these young ladies as little sisters and nigh onto kin. If you have never worked retail, you have no idea the stuff they go
through, often for minimum wage or a bit more. Some have no business being in public without a shock collar, of course, but most are happy to have a job, and are going to do their best. It grumbled me greatly to see Little Miss Big Brown eyes (I won’t use her real name) wiping tears away, and I asked what was wrong. It seems a customer had been both rude and vulgar over something small that was the customer’s fault in the first case. The customer’s insults got personal, but Little Miss Big Brown Eyes was a professional, and didn’t retaliate. If you want to see a Southern man call his best buddy to bring him a truck, a shovel and an alibi, make a lady cry. I dare you. Her boss, to his credit, backed her up, but that didn’t dry tears that shouldn’t have been falling to begin with. Every single one of us deals with folks who are working for a living every day of the week; whether they be cashiers or clerks, laborers or laundry attendants, there are a lot of folks out there working starter jobs in hopes of someday moving into something better paying. There are also a heckuva lot of folks out there who find themselves too “good” for these types of jobs, and it seems, in my experience, that these folks are as bad as the spoiled rich brats (many of whom turn into spoiled rich grownups) who’ve never had to work for a living. Class, my Old Man taught me, is in your heart, not your pocketbook. He had true class, and tried to instill it in me. Yes, Papa never left the house without a tie on, but he was as equally welcome in
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Public Opinion Retiring – Thank you It has been a great journey of 35 years in Pender County Schools and over 38 years in Education and I have truly enjoyed meeting and working with you. June 30, 2015 will be my retirement date in Pender
County. I am humbled by the many friends that I have gained along the way. You are very special to me and I will not forget you. Thank you so much for continuing to carry on the “good work” that you
are doing. I could not have made this journey without people like you. Dyann Barnhill Rowell Career Development Coordinator, Pender High School
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Driving through the sleepy town of Holly Ridge, it’s difficult to imagine that seventy years ago it was the bustling home to more than 20,000 soldiers, serving the U.S. war effort as a major anti-aircraft artillery training center. Situated between Jacksonville and Wilmington, the town of Holly Ridge held, in 1940, a population of only 28 residents and housed two stores, seven houses and a small train station. Fifty years prior, during the 1890s, Holly Ridge served as a fuel stop for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. That quickly changed when the U.S. War Department commandeered over 46,000 acres of land and allocated $16,000,000.00 in contracts to construct an army base designed for the basic training and development of an anti-aircraft, seacoast defense. In a mere five months, Camp Davis was fully operational. At its height, Camp Davis housed 3,000 buildings, primarily barracks, and a hospital consisting of 56 units which could facilitate up to 800 patients. Four movie theaters, recreational halls and athletic teams provided much needed rest and relaxation from training. A self-contained mini-city, Camp Davis served its civilian and military personnel with shops, a bank, a penny arcade, eight chapels, restaurants and a cafe. Camp Davis was also utilized as a holding point for German POWs. At the age of 19, Edward Jackson Brown, my grandfather, was the youngest fireman at Camp Davis and is currently the only known survivor of his original unit. At that time, Camp Davis consisted of an airfield which boasted two 5,000 foot runways and was monitored by civilian and military firefighters for single-engine aircraft which towed targets for training. My grandfather would sit for hours at the ready observing the planes fly in for training, repair and refueling. He and his fellow first responders would listen for the tower to issue notices or warnings of any incoming aircraft or reports of accidents and then fly into action when duty called. On one particular day, my grandfather was on standby with his captain monitoring the lanes as aircraft entered from the distance. With no warning from the tower, a plane piloted by one of the brave Women Air Force Service Pilots, also known as WASPS, bounced once, then twice upon arrival at the air strip. On the third bounce, my grandfather lost sight of the distressed aircraft. He immediately followed protocol by removing the fire department phone from its hook which, in turn, transmitted an automated notification to all five base fire stations that an emergency was at hand. Sirens began to wail as crash and fire trucks were deployed from their stations.
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Newsings & Musings
By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Funeral We were so sorry to learn of the death of Ann Hoover Johnson Dees, whose graveside service was Friday at Burgaw Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Ellen McCubbins pastor of Burgaw United Methodist Church. Ann Hoover was very active in Church activities when her four children were growing up. She has been active in community affairs for many years, especially Pender County Historical Society and Museum. As we get older we find that we see friends only at weddings and funerals. Arthur and I were married in 1951. John Dees and Harold Peedin came to Burgaw to practice medicine in 1955. A bridge club was formed which lasted for many years. Ann Hoover was one of the original members. There were nine of us. The club disbanded a few years ago, and today there are only two of the original members still living: Emily Johnson and this writer. Although it was a sad day for the family, it was good to be able to see many children and grandchildren. Part of her legacy was the children and grandchildren, and other family members who were in Burgaw that day to say farewell to their mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin. The legacy of family is a wonderful thing. We celebrate her long life and know that she is now in no pain. Bless the members of her family and friends who will miss her very much.
Little women Many years ago the movie was a special one, and I have remembered it with pleasure. Never had we seen a musical of Louisa May Alcott’s book by the same name. Holly Horton, Bobbi Ives, and I saw the musical Friday night at St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church in Brown Hall. One of the outreaches of the church is Music on Market, Fine Arts Series. There were 18 cast members, plus the company who did everything else. Sharon L. Miller was the musical director, and also the piano accompanist. Other instruments include a flute, clarinet, oboe, and percussion. A lady sitting by Holly told her that most of the young singers in the play were members of St. Andrews- Covenant Church and were high school students. All were very talented musically. The play-musical was very good and enjoyable. There is no charge for the events, but Music on Market is financed largely by donation and a free will offering was collected at the door for anyone wishing to donate. The musical was given again Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Relay for Life Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, with Tiffany Fountain in charge of the local Relay, it took place this year on Pender County Courthouse Square in Burgaw, April 18. In previous years it has been held at Topsail High School Track. Hours were from 10 a.m.
until 10 p.m. Playground equipment was available for children. Half the square was set up for various booths. The other half was still being used by the television series being shot in Burgaw, Under the Dome. Unfortunately, the day turned out to be gray and rainy- off and on. Cancer survivors were to be at the square at 5 p.m. to get ready for the survivors walk. Speaker for the evening was Rhonda Harvell, who told of her journey through the storm of hearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer. She also told of the rainbow at the end of the storm, which often is very unpredictable. She said she hoped everyone would be able to see the rainbow at the end of the storm. Music was played throughout the day to keep everyone’s toes tapping. Chairman Fountain explained all the activities and had survivors line up in front of the stage while the ribbon was cut for the survivors walk around the square. Tickets were being offered for a round metal fire pit that would have been perfect near my deck, but alas, my $5 turned into a donation instead of the winning ticket. Someone else will enjoy the fire pit. Nancy Bradshaw and Cecil are usually at the front of the survivor line. My walking is slow and Nancy walks fast so my pace gets slower and slower, but I made it around the square.
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has merit. There doesn’t seem to be a perfect system so we suggest our state settle on a modified merit selection plan with the understanding that if it doesn’t work we will go back to what we have now or try something else. Certainly we should involve the State Bar, Trial Lawyers, District At-
torneys and law enforcement officials in helping to come up with a better plan. The verdict is in. The current system isn’t serving us well and we are increasingly convinced that electing appellate judges isn’t the best way to get the best judges. Partisan judicial elections only make them more political. We
should take politics out of the courtroom as much as possible in order to assure better jurisprudence. Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs Sundays at 8 a.m. on WILM-TV.
was like. A goodly number of them were also successful, although you couldn’t tell it form their outward appearance and attitudes. Then there are the others, the ones who feel the world owes them, simply because they are whomever they are. We have created and indeed encouraged these creatures, through programs about uppity youngsters who really have no talent, produce nothing, and serve no purpose except to look nice and inspire others of their age to desire everything for nothing. To her credit, Ms. McHenry
apologized – to the world via social media, but not to the parking lot attendant – for her tirade. She made the proper platitudes, Tweeted the proper mea culpas, and likely now expects everything is right and sunshiny again. To this, I say – bumf. Let Ms. McHenry trade places with my friend of the big brown eyes for a few days. Let Ms. McHenry be the first line of defense when an angry customer who is having a bad day – or a bad life – can’t get what they want right then and there. Better still, let her have to face a pop-tart mini-
diva with a few too many drinks under her belt and an attitude of entitlement because she’s pretty, popular and famous. Let Ms. McHenry and all those digital divas and dudes work for a living for a few days—then let them apologize to the clerk who’s doing her best at a job nobody wants. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.
Each crash truck was manned by a driver, pumper and operator and was always parked parallel to a crash site to allow a visual and protective barrier. Between 500-700 gallons of water could be pumped from the trucks per minute. Part of the crash response training involved maneuvering through a fire pit riddled with a maze of obstacles. A buddy system was employed as part of this training and often involved firefighters patting out a fire that blazed on a buddy’s suit. The asbestos suits allowed firefighters to endure the heat of fire longer, but would eventually succumb to flames if exposed for long periods of time. My grandfather recalls another crash involving a massive bomber. When the unit arrived on site, the bomber had already suffered serious damage and was engulfed in flames. The main concern of the firefighters and crash crew was the status of the soldiers inside. The approach to the wreckage was made parallel and downwind. As the team jumped into action to battle the flames, my grandfather’s crew ripped into the belly of the plane to search for survivors. My grandfather was fully aware
that the aircraft’s bombs might explode at any moment, but this did not trigger a moment of hesitation. The safety of the soldiers inside the plane was paramount to that of his own. To my grandfather’s surprise, the craft was vacant. Further down the field, however, two servicemen were laying face-down, hands obscuring their heads, framed by parachutes. They had bailed just prior to impact. The dismantling of Camp Davis happened almost as rapidly as its birth. In February of 1946, Camp Davis was officially closed, having been passed from Army, Marine and then Naval control. In the years following his service, my grandfather established himself as a farmer in a rural Onslow county community, raising six children – Ed, Leland, Wade, Gene, Larry and Theresa. His fascination with aviation never waned and, after earning a pilot’s license, he eventually purchased his own small plane. Edward Brown recalls his service at Camp Davis with pride and will never forget the Boomtown that was once Holly Ridge. References: A History of Camp Davis by David A. Stallman (1990)
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Continued from page 4A Upon arrival at the crash site, the search revealed no wreckage. My grandfather sensed that the direction of the crash was toward the marshes and, upon further inspection, the unit discovered the tail of the missing plane resting with its bottom side upwards. Apparently, the pilot had nose-dived and overturned into the muck of the marsh, one of a handful of female casualties at Camp Davis. Her co-pilot survived and was pinned inside the plane by the strings of his parachute which were suspended right above the water. The training of both civilians and non-civilians was critical to ensuring the safety of personnel and their families, some of whom resided alongside them on base. Housing costs totaled approximately $22.00 per month and included utilities and furnishings. My grandfather earned a weekly paycheck of $35.00, working three twentyfour hour shifts. A total of seventy-two hours per week were dedicated to his post, the majority of which were employed on standby.
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Pender County Relay for Life cancer survivors gather on the Courthouse steps Saturday. While standing on the corner of Walker and Fremont Streets, I saw someone I recognized. It was Jeanette Dion and her husband from Hampstead. Jeanette continues to work with a prenatal group and her husband works with patients at Woodbury and Stonebridge Nursing homes at Hampstead. Jeanette was there as a survivor to walk the lap. It was good to have a visit with her. She is a nurse and worked at Pender Memorial Hospital while Bobbi and I worked there. Following a group picture, another lady from Hampstead came up to me with Jeanette and gave me a lovely satin pillowcase. She said she enjoyed making them for cancer survivors and wanted to give me one. It was edged at the opening with an unusual piece
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Sheriff Deputies who were on duty all day said they had been eating sausage all day. Had a short visit with my grandson, David, and chatted with Jerry Groves, and J. Justice, deputies. It is good to talk with law enforcement people because they have a hard job and we should always appreciate them, along with firefighters, rescue personnel, and
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The Adult Choir will be observing its Choir Anniversary on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Please come join us as we lift up the name of Jesus in song. We sing praise to Him because He is worthy to be praised. We are looking forward to having a glorious time!
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Education
Topsail High School A Honor rolls
Topsail High School has released their A honor rolls for the first semester. Twelfth grade A honor roll Austin Baird, Emily Bakke, Riley Ball, Matthew Beverage, Madison Black, Caroline Bolin, Emilee Boyer, Kerri Brooks, Lucas Brosovich, Franca Buffalino, Anna Chewning, Madeleine DiBiase, Christian Dickens, Tucker Edwards, Grayson Flora, Emilie Garner, Lila Grafius, Miranda Hanc, Hailey Hobbs, Joshua Hungerford, Cody Jacobson, Makayla Jenkins, Kassandra Labree, Photo contributed Juliana Lane, Elizabeth LantThe Burgaw Middle School Band performed for the fourth and fifth grades at Burgaw Elementary zas, Jackson Littlejohn, Paige School April 6. The BMS band director is Mary Sumner. Students entering Burgaw Middle School Mazurek, Erin McCullen, Elizin the fall are encouraged to sign up for band. abeth Meacham, Lea Mucciacciaro, Carolina Nino-Vargas, Shane Obrien, Mallison Parrish, Ruth Paschall, Alicia Perdue, Rachel Polera, Bladen Porter, Jessica Prall, Morgan Racke, Alexander Rains, Anna Rogers, Lea Sanchez, Nathan Schmitz, Kelsey Schwarz, Dylan Shanklin, Tanner Sharp, Drake Shelts, Briesha Sidberry, Mia Smithley, Tanner Strong, Shaniqua Tate, Ian Taylor, Max Taylor, Mariah Wagar, Luke Waltermire, Jamie Wheatley, Kealey Wohlgemuth, Peyton Wulff, Alexander Yankalunas Eleventh grade A honor roll Christian Baker, Richard Baker, Gabrielle Black, Madeleine Budd, Matthew Burleson, Amber Chambers, Sidney Collins, Katherine Combs, Trevor Coscia, Steven Crowell, Brandon Culig, Mackenzie Curtis, Domenick DiBiase, Abigail Photo contributed Doerrmann, Madison ForsThe Pender High School JROTC travelled to East Duplin High School April 18 to compete gren, Bradley Garrett, Noah Gilgo, Kirsten Greene, Grace in a 12-team meet. Pender Team A finished first in all five individual events and first Griffin, Claire Haller, Patrick overall. Team B placed second in 5K team run, second in fitness test, and third in the Holdren, Maria Ickes, Michaeobstacle course. Next week the Raiders travel to the UNC Charlotte to compete in the la Kerrigan, Kyle Latronico, Best of the Best Championship that includes 22 teams from five states. The Raiders are William Lawson, Xueyang Li, the Brigade defending champions. Pictured above the Pender B team runs the obstacle Aunilie Linehan, Lucy Marcum, Madelyn Martin, Alyssa course.
Cape Fear Elementary celebrates National Bike to School Day May 8 By Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice Cape Fear Elementary School will join schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike To (At) School Day May 8. Approximately 100 students will be riding at school during a bike safety training event with the help of teachers, volunteers, the Pender County Health Department (working in partnership with Active Routes to School Activities) and members of the Cape Fear Cycling Club. Activities include how to fit a helmet, a bicycle safety check, how to maintain your bike, rules of the rode and a course rodeo. Here students will learn how to safely navigate roads and traffic, follow traffic directions and signs, perform hand signals, and deal with potential safety conditions, such as loose dogs and severe weather. The event at CFES, which lies on a busy stretch of road not conducive to bike riding, will be held at the school. Bike to School Day encourages a nationwide bike focused celebration for students in the month of May and builds on the popularity and success of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the country-
and the world-each October. Bike to School events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, reducing traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community. Last year more than 2200 schools participated across the USA. The event is being organized by the Pender County Health Department and Active Routes to School Campaign with support from the Cape Fear Cyclists Club. For additional information, please visit these websites: s7ALK AND "IKE TO 3CHOOL Day – www.walkbiketoschool. org s.ATIONAL #ENTER FOR 3AFER Routes to School – www.saferoutesinfo.org s#APE &EAR #YCLISTS n www. capefearcyclists.org
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A project for the education of disabled children in Pender County is being developed for the 2015-2016 school year and is available for review and comment in the Office of the Director of Exceptional Children Services, Pender County Schools Board of Education, 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, Dates for review are May 15th, 2015. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259-2187.
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There will be a consultation at 3 p.m. on May 15th, 2015 at the Pender County Schools Board of Education Office, 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, for administrators of private schools located in Pender County and parents of home schooled students identified as a child with disabilities. The purpose of the consolation is to provide information on services available for students with disabilities who attend private schools within Pender County or who are home schooled. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259-2187.
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The Pender County School System is seeking to locate children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 who are not receiving special education and related services or whose current services are not meeting their needs. Children with disabilities in public school, private schools, or home schools may be eligible for services. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-2592187.
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Pender Stories
Surf City Crab Seafood Market
Bill Messer Workers in various stages were setting up the market for the day when I walked in, and I looked around for someone who seemed to be the person in charge.. “Is the owner or manager around?” I asked someone as he raced by. “That’s him, over there. Name’s ‘Worm’,” he said, and pointed to a man trimming limbs and weeds from the low bulkhead along the water. I went over and introduced myself and found out his real name is Richard Murgo, given his nickname because there was another man working there at the time he hired, a guy called ‘Grub’. “I could’a guessed you were the manager,” I said as he looked up. “How come?” he asked. “I used to be a manager myself, and know you wind up doing the things you can’t get anybody else to do,” I laughed, and he nodded in agreement. Everybody looked pretty busy, and I told him I’d like to find out more about the market and asked if I could come back later for an interview. The next time I was there he was cleaning monkfish, with a knife sharpened so often it looked more like a long toothpick than a knife. The monkfish looked good, too, and so much better as filets than as the whole fish, which has to be one of the ugliest fish around, mostly head and teeth, and I bought some and told him I’d be back when he wasn’t so busy. “I’m always busy, but I can work and talk,” he said. The next time I went for a visit, sure enough, he was hard at work. I found him hunched over, and sawing away at something down low. “What’cha workin’ on?” I asked. Richard swept his ar m across a field of view containing lots of white plastic pipes and elevated trays. “This is our crab tank system. We’re making it where it (the water)
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Running a fresh seafood market keeps manager Richard Murgo busy. comes right out of the sound. It was recirculating, and it was a pain to clean. The algae that grows in these things, it never stops. It’s a normal thing, in the sunlight.” ‘Worm’ continues his work, and points to a couple of large tanks off to the side, “This used to be the old system, that big tank right here, and it has beads in it, that naturally grow bacteria . . .” “Just like a big aquarium filter?” I asked. “Yes, just like a regular charcoal filter, only on a bigger scale.” “So this one, you’re just gonna’ pull the water in here, send it through the filter, circulate it through the trays and back out into the sound?” “Yes, and we shouldn’t have any algae growth,” he nodded. “What kind of live seafood do you keep in the trays?” I asked. “Normally we’ll have crabs, soft-shelled crabs, this year we’re going to have more bait, mud minnows, shrimp, popeye mullet.” “Will you have clams?” He nodded, and pointed to the side, “We used to have raceways, and grew clams . . .” We talked a bit about the shellfish beds in the area, and the ‘Closed for Shellfishing’ signs that dot the waterway. “It might be bad for the people, but it’s great for the clams and oysters,” I offered, “and the fish fingerlings that find a safe place to grow.” “And better water quality. They ought to close down certain areas, rotate ‘em, keep this one, and then the next one, for three years . . .” “Like fallow fields, and crop rotation,” I added, likely establishing the fact that I
probably knew nothing about aquaculture. “And what about runoff ?” “It would help, but I don’t see what they could do to stop it. If everybody would do their part . . . but half the people don’t care. I don’t think anybody would oppose it, but to get people to cooperate . . .”, as he trailed off in thought. I asked Richard to tell me about how he came to this business. “I’ve lived here for sixteen years, from Long Island, New York. We had a house here, that (Hurricane) Fran took. Before this business, I commercial fished, ran a shrimp boat, oystered, clams, fished in the sound. It was made by Alvin Philips, made ‘em north of here, fiberglass, they’re real heavy boats . . .” “Did you do real good as a commercial fisherman?” I asked. “I had fun,” he laughed, “it’s definitely a way of life, not a job. I started working here, and realized it’s a heck of a lot easier being the middleman, than being the one who goes and catches it. “I’m the manager, been here for the last nine years. I love the seafood industry, but fishin’ for it just got too hard, more and more people doin’ it, the regulations.” “Do you ever want your own place, your own operation?” I asked. “Don’t know. Sometimes it’s easier to work for the man instead of bein’ the man,” and I understood. I asked Richard to tell me about the business, “Do you have regular fishermen who sell to you?” “Yes, they bring ‘em in as they catch ‘em, whatever they catch we buy.”
Medication management Dear Savvy Senior, What products or solutions can you recommend to help seniors keep up with their medications? My mom is supposed to take several different medications at different times of the day but frequently forgets. Reminding Son Dear Reminding, Anybody who juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. This is especially true for people who take medications at varying times of the day. Here are some different product and service solutions that may help. Medication helpers Getting organized and being reminded are the two keys to staying on top of a medication schedule. To help your mom achieve this, there are a wide variety of affordable pillboxes, medication organizers, vibrating watches, beeping pill bottles and even dispensers that will talk to her that can make all the difference. To find these types of products go to Epill.com (800549-0095), where you’ll find dozens to choose from. Also check out Reminder Rosie (reminder-rosie.com, $130), a voice activated talking clock that tells you when to take your medicine, and can be used for other reminders, too. And for a super comprehensive medication management device, there’s the MedMinder automatic pill dispenser. This is a computerized pillbox that will beep and flash when it’s time for your
mom to take her medication, and will call her if she forgets. It will even alert her if she takes the wrong pills. This device can also be set up to call, email or text family members and caregivers letting you know if she misses a dose, takes the wrong medication or misses a refill. Available at MedMinder.com, or 888-6336463, the MedMinder rents for $40 to $65 per month. Medication packaging Another possible way to help simplify your mom’s medication use is to get her prescriptions filled in singledose packets that put all her medications (vitamins and over-the-counter drugs can be included too) together in neatly labeled packets organized by date and the time of day they should be taken. This does away with all the pill bottles and pill sorting. Some compounding pharmacies or independent drug stores offer single-dose packaging along with a number of online pharmacies like PillPack.com. Reminding services Another simple solution that can help your mom stick to her medication schedule is to use a medication reminding service. These are services that will actually call, email or text your mother reminders of when it’s time to take her medicine and when it’s time to refill her prescriptions. Some even offer extra reminders like doctor and dentist appointments, wake-
“Do you get most of your fish locally?” I asked. “It depends on the season, maybe 50-50, like, for grouper, it’s only open (season) for five months out of the year, so for the other months we gotta’ bring it in from Miami. We get a lot of flounder, we probably sell more shrimp than anything. We get Sneads Ferry shrimp in the fall, in the summer we get a lot from Pamlico Sound. We get Stump Sound oysters, brought in by local guys.” “Do you have commercial customers, like restaurants?” I asked. “We do have commercial customers, and restaurants, like Sears Landing, Beauchaines, Beach Grill down on the south end, Quartermas-
ters, Bistro, and he’s come a long way, trying to do just North Carolina products, his own farm, vegetables all fresh, nothing frozen, he changes his menu every week, and comes to see what we have, and we’ll say I’ve got this and this and this, and he’ll say give me 20 pounds of those. “Shrimp is our biggest seller, flounder, grouper, and then tuna, mahi, in the spring, catch ‘em 30 miles offshore, 50, 60 miles. . . “ “Any lobsters, spiny lobsters?” “Yeah, rock lobsters from Maine and Canada. Local lobsters, spiny lobsters, not so much. They’re good, a little bit fishier tastin’, I would say, than the other lobsters.” I told him about an encoun-
up calls and more. Companies that offer such services are MyMedSchedule. com, which provides free medication reminders via text message or email. Their website can also help you make easy-to-read medication schedules that you can print out for your mom to follow. Or, if your mom uses a smartphone or tablet, there are free medication reminding apps that can help, like MediSafe (medisafeproject. com) or MedCoach (greatcall. com). If, however, your mom doesn’t receive texts or use a smartphone, tablet or computer, OnTimeRx.com or Snoozester.com may be the answer. With starting prices ranging between $4 and $10 per month, these services will call your mom on her phone (they can send text messages and emails too) for all types of reminders including daily medications, monthly refills, doctor appointments, wakeup calls and other events. Or, if you’re looking for extra help, Care Call Reassurance (call-reassurance. com, 602-265-5968 ext. 7) may be a better fit. In addition to the call reminders to your mom’s phone, this service can be set up to contact a family member or designated caregiver if she fails to answer or acknowledge the call. This service runs between $15 and $20 per month. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
ter I had once, with a guy, an aquaculturist from UNCW, and I asked him about the spiny lobsters. I told Richard I had asked him, “Do you get them with a spear gun?” showing once again how little I knew little about the business, and then he told me, “I don’t use a spear, I use a rag mop. I run ‘em up into a corner and bunch ‘em up and twirl the mop around and catch six or seven of ‘em at a time, all the spiny stuff caught up in the mop.” Richard told me if you try to grab them by their antennas they tend to lock in place and shed the antenna, and that’s all you get, the antennas. “The parts I enjoy the most?
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Lookin’ for Love... Hi! My name is Pepe. How can anyone resist my cuteness? With all my wrinkles I am a handsome boy! My owner rescued me a few years ago but can‛t take care of me anymore. So now I‛m back at a shelter. I am very well taken care of and a very happy boy but I want a family to take me home and love me forever. I am a Shar-Pei mix, 6 years old, very friendly and I love kids! I‛m neutered and have had all my shots. A sweet lady from the shelter brings me broccoli every week - my favorite treat!!
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Continued from page 5A all helping professions. Their jobs can get dangerous and we need to remember them in our prayers. Homecoming Sunday Usually we don’t think of homecomings till about September, but our Burgaw Presbyterian Church now celebrates one every three years in April. In years past we had one every year. During our worship service, which included communion, we also had several guests and extra music: hand bell, anthems, trumpets and organ, which made a very special worship service. Ivey James is organist, Robby Anderson is choir director. Bebe Brewton and John Johnson of Wilmington sang in the choir. and Jason and Heather Aycock. Rev. Roy Brewton and Rev. Dr. Ray Mendenhall participated in the service. Ray also sang in the choir. Trumpeters Harry McLamb , Rachel McCoy, played with choir and organ. Spirit Ringers hand bells played for offertory. The
choir sang old favorites, Holy Ground and Lord make my life a mirror for call to worship and benediction, as well as That Old Country Church, a medley of several old familiar hymns. Following the service, everyone was invited to the John Rivenbark Pavilion for lunch. It was good to see Jean Carroway and her daughter, Sharon, who lives near Raleigh. Also Jack Murphy was there with his children. Stella was unable to come but enjoyed having the family at home for homecoming. There were others there whom I was glad to see but my mind has left me for the moment. If I don’t write names down, they are gone. It was a wonderful happy day to see old and new friends and enjoy having a good home-cooked meal with lots of meats, casseroles, deviled eggs, vegetables, and a variety of homemade desserts. Wow, what a treat. Missed seeing some folks I had hoped would be able to come. Norman York loves to come back to Burgaw and our church. He did not get
much sleep Saturday and called Sunday morning to say he would not be able to come. We missed him. Looking ahead Spring is a busy time and lots of things will be happening. Penderlea Homestead Day is April 25, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Go to Penderlea, just 10 miles from Burgaw and enjoy the history of Penderlea which was started in the 1930s to encourage people to own small family farms in Pender County. Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs will be available at lunchtime. Old River Farms will have its Spring Festival on April 25 on Old River Rd., with crafts, live music, plants, flowers, local food, petting zoo, kids games, and more. Right across the western county line, Kelly also will be having a Spring Festival April 25, sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department. Two main sponsors this year will be Bettin on Blue Farms and Four County Electric Membership Corporation. Come to Kelly and enjoy. Pender Spring Fest will
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Obituaries Ann Hoover Johnson Dees BURGAW -- Ann Hoover Johnson Dees, 87, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with family at her bedside. She was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Joab F. Johnson, Sr. and Edith Hoover Johnson. Ann Hoover is survived by her children, Fred J. Dees of Four Oaks, Alicia Dees Taylor (Mike) of Burgaw, John Tyler Dees, Jr. (Sue Holmun) of Scotts Hill and Richard E. Dees of Burgaw; grandchildren, Fred Dees, Jr., Murray E. Dees, Thomas C. Dees, M. Ivey Taylor, Laura T. Ulrich, Ricky Dees and Sammy Dees; great grandson, Carter Ulrich; sister, Mary Susanna Johnson of Burgaw; brother, Joab F. Johnson, Jr. (Emily) of Burgaw; and several nieces and nephews. Ann Hoover grew up on the family farm near Wards Cor ner, g radu ate d from Burgaw High School in 1944 as valedictorian, and from The Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina, (now UNC-Greensboro) in 1948 with a degree in business. She married John Tyler Dees, and they moved back to Burgaw after she worked in Chapel Hill and Durham while he completed medical school. As John established his medical practice, Ann Hoover was a homemaker and mother, active in the community and state. She held leadership positions in the Burgaw United Methodist Church Women, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and was a dedicated grade mother and parent volunteer while her children were in school. She was very active on historical committees such as the Pender County Historical Society, Pender County Museum, Moores Creek Battleground Association, and the
Burgaw Centennial. An advocate of higher education, she was a regional chairwoman of the Katherine Smith Reynolds Scholarship committee for UNC-G. In 1991, she was active in Citizens of Pender, the organization opposing the site of a hazardous waste incinerator. Ann Hoover had many hobbies and talents – sewing, gardening, refinishing furniture, and she especially enjoyed being in the Burgaw Research Club and the Thursday Burgaw bridge club. Over the years, her employment included working in Pender Courthouse offices during high school years and college summers; teaching High School business courses; selling World Book; typing multiple historical publications; and serving as a financial administrative assistant for Dean Witter. Ann Hoover loved people, their family stories, and history. She was a strong woman with a quick sense of humor who enjoyed the friendships of small town life. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Graveside funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday in Burgaw Cemetery with The Rev. Ellen McCubbin officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift in memory of Ann Hoover Dees to Pender County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1380, Burgaw, NC 28425. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Rauleign C. Lamont Sr. BU RG AW - - N o t i c e t o the family and friends of Rauleign C. Lamont Sr. You
are warmly invited to the main memorial services f o r R a u l e i g n ( M r. C o n nie, Brother Rauleign) to be held at Hall’s Chapel in Burgaw, April 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. The service is a celebration of his life and service to the community and all who knew him. It will start promptly at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a family fellowship and a light meal. Warren “Shorty” Whittington Mooring C U R R I E - - Wa r r e n “Shorty” Whitington Mooring, 90, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1924 in Greene County, the son of the late Henry Clay and Eva May Mooring. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Ava Horne Mooring who died in 1992 and his second wife, Sylvia Lawhorne Mooring who died in 1996. War ren is survived by special friends and caregivers, Charles and Barbara “Susie” Woodcock and their daughter, Patricia Woodcock; half-brother, Clay Mooring; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Hardy Long, Marybelle Bond, and Buddy Long; and many step-grandchildren. Visitation was at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating. Following visitation the funeral service was at 11 a.m. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
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The Surf City Beautification Committee Home of the Month is 1519 S. Shore Dr. owned by Gary and Karen Walker. Pictured (above left) is Mayor Zander guy, Councilman Michael Curly, Councilman Buddy Fowler, Ms. Fonda Worthington and Michael Ott. The business of the month is Surf City Dental at 13500 Hwy. 50 Ste. 104 Pictured (below left) is Guy, Curly, Fowler, Worthington, Ott and Dr. Parr.
The Family of the late
Anna Elizabeth Murphy would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the heartfelt prayers and love shown during the passing of our loved one. We say thanks for all our family, friends and neighbors, both near and far. To Dr. Bryan Weckel, Dr. William P. Buchanan, New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s ER Department, Pender Memorial’s ER Department and First Floor Unit, Pender Adult Cap Choice, Pender Adult Transport Service and Pender Rescue Squad, we thank you for all your care and compassion shown toward our loved one during her illness. A special thank you to her Pastor, Elder Larry C. McLean and his wife Angela McLean and the entire Saint Mary United Holy Church Family. May God Bless Each and Every One of You for All That You Have Done. ~The Family~
This Week’s CROSSWORD
April 16th, Crossword Solution
Bill Howard Outdoors ers are beginning their annual pilgrimage up the Roanoke, Neuse, Tar and Cape Fear rivers. The striped bass that is so intent on its natural urge to spawn that it travels more than 600 miles just to make an exhausting trip up rivers until they can go no further, all in the purpose of procreation. A species that was once so prolific it was said a single haul net at the beginning of the last century brought in 3,500 of the rockfish. A species that could make Jeremy Wade seek a new river monster as another haul was reported as averaging 90 pounds per fish. Yes, it is very tempting. The largemouth are starting their spawning process as well. A small farm pond anywhere will yield alienlike troughs along the shorelines for the unknowing. For those in the know however, it means the bass are bedding. I remember the days when everything from a beetle spin or roostertail, to an earthworm or cricket, and even a frog, jitterbug, or devil’s horse would be the ticket to bringing in the behemoth mouth. And if the fish were not biting? Just
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The options are abundant. A sportsman has a variety of things to engage in currently. T h e t u rke y s ab o u n d throughout Pisgah gamelands. Besides the sheer numbers, the land is some of the most beautiful in the state. It is by far one of my favorite places to hunt. Clear flowing streams trickling over the smooth stones. Foggy morning mists hovering low in the valleys. And a loud gobble as a Tom prepares to strut after dismounting from his roost. Yes, it is very tempting. Then, of course, the strip-
throw a Mister Twister worm over and over and over again until you irritate him so much that he attacks the lure that way. Trust me, it works. And yes, it is very tempting. But then, you get a phone call. One you were not expecting. It is your son. Your son who is in college has a question. Money? Emergency? Everything flashes through a worried parent’s mind. “Dad, you want to go fishing at the coast this weekend on the kayaks?” Well, the fish have not hit the coastal waters quite yet, as the temperature is still a little low. But, my son is asking to go there. “Yes, come on home Saturday and we will go out there that night,” I responded. We thought about trying to fish a little at night, and all intentions to do so. Instead, we drove there, parked in the parking lot at the boat ramp, and talked. We talked more. We talked about school. We talked about friends. We talked about girls. We talked. We talked until 3 a.m. We woke up shortly after sunrise, and backed up to the
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boat ramp, unloaded the kayaks, and paddled. We fished open water. We fished under the bridge. We caught fish. We caught croakers, black sea bass, puffers and mullet. Most of all though, we were with each other – no worries and no hesitation in sharing with each other our thoughts. It is how it is supposed to be. Father and son, enjoying something together and enjoying each other. So when I got the call this week, I was not worried about money or an emergency. I just answered yes to the question he had, “do you want to go fishing this weekend?” Yes, it is very tempting. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.
Pender Stories; Navagator–Weather and War
By Bill Messer Post & Voice Staff Writer
Editor’s note: Part of Bill Messer’s column Navigator was omitted from the April 16 edition of the Post & Voice. Below is the omitted portion, along with a portion of last week’s column which was printed to give the omission clarity. We regret the error. Brad was the Destroyer Squadron Navigator aboard the USS Henry B. Wilson, DDG-7, a guided missile destroyer, and during the evacuation of Viet Nam, his squadron took up station to protect the ‘boat people’, the south Vietnamese who were fleeing. “We had quite a few instances where we had to face down enemy gunboats, communist gunboats, we came under fire. We were in Taiwan for a bit of a stand down, and got a call from someone in the Ford administration to
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Continued from page 8A be here in two weeks. May 2 is the date. Plan to spend the day in Burgaw; eat, drink, enjoy the crafts, food, and
go to the (SS) Mayaguez, and we took off at 31 knots. Our Captain became known as ‘31 Knot Rogers’. “The Holt (USS Harold E. Holt, FF-1074, frigate) got there just ahead of us and went alongside, at Koh Tang Island, off Cambodia. The ship was anchored off the island. We got there, and the activity was, the marines had gone up and reported there was nobody aboard ship. At the same time, there were marines who had been sent to the beach, by helicopter, and as we came around the corner of the island you could see all this going on, a fire where a helicopter had been shot down. The information they had said there was nobody on the island but when they set down, there were right in the middle of an encampment, with lots of troops, and they came under heavy fire and took off again, but got shot down. The Captain put his gig out and sailors
with machine guns launched off to go protect the marines who were in the water, about 40 of them, we could see them and sent out another boat, and they brought the marines back to our ship. As we were approaching the island, the Captain called the weapons officer and said, “The Holt’s guns are not operating, there’s a part missing in the fire control system” and we had two guns so we became the guns and fired, I think, around 1,500 rounds (5-inch shells). There wereA-7s from the Coral Sea, strafing, putting in suppressing fire. There were two helicopters down, one on each beach, and our mission became to get the marines off the beach, because the helo guys weren’t there, and at noon, we got word a gunboat was coming out from Phnom Penh in our direction, and so we were vectored toward the gunboat, and we were just about to launch missiles at the
gunboats when we got a call from an Air Force guy, and he said, “Wait a minute, that’s not a gunboat, there’s people on deck and they’re waving white flags.” It turned out it was the crew from the Mayaguez. While we had been bombing Phnom Penh, they sent the crew out on a fishing boat. We had been only about a minute from killing them all. But we brought ‘em aboard, and that was it.” All 39 of the Mayaguez crew were recovered. Brad’s Navy career continued after this experience, through 1991, and after serving on active duty for six years, he continued to serve in the U. S. Naval Reserve for an additional 16 years, maintaining and improving the operation readiness of reserve units and officers, and was awarded the Convoy Commodore qualification, and Naval Officer Billet Classification.
get here at 8 a.m. and in the summer, we try to get away by 8 p.m., and some times you get a shrimp boat that’ll come in here at 8 or 9 o’clock and wants to get away in the mornin’. The biggest boat we can handle? Maybe a depth of
eight-foot.” T h at ’s e n o u g h fo r t h e Sneads Ferry trawlers, with their loads of just-caught shrimp and fish. And it’s not just the humans who are excited to see the boats come in. Most times,
there are pelicans hanging around on the docks and pilings, but sharing the same thoughts as the humans, “Oh, boy, I’m going to get me some fresh fish today!”
visiting with old and new friends. You will like the music and entertainment. Plan to spend the day and enjoy yourself. On May 9, Burgaw Fire Department will sponsor a community yard sale – check it out.
Parting thought: Lord, make my Life a window, for your light to shine through, Your light to shine through and a mirror, a mirror, a mirror reflecting Your great love to all I meet. A-men, A-men, A---men. Shalom!
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Town of Surf City Government News April 23, 2015
Surf City Town Council Planning Board
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 7:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the May 5, 2015 at Surf City Town Hall on: • Zoning: Parcel 4235-35-4606-0000, being all of 1.722, Lot 61 Plat Book 43 Page 9 as recorded at the Pender County Register of Deeds. Annexation and Zoning Request Parcel 423514-5971-0000, being all of 1.205 acres, Plat book 52 Page 40 as recorded at the Pender County Register of Deeds.
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National Day of Prayer Ce r emony Thursday, May 7th at Noon At the Surf City Welcome Center 102 N. Shore Drive
TOWN OF SURF CITY 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746
Town of Burgaw Government News April 23, 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PATROL OFFICER The Burgaw Police Department is seeking a full-time Patrol Officer. Visit www.townofburgaw.com for more information and employment application. Position open until filled. Submit applications/resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N Walker St, Burgaw NC 28425. BURGAW FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Have you ever thought about volunteering? Have you ever thought about serving your community? The Burgaw Fire Department is always looking for good volunteers to serve the Burgaw and Pender Central Communities. Burgaw Fire Department prepares for and responds to all types of fire emergencies. If you are motivated and wish to serve, please contact the Burgaw Fire Department for more information. 910-259-7494 MEETINGS INFORMATION The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. The agenda deadline for the regular board meeting is 9:00 AM the first Tuesday of each month. If you have an item you wish to bring before the Board you must make contact with the Town Clerk prior to the above deadline in order to receive instruction on submitting items for the agenda. The Town of Burgaw Planning Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. All applications, fees and other required items must be submitted to the Town of Burgaw Planning Administrator on the last Friday of the month prior to the meeting month in order to appear on the Planning Board agenda. CALENDAR April 27 May 2 May 4 May 11 May 12 May 21 May 25 May 27
Infrastructure Board meeting 9:00AM Pender Spring Festival Promotions/Special Events Committee meeting 7:00PM Parks/Recreation Committee meeting 7:00PM Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM Planning Board Meeting 6:00PM Town offices closed in observance of Memorial Day Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop 9:00AM TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com
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NOTICE OF EXTENSTION FOR THE 2015 PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to NC G.S. 105-322(F), the Pender County Board of Equalization and Review is extending the adjournment date and this announcement serves as notice required by law. The Board will adjourn for the purposes of accepting new requests for hearing at
Positions/Categories Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist*** Veterinarian Public Member Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Business, Faith Community Member Public Members
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Topsail winning streak goes to 13
Pirates close in on conference crown By Lee Wagner Contributing Writer Another week, another trio of victories for the Topsail High School baseball team, and the plaudits keep on coming. On Friday the Pirates (18-1, 7-1) defeated what was then its closest Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference rival, and last Tuesday (4/14) Coach Granville Gehris’ squad took care of another top conference foe before they took out a talented Middle Creek team in a non-conference affair on Saturday. This past Tuesday Topsail was presented a chance to avenge its only loss (4-0) of the year when it faced off against the Screaming Eagles (9-8, 4-5) of Ashley. A win there would propel the state’s No. 1 team (overall and in 3A) to no less than a tie for the conference crown, and most assuredly enhance their No. 18 national ranking. After Tuesday’s contest against Ashley the Pirates will have conference games Photo by James Bradshaw left against at South Brunswick (5-13, 0-8) on Friday, home against Laney the follow- The Pirates picked up wins over ing Tuesday (4/28), and home again New Middle Creek, Ashley, and Hoggard Hanover (13-5-3) wrapped around a non- last week. conference game at home against North Brunswick on Wednesday (4/29). three-hit, 12-strikeout performance in a 9-1 But that is in the future, and this past win over Hoggard, the Pirates second win week the Topsail diamond-nine once again over the Vikings (11-6, 6-3) this year –thus showed both its strength and versatility. ending any doubts should the two teams Friday night senior Danny Wilson took wind up in a tie-breaking position – and a the mound and produced a complete-game, school-record 12th win in a row.
Wilson, who heading into Tuesday’s game against Ashley leads the conference in slugging percentage (.829), runs scored (25), and home runs (4), also went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored. Wilson was also hit by a pitch. “I think this was my third or fourth (career) complete game and it really came at the right time,” Wilson said. “Not being a regular pitcher (pitching) Coach Cota really helped me a lot in controlling my command. First two games I pitched (3-0) I didn’t have good command and we worked on that a lot and it showed tonight. “It definitely helps knowing my teammates have my back in the field all the time and I just know the way they hit we’re going to be fine.” After taking an inning to adjust to Viking lefty Julian Blackburn, the Pirates gave Wilson all the runs he would need in the top of the second inning. Jake Madole led off with a double, Sam Hall walked, and Josh Madole laid down what was designated as a sacrifice bunt but it was in a perfect spot and he beat it out for a base hit to load the bases. After an out, Chase Riker walked to plate Jake Madole and Wilson helped his own cause with a two-run single to left to make it 3-0. A long home run to left-center field by Hall in the third made it 4-0, and the Pirates all but put the game away with
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Lady Titans stay on top of Four County Conference By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titans finally got on their home field last week and they made the most of it, taking two games at home including a 5-4 affair with an old nemesis in Midway as well as a 6-3 win at 4A Ashley. “We are finally getting some games in,” said Trask Coach Corrina Reece. There are things that practice can’t do for you. We needed game type situations. We are finally getting some continuity. If you have someone in a slump at the plate the only way to get out of that slump is to get at bats in games. We had some kids that were struggling a little bit and now they’re getting the at bats they need and it’s helping.” We have three games a week from here on out. I look for us to get better.” The Lady Titans started the week of f hosting the Midway Raiders. The Lady Titans and the Raiders have a history dating back to the Tri County Conference with no love lost between the two. The Trask ladies stayed one step ahead of the Raiders in taking a 5-4 win. The Titans started A.J. Johnson in the circle while
the Raiders countered with Brittney Watson. The right hander was slower than the Titans were used to and she gave them trouble throughout the night. The score was 2-1 Trask before the Raiders used a couple of Titan miscues and a timely hit to score two runs. Trask answered in the bottom of the frame with two runs of its own and took a 4-3 lead into the fifth inning. The Raiders chipped away at the Titans, using another Titan miscue to tie the score at 4-4. The Titans answered the Raiders yet again with a run in the bottom of the sixth. Brittany Foy shut the Raiders out in the seventh to earn the save and preserve the Four County Conference win. Johnson earned the win in the circle with five innings of five hit softball. She gave up one earned run and struck out seven. Foy went two innings allowing one hit with two strikeouts. Kristina Collier and Carlie Savage each had two hits to pace the Titans offense. Next up was the 4A Ashley Screaming Eagles. The Lady Titans always play the Wilmington schools tough and this game was no different. The Pender County Titans used a four run sixth
Pender softball coach Gary Battle has preached patience when talking about his young varsity softball team with a bevy of underclassmen on the roster he has tried to keep their confidence high while they navigate their way through the season. Last week the Patriots put it all together, beating Union 17-7 and a very good Wallace team 6-5. “We’re a young team, “said Battle. “I’m having fun and the girls are having fun and we’re getting better. We understand our roles a little better and we’re playing as a team. I think we’re going to get there. I’m really excited about this team.” Gracie Vincent earned the win in the Union contest as the Patriots beat them in five innings. Quasheda Brown pitched the final frame.
Vincent led the Patriots at the plate while Brianna Goff and India Daniels played well. The Wallace contest was tight throughout. The score was tied 2-2 before the Pats scored two runs. The Pender County Patriots were up by a run in the seventh frame when the Bulldogs mounted a threat. With the bases loaded a Bulldog batter hit a blooper between first and second. Brianna Goff made a great catch and threw to second base to double up the runner and end the game. “That was a big win,” said Battle. “The girls were real excited. They said that they had never won like that. I think that will go a long way in building up their confidence.” The Patriots are now 3-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play. They will play a double header at Midway on Friday. They were at Hoggard on Monday.
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The modern era of sports has brought many things with it. One of the things that it has brought is the invention of social media. If a coach or fan wants to find something out about a team or a player they can go on the World Wide Web and find it out in very little time. It is right there at your fingertips. There are quite a few web sites that you can go to and find out about a team that you will play in the future. One of the most popular is Maxpreps. If I had to guess I would say that 75 percent of the coaches in the area use this site to download scores, statistics and such. While this is a very convenient site, some coaches are beginning to shun these types of sites. Their reasoning is that it may give an opponent another scouting device. Some even say that it causes problems between players and even parents. I recently had a coach tell me that they would not be posting anything on the site because they thought that their players
were reading their stats on line and in turn were hesitant to do things such as sacrifice bunt in fear of lowering their batting averages. I honestly have never thought about that aspect of it but it makes a little sense. However if I am correct, a sacrifice does not lower your batting average. Another problem is parents. Some may go on a site such as Maxpreps and start looking at innings played or innings pitched and become upset at a child’s playing time or time on the mound. That in turn could bleed over to the kids and cause problems on the team. I believe a good coach could and should handle these problems but I wouldn’t blame a coach for trying to stop these problems before they happen. I believe that there is a place in high school athletics for sites such as Maxpreps. I believe that it could be a motivating factor for a student-athlete. If you don’t like what you see fix it. I also completely understand a coach for looking at the site as being detrimental to their team. As a sports writer and enthusiast, I enjoy going to Maxpreps. I like to see what certain teams are doing. These are teams I usually don’t follow. I also use the stats from time to time. I would like to see it mandatory that a team has to at the very least post their scores on the site. Of course, this is just my opinion.
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Brittany Foy had five RBIs against Clinton. inning buoyed by run scoring singles from Johnson, Collier and Desire Brown to slip by the Screaming Eagles 6-3. Ashley held the Titans at bay until the sixth frame. The Titans erupted for four runs in what Reece described as teeing off. “Their pitcher star ted showing signs of getting tired around the third or fourth inning and we just caught up with her and started teeing off. We have started to adjust to different pitching. We work on that all the time. When we make adjustments we hit the ball well.” Johnson again earned the win with six innings of work the Titans hammered out 14 hits on the night with Haley Smith, Kyra Holmes and A.J.
Johnson all tallying three hits. The final game of the week was a home affair with the Clinton Dark Horses. The first place Titans knew that the Sampson County team was struggling and Reece sat a couple of banged up starters down for the night. That made no difference as the Titans demolished the Dark Horses to the tune of a 18-3 score. Brittany Foy earned the win while several Titans had multiple hits. Brittany Foy and Nicole Schilling each had five runs batted in. The Lady Titans (10-2/6-0) hosted Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday. They will host Ashley on Thursday and Union on Friday.
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirates have proven themselves to be the class of the Mideastern 3A/4A Conference this year as they have waded through the competition with relative ease. Last week the Pirates overwhelmed the New Hanover Wildcats 26-0 before taking a 6-2 win over the Hoggard Vikings. The New Hanover Wildcats have struggled to field competitive teams as of late and this year is no exception. They hosted a potent Topsail Pirate team that showed no mercy in taking a 26-0 win. After one half of an inning the scoreboard read 12-0 Topsail and the Wildcats had that deer in the headlight look. A 10 run third frame ran the score to 22-0 and the Pirates began to substitute freely. Hayley Grizzle manned the circle for the Pirates and gave up one hit while striking out three Wildcats in two innings of work. Keri White, Danielle Parks
and Alyssa Randall each had four RBIs with White hitting a home run in the first frame. Next up was the Hoggard Vikings. Victoria Elder took over in the circle for Grizzle after 1 2/3 innings and held the Vikings at bay with her fastball and breaking stuff. She allowed only one hit and struck out nine Vikings in 5 1/3 innings of work. Two doubles in the second frame gave the Vikings a 2-0 lead. However, the lead was short lived as the Pirates fired back in the fifth. Two Hoggard errors and a run scoring single by White highlighted the frame. Topsail touched Viking starter Morgan Mathis for nine hits with Danielle Parks leading the way with a 2-3 performance. Grizzle had two runs batted in while Hunter Bizzell was 2-4 with two runs scored. The Pirates are 12-3 overall and sit atop the MEC with an unblemished 8-0 record. They hosted Ashley on Tuesday and was at North Brunswick on Wednesday before traveling to South Brunswick on Friday.
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Pender hurler Gracie Vincent picked up the win against Union.
Pender nine falls to Wallace-Rose Hill By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender patriot varsity baseball team started last week off with a tough 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Laney Buccaneers. From there things went downhill as they were shut out in consecutive Four County Conference contests. The Laney Bucs had beaten
the Patriots by 10 runs early in the year. This time around the Bucs found a different team. The Wilmington school edged the hard fighting Patriots 3-2 in a non-conference affair. The Bucs were up 3-0 before a seventh inning rally brought the Pats to within a run. Senior Connor Chafin took
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Shortly after the conclusion of her freshman year, Topsail High School’s Kayla Hyatt was faced with a difficult decision. A three-sport athlete – softball, basketball, and volleyball with softball and volleyball heading the list in her earlier years – Hyatt felt participating in all three sports, along with maintaining the academic excellence she had worked so hard to achieve, was a bit too much so something had to go. Hyatt made the decision to say goodbye to the softball diamond and to the hardwoods of basketball to concentrate on the sport that had become her favorite through middle school and her freshman year.
The decision turned out to be a positive one for Hyatt, Topsail volleyball Coach Hill Pearsall, and the volleyball program at the school as Hyatt had an outstanding career. Wednesday morning, in the school’s Media Center, Hyatt further reaped the benefits of that choice as she signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Division II Pfeiffer University (Misenhamer, N.C. near Charlotte), accepting combined academic (approximately $14,000) and athlete ($10.000) scholarships that will go a long way to easing the burden of a college education. “It was pretty much between Pfeiffer and Belmont Abbey,” said Hyatt, who indicted
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Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The rain stayed away long enough for the area high schools to get a game or two in last week. The Trask track and field team hosted a meet that included three conference mates. Tyquan Davis won the long jump and the high jump to pace the boys while Zykia Green won the shot put and finished second to teammate Mackenzie Collins in the discus. The Trask softball team won three games last week. . Brittany Foy and Nicole Schilling each had five runs batted in as the Titans slammed tamed the Clinton Dark Horses. A.J. Johnson earned
two wins last week in the circle. The Topsail Pirate softball team also had an undefeated week. Keri White hit a dinger while White, Danielle Parks and Alyssa Randall each had four ribbeys. Hayley Grizzle earned a win last week while Victoria Elder gave up just one hit in 5 1/3 innings of relief against Hoggard. The Topsail baseball team has won 13 games in a row. Last Friday night senior Danny Wilson took the mound and produced a complete-game, three-hit, 12-strikeout performance in a 9-1 win over Hoggard. Wilson, who heading into Tuesday’s game against Ashley leads the conference in slugging percentage (.829), runs scored (25), and home runs (4), also
went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored. Clark Cota, Sam Hall, and Trader Flora all hitting solo dingers against a very good Middle creek team. The Pender softball team earned two conference wins last week. Quasheda Brown had a good game against Union while Imani Newkirk went 2-3 against the Spartans. Junior Gracie Vincent has stood tall in the circle for the patriots this year as they have navigated their way through some tough waters. The team is getting better with age and Vincent is holding court in the circle. She earned two wins last week, earning her the Post & Voice Top performer of the week.
of the raiders few losses last year. This time the Sampson County group rode the shirt tails of junior left hander Dylan Hardison to a 13-0 win. The Titan bats were silent on this night. They only managed four hits in the contest. Senior Dylan Kraft took the loss on the mound. Next up was the Clinton Dark Horses. The Titans had played them well at their place and looked to do the same at home. The Trask nine held an early lead before falling 9-4. Jordan Flora took the hill and pitched well in the early going. The Titan bats
were on board in the early innings. The Titans were up in the early as junior Tynaffit Davis drove in two runs. The proverbial wheels began to come off in the middle innings as the Titan defense began to struggle. The Dark Horses pulled away for the win. Flora was the hard luck loser on this night while Tynaffit Davis led the Titans at the plate. The Titans hosted Laney on Monday before entertaining Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday. They will host Union on Friday.
Titans fall to Clinton, Midway By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan baseball field has been the source of a bit of controversy this spring as the wet weather has wreaked havoc on the field. The Titan hardballers were finally able to get on the field last week, although the results of the two conference contests was not what they wanted. The Titans hosted the Midway Raiders early in the week before entertaining the Clinton dark Horses on Friday evening. The Titans were responsible for one
Pender County Sports Roundup Trask soccer drops two conference matches The Trask Lady Titan soccer team found the going rough last week, falling to Clinton 10-0 and Midway 4-1. The Lady Titans are 1-6 overall and 1-5 in conference play. Trask hosts track meet The Trask boys and girls track and field team won last week as the school hosted a track meet that included East and West Bladen as well as Midway. The men finished ahead of second place Midway 96-79.5. Tyquan Davis won the high jump as well as the long jump and finished second to teammate Zenas Ward in the triple jump. Jacen Mott won the 800 meter run as well as the 1,600-meter run
Pirates Continued from page 10A two runs in the fourth. Riker stroked a one-out single to start the rally, Wilson reached on a fielders’ choice where Riker was safe at second thanks to tremendous hustle on the base paths, and Sam Luchnsky walked to load the bases. Riker was out at home on a fielders’ choice, Trader Flora walked to force in Wilson, and Jake Madole walked to send Luchansky waltzing home for a 6-0 advantage. Wilson gave up long home run to Hoggard’s Brandon Boone to lead off the fifth, and a one-out single to Justin Blackburn but a nifty 6-4-3 double play ended the frame. The Pirates added a pair of runs in the top of the sixth on RBIs from Jake Madole (basesloaded walk) and a sacrifice fly by Hall, and Wilson struck out the side in the bottom half of the inning to end the 1:56 contest. The Pirates began the week with a 5-2 conference victory
Schilling’s hard work pays off for the Trask Titans By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer A year ago junior Nicole Schilling was told by head softball coach Corrina Reece that she would be playing junior varsity softball. A sophomore at the time, Schilling told the veteran coach that she would be on the varsity next year. Not only has she kept her word, she has become a starter on the team. “Nicole worked hard to get better and it has paid off, “said Reece. “She has a great attitude and work ethic.” Schilling can play several positions on the field including catcher, where she has spelled all-conference backstop Taylor Rivenburgh this year. Her bat has gotten better as she recently drove in five runs against Clinton. Nicole’s progress on the softball diamond is impressive. If this year is a glimpse of things to come then the Titans may have another star on their hands. Miss Schilling’s hard work has paid off for both her and the Titans.
while Aaron Hicks won the 300-meter hurdles. The Lady Titans easily defeated the field, taking a 106-60 advantage over the nearest competitor in Midway. Zykia Green won the shot put and finished second to teammate Mackenzie Collins in the discus. Samantha Saunders won the 1,600meter run while Taylor Osgood won the 300-meter hurdles. Emily Oyler won the 800-meter run. The ladies also won the 100 and 200- meter relays. Topsail soccer drops two conference matches The Topsail Lady Pirates dropped two Mideastern Conference matches last week. Hoggard handed the Lady Pirates a 5-0 defeat late in the week
Riker followed suit to score Josh Madole. Cota gave up back-to-back singles to Wildcats Lambert Long and Burke Estes in the bottom of the fifth but appeared to work his way out of trouble courtesy of two consecutive fly balls. But a walk to Cory Everett loaded the bases and another free pass to Max Johnson scored Lambert. Cota then hit Fulton Hill with a pitch to score Estes before Gehris pulled him, going to Luchansky. Luchansky got a strikeout with the bases loaded to end the threat and got through the next two inning with the help of a double play (sixth) and a fielders’ choice with two out and one on in the seventh. “At times Clark tries to muscle things up but he’s a trooper. Tonight he didn’t have his best stuff and he had a little trouble finishing today but her battled and gave us a chance to win a ballgame.” Saturday the Pirates traveled to Cary for a non-conference game against Middle Creek and ran their school-
record winning streak to 13 games with a 7-3 win over the Mustangs (11-5, 5-5 in the 4A Southwest Wake Conference. Junior Bryce Cota was the pitching beneficiary of a threehome run offensive output with Clark Cota (4th), Hall (6th), and Trader Flora (7th) all hitting solo shots. Bryce went six innings and gave up three hits and three runs (two earned) while walking three and fanning six. Luchansky pitched a perfect seventh. Clark Cota started the comeback win it his fourth-inning blast, bringing Topsail to within one at 2-1. Middle Creek made it 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth but the Pirates tied it up in the top of the fourth. Riker led off with a single and Luchansky singled with both runners moving up a base on an errant throw. Clark Cota walked and Flora reached on an error with Riker scoring. Jake Madole then singled to score Cota and courtesy-runner (for Flora) Isaac Beach. Hall’s round-tripper put the Pirates up for good at 4-3 in the sixth and Topsail added
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The fishing and wet weather don’t mix By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic Just as we think that the wet weather is going to give us a break it rains for three straight days. These wet days do not bode well for the fresh water fishing. The water is high and the fish just aren’t biting. The few anglers that I talked to at Lanes Ferry Grill and dock say that they have caught a few bream but by and large it is just a boat ride with your poles. I was told that the cat fish are not doing a whole lot either. Just in case you have to go then use some cut up eel or chicken livers. The saltwater anglers are fighting the wind and rough waters as of late. I tried to go out last weekend but a small craft advisory kept my boat on dry land. There are reports of some decent sea mullet finally showing up in the surf along
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As the Topsail Pirate baseball team works its way through the rigors of the Mideastern Conference there is one thing that has been a constant. The Pirates are full of live arms and can throw a great starter at you every night. What some don’t realize is that the Pirates also have a very good backstop in senior Trader Flora. Flora has learned the tendencies of the Pirate pitching staff and has learned how to handle the flow of the game. Mr. Flora also has become a very good defensive catcher. He blocks the ball well and has a very good arm. Flora is currently hitting at a .346 clip including two homeruns and 17 runs batted in. He handles the bat well. The Pirates are on pace to win a second consecutive state title. Trade Flora’s influence on the team as a catcher and captain will certainly help the cause.
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with a few black drum. A bottom rig with shrimp or blood worms will work here. There have been a few flounder showing up in the surf along with in the inland waters. The flatfish bite will get better as the water heats up. This week’s fishing tip It is time to get your boat ready to go. I fought with mine last week. The starter would spend but not engage. I found that the battery did not have a full charge. I run two batteries and made sure that both are fully charged. Make sure your battery has a full charge. I would suggest taking them out of the boat and charging them. If there is any doubt take them to the local auto parts store and get them checked. There is nothing worse than getting down to the water and dropping your boat into the drink only to find out that it won’t turn over.
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During her four seasons as at Topsail, the Lady Pirates have won 73 games against 23 losses, and have gone 42-12 conference play. In her freshman and sophomore years the Lady Pirates were in the East Central 2A Conference where they finished both seasons 14-0 – the 28 conference wins part of a stretch of 43-consecutive victories. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here at Topsail, and as a member of the volleyball family. I’m not one of those people who is anxious to leave high school, I really liked it here, but I’m really excited to go to college and play at the next level.”
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while Addison Chadwick also added two hits. The final game of the week was a home contest with Wallace-Rose Hill. Again the Patriots found it hard to push runs across the plate. The Bulldogs beat the Patriots 6-0. Riley Powell was tagged with the loss. The Patriots were held to three hits on the night while the Bulldogs had only five. The story of the contest was seven errors by the Pender defense. The Patriots are 3-9 overall and 3-3 in Four County Conference play. They played at Ashley on Monday and were at Clinton on Tuesday to engage a Dark Horse team that they beat 1-0 at home. They finish the week at home verse a very tough Midway Raider team that hung 13 runs on the Trask Titans last week.
while New Hanover took a hard earned 1-0 win. Continued from page 10A Lady Pirate lacrosse beats there was some interest from New Hanover The Topsail Lacrosse team beat New a few other colleges. Hyatt has Hanover 10-4 last week before falling shown versatility during her to the Laney Lady Bucs by the score of time at Topsail, especially the last two years. Her four-year 15-3. The Lady Pirates are 3-5 overall. statistics show 637 kills, 107 The Pender girls’ soccer team aces, 87 blocks, 832 digs, and takes two conference matches The Pender girls’ soccer team won 23 assists. Her season lows (43 kills, 16 two Four County Conference matches aces, 7 blocks, and 33 digs) all last week. Early in the week they defeated occurred in her freshman seaUnion 4-2 before taking a 2-1 decision son, and she had increased the over Wallace-Rose Hill. The Pats are totals in every category in evnow 6-3 overall and 3-3 in conference ery subsequent season, ending her senior year with 207 kills, play. 22 aces, 17 blocks, eight assists, and a remarkable 338 digs.
over New Hanover, completing their first run through the conference with a 6-1 record. Clark Cota started the game on the mound for the Pirates and immediately ran into trouble that was compounded by some wildness. After Topsail took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on a oneout walk to Luchansky and a RBI double by Clark Cota, the senior hurler loaded the bases on a hit batsman and a pair of walks. A fielders’ choice produced one out and a pair of strikeouts ended the threat. Cota settled down over the next three innings and the Topsail offense took over. Luchansky was the instigator of this rally, too, starting things with a one-out double. A fly out brought Flora to the plate and he responded with a two-out single to score Luchansky. Jake Madole doubled to plate courtesy-runner (for Flora) Isaac Beach, and Madole came in to score on a single by Hall. Hall stole second and Josh Madole walked. Chase Thompson sent Hall scurrying home with an infield hit, and
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Continued from page 10A the loss on the mound. He gave up nine hits and three runs in six innings. Riley Powell was 2-3 with a run scored to lead the Pats. Next up was a Union team that the Patriots were expected to defeat. The Spartans took advantage of four Patriot miscues and an anemic performance at the plate in beating the Pender County Patriots 7-0. Cameron Guertin was the hard luck loser in this contest. The senior right hander gave up six hits in five innings of work. He allowed seven runs although only three were earned. Powell again led the Patriots at the plate with two hits three insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Flora made it 5-3 with his homerun, Jake Madole walked, Josh Madole doubled to put runners on second and third, and Chase
Kreitzer learning quickly at Pender High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The most important job on the infield of a high school team may be the pitcher. However, if there is not a good catcher behind the plate then the pitcher is useless. Over at Pender High school first year coach Robbie Futch has the luxury of having a veteran backstop along with a young man coming up through the ranks. Sophomore Hayden Kreitzer has spent his time at the junior varsity level. He has honed his skills and is now getting a chance to show what he can do at the varsity level. “He is a sophomore that has worked his tail off trying to get better blocking the ball and becoming a more balanced hitter, “stated Futch. “We like his mentality and hope to give him more chances to help us in the future.” There is no doubt that sophomore Hayden Kreitzer is a man on the move.
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 3/12- 5/14/15 OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION SINGLEWIDE, DOUBLEWIDE PENDER COUNTY New 2013 Fleetwood 16x80. 2 Bed09sp503 room, 2 bath. Deluxe appliances, therIN THE MATTER OF THE FOREmal windows, FREE delivery & set-up. CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST $39,995 RONCO 910-371-2999 NICE PARK MODEL AT WHITE Lake EXECUTED BY BERNIE J. HARDEE 09/28 (B) (R) (TFN) on waterfront. Fully furnished, just re- AND GLORIA D. HARDEE DATED duced. For more information call RhonJUNE 15, 2007 AND RECORDED IN da, 910-285-7980 after 6 p.m. BOOK 3256 AT PAGE 309 IN THE 4/16-5/7/15 PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS NOTICE OF SALE Home Improvements & home repairs inUnder and by virtue of the power side & out including: Carpentry, tile, dryand authority contained in the abovewall, painting, flooring, docks, pressure referenced deed of trust and because washing, deck railing,. All small jobs are welcome!! Call 910-934-3937 for free SURF CITY, OCEANFRONT 2 BED- of default in the payment of the seroom ground floor apartment. No pets, estimates, ask for Robert. 10/23-12/31/15 owner pays water, sewer & garbage. cured indebtedness and failure to per$775/ month, 1 year lease. Call 570- form the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to 419-0872. 4/16, 4/23/15 demand of the owner and holder of 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH MANUFAC- the secured debt, the undersigned tured home. Rocky Point. $575/ month. substitute trustee will expose for sale HELP WANTED Call 910-262-0905. 4/16, 4/23/15 at public auction to the highest bidder HELPER FOR LIGHT REMODELING for cash at the usual place of sale at work. No experience necessary. Valid drivers license required. Holly Ridge/ 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH GARAGE the county courthouse of said county Surf City area. Call 910-934-3937 ask apartment, Rocky Point. $575/month. at 10:00AM on May 5, 2015 the folfor Robert. Call 910-262-0905. 4/16, 4/23/15 lowing described real estate and any 4/23-5/14/15 other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more par ticularly described as follows: Beautiful and private wooded LOT in Being all of Lot 3, Section II, Scott well established DEERFIELD subdivision in Hampstead! Farms, as shown on map recorded Call today for all details and price! in Map Book 37 at Page 86 of the Pender County Registry. Are you READY to SELL or BUY? And Being more commonly known Carolina Coast Properties “A PERSONAL TOUCH” as: 1355 Scott Rd, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the prop erty, as reflected on the records of Ulli Johnson & Coleen Johnson the Register of Deeds, is/are Bernie 910.270.4444 Ulli@UlliJohnson.com J. Hardee and Gloria D. Hardee. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property The Pender-Topsail being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out 602-E U.S. 117, of or in any way relating to any such Burgaw, NC 28425 condition expressly are disclaimed. in Pender Landing This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid Shopping Center, taxes and assessments including but next to Subway not limited to any transfer tax associ910.259.7156 ated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol-
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lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 31, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 09-120176 #6843 4/23, 4/30/15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John William Wharton and MarySusan Ives Wharton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): John W. Wharton) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 3015, Page 109, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale
at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on April 28, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burgaw, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the Town of Burgaw, Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern line of Bridges Street with the Western line of Cowan Street, running thence with the Western line of Cowan Street South 16 1/2 East 120 feet to a stake; Thence parallel with Bridges Street South 73 1/2 West 188 feet to the center of a fifteen foot alley; Thence with the center of said alley and parallel with Cowan Street North 16 1/2 West 120 feet to the Southern line of Bridges Street; Thence with the Southern line of Bridges Street North 73 1/2 East 188 feet to the beginning, containing onehalf acre, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 115 North Cowan Street and 207 A East Bridgers Street and 207 B East Bridgers Street, Burgaw, North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed to John William Wharton and wife, Marysusan Ives Wharton from Paul Andrew Honeycutt and wife, Donna Greene Honeycutt by that deed dated 12/21/2001 and recorded 12/21/2001 in Deed Book 1815, at Page 101 of the Pender County, NC Public Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the
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property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1141110 (FC.FAY) #6817 4/16, 4/23/15
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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 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
property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-15654-FC03 #6847 4/16, 4/23/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LOUISE BELL ORR 14 E 213 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Louise Bell Orr deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of July, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of April, 2015. Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Louise Bell Orr P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6853 4/16,4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
15 SP 36 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Jason Runion to Robert C. Kenan, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated March 1, 2007 and recorded on March 2, 2007 in Book 3175 at Page 241 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 5, 2012 in Book 4039, Page 101, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, NOTICE TO CREDITORS having been substituted as Trustee AND DEBTORS OF in said Deed of Trust, and the holder JOSEPH FRANCIS FEAK of the note evidencing said default All persons, firms and corporations having directed that the Deed of having claims against Joseph FranTrust be foreclosed, the undersigned cis Feak, deceased, are notified to Substitute Trustee will offer for sale exhibit them to Mariam Lynn Caplan, at the courthouse door of the county as Executor of the decedent’s estate courthouse where the property is lo- on or before August 28, 2015, at the cated, or the usual and customary Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Atlocation at the county courthouse for torneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, conducting the sale on April 28, 2015 Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from at 11:30AM, and will sell to the high- their recovery. Debtors of the deceest bidder for cash the following de- dent are asked to make immediate scribed property situated in Pender payment to the above named ExecuCounty, North Carolina, to wit: tor. BEGINNING at a point in the westHarold Lee Pollock ern right-of-way line of Smith Street, Attorney at Law said point being located South 14 dePO Drawer 999 grees and 15 minutes East 350.0 feet Burgaw, NC 28425 from the intersection of the Western #6862 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/15 right-of-way line of Smith Street with the southern right-of-way line of Fremont Street, running thence from said STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA beginning point South 75 degrees PENDER COUNTY and 45 minutes West 150.0 feet to NOTICE TO CREDITORS a point; running thence North 14 deAND DEBTORS OF grees and 15 minutes West 50.0 feet MICHAEL SHAWN McKINLEY to a point; running thence North 75 15 E 107 degrees and 45 minutes East 150.0 All persons, firms and corporations feet to a point in the western rightof-way line of Smith Street; running having claims against Michael Shawn thence with the western right-of-way McKinley, deceased, are notified to line South 14 degrees and 15 min- exhibit them to Gloria Dolecki McKinutes East 50.0 feet to the point of ley, Administratrix of the decedent’s Beginning; same being all of Lot 17 estate, on or before July 24, 2015 at Block 2 of Alta Vista, same being re- 192 Ballast Point Road, Hampstead, corded in Map Book 2, at Page 79 in NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, asked to make immediate payment to deeds of release or prior convey- the above named Administratrix. Gloria Dolecki McKinley, ances of record. Administratrix Said property is commonly known Estate of as 211 South Smith Street, Burgaw, Michael Shawn McKinley NC 28425. c/o Mark I. Nunalee A cash deposit (no personal BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP checks) of five percent (5%) of the Attorneys at Law purchase price, or Seven Hundred P.O. Box 598 Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Hampstead NC 28443 greater, will be required at the time of 910-270-4347 the sale. Following the expiration of #6857 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/15 the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE COUNTY OF PENDER TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS IN THE GENERAL COURT FOR THEIR DEED. OF JUSTICE Said property to be offered purSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION suant to this Notice of Sale is being COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-817 offered for sale, transfer and conNOTICE OF SERVICE OF veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There PROCESS BY PUBLICATION are no representations of warranty PENDER COUNTY relating to the title or any physical, Plaintiff(s), environmental, health or safety conv. ditions existing in, on, at, or relating LARRY EUGENE STAFFORD, to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior owner et. al. Defendant(s). liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land TO: Larry Eugene Stafford transfer taxes, special assessments, Take Findnotice Yourthat a pleading seekeasements, rights of way, deeds of reing relief against you has been filed Treasures lease, and any other encumbrances above-titled action. or exceptions of record. To the best in theHere! Antiques, Consignment The nature of the relief sought is of the knowledge& and belief of the Thrift as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Christopher Jason unpaid property taxes on your interest inNew theVendors property described as Lot Currently Accepting Runion. An Order for possession of the 48, Eagles Ridge Subdivision, Par205 W. St. 3235-22-2031-0000 celFremont ID Number
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more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2015. This date: April 23, 2015 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6861 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-734 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. KAREN G. VERT, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/Successor in Interest to Karen G. Vert Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as Lot 1, McKoy II Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 3301-29-1396-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2015. This date: April 23, 2015 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6859 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-113 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MARK R. SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Ann Aronson Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as 14.5 Acres in Pender County, NC, Parcel ID Number 3237-07-99260000; 3237-28-1473-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2015. This date: April 23, 2015 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6858 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-817 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. LARRY EUGENE STAFFORD, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/Successor in Interest to Larry Eugene Stafford Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as Lot 48, Eagles Ridge Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 3235-22-2031-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2015. This date: April 23, 2015 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6860 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHRISTOPHER JAMES MEREDITH and wife, SHARON MEREDITH, Recorded in Book 1954, Page 179, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 12-SP-346 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by CHRISTOPHER JAMES MEREDITH and wife, SHARON MEREDITH to Joseph Belcher, Trustee, dated September 18, 2002 and recorded in Book 1954, Page 179 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina. RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owner of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is Christopher James Meredith. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on May 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 1077 Lizzie Henry Road, Ivanhoe, NC 28447 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: See “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Because the legal description is too voluminous to publish in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding. Included is a 1998 Redman Parker manufactured home bearing serial no. 13908184AB. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any. ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that 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. Take further notice that 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. This the 21st day of January, 2015 THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 #6856 4/23, 4/30/15
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP305 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WAYNE R. BRADLEY DATED DECEMBER 2, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2534 AT PAGE 235 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 3:00PM on April 28, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING Lot No. Twenty Seven (27) of Holly Shelter Estates according to a plat thereof recorded in Map Book 9 at page 102 and a corrected map of Holly Shelter Estates recorded in Map Book 10 at page 16 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, NC, reference to said plats hereby made for a more specific description of the property herein. This conveyance is made to a Distribution Right of Way Easement over and across said land in favor of the Four County Electric Membership Corporation. Also saving and excepting out of the grant hereby made one fourth 1/4 of all mines and minerals under the said premises hereby conveyed with power for Whrens C. Williams and his wife, Judy L. Williams, Whrens C. Williams, Trustee and R.C. Biberstein, Commissioner, their heirs and assigns to take all usual, necessary or convenient means for working, getting, laying up, dressing, making merchantable and taking away the said one fourth mines and minerals and also for the above named parties to make and repair tunnels and sewers and to lay and repair pipes for conveying water to and from and manufactory or other building. Provided, however, if oil or gas is not discovered in Pender County in commercial quality within a period of fifteen years from June 28, 2000, then and in that event, this exception shall cease and terminate and the grantees herein, their heirs and assigns shall be vested with the fee to said premises free and clear of this exception. And Being more commonly known as: 1205 South Holly Shelter Estate Rd, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Karyn Marie Grenier. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is April 7, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-066715 #6851 4/16,4/23/15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ELEANOR BOWEN KAZARAS 15 E 92 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Eleanor Bowen Kazaras deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of July, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of April, 2015. Maria Bowen Executrix of the Estate of Eleanor Bowen Kazaras c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6852 4/16,4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 1 4 C V 844 PLAINTIFF: STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANT ERIC BIAS 5721 GoodStone Dr. Raleigh, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Eric Bias Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a judgment for money owed to the Plaintiff. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 29, 2015, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 16 day of April, 2015. STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6849 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/15
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 1 4 C V 845 PLAINTIFF: STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANT EVERETT BATTS, JR. 179 Kimwood Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Everett Batts, Jr. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a judgment for money owed to the Plaintiff. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 29, 2015, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 16 day of April, 2015. STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6848 4/16,4/23, 4/30/15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Earley Telfair James, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Earley Telfair James, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 23, 2015 at 10613 Canterberry Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of April, 2015. Gladys Commons 10613 Canterberry Road Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 #6854 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7/15
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The tranquil community of Willard is coming to life this spring. The Willard Outreach Center, originally known as Willard Elementary School, will be offering a variety of programs and activities in the near future. Beginning in May, opportunities will include yoga and Zumba fitness classes as well as several health care certification courses. LaToya Powers, who helps coordinate events at the center, commented on upcoming events scheduled to take place at the Willard Outreach Organization (WOO). “Coming attractions will include a Yoga Core and Zumba class in May, as well as certification in Mental Health First Aid, CPR and First Aid. There will be youth after school assistance as well as teen mentorship and assistance,� said Powers. “Willard Outreach Organization will also host its annual Fourth of July parade this summer, which will include a carnival-like atmosphere, vintage cars, motor bikes, food, games and festivities for people young and old. The fireworks display each fourth is a crowd-pleaser, drawing crowds in the hundreds to the annual event. We need interested vendors and volunteers to contact Ruth Murray at 910-285-8061 or Antonio Powers 910-228-0908.� Willard Outreach Center currently accommodates several senior citizen programs. Sewing and arts and crafts classes are available on Mondays at 10 a.m. Martial Arts / Taekwondo is offered on the second, third and fourth Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Judy’s Low Impact Aerobics class is held at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesday evenings. Also on Wednesdays, Rescare Job Development and Employment Services is on site from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to provide help for job seekers. On Tuesday and Thursdays, English as Second Language classes are offered at the Outreach Center through Cape Fear Community College from 6-9 p.m. The Willard Outreach Organization hosted its annual Black History Extravaganza in February, which included writing competitions, poetry reading, musicals, and more. In the fall, the center provides a Thanksgiving food drive and food basket giveaway to seniors and needy families. The Willard Center has space available to provide conference level accommodations for large meetings and / or groups hosting community, educational, private and church events. The old cafeteria building at the Willard Center was recently identified as a building featuring the historic Rosenwald design. It is currently being renovated by the Old Skool Car Club to house their meetings and programs. The center is in desperate need of funds for renovations to the driveway and a sign out front to be used to list events and attractions. It is also in need of renovations to floors and some rooms inside of the building, particularly the bathroom. In the mid-1980s, WOO started when a group of concerned citizens of the small community began to notice the limited resources and services available to youth, adults and senior citizens residing in northern Pender County. They started holding meetings and brainstorming ways to address the apparent needs of the community. Meetings paved the way for the forming of alliances
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with state and county leaders who were willing to help address the concerns of area residents. After pooling their resources, programs were developed for community enrichment and youth development. In the late 1980s, WOO gained recognition as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, developed a charter, by-laws and obtained 501C3 tax exempt status. After WOO began to use the old Willard Elementary School for meetings and program functions, the Board of Education unanimously voted to support the group in obtaining the Willard School property; upon approval of the county commissioners, once the school was closed to students as an elementary school. Subsequently, Pender County Commissioners unanimously voted to lease the school’s main building and to deed the old cafeteria and basketball court to the organization. Willard Outreach later approached the county commissioners and requested all buildings and property be deeded, and the commissioners unanimously agreed. The transfer of property to WOO took an act passed in the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate to transfer all the Willard School property to WOO without monetary consideration. The county manager, on order of the county commissioners, facilitated the transfer. WOO gained ownership of five acres of land, a closed school, a cafeteria building, as well as playground equipment and a basketball court. “WOO will be able to offer other developmental and enrichment services if resources are made available to support those efforts. We are in need of volunteers and anyone that has a particular skill set to offer, and who would like to be a part of the center’s growth,� said Powers. Willard Outreach Center is located at 9955 NC Hwy. 11 in Willard. Contact Ruth Murray at 910-285-8061 or Antonio Powers at 910-228-0908 for more infor mation about events and classes or to volunteer.
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What would you say to a parent that was grieving the death of a child? Are there words that comfort a broken heart? Does time really heal or do we just learn to cover the pain? Those questions I have recently wrestled with when a friend asked my opinion concerning the wording to be engraved on their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tombstone. As a Christian, I know the Lord and His word is the only source of hope we can turn to at all times. Isaiah 43:2 tell us When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. This Old Testament prophet encourages us that God will
be with us at all times, even at the death of a child. Unlike others, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unchanging love and presence is always there. Humanity lacks the words to guide a person through the waters of death. When a parent stands at the graveside of their child, it must feel as if they are drowning in an ocean of grief. When the grieving parent hears statements such as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know how you feel,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;you will get over this,â&#x20AC;? it can be more destructive then helpful. When we lack words to say it is best to just be available and follow the voice of God. Sadly, grief is part of the human experience. Loss is part of life, and grief is a natural response to loss. But we have the hope of Christ, and we know that He is strong enough to carry our burdens. We should all remember that there is not a right or a wrong way to grieve. I have
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learned as a pastor that everyone grieves differently. I have also discovered that scripture is the best foundation for all who mourn. Psalm 34:18 gives comfort to those who grieve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. In grief, we cast our burdens on Him, rely on the community of the church, explore into the truth of the Word and ultimately experience true peace. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Psalm 73:26. How the church responds to the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss can affect their attitude toward the church for years to come. People never forget those who care for them when they are hurting. Unfortunately, they never forget the people who neglect them during their pain. That is why the church has to be loving, understanding and most importantly Biblical. The church should do all it can do to ease otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pain, but it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t achieve what only God can do.
In a fallen world where loss and grief are guaranteed, God will use the church to comfort others when wounds are raw and deep. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Psalm 147:3â&#x20AC;? Finally, I would encourage any grieving parent to let their grief drive them to the arms of God. Although adjusting to the loss and loneliness caused by the death takes time, we need to remember that even this most extreme experience does not separate us or our loved ones from Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan or His love. I know ultimately that no words placed on a tombstone will bring absolute comfort to my friend. The love they have for their child didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end when their last breath was taken here on earth. I understand, as a parent of two, that a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love can also reach into Heaven. This week let each of us remember that all separation is temporary for believers. One day we will be forever with the Lord and with those we have grieved for here on earth.
Sunday April 26 Macedonia AME Adult Choir will be observing its choir anniversary April 26 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to join as the name of Jesus is lifted in song. Sunday May 3 Macedonia AME Church celebrate its Annual Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on Sunday, May 3 during the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Deborah Boggs, assistant pastor of Pike Creek Missionary Baptist Church will be the speaker. Dinner will be served after morning worship.
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200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425
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311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007
FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
14201 Hwy. 50/210 â&#x20AC;˘ Surf City, NC 28445 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-328-4422 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.
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160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC
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Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Rev. Bill Braswell 5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. www.RPUMC.org
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MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
607 S. Walker Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.
CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Watha, NC 28478 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-448-0919
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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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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By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Here are some tasty recipes for a spring day. The cookies are a real treat. The chicken casserole is easy; make your own condensed sauce instead of a can of condensed soup. Enjoy. Cream of carrot soup Serves 6 6 slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into ½ - inch pieces 2 large sweet onions, coarsely chopped 6 gloves garlic, minced then smashed Pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste ½ teaspoon dried thyme powder, more if desired ½ teaspoon dried sage powder, more if desired 1 large white potato, chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup dry white wine, if desired Fresh parsley chopped In a Dutch oven or large soup pot place one tablespoon oil; add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes. Add chopped potato
and four cups chicken broth, stir in thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered for 35-40 minutes. In a blender or food processor puree soup until very smooth. Retur n to Dutch oven and add white wine, heavy cream and yogurt; heat through. Serve in individual soup bowls. Top with bacon crumbles, chopped fresh parsley, and black pepper, if desired. Serve hot. Avocado and cucumber salad 2 ripe medium tomato, cut into small wedges ½ English cucumber, sliced into Ÿ-inch pieces 2 large, ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ small sweet onion, chopped Ÿ cup fresh parsley, chopped Poppy seed dressing or garlic olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste In a large bowl toss together tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and parsley, mix evenly. Sprinkle top of salad with avocado, sprinkle with lemon juice. When ready to serve, gently fold in avocado and serve immediately. Smothered chicken casserole Creamed chicken sauce Use this sauce in place of condensed cream of chicken soup. This recipe may be used for any recipe that calls for any condensed cream soup. 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-pur pose flour ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup milk Salt and fresh ground black
pepper, to taste Melt butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat. Chicken casserole Serves 4. 6 ounces uncooked pasta, like angel hair, farfalle, shells, or spirals 1 tablespoon canola oil 4-6 boneless chicken thighs ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt Cream sauce from recipe above 1Ÿ cups half- and- half Pinch of paprika 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces 1 8-ounce package white button mushrooms, sliced and sautÊed (Optional) 4 slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Vegetable spray a 2½-quart casserole baking dish. In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken thighs; sprinkle with garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Brown and cook chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until a golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut. Prepare sauce from above recipe. In a large bowl mix sauce, half-and-half, and paprika; reserve ž cup of this
mixture. Stir into this sauce cooked pasta, sautĂŠed mushrooms (optional), and broccoli. Place pasta mixture in prepared casserole dish; top with chicken thighs. Spoon reserved sauce over chicken. Top with crumbled bacon. Cover and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes or until sauce bubbles. Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lemon cookies These are a tangy delicious lemon cookie. Makes 4 dozen. 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2-3 teaspoons lemon zest, depending on tartness 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1 cup confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat sugar, butter, and lemon zest on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with lemon juice and water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. By tablespoonfuls shape dough into balls; roll in confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar. Place cookies two inches apart on lightly sprayed baking sheets. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or just until cookies begin to brown, cookies should be soft in the middle. Cool on baking sheets for three minutes then transfer to wire racks.
antique cars, an Osprey aircraft tour, Army vs Marines football game, fire juggling and fireworks, and more. New events and attractions continue to be added. USDA announcement for local farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers that the 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA service center by June 1 in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. Most farmers already have a certification form on file since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required for participation in most USDA prog rams such as marketing assistance loans, farm storage facility loans and disaster assistance. However farmers, such as specialty crop growers who receive federal crop insurance premium support, but may not participate in other USDA programs, also must now file a certification form to maintain their crop insurance premium support.
Producers should visit their local USDA service center and talk with their crop insurance agent before the June 1, 2015, deadline to ask questions, get additional infor mation or learn more about conservation compliance procedures. Producers that file their for m by the deadline will be eligible for federal crop insurance premium support during the 2016 reinsurance year, which begins July, 1, 2015. USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance premium support. Go to http:// go.usa.gov/3Wy5J to view a copy of the rule. The Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form is available at local USDA service center or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/ AD1026form. When a farmer completes this form, USDA Far m Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff will outline any additional actions that may be required for compliance with highly erodible land and wetland provisions. USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Risk Management
Agency, through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, manages the federal crop insurance program that provides the modern farm safety net for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers and ranchers.
9ecckd_jo D[mi ;l[dji Currie Walkathon April 25 The Greater Currie Community Action Group is sponsoring a Walkathon April 25 beginning at 8 a.m. The event will begin at 1418 Borough Road and will total 5.2 miles. Tee shirts will be available for $10 each. For more information, call 283.5060 or 616.9213. Hospice grief program Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 3-5 p.m. Fridays, April 24-May 29, at the LCFH Pender County Office, 209A U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Burgaw. Re gistration is mandatory and closes once the s e r i e s b e g i n s. Fo r m o re infor mation, call 796-7991. Topsail Area Kiwanis Golf Tournament May 1 The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area is now accepting team registrations for its 2015 golf tournament scheduled for Friday, May 1st at North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry. North Shore Country Club is acknowledged as one of the premiere golf venues in the coastal Carolinas. Registration for ms may be obtained from any Topsail Kiwanis Club member, at the North Shore Country Club Pro Shop, or by contacting tournament chair Rick Benton at 910-604-3835 or via e-mail at rickbenton56@gmail.com. For further information, contact Rick Benton at 6043835 or Randy Cox at 7772707. Camp Davis anniversary April 25 Camp Davis will celebrate its 75th anniversary April 25 will an all day event beginning at 9 a.m. The U.S. Ar myâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp Davis came and went during World War II as a training camp for officers and enlisted men, and a training battalion for antiaircraft batteries and high powered searchlights. In addition, Camp Davis featured aerial gunnery training, with targets towed into the air by WASP pilots, the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airforce Service Pilots. The all day event will include craft and association booths, DJ music, live music, dancers, pet costume contest, motorcycle scavenger hunt,
Thursday, April 23 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. Friday April 24 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Saturday April 25 s TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF #AMP $AVIS IN (OLLY 2IDGE Activities will be held from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday April 29 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT 12:30 p.m. at Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Point Country Club 513 Country Club Drive Hampstead. s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON AT Poplar Grove Plantation Thursday, April 30 The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. Friday May 1 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Saturday May 2 s0ENDER #OUNTY 3PRING &EST ON THE #OURTHOUSE 3QUARE IN Burgaw. Tuesday May 12 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE (AMPSTEAD $ETACHMENT meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.
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Pender EMS and Fire, Inc. Headquarters 805 Ridgewood Road • Burgaw, NC 28425 Tel: 910-259-0891 Fax: 910-259-9098 www.penderems.com Woodrow W. Sullivan III, Chief
Pender EMS and Fire received their Insurance Rating Grades from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and is proud to announce that effective July 1, 2015 the communities of the Long Creek/Grady Fire District will have an Insurance Rating of a Class 5 and the Sloop Point and Hampstead Fire Districts now Pender EMS and Fire District will have an Insurance Rating of a Class 4. The rating scale is from 1 to 10. Class 1 being the highest and Class 10 being the lowest rating. Pender EMS and Fire has worked diligently to provide excellent fire protection for the citizens in our fire districts and is evident by the ratings. Pender EMS and Fire ranked in the 11th percentile for the Class 4 rating and 18th percentile for the Class 5 rating out of all the Fire Departments Nationwide. The inspection conducted by the OSFM is required on a regular basis and is required by the North Carolina Response Rating System. The inspection looks at four areas: proper staffing, sufficient equipment, proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source. The ISO’s Public Protection Classification program plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance companies. Most insurance underwriter’s use the ISO Classification as part of their determining what will be the insurance premiums will be for Businesses and Homeowners. Please contact your Insurance Agent to discuss what impact these new ratings will have on your insurance premium. Please note that these ISO ratings go into effect on July 1, 2015. Pender EMS and Fire will continue to work tirelessly to excel as a leader in public safety and public education related to emergency, non-emergency medical and Fire Safety services. Through planning and foresight provide these comprehensive services in an excellent and timely manner giving the best patient care possible.
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