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Candidates file for municipal elections From Staff Reports Filing for the fall municipal elections in Pender County continues at a brisk pace. This week is the final week for candidates to file for the election. The filing period will close Friday July 19 at noon. The election will be held Nov. 5. As of Monday July 15, the following candidates have filed for the municipal elections. Atkinson Commissioner sMichael Stealer s"RYAN 3TEWART Burgaw Commissioner s"ILL 'EORGE ))) s2ED 2OBBINS s3HEREE % 3HEPARD

St. Helena Mayor sRobert M. Barnhill St. Helena Councilman s+AYE +NOWLES s.ANCY *ONES Surf City Mayor s*EREMY 3HUGARTS Surf City Council s$WIGHT 4ORRES s$ONALD (ELMS s"UDDY &OWLER s2ICHARD " 6ESSOV s+ATHLEEN ' 3UMNER Topsail Beach Mayor s(OWARD "RAXTON s2ODNEY $ILLMAN s3TEVE 3MITH Topsail Beach Commissioner s2ICHARD 2ICH 0OLLOCK s*OE "ELL s*OHN 'UNTER

County asks for voluntary water conservation in east within the supply capacity of the water system.� As a cautionary measure, PCU has issued a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions for PCU consumers in the Hampstead and Scotts Hill areas. “We are asking water users to reduce their normal water use by at least five percent,� said Keel. Voluntary water conservation and efficiency

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With the peak of the vacation season here, it’s difďŹ cult to ďŹ nd an empty beach in Surf City, especially for this iconic view from under the Surf City Ocean Pier. This young lady (left) found an empty spot to dig for shells and other beach critters.

From Staff Reports R e c e n t r a i n s h av e prompted Pender County Utilities to lift the Stage 3 Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Hampstead and Scotts Hill areas of Eastern Pender County. The action was effective July 11. “We are currently in a moderate drought classification,� said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities (PCU) director. “Water usage levels have declined to a more acceptable volume

N.C. Supreme Court Justice visits Burgaw

BOC gives nod to Phase One of Courthouse repair By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender County Commissioners gave a nod to proceed with Phase One of the project to repair the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw July 8. N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley visited Burgaw Monday for a first-hand look at the building. Beasley said she is working with lawmakers to get the court back into the building. Beasley toured the county court facilities with Pender County Clerk of Court Elizabeth Craver. Charles Boney of LS3P Associates, the company working on plans for the building’s repair and restoration, reported to Pender County Commissioners July 8. The Board has not determined a total cost for

Pender businesses busted for underage alcohol sales

From Staff Reports s!TLANTIC &OOD -ART n have figures back in August. Five Pender County 301 Roland Avenue, Surf Phase Two includes removal of stores were cited for sell- City. hazardous materials, demolition of ing alcohol to underage s%XPRESS -AR T "0 n the plaster walls inside, installation customers in a Sheriff ’s 13386 Highway 50, Surf of a vapor barrier, and sheetrock Office operation. City, NC 28445 installation. Phase Three is the Underage Compliance s3LOOP 0OINT #OUNTRY mechanical and electrical systems checks were conducted by 3TORE n 53 (IGHWAY redesign, which involves moving all • Lawn the Pender County Sher-Turn 17, Hampstead. Push Mowers Tractors • Zero Mowers of the systems from the basement to Trimmers iff ’s Office Vice and Nars$OLLAR 'ENERAL n & Chainsaws the first floor. cotics Unit at various con- NC Highway 210, Currie. Assistant County Manager Chad venience stores throughout s0ENDERLEA -INI -ART McEwen indicated the county is still Pender County. n .# (IGHWAY negotiating with the insurance comA total of 20 stores Willard. pany concerning payment for inside were checked July 11 usThis is the second viodamage to the building. ing undercover underage lation this year for the “We feel there are certain porindividuals attempting to Penderlea Mini Mart. Retions of the damage that they should purchase alcohol. ports of the compliance cover, but they have been reluctant to The following locations checks will be forwarded cover,â€? McEwen said. “The damage were issued citations for to North Carolina Alcohol did not exist before the storm, but violations of selling malt Law Enforcement for furexisted after.â€? beverages or unfortified ther investigation related wine to individuals less to ABC violations. Continued on page 2A than 21 years old.

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Pender County Arrest Report

301 S. Campbell Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone: (910) 259-5721

Information in this report is provided by the Pender County Sheriff’s Department, which is responsible for the content. An arrest does not always result in a conviction in court.

s*OSEPH %DWARD !USTIN )) 3HAW (WY 2OCKY Point. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Probation /FlCER 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s-ARLENYS #HARZARRIA 3EVEN "RANCHES !CRES 2OAD 7ILLARD !SSAULT AND BATTERY MISDEMEANOR BREAKing/entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*OSE -ANUEL #RUZ 2ODRIGUEZ &AITHFUL ,ANE Burgaw. No operator’s license, driving left of center, reckless driving to endanger, resisting/obstructing/delaying OFlCER !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s!NDREW #LAYTON $ENSON 0RESWICK $R 2OCKY Point. Driving while impaired, failure to wear seat belt/ driver, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of open alcohol container in passenger area. !RREST BY 3URF #ITY 0OLICE $EPARTMENT )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED BOND s2ICHARD 'RAHAM %NGLISH 7ILLARD 2OAD 7ILlard. Domestic assault on a female. Arrest by Pender CounTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE )NCARCERATED WITH NO BOND LISTED s-ATTHEW "LAKE &USSELL 7ASHINGTON #REEK Drive Willard. Felony breaking/entering of motor vehicle TWO COUNTS LARCENY OF A lREARM TWO COUNTS POSSESSION OF STOLEN lREARM TWO COUNTS !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED bond. s(ELEN 0AULETTE &OSS "RINSON 2D #URRIE -ISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOLATION !RREST BY 0ROBATION /FlCER 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*ERMAINE $AVONE GUSTUS 0ERKINS $RIVE (AMPSTEAD 0OSSESSION OF $RUG PARAPHERNALIA TWO COUNTS possession of marijuana paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, littering, felony possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, resisting/obstructing/delaying OFlCER TWO COUNTS !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s4ONY !NTHONY (ENRY .# (WY #URRIES Driving while impaired, failure to comply with license RESTRICTIONS !RREST BY . # (IGHWAY 0ATROL 2ELEASED with no bond listed. s6IRGINIA ,EE (UNT "AY (ARBOR $RIVE (AMPstead. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, driving while license revoked. Arrest by N.C. Highway 0ATROL 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s,EROY 3HELDON *OHNSON 3R . 4IMBERLY ,ANE "URGAW -ISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOLATION TWO COUNTS !RREST BY 0ROBATION /FlCER 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED bond. s#LIFTON +ELLY *R 3 *OHNSON .URSERY 2OAD "URGAW $RIVING WHILE IMPAIRED )NCARCERATED WITH NO bond listed. s3TEVEN %LLIS ,AMM #EDAR 2IDGE 2OAD 3HALlotte. Felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of

Court Continued from page 1A Boney also asked Commissioners to approve acquisition of cost estimates for two historic restorations to the Courthouse – recoating the roof to an original color, and replacement of a weathervane that was formerly at the top of the cupola.

Proposed Phase One restoration to the Courthouse includes refinishing the outside of the building by removing several inches of the existing brick mortar and replacing it with new mortar. During Hurricane Florence, wind-driven rain was forced through the brick and heavily damaged the interior walls of the structure. LS3P is providing Commissioners with

Pender EMS and Fire Report July 7-13 EMS Repor t To ta l n u mber of Pat ien t C o n tact s: 2 1 3 Ca l l s per Stat i o n Burgaw Station 1 43 Sloop Point Station 14 31 Hampstead Station 16 42 Surf City Station 23 25 Topsail Beach Station 4 18 Union Station 5 14 Rocky Point Station 7 24 Atkinson Station 9 11 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 26 Refusals: 55 Stand By: 1 Transported: 120 Treated/Released: 1 Fire Depart me n t Re p or t s Total Calls: 33 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 0 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 18 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 8 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 2 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 0 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 1 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 18 Cancelled 2 Ocean Rescue 0

Schedule 3 Controlled Substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Brunswick County Sheriff ’s Office. )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED BOND s#RISTIAN 0EREZ ,OPEZ .EW 3AVANNAH 2OAD Burgaw. Domestic assault on a female, domestic communication of threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED BOND !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED WITH NO BOND LISTED s,ANCE !LBERT ,UCE #ROOKED #REEK $RIVE "URgaw. Failure to work after paid. Arrest by Pender County 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s!NNE -ATHERLY (ORIZON #REST (AMPSTEAD Contempt by probationer. Arrest by Pender County SherIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED WITH NO BOND LISTED s-ANUEL $E *ESUS ,OPEZ 0EREZ (WY 2OCKY 0OINT $RIVING WHILE IMPAIRED NO OPERATOR S LICENSE !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s3HAWN -ICHEAL 2ICH 0ENDERLEA (WY 7ILLARD Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s#HARLES $ANIEL 2OWE )VANHOE $RIVING WHILE license revoked, drive/allow motor vehicle to be driven WITHOUT REGISTRATION !RREST BY "URGAW 0OLICE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s$AVID #HARLES 3AURUSAITIS *R 0ENGIN 0LACE Hampstead. Failure to reduce speed, driving while license REVOKED !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF /FlCE 2ELEASED with no bond listed. s,INDALE $ECRIEE 3MITH "IRCH 2OAD *ACKSONville. Attempted first degree murder. Arrest by Pender #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FFICE )NCARCERATED UNDER secured bond. s+RISTIN 3NIFF 7ATTS ,ANDING (AMPSTEAD Felony possession of methamphetamine, felony probation VIOLATION !RREST BY 3URF #ITY 0OLICE $EPARTMENT 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s#OURTNEY (EATH 4EACHEY 0ENDERLEA (WY 7ILLARD -ISDEMEANOR LARCENY DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED failure to stop at steady red light. Arest by Pender County 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*OHN *OSEPH 4HOMAS 0ENDERLEA (WY "URGAW !SSAULT ON A FEMALE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s"RANDON ,EE 6ANVORST #OHOES 2OAD 7ATERVLIET N.Y. Felony breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen good/property. Arrest BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S OFlCE )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED BOND s#AROLYN #OHEN 7ILLETTS *AMES % -OORE 2OAD #URRIE -ISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOLATION !RREST BY 0ROBATION /FlCER 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*ASON 2OBERT 7OLSET 3YCAMORE $RIVE 2OCKY Point. Felony larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND

several cost options involving all or portions of the outside brick. “A brick wall is nothing but a lot of hard sponges held together with glue we call mortar,� Boney said. “Water is still driven through it to the extent mortar and brick have full contact with one another, you can prevent water being driven through. Over time, the mortar and bricks

Water Continued from page 1A measures include the following: s )RRIGATE LANDSCAPES A maximum of one inch per week. s 0REVENT WATER WASTE runoff, and do not water impervious surfaces. s 7ATER PLANTS DEEPLY TO encourage root growth. s 7ASH ONLY FULL LOADS IN clothes and dishwashers. s 5SE SPRING LOADED NOZZLES ON GARDEN HOSES s )DENTIFY AND REPAIR ALL water leaks. s 7ATER SHRUBBERY THE minimum amount required. s ,IMIT VEHICLE AND BOAT washing to the minimum. s 2EFRAIN FROM WASHING down outside areas such as sidewalks and patios. s 5SE SHOWERS FOR BATHING rather than baths, and limit showers to no more than four minutes. s 2EFRAIN FROM LEAVING faucets running while shaving or while rinsing dishes. s )NSTALL WATER FLOW REstrictive devices in show-

have hairline cracks in them. Water is driven through and that is what causes the problems on the inside with the plaster.� Boney says the east side of the Courthouse took the brunt of the hurricane, but the entire building suffers from the brick deterioration. He hopes to return the building as close as

Continued on page 9A erheads. s 5SE DISPOSABLE AND BIOdegradable dishes. s )NSTALL WATER SAVING DEvices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks to reduce volume. s %NSURE TOILET FLAPPER VALVES ARE NOT LEAKING 4HIS flapper can be checked by adding a food coloring to the toilet tank and visually checking to see if the color APPEARS IN THE BOWL )F IT does show color, the toilet is leaking. s 3TORE DRINKING WATER in refrigerator to avoid trying to run it until cool from the tap. “Water users are encouraged to reduce their water use and improve water use efficiency, and to adjust their irrigation systems to the minimum sustainable level, in order to help alleviate stress on the water SYSTEM v SAID +EEL h7ATER supply conditions indicate a potential for shortage.� +EEL SAID HE APPRECIATES THE understanding and cooperation of Hampstead and Scotts Hill consumers. For more information contact 0ENDER #OUNTY 5TILITIES AT

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Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Opinion Thursday, July 18, 2019, Page 3A

Lori’s Stories

Lori Kirkpatrick

Millennials It’s really nothing we haven’t seen before. Just like the Baby Boomers and Generation X once faced criticism from their predecessors, the Millennials are hearing it from all of us. But what is it about this generation, those born between 1981 and 1996, that is drawing so much attention? When the subject comes up in conversation among those of us in other age g roups, the Millennial hipsters appear to be an enigma. People make generalizations about them, and typically negative ones, at that. Descriptors such as entitled, attention-seeking, lazy and offended are commonly heard. Since my two oldest kids were born into this wellknown generation, and the third is considered a PostMillennial, I find myself delving a little deeper to find out what’s behind all the hype. Between my boys and all of their friends, I’ve had my share of experience with this bunch. In a way, I feel a little entitled, myself, to make light of the chatter and play with my sons about it a bit. I admit, when my best friend and I get on the phone, sometimes we talk about them - the Millennials, in a “they’re wrong and we’re right” kinda way. But I promise it’s all in fun. We’ve been best friends since second grade, and yes, we still talk on the phone, not just via text. We’ve been known to quip about the free range mentality they seem to possess. We as Generation Xers were raised to answer with “Yes, ma’am” and “Yes, sir,” no questions asked; while the younger generation seems to believe in making their own rules when things don’t go their way. We have even laughed together at a meme that illustrates how teenage boys in the 1990s wore 4x t-shirts, but now in 2019, they wear 4T pants instead. Maybe they draw so much attention because they’re a cohort of extraordinarily beautiful people. So easily we poke fun at them for being self-absorbed. Just look at them - with their selfies and endless array of filters to create just the right look for every occasion. They splash it all across the ‘net, seemingly fearless and confident with each photo op. So much technology at their fingertips, but how can they be prepared for the inherent responsibility that comes with it? They can’t possibly have the maturity or enough life experience under their belts to make those eternal global network decisions. Yet there it is, all on display for the world to see. I recently read somewhere that Millennials have developed a reputation for spending on things like gourmet beer and avocado toast, but pay little attention to retirement plans. These young employees Continued on page 4A

Jefferson Weaver

Whatever goes bump in the night Since the time we sat around campfires or in caves, wondering what lay beyond the flickering flames, most humans have had a fear, or at least a discomfort, with the night. While humans are naturally diurnal, there have always been some who were willing to venture out from the circle of comfort or the safety of their homes when the sun gives up its fight for the day and the darkness rises. As we have adapted to such conveniences as the electric light, not to mention locked doors and other trappings of civilization, we have also adapted, being somewhat more willing to go out where our ancestors feared that the wild things, ghosts and other night creatures lurked. I have always been prone to being nocturnal, although there are those who would place more in the lycanthropic, if not true lunatic, category, rather than just being a night owl. Compare my beard and Lon Chaney’s in The Wolfman if you need further explanation. Unlike that tragic character, however, I usually love the night. Even as a small child, I embraced slipping outside in the darkness, well past bedtime. As an adult, I love wandering the fields and forests in the darkest hours. There’s an old adage that nothing good happens after midnight; indeed, that very tendency toward after-dark human misbehavior was one reason I was out with several dozen friends in patrol cars at an hour when I really wanted to be in bed. Poor planning and a big storm meant I had to make an almostmidnight emergency stop in a particular retail establishment

Jefferson Weaver I avoid at all costs, but Sunday dinner at church meant salad ingredients that we didn’t have at home. As we go about our day-to-day lives, we rarely think of those whose day begins at sunset, and whose night begins at dawn. I do not mean critters, both twoand four-legged. I mean folks for whom making a living means working the nightshift. The cashier who processed my purchase was less than enthusiastic to be counting change at midnight, but she was polite. Two of her coworkers, however, more than made up for her lack of verve. They were sweeping the floor -- a never-ending job in a place that huge, I am sure – but they honestly seemed to be enjoying the companionship, if not the task. One would push the bulldozer-like broom toward an industrial dustpan held by his partner, and with a wellpracticed flourish, the dust and

refuse of ten thousand shopper’s feet was carefully but flamboyantly deposited in a rolling trash can. They obviously had the attitude that if life gives you lemons, make lemonade – even if you’re sweeping floors on third shift. I have no idea if the police officer I saw patrolling the dark, quiet street was one who prefers the night, or just trying to make it through another shift that would get him closer to home, then closer to working days like a sane person. He was out there, though, keeping the wolf from the door. Many was the time when I worked overnight in Burgaw, Clinton and Elizabethtown that a perfunctorily polite wave would turn into a visit with those charged with keeping the streets peaceful so everyday, normal folks could rest easy in their homes. Passing the hospital, I thought about how the doctors, nurses and other medical folks

Recognizing a stroke FAST Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of a stroke? My 66-year-old aunt had a stroke a few months ago and neither she nor my uncle had a clue it was happening. Concerned Relative Dear Concerned, Unfortunately, most Americans don’t know the signs of a stroke, but they need to. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of disability. Being able to recognize a stroke and getting to the hospital quickly can make a huge difference in reducing its potentially devastating effects. Here are some tips that help you recognize a stroke, and what you should do if it happens to you or your loved one. Types of stroke According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke – three-quarters of which are over the age of 65. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain is suddenly blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke), or burst (hemor rhagic stroke), causing parts of the brain to become damaged or die. About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Depending on the severity of the brain damage, strokes can cause mild to severe disabilities including paralysis, loss of speech, vision and memory, along with other health and emotional issues, and death. Stroke signs Because stroke injures

the brain, the person having a stroke may not realize it. Stroke victims have the best chance if someone around them recognizes the symptoms and acts quickly. The five most common symptoms include: s3UDDEN NUMBNESS OR weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. s3UDDEN CONFUSION trouble speaking or understanding. s3UDDEN TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes. s3UDDEN TROUBLE WALKing, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. s3UDDEN SEVERE HEADa ch e w i t h n o k n ow n cause. s4HE EASIEST WAY TO identify a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the symptoms. s& &ACE !SK THE PERson to smile. Does one side of the face droop? s! !RM !SK THE PERson to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? s3 3PEECH !SK THE person to say a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred? s4 4IME )F YOU OBserve any of these signs of stroke, call 911. To help you remember the signs, the American Stroke Association has a free “Spot a Stroke FAST” app (see strokeassociation. org) that you can download on your smartphone or mobile device. Or, visit the National Stroke Asso-

ciation at stroke.org and print their “Act FAST” wallet card to keep as a reminder. Act quickly Remember that stroke is a medical emergency and every minute counts. Even if you’re not sure a stroke is happening, call 911 anyway. The longer blood flow is cut off to the brain, the greater the damage. Immediate treatment can save a person’s life and improve their chances for a successful recovery. Ischemic strokes are treated with a drug called t-PA that dissolves the blood clots that block the blood flow to the brain. The window of opportunity to start treating a stroke is three hours. But to be evaluated and receive treatment, patients need to get to the hospital within 60 minutes. If you have a choice, wait for the paramedics rather than driving the patient yourself. Patients who are transported by EMS are evaluated and treated much quicker than people who are driven in. And, of course, don’t drive if you are the one having a stroke. It’s also very important that you call 911 even if symptoms go away. When symptoms of stroke disappear on their own after a few minutes, a “ministroke” or transient ischemic attack (TIA) may have occurred which is a warning that a major stroke may be coming. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org.

often don’t see natural light, outside of what may sneak in through a window or cross their windshield as they wake up for work, or make their way home. The unnatural, non-stop incandescent daylight never ends in a busy hospital; just the times I’ve spent overnight when family and friends were admitted or waiting left me nervous and out of sorts. I cannot imagine adding the tension of taking care of folks. Heading toward that same hospital was an ambulance, running its red lights but no siren, at a hurried but not urgent pace. We never think about the firefighters and rescue folks who man lonely stations at night, at least not until we need them. I can occasionally see the red lights flashing through the woods as they pass our home, and I try to remember to say a prayer for those who are helping, and those who they are trying to help. Those prayers take on a different urgency when it’s the middle of the night. One of my favorite clerks had somehow gotten punished by being put on the all-night shift, and she was taking advantage of a few minutes with no customers to hastily smoke a cigarette outside her store, where she stood guard ready to sell a few gallons of gas, a soft drink, a pack of smokes or a cup of coffee to anyone who found themselves in desperate need in the dark of the night. My skaedugengan spirit aside, I was more than pleased to get home finally, where my beloved Miss Rhonda had a cold drink waiting, and the air conditioner purred reassurance

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Why target DHHS? In a year when our state is stashing more than $700 million into surplus funds, the recent state budget appears to target the Department of Health and Human Services for punishment. The budget fails to expand Medicaid, underfunds existing services and makes harmful cuts. Let’s begin with Medicaid. After years of budget deficits, the legislature pushed our state into Medicaid managed care. Instead of fee-for-service payments, the new model will pay care providers or insurance companies a certain amount of money per month per recipient to provide the services. DHHS has worked diligently to transition to this new model, hopeful it will save money and result in better care for our Medicaid recipients. There will be obvious startup costs with its implementation next year, but the recent budget underfunded Medicaid by some $190 million, $63 million from the state and another $126 million from the federal Medicaid match. Despite Medicaid expansion alternatives cosponsored by 22 House

Continued on page 4A Republicans and Speaker Moore, Senate leaders don’t seem interested. The federal government will pay 90 percent of the costs, it will save money, create 40,000 new jobs and 37 other states have already done it. It has the Obama stigma and leadership won’t do something that smells of benefitting the other side. In the biggest cut in the past 20 years, the legislature lopped $42 million per year in recurring administrative funds from DHHS. An agency spokesperson explained that the size of this cut equals the total amount spent for the Division of Aging and Adult Services, the Division of Child Development and Early Education, the Division of Social Services, the Division for the Blind and Deaf and Hearing Impaired, along with a good measure taken from the Division of Public Health. If these are the cuts made, they won’t just impact DHHS and its employees, they hurt North Carolinians. Who will inspect nursing homes to ensure patient safety? Who will inspect restaurants to ensure food is properly prepared and served or that our water is safe? Who will provide criminal background checks on child care and child welfare providers? Who will be there when the next health epidemic breaks out? And who will train EMS first responders for the next hurricane or disaster? But the biggest tell that DHHS is being targeted is the unprompted decision to move the entire Department administration to Granville County. Currently, 11 percent of its staff has a rountrip commute of greater than 90 minutes a day, according Continued on page 4A

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Continued from page 3A from the bedroom window. Much as I love the night, even I have to sleep sometimes. As we drifted off to sleep, I wondered how many of us take the night shift workers for granted; the ones who keep the stores clean, the

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Continued from page 3A to their employee survey. If moved to Granville County that percentage jumps to 85 percent. Does anyone seriously think think 85 percent of employees will make this move? And do they further believe we can replace the many professionals and advanced degree

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Continued from page 3A now make up 35 percnt of the U.S. workforce, and are predicted to be close to 50% of the worldwide workforce 10 years from now. Throughout the past decade, we have watched them transition into adulthood, but we are uncomfortable with what we see because it looks different than we might have imagined. The Millennial generation is the largest in our country’s history, and their impact on the economy, culture and everything else is going to be huge. They have come of age dur-

industries moving, the trains and trucks rolling, or make sure we can get gasoline at 2 a.m. No one ever really thinks of those folks in fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, emergency rooms and hospital floors who know all too well that the day doesn’t end at 5 p.m., and in some cases, is just getting going. During a brief break from an exhausted sleep,

there was a suspicious noise in the front yard. I stepped out to the front porch to see the last of the clouds fleeing from an almost-full moon, and nothing more threatening to the safety and sanctity of our home and farm than an errant owl. The air was thick with humidity, but the night was still beautiful. I think that’s why some of us gravitate toward the

night shift—any night, even one in a garishly neon- and sodium vaporlit city, has its own beauty. Despite society’s insistence and some scientific evidence that it’s unnatural for a human to stir in the darkness, some of us understand that there is a quiet beauty sometimes that can only be appreciated by those who don’t fear whatever goes bump in the night .

specialists, many working below market rates, without a serious loss of service? Services don’t happen without people. The notorious bank robber, Willie Sutton, once asked why he robbed banks, deadpanned, “Because that’s where the money is.” That seems the most obvious explanation why North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, our

largest agency, is being spotlighted. Don’t get me wrong. Any agency spending $20 billion per year can do so more efficiently or effectively and we must get a full measure from every dollar spent. But this just feels vindictive. We should all hope Governor Cooper and legislative leaders can find common ground and do what is best for the people of our state.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues that airs on UNC-TV main channel Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays 12:30 p.m. and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.

ing a time of technological explosion, globalization and economic and political turmoil. We shouldn’t be surprised that their unique experiences would give them a novel perspective and a different set of behaviors than their parents. Throughout their school years, we insisted on creating 21st century lear ners. We taught them the four C’s - Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Creativity. We made them free thinkers and problem solvers with the goal of preparing them for careers that didn’t even exist yet. We were learning about technology ourselves alongside them, except they - with their young

open minds, were able to grasp it much more readily than we ever could. Now they are all grown up and challenging the status quo, just as we taught them. T hey have been slower to marry, and some slower to move out on their own. They have been called the first generation of digital natives, and they shop differently because they have instant access to everything. They are serious about health and wellness, putting their time and money into exercising and eating right. Their sporty lifestyle influences trends in food, drink and fashion. They are making their mark on the world. While we have been working every waking

minute to provide for our families and save for retirement, the Millennials’ plan looks a little different. In many ways, they are minimalists who save for experiences and adventures in lieu of accumulating things. They are busy figuring out ways to work smarter, not harder, so they can work less and ply more. Hopefully, this will enable them to spend more quality time with their loved ones and enjoy life to the fullest. Maybe the Millennials are onto something, after all.

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Reflections of the school year, Part 4 By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice As stated in the first “Reflections�, this has been a heck of a year. We had changes in administration, staff turnover, and a new crop of students. The biggest influence was Hurricane Florence. Students and staff were displaced, some moving away from the area for good. No sooner did we get back from a nice summer, when we were out for 30 instructional days. As soon as we got back, it was Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. It seemed all the rules and routines that are normally set early in the year had to be relearned. When we were in the middle of that, the holidays came. By that time, it seemed the students had lost everything we had tried to get them used to how things should be done in an elementary school setting. Administration was adjusting to this and behavior management became an issue. On the one hand, you can’t let students do whatever they want, on the other hand, if you come down on them too hard, without giving them a chance to redeem themselves, it does no one any good. It was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. So teachers tried hard. The PBIS team (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) tried coming up with new ideas, including changing our character traits to PAWS (Positive attitude, Acting responsibly, Working together, and Showing respect). I was amazed, on one hand, by how many teachers reflected on how the behavior was unlike any we have seen in my time, here,

and also by how teachers were still trying hard to give students love and lear ning. The teachers and assistants that worked with problem behaviors are amazing. Their unwavering dedication to give students the best possible learning environment, despite the often times brutal behavior, had me thinking “Well, they are a better person than me!� When writing about behavior, I need to be careful, and politically correct. The simple fact is that this year has seen the worst behavior I have ever seen. Everyone attributes it to the hurricane, and missing so much instructional time. But, is that the reason? I have a couple of theories, as an “old school� person. Where is the disrespect coming from? Where is the cheating, and the fighting, and the language coming from? I think technology plays a part. Kids younger and younger are using iPhones,iPad, computers and tablets to replace physical activity, reading, and crafts, all things we used to do growing up. We were always outside playing, developing sport and life skills that have served me well throughout my life. At 58 years old, I work out every day, and have sport skills in a variety of sports, still. Since I have returned to the elementary school, the two biggest things I have seen are a lack of sport skills, and a lack of fitness. Kids complain about having to jog a tenth of a mile. And they are always after each other. Is this the video game influence? These video games are full of destruction. Everything is sensationalized due to social media. Everything is blown out

of proportion, there has to be controversy about everything. And people like me, and my family, several of whom were in the military, have to just sit and watch it happen without saying anything, lest we be accused of being politically correct. It is frustrating to be a teacher these days, as you are constantly walking on egg shells because you don’t want to say the wrong thing to students, or to another teacher‌a friend of mine, who gives h i s h e a r t a n d soul to his job, was told to resign or be fired from the school he worked at for ten years because he told a colleague, in confidence, that he was tired of this one kid who refused to do anything despite his best efforts. He was accused of slandering the kid. Hey, how about giving some effort? How about trying? So, summer vacation is coming. Once again, we realize, as teachers, that 90% of the students are great kids, work hard for you, are respectful, and that you love back. Ten percent of kids are hard to take, pure and simple. We continually try, give them second, third and more chances, and they do the same thing. Unfortunately for them, as they matriculate out of elementary school, and get older, the consequences become tougher. I have read the bookings report weekly and notice ex-students that have come through these hallowed halls, and just couldn’t right their personal ship. It is our hope, as the 201920 school year rolls around, that we will be spared anything like Florence again, so we can set our rules and routines, and get kids back to being PAWS.

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Is your worship service boring? Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Contributing Writer Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what the perfect will of God is. Romans 12:1-2. At any moment, the average person can turn on their phone and access music, movies and social media. Netflix, YouTube or Amazon Videos are just a click away regardless of our location. Sometimes people engage so much in these types of platforms they have entertainment overload that affects their mood, sleep and personal lives. Our attention spans have decreased and we have grown hungry for the newest trends. However, I would also assert that constant brain stimulation has also affected the way we view church. Maybe you have heard these types of comments or even made them yourself, “Church is boring, hymns are dull and the preacher doesn’t compare to the one I watch on television.� Many attend church with the false expectation that worship is about them instead of focusing on God. We can quickly think church is about what we can get out of. We can quickly turn our eyes upon ourselves instead of Jesus. When we reduce the gathering of God’s people to an entertainment venue, we don’t enhance it, we diminish it.

Even though there may not have been Netflix during the time of Jesus’ ministry, there was still a sense of wanting one’s own way. Jesus describes His followers as faithful evangelists, not flamboyant entertainers. We are disciples that carry the cross of faithfulness to a world full of pain. Jesus proclaimed in Luke 9:23, If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. When we point others to the Master our need for sig-

nificance is met. As believers in Christ we have the Holy Spirit to help us learn God’s Word and draw us into a closer relationship with our Redeemer. A.W. Tozer author of, The Pursuit of God, famously said, The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshiping men. This she has not done deliberately, but little by little and without her knowledge; and her very unawareness only

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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 CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 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.

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Arthur Alexander “Art” Buehler ROCKY POINT -- Arthur Alexander Buehler age 84 of Rocky Point, passed from this earthly life Thursday July 11, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. He was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Gettysburg Penn., son of the late Arthur R. Buehler and Anna Eden Buehler. Art is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sandra Player Buehler; a brother, D Rainger Buehler and wife Twaila of Pendergrass GA; nephews, David Buehler (Christine), David Sadler and Jim Sadler; nieces, Beth Havland (David), and Becky Buehler (Kimn); and many great nieces and nephews; special cousins, Susan Blake and family, Helen Fuller and family, and Forest Sidbury and family. Art retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving honorably in Korea and Vietnam, and then retired from the N.C. Department of Corrections. He was a member of the Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Department and the Pender County Rescue Squad. Art was Past Master of the King

Solomon Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting and working on his computer. The family received friends Saturday 6-7:30 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday July 14, 2019 at Rocky Point United Methodist Church. Reverend Mark Murphy and Reverend E. J. Highsmith conducted the service. Military honors were accorded by the United States Marine Corps. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by of Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Nadine Marie Davis WILLARD -- Nadine Marie Davis, 53, of Willard passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. She was born September 28, 1965 in Jamaica. Nadine is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Pope; daughter, Javanna Huslin; and many extended family and friends. Nadine was a devoted Christian and started each day with prayers and reading her Bible. She was a wonderful, loving, giving

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and sharing lady. Being a dedicated homemaker, she was always preparing delectable meals and culinary delights. Nadine enjoyed gardening in God’s beautiful world of nature and also loved spending time at the beach. Her radiant smile and warm personality will be greatly missed. The family received friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with service beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Merrell McKoy conducted the service. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Duke Sarcoma Clinic and especially thank the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Enoch “Pete” Jarman Johnson ROCKY POINT -- Enoch “Pete” Jarman Johnson, 78, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at The Laurels

of Pender. He was born July 18, 1940 in Sampson County, the son of the late D W and Brownie Jarman Johnson. Also remembered is his sister, Loretta Carraway; brother, Jeffery Dee Johnson; and step-son, Charles Clark III, all who preceded Pete in death. Pete is survived by his wife, Elle Johnson; daughters, Kellie Daniel and husband, Jim and Heather McCullen and husband, Tracy; step-daughter, Faye Coleman; grandchildren, Anna Paige Daniel, Jay Daniel, Mary Brown McCullen and Emily McCullen; step-granddaughters, April Monroe and Leanna Clark; sister, Mary Robin Bell and husband, Locke; brother-in-law, Ernest Carraway; many extended family and friends. Pete g raduated from Franklin High School in Harrells and was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College. He served honorably for six years in the N.C. Army National Guard. At Penderlea High School, Pete taught chemistry and coached basketball. Following his teaching career, Pete was a salesman of agricultural chemicals for several different companies. Pete’s last endeavor, which he really enjoyed was being owner of Eastwood Golf Carts. Pete’s presence on this earth will be missed. A g raveside service was 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery, 2111 Clarks Landing Loop Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 with

the Rev. Joe Wells conducting the service. The family received friends following the service. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Roy Lee Woodcock ROCKY POINT -- Roy Lee Woodcock, 87, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family. He was bor n Aug. 9, 1931 in Duplin County, the son of the late Joseph Floyd and Thelma Merritt Woodcock. Roy Lee is survived by his loving family; beloved wife of 67 years, Annie Pearl Woodcock; daughters, Debbie Ruddell-Milling (Fred), Carol Valls (Bill), and Pam Loftis (Jimmy); and son, Michael Woodcock (Lynn); grandchildren, Marybeth Krynicki (Ray), Jeff Ruddell, Traci Price (Tim), Jim Loftis (Marianne), Kelly Watson, and Brittney Sutton; seven

great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Roy Lee was a retired pipefitter with Babcock & Wilcox Company. He was a faithful member of Moores Creek Baptist Church. Roy Lee was a man of faith and integrity who loved his family. He was a wo n d e r f u l h u s b a n d , daddy, granddaddy and Grandpappy to his great grandchildren. Reading his Bible daily and sometimes more frequently, working in his yard, visiting with family and friends were happy times that Roy Lee enjoyed. Tiger and Sass, Roy Lee’s canine companions will greatly miss him. Most importantly, Roy Lee taught us and leaves with us the importance of faith, family and friendship. The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Graveside funeral service was 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with The Reverend Roger Barnes conducting the service. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Food Truck Roundup coming to Poplar Grove By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A Food Truck Roundup will be held on the front lawn of Poplar Grove Plantation July 20 from 3 until 8 p.m. The late afternoon event will also offer a Beer and Wine Garden, with Folkstone Stringband playing on the front porch of the Manor House. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a few sporting lawn games, so there will be plenty of entertainment and activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. A variety of food and concession trucks will be participating in the event. A select group of heritage arts vendors will also be on site along the front lawn carriage pathway. Admission is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. All funds generated from the Roundup will support the feed and medical costs of Poplar Grove’s beloved equines. Poplar Grove’s barnyard volunteers are currently caring for five equines, including four horses and one donkey. They also have

other farm animals on site, who have all been rescued to some degree. Some animals have been just dropped off, such as chickens that were tossed over the fence; and others whose owners simply cannot care for them anymore. Pigs are popular pets until they get too big to handle and owners realize they can’t take care of them any longer. “Generally with rescues, especially horses, they come with issues,” began Poplar Grove Stables Manager Betha Knight. “No one gives away or abandons the ‘good’ ones. Whether they have medical, physical or other kinds of issues, rescues require extra attention - which usually come with extra costs. That can include special diets, medications and farrier and vet costs.” Those who attend the food truck event can expect to find more than your typical street food. Carribean Kicker will be serving their unique Jerk chicken eggrolls and Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, along with a selection of quesadilla options. Barone Meatball Company,

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from the RaleighDurham area, has been featured on The Cooking Channel’s Food Truck Nation and Souther n Living’s The South’s Best Food Trucks. Hot Chix Hotcakes and Chicken will be offering some one-of-a-kind treats, as well. Poor Piggy’s will be serving up their North Carolina barbecue, beef brisket, dry rubbed ribs and chicken specialties. Port City Que will be cooking up their own delicious barbecue and specially made side items, such as their locally famous mac and cheese. Polano’s tacos will have Mexican and Latin cuisines, with some vegetarian and gluten free options available. Urban Street Eats will serve some taco favorites as well as Philly cheesesteaks and shrimp and grits, to name a few items. Wi l m y Wo o d i e , w h o prides itself as the only wood-fired pizza truck around, will participate in the Food Truck Roundup. Tasty Tees Snack Shack,

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Bill Howard Outdoors By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Something happened to me that has never happened before. And, I am embarrassed and concerned. Let’s face it, the weather is hot. The air is saturated as the humidity levels show. You have to be careful. When you have been around for nearly half of a century as I have, you have to be even more careful. I thought I was. In the course of my work, I would be outside taking photographs for a few hours. I drank plenty of liquids. I dressed in light clothing, both in color and material. I had a hat on. I positioned myself in the shade to stay out of the direct sunlight. It didn’t matter. After being outside, doing my work which basically was not a physically exerting type of work (I had

Food Truck Continued from page 8A Southern Concessions and Dixie Kettle Corn will be on site offering their favorites; as well as Tacos Costa Grande and Grumpy Grandpa’s Coffee. For some cool and sweet treats, Kiona Ice, BB’s Tropical Treats and Coastal Ice Cream will be serving up a variety of tasty options.

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to lift the camera, snap a picture, and have my assistant bring the next person up), for maybe an hour and a half, I began to feel a little lightheaded and my shoulders and arms started to ache. This happened nearly instantly. I asked my assistant to standby for just a second, at which time someone asked if I was ok. I told them I felt lightheaded to which they asked if I needed a medic. I thought it was kind of quick to be asked that, usually it might be where they would have asked if I needed a water or to take a quick break, but no, this went straight to the medic question. I said no. Then, less than five seconds, maybe less than the time to inhale and exhale, I changed my mind and said yes. Fifteen seconds later and I was slumped over as everything kept getting brighter. Seconds later everything was white. I could not see any detail, just bright white, and my eyes were closed. My mind went to almost a dreamlike state, the kind when you are going to bed and you haven’t

Sweet Escapes by Poblano’s will have some specialty desserts to choose from, as well. The Roadside Wildflower, known as a mobile boutique and traveling tea bar, will feature jewelry, macrame and other goodies. Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 US Hwy 17 N. For more information, look for Poplar Grove on Facebook, visit their website at www.PoplarGrove.org or call (910) 686-9518. “With the money we are investing, I would hate to get into quibbling over one side or the other.” Phase One plans also include refurbishing the existing storm windows, along with repair of the window woodwork. The county is expecting some reimbursement for the repair costs from FEMA.

really fallen asleep yet, but REM is beginning. “Wake up Bill,” I told myself. I opened my eyes and I was clutching to a railing with my right arm, I was slumped over, and my head was inches from the ground. I didn’t pass out, but I was as close to passing out without actually hitting the ground as you could be. I had no control in standing, so I sat down. In fact, I sat down hard. And I laid back. I had no sweat coming from my forehead, neck, body or arms. Afterwards I was told that I went from normal skin tone, to bright red to makeup white within one minute. I had suffered from heat stroke. There was no warning. There was no sequence of heat exhaustion to heat stroke. It happened and it happened lightning fast. The medic took my vitals, and had an ice bag under my back and between my arms and trunk of my body to cool my core. I was disoriented but not delusional. I knew what was happening at that point but I could not gain strength to sit for a prolonged period or stand at all. During the winter, we worry about hypothermia, in which the body cannot create heat as fast as it loses it. During the summer,

we have to worry about hyperthermia, where the body loses the ability to discharge heat and cool the body down. While hyperther mia, heat stroke, or sunstroke as it can all be referred to, and even the sometimes precursor of heat exhaustion, can hit anyone of any age, I have found out that the magic number is 50. It seems that half century was true for me also. While I thought I did everything right, perhaps the main thing I did right was having other people near me. As a somewhat adventurous soul, this episode has brought to light something I have never worried about before. I enjoy my times alone with nature; hiking, paddling, camping. But for something to hit with no warning in seconds such as this, perhaps it is best we all rethink how we handle the outdoors. –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.

Town of Burgaw Government News July 18, 2019

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Join us for some family fun as we host the 2nd Family Bingo Night on July 26th at 6:30pm inside the Historic Burgaw Train Depot. The event is open to all ages; however space is limited to the first 120 participants. The event will cost $2 per participant with over $300 worth of prizes given away that evening. If you wish to become a sponsor or donate prizes to the event, please contact our Parks & Recreation Director Cody Suggs at 910-3006401. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. For more information, please visit our website at www.townofburgaw.com. Position is open until filled. EOE MOSQUITO SPRAYING Mosquito spraying will begin soon. If you have beehives in the town limits, please let Public Works know so we can add you to the list of ‘no-spray’ areas. Please email your name, address and phone number to cabbood@burgawnc.gov so we can keep a digital record of where you’re located. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Public Works Department at 910-259-2901.

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Town of Surf City Government News July 18, 2019 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________

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The public is urged to be present for this meeting. A copy of the proposed amendments is on file with the Town’s Community Development Department for inspection by all interested citizens.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

7/18/2019

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories ABC Board 1 District 1 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Board of Adjustment 2 District 1, District 4 Board of Equalization & Review 2 At-Large, Alternate Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Parks and Recreation Board 2 District 3, At-Large Planning Board 1 Technical Southeastern Community & Family Services Board 1 At-Large Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative Tourism Development Authority 1 District 2 District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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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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19 SP 93 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 Truman Peters and Yvonne Peters to Premium Title Services, Trustee(s), which was dated April 24, 2014 and recorded on April 29, 2014 in Book 4407 at Page 0030, 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 July 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: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A CORNER OF ADRIAN PHILMORE HORRELL’S 39.71 ACRE TRACT AS SURVEYED MARCH 28, 1962, BY M. R. WALTON, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, FOR CAPE FEAR WOOD CORPORATION, A CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF SECONDARY ROAD #1211, AND RUNS THENCE WITH A DITCH, HORRELL’S LINE, NORTH 86 DEGREES WEST 201.2 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 232.2 FEET, HORRELL’S LINE, TO AN IRON STAKE IN W. R. MOORE ESTATE LINE; THENCE WITH MOORE ESTATE LINE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 04 MINUTES EAST 197.8 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SECONDARY ROAD #1211; THENCE WITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE (30 FEET FROM CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD) SOUTH 4 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1281 Indian Hill Road, Ivanhoe, NC 28447. 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 Truman Peters and wife Yvonne Peters. 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 § 45-21.16A(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.: 19-06317-FC01 #8739 7/18, 7/25/19

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 11 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Isreal Jones and Julia Smith Jones, (Isreal Jones, Deceased) (Heirs of Isreal Jones: Julia Smith Jones, Robert B. Jones and Unknown Heirs of Isreal Jones) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Isreal Jones) to Law Office of Ladd Gasparovic, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 3077, Page 121, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 23, 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: Being all of Lot 12 of Ridgefield as shown on map dated November 4, 2003 recorded in map Book 37, Page 009 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 132 Lewis Road, Hampstead, North Carolina. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 2529 at Page 312. 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: 1246139 (FC.FAY) #8721 7/11, 7/18/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:ANNIE THA POWELL, DECEDENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Annie Tha Powell, late of 3055 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw, 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 1904 Eastwood Rd. Ste 310A, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 18th day of October, 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. Bernita Jordan, Personal Representative of the Estate of Annie Tha Powell, deceased #8745 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John R. Tamn (19E272 Pender County), deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or the undersigned’s attorney, on or before the 2nd day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 4th day of July 2019. Mark A. Tamn Executor of the Estate of John R. Tamn c/o Stephen C. Bailey Bailey & Busby, PLLC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #8730 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/19

15 SP 266 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christine Konar to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co of New York, Trustee(s), which was dated February 27, 2007 and recorded on March 2, 2007 in Book 3176 at Page 209, 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 July 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: LOT 50, SECTION 2, OAKVALE EAST AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK/CABINET 23, PAGE 77, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 322 Lafayette Street, Wilmington, NC 28411. 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 Christine Konar. 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 § 45-21.16A(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 By: COPY _____________________ Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 15-17495-FC01 #8740 7/18, 7/25/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS - File 19 E 181 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Executor of the Estate of John C. Richards Deceased, of Pender County, NC, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at 319 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 17th day of October, 2019, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the under-signed. This the 18th day of July, 2018. Jill Richards, Executor of the Estate of John C. Richards. SARA A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW Boyles & Callihan, PLLC 319 North 4th Street Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 763-6545 #8743 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 94 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carlos L. Ables Jr. and Brenda J. Ables (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brenda J. Ables and Carlos L. Ables, Jr.) to K. Cole, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of February, 2007, and recorded in Book 3167, Page 071, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 23, 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 situated in the City of Long Creek Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Located in Long Creek Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to and West of Old Bridge Road and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an existing iron pipe in or near the centerline of Old Bridge Road, said iron pipe being located at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old nail and cap located in the intersection of the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1427 with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1408: South 31 degrees 23 minutes 48 seconds East 574.48 feet, South 00 degrees 25 minutes 18 seconds East 623.54 feet and South 03 degrees 24 minutes 28 seconds West 421.68 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, (1) along Old Bridge Road South 03 degrees 34 minutes 47 seconds West 210.46 feet to an existing iron pipe on the Western edge of Old Bridge Road and in the Northern edge of an 18 foot wide roadway known as Christy Lane; thence, (2) along the northern edge of said Christy Lane North 87 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West 315.95 feet to an existing iron stake inline; thence, (3) North 04 degrees 28 minutes 49 seconds East 173.58 feet to a point inline; thence, (4) South 86 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East 15.00 feet to a point; thence, (5) North 04 degrees 28 minutes 49 seconds East 10.00 feet to a point; thence (6) North 86 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds West 15.00 feet to a point; thence, (7) North 04 degrees 29 minutes 49 seconds East 27.00 feet to an existing iron stake; thence, (8) South 87 degrees 36 minutes 35 seconds East 312.64 feet to the beginning; containing 1.514 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during July 1996. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 228 Old Bridge Road, Rocky Point, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple Deed from Richard A. Alexander, Jr. and Candice O. Alexander husband and wife to Carlos L. Ables, Jr. and Brenda J. Ables husband and wife, dated 11/22/2002 recorded on 11/26/2002 in Book 1997, Page 063 in Pender County Records, State of NC. 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1274192 (FC.FAY) #8736 7/11, 7/18/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY HELEN VAN VLACK 19 E 277 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Helen Van Vlack, 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 16th day of October, 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 18th day of July, 2019. Lawrence S. Boehling, Administrator of the Estate of Mary Helen Van Vlack P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8746 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Richard L. Pinto vs. Benjamin N. Parker and Tara B. Parker Guilford County District Case No.: 19 CVD 3565 To: Benjamin N. Parker and Tara B. Parker Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for money damages in the amount of $5,712.94 for breach of Buyer Possession Before Closing contract for real property located at 205 Golf Terrace Court, Hampstead, in Pender County, North Carolina. Plaintiff is also seeking relief for interest and costs. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than 40 days after the first date of publication of this notice (August 20, 2019) and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 11th day of July, 2019. Richard L. Pinto PINTO COATES KYRE & BOWERS, PLLC 3203 Brassfield Road Greensboro, NC 27410 Telephone: (336) 282-8848 #8738 7/11, 7/18/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EDWARD GEORGE SHADEED 19 E 289 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Edward George Shadeed, deceased, of 105 N. Smith Street, Burgaw, 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 October 10, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated July 3, 2019. Jason Earl Thompson, Personal Representative c/o Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #8735 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19 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 Agnes Carroll Gerock, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Agnes Carroll Gerock, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 3, 2019 at 4419 Addenbury Court, Wilmington, NC 28409-3179 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of June, 2019. Jack C. Gerock, Sr. 4419 Addenbury Court Wilmington, NC 28409-3179 #8728 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 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 Jesse Rea Mock, II, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jesse Rea Mock, II, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 17, 2019 at 127 Stone Creek Road, Holly Ridge, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of July, 2019. Jesse Rea Mock, III 127 Stone Creek Road Holly Ridge, NC 28445 #8737 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EVA MARIE BARNHILL 18 E 522 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Eva Marie Barnhill, deceased, of 225 Henry Pridgen Road, Burgaw NC, 28425, 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 October 3, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated June 26, 2019. David Wayne King, Personal Representative Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #8731 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK ESTATE FILE: 19-E-252 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH EARL PHIPPS a/k/a KENNETH EARLE PHIPPS, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Limited Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth Earl Phipps a/k/a Kenneth Earle Phipps, 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 7th day of October, 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 Kenneth Earl Phipps a/k/a Kenneth Earle Phipps in care of the undersigned’s attorney at the address stated below. This the 4th day of July, 2019. Stephanie Renee Mahoney, Limited Personal Representative Estate of Kenneth Earl Phipps a/k/a Kenneth Earle Phipps c/o Rountree Losee LLP P. O. Box 1409 Wilmington, NC 28402-1409 Telephone: 910-763-3404 Facsimile: 910-763-0320 #8732 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK ESTATE FILE: 18- E-409 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM TIMOTHY STALLINGS, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of William Timothy Stallings, 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 7th day of October, 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 William Timothy Stallings in care of the undersigned’s attorney at the address stated below. This the 4th day of July, 2019. MARGARET JONES STALLINGS, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM TIMOTHY STALLINGS c/o Rountree Losee LLP P. O. Box 1409 Wilmington, NC 28402-1409 Telephone: 910-763-3404 Facsimile: 910-763-0320 #8733 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pender County Estate File No.: 19E255 All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Geraldine Lockard, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before September 26, 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 26th day of June 2019. Deirdre Petersen Executrix of the Estate of Geraldine Lockard C/O of her attorney, Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Attorney at Law PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #8726 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19

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Pender, Trask volleyball show improvement in summer play By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This year’s summer volleyball league schedule was shortened by an extended school year. Despite the shortened schedule, every team in it seemed to thrive with the competition. Both Pender and Trask used the league as practice sessions. Both showed great improvement and should be players in the Coastal 8 Conference this fall. Both teams had to deal with the usual hurdles. Each squad had players missing every week due to summer vacations and work schedules. Pender Head Coach Matt Davis also had the added pressure of being Pender High’s athletic director. If the veteran coach felt any

pressure, he didn’t show it. He sat on his box on the sideline and observed his team, adding direction and encouragement on occasion.

Coach Davis is charged with trying to replace graduated setter Ashley Dupalavich. Davis worked several girls at the spot. Despite Dupalavich’s de-

parture, the Pats appear to be loaded. Mayce Wood had a very good summer as did Taylor Blake. junior Noelle Matthias seems to have the inside track on the setter

position although Davis is looking at several girls. One note of interest, Riley Gurganus has been away due to a prior engagement. She will see time at the setter spot as well. Heide Trask has the luxury of having veteran Coach Cathy Claris at the helm of their volleyball program. Much like their coach, this year’s varsity squad has experience and skill. Claris has used the summer league as practice, often times switching the entire squad despite being ahead on the scoreboard. “The reason for the summer season is to get more touches on the ball before fall ball begins, get this year’s team members playing together now and not waiting for fall ball season and to have competition

without worrying about or needing to win and to have fun,” Said Claris. “All of our weaknesses can be fixed or adjusted.” Much like Davis, Claris never had a complete team on even one night. She sees this as a positive thing going forward. “We were never at full strength this summer, did not have everyone present at any one summer league game night. So that factor alone will make us stronger when everyone is back from vacation when fall ball begins. We will only get better. The fall future looks bright.” Both Pender and Trask will participate in the Ashley Slam Tournament on August 10th. Official practice begins August 1st.

Excitement, apprehension shared by Topsail athletes heading to college By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The end of your senior year in high school brings a myriad of emotions, from joy and anticipation as you move on to the next phase of your life, to a tinge of sadness as you leave behind the countless friends, teachers, and experiences that surrounded you in the safe and comfort-

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Top Performers Review: January 2019 By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Week 1. The Trask boys participated in the Kenny Bass Christmas Tournament at Hobbton High School. The Titans split games and finished third in the tourney. In the loss to WCA Ivey Batts led the Titans with 13 points while Watson Orr tallied 11. In the win over Hobbton the Titans placed five players in double figures. Senior Henri Lambe led the Titans with 20 points and six rebounds while Will Berry chipped in 15 points and four steals. Watson Orr had 13 points with Ivey Batts (12) and Tay Anders (10) all reaching double figures. The Topsail men finished third in the Gator Tournament held at East Columbus. In the win over South Columbus, Jackson Sullivan scored 19 points while snaring nine rebounds and blocking five shots. Derek Gardner had 30 points in the Pirates win over West Columbus. The Lady Pirates won the girls side of the tournament. Senior Lauren Caveness scored 11 points to lead the way, with AllTournament selections Sydney Hartgrove and Julia Sullivan adding six points each and combining for 14 rebounds and 10 steals as Topsail defeated host East Columbus. Sullivan had 11 rebounds and six steals along with seven points and Hartgrove had 12 boards, four steals and two blocked shots in the opening round win over West Columbus. The Trask Lady Titans won the Kenny Bass Christmas Tournament. Anisa Lewis scored 24 points and had nine rebounds in the Titans win over Wilmington Christian Academy. Angel Boykin chipped in 14 points and six boards. Week 2. The Topsail wrestling team went 4-1 in the North Brunswick Scorpion invitational.

Ben Baker, Ethan Rivenbark, and Deon Bell each went undefeated. The Topsail boys’ basketball team beat South Brunswick in Mid-Eastern Conference play. Junior Derek Gardner scored 15 points while senior point guard Amir Andrews added 13 points in the win. Junior James Stuart scored 10 points with classmate Jackson Sullivan adding seven points. The junior Sullivan ripped down 22 rebounds in the win. The Topsail girls pounded the Lady Cougars. Julia Sullivan had 12 points, six boards and four steals in the win while Payton Little had seven points and 10 boards. The Pender boys demolished Trask. Khalil Marshall led the Patriots with 19 points while Jujuan Carr had 13 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and six steals. Caleb Bishop chipped in 12 points. Ivey Batts led Trask with 17 points, including three treys. The Lady Titans slammed Pender. Anisa Lewis led all scorers with 34 points. Leanna Pfeiffer scored a career high 14 pints including three treys. Angel Boykin led the Titans inside with several big rebounds. Tyanna Holmes led the Patriots with 18 points. Ratavia Merritt scored 17 points. Week 3. The Trask wrestling team won twice behind senior Zion Cruse. He won four times for the week. Jacob Johnson picked up two wins with Rogan Heath picking up three Ws. The Pender wrestlers are having a pretty good season under Dave Hannah. The Sawyer brothers, Tyler and Michael each earned two wins with Elijah Blanton and Alvin Swinson each picking up a couple of wins. Andy Ocampo also earned a couple of Ws. The Topsail Pirate grapplers had a good showing

at the Jolly Rogers Invitational at Corinth Holders. The Pirates finished second in the team standings and had Four Pirates finish second individually. Ben Baker finished second at 113 pounds while Daniel Diaz, Ethan Rivenbark, and Devin Bell each made it to the finals in their respective weights. The Pender boys stayed unbeaten in Coastal 8 play with two wins. Jujuan Carr averaged 29 points and 6.5 boards for the week. Khalil Marshall averaged 23.5 points a game and had seven assists against Richlands and six steals against Lejeune. The Topsail girls split conference tilts. Senior point guard Lauren Caveness led all scorers with 13 points and Payton Little added 11 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot in the win over West Brunswick. Sophomore Chase Davis had first-place finishes in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle along with swimming legs on the second-place finishing 200-yard medley relay and the secondplace 400-yard freestyle relay as Topsail defeated Mid-Eastern Conference 3A foes South Brunswick and West Brunswick. Sophomore Trent Butler joined in with a first in the 100-yard butterfly and a second in the 50-yard freestyle while adding a leg on the 200-yard medley relay and the anchor leg on the first-place 200-yard freestyle relay. Senior Delaney Popella and junior Madison Hoover led the Lady Pirates to a second-place finish. Popella was first in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard breaststroke. Hoover was first in the 500yard freestyle and first in the 100-yard breaststroke. Week 4. The Trask grapplers participated in the Veteran’s cup tournament at Ashley High

School. Rogan Heath won the 120-pound weight class while Zion Cruse finished third in his weight class after losing in the semi-finals. Pender’s Andrew Ocampo won the 113-pound class. The Topsail swim team participated in a duals meet with Laney. Sophomore Chase Davis took first-place finish in the 200yard individual medley and a second-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly. Davis also swam the leadoff leg of Topsail’s winning 200-yard medley relay. Gallek was also on the first-place 400-yard freestyle relay. Junior Tihani Contreras led the way for the girls with a first in the 200-yard freestyle, and a first in the 100-yard backstroke, while also swimming legs on the winning 200-yard medley relay and on the first-place 200-yard freestyle relay. Juniors Madison Hoover and Hannah Spillane and senior Delaney Popella joined with Contreras on the winning 200-yard medley relay, and on the first-place 200-yard freestyle relay. The Trask Lady Titans beat Dixon with three players in double figures. Anisa Lewis(13,Madalyn White(12) and Angel Boykin(12) led the team. The Topsail Lady Pirates picked up two conference wins. Julia Sullivan scored 12 points, pulled down nine rebounds, dished out four assists, blocked three shots, and came away with five steals, and Payton Little added 12 points, five boards, and three blocked shots in Topsail’s win over Ashley. Little had 12 points and 11 rebounds, with Sullivan adding 10 points, six boards in the teams win over North Brunswick. The Pender Patriot men’s team earned a last second win over Richlands. Jujuan Carr and Khalil Marshall each had 23 points in the win.

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Lady Pirates finish summer leave unscathed By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Summer Volleyball League ended last Thursday and it’s reasonable to think that the coaches at all six schools Oak found enough things that need work before the 2019 season begins in late August. It’s too early to designate a starting lineup or the number of wins versus losses but, in the case of the Topsail Lady Pirates who starts might not matter as the depth and talent on this team is as good as

Orr set for senior year at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a freshman, Heide Trask Titan basketball player Watson Orr seemed to be quiet and timid. He seldom spoke a word and just went about the business of playing basketball. However, over the last three years he has become more of a leader. Oh, and he can shoot the basketball. Orr has always been known as an outside shooter. His physical nature did not lend itself to a driving the basket type of game. However, as he has matured, he has learned to use that part of the game to his advantage. He is no longer a one-dimensional player. In summer action last week, Watson was able to drive into the lane and get his shot off with ease. He is bigger and stronger than he has ever been. Watson Orr should be a player in the new school year.

it has been in some time, and considering the success this program has enjoyed over the years that’s saying something. Thursday’s last session provided the Lady Pirates with three victories, leaving them as the only unbeaten (11-0-2) team – the two ties (1-1) against WCA. The night started with a 2-0 (25-21, 25-11) win over Trask. Topsail started sluggishly in the opening game, giving the muchimproved Lady Titans the benefit of 11 unforced errors. But Brooke Stenerson,

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Chelsea Brown, Addison Clark, and Gia Marinelli combined for seven aces, Brown led the way with a trio of kills, and the backline group of Clark (eight), Madison Lofton (six), Lauren Labelle (four), and Julia Sullivan (three) combined for 21 digs in a fourpoint victory. Game two was more to Pearsall’s liking. An early 1-1 tie was broken with Clark on serve and Kirsten McFadden, Marinelli, and Lofton adding kills that led to a 6-1 lead. Trask scored on a Topsail unforced error but the Lady Pirates

Marinelli looking for big year at Topsail High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer By all standards, Topsail Lady Pirate volleyball player Gia Marinelli had a very impressive junior year on the court. She led the team in kills and was second in serving aces. She was among the leaders in every category including blocks and digs. She was an all-county and all-conference selection. Statistics does not do the rising senor justice. Miss Marinelli plays the game the way it is supposed to be played. She plays each serve and volley as if it is the most important play in the game. She leads both vocally and by example. The conference is full of very good players. The Pirates will have to be on top of their game to be competitive. With Gia Marinelli on board, there is no doubt that this year’s version of the Topsail Pirates will be in the mix for a conference title.

responded behind six aces by Marinelli to increase their lead to 13-2. Another single-point gave Trask its third point before Topsail – behind four aces by Julia Sullivan – ran off 12 consecutive points for a 22point win. Match two matched Topsail against White Oak and the Lady Vikings quickly fell 25-10, 25-18. Sullivan racked up six assists, Marinelli has five kills, and Clark (10), Lofton (seven), and Catherine Sugden (five) combined for

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In My Opinion With the 2019-20 school year right around the corner, the Heide Trask High School athletic landscape has a decidedly new look. In fact, looking back at the history of the school, the coaching fraternity has changed drastically. With the retirement of athletic director Ed Gilroy, there is hardly anyone left from the first year that the school opened. Although it has been 17 years, you would think that there would be a few holdovers. Let’s take a look at who is left. Bill Mercier is still there. He coaches the track team. That’s it. Nobody else. That first season was long ago. However, I was there and remember most of the coaches. Here we go. The first fall season was a difficult one with the school still struggling to get the facilities in order. Darren Willis was the football coach. It was his first head coaching job. Karen Byrd was the volleyball coach. She is still at Cape Fear Middle School. I believe that Gilroy coached the cross-country team. Winter sports had Darren Lafon as the boys basketball coach. I swear I don’t recall who coached the girl’s team. Daryl Martin coached the wrestling team, still one of my favorite

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coaches. In the spring, Jason Bentzler coached the baseball team while Ron Watson handled the softball team. Watson has since retired. He never had a losing record at the school. Mercier coached the track team. I can’t recall who coached the girls. I don’t recall who coached the soccer teams. Ed Gilroy took the A.D. job with no prior experience and did an outstanding job. In fact, I believe before it is over with, he will be inducted into the state A.D. hall of fame. Running the show was principal Randy Richardson. While he had his detractors, he was just what the firstyear school needed. This school year will definitely be different. There are still three coaching positions open at the school. Ronnie Pruitt is the new A.D. and will have his hands full. I think he will do a good job.

County teams prep for fall schedule By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer With the fall sports season fast approaching and the opening day of official practice just two weeks away, the area high schools are scrambling to finalize schedules and, in some cases, hire coaches. Over at Heide Trask, new athletic director Ronnie Pruitt has several spots open. Among those spots that he has to fill is both boys and girl’s soccer. The most pressing need would appear to be boys soccer. These guys play in the fall and as of yet has no director. The Titans did start workouts last week. The rumor has it that there is a coaching hire in the works, but Pruitt has not confirmed this. The Titans also need to hire a girl’s basketball coach. Beth Batchelor led the program the last two years. The Lady Titans had their best season since the departure of Lind-

Matthias looks to set up teammates at Pender High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It has been said many times that it is hard to replace a legend. While recent Pender graduate Ashley Dupalavich may not be classified as a legend, she is one of those players that is extremely hard to replace. She was the Patriots setter and was very good at it. This year Coach Matt Davis will depend on junior Noel Matthias to fill the spot. Matthias is a high energy player with the ability to read where her teammates are going to be. She will be charged with getting them the ball in scoring position. Noel is not a one dimensional player. She has a strong serve and is willing to go to the floor to keep the ball alive. The Lady Patriots are loaded with hitters. It will be the setters job to get the ball. Noel Matthias should be able to do that.

say Noble in 2018. Coach Noble led the Lady Titans to a 15-12 season in 2012. Batchelors squad finished 13-12. The team returns all conference and all -county performer Anisa Lewis and a host of other returners. Speaking of Trask, the Rocky Point school said farewell to long time athletic Director Ed Gilroy. Coach Gilroy rides off into the sunset with a ton of memories and grateful student-athletes and faculty members. The Topsail Pirate football program is excited about the upcoming season. The team had their best year as a 3A combatant last year, going 9-3 in the very tough Mideastern Conference. Coach Wayne Inman has a very good core returning including all-conference and allcounty running back Noah Lavalle. Pender athletic director

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Post 167 Legion Baseball season ends with playoff loss to Hoggard By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer A good regular season that produced a 12-7 record for the Post 167 Junior Legion baseball team ended abruptly last week with back-to-back-losses to Hoggard. Post 167 had the lead in both games, but the combination of errors and walks, along with some timely hitting, opened the door for the Hoggard team – and they simply kicked it down. Post 167 had leads in both games – 3-1 heading into the sixth inning in the playoff opener, and 3-0 heading into the fifth inning of game two – only to see Hoggard score a combined 19 runs in innings five-through-seven in the two games. It was a tough way to see a good – and promising – season come to a close. The first game of the series was close until the Hoggard Junior Legion team put up eight runs to turn a close 3-1 Post 167 lead into a 9-3 loss as they grabbed a 1-0 lead in the

College

Continued from page 1B daily nurturing of Mom and Dad. And what about those parents who are seeing their little girl or boy stray from the nest. Sure, the happiness and pride are there, but every so often so is the need to worry. It is approximately 759 miles over the span of a 13-1/2-hour drive from Hampstead, (N.C.) to Linn University in Boca Raton (Fla.), and that is the time and distance that will separate rising college freshman Delaney Popella from her Mom (Samantha) and Dad (John) as she heads to Linn University to continue her lacrosse career in search of a degree in Sports’ Management. Delaney is excited to start the next phase of her life, yet somewhat apprehensive as to what it will be like sans the comforts of home – and Mom and Dad. “I know it’s far but I honestly loved the school when I visited, and I loved the coach, so it made it somewhat easy to make the decision to go there,� Delaney said. “It’s also a very technology-advanced

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 2B 22 digs in the win. A combined four aces, two blocks, and seven unforced errors set White Oak up with an early 13-7 lead in the second game before Sullivan took over the serve. Two aces, three kills, a block (Bella Sorace), and to unforced errors later Topsail had a 16-13 lead. Another Sorace block and a Lofton kill ignited a fourpoint surge that took the lead out to 20-14, another four-pointer made it 24-18, and a Sullivan kill ended the match. Match three was against WCA and it took three games (18-25, 25-15, 1510) for Topsail to prevail. The opener was one of those games you put behind quickly as Topsail committed 16 unforced errors. Game two started with three aces by Stenerson in a seven-point run. Clark took over the serve and recorded three aces to go along with two blocks by Marinelli in another seven-pointer that opened a 14-6 advantage. A four-point run with an ace by Clark and a kill by Marinelli ended the contest. An opening five-point spurt, followed by a second five-pointer, put WCA in an 11-6 hole, and Rachel Hobson kill ended the sum-

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best-of-three series. Post 167 took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on one-out single by Luke Cutler, a walk to David Hartman, and a clutch two-out single to left by Bryson Coleman that sent Cutler hustling home. Cutler (2-for-4, two R/S) led off the top of the third with his second base hit of the day, moving to second on an error on a pickoff attempt. After an out, Joseph Hall singled to score Cutler. Coleman (2-for-3, 2B, W, two RBIs) then doubled to left with Coleman scoring the third run. Hayden Naylor lofted a pop single to left to put runners on first and second, but the rally died with a strikeout and a ground out. An error in the bottom of the fourth led to an unearned Hoggard run and closed the home team’s deficit to 3-1. The score stayed that way until the bottom of the sixth inning when Hoggard parlayed a trio of singles around a fielders’ out with a walk to load the bases. A Post 167 error allowed two Hoggard runners

to score. A ground out, a wild pitch, a hit batsman, a single, and three walks in succession put Post 167 in a 9-3 hole. Post 167 committed four errors in the game. Friday Post 167 (12-9) had a 3-0 lead heading into the top of the fifth, only to see Hoggard put together backto-back five-run rallies in the fifth and sixth innings before adding a run in the top of the seventh. Post 167 took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Hall (2-for-2, W, R/S) walked with one out and Naylor was hit by a pitch to start the rally. Tatum Hayden entered the game as a courtesy runner for Naylor and Hall advanced to third and Hayden to second when Joshua Floto reached base on an error. After the second out, Landon Langford (2-for-3, R/S, W) reached base on another Hoggard er ror with Hall scoring the first run. Hayden made it 2-0 when he raced home on a wild pitch. Hartman started the bottom of the third with

a one-out single to right, advancing to second on a wild pitch. Hartman moved over to third just prior to Coleman getting to first on a free pass. Hartman eventually scored on a wild pitch to make it 3-0. That 3-0 lead stood up until the top of the fifth. Two singles and an error loaded the bases for Hoggard. After an out, a hit batsman force in one run, a wild pitch plated another, and a single made it 4-3. The fifth run scored on a steal of home. Two walks, four singles, a wild pitch and a passed ball all sandwiched around an error in the top of the sixth and Post 167 found itself on the short end of a 10-3 score. A hit batsman, a walk, and a sacrifice fly accounted for the final score. Naylor took the loss on the mound after giving up five runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks to go along with five strikeouts. Jacob Holland, Cutler, and Christian Davis finished out the game.

school. “My Dad came with me when I visited and he said to me, ‘This is where I see you, this is where you belong.’ Even though they didn’t want me to go far away, they are happy with my decision. My Dad said there was the possibility of moving here or bringing their camper down here, so we’ll figure it out. “My Mom is the one is actually who is most nervous about it, and Dad is having a hard time realizing I will be leaving soon. There is always a certain amount of apprehensive in being a young girl moving far from home, strange things can happen to anybody, but Linn has a really good security system and the entire campus is gated, so it’s pretty nice. “You just have to be sure, if you go anywhere outside of campus, you go with someone or in a group, so it’s really reassuring.� John Popella, Delaney’s Dad, is not overjoyed she is going so far away, but he feels good about the security on and around the campus, and he feels sure his daughter will be in good, and safe, hands. “I’m excited for her but it breaks my heart to see her go that far away,� said John

Popella. “We’re thinking about moving our camper down there so we can go and visit, and see her play some of her games. “As the Dad of a daughter, you worry some but Linn has excellent security. All the buildings are locked so to you can’t get into the dorms without an ID or with an escort. There is some anxiety but she is a smart and level-headed girl, so we are comfortable she will be fine.� Miles Cota is heading some 829 miles north – an approximate 16-1/4 hour drive to the University of Massachusetts in Lowell (Mass) – of Hampstead. “I really like Lowell, it was really nice and I liked the coaches so I didn’t really think about how far away it was,� Miles said. “I guess it will be little hard the first couple of months but I feel comfortable I will adjust to it. One big thing, I am sure, will be adjusting to the weather. “Other than that will be not having my Mom’s cooking. I am excited and really looking forward to it, and anxious to get stated and get those first few months behind me. Julia Cota, Miles’ Mom, said it will be different than with Clark and Bryce who

went to college in the state. On top of that, this time it’s her “Baby,� – the youngest of the three. “We were fortunate with both Clark (UNC-Wilmington) and Bryce (Campbell) in that they went to schools in North Carolina, which presented us with the opportunity to see them and get to a lot of their games,� Julia said. “We’re so excited with him that he gets to continue his education and baseball career, and with Miles it will be a little different. Miles was born in Cuba and we lived in California for period of time. He was only in the fifth grade when we moved here, while Clark and Bryce attended a lot of different schools because we are a military family, so going away might be a little strange. “For them it was kind of nice to have a certain amount of stability by attending universities closer to home but, for Miles, I think it will be great for him to experience something different. It’s bittersweet where we are excited for him, and we can’t wait to see how his career unfolds, but it will be more of a challenge.�

mer season. Stenerson (11 assists), Stenerson (five aces), Sullivan (five kills, eight assists), Clark (four aces, 11 digs), Labelle (19), and Lofton 13 digs) all had strong matches. Tuesday Coach Pearsall retur ned from a trip to Ireland and Scotland, and heavy-hitters Marinelli and Sorace were back on the court, and the results were positive. The Lady Pirates opened the evening with an impressive 2-0 (25-12, 25-14) win over Dixon. The Lady Bulldogs struggled with the handling of Topsail’s servers and that led to an early 5-2 lead behind a pair of aces by Clark. Two changes of serve later, Raegan Parker took over and the Lady Pirates ran off four quick points to increase their advantage to 11-5. The back-line defense –led Labelle (five digs), Marinelli (five), Aiden McGuire (four), and Lofton (four) – kept Dixon from putting together any more than single-point runs the rest of the way, and the hitters, off of strong sets from Stenerson and Parker, did the rest. Clark (three kills, four aces), Lofton (two kills), and Marinelli (three) led the kill parade. Dixon kept the second game close just past the midway point. Down 13-12, Topsail rode the serving of McGuire (three aces) in an eight-point run, high-

lighted by a pair of kills from Marinelli, to 20-13 advantage. After a Topsail unforced error made it 20-14, Marinelli served up four aces in a five-point spurt that ended the match. Sugden (nine), McGuire (five), and Lofton (five) led another strong back-line effort with a combined 19 digs). County rival Pender was next and the Lady Pirates prevailed 25-14 and 25-21. Clark led a six-point run with three aces as Topsail jumped out to an early 8-1 lead in the first game. Nine different Lady Pirates recorded digs as Pearsall mixed-and-matched his lineup by trying different combinations. Pender led 10-9 after a five-point spurt in game two, but Topsail answered with a seven-pointer with Brown (four aces) on serve to overcome the one-point deficit and open a 16-10 gap. Pender closed to within 23-21 late but a kill by Brown and a Pender unforced error ended the evening. McGuire (five) and Sugden (six) led the back-line play with a combined 11 digs. “Tuesday was the first night I had a chance to see them play, and we haven’t practiced any, so I was really impressed with how they were attacking balls and blocking up front,� Pearsall said. “Brooke already has a good feel for Gia in the

middle, and Bella. We just need to work on our communication to the point where we don’t see balls fall to the floor, where they decide if it’s your play or someone else. “But I am pleased with our depth, our blocking, our serving, and the overall play of the back line. We have some work to do but overall I am very pleased with what I saw.�

Pender County’s weekly look at what’s biting and where

Summer fishing pattern sets in By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The area fresh water anglers are fighting the quirky weather as of late. We went through a very dry spell that affected the fishing. Now, the summer pattern is upon us, which means those folks fishing had better keep a sharp eye out on the skies. The Spanish bite just outside the breakers has been pretty good. Trolling a Clarks spoon with a planer will work here. There have been a few spanish and blues caught in the surf as well. The pier fishing is up and down with some Spanish and blues caught on gotcha plugs. The bottom fishing is early and late. The inland waters are producing some nice sized reds while the flatfish bite is decent. Don’t forget your sun block. This week’s fishing tip With the summer months brings the chance of running up on a snake. With the summer downpours of late, the rivers, lakes and ponds are running a little high. These creepy critters will look for high ground like most other animals. I have found that the trees overhanging the river will produce a snake. If you are fishing close to the banks and get under an overhanging tree watch yourself. Don’t make the mistake of having a snake drop into your boat. If it does happen and you have a pistol with you, think before you pull the trigger. Nothing ruins a fishing trip faster than a bullet hole in the boat. There are only a few species of poisonous snakes in our area. The most common are the copperhead and the cottonmouth water moccasin. The copperhead is a relatively small snake, with adults averaging less than three feet in length. This snake has a tan or pinkish-tan background color that darkens toward the mid-body area. It has a series of darker cross bands. The water moccasin’s appearance varies. They can be beautifully marked with dark crossbands on a brown and yellow ground color or completely brown or black. Older adults are often dark and solid-colored whereas the juveniles are brightly patterned. The water moccasin can be very aggressive. Be careful to stay clear of these critters. One way to tell the difference between a moccasin and water snake is that the moccasin will float on top of the water in most cases while the water snake will have the majority of its body under water with just his head sticking out. Of course, the water snake is non-poisonous whereas the moccasin is extremely poisonous.

Fall sports

Continued from page 2B Matt Davis probably figured that this school year would be a breeze after dealing with Florence. It will be much easier, but the second year A.D. is dealing with coaching vacancies. Last years baseball coach Scott Liptrap has resigned and moved back to Virginia, leaving the team without a coach for the third time in

four years. Davis is also short on assistant coaches on the football field. The Pender Post & Topsail Voice newspaper is dedicated to bringing our friends, family and neighbors the best high school sports coverage in the area. We cover what counts, our student-athletes. Nobody gives Pender Counties athletes the coverage we do. We look forward to seeing you at the games this year.

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