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Summer sports School is out and summer sports are just beginning to get underway in Pender County. Read about it and more in sports on page 10A

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Board to consider $1.3 million purchase of waterfront property

Vote on new county budget June 22

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioners are set to vote on the 2015-16 budget at Monday’s board meeting. The new budget will include a 17 cent tax increase, along with cuts to employee health benefits.

Commissioners will discuss and vote on the final budget proposal June 22 at 4 p.m. at the county offices in Burgaw.

According to county officials, 11 cents of the increase is attributable to the school bond, passed by county voters in November 2014. The remaining six cents will be used to fund other county debt, including the water treatment plant, renovations to the old Topsail High School building, now the county’s Hampstead Annex, and other projects.

Commission chairman David Williams says although the school bond is a large portion of the increase, it’s not all.

“We have to spend a couple of million on county buildings with some upgrades on their heating and air conditioning systems. A lot of money has to be spent at the agricultural building. There is $25 million in county project money from the old Topsail High School, waste water plant, to Pender Commerce Park,�

Williams said. “Even without the school bond, we were already working on some major infrastructure projects we knew would bring several cents on the tax rate. I’m not trying

to make the schools the scapegoat for the tax increase. The county has projects, investing money in infrastructure.�

Williams says the county still has to think about a new county jail. “There is a jail in our future in some way shape or form. The jail is something no body wants to do. People want to build schools, invest in infrastructure, and parks. They want

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Sheriff’s Captain new Burgaw Police Chief

Happy endings and new beginnings

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw officials announced the hiring of Jim Hock as the new police chief for the town of Burgaw. Hock is with the Pender County Sherif f ’s Of fice serving as a captain over the support division, which includes civil, Jim Hock records, school resource, and training sections. Hock has more than 18 years law enforcement experience. Hock’s first day on the job is scheduled for July 9.

More than 50 applications from across the country were received for the police chief position. Town manager Chad McEwen feels Burgaw will benefit from a chief with local ties. “He already has a relationship with the Sheriff ’s Office and the law enforcement community. He has a strong presence with the schools given the fact he supervises the SRO program. Our overall impression is Jim is well-respected,� McEwen said.

Hock is a 2000 graduate of UNC Wilmington and a 2014 graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is currently pursuing his Master of Justice Administration degree from Methodist University. He also holds a number of specialized and advanced certifications in the field of law enforcement.

Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew

A new group of Pender County high school graduates received their diplomas last week and began a new chapter in their lives. See more photos on Facebook.

N.C. Blueberry Festival Saturday in Burgaw

Be ready for hot weather at the Blueberry Festival

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Right in the middle of a June heat wave, it’s Blueberry Festival time. Some festival days are hotter than others, but this year’s event promises to be another scorching festival day.

Past festivals with high heat and humidity have kept emergency medical personnel busy caring for people overcome by the heat.

Officials urge festival goers to take precautions to deal with the high heat and humidity. “Folks need to hydrate themselves well. Please leave your animals at home. The festival is not designed to accommodate pets in this heat,� said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen. “We are looking for and preparing for a good crowd. The vendors will be set up early and that may be the best time for people to come who cannot handle the heat – come early or late in the afternoon.

People need to factor the heat into their plans.�

At a festival or anytime outside in the heat, heat stroke can be a deadly threat. Heat stroke occurs when the body’s cooling system fails, and the body’s core temperature rises rapidly. Heat stroke victims will cease sweating, and the body temperature will rise rapidly to over 105°F. The very young and the elderly are especially at risk for heat stroke.

Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and cooling of

the victim. Any delay can result in brain damage, organ failure, or death.

Once the heat index approaches 90°F, people doing any outdoor activities should exercise caution, and those without air conditioning should make sure rooms are well-ventilated or try to spend time in a cool place such as a mall or library.

A heat index of 105°F or greater is very dangerous. People should greatly limit any time outdoors,

and spend as much time as possible in well-ventilated rooms and air conditioning. Excessive heat effects are cumulative, and the threats grow with each successive day of hot weather.

Treatment of overheating should include getting the victim out of the heat, giving the victim sips of cool water, placing cool wet cloths or ice packs on the victim’s body, especially around the neck and under the arms. Medical attention should be sought.

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Arrest report James Clifton Asbury, 63, 12181 NC Hwy. 50 East, Holly Ridge. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $800 secured bond.

Robert Lee Autry, 32, 597 North Drive, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,200 secured bond.

Donnie Szeoke Barabas, 26, 33 Tide Landing Ct. Hampstead.

Violation of a court order. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Tony Brian Bland, 34, 348 Crepe Myrtle Rd. Burgaw. Child support (two counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $854 cash bond.

William Warren Blank, 58, 3442 NC Hwy. 53 E. Burgaw.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Dustin Ryan Brown, 38, 1366 Old Savannah Rd. Burgaw.

Driving while impaired. Released with no bond listed.

Freds Naranjo Cayetano, 23, 58 Moore Road, Burgaw. No operator’s license, fictitious or altered title/registration. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Virginia Grace Cole, 29, 1560 Shaw Hwy. Rocky Point. Trafficking in opium and heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Tracie Lee Collum-Horne, 43, 8927 NC Hwy. 11 Willard.

Corporate malfeasance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under a $30,000 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.

Bulmaro Cruz Cruz, 26, 315 S. Dudley Street 6, Burgaw. No operator’s license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $800 secured bond.

James Allen Davis, 49, 9029 US Hwy. 117 S. Rocky Point.

Misdemeanor aid and abet larceny, felony probation out of county (two counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Dalton Dewayne Flowers, 24, 32333 Darby Road, Dade City Fla. First degree arson, driving while license revoked (two counts), driving vehicle without registration. Arrest by

Pender EMS & Fire Report June 7-13 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 Sloop Point Station 14 Hampstead Station 16 Surf City Station 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 Union Station 5 Rocky Point Station 7 Maple Hill Station 8 Atkinson Station 9 Scott Hill Station 18 Hwy 421 South Station 29 Type of Calls Cancelled: 31 Cancelled en-route: 4 No patient found: 5 Refusals: 61 Stand by: 2 Treated and Released: 6 Fire Department Reports Total number of Fire Calls 16 EMS First Response 10 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) 6 Cancelled Response 4 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 Cancelled 4 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 7 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 EMS Assist 2 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 5 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 1 Ocean Rescue--Beach Assist EMS 1 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 0 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 2

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Mary Ruth Foy, 61, 8927 Hwy. 11 Willard. Corporate malfeasance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $30,000 secured bond.

Efren Ortiz Garcia, 37, 398 Sam Miller Road, Warsaw.

Driving while license revoked, hit/run, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, driving while impaired, no operator’s license, civil revocation of driver’s license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Antonio Nathan Greene, 35, 1211 Harrison Creek Road, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed.

Kimberly Suzanne Guiton, 40, 169 Denise Drive, Jacksonville. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked.

Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond.

Brian John Hartman, 40, 601 Park Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $500 secured bond.

Eric Mayfield Hayes, 38, 130 Oliver Ln. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed.

Robert John Hoyt, 31, 13660 NC Hwy. 50 Lot 10, Surf City.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed.

Benay Cottle Isley, 52, 430 Atkinson Point Rd. Surf City.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Michael Lorenzo Jacobs, 31, 5627 Piney Woods Road, Willard. Driving while impaired, unsealed wine/liquor in passenger area, simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Cleveland Maxwell James, 46, 225 N. Jenkins St. Extension, Holly Ridge. Robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by felon, breaking and entering a motor vehicle.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $70,000 secured bond.

Jacob Edward Jernigan, 24, 395 Annandale Trace, Hampstead. Felony possession of stolen goods, injury to personal property, felony breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, obtain property by false pretense. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Release under $10,000 secured bond.

Aundra Mae Johnson, 55, 16548 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point.

Forgery of instrument, uttering of forged instrument, misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $3,000 secured bond.

Rodney John Lamont, 54, 720 N. Wright St. Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,484 cash bond.

William Henry Lamont, 40, 720 N. Wright St. Burgaw. Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute marijuana, manufacture marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Jorge Lopez, 28, 121 Everette Rd. Lot 21 Rocky Point. Failure to report an accident. Unsealed wine/liquor in passenger area. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office, N.C. Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record.

Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Hiring police officers takes time

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw officials continue to work through the process of hiring several patrol officers – a process which takes months if things go well.

“I have learned a lot through this process,” said Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen, who said he hadn’t realized how long and involved the hiring process is for a police officer until the town began looking for several officers to fill positions on the police force.

Some may wonder why it takes so long to fill positions.

Burgaw interim police chief Wayne Briley says the state often takes a month or more

to approve and certify an officer after the extensive and exhaustive paperwork has been filed.

“When you get an applicant, there is a package from the state you have to complete,” Briley said. “In Burgaw, the process begins with an employee application, just like any employee would get. If we see someone we are interested in, I will call them in for a personal interview. Before we do any of the other work, I like to meet the candidate. If that goes well, we move on to the state paperwork.”

The state package includes an extensive personal history, job history, education, crimi-

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Mopeds may soon need insurance The days of treating a moped like a bicycle on North Carolina roads are coming to an end. Moped riders in Pender County may have to carry liability insurance to drive on North Carolina roads if a state bill becomes law.

House Bill 148 was passed by the Senate insurance committee last week.

Currently the only requirement to drive a moped is to

be at least 16 years old. State lawmakers passed a bill last year that will require moped riders to register their bikes.

The law takes effect July 1.

Lawmakers want drivers to at least have liability insurance. House bill 148 now heads to the Senate floor.

Currently, all licensed motor vehicles in the state must carry a minimum amount of liability insurance.

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Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Hampstead opens Baby Pantry

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Parents of young children know first-hand how expensive it can be to provide the bare necessities for their infants and toddlers.

Lethia Lanier, a member of Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church (Grace EPC) since it began three years ago, has noticed the need for provision of these items to local families for some time.

After careful consideration and planning, she and the women’s ministry at the church have recently set out to organize a program to help those in need of assistance.

As a result, a new resource known as the Baby Pantry is now available to the community at Grace EPC in Hampstead.

“To my knowledge, there isn’t anything else like this offered in this area. What we offer is diapers, wipes and formula. Grace EPC is a fairly new family church in Hampstead. Our pastor, Brian Slater, is the type of person that loves the community. He wants the congregation to be in the same boat with him and to find ways to bless the community. He was looking for ways for our church to help others, and he passed this idea on to the women’s ministry.

We tossed it around for sev-

eral months before we decided what we were doing, and we started this a few months ago,” said Lanier.

The Baby Pantry is open every third Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m., and from 5-6 p.m. Lanier said that a dozen people showed up the first day they were open, and since then participation has gradually increased each month. This past month they supplied necessities for a total of forty children.

Lanier and her husband owned an embroidery business in Hampstead for years, from which she has since retired. Retirement has enabled her more time to be involved in the church and to get the baby pantry up and running.

“The Lord has been so gracious. He has led us step by step. We started off by asking the church to buy some items, and people have continued donating as well. The problem we are running into is that we don’t know how much we will need to give out, but we haven’t run out yet. We are looking for ways of generating income for the program, and we are asking for more involvement from the community,” said Lanier.

The women running the baby pantry have contacted area churches to partner with them, and local food pantries that receive baby food items

have begun to pass them on to Grace EPC. Area businesses are also beginning to chip in.

Fuzzy Peach recently held an event in which a percentage of proceeds that came in during certain hours were donated to the cause. Highway 55 sponsored a similar event, and Lanier said that donation jars have been set out in area stores and offices around Hampstead.

“Our desires are that the community would help us out and bless the people who need this assistance. We will be setting up a table at Food Lion in Hampstead Aug. 1 and asking customers for donations. We are also planning a churchwide yard sale in the fall, and asking the church congregation to set aside items for that,” said Lanier.

The church’s long-range vision includes having an exchange of baby clothes, as children outgrow what they

are wearing. There are also hopes of classes being offered to parents in the future.

“Our pastor, has been praying about parenting classes.

We envision that there would be an hour or so of teaching, and a time for sharing as well. The classes aren’t being planned yet, but we are hoping for that in the future,” said Lanier.

Parents are not the only ones who are in need of assistance with diapers, wipes and formula. The church has also seen grandparents raising their grandchildren who come in seeking help. Programs like WIC that provide necessities for parents are not available to grandparents, so the Baby Pantry can be of great assistance to them.

There are currently six members who are actively planning and implementing the Baby Pantry. Lanier said that it takes some organizing, but so far things are running smoothly. Her primary concern is to be there for the community members who come in needing assistance, and to keep the donations coming in.

“We try to encourage and love on the people who come in, and to form relationships with them,” said Lanier. “We have some people who come back monthly. If they don’t have a church family, we invite

them to church. We just try to love them and point them in the right direction.”

Please contact Lethia Lanier at (910) 470-4904 to donate or for more information. Contributions of diapers, wipes and Gerber Good Start Gentle Formula are needed, and can be dropped off at Grace EPC

in the mornings. Checks can be made payable to Grace EPC: Baby Pantry.

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Continued from page 2A nal record, driving record, personal references and more – a document that is 15 pages long. There is an exhaustive background check for each candidate and a medical history and exam. Driving records, court records, school transcripts, and more is required to be included in the state package.

“The background investigation interview form has 133 questions,” said Briley.

Briley says the most important thing is honesty in answering questions. Minor infractions or brushes with the law won’t necessarily disqualify a candidate. Not

disclosing the information will.

“We ask about drug use.

Probably 90 percent of candidates these days will admit to using marijuana or trying it. That won’t necessarily disqualify a candidate. If you were caught with a beer at age 19 and given a citation, that won’t disqualify a candidate either. But if you don’t disclose that information and we find out about it, the state won’t certify that candidate,” said Briley.

After the paperwork and interviews are complete, the package is sent to Raleigh and state investigators go over everything in great detail.

Briley says it can take more than a month for the investigation to be completed. If there is any discrepancy in

the package, it comes back to the local agency. If a mistake can be corrected, the package is resubmitted and the process begins again.

“We had more than 40 applicants for our positions in Burgaw and we interviewed six to try to fill three positions,” Briley said. “We now have two applicants we are looking at and I might get one out of that. We are probably going to have to advertise again for the patrol positions.

It is very difficult. You talk to any police chief and they will tell you the same thing. It’s hard finding good, qualified candidates.”

After a candidate is hired, there is a 12-week training process in Burgaw before an officer is ready to be on his own.

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Grads, welcome to the brave new world

On Island Time

After the cheers have quieted down, the celebrations over, and the once-in-a-lifetime trips ended, it will be time to welcome a new crop of graduates into the real world.

That welcome won’t be as pleasant for some as for others.

Jobs are still short, and competition for work long and hard. Our country’s economy is still shaky, at the very least.

There is a new, exciting Costs of tuition and the basic world out there awaiting cost of living have risen. Many those who have made it to of the generation who walked this milestone, one that was across local stages and turned nowhere near as common their tassels in recent days just two generations back. would be hard-pressed to recall a time when their country There are more choices when it comes to higher wasn’t at war.

Yet, sink or swim, it’s their education. turn.

This is the first generation with a full understanding of the potential for the digital age.

Forget the “Internet boom” of years gone by; the devices that make the Internet work are changing society at its very core.

Technology has started evolving at an exponential pace. The young women and men staring out at a new world today are the first ones to whom this is not a new thing, but to be expected.

They should be infinitely better equipped than their parents to deal with the latest, newest thing that at the very least will have an effect on every American, and could indeed be the next big thing to fundamentally change everything as we know it.

At the same time, we have more opportunities at home than in the past two generations. The loss of tobacco, the family farm, the textile industry, the growth of tech needs—all those things left huge gaps in our local economies, driving people away and keeping them elsewhere. Our schools have adapted, along with business, and for the first time in decades, there’s opportunity for our young people to come home and build the life they hope for.

It’s a strange, brave new world staring our newest grads in the eye – social media brings everything into the public eye, whether or not it’s true. The standard curricula of centuries has been changed to give students a leg up if they decide to move into one of the growing tech fields, which is basically everything nowadays. The expectation that the younger generation will be called on to pay more than its share of taxes is going to be a shocker for many.

But it isn’t all gloom and doom.

There is a new, exciting world out there awaiting those who have made it to this milestone, one that was nowhere near as common just two generations back. There are more choices when it comes to higher education. This is also the first time that the parallel lines of growing technology and understanding of that technology have come together. And as always, America is still the one country that offers the opportunity to succeed to anyone willing to work hard, learn more and dream big.

Congratulations, Class of 2015, Godspeed and good luck.

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Another Medicaid problem. What’s new?

Just when we were beginning to trust that North Carolina’s Medicaid program was better managed and actually spending within its allocated budget we learned the program hasn’t been paying doctors and hospitals what they are owed.

Medicaid has more moving

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In pursuit of happiness

The Post & Voice’s quote of the week “Even without the school bond, we were already working on some major infrastructure projects we knew would bring several cents on the tax rate..”

Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the tax increase.

“We are probably going to have to advertise again for the patrol positions. It is very difficult. You talk to any police chief and they will tell you the same thing. It’s hard finding good, qualified candidates.”

Burgaw Interim Police Chief Wayne Briley on the search for police officer candidates.

Sheepdogs, silly geese, and coyotes There’s been a lot of talk about courage lately.

Sadly, most of the talk misses the real definition of the word.

Dictionaries define courage as “mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship... firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty.”

It takes courage to stand up for the right thing; it takes a double dose to do the right thing sometimes. There are thousands upon thousands of homilies about courage, from the deeply philosophical to John Wayne’s characteristically blunt statement that “Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.”

I saw courage the other day, as three dozen veterans of our nation’s military stood on the steps of a local courthouse for a photograph. The picture was to help promote a fundraiser for a memorial park for all veterans. I had the privilege a few years back to write some of the stories of those men; those who

Jefferson Weaver were the bravest were always the least willing to talk.

There is courage in their children and grandchildren as well, those who volunteer to serve their country, not knowing for sure whether or not the government charged with their support will actually support them when they themselves are in need.

Most don’t worry about that, though, since they put on a uniform not for a govern-

ment, but for their families and flag.

I saw courage at the scene of a car crash a while back, when a firefighter held the hand of a young woman who was frightened and hurting.

He didn’t know her, and there was a chance (albeit small) that the fire his buddies were fighting could spread—but the fireman never left the young woman. He stayed with her as the sparks from the extrication tool chewed through the roof of her smashed car and she was loaded into the ambulance.

I heard courage in the voice of another firefighter, a friend of mine who described in detail a recent crash to which his department responded. I won’t embarrass him by using his name or that of his department, but my jaw dropped when I heard his matter-of-fact narrative.

I see courage in the face of a young woman who’s a friend of mine, raising her children on her own. She makes no bones about the

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Public Opinion Budget If you are a county employee and live in Pender County, you can expect to lose $4,725 per year in spending power if the commissioners approve the proposed budget.

Referencing current county information from the U.S. Census Bureau where the median household income is $44,524 and the median home value is $155,600, you can expect to see your taxes go up by $280. Couple that with an additional medical deductible average of $3,375 per year and purchasing your own family dental plan at $1,070 a year, you lose $4,725.

So the county employees are forced to be fiscally responsible, but the commissioners can run amuck. Not all of the county’s financial woes are the result of poor judgment by a prior administration. It also has to do with the commissioners poor judgment in the past agreeing to pay for something the county doesn’t even take delivery of.

Does that sound like sound financial judgment when pennies are so critical in today’s budget climate?

Ta x e s a r e i n ev i t a b l e, agreed. But why is the western side of the county taxed

at the same rate as the eastern part of the county? Rather than spend valuable tax dollars to hire a lobbyist for the Hampstead Bypass, which benefits eastern Pender County, why not spend that money to hire a consultant to establish county-wide tax districts?

Commissioners are prone to represent their district and not the whole. So it comes down to which commissioners yield the most power.

Which brings me to another looming question – who is representing the Pender County employees? I would imagine it would be the county manager. But he isn’t on the county medical insurance, so how much skin does he really have in the game?

The schedule of benefits included with Pender County employment provided dental insurance.

Albeit a benefit and not a right, dental insurance provide an additional perk to entice county employment.

The county needs to compensate their employees fairly, including benefits, to keep qualified county employees responsible for supporting a growing county.

John Smith Burgaw

More budget May I say “I told you so?”

I remember being ridiculed and called a liar while I was at the Senior Center polling place last November because of my hand-made signs that read “School Bond will increase taxes by 19 percent.”

Well, now 19 percent sounds pretty good compared to the 28 percent increase we’re facing. When most people hear property taxes, they just assume It’s their home and land; That is not true. Any property, real or personal property is taxed also, as in, your vehicles, boats, ATVs, etc. Go look at your last vehicle registrations and see how much tax you paid just for those items.

Just last week, Pender County was ranked number two as being most expensive county to live in (taxes). Commissioner David Williams stated “everybody wants everything.” Of course they do – it’s the new American way.

But it’s the Commissioners’ job to say no. If we don’t need it, don’t get it!

We do not need a new library. Expand the one we have. Why don’t you move the computer lab and wi-fi to the Annex building? We don’t

even know if this tax increase includes the new jail. We do not need a $1million park at the boat ramp at Sloop Point.

How do you expect any new business or industry to consider Pender County with such high taxes? We need jobs, jobs, and more jobs. And not the $7/hour jobs.

Please stop blaming the former county manager for all of these problems – you were suppose to be watching him too. It sounds like Obama blaming Bush for everything that is wrong. Take responsibility.

Everyone looks at the U.S. Congress as spending out of control. People need to start looking closer to home.

Tim Thomas Surf City Tax increase I don’t see how you can support a 30 percent county tax increase unless you don’t pay much taxes [sic]. My county taxes are nearly $3,000/yr. on my home, soon to be $4,000/ yr on a 1,200 sq. ft. home and I can’t afford it.

It looks like you could tell us how this huge increase is justified and how it is to be spent. (On a Carson Smith Memorial Law Enforcement

Center?) Your articles tell us next to nothing. It looks like the county board is incompetent in managing its money but where is the story?

Every time another huge residential project is approved the county goes in the hole providing a great education for all the new kids but why can’t expose this [sic]? You ask for public opinion but I can’t find it in your paper.

Instead you have the exiled liberal, Tom Campbell, some hayseed from Whiteville and a northern transplant now living at Oak Island taking up the opinion page What have any of them got to say that is relevant to folks in Pender?

Bobby Humphrey Topsail Beach

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It is almost impossible to describe the aura of the annual conference of the Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor. You have to experience it for yourself to understand the power of positivity, humor happiness and love, shared unconditionally in a safe encouraging environment.

What more appropriate location for our gathering of happiness gurus than the city of Brotherly love? I had been to Philadelphia once before on business just long enough to run up the famous Art Museum steps and strike my most powerful Rocky pose.

This time I stayed at Penn’s Landing, a few short blocks from the place our founding forefathers gathered to declare our independence centuries ago. I arrived a day early to soak it all in, and I was glad I did. Though never really drawn to Philadelphia, I enjoyed taking in all the tourist sites and revisiting the history I had learned as a child but not considered consciously for decades.

Standing in the same space where brave men risked their lives to stand up for freedom and structure a plan for sustaining it was both eerie and exhilarating. We have all seen pictures of the scene depicted, but hearing the story narrated and imagining their interaction was awe-inspiring.

I love how the Declaration of Independence identifies the pursuit of happiness as one of man’s inalienable rights, equally important as life and liberty: The conference kicked off with humor jams; an opportunity for several quick dips into a variety of venues ranging from improv, song writing, sharing stories and laughter yoga.

What a treat to reconnect with old friends and make new ones in this playful, inviting environment.

I attend and present at many conferences, but none holds my heart the way this one does. The only thing that compared to the caliber of the speakers was their genuine authenticity and transparency. Never in my life have I felt so cosmically connected to someone speaking from a stage.

Rooted in decades of research informally pioneered

by Norman Cousins, I find myself fascinated by the science of the brain/heart/health/ humor/happiness connection.

I am proud to be a part of this community of professionals committed to making our world a better place through the study, practice and promotion of healthy humor and laughter.

I even opened my heart to a random roommate and thoroughly enjoyed sharing our space and getting to know one another. The big bonus: seeing the sunrise from my bed each day. Finally, on my fifth and final day I enjoyed a sunrise swim in the waterfront pool.

Happiness is a choice; its’ pursuit your inalienable right.

It is available to everyone in equal abundance every day.

Why not choose happiness?

Here’s to your pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Summer has come with bugs Last week, along with the sunshine and rain, came little tiny pesky sugar ants that seem to invade every summer.

There was Ant Terro in my cabinet left from last year, so I put several dots of the brown stuff on kitchen cabinets where they seemed thrilled to be . I was not thrilled at all, but they did not seem to care. Not only did the tiny sugar ants like the Terro, but even some big black carpenter ants decided to join them. Boy, did they love that “juice.�

Only trouble was that I used up all the Terro but they still found my kitchen. I could not find their source of entry. But I live in the country in an old house with lots of cracks. It does not take much space for them to crawl through.

Two grocery stores did not have the Terro. One clerk suggested the hardware store. Lanier’s assured me that it was on their shelf. The young clerk did not know what I was talking about, but the person I had spoken to on the phone told him where to find it.

The Terro came home with me and I went right to work, putting out little squares of cardboard all around the kitchen. But this substance was colorless, not brown, and I poured way too much on the first piece of cardboard, and it spilled way off the intended spot. I was very upset, wondering why anyone who knew about little ants would decide to use colorless liquid, especially when older people like me cannot see it.

My next move was to color that stuff so I could see it.

I rummaged through the kitchen cabinet and found green food coloring. It was so old that I had to pour hot water on the bottle cap to get it to open. Fortunately I put wax paper and paper towels under the terror bottle – and still it spilled. My fingers turned green, as well as the

paper towel – a lovely dark green color, easily seen. I could see every drop I poured out on my little cardboard squares.

Soon the little dots had happy eaters, who lived long enough to go back to the outside nest and tell the other ants to join them.

My heart was usually soft about all living creatures, but I just don’t want those in my kitchen. Soon one spot was completely gone, and I replenished the supply.

Still they came. The big carpenter ants joined them, although the literature on the bottle indicated they would not like it.

Well, for three days I have been very careful in the kitchen, but there must be an army eating the Terro.

However, Monday morning when I carefully looked in the kitchen, there were no ants – yet. I’m not holding my breath. When it comes to those little ants, they are persistent.

Anyway, my intention is to call the Terro Company and tell them to put color back in the Terro “medicine.� I have used Terro for many, many years and this is the first time the colorless stuff has thrown me off. I’ll be a lot happier if I don’t have to put my own color in it.

Party lag After the wonderful Batson family reunion last Sunday, I just decided I’d lie down on the couch for “a few minutes and then go to Old River Farms to check out the BBQ festival. Next thing I knew, the phone was ringing, and it was light outside.

I was afraid I had slept all night, and it was Monday morning. My caller assured me it was still Sunday afternoon. However, I found myself shortly going back to sleep, only to wake at 4 a.m.

That was too early to get up, and I promptly went back to sleep and did not wake until 9:30 a.m. I was shocked.

I haven’t slept that late in years. Usually I have most of my column written by that time of day. My whole day

was thrown off kilter. My column was late getting into the office and I completely forgot to go to my circle meeting at the church. That is one meeting I very seldom miss.

Then on Friday my dog, Chloe, needed to go to the vet and we came home to fix a sandwich. I had taken one bite when the phone rang. It was my volunteer partner at the Pender County Musuem, saying “Aren’t you coming to the museum?� Whoops – I did not realize it was the day we volunteered. I put my sandwich in a bag and hurried to my job at the museum. My mind was just out of kilter last week. But Eddie got me back on track in a hurry., and I was there in about 20 minutes, lunch and all.

Besides that, we had a nice young visitor, who was interested and visited a long time.

Surprise visit While I was resting on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a visitor came to the door. It was my niece, Jane Batson Milar, who had been to Shallotte to visit family for lunch, and stopped by to visit on her way back to Cary. What a wonderful surprise that was.

When I walked her to the car she said it was 4:51 p.m. She could get home before dark.

I was hoping to go to Kirkwood for vespers, I hurried back to the house, rushed to take the dog out, and headed for Watha. I was a little late, but a fellowship hour usually precedes the vesper service at 6:00 p.m. The host church was the Spanish speaking church, Funete de Ague Vive Presbyterian Church of Faison.

After enjoying hot dogs with chops, pickles and other trimmings, with pineapple juice or rice tea, we had the vesper service under the pavilion, due to the extreme heat. Although most of the service was in Spanish, it was easy to follow. Since I recognized the tune of one hum, I could sing it in Spanish and recognized many of the words. The service ended with holy communion and

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into caring for an elderly relative; indeed, I can’t imagine the courage of those who make a living by caring for folks suffering the ills of old age. To deal with dementia, depression, aches and pains and the loss of dignity suffered by so many—and to do so as a calling, rather than an occupation, knowing that the ones you help will be gone someday—that takes courage.

It takes courage to pin a badge to one’s chest and go out every day to enforce the laws, knowing full well that Lady Justice’s scales can be tipped by politicians and public opinion to favor the wolf, rather than the sheep dog – and that the sheep dog can be killed in the most routine task.

It takes courage to volunteer at an animal shelter, but it doesn’t take courage to get paid to stand before a camera and guilt people into donating money that will be used for shelters—if there’s any left once the lobbyists, lawyers and executives get their share.

It doesn’t take courage to wear revealing clothes and make grandiose statements about political positions and social issues one doesn’t really understand. It takes courage to step out and do something about those issues which keep one awake at night.

It doesn’t take courage to bribe a village chief in a third world country into

Continued from page 4A mistakes she has made in her life, but she also approaches every day seeking the best for her family, trusting God’s forgiveness and His promise to supply every need, even when many, including her own kin, swept her to the curb.

I see courage in the face of a friend who has swallowed his pride and is starting over at an age when many folks are retiring – and facing a massive challenge of his own to boot, and doing so with grace and aplomb.

There’s courage in the heart of any person who throws themselves headlong

all were incited to the table.

It was a very meaningful service made even more meaningful by sharing it in Spanish. The next service will be in July. All are welcome.

Father’s Day It will be celebrated on June 21. My notes for Father’s Day were hiding from me, but the Holy Spirit led me to a book, God’s Psychiatry by Charles L. Allen.

There was a chapter on “Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother� – one of the 10 Commandments, the fifth one.

The author says “as a child learns to love and respect it’s parents, so later does it love and respect God.�

Again he says “the parents are the greatest social influence on the life of a child. It is in the home that a child first learns to respect the personalities of others, to have regard for the rights of others, to learn obedience to the laws for the welfare of all people. A child’s respect for both authority and democracy, usually must begin, if it begins at all, in the home.

So upon the parent and child relationship in the home rests almost our entire civilization.

Of course the relationship is an ever-changing one. At first the baby must be carried. Later it learns to walk, holding it’s mother’s hands; still later it learns to walk alone. Up to ten the child thinks its parents know everything. About at 16 the child is not so sure about his parents. At 19, the child feels it has surpassed the parents knowledge and at 22, he completely outgrows his parents.

But at 30, we remember our parents were right about a lot of things, and at 40 we decide they are just about perfect. That is usually the normal process.�

There is lots more in the chapter, but I can’t include it all. It really shows what an

awesome responsibility it is to be a parent.

We do need to honor both our parents as the commandments says. We will have an opportunity to honor our fathers June 21. If they are living, we can physically honor them with our presence, our

love, our thoughts, our blessings or a telephone call.

If they have left us through death, we can honor them with the thought of how much they did for us to help us to be responsible,

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Summer series

Education

The first 90 minutes

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice The military has a saying, I think started by the Army, that says, “We do more before nine o’clock than most people do in a day.” Being in the Army myself, years ago, I can certainly relate to that.

I also have a friend (Marine) who still gets up at four every morning, like I do (actually, I am 4:30 a.m.) out of habit, so he can get things done before he has to do the other things in his daily life.

For him, that means pumping some iron, or smashing the racquetball while destroying yet another opponent, or doing wind sprints followed by hundreds of pushups – that is his morning workout. His afternoon workout is just as intense.

So I got to thinking, what do I do in the morning, what do I get done, before other people are even up? I decided to write down what I did before 6 a.m. in the morning, pretty much every mor ning, as I have recently gone more than a thousand days in a row with a workout.

I got up, got out of bed, dragged a comb across my head – the Beatles song doesn’t exactly apply to me as I have a buzz cut, but you get the idea.

The funny thing is, although I get up at 4:30 a.m. in the morning, every morning, even though I set an alarm clock, I never need it. Maybe twice in this school year has the alarm woke me up, I just am so used to getting up at that time that it has become natural to do so.

There is also none of this hitting the snooze button, or rolling over and going back to sleep, or moaning and groaning, I get up and hit the bathroom, take care of the business, especially brushing the teeth, drink a cup of water, get dressed, read a quick article from a Sport’s Illustrated or browse through a New Yorker magazine, and then I am out the door.

Hit the ground for a set of 30 sit-ups followed by 20 pushups, then take off on my two-mile run. Think of my friend David who has probably already done more than that.

Inspired by him and what he has taught me in my life. This

Christian Deonte’ Johnson Dr. Chris Wirszyla naturally gets me thinking about the other people who mean so much to me, my family, my brothers and sisters, my parents.

Of course, this leads me, on the beginning of the run to say my prayers – three Hail Mary’s, One Act of Contrition, one Our Father, one Dear Baby Jesus, every day since Father Klarmann told me to do so after going to confession when I was 12 years-old. Then a bit of the old Army cadence, before I settle into the run and think about the hundred things I have to do that day. It is a great time to organize and prioritize the day’s events.

When I get to the halfway point at the park, it is another set of pushups and sit-ups, then off to finish the run. This is a great time to reflect on my family and what we did the previous day, or what we are planning to do in the future, play, trips, meals, games, reading, homework, love.

Back at the house, a third set of sit-ups and pushups, get in the car, drink a bottle of water, and head to the YMCA (or the Wilmington Athletic Club). First thing is a ten lap swim, followed by a ten minute Jacuzzi, shower and shave, talk to Derrick to get inspired for the day, grab a cup of Joe, then I am gone – up to school.

As I head out of the parking lot, I put on the Mike and Mike sports talk show that starts at 6 a.m.

The first 90 minutes and I have accomplished my fitness goals for the day, taken care of personal hygiene, said my prayers, thought about the ones I love, and outlined what I have to do that day – pretty productive. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

Williams receives scholarship The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority recently selected Shaquasha Williams as a recipient of up to a $12,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. Williams is a senior at Pender Early College High School and plans to attend Campbell University.

Williams is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating North Carolina public university or private non-profit college or university.

Recipients are from rural, economically distressed North Carolina counties and are selected based on a number of criteria, including a review of school and community service activities, goals, and expressed intent to contribute to rural

communities upon graduation from college.

The Golden LEAF Foundation created the Golden LEAF Scholarship program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties, with the hope that after graduation, recipients will provide leadership in these communities.

“The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has been pleased to assist more than 13,700 students from families in rural communities attend college since 2000,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF President. “The Golden LEAF Scholarship is one of the many tools we have to help fulfill our purpose of growing North Carolina’s rural economy.

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The Pender High School FBLA Chapter from left to right bottom row-Jordan Carter , Zhalia Williams (Top 10 Finish in Sports and Entertainment Mgmt.), Katlyn Moore (Personal Finance), Nikki Meeks (Healthcare Administration).

Second row Aaron Bannerman (Top 10 Finish in Networking Concepts), Matthew Longenbach (Cyber Security), and Brian Steele (Computer Problem Solving).

Christian Deonte’ Johnson, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management, on May 2, 2015

from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida. He is a member of the National Honor Society for his academic achievements.

A graduation celebration was given by his mom in downtown Atlanta. Christian will make Houston, Texas his new home. He plans to further his education once he settles in his new city.

While spending many summers in North Carolina with his grandparents, he also attended New Zion A.M.E. Church in Atkinson. Christian is the son of Marie Calmes of Atlanta, and Kenneth R. Johnson of Greensboro, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Calmes of Atkinson, and Pearline Johnson of Burgaw.

Pender FBLA attends leadership conference The Pender High School Future Business Leaders of America attended the North Carolina FBLA State Leadership Conference in Greensboro at the Koury Convention Center in April. Seven students attended along with Larry Lewis and their Advisor, Annette Johnson.

Three students placed in the Top 10 for the state – Aaron Banner man (Networking Concepts), and Jordan Carter and Zhalia Williams (Entertainment and Sports Management). The students also attended many Business Workshops which were presented by representatives of Banks, Educators, and various Corporations.

The State Leadership Conference is a two and a half day conference held annually in the spring. The finalists from

each regional conference are eligible to participate in the competitive events at the state conference. In addition, each local chapter may enter contestants in the competitive events held only at the state level.

The top three winners in all competitive events are eligible to advance to competition at the National Leadership Conference in those events that have a national counterpart.

In addition to the competitive events, the conference includes business meetings, election of state officers, special-interest sessions, and other planned activities.

The State Leadership Conference culminates with a formal awards program during which awards are presented to the finalists in each of the competitive events.

School bus drivers recognized Pender County Schools recognized its transportation drivers at an annual banquet May 28.

Melvin London, a driver at Topsail Elementary School, received the 2015 Emma W. Witherspoon Award and was named Pender County Schools Driver of the Year. Topsail Elementary Assistant Principal Susan Robins nominated Mr. London for the award because he cares about the students who ride his bus, is involved in the community and is extremely dependable.\ The award was named for Emma W. Witherspoon who was killed in a tragic accident in Maple Hill in 2004. Witherspoon was an exceptional bus driver/teacher assistant who took pride in her work and dedicated her time to the students of Pender County.

The following drivers were also nominated and recognized at the event: Teresa Waddell (BES), Twahna Shiver(BMS), M i s t y Ro o f ( C F E S ) , Ro b ert Grzejka (In Memory CFMS), Sherrie Hill(HTHS), Jaqueline Sidbury(MCES), H a z e l Ke a t o n ( P H S ) , J o se ph Nixon(PECHS), An-

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Pender Stories

Milford Cox; World War II

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Dorothy Lee Heater Bland Dorothy Lee Heater Bland went to our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 90 on Friday, May 8, 2015. Dot was born on Nov. 17, 1924, in Cary. She was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband, of 57 years, William A. “Bill” Bland, of Surf City and her oldest son, Robert Russell “Bob” Bland, of Bisbee, Ariz.

Dot is survived by sons: Thomas Henry Bland (wife, Diana), Burke, VA, William Goode “Bill” Bland, Alexandria, Va., and Richard Lee Bland, Richmond, Va.. and her grandchildren: Kristina Girten (husband, Chris), Alex-

andria, Karen Low (husband, William), Waco, Texas, and Mari Lynn Foulger (husband, Michael), Brooklyn, N.Y. and their daughter, (Dot’s greatgranddaughter) Penny Virginia Foulger. Bill’s daughter, Karen, gave birth to Ariana Brooklyn Low, on June 1, 2015 in Waco.

Dot’s husband, Bill, worked for the N.C. Department of Forestry and moved to Goldsboro in 1953. Dot became very active in business, politics, civic and church activities.

She was an active member of St. Philips Episcopal Church in Holly Ridge and Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel in Topsail Beach. He sons gained their Christian beliefs from her example.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2015, at the Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, 1040 S. Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach.

Family and friends may contact Tom Bland, tbland6677@ aol.com, to receive updated information.

Memorial donations may be sent to Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, Fellowship House Fund, PO Box 3071,

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Topsail Beach, NC 28445 or to Capital Caring Hospice, 5568 General Washington Drive, Suite A215, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Joseph W., Harrell GEORGIA -- Mr. Joseph W. Harrell, age 92 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015.

Mr. Harrell was born Mar. 6, 1923. He was one of six boys and three girls born to Jacob Liston Harrell and Rebecca Lillian Eakins Harrell in Burgaw. He graduated in 1940 from Burgaw High School. He attended N.C. State; four of the six boys were in the military during World War II. Joe

joined the U.S. Navy in 1942.

After boot camp, attended V-12 school at Emory University, met Annie Laura Du Pree, wearing a Red Cross uniform, on a street car as she was returning home from volunteer work at Crawford Long Hospital. Joe graduated from U.S. Navy Midshipman’s School at Columbian University in New York, took amphibious training at Little Creek, Virginia and assigned to LST.959 as a first leutentant.

His stint in the Navy started at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba through the Panama Canal , then taking a zig-zag course to Pearl Harbor, tied up to the bulk of the capsized U.S.S. Arizona. He visited such places as the Johnston Islands, Guam, Saipan and Tinian. He also served on the USS Anne Arundel, which was the ship that participated in the invasion at North Africa, Italy, Southern France, and Normandy.

After returning to Atlanta from his military service, he married on Mar. 30, 1946. He worked as a draftsman for Southern Bell, and a few years in sales with Willingham-Lit-

tle Stone Co. and retired from Amax after 26 years of service at the age of 56. He and Mrs. Harrell then built their third home in the middle of 157acre cattle farm in Spalding County. In December 1996 they moved into their fourth home in Griffin, gifting the 157-acre farm to the WinShape Center (a foster home organization).

Mr. and Mrs. Harrell had supported many organizations throughout the years. He and a small group of people calling themselves the Oak Hill Cemetery Preservers, repaired and set upright or cleaned more than 300 grave markers in the old section of Oak Hill Cemetery and Old Rest Haven. They also prevailed in getting the Lamp of Freedom lit after several years of darkness.

The group also got the Christian Women’s Temperance Union Fountain moved and water connected. For several years they worked to preserve Camp Stephens and were successful in getting the county to take over this historical civil war site as a park.

After the death of his wife in 2006, he donated pictures and

relics to the Welcome Center and Museum.

He is survived by a sister, Blanche Hill of North Carolina and many nieces, nephews and friends.

It was Mr. Joseph W. Harrell’s wish, that he was to be buried beside his wife at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta and a formal service not be held. Anyone wishing, may remember Joseph Harrell by giving a gift to Stepping Stones, 141 Futral Rd., Griffin, Ga. 30224, Scottish Rites Children Health Care 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, Egleston Children Health Care, 1687 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, Attn: Gift Processing or Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Fund, 6135 Roosevelt Highway, Warm Springs, GA 31830.

Please join the family in honoring the life of Joseph W. Harrell by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome. com and posting your tributes and memories.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.

AT&T supports N.C. Blueberry Festival AT&T recently continued its support of community events in the Burgaw area with a special $1,000 contribution to the North Carolina Blueberry Festival.

“This is the 12th year of the Blueberry Festival. This festival is one of the premier family events every year in southeastern North Carolina that provides a fantastic opportunity for entire families to enjoy. At the same time, it also provides a tremendous economic benefit to our area merchants and to the Town of Burgaw,” said Blueberry Festival Sponsor Director Pete Cowan. “We are hoping to build on last year’s success where more than 30,000 people attended the festival which we estimated resulted in a 1.5 million dollar positive economic impact to the area during this one day event.”

Festival Coordinator Olivia Dawson said proceeds from generated from the festival provide college scholarships to students from Pender, Bladen, Duplin, Sampson, and New Hanover Counties where blueberries are predominantly grown.

“AT&T is extremely pleased to help support the Blueberry Festival. Events like this help to bring a community together.

And, this festival will bring tens of thousands of people into Burgaw to not only enjoy the many festival activities, but also to support our many local businesses,” said AT&T Regional Director John Lyon.

“AT&T is deeply committed to educational initiatives, and the fact that this festival supports the continuing education of our area high school students is a tribute to Pete Cowan, Olivia Dawson and the many

other Town of Burgaw leaders who helped to found this festival twelve years ago.”

While the main activities of the Blueberry Festival will be held June 20, some activities associated with the festival begin June 19.

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John Lyon (right), AT&T’s Regional Director, presents a $1,000 check to Blueberry Festival Sponsor Director Pete Cowan (left) and North Carolina Blueberry Festival Coordinator Olivia Dawson (center) to support the 2015 North Carolina Blueberry Festival.

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Atkinson Public Budget Meeting for the Town of Atkinson is to be held on June 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and respond to budget information for the year 2015-2016.

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Topsail Middle School students won first place in the fifth annual poetry contest sponsored by local poet Hope Cusick. Amanda Parrish, When the Apocalypse Comes, and Elena Lau, Burning Oxygen, both eighth graders, have won awards for their submitted poems. The awards were presented at the Hampstead Library with Librarian Terri Strong. “It is so encouraging to see young people writing poetry. Their poems are very impressive, and both the students and the poems present the light of the future,” Cusick said. Pictured left to right are Elena Lau, Hope Cusick, Amanda Parrish, and Librarian Terri Strong.

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The NC Blueberry Festival presented its traditional print to be placed inside the I-95 South Welcome Center in Roland May 8. Center manager Kat Littleturtle (right), and Peggie Hunt (left) a travel counselor who has been working there more than 41 years. The newest edition to center is a large flat screen television scrolling photos of the destinations in North Carolina, including The N.C. Blueberry Festival.

The center will feature the festival June 15-20.

The Pender County ABC budget proposal for fiscal year 2015-2016 has been submitted to the ABC Board. A copy is available for inspection in the office of the General Manager during business hours. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the ABC office at 207 US Hwy. 117 S. in Burgaw. Comments from the public on this proposed budget are welcome at that time.

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Continued from page 1A animal control officers and more Sheriff ’s deputies. But no body wants a jail,” Williams said. “That need is not going to go away.”

Board to consider purchase of waterfront property Commissioners will also consider a $1.3 million purchase of waterfront property adjacent to the public boat ramp at the end of Lewis Road in Hampstead.

Williams says he has been working for about a year with the Chapel Hill based Conservation Fund to put together an agreement to purchase about 2.5 acres of waterfront property near the boat ramp. The property has a dock, bait shop, and commercial fish market on the site. The Pecan Grove boat ramp would be in the middle of the current county public ramp and the proposed new site.

Williams said the N.C. Wild-

life commission will invest in improvements, including a new fishing pier, picnic area, and restrooms.

The county commission chairman knows the timing on the proposed purchase is less than ideal.

“I know I’m subjecting myself to a lot of criticism. It would have been easier to let this die behind the scenes. I think people need to know this opportunity is out there,” Williams said.

Williams thinks the property can be paid for without affecting the tax rate. With the final payment for the purchase of the land in Commerce Park coming soon, Williams says the annual payment of $340,000 could be used to pay for the waterfront property.

Public boat ramps are in short supply along the coast, along with waterfront parks that can be used by the public.

Williams says the site will remain a place where commercial fishermen can afford to dock their boats.

Town of Burgaw Government News June 18, 2015 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Salary DOQ. Position open until filled. Send resumes/applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Applications are available at www.townofburgaw.com. EOE Auxiliary Patrol Officers – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Auxiliary Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Must be able to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month to maintain certification. Auxiliary Patrol Officers asked to work by Department Staff will be compensated. Pre-employment drug screening, medical evaluations, and uniforms will be provided at the Town’s expense. For more information, please contact the Burgaw Police Department at 910-259-4924. Submit applications to Kristin Wells, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. EOE. MEETINGS INFORMATION

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The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. The agenda deadline for the regular board meeting is 9:00 AM the first Tuesday of each month. If you have an item you wish to bring before the Board you must make contact with the Town Clerk prior to the above deadline in order to receive instruction on submitting items for the agenda.

The Town of Burgaw Planning Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. All applications, fees and other required items must be submitted to the Town of Burgaw Planning Administrator on the last Friday of the month prior to the meeting month in order to appear on the Planning Board agenda.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 – 4:00 p.m.

PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC CALENDAR I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION June 18 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting 6:00PM III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE June 20 NC Blueberry Festival IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA PUBLIC INFORMTATION 1.

ABC Board Chairman Don Hall: Quarterly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving TOWN OF BURGAW Financial Information and Other Activities.

Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 PUBLIC COMMENT Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com CONSENT AGENDA Web: www.townofburgaw.com 2.

Approval of Minutes: Budget Work Session June 4 and Regular Session June 8.

3.

Approval of a Budget Amendment for Various County Departments.

4.

Approval to Amend the Contract for the FY 2014 Audit.

5.

Approval of a FY 15-16 Budget Amendment to Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds: $17,595.35.

6.

Resolution Approving to Declare Health Department Medical Equipment as Surplus; and a Town of Surf City Resolution to request the items be donated to Mission Ready at New Hanover Regional Medical.

Government News APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS June 11, 2015 7.

Approval and Adoption of the FY 15/16 Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015.

8.

Resolution to Allow Pyrotechnic Display on September 26, 2015 Requested by Lynn Lanier on behalf of the NC Spot Festival.

MEETING TIMES 9.

Resolution Authorizing Approval of Union Rescue Pyrotechnic Display on July 3, 2015, in Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the mont Accordance with North Carolina General Statute 14-413. nd Planning Board 2 Thursday of the mont 10.

Approval of a Revision to the Pender County Wellness Program Policies and Procedures.

MEETING TIMES 11.

Approval and Adoption of a Capital Project Budget Ordinance for the Replacement of the _______________________________________________________ st Existing Boiler/Chiller HVAC System that Serves Three Buildings at the County Administrative Notice of hearing 1903 Northof Shore Dr., Surf City, NC Surf City Town Council of themonth month Surf City Town regarding Councilthe condition11stofTuesday Tuesday the Complex. nd Planning Board 2 Thursday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month 12.

Approval and Adoption of a Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Interior Renovations to the The structure on the property 1903 North Shore Drive, Surf City, NC is in a dilapida Probation and Parole Office Building Located at 310 West Williams Street in Burgaw. ________________________________________________________ of disrepair, and is unfit for human habitation. The current condition of the structure 13.

Approval of a Contract Amendment and Budget Ordinance Amendment to the Original McKim & and safety hazard as well as a threat to the public health.

Notice of hearing regarding thefirecondition of 1903 North Shore Dr., Surf City, NC Creed Pender Commerce Park Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract for the Additional Construction Administration and Inspections Serves Required to Accommodate the Unforeseen Phase I Construction Project Delays.

A hearing will be held before the Surf City Building Inspector at 11 AM on Tuesday 14.

Approval of Renewal of Legal and Non-Legal Advertising Contract with the Pender-Topsail Post The structure on the property 1903 Shore Surf City, NCNew is River in a dilapidated state 2015 atNorth Surf City Town Drive, Hall located at 214 North Drive, Surf City, NC t & Voice, and Authorizing Purchase Order for FY 2015-2016: $13,728. the issues with this structure that makecondition it uninhabitable. of disrepair, and is unfit for human habitation.

The current of the structure makes it 15.

Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of Land Surrounding the Public Boat Ramp on Lewis Road in Hampstead. fire and safety hazard as well as a threat to the public health.

At Sealed that time proposals the property for owner be entitledwill to bebe heard in person or by counsel SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD theshall following received legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall be North able to offer such evide PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH by the Surf City Town Council of Surf City, 16.

Annual Approval to Adopt the FY 15-16 Health Department Fee Schedule. or she may City desire Building which is relevant or material to the problems related to the structu A hearing will be held before the Surf Inspector at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 23 Carolina, in the Council Chambers, of Surf City Town 17.

Annual Approval to Adopt the FY 15-16 Health Department Budget.

2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City, NC to discuss 18.

Annual Approval of Board of Health Operating Procedures and Hand Book Training.

Hall, 2 p.m., July 10, 2015, will at which they willas to what steps After the until hearing the Building Inspector make atime determination ROCKY POINT WATER & SEWER DISTRICT the issues with this structure that make it uninhabitable. be publically opened and read: taken to resolve those issues to bring the structure into compliance.

19.

Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District ____________________________________________________________________ Accepting the Deed of Dedication for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution Systems Notice of be hearing regarding theInspector: conditioninofperson 326inspect North Dr., Properly Installed to Serve Hampstead Landing – Phase 1, Section A and Kings Ransom.

A Cross-Connection to allcounsel resi-Surf City, At that time the property owner shall entitled to be heard orShore by uponNCall 20.

Discussion of the Costs and Impacts of Providing Rocky Point Sewer System Capacity and dential Backflow Prevention connected to the legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall bedevice able such he Serve for Residential Purposes in Addition to Possibly Serving the Proposed Lane’s Ferry The structures on the property 326 North Shore to Dr.,offer Surf City, NCevidence 28445, PINas 4245 Development with Sewer Service. municipal water system.

Applicants must be a NC 0000 are in a deteriorated and dilapidated state of disrepair, and are unfit for human or she may desire which is relevant or material to the problems related to the structure.

APPOINTMENTS Licensed Plumber, licensed PrevenTheState current condition of the structures makes Backflow them a fire and safety hazard as well a 21.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Advisory Board of Health. tion Technician. to the public health.

22.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Parks & Recreation Board.

After the hearing the Building Inspector will make a determination as to what steps must be 23.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County ABC Board.

24.

Approval of Appointment to the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board. hearingthe willstructure be held before thecompliance.

Surf Building Inspector at 10 AM on Tuesday taken to resolve those issues toAbring into Proposal forms andCity information 25.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Social Services Advisory Board.

2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City. The p ___________________________________________________________________________ can be obtained with 26.

Approval of Appointment to the Tourism Development Authority Board. the hearing is to discuss what steps must be taken to repair, remove, or demolish bot 27.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Jury Commission.

Price atShore 910-340-1708.

Notice of hearing regarding thestructures. condition ofDavid 326 North Dr., Surf City, NC 28.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Nursing/Adult Care Advisory Board.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS thatNorth time theShore propertyDr., owner(s) be entitled to be heard person or by couns CLOSED SESSION (if applicable).

The structures on the property At 326 Surfshall City, NC 28445, PINin 4245-00-3125 *** 7:00 P.M. *** all legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall be able to offer such ev 0000 are in a deteriorated and dilapidated statewhich of disrepair, and are unfit for human habitation PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS he or she may desire is relevant or material to correcting and abating the issue 29.

Resolution Requesting Approval for a Major Revision to a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the to the structures.

The current condition of the structures makes them a fire and safety hazard as well as a threat Operation of Private Recreation Club.

30.

Resolution to Amend the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to Allow forto Electronic the public health.

Steve Padgett Submittal of Required Foundation Surveys and to Remove the Requirement of In-Field Setback Building Inspector Verifications.

ADJOURNMENT A hearing will be held before the Surf City Building Inspector at 10 AM on Tuesday June 23, _______________________________________

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of Vacancies 5

Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Council on Community Affairs Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author.

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board Parks & Rec Board Tourism Development Authority District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed.

Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS is currently seeking interested candidates to be considered for participation on the Pender County Collector Street Plan Update Steering Committee.

The goal of the Collector Street Plan is to provide a comprehensive guide for the collector street network that would improve connectivity, encourage multi-modal transportation, maintain required traffic speeds, promote safety, and enhance the beauty and environment for existing and future residents, businesses and visitors.

Three Pender County citizens with significant knowledge and experience in one of three sectors are needed for the Steering Committee. The sectors include the building sector, environmental sector, and business sector.

All interested candidates should complete an application online 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. Applications are due by June 19, 2015.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City. The purpose o 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVEboth the hearing is to discuss what steps must be taken to repair, remove, or demolish PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 structures.

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At that time the property owner(s) shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel upon all legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall be able to offer such evidence as he or she may desire which is relevant or material to correcting and abating the issues related NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS to the structures.

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DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: June 22, 2015 7:00 p.m.

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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

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Special Use Permit

Burney Wing and Gun Club, applicant, on behalf of Dew Field Farms, owner, is requesting approval of a major revision to an existing Special Use Permit (SUP 10987 R) originally issued on August 19, 2013. The requested revision is to modify the approved hours of operation at the private recreation club. The property is currently zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district, and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (NAICS 71399) are permitted via Special Use Permit. In accordance with Section 3.12.4.H of the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, major revisions to Special Use Permits must be submitted to the Board of Commissioners.

There is one (1) tract associated with this request and is located to the west of Old Maple Hill Road (SR 1520) approximately 1,600 feet north of the intersection of Shaw Highway (SR 1522) and Old Maple Hill Road (SR 1520). The subject property may be further identified

by Pender County PIN 3361-13-7426-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment

Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to amend Section 3.2.2.B to allow for electronic submittal of required foundation surveys and to amend Section 3.2.2.D to remove the requirement of in-field setback verifications.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

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American Legion Baseball

Hampstead Post 167 opens with win, falls in second game

By Lee Wagner Contributing Writer Even a team that is as talented as the American Legion Post 167 baseball team can’t win them all, especially on the road against a tough opponent.

Justin Huggins went seven innings, giving up eight hits and four runs while fanning four, as the Hope Mills American Legion baseball team defeated Hampstead Post 167 7-5 on Wednesday in Hope Mills.

Coming off an impressive season-opening 14-0 win over Brunswick County, Post 167 scored twice it the first inning on RBIs by Mason Berne and Trader Flora, but three unearned runs allowed the host team to take a 3-2 lead after three innings.

Hope Mills scored twice more in the fourth and added another run in the fifth to open a 6-2 advantage before Post 167 began the road back.

Danny Wilson (3-for-5, 3B, 2 runs scored, RBI) knocked in Sam Luchansky, who led off the seventh with a single, and Wilson scored on a wild pitch to cut the deficit to 6-4.

Hope Mills’ Trey Davis singled home a run in the bottom of the eighth to give his team a 7-5 lead. Post 167 scored once in the top of the ninth and had the tying run at the plate before a somewhat controversial third strike ended the game.

Austin Baird started on the mound for Post 1267, going 4-1/2 innings before giving way to Payton Rice.; Wilson and Luchansky also took short turns on the mound.

Post 167 started off their summer with an impressive 14-0 win over Brunswick County – a team primarily comprised of players from West Brunswick and North Brunswick High School – in a mercy-rule game shortened to seven innings.

The offensive damage was inflicted by the entire lineup as every hitter in the starting lineup had at least one hit except one, and the one who was hitless walked and scored a run. The beneficiary of the onslaught was Cameron Guertin, a graduating senior at Pender High School.

Guertin was in the running for the top player in the county (Topsail’s Clark Cota won the award) in the Post & Voice All-County team after finishing the year on a 4-15 squad with 100 strikeout in 57.1 innings and a 1.58 earned-run-average along with .396 batting average.

Guertin is headed to St. Andrews University in the fall to continue his education and to play baseball.

Guertin went four innings, giving up three hits and two walks while throwing 57 pitches that included five strikeouts. Topsail rising senior Bryce Cota worked three scoreless with one hit and one walk while fanning seven.

“It wasn’t a really good year this year at Pender (4-15) but I love coming here and paying with the guys from Topsail, I played with them last year,” Guertin said. “It’s an amazing opportunity to play with a group of guys this good, such a close team

where everybody is like family. I can’t wait to play with them all summer and hang out with them at college.

“They (Brunswick) are a pretty good team but when you know you have a defense that’s as good as the guys behind me here, and that good of an offense, it’s easy to step on that mound and throw strikes and just let that defense work, and go back in the dugout and watch them hit. That’s what makes it so good to be here.”

Offensively it was no contest. Post 167 got all the runs Guertin and Cota would need in the bottom of the first on a RBI single by Mason Berne (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) that scored Danny Wilson (2-for-3, 3 runs scored, 3 RBIs), who led off the inning with a double.

Chase Riker and Chase Thompson (3-for-3, 2 RBIs) each knocked in a run in the bottom of the second to make it 3-0 before Post 167 exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the third inning. Brothers Jake and Josh Madole each had doubles in the big frame that saw the home team send 13 batters to the plate.

Trader Flora knocked in two runs in the inning with a single and a bases-loaded walk, Josh Madole knocked in two runs, and Berne and Riker added RBIs, Jordan Flora scored on a wild pitch in the seven-run inning that made the score 10-0.

A Thompson RBI that plated Sam Luchansky (2-for-3, 2 runs scored) made it 11-0 in the fifth before a mammoth three-run home run to dead center field by Wilson, knock-

ing in Cameron Kimrey and Michael Stroman, ended the contest in the bottom of the sixth.

“Obviously coming in we knew we were going to have a nice roster and adding the guys from Pender and Trask have bolstered our lineup, our defense, and our pitching staff, basically overall,” Post 167 Coach Joe Catenacci said. “Brunswick County has some good talent, I helped coach them last season, they have college-level talent as well but Cameron came in and threw strikes and we played defense behind him and put up a seven-run inning so it me it look kind of easy.

“Then Bryce comes in and gets seven strikeouts in three innings and it shows we have the makings of a solid pitching staff. It’s going to be a matter of getting all of this talent some playing time and keeping everyone involved and fresh and moving on from here. The blueprint worked tonight, we’ll see how things play out on Wednesday night.”

Post 167 will travel to Whiteville on Monday (6/15) and to West Brunswick on Wednesday (6/17) before returning to Hampstead to face Whiteville on Monday (6/22).

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The school year is over and the kids are beginning their summer activities. The student-athletes are planning the next two months with the next school year and next season in mind. Meanwhile Pender High school has yet to name a football coach.

Football is one of those sports that have underlying plots throughout the year.

What I mean by that is that a good football program needs to have certain things in place.

The summer months are the time that all prospective football players need to be in the weight room. They should spend a minimum of three days a week lifting along with at least one day, preferably two doing other things such as speed

and agility drills. A football program will not be successful if they do not do these things.

There are passing leagues and different camps that are position specific that players need to attend. These camps will make a big difference in a players skills as well as his mental makeup. I believe that these camps are vital to a football team’s success during the fall.

The Patriots lost a good football coach In Tony Hudson this spring. I don’t know who has been working with the remaining players from last year but I would not be surprised if Hudson has not been involved. He cares that much about his former players.

Pender needs to get busy with the hiring process. I don’t know where they are at in the process but I know that they have not announced a hiring yet. We are approximately six weeks away from the official opening day of practice. It would be a shame if the new coach had only a week or two before going into the first practice. That would not be fair to the coach or the players.

Of course, this is just my opinion.

Top Performers for December 2014

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The month of December has two and a half weeks of good athletic events before the school year winds down and the holiday season kicks in.

In week one the story was basketball. The Trask Titans and the Topsail Pirates matched up in girls and boys hoops. The Topsail Pirate men’s basketball team earned its first win of the year. It was even sweeter that it was against cross county rival Trask. Drew Bagwell scored 18 points to lead the Pirates while Alec Baker had 15. Kodiak Dowling had nine points for the Pirates.

The Lady Pirates fell to the Lady Titans. Keri White led the Pirates with 15 points including four treys.

The Pender boys dropped a tough one against New Hanover. Jarious Williams led the Patriots with 16 points while Ronald Hansley added 12. Romel Hansley had nine

points while Jaylen Murphy chipped in 13.

The Trask ladies beat Topsail 39-32. Saniyya McAllister led the Titans with 16 points while Markayla Ballard chipped in six.

The Trask men fell to Topsail by 10 points. The Titans were led by Tyquan Davis who had 21 points. Johnathan Jordan added 11 points while Kobe Owsley chipped in seven. Jordan scored a career high 21 points and added 11 boards in the Titans loss to Laney In week two the Pirates and Trask met again. The Lady Titans beat the Pirates for the sweep behind Saniyya McAllister. The senior led the Titans with 13 points. The Topsail boys beat Trask to earn the sweep. Jake Sullivan and Alec Baker both had 15 points to lead the Pirate men at Dixon while Kodiak Dowling had 13.The Pender men split with a very good Laney team. Ramel Hansley and Jalen Murphy each had 12 points to lead

the Patriots in the win while Jarious Williams chipped in 11. Rodney Hansley had the winning three pointer.

Joe Sculthorpe went 9-0 at the Chiefs Tournament in North Myrtle Beach to earn the Most Outstanding Wrestler award.

In week three the Topsail ladies beat Pender at their place.

Keri White led the Pirates with 20 points while Brandi Williams added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

The Pender men’s team beat Topsail. Julius Powell had 10 points while Rodney Hansley had 19 points including five treys.

The Topsail wrestlers competed at Rosewood. Alec Russell went 4-0 in the 106 pound weight class to lead the Pirates while Joe Schulthorpe went 4-1.

The top performer of the month of December was Joe Sculthorpe. The strapping young heavyweight went 13-1 for the month.

Sports news and notes

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Burgaw Dixie Youth organization will host the 2015 state tournament for the Angels X play, ponytails X play along with the belles and debs. The tournament will be held July 17-22.

The Burgaw league has become the premier league in North Carolina with several state and Dixie Youth World Series championships under their belt.

The 13-14-year-old Dixie Boys team out of Burgaw is currently 4-3. They hosted an all-day affair last Saturday.

Kenansville, Rose Hill, East Duplin and Cape Fear participated. The Burgaw team lost to Kenansville and beat Cape Fear.

The Topsail summer volleyball league is slated to Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew start this week. The schedule Pender High basketball coach Gary Battle gives Ashley Smith some tips on free throw

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shooting at the Pender High School Basketball Camp Monday. Battle had nearly 30 youths participating in the annual summer event.

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Sculthorpe named Post & Voice Topsail male Athlete of the Year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Joe Sculthorpe made his mark in two different arenas as a junior student-athlete at Topsail High school during the 2014-15 school year. For his athletic prowess he was recently voted the Post & Voice Topsail Pirate male athlete of the year.

As the reigning champion wrestler of the heavyweight division in the 3A ranks of the Nor th Carolina High school Athletic Association, Joe had a bullseye on his back. He waded through the competition a year ago and the top contenders in the 3A ranks had their sights set on the Topsail strong man.

Sculthorpe won the MidEastern Conference title, the regional title and made it to the semi-finals where he lost to the eventual state champion 4-3. He bounced back and won the third place match.

He went into the tournament with a 47-1 record.

As a football player Joe has made his mark as well. As an offensive and defensive lineman he has garnered attention from a bevy of schools and will play division one football if he so chooses.

With his senior year of school on the horizon Joe

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Joe Sculthorpe prepares to put a wrestling takedown on a Laney running back during a game last fall.

Sculthorpe will again take the field as a Topsail Pirate during the fall. He will then take the mat as a former stats champion and a semi-finalist

as well. He will again get everybody’s best shot and he will again rise to the occasion.

The rising senior strong-

man will participate in these sporting events as the 2014-15 Post & Voice Topsail Pirate Male Athlete of the year.

Davis named Post & Voice Trask male Athlete of the Year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the 2014-15 school year began the talk of the campus was the basketball team and the season that they had the year before. The 201415 version of the hoops team would have to replace their top scorers including the reigning player of the year in the graduated Rasheed Brown.

Tyquan Davis had the ability to shoot the basketball but the question was could he take the team on his shoulders and drive it to the hoop.

Davis came through with flying colors.

He led the team in scoring at 16.4 points a game and also averaged six rebounds a game.

He banged in 47 three point

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baskets on the way to an allconference and all-county selection. He led the team deep into the state 1A playoffs.

During the spring he joined the Trask Titan track and field Team. He won the Four County crown in the triple jump and finished second in both the high jump and the long jump.

He went on to compete in the regional and state championships. He finished the year as an all-conference selection in basketball and as the all-conference performer in the triple jump.

Davis made major strides during his senior year. He earned quite a few accolades along the way. One of the accolades he has earned is the 2015 Post &Voice Trask Titan male athlete of the year.

The recent weather has the area freshwater anglers in a rave as they say that the sunny mornings are ideal for floating on the rivers and lakes and enjoying the day.

The bream bite has been pretty steady with red worms being the bait of choice followed by crickets and some night crawlers.

Danny at Back Yard Baits has reported several anglers with a big ‘ole mess of good fish. A few crappy have been caught as well on live bait.

The catfish are hitting the usual cut-up eel and night crawlers. Remember that the best time to fish for cats is in the night time hours or early in the morning.

The saltwater anglers are raving about the improved flounder bite. The flatfish are hitting live minnows and select gulp baits.

The reds are still biting fairly well in the creeks and flats. Live baits and gulp baits are working along with select top water plugs.

The surf casters and pier anglers are catching some black drum and sea mullet with shrimp as the best bait to use here.

There have been Spanish mackerel and bluefish feeding along the beachfront.

They’re falling for Clarkspoons that are being trolled from boats along with Gotcha plugs that anglers are working from the piers.

Sports news Continued from page 10A along with the teams participating will be coming your Tyquan Davis drives the basket during a game in Rocky way soon.

There were no Pender Point last winter.

County baseball players drafted in last week’s Major League draft. There are several Topsail players along with a Pender player slated to play at the next level in the spring.

Speaking of baseball, Topsail American Legion Post 167 has gotten underway. There are three full teams this year.

Find a schedule and attend what is rapidly becoming the best baseball area in the eastern part of the state.

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Deloach named Post & Voice Pender male Athlete of the Year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Rayshawn Deloach has made many strides as a student-athlete at Pender High School. He has played multiple sports and has been successful at all of them. In fact former football coach Tony Hudson was recently quoted as saying that “Rayshawn is good at anything he does. He could be all-conference in any sport he chooses. He’s that good of an athlete.”

Rayshawn earned the nickname Stretch early on and he has played the superhero part to perfection. When the Patriots needed a quarterback he switched to the position and did a great job. He has played

Rivenburgh had standout year at Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As the 2015 high school softball season played out the area standouts began to draw attention. Junior Taylor Rivenburgh kept moving along with her usually big bat and steady play despite nursing a foot injury.

In the latter part of the season she was forced from her usual post behind the plate to the hot corner at third base due to the effects of the injury. She played admirably out of position. Her bat never suffered.

After the season Taylor earned the conference player of the year along with all-conference honors. She was named the co-player of the year by the Post-Voice and will be playing with an elite travel team this summer.

The accolades keep coming for Miss Rivenburgh as she was recently named the district two 1A player of the year

by NCfastpitch.org. With one more year to go we will surely hear more from Rivenburgh.

on both sides of the ball as a Patriot in every season.

Stretch showed his versatility in his senior year. He played on the basketball team as well as the football team and was a member of the Patriot track and field team.

It was this spring that he really showed his versatility. As a member of the track and field team he finished in first place in the Four County Conference in the shot put.

He also qualified for the regionals in the triple and long jumps.

Rayshawn earned a trip to the regionals where he placed in the long jump and the triple jump. He finished a very respectable sixth in the long jump at the North Carolina

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State 1A track and field championships. After the meet Pender track coach Tony Hudson quipped, “Stretch would have been our fastest runner if had chosen to run.”

Deloach will enroll at East Carolina University and attempt to walk onto the football team. He is the Post-Voice Pender Patriot male athlete of the year.

Cota may be the next phenom at Topsail High

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the spring baseball season ended and the Topsail Pirate varsity baseball team was eliminated from the state playoffs the team began to turn its attention to the summer American Legion league.

The Pirates lost several seniors including the future University of North Carolina at Wilmington signee Clark Cota. However, the Pirates still have another Cota on the roster.

Bryce Cota is a crafty lefthander with a lively fastball.

Perhaps his biggest attribute is his willingness to work hard at his craft. He will use this summer to get better in every facet of his game.

Cota has gotten off to a good start. He recently relieved Pender graduate and St. Andrews College signee Cameron Guertin in a 14-0 win over Brunswick County.

He went three innings and allowed only one hit while striking out seven.

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This week’s fishing tip With the summer weather here, the area anglers will all be battling one familiar foe.

The sun is our best friend and we love to wake up early and see it peeking out. However, it can also be our worst enemy.

Most all of us have had a bad sun burn that makes life miserable. Let’s touch on a few tips on how to prevent sun burn.

Try to find a big brimmed hat to wear to keep the sun off of your face as much as possible. An umbrella will also work for you guys fishing on the banks of your favorite fishing hole or river.

Use sun block. An SPF of 45 should be plenty for even the fair skinned angler. Apply Vaseline or chap stick on your lips as well. Note to the guys that are hair challenged, if you don’t wear a hat, please put sun screen on your noggin!

Follow the instructions on the sun screen you are using and re apply when it instructs you to do so.

Make sure to get those hard to reach places such as the backs of the legs and don’t forget your feet if you are bare footed or are wearing flip-flops.

If you do get sun burn, try using cool cloths on the burn and take frequent cool showers or baths.

Apply lotions that contain aloe vera to the sun burned area. If you begin to peel, lotions may help with the itching.

Trask softball standout Taylor Rivenburgh was recently named the player of the year in District 2 by North Carolina Fast pitch.org.

Rivenburgh was also the Post & Voice co-player of the year along with earning the Four County Conference player of the year award. A junior, she will play travel ball this summer for an elite team. She is being recruited by several schools. The rumor is that Appalachian State University is high on her list of schools to attend.

There is no word on a new football coach at Pender while Topsail has not announced any word on their new athletic director or men’s basketball coach.

Submit local sports info. to us at: posteditor@post-voice.com Goff preparing for senior season at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the 2014-15 school year ended last week Brianna Goff became a rising senior at Pender High school with that she also became a senior member of the Pender athletic department.

As a junior Brianna, also known as BB, played three sports. She was on the volleyball team as well as the basketball and softball squads.

Although she did not start on two of those teams she was an important member of each squad.

Softball is where Miss Goff ’s bread is buttered. She has been on countless all-star teams and has played travel ball. She was a starter on last year’s Patriot team that made the playoffs.

With her senior year at Pender rapidly approaching there is no doubt that she will prepare herself for the rigors of being an outstanding student as well as an athlete. BB Goff is a winner for the Pender Patriots.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Daris Chasas, late of 340 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 701 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401 on or before the August 24, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of May, 2015.

Charlotte Noel Fox, Administrator of the Estate of Daris Chasas #6901 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Kenneth Allen Vojta (Pender County File No. 15-E-163), late of 130 Mariners Cay, Rocky Point, NC, 28457, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to serve them on the undersigned’s attorney at 509 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 7th day of September, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of May, 2015.

Shirley Rouse Vojta Administratrix of the Estate of Kenneth Allen Vojta c/o CLARK, NEWTON & EVANS, PA 509 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #6902 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Sherman Batchelor, 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 31st 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 the 28th day of May, 2015.

Ellen Dawn Batchelor P. O. Box 87 Willard, NC 28478 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6905 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ann Hoover Johnson Dees, late of 803 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 25th day of August, 2015 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of May, 2015.

Alicia Dees Taylor, Executor of the Estate of Ann Hoover Johnson Dees R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #6906 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAPELL JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Japell James Hollingsworth, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Donnie Mae Messick, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before October 27, 2015 at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, N.C. 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, N.C. 28425 #6912 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/15

cated north 66 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds west 324.70 feet along said right of way line from an iron pipe at the common corner of lot Dtract 1B revised and Lot C-tract 1B revised as shown on a map entitled “Map of Survey of a Portion of the Lands of Johnie C.Garrason” as recorded in map book 17 at page 80 of the Pender County Registry; running thence with the above mentioned southwestern right of way line of N.C. 210 north 66 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds west 150 feet to a point; running thence south 23 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds west 841.43 feet to a point in the southwestern line of the above-mentioned lot Ctract 1B revised; running thence with said southwestern line, south 53 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds east 153.95 feet to an iron pipe; running thence north 23 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 876.06 feet to the beginning, and containing 2.957 acres and being a portion of the above-mentioned lot C-tract 1B revised. This conveyance is subject to an easement to Four County Electric Membership Corporation adjacent to N.C. 210 and within the abovedescribed tract.

This conveyance is subject to the restriction that no mobile home shall be used, maintained or parked upon the above described tract.

A map showing the above described property is recorded in Map Book 17 at Page 80 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3273-71-6131-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: June 5, 2015.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6927 6/11, 6/18/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE# 15CVD427 PLAINTIFF Tammy Fowler Blanton 9235 U.S. Hwy. 421 Currie, NC 28435 vs.

DEFENDANT James Thomas Blanton 192 Borough Spur Currie, NC 28435 NOTICE OF SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION To: James Thomas Blanton Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 15, 2015, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 4th day of June, 2015.

Tammy Fowler Blanton 9235 U.S. Hwy. 421 Currie, NC 28435 #6920 6/4, 6/11, 6/18/15 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-875 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA ANGELA PICKETT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TERESA ANGELA PICKETT, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-875, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lot #6B of the Richard Peterson Heirs Division near Burgaw as shown on a map of Wm. W. Blanchard, Registered Surveyor, dated August 1956, and recorded in Map Book 6, at page 19, of the Registry of Pender County.

(PID: 3229-68-1821-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: June 5, 2015.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6924 6/11, 6/18/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-130 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CLOVERLEAF ESTATES, LLC, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CLOVERLEAF ESTATES, LLC, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-130, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that Find Your property located in Pender County, Treasures North Carolina, described as: Antiques, Consignment Here!

Lying and being in Topsail Town& Thrift ship, Pender County, North Carolina and Beginning at an iron pipe in the southwestern rightCurrently of way line Accepting New Vendors of N.C. 210, 50 feet from the center line thereof, said point being205 lo- W. Fremont St.

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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 572 THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO FURNEY BORDEAUX; THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GERTRUDE BORDEAUX; THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ROGER LOFTON; ANNIE LOFTON; KENNETH LOFTON; NATHANIEL LOFTON; CMH HOMES, INC., LIENHOLDER; THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, LIENHOLDER; AND WILLIS C. MITCHELL, LIENHOLDER TO: THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO FURNEY BORDEAUX; THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GERTRUDE BORDEAUX; THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ROGER LOFTON; ANNIE LOFTON; KENNETH LOFTON; and NATHANIEL LOFTON 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 Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in Deed Book 607, at page 55, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 21, 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 #6929 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/2015 527 023710-1 15-SP-0070 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Christine Byrd and Leroy Byrd, dated 05/18/2009 and recorded on 06/18/2009, in Book 3641 at Page 326_, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, in Burgaw, North Carolina, on June 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particular described as follows: LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER, AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAAND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 05/28/2004 AND RECORDED 06/01/2004 IN BOOK 2398 PAGE 342 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING ALL OF LOT 5-A-3 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF TRACT 5 OF THE CORDTS FAMILY TRUST DIVISION AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON A MAP ENTITLED RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 33 AT PAGE 77 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH SAID MAP IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. SAID LOT 4-A-3 IS CONVEYED TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE VARIOUS 50.00 WIDE ACCESS EASEMENT SHOWN ON THE MAP REFERENCE ABOVE. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. PARCEL NO. 4235-98-49800000 Any and all improvements thereon.

Address of Property: 127 Heron Cove Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 Present Record Owners: Christine Byrd and Leroy Byrd The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1).

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the

loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination.

Dated: May 12, 2015 The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as Substitute Trustee (704) 334-7114 #6893 6/11,6/18/15 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15-SP-91 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by MARK THOMAS LITJES AND HELEN P. LITJES (now deceased) to PHILIP E. GREER Trustee(s), dated the 23RD day of MARCH, 2009 and recorded in BOOK 3599, PAGE 86, PENDER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of PENDER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of BURGAW, PENDER County, North Carolina at 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 23RD, 2015, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of PENDER, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 18 of STONEY RUN SUBDIVISION, SECTION III as shown on a map of same title prepared by Southern Land Services of Faison, NC. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 29, Page 71, of the Pender County Registry.

Said property being located at: 109 PEBBLE RUN COURT, BURGAW, NC 28425 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: MARK THOMAS LITJES Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S: 4521.23.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by N.C.G.S. 7A¬308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax.

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 of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 4521.30(d) and (e).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

That an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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.

This 27TH day of May, 2015.

Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 #6918 6/11, 6/18/2015 13 SP 313 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andre Taylor and Erica C. Taylor to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), which was dated April 11, 2007 and recorded on April 11, 2007 in Book 3205 at Page 017 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on April 7, 2008 in Book 3438, Page 270, 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 June 23, 2015 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Tract A as shown on a map entitled “Recombination Survey for Joseph Leroy Shepard and Adell Shepard Nixon”, recorded in Map Book 44, Page 12 of the Pender County Register of Deeds.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 165 Union Bethel Road, 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 Andre Taylor and wife, Erica Taylor.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-00921-FC03 #6921 6/11, 6/18/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-526 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

GARLAND EDWIN YOPP, SR., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. GARLAND EDWIN YOPP, SR., owner, et. al., 14-CVS-526, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Beginning at an iron take that marks the intersection of the Eastern right of way line of Park Drive with the north right of way line of Landing Drive, as shown on a map of Cedar Landing Section II, with said map being duly recorded in map book 22, at page 121, of the Pender County Registry; and running thence from the beginning, so located with the eastern right of way line of Park Drive north 36 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds east 170.00 feet to an iron pipe inline; thence south 53 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds east 69.99 feet to an iron stake in line; thence south 36 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds west 170.00 feet to an iron stake in the northern right of way of Landing Drive; thence with the northern right of way line of Landing Drive, north 53 degrees 17 minutes 21 seconds west 69.99 feet to the beginning, containing 0.273 acres, more or less, and being lot #74 of Cedar Landing section II. (PID: 4235-03-6839-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted : June 5, 2015 Richard T. Rodgers,Jr, Commissioner #6922 6/11, 6/18/2015 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Joseph Henry Mintz, 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 14th day of September, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 11th day of June, 2015.

June Mintz Sealy 5852 Herrings Chapel Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6928 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-742 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

TRAVIS D. BOWICK, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TRAVIS D. BOWICK, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-742, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 28 of Sycamore Farms, Section I as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 24 at Page 239 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 734, at Page 273 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3247-56-4315-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: June 5, 2015.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6923 6/11, 6/18/2015

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-917 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

MARDISA EAKINS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MARDISA EAKINS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-917, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Columbia township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and West of the Paved centerline of U.S. Highway No. 421 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEING all of Tract “A” as shown on a map of Recombination for James Vernon Eakins duly recorded in Map book 48, at Page 052 of the Pender County Registry. Said tract containing 1.004-acres more or less and designated as House Site No. 18661.

BEGINNING at an existing subsurface spike in the paved centerline of U.S. Highway No. 421, said spike being located along said line at a point that is South 06 Degrees 10 Minutes 00 Seconds East 80.17 feet from an existing subsurface railroad spike located in said road centerline and directly above the center of a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a ditch beneath the roadway and said culvert being 1.05 miles Southwardly along said highway from its intersection with Secondary Road No. 1209; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) with the paved centerline of US. Highway No. 421 South 06 Degrees 10 Minutes 00 Seconds East 207.83 feet to a point in line; thence, (2) South 83 Degrees 50 Minutes 00 Seconds West 280.00 feet (passing over an in line iron stake at 51.50 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, (3) North 06 Degrees 10 minutes 00 Seconds West 177.90 feet (passing over an in line iron stake at 172.40 feet) to a point in an old line ditch; thence, (4) with the beyond said ditch North 77 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East 281.59 feet (passing over an existing iron pipe in line at 131.15 feet) to the Beginning, containing 1.004 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of U.S. Highway No. 421 (100 foot wide Right-of-Way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. during August, 2008.

As a reference to the above described boundaries see Map book 48 at Page 052 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2370-05-0326-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: June 5, 2015.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6925 6/11, 6/18/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-127 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

SARA C. ATES, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SARA C. ATES, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-127, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/26/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 73R of Sycamore Farms, Phase II, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 27 at Page 114 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 734, Page 273 and in Book 757, Page 041 of the Pender County Registry.

Being subject to any and all valid and enforceable restrictions, covenants and easements of record and 1999 ad valorem real property taxes. Also being subject to any easements and right-of-ways for any road, subdivision, streets, sidewalks and utilities that may border or cross the premises; and, subject to any riparian rights (if any) in the flow of the waters of any stream or creek that may border or cross the premises, accruing to others.

(PID: 3248-20-5035-0000)

This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: June 5, 2015.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6926 6/11, 6/18/2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 97 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kyle S. Bennin and Leah S. Bennin to Teresa Nixon, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of May, 2011, and recorded in Book 3922, Page 139, and Modification in Book 4296, Page 270, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on June 30, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot 135 as shown on the plat entitled “Final Plat of Dogwood Lakes Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 46, Page 61 and the plat entitled “Revision of Dogwood Lakes Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 46, Page 141 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 115 Cornel Lane, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1156729 (FC.FAY) #6931 6/18, 6/25/2015

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DRAINAGE COMMISSIONERS OF LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT TO LEVY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS Pursuant to G.S. 156-93.1, notice to all owners of property subject to levy in the District is hereby given notice that the Board of Commissioners of Lyon Swamp Drainage and Levee District will meet at 7:00 P.M. on June 29, 2015 at Kelly Volunteer Fire Department, Kelly, North Carolina, for the purpose of determining the amount of the annual maintenance assessments to be levied. Any interested person has the right to be heard at the meeting prior to the Drainage Commissioners taking any action on the proposed assessment.

This the 10th day of June, 2015.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT Dale Norris, Chairman Dean Robinson, Commissioner Robert Allen Moore, Commissioner Milton C. Green, Treasurer #6935 6/18, 6/25/2015 15-SP-103 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Michelle L. Smith, dated June 18, 2007 and recorded on June 18, 2007 in Book No. 3254 at Page 308 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb¬tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebted¬ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under¬signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on June 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 873 Riverview Dr, Burgaw, NC 28425-6101 Tax Parcel ID: 3350-07-1703-0000 and 3350-071687-0000 Present Record Owners: Michelle L. Smith. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113470-01956 P1144386 #6932 6/18, 6/25/2015 15 SP 40 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 Ronnie J. Rivenbark to M. Scott Boyles, Trustee(s), which was dated October 17, 2006 and recorded on October 17, 2006 in Book 3074 at Page 21, 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 June 30, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at an old spike located in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1332 where the lane to A. C. Skinner’s house intersects said road, said old spike is located in said centerline at a point the following courses and distances along said centerline from an old spike in the center of the Long Creek Bridge; South 26 degrees 37 minutes East 175.65 feet to a spike; thence with the curved centerline of said road the following chord courses and distances; South 30 degrees 10 minutes East 215.18 feet to a spike; South 36 degrees 30 minutes East 180.83 feet to a spike; South 41 degrees 52 minutes East 172.53 feet to an old railroad spike; South 47 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds East 200.47 feet to a point; South 54 degrees 04 minutes 37 seconds East 251.58 feet to a railroad spike and South 59 degrees 23 minutes East 263.40 feet; running thence from said beginning spike so located, with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1332, South 59 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds East 154.15 feet to a railroad spike; thence leaving said road South 37 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds West 459.18 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.21 feet and another inline iron pipe at 450.34 feet) to a point in the center of Possum Branch Canal thence down the center of said canal as it meanders the following traverse courses and distances: North 51 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds West 30.23 feet; North 63 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds West 85.16 feet; North 79 degrees 05 minutes 27 seconds West 188.58 feet; North 46 degrees 43 minutes West 17.00 feet to a railroad spike over the center of a culvert and near the center of A.C. Skinner’s Lane; thence leaving said canal and with or near the said lane, North 52 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds East 558.20 feet to the beginning, containing 2.44 acres, more or less and is as surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, P.A. in February 1976.

The above-described tract is a portion of those lands described in Deed Book 180, at Page 509 of the Pender County Register of Deeds.

Further, Paulette Rivenbark and wife, Mary Long Rivenbark acquired the abovedescribed tract in three deeds recorded in Deed Book 500, at Page 143, and Deed Book 508, at Pages 20 and 75 each recorded in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 3209 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Ronnie J. Rivenbark.

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 remThe Media of Record for the People of Pender County. edy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 LLC 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com 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.: 14-28960-FC01 #6933 6/18, 6/25/2015

13 SP 341 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 Samuel T. Morgan and Patriscia M. Morgan to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated August 17, 2007 and recorded on August 17, 2007 in Book 3297 at Page 319, 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 June 30, 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 24, Reedy Branch Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 31, Page 64, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 81 Roostertail Trail, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Samuel T. Morgan and Patriscia M. Morgan.

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 knowl-

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It takes courage to stand in the face of those whose principles are formed by popularity and political correctness; it doesn’t take courage to do

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God bless all the fathers and all the mothers who are so much a part of their lives – and our lives.

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edge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-17521-FC02 #6934 6/18, 6/25/2015 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County vs. Beulah FWB Church et al., 10 CVS 181, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, July 2, 2015, that property located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That certain parcel of land located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as parcel identification number 3304-23-3240-0000, by the Pender County Tax Assessor.

This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #6936 6/18, 6/25/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER FILE NUMBER: 15 CVD 454 SHERRY TODD CRUZ-GONZALEZ Plaintiff vs.

JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ, defendant: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. That a Summons and Complaint for Absolute Divorce was filed on the 18th day of May, 2015; That an Alias and Pluries Summons was filed on the 5th day of June, 2015.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff, Sherry Todd Cruz-Gonzalez is seeking an absolute divorce based upon the one-year separation of the parties from the Defendant, JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty days (40) after the date stated in this Notice, exclusive of such date, which date herein shall be the date of first publication which is June 18, 2015 ; that upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff seeking service of process by publication against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, to wit: an absolute divorce.

This the 11 day of June, 2015.

Caroline McEachern Alley, Register & McEachern Attorney for Plaintiff 701 North Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 251-0103 #6937 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/2015

things which increase one’s public views on the Internet, or get one lauded by the national media, largely because one is jealous of the celebrity enjoyed by others.

Courage and a lack of modesty are completely different animals; it saddens me that in today’s digital, instant age, folks have become such silly geese that they can’t tell the difference between a skulking, scavenging coyote out for himself, and a sheepdog just trying to – dare I say it?

–show some true courage in a cowardly world.

–Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

matronly women sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand.

He walked up to her and asked “Are you a Christian?” “Yes” “Do you read the Bible every day?” she nodded her head “yes.” “Do you pray often?” the boy asked next, and again she answered “yes.” “Do you pray often?” the boy asked next, and again she answered “yes.” With that he asked his final question. “Will you hold my quarter while I go swimming?”

Shalom!

Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist One of the biggest fishing events just ended off the coast of North Carolina. The 57th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has fascinated off shore anglers as well as the general public and continues to gain fans both on the east coast as well as throughout the country.

Marlin has long been the iconic off-shore big game that brings thrills as it hurls its massive body on top of the water doing a tail dance before splashing back down.

The beauty of the billfish is beyond comparison.

My first introduction to the mighty fighter was on a vacation with my parents when I was not much more than a toddler. We visited the Outer Banks and pulled into the marina in hopes to see some of the boats coming in with catches. There, prominently displayed in an enclosed case outside was the then world record blue marlin, weighing in at 1142 pounds, caught off of Oregon Inlet. In the arguments of catch and release, this proves that not releasing a majestic creature

such as that can actually do more for the appreciation of the species than sharing a fisherman’s tale of the catch afterwards.

But obviously, that one mounted fish is not what has hooked so many people on the marlin and the excitement of the Big Rock.

Ernest Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea was published a few years prior to the first marlin tournament that is now the Big Rock. The novel earned Hemingway both a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature and popped up on reading lists for book clubs, schools, and literature groups throughout the world.

Hemingway’s tale tells of an old fisherman who was so unlucky he had not caught a fish for nearly three months.

Setting sail on his small skiff, he hooked on to a fish that he knew was a marlin. After three days of fighting and being towed by the fish, Hemingway finally came up close enough to harpoon him. The fish being as long as the small boat, the old man tied him to the side and began the trip back to land, thinking both how much he could sell it for and how many people he could feed with it. He also showed a bit of remorse and respect to such a wonderful creature.

Along the way though,

sharks found his catch easy for the taking, and despite the old man’s battles, by time he made it to shore, the only thing left was the head, tail, and skeletal remains. The village was shocked at the size of the creature the old man had battled and landed though, and the old man slept peacefully afterwards.

But still, a book that is over 60 years old is not what has brought observers and anglers to the Big Rock. Perhaps you could say money has. The winners bring home a big paycheck. Big paychecks bring large amounts of interest, and sometimes controversy.

A few years ago a $1.2 million paycheck was about to be awarded for an 883 pound behemoth. After investigating the catch, as you would expect with such an event, it was found one of the mates did not possess a $15 fishing license, marking the catch as illegal.

And, as expected, a long court battle ensued, but rule of law held up, and the fish and boat was disqualified.

I do think the intrigue is more than that as well though.

The announcement of a boat being hooked up comes over.

Then after several hours of waiting, another announcement is made of the boat landing a blue marlin with an expected arrival time. The clock ticks closer and closer

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and the crowd gathers, waiting, wanting to see what is about to hit the docks. Then, the large boat makes its way towards the marina with a flag waving high indicating the catch.

It makes a turn, and boils the water as the motors throw the boat in reverse. The boat settles into the dock at the weigh in and people begin pulling the rope from the pulleys and hoist, wrapping it around the large tail. And then a massive, shimmering work of pelagic art is hauled upwards for all to marvel.

As much as the mounts, literature, and money bring to the event, the vision and experience may indeed be the cause of such an exciting event as the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Well, seeing a bunch of people who realize they just had a big pay day after catching the fish of their life helps though.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

Pender Democrats plan convention for June 23 The Pender County Democratic Party will hold its annual County Convention at 6:30 p.m. June 23 at the Pender Governmental Annex in Hampstead.

The purpose of the County Convention is to select a new Executive Board, establish goals for 2015 – ’16 and have precinct delegates from throughout the county on hand to consider and vote on any resolutions that may be brought to the floor.

One of the particular needs is to select a new Executive Board member 36 years of age or younger, in accordance with state party rules.

Among already expressed goals for the party are to recruit and promote candidates for the 2016 General Elections, create a new Pender Democratic web site, improve fundraising and increase voter registration efforts countywide. Pender Democrats already have a Facebook page at “Pender Democratic Campaign and a new e-mail address at PenderDems@aol.com.

Former Chairman James Faison Jr. has stepped down and Acting Democratic Chair Steve Unger says, “We are seeking new support to revitalize the party on both the east and west side of the county.

We have a few more precinct captain positions to fill along with alter nates before the convention.” Unger was the party’s standard-bearer in the State House 16th District race last year.

Pender County Commissioner Demitrice Keith has been invited to make a welcoming speech and Former Chairman Faison will be honored for his past contributions to party successes. A number of other special guests are expected to attend.

Pender East precincts include Scotts Hill, Lower Topsail, Middle Topsail, Upper Topsail, Sloop Point and Surf City. East side residents of these precincts willing to serve and attend the convention should contact current 2rd Vice Chair Ken Pelega at 910271-0127.

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estimated to be less than $10 million. But the issue hurt department credibility.

The State Senate has long advocated that Medicaid be removed from DHHS and put under different supervision.

Revelations such as this help reinforce their position, however the concept has problems.

For starters, the federal government recognizes DHHS as the sole administrator responsible for Medicaid. To seek a change of management would be both time consuming and have no guarantee of approval. Even more problematic is identifying an agency or board to administer the program that could do better.

Not too many years ago we faced a similar situation with our State Health Plan. Legislators grew weary of soaring costs and a large unfunded liability for health benefits to current and retired teachers and state employees. They decided to take over the program and form a board to run it. After a few years and even greater problems they were forced to admit they could do no better than their predecessors and eagerly gave it to the State Treasurer to run. It is likely we could see a repeat of that scenario.

So once again Medicaid and Medicaid reform will delay a

Continued from page 4A parts than a Swiss watch, making the $14 billion program extremely difficult to manage, but not many months ago Secretary Aldona Wos and leaders within the Department of Health and Human Services assured legislators they had delivered promised services under budgeted amounts and actually showed a slight yearend surplus.

Now leaks coming out of our legislature indicate that surplus was a result of not properly paying doctors and hospitals for dual-eligible Medicaid and Medicare recipients for more than two years.

At first the blame was placed on NC Tracks, the computer tracking and payment system, but that is only partially true. DHHS chose to make payments to doctors and hospitals at levels less than federal guidelines allowed and the feds said DHHS must comply.

Lawmakers, grappling with crafting a new state budget were annoyed to learn of yet another Medicaid problem and wanted to know how much was owed, both retroactively as well as for future budgets and finally learned costs were

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Acting Democratic Party Chairman Steve Unger (left), and outgoing chairman James Faison Jr. On the west side, precincts include Cape Fear, Columbia, Caswll, Canetuck, Grady, Long Creek, Lower Union, Middle Holly, North Burgaw, Penderlea, Rocky Point, Maple Hill, South Burgaw, Upper Holly, and Upper Union Those west side residents interested in being precinct captains or alternates should contact Corrine Bellamy at 910-259-7187.

In addition, additional nominations are being sought for service on the Pender County Board of Elections. Barabra Melluso, a Hampstead Democrat has already been nominated. All Democrats in Pender County are invited to attend budget agreement and likely lengthen the adjournment for this legislative session. Most everyone agrees we need more predictable Medicaid costs.

The preferred solution is to change from the current feefor-service model to some form of a capitation system, reducing risks of cost overruns by allocating a fixed sum of money for each Medicaid recipient to either a professional managed care organization, like an insurance company, or a provider led entity, like a group of doctors or hospitals.

If the capitated sum is greater than actual healthcare costs the entity benefits but also assumes the risk if healthcare costs are greater.

The House and Senate have different ideas how to achieve this goal. The House released a new proposal this week; Senators will reveal theirs shortly.

But the greater issue is trust. DHHS needs to be more candid and forthcoming in sharing news, whether good or bad and we need to hear that news directly, not through leaks. That’s how to ear n trust.

Tom Campbell is the former assistant state treasuerer and creator/host of NC Spin, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues.

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along with anyone else interested in working on party activities over the next year and a half.

“With a Democratic at the top of the ticket in both presidential and governor’s races in 2016 this is a great opportunity to revitalize the party and get our message out,” adds Unger.

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By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director Pender County has been called “The Land of History.” We are rich in history – from pirates lurking along the coast to Civil War legacy. Just 14 miles north of Burgaw, the first experimental “farm city” of the New Deal, is preserved by volunteers.

Penderlea Homestead Museum gives visitors an opportunity to step back into time and walk in the shoes of farmers during the Great Depression.“The museum is open every Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m.,” said Ann Southerland Cottle, who has authored the book, “The Roots of Penderlea.” In the bleak days of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wilmington real estate visionary Hugh McRae, raised a social experiment called Penderlea.

The Civil Works Administration created the Civilian Conversation Corps, an effort to put men back to work, started clearing property, draining swamps, and building roads to establish the Penderlea Homestead project. Penderlea was the nation’s first agricultural colony, a selfsustaining community in which each farming family was provided an attractive home and 10 acres of farm land. Visitors to the Penderlea Homestead Museum may tour one of the original first 10 homes built in Penderlea. The homes were designed with a screened porch, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, two bedrooms, a lavatory with a claw-foot tub, and a water closet across the hall. The master bedrooms had a sink for washing up. “The homes had electric and hot and cold running water,” said Cottle, who moved to Penderlea when she was 4 years old.

The 10-acre properties featured a livestock barn with a hay loft, a poultry house, an A-frame hoghouse, corn crib, washhouse, a smokehouse, and a pump house. Advertisements appeared in The Grit, a weekly newspaper, for farming families to apply for the Penderlea Homestead project. “Families had to apply to come to Penderlea,” said Cottle. “Families came from as far away as Kansas.”

Families who settled in Penderlea had farming experience. Many of them had been tenant farmers or they were working land that was exhausted and non-productive. J.S. “Sut” Austin and his wife, Katie Bell, were the first homesteaders. They moved to Penderlea in 1934, when construction was still underway. “Sut said they lived in a shack that was on sleds,” Cottle said.

“The house could be moved. He liked to say we had the first mobile home.”

Penderlea Homestead Museum preserves the stories of families in the community. Items such as tractors, kitchenware, clothing, and furniture are on display. Volunteers enjoy sharing stories of life in Penderlea. “We are a community that looked out for one another,” said Cottle. “The Penderlea Project lives on,” said Cottle.

The Penderlea Homestead Museum is located at 284 Garden Road. The museum is open every Saturday, 1-4 p.m. For more information visit their website at www. penderleahomesteadmuseum.org and on Facebook.com/penderlea homestead museum.

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Conduct yourself honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when He comes to judge.

1 Peter 2: 12 If you have ever felt at odds with the people or the world around you, then this message is for you. If you have ever felt tempted and all alone, if you have felt as if no one cares whether you do right or not, then this message is for you. If you have ever felt put down or persecuted, or slighted or abused for your faith then this message is for you.

For here in 1 Peter 2: 1122, we find a word for the troubling things that plague us. Sainthood is not a state of grace, forgiveness is real and generous, and suffering is a means to glory for God

and a witness to the world.

Peter begins by addressing his listeners as strangers and aliens. It does not refer merely to there cultural origins but to the state of their lives. They are outcast, people on the edge of a society that is both decadent and short on moral fiber.

Their faith set them apart from the behaviors of the world. They are eccentric, in a word, deviating from the center – deviating from the center of the world around them because they find their center somewhere else. They find their center in the word and will of God. On the street where you live and I live, the cultural that surrounds us is a great deal less Christian than it use to be. Christian views and Christian values are less in evidence and a much broader and more permissive style has emerged. We may feel strange and alien, too.

We find it harder and hard-

er to find common ground with others in the culture around us. The whole world it seems at times has drifted away from God and because we haven’t we are on the edge of things, outcasts even. We center ourselves on God and even when that is not rewarded, we can rest in the knowledge that our example honors God and glorifies him.

Though your faithfulness may draw disdain, your behavior is noble in the eyes of God. We shed God’s light in the darkness all around.

Secondly, Peter reminds us of the important things of life. Our freedom is not license but a freedom to draw near and do the will of God. Our faith is not a solitude but a life lived out with other Christians.

We find courage and hope and daily strength in the community of faith, in the company of our fellow believers. We may feel left out of society, but we are not left

Faith Harbor UMC VBS June 22-26 Join in the summer fun at Faith Harbor United Methodist Church. Come be a part of Hometown Nazareth Where Jesus was a Kid Vacation Bible School. Enjoy a week filled with activities, food and worship stories.

Vacation Bible School will be held in the evenings June 22-26 from 6-8:15 p.m. for ages three years to fifth grade Faith Harbor UMC is now

holding their summer beach service. The communion worship service is held on at the Roland Avenue Crossover in Surf City at 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Services are also held in the church sanctuary at 9:20 a.m.

Faith Harbor is currently offering traditional Sunday School classes for all ages including young adult,. Faith Harbor UMC has a trained

nursery worker on staff during Sunday school classes and workshops Faith Harbor United Methodist Church invites the community to worship and celebrate every Sunday.

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alone, we have friends who share with us the life of the Spirit. They surround us and encourage us in the faith.

Thirdly, Peter reminds us of the example of Christ. On the one hand, Christ’s suffering is an example for us. His suffering led to a victory and so shall ours. When abused he did not return abuse.

When he suffered he did not threaten. He trusted himself and His whole life to God. On the other hand, Christ’s suffering took our sins into His body. He absorbed our sin and shame and pain. He suffered for our freedom. He died that we might live once again in the righteousness of God. The point is this‌. How we live makes all the difference in the world and all the difference to the world.

When we face prejudice, persecution and abuse with grace, we foster grace in the world.

When we live in the freedom of Christ, we manifest the freedom that comes only from living to and for God, we offer a witness to the world.

When we model Christ, even suffer as he suffered, we will come as he did to a victory. We will be victorious in showing God’s way to the world, opening doors for others to see and receive God’s life in Christ.

It’s not how we feel, or how we think, or how we come to terms with the world around us, it is about God and His kingdom.

When we live as citizens of that holy place, we live in grace and foster truth and reveal holy love. We show the world the face of God and grace that comes in Jesus Christ.

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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

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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 Murphyw 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

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Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

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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MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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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Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m.

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Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

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It is Father’s Day and here is a special selection of recipes for the man of the house. For his special day there is a liquid salad cocktail that is a bit unusual but very festive, and a peach and bourbon upside down cake dessert that is quite yummy. The string beans and tomatoes will put a new flavor into your menu.

Enjoy.

Bloody Mary salad drink Makes 4-drinks 1 pint or 16-ounces V-8 juice, divided OUNCES GIN OR VODKA /Ptional), divided 4 stalks of celery sliced in half lengthwise, leave the leaves on 4 lengthwise strips of fresh carrots 8 flash cooked medium shrimp, shelled with tails left on 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Lemon wedges for garnish Ice cubes Fill four tall glasses with ice cubes halfway up. Pour four bounces V-8 into each glass and two ounces vodka or gin, stir in Worcestershire sauce.

Place celery and carrot sticks into glass making sure they come up over the top of the glass. Put a small slice under the middle of the shrimp and place on rim of glass one on each side of the vegetables.

Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Enjoy.

Watermelon and grilled peach salad 4 peaches, halved and pitted Olive oil 8 ½-inch wedges ripe watermelon 1 5-ounce package mixed greens 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Âź cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped Cut peaches in halves and pit. Brush cut sides with olive oil and grill or broil until golden, or until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly, turning over once hallway though.

Place salad greens on four salad plates, top with two watermelon wedges and two grilled peach halves.

In a cup mix together two tablespoons olive oil and one tablespoon vinegar; drizzle over peaches and watermelon, sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

Peach upside-down cake with bourbon 1ž cups granulated sugar 5 peaches, cut into ½-inch wedges about 1Ÿ pounds Ÿ cup bourbon 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup toasted pecans, finely ground 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ baking soda Pinch of salt 1 stick butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk, plus one teaspoon vinegar stirred in Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In an ovenproof ten-inch skillet combine ž cup sugar and 1½ tablespoons water and stir to mix ingredients. Cook over medium high heat, swirling the pan occasionally but not stirring, until it is a light amber color, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and arrange the peaches in concentric circles over the caramel mixture.

Drizzle with the bourbon; set skillet aside.

In a bowl whisk together flour, ground pecans, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and one cup sugar on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then

Barbecued beef ribs in a slow cooker The ribs may be made the day before making the cold fat easier to skim off. If using the long beef back ribs you will need an oval slow cooker.

4 pounds short ribs or beef back ribs 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, cut in half Ÿ cup water 1 cup ketchup 1 6-ounce can tomato paste ž cup brown sugar TABLESPOONS GRAPE JELLY OPtional) ½ cup cider vinegar or white vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard In a skillet with one tablespoon oil brown the ribs on all sides for best flavor.

In a bowl mix together water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, grape jelly, and a pinch of salt, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour into a 5-6-quart slow cooker.

Stir in onions and garlic, add ribs and tur n to coat.

Cook, covered on low for 7-8 hours. Transfer ribs with a slotted spoon to a platter and skim fat from sauce. There should be about two cups leftover sauce. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in some fine flour or cornstarch, stirring until desired consistency is obtained. Serve over hot rice or noodles.

Sweet potato patties with onions and apples 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded

Surf City Rec. Center Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga sessions will take place at Soundside Park on the following Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. – June 27, July 11 and July 25. Cost is $20 per class or $35 for class and SUP rental. There is a maximum of six per class; please sign up in advance at Surf City Community Center.

All levels including beginners are welcome.

Water Aerobics will run through Aug. 29 at Lanier’s Campground located at 1161 Spot Lane. Classes will be Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m., Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. No class on July 4. The cost is $5 per class and no membership required.

PiYo is will run through July 17. Join instructor, Kristen Warner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. for this muscle sculpting workout focusing on strength and flexibility. The cost is $8 for drop-ins.

Our newest class is Guided Meditation with Angelic Elrod. This class will take place Wednesdays from 10-10:30 a.m.

The cost is $5 for members or ask about our activity passes.

Sunset Yoga will be offered throughout the summer Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at Soundside Park. The cost is $5 and no membership required.

In June, Sunrise Yoga will take place at Roland Beach Access Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 a.m. with instructor, Kristi

Sewing. In July, Sunrise Yoga will be from 6-7:00 a.m. with Angelic Elrod. Full Moon Yoga dates and times are as follows – July 1, 31 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 7-8 p.m. The location is also Roland Beach Access. The cost is $10 and no membership required.

Free P90X live class will be June 27 at Soundside Park at 8 a.m.

Many more classes are already on our schedule including zumba, spinning, body sculpt and strength and conditioning. Most single classes are $5 plus membership fee if necessary. Visit www.surfcityparksandrec.com, call 910328-4887 or email wellness@ townofsurfcity.com for more information.

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer

beat in the vanilla. Lower the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture in 3-batches, alter nating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour; mix until just incorporated. Pour batter over the peaches and spread evenly.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes.

Cover loosely with foil if the cake is browning too quickly.

Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a platter and let cool completely.

1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 medium Granny Smith green apple, peeled, cored, and shredded Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Vegetable spray Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl toss together shredded sweet potato, chopped onion, shredded apple, salt and pepper, to taste. Scoop Âź cup packed sweet potatoes onto prepared baking sheet into 12 mounds, placing two inches apart.

Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Spray tops with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until browned on the edges.

Green beans and tomatoes This Southern combo is made in a slow cooker and uses red curry paste which is a subtle spice, a blend of fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and chiles.

2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced, ABOUT MEDIUM ) LIKE TO USE Roma tomatoes.)

1 cup coconut or regular milk Salt, to taste 1 tablespoon red curry paste OPTIONAL n THIS CAN BE PURchased in good food stores or at amazon.com 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped then smashed 1Âź pounds fresh green beans trimmed and cut in half on the diagonal 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Âź cup fresh cilantro, chopped 3-4 cups, cooked in chicken broth, long grain rice Cook long grain rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water and one tablespoon butter.

In a slow cooker whisk together tomatoes, milk, curry paste, salt, and garlic. Add green beans and cook on low for 5-7 hours until done to desired tenderness, stirring once after three hours.

Stir in lime and orange juice. Serve over rice, and top with chopped cilantro.

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Friday June 19 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 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Wednesday June 24 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 $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION is open each Wednesday at 8 a.m.

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