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July 4 celebrations Sheriff Carson Smith speaks to the crowd at the Willard Outreach Center July 4 celebration. See more photos of the event on page 6B and on Facebook.

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Commissioners give nod to school bond propos By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Pender County Board of Education members, Superintendent Terri Cobb, and bond counsel Robert Jessup Jr. presented a resolution that is the first step in placing a $75 million school bond issue on the November ballot. The Pender County Commissioners approved the resolution 4-to-1. Fred McCoy was the dissenting vote. “I am not sure this the time,” said McCoy. “I realize the need, but I question the affect this will have on our credit rating.” McCoy said he supports public education but he said he feels the issue should have been a part of long range planning. “This is the largest bond brought before the county,” said Kenneth Lanier, Jr., a member of the Pender County Board of Education.

The resolution, finalized by the board of education and the county late last week, was presented to the commissioners during the July 7 commissioners’ meeting. The commissioners urged the board of education to conduct public meetings to explain why the bond issue is needed. “I agree with the Chairman,” said Commissioner George Brown. “I want the public to hear about the need. Tonight is just a formality.” Brown said he felt the bond issue had been put together in haste but the board listened to the public, especially after the outcry from the community of Penderlea in protest of closing their middle school. The board changed their mind on the closure. “I’d like to have a public meeting at Topsail High School for the community to learn about the bond issue before mid-August,” said Williams. He said the east side of Pender

County generates more tax dollars and one half of the bond issue will be spent in the growing eastern portion of the county. Tom Roper, a member of the board of education, said the board will conduct public meetings before the Nov. 4 referendum. He said board members will speak to local organizations such as Rotary and Kiwanis to educate the public on the bond isse. Robert M. Jessup, Jr., of Sandford Holshousen LLP, is the bond counsel to the board. He said passage of the resolution is the first of three steps necessary before the $75 million bond issue appears on a ballot. He said the commissioners are permitted to change the dollar amount, but the request cannot exceed $75 million after the resolution is approved. Commissioner David Williams pointed out that under current state regulations,

county issues can only appear in election years when there are county elections. That means the bond issue would need to appear in the November election or the action would be delayed until 2016. “It’s a lose-lose situation,” said Williams. “Costs will be higher if we miss this deadline.” “On a positive light, debt we incurred previously is coming off the books as this bond issue starts to roll out,” said Roper. Commissioner Jimmy Tate said delaying a bond issue could result in higher construction costs. The current strategy proposed by the Pender County Board of Education calls for capital improvements to Penderlea K-8 as well as a $35 million elementary and middle school in Surf City. The bond issue projects include Burgaw Middle, West Pender Middle, Cape Fear Middle and El-

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School Board members Kenneth Lanier and Tom Roper pitch the school bond proposal to county commissioners in Monday’s meeting. ementary, and Pender High School too. Passage of the resolution allows the county finance

officer to authorize the referendum and apply to the North Carolina Local Government Commission.

Arthur can’t spoil Pender’s July Fourth celebration

Morning after Arthur

Minimal damage reported as category two storm brushes coastline By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Hurricane Arthur strengthened to a category two storm last Thursday and threatened to wash out both the county coastline and holiday plans. But the hurricane passed by without incident the evening of July 3 and officials reported only minor damage from the storm. With the exception of the Surf City Independence Day celebration, the holiday went on as planned. Pender County emergency officials say a home in Atkinson was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike during the storm. A tornado was sighted by a Pender County Sheriff ’s deputy in the western part of the county and no damage from the funnel cloud was reported. Other than these incidents, the storm was just wind and rain.

“We didn’t have any debris on the beach and we actually gained sand,” said Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “The weekend tur ned out to be beautiful and we had a busy weekend.” Guy said residents and vistors heeded warnings during the storm and stayed in. The town saw little damage, if any. “We only had a little minor damage. Several merchants had signs blown down,” Guy said. Topsail Beach town manager Tim Holloman echoed Mayor Guy’s assessment of the storm. “The water never got up to the toe of the dune and we had very little damage to homes,” Holloman said. Busy July 4 weekend Holiday visitors to Pender beaches didn’t stay away be

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Surfers venture into the surf in the distance as the first rays of sun break through the clouds on July 4 after the passing of Hurricane Arthur the night before.

Pender Memorial Hospital expands services By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer Major changes are taking place at Pender Memorial Hospital. Ruth Glaser, president of the Pender Memorial Hospital, outlined the expanding services of the local hospital. “We’ve assessed the county needs,” said Bernadette Silivanch, chairperson of hospital board. “A lot of services

available from New Hanover Regional Medical Center you can receive at Pender Memorial Hospital.” Glasser said Pender Memorial has undergone physical changes, such as upgrading waiting areas and the hospital chapel. She outlined the increase in the services now offered. “In our emergency center, we’ve added a 16-slice CT scanner. It’s faster and gives en-

hanced images,” said Glaser. She added that due to the affiliation with NHRMC, Delaney Radiology, the same providers used in Wilmington, are used at Pender Memorial. The emergency center performs protocols on patients having heart and stroke symptoms, as well as other services. “We will get you stabi-

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Burgaw resident receives grant from Veterans’ Student Loan Relief Fund

Arrest report Nazareth Adams, 28, 1022 Stag Dr., Hampstead. Criminal contempt. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Johnathan Cris Autry, 25, 114 N Mcrae Street, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under unsecure $1,000 bond. Ernest Louis Cesero, 33, 202 Gillcup Trail, Hampstead. Misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods (2 counts), tampering with vehicle parts. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Julio Chavek, 23, 6345 US 117 Hwy S., Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. No bond listed. Ronald Lee Critzer, 35, 7801 Slocum Trail, Atkinson. Injury to real property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond. Stephen Robert Croom, 18, 308 Tram Rd, Currie. Misdemeanor probation violation. Released under $8,000 secured bond. Richard Graham English, 27 384 Willard Road, Willard. Resisting, obstruct and delay of officer, intoxicated and disruptive, profane language. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Teddy Dwayne Ennis, 33, 336 Newkirk Road, Burgaw. FTA- Elony failure to register as a sexual offender, misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts ), FTA- Driving while license revoked (3 counts), FTAspeeding, civil contemp. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5250 secured bond, $208.80 cash. Leon Reyes Felix, 40, 184 Maple Road, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. William Cody Forester, 30, 153 Carpenter’s Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. No bond listed. Wade Vernon Harrelson, 32, 333 Frank Millis Road. Felony larceny, possession/ distribute meth precursor, manufacture methamphetamine. Ar rest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,025,000 secured bond. Maurice Clifford Hayes, 22, 1340 Halfway Branch School Road, Atkinson. Misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Hunter Kade Head, 19, 114 Winchester Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sherrif ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Ricky Leroy Jacobs, 405 W Conn Ave., Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C.State Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $1,200

secured bond. Billy Mitchell Lamb, 46, 219 Doe Ridge, Hampstead. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Corliss James Lancaster, 23, 333 Frank Millis Road, Hampstead. Possesion/distribute meth precursor, manufacture methamphetamine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,000,000 secured bond. Kelsey Renee Lucas, 22, 114 N Mcrae Street, Burgaw. Simple assault. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released with no bond listed. Terrence Tyrone Luines, 22, 650 US Hwy 117 S, Burgaw. Simple possession of schedule 4 controlled substance-fta. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. John James McEachern, 35, 22500 US 421 Hwy 20, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation (3 counts) Released under $30,000 secured bond. Russell Montgomery, 18, 109 Creekstone Trail, Rocky Point. Fta- Driving while impaired, drive after consuming, license not in possession, fta- drive wrong way-one way street. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,000. Secured bond. James Daniel Naramore, 47, 317 Fulchers Landing Road, Sneads Ferry. Possession of heroin, conspire sell/ deliver heroin. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Vincent Redd, 53, 105 Old Woodside Rd., Hampstead. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Robert Peter Roth, 26, 2115 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw. Felony probation violation out of county. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Darrell Ray Sanders, 34, 54 Oak Grove Drive, Hampstead. Custody hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Ronald John Sawyer, 40, 84 Four Leaf Clover Dr., Willard. First degree sexual offense, sexual activity by custodian (parental), indecent liberties with child, sexual battery, statutory rape, 13, 14, 15 yr old/ def 6 or greater. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $475,000 secured bond. Tyree John Smith, 20, 272 Peterson Ave., Burgaw. Driving while impaired (2 counts), driving while license revoked, consume beer/wine underage, open container after cons alc 1st. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Reinaldo Walker, 35, 145 Basden Lt 4 Road, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $700 cash.

Burgaw resident Justin Rojas was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Veterans’ Student Loan Relief Fund (VSLRF) as part of a national effort to help student veterans dig out from under debt burdens they incurred as a result of misleading claims made by for-profit education companies. As a Marine and National Guard, Rojas saw two tours of duty in Iraq in 2003 and 2004 during some of the most dangerous days of the war. When he separated from the military, Rojas used his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in game design at Full Sail University, a Florida-based for-profit college. When he enrolled, Full Sail advisors misled Rojas into believing that his GI Bill benefits would cover the full cost of his tuition, which was approximately $56,000. They also promised to help him find a job in his field when he graduated. However, with only a few months left to finish his degree, it was apparent that he was $7,600 short and would need a loan to finish. What is more, although Rojas was class Valedictorian, he has not been able to find a job in his field a year after his graduation. “These young men and women have dearly earned the opportunity to attend college or career training programs. The Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill before it are our country’s most important tools for helping Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans obtain the American dream,” said Matthew Boulay, Executive Director, Veterans’ Student Loan Relief Fund, and a veteran himself. “However, some for-profit schools are defrauding veterans, using

Correction on School Board vote

Information taken from reports provided by county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

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Continued from page 1A Glazer said of heart patients. “You will get the same kind of care you’d get in New Hanover in the emergency center.” N ew m e d i c a l s e r v i c e s available at Pender Memorial include urological surgery, podiatric surgery, a sleep lab, Telehalth with NHRMC Home Care, the Holter Monitor, digital mammography, and the dexascan used in bone density testing. “We’ve added physicians and surgeons,” said Glaser. Surgeons include Elizabeth Acquista, W. Borden Hooks III who specializes in bariatric surgery and minimally inva-

sive surgeries, and William Hope. According to Pender Memorial, these surgeons can conduct laparoscopic and open inguinal hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, umbilical hernia surgeries, excisional biopsy of skin and soft tissue masses, and portacath placement. Dr. Britt Zimmerman is the board certified urology doctor at Pender Memorial. He specializes in general and trauma reconstructive surgery, kidney stone disease and sexual health issues. Additionally, the hospital pays homage to two early doctors, John T. Dees and James H. Peedin. “I’m pleased with the direction the hospital is moving,” said David Williams, Pender

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Pender County Board of Education Chairman Karen Rouse contacted the Post & Voice on July 2 to say the story on the Penderlea School published that day was incorrect. The reported 4-1 vote on the resolution passed at the June 29 meeting was incorrect, since she did not vote as board chairman. It was a 3-1 vote with Tom Roper, Katherine Herring and Kenneth Lanier voting for the resolution and Brad George voting no. Unlike the Pender County Commissioners, the chairman of the School Board does not vote. Rouse went on to say had she been able to vote, she would have voted against the school bond resolution, which in part, kept the Penderlea School as a K-8 school.

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Summer camps for kids at Poplar Grove Plantation Engagement announced By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Poplar Grove Plantation will continue to provide a variety of half-day camps throughout the month of July. This month, children will learn about a variety of topics including nature, weaving and even etiquette. The theme is Frogtastic! with Bill Messer July 8. Students will learn about the life cycle, diet and predators of frogs and toads. Later they will make a paper frog craft, and walk to the bridge to look for frogs in their natural habitat. Nature’s Mysteries: Tracks and Signs will be the topic July 10 and again July 15. Charlie Baker will talk with participants about the creatures that inhabit our local woods, what level of the forest they live in, what they eat, etc. and then look at their tracks. They’ll also walk into the nature preserve to find evidence of local wildlife. Farm Animal Fun will be the focus July 17. Students will help feed and brush the barnyard crew, learn about their life cycle and personalities, and help clean the stalls. Etiquette Class will be led by Laurie Wierse July 22. Children can come dressed up to learn how to answer the phone or front door and discuss place settings, among other topics. Then they’ll make a Victorian cone craft and newspaper hats for their own tea parties. Wierse taught etiquette classes at Poplar Grove in the past when she was a stay-home mom. She said it was a great way to stay connected with kids without working fulltime. As an elementary school counselor in Wilmington for 14 years, she found that not all

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ing for yourself, no phones,” said Wierse. Another aspect of the class is answering the phone properly and placing calls to others, including cell phone etiquette. “It is amazing to me how rude people are with their cell phones in public. I love the Dunkin’ Donuts that has a sign on the counter which says we will take your order when you are done with your phone call” she said. Participants will write an

actual thank you card, another lost art in her opinion. “My children have always been made to send hand-written thank you cards to family whenever they get a gift. I still love getting ‘snail mail’ and want them to also. The class will be done in a fun, interactive way. My hope is that proper etiquette can still be taught in this changing world,” Wierse said. During Weaving Wonders July 24, kids will lear n to weave using several different materials, such as paper and reed. Then they will visit the plantation’s weaving studio to learn how the weaver’s loom works. Let’s Take Another Walk in the Woods will take place with Charlie Baker July 29. Kids can spend the morning discovering the plant life, animals and insects that inhabit the different layers of our local forest. The guided walk will take you into the nature preserve for a morning of discovery. Peanut Planting is scheduled for July 31. Kids will paint their own clay pots and help plant peanuts in the Poplar Grove garden. They’ll take a look at the peanut plants that were planted June 26 to see how much they have grown, and plant a peanut to take home. The half-day camps are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. The cost is $20 per child, per class, with snack provided. The program is designed for rising first through fifth graders. Classes are limited to 25 students, and participants must preregister. For more information, contact Felicia Greene at 910-6869518 or email her at felicia@ poplargrove.org.

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David and Kim Hutcheson, of Burgaw, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan, to Taylor Bullard. Taylor is the son of Johnny and Denise Bullard, of Clinton. Jordan and Taylor are graduates of East Carolina University. Jordan is employed by New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Taylor works for First Citizens Bank. A September wedding is planned.

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Welcome to my world

Welcome newcomers who do it the right way America has always been a country of immigrants; new blood is vital to our country’s growth, especially in a world that is rapidly going smaller, due to technology, trade and travel. While immigrants should be welcome, they should also have to follow the same rules observed by their predecesWe have a rapidly sors. The government should worsening humanitaralso obey its own laws when ian crisis on our southdealing with immigrants, ern border; literally regardless of their country of origin. trainloads of children We have a rapidly worsenare crossing our sieveing humanitarian crisis on like border, our southern border; literally trainloads of children are crossing our sieve-like border, their parents and leaders in their home countries having taken out of context the president’s call to welcome children of all nations. We are puzzled how there can be any question about “what do we do with them.” Breaking any other law in this country, and there’s no question about whether or not a person will be charged, tried, and either exonerated or punished. Unlike the U.S. Marine being held in jail, these thousands upon thousands of illegal immigrants didn’t make a wrong turn—they came here on purpose, seeking a better life. State and federal authorities are providing housing, feeding, and medical care for people who knowingly flouted the laws of our country, and expect to be rewarded for doing so. Meanwhile we have veterans and legal American citizens who are homeless, helpless and hungry—in one notable case in California, there is a homeless camp filled with veterans just yards from a former military base where illegal aliens awaiting a decision on their fates have food, television, Internet, access to legal aid, medical care, and housing. Those who have defended this country are treated with far less dignity and concern than those who flagrantly break its laws. We must emphasize—we are not anti-immigrant. We need to be anti-illegal immigrant. Calling someone an ‘undocumented worker’ doesn’t make the crime any less severe. If an American citizen is arrested in a foreign country, that person isn’t given the rights due a citizen of that country. It’s interesting that we have to debate whether or not to do the same thing. We are not, under any circumstances, against legal immigration. America has always welcomed additional cultures, as well we should. The problems come about when we welcome things other than cultures and traditions. Allowing an uncontrolled influx of people from any country—especially those who seek to improve their quality of life—means we have had outbreaks of diseases and health problems long eradicated in America, ranging from bedbugs to tuberculosis and whooping cough. These are just some notable examples whose origins have been documented as originating in Mexico. There were solid medical reasons for the quarantine stations once common in ports of entry across this country. To play politics with the lives of these people, all of whom just want a better future than their home countries offer, should be considered criminal. If we want to take a different approach to allowing immigrants a faster track to citizenship, open auxiliary citizenship offices in the countries that send the most immigrants our way. Expedite the medical clearance process, especially for the children suffering from critical illnesses. However, we need to make it clear that any child sent across the border will be considered abandoned, and put into the adoption system—and any adult claiming kinship will be prosecuted if they set foot on the wrong side of the border without a passport. Reward those who come here legally, and punish those who sneak in, or assist those who are breaking the law. And last but not least—secure the borders. Sound harsh? Not really—these are tactics used by civilized countries across the globe, and no one accuses them of mistreating children tossed across the border by their parents. Nor is there a question as to whether an “anchor baby” grants citizenship, welfare, and special treatment to an entire family. The problem of illegal immigration is escalating; it’s not going to get better under the current rules of engagement. We need immigration in our country—but we don’t need criminals being rewarded for crossing the borders—or using the desperately poor of other countries for political gain.

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Tom Campbell

Separation anxieties The governor of North Carolina is widely acknowledged to be the weakest and least powerful of any in the nation. Governor Pat McCrory is right in being concerned about possible further erosion of that power. It was no accident that the framers of our government determined not to vest too much power in the hands of a few. Given their experience with the King of England

they were fearful of a future ruler. In North Carolina, the balance of power has always resided with the legislative over the executive branch and many a governor has learned, after assuming office, just how little real power the state’s chief executive truly has. Most of the governor’s power is confined to being able to hire state employees, make judicial and other board appointments and administer a budget the legislature passed. Among others the governor appoints members of the state board of transportation, economic development board, state board of education, utilities and industrial commissions (even though appointees are confirmed by the legislature) and fills vacancies on the courts. Nobody in modern North Carolina history understood how to use the governor’s powers like Jim Hunt. Even without a veto for most of his service Hunt’s persuasive powers and deft feel for

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Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Clean eating

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “It’s a lose-lose situation. Costs will be higher if we miss this deadline.”

Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the need to have the school bond on the fall ballot.

“We didn’t have any debris on the beach and we actually gained sand.” Surf City Mayor Zander Guy on the impact from Hurricane Arthur.

A buck for the ages He was likely born in mid-spring, the Moon of Greening Grass, when other wild things are beginning to be born as the woods awaken from their winter’s rest and those animals that made it through the Hunger Moon can finally feed without such desperation. I speculate that the buck was born in the “normal” time simply because he was obviously a healthy, strong whitetail. To grow antlers like that—with no evidence of the supplements so many people nowadays will throw out like candy at a Christmas parade—the buck came from some good bloodlines. He was a solid, thick, wellridged eight-point; one could argue ten plus the brow tines, one of which was slightly bent from a mishap whilst he was still in velvet. But well before that brow tine was bent or broken or even bitten, the buck was likely the lord of the forest. When I first found the rack, I thought the skull had to be from a small cow. We don’t often grow deer that size around here anymore. The silly idea that so many have of it being unmanly to shoot a doe but yet the pinnacle of manhood to shoot every button buck that moves means the days of the 175-pound six point are long gone. There just isn’t the forage needed to support a burgeoning deer herd that can, even with coyotes and bobcats taking their toll, increase by half ever single year. I’d be willing to bet the buck was from back in the days when the rut was a brief, tenuous period in midwinter. We grew big deer, without supplements and steroids, back then, and it

Jefferson Weaver was in part because the quality bucks bred the quality females; youngsters and lesser quality critters didn’t have the chance to scratch the itch until they were worthy or could displace someone else in the herd. The buck came from a place where Carolina Bays dominate the returning longleaf pine savannahs. From the air, the bays are dark green spots, as if God flipped His paintbrush during creation, and had a little more Creation left on there than He thought. I love the bays—their outer walls are as forbidding as any medieval castle, but their interiors are places where hard-pressed critters can seek refuge and grow. A savvy deer can twist and turn his way through a bay in such a way that even the best hound is left hassling and confused. Most hunters are loathe to enter the average bay, since there’s a good chance you’ll spend part of your time on your hands and knees, fighting thorns and hoping the copperheads and diamondbacks are still asleep. Man can never know all the secret trails and paths through the muscadines, scuppernongs and blackber-

ries, and it’s better that way. An old deer is a smart deer; nature is designed that way, and for this buck to have gotten as large as he was, he had some years on him. He likely rocketed through bays from the time he was a spotted fawn, chased by one predator or another, following an equally savvy mother who knew in her genes that sometimes a scentless fawn can hide, and sometimes flight is the only salvation. The bleached white of the buck’s skull told me he was likely from the time before coyotes and wild pigs arrived to eat fawns by the dozen, possibly even before radios and tracking collars and four-wheel-drive changed the playing field between deer and deerhunter. He likely had a few favorite haunts where he melted into the bush, either to escape the ever-questing hunter or to rest, feed, rub the spring velvet from his antlers and breed. I guess I could have a biologist friend try to age the buck; normally I thrive on data like that, as my own homage to the modern way of managing wildlife. However, I’m content to guess on a lot of things; his sheer size, and the points on the “rocking chair” he once used to defend territory and his harem, suggest he was an old deer when the end came. The teeth in the top jaw are worn smooth; there’s a slight bump on one side of the skull to suggest an old injury that healed. I have no idea whether the buck was a trophy, or whether a wanderer like myself found the skull one

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I have an unbearably guilty conscience. Although I consider myself to be a decent human being, I’ve never volunteered at a soup kitchen, I always promise to donate to organizations but fail to follow through and I sometimes lie to telemarketers to extricate myself from the phone. I have, however, purchased massive amounts of Girl Scout cookies and, traffic willing, guided many roadbound turtles to safety. That should count for something. Motherhood has introduced a grander level of guilt as every choice I make is prerequisite to second-guessing. I constantly feel a tug of uncertainty, for example, about what I’m feeding my children. I’ve fought this forever, but more of my friends and a few family members are transitioning to healthier eating habits, including more organic foods and eliminating meat from their diets. At first I considered this a personal affront and simply another way to make me look bad. But, then, my kids started asking questions like, “What is that red thing Kara is eating?” After explaining that the red thing was called a bell pepper, I stuffed their mouths full of french fries to limit the food inquiries. How embarrassing. When they continued to ask questions about chia seeds and quinoa, I encouraged them to ponder a few questions. ‘“Why aren’t the birds that eat at the local fast food parking lot chunkier than the beach birds?” I argued. “Why did God give you teeth-especially sharp ones in the front? It’s certainly not to help you chew on a carrot.” They’d counter my queries with statements like, “Mom, Connor said that the food you make us eat once had a face.” “Yes, darlings, Connor is right. It had a face. I’m sure the pig farmers only kill the ugly ones anyway.” My friends had started to infiltrate the kids. I know they meant well and, honestly, had piqued my interest, thereby guilting me into giving more thought to this enigma called clean eating. In my world, clean eating was simply limiting food that fell to the floor and making sure the kids didn’t toss out the lone piece of lettuce on their McDonald’s cheeseburgers. I thought I was doing great with fruit roll-ups and low-fat bologna on faux white bread that was actually whole wheat in disguise. After visiting several internet sites, however, I came to a dire conclusion. As a meat-eater, I was an agent of the devil and could add to my why I should feel guilty about everything list the indirect destruction of millions of bees and butterflies because every product I’ve ever purchased was manufactured by companies that used neonicotinoid insecticides. Trust me. This is bad-especially if you are a bee or a butterfly. So, this week I broke the news to my family.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post Staff Writer

Arthur With a name like that for our first tropical storm/ hurricane, I just felt it would have to be a gentle one. With storms and hurricanes, one can never be sure what will happen. They are fickle and change courses frequently. Emergency Management must make decisions based on weather reports. Sometimes they are worse than expected- sometimes less dangerous. But one cannot wait until the last minute to make plans. It may be too late. Lots of people were at area beaches for the Fourth of July Week-end. Rip currents were a danger up and down the east coast. Only experienced surfers and excellent swimmers dared go way out in the rough surf to catch the big waves. The Outer Banks were not as severely hit as expected although Hattaras Island was shut off. Debris, sand, and water were detriments. My brother, Bob Crowley and wife, Lynda Blossom Crowley live at Kill Devil Hill. People evacuated the Outer Banks but were able to get back by Friday afternoon to most places, and they could continue their vacations. Anna Brodmerkel home She spent two months in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, where most people speak only Spanish. Her host mom spoke only Spanish, but her host sister could speak English. She could interpret for Anna but they tried to speak only Spanish so she could learn it more quickly. Her Spanish teacher speaks only Spanish.

Campbell

Continued from page 4A offering a legislator something he or she wanted in exchange for getting a vote Hunt wanted was a beauty to behold. And there was sometimes the not-so-subtle threat Hunt would confront them with his “bully pulpit.” Many a lawmaker can recount stories of early morning or late night phone

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Continued from page 4A spring. I’d like to think the old fellow outwitted and survived every hunter save old age, since that would have guaranteed his heritage would live on through the fawns of the does he dueled for, then defended, then charmed when the Moon of First Frost, what we call November, shone bright in a blue-black sky. Several of the biggest bucks I’ve ever seen were found deep in the woods, with no sign of a hunter’s bullet or arrow leaving a mark to trace the end of their days. Nature’s death, however, if never as swift and clean as a wellplaced shot, and a forest lord like this one deserved better than a starving, painful cold death after being crippled by a car or defeated by a rival.

Hill

Continued from page 4A “Guys, we have to start eating food that makes us sad.” My first step was retrieving a list of products that were considered safe. Well, that opened a whole bucket of, forgive me, bacon bits. If I was to protect my family from a certain food-induced death and, at the same time, save the bees and the butterflies I had to limit their consumption of processed foods. The only foods allowed on my “clean” shopping list had to be fair trade, free range, natural, grass fed, cage-free, pastured, raw, non-bioengineered with no genetic modifications and no added hormones.

Anna learned her way around the city, covering a 40 minute walk to Famalias Especiales, (where she volunteered) from her home without using a map. Anna flew to Nicaragua flying standby. People from FE picked her up at Manaugua airport. She said it was exciting to get a job offer on her flight to Charlotte in four years. (who said potential anthropology majors can’t get a job?) She also played her ukulele for the TSA officers who drug tested her hand in Miami security. Old bold pilots In Oceanside, California there is a club by the above name that meets every Wednesday. Members are pilots from World War II through the Viet Nam war. One member is 92 years old. Another is Luftwaf pilot who was in the WWII German military. He is now proud to be an American citizen and has not missed a meeting in 25 years. The former enemy pilots are now good friends. Scooter news Edith is getting better at riding on her knee scooter. She can’t get up the steps to the pulpit at Presbyterian Church of Ruston, so she put a chair at floor level and sits to officiate at worship service on Sunday. She is now in a hard cast, which is heavy. She gets tired more easily now and tries to keep her foot elevated as much as possible. She sent me a picture which looked like a huge eyelash. It turned out to be a long line of stitches on the outside of her heel. The surgeon said there were a lot more inside. He used a tendon in her toe to repair the Achilles tendon. It’s going to be a long eight weeks to stay off her foot- no

weight on it at all. Stitches will come out in two weeks, and I guess another hard cast will go on her leg. The cast goes from her toes to just below her knee. I never knew there was such a thing as a knee scooter until recently. Edith got hers before her surgery so she could practice riding it and getting used to it. Edith calls her knee scooter Geoffrey. On her first big outing to a prayer group at church, after the prayer service she was standing up and she turned around to speak to someone—and her right knee slid off Geoffrey. Her natural instinct was to put out a foot to break the fall but it was her injured foot she put out to brace herself. Ouch! Down went the foot with the splint- not a hard cast that day. It scared her and she was afraid she had injured her injured foot. She put her head on her handlebars, and looked up to see 5 people staring at her. Nobody said anything till she asked for her medicine. When she wrote the blog, she was five days away from the fall. Finally the soreness was going away. She learned to put away dishes from the dishwasher, take a few clothes to the washing machine, and transfer clothes to the dryer from the washer. It is amazing how much energy it takes to do simple things. Long time ago Once I fell down some concrete and brick steps, hit my face on a concrete wall, did a little flip and landed on my back. I could tell my wrist was broken, and then I realized my back and shoulder hurt. Later learned that 6 ribs were broken and left collarbone. Arthur would help me get in

my chair and leave at 6:30. I can remember spending every minute till he got home at 1:00 trying to figure out what I could do for myself. Finally asked Arthur to make some wooden wings for the chair so I could put my head back and maybe take a nap. I remember one day I somehow got on the floor on a quilt to play with Edith’s baby- and could not figure a way to get back up. Had to wait till she came back in the room to get me up. I felt so helpless and ridiculous! Surprise note A couple of days ago I received a note from Martha W. Pounder in Jacksonville, Fl Couldn’t think at first who she was. Then I remembered that Cheryl McNeil Wooddell at the Pender Historical Museum called and said someone wanted to see the Ashe Cemetery. I told them I would take them to it if they came to the house. She was trying to find how she was kin to Gov. Ashe. We drove to the cemetery but the road had changed somewhat. ( I had not been down there in a couple of years) We got close to it but Martha and I stayed put while her daughter, Mary walked a short distance to the cemetery. Fortunately she said that it was clean and she could find everything she needed. She found Samual Ashe’s grave and said a bonus was finding Ezekial and Elizabeth Lane’s graves. Martha’s middle name was Lane and Mary’s oldest daughter is named Elizabeth Lane Tillotson. If I can remember correctly, Mary came from Nebraska to her mother’s home in Florida and they came up to Pender in their search. A nice surprise was that Martha

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Edith’s daughter Edith and the scooter. enclosed a $25 check as a donation to the Pender Co. Historical Society. Wasn’t that thoughtful? Thank you Martha for your generous donation. Come back to see us. Victoria Harrell Teal told me that on Sunday, July 6, First Baptist Church in Wilmington held a special worship service at their activity center on Independence Blvd. Her son Joey sang in their choir. An orchestra played July 4th patriotic music. The church honored Lucius George for his 60 years of playing piano during worship services, doing preludes and offertories, playing often for Sunday School and having Christmas concerts each year. Lucius is the son of the late L.R.

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calls, breakfasts at the Executive Mansion, even calls from key constituents in their districts urging them to vote a particular way. Hunt generally got what he wanted and never used the gubernatorial veto he shepherded through the legislature and the voters in 1996. We were the last state in the nation to give the governor veto power. Subsequent governors who exercised it learned quickly it could be – and sometimes

was – overturned. Governor Pat McCrory got thrown into the deep end, taking office simultaneously with the convening of the 2013 session of the legislature. Many incorrectly assumed that since he was of the same political party running the legislature working relationships would be cordial and cooperative. That wasn’t the case. Our founders always intended there to be a tension between the legislative

and executive branches and McCrory experienced it quickly, especially with the State Senate. McCrory may not be the most powerful governor in the nation but he does have power and he now understands he must be more assertive in using it, most especially the power to communicate with the public and in behind the scenes leverage with lawmakers. Perhaps there needs to be a discussion about how

to more equitably share appointive power in our state. For instance, the governor appoints the State Board of Education but the legislature appoints the UNC Board of Governors. And maybe we need a close examination of the balance of state powers. But it appears this legislature is making an unwarranted power grab and McCrory must understand that not only does he represent his own administration but

The place where I found the forgotten trophy showed signs of a hunter’s camaraderie. I’d love to think the deer was taken by someone who valued him, and shared the bounty with his friends and family in the light of a campfire or even the glaring overheads of a skinning shed, where the story could be told time and again, along with other stories of hunts. The veracity of the stores wouldn’t be as important as the friendship shared on a crisp autumn night when the dogs are exhausted and everyone joshes with a blushing boy who had joined the ranks of the grownups by bringing meat to the home. Either way, the buck wasn’t forgotten, and sat on a shelf until new owners of the property saw it as jus one more piece of debris. It bothered me to see the buck’s crown in a bucket of

trash, and being the inveterate ragpicker I am, I carefully placed the antlered skull in the trunk of my car. I am not a big fan of hunting trophies, although I have a few. I’ve never been comfortable with placing the antlers of one deer on the hide of another and stretching it around a foam form. I know several taxidermists whose work is pure artistry, but they are few and far between. I prefer the so-called European mount, if for no other reason than this: if I take a trophy-quality deer, I feel it deserves more than glass eyes staring down at the television. I hung the forgotten trophy in a prominent place in my barn; he faces toward a small Carolina Bay at the bottom of the pasture, where my resident buck occasionally stands and stares in surprise. I wonder if the four-pointer, who’s slightly

larger than most bucks in the neighborhood, will survive to become a Forest Lord in his own right, a king of the bays, and a buck for

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

After eliminating everything in my pantry that was produced by companies on the bad list, the only item left in my pantry was a packet of garlic seasoning that I bought on impulse at a farmer’s market three years ago. Complicating things further was the fact that my target seemed to be constantly moving. I thought that loading up on whole grain bread and soy milk would do the trick. A couple of years ago that would’ve been true but, apparently, these products are now on the no-no list. The culprit at the heart of this intense battle between clean eating advocates and government regulators are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). According to some researchers, GMOs have been linked to many disorders and have been banned

in 60 countries. I think my family has ingested a lot of these organisms, and that could explain some things. In fact, GMO is the palindrome of OMG. Coincidence? I think not. When I sat down to create my shopping list, I didn’t get very far as the task gave me an enormous headache. After I grabbed a highly caffeinated soda and ate some beef jerky, I immediately felt better. Perhaps I should take baby steps and simply cut out grape jelly for starters. If the saying “You are what you eat” is true, then I guess I’m destined to be a partially hydrogenated, monosodium glutamate, neotame, carrageenan, polysorbate Dorito. –Hill is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact her at Regina.Hill@onslow.k12. nc.us.

also the administrations of future governors in standing up for those separations. He is right to have separation anxieties. –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.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF THE TOPSAIL ISLAND BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ON N.C. 50/210 IN SURF CITY TIP Project No. B-4929

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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 Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice

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James counts the dorsal fins on a pinfish caught in the Intracoastal Waterway behind Topsail Island.

Ecological Marine Adventures

Learning about pinfish By Katherine Murphy Special to the Post & Voice This week at Ecological Marine Adventures we learned about pinfish. Pinfish grow to around 4.5 inches in length and have an olive-colored back and bluish sides with yellow stripes and five to six vertical bars on sides. Pinfish have a silvery sheen on their body, with yellow fins and a dark spot near their shoulder. Juvenile pinfish eat shrimp, fish eggs, insect larvae, polychaete worms and amphipods. Adult pinfish eat all of those things plus some plant material. Pinfish are eaten by many other species so their life span is generally short. Pinfish are very abundant

and eat so many amphipods that they are an important limiting factor to amphipod populations, helping keeping them in balance within the seagrass community. Our kids marine science class was able the catch, observe, and release many pinfish with seine nets and cast nets at different locations along the Topsail Island Intracoastal Waterway. EMA summer classes run through Aug. 23 we will be offering free Community Marine Science Classes 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. 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.

Family fitness, part one

Family fitness – good for parents and children By Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice The old adage “times have changed” holds true for many things in Pender County, and life in general, but especially true for fitness, specifically, family fitness. Two parents working, children supervised by sometimes untrained adults, the video and DVD age, single parent families, eating, and other variables all lead to a much more sedentary lifestyle that goes back at least twenty years. One only has to look around to see the warnings of the Center of Disease Control that as a nation, we are becoming increasingly overweight. Family fitness has virtually disappeared. We can blame the above factors, but that doesn’t help in solving the problem. As a former principal yelled at me “just give me a solution, I already know what the problem is!” We need to look at what we can do as a family or with friends to help us, adults and children, stay in shape. Basic principals of sport, play and fitness are an integral part of growing up, of maturing physically, socially,

mentally, and especially affectively. Maintenance of an ideal weight, different kinds of fitness, challenges, achievements, life lessons, friendships, stress relief, and fun are all benefits of sport and play. Moms and Dads can easily find ways to go out and play, or exercise, instead of I worked today, I’m tired, It’s too cold (hot) out, or why don’t you play the video games (watch TV) instead? Growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s was a lot of physical fun. We were fortunate that Dad had a boat and knew how to keep it going. We were over the beach every chance we got, swimming, riding in the waves, having races, walking, throwing a football or frisbee, playing baseball, kicking a soccer ball, punting a football, playing SPUD, doing cartwheels, or standing on our heads. If not at the beach, we were outside, at the field, at the church playing ball, the park, in the street, over at Anthony’s, down at Dave’s or even “going to Nana’s to play with the Queen of Croquet. Fall or winter, we played soccer in school, but out of school foot-

ball and basketball ruled. We rode our bikes everywhere, or, if they were out of commission, we walked or ran, often cutting across people’s yards, through fields or woods, or behind shopping centers. Go out and play was a constant saying from Mom. Dad told you to rake leaves, mow the lawn, paint the fence, chop and stack wood, or trim the bushes, all good physical and skilled types of labor learning. These skills, and the idea of doing a job as good (or poor) as you wanted to, follow you later on in your adult life and work. Do kids even do any of these things these days? I see children playing for hours on the different play stations, “X-boxes” and video and DVD games. Some kids watch movies over and over, sometimes four or more a day over the weekends and school vacations. I know teenagers who sleep most of their weekend away. There is so much more out there to do fitness wise that would be beneficial to healthy living and lifelong fitness. People who are fit enjoy life more, look forward to doing things, and live longer, happier lives. So be one of those people.

With yet another intern hailing from the Gainesville area we suspect that there must be a big sign in Florida advertising our summer internship program. Not that we’re complaining, especially when this southern gal has had experience with a very special critter at the Florida Aquarium. Flip, a large green sea turtle in permanent residence because of a flipper problem, stole Annmarie’s heart when she was charged with feeding him. Aquarium animals are normally target trained and quickly learn that when they see a particular stimulus it means the dinner bell is ringing. Obviously we do not target train our patients since our goal is to send them home. They nevertheless quickly associate the appearance of our smiling faces as a sure sign that food is on the way, so maybe we are unsuspecting targets after all. Annmarie had planned to apply for our internship last summer, but when circumstances didn’t cooperate she was determined not to let the opportunity slip away for a second year. A more intimate environment and a chance to work closely with our all-volunteer staff were definitely the big selling points for her. Funny then that her first reaction when arriving was “it’s big.” And big means a lot more work, but work that’s never boring. Even though we are always in the background we expect our interns to work closely together and to be organized and mature enough to learn all aspects of the hospital. Under our supervision we pretty much allow them to run the building for the three months they’re with us. Annmarie sees this as “an excellent opportunity to develop and grow my leadership skills.” Everybody has a favorite turtle and for Annmarie it’s one of our big ladies, October. October arrived with unspeakable physical and emotional trauma and still resides in our ICU. After many months she remains an enigma, and one of the most sensitive turtles we have ever had. She is acutely aware of her surroundings and can recognize when the vibe in the room has changed. Everyone who works with her is awestruck by this magnificent creature, and Annmarie is no exception. Annmarie enjoys her part in our tours and likes talking to our visitors, relaying all the cool facts that she’s accumulating during her time here. She particularly enjoys telling the story of

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Sea turtle hospital intern Annmarie Alpha because not only are our guests interested in Alpha but Annmarie swears that the turtle looks and acts like she’s trying to tell her story right alongside her. Annmarie is thrilled be with us because she “sees things that most people never see.” She does counsel that participation in our program demands a real passion because “it’s hard, really hard work.” Once the day is done she loves hanging out with the other interns and enjoys scuba diving and kayaking. She may even attempt to learn to surf before returning as a rising senior to the University of Florida where she’ll complete her BS in Zoology. She’s hoping to further her education in Marine Biology at UNCG, so just maybe we’ll be seeing her around in the not-too-distant future. Fishing for the hook Our ace turtle vet, Dr. Craig Harms returned for a visit last week to check on a few of our patient and to perform surgery on little Kemp’s Lore. Lore has been under observation in our ICU after a battle with a rather large fishing hook. After shooting an updated set of radiographs Lore was moved into our new surgical suite and anesthetized. There Dr. Harms and his team began the process of locating and hopefully removing the hook. After meticulously and gently searching for almost an hour the hook remained elusive. Exactly where it is, how it got there and where it might eventually go may never be known. Lore was slowly brought back from her sweet turtle dreams and constantly tended to for the next several hours to ensure an uneventful recovery. Her throat will be sore for a few days but the extra attention from our staff will surely make up for a few missed bowls of squid. P l e a s e re m e m b e r t h at stainless steel hooks have a very long life, even in salt water, and especially inside of a sea turtle. If possible buy the old style metal hooks that quickly disintegrate and

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pose less of a danger to all sea creatures. Nesting update July is generally the month when the gals really get serious about their egg laying, so visitors are more likely to have close encounters of the sea turtle kind. Although our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are out with the sunrise through the end of August, we also rely heavily on our locals and visitors to report any sighting of nesting turtles, as well as any turtles in any kind of distress. 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 also has a hotline for strandings (injured or sick turtles) at 252-241-7367 and the call will be picked up 24/7. Hospital visiting hours We are open daily except Wednesday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. General admission is $5. Seniors and the military pay $4, and children’s admission is $3. We are located at 302 Tortuga Lane, (mainland) Surf City. Take the turn from Rts. 50/210 onto Charlie Medlin Drive (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark for this road.) Follow the road onto the gravel section and through the roundabout. We are the only building on Tortuga. We moved from Topsail Beach last fall so please do not go to the old location looking for us – many people have made that trek, most likely out of habit. Visit our website (www.seaturtlehospital. org) and/or our Facebook page (The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center) for updates on patients and other turtle happenings. Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net. To be added to the newsletter list e-mail me at the same address: flippers@att.net.

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Several years ago I had the privilege to be by the bedside of one of my church members as she closed her eyes on this side of eternity for the final time. For some that might seem to be a horrible event to witness. For me and her family, it was a blessing because she had suffered for many years with cancer and other health problems and was ready to find peace. She was ninety years old and because of the salvation found in Jesus she was ready to enter into heaven. For the last week of her life her conversations seemed to be more about what it would be like to live forever with Jesus then to be stuck here in her earthly body. Although my friend was at peace with her eternal dwelling place, I know not everyone has that assurance. According to the Bible, Christians have a citizenship in another land other then where we live now. Philippians 3:20 says â&#x20AC;&#x153;But our citizenshipÂ is in heaven.Â And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.â&#x20AC;? Our citizenship in the land of heaven will never come to an end. The Apostle Paul reminds those that follow Jesus that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;After that, we who are still alive and are leftÂ will be caught up together with them in the cloudsÂ to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the LordÂ foreverâ&#x20AC;? (1 Thessalonians 4:17.) It might be difficult to image what forever will be like, but the good news is our time in heaven will never have a conclusion. We should never forget that every Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit will enter into Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence immediately after our physical death. Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord.Â Â For we live by faith, not by sight.Â Â We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body

and at home with the Lord.Â So we make it our goal to please him,Â whether we are at home in the body or away from it.Â Â For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due usÂ for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:6-10) Our home in heaven is beyond our imagination, but we do know that the believerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life goes on in heaven. As citizens of that realm, we will take up the work of serving and praising God. Moreover, we will enjoy unlimited energy and perfect harmony among the Lord, ourselves, and other saints. Â All who believe in Jesus and seek forgiveness for their sins will find the doors of heaven swung wide open for them. I hope that the future glory of our eternal home would motivate us all to serve God faithfully and wholeheartedly while we are traveling here on earth. Knowing that we have heaven as our home should change the way we worship, pray and live. A.W. Tozer, who authored over forty different Christian books, once said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can safely say, on the authority of all that is revealed in the Word of God, that any man or woman on this earth who is bored and turned off by worship is not ready for heaven.â&#x20AC;? It would be difficult to live this short time on this side of heaven and not come across the countless books, songs and works of art that reminds each of us about that future home in glory. We should take the time daily to reflect on that place that Jesus is now preparing for His followers. If you are living as this is the only heaven that you will experience or that this is your best life now, then I am certain you are correct. C.S Lewis reminded us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.â&#x20AC;? When my friend closed her eyes she knew that when her eyes opened again she would be in heaven. There was no doubt or guessing where

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her final residence would be. The singer Billy Joel said in an interview, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I ever reach heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought to see there; second, to miss some I had expected to see there; and third, the greatest wonder of all, to find myself there.â&#x20AC;? I want to encourage you to live with hope and excitement that one day this journey will come to an end and our reward will be given by our Savior. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be like Billy Joel and be surprised by being welcomed into heaven. Our Father who is in heaven now has never lied and He will soon call us to be with Him and all the saints that have already gone before us. Finally, I feel it would be appropriate to close with the Bible verse that I shared at my friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral. It is one that

should bring peace to those that are grieving a loved one who has already died and it should give hope to the one that is waiting for that last day on earth. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.Â Death will exist no longer;Â grief, crying, and pain will exist no longer,Â because the previous thingsÂ have passed away.Â Â Then the One seated on the throne said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look! I am making everything new.â&#x20AC;? He also said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Write, because these wordsÂ are faithful and true.â&#x20AC;?Â And He said to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is done!Â I am the Alpha and the Ome ga, the Be ginning and the End.Â I will give to the thirstyÂ from the spring of living water as a gift.Â 7Â The victorÂ will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be my son.â&#x20AC;? (Revelation 21:4-7)

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Mission Baptist Church

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Faith Harbor United Methodist Church

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Burgaw United Methodist Church

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

Centerville Baptist Church

Faith Harbor United Methodist Church holds a beach worship service every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. at the Roland Street beach access, Surf City. The community is invited to participate in the oceanfront worship service.

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Currie Community Baptist Church

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

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

Calvary Chapel Community Church

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

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

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Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Moores Creek Baptist Church

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601 Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor

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Summer gathering recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Special to the Post & Voice It’s nice this time of the summer to get together with friends and family for outings or gatherings where food is a principal part of the occasion. Usually everyone brings a special or favorite dish to share with others. Here are a few of my recipes that work well with large gatherings. Enjoy. Cucumber and watermelon salad This salad may also be placed inside a hollowed out half of a watermelon, and the recipe may be doubled if desired. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 English cucumber, cut into ½-inch coins then cut in half crosswise 1 small Vidalia or sweet onion, thinly sliced ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 5-6 cups watermelon cut into 1/2-inch cubes, balls or triangles In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, one tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Toss in onion slices and cucumber pieces, mix to coat. Gently toss in watermelon pieces and mix to coat. Chill.

Shrimp with fresh sweet corn grits Serves 4. This recipe may be doubled. 6 large ears of fresh sweet corn, cutting into kernels or use two cans yellow kernel corn, drained 6 slices thick cut smoked bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons crushed, dried sweet basil 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry (about ¾ pound) In a food processor or blender, in small batches, pulse cor n until almost smooth, about one minute, until all the corn kernels are pulsed to almost smooth. In a large skillet cook the bacon pieces over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about five minutes. Drain the fat from pan leaving about two tablespoons. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about three minutes. Transfer this mixture to a bowl. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and melt butter with one tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the corn mixture, salt and pepper to taste, and cook stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about three minutes. Stir in onion-bacon mixture and basil. Stir to mix. In another skillet heat two tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Season shrimp with a little salt and pepper and cook in a singe layer, until a golden brown and pink, about 2-3 minutes, turning once. Serve over the sweet corn grits. Italian sweet sausage stuffed tomatoes Heirloom tomatoes may be used for this recipe for a nice

taste and a pretty presentation. Serves 6. This recipe may be doubled. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion finely chopped Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 pound sweet Italian ground sausage meat 1 tablespoon dried thyme pinch of dried crushed oregano 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth 6 large ripe tomatoes (about eight ounces each) 4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (about ¾ cup) Heat the broiler and position the rack 6-inches below the heat source. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, and set aside. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender about seven minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the sweet Italian sausage and cook breaking it up with a spoon, until browned through, about 6-8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 3-5 minutes. Take the tomatoes and with a very sharp knife remove the tomato stem, leaving a two-inch wide opening in the tomato. With a spoon, scoop out most of the seeds and pulp, without breaking the skin. Place tomatoes on prepared baking sheet. Divide the meat mixture among the tomatoes, spooning about ½ cup into each one, and top with two tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese on each. Broil until the cheese melts and is beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Open top peach tart If desired this tart may be

gently removed from the pie dish and placed on a pretty serving plate. If I plan to take the tart out of the baking dish I place a piece of foil into the pie dish overlapping the edges of the dish before placing the pie crust in the dish; this is for easy removal when cooled. 1 prepared refrigerated 9-inch pie crust ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon g round cinnamon 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2-3 cups) 1 cup thawed whipped topping Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll prepared piecrust out one inch bigger than original size. Place prepared pie crust in a vegetable sprayed deep nine-inch pie dish or quiche dish. In a bowl stir together sugar and cinnamon, mix one tablespoon of this mixture with the softened cream cheese mixed with vanilla extract. Spread this cream cheese mixture onto the bottom of the crust right up to the edge seam. Reserve one tablespoon remaining sugar mixture. Toss peaches with remaining sugar mixture; spoon peaches over cream cheese mixture, laying them out flat or in circles to fit into dish. Fold edge of piecrust over peaches, crimping the pie crust edges together, leaving center of pie uncovered. Sprinkle pie crust with reserved sugar mixture. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until crust is a golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbly. Cool slightly, about 20-30 minutes, before removing or serving from pie dish. Serve with whipped topping.

rectly benefit the library. For more information, please contact the Sneads Ferry Branch Library at 910.327.6471. 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 T-shirt, 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. Dementia workshop Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter will host a free community workshop on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease from 1-3 p.m. July 21, at Pender Adult Services, 901 South Walker St. in Burgaw. Featured speaker will be Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP. The founder of Bunn Consulting, she is a training specialist for Alzheimers Nor th Carolina in Raleigh. An active volunteer as an Alzheimer’s disease support group facilitator, she was named the 2001 Educator of the year by the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n or to register, email Jason. Clamme@lcfh.org or call 910796-7943. Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter is a nonprofit agency that provides health care and comfort to people with advanced illnesses; support and counseling to families; and education to the community in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties. It is supported by the nonprofit Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation. For more information, visit www. lcfh.org or facebook.com/ lcfhospice. Driver’s education class There will be a driver’s education class at Topsail High School July 16-18 and July 23-24 from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The instructor is Jeff Gainey. The cost is $55 and a birth certificate is needed for proof of age. Make checks payable to Pender County Schools. For more information, call 663.3578. Pender County library read aloud program Pender County public libraries have joined with 800 partners across the county in support of the Read Aloud 15 Minutes Campaign. A non-

Community News & Events

Classy Chassis car show July 12 Poplar Grove Plantation will host the Classy Chassis Car Show, Arts & Crafts and Flea Market July 12, 2014 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The 10th annual ClassyChassis Car Show is an open show, welcoming cars, trucks and motorcycles of any year. In addition, there an arts and crafts show and a flea market will be held on the grounds. There will also be a collection of antique tractors. Come hungry for your favorite festival fare and enjoy eating at the picnic tables under the shade trees. Surf City flag collection The Town of Surf City is working with American Legion Honor Guard Post 167 to collect tattered American Flags to make sure that they are disposed of properly. Drop off your flags at Surf City town hall Monday - Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 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 Book sale in Sneads Ferry The Sneads Ferry Friends of the Onslow County Public Library will host a summer three-day used book sale at the Sneads Ferry Branch Library July 12 from 5-7 p.m. for Friends members only. If you are not a member you can sign up at the door for $10. The sale will be open to the general public July 11 from 2-6 p.m. and July 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All audio, videos, and hardback books for adults are on sale for $2; $1 for trade paperbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. Children’s books are 50 cents and multi-volume sets are $1 per book. The special deal Sept. 21 – shoppers can fill a bag with books for $5. Book donations are being accepted at the Sneads Ferry Branch Library up until the date of the sale.  All proceeds from this used book sale di-

We extend our appreciation with sincere thanks to all who shared in our moments by means of your presence, phone calls, deeds of kindness, flowers, visits, cards, monetary tokens, love, comfort, and even your thoughts, during our time of bereavement. Our heart felt appreciation we extend to each of you individually, endlessly and forever more. ~The Smith/Bryant Family

Wednesday July 9 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 10 •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 11 •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 16 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 17 •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. •The American Sewing Guild’s Night Stitchers group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Sew Happins in University Landing Shopping Center, 413 South College Road, Wilmington. Visitors are welcome. For more information, go to www.asgcapefear.org. Friday July 18 •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.

Send community news information to posteditor@post-voice.com profit parent and community awareness prog ram, Read Aloud 15 Minutes asks “What would U.S. education look like if every child were read aloud to for 15 minutes every day?” Pender County is one of the first public libraries in North Carolina to support the effort and joins co-partner University of North Carolina System in seeking to touch the lives of children from birth to age eight under its single, powerful message – read aloud 15 minutes: every child, every parent, every day,” said library director Mike Taylor. “The response we’ve had at the local level has been amazing,” says ReadAloud. org Executive Director Bob Robbins. “Businesses, teachers, librarians, health care workers – they all recognize the importance of what we’re

trying to do, and they’re all drawn to our simple, but powerful message. We are excited to have Pender County Public Library join our campaign to help make parents with young children aware of the movement.” Committing fifteen minutes each day to reading aloud provides the foundation for more children to begin kindergarten ready to learn, progressively get the most out of their education, and become productive citizens. Read Aloud partners are united behind the idea that 15 minutes of daily reading aloud from birth to age eight can change the face of education, nationally. Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n visit the library, its website at www1.youseemore.com/ Pender pl or http://www. readaloud.org/.

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James Albert Cooley HAMPSTEAD -- James Albert Cooley, of Hampstead, died Sunday, June 29 2014, following a long battle with Leukemia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;?, son of John and Ethel Cooley, is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret, and their four sons, Gary, Terry, Allen and Brad (Martha). He is also survived by four grandchildren Alex, Jim, Jonathan and Matthew. Jim was raised in Valley Park, Missouri and became an Air-Force fighter pilot during the Korean War. He married Marge and earned a graduate degree in chemical engineering from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. He then began a long career as a chemical engineer and regional sales executive. Jim and Marge retired to Surf City in 2001. He was foremost, a loving husband and father. He was an avid golfer, recording a hole-inone, and recently posted many under-your-age scores. He has been a regular member of Belvedere Golf Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club in Hampstead. Other lifelong passions included ocean fishing, WWII history, reading, chemical sciences and chess. A private family memorial was held on July 3. His family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Nor th Carolina Chapter. https://donate.lls. org/lls/donate. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary. com. The family was served by the Andrews Hampstead Chapel. John Bruce Day BURGAW -- John Bruce Day, 97, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical

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Center. He was born Aug. 17, 1916 in Sullivan County, Pa., the son of Arley Adam and Anna Osler Day. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes Anastasia Stasiak Day; son, David Bruce Day and daughter; Carol Ann Day Cobb. Bruce is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arley A. and Dianne Day of Wilmington; son-in-law, William A. Cobb; grandchildren, Tara Day, Jon Cobb, Paul Cobb, Marc Cobb, and Merie Mirosavich; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Warburton and Jule Driscoll (Marvin); and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Ralph Evans officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Hopewell Presbyterian Church Building Fund, C/O Betty Evans, 7195 US Hwy 117 N, Watha, NC 28478. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Billy Ray Shivar Sr. BURGAW -- Billy Ray Shivar Sr. age 76 of Burgaw, died Wednesday July 2, 2014 at home. He was born March 29, 1938 son of the late John and Lola Brown Shivar. He was predeceased by his wife Melba Murray Shivar in 2009. He is survived by a son Billy Shivar Jr. of Burgaw; three daughters, Missy Surratt and husband Tony, Angie Zinser and husband Richard, and Barbara Hodges and husband Joe all of Hampstead; six grandchildren, Brittany Zinser Hutchison, Justin Surratt, Tyler Zinser, Tanner Surratt, Courtney Hodges, and Gracie Hodges;

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two brothers, Wendell Shivar of Rocky Point, and John Shivar Jr. of Wilmington; four sisters, Annie Laura Anderson of Wilmington, Helen Newbold of Richlands, Debbie Sorg of Wilmington, and Barbara Jean Shivar of Kinston. Billy was an avid hunter in his younger days and also loved to fish. He enjoyed cooking and was known for his barbecue and constructing pig cookers. He dearly loved his grandchildren. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday July 5, 2014 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church cemetery. Gary Shivar officiated. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw

James Elvin Horrell MAPLE HILL -- James Elvin Horrell, 74, of Maple Hill passed from his earthly life on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1940 in Duplin County, the son of the late Charles M. and Jessie Evelyn Jones Horrell. Elvin is survived by his daughters, Judy Herring and Evelyn Hicks; grandchildren, Colin Freeman and Emma Hicks; his companion, Jane Geelen; brothers, Terry Horrell (Laura) and Clifford Horrell (Linda); sisters, Carlee Coats, Mary Mintz, Peggy Nelms (Jerry) and Sabra Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Commissioned Ruling Elder Richard Wurtzel officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home following the service. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Irene Newton Normann WHITE LAKE -- Irene Newton Nor mann, 79, of White Lake passed gracefully from her earthly life on Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home. She was bor n Oct. 26, 1934 in Pender County, the daughter of the late James

C. and Katie Caison Newton. Also lovingly remembered is Ireneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Charlotte Glover; sisters, Mary Pridgen, Maggie Powers, and Florence Johnson and brothers, Sivey Newton, Elbert Newton, Sr., Franklin Newton and John Ed Newton, all who preceded Irene in death. Irene is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Normann Pique (William); son-in-law, Gary Glover; grandchildren, Mya Cruz, Sarah Cross, Megan Glover, Priscilla D`Auria and Cyndy L. Pique; many great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Mae Rivenbark (Frank) and Emily Kay Harris; brother, Neal Newton (Sue); and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Elder Steve Williams officiating. Private burial was at Newton Family Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday following the funeral service. Shared memo-

ries and condolences may be sent to the family at www. quinnmcgowen.com, The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Mary Louise Skipper Cumbee Orr CURRIE -- Mary Louise Skipper Cumbee Orr, 73, of Currie and formally of the Maco Community went to be with her Savior on June 29, 2014 with her beloved family at her bedside. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She was born Dec. 7, 1940 in Wilmington to the late James Melton and Willie Mae Ellis Skipper. Also remembered are husband, Bernice Cumbee; son, Kenneth Leroy Cumbee; great granddaughter, Haley Gail; and her sisters, Betty Mae Lane and Shirley Ann McKenzie all of who preceded Mary Lou in death. Mary Lou is survived by her devoted husband of nine years, David Billy Orr; daugh-

ters, Wanda Patrick (Jearlin) and Shannon Huddleston; son, Eric Cumbee; step-children, Michael Orr (Rhonda), Timmy Orr and Cindy McGowen (Martin); brother, Irvin Skipper (Joyce); 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and many extended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Farmers Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Martin Benton officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. T h e f a m i l y r e c e ive d friends at the church at 1 p.m. until hour of the service. Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen. com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer The third annual Surfing to Stop MS Charity Surf Competition is scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at North Topsail Beach. The event will be held at the Onslow Beach Access number two, approximately four miles north from Surf City. Registration begins on Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. Re gistration for ms are available at 50 South Surf Shop in Surf City, as well as on the Surfing to Stop MS Facebook page. The registration fee is $30, and surfers can participate in up to two divisions. The fee includes a t-shirt, lunch and water. Divisions include: over 17 men’s short board, over 17 women’s short board, 16 and under short board, and open long board. Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Joey Grant, Hampstead native and avid surfer, started the event three years ago. He attends Cape Fear Community College, works full-time, and plans to complete his degree at UNCW. He has been involved in the community for years, participating in many community service projects as a Boy Scout. He helped in the building of Kiwanis Park in Hampstead, and earned his Eagle Scout constructing a nature trail for North Topsail Elementary School. Joey became involved with Multiple Sclerosis charity when his mom’s best friend, Amanda Beiber, was diagnosed with Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS) in 2005. He started the charity surf competition for his high school senior project, and since then the event has grown by leaps and bounds. “Local businesses and the community have really gotten behind Joey and have been generous and supportive,”

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Joey Grant and his mom Jean Pollard at the surfing contest in 2013 said Joey’s mom, Jean Pollard. For the first contest, Joey was mentored by Amanda’s husband, Sean Beiber. Over the years, the two families were always together. Since Joey was a small boy he looked up to Sean, a Marine, and the two shared a special connection. Sean and Amanda moved to Greenville, N.C. and Amanda was diagnosed with Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS) in 2005. The couple became active with MS fundraising, and Sean became the President of the Greenville chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Sean brings all the equipment needed for the surf competition such as tables, PA system, and a generator. He also acts as MC at the contests. He said he wants to do something for those diagnosed with MS, and everything he can to educate others about what it means to live with this devastating disease. “Today, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis; and with a diagnosis occurring most frequently between the ages of 20 and 50, many individuals – including my wife – face a lifetime filled with unpredictability. “There are more than 5,500 people in eastern North Carolina living with this devastating disease and each and every one of them has dealt with this in their own way,” he said. “I became the chair of the NMSS Greenville planning committee six years ago, and to date we have raised more than $25,000

through fundraising and advocacy in hopes that one day our efforts will find a cure for this devastating disease. Being an advocate for the NMSS and speaking with various staff members in our local chapter, I’ve learned that every penny raised goes towards supporting research and providing programs that address the needs of people living with MS. Each and every day we are getting closer to the hour when no one will have to hear the words you have MS.” This is a fun event for all ages, with surfers ranging in age from seven to more than 50. A variety of items will be raffled, including two surfboards made by Lanier Shepard. After surfing on Saturday afternoon, participants will hear bands play at the Crab Pot. There will be a discounted menu, free soft drinks, and raffle winners will be announced. The surf contest will continue on Sunday. Outdoor Illumination is sponsoring the event this year. “We at Outdoor Illumination are proud to sponsor the third annual Surfing to Stop MS competition,” said George Hartner, president of the companty. “It’s a fantastic community event that benefits a great cause. We are proud of what Joey Grant has done with this event to date and we are excited to see it grow into its third year.” The first year, the charity event donated $640 to the National MS Society. Last year, their second year, just under $2,500 was raised.

Burgaw Lions Club celebrates 50 years By Bettie Fennell Special to the Post & Voice The Burgaw Lions Club in Pender County celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner June 28 at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant. Past District Governor and former president of the Burgaw Lions Club, Alan King, welcomed guests, which included District Governor Mike Elmore, first District Governor Carol Weeks, Past District Governors Carlton Weeks, Skippy Jackson and Al Greene. The club, sponsored by the Wilmington Cape Fear Lions Club, was chartered June 2, 1964. The Burgaw club went on to sponsor the Sneads Ferry Lions Club in 1985. The Burgaw Lions Club has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 242 since 1970, which is among the longest, continuously supported troops in Southeastern North Carolina. In 1988, it became the first club in its district and among the first in the state to admit women. Peggy

M. Casey, one of the original women to join, remains active in the club today. In keeping with the Lions International motto, “We Serve,” the Burgaw Lions Club tackles numerous service projects, including providing financial support for eye exams and glasses for the needy, annual vision screenings in grades one, three, five and seven at area public schools, and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas. Twice a month, members assembly and distribute food provided by the federal government for the needy. The club also contributes financially and provides volunteers to help with the VIP Fishing Tournament, Camp Dogwood at Sherrills Ford, Boys and Girls Homes at Lake Waccamaw, Teen Court in Burgaw, Caswell Center’s Operation Santa Claus, Safe Haven in Pender County and Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center. Community support comes

from two major fundraising projects – a barbecue chicken and pork lunch sales at the annual Pender Spring Fest in May and birthday calendar sales at the end of the year. It also sells brooms and umbrellas. The club also collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids to be recycled. New member, officers Carolyn Giddeons of Burgaw became the newest member of the Burgaw Lions Club during the group’s 50th anniversary celebration. Past District Gover nor Skippy Jackson of Faison installed her as a new member after installing the club’s new officers for next year. Ann Mendenhall is the new president; Ray Mendenhall is vice president; Suzanne Cooper is secretary and treasurer; past District Governor Alan King is membership chairman; Carolyn Giddeons is Tail Twister and Louise Eisenhauer is Lion Tamer. The club usually meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Dear Looking, There’s no doubt that gardening can be tough on an aging body. Garden work often requires a lot of repetitive stooping, squatting, kneeling, gripping and lifting, which can lead to back and knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and various other injuries. To help make your mom’s gardening chores a little easer is a slew of new and improved gardening gear that’s lightweight, comfortable to use, and ergonomically designed to help protect her body from the physical strains of gardening. Here are several that can help. •Gloves: There are a number of specially designed gloves that can improve your mom’s grip and protect her hands while she works. Two of the best are the “Atlas Nitrile Touch Garden Gloves” (available at amazon.com for under $6), which are coated with a flexible synthetic rubber. And the “ReliefGrip Gardening” gloves (bionicgloves.com, $35), that have extra padding in the palm and finger joints that can improve grip, and cause fewer calluses and blisters. •Digging Tools: There are ergonomic tools that can help protect your mom’s wrists by reducing the bending and twisting wrist movement that often comes with digging and weeding.

Some good options include Radius Garden tools (radiusgarden.com), which make a variety of curved-handle hand tools (scooper, weeder, transplanter, cultivator and trowel) and shovels that run between $10 and $50. And Corona tools (coronatoolsusa.com), which makes the ComfortGEL and eGrip hand garden tools. Another excellent product is the “Cobrahead Weeder and Cultivator” (cobrahead.com), an all-purpose digging and weeding tool that’s available in a short handle version for close up work for $25; and a long handle for standing work for $60. Knee and Back Aids: Kneepads and garden seats can also protect your mom’s knees and save her back when working close to the ground. Some popular products sold today through the Gardener’s Supply Company (gardeners.com) – a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative garden equipment – are the “GardenEase Kneeler” ($70), which is a kneeling pad with support handles; the “Garden Kneeler” ($35) that’s a kneepad/garden bench combo; and the “Deluxe Tractor Scoot with Bucket Basket,” which is a heightadjustable, swivel garden seat on wheels ($90). •Pruning Tools: Fiskars (fiskars.com) makes some of the finest ergonomic pruning tools that have also earned the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use Commendation, because of their patented PowerGear

mechanisms that increases leverage to make cutting three times easier than traditional pruners. The Fiskars PowerGear Hand Pruners, Loppers and Hedge Shears all run between $25 and $48. Bahco and Corona also make a nice line of ergonomic pruning tools and handsaws that you can see at bahcostore. com or coronatoolsusa.com. •Watering: To help make your mom’s watering chores a little easier, there are lightweight garden hoses; soaker or drip hoses that can be snaked throughout the garden; and hose chests that can automatically rewind themselves. Some good companies that make these products include Water Right Inc. (waterrightinc.com), which makes a variety of super lightweight garden and coil hoses. The DIG Corp. (digcorp.com), which makes convenient drip irrigation kits and micro sprinkler kits. And Suncast (suncast.com), the leading maker of self-winding hose reels, and hose carts. •Container Gardening: Raised garden beds, trellises, and container gardening is also an easier way to grow plants and flowers because it brings the garden to you, eliminating most stooping, squatting and kneeling. The Gardener’s Supply Company (gardeners.com) offers a wide range of raised beds and garden containers at prices ranging anywhere between $10 up to $350. 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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The students of Ann Dees presented their spring piano recital Sunday June 8. The recital was held in the Fellowship Hall of Burgaw United Methodist Church. A reception followed the program. Pictured above are (bottom row left to right) Isabella Casteen, Landon Bowden, Adam Murray, Keri Martin, Rogan Heath, Hayden Murray, (top row left to right) Mackenzie Harrell, Cheyenne Hicks, Natalie Hernandez, and Bryan English.

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Pictured are the new officers for the Burgaw Lions Club. Left to right are Suzanne Cooper, secretary/treasurer; Ray Mendenhall, vice president; Past District Governor Skippy Jackson of Faison, who conducted the installation ceremony;Carolyn Giddeons, Tail Twister; Ann Mendenhall, president; Louise Eisenhauer, Lion Transportation System Assistant Tamer; and Past District Part time assistant position available with nonproﬁt Governor Alan King, human service agency. Duties include clerical acmembership chairman.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist There are all kinds of sayings related to the outdoors. Some refer to ancient stories dating back to the time of Christ such as “if you are not catching any fish, maybe you should try from the other side of the boat.” My grandfather used the saying “you ain’t gonna catch any fish unless the hook is in the water.” We also had an alternative form for hunting with hunting doves and lead in the air. However, one of the most widely used, and it can be used for just about any activity, is “a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work.” I have to say though; I have had some bad days fishing. These days did not usually involve just a lack of bites however. One of my earlier bad days of fishing happened well before I ever thought of work or having a job. My friend Bobby and I used to fish a lot during the summers. We would fish the lakes. We would fish farm ponds. We found bodies of water that no one ever thought existed covering not much more area than an average sized house located deep inside the woods and would somehow catch fish. This one particular day we were fishing a couple of nearby ponds. We rode to the

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Continued from page 1A cause of the hurricane threat, according to beach town officials Holloman says the hurricane didn’t put a damper on the holliday crowd. “ E ve r y t h i n g w a s ve r y smooth down here. People had a great weekend. Looking at the people on the beach, people were out Friday morning. I don’t think it hurt the weekend,” Holloman said. Guy said Surf City was very busy. “If you go by the car count, it was extra-ordinarily good. The merchants I talked with say they had a good weekend,” Guy said. “Thursday was dampened by Arthur, but Friday was good and a beautiful day. Saturday and Sunday

area on our bikes, as all preteens did back in the day. It was kind of slow fishing that day, but we were still hopeful. Bobby tied on a new lure. I decided to try a different lure too. While I was still behind him, he turned toward the pond, whipped the rod tip backwards and casted mightily as if he were trying to throw it across the water. The drag screamed with excitement; mainly because a 50 pound bow was attached to one of the hooks on the new lure when Bobby slung forward. The hook embedded in my left arm. The result was a tetanus shot and a scar that can still be seen to this day. I did learn something that day though. There is nothing magical in taking a barbed hook out of one’s arm. You just push it all the way through. After my wife and I were married, we took a spur of the moment fishing trip on a head boat off the coast. She did not have a lot of experience fishing near or off shore other than pier fishing. I on the other hand, spent many a summer vacations on moderate sized center console boats with my dad. Never once had I been sick or even remotely thought I would feel bad on the rolling waves. Until this trip, that is. It started with a few people near us heaving fluids and chunks of partially digested gunk. I guess the smell and sight along with the unusually rough water, searing heat, and empty stomach got the better of me. Miserable would have been an emotion I longed for, because I would much rather have been thrown overboard and used for shark bait than remain there, with my new bride, feeling as if the beast from the movie Alien were were booming. All and all I think July 4 was a good or better than the one’s we have had in the past.” Surf City celebration rescheduled The popular annual Independence Day celebration in Surf City was cancelled July 3 as Hurricane Arthur made its pass by the town. But Guy says the event has been rescheduled for Friday Aug. 29. “We are having a summer end celebration on Labor Day weekend. We are appreciative for the pyrotechnics company and the band for rescheduling for that date,” Guy said. “We think will have a bigger and better Labor Day celebration for visitors and locals.” M a rk Ro b e r t s a nd the Breeze will provide music at the event and the popular fire works display will follow at sunset.

trying to tear through my intestines and throat. Just last year I ran into circumstances that made me think twice about how to do things on my own while on these trips. I used a paddleboard designed for fishing on a float down the Neuse River. The river was high with quick flowing currents. The temperature was only expected to hit the lower 60’s during the weekend, and I packed a tent, sleeping bag, and change of clothes into a dry bag that I attached to a cooler that sat on top of the board. Just minutes after leaving the dock I came across a low hanging tree branch. All was well, or so I thought. I ducked the branch, but forgot about the rods I had sitting in holders on the back of the cooler. They grabbed the branch, causing the standup paddleboard to roll over. So, here I was at the beginning of a 22 mile, two day float, soaking wet on a paddleboard. The cooler rolled over top of me during the spill also. I saved all of my gear, but kept feeling a pain on my right side that worsened throughout the day. That evening I discovered my sleeping bag had gotten wet, making it a very cold night with the temps dropping near freezing. Not only that, I discovered later I broke a rib from the cooler landing on top of me in the water, and labored to just breathe that night. I envisioned game

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wardens discovering me later in the week, lying there in my tent having either frozen to death or suffocated from blood filling my lungs. The next day’s seven miles of paddling did not help matters either. In defense of the saying though, one thing is clearly different. Even during a bad day of fishing, there is always hope and promise of a better day of fishing to come, as each cast has the potential of a hard strike and a tight line. A good day of work is the exact opposite. Only the last day of work offers any resemblance to the bad day of fishing, and only because you know you get to go fishing the next day. –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.

July, 09 2014

JOIN US FOR A SATURDAY STROLL The Town of Burgaw Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a “Saturday Stroll” each Saturday morning. Participants will meet at Hankins Park located at 314 N Walker Street in Burgaw beginning at 7:00AM and follow the walking trail throughout town. This event is free and anyone can participate. Come out and join the fun! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking two applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Salary DOQ. Resumes/applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2014. Send resumes/applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Applications are available at www.townofburgaw.com. EOE

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Parks & Recreation Committee mtg. (PC Library) 7:30PM Promotions/Special Events Committee mtg. (depot) 7:00PM TOWN OF BURGAW 109 N WALKER STREET BURGAW NC 28425 Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

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at Noon. Call 910.259.9111 for more information.

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

Notice of Request for Qualification The Town of Topsail Beach is soliciting Request for Qualifications for Construction Management of a Fall Dredge and Nourishment Project.

Notice of Acceptance of Bids Town of Surf City, North Carolina

The Town of Topsail Beach is inviting North Carolina licensed and experienced Engineers and accompanying NC licensed surveyors to submit qualifications to perform construction management on the Town of Topsail Beach FEMA Phase II Nourishment Project. The project involves the dredging of beach quality sand from Topsail Inlet and Topsail Sound with placement along the developed beach within the town limits. Plans and Specifications have been prepared under previous contract and the dredging contract has been awarded. All qualification packages should be mailed or hand delivered to Town of Topsail Beach, attention Tim Holloman, Town Manager at 820 S. Anderson Blvd. Topsail Beach, NC 28445. For a detailed scope of criteria to be included, please contact Town Hall at 910-328-5841 or townmanager@topsailbeach.org. Qualification packages will be accepted at 820 South Anderson Boulevard until 25 of July 2014 by 4:00 pm. Qualifications received after this time will not be accepted. The Town will not be responsible for mail delivery delays. Qualifications will be submitted in a sealed envelope, bearing the company’s name, and plainly marked; “Qualifications for FEMA Phase II Nourishment, Construction Management.” Qualifications will be subject to acceptance by the Town as submitted within sixty (60) days from the receipt deadline. Please contact Town Hall at 910-328-5841 if you have further questions.

The Town of Surf City, North Carolina is currently accepting bids for Immediate Debris Clearance; the removal, sifting and placement of Sand; and Vegetative and C&D (Construction and Demolition) Debris Removal operations for disaster activations through June 30, 2015. Bidders Instructions and Proposal Forms may be obtained from the Town Hall, 214 N New River Dr., Surf City, NC 28445, or by contacting Larry Bergman, Town Manager, (910) 328-4131. Deadline for submittal of bids will be 1:00PM on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at which time a bid opening and reading will take place in a conference room made available in the Town Hall, 214 N New River Dr., Surf City, NC 28445. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 1:00PM on Thursday, July 17, 2014, also in a conference room of the Town Hall. The Town of Surf City reserves the right to reject any or all project proposals.

July 2, 9, 2014

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

7/9/14

Pender County Health Department th th The Advisory Board of Health will meet on July 17 at 5:00 pm instead of July 10 , as previously scheduled. Pender County Housing Authority Pender County Housing Authority Opens the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List for a Limited Time Only: The Pender County Housing Authority (PCHA) will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List for a limited period of time. The program assists eligible families who rent from private landlords in accordance with program guidelines. Beginning June 16, 2014 & ending July 9, 2014, pre-applications may be picked up from PCHA’s office at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays (except holidays). Limit 1 per family. Copies of the application will also be available at our website: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx. Preth th th applications will be available on-line from June 16 until July 9 . No more applications will be available after July 9 . th th This is a “MAIL-IN ONLY” Pre-application. The Waiting List will open on July 14 through July 17 . Preth th applications must be post-marked by the U S Post Office between the dates July 14 & July 17 . No “walk-in” th th applications will be accepted. Pre-applications post marked before July 14 or after July 17 will not be accepted. th Applications sent by fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. The Waiting List will be closed after Thursday, July 17 . Pender County residents will be given priority on the Waiting List for the HCV Program. Proof of residency is required in order to receive this preference. Pre-applications must be complete & signed by all adults (18 yrs of age or older) who will be living in the assisted household. Incomplete applications will be denied. The pre-application lists the information that must be returned with the form.

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 Authority 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 2 Nursing/Adult Care Homes Advisory Board 1 Public Citizen Parks & Recreation Board 3 Districts 2, 4, 5 Social Services Advisory Board 2 Public Citizens 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS:

July 16, 2014

TIME OF HEARINGS:

9:00 A.M.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING RM. 145, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC 28425

TOPICS OF HEARING: Variance Loretta Pierce applicant and owner, is requesting a variance to allow the subdivision of a previously recorded lot pursuant to § 6.6.1 A – B of the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance; specifically all Family Division must meet the required limitations as outlined in Section 6.6.1. The subject property, Tract 2, is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural District and is located at 6079 Bell Williams Road (SR1121) in Currie, NC. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 5.004 acres and the property may be identified by Pender County PIN 2276-17-6035-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning Dept. 805 S Walker St Burgaw NC 28425 Phone 910 259 1202

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Birth Announcement

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Chris and Shannon Lanning of Penderlea proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Allie Grace Lanning, on May 18, 2014 at 8:12 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 ounce and was 19.25 inches. The grandparents are Larry and Laura Justice, and Dean and Terry Lanning. The great grandparents are Joe Justice and Susan Lanning.

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July 9, 2014

Section B

Sports

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Pender United Football and Cheer set for fourth season By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Summer volleyball league action begins every Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Topsail High School.

Trask senior team continues trek By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Trask senior summer baseball Coach Neal Benton knew going into the summer baseball season that it would be a struggle fielding a team. He had to make a tough decision as to where to play several older kids and his decision has handcuffed the team as far as numbers go. “We thought about whether to keep our kids down in the junior league another year or try and form a senior team. I didn’t think it would help the older guys playing down,” said Benton. “We took what we had and formed the

senior team and Coach Lewis over at Pender coached the junior team. The senior team is comprised of several Trask varsity players with a player or two sprinkled in from Pender. “We have Patrick Bowden, Jordan Flora and Michael Stroman and Dylan Kraft has played a few games when he is available. That’s the core of the team coming back at Trask next year. Braxton Treto from Pender has also played most of the games. He has been a big help. The numbers are a concern every game. With nine and 10 players at each game we struggle with the hot temperatures,

especially catching. We play a lot of double headers. It’s tough.” The team has played eight games thus far, four against Hoggard and four against Ashley. The team will be back in action this week. They will play Wallace at Pender on Monday and will play a double header with Laney later in the week. The junior team will play Wallace on Monday ahead of the senior team. Wallace has only one team and will play both teams. “This is not about wins and losses,” said Benton. “It’s about playing ball. However, we would like to win a few.”

Fishing after a storm By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Area anglers cringed at the thought of a hurricane skirting the coast of North Carolina. The area rivers, creeks and waterways have produced some excellent fishing so far this season but even a category one storm or a strong tropical storm can severely hamper fishing for weeks. The freshwater anglers in the area have an uphill battle immediately after a storm hits the area. High waters slow the fishing down and the winds and rains that accompany the storm often times change the landscape and waterscape of prime time fishing areas. One of the concer ns of post storm conditions on the rivers is the amount of debris and litter floating throughout the affected area. This causes a huge problem for anglers that rely on boats to get to their favorite fishing hole. The Cape Fear River is dark and anything right under the surface will not be seen. A good size log that is slightly submerged can destroy the lower unit of a motor. Other vegetation can cause problems as well. G e t t i n g b a ck i n t o t h e creeks that hold the good size fish can be a problem as well. Trees often times are blown down and can limit the angler’s access to those small sloughs. Even if you get into the creek there may been hidden dangers. If you venture into your favorite creek and it has been narrow getting into it in the past it is a good idea to bring

a machete with you. You may get lucky and be able to knock down a few limbs. Wildlife is often displaced after a storm. Remember that snakes and even alligators will be in distress. Make sure that you don’t end up under some brush or low hanging limbs that will produce a moccasin in your boat. Some anglers feel like the fishing is good after a storm. The quality of fishing depends on a lot of variables. For example, flooded areas create new fish habitats with a new food supply of insects and small fish that arrive with the water. These flooded areas and waters adjacent to them can become good fishing areas as the water starts to recede. There are several different views on fishing in the freshwater arena after a storm. The salt water anglers have their own school of thought. Some say that fishing in the inland waters is good after a stor m. Anytime you can get close to inlets, the shore or underwater structure you will do well. Fishing is good at inlets and outflows because water levels are high due to rain, abnormally high tides and heavy surf.

With barely three weeks to go before the opening of football and cheer practice, the Pender United Football and Cheer Association is gearing up for another successful season. Since Pender United was formed in 2010, the Hurricanes have enjoyed much success against local, regional and national competition. In 2010 the Jr. Pee Wee and Midget cheer teams each placed first in the local competition and advanced to the regionals where they placed fifth and third respectively, while the Jr. Pee Wee football team advanced to the regional playoffs. In 2011,the Peewee and Midget cheer teams each won their local competition and advanced to regionals where the Midget squad placed first advancing to the nationals held annually at The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World. The Midget cheer team finished eighth in the nation out of 15 teams. Also, in 2011, the Pee Wee football team advanced to the regional playoffs. In 2012 the Hurricanes enjoyed their most successful season. Again the Jr. Pee Wee and Jr. Midget cheer squads won the local competition and advanced to regionals where the Jr. Midget squad placed first and advanced to nationals. The Jr. Midget team finished eleventh nationally out of 15 teams. The Jr. Pee Wee football team advanced to the regional championship game defeating the Jacksonville Storm and Wake Forest Titans before falling 8-6 to the Chesapeake Bay Knights in the title game. The league has continued to grow in numbers and is hoping to have even more kids enrolled this year. “The Pender Patriot program of 15 years ago was the biggest program in the Coastal Pop Warner league,” said former Coastal Pop Warner president and longtime coach Matt Wilcox. “We want to turn this

program into the same type of program that they had.” The goal of the Hurricanes is to teach sportsmanship and fundamentals. “We want the kids to be fundamentally sound when they get to the middle schools and high schools,” said Wilcox. “We want to be the feeder programs for those teams.” Pender United Football and Cheer will be having registration July 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Rocky Point Community Center. The League hopes to have enough kids to field several teams. “We want to have a tiny

Mite, a Mighty Mite as well as Junior PeeWee and PeeWee as well as Midget and Junior Midgets. We want to invite everyone to come out and get involved.” Pender United will practice in Rocky Point at the Rocky Point Joint Development Center located at 17808 N.C. Hwy. 210, four miles west of Heide Trask High School. They have played their home games at Trask and Pender High schools in the past and hopes to be able to do that again this year. “I haven’t talked to the new coach at Trask but I assume he will be on board,” said Wilcox.

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Pender United Football and Cheer registration will be July 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Rocky Point Community Center.

Once water rushes out of rivers, bays, and inlets, bait that may have sought refuge up stream gets tossed around as they leave for open water where larger fish are waiting. These larger fish are what you are after. One rule that some saltwater anglers go by is that during a big storm the fish do not feed. Shortly after a storm and as soon as the waters begin to clear just a little bit the fish are ready to eat. Another rule of thumb for some area anglers is that a storm brings muddy water. That reduces the vision of the fish and they do not bite. I had one angler tell me that he fishes the creeks and sloughs along the Topsail waterways with select topwater baits. He claims that the splashing and thrashing movements of a Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew good topwater bait will entice Topsail High School principal Berry Simmons (left) speaks to the Surf City town counthe likes of the big reds. Fishing in both fresh water cil at last week’s board meeting. Pirate baseball coach Granville Gehris (right) was and saltwater is not an exact recognized by the board for taking the Topsail team to a state championship. science by any means. A lot of success comes with trial and error. Our area gives the avid angler as well as the occasional angler plenty of opportunity to try their luck. The Post and Voice advocates fishing responsibly.

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In My Opinion

Event held July 4

Surf City Ocean Pier Children’s fishing event results The winners in the Surf City Ocean Pier’s sixth annual Children’s Fishing Competition and Celebration 2014 winners are listed below. Flounders 5-7 year olds 1. Hailey Clapp 3.57 lb. black drum 2. Hannah Cuddington .37 lb. spot 3. Abigail Banks .33 lb. bluefish 4. Jenna Whitney .32 lb. bluefish 5. Jake McCall .32 lb. spot 6. Sophie Sloan .32 lb. pinfish Red Drum 8-10 year olds 1. Mason Case .75 lb. mullet 2. Butch Gaskins .39 lb. mullet 3. T.J. Ruffino .37 lb. mullet 4. Jaydon Phillips .37 lb. spot 5. Avery Adams .37 lb. bluefish 6. Daniel Green .34 lb. pinfish Skates and Rays 11-13 year olds 1. Austin Smith .87 lb. speckled trout 2. Chase Honeycutt .42 lb. mullet 3. Justin Brady .37 lb. bluefish 4. Austin McLawhorn .37 lb. spot 5. Dylan Lego .35 lb. pinfish 6. Leukas Koczan .33 lb. spot

Sharks 14-16 year olds 1. Kodiak Brady .58 lb. mullet 2. Jimmy King .55 lb. mullet 3. Spencer Cooksey .38 lb. pigfish 4. Heaven Brady .37 lb. bluefish 5. Broderick McDonald .36 lb. bluefish 6. Brittney Koczan .34 lb. croaker 2014 Story Winners The winners in the story competition were Ashlyn Christy age 5, Avery Graham age 5, Riley Harrington age 5, Jake McCall age 5, Jaeden McCoy age 5, Jacob Best age 6, Molly McCall age 6, Hannah Cuddington age 7, Alyssa Pender age 7, Allie Perdue age 7, Jayla Whitney age 7, Jenna Whitney age 7, Alyea Reynolds age 8, Emme Adams age 8, Avery Adams age 9, Aleigha Christy age 9, Gray Sutton age 9, Brianna Bradley age 10, Devlin Smith age 10, Jack Scott age 11, Leukas Koczan age 12, Gabrielle Pender age 12, Justin Brady age 13, Tori Koczan age 13, Jack Rudner age 13, Anthony Stevenson age 13, Kodiak Brady age 14, Heaven Brady age 15, and Brittney Koczan age 16. The pier holds the special children’s fishing event each July 4 to help introduce children to the fun of pier fishing.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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The largest fish of the day at the Surf City Pier children’s July 4th event was a 3.57 lb. black drum (above) hooked by six-year-old Hailey Clapp. Austin Smith (below) won the Skate and Ray division with this .87 lb. speckled trout

Our county has been fortunate in that we have a lot of parental support. What I mean by parent support is that our young studentathletes have the support of their parents. Most of our parents will follow the team from the opening of practice to the final game. They will sit through the 12-0 defeats as well as the 12-0 wins. They will drive 100 miles round trip to see their child play three minutes in a game. They are dedicated to their child. The Topsail baseball team won the 3A state title. They had a huge following. However that team was not so successful the first couple of weeks of the season. To the Topsail fans credit I never heard one person complain about the early season drought or the fact that their child should be playing. In fact, I heard nothing but encouragement from the parents for every child. I think the fact that these parents had enough baseball smarts to understand that this team was very talented and would come on strong

as the season progressed made it easier on the team and the coaching staff. It would have been easy to sit out in the stands and second guess every move that the coaches made. It would have been even easier to start the my kid needs to play type of thing. It never happened. I believe that the whole program including the parents and administration are state champions. There has been some negative parental influence at all three of the high schools in the past. I have watched as parents have pulled kids off of the team because they were not happy with the child’s playing time. Heck I watched a mother come onto a sideline and make her child remove his shoulder pads because the team was losing. That was embarrassing to the kid and the program. If it were me that would have been an intolerable offense. High school athletics can be a learning experience. It can teach a young person the values of hard work and discipline. However, a meddling parent can tear all of this down and more. If your teenage child is involved in sports at the high school level it is in his or her best interest that you let them stand on their own merits. You can be their biggest fan and can voice your opinion. However, if your opinion is going to have a negative impact on the program you should keep it to yourself. Of course this is just my opinion.

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Pender County’s Most Comprehensive Fishing Report By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Angling Expert Pier fishing is solid This time of year the pier fishing on Topsail Island begins to heat up. Anglers who want to get up early or fish late will find that the spots and croakers will bite bloodworms and shrimp. There have been a few blues and Spanish being caught on Gotcha plugs as well but it is still a little early for those fish to get into the fray. The inland bite has been good with a few reds being caught in the creeks and such. Live baits along with soft plastics and gulp will do here. The flounder bite is decent with anglers using live menhaden to entice these tasty fish to bite. There have been a few sheepshead being caught around docks and other structures. Sand fleas will work here. Remember that these fish are hard to hook. The freshwater bite has been decent but not spectacular. Early in the morning or late in the day is when you want to fish the panfish. Red worms or a bream buster from Backyard baits will do the trick here.

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The cats are a night time affair right now. Cut up eel or chicken livers will work here. This week’s fishing tip There is nothing worse than getting out on the water and finding out you have left your fresh water tackle box at home or vice versa. What? Did you say you only have one tackle box and that you fish out of it for both types of fishing? Many anglers make the mistake of fishing out of one box for both types of fishing. While there is nothing wrong with this I would suggest that you make up two tackle boxes. Make one for the salt water arena. Put your best saltwater stuff in it as well as enough hooks and sinkers to make sure you don’t get caught off guard. Your fresh water box should include plenty of bobbers if you are a panfish enthusiast along with hooks and such. Make sure that both boxes have an assortment of lures. Finally, if you use a boat I would suggest having a box that stays on the boat. This box should include things like scissors, knives and pliers. Panfish 101: the guide to panfishing The word panfish has been used in this area as long as I can remember. I recently

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asked Danny Brinkley from Backyard Baits where he thought the term came from and he looked it up. Here is what he found. The term panfish is used in fresh and salt water as any fish that will fit or normally won’t grow any bigger than frying pan size. It was first recorded in 1796 in American Cookery, the first cookbook written by an American. In this part of the United States these are what most folks call pan fish – bluegill, bream, blue bream, green sunfish, red ear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, shell cracker, white crappie, black crappie, and yellow perch. These fish can be caught in ponds,lakes and rivers in our area. With the high waters, folk think that the bream will not bite. After talking to several anglers and doing some research I put together a little information on the best way to catch a panfish. Bream feed at all levels, grubbing on bottom, picking food from aquatic vegetation at mid-depths and taking insects on the surface. They may be buried in dense cover or in relatively open water. They may bite only around dawn and dusk, or feed heavily at night. Anglers must contend with these and other variables on every fishing trip.

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Remember, bream are cover lovers. They rarely venture far from areas providing protection from predators, a ready food supply and shelter from intense sunlight. Concentrate your fishing in areas supplying these variables. Search for bluegills, and other panfish around weed beds, brush piles, fallen or standing timber, boat docks, riprapped banks, stumps and other cover. Be flexible. If one presentation doesn’t work, try another. Change the color, size or style of lure you’re using; vary the speed of your retrieve; experiment with different live baits; use lighter line or less terminal tackle. Sooner or later, if bream are biting at all, and you’ve come prepared with an assortment of tackle and baits, you should pinpoint a productive combination. Crappie tend to hit jigs well. Find one that is working for the area you are in and use the same principles that I touched on with the other panfish. Finally, adjust your depth and keep working until you find the right combination. If they aren’t biting remember one thing. A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.

Treto hones skills in summer baseball league

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

In her first two years in the Heide Trask Lady Titan softball program, rising junior Haley Smith had a limited role. Last year she made a few starts and ran the bases. She was one of the first players off of the bench for Coach Corrina Reece. However, Smith is capable of much more. As the new school year quickly approaches Haley will embark into her junior year with the same enthusiasm that she has taken into each season. She will play a major role on the volleyball team as well as on the softball field. She brings a quiet confidence along with a winning attitude to the plate. She has an infectious smile to go along with her athletic ability. Haley Smith is ready to play a bigger role in her third year at Heide Trask. It is a sure bet that she will be successful.

The Topsail High School volleyball team has a lot of history. The team won every East Central Conference title that it was involved in and made it deep in the state playoffs as a 2A participant. Last year they won the 3A part of the Mideastern Conference and played in the state playoffs as a first year 3A participant. Rising sophomore Kayla Ball was part of last year’s squad that navigated its way through the rigors of the team’s first year in the 3A ranks. Ball is a middle hitter that is charged with battling the likes of 4A Hoggard and New Hanover not to mention the trees at Ashley and Laney. Ball held her own against the bigger and stronger teams last year. She will enter her sophomore year with more experience and maturity and should have a successful year for Coach Hill Pearsall and the Pirates.

When the Trask summer league began looking for players to fill up their roster Coach Neal Benton thought about Pender Patriot baseball standout Braxton Treto. He knew that the young man had speed and was a good hitter. He also knew that the Patriot standout had a desire to get better. “We have had Braxton batting in the leadoff spot for us this summer in most of the games,” said Benton. “He has speed and plays hard on every play. We appreciate him playing with us.” Treto will come into next season as a leader among his teammates. The extra innings he is getting will help him when next season arrives. Braxton Treto hopes to take what he has learned in the summer league to impress his coach in the spring. Until then he will continue to hone his skills in the 2014 summer baseball league.

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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 14 E 199 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of George W. Feehley deceased of Worcester County, MD owning property in Pender County, NC. This notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, George W. Feehley to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before September 26, 2014 at 1559 Teal Dr. Ocean City, MD 21842 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 18th day of June, 2014 Geoffrey Harold Robbins Ancillary Executor 1559 Teal Dr. Ocean City, MD 21842 #6486 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14

PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. SP-3689, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE SOLAR 67, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 6, 2014, Innovative Solar 67, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a 35-MW solar photovoltaic electric generating facility to be located at 1001 Shiloh Road in Willard, Pender County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, Inc. Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. If a complaint is received within ten days after the last date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time specified above and if the Commission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant. Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to that effect with the Commission. Such statements should reference Docket No. SP-3689, Sub 0 and be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. #6496 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/, 7/16/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LANCEY RODNEY RIVENBARK, SR. 14 E 208 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Lancey Rodney Rivenbark, Sr., deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Lancey R. Rivenbark, Jr. Administrator c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6491 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/, 7/16/14

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

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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK COURT FILE #: 14-E-214 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON , Petitioners, v. UNKNOWN TRUSTEE FOR THE TRUST FORMERLY SERVED BY RAYMOND H. HOLLAND, JR., TRUSTEE, DECEASED, owner; ANY UNKNOWN ENTITIES, BENEFICIARIES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Respondents. TO: UNKNOWN TRUSTEE FOR THE TRUST FORMERLY SERVED BY RAYMOND H. HOLLAND, JR., TRUSTEE, DECEASED Take notice that an Estate Action/ Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: Petition to Appoint a Trustee more fully described in the Petition. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the trust or the property of the trust and appoint a new trustee. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2014. This date: July 2, 2014 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6501 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/14 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 14 SP 63 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: July 15, 2014 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Daniel J. Skidmore (life tenant) Jessica Marie Parker (future interest) Janine Renee Tripp (future interest) Tiffany Patrice Saxon (future interest) Address of Property: 323 Batson Road Hampstead, NC 28443 PIN 4224-47-5247 Batson Road Hampstead, NC PIN 4224-47-5312 Deed of Trust: Book : 2262 Page: 254 Dated: November 10, 2003 Grantors: Marianna M. Croce, unmarried Original Beneficiary: The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or

encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Dated: June 17, 2014 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on June 17, 2014 Exhibit “A” Being all of Lots 21 and 22 of Virginia Creek Subdivision according to the map thereof recorded in Map Book 8 at Page 77 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. #6497 7/2, 7/9/14

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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP82 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY J. H. NORRIS AND JUANITA NORRIS DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2216 AT PAGE 226 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 22, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: THE WESTERN ONE-HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, AND BEING 75 FEET BY 300 FEET. BEING LOTS NO. 61 AND LOT NO. 63 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF THE TOWN OF CURRIE PENDER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA, THE SAME BEING A PART OF A NUMBER OF LOTS CONVEYED BY DEED OF JOHN H. FRIES, RECEIVER OF THE NORTH STATE IMPROVEMENT COMPANY TO E. R. MACKEITHON, THE SAID DEED BEING DULY RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS OF PENDER COUNTY LYING ON THE SOUTH WEST SIDE OF THE A AND Y RAILROAD. LOT NO. 61 AND LOT 63 EACH ONE CONTAINING 150 FEET SQUARE. And Being more commonly known

as: 5505 Blueberry Rd, Currie, NC 28435 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Juanita Norris. 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 1, 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/ 14-058715 #6515 7/9, 7/16/14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 320 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lendy Roberson and Antoinette Roberson to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of June, 2006, and recorded in Book 2993, Page 207, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 22, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot 37R, Section 5 of RIVER HILLS SUBDIVISION as shown on a map entitled “Revision of Lots 27, 28, 36, and 37, Section 5 RIVER HILLS recorded in Map Book 30 at Page 63 of the Pender County Registry of Deeds, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 100 East Pointe Road, Rocky Point, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is

being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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: 1120063 (FC.FAY) #6514 7/9, 7/16/14 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

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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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP205 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY EDWARD O. JONES AND BRENDA C. JONES DATED JUNE 22, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3259 AT PAGE 4 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on July 18, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 193, Section I, Belvedere Plantation according to the map of the Revision of Section I, Belvedere Plantation recorded in Map Book 16 at Page 20 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. And Being more commonly known as: 120 Pine Needle Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Edward O. Jones and Brenda C. Jones. 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 June 23, 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/ 13-048876 #6505 7/2, 7/9/14

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GEORGE JOHN WEINFURTER JR 14 E 202 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against George John Weinfurter, Jr., deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before September 19, 2014 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent Estate of George John Weinfurther, Jr. BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6477 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF PERCY L. FENNELL 14 E 146 Having qualified as the Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of Percy L. Fennell, deceased of Ocean County, New Jersey, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of JUNE, 2014. Dale Fennell Ancillary Administrator c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6476 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES LOUIS RIVENBARK 14 E 192 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of James Louis Rivenbark, deceased of Pender, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the day of September 17, 2014, or this noticewill be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of JUNE, 2014. Allen K. Rivenbark Executor c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6475 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BYRON WOODARD DODSON (a/k/a BYRON WOODWARD DODSON) 14 E 163 Having qualified as the Public Administrator of the Estate of Byron Woodard Dodson, (a/k/a Byron Woodward Dodson) deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator Of the Estate of Byron Woodard Dodson P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6487 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/, 7/16/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BESSIE GURGANIOUS HENRY 11 E 45 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Bessie Gurganious Henry, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Edna S. Devane Executrix c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6490 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/, 7/16/14

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 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK COURT FILE #: 14-E-214 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON , Petitioners, v. UNKNOWN TRUSTEE FOR THE TRUST FORMERLY SERVED BY RAYMOND H. HOLLAND, JR., TRUSTEE, DECEASED, owner; ANY UNKNOWN ENTITIES, BENEFICIARIES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Respondents. TO: ANY UNKNOWN ENTITIES, BENEFICIARIES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY Take notice that an Estate Action/ Pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: Petition to Appoint a Trustee more fully described in the Petition. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the trust or the property of the trust and appoint a new trustee. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2014. This date: July 2, 2014 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6502 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/14

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-85 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GREGORY KEITH ECHELBERGER, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GREGORY KEITH ECHELBERGER Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as 1.98 A/C off SR 1520, Parcel ID Number 3267-25-6117-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than August 18, 2014. This date: July 2, 2014 PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #6507 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GEORGE D. SMITH 13 E 243 Having qualified as the Public Administrator of the Estate of George D. Smith, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of October, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd day of July, 2014. Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of George D. Smith P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6506 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP408 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANTHONY D. MARSHBURN AND LORI MARSHBURN DATED MARCH 29, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3195 AT PAGE 48 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED AUGUST 16, 2007 IN BOOK 3296 PAGE 149 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 22, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and West of the old Z.A. Rowe Log Landing Road (Now known as River Trail Road) and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point in the center of the old Z.A. Rowe Log Landing Road, said point being located along said road at a point that is North I degree 01 minutes 06 seconds West 59.25 feet from an existing subsurface axle in the center of said road that marks the Northwestern comer point of a 30 foot wide Roadway Easement through the Dorothy Saunders Estate lands as shown on the Dorothy Saunders Estate Division map duly recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 6 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, 1. South 79 degrees 28 minutes 08 seconds West 280.30 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, 2. North 00 degrees 01 minutes 12 seconds West 256.65 feet (passing over an in line iron stake on the Southern edge of a farm pond at 162.52 feet) to a point in line; thence, 3. North 75 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds East 285.00 feet to a point in the center of River Trail Road; thence, 4. along said road South 14 degrees 28 minutes 09 seconds West 17.43 feet to an existing subsurface iron stake in line; thence, 5. continuing along said road South 1 degree 01 minutes 06 seconds East 261.99 feet to the beginning, containing 1.679 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. during October 2001. As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 495 at Page 157 of the Pender County Registry. The above described tract is together with and subject to that portion of the Murray-Turner Farm Road leading Westwardly from River Trail Road through the above described tract to other lands with said road lying adjacent to and 12.5 feet on either side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point in the center of the old Z.A. Rowe Log Landing Road now known as River Trail Road, said point being located along said road center at a point that is North 1 degree 01 minutes 06 seconds West 261.24 feet from an existing subsurface axle in the center of said road that marks the Northwestern corner point of a 30 foot wide roadway easement leading through the Dorothy Saunders Estate lands as shown on a Map of the Dorothy Saunders Estate Division duly recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 6 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, 1. with the center of the old farm road South 55 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West 94.92 feet to a spike at a bend in said road; thence, 2. continuing with the center of said old farm road South 75 degrees 20 minutes 18 seconds West 200.12 feet to a spike in the Western line of the above described tract, the terminus of this 25 foot wide farm roadway easement. And Being more commonly known as: 352 River Trl, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Anthony D. Marshburn and Lori Marshburn. 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 associ-

ated 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 June 19, 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/ 13-053431 #6499 7/9/, 7/16/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mary Ann Cavanagh and Roger G. Cavanagh to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of February, 2007, and recorded in Book 3177, Page 48, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 15, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 88, Section 1, Belvedere Plantation, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 12, at Page 43, of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 116 Sound View Drive North, Hampstead, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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: 1130332 (FC.FAY) #6508 7/2, 7/9/14

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NO. 14-SP-117 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ray C. Blackburn, Jr. to John Cameron Coburn, Trustee, dated February 28, 2006 and recorded in Book 2900, at Page 308 in the Pender County Registry, Burgaw, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the Note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by instrument duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of the aforesaid county, and the Holder of the Note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, on July 24, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate: Generally described as certain real property, with any and all improvements thereon, located in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference: Lying and being in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the center of Arvida Road at its point of intersection with the center of Mount Gallon Road; running thence from said beginning corner, so located, with the center of Mount Gallon Road North 04 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds East 480.00 feet to an iron pipe the Southeast corner of Tract No. 3; thence with the southern line of Tract No. 3 North 85 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds West 452.50 feet to a stake in a pond the Southwest corner of Tract No. 3; thence South 11 degrees 15 minutes 30 seconds East 115.77 feet to a stake; thence South 19 degrees 08 minutes 29 second West 274.96 feet to an iron pipe in the center of Arvida Road; thence with the center of Arvida Road South 69 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds East 244.01 feet to the P. C. of a curve; thence continuing with the center of said road as it curves a chord of which is South 77 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds East 260.00 feet to the BEGINNING containing 4.62 acres more or less and being all of Tract No. 2 as shown on a survey by Salmon and Associates, P.A., Registered Land Surveyors dated January 25, 1985. This being the same property shown as Tract 2 as recorded in Deed Book 667 at Page 212 of the Pender County Registry. The above described lot or parcel of land is subject to a 60 foot right of way casement for Mount Gallon Road along the eastern boundary of said Lot No. 2, and also subject to a 60 foot right of way easement for Arvida Road along the southern boundary of said Lot No. 2. Together with all additional rights, title, and interests of Grantor conveyed and described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 2900, at Page 308 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County. This is the same property described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 2900, at Page 308 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County. The current property owner is Ray C. Blackburn, Jr. The sale is made subject to all taxes (including but not limited to

any applicable transfer taxes), special and homeowners’ association assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record against the said property, unrecorded mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, and any recorded releases. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Foreclosure Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the Holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the Holder of the Note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. To the extent not inconsistent with the terms of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee reserves the right to offer the property for sale as a whole or in such parts or parcels thereof as are separately described in the Deed of Trust, or the Substitute Trustee may offer the property for sale by each method and sell the property by the method which produces the highest price. A cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. If no upset bid is filed within ten (10) days from the date the Report of Foreclosure Sale is filed, a Trustee’s Deed will be tendered to the highest bidder. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a Trustee’s Deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he may remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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. In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16A(b), in the event that this Notice of Foreclosure Sale relates to residential real property with less than 15 rental units, 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. This the 24th day of June, 2014. Kimberly Elizabeth Lee Attorney for WASLAW, LLC Substitute Trustee Post Office Box 8088 Greenville, NC 27835-8088 Telephone: 252.215.4000 #6509 7/9, 7/16/14

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

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