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The days are getting longer – at least they are going to seem that way. Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour as Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday morning at 2 a.m.

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On the Diamond Pender County baseball and softball teams are taking to the field with opening games. Read about the beginning of the season on in sports on page 8A.

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Annexation approved in Surf City By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer

By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer The Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission, encompassing Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, has hired former U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre and his Coastal Law Team as their new lobbyist representatives. McIntyre is partner in the law firm Poyner Spruill and is located in Raleigh. Poyner Spruill is replacing the services of Marlowe and Company, whose contract with the TISPC had ended in December 2015 after more than 10 years of representing the TISPC. After the three town managers gathered information about three potential candidates and met to discuss, the TISPC agreed that while slightly more costly, McIntyre’s experience with coastal resource and beach development would be

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Precinct changes in Hampstead From Staff Reports Voters casting ballots in the Mar. 15 primary who live in the Lower Topsail precinct will vote in a different location this election. The poll is now located at the Pender County Government annex, moved from the Hampstead Women’s Club building. Early voting continues Early voting will continue in Pender County through noon Saturday. Three locations are open for early voting – the Board of Elections office in Burgaw, the Government Annex in Hampstead, and the Topsail Senior Center. Pender County Elections director Dennis Boyles says early voting as been busy for the upcoming Mar. 15 primary.

Teen trio arrested in Rocky Point robbery

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Warm, spring weather moved into Pender County this week, with temperatures rising into the 70s. But the ocean water remains a bit cool. Surfers in Surf City enjoy the waves, but need wetsuits to brave the chilly waters.

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With spring just around the cor ner, Poplar Grove Plantation has opened its grounds for the 2016 season. After the site’s usual closing for winter, visitors can once again experience a guided tour of the historic manor house, visit the animal sanctuary for a barnyard tour and enjoy basket making and blacksmith demonstrations. The schedule of events has been set, and guests can look forward to participating in a variety of familiar activities in addition to some new ones.

From Staff Reports Pender County deputies responded to an armed robbery Feb. 24 at 1:30 a.m. at a residence located in the 800 block of Arvida Spur Road in Rocky Point. According to the victim, he was awakened by the doorbell ringing. He got up and answered the door at which time suspects attempted to spray

that everyone there is excited to open for the 2016 season. “While we’ve been closed to the public for the past two and a half months, we have been actively working on the quality of our tours, the variety of our events, and the beautification and functionality of our landscape,” began Greene. “The center of the plantation, of course, is our 1850’s Manor House, built by Joseph Mumford Foy. We’ve been expanding our knowledge of the Foy family’s place in local history. We continue

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him with mace. Two females then entered the residence brandishing a tire iron. The victim was held inside the residence while items including a television, multiple DVD’s and multiple video games were stolen from the residence. During the investigation, Emily Michelle Jackson, 18, of

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The Town of Surf City grew with the annexation of multiple tracts last week and more annexations scheduled on future town council agendas. At the March Surf City town board meeting, 3.5 acres and 3.75 acres of property along Highway 17 were annexed into the town. The first parcel is owned by Eastern Environmental with the zoning designation as NB or Neighborhood Business. The second parcel is owned by Charlotte Rademacher and is zoned as PUD-Planned Unit Development, as a residential zero lot line development. The parcel of 89.33 acres on Shepard’s Road has also petitioned for satellite volunteer annexation and a public hearing date of April 5, has been determined. This large tract of property is the location of the planned elementary and middle school campus that will serve the northeastern area of Pender County. The public is welcome to attend the 7 p.m. hearing to be held at the Surf City Town Hall to offer comment on the proposed annexation. During the meeting, Commissioners asked for clarification on the town’s responsibility to provide sewer once the annexation on the school tract is passed. “The school system met with the town recently and the sewer system passes by that property and connects to our sewer system. The school would be the initial customer,” said Larry Bergman, Surf City Town Manager. “From the section of our line, through the school property up to where they may have a pump station, is the developer and in this case Pender County School’s responsibility. We are talking about a range of ideas and options. I am sure we can come to a good resolution, and they have committed to come back to the town as they get further into the planning.”

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Arrest report Kris Andreassen, 53, 113 Wingate Drive, Rocky Point. DWI. Hampstead. Obtaining property under false pretense. ArArrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. rest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 Manuel Heronic Bordeaux, 56, 301 S. Wright Street, Burgaw. secured bond. Larceny, resisting an officer. Arrest by Burgaw Police DepartWilliam Vernon Mustian II, 40, 5725 Murrayville Road Lot 65, ment. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Wilmington. Larceny. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Landis Alexander Brannan, 18, 13150 US Highway 17, Hamp- Released under $1,000 secured bond. stead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Gregory Austin Raynor, 34, 6631 NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw. Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Abigail Elizabeth Brite, 20, 757 Lea Drive Extension, Hamp- Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond. stead. Driving while license revoked, operating a vehicle with Jessica Roseann Ruffin, 16, 24 Learwood Lane, Burgaw. no financial responsibility. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Simple assault, disorderly conduct. Arrest by Pender County Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Lyle Meade Brown, 35, 311 Lanier Avenue, Rocky Point. AsKevin Ruffin, 19, 200 Paige Hall Court, Rocky Point. Assault sault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. on a female, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender Incarcerated, no bond. County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Gary Ray Canady, 29, 119 McDougald Drive, Castle Hayne. Lisa Jean Ruitto, 50, 602 Mary Ann Drive, Hampstead. ProChild support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. In- bation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. carcerated. Released under $8,000 secured bond. Emma Eaton, 26, 400 Rhyme Road, Watha. Probation violaKatie Elizabeth Singleton, 32, 918 N. New River Drive, Surf tion. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. City. Driving while impaired, child abuse. Arrest by Surf City Talmadge Owen Greer, 47, 88 Heritage Hollow Circle, Frank- Police Department. Released under $1,500 secured bond. lin. Unlawfully obtaining a credit card, identity theft, obtaining Jonathan Christopher Sirmons, 16, 356 Brantham Road, property under false pretense, larceny, worthless check. Arrest Burgaw. Disorderly conduct. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $116,000 Office. Released under $500 secured bond. secured bond. Cassandra Nicole Soga, 27, 385 North Drive Trailer 55, Rocky Daquan Ladrelle Hand, 26, 251 Calico Bay Road, Burgaw. Se- Point. Larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by creting lien property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,600 secured Released under $100 secured bond. bond. Derrick Lee Hansley, 40, 1138 Hansley Simpson Road 16, CurDavid Clarence Steele, Jr., 59, 3401 Northwoods Drive, Jackrie. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s sonville. Driving while impaired, open container after consumOffice. Incarcerated, no bond. ing. Arrest by Burgaw Police Departement. Released under Winter Elizabeth Harlow, 22, 225 Northwest Avenue, Burgaw. $800 secured bond. Driving while impaired, designated lane violation, reckless drivJavon Rashod Stringfield, 29, 88 Jordan Road, Burgaw. Child ing to endanger, expired registration. Arrest by NC Highway support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. IncarcerPatrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. ated. Lonnel Evans Henderson, 21, 8020 Slocum Trail 29D, AtkinHarry Lee Tate, Jr., 32, 341 Johnson Avenue, Willard. Proson. Assault on a female, trespassing, communicating threats. bation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,400 Incarcerated, no bond. secured bond. Demekia Arlene Taylor-Sans, 30, 261 Porter Road Lot 74, Darius Antonio Hicks, 27, 832 Hildwood Circle, Hampstead. Burgaw. Driving while license revoked, expired registration, Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. failure to yield. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released Released. under $2,200 secured bond. Nicholas Alexander Hodges, 19, 1161 Arvida Spur Road, J’Meriquan D’Andre Tilghman, 17, 62 Pamela’s Place, Rocky Rocky Point. Assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender Point. Possession of marijuana. Arrest by Pender County County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond. Gabriel Alexander Hudson, 20, 620 Croomsbridge Road, Michael Winters, 17, 1590 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Disorderly conduct. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Office. Released. Released under $500 secured bond. Dean Ray Ingram, Jr., 30, 218 Hoover Road, Hampstead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Information taken from reports from county municipal Released under $2,000 secured bond police department, Highway Patrol, Emily Michelle Jackson, 18, 214 Belhammon Forest Drive, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. Rocky Point. Burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidArrest reports are public record. napping. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt. under $125,000 secured bond. Robert Louis James, 49, 291 Crooked Creek Road, Burgaw. DWI. Arrest by Judge. Released, no bond. threats and misdemeanor Tasha Kirby, 30, 1078 Windsong Circle, Hudson. Permanency probation violation. planning hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Allison Nicole Hall, 18, of Released. Continued from page 1A 91 Broken Spur Court, Rocky Joseph M. Lee, 19, 994 St. Andrews Drive 102, Wilmington. Point was also arrested Mar. 1 Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released 214 Bellhammon Forest Drive, and is currently being held in under $410 secured bond. Rocky Point was arrested, on the Pender County Jail under Todd Michael Leggett, 45, 203 Hatteras Court, Hampstead. scene, and currently is being a $100,000 bond. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. held in the Pender County Jail All three were charged with Released, no bond. under a $125,000 bond. first degree burglary, robbery Ronald Edwin Long, 39, 4500 Cove Road, Wilmington. DrivChristopher Allen Hall, with a dangerous weapon and ing while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s 18, of 309 Buttonwood Court, second degree kidnapping. Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Rocky Point was arrested Mar. No injuries were reported Michael Paul Malinowski, 48, 298 Howards Landing Road, 1 and is currently being held during the initial armed robHampstead. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender at the Pender County Jail un- bery or during the appreCounty Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured der a $130,500 bond. Hall was hension of any of the listed bond. also served with outstanding suspects. Romello D. McLaughlin, 18, 937 St. Johns Church Road, Hampwarrants for communicating stead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond. help guard the barnyard, and Adam Harold Miller, 42, 184 Hall Road, Watha. Assault by housing for our herd/flock/ pointing a gun. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Indrove/team has been upgraded carcerated, no bond. Continued from page 1A and expanded,” said Greene. Antonio Demond Mitchell, 37, 443 Stoney Road, Burgaw. AsBeginning April 13, the sault on a female, probation violation. Arrest by Pender County to connect the dots between Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Daniel Joseph Morrisette, Jr., 48, 513 Green Acres Drive, known Gullah-Geechee heri- will be back in full swing. This tage and the attributes of year the market will be open Poplar Grove slaves and their two days each week, and will descendants. In addition to continue through September. research, we’ve been visiting The market will be accessible other historic sites to bet- every Wednesday from 8 a.m. ter understand local history until 1 p.m. and each Thursday and improve our interpretive from 3-7 p.m. The public is inskills. We have a great group vited to come by to meet and EMS Report of docents, and these field trips support local growers and proTotal number of Patient Contacts: 170 provided an opportunity to get ducers. The grounds of Poplar to know each other better, and Grove are open and free to the Calls per station they were fun! We are in need public on market day. Vendor Burgaw Station 1 43 of a few more docents, and applications are available on Sloop Point Station 14 16 encourage anyone who shares the website. Hampstead Station 16 30 an interest in history and love Greene said that staff and of people to contact us.” Surf City Station 23 20 volunteers have been busy fillThe 24th Annual Herb and ing the calendar of events. Topsail Beach Station 4 0 Garden Fair, the area’s largest “In addition to our longUnion Station 5 15 and longest running plant and standing events like the Herb Maple Hill Station 8 3 garden sale, will kick off the and Garden Fair and Wednesspring season April 2 from 9 day morning Farmers’ MarAtkinson Station 9 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and April 3 ket, we’re bringing back some Scott Hill Station 18 2 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The events and adding a few more. Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 event will also feature classes, Our Farmer’s Market is addType of Calls activities and exhibits on gar- ing Thursday from 3-7 pm as Cancelled: 1 dening, nature and related top- another opportunity to shop ics. A wide-ranging selection local. The Car Show is back on Cancelled en-rouge: 2 of locally grown plants of all our July calendar, and Grooves No patient found: 0 types will be available; as well in the Grove will bring live No treatment required: 3 as garden art and accessories, music back to the lawn for Refusals: 47 herbal and all-natural prod- August and September. We’ll ucts, artisan crafts and local have two 5k runs this year: Stand by: 2 foods. The cost of admission is May’s Run for the Roses, and Transported: 91 $5. Applications are available October’s Zombie Run will be Treated/released: 14 on Poplar Grove’s website for held in conjunction with the Fire Department Reports vendors, concessions and food Kentucky Derby and All Haltrucks. Calls per station lows Masquerade. We’re also Greene said that the vol- adding monthly Paranormal Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 9 at Poplar Grove have Ghost tours. Christmas will Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 11 unteers been working hard on im- be expanded to include a walkFire Station 16 Hampstead 7 provements to the site, which ing tour of lights in the trails. Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 3 includes approximately 15 Whew! It will be a busy year, and we are looking forward to Fire Station 21 Long Creek 8 acres. “We transformed an old it. As a non-profit public charFire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 5 chicken coop into a ticket ity, Poplar Grove relies on the Fire Call Type Summary booth, which will streamline support of our community - we Fire 9 the entrance for our events. grow together,” said Greene. Fences have been moved and Motor Vehicle Crash 9 Poplar Grove Plantation built, azaleas have been relo- is located at 10200 Hwy 17 N. Search and Rescue 0 cated to optimum terrain and For more information about EMS First Response 21 the irrigation system has been upcoming events, visit www. Cancelled 4 repaired. The Animal Sanctu- poplargrove.org or call (910) ary welcomed two donkeys to 686-9518.

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Four County EMC directors receive credentials from NRECA The first co-op Board in the state, Four County EMC’s entire Board of Directors attained their Director Gold credential from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). In order to earn the credential, all ten directors had to complete a core set of five courses followed by a variety of elective courses in topics ranging from finance to technology and then commit to a continuing education requirement throughout their service on the co-op board. The Director Gold credential recognizes directors who are committed to continuing their education throughout their service on

the board by earning three continuing education credits over a two-year period. Today’s electric utility environment imposes new demands on electric cooperative directors, particularly increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a working knowledge of the cooperative principles. Four County EMC has a commitment to work through NRECA to sharpen this director credential program for the benefit of their electric cooperative members. “Our Board has always been very mindful and selfmotivated and is aware of

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Surf City to partner with county on water plan By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer The Surf City Town Council adopted a resolution to partner as a co-applicant with Pender County Utilities for a proposed interbasin transfer certificate. “Pender County Utilities is looking at their future in terms of water sources and water supply,� said Surf City Manager, Larry Bergman. “There were going to be times that there may be a need of various water supplies and it is a lengthy and costly process, so with no cost to us the city can be a co-applicant. It does not obligate us to buy anything in the future and it supports the county. Essentially they are working on getting a process to take water from the

Cape Fear Basin, and bring it into the county basin in the future.� Bergman said the town’s plan is to continue to use the existing well system. “If in the future if that wasn’t enough or we have failing wells, this gives us an option, and that’s looking 10 to 20 years down the road,� Bergman said. In other action the council also voted in a debris management plan with the intent on protecting lives, property, and quality of life in the case of a natural disaster. The plan is specifically for FEMA and will insure that the federal government understands that the town has a bid process and action plan in place to immediately address clean up from a natural disaster.

“It primarily covers hurricane debris,� said Bergman. “This 400 page master plan documents how we intend to move ahead. The advantage is, if we have a natural disaster, the reimbursement from FEMA is quicker and we have a higher percentage of return rate because this plan is in place.� Both resolutions passed unanimously.

Topsail Kiwanis golf tourney registration forms available The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area is now accepting team registrations for its 2016 golf tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May 14th at North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry. North Shore Country Club is acknowledged as one of the premiere golf venues in the coastal Carolinas. Registration for ms may be obtained from any Topsail Kiwanis Club member, at the North Shore Country Club Pro Shop, or by contacting tournament chair Rich Pollock at 910-398-5004 or via e-mail at rpollock49@yahoo.com. Tee time Saturday, May 14 is 9 a.m., and the format will be Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $300 for each team of four. Mulligans may be purchased on the day of the

tournament. Announcement of the starting hole assignments for all teams will be made between 7:30 and 8:30 the morning of the event. This year’s outing marks the 30th year for the Topsail Kiwanis classic. The proceeds are to be used on behalf of club projects that benefit youth in the greater Topsail area. Kiwanis continues to seek sponsors and participants for the tournament. “We are looking forward to another great golf outing at North Shore. We appreciate our business sponsors for their support and all participants for playing in our tour nament,� said Kiwanis president Neal McHenry. For further information, contact Rich Pollock at 910398-5004.

Burgaw Police Chief Jim Hock was guest speaker at the Mar. 1 meeting of the Burgaw Lions Club. Chief Hock explained the programs the department started, such as the RUOK, a program to call and check on seniors, as well as the Shop with a Cop program at Christmas. Pictured with Chief Hock is Burgaw Lions Club President Alan King.

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Topsail Island,� said Larry Bergman, Surf City Town Manager. “While the cost to the town is $160 more per month, we get an additional meeting per month also. Mr. McIntyre is the founder and co-chairman of the Congressional Waterways Caucus. He is key in getting federal

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Put them up, take them down, and follow the law Political sign thefts are almost as much a part of every campaign season as the signs themselves. It’s disappointing, but never surprising, when we get calls about signs for Candidate A mysteriously disappearing, while the signs for Candidate B is still in place just a few feet away. The rules for campaign signage are really simple – signs may be placed in the public right of way for 30 days before the start of early voting, and must be removed within ten days of the end of the election. Signs can’t be closer than three feet to the pavement, must not obscure lines of sight, and can’t be in the right of way on The best way to handle a controlled access road. Signs political signs, which are can’t be more than 42 inches a proven, effective camtall, or block another sign. paign tool, is to place Unlike some states, North them properly, in accorCarolina actually specifically prohibits the theft, defacement dance with the law -- and or destruction of political leave the other guy’s signs that have been legally signs alone. erected. Of course, enforcing that law is a difficult task. One can’t swear out a warrant against a candidate simply because one suspects the other guy has a trunk full of your signs. The thief has to be caught in the act, and even if that’s the case, by the time such a crime has been investigated and brought before a magistrate, folks have usually forgotten about the last election, and judges are loathe to hear such cases. Naturally, when the Department of Transportation finds a sign improperly placed in the right of way, said sign is going in the trash, like any other litter. And old wives’ tales aside, there’s no law that requires a landowner to allow political signs on his or her property, regardless of the claims of some more ambitious and aggressive campaign volunteers. The best way to handle political signs, which are a proven, effective campaign tool, is to place them properly, in accordance with the law -- and leave the other guy’s signs alone. The state’s guidelines for placing political signage are available online, and you can get advice by calling the Board of Elections or the Department of Transportation. Signs in towns and cities might benefit from a call to the town hall to make sure you’re in compliance with any local ordinances. Candidates need to ensure that they or their volunteers remove signs within the prescribed ten days. We have enough problems with litter and trash on the roadsides without adding to the pile. Unsuccessful candidates sometimes have a way of forgetting their signs, as do some winners. Regardless of who gets second place, signs don’t need to be left beside the roadways. Presidential elections tend to bring out the worst in dirty campaign tactics in all races, and we still have months before the general elections set the slate for the next terms of county commissioners, state cabinet posts, state and U.S. house and senate seats, and president. Regardless of who you support – or don’t support – make sure they follow the rules when it comes to political signage. Just as there’s no excuse not to vote, there’s no excuse for taking someone else’s signs, which are (under the law) considered personal property. If your message can’t stand up without tearing the other candidate down, maybe you need to be in a line of work other than political office.

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Bill Messer I had noticed, for years, while driving from Hampstead to the I-40 interchange, and shortly after passing the NE Cape Fear River and Lane’s Ferry, the industrial looking building with CTS across the front, Cincinnati Thermal Spray. “Maybe they paint hot-water heaters, or something,” I thought. I was in for quite a surprise. I stopped in recently to continue the ‘spotlight on business’ with a look at another Pender County business, and met with CTS Human Resources Director Nicole English, and the Plant Operations Director, Cindy

Crass and asked them to tell me about the business. CTS provides protective corrosion prevention coatings on materials subjected to the harshest environments, like inside jet engines. Typically, a very hot high velocity stream of material is sprayed on from a certain distance and angle to a substrate, the workpiece. The built-up area of the deposited anti-corrosion material layer is as specified, or can be machined to specifications. “How long have you been in this location?” I asked, and Cindy answered. “They’ve been in this location since 1986. It started in Cincinnati, as Cincinnati Thermal Spray. It started because of the Wilmington GE facility. That’s what our main business was, providing services to them. We’ve diversified with other customers now, and other products, not just aerospace.” “In our Cincinnati facility, and we do some of it here, is

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Better off without ears I stopped, stood still, and listened as the morning awakened everything. There was something mingling with the roosters’ mutual trashtalk, the gossip of the geese, and the grinding shriek of the poor lonesome guinea. The muted whisper of munching horses, the chatter of an aggravated squirrel, and the tentative notes of an early spring songbird were at odds with the far-off sound of a tractor. The cats were at breakfast, as were the dogs and the Brotherhood of Darwinian Rabbits, so named since they consider the grass to be greener on the other side of the dog fence. The dogs are not amused at their antics, and one day, I’m afraid Brother Charles’ often misquoted theory will prove true. I stood still for a second or two, listening, trying to find the source of the sound. Something small and careful was moving through the brush beside the ditch – well, lately it’s been more of a creek than a ditch – but I couldn’t quite place what was wandering where. The noise eventually disappeared, the noisemaker never revealed, but I was left thinking about how I could have listened better, and maybe figured out what was visiting. Hearing and listening are not the same thing, by any means. Hearing is the detection of a noise of some sort. Listening requires discernment; it is comprehending whether that noise is a loved one’s voice, a superior’s direction, a good dog’s bark, or a rattlesnake’s warning. We lack a lot of the latter these days – comprehension, that is, not rattlesnakes. Not long after I strove to find the mystery sound, I had a call from a friend who was having an extraordinarily rough day. We talked for a few minutes, but most of the conversation was comprised of me just listening. I was happy to do so. One of my favorite teachers in elementary school (and later junior high) was Miz Lib, as she was known outside the classroom. She often asked, “Are you listening?”, and when it was proven that a student was not, she followed the question up with the half-joking statement, “If you won’t listen, you’re better off without any ears.” As is usually the case in an election year, there hasn’t

Jefferson Weaver been a lot of listening in recent months. I don’t care which side you call your own, or if you have a preference. I’m personally not really happy with any of the choices, but this is life. There’s always too much noise, and not enough listening, regardless of whether it’s a political year. Many of us are caught up in our own little worlds that we seek to make larger, so we talk and talk, without ever stopping to listen to others – or ourselves. One of the big reasons cited for the failure in marriages is communication – ie, talking, and more importantly, listening. Whether it’s my line of work, my love of the woods, or (ironically) the hearing loss that kept me out of the military, I have tried for years to be a better listener, not just one who hears. The inflection in someone’s voice during an interview can be an indication of something important. The growl of a coyote means you’re close to the den, where the waughwaugh of a bear means M. Ursus Americanus is about to hightail it for the next county. A similar sound from a feral or domestic pig, however, means you need to be changing your ZIP code, preferably to a higher elevation, like the nearest tree. A baby possum’s cough is not a sign of illness, but of affection, while a whistle from the same animal is one of distress. At the same time, the low-rumble of a coon’s growl is as inscrutable as the heart of a woman, with apologies to a greater writer than I shall ever be. You can’t tell, half the time, if a coon will bolt, hide, or declare war, and their vocalizations don’t help.

Simply hearing a dog bark is no great feat, but discerning what the dog is barking about can mean the difference between a new friend, a torn pair of trousers, or stepping on a copperhead. A snapping branch can mean a thousand things in the woods – a tree shedding a useless branch, a squirrels’ overconfidence, a deer making its way carefully down a trail, or a Wildlife officer following your trail. If you don’t listen, you miss half of the world around you. A coyote’s howl can mean anything from an invitation to dinner to a request for gossip to the sheer pleasure of a good howl. If you listen, you can usually tell the difference. Vultures don’t vocalize very much, but they are apparently good listeners, as none of those in whom I ever confided have betrayed my confidence. We listen for the piano or organ when we race across the church parking lot on Sunday morning, and for the final “Amen” so we can rush back out, but how many of us listen to the man in the pulpit in between? More importantly, how many listen to hear what the one guiding him is saying through his servant? We’d have a better world if more of us did so. The Old Man regularly chided me for not listening, and had a way of making me realize that by talking out a problem, I could often find the solution that was there the whole time. I couldn’t do so on my own in those cases, but needed a willing ear to help me listen to my own instincts. I think that one reason for the dominance of social media is that people have a natural need to have someone who will listen, who will pay attention, but we have forgotten how to do so. That need builds up like spring rain behind a beaver dam, and people become addicted to the immediacy of communication through like buttons and emoticons, as opposed to meaningful conversation. We live in a world full of talk and noise, but we have a lack of listening. Whether we hear a cry for help, a child’s laugh, a chicken’s cackle, or the whisper of a pine forest, when we’re all talk, and no listening, we’re better off without any ears. –Weaver is a columnist for the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

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Change disturbs me. Realistically, I understand that change is an essential and sometimes wonderful part of life. Knowing, however, that change might randomly poke its nose in my business is unsettling. It’s the uncertainty that nags. I ache for routine and consistency in terms of what’s lurking around the corner, which is a conundrum considering I lack the aforementioned in my day to day. Lofty goals infiltrate my personal calendar and the most desolate corners of my psyche. Self-help books litter my coffee table, promising that change is rarely an issue in the orderly home. Unfortunately, change is constantly bombarding me, bringing with it chaos and discord, thereby thwarting my attempts to bring order to my world. Call me a cavewoman, but I’m in love with the status quo. The Beatniks probably cringed at the aggressive beats of the hair and metal bands, but luckily Def Leppard and Pantera breached the peace barrier. They complete me. Iron Maiden, you went too far. The mullet and the back pocket comb, thankfully, went the way of the dinosaur, but some vestiges of American society are in constant transformative mode when they were amazing just the way they were. Fast food restaurants are one example. Once upon a time, fast food restaurants provided a quick, no-nonsense alternative to the home cooked meal. In recent years, they have attempted to tidy up their unhealthy one-sizefits-all image by altering the vernacular. Terms such as artisan, scratch-made and hand-pattied Angus attempt to falsely ease the guilt of overworked mothers who want only to go home and decompress sans the hullabaloo of meal preparation. If these food chains could get over the new age, organically inclined mentality of the unpleasable masses, drive-through windows might again achieve efficiency. Taco Bell has taken this one step further by concocting endless combinations of their staples which were perfectly fine to begin with. The Quesalupa was recently advertised as their latest creation, but I’m not sure what it is. I don’t want a nachogorditasalsarita wrap, nor do I need Doritos or Fritos invading my burrito. Marketing touts so many choices, so little time, but these two ideas are counterintuitive. Perusing the drive-through menu board simply adds to the pressure that is slowly dismantling my sanity, as the visual stimuli and endless meal choices overwhelm. Enough already, Taco Bell. You had me at Nachos Bell Grande. I’m appealing to the fast food industry on behalf of harried moms everywhere. Keep it simple and cheap without verbal trickery and we will continue to patronize. For now, if I approach a parking lot with more than three cars idling in the drive-

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Saving on prescription glasses Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eye glasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work, but lost it when I turned 65, retired, and signed up for Medicare. Looking For Eyeglasses Dear Looking, Prescription eyeglasses today aren’t cheap. You can easily spend $200 for a basic pair, but if you want designer frames or need bifocal or progressive lenses the price can more than double. Here are a few different options that can help you save. Medicare/insurance coverage If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you already know that original Medicare (Part A and B) and Medigap supplemental policies do not cover routine eye exams or eyeglasses (unless you’ve just had cataract surgery), but there are some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans that do. Many of these plans, which are sold through private insurance companies, cover vision as well as dental, hearing and prescription drugs, in addition to all of your hospital and medical insurance. To locate Advantage plans in your area that provides vision coverage, visit Medicare.gov/find-a-plan or call 800-633-4227. But before enrolling in a plan, check the benefit details to ensure the plan’s vision coverage includes routine eye exams, eyeglass frames and lenses. You can switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan each year during the open enrollment

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Continued from page 4A for the rollers in the printing paper industry. We build up that spindle, or cylinder, to bring more life to it.� “How did you get started in the business?� I asked Cindy. “I started out as a quality manager for automotive. I’ve been here twelve years, came in as a quality manager. I have a statistical/math background, computer science, and been in operations and production here for ten of those years.� “What do you enjoy most about the job?� “Well, I really love the people. We’ve got great people here, and they make it fun.� Remembering something I had read about the company, I asked, “Don’t you run three shifts?� “Yes, three shifts.� “Where do you get your people? Do you do any inhouse training?� “Yes, we have to. There’s not a whole lot of people . . . you don’t do to school for this kind of stuff.� “Do you go through the community colleges?� I

period, which is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. If, however, you don’t want a Medicare Advantage plan, you can still get coverage by purchasing an inexpensive vision insurance policy – see eHealthInsurance.com. Policy costs vary depending on where you live, but they usually start at around $6 to $9 per month for an individual. Before signing up, make sure your savings potential is worth the cost of the premiums and copays. Discount stores Purchasing eyeglasses from discount retailers is another way to save. Costco is one of the best discount stores for good eyewear and low prices. Eyeglasses cost an average of around $150, but to shop there you have to pay a $55 annual membership fee. Some other good retail options for low prices include For Eyes Optical, BJ’s Optical, Sam’s Club and Walmart. You also need to find out if you are eligible for any discounts. Many retailers provide discounts to membership groups like AARP and AAA. AARP members, for example, can get 30 percent off a pair of prescription eyeglasses as well as discounts on eye exams at any LensCrafters, most participating Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, JCPenney Optical and thousands of private optometrist offices. asked. “Some. Our people go to Cape Fear . . .,� Cindy answered. Nicole explained, “We do some things with Cape Fear, mechanical engineering department. We do some work with them on their advisory committee, you know, like “what do we need to put into this degree?� “In other words, what kind of things do they need to incorporate in their program so someone can get a job out here?� I asked. “Exactly,� she answered. “What’s the worst part of the job?� I asked Cindy, and she thought about it a bit, and then I tried again, “If you spent all weekend thinking about something you didn’t want to have to do on a Monday, what would it be?� This time, with no hesitation, “Meetings!� she said, and we all laughed. “Nicole, how long have you been here?� I asked. “I have been here a year this past October. I have two degrees from UNCW, one in Information Systems, and another in Accounting. As far as HR, CTS is very good to their employees. They do a lot for education, if you want to participate in it. They just

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Continued from page 4A through lane, I take a pass, happily forgoing the $7 frozen circle of hand-fed Angus for a $3.99 frozen pizza and a can of generic green beans. I suppose that change is a double-edged sword. If the change is of benefit to me, I perform my happy dance and

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Look online Buying eyeglasses online can also offer huge savings. Some online stores like ZenniOptical.com, Goggles4u. com and EyeBuyDirect.com sell prescription eyeglasses for as little as $7 plus shipping. These sites let you upload a photo of your face, so you can see what you’d look like in different frames. Or, for a fancier choice of frames see WarbyParker.com, which offers single-vision glasses for $95. They even offer a free program where you can request up to five pairs to try on at home for five days. To purchase glasses online, you’ll need your eyeglass prescription from a local eye doctor, plus your pupillary distance number, which is the distance, measured in millimeters, between the centers of your pupils in each eye. Low-income assistance If your income is low, depending on where you live, there may be some local clinics that provide free or discounted eye exams and eyeglasses. Put in a call to your local Lions Club to see what’s available in your area. See directory.lionsclubs.org for contact information. You may also be able to get free eyeglasses through New Eyes (new-eyes.org, 973-376-4903), a nonprofit organization that provides free eyeglasses through a voucher program to people in financial need. 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. sent me to a SHRM-CP class, it’s a Society of Human Resource Managers, Certified Professional. I just passed that test in January, it was quite an endeavor. It was a thirteen week class, every Thursday night, in Jacksonville, at the community college up there.� “Is it difficult to find the specialized talent you require?� I asked. “Some of it is, it depends on the level of expertise

Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Eagle Scout The Trainer family traveled to Wilmington Feb. 27 to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Grant Johnson Trainer. It was held at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where Grant is a member of Boy Scout Troop 26 and is a senior at Hoggard High School. He is the son of Pete and Pam Trainer of Wilmington and the grandson of Margaret Trainer and the late Dr. Peter E. Trainer. Congratulations to Grant on achieving this highest honor in scouting. Primary election Mar. 15 It is on a Tuesday. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. I do not suggest how anyone should vote. I do urge everyone to exercise the right and responsibility to vote. I think this is the strangest Presidential Campaign I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. What happened to telling what they could bring to the Presidency to best serve the American people and make our country a better place? What happened to being able to disagree without being disagreeable? What happened to allowing a candidate to finish a sentence without being interrupted? What has happened to statesmanship? Please pray that God will show each of us for whom we should vote-but vote. Easter is coming soon On Palm Sunday, Mar. 20, Burgaw Presbyterian Church will have an Egg-stravaganza with crafts and learning all about Jesus giving His life

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The Cross is being carried by Bro. Edward Dereef, who will be accompanied by other members of the congregation. The journey’s starting point will be Piggly Wiggly on Hwy. 53 and will end at Macedonia A.M.E. Church. This marks the fourth year Bro. Dereef will have walked carrying The Cross.

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of you. What a lot to think about between now and Mar. 27, which is Easter. Lord Jesus, risen and everliving Savior, with Your people of all ages and races I adore You as my Lord and my God, who has crushed Satan’s head, conquered sin and death, and redeemed all people from the forces of evil. Accept my hallelujahs as I rejoice with believers, saints and angels because You have come forth triumphantly from the grave to live forevermore. I ask You to cleanse my heart from all sinful desires and dwell there with Your eternal peace. I rejoice to know that You have blotted out all my transgressions and reconciled me with Your Father in heaven, that I as a child of His household may seek His face and know that He is full of tender mercies and boundless compassion. I praise You because of the hope that You have brought to my heart. I need not be afraid of death and dying because there is no condemnation for us who believe in the saving power of Your cross. To all who are sorrowing let this Easter Day bring the comfort of Your promises and a new joy of expectancy as they look

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Education

Summer basketball camp scholarships available Four County EMC offers basketball camp scholarships for rising sixth through eighth grade students. Boys may apply for the Roy Williams camp at UNC-Chapel Hill and girls may apply for the Wes Moore Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp at N.C. State University. Two local students will be awarded scholarships, one for each camp. All expenses for the overnight camps will be paid for by Four County EMC. Wes Moore, coach of the Wolfpack women’s basketball team, and Roy Williams, coach of the 2005 and 2009 national champion Carolina Tar Heel men’s basketball team, will each instruct campers with the help of staff and current players. Not only does the program allow North Carolina middle school students to spend time on a college campus, it also gives them the opportunity to receive individual and group instruction from two successful collegiate coaches to enhance their basketball skills. Applications for both camps will be accepted through Mar. 31. Applicants will be judged on their academic records, extra-curricular activities

and an essay that must accompany the application. Judges’ results are expected to be announced to all applicants by May 1. Recipients of the Touchstone Energy Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp scholarship will attend the overnight camp in Raleigh June 12-15. Recipients of the Touchstone Energy Roy Williams Basketball scholarship will attend the overnight camp in Chapel Hill from June 18-22. Campers must have permission from a parent or guardian to attend camp and must provide their own transportation to and from the camp. Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship should contact Gay Johnson at gayjohnson@fourcty.org or 1-888-368-7289. Students may also download applications and guidelines at www. fourcty.org. The Touchstone Energy Sports Camps program provides a unique educational and athletic opportunity for our state’s youth and demonstrates Touchstone Energy’s core values of accountability, integrity, innovation and particularly, commitment to community.

Burgaw Elementary School has wonderful community volunteers. One of the kindergarten volunteers, Mrs. Brittany, made a class set of Thing shirts so students could celebrate Dr. Seuss’ day in style. Students made an edible cookie hat, produced rhyming words, read The Cat in the Hat to a partner. Students ended the day with a favorite book character parade. All of the kindergarten teachers invite rising kindergarten students to attend the Sensational Seussical Transition Night April 14. You may come any time between 4-7p.m. to get help with registration or get important kindergarten information and resources. Rising kindergarten students may wear silly socks and a Dr. Seuss hat if they would like to participate. We are very excited to meet our new kindergarten students.

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First twins born at PMH celebrate birthdays Feb. 29 It was a day like no other. It was the last day of that historical month, the birth month of two well known U. S. Presidents (George Washington and Abraham Lincoln), the shortest month of the year with an extra day every four years. On that day, Feb. 29, 1952, history was made in Pender County. The Late Hertsel L. Jordan drove his wife, Molissa B. Jordan to the newly built Pender Memorial in Burgaw and was assisted by the staff there as the first twins, Melvena and Lorena (named by their uncle, the late William Jordan for twins in his class) were born. The chances of having a birthday on a leap day are extremely slim – the odds are one in 1,461. It was a celebration at Pender Memorial on that day. The local merchants in Burgaw brought gifts to Hertsel and Molissa as they joined in the celebration of the historical event. The twins, as they are called by family and friends, have fun with the leap year concept. The two retired educators recently celebrated their sixteenth leap year birthday in Atlanta with family and friends before traveling home to Burgaw to celebrate with their 91 year old mother, Molissa and older siblings, James and Alice, on the day of their birth, Feb. 29.

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James Ray Tedder ROCKY POINT -- James Ray Tedder, age 58 of Rocky Point, passed away Wednesday Mar. 2, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. James was born June 19, 1957 in Wilmington, the son of the late Bobby and Betty Brock. He was also predeceased by his son, Gregg Tedder and a brother, Tony Tedder. James is survived by his wife Rose Tedder; two sons Michael Lewis and wife Tiffany of Leland and James Lewis of Wilmington; a daughter, Tiffany Tedder and husband Brian Butler of Rocky Point; nine grandchildren, Devin McDowell, Sylena Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Austin Lewis, Gregory Tedder, Xander Butler, Mi-

chael Lewis, Tyler Butler, and Chase Lewis; three sisters, Cindy Tedder of Wilmington, Bonn Comer and husband Eddie of Castle Hayne and Pat Tedder of Castle Hayne; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday Mar, 7, 2016 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Major Richard Watts will officiate. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wilmington. T he f amily received friends Sunday 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online tributes and condolences can be made at www.harrellsfh.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw. James Francis “Big Jimmy” Barrett CASTLE HAYNE -- James “Big Jimmy” Francis Barrett, Sr., 65, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life on Thursday, Mar. 3, 2016 at New Hanover Regional

Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1951 in Wilmington youngest of four children born to Robert Raymond Barrett and Edith Eason Barrett. James is survived by his son, James “Little Jimmy” F. Barrett, Jr.; grandchildren, James “Jimmy” F. Barrett III, Alisha Nicole Barrett, Alysha Harts Carroll and Aaron James Harts; three great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. James af fectionately called “Big Jimmy” loved his family in his own special way. Having a way with words and a vivacious personality, Big Jimmy always spoke what was on his mind. Fond memories of Big Jimmy will forever remain in our hearts. A gathering of family and friends and time of sharing was 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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Continued from page 5A we’re looking for. A lot of our positions are very detail oriented, and that can be tricky. It can also be trickier to find the right person who will fit on a team. Some of our departments are more teamoriented than others.” “Do you rotate shifts?” I asked. “No,” Nicole answered, and I told her I had talked to rotating shift workers who hated it because they could never quite catch up to the circadian rhythm, and then it would be time to rotate to a different shift once again. “I know. I did that several years ago, I rotated between shifts and found that to be more challenging.” Nicole asked me if I’d like to see the plant operations, and I got more than a quick walk-through. Understandably, the security requirements would not allow photography within the plant. Nicole took me from one end to another. It was a large, open building with workspaces divided by function, with workers in small groups tending to their part of the process. There were various parts of jet engines, what I took to be shafts and blade holders, being prepared for the thermal coating process, or ready for the protective masking to be removed. Some of the parts were very large, coming from GE’s line of very large jet engines, like those on the Boeing 747. There were many thermal coating spray booths, the process being performed by multi-axis robotic applicators within the cabinets, and the

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numeric controller runs it from outside. Everything was clean and neat, and it looked like there was plenty of work. It had been, for me, a very enjoyable tour, seeing what the internal parts of big, modern jet engines look like. I thanked Nicole for the time she and Cindy Crass had given me, and headed for the parking lot. On my way out, a man drove up and parked and headed inside. We spoke in passing, and I introduced myself, and learned he was Tom Carson, with a jaw dropper title, Manager of Facilities, Purchasing, Health and Safety. “We’re a SHARP Site,” Tom said. SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program), is an OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) designation in recognition to a commitment to operate a health and safety program. “We got it two and a half years ago. Cherie Berry, the North Carolina Department of Labor, came down. We work with their cooperative brand, and have to renew it every couple of years. They came in and were extremely complimentary with it.” “What’s the most enjoyable part of the job?” I

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asked him. “The successes we’ve had. I’ve been here eleven years, in the industry for thirtyodd years,” he continued. “What brought you here, to this plant?” “I came through Florida, for about a third of my life, started in New York, born there, upstate. I was recruited.” “People are generally amazed when they come in here. We get audited, and the auditors are always extremely impressed.” We talked for a while about the importance of the thermal coating and its

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The annual Pender County Relay for Life Survivor Banquet is Mar. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at Burgaw Baptist Church. If you are a cancer survivor, you and your caretaker are invited to attend this special event. You may sign up on Pender County’s Relay for Life Website or call 1-877-957-7848. The event will be a sit down dinner. Jennifer Kostyal from Transformed by the Word Ministries will be

our guest speaker, Gail Penny will provide special music and John Evans, our Honorary Chair will also attend. The ladies and gentlemen of Burgaw Baptist Church have graciously opened their doors and hearts to sponsor this event. Youth from the church and various high schools in the county will serve as waiters and waitresses. Plan to attend for a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship.

effect on the longevity of the engine parts. “Many times, we bring in the part, remove the coating and find it in good shape and put on a new coating,” Tom added. I never cease to be amazed at the complex connections of one thing to another in this big world. Think about it the next time you’re flying. The reason the jet engines don’t melt in the firestream of combustion inside is because one of the workers in this shop, right here in Rocky Point, carefully

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Elder sends 11 batters back to the dugout

Lady Pirates open 2016 season with win over Swansboro By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Prior to Tuesday’s seasonopening game against Swansboro, Topsail High School softball Coach Jay Abston talked about how the bats have been a little slow coming around in some of the scrimmage games his Lady Pirates have played, and how he felt sure they would come around quickly. Last Tuesday (Mar. 2) the bats again struggled early against the Lady Pirates from Swansboro but they did manage to do just enough to get the job done. The comfort zone while the bats heat up, however, is on the mound in the presence of junior hurler

Victoria Elder, and she definitely provided the impetus for a good start to a new season. Elder struck out 11 while allowing just three hits and an unearned run, had two hits and knocked in a run, and was in complete control in leading Topsail to a 4-1 win over visiting Swansboro in the non-conference, seasonopening game for both teams in Hampstead.

The lone blemish on her game was a throwing error in the top of the first inning that led to Swansboro’s only run when junior first baseman Sydney Dombrowski came through with a run-scoring single. Elder struck out the side in both the first and second innings and fanned the first Swansboro batter she faced in the third before fielding a bunt attempt for the second out of that inning. Elder recorded her eighth strikeout to end the inning. The tall right-hander struck out every batter – including pinch-hitter Alexa Hurlburt – she faced except Dombrowski, who had the first inning, runscoring single before flying out in her next two at-bats.

“It’ early in the season and we have to knock the rust off,” Abston said. “Around the fourth inning they started getting it. That’s what it takes, get one and get everybody fired up. Vic pitched very well. She had 11 strikeouts in her first game and that’s pretty darn good. She’s our horse and we’re going to continue to ride her. The Lady Pirates tied the game, and took the lead for good, in the bottom of the fourth inning. Elder started the rally with a single and was replaced by courtesyrunner Mackenzie Williams. Sophomore Alyssa Randall singled to put runners on first

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Bryce Guertin waits for the pick off attempt against New Hanover. The Pats lost the non-conference contest.

Pender falls in season openers to New Hanover, Laney By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender baseball team opened its season last week with two tough 4A opponents in New Hanover and Laney. Despite losing both contests, Coach Robbie Futch saw some good things in each game. “We are concentrating on improving our Quality-at-bat percentage – which measures productivity at the plate and rewards hitters for striking the ball hard or showing good plate discipline even if they don’t have a traditionally positive outcome stat-wise. In the Laney game we had a .450 QAB and in the New Hanover game it was .550.

Ideally we want to average about .550 over the course of the year, and our better at bats came at the back end of each ballgame. We feel getting into the .600s will give you a win. Of course, the other team can’t be there, too.” The Patriots opened the week with a home contest against Laney. The 4A Bucs jumped on the Patriots early. With Laney up 7-0 after three innings the Patriot bats began to come alive. A run in the fourth frame and two more in the fifth cut the Buccaneer lead to four at 7-3. Laney tacked on two more runs in the top of the seventh before the Pats made a run at the Bucs. Pender scored three runs in the bot-

tom of the seventh but came up short, falling 9-6. Freshman Tyler Norris led the Pats at the plate with two hits while Hayden Kreitzer had a double and three runs batted in. Chase Norris took the loss on the mound. Next up was another home affair and another game with a 4A Wilmington school in New Hanover. Riley Murray took the mound for the Patriots and exhibited some early season rust. Murray lasted just over an inning, giving up six runs on two hits, four walks and two hit batters. The Wildcats were up 9-0 after two frames and closed the game out in five innings. Murray took the loss while the Patriots could only

muster three hits. Murray and Justin Federonko each had RBI for the Pats. Despite the losses Coach Futch chose to look at the positive things he saw from his young team. “What was impressive is the focus that came after we struggled, particularly in the Laney game. It’s a quality amount of fight and positivity that has been missing around here. It makes me look forward to us playing teams that are closer to our school size and overall situation.” The Patriots were at Laney on Monday and at New Hanover on Tuesday. They played at South Brunswick on Friday.

Titan nine win home season opener By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer A year ago the Trask baseball team was looking at playing the bulk of their non-conference schedule on the road. In fact the Titans didn’t play a home game until the fourth week of the year. This year the team opened the season home against Wilmington Christian Academy. After the dust settled on Titan Town the young Titan nine celebrated their first victory of the year, a 6-1 win in six innings. “This wasn’t our toughest

test but it’s what we needed right now,” said head Coach Daniel Ward. “It means a lot to get to play this game at home. We were able to focus on preparation and not on other things. There is a sense of pride in our players and the program. This was a totally different feeling than last year.” The Titans leaned on senior right hander Jordan Flora from the outset. He took the ball and strolled to the mound to open the game and finished with 10 strikeouts and one walk. The lone run that scored was an unearned run and was the di-

rect result of the lone walk. The Titan bats were on display from the beginning. Trask scored two runs in the first frame and two more in the third. Flora kept his pitch count down and Ward let him finish the game.

“We really weren’t planning to throw him the whole game but he kept the count down and we went with him,” said Ward. Michael Stroman led the Titans at the plate with two hits while Tynaffitt Davis had three hits. Tanner Benton had two hits as the Titans pounded out 13 hits in six innings. The Titans (1-0) were scheduled to play East Columbus on Friday but the rains the night before caused the contest to be postponed. They played at Southwest Onslow on Monday and hosted the Stallions on Friday.

Topsail wins home opener, falls on road to Whiteville By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer If you’re going to get a victory to open a new season, you might as well do it in a big way, and the Topsail High School team did that with a six-inning, no-hitter against visiting Jacksonville. They attempted to go 2-0 with a road game at two-time defending state champion Whiteville,

but the Wolfpack’s ace pitcher made sure that didn’t happen. Junior left-hander MacKenzie Gore came on in relief in the fourth inning and shut down the Pirates over the next 3-1/3 innings to lead Whiteville to a 5-2 win over Topsail on Saturday in a battle of two of the Cape Fear region’s best teams. The Pirates trailed 5-2

heading into the fourth inning but got back-to-back walks to freshman Aiden Smith and junior Gavin Finley to open the inning. Wolfpack Coach Brett Harwood removed starter Brooks Baldwin and replaced him Gore – arguably the best pitcher in this area. Gore gave up a sacrifice bunt to Pirates senior Austin Rodriguez then fanned the next two hitters to end the threat.

Gore went on to give up two hits (Sam Hall and Chase Riker) while striking out six. Harwood pulled Gore, who was on a 60-pitch limit as the Wolfpack had three games in the upcoming week, with one on and two out in the seventh. Hall greeted reliever Dylan Lawson with a base hit before Lawson got a strikeout to end

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Running a high school athletic team is a very time consuming endeavor. As a head coach there are many hats that are worn. In Pender County those hats include field maintenance and preparation along with the washing of uniforms not to mention repairing and maintaining equipment that should have been replaced long ago. There are many people that work behind the scenes. These people are vital to the success of a team. It takes much more than just a dedicated head coach to field a team. One of the jobs that never seems to draw any attention not to mention praise is that of a team statistician. In baseball and softball this is the coach or parent that sits outside the fence or even in the dugout with a pen and a book. They have to make decisions on the fly concerning hits and errors. They have to watch every pitch and every at bat along with each play in the field. It may seem like a dream job for a fan but in reality it is a very tedious job. As a member of the media I deal with these folks on a weekly basis. I have my favorite stat person and I have some that I am not so

fond of. One of the things that bother me is when a team just plain does not have a stats person. Believe me when I say that I receive calls when I don’t have the stats to write a story. One of the best statisticians around here is Cathy Claris. She kept the book for the Trask men’s varsity basketball team this year. When I get stats from Cathy I can rest assured that they will be complete and up to date. She can tell me who won the rebounding battle along with the turnover battle. She can also tell me what the field goal percentage was for each team. She does an amazing job. After each game Cathy would text me her views on the game. I call them Cathy’s take. On the away games that I could not attend she would send this to me each night or in the morning. I enjoyed reading her take on things because she is very knowledgeable and gives me another view point. If you have a child that is playing a sport at the high school level and you don’t think that he or she is getting the attention that they deserve in the newspaper, it is a safe bet that they either have no stat person or they just don’t send the stats in. The Post & Voice tries to give each school equal coverage. However, with several sports going on at one time we need help. I believe that Cathy Claris should give classes on how to keep stats and what to do with them. Hey, her lectures may go a little long but I guarantee you that you would come out of that class with a different view on keeping stats.

Kicker’s Corner By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It is time for the 2016 women’s soccer season to begin. The Topsail girls earned a 4-0 win over visiting Whiteville. Carmen Pyrtle and Jamie Keisman each score twice while Lexi Gilleym, Sarah Dremann, and Danielle Vara all assisted on a goal. Hayley

Childress has two saves in recording the shutout. The Lady Pirates fell 2-1 to Havelock on the road in their season-opening game. Jimmy Pyrtle enters his fourth season with a team that lost 12 varsity players and returns nine from a team that finished 8-12-2 overall

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Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The spring sports season has officially began and the three area high schools are ready to rumble. The Trask soccer team split non-conference games last week beating East Columbus 4-1 behind two goals from Mayra Cruz and goals from Edith Mendoza and Victoria Botello. The Topsail soccer team beat Whiteville 4-0. Carmen Pyrtle and Jamie Keisman each score twice while Lexi Gilley, Sarah Dremann, and Danielle Vara all assisted on goals. The Trask baseball team won their opener behind a 10 strikeout performance from Jordan Flora. Tynaffitt Davis had three hits for the Titans. The Pender baseball team dropped two non-conference games last week. Freshman Tyler Norris led the Pats at the plate against Laney with two hits while Hayden Kreitzer had a double and three runs batted in. The Trask softball team won twice last week behind the pitching of right hander A.J. Johnson. The senior standout threw 14 innings

last week. She had 11 Ks while allowing just seven hits. She allowed no earned runs for the week. Kyra Holmes had six hits, four runs scored and four ribbeys last week to pace the Lady Titans while Nicole Schilling had two hits and three runs batted in against Richlands. The Topsail lady Pirates beat Swansboro 4-1 behind the arm of the big right hander Victoria Elder. The junior flamethrower struck out 11 batters while allowing just three hits and an unearned run, had two hits and knocked in a run. Elder struck out the first eight batters she faced. The Topsail baseball team split games last week, beating Jacksonville 10-0 before falling to Whiteville 5-2. Chase Riker was 2-4 with three runs scored to lead Topsail over Jacksonville while Austin Rodriguez had two ribbeys. This week’s top performer of the week is the duo of Payton Rice and Payton Phelps. Both pitched three innings in no-hitting Jacksonville last week. Rice earned the win with three innings of no-hit ball that included five strikeouts and one walk while Phelps went three innings recording six Ks and one walk.

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Spring fishing around the corner By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic

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The West Pender Middle School boys team won the Pender County middle school basketball championship Feb. 29 at the Heide Trask High School gym. The Warriors avenged their only loss of the season by defeating Topsail Middle School 34-33 in the championship game. West Pender finished the season 9-1. “The heart and soul of the West Pender team was D.J. Robinson, Juan Carr and Asad Johnson,” said Coach Ron Watson. “The trio fell just two points short of a championship in their seventh grade year and came back this year determined to win a championship trophy. All of the players came together to work hard for our goal we set at the beginning of the year – to win the both the regular season and tournament championships. I am really proud of them, It was a special season.” Pictured above are Elijah Lewis, Bryson Stewart, Alexander Wilson, Darrell Robinson, Juan Carr, Asad Johnson, Michael Richards, Lee Bradshaw, Josef Fullwood, Jaquan Murray.

Spring is right around the corner and the area anglers, both fresh and salt water are eager to get going. There have been some reports of some reds being caught in the sloughs and back waters. The cold water makes the fish slow so you need to slow your presentation down in accordance to the water temps. Although flounder tend to disappear during the winter months, the area anglers say that they have hooked a few recently. Soft plastics will work for the flatfish this time of year. There have been some specks caught in the last couple of weeks. Your favorite soft plastics will work here. The surf fishing anglers are eagerly awaiting warmer water temperatures. It won’t be long before the mul-

let will be showing up. The freshwater guys are catching a few crappie although the high waters are slowing everything down. As the water levels drop and the temperatures rise we will see a big improvement in the freshwater bite. This week’s fishing tip You have worked on your tackle box over the winter and now it’s time to get the boat ready. I take my boat to Rocky Point marine where Jimmy services my lower unit and tunes my motor up. If you did not properly winterize your motor you may have to get your carburetors cleaned as well. If you trailer your boat be sure and check your tires and wheel bearings and seals. Make sure your lights work both on your boat and trailer. Finally, make sure that the paperwork on both boat and trailer are in order.

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Pender All-County basketball teams By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Men’s team The 2015-16 high school basketball season was one of ups and downs for Pender County’s three high schools. While Pender and Topsail struggled the Trask Titans won the Four County Conference regular season and went three rounds deep in the playoffs before losing. The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice would like to recognize the best players in the county once again. Here is the 2015-16 Post-Voice all county basketball team. Jaquan London (Trask) The senior forward averaged 14.2 points a game and contributed 5.3 rebounds a game. London is a prime time player. He made the big basket when the Titans needed it most. Johnathan Jordan (Trask) The Titans best rebounder, Jordan showed his versatility late in the season when he began to step out and drain the three point basket. He averaged 13.2 points a game and led

Topsail Sports Roundup Holmes a leader for Lady Titan softball team By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Kyra Holmes came to Trask as a freshman, she came with many accolades that she had earned on the softball field. She played on a Dixie Youth World series team as well as on a very successful Cape fear Middle school team. However, many wondered how all of that success would translate to the high school softball arena. After her first three years at Trask the only question is how she can close out a very successful career at Titan town. Holmes is a multi-talented player. She can play the infield or outfield at an all-conference pace and is very good at the plate. She can hit for power or average and tops it all off with speed and grace. Miss Holmes tops all of this off with a taste of humility. The humble senior is soft spoken and conducts herself with class. Kyra Holmes is a leader for the Lady Titan softball team.

the team with 9.5 rebounds a game including more than five offensive boards a game. Tiyuan Ballard (Trask) The sophomore played a big role in the Titans success this year. As a first year player on the varsity he averaged 7.4 points and five rebounds a game. He is the future of Titan basketball. Rodney Hansley (Pender) Hansley led the county in scoring at 17-4 points a clip. He made 37 percent of his threepoint attempts and kept the Patriots in many games. Just a junior, his best basketball is ahead of him. Jarious Williams (Pender) Williams was second on the team at 14.7 points a game. He is a multi-talented player that can drive to the basket or pull up and drain the outside shot. He will be back next year. Alec Beatty (Pender) A senior, Beatty assumed the big mans role for the Patriots. At 6-5, he altered many shots and gave the Patriots an inside presence. Alec Baker (Topsail) Baker led the Pirates in scoring this year. He played

some of his best basketball against the tough Mid-eastern Conference talent. Only a junior, he will back and better than ever next season. Kodiak Nestor-Dowling (Topsail) This young man has all of the tools to be successful. He had some good games as he roamed both the inside and outside for the Pirates. Freshman of the year D.J. Montano (Topsail) The freshman guard can do it all. He can shoot from the outside and drive to the basket. He is also a good defensive player that will only get better with time. He was the Pirates best athlete. Player of the year Tynaffitt Davis (Trask) Davis was often the best player and best athlete on the floor. He averaged 14.2 points a game and also snared 6.7 boards a game. He averaged 3.5 assists a game and 3.8 steals a contest as well. He gave the Titans opponents fits when he was in the game. Coach of the year Rodney Orr (Trask) Orr worked hard over the summer. His Titans played nu-

merous games against great talent during the summer break and it paid off this year. Orr’s team ended the year at 24-5 and regular season champions. They went three rounds deep in the state 1A playoffs. The 2015-16 Post-Voice all county girls basketball team Women’s team The Topsail Pirates were the class of the county this year while Trask and Pender struggled. Despite those struggles each team had their standout players. Keri White (Topsail) White was the second leading scorer on the Pirates at just over 10 points a game. She also snared three rebounds a game and dished out 2.5 assists a contest. White is a tenacious defender that gives you 110 percent each time she touches the floor. Brandy Williams (Topsail) The senior guard-forward averaged 6-3 points a game and 3.9 rebounds a contest. She led the team with 59 steals. Played great defense and was a prime time player.

Carmen Pyrtle (Topsail) Pyrtle came on strong at the end of the year. The sophomore guard gave the Pirates another playmaker. She will only get better for the Pirates. Daje Lewis (Pender) Lewis gave a very young Pender squad a little experience. She led the team in scoring at 6.3 points a game. Taylor Marshall (Pender) One of many young players on the Patriots, she was second on the team in scoring. She came on strong towards the end of the season. Just a sophomore, her best basketball is ahead of her. Ratavia Merritt (Pender) This freshman guard can shoot the basketball outside or drive to the basket. She averaged 4.8 points a game and played good defense as well. Angel Boykin (Trask) The freshman guard-forward was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the winless Titans. Boykin led the team in rebounds averaging in double figures on the boards. Markayla Ballard (Trask) Ballard led the Titans in

scoring and took over the point guard duties when senior Jaleah Lee went down with a knee injury. She is a good defensive player as well. Freshman of the year Lauren Caveness (Topsail) The freshman guard was a bright spot for the Pirates. She averaged 6.6 points a game and led the team with 59 assists. She also had 47 steals. Her best basketball is ahead of her. Player of the year Dominique Bryant (Topsail) Bryant led Topsail in scoring at 12.1 points as well as in rebounding, snaring 7.5 boards a game. she also had 54 steals this season. She is a true basketball player and will have a chance to play at the next level. Only a junior, Topsail has this young lady for another year. Coach of the year Andrew Ellington (Topsail) Coach Ellington led the Pirates to a winning record for the season as well as to the top 3A spot out of the MidEastern Conference. The team went to the playoffs in his first season at the helm.

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team saw its first action last Tuesday at home in a MidEastern 3A/4A Conference match, and they will travel to Laney on Friday. Several of the other teams – including baseball and softball – got off to good starts while others began the season with strong efforts despite not

coming away with a victory. Girls’ Lacrosse The Lady Pirates traveled to Havelock on Wednesday (Mar. 2) and came home with an exciting 10-7 win over the Lady Rams in their opener. Maddie DeVries scored three goals to lead the Lady Pirates to the victory. Teammates Lily

Ruddell, Samantha Robbins, and Delaney Popella each sent two shots into the back of the net, while Madeline Matthews added a single tally. The score was tied at 6-6 at halftime before the Topsail girls outgunned their hosts 4-1 in the second half to bring the win home. Goalkeeper

Brianna Allman made that second-half barrage stand up with 15 saves. “It was good competition,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said. “We were without two of our starters, but we have a lot of talented

The high-school spring season began in earnest last week with every Topsail High School team except the boys’ lacrosse squad seeing action in the first week of the season. The Pirate boys’ lacrosse

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Elder brings the heat for Lady Pirate softball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When junior pitcher Victoria Elder walks onto the field the opposition does a double take. The tall, athletic young lady can be an intimidating presence for those about to face her 60 miles per hour fastball. In her freshman year Elder was very successful. However, there were times where she struggled with her control. As a sophomore her control was better as she learned how to pitch at the high school level. By the end of the year she was one of the most dominant pitchers in the area. This year Elder will be the hunted. Every team in the league knows of her talent and that they have to bring their best game in order to get to her. The pressure doesn’t seem to faze Elder as she smiles on her way to the mound. Let’s give fair warning to the teams in the area. Elder will bring the heat for the Lady Pirates this year.

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Newkirk moves from basketball to softball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Imani Newkirk is one of those athletes that enjoys playing multiple sports. She is a very good basketball player and is very efficient on the volleyball court as well. The speedy junior could be successful on the track as well. However, Imani Newkirks best sport is played during the spring. Miss Newkirk is a very good softball player. She has made her mark on many venues with a leather glove on her hand. The last two years she has played on the Pender Patriot softball team. Newkirk can play several positions on the field including but not limited to catcher, infield or outfield. She has the speed and athletic ability to succeed at any spot on the diamond. Newkirk will move to center field this spring. The Patriots hope her speed will shore up their outfield. There is no doubt that Imani Newkirk will be successful at any position.

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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The first of March welcomes a new outlook on life for everyone. Winter seems to disappear. The excitement of college basketball conference and national tour naments has sports fans anticipating one last run for their favorite teams, or at least good prognostication skills through various pools. Flowers begin to bloom soon and the grass

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Continued from page 8A the one-hour, 52-minute affair. “Definitely MacKenzie is one of the best pitchers we’re going to face,” Topsail Coach Chris Blake said. “He went out there and he pitched a heck of a game. On our end we have a few things in the field we have to take care of, a couple of errors there that gave them some runs. If we didn’t have errors in the field we’re a little bit closer in that game. “Sam had a good at-bat against Gore and Josh (Madole) had a heck of an at-best (11 pitches) against him so we battled. I told the guys after the game we lost to a very good baseball team, that they should not hang their heads. We have a couple of things we need to work on and remember what this (losing felt like to we don’t have to experience it again.” Topsail (1-1) jumped on Baldwin from the outset. Riker reached base on an error and Hall (3-for-4, 2B, R/S), Madole, and sophomore catcher Colby Emmertz followed with

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Continued from page 8A and 3-8-1 in the conference. “From a strength standpoint we expect to be stingy defensively and improved offensively,” Pyrtle said. “Team conditioning should be a strength which should allow the team to play at a faster pace and apply more pressure to the opposition. Among the players Pyrtle chose to single out are se-

has just the right amount of green to let one know they are on the other side. It also starts a whole new hunting and fishing season bringing a different type of excitement for outdoors lovers. March 1st marked the opening of striper season on the Roanoke River. The Roanoke is one of the premier fisheries for striped bass during the spawn. Over the next few days the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission will begin sending biologists out in boats in the Roanoke, Tar, Neuse, and Cape Fear rivers and issue reports on the numbers of fish captured, sizes, male/female ratio as well as information of American and hickory shad captured, which is the primary food source for

the striped bass during their migration. Perhaps a float trip is due on the Roanoke, or the Tar, or Neuse or Cape Fear. The water is deep and flowing steadily and it is early for the spawn so the hundreds of boats are not yet on the rivers. Of course, because it is early, the stripers are much less plentiful, if there at all as of yet. But, like death and taxes, the stripers are a guarantee to come. It is one of our conservation successes. And let’s not forget another one of great conservation successes that come shortly afterward. It does not seem that long ago when just a handful of counties in North Carolina had a turkey season. Now,

every county in the state participates in the annual wild turkey season. In 2015, North Carolina experienced its second largest turkey harvest to date. 2013 was the largest take. The state has averaged over 17700 birds taken over the last three years, while the previous five years averaged just over 13500. This is a promising sign the population is continuing to grow and thrive. A single year uptick could indicate an increase in hunters targeting the bird, but with a three year average in increased birds taken, it indicates the birds are able to continue their sustainable population even if larger numbers of birds are harvested. And as with the thought of

singles – Emmertz’ base hit plating Hall and Madole. After the second out was recorded, junior Gavin Finley singled but the threat ended with the next batter. The Wolfpack mixed two walks, a hit-batsman, and an error with a sacrifice fly and a triple to score four times in the bottom of the first, and added a single unearned run in the third to make it 5-2. Topsail’s sophomore starting pitcher Jake Luchansky struggled with command of his pitches and left after the third. Junior Payton Phelps, who pitched three no-hit inning against Jacksonville, took it from there and went three innings, giving up two hits and no runs while striking out one while matching Gore pitchfor-pitch. But the Pirates were unable to close the gap. There was no better way for Blake to start his head-coaching career than with than with a mercy-rule shortened 10-0 win over Jacksonville where his two pitchers – senior Payton Rice and Phelps combined for a 0-strikeout no-hitter. The Pirates score at least one run in each of the first four innings on their way to an 8-0 lead, then closed things

out with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Junior Garrett Myrka led the way with two hits, including a double, and eight other Pirates had hits, including a double from junior Thomas Canfield and a triple off the bat of Luchansky. “We have a great group of guys out here, talented players and a great coaching staff so it makes the job easy,” Blake said. “Payton Rice was the No. 3 guy last year so he didn’t get a lot of innings but he’s come to play, and Phelps was the workhorse on the junior varsity last year, and he’s stepped up this year. “Jacksonville had a few errors in the field (5) but, for the most part, I liked our guys approach at the plate. They had some good at-bats and hit the ball hard.” Myrka doubled and came around to score on an outfield error in the bottom of the first inning. A pair of Cardinal errors, combined with hits by Myrka and Rodriguez, a walk to junior Austin Beach, and a well-placed sacrifice bunt by junior Finley helped increase the lead to 5-0 after two. Rodriguez’ sacrifice fly scored Riker, who had singled,

to make it 6-0 in the third, and hits by juniors Hall and Madole along with a hit batsman (Emmertz) and another Jacksonville miscue upped the ante to 8-0 after four frames. Emmertz led off the sixth with a single and circled the bases on Luchansky’s triple, and Luchansky ended the game with the 10th run on a sacrifice fly by Finley. Rice got the win with three innings of five-strikeout baseball, hitting one batter and walking another, and Phelps went three innings with five strikeouts and alone walk on his ledger. No Jacksonville batter hit a ball to the outfield. “It was fun to start the year off strong,” Rice said. “It’s not just Payton and I, we have a strong (pitching) staff behind us. I’m glad we showed out and proved we’ve been working hard in the offseason. “It definitely gives you a lot of confidence out there when you know it’s not just your defense but your offense is out there providing excellent (run) support. Topsail was at Havelock on Tuesday and gets a rematch with the Cardinals on Thursday in Jacksonville.

nior Aunile Linehan, juniors Lexi Gilley,and Ariana Colon along with sophomores Hayley Childress, Carmen Pyrtle, Natalie Galeas and Amanda Allen. “Linehan is a versatile player who is expected to play several positions and as the lone senor provide solid leadership,” Pyrtle said. “Gilley led the team in goals last season and Colon is expected to be one of the leaders on the back line. Childress was a secondteam All-Conference selection

last year and has the potential to be the best goalkeeper in the conference. Pyrtle was second on the team in goals scored, Allen is expected to be a scoring threat, and Galeas will be one of the leaders on the back line The Trask Lady Titans split their season opening games last week. The Lady Titans defeated East Columbus 4-1 behind the play of Sophomore Mayra Cruz(2 Goals), Edith Mendoza (1) and freshman Victoria Botello (1). The Lady Titans ran into a

buzz saw in Whiteville falling 6-0. The Wolfpack led 1-0 going into the half before breaking the game open with five goals in the second half. The Titans hosted East Columbus on Monday before traveling to Lejeune on Wednesday. The Pender Lady Patriots fell to Red Springs 3-2 at their place on Thursday. The score was tied at the half before Red Springs outscored the Lady Pats 2-1 in the second half. Pender (0-1) played at West Columbus on Thursday.

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

Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization & Review Council on Community Affairs Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. Library Board Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board Parks & Rec Board Planning Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Authority Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 3 1 2 6 2 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

Positions/Categories Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Engineer*** Veterinarian District 3, District 5 Public Members District 1, District 5 Low-Income Representative Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3 Public Members District 4 At-Large Citizen Representative Collector Citizen Committee Member

District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 5 = Burgaw; Holly

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

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a float trip for striper, I wonder if it may finally be time to take an ole Tom with the bow. They have proven elusive thus far. I have been close. Very close. It just never proved the time to be. But where will I go? A trip to the Poccasin lake region of the state? The turkeys are plentiful, along with black bears and bobcats. Yes, the black bears and bobcats are the reason I was not successful there before. Maybe a trip to Pisgah is the place to be. Many a time I have had the Toms fooled into coming within 50 yards of where I was sitting. The same number of times the birds never closed in within bow range, except once. That once though, well wow!

After calling it a morning with the return calls ceasing hours earlier, I started carrying my things from the blind back to the truck. Upon returning to the blind, I went in, grabbed the remainder of the contents inside (the bow was already back at the truck), and as I exited there was Tom looking at me just as surprised as I was at it. The startled gaze only lasted a second or two, as the burned in memory following was nothing but legs and dust as he hurried away on the path like a just graduated college football star at an NFL combine running the 40. Yet, here I am, as many others throughout, are anticipating the joy the next few months bring rather than the frustration.

Town of Surf City Government News March 10, 2016 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council Planning Board

1st Tuesday of every month 2nd Thursday of every month

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on the 1st of March 2016, at Surf City Town Hall on:  Satellite Annexation request off Shepard’s Road. Being all of 89.33+/- Acres. Pender County Pin # 4226-92-2047-0000/4236-03-0864-0000/4236-043642-0000/4236-04-1384-0000

Arbor Day Ceremony Friday, March 18th at 2pm Surf City Dog Park 201 Community Center Drive 14th Year participating as Tree City USA

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REVISED REQUEST: REPAIR SEPTIC SYSTEM PENDER COUNTY HOUSING: COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

3/10/2016

Pender County is seeking an appropriately licensed contractor to repair the septic system for three buildings at Country Court Apartments located at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, NC 28435. Improvement Permits have been issued for Buildings A, B & C. Copies of the permits, which outline the scope of work are available on-line at our website: www.pendercountync.gov An organized site visit is not scheduled at this time, but visits may be arranged by appointment for potential bidders to review the site. Please call 910.259.1208 to arrange an appointment. If your company is interested in providing the required services to Pender County, please submit your proposal in writing to the Pender County Housing Director, PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2015. Proposals should include detail of work to be provided as well as cost for service and may be submitted by fax to 910.259.1343 or by e-mail at housinginfo@pendercountync.gov. Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from historically underutilized businesses, including minority- and women-owned firms.

PENDER COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development asks residents to participate on the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) in compliance with Section 511 of the United States Housing Act and 24 CFR 903.13. According to 24 CFR 903, Public Housing Agencies (PHA) must establish a Resident Advisory Board(s) that may make recommendations regarding the development of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan, the PHA’s Five-year Plan and any modifications/amendment to it. According to the general statute, if there is no advisory board, all Section 8 recipients are considered a part of the advisory board and have the right to participate in the planning stage of the plan. A draft copy of the 2016 Annual plan is available at the following locations for public viewing: • The Pender County Housing Department • The Pender County Housing Department Website All eligible participants of the Housing Choice Voucher Program are encouraged to make recommendation to our office no later than March 31, 2016. If you wish to serve as a representative on the Resident Advisory Board, please contact the Pender County Housing Department at (910) 259-1208. Our office is located at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. The mailing address is P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The website is: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Henry V. Reid, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of May, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 18th day of February, 2016 Patricia P. Casaw, Executrix of the Estate of Henry V. Reid 1674 Scotts Hill Loop Road Wilmington, NC 28411 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 16 North Fifth Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 #7212 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 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 William Newkirk Jr. , deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, William Newkirk Jr. to present them to the undersigned on or before May 19, 2016 at 2277 New Road Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 18, 2016. Joyce Campbell 2277 New Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #7207 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 9th day of December, 2015, as Executor of the Estate of MARIE L. GORDON, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the Executor, Ray C. Gordon, III, at 11732 Sky Valley Way, Albuquerque, NM 87111, on or before the 11th day of May, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This 9th day of December, 2015. RAY C. GORDON, III, EXECUTOR Attorney for the Estate: J. Wesley Casteen, Esq., CPA Saffo Law Firm, P.C. 5900-B Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Telephone (910) 256-3364 #7208 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Nathan Louis Teachey, late of 3319 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 16th day of May, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of February, 2016. Amy Teachey Norris, Executor of the Estate of Nathan Louis Teachey R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7216 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-428 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CHRISTINA MARIA ALLEN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Christina Maria Allen 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 sometimes briefly described as 1.00 Acre on Hwy 50, Parcel ID Number 3384-40-7538-0000 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 April 12, 2016. 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 This date: February 25, 2016. #7217 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA property. You are required to make defense COUNTY OF PENDER to such pleading no later than April IN THE GENERAL COURT 12, 2016. OF JUSTICE This date: February 25, 2016. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY, COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-428 By and Through its Attorney PENDER COUNTY Scott G. Sherman Plaintiff(s), v. State Bar #: 17596 CHRISTINA MARIA ALLEN, ProTax, A Division of owner et. al. Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC Defendant(s). PO Box 250, Burgaw, NC 28425 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF 910-259-2615 (tel) PROCESS BY PUBLICATION scott@shermanandrodgers.com TO: Unknown Spouse and/or #7223 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 Successor in interest to Christina NOTICE TO Maria Allen CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Take notice that a pleading seekSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ing relief against you has been filed PENDER COUNTY in the above-titled action. IN THE GENERAL COURT The nature of the relief sought is OF JUSTICE as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION unpaid property taxes on your interHaving qualified as Executor of the est in the property sometimes briefly estate of Lillian H. Russ, deceased, described as 1.00 Acre on Hwy 50, of Pender County. This is to notify all Parcel ID Number 3384-40-7538-0000 persons having claims against the esmore fully described in the complaint. tate of said decedent, Lillian H. Russ, Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and to present them to the undersigned on all claim or interest that you may have or before June 2, 2016 at 3160 Murray Town Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be in the property. You are required to make defense barred from recovery. All persons to such pleading no later than April indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of 12, 2016. February 19, 2016. This date: February 25, 2016. Joy Russ James PENDER COUNTY, 3160 Murray Town Road By and through its Attorney Burgaw, NC 28425 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., #7229 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 State Bar #: 28777 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ProTax, A Division of COUNTY OF PENDER Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC IN THE GENERAL COURT PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 OF JUSTICE 910-259-2615 (tel); SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION chip@shermanandrodgers.com COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-751 #7218 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD COUNTY OF PENDER EDWARD HEATH, executory interest et. al. IN THE GENERAL COURT Defendant(s). OF JUSTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PROCESS BY PUBLICATION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-670 TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/ PENDER COUNTY OR SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO Plaintiff(s), v. ZENA BONITA HEATH MEGAN SUTTLES, owner et. al. Take notice that a pleading seekDefendant(s). ing relief against you has been filed in NOTICE OF SERVICE OF the above-titled action. PROCESS BY PUBLICATION The nature of the relief sought is TO: MEGAN SUTTLES as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy Take notice that a pleading seek- unpaid property taxes on your intering relief against you has been filed est in the property sometimes briefly described as 2.4 Acres, Lot 6, Parcel in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is ID Number 3216-77-2960-0000 more as follows: foreclosure sale to sat- fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and isfy unpaid property taxes on your all claim or interest that you may have interest in the property sometimes in the property. briefly described as 5.12 Acres, Lot You are required to make defense 3B Cordts Family Division, Parcel ID to such pleading no later than April Number 4235-89-9004-0000 more 12, 2016. This date: February 25, 2016. fully described in the complaint. PENDER COUNTY, Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and By and through its Attorney all claim or interest that you may have Scott G. Sherman in the property. State Bar #: 17596 You are required to make defense ProTax, A Division of to such pleading no later than April Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC 12, 2016. PO Box 250. Burgaw, NC 28425 This date: February 25, 2016. 910-259-2615 (tel) PENDER COUNTY, scott@shermanandrodgers.com By and through its Attorney #7222 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA State Bar #: 28777 COUNTY OF PENDER ProTax, A Division of IN THE GENERAL COURT Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC OF JUSTICE PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 910-259-2615 (tel); COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-794 PENDER COUNTY chip@shermanandrodgers.com Plaintiff(s), v. #7219 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 EZRA C. MURPHY, owner et. al. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Defendant(s). COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/ COURT OF JUSTICE OR SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EZRA C. MURPHY COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-670 Take notice that a pleading seekPENDER COUNTY ing relief against you has been filed in Plaintiff(s), the above-titled action. v. The nature of the relief sought is MEGAN SUTTLES, owner et. al. as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy Defendant(s). unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly NOTICE OF SERVICE OF described as 0.97 Acres Halfway PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse and/ Branch School Rd., Parcel ID Numor Successor in Interest to Megan ber 2350-15-2730-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff Suttles seeks to extinguish any and all claim Take notice that a pleading seek- or interest that you may have in the ing relief against you has been filed property. in the above-titled action. You are required to make defense The nature of the relief sought is to such pleading no later than April as follows: foreclosure sale to sat- 12, 2016. This date: February 25, 2016. isfy unpaid property taxes on your PENDER COUNTY, interest in the property sometimes By and Through its Attorney briefly described as 5.12 Acres, Lot Scott G. Sherman 3B Cordts Family Division, Parcel ID State Bar #: 17596 Number 4235-89-9004-0000 more ProTax, A Division of fully described in the complaint. Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and PO Box 250, Burgaw, NC 28425 all claim or interest that you may have 910-259-2615 (tel) in the property. scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7224 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than April STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 12, 2016. COUNTY OF PENDER This date: February 25, 2016. IN THE GENERAL COURT PENDER COUNTY, OF JUSTICE By and through its Attorney SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-751 PENDER COUNTY State Bar #: 28777 Plaintiff(s), v. ProTax, A Division of UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 EDWARD HEATH, executory interest et. al. 910-259-2615 (tel); Defendant(s). chip@shermanandrodgers.com NOTICE OF SERVICE OF #7220 2/25, 3/3, 3/10/2016 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ZENA BONITA HEATH STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Take notice that a pleading seekCOUNTY OF PENDER ing relief against you has been filed IN THE GENERAL COURT in the above-titled action. OF JUSTICE The nature of the relief sought is SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-794 unpaid property taxes on your interPENDER COUNTY est in the property sometimes briefly Plaintiff(s), v. EZRA C. MURPHY, owner et. al. described as 2.4 Acres, Lot 6, Parcel ID Number 3216-77-2960-0000 more Defendant(s). fully described in the complaint. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and PROCESS BY PUBLICATION all claim or interest that you may have TO: EZRA C. MURPHY in the property. You are required to The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. Take notice that a pleading seekmake defense to such pleading no ing relief against you has been filed later than April 12, 2016. 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 in the above-titled action. This date: February •25, 2016. 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com www.post-voice.com The nature of the relief sought is PENDER COUNTY, By and as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy through its Attorney unpaid property taxes on your interScott G. Sherman est in the property sometimes briefly State Bar #: 17596 described as 0.97 Acres Halfway ProTax, A Division of Branch School Rd., Parcel ID NumSherman & Rodgers, PLLC ber 2350-15-2730-0000 more fully PO Box 250. Burgaw, NC 28425 described in the complaint. 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15 SP 88 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samuel E. Campbell, Jr. to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 5, 2013 and recorded on April 8, 2013 in Book 4236 at Page 301, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 15, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the township of Topsail in the County of Pender in the State of NC BEING all of Lot 40 as shown on a map entitled “Final Plat of Section 3, Tropical Winds Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 37 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for more accurate and particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 309 Blue Fan Street, Surf City, NC 28445. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Samuel Campbell, Jr.. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-27157-FC01 #7225 3/3, 3/10/2016 16 SP 2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James H. Tomerlin and Patricia R. Tomerlin to TIM, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated March 19, 1999 and recorded on April 1, 1999 in Book 1455 at Page 300, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned,

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 15, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 6, BLOCK 3, SECTION 3 OF SNUG HARBOR SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO A MAP THEREOF DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 15 AT PAGE 54 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH MAP IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 344 Bermuda Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Patricia R. Tomerlin. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-20422-FC01 #7226 3/3, 3/10/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS – File 16 E 78 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Bobby Claude Watson, Deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at A-3 Pleasure Island Plaza, Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428, on or before the 1st day of June, 2016, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of February, 2016. Andrew Lankford, Administrator NED M. BARNES ATTORNEY AT LAW A-3 PLEASURE ISLAND PLAZA CAROLINA BEACH, N. C. 28428 (910) 458-4466 #7230 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016

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16 SP 6 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andrew Ted Staley and Ginger G. Staley and F. Joyce Miller to David R. Vickers, Trustee(s), which was dated June 25, 2007 and recorded on June 29, 2007 in Book 3263 at Page 245, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 22, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 31 in Section VI-A, Belvedere Plantation according to the map of Section VI-A, Belvedere Plantation recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 12 in the Office of the Register of Deed of Pender County, NC, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2745 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andrew Ted Staley, Ginger G. Staley and F. Joyce Miller. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-04934-FC01 #7246 3/10, 3/17/2016 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 Herman Lee Fussell, Sr., deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Herman Lee Fussell Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at PO Box 3142 Topsail Beach, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 26, 2016. Herman Lee Fussell Jr. 314 Bridgers Ave Topsail Beach, NC 28445 #7248 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANDRE CARR Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Andre Carr, deceased, of Pender, 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 June 3, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated February 22, 2016. Andre Carr Executor ℅ Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7232 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LYNDON HUGH BOLICK Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lyndon Hugh Bolick, deceased, of Pender, 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 June 3, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated February 22, 2016. Robert Lynn Bolick Administrator c/o Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7235 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-1183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM 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 sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Sandy Run, Parcel ID Number 2295-12-0220-0000 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 April 19, 2016. This date: March 3, 2016. PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7238 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 113470-02250/FNMA 15-SP-267 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Larissa M. Deloach, dated March 31, 2004 and recorded on April 1, 2004 in Book No. 2353 at Page 065 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on March 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 114 Tealbriar St, Burgaw, NC 28425-4561 Tax Parcel ID: 3219-61-59090000 Present Record Owners: Larissa M. Deloach The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by

law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)442-9500 #7233 3/3, 3/10/2016

112854-02980/ 15-SP-283 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Rachel B Jones and Felton R Jones, dated October 17, 2005 and recorded on October 17, 2005 in Book No. 2799 at Page 002 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on March 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 18728 US Hwy 421, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 2370-05-59100000 Present Record Owners: Rachel B Jones and Felton R Jones The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time

the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)442-9500 #7234 3/3, 3/10/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-811 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v. JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JACQUELINE K. WEST 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 sometimes briefly described as Lot 24, Saddle Ridge, Parcel ID Number 2274-57-5844-0000 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 April 19, 2016. This date: March 3, 2016. PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7236 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-811 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v. JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/ OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO JACQUELINE K. WEST 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 sometimes briefly described as Lot 24, Saddle Ridge, Parcel ID Number 2274-57-58440000 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 April 19, 2016. This date: March 3, 2016. PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7237 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-1183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: BRENDA NORRIS INGRAHAM 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 sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Sandy Run, Parcel ID Number 2295-12-0220-0000 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 April 19, 2016. This date: March 3, 2016. PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7239 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016

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 Elisabeth Craig Miller, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elisabeth Craig Miller to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at 4222 Pine Hollow Drive , Wilmington, NC 28412 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of March 3, 2016. Peter B. Miller 4222 Pine Hollow Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 #7240 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr., 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 4th day of June, 2016, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 3rd day of March, 2016. Patricia E. Rivenbark 5510 Stag Park Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7243 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Eugene Larson, late of 106 Britlee Court, Rocky Point, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 25th day of May, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24st day of February, 2016. Sandra Larson, Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Eugene Larson R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7244 3/3, 3/10,3/17,3/24/2016 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 Katie M. Watkins, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Katie M. Watkins to present them to the undersigned on or before June 3, 2016 at 222 Knotting Place Madison, AL 35758 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of March 3, 2016. Cassandra Parker 222 Knotting Place Madison, AL 35758 #7247 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 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 Dorothy Moore Coleman, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Dorothy Moore Coleman to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at 35717 Avocado Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of March 3, 2016. Karen D. Reynolds 35717 Avocado Street Yucaipa, CA 92399 #7245 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP183 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JACK D. GRIFFITH AND KATHRYN GRIFFITH DATED MARCH 19, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3439 AT PAGE 264 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced 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 11:00AM on March 21, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and

being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 13 OF SUNSET HARBOR-SECTION II AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP ENTITLED FINAL PLAT, SUNSET HARBOR SECTION II, TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PREPARED BY JOHN L. PIERCESURVEYING, DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1999, SAID MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 92, SLIDE 439, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1458, PAGE 8, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 105 North Harbor Dr, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jack D. Griffith and Mary Kathryn Griffith. 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 written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is February 19, 2016. Cornish Law PLLC Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 12-029045 #7231 3/10, 3/17/2016 NORTH CAROLINA Special Proceedings No. 16 SP 3 PENDER COUNTY Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: March 22, 2016 Time of Sale: 11:00AM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Michael J. Grant Address of Property: 118 Windward Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 1390 Page: 31 Dated: September 23, 1998 Grantors: Michael Grant, a single person Original Beneficiary: Country Place Mortgage, Ltd. 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, including singlefamily residential real property: 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Lot 14, Section 1, Willows Bay Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Map Book/Cabinet 31, Page 137, Pender County Registry. Together with the personal property Manufactured Housing Unit described as follows: Make: Masterpiece Model: 1662L Year: 1999 Serial Number: MP1807870 Width & Length: 14 x 66 #7242 3/10, 3/17/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP183 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JACK D. GRIFFITH AND KATHRYN GRIFFITH DATED MARCH 19, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3439 AT PAGE 264 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced 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 11:00AM on March 21, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 13 OF SUNSET HARBOR-SECTION II AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP ENTITLED FINAL PLAT, SUNSET HARBOR SECTION II, TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PREPARED BY JOHN L. PIERCE-SURVEYING, DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1999, SAID MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 92, SLIDE 439, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1458, PAGE 8, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 105 North Harbor Dr, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jack D. Griffith and Mary Kathryn Griffith. 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 February 26, 2016. 12-029045 Jonathan Blake Davis Attorney for the Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400
 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ #7250 3/10, 3/17/2016

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Pender Memorial Hospital named Burgaw Chamber Business of the Year Pender Memorial Hospital has been named 2015 Business of the Year by the Burgaw Chamber of Commerce. The award honors organizations that make a positive impact in the Pender County community while striving for excellence in business practices. “We are honored to receive this recognition by the Burgaw

Chamber of Commerce,� said Ruth Glaser, president of Pender Memorial Hospital. “Our physicians, staff and volunteers strive for excellence every day in serving the patients of our region and we are deeply grateful for the support of our neighbors.� Donna Best-Klingel, Burgaw Chamber of Com-

merce board member, presented the award at the chamber’s annual membership meeting Feb. 25. Best-Klingel said Pender Memorial has brought significant investments, services and technology to local residents and praised the hospital’s commitment to quality, care and community involvement.

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“The impact of this hospital extends far beyond the four walls of a brick building,� Best-Klingel said. “Pender Memorial is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen by supporting organizations and health services that ultimately improve the long-term health of our community.�

First Citizens Bank donates to Pender Education Partnership

PUBLIC INPUT MEETING Southeastern Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Mitigation Advisory Committee The Pender County Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) will be hosting a public input meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2016, beginning at 6:00 pm, to discuss the draft Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This planning effort includes Pender County, the Village of St. Helena, and the Towns of Atkinson, Burgaw, Surf City, Topsail Beach, and Watha. Citizens should be aware that the Community Rating System (CRS) program and its impact on the community will be a key topic of discussion. The meeting will be held in the Pender County Emergency Operations Center located at 805 Ridgewood Avenue, Burgaw, N.C. All citizens are encouraged to attend. A copy of the plan is available for public review at the following web address: http://www.southeasternhmp. net/. The public is encouraged to review the draft plan. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Tom Collins at 910/259-1210. #7256 3/10/2016

The Pender Education Partnership received its first major community partner Mar. 2. First Citizens Bank Area Vice President Ben Woodruff presented a $5,000 check to PEP. “At First Citizens Bank, we not only live in the community and work in the community, but we want to be supportive of the community,� Woodruff said. “We feel that this is a wonderful way to get this started.� The mission of the Pender

Education Partnership is to enhance innovative, educational opportunities for the students of Pender County Schools by collaborating with educators, parents, businesses and the greater community. It plans to award teacher mini-grants, student scholarships and support programs to recognize employees for excellence. “We have all come together around a common vision, and that is to support the children of this community, said Dr.

Terri Cobb, Superintendent of Pender County Schools. The PEP will hold its first PEP Spelling Bee April 28 at Heide Trask High School. The cost to participate is $100/ team of four. Prizes will be awarded to the teams with the best costume, best cheering section and best team name. “We’re throwing down the challenge to every Pender County business and community organization ― anyone who wants to put a team

together and participate,â€? said Susan Croom, PEP Board President. “This will be one of the most fun fundraisers you will ever attend.â€? For more infor mation about PEP or to register for the Spelling Bee, visit www. pendercountyschools.net and click on “Pender Education EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Partnershipâ€? under the “ComHaving qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of munityâ€? tab. the Estate of Jack Thomas Freeman, See photo of presentation deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that on page 6A.

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From there it was all Elder. She summed up the effort and looked ahead in the season. “It was really good,� Elder said. “The coaches did a really good job of calling pitches, they really read the batters well. We pitched mostly outside and it really worked well tonight. As for the hitting I thinks we just need to see more live pitching. In practice we hit off the machine. Hopefully we can get back to where we were at the end of last year. “I think we’re going to make it far this year, knock on wood. We made it to fifth round last year and hopefully we can make it to states and win this year. But I really think we’re going to be better than last year.� Abston concurred with his

ace hurler on both the need for live hitting and the future of the team. “We try, in practice, to set the machine up to around 60 miles-per-hour and their pitcher wasn’t quite around that,� Abston said. “It’s easy to speed (the swing) up, it’s harder to slow down and that’s why we tried to short swing before the game to get them into a good pace. But we have to do more live hitting on the field. We’ll continue to work on it. “Overall I think we have a chance to be better than last year. We’re still very young (two seniors in White and Parks). We just have to jell a little bit. We have a good core group. We have a couple of new players come in but they’re going to fit right in.

We’ll be fine.� A game last Thursday at D. H. Conley was postponed. Topsail played host to Harrell’s Christian Academy on Monday and opened play in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference on Tuesday with a home game against Hoggard. They head to Laney tomorrow (Friday) for another conference game against the Lady Buccaneers.

junior Chad Campbell (4:52) in the 1,600-meter run, senior Domenick Dibiase (5.37) in the 400, and senior Jackson Moore (2:12) in the 800. The 1,600 (3:49) and 3,200 (8:48) relay teams also brought home the gold. Sophomore Adam Hart was second in the shot put (47-10) and the discus (117-10), Cameron Barras was second (18-11) behind Dremann in the long jump, and senior Trent Pyrtle (2:19) was second to Moore in the 800. In the girls’ competition, Cassidy Breland was first in the 100-hurdles (18.56) and first in the 300-hurdles (54.34), and Makenzie Clement was first in the shot put (27-10) and added a fourth-place finish in the discus (61-2-1/2). Freshman Lauren Caveness tied for first in the high jump (4-8) and was second in the long jump (14-2-1/2), and Lizzy Cooper was second (18.91) behind Breland in the 100-hurdles. Then Pirate teams are at Hoggard for a tri-meet with the Vikings and New Hanover on Thursday. Boys’ Tennis: The Pirates dropped a tough 5-4 decision at Swansboro last Tuesday. Hudson Smith won 6-2-, 6-1 in the first singles, Sam Garand won 7-5, 7-5 in the second singles, Jason Loher won 7-5, 6-0 in third singles, and Smith and Garland won 8-6 in first doubles to account for Topsail’s four wins. The Pirates were home on Monday against Coastal Christian and home on Tuesday for a conference match against South Brunswick before hitting the road on Thursday for another conference tilt at Hoggard. Boys’ Golf Topsail opened at Belvedere on Monday (Feb. 29) by finishing third (352) out of seven teams in a Mid-Eastern Conference match. New Hanover (325) was first and West Brunswick (346) was second with Hoggard (359) in fourth. Scoring for the Pirates were freshman Max Johnson (81),

freshman Harrison Weise (83), senior Steven Crowell (84), sophomore Nick Helper (104), and sophomore Johnny Falzone (114). The Pirates took on conference teams last Monday with Laney playing host at Porter’s Neck Country Club. They traveled to Dixon (Northshore) for a nine-hole match on Tuesday. Winter All-Conference teams Several Pirate athletes made the Mid-Eastern AllConference teams in their respective sports. Junior Dominique Bryant was a second-team selection and senior Keri White was a third-team pick on the girls’ All-Conference basketball team. Hoggard senior Emma Haywood was the Player-ofthe-Year and Hoggard’s Boubacar Aw was the Coach-ofthe-year. Junior Alec Baker was a third-team selection on the boys’ team, New Hanover senior Accheaus Fields was the Player-of-the-Year and Wildcat Coach Kirk Angel was the Coach-of-the-Year. Topsail’s Delaney Popella was a first-team selection on the girls’ swim team, earning her honor in the 50 freestyle. Lady Pirates Drew Marshall (200 freestyle), Danielle Swiss (100 freestyle), and Drew Marshall (100 backstroke) were second-team honorees. Marshall, Swiss, Popella, and Scout Pennington also made the second team in the 400freestyle relay. No Pirate boys were selected. Ashley’s Brenna Divoky was the female swimmer and New Hanover’s Katie Lohr was the top female coach. Wildcat Anthony Messina was the top male performer and South Brunswick’s Sam Jennings was the top boys’ coach. Topsail was shut out on the All-Conference wrestling team that had Laney’s David Bostian as the top performer and the Buccaneers’ Dan Willis as the top coach.

Continued from page 8A and second with one out. A pickoff attempt at first allowed Williams to move to third. Randall stole second just prior to Danielle Parks reaching base on an error that allowed Williams to score, tying the game. Randall move to third on the play and score the eventual game-winner on a groundout by junior Kyla Boyles. A one-out single by Keri White, a single by junior Maddy Laster, and a ground out by Elder made it 3-1 in the fifth. The Lady Pirates added an insurance run in the sixth on a single by Parks, a single by Boyles, and a wild pitch that scored Parks.

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Continued from page 9A players. It’s just a matter of us playing together as a team. We have some new players, also, so we are still meshing together.� Topsail opened conference play Tuesday at home against Hoggard and will travel to Laney on Friday. Girls’ Soccer The Topsail girls bounced back in a big way from their opening-season loss at Havelock with a 4-0 win over visiting Whiteville. Carmen Pyrtle and Jamie Keisman each score twice while Lexi Gilleym, Sarah Dremann, and Danielle Vara all assisted on a goal. Hayley Childress has two saves in recording the shutout. The Lady Pirates fell 2-1 to Havelock on the road in their season-opening game. The score was tied at 1-1 at the half with sophomore Carsyn Malpass knocking a header into the net off a corner-kick assist from junior Lexi Gilley. The Lady Pirates traveled to Whiteville for a rematch with the Lady Wolfpack on Tuesday. They are in the two-day Brittany Classic on Friday and Saturday. Track and Field In a conference tri-meet last Thursday the Topsail boys amassed 69 points to defeat Ashley (53) and Hoggard (49) while the girls’ team finished third (32) behind the powerful Lady Vikings (77) and the Lady Screaming Eagles (48). The top four finishers in each event provided points for their teams. Senior Jack Dremann led the boys with first-place finishes in the long jump (18-111/2), the triple jump (39-3), and the110-meter hurdles (17.80) Teammates Sam Miller (18.69) and Ryan Spillane (19.38) were second and third in the hurdles. Also grabbing first-place finishes for the Pirates were

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Fundraiser in Surf City for Emma DiBaise By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Max’s Pizza in Surf City, along with Emily’s Encouragers, will hold its annual Pizza Buffet Fundraiser Mar. 16 from 4-8 p.m. All money collected at the event will go to 16-year-old Emma Greer DiBiase of Hampstead, who has been fighting Stage IV Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma since October, 2013. The restaurant owners and staff will donate all of the food, time and gratuities for the event. The only cost will be donations from those who attend. The buffet will include pizza, soft drinks or tea, and dessert. In spite of the challenges Emma faces every day, the teenage girl with the brilliant smile continues to live her life doing the things she loves the most: spending time with family and

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friends, traveling to places she’s always wanted to visit, and performing with her garage band, Mesto. She has also become well-known on various social media sites. It is characteristic to see spirited photos of Emma dancing on her hospital bed, selfies with the doctors who care for her, and singing and speaking openly and honestly about her fight. Emma is making her mark on the world around her as she makes friends with everyone she meets. Stephanie Hollis Ottaway first started the fundraiser at Max’s Pizza in in memory of her cousin Emily Hollis, who fought against Anaplastic Medulloblastoma until age 6. The event was originally set up to raise money for Relay for Life. “Max’s Pizza had teamed up with us in 2010. For four years, we donated the money to Relay. Then in 2014, Max said, ‘What do you think about continuing to do this in Emily’s memory, and giving the proceeds to someone local who is a childhood cancer patient?’ We thought that was a great idea, and now we do it once a year. Every year Max’s donates 100 percent of the food. It’s just pizza, soft drinks, dessert and tea. You can’t order anything specific, you can’t carry out, and you can’t order in advance. It’s a buffet. We can serve anywhere from 350 to 500 people in that short amount of time. On the average, we raise $5,000 - $6,000,� said Ottoway. Ottoway said that the wait staff at Max’s looks forward to this event every year. They donate their time and make no tips. There will be raffles and bake sale items, and donation jugs will be placed around the restaurant. At the end of the night, Max’s will write one big check. Attendees are asked to donate what they would normally pay for a meal such as the one offered at the fundraiser, but there is no set amount. “Whatever they feel in their heart to give, that’s what we ask. We have some folks that come that are very large givers, and then we have church groups that bring little kids in and they give. We generally have a debit machine set up, but mostly it’s

cash. If you want to write a check, we’ll have it set up that night who to make the check to. People are generally very considerate. They come in, they eat and they leave. We will have a few special pizzas that night, like Emily’s favorite. She always wanted ‘pepperoni with the pepperoni on the top.’ People can also grab a piece of cake on the way out. We usually accept donations for about a week afterwards, because there always ends up being people who plan to come who don’t get there and they still want to give,� said Ottoway. The money donated to Emma is designated for whatever the family needs, and not specifically for medical expenses. With so many expenses such as traveling back and forth to the hospital, gas, vehicle maintenance, food and lodging, Ottoway wants the family to be able to use it as needed. “Basically what we’re about is just giving back in Emily’s memory. Emma is in our neighborhood and she’s well-known. Unfortunately there’s always a child around here in need. People look forward to the fundraiser. Max’s is so gracious to donate 100 percent, and Max stands back there and does every one of those pizza crusts. People love to go to Max’s Pizza, and it’s a favorite spot for all the locals and the kids. This is the one time a year they do a buffet. It’s one time of the year that everybody just shows up, and we have a lot of cancer survivors that usually come to it. They want to give back because they know it’s a child that’s been suffering. It’s just heartwarming, and it‘s a very fulfilling event,� said Ottoway. Max’s Pizza is located at 602 Roland Ave. in Surf City.

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el the roads of early day Israel. They had to guard against bandits along the way. They had to watch out for treacherous terrain where they might be injured. They had to avoid the effects of the sun, (heatstroke) and they had to guard against the effects of the moon. These were superstitious days and people believed that exposure to the moon could bring on a kind of lunacy.. a moonstroke if you will. Psalm 121 speaks to all four hazards. I lift up my eyes to the hills looking for signs of danger remembering that my help comes from the Lord, the creator and ruler of the universe. God will not suffer your steps to be moved. God guards against stumbling and crippling injury. The sun shall not smite me by day nor the moon by night. God protects me for the harmful affects of sun and moon. God does not fall asleep at the job. God is ever vigilant.

noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, Herring’s Chapel United 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hamp- Methodist Church, 1697 Herstead. ring’s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m.

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Holy Week Services at Hampstead’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampstead, will hold the following Holy Week services leading up to Easter: •Mar. 20 10 a.m. Palm Sunday with Holy Eucharist •Mar. 21 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist •Mar. 22 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Healing •Mar. 23 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service (candlelight service) •Mar. 24 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday (includes dinner, Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, and the Stripping of the Altar) •Mar. 25 Noon, Good Friday Service •Mar. 26, 8 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter •Mar. 27 10 a.m. Easter Service with Holy Eucharist with a reception and Easter Egg Hunt to follow. All are welcome at any of the services. For planning purposes, reservations for the Maundy Thursday dinner are suggested. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 107 Deerfield Drive behind the Port City Java on Rt. 17. For information or to make reservations for the dinner, call Rev. Pamela Stringer at 910-270-4221.

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Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

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CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

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5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

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steps of Christ. We like the faithful pilgrim need not fear the danger of the sun or the fearfulness of night, for God walks with us in daylight and dark. He does not sleep. He does not lose His concentration. He watches and cares for us every step of the way. God guards our steps as we move out in this journey of life. Like the Psalmist we can trust God to watch over every journey of our lives coming and going in the service of God. The truth is that no matter what kind of journey you may be facing, you can sing with the Psalmist this song of faith and peace. I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence come my help‌ my help is in the Lord who made heaven and earth. There is no better help to be had. There is no other help more reliable than the providence of our God. God will guard and guide the way of all those who look to Him, who seek Him who call on His name. God will grant you the peace of His presence and the assurance of His abiding care always.

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God watches over all my steps as I go and as I come back. It is a wonderful testimony to the protection and care of God. It reminds us that we do not travel this road of life alone or unprotected. We journey too, as we travel the road of life and faith. It is a journey of a different kind, more an internal than external journey, but the guarding and protecting God travel this inner road with us as we go. Like any pilgrim we can get waylaid, maybe not by bandits, but by many things that can distract us, things that seek to take our hearts and minds off of God and His way for us. But like the Psalmist we can rely on the protection and guidance of God to keep us on the right road. Like any pilgrim we can stumble and fall, that is, meet hazards that disrupt our walk or lead us astray. We can become stuck along the way, but again the God of heaven and earth will help us meet the challenges of the way, giving us safe footing and a smooth path. Traveling with faith in His care, we will not fall away from our journey in the foot-

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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.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m. Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m. Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

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Irish recipes

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By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Happy St. Patrick’s Day. It’s that time of the year when everyone has at least an Irish shamrock in their hearts. Here are some Irish recipes and a few that I’ve been making over the years. A “pintâ€? or a glass of Irish Cream liqueur goes very well with this selection. Even an Irish coffee goes well (Take a glass of strong, hot coffee, add a tablespoon of sugar, an ounce or two of Irish whisky, stir and add a topping of whipped cream and you’re ready to go!). Enjoy! Irish soda bread with blueberries This Irish soda bread is delicious with dried blueberries, but raisins, currants, or other dried berries or chopped dried fruit work well also. 1 cup dried blueberries or raisins 1½ cups water 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder ž teaspoons baking soda 3 tablespoons cold butter 1 cup sour cream 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon melted butter Granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar blend for sprinkling Preheat oven to 375 degreees. Grease and flour a 9x-5 x3 -inch loaf pan. In a saucepan, bring blueberries and water to a boil; cover and simmer for five minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl whisk together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and baking soda; with a pastry cutter cut in cold butter until the mixture is like meal or small crumbles. In another large bowl, whisk together sour cream and egg together; stir in the dry mixture just until moistened. Drain blueberries, discarding juices. Carefully fold in the berries. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to

45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Blueberry scones 2 cups all-purpose flour Ÿ cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces cold butter, cut in pieces ž cup buttermilk, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing ½ cup dried blueberries, raisins or or currants Cinnamon sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl combine with a whisk the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add pieces of cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or two knives, until mixture looks like coarse meal. Add buttermilk a little at a time, mixing after each addition, until the 3/4 cup buttermilk is used and mixture is clumping. Add the dried blueberries and fold them in by hand. Transfer dough to a floured surface and pat into a round about 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a two-inch round biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with buttermilk then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm with butter and jam or preserves. -AKES TO DEPENDING on size. Irish lamb stew Serves 4 2½ cups chicken broth 3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into coins 1 parsnip 2 sweet onions, thinly slice 1 pound white or sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, about 5 medium potatoes 2 pounds lamb neck pieces or shoulder chops, trimmed Pinch of salt and black pepper 4 bay leaves 4 slices thick smoked bacon, cut into one inch pieces 1 bottle of dark stout Place the chicken broth and bay leaves into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Put all the vegetables into a slow cooker; arrange the lamb on top, sprinkle the bacon pieces over the vegetables. Pour stout over the top of the lamb. Add boiling chicken broth

and salt and pepper to taste pouring over the lamb . Cook for 3½ to 4½ hours on high or HOURS ON LOW 2EMOVE BAY leaves and discard, serve hot. Shepherd’s pie Fat free ingredients may be substituted in this recipe. 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces ½ cup milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt or cream cheese 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pound lean ground beef 2 larg e sweet onions, chopped 2 cl ove s g a rl i c, f i n e ly chopped 3 large carrots, cut into small pieces 2 celery stalks, cut into small pieces ½ cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, chopped 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 10-ounce package frozen green peas, thawed 1 10-ounce package frozen kernel corn, thawed In a covered large saucepan, place potatoes and parsnips and enough cold water to cover, heat to boiling on HIGH 2EDUCE HEAT TO MEdium, uncover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain well and return to saucepan. Add milk, yogurt or cream cheese, melted butter, and salt and pepper to taste, mash until smooth. I use an electric mixer. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a skillet brown ground beef until cooked through, stirring. Transfer cooked meat to a large bowl, leaving drippings in skillet. Add onions, carrot, celery and salt and pepper to taste. Cool about 5-8 minutes until tender, stirring. Add wine and Worcestershire sauce to skillet, cook about 2-3 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in thyme and cooked beef with any juices. In a three-quart shallow baking or casserole dish spread half the mashed potatoes in an even layer. Sprinkle ½ (one half) cup grated cheddar cheese. Top with cooked beef mixture, peas and corn. Spoon remaining potatoes evenly on top, spread gently to

cover filling. Sprinkle remaining grated cheddar cheese over top. Bake 25-30 minutes in a 425-degree oven until top is a GOLDEN BROWN 2EMOVE FROM oven and cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Concannon This traditional Irish dish is a mixture of buttery potatoes and cabbage and is good any time of the year. 1½ pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium head of cabbage, chopp 1 m e d i u m sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 4 bay leaves 1 cup milk 5 tablespoons butter Salt and ground black pepper to taste In a large heavy pot place potatoes and bay leaves and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until potatoes are almost tender. Add the cabbage the last five minutes of cooking. - E ANWHIL E IN A SM AL L saucepan add chopped onion and milk and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 6-7 minutes until onions are soft. Drain potato mixture, discarding bay leaves, and mash potatoes with butter, milk mixture, salt and pepper. Guinness Stout brownies with vanilla frosting 1 package brownie mix Guinness Stout ½ cup pecan nuts, chopped Prepare brownie batter according to package directions, substituting Guinness Stout for the liquid, add chopped pecans and bake according to directions. Icing 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature ž to 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound box confectioners’ sugar In a medium bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the heavy cream. On low speed, slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar until incorporated and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Icing can be made several hours ahead and kept covered and chilled. Top each cupcake with a tablespoon or two of frosting and dust with powdered cocoa.

Thursday, March 10 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s4HE 6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA 0LANNING "OARD MEETS 4HURSDAY &EB AT P M AT THE 4OWN (ALL Friday March 11 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Wednesday, March 16 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB Drive in Hampstead. Thursday, March 17 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA COUNCIL MEETS -AR P M AT THE town hall. Friday March 18 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Tuesday March 22 s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 16660 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. Tuesday April 12 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT THE 4OPsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new member to help in its continuing mission.

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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Volunteers needed at Topsail Senior Center Topsail Senior Center has an urgent need for volunteers to help work the reception desk on Wednesday afternoons and Fridays. Training is provided for this rewarding volunteer opportunity and the time served will help meet the needs of many in the community. Call Bobbi Ace or Annette Dietzen, 270-0708, for more information. Topsail Senior Center is a non-profit agency that serves the community’s mature adults, offering programming that is enriching and provides satisfaction, stimulation and socialization. The agency has programming designed to offer solutions for individual clients with specific needs. In addition to offering basic life support services, the services increase life’s pleasure and sense of well-being. Friends of Topsail Football golf tournament Friends of Topsail Football (FTF) will host the second annual FTF Golf Outing on Saturday, April 30 at Olde Point in Hampstead. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Last year’s outing funded the new Topsail High School weight room. This year we hope to purchase new football coach headsets, more training equipment, and a game film system. The golf registration fee includes food and drink, raffle prizes and various opportunities to win contests throughout the course. To register for golf, submit a donation, or become a sponsor, please visit ftfparents.com, email ftfparents@gmail.com,

or call 910-599-8133. ADHD seminars The academic expectations placed upon our children are higher than ever, and some of our children are falling behind. This can be due to inattention, hyperactivity, a learning disorder, or a combination of the above. On the other hand, many children simply experience “normal� ups and downs in attention, behavior, and learning. So, what is normal, and when should you be concerned? Join Griffin Pollock Sutton, Ph.D., neuropsychologist, in a discussion about ADHD, learning disorders, and “normal� childhood variability in attention and learning. Dr. Sutton has a private practice in Hampstead, where she specializes

in the identification of ADHD and learning disorders, as well as a number of other types of brain dysfunction. Question and answer session to follow, and handouts included. The seminar will be held April 20, 6 p.m. at the Hampstead Branch of the Pender County Library and April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Pender County Library in Burgaw. Aging seminar Do you ever find yourself asking, “where did I put my keys?â€?‌or perhaps, “where did I put my phone?â€? We are living longer in a fast-paced world, and sometimes it is hard to keep up. What is “normalâ€? aging, and when should you be concerned? Join Griffin Pollock Sutton, Ph.D., neuropsychologist, in

Lions International Vice President Bob Corlew visited District 31-N Feb. 25 in a whirlwind tour of North Carolina Lions, beginning at Camp Dogwood. Burgaw Lions Club is in the district. The gathering was held on the campus of Robeson Community College and was attended by over 40 members and guests. Pictured left to right are Burgaw Lions Club President Alan King, Dale King, Mr. Corlew, and Suzanne Cooper. VP Corlew spoke about the Centennial Challenge – to serve 100 million people during the centennial year. The 100 million is broken down as 25 million in vision, 25 million in hunger, 25 million in environment and 25 million youth.

a discussion about “normal� aging and dementia. Dr. Sutton has a private practice in Hampstead, where she specializes in the identification of dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease), as well as a number of other types of brain dysfunction. Question and answer session to follow. The seminars will be held April 5 at 6 p.m. at the Hampstead Branch of the Pender County Library and April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Pender County Library in Burgaw. Poplar Grove garden show April 2 Poplar Grove Plantation will host the area’s largest and longest running garden event April 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and April 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The plantation grounds will be full of vendors selling annuals, perennials, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, container gardens, and other types of plant material. Artisan crafters will offer oneof-a kind decorative pieces to complete your horticulture

Coastal Pender Rotary Club of Hampstead donated $5,000 to Project M.U.N.CH. Project M.U.N.C.H is one of several programs led by Share the Table. Share the table is a faith based community Food Ministry supported by nine churches within Pender and Onslow Counties. The M.U.N.C.H Back Pack Program addresses child hunger by providing at risk children with backpacks full of nutritious food to take home on weekends during the school year. Within Pender County, Project M.U.N.C.H currently serves all three Topsail elementary schools and Topsail Middle School. During the summer months volunteers deliver the food to the children’s homes. Pictured is Rotary President Leo Urban presenting the check to Dawn Ellis of Share the Table/ProjectM.U.N.C.H. needs. Take advantage of free and extensive classes and activities, all offered by our local experts throughout the two days. Check the Poplar Grove

for a complete listing of classes at poplargrove.org. The $5 admission benefits Poplar Grove Plantation, a public charity dedicated to education, and preservation.

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