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Learning about farms 4H campers summer campers visited farms around Pender County to learn about different aspects of farm production. Read about it on page 3A.

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Fall sports begin Aug. 1 Pender County high school fall sports teams will officially begin practices Aug. 1. Read about the fall sports programs coming up on page 1B.

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County files late audit, hires interim manager Benton stays on as consultant

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County officials have filed the 2012-13 audit with the Local Government Commission, according to former county manager Rick Benton. The audit was supposed to be filed with the LGC in October 2013. Benton, who is working with the county as a consultant, says the auditor delivered a draft of the county audit to him and the LGC Friday. “He delivered it Friday just to get it out. But he is getting all the signatures on it at this point and making a final copy to get to the LGC and us

today (Monday),” Benton said. “The audit has been completed and submitted to the county and the Local Government Commission.” Benton says an accounting firm was hired in March to come and prepare the books for the audit. A different company is used to perform the audit. “The auditor has to be independent. The auditor can’t prepare the books and reconcile everything and then perform the audit itself,” Benton said. “The audit will be sent to the LGC and they will review it and respond with any questions they have.” County officials can now turn their attention to the 2013-14 year audit, which will be due in

October of this year. “The commissioners have on their Aug. 4 agenda approval of a contract with the company to perform the audit for the 2013-14 year. They will use the same firm to come in and reconcile the books and prepare for the audit,” Benton said. Benton said it was not the county’s procedure in the past to hire an accounting firm to come in and prepare the books for the annual audit. “In the past the finance officer from the county along with staff have done that work,”

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Peaceful morning reflections

Interim County Manager Bob Murphy

School bond meetings are next week

The Pender County Board of Education will hold three public information sessions regarding the proposed $75 million school bond. The meetings will give the public the opportunity to see plans for school expansion and renovation and ask school officials questions. The meetings will be at 6 p.m. at the following locations: •July 28 at Trask High School •July 29 at Topsail High School •July 31 at Pender High School Pender County Commissioners approved the School Board’s request July 7 to put the $75 million bond proposal on the November ballot.

Willarlea Ruritans plan Penderlea festival Aug. 16 By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer

is left to the association, will all be available to choose from as we move into 2015,” he said. Pollak said that the first section consisting of 42 lots will soon be finished, and within 90 days an additional 56 lots will be ready for construction of homes. Roads will be completed within 30 days, and there will be different sections with a variety of amenities. A meeting is scheduled for this week with government officials to discuss creating a pedestrian connection from Doral Drive to the new Wyndwater development. There are plans for 70-75 custom lots on the south side of Sloop Point going into next year, and

The Willarlea Ruritan Club will sponsor a new event to bring the Penderlea community together. The Penderlea 1st Annual Ruritan Fair and Festival is scheduled for Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. It will take place at the Willarlea Ruritan Club on Eleanor Roosevelt Lane, located next to Penderlea “The festival will bring School in Wilthe community closer lard. together and people will June Robhave the opportunity to bins, Presimeet new folks...” dent of the June Robbins Willarlea Willarlea Ruritan Club Ruritan club, said that the festival will offer the northern section of Pender County some needed entertainment. She said it is not a fundraising event, but a community get-together to encourage fellowship. “The Willarlea Ruritan Club began this project as a Hunting Expo and it turned into a fair and festival. The Ruritans felt we needed a festival for northern Pender County. We wanted to celebrate our 61st birthday and help the community in which we live,” said Robbins. “The festival will bring the community closer together, and people will have the opportunity to meet new folks that live in our wonderful neighborhood that we call home,” she continued. All area residents are invited to come out and join in the fun during the First Annual Penderlea Fair and Festival. The Willarlea Ruritan Club is a volunteer service organization serving northern

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The still waters of Shelter Creek reflect the trees on a quiet Pender County morning. The dock on Shelter Creek is located beside Hollands Shelter Creek Restaurant on N.C. 53 east of Burgaw.

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“The rolling terrain, mature trees and water features create a setting unlike anything that has been developed in Hampstead in the past.” Wyndwater developer Mike Pollak

thought the Topsail Greens area would thrive as well. Two thirds of the 154-acre golf course will eventually be occupied by 300-400 residential homes starting in the mid $200,000 range. The homes will be surrounded by walking and biking trails with three ponds in the neighborhood. It is located in the highly sought-after Topsail school district and just minutes from the beach. American Homesmith and Hardison Building Company are set to begin construc-

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Child dies in accident near Surf City

Arrest report Freddie James Anderson, 58, 31 Newkirk Road, Burgaw. Simple assault, second degree trespassing, misdemeanor breaking and/or entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,500 secured bond. Lashawnya Greene Armstrong, 39, 16988 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point. Felony larceny of motor vehicle, possession stolen automobile, driving while license revoked (2 counts), fict/ alt title/reg card/tag, no liability insurance, expired registration card. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $26,000 secured bond. Teddy Jermel Bacchus, 33, 71 White Oak Road, Rocky Point. First degree trespassing enter/ remain. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Terry Marren Beckett, 48, 138 Revivial Center, Maple Hill. Assault with a deadly weapon intent to kill inflict ser injury. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $50,000 secured bond. Anthony Jerome Brown, 38, 612 S Smith St., Burgaw. Possession with intent to sell, deliver, cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, possession drug paraphernalia, possession schedule 2 controlled substance, felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $50,000 secured bond. Harry Leon Brown, 60, 105 South McCrae Street, Burgaw. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond. Wesley Deshawn Carr, 23, 671 Timberly Lane, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked violation limited driving priv (2 counts) failure to wear seat belt-driver. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,400 secured bond. Jose Enrique Chavez, 20, 179 Kellyville Road, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked limited driving priv. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Stephen Robert Croom, 19, 308 Tram Rd., Currie. Assault with a deadly weapon, injury to personal property (2counts) probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,100 secured bond. Mark Anthony Gregoire, 28, 507 Pine Hurst Circle, Hampstead. OFA; OTH, soliciting proerty false pretense, misdemeanor receiving of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond. Ricky Leroy Jacobs, 49, 405 W Conn Avenue, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. William Henry Lamont, 39, 206 W Bridger Street, Burgaw. Assault on female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Eric James Lent, 28, 119 Lucky Street, Sneads Ferry. Break or enter a motor vehicle, attempted larceny, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released no bond listed. Christopher Thomas Linkous, 33, 67 Bro-

ken Spur Ct., Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Justin Corderra Matthews, 25, 901 Old Mill Rd., Wallace. Reckless driving to endanger, harassing phone call. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $700 secured bond. James Blake McCallion Jr. 39, 63 George Washington Hales Dr., Atkinson. Driving while impaired. Released no bond listed. Daniel Robert McFee, 43, 141 Deepwoods Ridge Road, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Jumel Gregory Morris, 36, 6940 Malpass Corner Road, Currie. Violation of dom protection order, child support (2 counts), harassing phone call, communicating. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 cash bond and $5,000 secured bond. Jonathan Howard Nelson, 37, 331 Kemper Rd., Hampstead. Driving while impaired, hit/ run leave scene prop damage, fail to notify DMV of address change. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Johnathan Lee Newmons, 29, 396 Sawyer Lane, Wallace. Simple assault, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Steven Robert Pierce, 29, 200 Flag Street, Holly Ridge. Violation of dom. protection order. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $2,500 secured bond. Sergio Juan Ramirez, 20, 152 Honey Bee Lane 1, Burgaw. Identity theft (2 counts) Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $20,000 secured bond. Wendell Cleve Rice III, 36, 35472 NC Hwy 210 W, Currie. Drive while license revoked, expired registration card/ tag. Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Darrell Ray Sanders, 34, 54 Oak Grove Drive, Hampstead. Fict/alt title/reg card/tag, no registration card, permit operation veh no insurance, no inspection sticker, drive while license revoked (2 counts), no inspection sticker (expired), permit operation veh no insurance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Tory Antwan Simpson, 25, 15685 Hwy 421, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, drive left of center. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Jordan Malic Steen, 17, 21 Lucille’s Place, Burgaw. Communicating threats (3 counts), assault by pointing a gun (2 counts), injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Jason Ray Stilley, 30, 523 Green Acres Dr., Hampstead. Violation of dom, protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Danielle Marie Watkins, 27, 498 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point. Service of Writ. Released no bond.

From Staff Reports A 2-year-old child died Saturday night after being hit by a car at a private residence in Pender County. The Highway Patrol reports that Stevie Wallace, 28, was backing up her car when she hit the boy.

Continued from page 1A Benton said. “Part of the essential duties of the finance officer is preparing the various reports as required by the Local Government Commission, preparing information for auditors, and coordinating the audit process. Part of the finance officer’s duties is to prepare for the audit and provide the information to the auditing firm. The county had to employ a firm to come in a do that work because it wasn’t accomplished,” Benton said. Benton indicated there was no problem with the county’s finances which caused the late audit. It was a matter of the work necessary to prepare for

the audit not being done. County finance of ficer Butch Watson was on medical leave Monday, according to the interim county manager and was still employed by the county. County hires interim manager Bob Murphy has been hired as interim county manager. Benton held that job for only a few days before a Murphy was brought in. Benton has stayed on as a consultant with the county to help with the audit issues and the search for a permanent manager. Benton says he won’t be here very long. Murphy is a retired county manager, who now does interim work, most recently working as the interim manager in Caswell County. “My job is to make sure

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer A Rocky Point man who stabbed his girlfriend 14 times will be sentenced to prison next week. Tony Allen Har ris, 41, pleaded guilty on July 19 to second de g ree murder in the 2012 stabbing death of Debra Gail Long, 50. Harris and Long were previously in a “dating” relationship, according to District Attorney Ben David. Long’s corpse was found June 16,2012, in her chinaberry Road home. Harris was

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher N.C. State University Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson has appointed Penderlea resident Jimbo Robbins to the University Standing Committee, Council on Athletics. Robbins will serve through June, 2017. The committee assists the university chancellor in the exercise of institutional responsibility and control of intercollegiate athletics as required by the university and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The committee functions in an advisory, compliance, liaison, and representative capacity to university officials. “We advise the chancellor regarding athletics and how it goes along with the academic side of the university. We make sure the academic requirements for the athletes are followed,” Robbins said. “There are currently lawsuits against the NCAA, athletes

all the functions of county government continue uninterrupted, county projects don’t lose their momentum, and make sure everything is done in a professional and timely way,” Murphy said. “I’m here to provide whatever services I can to the board of commissioners during this short period of time.” Murphy and Benton are working with the board of commissioners to help locate a permanent county manager. “I know Rick has reviewed several resumes and I’ve done the same and we are providing whatever input the board needs. I’m here for a very short period of time so I would think the board would hopefully have someone identified within the next month,” Murphy said.

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the first suspect sought by investigators, due to a history of domestic problems with the couple. David emphasized that his office takes a keen interest in domestic violence cases, and he was pleased with the result. “Cases of domestic violence receive my full attention,” he said, “and this case was no different, We are happy to bring this result to Ms. Long’s family, and look forward to giving them the opportunity to speak on their mother’s behalf at the sentencing.”

Harris was remanded to custody to await sentencing. Harris and Long had an inter mittent relationship, according to investigators at the time. At the time of the murder, family members said Harris was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has an extensive criminal record starting in 1989, including charges and convictions of assault charges, drug possession, larceny,breaking and entering charges, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. His most recent prison stint was in 2006 and 2007.

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he was pronounced dead. The Highway Patrol says no charges have been filed against Wallace. The Pender County Sheriff ’s Department is conducting an investigation along with the Highway Patrol.

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4-Hers enjoy summer programs By Jefferson WeaverÂ Contributing Writer Â Pender County 4-H members can never complain that they get bored in the summer. Cooperative Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-H Summer Day Camp activities are in full swing. Extension 4-H agent Jessica Hogan, working with 4-H volunteer leaders, developed a series of half day programs focusing on the diversity of life in Pender County. Youth participants ages 5 to 19 are eligible to participate in Extension 4-H programs. The programs provide youth an opportunity to experience educational activities in a hands-on, fun manner. So far, camp activities have included a cooking class for youth 5-9 years old. Participants lear ned about local foods, where they come from and then prepared appetizers and a full lunch meal. Then they got the chance to see where some of that food came from. The cooking class was followed up by a trip to Old River Farm for â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day at the Farmâ&#x20AC;?. The 21 youth on the trip enjoyed a tour of the farm, and got to see beef cattle up close and personal while learning about farm life from owners Dean and Susan Lanier. Day three took 17 youth on a trip titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did You Eat Todayâ&#x20AC;? to look at three local farms, all producing food in different ways. The first stop was Piney Woods Farm outside Burgaw to teach youth about peach production. Peaches are a challenging crop to g row in eastern North Carolina,

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4H campers visit Piney Woods Farm near Burgaw to learn about peach production. and Piney Woods Far m is the only peach orchard in Pender County. Youth got to see peaches in the orchard and pick a peach for the road. The second stop was to Don Rawls Farm shop on Hwy 117 N where youth were able to look at the latest high-tech combines and tractors used on large farms in the county. Youth got to sit in the cab of a combine, watch the computer monitors and were taught about the ever-increasing opportunities computers offer todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers. It also gave youth a chance to see that their computer gaming skills might one day lead to a career in agriculture. The final stop was at Pennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackber ry Patch on

Hwy 117 where youth saw how blackberries are grown using a shift trellis. Shift trellises are hinged at their base and allow farmers to lay the canes down horizontally at blossom time. This causes the plant to promote blossom set upward toward the sunshine and after the blossom set, the trellis is stood up vertically resulting in all of the fruit production oriented on one side of the plant for easier pest management and harvest. Owners Jerry and Penny Olsen produce 1.5 acres of blackberries using organic production practices and plan to expand their production in the coming year. The week ended with youth traveling to Topsail Beach

Surf City Parks and Recreation is offering two gun safety camps for youths ages 9-14, with activities taking place within a 15-hour course based at the Surf City Community Center. The camp dates are July 28 to Aug. 1 and Aug. 11-15. The camp beginning July 28 will run from 1-4 p.m. and the camp starting Aug. 11 will run from 9 a.m. until noon. The camps are being offered in cooperation with community partner Surf City Guns & Ammo, local law enforcement personnel and certified NRA instructors, Rachelle and Jeff Trout.Â Specific visits from local law enforcement agencies and Pender County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department are scheduled as part of the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to partner

with local businesses such as Surf City Guns, to offer this first-time, unique camp and play a role in developing safe practices with firearms,â&#x20AC;? said Kristie Grubb, Surf City Parks and Recreation Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our hopes are to teach gun safety and responsibility to our area kids in hopes to prevent accidents with guns now and in the future.â&#x20AC;? In the classroom participants will review the basic of pistol and rifle safety through a series of hands-on demonstrations and presentations. On the final day of camp each week, those in the camp will go to an outdoor range where they will test their knowledge and safe use of a Ruger 10/22, using a variety of target materials, including zombies and balloons.

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options being contemplated are a dog park and soccer fields, and input from the community will be an element to take into account. One major feature in the developmental plan is the concept of connectivity within and among neighborhoods in the community. Pender County plans to use Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) funding to help with this facet of the plan. STRS funds are utilized for projects on or intersecting with state-maintained roads that enhance the ability to walk or bike to and from public or private schools that serve grades K-8, within two miles of the schools being served. This includes bicycle

and pedestrian accommodations throughout the community. Plans for the project consist of an eight to 10-foot wide asphalt path along the south side of Sloop Point Loop Road and the east side of Country Club Drive. It will connect North Topsail Elementary School to Kiwanis Park and will also connect surrounding neighborhoods. The project is 100 percent grant-funded and no matching funds are required for SRTS projects. However, the county will have to enter into a contract with the State of North Carolina to maintain the multi-purpose path and adjacent grassed area.

plans for some retail on Highway 17 at some point. Amenities will be added to existing ponds, such as fountains, deepening the ponds and improving water clarity. Pollak described the development as a master-planned community, as opposed to simply a subdivision. There will be houses ready to move into during the first quarter of next year. With the design including a substantial amount of open area, a variety of options are under consideration. Some

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Short term funding, long term losses While there is no such thing as a truly free lunch, anyone can recognize the benefits of good planning for a profitable future. Anyone, it seems, except some of the number-crunchers in charge of writing budgets for the General Assembly. Two state plans under consideration by the legislature would radically alter the It’s reasonable that the way the N.C. Forest Service Forest Service should charge helps tree farmers plan for the a fee for its professional serfuture. For years, the Forest vices in forest management Service has offered a variety – but the proposals currently of aid to tree farmers and being debated by commitproperty owners, at low or no tees in the General Assembly cost. One of those services and elsewhere are ridiculous. was drafting of forest management plans. Forest management plans help landowners prepare for the future of their trees, which are the crop that takes the longest time from planting to harvest. Like any crop, be it corn, soybeans, grain, or cotton, different stages of growth require different care for maximum yield. Controlled and prescribed burns, species planning, even types of cover for the outer edges of tree plantations can have a major impact on the quality of harvest to be expected by the farmer, or the farmer’s children. Not all property owners who are blessed with good tracts of trees are professional arborists. Most simply want to be able to see the investment pay off in 10, 20 or even 30 years, and don’t want to have to spend a lot of time or effort caring for their forest on the their land. With proper planning and a maintenance schedule of burns, pine straw sales, etc., a well-managed forest can be just the ticket for the landowner who wants to keep his or her land, produce some long-term revenue to benefit the environment and not have the hassle of managing annual harvests of row crops. It’s reasonable that the Forest Service should charge a fee for its professional services in forest management – but the proposals currently being debated by committees in the General Assembly and elsewhere are ridiculous. Consider this: if you give away free doughnuts, you’ll have a lot of customers; if you suddenly start charging $20 a doughnut, no matter how skillful the baker, customers will quickly lose their taste for doughnuts. Asking landowners to pay a small fee for the professional services rendered by the Forest Service in creating a management plan is perfectly reasonable. Suddenly going from no charge to$200 and up for even the simplest plans is not reasonable. Such a price increase will result in fewer people taking advantage of such plans, which in turn cuts down on the quality of planning for each tract, thus resulting in poorer quality trees down the line. Low quality trees means less tax revenue for the community as well as the state, as well as job losses in the timber industry, and less money in the landowner’s pocket. The profitability of a well-managed forest is just one reason North Carolina’s timberlands have rebounded in the past 125 years. We all benefit from the cleaner air, better soil, natural diversity and commerce created by well-managed forests. The state is looking for ways to help its agencies produce more revenues and be more self-sufficient. We’re all in favor of fiscal responsibility, and the concept of having state agencies provide more of their own revenues while reducing the burden on taxpayers is an excellent model that has been used with a lot of success in other states. However—the solons also need to realize that a little help from the state now produces far more revenues later on. We do not plant trees for ourselves, but for our children and grandchildren. Perhaps the General Assembly needs to look at the way it funds some agencies in the same way, and plan for future revenues, rather than the quick buck at election time.

The Point

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Dog tired and barking They call this time of year the dog days of summer, long days filled with heat and humidity. When our legislature is still in session lawmakers get dog-tired, resulting in a lot of barking due to short tempers. Lawmakers reconvened for the short session in May almost unanimously predicting they would revise the budget they passed in 2013 and adjourn before July 4. Unlike recent years there was no compelling crisis and no major budget shortfall. But it wasn’t long before the political and philosophical differences between the House and Senate surfaced,

emphasized by the Senate budget revisions in Medicaid and education. Veteran observers immediately understood we weren’t likely to have a revised budget by the July 1 beginning of the state’s fiscal year. Dan Way with Carolina Journal researched the legislature’s library archives and reported that since 1981 tardy budgets have been the norm. In only nine instances has the budget been passed prior to July 1. Six were not passed until August, two were September being approved and, in 1998, the budget wasn’t concluded until the day before Halloween, Oct. 30. Why is this a problem? When the ink isn’t dry on a budget until after the government spending year has already begun the impacts reverberate all across our state. State agencies need to know personnel and spending levels and untimely delays force them to make erratic and costly management and budget decisions. Local governments get whipsawed when tax, education and other regulatory policies are late in coming. For example, local education systems often base teacher supplements on teacher pay; a state pay

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Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Ghost busters

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “In the past the finance officer from the county along with staff have done that work...The county had to employ a firm to come in and do that work because it wasn’t accomplished.”

Former Pender County Manager Rick Benton on the problems with the late county audit.

“I think overseeing the academic side of athletics is one of the major responsibilities of this council.” Penderlea resident Jimbo Robbins on his appointment to the N.C. State Council on Athletics.

Just make it to the store The cargo in the bed of the borrowed truck was one good blast of tractor-trailer induced wind from causing calamity on a Friday highway, so I made a quick sidetrip in search of something to quell the rebellious nature of four large barrels that just wouldn’t quite wedge where I wanted them to stay. The sidetrip was an excellent excuse to spend a little time in one of my favorite places, Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro. While the community has lost much of its grandeur (along with its industrial base, the sawmills) the store itself is a natural draw for anyone in need of nigh onto anything. While it was once a company store, serving both the sawmill workers and the community, it has adapted into quite possibly the ultimate country store. I was somewhat disappointed that I was immediately able to find the requisite tie-downs to lash my barrels into submission; I enjoy wandering the aisles of such places in an aimless manner, even if I have no particular need of any of the treasures offered on the old shelves. I have the privilege of visiting Charles Russ’ store in Kelly almost every morning, and sometimes twice a day or more, depending on the stubbornness of a malfunctioning water pump, a skyrocketing thermometer, or my misfiring memory. Basic groceries, farm supplies, hardware, ammunition and information are among the staple items Brother Charles deals in. Need a used refrigerator, a rental trailer, a hound dog, someone with a tractor, a cup of coffee, bug spray, fishing bait, bolts of an indeterminate size to fix an old piece of equipment? A cold drink, bullets, a watermelon, a bag of deer corn, the number for a tow truck driver? A taxidermist, fresh eggs, 12 percent “multi-varmint” livestock feed or a can of soup?

Jefferson Weaver Directions? In our community, we tell folks to go see Charles. If they’re on the other side of Colly Bay, it’s Rowan or Mark’s Store. On the opposite side of the river? Go to Council. I grew up visiting country stores, even if we lived in town. Papa and I spent many a Saturday roaming the countryside, looking for news, car parts or just staying out of Mother’s hair. Later, as a driver’s license and a 1955 Chevrolet gave me a taste of freedom, I began to frequent said businesses in my own right. They were already dwindling when I was a callow kid heading for a deer stand or a junkyard, but one could still find plenty of rural oases where one could find a desperately needed gallon of gas, a pack of Nabs, and the right road home. One of my former citydwelling friends grumbles at paying much more for items in the country than at one of the soulless big box stores in the city. It does little good to point out that living in the country requires much more planning than when one lives right down the asphalt path from everything, nor does it do any good to point out that wholesalers tend to charge more to country stores than to other establishments, since it takes more time and fuel to drive a 40-mile round trip to a country store than to an establishment across town. While I

have known of a few country storekeepers who purposefully took advantage of the extra cost of convenience, most of those are few and far between. Twice Miss Rhonda and I have lived in close proximity to forgotten country stores; there’s one in my yard at Lagoon, Mrs. Smith’s, and the Johnson store was a landmark when we lived at Waycross, eons ago. I have belabored you before with the history we found in the Johnson store ledgers, where during the hard times people traded work or produce against their bills, and in some cases the bills were just written off. Such generosity and love for ones neighbors is why so many stores have closed through the years, along with folks succumbing to the siren’s song of the convenience of living in town, where their neighbors are an arm’s length away and their noses even closer. Our country stores play a role in our history. Bill Weatherly, a dear friend of ours (who also used to run Charles’ store), shared a story about stopping at Mrs. Smith’s store whilst on his way to Kelly to court Miss Margaret. He tells it much better than I could write it, but Mrs. Smith assured him he hadn’t quite gone far enough to find Kelly when he stopped at Lagoon for a cold drink and advice. I learned a long time ago that whatever community you call home, if it has a good country store, you have a resource better than the Internet, or a phone book, if you’re a traditionalist like me. Speaking of phone books, most country stores have a dogeared and edited volume or two hidden under the counter for emergencies. Those editions are generally far more accurate than anything published by the phone companies. It saddens me to see a

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Most people I encounter assume that I am perfectly normal. Even close friends and family members hold hope that I have the potential to be some variation of normal in the not so distant future. One glimpse at my Pinterest boards, however, will paint an entirely different picture and are indicative of my fascination with strange history and ghostly encounters. Although I’m not a big believer in paranormal activity or psychic abilities, I do get completely absorbed in a suspenseful horror flick. Gruesome movies do nothing for me as they are utterly predictable. Jason and Freddy make me yawn. To make a long story short, should you find yourself in a deserted hospital or cabin during a torrential storm, your fate is essentially sealed with a hatchet. The odds of an early meeting with the grim reaper increase definitively if you are young, attractive and have recently disturbed an ancient Indian burial ground or are the sibling of a vengeful, psychotic asylum escapee. It happens. Movies such as The Conjuring and The Amityville Horror which are based on “true and actual events”, however, give me the biggest thrill. This genre’ of true hauntings has hit primetime over the past several years, with shows like Ghost Adventures and Paranormal State increasing in popularity. I view episode after episode of these shows in the twisted hope of witnessing some real paranormal phenomena. But, alas, I’m always disappointed. Their hosts cleverly build anticipation at the beginning of each with promises of documenting spooky shenanigans. Sure, there are clever re-enactments, but nothing significant ever manifests. Perhaps a book will fall from a bookcase or a cat might hiss at an invisible entity which can only be seen by small mammals, but these shows have become so anticlimactic. Based upon a pre-interview with the afflicted clients, I would expect an orb to appear which then transforms into a ghost with talons. The apparition would be so angered by the blatant one-upmanship of the cocky taunts of the investigators that one of the crew members would be attacked. Then, pouring blood from the claw marks made by the ill-fated ghost who was once a confederate soldier or slighted mistress, the attacked cameraman would hobble out of the haunted house and run screaming into the woodsnever to be seen again. Ignoring the garbled pleas of their teammate, the investigation would continue as the actual voice of the haunter would make its displeasure known via EVP (Electronic Voice Recording). The EVP recorder would go crazy at this point and, as the host silences everyone, a recording of this entity is made for all of America to

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Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Page 5A

Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post Staff Writer Falls The hope of anyone who is growing older will be that he or she will be independent and will not fall and break a bone. We try to walk carefully and slowly, holding on to a cane or staff for balance if necessary. Sometimes we try to hurry and lose our balance or slip and fall. Whatever the reason, people do fall and break bones. My sister-in-law, Ruby Peel Crowley did just that in the wee hours on Thursday morning. Fortunately she was able to yell for help. She lives with her niece, Lynn Crowley Atkinson and husband, Gene, in Leland. An early morning trip to NHRMC confirmed that she had broken her hip and surgery was performed on Friday morning. Lynn works at NHRMC so she was able to be in the operating room with her aunt. Nieces, Kay C. Morton of Sanford and Dail Register of Hampstead, and I played the waiting game while Ruby was in surgery. Nephew Sid (or Robert) Crowley came

out and waited with us. You know, as hard as it is to wait, it gives relatives an opportunity to be together and visit, catch up on family news while waiting, waiting, and waiting. Lynn came out to say a pin had been put in and surgery went well. We made the long trek to her room on the fourth floor and found a groggy lady who was just waking up and wanted to talk. At least one of us sat with her the rest of the day. Saturday I took my shift in the afternoon. A physical therapist came in but decided to wait till the next day to get her up. She moved both legs, and he was satisfied. A great niece, Lexi Atkinson and great great niece, Lucy, came to check on our patient. Ruby enjoyed visiting and then took a short nap, repeating the process when a pastor from her church came by. The evening meal did not interest her after a bite or two of beans and mashed potatoes, but the cool vanilla ice cream felt good to her throat.

Lynn came back to sit with her about 7 p.m. and I soon said goodbye. My gas gauge looked menacingly low, so a stop at Rocky Point remedied that. I just learned on Monday, Ruby would be going to Rehab at Autumn Care that day. On the way to the parking lot, down four flights of five steps each, I ran into Bill George, who was going to visit his cousin Cathy. Keys disappear again On my way back from Wilmington on Friday, I stopped at Rocky Point Food Lion to get bacon for a fresh tomato sandwich for supper. It was raining when I left the hospital, so I was wearing a rain jacket. At Rocky Point, I tuned off the ignition, got out of the car. It was very sunny by then so I decided I did not need the jacket and tossed it in the car and locked the door. Bought the bacon and went back to my car. Couldn’t find the keys. Went back in the meat department to see if I had dropped the keys. As I was checking the other place I had stopped in the store,

someone spoke to me. It was Rocky Brown, my “across the road” neighbor. He said he would see if he could open the car door, because I could not find my keys. No luck. Then I realized that as I took the keys out of the ignition I had put them in the rain jacket. Then when I decided not to wear it in the store and tossed it over my pocketbook, the keys were still in the jacket pocket- with the purse which had my extra car key in it. (I get tired of carrying a purse around, don’t you? Rocky took me home after getting his groceries, and I rummaged around and found an extra car key. Rocky’s wife, Mari, took me back to Rocky Point. Waala! The key fit and the door opened. She waited to see that I was driving away before she let me out of her sight. Good neighbors are a delight to have, and I do thank God that I have good neighbors. God is good- all the time- and all the time, God is good. (I think when Chris and Melissa Deal sold the house and moved to Wallace, they must have told Rocky and

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that I hear more than incoherent mumbo jumbo. In my humbled opinion, it sounds like the ghost is saying “sharks murder mushroom bagels while visiting Bangladesh.” On the contrary, the more experienced ghost hunters have an entirely different perception. “Oh God, help us all.” The lead investigator sits in a state of shock before proclaiming that it is, indeed, an angry German poltergeist that has taken over the residence. With a sense of dramatic assuredness, the EVP is interpreted by the master of ghost speak. “I will eat your soul and (inaudible) haunt your future generations by (inaudible) stacking your kitchen chairs in weird configurations and pulling (inaudible) the sheets off of your children while (inaudible) they are sleeping.” These words are flashed on the screen for those of us who are supernaturally challenged and weren’t paying attention to the host who just slowly and dramatically enunciated the sentence in perfect English. “But, if my poltergeist is

German, why is he speaking English?” A threatening glare from one of the off-camera ghost hunters indicates that this client needs to zip it. At the end of the investigation, a debriefing is scheduled with the paranormal team. For the majority of clients, their suspicions are validated with evidence that is, at best, ineffectual. Mary Jones (not her real name) is required to listen to the EVPs for the 20th time, which supposedly lends credibility to the presence of a poltergeist. The team then seeks input from the homeowner. “Well, I just started feeding Snowball before dinnertime and I haven’t heard any more strange sounds. By the way, the thermal imaging occurred right over the space heater which was on high at the time and my oil lantern had spilled so that may be why my picture frames kept sliding off the bookcase.” Mary continues to look confused and shrugs her shoulders when the ghost hunters add a new dimension to this yet-to-be closed case. “Mary, we are afraid that

you are now possessed. The poltergeist is making you say these things.” The host motions for the cameraman to get this last piece of documentation, blocking Mary from the background and mouthing to her that she needs to hush it. “Wait. I didn’t actually see a poltergeist or any evidence thereof,” proclaims Mary. “And, you’re welcome.” The team has closed yet another case, thus providing relief to one more client. Mary, shrugging again, just goes with it. The filming is wrapped as this ghost hunting team packs up to prepare for another investigation in Amityville, New York. If this gig doesn’t work out, there’s always the elusive Bigfoot. –Hill is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact her at Regina.Hill@onslow.k12.

prevent the last-minute lollygagging and haggling that always seems to occur. The best solution is to have clearly established legislative session lengths, dictated either by a date certain ending or by concluding after a certain number of legislative meeting days. Only 11 states, including North Carolina, have no such restrictions. In some of the other 39 states those lengths are established by state constitutions or by state statutes. What is clear is that these states understand they cannot leave it up to legislators alone to establish the discipline needed to conclude their work in a timely manner and adjourn. There would be another and perhaps even more desirable benefit to having

established session limits. If lawmakers didn’t have to make such lengthy sacrifices of time away from jobs and family perhaps we might see more experienced people offer themselves in service. As anyone who ever had to listen a loud, continuously barking dog will tell you the noise gets old quickly. It’s time our lawmakers resolved their differences and spent their dog days of summer outside of Raleigh and fixed the real budget problem. –Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. on WILM-TV and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and Channel 52. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

stand to see their community without a store. It’s a risky investment for anyone, and certainly not a way to support a family. Indeed, I recently heard Charles echo the words uttered by Mr. Bill as well as the Potters, who had the store before Charles. “You can’t make a living with a country store these days,” Charles said, or words to that effect, “but you can’t open a country store if you think you’re going to get rich. You have to do it for the community, and hope you can keep the lights on.” Charles’ store rests almost in the center of our community, as does Peirce and Co., as did Mrs. Smith’s and Mr. Johnson’s. Most times, if people need directions

to somewhere in Kelly or the surrounding area, we’ll tell them “go to the store and turn” whichever way is needed. Indeed, I’ve told a lot of folks who feared they were lost that if they could just make it to the store, they’d be all right. Those words ring true for me, too, whether I’ve stretched the limits of my gas tank (again), Miss Rhonda needs a can of milk to feed whatever baby critter has turned up at our house, or I need to find Benny the Pump Man. If I can make it to the store—I know everything will be all right. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

Continued from page 4A witness. It says, “shmumuoshkoshbgosh” in a voice that suggests heavy smoking was a pre-afterlife addiction. Meanwhile, the client with whom the undead resides tilts her head and swears that the sound was actually her cat’s stomach growling. The show’s host dismisses this claim and yells, “rewind. Slow it down.” “No really. I forgot to buy Meow Mix last week and Snowball’s biting my ankle,” counters the haunted homeowner. “I feel the vibration of her empty, undulating bowel against my leg. Look, her bowl is empty and she’s licking me. ” Completely ignoring this moment of rational thought, the EVP recording is played at an increasingly lower RPM and registers something slightly different than before. “Shhhhmuuuuumuuuuuuuuoshhhhhhkoshhhhbuhgoshhhhhhhhhh.” After the recording is played over and over, I think

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Continued from page 4A raise will likely dictate that school systems adjust local supplements after their county budgets have passed and are in effect. This is neither good nor effective government. One reason for late budgets is that lawmakers need to know how much revenue they have to work with, information that isn’t sufficiently known until after March and April income tax returns are received and processed. But having watched this process for many years I’m not convinced that even if we moved the start date of the new budget year, to say Oct. 1 or even Jan. 1, it would

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Continued from page 4A shuttered and closed down country store; it hurts almost as much as seeing a beloved old house falling into ruins, because the heirs can’t agree on anything. A closed store ranks up there with seeing a forgotten and failed country church left to rot because its congregation in the nearby burying ground outnumbered those in the pews, or because again, people just can’t get along. Country stores once represented a solid way to make a living, but today, most of them are retirement programs for folks who couldn’t

Mari to look after me. They were at my house the next day after moving in, to introduce themselves and see if there was anything I needed.) God always puts thoughtful, kind, good people in my path. The key ring was in the rain jacket as I had hoped. Immediately the extra key went back where I had found it. I just may need it again! Trip to mountains With the weather we have had, the mountains sound very inviting. Tommy, Tiffany, Katelyn and Jacob spent last week at Sugar Mountain. When I asked if they enjoyed Tweetsie Railroad they said they spent a whole day there, so I guess that answered my question. They stopped by Sunday afternoon. Jacob had to show me his small stuffed black bear and Katelyn had a small stuffed otter, both real animals they saw at Grandfather Mountain. Sounds like they all had a good time. Hope they came

home refreshed and rested. God’s wonderful creations in the mountains of N.C. are wondrous to behold. Stephen just returned from a vacation in Florida. It’s always good to get away, but home is welcome when one returns. Tommy’s family not only came by, but they brought okra, potatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers from their garden, and eggs from their hens. A small box of very thin Moravian cookies, which I love, also were among the goodies. They were very thin Meyer Lemon cookies with Lemon Zest- 40 in the box. They looked so delicious that I ate half of one of the two packages at one sitting Sunday night. Um-Um- good. I can tell they will not last long. Ande is home Evans Trawick and his wife, Nikki have a new baby

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a public hearing for the proposed replacement of the Topsail Island Bridge (Number 16) on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. The hearing will be held at the Topsail Island Moose Lodge, located at 13175 N Carolina 50 in Holly Ridge (1/2 mile north of the Surf City McDonalds). An informal pre-hearing open house will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments about the proposed project. There will be an opportunity to submit written comments or questions as well. The public hearing will begin with a formal presentation on the project at 7:00 p.m. Citizens will be able to speak, ask questions and/or submit comments following the formal presentation. The presentation and all public comments will be recorded and a written transcript prepared. Written and verbal comments bear the same weight. NCDOT proposes to build a new bridge to replace the existing swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway on N.C. 50/210 in Surf City. This is one of two bridges that provide access to Topsail Island. The existing bridge is a steel truss swing span bridge that was built in the 1950s and is due for replacement. NCDOT originally evaluated more than 20 design alternatives for this project. A series of public workshops and meetings with environmental regulatory agencies were used to narrow the alternatives. The proposed project will improve traffic flow by providing wider travel lanes for all vehicles, maintain boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway, and minimize traffic delays. The proposed bridge will include access for pedestrians and bicycles. An environmental document was prepared for this project and was approved by the Federal Highway Administration in October 2011. This document, known as the Environmental Assessment (EA), along with the Corridor Public Hearing Maps displaying the selected alternative are available for public review at the following locations: • • • •

NCDOT Division Engineer’s Ofﬁce, 5501 Barbados Boulevard, Castle Hayne; Town of Surf City, 214 N. New River Drive; Town of North Topsail Beach, 2008 Loggerhead Court; and Town of Topsail Beach, 820 S. Anderson Boulevard.

Copies of the EA document and maps also can be found on the project’s website at: www.ncdot.org/projects/TopsailIslandBridge. For more information, please contact Diane Wilson, NCDOT- Human Environment Unit, by phone at (919) 707-6073 or via email at: pdwilson1@ncdot.gov. Additional written comments regarding the proposed project may be submitted to Ms. Wilson until August 26, 2014. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this hearing. Anyone requiring special services should contact Ms. Wilson as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. July 9, 16 & 23, 2014

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Education

Sea Turtle Hospital News By Karen Sota Special to the Post & Voice

Photo contributed

Miles pulls in his cast net to see what he caught at the edge of the Intracostal Waterway.

Ecological Marine Adventures

Learning about cast nets By Kathleen Murphy Ecological Marine Adventures Special to the Post & Voice This week at Ecological Marine Adventures we learned about cast nets. Cast nets are circular net with small weights distributed around its edge. Cast nets are thrown or cast out into the air so it spreads and opens in a complete circle before hitting the water and sinks down to catch the fish. Cast nets have been around for a very long time, although cast nets do not go back in history as far as the seine net cast nets have been around for thousands of years. Complete cast nets have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to before 1,000 B.C. Until about the second century A.D. cast nets were made of linen. Linen was then replaced by cotton which was used until about 1950 when it was replaced by synthetic

fibers like nylon. Cast nets are now made using either monofilament netting or multifilament netting. Lead weights are still used on cast nets today. Our kids marine science class lear ned about many different nets and net construction types this week. The kids really enjoyed learning about the cast nets. Cast nets are tough to learn to throw at first but with a little practice and the right size net the kids did great. We caught shrimp, mullet, pinfish, spots, croaker, a small flounder, and a couple needle fish. The kids enjoyed catching a releasing all these animals using their new cast net skills. Ecological Marine Adventures summer programs run through Aug. 23. We will be offering a free Community Marine Science Classe on the beach at the Goldsboro public beach access in Surf City every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.

During these classes we will be teaching children and families how to seine net and catch some interesting species of animals in the surf zone. This is a wet activity so come in bathing suits. We will also have a short marine science lesson about the animals caught and answer questions. Preregistration is not required for this class – just show up and be ready to have fun and learn. EMA is still registering for some summer classes, but most summer classes are full with very few remaining spaces. Please visit www. EMAtopsail.com for more information. Remember email is our preferred method of contact. Have a great week, and remember protect, preserve, and enjoy your amazing marine world. Pick up some trash, recycle, teach someone something, get outside and have some fun.

Spotlight on Cara Cook We expect our interns to be on their toes, but until now we never had one that could literally do just that. Cara danced her way into our program after spending several years as a professional ballerina. And her younger sister, who’s in her third year as one of our junior interns, also had quite a bit to do with Cara’s decision to sign on. Being part of a dance company (including time with the Georgia Ballet) left little occasion for Cara to do much of anything else. But now, after completing her freshman year at Oberlin College in Ohio, she’s determined to devote time to pursuing her many other interests. While spending summers at her grandmother’s house in Surf City she often visited our hospital and was fascinated by our turtles and the work we do. So our internship program was definitely on her list. Cara said that she was “willing to do anything if it meant I could touch the turtles. Anything.” Our interns definitely touch turtles, but they have to be willing and able to do everything, not just anything! Cara does whatever comes her way, always with a smile. Cara likes working in our main rehab room, Sea Turtle Bay, because those critters are well along in their recovery and are generally feeling pretty good. That’s where their individual personalities really begin to shine. Cara has some pretty specific advice for anyone considering our internship. “Don’t come in with too many expectations because you’re going to learn things that you never thought you’d learn. Be flexible and be humble,” she said. In her spare time Care still

Summer fitness

Be good to yourself By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice Anyon e wh o h a s b e e n grandmothering a car in hopes of getting another year or two out of it has probably thought, “why didn’t I take better care of it when it was newer?” We’ve been driving the Corolla for the past year with a worn out clutch, putting up with impatient tailgaters and the lack of acceleration. We finally got it fixed and the result is a great feeling of having a dependable car again. What a perfect parallel to our own bodies, supposedly our temples, we have been breaking down long after our prime days are gone. We need to take care of our body. In doing so, we can continue to enjoy those simple pleasures of life that make us well and happy. Research indicate there are many things you can do to keep healthy – eating right, getting appropriate exercise, seeing a doctor regularly, cutting salt, take vitamins and supplements, and eat a Mediterranean diet.

Many people extoll the virtues of maintaining a positive attitude, looking for the silver lining, and appreciating what you have as being the key to being healthy. So many options, and so many threats to our wellness and health can lead us to feeling confused and anxious about our future. It’s amazing what we get away with early in life, until we figure out we can’t get away with it anymore. You need to take the energy that was used for negative habits and devote it to the five dimensions of wellness: spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and physical. We can all strive to maximize or actualize our potential in the wellness components. For example, my friend Derrick is a chiseled piece of granite, the way he throws weights around and jumps rope like a pro, at 51 years old. Add to this his strong convictions, positive attitude, and personal beliefs, and you can see without knowing anything else about him, that he has come close to perfection in some of the wellness areas. I

wonder if it is a coincidence that he drives a nice car. Contrast Derrick with my friend John, who, at 80 years of age, is one of the most social people I have ever known. A former oil baron from Oklahoma, he is always in a good mood, always telling jokes and stories with gusto (and quite figurative language), and helped me out without hesitation when I needed someone’s help immediately and desperately. Realizing his potential in these wellness components, and walks on the beach at zero dark thirty every morning for his physical well-being (and spiritual, too) allow John to feel good about himself and his life. Achieving the varying levels of wellness that Derrick and John have depends on where we are in our personal lives. We all will not have the dedication to fitness as Derrick has, but we can get up and run a couple of miles, or swim or dedicate ourselves to a yoga class, or take those early morning (or evening) walks on the beach. We all can’t or don’t want

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Hospital intern Cara Cook dances, spends time at the beach and hangs out with our other interns. It won’t be long until she returns to Oberlin with a yet undeclared major (but probably biology with a minor in dance.) Summer releases Loggerhead Shellie was released last week before a large crowd of well-wishers. After a wave of the flipper she cruised through the surf and out to parts unknown. Watch our Facebook page, The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, for dates and times of any upcoming releases. Details are posted the day before. Nesting Update It hasn’t been a banner year as we move through the summer. We have only about 40 nests as of this writing. Please report all local sea turtle activity to our director of beach operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880. If unable to reach her you may also contact our director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800. The state also has a hotline for strandings, injured or sick turtles at 252-241-7367 and the call will be

to adopt a strict diet, but we can make small adjustments that will begin to add up in our nutrition. We all can’t go to church on a regular basis, but we can, finally, try to figure out your relationship with a higher power. I can’t worry about you, only myself. Personally, I like to listen to my body, to what it is saying to me. Take small steps, make minor adjustments, and you will start to feel better about yourself. Good luck and be happy.

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old woman did not miss, no matter what, was worship on church day. She went to worship weekly. She had not given up on God, she prayed to God constantly for relief and she gave thanks to God that her condition was not worse. One day there was a man in worship, a man quite different from the others. He did not shun her or shy away but boldly walked up and smiled at her. He addressed her with respect. He touched her and then ever so gently he lifted her until she was standing straight up. She was healed. She was free! â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name?â&#x20AC;? someone asked her later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which means He will save His people,â&#x20AC;? someone added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Praise God,â&#x20AC;? the woman cried, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He certainly saved me.â&#x20AC;? Can you even imagine what difference this miracle made in the life of the old woman. Can you even begin to understand the weight that has been lifted from her shoulders- the weight of pity, of shame, of guilt; the weight of her handicap itself. She has been transformed. She has been reborn. Her life of struggle and hardship is gone and in it place is a life of blessed freedom, the freedom to do whatever she wants to do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a story, you might say, but what a story. For in its precious few words it speaks volumes to us about our life and God. The story tells us two things in particular. One is that it helps us to see that we all are handicapped in some way, spiritually handicapped. There are things in our life that create barriers, that put up road blocks, that

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in a right spirit for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holy way. We open our eyes to the presence of Jesus with us. We open our hearts to his love and grace. We open our lives to his simple touch and we, too, are gently lifted into the full stature of Christ. God never gives us a problem to which he does not provide the answer. God does not give us a puzzle to which he does not offer a solution. God does not allow any spiritual flaw in us to which he does not offer a transforming touch. So live in faith. Do not stay bound to your particular brokenness, but drop your guard, give up your self-sufficiency and let Jesus transform you with a touch. Let his spirit fill your spirit until you can stand tall in the presence of God. Let Jesus transform you in all the ways that bring you closer to God and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holy will for your life and our world. He is the one who comes to save his people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people like you, people like me.

Monday July 28 The Antioch United Holy Church will hold the Facebook Revival 2014 July 2831. The revival, which features all female speakers, will be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The church is located at 2956 Little Kelly Road in Rocky Point.

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Recipes for special summer occasions

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During the summer months there usually is at least one special occasion that one would want to make something special. Here are some special occasion recipes. Enjoy, Southern sweet tea with vodka 10 black tea bags (I use Lipton.) ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 lemon sliced Vodka (optional) Fresh lemon juice Twist tea bag strings around handle of a lidded saucepan filled with four cups of water. Bring to a boil, turn heat off; stir in sugar and cover. Let tea steep for 30 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool completely. Pour cooled tea into a pitcher with four cups of cold water. Add lemon slices and enough ice to fill pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. For adult tea: Into each

glass of tea combine four ounces sweet tea, two ounces vodka, and ½ ounce fresh lemon juice, stir, then pour over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with lemon slices. Deviled crab dip 1 cup light mayonnaise 2 large eggs, room temperature ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup milk 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning like Old Bay 1 pound crab claw meat 1 sweet red bell pepper, diced (optional) 1 small Vidalia or sweet onion 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 cup flavored bread crumbs, plus two tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, eggs, lemon juice, milk, and seafood seasoning. Gently fold in crab, red pepper (optional), onion, celery, and one cup bread crumbs. Transfer mixture to a 1½ quart baking dish. Sprinkle two tablespoons bread crumbs on top and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes or until top is browned. Serve with crackers. Simple shrimp boil Serves 6 2 pounds small red potatoes 1 pound kielbasa, sliced on a diagonal into two-inch pieces 4 ears of corn, husked and silk

removed, cut in half ¼ cup Old Bay seafood seasoning 2½pounds fresh shrimp, shells left on Place potatoes and kielbasa in bottom of a large stockpot. Fill with five quarts cold water. Stir in seasoning, cover and bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. Remove lid and gently add corn, cook for 10-12 minutes. Gently stir in shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp just turn pink. Drain and serve. Grilled chicken supreme 1 3-3 ½ pound chicken, cut into pieces 1 stick butter 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup A-1 Sauce 1 clove garlic, minced then smashed 1 teaspoon onion powder Wash and pat dry chicken; cut into pieces; set aside. In a saucepan melt butter, then add Worcestershire sauce, A-1 Sauce, onion powder, and garlic, stir to mix well. Bring mixture to a boil and immediately lower heat to a simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Place chicken pieces on a preheated oiled grill, skin side up. Baste chicken pieces with the sauce from beginning to end of cooking, turning and rotating chicken pieces. Banana pudding This recipe may be made up to 2-days before serving. 4 large eggs, room temperature

2/3 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 4 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced 1 11-ounce box vanilla wafer cookies Whipped topping, if desired In a large bowl whisk together eggs just to blend. Whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk milk into sugar mixture and heat over medium heat, whisking often, until very warm to the touch. Gradually whisk half of hot mixture into eggs, then whisk egg mixture back into milk mixture in saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, it should be the consistency of mayonnaise, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, and whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Strain pudding through a fine mesh strainer or sieve into another large bowl. Cover pudding with plastic wrap pressing directly onto the surface of pudding. Chill until cool about 2-3 hours. To assemble: Spread one third of pudding evenly in a two quart baking dish. Top with half the cookies and half the bananas. Repeat layers once more and top with remaining third of pudding. Cover and chill for 4-5 hours. When ready to serve top with whipped topping, if desired.

Shrimp Festival needs volunteers The 44 th annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival needs volunteers to help with the festival Aug. 9-10. For more information contact Jennifer Marshburn, at sfshrimpfestival@gmail.com Surf City half marathon A major road race for area runners is now on the fall calendar with the Two Town Half Marathon set to make its debut on Saturday, October 11. The point-to-point race takes place on a newly certified flat course designed for excellent times – in both Surf City and Topsail Beach. The event begins at the new Topsail Beach Town Center and will be completed at Soundside Park in Surf City where a post-race celebration party will take place. “It is a credit to both towns that we can work together to hold such an outstanding event,” says Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “Fall is a great time for folks to come to the beach and visit us.” Registration is available through www.townofsurfcity. com and will remain open until September 30. Proceeds will go to benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation, prettyinpinkfoundation.org/. The Pretty In Pink Foundation

provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer. We invite everyone to come out for the inaugural half marathon on Topsail Island,” says Race Director Linda Carlsen, Wellness Coordinator with Surf City Parks & Recreation. “This event is designed for competitive runners, fitness runners and walkers, really for everyone,” she adds. Both Surf City and Topsail Beach are cooperating on this fall racing venture with Brunswick Timing. The cost is only $50 and all participants will receive a collector’s Tshirt, finisher medals and other goodies. Volunteers for the event will receive a special tee and receive pre-race training. For more information or to volunteer, call Surf City Community Center at 910-328-4887 or go to the race website link at www.townofsurfcity.com. Pender County library activities help children avoid summer slide Visitors to any North Carolina public library this summer will notice the excitement in the air created by the annual children’s summer program called “Fizz, Boom Read!” In Pender County there is growing enthusiasm as families

are encouraged share at-home reading fun by the Seize the Summer! initiative of Read Aloud 15 Minutes. Seize the Summer! focuses on the opportunities at home to prevent the loss of scholastic skills that most children experience during the summer vacation from school. Suggesting simple, enjoyable ways to incorporate reading aloud throughout each day equips families to make gains in knowledge, stimulate imaginations and build the enthusiasm for learning that helps create the foundation for success in school. According to the non-profit organization Read Aloud 15 Minutes: •Reading aloud is the single most important thing a parent or caregiver can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning. •Nationally, 37 percent of children arrive in kindergarten without the skills necessary to begin their learning journey. •If a child is not reading at grade level by the end of the first grade, then there is an 88 percent probability the child will not be reading at grade level by the end of the fourth grade. •Even in higher-income households, nearly 40 percent of families do not read aloud

every day. •More than half the children in this country – 13 million children – will not hear a bedtime story tonight. “Reading aloud together every day strengthens early literacy development and builds bonds among parents, caregivers and the children in their care,” said Library Youth Services Coordinator Ann Mendenhall. She encourages families to read together at home as well as attend the free activities at the libraries. The “Fizz, Boom Read!” program at the libraries encompass the world of through reading and discovery activities. Readers may earn prizes if they track time reading through log sheets provided by the library. County libraries open at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Schedules for Fizz Boom Read! activities at both locations are on the library website, www1.youseemore. com/penderpl and by calling 259-1234 in Burgaw or 270-4603 in Hampstead. All library programs are free of charge. Pre-registration is not required. Groups are asked to call to schedule visits due to space limitations. More information about Read Aloud 15 Minutes is available at http://www.readaloud. org.

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Wednesday July 23 Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 24 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. •The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. •Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. •Bingo will be held at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach each Thursday, through Aug. 14 (with the exception of July 3). Doors open 6 p.m. Early bird bingo 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo 7 p.m. Come early for seating. Friday July 25 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Wednesday July 30 Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 31 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. •The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. •Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. •Bingo will be held at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach each Thursday, through Aug. 14 (with the exception of July 3). Doors open 6 p.m. Early bird bingo 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo 7 p.m. Come early for seating. Friday August 1 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Tuesday August 12 • The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission.

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County landowners can apply for agriculture cost share program Pender County landowners will have the opportunity to apply for cost share assistance under the N.C. Agriculture Cost Share Program from July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014. This program is designed to assist landowners and operators of existing agricultural operations to install best management practices which will help decrease the amount of sediment, nitrogen, phosphorus, chemicals, animal wastes, and other pollutants into the surface and ground waters of our county and state. The statewide program is funded through the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission and is administered in Pender County by the Board of Supervisors of the Pender Soil and Water Conservation District in cooperation with the technical staff of the local District /NRCS office in Burgaw.

All practices must meet USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service technical standards before approval for payment. Pender SWCD expects to receive its allocation from the state for nonpoint source pollution control from agricultural activities. Applications will be accepted at the Pender Soil & Water Conservation District Office at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw, which is located in the agriculture building. Interested individuals may come into the office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sign a request for assistance. Applications will be processed on approved conservation practices only. Approved practices are defined, as practices in the county program that are pri

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Four County EMC board earns credentials By Gay Johnson Four County EMC Special to the Post & Voice For the first time in the cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, every Four County EMC Board member has achieved both a credentialed cooperative director (CCD) and a board leadership certificate (BLC) from National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Only two other cooperatives in North Carolina have achieved this distinction. The CCD is a series of classes that gives board members the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric cooperatives. The BLC takes a board memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge and skills to an even higher level. To complete both the CCD and BLC each board member must complete 15 courses of training, which is a minimum of 120 hours of instruction time. After completion, each board member is recognized at a regional meeting or during the cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual membership meeting. Four County EMC is a

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Pictured above seated left to right are R. W. Blanchard, Jr., East Sampson Directorate District; Steven Matthis, West Sampson Directorate District; Arlester Fullwood, AtLarge Member; Carlton Raynor, East Duplin Directorate District. Standing are Clayton Hollingsworth, At-Large Member; Bertice L. Lanier, Vice President, East Pender Directorate; S. Franklin Williams, President, West Duplin Directorate District; S. Eugene Jordan, Secretary/Treasurer, West Pender Directorate District; Kenneth Thornton, East Bladen Directorate District; and Ronald J. Allen, West Bladen Directorate District. member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 32,000 members in Bladen, Duplin, Pender, Sampson, Columbus and Onslow counties.

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VALDOSTA, GA. -- Danny Earl Woodcock, 76, of Valdosta died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on Oct 8, 1937 in Burgaw to the late Walter and May Belle Leary Woodcock. Mr. Woodcock served in the United States Navy from 1954 until 1958 and then reenlisted in 1960 and served until 1966. He was retired from the United States Air Force having served from 1967 until 1980. Mr. Woodcock was a member of the Dasher Church of Christ. He loved fishing, helping people, loved his church and could fix anything. Mr. Woodcock is survived by his daughter, Angie Woodcock of Valdosta, his granddaughter, Lindsay Taylor and her husband, Andrew of Boston, Ga., his brother, David Ray Woodcock of Wilmington, his sister, June Brown of Burgaw,

his sister in law and brother in law, Doris and Milton Bradshaw of Rose Hill, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Woodcock is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara Lee Smith Woodcock and his brother, Ronald Woodcock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at eleven a. m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with Mr. David Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclanecares.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the GA School of Preaching, c/o Dasher Church of Christ, 4326 Dasher Road, Valdosta, GA 31601.

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The Burgaw Police Department is sponsoring the annual Cram the Cruiser event to collect school supplies for needy children around the Burgaw area through Aug. 13. Monetary donations are also being accepted at the Burgaw Police Department and town hall to purchase supplies. The cruiser will be available to cram with supplies from 8 a.m until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Burgaw Police Department, 109 North Walker Street. Families needing assistance with school supplies may register at the department through Aug. 15. For more information, call 259.4924.

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Continued from page 5A born in May at Duke Hospital. She had a heart problem and stayed in the hospital for many days. Family members have logged many hours and miles going back and forth to the Durham hospital. Grandparents are Becky Williams of Burgaw and Jennings and Gary Trawick, also of Burgaw.

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Evans and Nikki are having a house built at Hampstead so their Burgaw house is being shown now. The new baby and parents are with Jennings and Gary at present. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they are getting in some special grand-parenting time with Ande, although she is fragile and must have special care, without being exposed to too many people right now. She will have more surgery after a few months and possibly more after a year or two. My information is general in nature

because I have been unable to talk to family members this weekend. Please put this precious baby on your prayer list. Perhaps next week I can have more specific news. Pam Futch called and said that Ande has an older brother, Jarrett, who adores her and is very protective of her. A parting thought â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell God how big your problems are. Tell your problems how big your God is. Shalom!

of payment, minimum practice life, intended purpose, and date of installation. In signing this agreement, the recipient is stating that he/ she will properly utilize, maintain, and re pair the practice(s) for the specified minimum life of the practice. To apply for funds or need additional information and assistance, please contact the Pender SWCD/NRCS Office in Burgaw at 910-259-9123

Ext.3. A technician will be glad to schedule an appointment to visit your property. *Additional information on these practices can be viewed at website: http:// www.ncagr.gov/SWC/costshare prog rams/ACSP/index.html. Services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, maritial status, or handicap.

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Charles Busby presented Megan Williams, a recent graduate of Topsail High School, with a $2,000 check to be used toward her tuition at UNCW next school year. Megan is the winner of the 2014 Coastal Pender Rotary Club’s college scholarship. Pictured left to right are Busby, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Williams, and Teresa Morgan, President, Coastal Pender Rotary Club.

Arts Council to open arts center in Burgaw By Meg Franklin Special to the Post & Voice The Pender Arts Council held its first brain-storming session on Tuesday, July 15. The revitalized council elected officers and discussed ways to bring the arts to Pender County. Rochelle Whiteside and Roxanne Moore were elected co-presidents with Sadie Pollock and Meg Franklin taking the offices of treasurer and secretary. A big key to the council’s re-emergence was the part the Burgaw town board played in securing a space for the council to operate. The

town board recently voted to allow the council to open a Community Arts Center at the former EMS building on Wilmington Street. The arts council will endeavor to supply a home base for the arts to grow and thrive in Pender County. Plans are underway to offer town and county residents—old and young—various lessons in arts and crafts, movement, music and theater. According to Co-President Rochelle Whiteside, the building is a great place for the arts to happen. Even the former ambulance bays will be put to use by providing

space for set building, community concerts and lessons in paper-mache. “The sky is the limit,” said Whiteside. “We are asking any folks feeling the excitement and wanting to become involved in the endeavor from the ground up to join us.” The council plans to meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Hope is high for the next meeting to be held at the new Community Arts Building. Anyone is interested in becoming involved or having any creative ideas can contact Rochelle Whiteside at 910-617-2368.

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Attending the Pender Arts Council brainstorming session were (seated, left to right) Meg Franklin, Pete Summers, Jo Anne Casey-Summers, Rochelle Whiteside and Sadie Pollock. Standing are Jim Shapley, Johmachiel James, Roxanne Moore, Sabrina Armstrong and Jennifer Sykes.

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Kaye Knowles was sworn in as the newest member of the St. Helena village council at the council’s regular meeting July 17. Knowles is a lifelong resident of St. Helena and the daughter of the late Willie and Pauline Knowles. She was sworn in to replace Ron Rampone who has moved out of state. Mary Bakan,the village clerk, performed the swearing in.

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Dear Seldom, For financially challenged seniors who only want a cell phone for emergency purposes or occasional calls, there are a number of inexpensive no contract plans you can get. Or, depending on your income level, there are also free cell phones and monthly airtime minutes you may qualify for. Here’s where to find some of the cheapest deals. No-contract phones One way infrequent cell phone users can save money is with a prepaid cell phone – also known as pay-as-yougo phones. With a prepaid phone there’s no contract, no fixed monthly bills, no credit checks and no hidden costs that come with traditional cell phone plans. With this type of service, you buy a special prepaid phone then pre-purchase a certain amount of minutes (for talk or text) that must be used within a specified period of time. While most major carriers like AT&T and Verizon offer inexpensive prepaid plans, as do independents like Net10, Cricket and Virgin Mobile, some of the best deals are offered by TracFone (tracfone.com, 800-867-7183) and T-Mobile (t-mobile.com, 800866-2453). TracFone has phones that start as low as $10 and call plans that cost under $7 per month. And T-Mobile has a super-cheap 30-minute plan for $10, and minutes don’t ex-

pire for 90 days. That averages out to $3.33 per month. If you need more talk time, they also offer an annual plan where $100 gets you 1,000 minutes that are good for a full year. TMobile does, however, charge a one-time activation of $35. Or, it you would rather have a no-contract seniorfriendly phone with big buttons and simplified features, the Doro PhoneEasy 618 sold through Consumer Cellular (consumercellular.com, 888345-5509) is probably your cheapest option. It costs $60 for the phone, with calling plans that start at $10 per month. Free cell phones If your income is low enough, you also need to check into the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a government-sponsored program that subsidizes wireless (and landline) companies who in tur n provide free cellphones and around 250 minutes of free monthly airtime and texts to low-income Americans. (Some programs in some states provide more minutes, some less, and some charge a small monthly fee.) There are currently around 15 million Americans who have a free cell phone through the Lifeline program, but millions more are eligible. The free phones and min-

utes are provided by a number of national prepaid wireless companies like Safelink and Assurance Wireless, along with a host of other regional carriers throughout the country. Many states have more than one wireless company that provides the free phones and minutes. If you are eligible, the free cell phone you’ll receive is a basic phone that also offers text messaging, voice mail, call waiting and caller ID. To qualify, you’ll need to show that you’re receiving certain types of government benefits, such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI, home energ y assistance or public housing assistance. Or, that your household income is at or below 135 or 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – it varies by state. The 135 percent poverty level is currently $15,754 for singles and $21,235 for couples. The 150 percent level is $17,505/singles, $23,595/ couples. To find out if you’re eligible, or to locate the wireless companies that provide Lifeline government cell phones in your state, visit lifelinesupport.org. You can also learn more at freegovernmentcellphones.net. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

Town of Burgaw Government News July, 23 2014 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Utility and Compliance Supervisor/ORC - The Town of Burgaw is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Utility and Compliance Supervisor/ORC. Applicant must have thorough knowledge of the operation of water distribution facilities, wastewater collection, lift stations and environmental compliance programs. Applicant must have high school diploma or G.E.D; 5+ years of experience in municipal water or wastewater industry or an equivalent combination of experience and training; possession of valid NC driver’s license; possession of or have the ability to receive a C Well, B-Distribution, CollectionsII and Cross Connection certification within two years of initial employment; additional college level course work in chemistry, math or biology preferred. A pre-employment background check and drug screening will be completed for the selected finalist. Resumes may be submitted to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Salary DOQ. Only qualified applicants need apply. EOE.

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist I grew up in eastern North Carolina. In my very young days, we did not have day cares or early public schools. In fact, the way kids grew up then could be considered child endangerment now if the wrong people tried to push the issue. My summers consisted of making rounds. My parents worked just a few hundred yards away from the house at my granddad’s manufacturing plant. During the morning I would walk down to the plant and visit with them at work as well as the other employees. At some point just before lunchtime, I would make my way over to the Silver Lake Oyster Bar Seafood Restaurant which was directly beside Howard Enterprises. There I would talk with Buck and Mr. Dixon as I called them. While I was taught my manners and behaved very well, it just did not seem right to call both of them Mr. Dixon, so Buck gave me an out by having me call him Buck, and call his father Mr. Dixon. After hanging out there I would go home for lunch with my parents and then head over to the Wilson County Wildlife Club. The activities grew exponentially there, whether it would be making hopscotch games in the sand, rummaging through the john boats looking for hooks, lures, corks, and split shot weights, or getting the line wet and try-

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Continued from page 1A County, including the communities of Penderlea, Watha and Willard. Its purpose is to create a better understanding among people and, through volunteer service, make the community a better place to live and work. Ruritan originated in Holland, Virginia, which is now part of Suffolk, Virginia in 1928. Since then, the organization has expanded to include more than 35,000 volunteers nationwide. It has earned the reputation of being a leading community organization in more than 1,200 communities across the United States. The National Office is located in Dublin, Virginia.

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ing for bream and crappie. We did not have much of a neighborhood, and before I started school these were about the only people I knew besides cousins. You could say Silver Lake was my best friend. While the lake has become more beautiful during the last four decades, time has not been kind overall. The Wildlife Club moved from one side of the lake to the other and eventually disappeared. The lake was drained and fish were moved in order to repair the dam that began showing the effects of age and hurricanes Fran and Floyd’s battering and flooding. All public access to the lake vanquished as well, with only lake front land owners keeping any access to the waters. My grandfather had lake front land in which we even had a pier, but after his death the land was sold. As best as I can remember, the last time I fished the lake was between 25 and 30 years ago. I could not get the thoughts of how grand one last time on the lake would be.

Today’s world is much different than those years. With avenues such as Facebook, our connections are greater and easier to obtain. All it took was a single post on my Facebook timeline asking if anyone knew who I may contact to make that one last trip. The summer sun was pounding with fury, but I was determined to make this visit. Instead of a john boat I would be taking my kayak for the paddle. I wanted to start fishing and touring near the dam area. As I approached that small corner of the lake memories washed over me. On the shore line to my right my friends and I would take wiffle ball bats and pretend be playing in the All-Star game while swatting rocks out into the water. Bobby, Mark, Scott, Pat and myself, sometimes just two of us, sometimes more, hitting rock after rock into the water. We wore those plastic baseball hats; mine proudly emblazed with the NY of the Yankees. Near the cor ner of the restaurant and the dam there stood a water fountain. We

would hook a minnow that we caught with a net near the Wildlife Club’s boat ramp and bring in crappies, or fish with crickets or worms and reel in shellcraker. At the base of the dam, where the foundation of the restaurant met the churning waters below was the prime spot for catching huge robin. It was all in the cast. With experience, we lear ned to bounce the cork off the side of the restaurant and have it land where the rushing water only made the bait seem more alive enticing fish after fish to strike with a vengeance. While these memories took me back to a long forgotten time, the day had just begun. –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.

Ruritan Clubs strive to improve communities across America through five service committees which include: Business and Professions, Citizenship Patriotism, Environment, Public Service, and Social Development. Providing and coordinating a wide range of community improvement projects and activities, Willarlea Ruritan Club supports the Boys and Girl Home at Lake Waccamaw with monthly donations. It also donates Rudy bears to local law enforcement officers to help soothe children in accidents or as needed. The local Ruritans maintain the building that was once used for the Homestead offices, dating back to 1933. They were the original sponsors who started the Penderlea Fire De-

partment, the Medical Center and the Penderlea Homestead Museum. The Willarlea club continues to provide Christmas presents for the Toys for Tots program, as well as support the Meals on Wheels program. The club participates in the Fuel for the Needy program and provides Christmas meals for disadvantaged families. It helps afford travel expenses for hospital stays and assumes responsibility of community building upkeep. The organization is a CommWell Health sponsor, and also supports the Pender County Christian Services Food Bank. It sponsors Cub Scouts, supports activities for Penderlea School outdoor classrooms and provides band jackets. The group also sup-

plied a baseball fence for local athletes. The Willarlea Ruritan Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the clubhouse, where members have the opportunity to share ideas about community improvements and service projects. During each meeting, they share a meal, a club business session, and participate in an educational or entertaining program. Officers of the club include June Robbins, President; Elizabeth Fussell, Vice President; Bill Davis, Secretary; and Doris Hillard, Treasurer. The Board of Directors includes Everett Baysden, Danny Denny and Ernie Shorette. The club is currently 21 members strong.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/ committees: Name of Board # of Positions/Categories Vacancies Advisory Board of Health 2 Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian CoastalCare Area Board 1 Health Care or Health Insurance Expertise Four-County Community Services Board 2 Public Citizens Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Authority Library Board 1 District 2 Nursing/Adult Care Homes Advisory Board 1 Public Citizen Parks & Recreation Board 3 Districts 2, 4, 5 Pender Memorial Hospital Board 2 Districts 3, 5 Tourism Development Authority 1 District 5 District 1 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 2 = Upper & Middle Holly; Upper Topsail; Surf City District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek; Grady

District 4 = Lower Union; N. & S. Burgaw District 5 = Upper Union; Penderlea; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck

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

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - The Town of Burgaw is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Worker I. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be able to operate various field equipment such as lawnmowers, etc. Must be able to perform tasks in the maintenance and repair of town streets, buildings, landscaping and water/wastewater system. Excellent benefits package; salary based on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants may pick up applications at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, Personnel Technician, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2014. E.O.E. Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. Applicant 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 CALENDAR August 12 August 21

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Town of Surf City Government News July 23, 2014

MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month

The Town of Surf City is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Human Resource Officer. The position is directly involved with duties such as employee relations, training and development, recruitment and selection, benefits, performance evaluation programs, salary and classification work, employee safety, policy review and creation, personnel databases and records management. Qualifications: Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in human resource management, public administration, business or related human service field and experience in personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferences include those with local government experience including work with public safety agencies, grant writing, and who are technology savvy. Salary range $39,000 to $55,000. Starting salary DOQ. Background check and drug screening required. Submit a cover letter, current resume & completed application to: Town of Surf City, c/o Human Resource Officer Search, PO Box 2475, Surf City, NC 28445. For an application go to www.townofsurfcity.com or contact the Town Clerk at shobbs@townofsurfcity.com. Closing date for applications is August 1, 2014. EEO 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 www.townofsurfcity.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: August 5, 2014 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPIC OF HEARING: Master Development Plan Approval Gairy Canady, applicant, on behalf of Lisa L. Salemi-Haves, owner, is requesting the approval of a Master Development Plan for a single-family residential subdivision. The proposed project is located on the north side of Kings Landing Road (SR 1567) approximately one (1) mile from the intersection of Country Club Drive (SR 1565) and Kings Landing Road; north of Bellowing Doe Road and Seven Pines Residential Subdivision, west of Crestwood Residential Subdivision, east of undeveloped land and to the south of Hideaway Shores and Windy Point (private roadways). The property is zoned RP, Residential Performance Zoning District and may be identified by Pender County PIN 4203-51-7342-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County -Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

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New Titan football coach hopes to turn program around By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer First year head football Coach Jonathan Taylor came to Trask High School full of enthusiasm. He knew that the last few years for the Titans have not been kind. But Taylor looks at the glass as half full rather than half empty. “There is a lot of talent here, “ said Taylor. “I’m blessed with an abundance of skilled kids. We don’t have that 6-2 190-pound standout, but we have six or seven kids that I call hybrid athletes. They can do a lot of things. I get excited when I see how hard these guys are working.” Taylor has some familiar faces on his staff this year. Doug Rabalai will run the defense for Taylor while former Titan standout Desmond Jordan will work on both sides of the ball. “Doug has a lot of experience. He has been here and he knows the kids. Desmond brings a lot to the table. The kids know him and they know what he can do,” said Taylor. “He doesn’t mind getting onto them and they respond to him. I feel blessed to have both of these guys on the staff. I have

told them that head coach is just a title. We are in this together.” The team has spent the summer in the weight room. Taylor has been pleased with the turnout and the effort the kids have shown. “We have averaged 40 to 50 kids a day. We have been going four days a week. I do things a little differently. Everything is fast paced. There are a lot of whistles blowing and everybody is moving. We are going to play fast and we want the kids to get used to moving fast. I’ve been pleased with what I’ve saw. “ The Titans will hold a minicamp before the Aug. 1 opening of fall practice. They will have their first scrimmage on Aug. 12 at North Duplin. On Aug. 16 they will host the Pender County Football Jamboree. Coach Taylor wants everybody in the community to take notice of what the Titans are doing and what they wish to accomplish. “We want the community to get involved. We want them to get behind the team. We would like to encourage everybody to come out and support the program. I feel like they will see a difference.”

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Top ten Pender County athletes By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Post & Voice is committed to bringing our readers the best sports coverage in the county. We are also committed to recognizing the best of the best in each sport. With the new school year approaching we would like to recognize what we think will be the top athletes to watch for in the county. These are the top five male and female athletes that will be worth watching in the coming school year. Women 5. Brianna Pittman (Pender) Pittman is the epitome of power on the volleyball court. She is a dominant force for the Patriot spikers and should have a great year. She should be considered a frontrunner for volleyball player of the year. 4. Kyra Holmes (Trask) Holmes can do it all. She is an outstanding softball player. She is a state class runner as well. She may be the second best female athlete in the county. 3. Taylor Rivenburgh (Trask) Rivenburg is one of the best softball players to ever play at Trask. She has shown a great work ethic and could probably be a conference champion in the shot or discus if it weren’t for softball. 2. Keri White ( Topsail) White is a great softball player who seems to like basketball better. She excels at both and will play at the next level. She has a great attitude and work ethic as well.

1. Desire Brown (Trask) Brown is a state class sprinter. Expect a state title out of her before she graduates. One of the best female athletes to ever come out of Trask. She seems to like softball better than running. Excels at both. Men 5. Jake Sullivan (Topsail) Sullivan is the best basketball player on the Pirates roster. He is athletic and could be a standout football player if he chooses. He could be the quarterback that the Pirates need although he probably won’t play. 4. Tyquan Davis (Trask) Davis will be the go-to player for Trask this year on the basketball court. He also runs track and could be a standout on the football field if he chooses to be. 3. Tyrece Murphy (Pender) Murphy is a definite college prospect in hoops. He is a multi-sport star who will get better and better. 2. Clark Cota (Topsail) Cota has signed to play at the University of North Carolina. Although he is a one sport star he is a great athlete. 1. Joe Schulthorpe (Topsail) Schulthor pe is a state champion already. He will be a junior this year and will vie for another state title. He is a good football player. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gets some division one offers in that sport. He has a runner –up and state title in wrestling in two years.

Trask’s Desire Brown

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The annual Pender County Touchstone Energy Football Jamboree will be at Trask High School Aug. 16.

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Pirate athletics set to enter second year in MAC By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There was a lot of debate leading up to the 2013-14 school year. The Topsail Pirates had just been elevated to a 3A school via the realignment and was tossed into the Mideaster n 3A-4A Conference with the Wilmington schools. T he administration at Topsail fought this assignment vigorously. Among their thoughts was that the Pirates were moving up from the 2A level and that they would not be competitive in the majority of the sports. Among the concerns was that the kids would be overmatched on the football field ag ainst the much bigger schools. It was a safety issue as much as anything else. Former athletic Director B.J. Hor ne made trips to each meeting by the NCHSAA in regards to the realignment only to watch helplessly when the decision was made. The Pirates paid dearly for the state’s decision to put them in the M.A. C. The football team was clearly overmatched. They won one conference game, a 13-7 win over winless South Brunswick. They were beaten by the four Wilmington schools by a collective score of 149-7. That is not what high school athletics is all about. The boys and girls basketball teams struggled as well. The men went 4-20 including 2-10 in conference play while the ladies went 6-17. Most of the other sports did not fare well either. There were some exceptions to the rule. The baseball team held its own against the 4A schools and went on the win the state 3A title. Some will say that the strong conference competition helped that team in the long run. I cannot debate that. The question is what does the 2014-15 school year bring? The football team will be better. They will have had a year under the tutelage of Coach Wayne Inman. But will the team be that much improved? Let’s face the facts. Teams like New Hanover, Hoggard and Laney are at the top of the conference every year. They have tradition and more importantly open enrollment in New Hanover. Even if Pender County had open enrollment I am not sure that the best 22 football players in the county would be able to compete with New Hanover. Basketball is in the

same boat, a lot more athletes in New Hanover County. Topsail will have to deal with this for many years to come. I believe that by the time the new realignment comes around they may even be a 4A school. That being said, the Pirates have a volleyball team that can compete as well as a baseball and softball program that will hold its own. I hope that the fall and winter sports catch up with the 4A schools in a hurry. I just have my doubts. Finally, I will have to give my props to the coaches at the school. They went into the season knowing what was about to happen. Most did not waver. In fact I am not sure but I think they all came back. Some may question why a coach would come back knowing that they will be fighting an uphill battle. However, a good coach will come back because they know what they are facing.

I don’t see the kids quitting or the coaches conceding anything. There may be some long

nights. Let’s hope that there were be a few good nights as well.

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Post & Voice sports news and notes By Bobby Norris

Post & Voice Sports Writer With the fall sports schedules coming out the area high schools are looking down the barrel of the 2014 season. The Touchstone Energy Jamboree will be held at Trask this year. It will take place on Aug. 16. Each school will play a school from another district. Stay tuned

for the announcement of the teams that will participate in the controlled scrimmage. The official opening day for the fall sports season is Aug. 1. Each sport will be able to have full practices. The Topsail football coaching staff will hold their youth football camp from July 28-30. Head coach Wayne Inman along with several other coaches will run the

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camp. The area youth football leagues along with the soccer leagues are currently holding registration. Keep a look out for signs in your area as to when these registrations are. Remember that if your high school sport hopeful has not gotten a physical they will need to do so before trying out for any sport.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Topsail volleyball youth camp participants.

Summer volleyball league finishes with Topsail and Laney in finals By Hill Pearsall Topsail volleyball coach Special to the Post & Voice The summer volleyball league at Topsail finished Thursday night with Laney and Topsail in the finals going three tight and intense games as a precursor to the conference season. Laney came out on top, but it wasn’t easy. There were amazing, long rallies that

looked like either team may give up on a ball only to see it back in play. We had 10 varsity teams in the league this year and five JV teams. It's a lot of work to set up and clean up, but the teams appreciate having the competition over the summer and it helps our program as a fund raiser. Topsail volleyball will be attending UNC volleyball camp again this year. We are

taking 11 Varsity girls and two JV\middle school teams of nine each. The camp will last from Sunday to Tuesday and is an intense session of learning and playing with a tournament on Tuesday for champions in up to four divisions. The team loves going to this camp and it is really where they begin to bond for the beginning of the season. Our youth camp was com-

posed of 34 young ladies and eight current players who helped coach the girls. The focus on the first day was serving and passing and we moved to hitting and setting the following days. Each day had competitions and various campers were recognize by the coaches throughout the camp. It was great to see the girls progress so quickly in a short time and bond with the coaches.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Angling Expert Cool front helps fishing The cool front that blew through late last week helped the area anglers. The fishing was good in both the fresh and salt waters around the area. The fresh water anglers were catching some nice pan fish. The cool weather made it very comfortable for both boaters and those fishing on the banks. The bream were biting red worms and crickets while the cats were on the cut-up eel and chicken livers. A couple of anglers had luck using live goldfish as well. Backyard Baits has announced his next panfish tournament will be at the Black River on July 26. Call Danny at 200-7893 for any questions concerning the tournament. Saltwater fishing The saltwater angler is raving about the redfish bite. They say that they are hitting topwater lures as well as gulp baits and live minnows on the flats and in the creeks. Remember they like the shallow waters so be careful getting your boat in position. The flounder bite has been good as of late as well. You can

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hook these around the inlets and inshore structures. Anglers are using live finger mullet and menhaden for these tasty fish. There has been some surf fishing anglers hooking some good size reds and the occasional black drum. Shrimp and cut bait will work here. The Spanish bite has been off and on. Trolling a Clark spoon will do the trick here. A few blues have been speckled in on these trips as well. This week’s fishing tip You have a boat and you want to make the trip out into the ocean. You are thinking about trolling just off of the beach in search of a few Spanish. There are many things you need to do in preparation for a trip like this. One of the most important things to do is check the marine forecast. I went out last Friday and the marine forecast reported there would be 3-4 foot seas. My boat is 17-foot and takes waves well. We did not have problem with the boat taking the seas, but trolling just off of the beach was pretty tough. Years ago myself, my brother and brother-in-law went out and were trolling along Masonboro Island. We got too close to the

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breakers and ended up in the surf. By the grace of God and a bunch of manpower we saved the boat. We also learned a lesson. Always check the marine forecast. If you are going out be aware of your surroundings. If you are close to the ocean and there are no boats around, that may be a sign that it is not a good day to be in the ocean.

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The sport of women’s volleyball is one that is hard to explain. An athlete has to be powerful yet graceful. They have to be smart yet play with a reckless abandonment. Those words could be used to describe rising senior Brynne Coleman. Coleman has made her way through the ranks of the Trask Titan volleyball program. She has gotten better each year and had a breakout year as an outside hitter for the Titan spikers last fall. This year Brynne will take on the added responsibility of being a senior leader on a team that lost quite a bit of senior leadership. She will be charged with both playing hard and setting an example for the younger girls. The Titans will have a new coach for the first time in the school’s history. But kids like Brynne Coleman should help ease the transition for everyone concerned.

As a sophomore Payton Schoenleber worked hard on her game in both basketball and volleyball. She improved in both sports and was an important part of each team in their first year in the Mideastern Conference. This year she will be a junior on both the basketball and volleyball squad. She will be counted on to take her game up a notch. She has the athletic ability and wits about her to be one of the better players on the floor. Last year was all about getting acclimated to the pace of the varsity game. This year she will be prepared to take her game to another level. As the 2014-15 school year fast approaches, every athlete in every sport is preparing for battle. Payton Schoenleber will be one of those athletes. She could be an ace in the hole for the Pirates this year on many fronts.

A year ago Katy Stewart was a junior setter just learning to play the position. She was filling the spot for standout Jackie Sanabria who was being moved around. Stewart filled in admirably and played other spots with equally successful results. This year Stewart will be among a select group of seniors that will have to fill voids left by graduated players. She will have to become a leader on the court and off, setting a good example for the young Patriots. This transition will have started in the summer league. She will have to take her game to the next level this year both mentally and physically and mentally. Rather it is setting her teammates up, digging up the opponent’s slams or firing slams of her own. Katy Stewart will be counted on to be the senior leader for the Patriots. She is up to the challenge.

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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 2014 E 219 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Averitt von Oesen of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said John Averitt von Oesen to present them to Anna von Oesen Hughes, 2200 Gadd Road, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030, Executrix by October 10, 2014 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 27th day of June, 2014. R. V. Biberstein, Jr., Attorney for Anna von Oesen Hughes, Executrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6511 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14 State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 14 E 85 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Ruth Pruitt West deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, Ruth Pruitt West to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before October 10, 2014 at 829 Tinkerbell Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27517 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd day of July, 2014 Geraldine B. Van Goethem Executrix 829 Tinkerbell Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27517 #6510 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Barry A. Woodcock, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Barry A. Woodcock, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 8, 2014 at 1385 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point, NC 28457, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of July, 2014 Laine A. Woodcock 1385 NC Hwy 133 Rocky Point, NC 28457 #6504 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14

PUBLIC NOTICE The annual public meeting of Black River Health Services, Inc. will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014, 6:00 pm at Black River Family Practice, located at 301 South Campbell Street, Burgaw, NC, 28425. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1) Appoint/ elect a new board member to fill one (1) vacancy representing Black River Health Center in Atkinson; 2) Appoint/elect a new board member to fill one (1) vacancy representing Black River Family Practice in Burgaw; 3) Reappoint one (1) Board Member to represent Maple Hill Medical Center; and 4) Elect/re-elect board officers. These positions will be staggered terms according to the by-laws of the corporation. Anyone wishing to serve in a vacant position should contact the Administrator or Board Chairman at the address below. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors will immediately follow at 7:00 pm. Inquiries regarding this notice should be forwarded to BRHS, Inc., Attn: Administrator, P.O. Box 1488, Burgaw, NC 28425. A Non-Profit Corporation – Serving the communities of Pender, Duplin, Bladen, Sampson, Onslow and New Hanover counties. #6516 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER RE: 12 SP 391 NOTICE OF PUBLIC RESALE Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, made in a Special Proceeding entitled “Rebecca L. Peele v Amanda L. Peele”, and all other persons, firms, corporations claiming any interest in the lands described herein as Respondent” (2012 SP 391) the undersigned Commissioner will, on the 8th day of August, 2014, at twelve o’clock noon (12:00 noon), at the west door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, offer for sale in bulk to the highest bidder for cash those certain tract or parcel located at 111 Hispanola Lane in Treasure Cove Subdivision, and lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lots 24 and 25, Section B of Treasure Cove Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map of said subdivision which said map is recorded in Map Book 7, at Page 11 of the Pender County Registry. Being the identical lots described in deed from Robert A. Connery, Single, to Williams H. Warren and wife,

Joyce J. Warren, dated June 27, 1960, recorded in Deed Book 362, at Page 523 of the Pender County Registry. The above-described property was acquired by Myrtle N. Peele by deed recorded in Book 1332, Page 76 Pender County Registry. This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid taxes, liens of record and assessment, if any. The successful bidder will be required on the date of sale to make a deposit of five percent (5%) of the total bid or $750.00, whichever is greater, as evidence of good faith or as required in accordance with Orders previously entered in this matter. The successful bidder will be required to pay the balance of the purchase price within seven days of the time allowed for tender of upset bids. Dated and posted: July, 1st , 2014. Jacqueline A. Newton, Commissioner #6513 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Pearline Hand Jordan, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Pearline Hand Jordan, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 15, 2014 at 130 White Stocking Ext. Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 9th day of July, 2014. Willie Sherman Jordan 130 White Stocking Ext Burgaw, NC 28425 #6512 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of John R. Combs, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, John R. Combs, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 22, 2014 at P.O. Box 552, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of July, 2014. Carolyn D. Combs P.O. Box 552 Hampstead, NC 28443 #6528 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14 E 225 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Quenton Bunn Hill of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Quenton Bunn Hill to present them to Cynthia Hill Jones, 602 Carver Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429, Executor by October 22, 2014 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 3rd day of July, 2014. R. v. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Cynthia Hill Jones, Executrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6518 7/16, 7/23/, 7/30, 8/6/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WAYNE ORAN HAUG All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Wayne Oran Haug, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Jonathan Wayne Haug, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before 15 November 2014, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor. Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6519 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/, 7/30/14

13-SP-404 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 Daniel L. Buckley, dated April 28, 2006 and recorded on April 28, 2006 in Book No. 2945 at Page 129 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, Burgaw, North Carolina on July 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM 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 particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 1697 Sloop Pt Loop Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443. Tax Parcel ID: 4213-39-3325-0000 Present Record Owners: Daniel L. Buckley. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 112854-02131 P1102083 #6520 7/16, 7/23/14

0000 Present Record Owners: Mary Kay Williams and Jeffrey L. Williams. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113081-04556 P1102039 #6534 7/23, 7/30/14

NOTICE OF SALE Under the Order entered on 15 July 2014, in Willie J. Simpson, Executor vs. Ledell Simpson et al., 14 SP 125 (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, 7 August 2014, those properties located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described in the deeds recorded in Deed Books 472 and 3545, at pages 3 and 196, respectively, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750, whichever is greater, shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale is specifically subject to the Deed of Trust recorded in Deed Book 3101, at page 265, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. Willie J. Simpson, Executor #6535 7/23, 7/30/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of DAPHNE S. SCARBOROUGH, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before October 23, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment. This 23rd day of July, 2014. JUDITH L. BISHOP IN THE GENERAL COURT Executor OF JUSTICE c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON OF NORTH CAROLINA Ward and Smith, P.A. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Attorneys at Law PENDER COUNTY Post Office Box 7068 14SP144 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE#6538 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14 CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY SHECOLE H. STOKES DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3543 AT PAGE 305 IN THE PEND13-SP-208 ER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, AMENDED NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE FORECLOSURE SALE OF Under and by virtue of the power REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the aboveand authority contained in that cer- referenced deed of trust and because tain Deed of Trust executed and de- of default in the payment of the selivered by Mary Kay Williams and Jef- cured indebtedness and failure to perfrey L. Williams, dated December 7, form the stipulation and agreements 2006 and recorded on December 8, therein contained and, pursuant to 2006 in Book No. 3112 at Page 038 demand of the owner and holder of in the Office of the Register of Deeds the secured debt, the undersigned of Pender County, North Carolina; substitute trustee will expose for sale and because of default in the pay- at public auction to the highest bidder ment of the indebtedness secured for cash at the usual place of sale at thereby and failure to carry out and the county courthouse of said county perform the stipulations and agree- at 11:30AM on August 5, 2014 the folments contained therein and, pursu- lowing described real estate and any ant to demand of the holder of the other improvements which may be indebtedness secured by said Deed situated thereon, in Pender County, of Trust, the undersigned Substitute North Carolina, and being more parTrustee will place for sale, at public ticularly described as follows: Lot 14 as depicted on plat entitled auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender “SYCAMORE FARMS - SECTION County Courthouse, Burgaw, North 1”, recorded in Map Book 24 at page Carolina on August 5, 2014 at 1:00 239, to which reference is made for PM that parcel of land, including im- complete description, being the propprovements thereon, situated, lying erty described in deed to Patsy L. and being in the City of Hampstead, Krueger [now deceased] and Diana County of Pender, State of North L. Krueger recorded in Book 2632 at Carolina, and being more particularly page 201, Pender County. SUBJECT TO restrictions of record described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: in Book 734 at page 273. And Being more commonly known 117 N Brig Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. Tax Parcel ID: 4225-76-9477- as: 108 Sycamore Dr, Burgaw, NC

28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Shecole H. Stokes. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is July 15, 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-061552 #6532 7/23, 7/30/14

13 SP 435 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 Ronald G. Plumley to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated October 4, 2002 and recorded on October 10, 2002 in Book 1964 at Page 133, 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 August 5, 2014 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 139, Willows Bay, Section 3, as shown on a map of same being duly recorded in Map Book 34, Page 147, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 63 Cheuffa Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). 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. 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 All Lawful Heirs of Ronald G. Plumley. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-26317-FC01 #6526 7/23, 7/30/14 NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Carl H. Drescher, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of October, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 23rd day of July, 2014. Darlene L. Drescher, Executrix of the Estate of Carl H. Drescher 219 Ravenswood Road Hampstead, NC 28443 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 16 North Fifth Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 #6533 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS State of North Carolina County of Bladen In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File #: 13 JA 22 Re: Petition for Alleging Dependency IN RE: CHAVEZ, DOB: 08/09/1999 a minor juvenile female Respondents: MANUEL CHAVEZ TO: MANUEL CHAVEZ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed by the Bladen County Department of Social Services for the purpose of a Non-Secure Custody Hearing and Petition, alleging Dependency to the above named minor child. The above named minor child was born to Lynette Chavez and Manuel Chavez on August 9, 1999. You must prepare and file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Bladen County, NC a written response to the motion within forty (40) days of the first date of publication (written below). A hearing will be conducted on the 4th day of September, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court of Bladen County. The purpose of the Hearing is to address the allegation of dependency of the minor child. You may attend the Hearing. You may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Bladen County at (910) 872-7200 for further information. This the 14th day of July, 2014. S. Weston Johnson Attorney for Bladen County DSS PO Box 2212 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (910) 862-2252 #6530 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alice V. Kea, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Alice V. Kea, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 29, 2014 at 220 Jenkins Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of July, 2014. Gardenia K. Farrior 220 Jenkins Rd. Jacksonville, NC 28540 #6529 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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. An inability to convey title, includes, but is not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in his/their/its’ sole discretion, if they believe the challenge has merit, may request the court to declare the sale void and to return any deposit. The purchaser shall have no further remedy. To the extent of this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are herby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk or superior court, of the county in which the property is sold; and b. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or NOTICE TO CREDITORS after October 1, 2007, may, after reAND DEBTORS OF ceiving the notice of sale, terminate GEORGE D. SMITH the rental agreement upon 10 days’ 13 E 243 Having qualified as the Public Ad- written notice to the landlord. Upon ministrator of the Estate of George D. termination of a rental agreement, Smith, deceased of Pender County, the tenant is liable for rent due under North Carolina, the undersigned does the rental agreement prorated to the hereby notify all persons, firms and effective date of the termination. Stephen C. Bailey corporations having claims against Substitute Trustee the estate of said decedent to exhibit 14865 US Hwy 17 N them to the undersigned on or before Hampstead, NC 28443 the 1st day of October, 2014, or this Telephone: 910-270-8830 notice will be pleaded in bar of recov#6521 7/23, 7/30/14 ery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. AMENDED NOTICE OF This the 2nd day of July, 2014. FORECLOSURE SALE Lawrence S. Boehling 14 SP 115/ Pender Co Public Administrator of the 14 SP 374/ New Hanover Co. Estate of George D. Smith Under and by virtue of the power P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 of sale contained in a certain Deed 910-259-3334 of Trust made by Jason Brent Melind and Amanda Elliott Melind (PRES#6506 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14 ENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jason B. Melind and Amanda P. Melind) to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 2681, Page 218, and NORTH CAROLINA Recorded in Book 5778, Page 987, in PENDER COUNTY Pender County Registry, North CaroIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT lina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured DIVISION by the said Deed of Trust and the BEFORE THE CLERK undersigned, Substitute Trustee Ser14 SP 132 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- vices, Inc. having been substituted CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by FROM POST 007, INC. TO FRED- an instrument duly recorded in the ERICK WILLETTS, III, TRUSTEE, Office of the Register of Deeds of DATED JUNE 5, 2008, RECORE- Pender County, North Carolina and DED IN BOOK 3473, PAGE 286, the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will SALE Pursuant to an order entered JULY offer for sale at the courthouse door 8, 2014, in the Superior Court for in the City of Burgaw, Pender CounPENDER County, and the power of ty, North Carolina, or the customary sale contained in the captioned deed location designated for foreclosure of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the under- sales, at 2:00 PM on July 29, 2014 signed Substitute Trustee will offer and will sell to the highest bidder for for sale at auction, to the highest bid- cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North der for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR Carolina, and being more particularly IN BURGAW, PENDER COUNTY, described as follows: TRACT 1: Being all of Lot 15 of NORTH CAROLINA ON JULY 31, Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One, as the 2014, AT 10:00 AM the real estate and the improve- same is shown on a Map recorded in ments thereon secured by the Deed Map Book 30, Page 17, of the Pender of Trust, less and except of any such County Registry. TRACT 2: A certain tract or parcel property released from the lien of the of land lying and being in Harnett deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Pender Coun- Township, New Hanover County, ty, North Carolina, and being more North Carolina and being that portion of Lot 15, Section One, Scotts Hill particularly described as follows: BEING Lot 13 as shown on Map Bluff that is located in New Hanover entitled, “Final Plat of Triton’s Vil- County and shown on the recorded lage, formerly Lot 59 of J.H. plat of Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One Batts Subdivision, Topsail Township, and recorded in Pender County, Pender County, North Caro- North Carolina and being more parlina, Highway 50” as shown on map ticularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron on the prepared by Charles F. Riggs and Associates and dated June 23, 2004, southern right of way of Marsh Field said map being duly recorded in Map Drive (Private Right of Way), said Book 38, page 147 Pender iron being at the northwest corner of Lot 15, Scotts Hill Bluff, proceed from County Registry. In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the said point of beginning and with the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) western line of Lot 15, S. 58-32-23 E. hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 89.26 ft. to a point at the intersection of the North Carolina General Stat- of the western line of the county line N. 39-54-11 W. 91.99 ft to a point on utes. The record owner(s) of the real the southern right of way of Marsh property not more than ten days prior Field Dr.; thence with said right of way to the date hereof is POST 007, Inc.. and a curve to the left having a radius A five percent cash deposit, or a of 207.50 ft to a chord S. 35-31-57 W. cash deposit of $750.00, whichever 29.47 ft to the point of BEGINNING is greater, will be required of the last and containing 1,322 square feet. All bearings are magnetic relative and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due to Map Book 2, Page 82 (Pender in full in cash or certified funds at a County). Together with improvements loclosing to take place within thirty (30) cated thereon; said property being days of the date of sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of located at 121 Marsh Field Drive, sale is being offered for sale, transfer Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The undersigned Substitute Trustee discretion, delay the sale for up to shall convey title to the property by one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. nonwarranty deed. Should the property be purchased This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record. If any, and to all by a third party, that party must pay unpaid ad valorem taxes and special the excise tax, as well as the court assessments, if any, which became a costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per lien subsequent to the recordation of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) rethe Deed of Trust. This sale will be quired by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered purfurther subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to re- suant to this notice of sale is being deem the above described property offered for sale, transfer and conveyfor a period of 120 days following the ance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither date when the final upset bid period the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security has run. There are no representations of agreement, or both, being foreclosed, warranty relating to the title or any nor the officers, directors, attorneys, physical, environmental, health or employees, agents or authorized safety conditions existing in, on or at representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any the property being offered for sale. The purchaser of the property de- representation or warranty relating scribed above shall pay the Clerk’s to the title or any physical, environCommissions in the amount of $.45 mental, health or safety conditions per $100.00 of the purchase price (up existing in, on, at or relating to the to a maximum amount of $500.00), property being offered for sale, and required by Section 7A 308(a)(1) of any and all responsibilities or liabilithe North Carolina General Statutes. ties arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of EVELYN BLANCHE FISCHER, 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 3rd day of October 2014, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 2nd day of July, 2014. Walter Phipps 1088 Point Caswell Rd Atkinson, NC 28421 Benita Cleveland 1064 Point Caswell Rd Atkinson, NC 28421 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6503 7/2, 7/9,7/16, 7/23/14

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 bank-

ruptcy 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1110986 (FC.FAY) #6523 7/16, 7/23/14

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