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Playoff time Teams from all three Pender County high schools are in the state playoffs. Read about it and more in sports beginning on page 1B.

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Demetrice Keith took her place as a Pender County Commissioner during Monday’s board meeting. She was sworn in by District Court Judge James Faison III and will serve out the unexpired term of former Commissioner Jimmy Tate, who resigned in April to accept a promotion at James Sprunt Community College which required residency in Duplin County. Keith will be up for reelection in November, 2016. “The budget is going to be a challenge for me,” Keith said. “This is my first time having to work with such a huge budget, but I’m ready for the job. Keith said Chairman David Williams and the other members of the board have been helpful in getting her “up to speed” on the issues facing the board. “I’ve been getting emails and they have given me a booklet on the items. I’ve been reading that trying to catch up,” Keith said.

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Montrina Sutton particularly with a police chief. We are casting a wide net to get as many applicants as we can.” McEwen says law enforcement is Burgaw is in good hands. “In this process of evaluating the Police Department, the first priority has been making sure the safety needs of the community have been met,” McEwen said. “At no time during this process has any safety aspect of the town been neglected. The safety needs of the community will not go lacking.” McEwen says the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office is continuing to help cover shifts in Burgaw while the town is working to hire new officers. “The Sheriff has been very helpful in allowing deputies to cover shifts,” McEwen said. Deputies who cover shifts in Burgaw do so on their time off and the town pays the county for their services.

Beverage distributor to locate in Pender Commerce Park $10 million investment expected From Staff Reports Just as Acme Smoked Fish Corporation ramps up production at its major new facility in Pender Commerce Park, a second tenant is now unveiling plans for a 160,000 square-foot warehouse and distribution center in the park. The Pender County Board of Commissions approved Monday the proposed sale of 15 acres at the park to Empire Distributors of North Carolina, Inc. The company distributes beer, wine and other beverages. The land sale will total $450,000. David Williams, chairman of the Pender County Board of Commission, says the proposed sale is evidence that the

county’s investment at Pender Commerce Park is now yielding measurable dividends. “We’re excited to welcome the park’s second industrial resident and the new jobs and capital investment this company will bring Pender County,” Williams said. “This is a good deal that is just a sale of property – there are no incentives involved with the sale. This will result in an increase in the county tax base and more jobs. They will invest $10 million in the building, with 25 employees relocating here and 25 new hires.” The property sale will be finalized following a 10-day

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Search begins for replacement Montrina Sutton has resigned as Burg aw Police Chief. In a press release dated May 8, Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen announced Sutton’s resignation effective May 6, following two weeks of disciplinary suspension which ended May 5. McEwen says Sutton was required to give two weeks notice for the resignation, and was given two weeks of paid administrative leave during the notice period. For mer Burg aw Police Chief Wayne Briley is serving as acting administrative chief for the Burgaw Police Department. “I met with her Thursday (May 7) and we talked. After speaking with the commissioners, the decision was made to offer administrative leave and get Wayne Briley back in to help with the transition. We offered the administrative leave to the two police employees who were part of the reduction in force two weeks ago,” McEwen said. The town is working to fill the police chief position. “We have started the advertisement process state-wide for a police chief and we are receiving applications, phone calls, and interest,” McEwen said. “It will be a very deliberate process as we do with all department heads – but

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Students share stories about home By Rochelle Whiteside Special to the Post & Voice We, the people who breathe the air and walk the ground of this little spot on earth called Pender County, share many things. We sleep (often not enough) and eat (sometimes too much) and go about our lives feeling happy and sad, energetic and lazy, sympathetic and intolerant … We work and rest…But when we do these things, we do them in our own special ways…We have our own special family traditions and rituals, from holiday observances and celebrations to the comfort food, often prepared and shared by someone we love and who loves us. These feelings, events and physical things combine to make up the place we call home. This is the subject of our spring production for Pender High, Heide Trask and Burgaw Middle Schools. I AM HOME is an original play, written by students, all about themselves, their ex-

- Performances May 15-16 at 7 p.m. May 17 at 2 p.m. periences and their feelings. And central to all this is their home. Funded by a N.C. Arts

Council Grass Roots Grant, s t u d e n t s f ro m a l l t h re e schools attended workshops with renowned poet, Glenis Redmond, wrote poems about themselves, and with a Bright Ideas Grant from Four County Electric Membership, they added some special effects – live music by local musicians, and 50 singing, dancing

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Singing, dancing grannies Alicia Peer, Brandy Britt and Sarah Casey-Summers are part of the I AM HOME production.

TS Ana’s visit leaves rain, but little else By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Tropical Storm Ana brought heavy rain and wind to Pender County last weekend, dumping more than four inches of rain across the county. Rain bands from the unusual early season storm began to move across Pender County Saturday, but the heaviest rain and wind gusts came Sunday as Ana made landfall near Myrtle Beach. County Emergency Management officials kept a close eye on TS Ana, but did not activate the Emergency Operations Center or open any shelters. Pender County Assistant Fire Marshal Tommy Batson said aside from a few trees down, little if any damage was associated with the storm. Topsail Beach officials held their breath as Ana took aim at the town’s newly-renourished beach. After the clouds cleared, reports from Topsail Beach indicate the beach was left undamaged. “With our renourishment project finishing up about two weeks ago, we had a fingers crossed. But we couldn’t have

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Arrest report Gene Andrew Beck, 27, 111 Lizard Lick Dr., Burgaw. Felony breaking and/or entering (2 counts), larceny after breaking and or entering (2 counts), felony possession of stolen goods (2 counts) possession of firearm by felon, injury to real property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $126,200 secured bond. Tina Marie Cromartie, 31, 95 Willows Bay Drive, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Felix Pablo Cruz-Bautista, 39, 903 W Satchwell Street, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, open container after cons alc passenger area. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond. Reginald Dakota Faircloth, 21, 269 Walnut Branch Drive, Rocky Point. Felony parole violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. D’andre Tyrrell Faison, 29, 172 Jordan Road, Burgaw. Injury to real property. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Barry Fussell, 46, 2310 Murray Town Road, Burgaw. Felony breaking and or entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Roemello Kenriel Graham, 19, 104 Bill Blake Dr., Willard. Felony breaking and/ or entering, larceny of a firearm (3 counts), possession stolen firearm(3 counts), assault on a female, misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury, violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $65,000 secured bond. Jonathan Stewart Kirkland, 25, 1219 Porters Lane Rd., Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Ieasha Niree Leuterio, 26, 601 N Timberly Lane 38, Burgaw. School attendance law violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Morica Molaysha Mcpherson, 22, 700 S Walker Street 4, Burgaw. Disorderly conduct public building, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Release under $1,000 secured bond.

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EMS Report Total number of patient contacts: 230 Calls per station Burgaw Sloop Point Hampstead Surf City Topsail Beach Union Rocky Point Maple Hill Atkinson Scott Hill Hwy 421 South

Station 1 45 Station 14 33 Station 16 27 Station 23 25 Station 4 5 Station 5 29 Station 7 35 Station 8 9 Station 9 20 Station 18 2 Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 36 Cancelled en-route: 3 No patient found: 5 No treatment required: 2 Refusals: 68 Stand by: 3 Transported: 106 Treated and released: 7 Fire Department Reports Total number of Fire Calls: 16 EMS First Response: 17 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 11 Cancelled Response: 3 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 2 Motor Vehicle Crash 9 Cancelled 3 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 5 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 1 The Pender-Topsail Fire Station 28 210/Cross Creek Fire 0 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 1

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Cyrus Orlando Moore, 27, 504 W. Satchwell Street, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 cash. Victor Perez, 41, 111 E Hall, Wallace. No operators license, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired, open container after consuming alcohol subsequent offen. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,0000 secured bond. Anita Lynn Powell, 46, 3412 Willard Road, Willard Road. Violation of dom protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Stephen Matthew Stealer, 33, 200 S Railroad Street, Atkinson. No operators license, fail to wear seat belt-driver, driving while license revoked not impaired rev, operate vehicle with no financial responsibility. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Samantha Anne Louis Wells, 27, 912 West Antioniette Drive, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Suzie Elizabeth Wight, 51, 153 Deep Woods Ridge, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired., driving while license revoked not impaired driving. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1200 secured bond. Kimberly Jane Williams, 40, 65 Tree Top Ct., Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Nickolas James Zakos, 39, 5305 US 117 Hwy. S., Burgaw. Drive while license revoked, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

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Sheriff’s Office seeks help with breaking and entering From Staff Reports The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office was dispatched to a residence on Hwy. 53 East in Maple Hill April 28 in reference to a breaking and/or entering of a detached garage. After forcing entry into the garage, the suspect(s) stole numerous items. The following items were stolen and carried away from the property: s$EWALT ANGLE GRINDER n model # DWE4100 s(USQVAR NA #HAINSAW n Model # 235E s3TIHL #HAINSAW

s(ONDA 'ENERATOR n -ODEL # EU2000i s#ENTRAL 0NEUMATIC hp/21 gallon air compressor s0OLARIS 2ANGER CHILD S BATtery operated vehicle. These items were stolen from the residence of a military Wounded Warrior. If you have any infor mation that will assist in this ongoing investigation, please contact Sergeant Greg Cromartie of the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office Detective Division at 910-259-5079.

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terfield, CEO of Wilmington Business Development (WBD). “Empire is a great fit for Pender Commerce Park, which was developed with just these sort of state-of-theart manufacturing and distribution operations in mind.� Empire Distributors, Inc., founded in 1940 in Atlanta, is a wholesale alcoholic beverage distributor. During the following decades, Empire expanded into North Carolina and currently has operations in Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston-Salem. McLane Company, Inc., acquired Empire Distributors, Inc. in 2010. McLane Company, Inc., is a $46 billion supply chain services leader, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants throughout the United States.

Continued from page 1A upset bid advertisement, required by state law. Located in the community of Currie on U.S. Highway 421, Pender Commerce Park is a 450-acre full-service, readyto-build industrial park. Commissioners purchased the raw acreage for the park in 2006 and embarked on the engineering and infrastructure development work. That extensive process was completed in 2011. In October 2013, Brooklyn-based Acme Smoked Fish became the park’s first tenant, selecting a 20-acre tract for its $30 million, 120-worker facility. “Our collaboration with Pender County has resulted in a world-class industrial park that is attracting world-class companies,� said Scott Sat-

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Proctor is new county Tourism Director Topsail Chamber names new director

From Staff Reports Pender County Manager Randell Woodruff announced last week the hiring of Tammy Proctor for the office of Tourism Director. Proctor currently works as the Executive Director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. She also serves on the board of North Carolina Coast Host, the Onslow Tourism Advisory Committee and the Pender County Tourism Development Authority. Proctor is also a staff writer for the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice. “We are pleased to welcome Tammy,” said Woodruff. “She brings a wealth of experience to the Tourism Department.” Prior to moving to Pender County, Proctor spent 24 years in the newspaper industry as an editor and later as executive editor. She also served on the Stark County Tourism Board in Ohio. Proctor, who will take over the Tourism Director’s job later this month, is ready to hit the ground running. “Pender County’s diversity is a blessing and a curse. With its diversity, we have a lot to offer our visitors. But wrapping our arms around all of it and presenting all of Pender County in one marketing or branding package is a challenge. We’re not just beaches. We’re not just a historical site. We’re all of that and more,” Proctor said. “What I would

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Continued from page 1A faired any better,” said Topsail Beach Mayor Howard Braxton. “We had a lot of water, all the way up to the dunes, but we lost very little sand. The water didn’t cut into the dunes.” Braxton said the town has not had the opportunity yet to assess the condition of the

Tammy Proctor like to see is a branding – an identity that we can market Pender County. We’re one of the fastest growing counties in the state, but so many people don’t know where we are located. Creating a brand is not a one person job. That will take the input of a lot of people. It’s a challenge and it’s a goal.” Proctor hopes to foster a spirit of cooperation between the county’s Chambers of Commerce, tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants. “They offer a lot and we can help get their message out,” she said. Proctor says she enjoyed working in the Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce office “It was a privildge working for the Chamber and it is an honor to be considered for the position of Tourism Director,” said Proctor. “I look forward to representing Pender County and promoting tourism.” Proctor resides in Pender County with her husband, Jim, where they enjoy living near their daughter, son-in-

law, and two grandchildren. New Chamber director The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism announces Charles Strickland has been selected to become the organization’s next executive director. “The Chamber has experienced tremendous growth in membership and added programs,” said Michael Afify, chair of the board of directors. “We know Chuck will continue the momentum forward.” Strickland is no stranger to the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. In previous years he has served on the board of directors as well as serving as board chairman. Strickland has a degree in business and has enjoyed a career in banking and finance.

New Topsail Inlet, which was dredged as part of the renourishmnet project. “We haven’t been able to get out into the inlet for a good evaluation of that, but from what we hear we believe it is ok. We couldn’t ask for anything better,” said Braxton. Surf City sustained some beach erosion, according to town mayor Zander Guy, but the recent sand push conducted by the town helped secure

the dune line. “Our beaches did sustain some erosion at both ends of the town north and south. Most of our beach accesses are in good shape,” Guy said. “We did have two or three accesses that did have some escarpment. All-in-all the sand from the sand push we did four or five weeks ago is still there. Ana didn’t beat us up too badly.” The sand push is a process

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Al Sharp, director of FOCUS, a three-year initiative to prepare a strategic approach to the anticipated population growth in Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick counties during the next 25 years, was the speaker at last week’s Burgaw Rotary Club meeting. Pictured with Sharp is Helle H. Jorgensen, past president of the club. “As a resident of the area, I look forward to serving the Chamber in my backyard,” said Strickland. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n about the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism call the office at 910-329-4446. where bulldozers are used to back into the surf and push sand from the beach up to the dune line to reinforce the dunes against stor ms and overwash. It does not involve pumping sand from other locations onto the beach. Guy said otherwise the town weathered the storm well with only some minor street flooding. Despite the increased risk of rip currents, Guy says some vacationers ventured into the ocean. “We did have some people trying to swim and our police officers got them out of the water to make sure they were safe. Many times vacationers are not familiar with the area and the danger during a storm,” said Guy.

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Hampstead 17 bypass in jeopardy Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams took time at the end of this week’s board meeting to talk about the state of the Hwy. 17 bypass project in Hampstead – and his comments were far from comforting to those hoping to see that project move along. At some point in time, Williams said the 17 Bywhoever is sitting in these pass was not showing up on chairs, is going to have any of the state road project to say enough is enough. lists, including the new list You can’t get but so many connected with the Goverhouses in eastern Pender nor’s big road bond. For a project that is needed so badly County and cars on Hwy. 17. At some time, eastern and is as shovel-ready as it Pender County will be can get, that is an ominous development. closed to development.” “The Highway 17 Bypass is in no-man’s land,” Williams said. Williams says if the 17 Bypass is not built, the time will come when real estate development in eastern Pender County will have to be restricted due to the inability of U.S. 17 to handle the increase in traffic. We just can’t keep building homes and developments and adding population without the roads to handle the traffic. “At some point in time, whoever is sitting in these chairs, is going to have to say enough is enough. You can’t get but so many houses in eastern Pender County and cars on Hwy. 17,” Williams said. “At some time, eastern Pender County will be closed to development.” Williams says, and we agree, the biggest problem is the perception at the NCDOT that the Hwy. 17 Bypass is a controversial project. With groups in Hampstead protesting the DOT’s proposed bypass plan, it is easy for the DOT to overlook the project and fund others that have the perception of public support. Commissioner David Piepmeyer agreed and said the quicker we change that perception and unite in support for the bypass, the quicker we will get funding. “It’s too easy for the NCDOT to not fund it now because there is not a united stance behind the project,” Piepmeyer said. “There are groups that are in opposition to this and that is hurting us. ” The Hampstead Hwy. 17 bypass is essential to the continued growth and prosperity of Pender County. It is also needed to provide stable access to the State Port and Sunny Point in the event military action requires the movement of men and materials from Camp Lejuene to those ports. One can only imagine how a couple of traffic accidents along Hwy. 17 could bring those vital transportation needs to a halt. Commissioner Williams said protests over the bypass and the midtown exhange boil down to one man trying to save his propert “That is what this is all about. A monkey in a silk suit is still a monkey. Citizens for a Hampstead Bypass is Trojan horse,” Williams said. Remember what happened to the Hwy. 53 bypass in Burgaw in the 1990s. Controversy stopped it and now the logs and hogs continue to rumble through the middle of Burgaw and there will likely never be a Hwy. 53 bypass. We need to unite behind the Hwy. 17 bypass plan as proposed by the DOT and get this project funded and moving before it’s too late. All columns and editorials are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Post & Voice or its advertisers. Dissenting opinions are welcome.

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Thank a teacher Everyone can remember one or more teachers who had a significant impact on their life. During Teacher Appreciation Week we should recognize and be grateful to them, but thanking our teachers is more than just raising their pay, as many repeatedly suggest. Teaching is a calling and those entering the profession do so because of a love of children and learning. They enter the classroom to mold and inspire students to love reading, appreciate history, solve math and science problems learn geography and discover how to think for themselves. Problem is, we burden these dedicated professionals with tasks that erode their passion for teaching. Would we ask scientists to administer medications, carpenters to fill out volumes of paperwork, lawyers to stand bus or lunchroom duty, dry cleaners to deal with

discipline problems or auto mechanics to attend countless meetings? We ask teachers to take large chunks of time away from what they love, insisting they abide by a litany of rules and regulations somebody somewhere thought was a good idea and it is wonder that the reason we need so many teacher workdays is because of paperwork requirements and meetings. No matter how well intentioned the concept might have been we mainstream too many special needs students. Yes, they deserve to be educated appropriately also, but in far too many cases they sap the energy and attention from teaching. Many good teachers report they cannot be as effective as they would like because they focus far too much time on a few at the expense of the rest of the class. Let our teachers teach! And let us insist our principals and administrators support and do everything possible to encourage them, including defending them when parents and students are unreasonable. To be sure we must expect accountability but we’ve gone over the cliff with testing; in many instances the teacher doesn’t even see individual test results until the school year is over or it is too late to do reinforce learning. Clearly established standards coupled with a few well-designed and accredited tests should show their results, but if you really want to know how

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But, Wrath is reserved for God, ner. my mind troll was altering and let’s face it, He does a This young man who ismy reality once again, busily pretty impressive job with it sued his challenge – which when He so chooses. was taken up by any number expunging the mental picture of the decaying tooth from But I must shamefully of people, all of whom are my psyche. admit, this is one time I wish enjoying seeing themselves Rather than compelling that just for a little while, I do stupid things online— had control of a few lightrants at one point about how me to deal with the cavity ning bolts, or some really the government can solve all problem, my troll coaxed me into capitulation-coating my nasty plagues. Maybe even his problems, but wealthy Jefferson Weaver wounded tooth with happijust one little cloud of burnpeople prevent the kindly ness and enamel glitter. Foragain, there’s that wrath ing hail. functionaries from doing so. thing again. I won’t use the fellow’s Apparently he’s of the crowd tunately, my pain receptors This…fellow…has every name, since I have no intenwho think that tail should be called troll to task, thereby sparing me from a life of right to dislike this country. tion of expanding his fame. wagging even harder. dentured bliss. He has every right to comHe apparently has decided I was headed home to In the magical little bubble plain that he doesn’t have that America is basically a Kelly the other day whilst where I spend most of my free everything, as he says bad, wrong place, and like I was grumbling about this days, nothing is amiss unless online he deserves. He has everyone else with a cause fellow. The lady on the radio the right to despise those these days, he has created a was talking about some folks I can clearly sense a direct consequence. Here’s a case challenge video. It shows this who are wealthy, whether or in Baltimore had stood up to fellow stomping on an Ameri- not they earned their money the rioters there, and instead in point. If I am throwing up, have a nasty rash or or inherited it. can flag. of looting a business to prodevelop a tumor, I go to the What’s most important is Now, I have no problem test alleged police brutality, doctor. Then, the doctor fixes that even he, small as a miwith dissent; I have no probthey were cleaning up their me and, in a day or two, I’m nority as he might be, has the neighborhood. lem with vehemently critical normal again. Sure, prevenright to try to change those dissent. Kafka’s rejoinder I waved as I passed things – but it’s because of that we should only read Charles’ store—one of my fa- tative healthcare is important, but it doesn’t take long what that flag represents. things that bite and scratch vorite veterans was limping for my body to let me know When I saw that…feland kick us in the soul was his way inside. I happened low…stomping and abusing not so much a reflection of to glance toward our church, that something’s not right. Thanks, body. an American flag, the pain his disturbed psyche, but of and there in a perfect spring However, this is not the it caused me was palpable. his desire that we should all sunset was our big American case with my teeth. OutwardMaybe I’m old fashioned, but be able to defend our posiflag. I take pride in that flag. I aptions and opinions. Being That flagpole was lovingly ly, they present the façade preciate the sacrifices made able to point for point break maintained by a Korean War that everything’s perfect. Chewing Laffy Taffy presents under that flag, the blood and veteran until his death; he down our critics is vital, if no obstacles. My teeth just pain and treasure given by we hope to have a civilized felt it was necessary to have seem, well, so hard. Teeth those who wanted a country discussion and possibly a flag that stood out, since don’t provide frequent cues to where people could have a change a mind. without the sacrifices made keep me on a healthy path. I chance to determine their I draw the line, however, under that banner, we likely never just happen to glance in own course. when criticism and dissent wouldn’t be able to worship the mirror and notice a swolI have never, nor do I ever turn into vulgar, adolescent as we so choose. len, rash-infused tooth. Teeth intend to, pledge allegiance grandstanding. I swung in at the store, to the government that The Supreme Court has hoping to get a picture of the don’t run fevers or sweat. In short, teeth employ a ruled that burning an Ameri- serves under that flag. Some flag with the sun just so, and probably well-meaning social instead I stopped and thought form of trickery, maintaining can flag is free speech; ergo, visions of health on the outscientists have rewritten the stomping, pulling and (as in a minute. Right there in the side while elusively impartone challenger’s case) sawing pledge to the flag to reflect parking lot—had anyone ing destruction on the inside– that. Look it up online if you the flag back and forth in a been around, they might don’t believe me. My country way I won’t describe here are have thought me nuts—I took just like termites. I imagine – our country – and the govalso protected as free speech. off my hat, put my hand over that if my teeth had a voice, this is what they’d say: ernment that helps it operSadly, the Supremes didn’t my heart, and recited the Regina hasn’t visited the ate are two distinct entities. affirm my right as a patriotic Pledge of Allegiance— dentist in three years. What Ideally, we elect our leaders American to punch such Continued on page 5A a loser. So, why don’t we comwho then manage the funcfolks in the nose – but there pletely break down all at once? Yes, we’ll rendezvous on a Friday because she needs to feel some pain over the weekend. Remember what happened with Harry the fibroid? After a while, she couldn’t ignore him anymore. I think a couple Letters to the Editor of bicuspids were even sproutPublic opinion is welcome. Send your Letters to the Editor to P.O. Box 955, Burgaw, 28425 ing between Harry’s unibrow. or to posteditor@post-voice.com. 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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer

Birthday offering Our church women celebrated Monday night with a salad supper, brief circle meeting and a birthday offering in which the offering this year is divided between two non-profit organizations. One is the Bethesda Christian Community Center in Barranquilla, Colombia. The other is the community of St. Therese of Lisieux in Memphis, Tennessee. Both help women and children in need. There is much drug trade and brutality in Barranquilla, the money will build a new community center to house many activities as well as a kitchen and store room to provide meals to more women and children. In Memphis, Tn, the money will be sued to help women get a new life after surviving prostitution, human trafficking and addiction. There are many needs in the United States and in the world where help is desperately needed. Those of us who can’t go ourselves can send money to help. A barbecue fundraiser was held Friday night at the Spring Fest street dance in downtown Burgaw by Presbyterian members. Proceeds were divided between the women’s birthday offering and Pender County Christian Services. Thanks to all who contributed. Honorary life membership A very surprised Wanda Lee Futch was presented this membership pin and certificate Monday night at the birthday program. The pin, given by moderator, Judy Blanchard, is in the shape of a butterfly. The caring supportive hands represent women who seek to build an inclusive commu-

nity of Presbyterian women. The leaf represents the growth of our personal and corporate response to Jesus Christ as we nurture our faith. The dove indicates our work for peace in our own lives and throughout the world, shown in the globe. At the center of the design is the cross, by which our sins are forgiven and we are free to live in Christ, who is the center of our lives. The butterfly is a symbol of newness in Chirst and the emergence of a new creation, Presbyterian women. Wanda and her high school sweetheart, Leigh Futch, were married June 6, 1969. They have two children, Eric, born in 1973, and wife Kim, who live in Raleigh and Lenora Coston, born 1978 and husband, Jody, who live in Hampstead and have one son, Landon, born February 3, 2012. Of course he is the joy of their lives. He attended his grandmother’s Life Membership ceremony, along with several family members and friends. After graduating from Troutman Beauty School, Wanda worked with Louise Vick, and later opened her own shop. She not only fixed their hair, but was helpful with other needs they might have. All through the years, Wanda has kept active in Burgaw Presbyterian Church, by teaching Sunday school, Bible school, keeping the nursery, served as circle chairman, long time secretary for night circle, continues to be responsible for collecting honorarium and memorials for poinsettias at Christmas, and many other helpful and useful activities. Congratulations on this Honorary Life Membership given by women of Burgaw Presbyterian Church. My granddaughter,

Rachel Hill, of Ruston, LA, who was visiting me for four days, drove Jean Ferguson and me to the Birthday Program. A covered dish salad supper preceded the meeting, with a variety of delicious salads to enjoy. A birthday cake was served for desert. As I may have said last week, Rachel leaves June 2 for Rwanda, Africa to stay for 27 months with the Peace Corps. While she was here, I recall her saying that there were four rules that workers absolutely must not break, or they could be put out of the program. Thought I wrote them down but can’t find them now. They all were concerned with workers’ safety. We wish her God’s Blessing on this endeavor. Burgaw High School Reunion From what David Paul told me, there were about 350 people who gathered at the school May 2, 2015. From 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. people mingled, looked for friends and enjoyed socializing. According to the program, Fred Dees had opening remarks, Kenneth Ramsey led the Pledge of Allegiance with BHS veterans. Dinner at 6 p.m. was catered by Billy’s Pork and Beef of Wallace. Welcome was given by Larry Wooten. Roll call of classes: 1927-1949: Fred Dees, Class of 1970; 1950-1959: Stuart Thompson, Class of 1954; 1960-1969: Danny Sanderson, Class of 1967; 1970- Kenneth Lanier, Class of 1974. The fight song was led by cheerleaders. The singing of the Alma Mater was led by the reunion committee and cheerleaders. There were others on the reunion committee, but I do not have access to their names. I’m sure they al did their share to make the

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the whipping boy instead of the lawmakers, bureaucrats, administrators or even parents who are also culpable. Teachers are the front line in the education system but it is neither fair nor reasonable to disproportionately blame them. Few of us would even consider doing what they do. Let us pledge to restore them to the traditional position of respect they deserve. And yes, let us show appreciation through better pay. In our culture we keep score by how much we are compensated. Judging by

how they are paid we must not value them very highly. Our teachers deserve more appreciation than they receive and we shouldn’t need a yearly reminder to show it to them. As the old bumper sticker said: If you can read this, thank a teacher. 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.

days that I missed. Honestly, it’s a bloodbath and I suspect that Dr. Parr and his team are on to me. And, although my beauty routine requires no less than 13 products, I understand that no amount of cosmetic will compensate for missing teeth. So, I’ve recently experienced a sort of dental awakening. My new life plan will require some restructuring, but I’m reprioritizing my goals so that becoming more dentally responsible will reside just in front of

being fiscally responsible. And, considering the cost of damage repair that mind troll allowed, being fiscally responsible would set me up for immediate failure. Like all good Americans, I may be applying for a new credit card to offset my recently acquired dental bills. That’s okay. My goal of dealing with the realities of life will be bumped down to goal number 26, three goals shy of completing the 47 mason jar projects that I initiated five months ago.

my own, if you don’t mind. Next time you’re in a public place where there’s an American flag flying (and those are slowly going away), stop, face the flag, and say the pledge. There’s no reason to be embarrassed, and there’s no place in America that should be considered off-limits to patriotism. I’m not asking anyone to use my name; I’m nothing but another American. If you want to video it and call it the “Something or other� challenge, I ask you to pick the name of a veteran. Even if we disagree on everything but the color of the sky,

once we realize that we can respect each other’s differences, and still have our own opinions, maybe we can find some common ground and come up with a compromise – under the shadow of the flag of the greatest country on Earth, as opposed to standing on stop it in the gutter for sake of a few thousand “Likes� on Facebook. I have a gut feeling that there are a lot more folks out there willing to pledge to their flag, rather than to stomp on it – but that’s just my opinion. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

Continued from page 4A effective a teacher is ask the parents. They know. Ask the principal. If he or she doesn’t know, they need replacing. It wasn’t too many years ago when the teacher was respected as much as the preacher, the doctor and other professionals. As a result of test results we don’t like, problems we encounter and a few poor teachers the whole profession has become

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Continued from page 4A missed that party. If she keeps ignoring us, we’ll be homeless. Regina needs to check herself before she wrecks herself. Don’t get me wrong. Personal hygiene is a top priority for me, but I’m a minimalist in terms of what I try to get away with. I assume, for instance, that flossing ten minutes before my check-up will make up for the 1,095

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Continued from page 4A I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I didn’t video my odd little moment; I didn’t send it out across social media. I wanted just a minute to remind myself of what we have, and what I love. I want to issue a challenge of

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reunion successful. The oldest member in attendance was Margaret Hamilton Bell, who’s late husband was Angus Bell. Susie Carter was one of her sisters. She will soon be celebrating her 102nd birthday in November. Bobby Bell said that his aunt broke her hip, but that she was getting along just fine. Her daughter Jane, brought her to the reunion. She lives in Wilmington and is the oldest living graduate of Burgaw High School. Strawberries Have you had any fresh strawberries? Recently I got a flat from Dean Lanier. Oh, they were so beautiful. He said the weather had been a little too cool for them, so they might not be as sweet as usual. I had plenty of sugar to put on them in my kitchen in an old cabinet (like a hoosier) that pulls out and is perfect for making biscuits. My mother used it for all of her married life and I inherited it. It was time to make some sweet biscuits to go with the strawberries. I make regular biscuits, but instead of milk, I use water and put sugar in with the flour. Years ago I cut the top and bottom out of a larger tuna or chicken

can or something that was large enough for biscuits about as large as those hefty ones you get at the fast food places, although I don’t make mine so thick. After I decap the strawberries, used a little snapper to pull the stem out, washed them and chopped them with an ancient chopper my mother used, I was about ready to have my dessert. The biscuits were cut in half with an old bread knife that Mrs. Mary Belle Johnston had given me when she lived next door to us on Cowan St. After toasting the biscuits, and strawberries were piled on top, Rachel and I had them sometimes for breakfast, lunch and supper (dinner to you northern folk). Thursday morning I asked if she drank coffee. She had not mentioned it and I had made coffee every morning. She said she thought I was drinking hot tea. Well, I fixed the coffee in an old tin ( Drip-O-Lator that probably was 50 years old). She had never seen one like that. All they had at their house were one cup drip pots or four cup electric pots. Thursday morning she had strong black coffee with

her strawberries. We brought another flat and she took some to her sister, Alison and to her folks at home. I did have to laugh when she did not recognize the coffee pot. Oh, how things change. Well, it is quiet around here without Rachel, but when I finish this column, I shall make another big pan of sweet biscuits for the rest of the strawberries I have. Can’t wait. Final Thoughts Lord, enter thou in my home with me until I enter Thine with Thee. Anxiety springs from the desire that things should happen as we wish, rather than as God wills. Take my talents Lord, and let them be consecrated to Thee. Shalom!

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Education

Pender Early College grad earns ECU scholarship By David Manns Special to the Post & Voice

The future is bright for Haylie Dockery who graduates from Pender Early College High School in Burgaw on May 29, and graduated May 13 from Cape Fear Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. Odd as it sounds, she will receive her high school diploma 19 days after attaining an Associate’s degree. Pender Early Colle ge’s curriculum is structured to Photos contributed ensure all students obtain a Two classes from North Topsail Elementary School attended the retirement of Marine Lt. Col. Michael Cava at MCAS high school diploma and an New River in Jacksonville. Above is the second grade class of Mrs. Fulcher, with Cava’s son Jake. Below is Mrs. Associate degree or two years Haylie Dockery Wolfe’s fourth grade class with daughter Kylie. of transferrable college credit during what is normally a five year program beginning their Haylie’s first two years at freshman year. Haylie is de- Pender Early College were lighted to have earned an Asso- quite an adjustment drawciate of Arts degree from Cape ing upon her resilience since Fear Community College, and students who attend PECHS to also receive East Carolina’s cannot play on traditional Maynard Scholarship in the high school sports, and she has amount of $20,000. a passion for playing softball. The Maynard Scholarship Her interest in softball started is designed to identify academ- at age five when playing for the ically or intellectually gifted Burgaw Dixie Youth and travstudents who are interested in eling to the World Series two teaching, which is repayable times. She was the captain of through means of service. both the softball and volleyball Haylie will be required to teams her eighth grade year, teach for four years in a local and spent 10 years playing county following graduation softball on travel teams. from ECU with a degree in Haylie made a hard decision elementary education. to give up playing the sport she Haylie only needs two years loved when she decided to to finish her bachelor of arts attend Pender Early College but is intending to stay four where she is a member of their years to get certified in elemen- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Socitary and middle school educa- ety, but spent the majority of tion, and then is planning to her service learning hours at come back to Pender County Burgaw Middle School helping By David Manns inflates, then pounds on the to teach either kindergarten, with the softball and volleySpecial to the Post & Voice lung cavities’ front, side, and first, or second grade. ball teams, where she played back to help break up the CF “I’ve always wanted to give for two years while attending Gareth Everett is a North mucus, causing them to cough back for all that has been given school there. Topsail Elementary (NTES) and expel the mucus. The to me in this county,” Haylie student, and a thumbs up is volunteer that wore the VEST said. Continued on page 8A his signature signal that he diswas surprised by the pounding, plays to let family and friends and said while it felt good, wonINDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES know things are going to be dered what could Gareth do OK. He is a super kid, and it’s while sitting there that long? EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT a shame the clock is ticking The answer is not much. A project for the education of disabled children in Pender County fast for him as he is in a lifeAfter the school assembly, is being developed for the 2015-2016 school year and is available long battle with Cystic Fibrosis and during a special music for review and comment in the Office of the Director of Exceptional (CF), especially considering presentation at NTES, Annie Children Services, Pender County Schools Board of Education, the average life expectancy for spoke on behalf of Gareth 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, Dates for review persons with CF is 37 years to parents for helping bring are May 15th, 2015. For more information, you may contact Dr. of age. awareness to his condition, Shannon Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at If you ask Gareth whether while sharing his story told by 910-259-2187. he is sad about having CF, he a touching video made by her PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS CHILD FIND will tell you no. daughter Audrey, which can be The Pender County School System is seeking to locate children “I hate it, but I know that viewed on YouTube at http:// with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 who are not reGod is in control, and because youtu.be/csOuw98Zoic. ceiving special education and related services or whose current of CF I have a lot of special “Ninty cents of every dollar services are not meeting their needs. Children with disabilities in friends and I understand what donated to the CF Foundation public school, private schools, or home schools may be eligible life is about. Just because goes directly to research, and for services. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon bad things happen, doesn’t we are closer than ever to a Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259mean you’re not loved,” Gareth cure, which we want for alle2187. said. viating Gareth’s battle who has So, Gareth smiles and gives been part of test drug trials as PENDER COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMINSTRATORS a thumbs up as he carries on we pray every night for a cure,” AND PARENTS OF HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS IDENTIFIED fighting his battle. Everett said. AS A STUDENT WITH DISABILITES Last year alone Gareth had Cystic Fibrosis is an inherGareth Everett and mother Annie There will be a consultation at 3 p.m. on May 15th, 2015 at the over four surgical procedures ited condition affecting cells Pender County Schools Board of Education Office, 925 Penderto help him live with Cystic support CF research, and was disorder that causes severe that produce mucus, plugging lea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, for administrators of private Fibrosis, and missed more compelled to do more,” Smith damage to the lungs and diges- up tubes, ducts and passageschools located in Pender County and parents of home schooled tive system. During the event, ways, especially in the lungs than 70 days of school because said. students identified as a child with disabilities. The purpose of the Gareth known at school as volunteers wore a mask for the and pancreas. he was in the hospital for CF consolation is to provide information on services available for sturelated issues. He is repeating “the boy with the mask”, wears entire 30 minutes, while others His classmates are used to dents with disabilities who attend private schools within Pender it to protect his immunity and had their nose plugged and seeing Gareth take up to seven Kindergarten this year. County or who are home schooled. For more information, you One former classmate with stay healthy as the common breathed through a soda straw pills with each school snack may contact Dr. Shannon Ooten, Director of Exceptional Children’s a big heart, now in First Grade cold can put him in the hospital which is equal to Gareth’s re- or lunch, and see him have to Department at 910-259-2187. duced breathing capacity. is Karlie Holmes who is in Ms. for months. use an inhaler so that he can “If you want to know if he Some students attempted breathe a bit easier. Leah Smith’s class. Karlie had DESTRUCTION OF INACTIVE EXCEPTIONAL an idea for helping Gareth by is smiling under that mask, exercise in this fashion, while “Gareth speaks of dying a CHILDREN’S RECORDS hosting a fundraiser selling look into his eyes, they will getting tired easily and were lot. He is very clear on what Inactive Exceptional Children’s records for students who have sundaes in her Hampstead tell you.” Said Gareth’s mom then able to understand why he thinks about it, and tells graduated or departed Pender County Schools before April 30, Gareth is so exhausted after his teachers he will find them neighborhood, which was held Annie Everett. 2010 will be destroyed on May 1st, 2015. For more information, At a recent school assembly, play time or long walks. One in heaven and how fun that on Friday, May 1 and was a you may contact the Exceptional Children’s Department at 910students at NTES had an opvolunteer had the opportunity great success raising $585. will be. He says that when he 259-2187. to wear Gareth’s VEST. 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Pender Stories

Flying for the airlines: In The Air

Bill Messer In the previous interview, retired airline Captain Jerry Tate talked about getting a passenger airliner ready for flight. He continues, after starting the engines, with the airborne phases of flight. “On the 767, and on some 737s, there’s a button, ‘autothrottle’, that will take over from there. Up until we get above 10,000 feet, most all the time I’m hand flying the airplane. Sometimes I’ll hand fly the whole way up to 18,000 feet.” “What are the controls like? Heavy? Light? Boosted?” I asked. “It’s like flying a little fighter, the 767. It’s the finest flyin’ airplane I’ve ever been in, yes, nimble. Basically, we use a real slow roll, banking, no more, ever, than 15°. Cruising altitude? It depends on your weight, winds aloft, usually 30,000 to 39,000. Cabin altitude? Probably around 8,300 ft.” Occasionally, Jerry flies George Lancaster’s Douglas A-26 Invader, a WW-II attack bomber based at the Wilmington airport. A military aircraft is built for far different maneuvering, and the bank angle can exceed 80 degrees, nearly vertical, a ‘spirited’ attitude that would no doubt greatly alarm the cabin passengers. There is less oxygen in the air the higher you go, because the density of the air gets less with altitude, and flight regulations require the use of supplemental oxygen above 12,500 feet. For that reason, the airlines maintain the interior pressure, the cabin altitude, of a much lower altitude, well below the 12,500 ft minimum. “Did you ever have any problems with pressurization?” I asked. “I had problems with it,” he laughed. “Way back when, in the YS-11, I was flying left seat, I had my type rating on that airplane already but I was not Captain on that flight, the Captain was John (whose last name is respectfully not mentioned) , sittin’ over in the right seat. We take off and he says, “I’m going to do this manually today.” “He like to have ruined all of our ears, in just a matter of seconds, and I said, “John, I can’t hear the controller,” and he said “I’m trying to get this thing back like it’s supposed to be, and I don’t know what to do!” I reached over and turned the knob to adjust the rate of climb down to 500 or 600 feet a minute, and that eased it in. You see? The pilot in the left seat may not know, doesn’t usually operate, the controls on the right side of the airplane. It’s just one of those things. “I started with the 404, the Martin 404, then I flew the Fairchild F-27, then the FH227, a bigger version of the same airplane, then the YS-11, the Nihon YS-11, then the Boeing 737-200, and an advanced model, the 737-300, and then I moved to the 767 series.” “What was your favorite plane?” “Oh, the 767 because it was ‘state of the art’ glass cockpit.” The reference to ‘glass cockpit’ refers to the fact that the customary round aircraft instruments and gauges have all been replaced with flat display panels, with numerical and graphic representations of the flight and control information. Derogatorily, the older instruments are referred to as ‘steam gauges’, like from a steam

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locomotive, a throwback to a primitive era. “Did you have a control yoke or a side controller?” I asked, because aircraft controls are not always in the same place. Sometimes, like military and sport aircraft, there’s a stick between the knees, some aircraft have a control stick mounted to the side, and most others have a conventional wheel, coming through the panel or rising from the floor. And now it’s possible to control the aircraft with a laptop, iPad or keypad. “All Boeings have wheels. We had a keypad on the 737 and YS-11, and the 767 for the ACARS system.” The Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System was the beginning of an automated flight system. In another incident, Jerry was flying again with Captain George Wilson, from the earlier ‘Jeppesen Bible’ episode, and . . . “We were flyin’ out of Cincinnati, just as windy as it could be, rough as a cob, he was all over the sky with that thing, just really fightin’ it and all of a sudden he saw the runway, and broke out on the approach and was sayin’ “I’m gonna’ get it on, I’m gonna’ get it on, and then ‘crash!’ he hit that left gear on the ground as hard as he could, he planted it, and rolled on it for a while then eased the aileron down and the other (landing gear) and everything was fine. We took off later and continued the flight on down, we had changed planes, and the next mor ning the ground crew found the hydraulic fluid had all leaked out. He had broken the strut. They had to get another airplane down there ‘til they fixed it.” One of the things passengers are often concerned with are the unusual noises - sounds that can seem like the wing’s coming loose or worse. Jerry described the use of the flaps, the barn-door like appendages that drop down from the trailing edge of the wings. The flaps do a couple of things: for takeoff they extend and droop slightly, increasing the wing’s surface area and adding much lifting force, and on landing not only increase lift but add considerable drag in order to slow the plane down to a speed safe enough for landing. Jerry last flew the Boeing 767-200ER, the extended range version, capable of over 8,000 miles, with an all-up weight of 395,000 lbs. “We always use flaps for takeoff, between 10° and 15°, and on setting up for the approach we go to flaps ‘1’, between 210 and 190 knots, and progressively add more flaps, and more flaps, then full flaps for landing.” The graduated flap extensions slow the plane down in stages, and as the speed is reduced, the landing gear can be lowered, and the airspeed is managed for approach, gear down speed, and the ‘over the fence’ speed, and finally the touchdown speed. 300,000 pounds of aluminum and people will not take kindly

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to being ‘bounced’ on to the asphalt. “Depending on temperature, altitude and weight, landing speed might be 130, 120 knots.” When you look at the wing before and during flight, you will see many changes, and see many things going on, and hear strange noises that might convince you there is something dreadfully wrong. First of all, the beautifully ‘clean’ wing of the plane in flight belies everything tucked inside the wing. Initially, before takeoff, a flap setting selected by the pilot will extend and lower flaps on the front edge of the wing as well as those on the trailing edge. After takeoff, the flaps are gradually reduced and tucked back in through the climb phase, and are fully retracted during cruise, and then deployed once again in stages through descent. The other active panels, on top of the wing, are ‘spoilers’ and lift up from the wing’s surface and operate in symmetrical unison as speed brakes to help slow the airplane down, and operate non-symmetrically to assist the ailerons, the controls that roll the airplane to the left and right during coordinated turns. The pilot and copilot continue to ‘fly’ the airplane once down on the runway, often with reverse thrusters helping to slow the airplane to a safe taxi speed, through the turnoff to the taxiway and to the ramp and gate. Only after the plane has stopped, the engines are off and the brakes set, is the flight considered ‘over’, though there are still items on the post-flight checklist. You might think that after hours spent flying cross country or over oceans, the pilots might enjoy not bringing the ‘office’ home, but most pilots have flight simulators, computer based, at their homes, and spend hours more flying simulated routes, and in other types of aircraft. My flight sim favorites are the Boeing 737 and Beechcraft Baron. Jerry’s is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The old Piedmont hangar at the Wilmington International Airport is slated for demolition. During a recent news program on WECT-TV a couple of retired Piedmont pilots, Randy Allen and David Caudle, were interviewed in the old hangar. Caudle explained that even on days when they couldn’t fly, because of the weather, they’d come out here and hang around, ‘hangar flying’, rehashing memorable flights. Youthful dreams of flying merge into memories of flying as time slips by, and our waypoints slide past on the way to the horizon.

Recognizing symptoms of stroke Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of a stroke? My 66-year-old aunt had a stroke a few months ago and neither she nor my uncle had a clue it was happening. Concerned Relative Dear Concerned, Unfortunately, most Americans don’t know the signs of a stroke, but they need to. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of disability. Being able to recognize a stroke and getting to the hospital quickly can make a huge difference in reducing its potentially devastating effects. Here are some tips that help you recognize a stroke, and what you should do if it happens to you or your loved one. Types of stroke According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke – three-quarters of which are over the age of 65. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain is suddenly blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke), or burst (hemorrhagic stroke), causing parts of the brain to become damaged or die. About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Depending on the severity of the brain damage, strokes can cause mild to severe disabilities including paralysis, loss of speech, vision and memory, along with other health and emotional issues, and death. Stroke signs Because stroke injures the brain, the person having a stroke may not realize it.

Stroke victims have the best chance if someone around them recognizes the symptoms and acts quickly. The five most common symptoms include: s3UDDEN NUMBNESS OR weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. s3UDDEN CONFUSION TROUble speaking or understanding. s3UDDEN TROUBLE SEEING IN one or both eyes. s3UDDEN TROUBLE WALKING dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. s3UDDEN SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause. s4HE EASIEST WAY TO IDENtify a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the symptoms. s& &ACE !SK THE PERSON to smile. Does one side of the face droop? s! !RM !SK THE PERSON to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? s3 3PEECH !SK THE PERson to say a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred? s4 4IME )F YOU OBSERVE any of these signs of stroke, call 911. To help you remember the signs, the American Stroke Association has a free “Spot a Stroke FAST” app (see strokeassociation.org) that you can download on your smartphone or mobile device. Or, visit the National Stroke Association at stroke.org and print their “Act FAST” wallet card to keep as a reminder.

Act quickly Remember that stroke is a medical emergency and every minute counts. Even if you’re not sure a stroke is happening, call 911 anyway. The longer blood flow is cut off to the brain, the greater the damage. Immediate treatment can save a person’s life and improve their chances for a successful recovery. Ischemic strokes are treated with a drug called t-PA that dissolves the blood clots that block the blood flow to the brain. The window of opportunity to start treating a stroke is three hours. But to be evaluated and receive treatment, patients need to get to the hospital within 60 minutes. If you have a choice, wait for the paramedics rather than driving the patient yourself. Patients who are transpor ted by EMS are evaluated and treated much quicker than people who are driven in. And, of course, don’t drive if you are the one having a stroke. It’s also very important that you call 911 even if symptoms go away. When symptoms of stroke disappear on their own after a few minutes, a “mini-stroke” or transient ischemic attack (TIA) may have occurred which is a warning that a major stroke may be coming. That’s why mini-strokes need to be treated like emergences too. 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.

Three area high schools earn playoff bids By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer All three of the county high school softball teams earned playoff bids while the Topsail baseball team was the only team to earn a bid. All three women’s soccer teams also earned bids to the postseason as well. The Topsail baseball team won the Mid-Eastern Conference regular season and tournament championships and will enter the playoffs as the number three seed in the east. There are 32 teams in both

the east and west regions. The defending 3A state champions finished the year 20-2and will host 11-11 Cedar Ridge. The Trask softball team went undefeated in Four County Conference play and was ranked as the fourth seed in the 1A east brackets. They will host 4-7 Southeast Halifax. Pender was seeded number 26 and will play at number seven Riverside – Martin. The Patriots ended the year at 8-10 overall and 8-6 in Four County Conference play. The Topsail Lady Pirate soccer team finished 7-11-2 in the tough MEC and earned an

eight seed. They will host John M. Morehead high school. Pender earned a 17 seed and will play at the 16 seed Roxboro Community. The Patriots finished the year 9-8. The Trask soccer team won four of their last five matches and played their way into the playoffs. They are the 24th seed and will play at Woods Charter. The first week of the playoffs will be Tuesday and Friday for baseball and Wednesday and Saturday for softball and soccer unless the NCHSAA changes the format.

Tick and mosquito season is here By Elisabeth Almekinder, RN Special to the Post & Voice The Pender County Health Department wants people to know how to protect themselves from mosquito and tickborne diseases. Last year in NC, there were more than 750 cases of tick-borne diseases reported. Additionally, more than 100 cases of domestically acquired and travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases were reported in 2014. “We try to educate the public,” said Charlie Caldwell, who heads up the mosquito program for Pender County. “Often the homeowners have their own breeding grounds. We explain the importance of emptying out old flower pots or anything that can hold water.” In proclaiming April as Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory noted that ticks and mosquitoes are a natural part of our environment and cannot be eradicated, so protective

measures are the best way to avoid illnesses associated with them. As warmer weather approaches, tick-borne diseases increase, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis, with the majority of diagnoses occurring from June through September. The following table shows the incidence of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses in Pender County: To reduce exposure to ticks: Avoid tick habitats, such as wooded, grassy or brushy areas. Use tick repellent that contains DEET (or equivalent) on exposed skin and wear permethrin-treated clothing. Use caution when applying to children. Reduce tick habitat on your property with selective landscaping techniques. If there is a tick attached to your body, carefully remove the tick by grasping it with fine-tipped tweezers as close

as possible to your skin, then apply a steady, gentle pull until it releases. Mosquito-borne diseases usually cause either no symptoms or mild, flu-like illness. However, they can cause more serious conditions, including encephalitis, meningitis and meningoencephalitis, and can be fatal. To reduce exposure to mosquitoes: Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET (or equivalent) when exposed to mosquitoes. Use caution when applying to children. Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside and if possible, use air conditioning. Reduce mosquito breeding by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths at least once a week. For more information on Vector-Borne Illnesses, visit

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Joshua Robert Holben Joshua Robert Holben began his unique life, on this Earth, Nov. 28, 1988. He was born naturally to his mother Delores Renee Bostwick Holben with his father, James Robert Holben shown on his birth certificate as the attending physician. Joshua leaves behind a brother, Zebulan Brady Holben, of the home, two sisters, Alyssa Renee Crutchfield of Cler mont Florida and Rhiannon Marie Smith of Arlington, Texas, two nephews, a niece, and friends too numerous to mention. Josh was preceded in death by his niece, Rowan Michelle. Joshua was a graduate of Topsail High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he was also the president of the fencing club and won numerous awards. Joshua was an accomplished guitar player and participated in outdoor sports such as Frisbee golf and fishing. Joshua enjoyed animals and nature and loved life. Joshua departed this world Friday, April 24, 2015 on his journey to the next, with the profound belief that he would see us all again. A memorial service to honor Joshua’s life was Saturday May 9, from 1-4 p.m., at the Hampstead Community Building, U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. Online condolences can be made at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw Ralph Henry Horrell ROCKY POINT -- Ralph Henry Horrell, 84, of Rocky Point and formerly of Newport News, Virginia died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. He was born Jan 30, 1931 in Pender County, the son of the late Liston Horrell and Mary Gertrude Gurganious Horrell. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Bellamy Horrell.

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Continued from page 6A “Haylie is an exceptional young lady. Her energy is contagious and will serve her well as a future teacher,” said Pender Early College High School principal Edith Skipper. The decision of attending Pender Early College turned out very positive for Haylie “My teachers and administration fostered my love for learning,” said Haylie Skipper says Pender Early Colle ge serves around 80 percent of first generation college students and academically and intellectually giftedness is not a prerequisite for admission. The top three criteria items the school looks for in students are: maturity to work in an open environment, initia-

Ralph is survived by his sister, Rita Faye Bulluck (Adrain) of Hampton, VA; brother, Eddie Wayne Horrell of Newport News, Va. and special friends and caregivers, Ben and Sue Grubbs, Jr. of Rocky Point. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Bill Horrell officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, VA with Pastor Anthony Truckenmiller officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the US Army Honor Guard. 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. Robert Stephen Grzejka CURRIE -- Robert Stephen Grzejka, 74, of Currie and for merly of Elmira, N.Y., died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1941 on Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Steven and Celia Wojcik Grzejka. Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maureen Crain Grzejka; step-daughter, Karen Miller of Elmira, NY; and good friend, Myra Folkerts of Currie. Robert retired after 24 years from the City of Elmira Police Department. After Maureen and Robert moved to Currie, he began a second career with Pender County School System as a bus driver for nine years. Funeral service was in Elmira, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, N.Y. James D. Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira, handled services in New York. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremative to stay on top of things, and a solid academic base. Hailey is only one of four students graduating this year from Early Pender College out of 39 to finish the program in four years, and in this time even completed more than 200 hours of community service learning, four educational camps, and a 32 hour internship at Burgaw Middle School. The admission into Early Pender College is becoming more competitive and for 2015-16 offered acceptance to 60 students out of 110 applications. Pender Early College is hosting a Senior Awards Day on May 14 to recognize all seniors’ college choices and scholarships earned, which will include a representative from ECU to present the Maynard scholarship award to Haylie.

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Hazel Croom Luttrell CURRIE -- Hazel Croom Luttrell, 87, of Lewisville, Texas and formally from Currie, passed gently from her earthly life on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Lewisville, Texas. She was born, Nov. 19, 1927 in Currie, the daughter of the late Hadley Green Croom and Flora Woodcock Croom Malpass. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Arthur “Monroe” Croom; sisters, Bertha C. Bolick and Elsie C. Holland; grandsons, William Tommy Turner and Micah Tommy Turner. Hazel is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth L. Turner (Tommy) of Keller, Texas; son, Frank P. Luttrell II of Alabama; granddaughter, Arianne Voss (Aaron) of Corinth, Texas; great grandchildren, Gwyn, Gabby and Robert Voss; sister, Patricia Porciuncula of Fountain Valley, Calif.; brother, Teddy Croom (Marie) of Rocky Point; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends 2-3 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Moore’s Creek Baptist Church followed by service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. 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. Michael “Mike” Dean Lunsford ROCKY POINT -- Michael “Mike” Dean Lunsford, 56, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1959 in Pender County, the son of the late Morris Edward and Shirley Ann Chadwick Lunsford. Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Susie Rooks Lunsford; sons, Jeffrey Lunsford (Erin) and Jordan Lunsford; grandsons, Brantley, Jackson and Brooks Lunsford; brother, Eddie

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Lunsford; special aunt, Linda Kay Rivenbark; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Last, but certainly not least his dog, Boomer. The family received friends 9:30-11:00 am Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church with service at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn officiating. Burial followed in Riley’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate you considering a memorial gift to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 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. Danny Mitchell “Mick” Blackman BURGAW -- Danny Mitchell “Mick” Blackman age 62 of Burgaw, died Friday May 8, 2015 at NHRMC. He was born July 7, 1952 in Columbus Co. son of the late Cleveland and Myrtle Simmons Blackman. He was also predeceased by his wife Lula Mintz Blackman. Surviving are two sons, Danny C. Blackman and Anthony M. Blackman and wife Rebecca all of Leland; grandchildren, Tristan and Austin; one brother, Mike Blackman and wife Bee and three sisters, Lois Suggs, Christine Palmatier and husband Bill and Susie Cribb and husband Dale all of Old Dock. The family will receive friends Monday May 11 6-7 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and tributes can be made to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Tuesday May 12, 2015 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Marshall Mintz Cemetery. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw. Ellery Logan Rogers Jr. PENDERLEA -- Ellery Logan Rogers Jr. age 82 of the our young people share their stories, their feelings and their dreams. I AM HOME will run May 15 and May 16 at 7 p.m. and May 17 at 2 p.m. at the Heide Trask High School Theater, in Rocky Point. Admission is $5. Tickets are on sale at Brown Dog Coffee in Burgaw and at Pender High School. Tickets can be reserved by calling 617 2368. Please support our young people as they reach out to our community to share a very special time with us.

NC, or online at: http://epi. publichealth.nc.gov/cd/diseases/vector.html To read Gover nor McCrory’s proclamation, visit www.governor.state.nc.us/newsroom/ proclamation/20150401/tickand-mosquito-awarenessmonth

Penderlea community of Willard died Saturday April 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Mar. 27, 1933 in New Hanover county son of the late Ellery and Alice Carpenter Rogers Sr. He was also predeceased by a sister Rowena R. Smithey. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Faye Batts Rogers; son Glen Rogers and wife Cindy of Watha and daughter Pat Frye and husband Garland of Wallace; four g randsons, James Aaron Frye (Lisa), Andrew Ellery Frye (Jessica), Benjamin Logan Rogers (Brittney), and Nicholas Brent Rogers (Lindsey); four great grandchildren; two brothers, Ted Rogers and wife Sylvia and Jimmy Rogers and wife Joyce all of Burgaw; a sister Shirley Danney of Rocky Point and several nieces and a nephew. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday April 28, 2015 at Penderlea Baptist Church. Reverend Bob Millis and Reverend John Sellers officiated. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park with military honors accorded by the U.S. Navy. T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends Monday April 27 from 7-8 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrellsfh.com Memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

Roney Charles Walker ROCKY POINT -- Roney Charles Walker, 61, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was born August 12, 1953 in Wilmington, the son of the late Roney Caleb and Mary Lynn Sutton Walker. Charles is survived by his loving family: his wife of 12 years, Alana Walker; children, Rita Jane Walker, Jamie Walker and Amanda Walker Cradic (Daniel); stepchildren, Deanna Eakins (Michael) and Deidra Cole (Jason); grandchildren, Buddy Murray, Caleb Cradic, Taylor Cradic, Maelyn Cradic, Luke Eakins, Abigail Cole, Mia Eakins and Levi Cole; great grandson, Braxton Murray; sister, Linda Knowles (Larry); brother, Jimmy Walker (Vicky); mother-in-law, Brenda Bishop; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Steve Gasque officiating. Burial followed in Walker Family Cemetery. The family suggests that you consider a memorial gift in memory of Charles to Walker Family Cemetery, C/O Jimmy Walker, 9895 Point Caswell Road, Willard, NC 28478. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

The Family of the late

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Expresses their gratitude and appreciation for your prayers, calls, visits, monetary gifts, flowers, food and other acts of concern and kindness during this most difficult time. We extend special thanks to the physicians and nurses that cared for our mother for the past several years. We also extend special thanks to Pender Memorial Hospital staff and to New Hanover Regional Medical Center staff.

God’s Blessings to All of You. The Lamb Family

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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist When a relationship goes sour, it is all but guaranteed someone will comment, “it will be ok, there are plenty of fish in the sea.” And there are. The oceans and seas are full of fish. I cannot think of a time when I went fishing at the coast and did not catch anything. I may not have caught the species I was targeting, but I caught something. And even though I write about hunting and fishing, I will be the first to admit that I will never be mistaken for a professional angler. In fact, I just wrote a column recently about how great I was at catching small fish. I would love to say it is an art form. And, as mentioned in that previous column, catching small fish is an artform in some parts of the world. But I would say I am just a magnet for the smaller of the species. I can live with that. I enjoy catching the fish, floating on the water, and seeing the sights around me. I catch as much peace as I do fish. It may be what keeps the stress levels down enough to let me see a retirement age one day. That brings us to this last weekend. I decided to hit the saltwater and target a species I have never caught before from the kayak, the g ray trout or weakfish as it may be called. There was also word that a few blues had made their way to the nearshore and inshore areas as well. One thing I always try to catch is croaker. Just call it my ‘priming the well’ moment. I drop a piece of shrimp and hope to bring one up. Depending on the time of year, I will find black sea bass, pinfish, mullet and spot in multitudes that drown out my croaker

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The view from the kayak as Howard was pulled around by the big mystery fish. catches, but again, I am reeling in fish so I am happy. Occasionally I may hook into something more interesting like a toadfish or lizard fish, or maybe a puffer. When I do, I am like a kid at an aquarium show and tell. Things like that fascinate me. But as many fish are in the sea, they are not all small. Some are big. Some are bigger than what you want to know. And regardless of how good you are at catching the small stuff, the big stuff will sometimes bite too. I brought in a small fish early. Since the blues were potentially in the area, I used the small fish for bait on one of my rods. After an hour of drifting slowly with the current using my anchor as a drag, the rod with the fish for bait doubled over dipping the tip into the water. At first, I thought I had snagged a rock in the 20 feet of water. But I quickly realized that I was not going fast enough in the current for my rod to react that way. I gave it a quick tug. That set everything into motion. Whatever ate my bait fish, didn’t like me tugging. The drag started screaming from the line going out. I reached around and grabbed my anchor line and pulled it in as fast as I could. I used my paddle on the other side of the kayak as a rudder to get the kayak pointed in the same direction as the fish. I gradually tightened my drag as the kayak began to move with the pull of the fish on the rod. Eventually, the fish was no longer dragging

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line, rather he was dragging me in the kayak. For sure, this would tire it quickly and I could reel in whatever this behemoth monster. He pulled me into the basin against the current. Boats were passing by me. Waves were rocking me. But as long as I felt safe and visible, I felt I could continue to wear the fish down. “Pop!” The rod snapped back toward me as the 40pound test monofilament broke in two. My big fish was gone. After catching many more smaller fish, including the trout I was after, I headed to the ramp and loaded the kayak and gear into the truck. A boat which was pulled out before me was being tied down by the three men who enjoyed their day as well. “You got a trolling motor on your kayak?” one asked. “No sir, I paddle.” “No, I knew you didn’t. I was referring to that fish you had hung up out there. We saw you fight it for 30 minutes.” “It was that long? I had no idea! It was fun though,” I replied. “Yeah, we saw you hook on. We all reeled in, grabbed a beer, and sat back to enjoy the show,” he said while the three of them laughed. At least I was being laughed at for a big fish this time. There are a lot of fish in the sea. Sometimes though, you may not want to see just how

big they are. The word is the kings and cobia are making there way into our coast, and in all likelihood, I hooked a cobia. Not having a gaff or club, a cobia would not have been a fish to catch on a kayak in that situation. Though I was not prepared for what may have been, it was fun. –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.

NOTICE OF BUDGET WORK SESSIONS

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work sessions Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Board’s customary meeting room at room at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC. The press and public are invited to attend.

PENDER COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, SUBMITTED BUDGET The Pender County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board’s Meeting Room of the Pender County Administration Building, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, North Carolina, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regard to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. The proposed date for adoption of the FY 15/16 budget is Monday, May 26, 2015. Copies of the budget and budget summaries are available in the County’s Main Public Library, located at 103 S. Cowan St., Burgaw, NC; the County’s Branch Library, located at 17135 US Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC; the County Manager’s Office, located, at 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC, and on the County website at www.pendercountync.gov. - Submitted by Randell Woodruff, Pender County Manager

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: May 26, 7:00 p.m. DATE/TIME OF HEARING:

THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM 145 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425

1. Pender County Road Naming and Number Ranges: Under the authority and provision of General Statute 153A-239.1, a county may by ordinance reassign street numbers. The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the following number ranges: ROAD NAME

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Elsie Drive

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Harveys Lane

Topsail Plantation

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WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/ commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 3 Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Equalization & Review 1 Public Member Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2 Business, Faith Community Member Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board 3 Public Members Pender EMS & Fire Advisory Board 1 District 5 District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

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Interrupt the hatching process by dumping water every few days from birdbaths, pools, fishponds and unused flowerpots and vases. Pour water from saucers and plates underneath planters. Clean leaf-filled gutters to allow proper drainage. Turn buckets, baby pools, boats and other outside containers upside down when they are not in use. Check for water pockets on grills, furniture, roofs, and tarps used to cover pools. Keep shrubs and bushes trimmed and free of undergrowth to deprive mosquitoes of a favorite resting place, the underside of leaves. Shake out the first few feet of garden hoses, and drain tubular lawn furniture, garden ornaments and kid’s toys. Throw away old bottles, cans and plastic containers. Screen or cover rain barrels, garbage cans and other large containers. Screen open ends of corrugated plastic drainage pipes. Properly dispose of old and used tires. Please help the Town of Burgaw to keep mosquitoes under control! CALENDAR

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SEVEN OAKS APARTMENTS The Pender County Housing Department (PCHD) is currently accepting applications for apartments in Seven Oaks Apartments at 205 Progress Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina. Rental Assistance is available for eligible households. Handicapped accessible unit available. This is a Family Self-sufficiency Project! Ask us about how you might qualify for “free” money while you work on independence. Applications are available at and should be returned to: 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Call (910) 259-8247, (910) 259-1208 or TDD 1(800)735-2962 for more information.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: May 26, 2015 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Special Use Permit Dallas Harris, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a major revision to an existing Special Use Permit (SUP) issued January 18, 2005 (SUP 04-12-20-20) for the excavation of 23.06 acres; this request is to excavate 5.578 acres directly adjacent to the previous dig site. This is the only requested revision to the previously approved SUP. The property is currently zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance Section 5.2.3, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining & Quarrying (NAICS 2123) is permitted via Special Use Permit. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 57 acres. The subject property is located directly west of Shaw Highway (SR 1520), Holly Ridge Township, and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3258-51-1378-0000. Special Use Permit Alphonso L. Cromartie, applicant, on behalf of John Silva, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of full service restaurant (NAICS 7221; Full-Service Restaurant). The property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; NAICS 7221, Full-Service Restaurants are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. The property is located at 14581 Ashton Road (SR 1411) and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3216-56-5573-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

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Pirate baseball takes conference title By Lee Wagner Contributing Writer At the beginning of almost every sports’ season teams set goals – some set modest goals based on talent and competition, and some have loftier aspirations. Coming of f a NCHSAA state championship, and with a plethora of top players retur ning, the Topsail High School baseball team was one of the latter – setting goals of winning the tough MidEastern 3A/4A Conference regular-season title, capturing the conference tournament hardware, and defending their state title. Pirate junior left-hander Bryce Cota scattered three hits, walked four, hit one batter and gave up one run while striking out four, and sophomore Sam

Hall singled to knock in two runs in the bottom of the first inning as Topsail edged New Hanover 2-1 on Thursday to win the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference tournament title. The win for the Pirates (23-2, 10-2) also avenged a 6-5 loss to the Wildcats (17-8, 7-5) a week earlier – a loss that did not deter Topsail’s run to the regularseason crown, which they had secured a week earlier. Next up was a NCHSAA 3A state playoff game on Tuesday at home. The Pirates should be the top seed and be at home for the duration of the eastern regional part of the tournament. Friday’s game was a tense one as both teams scored early, and both had opportunities to do more damage throughout

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The Pirates edged New Hanover last week to win the MidEastern Conference tournament title.

Lady Titans beat Pender, finish conference unbeaten For the first time in school history the Heide Trask Lady Titan softball team finished their conference schedule undefeated as they used a late rally to beat county rival Pender 10-3. “This group of girls has only lost two conference games

in three years,” said Coach Corrina Reece. “They have never lost a conference game at home. That’s something to be proud of.” The Lady Titans came into the final week of the season at 11-0 and looking to sweep the competition. First up was the second place East Bladen Lady Eagles. The Titans had beaten them at their place the

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week before and were primed to earn the sweep. They did exactly that in dominating fashion as they played flawless defense in taking a 12-2 win. “That may have been the best game we have played all year,” said Reece. The score was 5-0 after three innings as the Titan bats were on fire. The team would pound out 13 hits on the night.

The score was 9-0 after five and it looked as if the Titans would 10 run rule yet another opponent. However, the Eagles scored two runs in the top of the sixth before the Titans finished the game in the bottom half of the frame with three runs. A.J. Johnson earned the

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The Trask Titan softball team just won their third straight conference title. In the last three years the ladies from Titan Town have lost just two conference games and have lost none at home. That is a great accomplishment. Coach Corrina Reece took over a successful program at Trask three years ago. Her tenure coincided with a group of girls that she coached in middle school. This same group of girls was very successful in Dixie Youth. They won at the middle school level and have continued to win at the high school level. Reece came in and did things her way. She coached these girls as if she had known them for years. She has never sold out and has never backed down from a challenge. When these girls came to Trask as freshmen they

were heralded as a can’t miss entity. Coach Reece cautioned anybody and everybody that would listen that it wasn’t going to be an easy transition. There is a big difference between beating down middle school teams and defeating high school teams. These Lady Titans begged to differ and have shown everybody just how good they are. They have a three year record of 56-12 including a 39-2 conference mark. Under the tutelage of Reece the team has never lost a conference game at home. The 2015 version of the powerful Lady Titans will begin the state playoffs this week. The team has done everything but win a regional and state title. This may be the year that the Titans bring home a state title. State title or no state title, Corrina Reece has built the top 1A softball program in the eastern part of the state. For those detractors that say that she has had the talent to do more I understand. For those who think the team has underachieved I say that’s fine. Everybody knows that it can be lonely at the top. Knowing Coach Corrina ‘Clarissa’ Reece, she could care less what those folks think. She just keeps on winning.

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Lady Pirates fall in MEC championship West Brunswick beats Topsail in extra innings Staff photo by Bobby Norris

The Lady Titans beat cross-county rival Pender 10-3 to clinch the conference title and finish an undefeated conference season before heading into the state playoffs.

Pender nine slips past Trask with 4-3 win Patriots hope for wild card spot in state playoffs By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot baseball team was scheduled to play the Trask Titans on Thursday, but the threat of bad weather moved the game up a day. That gave the Patriots three games in three days causing Coach Robbie Futch to go to his freshman Chase Norris. The young right-hander threw the ball well and the Pats stole a run in the fifth to take a 4-3 win. Early in the week the Patriots hosted West Bladen. The Knight hardballers jumped out to a 5-1 lead and held off the Pats for a 5-3 victory. Cameron Guertin took the loss on the mound despite go-

ing seven innings. He allowed six hits and five runs with only two runs being earned. He fanned 12 Knights on the day. The Patriots had only three hits in the game. Next up was the Union Spartans. The Patriot defense struggled in this contest, committing six errors on the day. The result was a 10-0 loss to the upstart Spartans. Riley Powell started the game and went with four innings. He allowed four hits and five runs with six strikeouts. Connor Chafin took the loss with one inning of work. The Patriots managed only two hits. The final game was the conference affair with Trask. The Pats started a freshman

on the mound and according to Futch were ready to pull out all stops. “Games with this level of pressure are fun. Both teams have struggled this year – a potential playoff spot is on the line. It’s senior night for Trask and not to mention the community rivalry. For us it was a game seven situation, all hands on deck.” Pender scored its first run in the third frame on a safety squeeze by Cameron Guertin. They would add another run in the inning to take a 2-0 lead. Trask answered the scoring with two runs of their own and the count ready 2-2 going into the fourth frame. Pender had the bases load-

ed in the top of the fourth but came away with only one run. Trask failed to score in the bottom of the frame and Pender took a 3-2 lead into the fifth. Hayden Kreitzer led off with a single to open the fifth and moved to third on two ground balls. Addison Chadwick worked a walk. With two of their better base runners in good spots, the Patriots worked an early break to second, hoping to catch someone out of position, force a rundown, or get a balk. The Titan pitcher stopped

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirate softball team won the regular season championship of the Mideastern Conference and was looking to take the tournament championship as well. However, after edging a game Hoggard squad 3-2 the Pirates fell to a tough West Brunswick squad 8-4 in extra innings. In the Hoggard contest, the Lady Pirates threw Victoria Elder at the Lady Vikings. She proved her worth in the circle holding the Wilmington Hoggard Ladies to four hits and two runs while striking out five. Hayley Grizzle came on in relief and picked up the win with 1 1/3 innings of nohit softball. The Lady Pirates broke open a scoreless game in the fourth frame, scoring a run on an RBI double by Elder. They

scored again in the fifth frame and added the game winner in the sixth on a Hailey Glester single that plated Alyssa Randall. Hoggard scored two in the top of the sixth to tie the contest. Elder led the Pirates with two hits and two runs batted in while Glester had the other RBI. Next up was a tough West Brunswick squad that the Pirates had beaten twice during the regular season. The third time was not as easy as the Lady Trojans took an 8-4 win in nine innings. West started the game off with a bang, slamming two home runs in the first frame. The Pirates found themselves down 3-0 after just one half an inning. The Lady Pirates quickly matched West Brunswick’ with two runs of their own. They added a run in the

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Pender County sports roundup Topsail track and field finishes season at regional championships The Topsail Track teams finished their seasons at the Regional Championship race in Wendell at Corinth Holders High School May 2. Chad Campbell reset his school record for the 1,600-meter run. He ran 4:36.25 and finished in sixth place. Chad also finished in sixth place in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:17.03. The boys 3,200-meter relay team ended their season resetting their school record time at 8:23.92 and placing seventh overall. Topsail’s boys 1,600-meter relay time just missed setting a school record by one second. They ran 3:39.75 and placed ninth. Jack Dremann placed eighth in the triple jump with a jump of 40-4. Also competing in the Regionals for the boys were; Christian Dickens – 1,600-meter run , 3,200-meter relay. 1,600meter relay, Jackson Moore 1,600-meter run, 3,200-meter relay, 1,600-meter relay, Domenick Dibiase ran on the 3,200 and 1,600-meter relay teams. Trent Pyrtle

ran the 1,600 and was the anchor on the 3,200 relay team. Issac Rexrode was the anchor on the 1,600 relay team. Alex Simoes will be graduating this year, he threw the discus. The girl’s team saw the biggest improvement for Topsail with the 3,200-meter relay team knocking off 15 seconds from their Conference Championship run last week. They went from 11:07 to 10:52 and placed eighth overall. Lucy Marcum was the leadoff leg; Lucy also ran the 800-meter run and finished in eighth place with a time of 2:33.64. Maria Ickes ran the second leg of the 3,200 relay team. Kara Porter was the third leg and Hannah Schauer was the anchor. Hannah also competed in the triple jump. Courtney Hodges ended her four years of running track and field at Topsail by competing in the 100-meter hurdles. Trask soccer takes two of three conference matches The Trask soccer team has shown great improvement over the last two weeks. Last week they won two of three matches including a 3-2 over rival

Pender. Early in the week the Titans hosted East Bladen. The upstart Lady Titans and the Eagles played to a tie and went to a shootout. The Lady Titans won the shootout 3-2 for the victory. The Titans lost to Midway before hosting Pender at the end of the week. Topsail soccer falls to New Hanover; plays to draw with Whiteville The Topsail lady Pirate soccer team dropped Mideastern Conference soccer match with New Hanover 3-0. The Lady Wildcats went up 2-0 at the break and added a goal in the second half. Earlier in the week the Lady Pirates played to a scoreless draw with Whiteville. Topsail ladies lacrosse falls in first round of playoffs The Topsail Lady Pirates lacrosse team dropped a hard fought playoff contest at home to Sanderson. The score was 10-8. Maddie Devries led the Pirates with three goals while Erin McFadden scored two goals.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week all three high schools finished the regular season. The Topsail baseball team continues to steamroll its competition. Pirate junior left-hander Bryce Cota scattered three hits, walked four, hit one batter and gave up one run while striking out four, and sophomore Sam Hall singled to knock in two runs in the bottom of the first inning as Topsail edged New Hanover 2-1 on Thursday to win the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference tournament title. Danny Wilson was dominant on the mound against Hoggard early in the week, giving up two hits and striking out seven in a complete-game effort. Trader Flora, Jake Madole, Hall, and Josh Madole had RBIs in the first inning of the 10 run rule contest to stake Wilson to a 4-0 lead. The Topsail girls had a good week but came up just short in falling in the

MEC tournament championship. The Lady Pirates threw Victoria Elder at the Hoggard Lady Vikings. She proved her worth in the circle holding the Wilmington Hoggard Ladies to four hits and two runs while striking out five. Hayley Grizzle came on in relief and picked up the win with 1 1/3 innings of no-hit softball. Elder also led the Pirates at the dish. Keri White and Danielle Parks each had two hits to pace the Pirate offense in the loss to West Brunswick. Congratulations goes to the Lady Pirates for their regular season championship. The Pender men beat Trask behind the efforts of freshman right-hander Chase Norris. Norris picked up the win on the mound with just over five innings of work. He scattered seven hits and allowed two earned runs. He was 2-3 at the plate. Cameron Guertin went 1.2 innings with four strikeouts to earn the save. Hayden Krietzer had two hits for the Patriots.

The Trask men beat East Bladen last week behind the arm of Jordan Flora. Freshman Robbie Patterson had a good week at the plate with two doubles. The Trask women’s soccer team is much improved. Last week they won two of three matches including a 3-2 win over rival Pender behind the play of Edith Mendoza. The Post-Voice would like to give a big shout out to junior Ruby Ramirez. She recently incurred a season ending injury. The Trask softball team recently beat Pender behind the pitching of A.J. Johnson and the bat of Nicole Schilling. Early in the week Taylor Rivenburgh slammed a dinger and had five ribbey’s in a win over East Bladen. The Lady Titans finished the Four County Conference schedule at 14-0. The team has lost only two conference games in the last three years and has not dropped a home conference game in the same period of time. They are well deserving of the Post & Voice Top Performers of the week.

Lady Patriots trade with West Bladen, fall to Trask By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer For three innings last week the Pender Patriots looked as if they would spoil the Trask Titans chances of finishing the conference season unscathed. However, the Pats were not able to hold onto an early lead and fell 10-3. Early in the week the Lady pats split with West Bladen before pounding the Union

Spartans 18-1. The West Bladen Knights came to Pender to engage the Pats in two five-inning games. The Knights rode the pitching of Nicole Wyatt to a 9-0 win in the first game before the Lady Patriots caught up with her in the second contest to take a 5-2 win. In the first game the Knights ace allowed only three hits in going the distance. The Patriots returned

the favor in the second contest as Gracie Vincent allowed only three hits while the Pats pounded out nine hits. The final game of the week proved to be the most exciting. The home team Titans hosted their biggest rival in Pender with the Titans nursing a 13 game conference record. Vincent kept the Titans off balance for three innings and the Pender defense was spot on before the fourth

frame. Trask scored two runs in the fourth and added five in the fifth to break the game open. Vincent took the loss going five innings. She allowed nine hits and seven runs. Brianna Goff and Quasheda Brown each had two hits to pace the Patriots. Pender finished the year at 8-10 overall and 8-6 in Four County Conference play.

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Good fishing for all By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The fishing has been good for the fresh water anglers as well as the salt water fishermen and women. However, Tropical Storm Ana may throw a monkey wrench into the proverbial pond on the fresh water side of things in the next couple of weeks. The bream are biting in the river and those that have made the effort have been very happy. Red worms and crickets are working here . The occasional crappy has shown up as well. The cats are biting at night with cut-up eel and chicken livers among the favorites. On the salt water side of things the area anglers are reporting that the flat fish are starting to show up with live minnows and select gulp baits working here. The reds are still hanging out in the creeks and sloughs with the anglers using gulp baits and different plastics to entice these tasty fish to

Trask baseball splits with East Bladen By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan varsity baseball team finished a trying regular season filled with field problems and away games with a tough 4-3 loss to Pender. Early in the week the Titans split a twin bill at East Bladen before dropping an 11-0 contest at Midway. The Titans home game with East Bladen was washed away the week before so the teams agreed to play a double header at their place at the beginning of the week. The Titans managed to earn a split with the Eagles, taking a 5-3 win in the opener before falling 6-5 in the nightcap. In the opener the Titans were sharp at the plate in the early innings, taking a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. East scored one run in the bottom half of the frame and added another run in the second to pull to within a run at 3-2. East Bladen tied the score in the third on a triple and a wild pitch. With two innings of the five inning affair left, the young Titans were on the ropes. Trask went ahead in the Photo contributed

Long learning on the run for Titan softball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When sophomore Samantha Long made the Heide Trask varsity softball team she knew that her playing time would be limited. The team had all but three starters returning from a conference championship team. Miss Long has made the best of her time on the squad as a pinch runner and an occasional fielder and hitter. Titan Coach Corrina Reece likes Samantha’s attitude and thinks it will equate into more playing time. “She is a sponge. She listens and learns. With her attitude she is a big help to us on the bases. She’s still learning the game. She’s only going to get better.” With the playoffs set to begin, Samantha will be counted on to run whenever Coach Reece calls her name. The difference between winning and losing is very small in the playoffs. Long will be an important part of the team. Samantha Long is learning on the run.

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Campbell leaves his mark on Topsail track By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer At Topsail High school the track and field competitors have just finished their season and are already looking forward to next year. There are different types of runners on the track team. The distance runners have to work on both their speed and endurance. To become a great distance runner one has to have great patience. Topsail Pirate Chad Campbell has become a great distance runner through hard work and dedication. He recently competed in the Regional Championship race in Wendell at Corinth Holders High School. Campbell reset his school record for the 1,600-meter run. He ran 4:36.25 and finished in sixth place. Chad also finished in sixth place in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:17.03. Chad Campbell left his mark on the track for the Pirates.

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bite. The surf fishing is good with good size sea mullet still biting in the surf. There have been a few puppy drum biting in the surf as well. Shrimp and cut baits are working for this type of fishing. This week’s fishing tip I have often talked about what fishing does to help bring our adults and youth together. There is nothing better than to see a seven year old catch his or her first fish. I took two of my grand kids to the Castle Hayne landing and fished off of the public dock there. My 12-year-old grandson caught a good size bream shortly after we arrived. My grand daughters like to wet a hook as well although they also like to swim. The last trip we made to redneck beach at Castle Hayne was a swimming date for them. The point I am making is that you can make memories that neither of you will ever forget. Remember, take a kid fishing.

fourth with one run and added another in the fifth to seal the win. Jordan Flora earned the win, a complete game on the mound. Robbie Patterson had a double for the Titans. In the next contest the Titans were again swinging the bats well. East jumped out to a 4-0 lead after three innings in which the Titans did not record a hit. Trask finally began to hit the ball in the fourth frame. Four hits in a row scored two runs and the Eagles made a change on the mound. The Titans scored two more runs to tie the game going into the final frame. Neither team scored in the fifth frame and the game went into the sixth. East scored twice when two walks and a hit batter loaded the bases. A wild pitch and two more walks scored two for East and the Titans were down by two runs. The Titans scored one run in the bottom of the frame and had the tying run at third when the game ended. Dylan Kraft took the loss in the second game. The Titans finished the season at 4-16 overall and 3-11 in conference play.

The Trask Lady Titan soccer team finished their season with wins over Pender and East Bladen before falling to Midway.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Pender baseball team’s coaching staff learned that they would have to play four games in three days the first thing out of head coach Robbie Futch’s mouth was can you pitch? It seemed that the Pats had exhausted its pitching and would have to scrounge around for someone to put on the mound in the season ending game against Trask. Coach Futch had an idea. “In struggling to figure out how to approach this game, my gut said to let Chase Norris go for it. I asked him if he wanted to pitch a big time game. I don’t think he took me seriously, but said “Sure! Why not?” Surprises are great. “Norris handled the Titans for much of the game and even drew praise from Titan Coach Daniel Ward. “My hat goes off to the young man. He did a great job.” Chase Norris is a freshman with promise.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOSEPH FRANCIS FEAK All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Joseph Francis Feak, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mariam Lynn Caplan, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before August 28, 2015, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor. Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6862 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MICHAEL SHAWN McKINLEY 15 E 107 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Michael Shawn McKinley, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gloria Dolecki McKinley, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before July 24, 2015 at 192 Ballast Point Road, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administratrix. Gloria Dolecki McKinley, Administratrix Estate of Michael Shawn McKinley c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6857 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Estate of PHEOBE ANN JOHNSON, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of PHEOBE ANN JOHNSON, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before August 3, 2015 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. On this day, April 30, 2015. Richard Michael Farrow, Personal Representative c/o Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC by Richard T. “Chip” Rodgers, Jr., Attorney for the Personal Representative Post Office Drawer 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6867 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Essie Mae Shepard, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of July, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 30th day of April, 2015. Marguerite Shepard Cabrera 119 Essie Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6863 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of Joyce Eleanor Whitney, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of July, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 30th day of April, 2015. Victoria W. Hayes 5471 NC Highway No. 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6866 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Joann Fluharty, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims

against the estate of said decedent, Mary Joann Fluharty, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 6, 2015 at 302 4th Street, Glen Dale, WV 26038, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of April, 2015. Franklin Jay Vickers 302 4th Street Glen Dale, WV 26038 #6865 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Philomena G. Sinagra, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Philomena G. Sinagra, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 13, 2015 at 1721 Allen Lane, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 1st day of May, 2015. Lisa Sinagra-Tirpak Russell A. Grandinetti c/o Josh Wilkerson, Attorney at Law 1721 Allen Lane, Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403 #6884 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF TALMADGE RUSSELL LEWIS 15 E 134 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Talmadge Russell Lewis, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mary Ann Wolfe Lewis, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 8, 2015 at Post Office Box 234, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix. Mary Ann Wolfe Lewis, Executrix Estate of Talmadge Russell Lewis c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6883 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 17 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: May 19, 2015 Time of Sale: 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Roberto Perez Jr. Address of Property: 5812 Malpass Corner Road Currie, NC 28435 Deed of Trust: Book : 1526 Page: 74 Dated: October 30, 1999 Grantors: Florencio M. Rios Original Beneficiary: Oakwood Acceptance Corporation CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 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. Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Beginning at a concrete monu-

ment in the George Murphy and Jasper Pridgen old line that is located North 53 degrees 12 minutes East 210.00 feet from an old iron stake, the old corner on the Northern side of the old Angola R.R. Tramway and running thence as follows: A new line North 32 degrees 49 minutes West 196.93 feet to a concrete monument in the Highsmith old marked line, thence; with the Highsmith old marked line North 53 degrees 45 minutes East 1,695.85 feet to an old iron stake, thence; with the old Isla W. Highsmith line South 34 degrees 55 minutes East 180.50 feet to an iron stake, thence; with the George Murphy and others old line South 53 degrees 12 minutes West 1,703.50 feet to the Beginning. The above-described tract of land contains 7.35 acres to be the same more or less, and is the major portion of a larger tract of land described in a deed to Jasper Pridgen and wife, Viola Pridgen recorded in Book 300, Page 215 of the Pender County Register of Deeds. Surveyed by Cowan and Jones, P.A. Registered Land Surveyors, Burgaw, North Carolina, during March 1977 with all courses correct in their angular relations and relative to the March 1977 magnetic meridian. Together with a right of ingress, egress and regress over and across the remaining portion of the lands described in Book 300 at Page 215 of the Pender County Registry for the purpose of providing access to and from the lands herein described. Included in this description is the 2.75 acres as conveyed by Grantor to Grantee in a deed dated November 20, 1998 and recorded in Book 1425 at Page 153 of the Pender County Registry. #6881 5/7, 5/14/15 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 69 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: May 19, 2015 Time of Sale: 11:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Paula Robin Meadows Address of Property: 302 Sugar Loaf Ct. Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 1377 Page: 157 Dated: August 19, 1998 Grantors: Paula Robin Meadows Original Beneficiary: Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 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. Dated: 04/28/2015 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 04/28/2015 EXHIBIT A BEING all of Lot 31, WILLOWS BAY, Section One, as more particularly described in a survey plat dated April 20, 1998, prepared by Greg A. Wayne, R.L.S., the plat of which is duly recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 137 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to restrictive covenants as recorded in Book 1332, Page 343, Pender County Registry. TOGETHER WITH a security interest in that certain 1999, 76 X 14 MASTERPIECE home, serial number MP1807752. #6880 5/7, 5/14/15

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT PENDER COUNTY VS. 12 CVS 835 THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO CALLIE BONEY MONK, DOROTHY GLASPIE, AND JAMES E. BONEY, JR. TO: THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO CALLIE BONEY MONK AND DOROTHY GLASPIE 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 that property taxes of Plaintiff are a lien against and an order appointing a commissioner to sell the property located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 293, at page 277, less the land described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 328, at page 253, both of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 16, 2015. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for Plaintiff P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #6878 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Estate of DESPINA ANGELIKI HORVATH, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of DESPINA ANGELIKI HORVATH, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before 08/17/2015 -- or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. On this day, May 14, 2015. Constance Rivenbark, Personal Representative c/o Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC by Richard T. “Chip” Rodgers, Jr., Attorney for the Personal Representative PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6891 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 15 SP 120 Ralph Jerome Lee vs. Alecia Lee Carter and David Mitchell Lee TO: Alecia Lee Carter Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is a partition by sale of the real properties located in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in the deeds recorded in Deed Books 381, 1044, 2857, and 3337, at pages 327, 28, 145 and 336, respectively, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 24, 2015. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for Plaintiff P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #6890 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Raymond Armstead Nichols, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of August, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 14th day of May, 2015. Michael James Autry, Executor 1681 U. S. Highway No. 117 North Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6889 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARJORIA MAE VANDERHOFF SPEAR (AKA MARJORIA MAE SPEAR) 15 E 150 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Marjoria Mae Vanderhoff Spear (aka Marjoria Mae Spear), deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 15, 2015 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their

recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. Estate of Marjoria Mae Vanderhoff Spear c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6888 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP95 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES THOMAS TURNER AND DELPHINE L. TURNER DATED DECEMBER 22, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2291 AT PAGE 190 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON JULY 28, 2014 IN BOOK 4448, PAGE 102 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 3:30PM on May 26, 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: Lying in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina, a short distance Northeast of US Hwy. #412 & being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an existing flush iron pipe that marks the easternmost corner of a house lot (see Deed Book 728, Page 252) as shown in Map Book 32 at Page 54 both of the Pender County Registry and running thence from said Beginning iron pipe, so located, North 41° 12 minutes 33 seconds West 74.00 feet (with the Northeastern or rear line of said house lot) to a new flush iron stake; thence with a new line North 50° 35 minutes 34 seconds East 300.00 feet to a new iron stake; thence with a new line South 41° 12 minutes 33 seconds East 74.00 feet to a new iron stake; thence with a new line South 50° 35 minutes 34 seconds West 300.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.51 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed added to map and described by Williams H. Blake, N.C. PLS #L-2179, of Burgaw, NC on 3 October, 2003. Subject to right of way easements of record, if any; restrictive covenants of record, if any; and Pender County zoning and/or subdivision ordinances. And Being more commonly known as: 24910 US Highway 421, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James Thomas Turner. 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 May 5,

2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-069304 #6887 5/14, 5/21/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONALD LEE REITZ 15 E 133 Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Donald Lee Reitz 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 14th day of August, 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 14th day of May, 2015. Ernest Lee Reitz Sr. Donna Reitz Croom Co-Executors of the Estate of Donald Lee Reitz c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6886 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RAMONA BATSON MCKOY 13 E 411 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Ramona Batson McKoy 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 14th day of August, 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 14th day of May, 2015. Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Ramona Batson McKoy P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6885 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Philomena G. Sinagra, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Philomena G. Sinagra, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 13, 2015 at 1721 Allen Lane, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 1st day of May, 2015. Lisa Sinagra-Tirpak Russell A. Grandinetti c/o Josh Wilkerson, Attorney at Law 1721 Allen Lane, Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403 #6884 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 128 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Warren W. Mooring of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Warren W. Mooring to present them to Barbara Rivenbark Woodcock, P. O. Box 34, Atkinson, NC 28421, Executrix by August 20, 2015 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 1st day of May, 2015. R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Barbara Rivenbark Woodcock, Executrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6882 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Joseph Patrick Lewis, late of 158 Renee Drive, Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Joseph Patrick Lewis to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 90th day of this notice, August 5, 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. Jean Marie Lewis, Executor of the Estate of Joesph Patrick Lewis c/o Gregory M. Katzman Shipman and Wright, LLP 575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 106 Wilmington, NC 28405 #6869 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Topsail STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-632 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CHERRI LANE WOOTEN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouses and/or Successors in Interest to Cherri Lane Wooten 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 .92 a/c Pender Co, Parcel ID Number 430327-9637-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6870 5/7,5/14, 5/21/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-632 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CHERRI LANE WOOTEN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Cherri Lane Wooten 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 .92 a/c Pender Co, Parcel ID Number 430327-9637-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6871 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-83 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. ANGELA BERYL SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Angela Beryl Smith 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 114 Willow’s Bay, Parcel ID Number 3223-17-9933-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6872 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-83 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. ANGELA BERYL SMITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse/ Successor(s) in Interest to Angela Beryl Smith 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 114 Willow’s Bay, Parcel ID Number 3223-17-9933-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6873 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

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 Linda Sue Kirby, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Linda Sue Kirby, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 13, 2015 at 103 Lumis Court Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of May, 2015. Angelia R. Claxton 103 Lumis Court Hampstead, NC 28443 #6868 5/7,5/14, 5/21, 5/28/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-215 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. STEVEN L. BRAUNSTEIN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successor(s) in interest to Steven L. Braunstein, deceased 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 55, Meadowland Estates, Parcel ID Number 3236-19-4063-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6874 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-225 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. STEVEN L. BRAUNSTEIN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successor(s) in Interest to Steven L. Braunstein 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 45B Meadowlands Estates, Parcel ID Number 3236-28-5448-0000 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 24, 2015. This date: May 7, 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 #6875 5/7, 5/14, 5/21/15

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NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 59 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: May 19, 2015 Time of Sale: 11:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: John S. Efird Address of Property: 690 Johnson Nursery Road Willard, NC 28478 (PIN #3314-31-3332-0000) and Vacant Land, Johnson Nursery Road (PIN #3314-31-2341-0000) Willard, NC 28478 Deed of Trust: Book : 3095 Page: 195 Dated: November 8, 2006 Grantors: Emily Efird and husband, John S. Efird Original Beneficiary: State Employees’ Credit Union C O N D I T I O N S OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 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. Dated: 4/28/15 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 4/28/15 Exhibit A BEGINNING at a steel nail in the said centerline of Secondary Road #1314, said Beginning steel nail is located along said road centerline North 89 degrees 13 minutes East 300.00 feet from an existing steel nail that marks the Southeast corner of Lot #5 designated on a map of the “David Williams Rouse Subdivision” as prepared by Salmon-Mathis and Associates on 4 October 1976, and running thence from said Beginning steel nail, so located North 00 degrees 47 minutes West 230.00 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.00 feet) to an iron pipe; thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes East 100.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes East 230.00 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 189.75 feet) to a steel nail in said centerline of Secondary Road #1314; thence with said road centerline South 89 degrees 13 minutes West 100.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.46 acres, more or less after the exclusion of the right of way area of Secondary Road #1314 that lies within in the above described tract of land and is as surveyed and described by William H. Blake, NC, Registered Land Surveyor #L-2179 of Burgaw, NC on April 12, 1982. Said land being a portion of lands that David William Rouse inherited from Harriett E. Wells as appears in File Docket #68 E 28 of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County. TRACT #2: Lying in Union Township, Pender County NC adjacent to and North of centerline of the paved portion of Secondary Road #1314 and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a steel nail in the said centerline of Secondary Road #1314, said Beginning steel nail is located along said road centerline North 89 degrees 13 minutes East 200.00 feet from an existing steel nail that marks the southeast corner of Lot #5 designated on a map of the “David Williams Rouse Subdivision” as prepared by Salmon-Mathis and Associates on 4 Oct. 1976, said southeast corner of Lot #5 marks the southeast corner of the entrance way of “Seven Branch Acres” recorded in Map Book 26, Page 7 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence from said Beginning steel nail, so located, North 00 degrees 47 minutes West 230.00 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.00 feet) to an iron pipe; thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes East 100.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 230.00 feet (passing over an

inline pipe at 200.00 feet) to a steel nail in the said centerline of Secondary Road #1314; thence with said road centerline South 89 degrees 13 minutes West 100.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.46 acres, more or less after the exclusion of the right of way area of Secondary Road #1314 that lies within the above described tract of land and it as surveyed and described by William H. Blake NC Registered Land Surveyor #L-2179 of Burgaw, NC 28425. #6877 5/7, 5/14/15

15 SP 73 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 Jose Vazquez a/k/a Jose A. Vazquez to The Law Offices of Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated February 3, 2006 and recorded on February 3, 2006 in Book 2880 at Page 085, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 26, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 185 as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 21, at Page 47 in the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete description. Subject to the restrictions recorded in Book 747 at Page 768 and Articles of Association recorded in Book 747 at Page 778, both of the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 203 Elsie Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jose A. Vazquez. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-23789-FC01 #6879 5/14, 5/21/15

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Continued from page 1B the game. New Hanover scored their lone run in the top of the third on a single, a sacrifice bunt, a passed ball, and a wild pitch. They had one on with one out in the fourth, two on with one out in the fifth, and one on with one out in the sixth but Cota and his defense found a way out of every threat without damage. “Once again I didn’t have my best stuff but I just tried to work through it and our defense made some great plays, Cota said. “I feel like I got stronger as I went on and just tried to go as far as I could and give my team a chance to win. “I feel like, from the beginning of the season, I got my control down. I know what kind of pitcher I am, I’m a contact pitcher, and I just try to set up counts and give our defense a chance by putting the ball in play.” Topsail got out of the gate early, and it was a good thing. Danny Wilson walked to lead off the bottom of the first and moved to second on a single to center by Jake Madole. After two were out, Hall laced a single to right to plate both of his teammates. “We gave those guys a game last week and we felt we owed them one today,” Hall said. “We felt confident we had this, no matter what inning we knew we could score, but I had no idea the two in the first would be all we would get. “Defensively we are confident with Bryce on the mound. We know what kind of pitcher he is and the ball is going to be put into play, and we feel we have the guys who can make the plays. That’s two of our early goals and now we have one more to get, and I’m confident we have the team that can do it.” Wilson had another walk to leadoff the third but he was stranded on the base paths, and the Pirates had two on with two out in the fifth but could not score, a circumstance that did not make their coach too happy. “Scoring early took some pressure off but I would have like to have seen a better approach at the plate, hitting

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Continued from page 1B win in the circle with five innings of two hit softball while Brittany Foy pitched the final frame. Taylor Rivenburgh led the team at the dish with a 2-3 performance that included a homerun and five RBI. Kristina Collier was 2-4 with two runs scored and an RBI while Kyra Holmes scored three runs. Next up was a trip to Midway to face the Lady Raiders. There has never been any love lost between these two teams and the Lady Titans showed up with a five inning game in mind. Although the Ladies did not end the game early they did take a convincing 10-3 win home with them. The Titans were down 3-2 after four frames before the bats began to come around. They tied the score in the fifth and added three runs in the sixth before scoring four in the top of the seventh to end any hopes that the Lady Raiders had of spoiling the Titans perfect conference record.

Topsail softball Continued from page 1B sixth to tie the game and the two teams went into extra innings. The Trojans scored in the top of the eighth to take a one run lead. The Pirates answered with a run on a ground out by Keri White. West exploded for four runs in the top of the ninth with the

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Continued from page 1B in mid-motion and ensuing called balk scored the run at third. The Titans mounted a comeback in the seventh but fell a run short. Nor ris picked up the win on the mound with just over five innings of work. He scattered seven hits and

the ball backside,” Topsail Coach Granville Gehris said. “They were giving us the right field line and we didn’t do a very good job of staying within ourselves and hitting the ball where we should have, especially against a guy that’s humming it up there. “We’ll learn from it and we’ll get better but give him (Wildcat pitcher Trey Croom) credit, he changed speeds and kept it in the zone. But Bryce was a bulldog out there.” The win sets up the potential run to a repeat title and while Gehris said his team is not done yet, he admitted he is very proud of them. “I’m unbelievably proud of these kids, they have been working for success since we came three years ago (Gehris’ first year as Topsail coach), and for the seniors to go out like this in a conference where they were told they couldn’t do that well because they were just a 3A school, it feels good for the kids. We're not satisfied, though, and we’re not done yet. “They play hard and get after it, and that’s testament to how they were raised and to what they believe in, and we’re real proud of them.” Topsail made it to Thursday’s final with a 10-0, fiveinning, mercy-rule shortened win over Hoggard on Tuesday. Wilson was dominant on the mound, giving up two hits and striking out seven in a complete-game effort. His teammates gave him plenty of runs to work with by scoring four times in the third, four times in the fourth, and twice in the fifth to end the game. Trader Flora, Jake Madole, Hall, and Josh Madole had RBIs in the first to stake Wilson to a 4-0 lead. Wilson doubled to lead off the fourth and courtesy runner Bryce Cota (for Wilson) came around to score on another Flora RBI. Jake Madole singled in Sam Luchansky, who had walked, and Hall and Josh Madole later added sacrifice flies to make it 8-0. Chase Riker started the fifth-inning rally with a walk, Wilson was hit by a pitch, and Luchansky was plunked with a pitch to load the bases. Clark Cota knocked in Riker and Jake Madole sent (courtesy runner) Clark Cota home to end the game. Johnson again earned the win with a complete game three hitter. She had six strike outs. Carlie Savage led the offense with a 3-4 performance that included two runs batted in. Desire Brown was 2-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. T he final g ame of the year was a home affair with Pender. The Lady Patriots were playing good ball and came in looking to steal a win. The Patriots jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first three frames before the Titans came storming back to take a 10-3 win. Johnson picked up her third win of the week with seven innings of five hit softball that included six strikeouts. Nichole Schilling led the offense with three hits and five runs batted in while Rivenburgh had three hits and two RBIs. Gracie Vincent took the loss in the circle with five innings of work. Brianna Goff and Quasheda Brown each had two hits to pace the Patriot offense. The Lady Titans finished the year at 18-3 overall and 14-0 in Four County Conference play. At press time the playoff seedings had not been released. big hit being a three run blast by Kelsey Long, her second homer of the day. Elder took the loss with nine innings of work that included nine hits and three strikeouts. White and Danielle Parks each had two hits to pace the Pirate offense. The Pirates were the MEC regular season champions and will get the top 3A seed out of the conference. at press time the playoff seedings had not been released. allowed two ear ned runs. H e w a s 2 - 3 at t h e p l at e. Guer tin went 1.2 innings with four strikeo u t s t o e a r n t h e s av e . Krietzer had two hits for the Patriots. Pender finished the regular season at 4-15 with all four of their wins coming in conference games. They were awaiting the playoff brackets at press time with the hopes of earning a wildcard spot.

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ArtExposure!, open since 2009, is a 5,000 square-foot barn structure in Hampstead that provides spaces for studios, classes, an art supply shop, a gift shop and a gallery. The gallery held an opening reception for its latest exhibit, Jewels and Fiber, May 8. The reception featured the fine art jewelry of Vicki Thatcher and unique fiber art by Jan Lewis. Director Ellen Elder opened ArtExposure! with the goal of promoting local artists and crafters. ArtExposure! also hosts Wine and Craft Nights, Paint by Wine classes, teen and adult painting classes, children’s classes, summer camps and after school arts programs. The Gallery Gift Shop offers fine arts and crafts, and custom framing is available. They carry hand-crafted cards, photography, handmade glass beads and jewelry, knitted shawls and throws, mosaics, wood bowls and limited edition prints. According to the website, studio space is offered for lease by artists juried into the ArtExposure! Association by a board of Association members. Artist tenants must be prepared to work in their studios in front of visitors. Studio space can be shared, and seven artists currently lease space there. Local resident Vicki Thatcher has worked part-time at ArtExposure! for the past four years out of its five years of existence. After taking some metal courses at Cape Fear Community College, she said that her work has developed as she has become more involved. Just last year, Thatcher was juried into displaying her work and working there as one of the artists. “I do jewelry and work with some metals,� began Thatcher. “I love semi-precious stones and I use a lot of those. I like the natural stones, and I do a lot of bead work too. I’m from Wyoming and the bead work has a Native American feel to me, so I think that’s where I got the look. This place is unique. It’s not just a gallery. We have classes, children’s camps, and we have art and craft nights. The vision of ArtExposure! is to be a part of the community and to have the community be a part of it. We have a lot of things going on all the time. We try to have artists change things up fairly regularly so that we can keep it fresh. Of course our season is just starting, along with the tourist season.� Thatcher described her connection with her artwork. “When I do my work, I feel a connection with metals, the earth, and the Native American aspect of it. The metal is raw and the beads are colorful and wonderful, so I try to meld them together a lot. The more I work with the metal and beads, the happier I am. I love to feel it in my hands,

and when I’m done with it I love to watch people when they see it and smile. That’s the main thing,� said Thatcher. Jan Lewis has been involved with ArtExposure! since it first opened five years ago. She described her one-of-akind fiber work that was featured at the opening reception. “I do fiber mixed arts, using threads and natural materials. I was brought up in the generation when young ladies did embroidery. It was considered to be a craft, but not a fine art. So I thought I would try to bridge the gap. I really like working with this group of artists here, and I think it is a very nice facility. Art can be kind of a hard thing to sell in this area. These artists have their own spaces here, and they change out their work every three months. I think this works very well because there is constant change, the artists are unifed, and there is a lot of versatility here,� said Lewis. Work on display at ArtExposure! includes: clay items, stained glass and fused glass, acrylic, oil and collage, carved and painted gourds; mixed media and assemblages, watercolor, enhanced photography and woodworking. All artists working in fine arts and fine crafts are eligible to become members, and can rent studio space when available. Summer camps for children will begin June 23. A variety of options will be offered each week, including drawing, painting, print making, collage, crafts and sculpture. Other upcoming events include Art In Action, featured June 13 from noon until 4 p.m. Yoga classes are available on a walk-in basis, and passes can also be purchased for five or 10 days. Yoga is taught every Saturday from 9-10 a.m.

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Jesus said, “Go call your husband, and come back.� The woman answered him, “I have no husband.� Jesus said to her, “you are right in saying ‘I have no husband;’ for you have had five husbands and the one you have now is not your husband.� John 4: 16-18 From the moment God made Adam and Eve, we have been in relationship and ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God, we have lived with broken relationships, troubled relationships, relationships out of balance. It not hard to see, just pick up any newspaper, any day and you will see the brokenness of our relationships. Crime and abuse, war and violence, hate talk and enmity between people and nations, our world is a world with relationships woefully out of balance. But here’s the good news. God wants to mend our relationships. God wants to restore our relationships, God wants to be in relationships with us and wants us to be in harmonious relationships with one another. And God will go to any lengths to restore our relationships to proper balance. Jesus came to strengthen our relationship with God and to teach us how to relate to each

other. The text reveals that the woman’s relationships have been a disaster. She has no doubt suffered one indignity after another. Who can say the circumstances of this great parade of husbands, what has happened, what has transpired, but it is clear that it has left the woman a virtual outcast. She lives painfully and shamefully with a checkered past, and her present situation is nothing but sinful. It may not be her fault. In Jesus’ time, a Jewish husband could divorce his wife for almost anything and simply by writing a writ of divorce. The woman had no say in the matter. Whatever the details, this woman’s past has left her wounded. Here is a woman whose past relationships have been a wreck, now longing for a relationship that is real and nurturing and she comes face to face with Jesus, the source of right relationships with God and one another. Jesus wants to heal her life all the way through and he wants to heal our life and relationships all the way through. The living waters are healing waters, healing our hearts, healing our feelings, healing our wounds and rebuilding right relationship, right living from the ground up. God longs to give us a life of dignity and wholeness. God longs to give us relationships of warmth and love and

Rummage sale May 16 Holy T rinity Episcopa l Church in Hampstead is holding a rummage sale May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature gently used clothing of all sizes – men’s, women’s, children’s.

No household items will be available. Holy Trinity is located at 107 Deerfield Road (behind Port City Java) in Hampstead. For more details, please call 910-270-4221.

support. God longs to lead us to a life that is pleasurable rather than painful, fulfilling rather than diminishing. God wants us to live truly live in the glorious peace and promise of His Kingdom. Come to the well where our

relationships are made whole. Come to the well which is Jesus who will put us in right relationship with God and lead us into right relationship with one another, Come to the well and be made whole again in the grace of God.

Food pantry open The Christian Community Caring Center distributes food locally to those in need. We are generously supported by local churches, businesses, and the private sector. The 4C’S Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’S will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon The 4C’s is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 US Highway 17 N, Hampstead.

Bread giveaway at Herring’s Chapel UMC Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Rd., Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m.

until noon. Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.

Youth night at Burgaw Holiness PFWB Yout h nig ht is back at Burgaw Holiness P.F.W.B. Church, 416 W. Bridgers St. every Friday from 7-9 p.m. in the Gathering Place. come her the

Word of God and have fun. There will be music, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, dar ts and ping-pong. A l l youth are welcome to attend.

Sunday May 17 Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2521 Little Kelly Rd., Rocky Point, will be celebrating their Usher’s Anniversary at 3 p.m. Rev. Cameron Hankins and his church family of New Christian Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill will conduct the service. May 22-29 Revival at United Faith Fellowship Church 211 S. First Avenue, Atkinson, NC. Come be with us nightly at 7 p.m. Special music each night. Wednesday May 22 thru Friday May 29. Rev. Merrell McKoy will be the speaker each night. There will be a gospel sing with The Gospel Lites Saturday May 30 at 6 p.m. Refreshments served afterwards.

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BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

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14201 Hwy. 50/210 • Surf City, NC 28445 • 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 • 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC • 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. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladies’ 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 Pastor Mark Murphy 5610 Hwy. 53 W • 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

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

607 S. Walker Street • 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. • Watha, NC 28478 • 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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ST. JOSEPH THE ORKER CATHOLIC HURCH

1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 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

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ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 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 Springtime tends to bring out a fresh start in recipes when cooking this time of the year. Try these festive and refreshing recipes. You might want to use some for your Memorial Day celebration. Enjoy! Easy breakfast pepper ring eggs 1 large red bell pepper 1 large orange bell pepper, or yellow bell pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable spray 8 large eggs, room temperature Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste, or seasoned salt ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

(Optional) Take bell peppers and cut crosswise into four half-inch slices, forming 8- rings. In a large skillet either vegetable spray or place olive oil and heat on medium heat. Place eight pepper rings in a circle. Break each egg open and place one egg inside each ring. Top with a little salt and pepper, or seasoned salt. Cook for two minutes, cover and cook for one minute, uncover and sprinkle some grated cheese on top, cover and cook for one minute. Carefully remove from skillet and serve immediately. For softer yolk, cook less time. Strawberry Lemonade 1 half gallon (chilled) premade lemonade or two quarts prepared powdered lemonade 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled or 1 package frozen strawberries, not thawed Thin lemon slices ½ cup white rum (Optional) Strawberry – Lemonade Ice cubes (See recipe below) In a large pitcher pour the lemonade, reserving two cups. In a blender container puree the strawberries and add two cups lemonade and

blend gently until smooth. Pour lemonade mixture into pitcher, stir in rum, and add strawberry ice cubes. Stir and serve immediately. Garnish glasses with lemon slices. To make strawberry-lemonade ice cubes, in an ice cube tray or two, fill 2/3 of the way with lemonade. Place a small strawberry or half a strawberry in the center of each cube. Freeze a few days before use. Black bean and corn salad 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 12-ounce can sweet yellow kernel corn, drained 1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced Âź cup olive oil 3-4 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 8-12 lettuce leaves, torn into pieces (I use Romaine.) Into a salad bowl combine chopped onion, diced red pepper, minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro, mix well, and stir in drained and rinsed black beans, and drained kernel corn.

In a measuring cup or small bowl stir together olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice pour over bean mixture and toss to mix. Chill and serve over lettuce leaves. Easy no-cook key lime pie 1 14-ounce can condensed milk 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ž cup plus two tablespoons fresh squee z ed Key lime juice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust Place the condensed milk, cream cheese, lime juice, and vanilla in a food processor, blender, or in a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk beater. Blend or whisk on medium speed for 8-10 minutes. Pour filling into graham cracker crust at least eight hours before serving. Refrigerate pie and wrap with plastic wrap. Garnish with whipped cream and twisted lime slices. Makes eight servings. Helpful Hint: Pre-squeezed Key Lime juice can be purchased in fine grocery stores in the produce department.

phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief g roups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journeys. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins. For more information, call 796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a nonprofit agency that provides health care and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education in Pender, Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Onslow counties. For more information, visit www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice. Surf City Rec. Dept. programs Body Sculpt and Interval Training is a new weekly venture offered at the Community Center. From 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings, Jill Gregory will help participants to help burn fat, tighten and tone in a group setting. This class is suitable for all levels. A six-week personal training regimen will start up out of doors at Surf City’s Soundside Park (from Train for Life Fitness) on May 13 and will take place on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:309:30 a.m. Sunset Yoga will begin on May 14 from 7-8 p.m. at Soundside Park with Angelic Jimenez. In June, both sunrise and full moon yoga begin their popular summer runs. Sum-

mer will also bring zumba on the beach. More information on these activities is already available at the Community Center. A six week Brazilian Jiu Jitsu workshop is scheduled from May 19 to June 25 on Tuesdays and T hursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is just $79 for members. This includes all 12 training sessions, a BJJ workshop t-shirt and a one day seminar with an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Championship instructor from the Uzcategui Organization. Water Aerobics will run from June 2 to Aug. 29 at Lanier’s Campground located at 1161 Spot Lane. Classes will be on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m, Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m and Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members or ask about our activity passes. Many more classes are already on the schedule including zumba, spinning, tai-chi, and strength and conditioning. Most single classes are just $5 plus membership fee if necessary. Be sure to visit www.surfcityparksandrec.com, call 910328-4887 or email wellness@ townofsurfcity.com for more information. Caregivers Celebration May 28 The seventh annual “Caregiver’s Education Celebration� will be May 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Mission Baptist Church, 607 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. Sponsoring agencies include: Pender Adult Services and Cape Fear Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging. Speakers for the program will be Suzanne LaFolletteBlack, AARP-NC Associate State Director, and Dr. Kavita Persaud, Carolina Geriatrics in Wilmington. T he pro g ram provides caregivers an opportunity to get out for a morning, enjoy

special attention, gain knowledge, have a nice lunch, and share with others. You must register to attend by calling Pender Adult Services, 910 259-9119 ext. 0, by May 25. For more information, contact Kay Warner, 910 259-9119 ext. 324. Space is limited. DAR meeting May 21 Tim Matthews, Pender County Horticulture and Local Food Agent will speak at the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at Pender County Library in Burgaw May 21 at noon. His topic will be horticultural practices of our patriot forefathers in the 1700s. Also later in the month the DAR chapter will award two JROTC scholarships to Pender County high school students. The Pender High JROTC scholarship awards ceremony was May 13 and the Heide Trask awards ceremony will be May 20 at 9:30 a.m.

9ecckd_jo D[mi ;l[dji Library to hold DNA program Pender County Public Library in Burgaw is offering a 45 minute program, DNA and Genealogy: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, May 14 at 10 a.m. The library is located at 103 S. Cowan St. Speaker Jennifer Daugherty will share about the various companies offering DNA tests and the similarities and differences in their reports. She will also share ways how the DNA reports may help and not help in genealogy research. “If you have run into a wall in your research, these tests can open new doors of inquiry,� Daugherty said. Daugherty, North Carolina and Local History Librarian of New Hanover Public Library, is sponsored by the Friends of Pender County Library in support of the Dallas Herring Carolina Research Collection. The program is presented free of charge and does not require pre-registration. For more information please call 259-1234 or visit the library. Food pantry open The Christian Community Caring Center distributes food locally to those in need. We are generously supported by local churches, businesses, and the private sector. The 4C’S Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’S will be open the last Saturday of each Month from 9 a.m. until noon The 4C’s is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Highway 17 N, Hampstead. Telephone: (910) 270-0930. Hospice 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 through May 29, at the LCFH Pender County Office, 209A U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Burgaw. Discussions include the

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Thursday, May 14 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 May 15 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 16 The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a rummage sale May 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 107 Deerfield in Hampstead. The sale will feature gently used clothing of all sizes – men’s, women’s, children’s. No household items will be available. The church is located behind Port City Java on U.S. Hwy. 17. For information, call 910-270-4221. Wednesday May 20 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 the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION is open each Wednesday at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 21 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 22 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. Tuesday June 9 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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Photos contributed

The Surf City BeautiďŹ cation Committee Business of the Month (above) is Beach Bunny Subs and Grill, 508 Roland Avenue. The Home of the Month (below) is the home of Gary and Theresa Walker, 120 Leyland Way.

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