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Scrambling for Easter Eggs
Wildfire makes run at Hampstead neighborhood Blaze stopped halfmile from homes By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher
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Hundreds of children at Kiwanis Park in Hampstead make thousands of eggs disappear Saturday at the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Kiwanis Park event was one of a number of Easter Egg hunts across Pender County.
Suspect sought in double murder ont Coleman, 36, of Castle Hayne and Dakota Ontaria Moore, Jr., 30, of Harrells. One suspect in the murder, Eric Jamel Pigford, 36 of Burgaw has been arrested and is charged with first degree murder. He is currently being held under no bond in the Pender County Jail. Warrants for first degree murder are outstanding for Jamie Dante Coleman, 31, of Atkinson. As of press time Tuesday, Coleman was still at large. Anyone with information concerning this investiga-
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From Staff Reports T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y Sheriff ’s Department is investigating a double murder that occurred April 21 in the Ivanhoe community At approximately 12:30 a.m. April 21 a 911 call was received from 3460 Halfway Branch School Road in Ivanhoe reporting shots fired and that two people had been injured. De puties ar rived on scene and found two dead gunshot victims. The two deceased individuals were identified as Marcus Lam-
Eric Jamel Pigford
James Dante Coleman
tion or the whereabouts of Coleman should contact the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office at 910-259-1212.
Coleman should be considered armed and dangerous.
A wind driven wildfire in the Holly Shelter Gamelands threatened more than 20 homes in a Hamsptead neighborhood last week Pender County EMS & Fire, along with Surf City and Holly Ridge fire departments, the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department and the NC Forest Service responded to a wildfire April 17 in the area of the Holly Shelter Game Lands. According to Pender County Emergency Management reports, the fire made a fast, narrow run toward the Pinnacle Parkway neighborhood in Hampstead, off US Hwy. 17, near Sloop Point. The fire had the potential of impacting about two dozen homes. According to Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson, the fire was within a half-mile of homes
on the Parkway. “The fire was burning through heavy Carolina Bay vegetation and was being pushed by the wind toward Pinnacle Parkway.� Batson said a change in vegetation and a power line cut helped slow the fire, along with the air water drops and Forest Service equipment. A mandatory evacuation was issued and later rescinded after the fire was brought under control. “The Forest Service brought in aircraft from Kinston and made six water drops to help contain the fire,� Batson said. “There were seven tractor plows cutting fire lines.� Officials estimated the fire involved approximately 14 acres. Be careful burning Pender County is into the spring fire season. Although the county received much rain during the winter and early spring, it only takes several days of sunny,
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Horse owners urged to vaccinate against EEE, West Nile viruses
From Staff Reports Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. “April until November is prime mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina and when horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,� Troxler said. “EEE is fatal 90 percent of the time in horses and WNV has a fatality rate of 30 percent. Both diseases are preventable by vaccination.� Last year, North Carolina saw its first case of EEE in July. There were
Both EEE and West Nile virus are carried by infected mosquitoes. seven recorded cases of EEE and five cases of WNV in horses in North Carolina in 2018, but the mild winter could cause that number to go up this year, State Veterinarian Doug Meckes said. Meckes recommends that
equine owners talk to their veterinarians about an effective vaccination protocol to protect horses from mosquito-borne diseases. The combination vaccination initially requires multiple injections for horses,
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Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts : 188 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 38 Sloop Point Station 14 22 Hampstead Station 16 32 Surf City Station 23 14 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 18 Rocky Point Station 7 35 Atkinson Station 9 18 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 6 Type of Calls Cancelled: 43 Refusals: 36 Stand By: 0 Transported: 98 Treated/released: 1 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 30 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 7 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 4 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 9 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 2 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 5 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 13 Cancelled 7 Ocean Rescue 0
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EEE Continued from page 1A clude impaired vision, aimless wandering, head pressing, circling, inability to swallow, irregular staggering gait, paralysis, convulsions and death. Once a horse has been bitten by an infected mosquito, it may take three to 10 days for symptoms to appear. Symptoms of WNV include fever, weakness or paralysis of hind limbs, impaired vision, head pressing, seizures and aimless wandering. “If your horses or other equine animals exhibit any symptoms of EEE or WNV,
Burning Continued from page 1A windy weather to dry out the top layer of vegetation and promote a bur ning situation. “If you are going to burn, get a burn permit online from the Forest Service
contact your veterinarian immediately,� Meckes said. People, horses and birds can become infected from a bite by a mosquito carrying the diseases, but there is no evidence that horses can transmit the viruses to other horses, birds or people through direct contact. “It’s also a great time to make sure your animal is current on its rabies vaccination,� Troxler said. “In North Carolina we see about five cases of rabies in livestock each year. Horses are naturally curious animals, which puts them at risk for a bite if a rabid animal gets through their fence line.�
website,� Batson said. “If you burn, you accept the responsibility of what the fire does and what the smoke does. If you are going to burn small tracts of land, have containment lines cut around the property to prevent the fire escaping. You are responsible legally and civilly.�
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Opinion Thursday, April 25, 2019, Page 3A
Welcome to my world
Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist
Shoo Shoo, Boo Boo I thought the nightmare was over. If I never laid eyes upon that train wreck again, it would be too soon. Then, it happened. I was watching television a few days ago, scrolling past the 75 music channels and 38 home shopping options when I saw her. The thick curls and distended belly were unmistakable. Honey Boo Boo had aged a few years, but that obnoxiously loud voice could only belong to her. Maybe I was hallucinating. Was this merely a commercial for a local heating and air company that, in all their desperation, Honey Boo Boo’s clan booked to rebuild the college fund? In the background, a slightly familiar form lumbered around a picnic area. She sounded like Mama June and walked like Mama June, but the hair was a mass of sleek, blonde curls cascading over slim shoulders and the physique much narrower. When she came into focus and tossed a toilet lid across the horseshoe course, I knew at once it was Mama June. Transforming this hot mess is like painting a river shack with unicorn glitter. You can take Mama June from the railroad tracks, but you can’t take the railroad tracks from Mama June. Honey Boo Boo made her first television debut on Toddlers and Tiaras, a reality show featuring pageant moms and the extreme attempts to transform their five-year-olds into future Miss Americas. Unfortunately, the onstage presentation more closely resembled Saturday night street walkers on a payday weekend. Obviously, these mamas were attempting a vicarious trip to their own preteen years in the hopes of riding a train that had already left the station. The crass Mama June, with her profane off-stage coaching, was a standout amongst the other overbearing matriarchs. Now, June Shannon is the star of her own reality show – Mama June: From Not to Hot – undergoing weight loss surgery and modifying her diet from the infamous sketti to healthier juicing supplements. The remarketing strategy must be working because, there I sat, 54 items weighing down my to do list and a jackhammer couldn’t distract me. The tackiness, rude behavior, outlandish food fests and Mountain Dew guzzling were trademarks from the family’s second stab at reality TV, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Apparently, this time Continued on page 3A
Notes from the Field
Jefferson Weaver
Death of a newspaper, 1978 A newspaper office is a living, breathing thing during the week. People are coming and going; phones ring; the scanner blares a tone announcing a tragedy in someoneís life. People talk, and sometimes they just yell across the room. Carts and handtrucks rumble through the back, carrying newspapers and inserts. Sometimes even readers raise their voices. Through it all, almost any day of the week, there is the rumble of the press, feeding huge rolls of blank paper between aluminum sheets treated with chemicals and run through ink jets that are carefully adjusted to touch the paper at precisely the right moment before the paper is cut and folded and rolls out on a conveyor. The finished products drop into a stacking tray, and those papers are collected and rushed to the back to be inserted and labeled and readied for delivery. The whole time, the press keeps rolling, its quiet thunder a barely noticed heartbeat through the building. Sometimes it’s our paper being printed, often it’s others, but the process is the same. I grew up with that sound; at the Dunn Dispatch, we printed five papers a week, plus a few other newspapers. The Goss press, which I found to be one of the most fascinating devices ever
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Jefferson Weaver created, never seemed to stop rolling. We kids were forbidden to cross a wide, dirty yellow line on the floor, but we often did so anyway. Sometimes we were drafted to help catch papers coming off the press. Sometimes we were just being daredevils. I visited the press a lot when it was resting on weekends; I’d go to the office with my father when everything was quiet there, before we headed off on one adventure or another. Viewed in my perspective now, those adventures were really just work, and I was probably a pest, but I was a little kid with my father, and that was all that mattered. The press was only supposed to be quiet on weekends. The Linotype and Ludlow machines that acted as backups for the temperamental modern phototypesetter were cool, but not cold,
since their lead pots had to remain ever-ready for work. The phototypesetter stank a little less on Saturdays when it was not operating. I loved the dark, dusty cavernous ceilings of the newspaper office, where bound editions and clip art books were stacked up front, and a Formica-covered countertop built by the founder of the newspaper in the first part of the 20th century greeted visitors. The railroad was less than a stone’s throw out the front door, and every passing train caused plaster and dust to shake from the ceiling, drifting in the light of the bare bulbs and a scant few flickering fluorescents. My father’s tiny office was stacked with copies of the Congressional Record stretching back to the First World War. The curious reader could read the official comments Continued on page 11A
Looking for a walk-in bathtub Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub for my wife that’s easy for her to get into and out of, but could use some assistance. Can you offer any consumer tips? Need Help Dear Need, A walk-in bathtub is a great option for seniors with mobility problems who have trouble getting in and out of a traditional tub. But with so many options available today, ch o o s i n g o n e c a n b e challenging. Here are a few tips that can help. Bathtub basics Walk-in bathtubs are specialty products that have a watertight, hinged door built into the side of the tub that provides a much lower threshold to step over (usually 3 to 7 inches) versus a standard t u b t h at ’s a ro u n d 1 5 inches. In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs also have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors and a handheld showerhead. And many higher-end models offer therapeutic spa-like features that are great for seniors with arthritis and other ailments. The kind of walkin tub you choose will depend on the size and layout of your bathroom, your wife’s needs and preferences, and your budget. Prices for a good walk-in tub typically run between $3,000 and $10,000 installed. Here are some other things you should know. s1UALITY CHECK 4HE best walk-in bathtubs on the market today are
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Early spring is the best time of the year (along with early autumn, summer on the beach, and winter, fire and hot chocolate). That said, it’s spring now, moving quickly into late spring and early summer. The trees are just leafing out, and the softness of tender green leaves and pastel colors of the the foliage make a dramatic background for the intense colors of azaleas and wisteria. Daffodils and tulips emerge to add ‘happy’ to the whole experience. Back in the days of peace and love, the early 70s, I had been out of the Navy for a year or so, back in college, working to become a civilian once again, but the world had changed from the time I went in and the time I got out. It was the early 60s when I went in, a continuation of the 50s. Tailfins had come and gone, muscle cars were in. After my Navy enlistment was done, I had a garage apartment and a shiny new Plymouth Barracuda. By the end of that first year, a distracted driver ran a red light and the Barracuda was totaled. I had chanded a lot in that first year. I became aware that I had gotten older, and was beginning to become aware of “movements” and there were plenty of them. The young people I had met in San Francisco during my Navy electronics training, the hippies, flower children, had been so foreign to anything I new about in my circle of friends in Augusta, Georgia, they were an oddity, freaks, and not relevant in my awareness. Between two tours in the Tonkin Gulf I stayed with family in Portsmouth, Va., a Norman Rockwell family, wonderful people. And then, back home, back in school, back in civilian life and on my own, GI Bill, part time work and some help from my folks, I was able to finish my last year as a fulltime college day student for the first time. I had changed. peace and love gave way to finding a job, and nobody was advertising for an ex-flower child wannabe.
I had a Gremlin. I had bell-bottoms and tie-dyes. I got the want-ads. I went to K-Mart and bought a dress shirt. I interviewed and got a job selling 3M photocopiers around the central Georgia territory. So, out on my own, facing the future, I was on my way. I married, we bought a house. I had a garden, and subscriptions to Mother Earth News and Mother Jones. Rivers were catching fire, oil spills had destroyed large amounts of shore life. The Torrey Canyon Oil spill of 1967 would soon be eclipsed by the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska. Social changes seemed to be ripping apart the fabric of society. A major event occurred in 1970. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson had witnessed a major oil spill in Santa Barbara, and founded a fusion movement to direct American’s attention to the crisis: Earth Day, April 22, 1970. “We have met the enemy,” cartoonist Walt Kelly had written, in a conversation between Pogo the Possum and Porky Pine, the porcupine, “And he is us.” And thus was the poster for the movement. The Earth Day website explains the aims of the movement, “On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values.” It seemed to me at the time it was just another movement, a chance to face paint peace signs and daisies, and the new generation of activists who were vaguely “pro-earth.” There was little I could do except be glad the awareness had resulted in cleaner car exhaust emissions, and recycling bins becoming available. I had accumulated a collection of stickers urging Americans, and the world, to save the polar bears, the baby whales, the birds, the environment. The direct effect seemed to be a move to earth tones in cars and Continued on page 12A
From Walt Kelly’s first Earth Day poster, 1970.
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Pender County Governor’s Volunteer Service Award winners announced By Barbara Mullins Special to the Post & Voice The 2018 Gover nor’s Volunteer Service Awards honor the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Pender County award win-
ners were announced and celebrated at a recent community event and are highlighted below. The Pender Coastal Rotary Club and the Highway 53 Distribution Center and its coordinator, Elizabeth Creech, received awards for their work supporting the community after Hurricane Florence. B u r g aw M ayo r Pe t e
Cowan received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his ongoing dedication to making Burgaw and a great place to live and work while maintaining a vibrant small town community feel. Other volunteers receiving the award were RSVP volunteers: Donna Gattis, Jane Martin, Jeanne Rick, and Debbie
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Lamphere. Also receiving the award were Ken Smith, mayor of Atkinson, pastor of Atkinson Baptist Church and community volunteer; Mark Chastaine, volunteer at Pender Memorial Hospital; and, Michelle Pratesi, volunteer at offsite locations for New Hanover Medical Center.
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(Left to right) Pender RSVP Director Barbara Mullins, Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin, and Burgaw Mayor Pete Cowan.
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Continued from page 3A the focus is all about the family’s newest editions, including Mama June’s boyfriend Geno – a convicted child molester who displays not even a fraction of charm. Rather, he serves as yet another antagonist in this gutter of new age entertainment-a completely unnecessary element. With barely a complete sentence escaping his lips, Geno brings shame to the game – an already subterranean low which would be tough for even the gawdiest of Kardashians to match. While I admire Mama June’s efforts at weight loss and self-improvement, I cringe at the idea that the world is monitoring America’s viewing habits. It’s no wonder we haven’t been invaded by aliens. I’d take a pass, too. There is, however, something authentic about Mama June and
Rev. Ken Smith Honey Boo Boo and, perhaps, that’s the appeal. Once you move beyond the flatulence and crass table manners, a glimmer of charm ekes through. To Mama June’s credit, she’s made it work and her family is all the better for it. What does this say about viewers like me? I’m a voyeur, a rubber necker and require constant reassurance that I’m doing
this life right. A glimpse into the life of Mama June and I have all the confirmation I need.
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Strawberry Recipes It’s strawberry season and whether you pick your own or purchase them at a farm stand or the supermarkets, they are a tasty treat and work well in so many recipes. Strawberries tend to perish quickly so buy only what you can use in a couple of days or freeze them. Make a quick smoothie in a blender with 8-ounces almond milk, Ÿ cup Greek plain yogurt, ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half, and 4 ice cubes, blend on medium until well blended. Serve immediately. I put chia seeds in it also. Enjoy. Strawberry salsa ½ medium red onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced ½ large yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (Optional, but it is a very nice flavor.) 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely cut up Ÿ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon fresh lemon
juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Gently toss together in a bowl red onion, jalapeno pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, and strawberries. Set aside. In another bowl whisk together orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil, add salt and pepper, to taste. Pour over strawberry mixture and gently mix to coat evenly. Gently spoon into two half pint jars, chill for 4 hours and serve after it’s set at room temperature for 20 minutes. Shake the jar to mix dressing with strawberry mixture. Serve with chicken, pork, shrimp, or as a bruschetta topping. Easy no-bake strawberry pie This pie may be made a day before serving. Make sure to cover and refrigerate it. It may also be frozen for up to a week. Thaw for about four hours before serving. 1 prepared nine-inch graham cracker pie crust 1/3 cup water 1½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 ounces or half an eightounce package of cream cheese, softened 3 containers of Greek strawberry yogurt (I use fat free yogurt.) 1½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed 1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries, hulled 2 tablespoons granulated sugar In a saucepan, place water and sprinkle with gelatin. Let it stand for one miute. Heat over low heat, about two minutes, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Cool slightly.
In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add yogurt, one container at a time, and gelatin mixture; beat on low until well combined. With a rubber spatula fold in whipped topping. Gently spoon into graham cracker crust, smooth top. Refrigerate until set, about three hours. In a bowl gently toss together sliced strawberries and two tablespoons sugar, let this sit for about 10 minutes or so. Before serving, garnish pie with additional whipped topping and macerated strawberries. Helpful Hint: If you desire strawberry pieces in the pie filling, finely chop ½cup of fresh strawberries and fold into filling, combining evenly before pouring into pie shell. I sometimes like to have the strawberry pieces in the filling. Strawberry barbecue sauce and pulled pork Serves 8 1 2 ½ - pound boneless pork shoulder, sirloin, or butt roast Pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, halved or quartered, depending on size ½ cup quality ketchup Ÿ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced then smashed 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Rolls or buns, split Trim fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with a little salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, brown pork in oil on all sides. Add half the strawber ries, ketchup,
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vinegar, garlic, rosemary, and brown sugar. Bring to boiling; lower heat and simmer, covered for two hours or until pork is tender. Remove pork from Dutch oven, and loosely cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. To make the strawberry barbecue sauce, skim fat from the cooking liquid. Retur n liquid to Dutch oven; bring to boiling. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until reduced to about 2 cups of sauce. With two forks, shred pork, discarding fat, and place in a serving bowl. Stir one cup strawberry barbecue sauce into pork, blend evenly. Gently stir remaining sliced strawberries into sauce. Serve pork on buns and top with additional sauce. Strawberries, chicken and baby greens salad Serves 4 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 6 ounces of baby spring greens 1 cup baby arugula, cut into bite size pieces 3 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (I use rotisserie chicken.) 4 ounce Feta cheese, crumbled In a large serving bowl gently toss together sliced strawber ries, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Let stand for 8-10 minutes, gently tossing often. Add baby greens and arugula tossing into mixture. Fold in shredded cooked chicken combining evenly. Divide over four plates top with crumbled Feta cheese.
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Thursday, April 25 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT 7:30 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 Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INTEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s3URF #ITY 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 4HURSDAY P M AT the Topsail Moose Lodge. Friday, April 26 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, April 30 s!L !NON MEETS EVERY 4UESDAY AT P M AT THE (OLY Trinity Episcopal Church, 107 Deerfield Drive behind Port City Java in Hampstead. Alanon is for friends and families of alcoholics. Wednesday May 1 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY 7ELCOME #ENTER .ORTH 3HORE $RIVE #ALL for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Olde Point Country Club, 513 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. Thursday May 2 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. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INTEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA Baptist Church annex, 22340 U.S. Hwy. 17 Hampstead. AlAnon is for friends and family of alcoholics. s(AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST AND THIRD Thursday of each month. On the first Thursday the meeting is at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 in Hampstead at noon. The third ThursDAY OF EACH MONTH THE MEETING IS AT .INETEEN REStaurant - located at Old Pointe Country Club at noon. This is an opportunity for anyone interest in becoming a Lion and an occasion to meet new people. s.ORTHEAST 2URITAN #LUB MEETS THE lRST 4HURSDAY OF each month with breakfast for supper from 5-8 p.m. at 4HE 0INK 3UPPER (OUSE .# 7ALLACE Friday, May 3 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. Monday, May 6 s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST -ONday of each month and the third Monday 6:30 p.m. at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Tuesday, May 7 sAlAnon meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 107 Deerfield Drive in Hampstead. AlAnon is for friends and families of alcoholics. Wednesday May 8 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY 7ELCOME #ENTER .ORTH 3HORE $RIVE #ALL for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Olde Point Country Club, 513 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. Thursday, May 9 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT 7:30 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 Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INTEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s3URF #ITY 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 4HURSDAY P M AT the Topsail Moose Lodge.
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina raised $12,521.82 for Hurricane Florence relief. The club donated half of the funds to Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, to focus Pender and New Hanover County. The $6,290.91 donated to each organization will be prioritized for women, including women who are head of households. The mission of Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) is to make people safer in their own homes by mobilizing volunteers to complete urgent repairs, hurricane recovery, and accessibility upgrades. WARM serves low-income homeowners in Pender, Brunswick, and New Hanover, counties, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled. Pictured above are JC Lyle, (center) Executive Director, Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Ann Landis, GFWC-NC President (R) and SPEND YOUR MORNINGS Karen Throckmorton, GFWC-NC Corresponding Secretary (L)
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By Karen Sota Special to the Post & Voice Waters are warming up and sea turtles are heading back to our beaches. Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers will officially clock in around sunrise on May 1st for what will
hopefully be a good nesting season. Although we don’t usually see our first turtle mama until a few weeks into the month there’s always a chance that an outlier might want to check us out earlier. If you’re on the beach
early in the morning be sure to wave to and thank our dedicated early risers who are easily identified by their special T-shirt. And you can help by reporting any turtle tracks you might see to our Beach Director, Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880.
By Taylor Maready Special to the Post & Voice Another fantastic week on Topsail Island! It was Spring Break for all the Pender County kids and the island felt so fun and energetic, almost like summer. This week, we had a week long, all day Spring Break Camp that was inexplicably amazing. By chance, we had a group of kids who were fun, adventurous, brilliant and you would have thought that they had been friends for years by the end of camp. We had new adventures each day, but the one that I want to talk to you about this week was on of our Tuesday activities: the squid dissection. The squid are amazing invertebrates, or animals without backbones. They have elongated bodies, large eyes, two fins, eight arms and two tentacles.. And often mistaken for an octopus. The arms of squid are shorter with suction cups along its entirety, while the two tentacles are longer and only suction cups on the ends. Due to the anatomy, many people think that they have eight tentacles and two arms and, I mean, it makes sense. Squid are very smart invertebrates and use their two arms to catch their prey, which using their arms to hold and control their prey until it is consumed. Squid swim with their foot first instead of head first like most swimming species. They can move quickly using jet propulsion, sucking water into the mantle and shooting it out through the siphon. If that is not enough to escape the predator, they can also shoot ink. Anyway, back to the dissection.. Preparing for the squid dissection, our students are asked to observe what they see on the squid externally.
At first glance, they always mention how squid are soft bodied cephalopods, which are known for having prominent heads! They have dots all over their “body”, which are nor mally purple in color, big eyes, two triangular fins and a mouth in the center of their arms. They are to locate the siphon as well. The purple dots that are on their bodies are extremely cool. They are chromatophores, or camouflage cells, which are pigmentchanging and light reflecting cells. They can control their chromatophores and use them blend in with their environment and for communication, which is important to survival. The siphon is a muscular funnel, which is used for a few different purposes, like locomotion and disposal of waste. The next thing that they are asked to do is open up the squid with a pair of scissors. The inside of a squid is quite clean. Their organs are easy to identify and the colors are often very pretty.
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spent hundreds, probably thousands of hours working on her care and now she’s ready to go. The smaller greens and Kemp’s will follow in the next few weeks. But not everybody has their release papers from Dr. Harms, at least not yet. Two of the “Who’s” didn’t make the cut. And we just admitted a half-dozen turtles over the past few weeks including a small Kemp’s
that somehow managed to survive a trip through a dredge pipe – not your basic Disney ride. More about these guys, or maybe girls later. If you want to see a lot of turtles, and not see a really long line in front of you now is the best time to visit. We’re open for tours on our short schedule of two days a week, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. until June.
When opened up, the kids almost instantly identify their ink, which is located overtop of the other central organs, like the liver and stomach. Inside, you will also find two feather-like gills, three hearts and reproductive organs, which the kids use to identify if their specimen is male or female. You can even look a bit deeper to find their siphon retractor muscles and brain. Although squid do not have bones, they do have a pen, which resembles a soft plastic, and helps to support their soft bodies. They also have a parrot-like beak, which is not easily digested by many species, in fact, it is found in the stomachs of many predators that snack on them. Finally, the kids are able to remove their pen and open the ink sac. On top of squid being amazing creatures, they have almost everything that you need to send a letter in a bottle, if stranded on an island, or to draw on your paper if you are just an EMA student.
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Jesus, the True Amen By Dr. Ray Mendenhall Contributing Writer I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Revelation 22: 13 (Author’s note: the song can be sung to the tune “We Have Come to Join in Worship) Sometimes, when I cannot find a song to suit a certain occasion of worship time, I write one. The following is a song I wrote some years ago for a worship service focusing on Jesus’ life. Verse 1: Jesus is the true Amen. He is faithful to the end. He has brought us blessed salvation. He is our Savior and our friend. Every song, every symphony, ever piece of music has a final note, a final chord, a grand finale if you will. In this life, Jesus is the final note in the song of creation. Jesus is end of this world and the beginning of the next. He is the completion, the culmination, the last strains of this world. Jesus is the “Amen� on God’s prayer for us and God’s plan for us. As the Hymn declares, Jesus is the true Amen. The refrain reminds of the sacrifice by which Jesus accomplished all of this. Refrain: On the cross he bore our sorrows. On the cross He bore our shame. On the cross He bore our sinfulness And restored us to God’s claim. The refrain points to
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all Jesus suffered on our behalf, how he took upon himself all that we truly deserve but could not bear. Jesus, by His courageous act on the cross, gather up all that weighed us down and kept us from being able to rise in God’s presence. He provided us a way into God’s favor again. Verse 2: Jesus shared the prayer of the Father, teaching all God’s love and grace. Jesus healed the sick and the wounded, revealing to all God’s true face. Jesus in His life did something else for us. He demonstrated, lived out, if you will, God’s true love for us. He showed us the grace of God; he taught about God’s mercy. He healed our brokenness inside and out, physical and mental. He show us as clearly as anyone could, the true face of God. He came to reveal a God of love, a caring Father, passionate
about His children. He in fact taught us to call God Father, to pray to Him in a most familiar and intimate way. Jesus shared God’s hope and promise for all of creation. Refrain: On the cross he bore our sorrows. On the cross He bore our shame. On the cross He bore our sinfulness And restored us to God’s claim. Jesus dealt with sin in all kinds of ways – one way was to absorb it. Jesus absorbed all that was weak, feeble and sinful in us so that the best in us could rise to the surface. Jesus bore sorrows and shame and sin so that grace and mercy and love could find a prominent place is us and in our world. Jesus restored to God. He enabled us to stand boldly in God’s presence so we could come again in to God’s service.
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Pastor John Fedoronko
1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601
Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 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. CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. 19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphy Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 C ALVARY C HAPEL C OMMUNITY C HURCH 5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Monsignor Joseph Ntuwa, Pastor 54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919 Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m. Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m. 607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. 4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735 Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m. CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
14201 Hwy. 50/210 • Surf City, NC 28445 • 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org
BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH
“The Church on the Hill� (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443
Sunday School 9:45 a.m . • Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.barlowvistabaptistchurch.com
THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON
Pastor: Don Myers
910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz
Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH
BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs
100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for children, youth and adults 6:45 p.m. www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org
88 Blakes Chapel Road • Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-2576 Rev. Steve Spearing, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. www.blakeschapel.org Find Us on Facebook E-mail Prayer Requests to: shareinprayer@gmail.com
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Henry A. “Chip” Jordan B U R G AW - - H e n r y “Chip” A. Jordan, Jr., 77, of Burgaw died peacefully at home Monday, April 22, 2019. He was born Feb. 14, 1942 in Sampson County, the son of Henry A. Jordan, Sr. and Ethel Cavenaugh Jordan; brother of Jacqueline White and Olive Moore; step-son of Luci Jordan; and step-daddy to Joy Whitley, all who predeceased Chip. Chip is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Linda Lane Jordan; children and step-children, Tracey Jordan Keels and husband Darryl, Mandy Baker and husband Austin, and James Highsmith and wife Connie; grandchildren, Jamie Jordan, Courtney Sloan, Sabrina and Logan Whitley, Miranda Baker, and Sidney Highsmith; great grandchildren, Austin and Cameron Jordan. Chip dearly loved them and was so proud of their accomplishments. Chip retired from PCS Nitrogen as a senior operator with more than 35 years of service. He proudly served his country in the US Army Special Forces and retired from the NC National Guard with the rank of Major. Following his retirements Chip was partner/ owner of area JacksonHewitt Tax Service from
1998-2005. Chip found great peace and happiness in the outdoors: duck hunting, golfing, skeet shooting, playing/coaching softball, playing with Lane (his yellow lab), traveling through out the USA and the islands, and working in his yard. He served as a member/chairman of Pender County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and earned the recognition of being a DU Lifetime sponsor. He was a member of the Order of the Elks and a member/chairman of Pender County ABC Board. Prior to his illness, Chip was active in the Pender Fellowship group, serving in many capacities. Graveside service with military honors was 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Applewhite and Rev. William Hill Pearsall conducting the service. A time of fellowship followed in the church fellowship hall. Special thanks to Maria Avila, Eula Brice and Austin Baker for their compassionate love and care given to Chip during his illness. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Jordans Chapel UMC, c/o Kay Prescott, 2410 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to Pender County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 1612 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
Obituaries
Gene Buron Lanier BURGAW -- Gene Buron Lanier, 80, of Burgaw died peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born May 20, 1938 in Pender County where he lived all of his life. Gene was the son of Amos Decatur Lanier and Hattie Batts Lanier Blanchard; sibling of Maxie Lanier, Merna Phillips, Millie Hester and Della Williams Harrell, all who predeceased Gene. He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Mary Jane Strickland Lanier; children, Mary Thelma “Tammy” Weiner and husband Steve and their children Sarah Weiner (Greg) and Abe Weiner (Maria), Sabrina Armstrong and husband Bob and their children Caroline Mathis (Bret), John Armstrong and Catherine Armstrong, Cindy Riley and husband Carl Riley, Jr. and their children Claire Riley, Chloe Riley and Casey Riley, and Gene Buron Lanier, Jr. and wife Sara and their children Lauren Head (Ben), Haley Brooks (Craig) and Amos Lanier; six great grandchildren, Hartley and Haylen Head, Ella Mathis, Brayden, Davis, and Grace McElheny; sisters, Sheila Herring (Morris) and Selma Smith; sister-inlaw, Lou Lanier; brother-inlaw, Herman Strickland, Jr.
(Becky); and numerous extended family and friends. Gene Lanier was a Charter Member of Westview United Methodist Church. He served with the Pender County Farm Bureau as a Board Member and President, and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Farm Bureau for 27 years – 13 years on the Executive Committee and five years as Vice President. As a pioneer in the tobacco farming community, Gene was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to Chair the Flue Cured Tobacco Marketing Advisory Committee and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Flue Cured Tobacco Cooperative for more than 10 years. A lifelong farmer, Gene was an early adopter of technology in farming, advocate of research, and the advancement of the farming industry. He was featured as the News and Observer Tarheel of the Week in 1980. A private interment was in Burgaw Cemetery prior to the funeral service. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with Judy Jeremias and Pastor Fred Roberts conducting the service. Following the funeral service there was a time of fellowship and lunch at Westview United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Westview United Methodist Church (5610 NC Hwy 53 West, Burgaw, NC 28425) and Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation (1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401) would be appreciated. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home
Burgaw Chapel.
Jeannette Scott WAKE FOREST -- Jeannette Scott of Wake Forest, passed away April 18, 2019 after several years of declining health. Jeannette, age, 87, was born to John Cleveland Scott and Berta Hocutt Scott Feb. 25, 1932 and was their only child. She was born at the old Hocutt Homeplace near Burgaw, North Carolina. W h e n Wo r l d Wa r II broke out, Jeannette and her mother moved to Wilmington and ran a boarding house for men working at the shipyard. Her father continued to run the farm, and the family was together on the weekends. Jeannette graduated from New Hanover High School in 1950 and Meredith College in 1954. Upon graduation from Meredith she went to Richmond, Virginia to work with the Southern Baptist Convention Foreign Mission Board. In 1957 she had the opportunity to go to Ibadan, Nigeria to work with the Nigerian Baptist Mission for several years. Upon her return, her interest in missions had intensified, and she enrolled in Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where she graduated in 1964. When she graduated from the seminary she went to work fulltime for the Baptist Book Store at the seminary where she became manag-
er. She worked there until she retired in 1992. For many years she was very active in the Altrusa Inter national of Raleigh. She enjoyed playing cards and other games with friends at one of the churches near her home. She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Jeannette is survived by many cousins who loved her very much. She will be missed by many. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest. Burial followed at the Hocutt Family Cemetery near Burgaw.. The family received friends (one hour prior to services) from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials to be sent to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to The Hocutt Family Education Scholarship Fund, Campbell University, Advancement Office, PO Box 116, Buies Creek, NC 27506 or another charity of your choice. The family was served by Bright Funeral home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest.
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Lower Cape Fear Hospice grief support workshops Lower Cape Fear Hospice will of fer two 90minute grief workshops titled Living with Grief: 10 Questions People Most Frequently Ask About Grief in Jacksonville and Hampstead. The workshop will be offered in Hampstead on Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 U.S. Highway 17
North. The workshop will be offered in Jacksonville on Wednesday, June 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 1038 Henderson Drive. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you or your friends and family are having dif-
ficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear Hospice is here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Your do-
nation is always appreciated. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the highest level of care and comfort to patients with life-limiting illness; support and counseling to families; and education to the community. For more infor mation, visit lcfh.org.
Kelly Spring Fest April 27 Parade begins at 10 a.m. on White Oak Road across from the Kelly Ball field ending at Centerville Baptist Church – Lineup by 9:30 a.m. Local live Entertainment by The Pink Slips Band begins immediately following the parade at the ball field Food, Arts and Craft vendors are welcome. All vendors will need to be registered by April 24. Booth rental is $25 for Craft Vendors and $100 for Food Vendors. Vendors should be set up by 9 a.m. For more information kellyvolunteerfiredepartment@gmail.com
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Bill Howard Outdoors
Town of Burgaw Government News April 25, 2019 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications for the Town of Burgaw Tourism Development Authority (TDA). Applicants must be active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the Town of Burgaw. Applications may be downloaded from our website at http://townofburgaw.com/advisory-boards. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2019. These are volunteer positions with no compensation. For more information, please contact Kristin Wells, Town Clerk at town.clerk@townofburgaw.com.
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist
Turkeys are the bane of me. Not quite like the hated ticks, although as turkey season comes in, ticks tend to open ‘human season’ it seems. Turkeys are more like a love/hate relationSHIP ) GUESS ) ADMIRE THE TURKEY "IG bold bird that is scared of very little. They are always aware. They use their skills to coexist with other creatures in order to protect their family. And even if you take a look at just a single part of the bird you could say it is, well, ugly, the bird overall is actually a very engaging creature. However, for me at least, the species seems to have some sort of ‘Bill’ radar; Bill being me of course. ) HAVE HUNTED THE BIRD FOR MANY YEARS AND ALTHOUGH ) HAVE ENCOUNTERED THEM ) have yet to been opportunistic enough to have one draped over my shoulder while exiting a field. ) HAVE HUNTED THEM IN THE MOUNTAINS ) HAVE HUNTED THEM NEAR THE COAST ) HAVE hunted them in the piedMONT %ACH TIME THE RESULT has been the same. Lots of fun and a wonderful experiENCE YET ) STILL HAVEN T BEEN able to dial the number to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission in
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order to report a downed Tom. ) HAVE SEEN JUST ABOUT every answer a turkey could GIVE )N THE MOUNTAINS ON ONE HUNT ) CALLED ) WAITED ) STAYED SILENT LISTENING alertly for an old bird to come within range. After HUNTING FOR SEVERAL DAYS ) packed up my belongings and made two trips to the truck. Between the first and second trip, a bearded trophy walked right into my path. We were both equally STARTLED ) HAD NO WEAPON AS ) HAD ALREADY PUT MY BOW IN the vehicle. The tom paused, stared at me for a moment, AND THEN ALL ) REMEMBER SEEing is his rear end and dust as he jetted down the dusty path. He would have done well at the NFL combine based on his speed. .EARER TO THE COAST ) have had the opportunity to really work a bird in using my call and some decoys. A shooting lane, roughly a half mile long, provided a chance for me to see a couple of toms and a jake
enter the area at the end of THE ROW ) CALLED THE BIRDS in slowly over the half mile LONG TRACK )T TOOK HOURS working the birds towards me, with them exiting the lane and coming back in SEVERAL TIMES ) WAS RATHER proud of my accomplishment. *UST AS ONE OF THE TOMS hit the point of being in range, he stopped. He appeared skiddish, nervously zig-zagging to and fro but never taking that extra step closer. A slight breeze was BLOWING AND SINCE ) WAS SHOOTING A BOW ) PREFERRED A closer shot to take the wind OUT OF THE EQUATION "UT ) could not get him to make the commitment to come any further. Then, all three birds took to the air in separate directions as if a lightning bolt had struck between them. $ID ) MAKE A SUDDEN move and they caught me? -Y INSTANT THOUGHT PROCESS WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE AS ) TRIED TO lGURE OUT WHAT ) had done to spook them.
*UST AS SUDDEN AS THEIR flight and my thoughts, the answer became clear. Because a large black bear stepped into my view on my right, not even five feet FROM MY BLIND ) WASN T THE culprit to their departure, that bear was. And now ) HAD TO STAY EVEN MORE still. That is the way huntING WORKS THOUGH )F EVerything were easy, there would be no joy in doing it. The challenge, the interaction with nature, that is one of the great thrills of the HUNT !ND IT IS ONE ) HOPE to continue to enjoy. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.
Filming in town will be taking place on Friday, April 26th beginning around 12 PM and lasting approximately 12 hours. Filming will take place at the following locations: S. Dickerson St. from Progress Dr. to E. Main St. (St. Helena), Adam’s Tire (corner of N. Wright St. and E. Wilmington St., and Courthouse Ave.). There will be some intermittent road closures during the filming process. Burgaw PD will be on site to help with traffic control and security. 2019 SUMMER ON THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES Save the dates for our 2019 Summer on the Square concerts sponsored by the Town of Burgaw, Pender County Parks & Recreation, and the Parks Foundation of Pender County. Each concert begins at 6:30 PM on the Courthouse Square in downtown Burgaw. Rain locations will be held at the Burgaw Train Depot. June 6th June 20th
Parrot Party The Imitations
July 18th August 1st
Soul on the Beach British Invaders
TOWN CALENDAR May 4 Spring Festival on the Courthouse Square May 14 Board of Commissioners Meeting May 17 Family Bingo Night at the Train Depot
9:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM
TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com
Town of Surf City Government News April 24, 2019 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________ Ap ril 26, 2019 2:00pm National Ar b o r Day Celeb ration Soundside Par k 517 Roland A v e.
Burgaw Summer on the Square concerts From Staff Reports The Town of Burgaw and Pender County Parks and Recreation are collaborating once again to offer the Summer on the Square concert series. “ We a r e p l e a s e d t o bring this concert series once again to downtown Burgaw,� said Zachary White, Pender County Parks and Recreation Supervisor. “The series will
feature new bands in addition to crowd favorites from last year.� The free events will feature live music by: s*UNE 2ANDY +NIGHT AND 0ARROT 0ARTY *IMMY Buffett Tribute) s*UNE 4HE )MITATIONS "EACH 3OUL AND 2OCK Roll) s*ULY 3OUL ON THE "EACH -OTOWN AND "EACH s!UGUST "RITISH )NVAD-
ERS "EATLES 2OLLING 3TONES THE 7HO %TC “The Town of Burgaw is thrilled to partner with 0ENDER #OUNTY 0ARKS Recreation to offer a fun filled event that families can take pride in,� said Cody Suggs, Burgaw Parks and Recreation Director. “We hope to see everyone out and enjoying what Burgaw has to offer.� All concerts will begin
AT P M !TTENDEES ARE encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the entertainment. Various food trucks will be on site throughout the series. Please no alcohol or pets. For more information conTACT OR The event will be hosted on the Pender County #OURTHOUSE 3QUARE 3 7RIGHT 3T "URGAW
Alive After Five summer concerts in Hampstead The Pender County Parks and Recreation announced the new Hampstead Alive After Five concert series. “ We a r e p l e a s e d t o start this concert series in Hampstead, “said Zachary White, Pender County Parks and Recreation super-
visor. “Summer Concerts are something that many Pender County residents have expressed interest in.� The free Friday evening event will feature live music by: s-AY %AGLEWING %A-
gles Tribute Band) s*UNE "RITISH )NVADERS "EATLES 2OLLING 3TONES THE 7HO %TC s*ULY 2ANDY +NIGHT AND 0ARROT 0ARTY *IMMY Buffett Tribute) !UG WILL SERVE AS A RAIN date if needed.
PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS
4/25/19
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
ABC Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization & Review Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth. Planning Board Southeastern Community & Family Services Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek
# of Vacancies 1 3 2 2 7 1 1 1
Positions/Categories
District 1 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 1, District 4 At-Large, Alternate Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Technical At-Large Citizen Representative
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 or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.
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The event will be hostED AT (AMPSTEAD +IWANIS Park, 586 Sloop Point Loop Rd, Hampstead. All concerts will begin AT P M !TTENDEES ARE encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the entertainment.
Come help us celebrate our 17th year receiving the Tree City USA Award.
Thu rsday, May 2 nd 2019 @ Noon Su rf City W elco mc e Cente r, 102 N. Sho r e Dri v e
The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 6:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on the7th of May 2019, at Surf City Community Center on: •
Satellite Annexation: on Shepards Road. Being all of 3.54+/Acres. Pender County Pin # 4236-14-8353-00000 Town of Surf City Budget Work Session Meeting rd Friday, May 3 at 9:00am Surf City Welcome Center 102 N. Shore Drive
Various food trucks will be on site throughout the series. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. For more information, contact Zachary 7HITE AT
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS:
May 7, 2019
TIME OF HEARINGS:
7:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Master Site Development Plan and Major Subdivision Blake Farm Storage, LLC & OPV Development, applicants, on behalf of HST Kayak Holdings, LLC, Dry Pond Partners, LLC, and OPV Development, owners, are requesting the approval of a Major Site Development Plan (SDP 2019-71) and a Major Subdivision (SUBMAJ 2019-23) for the construction and operation of a Âą111,925 sq. ft. ministorage warehouse (NAICS 531130) and 136 townhomes in the previously approved Blake Farm Master Development Plan (Case #11166). SDP 2019-71 is proposed on three (3) tracts totaling approximately Âą6.65 acres and SUBMAJ 2019-23 is proposed on two (2) tracts totaling approximately Âą27.67 acres. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development and GB, General Business zoning districts. The subject properties are located west of US HWY 17, north of Sidbury Road (SR 1572), and northwest of Scotts Hill Loop Road (SR 1571) in the Topsail Township. The subject properties for SDP 2019-71 may be further identified by Pender County PINs 3271-20-99810000, 3271-31-2231-0000, and 3271-21-6850-0000, and subject properties for SUBMAJ 2019-23 may be further identified by Pender County PINs 3271-23-6002-0000 and 3271-33-1156-0000. Zoning Map Amendment Par 5 Development Group, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Kenneth L. West et al., owner, is requesting the approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for (1) tract totaling approximately Âą2.76 acres from RA, Rural Agriculture zoning district to GB-CD3, General Business conditional zoning district 3 as part of a Major Site Development Plan that also totals Âą2.76 acres. This request is to allow for the construction of a Dollar General retail store (NAICS 453). The subject property is located on the south side of NC HWY 11, approximately Âą500 feet west of the intersection of NC HWY 11 and Willard Railroad Street (SR 1309) and approximately Âą1,000 feet east of the intersection of NC HWY 11 and Courtney Drive in the Union Township. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3304-63-4215-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Betty Warn Batts Freeman, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent,Betty Warn Batts Freeman, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 11, 2019 at P.O. Box 101, Bryans Road , MD 20616-9997. or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 4th day of April, 2019. Malanza Henry P.O. Box 101 Bryans Road, MD 20616-9997 #8630 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1067 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN PARKER, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROSE MARIE DRAYTON 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 7.86 acres, Parcel ID Number 3204-83-3964-0000 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 May 27, 2019. This day, April 1, 2019. Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8634 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JIMMY ALLEN RIVENBARK 19 E 133 Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Jimmy Allen Rivenbark, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of July, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 11th day of April, 2019. Johnnie Rivenbark Pamela Baucom Co-Executors of the Estate of Jimmy Allen Rivenbark c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8636 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JANE BATSON KIRK All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Jane Batson Kirk, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Kristie Kirk Grubb and Anthony Jackson Kirk, as Co-Executors of the decedent’s estate on or before July 15, 2019, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, PA, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Co-Executors. Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8637 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 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 Gary Lynn Montgomery, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gary Lynn Montgomery, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 18, 2019 at 3255 Pond Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of April, 2019. Gary Lynn Montgomery, Jr. 3255 Pond Road, Burlington, NC 27215 #8633 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Callie Mae Alderman, 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 19th day of July 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 18th day of April, 2019. Mary Evelyn Alderman Anderson P.O. Box 1592 Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8651 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19
19 SP 7 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 Devyn Rachelle Edwards to William T. Morrison and Phillip M. Rudisill, Trustee(s), which was dated July 27, 2017 and recorded on July 28, 2017 in Book 4648 at Page 716, 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 April 30, 2019 at 10:00AM, 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 57, Section 2, Phase 1, The Knolls at Turkey Creek, as shown on a plat entitled “Section 2 Phase 1 the Knolls @ Turkey Creek”, said plat duly recorded in Map Book 59 at Page 93 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 348 Toms Creek Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457. 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 All Lawful Heirs of Devyn Rachelle Edwards. 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.: 18-11803-FC01 #8638 4/18, 4/25/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Cleo Haase, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Cleo Haase, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 18, 2019 at 8915 New Forest Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of April, 2019. Pamela Sue Latter 8915 New Forest Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #8632 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Bernice Elizabeth Barnhill Lomax, 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 19th day of July 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 18th day of April, 2019. Diane Elizabeth Lomax, Administratrix P.O. Box 3925 Wilmington, NC 28406 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8640 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 15 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William S. Visscher, (William S. Visscher, Deceased) (Heirs of William S. Visscher: Lucas Visscher, Thadeus Visscher, Tania Visscher and Unknown Heirs of William S. Visscher) (Tania Visscher, Deceased) (Heirs of Tania Visscher: Lucas Visscher, Thadeus Visscher and Unknown Heirs of Tania Visscher) to Khechok Langchung, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of September, 2017, and recorded in Book 4651, Page 1856, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on April 30, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at new P.K. spike in said centerline of S.R. #1128, and beginning P.K. spike is located along said centerline of S.R. #1128 North 14 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East 1789.84 feet from a new P.K. spike located at the intersection of paved centerlines S.R. #1128 and S.R. #1100; running thence from said beginning P.K. spike, so located, North 14 degrees 44 minutes, 50 seconds East 220.00 feet with said centerline of S.R. #1128 to a new P.K. spike; thence with the old marked and painted line with Corbett Package Co. North 80 degrees 00 minutes East 364.11 feet (passing over an old inline concrete monument at 35 feet and through an old marked 18” for-n-aft pine tree at 319 feet) to a new low iron stake; thence with a new line South 14 degrees 51 minutes West 372.42 feet to a new iron stake; thence with a new marked line North 75 degrees 15 minutes 10 seconds West 330.00 feet (passing over a new inline iron stake at 293.65 feet) to the Beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3676 Point Cashwell Road, Atkinson, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure 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 this 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1262755 (FC.FAY) #8644 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 Public Notice Notice is given that the Surf City Board of Adjustment will meet at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Surf City Welcome Center, 102 North Shore Drive to discuss an appeal request at 1910 N Shore Drive for Building Permit #20190097 to build a deck, gazebo, and crosswalk over the dune to the beach. The public is invited to attend this important meeting and make oral comments. Copies of the ordinance, map, and application are on file in the town planner’s office for inspection by any interested citizens. You may request an accommodation for a disabling condition in order to attend the meeting. If you have not already made a request, you may do so by contacting Patricia Arnold at 910-328-4131x101. Such request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Patricia E. Arnold Community Development #8639 4/18, 4/25/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-521 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. DAVID J. EDMONDS, JR., owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: MARYANN EDMONDS SEIGER 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 3 acres Moore Rd., Parcel ID Number 3321-82-6631-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 3, 2019. This day, April 10, 2019. Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8642 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 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 Francis Donald Gallagher, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Francis Donald Gallagher, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 25, 2019 at 796 Washington Acres Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 18th day of April, 2019. Kathleen M. Gallagher 796 Washington Acres Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 #8648 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Edith Crowley Batson, 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 19th day of July 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 18th day of April, 2019. Stephen T. Batson Co-Executor 106 South Cowan Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Edith B. Hill, Co-Executor 2100 Winchester Drive Ruston, LA 71270 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8650 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 170 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Marcus K. Walker to Jeffery L. Tuttle, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of July, 2000, and recorded in Book 1607, Page 055, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Ser-
vices, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 7, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Caswell, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and Northeast of the paved centerline of S.R. 1201 and being more fully described as follows, to with: BEGINNING at a nail in the paved centerline of S.R. 1201, said nail being located along said line at a point that is North 30 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West 861.98 feet from an old subsurface railroad spike located in said road centerline and directly above the center of an 18 inch concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a ditch above the roadway and said culvert being located 0.49 miles Northwestwardly along said road from its intersection with Secondary Road No. 1206; and running thence from the BEGINNING, so located with the paved centerline of Sr 1201 North 30 deg. 57’00” West 180.16 feet to a nail in the line; thence, North 59 deg. 03’ 00” East 192.18 feet (passing over an inline stake at 25.16 feet) to an iron stake inline; thence, South 30 deg. 57’ 00” East 180.16 feet to an iron stake inline; thence South 59 deg. 03’ 00” West 192.18 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 166.38 feet) to the Beginning, containing 0.67 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1201 (assumed 60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. during July, 1995. As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 263, at Page 86 of the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2036 Beattys Bridge Road, Atkinson, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure 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 this 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1254245 (FC.FAY) #8646 4/25, 5/2/19
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RAYMOND FRANKLIN WATSON SR 19 E 151 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Raymond Franklin Watson Sr, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before July 19, 2019 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent Estate of Raymond Franklin Watson Sr MARK I NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8649 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jack P. Jones late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Jack P. Jones to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 90th day of this notice, July 17, 2019, 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. Linda A. Jones, Executrix of the of the Estate of Jack P. Jones (19 E 134) c/o Gregory M. Katzman Law Offices of Gregory M. Katzman, PLLC. 3819 Park Ave Wilmington, NC 28403 #8652 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-521 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. DAVID J. EDMONDS, JR., owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: RAY SEIGER 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 3 acres Moore Rd., Parcel ID Number 3321-82-6631-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 3, 2019. This day, April 10, 2019. Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8641 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 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 Jennie Rhodes Beaver, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jennie Rhodes Beaver, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 25, 2019 at H. Edward Knox, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 30848, Charlotte, NC 28230, or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 18th day of April, 2019. Jimmy Evitt 4925 Waxhaw Farms Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 #8653 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK ESTATE FILE: 19-E-76 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY OAKLEY HARDIN, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jimmy Oakley Hardin, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of July, 2019, in care of the undersigned’s attorney at the address stated below, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Decedent or the Estate shall please make immediate payment to the Estate of Jimmy Oakley Hardin in care of the undersigned’s attorney at the address stated below. This the 25th day of April, 2019. SHAULA HARDIN, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY OAKLEY HARDIN c/o Rountree Losee LLP P. O. Box 1409 Wilmington, NC 28402-1409 Telephone: 910-763-3404 Facsimile: 910-763-0320 By: /s/ Melissa A. Atkinson #8657 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19
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Poplar Grove Kentucky Derby event May 4 By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Poplar Grove Plantation is inviting you, your friends and neighbors to join them for Brews, Bourbon, Barbecue and the Kentucky Derby. Poplar Grove will be broadcasting live coverage from Churchill Downs May 4 from 3 until 8 p.m. Food trucks, including Port City Que and Poor Piggy’s, will be on site as well as a few of the equine friends from The Stables at Poplar Grove. Folkstone Stringband will be playing their popular hard hitting bluegrass during the event. A few sporting lawn games will be available, as well as a Big Hat contest. There will also be various raffles on the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic and Kentucky Derby to raise money for the Stables, so there’s plenty to do for the young and youngat-heart. This late afternoon event will also offer a Beer and Wine Garden and signature Mint Juleps. Those who attend are asked to bring cash for the event to help them offset the costs of taking care of their rescue horses. $7 mint juleps, $5 glasses of wine and $4 bottled beer will be available. The Stables at Poplar
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Continued from page 3A of politicians long since dead and forgotten, on topics that were little more than drops of ink on the historical record, alongside important things that changed our country. Those big paperbound books were also handy for use as a booster seat when a little kid needed to be able to reach the typewriter so he could pretend to write a news story. I may have been perched on one of those stacks when I wrote my first “real” piece, but I think I was able to reach the keyboard from a chair by then. On the weekends, the office was peaceful in its darkness and near-silence. Sometimes the Associated Press ticker would suddenly begin hammering out news from across the nation and around the world, startling anyone who hadn’t noticed the red light that signaled an incoming story. Sometimes the appropriately and ironically named Mr. Casper was there. He was a tiny, skinny man who made a sort-of living by sweeping the floors and emptying the trash. Occasionally he slept in the big boxes of scrap paper, making noises that would not have been out of place had he been a real ghost lurking in the shadows of the old building. T he only consistent sound was my father’s manual typewriter, jamming ancient engraved letters through an inked ribbon to impress words on a piece of yellow paper, as it had done since the early years of the Great Depression, more than 30 years before I was born. Our newspaper was a slumbering beast on weekends, and slept as any welltrained beast should be able to as it prepared to stretch and go back to work. By 7 a.m. on Monday, the beast would re-awaken, with lights burning and phones jangling and people talking and machines humming, banging and roaring. And the press, which everything we did was designed to feed, rolled and roared
Grove was established to provide an opportunity for the public to view and interact with a variety of farm animals typical of a working farm. The Stables are supported and operated through volunteer efforts, and the farm animals thrive under the ongoing care of the extensive network of dedicated volunteers. Poplar Grove is also home to a group of equine rescues, focusing on the healthcare, medical treatment, nutrition and dietary needs of the equines to restore human trust and the necessary socialization skills to participate in the farm animal community. Adoptions are arranged for rehabilitated equines and foster homes are provided to those not suited for placement. Throughout the last few years, there have been ongoing projects at the Stables at Poplar Grove. In 2017, the hens were gifted with expansion. The free range chicken coop was a donation of labor from volunteers, and Colonel John Moran and his crew led the expansion effort. A horse run-through was constructed in 2018 by the same crew. Several of the equine were successfully rehabilitated and
adopted out to good homes, including two donkeys and two ponies. The rehabilitation and adoption of these animals is a testament to the loving care of the volunteers and the efforts of the equine rescue program. Other projects for 2019 include restructuring the fence line for better viewing opportunities, so visitors to the barnyard can experience the animals in a safe and hands-on environment. Lowe’s Home Improvements in Porters Neck supplied labor and materials for a new fence, so that Poplar Grove could begin conservation efforts to restore grass in the pasture. The horses couldn’t be happier. Proceeds from barnyard tours, animal meet and greets, special fund-raising events, and public donations help to offset the costs of feed, hay, annual vaccinations, and veterinarian visits. Admission to this event is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Those who attend are invited to bring your lawn chairs, big hats, blankets and friends. Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 Hwy 17 N. Visit www.poplargrove. org or call (910) 686-9518 for more information.
hungrily along, a beast that the newspaper staff fed and were fed by in return. Tuesday, April 25, 1978, was a beautiful spring day. A new department store had opened in town. It was an election year, and back then almost every political event was covered. One of the towns in our readership was mulling a water and sewer project. A man had stabbed another one in a drunken fight, and in turn been hit with a baseball bat, but both were expected to recover and face charges. Any other Tuesday afternoon, the newspaper would have been busy and noisy. Mr. Billy or my mother would fuss at the boys who gathered our papers to run our routes. Miss Louise would complain and gossip and answer the phone and take subscriptions across the worn Formica. Mr. Buzz would be running the press with Tim, who we all thought was cool. Mr. Johnny would be counting dimes (he managed the paperboys) or preparing to go cover a baseball game. But on this day, I was the only kid in the office. Not many of the adults were left, for that matter, after the last copies of the last edition came off the press, and the Goss shut down with an almost anticlimactic flip of a switch or two. Across the top of the front page, in two lines across all eight columns, were the words I refused to believe. I refused to read anything past “Dispatch to cease publication today” My parents had already told me things would be changing very soon, that the newspaper we called our own (although they just worked there) would be closing, bought out by the competition. That offended me, since sometimes the boys with the Dispatch and the boys with the other paper engaged in fistfights to defend the respective honor of our publications. You didn’t just sell out to the enemy, although as I grew up I realized that while they were the competition, they weren’t really the enemy. Our paper was old and tired; theirs was not. It was just the changing times. I kept my chin up as I
ran my route, delivering small stacks to the bus station, the service station, then the store where I bought comics and candy, the pharmacy, and the uptown grocery store. The Old Man picked me up as always, and we ran the rest of the route to the other vendors. I don’t remember what we talked about, but oddly enough, I don’t think it was the newspaper When we got back to the office, as always, there were some loose ends to tie up for the day. I wandered to the back, as I often did. The machines were cool, and everything was dark and quiet. Not as quiet as a Saturday, of course, since there was traffic outside the stone walls and phones still jangled, but the building was quiet in a different way, a scary way. It frightened me, and not in the delicious haunted house way of a quiet Saturday morning when they AP would rattle and write its stories by magic. The silence scared me in a way I had never before experienced, so like any kid – even if I was a strapping 12-year-old – I headed for the safety of my dad’s little alcove. That was when I heard another noise, one that frightened me even worse than the silence, a silence that was so wrong. For the first time in my life, coming from the office in the corner, I could hear my father crying quietly. He was 63 years old, with a wife and son, and had to start over. He had no real idea what he was going to do, but he felt the weight on his shoulders, and he was afraid. And for the first time in my life, I too knew real fear. For 21 years, the Old Man wrote a column every year, saying goodbye to The Dunn Dispatch. Sometimes it made print, sometimes it didn’t. In 2001, he lay in his hospital bed, too weak to sit up. He asked me to carry on his tradition. I promised I would do so. I also made a promise to myself that day, about another column. Lord willing, you’ll read that one in a few days.
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 44 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mary Ann Wrench and Sherrie L. Kelley, as joint tenants with right of survivorship (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mary Ann Wrench) to ServiceLink Title, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of September, 2012, and recorded in Book 4137, Page 0172, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 7, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the county of PENDER, State of NC and is described as follows: All that parcel of land in Topsail Township, Surf City, Pender County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 3471, Page 244, ID# 4235-37-7798-0210, being known and designated as: Located in Topsail Township, Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina and being an interest in certain Condominium premises known as Topsail Landing Condominiums as established in the First Amendment to Amended and Restarted declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominiums as recorded in Book 3296 Page 133 and formerly known as Surf City Gateway Condominium (The “Condominium) duly established under Chapter 47-C of the North Carolina General Status (North Carolina Condominium Act) with declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominium recorded in Book 2787, Page 3, and as amended and restated in Book 3087, Page 134 in rerecorded in Book 3089, Page 128, of the Pender County Public Registry (hereinafter the “Declaration”) as supplemented by the first supplement to the Amended & Restated Declaration of Surf City Gateway Condominium amended recorded in Book 3199, Page 084 of the Pender County Registry (The “Supplement), said premises being more particularly describes as: All of Unit 210, Building 2, Phase 2, Surf City Gateway Condominium (The “Unit”) as Described in the declaration and the supplement and as shown on the Plan of Condominium, which is recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 87, Slide 583/584, Pender County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 200 Gateway Condos Drive, Unit 210, Holly Ridge, North Carolina. Together with an allocated interest in all common elements (as such term is defined in the Declaration) of the Condominium, as presently set forth in the supplement. Subject to the Declaration of Easements, Restrictions and Covenants of Surf City Gateway Community recorded in Book 3075, Page 88, Pender County Registry. Known as: 200 Gateway Condos Drive, Unit 210, Surf City, NC 28445 Tax/Parcel ID: 4235-37-77980210 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or
parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure 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 this 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1266439 (FC.FAY) #8642 4/25, 5/2/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pender County Estate File No.: 19E159 All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Dorothy Barrow Foyles, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before July 23, 2019 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 24th day of April 2019. James Foyles Jr. Executor of the Estate of Dorothy Barrow Foyles C/O of his attorney, Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Attorney at Law PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #8654 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Anthony Whitcomb, late of 197 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point, 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 29th day of July, 2019 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 17th day of April, 2019. Anna Whitcomb, Administrator of the Estate of Michael Anthony Whitcomb Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8656 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 19-SP-52 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 William G. Milliken and Patricia A. Milliken dated September 13, 2016 and recorded on September 21, 2016, in Book 4628 at Page 2242, 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, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Courtney Finch (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 110 Bay Harbor Court, Hampstead, NC 28443 Tax Parcel ID: 4214-78-9518-0000 Present Record Owner: Patricia A. Milliken Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (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 such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. #8655 4/25, 5/2/19
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commercial exploitation of sensitive areas. The lower Mississippi River had become a riverway of toxic sludge, agricultural runoff of fertilizers, animal waste, and oil residue. The discharge delta has become a ‘dead zone’ stretching out to cover 6-7,000 square miles, in which little to no life exists due to less than two parts per million of dissolved oxygen. Consumers had become suddenly more and more aware of the toxic chemicals and heavy metal residue in the food stream – animal flesh, fruits and vegetables. Those in the know think the environmental regulations are helpful. Those whose profits are affected brand the environmentalists as liberals, weird,
radical, and vaguely unAmerican, even communists. We are killing ourselves with the successes of runaway capitalism and it has to have a throttle, sensible regulations that manage the excesses of the marketplace for the benefit of the population of all citizens, not just the corporate elites. Right now, only a small percentage of Americans, the super rich, control the wealth of the rest of the country’s citizens. Profits above all will come at a terrible cost, and it can, and likely will be the cause of runaway climate change. I’m afraid it has begun, and there’s no turning back. “We have met the enemy,” said Pogo, Walt Kelly’s cartoon possum, “and he is us.”
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Pender Sports Lady Pirates split pair of games in D.H. Conley Easter Tournament By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail softball team traveled to Winterville to play three games in the D. H. Conley Easter Tournament last weekend, but the weather and the subsequent wet fields that accompanied the deluge of rain that poured down throughout Eastern North Carolina Friday had other ideas. Originally, the Lady Pirates were supposed to play Amelia County (Va.), Washington, and D. H. Conley – three teams that entered the affair with a combined record of 39-2. That changed Saturday with just two games on the schedule - Washington (14-0; ranked third overall and second in 2A in the state) – staying in the mix, and West Carteret (15-2; 47th in the state, 12th in 3A) taking the place of D. H. Conley. It was definitely going to be a challenging day, but the Lady Pirates – despite coming home with a 1-1 record when three unearned runs in the seventh inning turned an apparent 3-1 win into a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Washington – were more than up to the challenge. Sydney Harrtgrove went 3-for-4 with three doubles, five RBIs, and a run scored, Nee Nee Jordan was 3-for-4 with two RBIs, and three runs scored, and Annalee Hart was 2-for-3 as Topsail
bounced back from the disappointing first-game loss with a 15-0, five-inning, mercy-rule shortened win over West Carteret. “We recovered well,” Topsail Coach Eric Phillips said. “The girls came out a little more focused and we switched the lineup up a little bit in the hopes of putting them in a more comfortable position. Addy threw lightsout, again, and Sydney and Nee Nee got us going early. The truth of the matter is, if our kids play like their capable of playing, they are capable of things like this every time they step on the field.” Factoring in six walks, only 32 Topsail batters came to the plate in four innings with 12 of them scoring and the lineup combining for 14 hits. That was more than enough for Howard, who gave up five hits and three walks with two strikeouts. Howard threw 78 pitches, 45 for strikes, and threw firstpitch strikes to 10 of the 20 batters she faced. Jordan and Hartgrove set the pace in the first when Jordan singled and Hartgrove doubled her home. It became 8-0 in the second with Hart, Olivia Visconti, Jordan, Hartgrove (2B, three RBIs), and Darbie Lisk, and Maggie Smith (2B, three RBIs) all getting base hits. The Topsail girls fin-
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Mahkel and Lavell Henry recently signed to attend Kentucky Christian College in the fall. The Pender County twins are standout football players and also excel at Track.
Topsail’s Devon Bell wins state freestyle, Greco Roman titles By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer When Topsail High School rising-sophomore Devon Bell was just passing toddler stage at age four in Hawaii, he gave baseball a try in T-Ball, but he didn’t like it much so his Dad, a former wrestler and wrestling coach who is retired from the U. S. Marine Corp, put young Devon in a singlet and he gave wrestling a try. Fast forward some 12 years after a move to Southeastern North Carolina from Indiana and Bell began to make his mark on the local wrestling scene as a freshman at Topsail. Hard work produce solid fundamental skills and a 43-6 record while wrestling
primarily at the 160-pound level in his first year at the high-school level – a record that included a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference title at 160 pounds where he won by technical fall (17-0), by pin (3:50), and with another technical fall (16-1) the championship match. Devon was not struggling competitively but he was having a hard time making weight so he and Pirate Coach Wes Whitman decided it would be prudent to move up to 170. That led to a second-place finish at the NCHSAA 3A Regional Championships where he won by fall (1:10) in round one, by pin (1:17) in round two, and by major decision (11-1) in round three before he ran into re-
gional top-seed Jack Reynolds (45-5) of West Carteret, where he dropped a tough 7-4 decision in the championship match. That set up a tough road in the NCHSAA 3A State Championships. Bel lost by fall (3:14) in his first match before winning by fall (3:53) in his first consolation bout. A loss by a 3-2 decision ended his first trip to the championships, but not his desire to rectify some things –and to get better. That led to the 48thAnnual North Carolina State Freestyle and GrecoRoman Championships two weeks ago in the same Greensboro Coliseum that hosted the NCHSAA state championships,, and this time Devon’s trip west was
much, much better. Bell was totally dominant both categories, dis-
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County baseball teams struggle toward season’s end By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Going into the 2019 high school baseball season there was many who thought and maybe even banked on the Topsail Pirates being in the hunt for a Mid-Eastern Conference title and more. The Pirates were ruled ineligible last year in what many considered to be a very disappointing decision by the state. 2019 brought a new year and a clean slate along with a new coach in former player
Nick Raynor. Across the county. Both Pender and Trask were hoping for a break out year. With two weeks left of the regular season all three Pender County high school baseball teams appear to be on the outside looking in when the state playoffs begin. The Topsail Pirates lost quite a bit from a year ago including a coach that was considered to be one of the best in the area. Nick Raynor came in and was asked to keep the team headed in the right direction. To be fair to Coach
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Raynor, the Pirates lost their top two [pitchers from a year ago to graduation along with their all conference catcher. That being said, the Pirates were expected to be in contention for a state playoff bid. What has happened to the 2019 Pirates? The Mid-Eastern Conference. This conference boasts the 2018 3A state champion New Hanover Wildcats along with the perennially tough Hoggard Vikings. Laney is better as well. Meanwhile the Topsail squad is saddled
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with trying to get accustomed to a new coach. Aiden Smith has pitched well and has had a good year at the plate while Chuck Demers and Hayden Walsh have been good. With all of this being said, the Pirates 4-6 conference mark with two weeks left will probably leave them out of the state playoffs. Over at Pender High School, Scott Liptrap came to the school with a plan. He knew that it was
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Pirates late rally falls short in tournament title game By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Comeback victories tend to be very exciting for the winning team and its fans, but not necessarily so for the coaches who would much rather see their team grab an early lead and maintain it. The primary negative of comeback attempts – outside of the fact you fell behind initially – is that it often takes its toll, both physically and emotionally, and that was the fate that befell the Topsail baseball team last Thursday in the championship game of the Touchstone Energy Baseball Classic at Richlands. Trailing 6-1 entering the top of the seventh inning, the Pirates rallied for three runs and had two runners in scoring position before the rally fizzled out as Jacksonville defeated Topsail 6-4 for their third-straight classic title. The Cardinals (15-5, 5-2 in the Coastal 3A Conference) scored three times in the first inning and twice in the second before adding an insurance run in the sixth in winning the rubber game against the Pirates (6-11, 4-6). Jacksonville earlier (3/10) beat
Topsail 6-5 but lost to the Pirates 10-3 five days later. Trailing 5-0 after three innings, the Pirates got a run back on a leadoff home run to centerfield by Hayden Walsh in the top of the fourth. The score went to 6-1 after the Cardinals scored in the sixth. Marshall Sugden started the seventh with a walk and moved to second on a free pass to Chuck Major. After a fielders’ choice by James Visconti that erased Sugden, a passed ball moved the runners up a base before Shane Nolan singled to score Visconti. Chuck Demers walked to load the bases. A groundout by Walsh scored courtesy-runner D. J. Montano but a liner to right ended the comeback. The Pirates took full advantage of the reprieve Tuesday by shutting out Dixon, which beat Richlands 4-3 on Monday behind a superb pitching performance by Smith and
a 17-hit attack led by three hits from Demers (3-for-4, two R/S, two RBIs, 3B), and two hits each from Smith (2-for-3, two R/S, RBI, 3B), Nolan (2-for-34, two R/S, three RBIs), Elliott Blanton (2-for-4, two R/S, two RBIs, 2B), Sugden (2-for-3, RBI, 2B), and Visconti (2-for-4, RBI) “We got a win out of that game one, so we’ll be playing for the championship Thursday,” Topsail Coach Nick Raynor said. “Unfortunately Swansboro threw a guy who was ineligible so the state made it as forfeit. “We caught a break, we caught a second chance, and we took advantage of it. “Aidan was tremendous, he pitched really well and we took advantage of some breaks right from the start. We haven’t gotten a lot of breaks this year, that’s baseball, but the kids kept on playing and working hard. We had a conversation before the game about taking advantage of this one, and from the first pitch we did.” Smith stroked the game’s first pitch to right for a single, went to second on a single by Nolan, and both runners scored on a triple to right by Demers. After a groundout scored
Demers, Blanton, Sugden, and Vsconti all singled with Blanton scoring on Sugden’s hit. A single by Major, who stole second, set up a RBI single by Nolan that made it 5-0 in the second. The Pirates then scored four times in the fourth and six times in the fifth to shorten the contest via the 10run mercy rule. A Smith triple sent Major (HBP) home in the fourth, a Nolan single scored Smith, a wild pitch plated Nolan, and an error on a ball hit by Blanton accounted for the fourth run in the inning when Demers (1B) crossed home plate. Nolan, Blanton (2B, three RBIs), Baird (2B, two RBIs), and Visconti knocked in the runs in the sixth, and Smith (5IP, Six hits, two walks) retired the Bulldogs in order in the bottom of the frame. Topsail opened the tournament Monday with an 8-5 loss to Swansboro that turned into a 1-0 forfeit win when it was discovered the Swansboro pitcher was ineligible. In the game, however, Topsail was again haunted by two errors that led to three unearned runs for
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County softball teams prepare for stretch By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The three Pender County softball teams have found success this season. Even Heide Trask, who has fallen on hard times since the departure of Corinna Reece and the freshman class that came to the school with her, has shown great improvement. With just two weeks left of the regular season and the state playoffs looming in the near future, all three schools are jockeying for position. The Topsail Pirates are sitting near the top of the Mid-Eastern Conference standings. At 8-2, the Pirates are just two games behind the West Brunswick Lady Trojans with just to weeks to play. Laney is just one game behind Topsail and has a very important game with West Brunswick in the near future. If Laney beats the Trojans and Topsail wins out, the Lady Pirates will be the conference champion. Topsail has a potent lineup led by Tyesha Wil-
Lady Pirates Continued from page 1A ished things in the fourth, and they did it with two outs. Hart singled, Shayne Collins doubled, scoring courtesy-runner Trinity Taron, Emma Neeley singled, Jordan singled sending Collins home, Hartgrove doubled for the third time with courtesyrunner Olivia Visconti scurrying home, Tyesha Williams walked, and Lisk singled to send Jordan in with the fourth run of the inning. “We were more upset with ourselves after the first game because we gave away a chance to beat on of the best teams in the state,” Hartgrove said. “We were out for it, we had to come back. Nee Nee has been on fire lately, and switching from first in the lineup to second gave me a chance to hit after somebody else. “I’ve been in a little slump lately and it felt good to be able to come through like that and help the team. I finally hit the ball hard again. Now we can wait until Wednesday to play Hoggard. We have been preparing for (Hoggard pitcher Mathis) Jessie since the last time we played them (3/22, a 10-0 Topsail win).” The opening game in
liams. The super sophomore is batting at a .548 clip with 21 runs scored and 17 runs batted in. Sydney Hartgrove (.548/21 runs scored,17 RBI and 9doubles) and Darbie Lisk (.436,15 RBI) are also having a great year. The Pirates strongest suit may be in the circle where Addy Howard is leading the county in strikeouts while compiling an 8-2 record. she has a county best 1.35 earned run average. Pender High school is also in the hunt for a conference title. However, the Patriots will have to count on Croatan in order for them to take the overall title. The Lady Patriots are 11-4 overall and 7-3 in the split Coastal 8 Conference. They have already locked up the top 1A spot in the conference. However, Corinna Reece and company are shooting for the overall conference championship. For that to happen the Pats will have to win out while Richlands, the top team in the confer-
ence, loses two out of their last four games. Pender has a potent lineup that features what may be the best 1-2 punch in the county in senior Ashley Dupalavich and junior Lauren Gammons. Gammons is leading the Coastal 8 Conference with a .561 batting average. She has 23 runs batted in with two home runs. Dupalavich missed a few games at the beginning of the year but has came back with a vengeance. She is batting .500 with seven doubles to her credit. Tyanna Holmes,(.429-9 doubles) is also having a great year. Gammons leads the Patriots in the circle and is among the best in the conference. She has a 9-1 record with a 2.00 earned run average. She has 33 strikeouts. The Trask Lady Titans may be the biggest surprise in the Coastal 8 Conference. They are currently 7-8 overall and 6-4 in the conference. They have shown great improvement under the guidance of Rod-
ney Orr. An infusion of three freshmen into the lineup has given the Titans a boost. Leading the way has been Madalyn White and Lacey Jayne. White is batting at a .500 clip with four triples and 14 runs batted in with 26 runs scored. Jayne is also batting .500 with four doubles and 12 RBI. She has crossed home plate 28 times this season. Hannah Mills is the third leg of this dynamic trio. She leads the team with 22 RBI. Mills has pitched the most innings this year and has won five times. White is leading the team with 33 strikeouts. If everything plays out the way it should, the Titans will make the 2A playoffs. It is imperative that they beat Dixon in the season finale as the Bulldogs are a 2A team. With a win, the Titans will have swept the Bulldogs. It appears that all three teams are in position to earn a bid for the playoffs. The next two weeks will tell the story.
the tournament appeared to be heading into the win column for the Lady Pirates as they entered the top of the seventh against Washington holding a 3-1 lead with Howard (7IP, four runs, one earned run, six hits, two walks, two strikeouts, but fate – in the form of a two-out error in a misplayed ball in the outfield led to three unearned runs in the top of the inning. “It was demoralizing loss,” Phillips said. “They re ranked fourth overall in the state and we were the better team. We had our chances but we left too many runners (six) on base, and in the end they got it done and we did not.” A one-out single by Washington’s Kaylee Elks was followed by a walk to Lily Wright. But a strikeout. Sydney Keel stepped to the plate and quickly fell behind with a 1-2 count before lifting a fly ball to the outfield that was misplayed when two Lady Pirate outfielders collided going or the ball, resulting in a two-run error and tying the game at 3-3. A wild pitch moved Keel to third and she scored the gamewinner when Macie Main reached base on an infield single. Washington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first but it didn’t last long. Topsail tied the game in the
bottom of third on a walk to Jordan, a single by Lisk (3-for-3, RBI), a single by Lauren Strnad, and a RBI groundout by Hart. The Lady Pirates took a 3-1 lead in the next inning when Jordan reached second base on an error and scored on a single by Williams. Lisk then doubled to plate Williams. Howard made that lead stand up until the fateful
seventh. Howard threw 101 pitches – 67 for strikes. Howard threw first-pitch strikes to 17 of the 27 batters she faced. The Lady Pirates get back to play in the MidEastern 3A/4A Conference play Wednesday at Hoggard (11-6, 7-3) before heading to Wilmington to play New Hanover (1-12, 1-9) Friday.
In My Opinion I have been around sports my whole life. I played three sports from the time I was four or five until I got too old to do it. I have coached youth sports and had a hand in officiating as well. I am not an expert on any of the sports that I have coached, played or covered. However, I do have very strong opinions on many different aspects of many different sports. Over the years I have watched the game of baseball and softball evolve. At one time the game of baseball was a pure as the driven snow. To be successful you had to do three things. Those three things were simply, hit, field and pitch. If you were proficient at all three of these things you were bound to be successful. However, along the way something changed. The world of sports became the world of specialty. You could be an average fielder, but if you had a great bat they found a place for you. Thus came the designated hitter. If you had a great arm with a great fastball, but had no stamina you were told to not sweat it. “We will use you in relief.” That’s right. We will teach you to throw as hard as you can for two innings and then switch you out. Don’t worry about working on your deficiency. We have a spot for you. All of this was usually found in the big leagues. At the high school level the best pitcher on your team was usually your best hitter and could field his position. While that is still the case, I have watched in amazement as the high school sports scene has changed. Let
Bell Continued from page 1A posing of six opponents (three in each discipline) by a composite score of 56-4. In the freestyle competition, Bell won three matches by technical fall (12-2, 10-0, and 10-0), and in the Freestyle category, then the Pirate rising sophomore won by fall (1:11), by technical fall (10-0), and with another dominating technical-fall effort (14-2) in the final bout of the Greco-Roman grouping. That sets up a trip to Fargo (North Dakota) in July (12-20) for the national championships. “I was just trying to qualify for the trip to North Dakota but I felt confident, if I wrestled to the best of my abilities, I could win,”
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me preach. My good friend Desmond Jordan was one of the best if not the best athlete to ever play for Heide Trask. Desmond played baseball, football, basketball and ran track. As a matter of fact, I believe that Desmonds best sport may have been baseball. However, he ended up on the gridiron. Great choice I might add. This day and time if a high school athlete is very good and is being looked at by college recruiters, they are often times discouraged from playing other sports. They are told that the risk of getting injured is not worth the reward. They are also told that they need to work on their craft. In my opinion this is wrong. I believe that playing multiple sports helps to make a student-athlete a wellrounded individual. I also believe that a young man or woman can get bored and complacent if he focuses on just one thing for the whole year. If you have a young high school student-athlete that is very good in several different sports, I would encourage them to play each of these sports. In the long run it will make them a well-rounded adult. Of course, this is just my opinion. said Bell, who competed in both disciplines in the 16-and-under 170-pound weight class. “It was my first time wrestling in Greco other than training so I was nervous at first but once I won by technical fall over the first kid I felt really comfortable. “Now I am just working to get better prepared for North Dakota. I know the competition will be good, but I am confident, and more comfortable now, so I am looking forward to it.” Bell is not the only Topsail area wrestler who is having a good run. Ian Fritz, a sixth-grader, recently compiled a 10-1 record at the AAU National Elementary Duals in Kingsport, Tennessee, becoming a two-time elementary All-American. Fritz beat multiple state champions from round the country in the process.
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with less than two outs. Swansboro took a 1-0 lead in the third but Topsail answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning on a leadoff single by Trevor Pelkey, a groundout, a single by Smith (2-for4), and an error in a ball hit by Demers (3-for-4, R/S, two 2B) with Pelkey and courtesy-runner D. J. Montano scoring.
S w a n s b o ro t i e d t h e game at 2-2 in the top of the fourth then took a 4-2 lead with two runs in the fifth. Topsail closed to within 4-3 with a run in the sixth on a single by Montano, a wild pitch, and a single by Major. Swansboro then put the game away with four runs in the top of the seventh, however Topsail did not go
quietly. Demers it a one-out double in the bottom of the inning just prior to a home to left by Walsh (2-for-4, two RBIs, R/S, HR) to make it 8-5. A strikeout and a fly out ended the threat, and the game. Topsail is at Hoggard (5-12, 3-7) Wednesday, and at New Hanover (16-0, 10-0) Friday.
better as the season has progressed. Josh Barnhill leads a Pender team that struggled to hit the baseball early in the season. The team has gotten better at the plate and that has showed. The Patriots started 1-4 this
year. However, since that slow start, the team is 4-6. Senior right-hander Tyler Norris is the Patriots best arm. He recently signed to play at the next level and should help the team finish strong.
The Heide Trask Titans season has mirrored the Pender season in many ways. Coach Ronnie Pruitt has a hand full of talented players with varsity experience and a few that have underachieved. The best of the best for Trask is Kolby Lanier. He leads the team with a .426 batting average and is also one of their better pitchers. Ricky Dees is batting .404 with a team high 12 runs batted in. Much like a year ago, many of the Titans problems lie in the field. The team is very inconsistent and can usually be counted on to have one bad inning that costs the team. At 5-10 overall and 4-6 in the Coastal 8 Conference, the Titans will most likely miss the state playoffs. When the regular season ends and the postseason begins, it seems unlikely that we will have a representative from our county participating.
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Boykin a great student-athlete at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Angel Boykin came to Hide Trask High School as a freshman, she was expected to be a very good basketball player. She did not disappoint with her play on the hard wood. She was a Post & Voice allcounty selection three years running. This spring she has taken her skills to the Titan girls track and field team. She has made her mark there as well. She recently took first place in the triple jump at a conference meet. However, there is more to Miss Boykin. Angel carries herself with style and grace every where she goes. She is a very good student-athlete and sets a fine example at the Rocky Point school. When the end of the 201819 school years comes to an end, Angel Boykin will graduate from Heide Trask High school with her head held high
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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail High School is full of very good studentathletes. There are quite a few that standout in more than one spor t. T hese multi-sport student-athletes spend countless hours perfecting their craft, One of those athletes is senior Hayden Walsh. Mr. Wash had a very good run on the Pirate football team. He was named to the all-county football squad. When the spring sports season started, he was out on the baseball diamond acclimating himself to the rigors of baseball. Hayden fields the ball well and rarely makes an error. At the plate he shows power and can hit for average as well. The Pirates are in a fight for a playoff spot. Walsh and his teammates need to win out to have a chance at advancing. Hayden will do everything in his power to help his team.
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Fishing picking up By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic Last week the weather bounced around a bit with the temperature taking some moderate swings. However, both the ocean and fresh water temperatures of slowly climbing which means that the fishing is getting better. The folks on the salt water side of things are re porting some black drum being caught. The water temperatures are in the lower sixties and that means that the blues and Spanish will soon be showing up. There have been some puffer fish caught along with some nice bluefish off of the area pier. Cut shrimp will work here as will blood worms. A bottom rig is the tackle of choice. The same is true for those who like to fish off of the beach. There have been reports of a few red fish being caught in the inland waters as well as a nice run of specks. Your favorite scented plastic such as gulp baits will work here along with a live mud minnow. The flat fish are showing up with drifters working the mouths of creeks and such with mud minnows. It’s just a matter of time before we will be in full-fledged fishing season. The fresh water guys are reporting a few bream b e i n g c a u g h t o n re d worms. the water temps are rising and the fresh water guys are beginning to get the urge to fish. This weeks fishing tip I usually reserve this spot for a fishing tip or
Pender’s Henry will represent Pender well By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When senior Mahkel Henry puts on his football pads and jersey, he is a force to be reckoned with. He recently finished his high school football career at Pender. He has rolled into track season and has been even more successful. As of the high school spring break, he has not lost in a 100-meter or 200-meter race in conference during the outdoor season. He has failed to finish first in either event just once throughout the entire season, this is counting all of the nonconference meets against bigger schools. Mahkel, along with his brother Lavell, has signed to compete at the next level. He will attend Kentucky Christian College during the upcoming fall. Mahkel is more than an athlete. He is a fine young man with dignity and class. He will surely represent Pender County well.
two. However, this week I would like to talk about my maiden voyage on the river since Hurricane Florence hit our county and state. I put the boat in the water in Castle Hayne and headed down the river. The water was fairly flat as I eased my way through the no-wake zone. As we eased our way through the water I noticed that the water line was still visible. It is hard to believe that the water level was that high. I got around the first bend in the river and there was the tip of a boat sticking up. I assume that this boat has been there since the storm. It made me and my passengers feel a bit anxious. I wondered what I would find under the murky waters. There were many trees sticking out from the shore. It was evident that Florence has left her mark, a mark that will be there for quite some time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my favorite creek was in good shape. I was able to drift in and out with no problems. The storm of the century has left its mark on our rivers and waterways. When boating through these areas be sure and take your time. The storm has changed many things under the surface and you may find yourself in a jam. Talk to your friends and fellow boaters. Ask them about changes in what used to be clear sailing. Be prepared to change your course. A few extra minutes of preparation may save you time, energy and money.
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