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Public meeting for UDO proposals in Hampstead Sept. 26

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The Pender County Planning Department is seeking public input on specific provisions in the county’s proposed Unified Development Ordnance (UDO). A MEETING IS PLANNED FOR 3EPT 26 at the Pender County Hampstead Government !NNEX BEGINNING AT p.m.

Planning Director Kyle Breuer says the meeting deals with aspects of the ordinance specific to the Hampstead and easter n Pender County area. “The UDO deals with what future development might look like regarding residential and commercial development. We have a commercial development overlay that will be set up to provide design criteria for sites along the commercial corridor,� Breuer said. “The UDO also deals with residential density and where they should be located.�

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cludes a Resource Conservation Area designation that deals with development along streams and waterways. “These are areas in desIGNATED AND YEAR flood plains, areas around a stream and wetlands that will be designated on a particular tract of land,� said Breuer.

Beyond the current limiting factors for development in flood plain areas, Breuer says the Resource Conservation Areas deals also with environmental issues and preservation as well as the hazards of building in a flood-prone area. “After a storm we want to rebound as quickly as possible. We know we are going to get storms, so how can we implement measures that help recover. It comes down to efforts that need to be under taken by our citizens, business owners and government to recover from an event.�

The meeting will begin AT P M AT THE (AMPstead Government Annex.

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Mr. Boo, spokesman for Boo Boo Healing Salve, sports a red bow tie at Poplar Grove’s Summer Harvest Festival Saturday as he greets visitors. All proceeds from the sale of the salve, goes to support animal rescue at Poplar Grove. The salve is produced locally by Coastal Tide Soap.

State: adopt new flood damage ordinance or else Pender County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Oct. 21 on the state-backed flood damage prevention ordinance.

But apparently the new ordinance is a done deal, even before County Commissioners vote on it. The local board is required to rubber stamp the or-

dinance or face possible consequences.

When the proposed ordinance came out, public meetings were held to show the changes to Pender residents. The state went though the appeals process and now the changes are set. “If the public, through our meeting or through written comments to your (Breuer) department ex-

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press a level of concern, wouldn’t that provide another step of public input?�

Piepmeyer asked. “I’m not necessarily going to vote for this if I have landowners come to me as say they are not for it.�

Breuer said the time for public comment had been cut off by the state. If commissioners do not pass the ordinance, the county will be in jeopardy of losing

status in the national flood insurance program. “The state has told us they will not accept appeals to the map,� Breuer said.

Delays in the adoption of the ordinance have be caused by 26 appeals from Pender County landowners to specific provisions of the ordinance that are reviewed individually by the state. Commissioners are expected to adopt the ordinance in October for a December implementation. “The 47 flood panels in

the map deal with western Pender County. After the public hearing the maps will become effective,� Pender County Planning Director Kyle Breuer told Commissioners at the board’s Monday meeting.

The new ordinance reflects changing land conditions and is pushed by the state and federal governments. The bottom line is those governments fund flood relief and mitigation, and both want a say flood maps and development. “Everybody needs to be

award that this is being driven by the federal and state governments and we are caught in the middle by making sure it is communicated locally and that we have instruments in place to make what is being dictated to us happen,� said Commissioner David Piepmeyer. “It’s critical that we understand this and we don’t rush through it.�

Breuer says the flood maps that will be changing in December are onlyfor

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Jbari with his grandmother and Briana Knight. unexpectedly, and he had only ridden in that van ONCE 4HEY TOLD ME ) SHOULD GO LOOK AT IT ) DID AND IT WAS PERFECT FOR THIS FAMILY 7E GOT THE RIGHT OF THE TITLE AND PAID FOR A YEAR OF insurance and tags and taxes and all that. She’s all SET FOR A YEAR )T WAS REALLY great.� +NIGHT SAID THAT THE van has some miles on it, and Jabari’s grandma will still keep her other car - but by using the van FOR *ABARI SHE WILL BE ABLE TO JUST WHEEL HIM INTO THE vehicle.

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Rocky Point man pleads guilty to sex crimes From Staff Reports A Rocky Point man pled guilty to 50 sexual assault charges in New Hanover County Superior Court Sept. 16. Jason Lee Ramsey, 41, pled to: s COUNTS OF )NDECENT Liberties with a Child s&IVE COUNTS OF 3TATUTORY 3EX /FFENSE $EFENDANT Greater than Six Years Older than the Victim s/NE COUNT OF 3TATUTORY 3EX 2APE $EFENDANT Greater than Six Years Older than the Victim s4WO COUNTS OF &IRST $EGREE 3EXUAL %XPLOITATION OF A -INOR Ramsey was sentenced

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2AMSEY BEFRIENDED THE victim through his church when the child was 13 years old. He began raping the child a year later and engaged in sexually explicit correspondence with her over the next three years.

4HE VICTIM DISCLOSED THE abuse to her parents when she turned 18.

4 HESE ASSAULTS TOOK place in both New Hanover and Pender Counties, but were all prosecuted in New Hanover County and were resolved with today’s plea.

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Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Fruit snob Pretention is an unavoidable aspect of life. As celebrities flaunt purses costing thousands of dollars, I’m just happy that mine still zips. Some call excessive spending extravagance, but I think it’s blatant stupidity.

I have no desire to visit Rodeo Drive nor do I wish to own a dress valued higher than my home. I enjoy my comfortable life, mixed breed dogs and pleather handbags.

A brooding Kardashian can easily be dismissed with the push of a remote button, so I’m able to limit my exposure to this elitist tomfoolery-or so I thought.

I just left the grocery store and feel completely fleeced. Although I try to be a savvy consumer, I’m far removed from the momsters who fill photo albums with carefully organized coupons. But, when a basic shopping trip for kitchen essentials morphs into a $200 grocery bill, I’m forced to rethink my family’s dietary needs.

How is it possible, for instance, that fruit costs more than meat? Just like the social separation of the haves from the have nots, those organic fruits and veggies really raise my blood pressure. Do they dare mingle with the poor man’s fruit? Absolutely not. It’s demoralizing for both the produce and for moms like myself who make the sensible choice.

It’s not difficult to opt for the 39-cent banana over the dollar one. After a few days in my fruit bowl, either one would be tossed out in a haze of mush and fruit flies-just like the rest of the produce in my house.

Then I began to wonder, aside from the fancy box, what sets these snobbish organic fruits apart? I was under the misguided impression that all fruits and vegetables were organic. Of course, I’ve lived with misconception my entire life. And, in case you’re wondering, wolverines are not genetically linked to wolves and ponies are not baby horses.

So, I consulted the dictionary and was reassured that organic does indeed mean relating to or derived from living matter.

So, if my thirty-nine-cent banana does not maintain the same organic designation as its segregated, more refined banana peer, then where did it originate? Was my banana discovered in a mud bog or born in the lab of a non-organic eating, three headed scientist?

In response, I’ve developed a formula to determine the affordability of grocery stores. Start with the number of cheese varieties, multiply by six if a separate aisle exists for gluten-free products, add Continued on page 4A

Jefferson Weaver

Snits, barks, and tolerance To say I was shocked would be an understatement.

The lovely little girl, maybe six or seven, used a word which has become entirely too common, in general conversation.

She casually used the gerund version of a particularly vile word I had heard both her parents casually utter in different circumstances.

At the risk of being either too obtuse or obscene, I’ll say she was describing the “barking” flowers one of her schoolmates brought to class one day.

If you can’t figure out what I mean, you have my sincerest compliments. I want to live in your world. If you understood what I am saying here, then please forgive any overuse of euphemism that may turn up in this column. I don’t talk like that anymore, and I try hard not to tolerate more than a slip or two in my immediate company.

Anyway, when the young lady’s parents heard her, they were suitably horrified, and chided her in a socially appropriate manner. Then they made the mistake of asking, rather sternly, where she had heard such.

“You say it all the time, Mommy,” she answered. “Daddy says it loud!”

Whoops.

I thought about that conversation of a year or so back whilst ruminating over a cussin’ I received recently. Generally, I’m used to getting cussed at, and it took years to learn not to respond in kind. I warn folks to watch their language, ask them to stop, and if they don’t, I walk away or hang up the phone.

Sometimes my tolerance doesn’t extend that far.

The fellow in this case was rather explicit in his descrip-

Jefferson Weaver tors when a debate turned into an argument. Lacking any other points on which to make a stand, he resorted to referring to “barking free will Baptists” and “intolerant religious snits.”

The fellow’s tirade also made use of several of George Carlin’s famous dirty words, as well as the more common vulgarities. To his credit, he did slightly soften his tongue before using another common, blasphemous term, but it was a close thing, and I think he meant it in his heart.

I have to wonder if his children – who were within easy earshot – will drop the same bombs this week in school, or maybe soccer practice or dance class. After all, kids emulate their parents, as they should (in most circumstances).

The Old Man took me aside the first time he heard me rather daringly use a cuss word, and had a serious talk with me about it. His tone was quiet, but his eyes were fierce. I overheard him in a heated moment, and some of my friends had proven their

maturity by using the same type of words (amongst ourselves, of course). Papa told me that he should not have used the words he did, and apologized that I had heard them come out of his mouth. He also assured me that if he ever heard me say them again, things would not go well.

My mother had a more direct method. Miss Lois just tore my backside up with an industrial flyswatter, since neither children nor gentlemen used such words, at least not in mixed company, and after I was done being a child, I was going to be a gentleman -- or else.

That being said, there was a time I would and could rip a few colorful invectives with vigor and skill. A change in my faith life brought that to a halt – not a screeching halt, because old habits are hard to break, but a halt nonetheless. I still drop one every once in a while, and feel a guilt as stinging as my mother’s flyswatter when I do so. I am nowhere near as tolerant as I once was of movies, television

Acupuncture can help relieve pain Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What all can you tell me about acupuncture?

Afraid of Needles Dear Afraid, Many well-designed studies over the years – funded by the National Institutes of Health – have found acupuncture to be very effective in easing arthritis pain, and can help with a variety of other ailments too. Here’s what you should know.

First used in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the United States over the past 40 years.

While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all treatment, it is a safe, drug-free option for relieving many different types of pain including osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, postoperative pain, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, dental pain, menstrual cramps and more. Studies have also shown that it can be helpful in treating asthma, depression, digestive disorders, addictions, menopause symptoms like hot flashes, and nausea caused by chemotherapy or anesthesia.

Exactly how or why acupuncture works is still not fully understood, but it’s based on the traditional Eastern theory that vital energy flows t h ro u g h p at h w ay s i n the body, and when any of these pathways get

blocked, pain and illness result. Acupuncture unblocks the pathways to restore health.

However, today most U.S. medical doctors tend to believe that acupuncture works because it stimulates the nerves causing the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller hormones. It’s also shown to increase blood circulation, decrease inflammation and stimulate the immune system. s7HAT TO +NOW If the thought of getting needles stuck into your body makes you a little uneasy, you’ll be happy to know that an acupuncture treatment is nothing like getting a shot. In fact, it’s quite relaxing. Here are some additional points you should know: s4HE NEEDLES They’re solid, sterile and disposable (used only once), and as thin as a cat’s whisker.

The number of needles used for each treatment can vary anywhere from a few, up to a dozen or more. And where the needles are actually stuck depends on the condition being treated, but they are typically inserted about one-quar ter to 1-inch deep, and are left in place for about 20 minutes. After placement, the needles are sometimes twirled or manipulated, or stimulated with electricity or heat.

s$OES IT HURT You may feel a brief, sharp sensation when the needle is inserted, but generally it’s not painful. Once the needle is in place, however, you may feel a tingling sensation, numbness, mild pressure or warmth. s 4 R E AT M E N T S How many treatments you’ll need will depend on the severity of your condition – 12 treatments done weekly or biweekly is very common. It’s also important to know that acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other conventional medical treatments, or by itself. s#OST AND COVERAGE The cost per treatment typically runs anywhere from $50 to $100 or more.

Unfortunately, most private health plans including Medicare, do not cover acupuncture.

To find an acupuncturist in your area ask your doctor for a referral, or you can do a search online at the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (nccaom.org) and acufinder. com. Both sites provide a national database of certified and/or licensed practitioners. Or visit the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists (medicalacupuncture.org), which offers a directory of MDs who are certified to practice acupuncture.

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and books where I have to turn on my inner censor.

Sadly, the words once considered shockingly vulgar are now common as dirt. I have to hide folks every day on social media for using the worst terms as easily as any other adjective or adverb. I’ve distanced myself from organizations I enjoyed simply because, even after a few gentle hints, folks just couldn’t stop with the language of a drunken sailor (nowadays I guess a better poster child is the average media-infused teenager.)

I am all about freedom of speech, and I know that nobody has the right not to be offended.

Sadly a lot of folks can’t seem to understand that there is no place in the Constitution that says your feelings and opinions can never be challenged. In my opinion the best response is a calm, measured example of how such offenses and challenges can be handled -- or else the victim should just be the proverbial buttercup and suck it up, then move on. We have freedom of association too, remember.

But with all freedoms come responsibility, as well as future ramifications for our actions.

Even in today’s permissive society, I can’t really see most employers or decent schools placating or tolerating a young person who peppers their language with barks and snits as readily as I throw corn to my chickens, and with as little concern.

There are still far more folks with my attitude of intolerance than there are those who crow about the right to use whatever language one wishes, since to do otherwise is nothing short of oppression by old fashioned religious fanatics and stolid, stu-

Lori’s Stories

Lori Kirkpatrick A year after Hurricane Florence, it’s a good time to reflect on where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. For some, the storm was just a bump in the road; but for many others, they are still working and struggling to make repairs and make their way back home. Some have moved away, and others have given up; settling on living in substandard homes because they don’t see any other option.

On the heels of this summer’s recent scare, Dorian, we breathed a collective sigh of relief in the knowledge that we had, for the most part, been spared.

After watching in horror as the monstrous hurricane camped out over the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm, many of us feared that we would be facing something much worse than what we saw with Florence. Instead, the sun

Continued on page 9A came out as soon as the storm passed. Many never lost power, flooding wasn’t a big issue and it was reported that Topsail Island actually gained some sand as a result of the storm.

We have so much to be thankful for. Yet, that are so many others in the Bahamas, in Ocracoke and as far as Nova Scotia, they are facing huge obstacles. As I sit here unscathed while they begin the process of recovering from the effects of Dorian, I can’t help but feel like I should be helping someone, somewhere.

I think about the people I know right here in Pender County that still aren’t back in their homes, and I have to ask myself, is there anything that I can do to help them get where they need to be?

I recently read a Facebook post by Natalie Johnston (Pender Food Project) as she reflected on the one-year anniversary of Florence. While many of the people she still delivers food to in Pender County may have a lot to be sad about, that is not what stands out to her. What she notices most about the people she sees regularly is that everyone is still pulling close together and supporting each other as they give out hugs, kisses and hand squeezes.

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Smart financial moves for every stage of life Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, you must make financial and investment decisions that will be with you for the remainder of your years. But the moves you make when you’re just starting out in your career may be quite different from when you’re retired.

So, let’s look at some of these moves, stretched out across your lifetime.

In your 20s and 30s: During this period, you should strive to place yourself on a sound financial footing by taking steps such as reducing, and hopefully eliminating, your student loans and embarking on saving for retirement through investments such as a 401(k) and IRA. You also might buy a home, which offers some financial benefits, but be careful not to become “house poor” by devoting too much of your monthly income to mortgage payments. If you have young children, you might also want to start saving for college, possibly through a 529 plan, which offers tax benefits, high contribution limits and the ability to switch beneficiaries, as needed.

And if you do have a family, you’ll certainly need to maintain adequate life insurance.

Also, since you’re at the early stages of your working life, you should chart a long-term financial and investment strategy with the help of a financial professional. Your strategy should encompass your important goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

And you’ll want to revisit your strategy regularly to accommodate changes in your life and financial situation.

In your 40s and 50s: These are the years in which your career advances, leading to bigger salaries. The more you earn, the more you should be putting away in your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement

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Continued from page 3A pid, shortsighted mouthbreathing cave-dwellers who are not “woke” to the new world.

I fully understand dropping a bad word when one mashes a finger with a hammer, breaks a coffee cup, or when the day has heaped the final straw on the camel’s back and the

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Continued from page 3A 20 if snow crab legs are offered (30 if the snow crabs were farmed aquaponically) and multiply by pi if sushi is sold. Then, divide by the number of extra services offered (hair salon, banking, free flu shots). Now, in protest, grab a handful of those organic grapes and shove them in your mouths when no one is looking.

I can barely make it out my front door with my clothes intact, and now this? Do I need yet

plan, along with your IRA. During the middle-to-end of this particular period, you might finish helping pay for your child’s higher education – which should free up even more money to put away for retirement. You also may want to consider long-term care insurance, which can help protect you against the devastating costs of an extended stay in a nursing home.

In your 60s, 70s … and beyond: Once you’re in this age range, chances are pretty good that you’ll either retire soon or are already retired. (Although, of course, you may well want to work part-time or do some consulting.)

However, you certainly haven’t “retired” the need to make financial and investment decisions, because you’ll have plenty, including these: When should I take Social Security? Will my investment portfolio provide me with enough income to help keep me ahead of inflation? How much can I afford to withdraw each year from my retirement accounts without outliving my resources? Again, a financial professional can help you deal with these and other issues.

Also, if you haven’t done so, now is the time to draw up your estate plans, so you can leave the type of legacy you desire – one that provides for the next generation (or two) and the charitable organizations you support. You’ll need to work with a legal professional to create estate planning documents and arrangements appropriate for your needs.

You will spend a lifetime making financial and investment decisions – so put in the time and effort, and get the help you need, to make the best decisions you can.

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dromedary comes tumbling down.

But inserting a cussword in nearly every sentence, for no reason other than because the speaker needs a modifier, dulls the emphasis once supplied through an expertly expressed epithet, and it just sounds nasty. Why we tolerate it is beyond me.

Especially when a little girl with golden curls is just trying to be like her mommy and daddy. another item on my list of things to feel guilty about? As I exit the store, I notice a display of beet chips on sale and resist the urge to throw up in my cart. Some poor child out there has been tricked into thinking that beet chips, like turkey bacon, are delicious alternatives to potatoes and pork.

I’ll continue to enjoy my generic, non-organic, genetically modified food and use the cash I’ll save to buy some new shoes and a cupcake made with high fructose corn syrup and a dollop of whipped cream. Life is too short to eat cardboard.

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The Burgaw High School Class of 1959 met at Bandana’s Restaurant in Burgaw Sept. 14 for their 60th class reunion. Pictured above are (back row) Ethel Lanier Wells, Horace Murray, Hattie Mae Hall Teachey, Linda Paluck Uttke, Tracy James, Detrea Henderson, Nathaniel Wells. (middle row) Joyce Ramsey Rivenbark, Annette Blackmore Ambrose, Barbara Tokoly Harts, Gayle Newkirk Rivenbark, Betty Raynor Sheggrud, Gene Wells, Jeanette Saunders Jones, (front row) Edith Ann Mallard Cox, Betty Price Forbes, Elizabeth Bloodsworth Melvin, Teddy Karwoski, and Jennings Humphrey.

My Spin

Tom Campbell

We have the reach, but do we have the will?

Do you remember the movie Groundhog Day? Every day the protagonist, Bill Murray, awakened to live the day, Feb. 2, over and over again. North Carolinians might be justified feeling like we’ve lived this movie.

We are becoming known as Hurricane Alley.

In 2016 we had Hurricane Matthew, a storm from which we are still trying to recover. Last year, on September 14th, it was Florence dumping thirty inches of rain, flooding our rivers, forcing boats

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Continued from page 3A “I’m so proud of the people up here I’ve been lucky enough to get to know,” said Johnston.

“This Community is amazingly strong, smart, caring and generous.

Even when they don’t have much for their own selves, they still share.

After each stop when I’d get back in my car I have been gobsmacked by how amazing each individual I came across today is. I wish more people would step up and help. It’s been a rough road, but the people are making it. I’m proud of this community,

to navigate our interstate highways and essentially turning Wilmington into an island. Less than a month later the remnants of Hurricane Michael poured more rain into an already soaked state.

With the exception of high winds and flooding on Ocracoke and tornadoes in Brunswick and Carteret Counties, North Carolina escaped major damage from Hurricane Dorian, our fourth storm in as many years. We’ve seen this movie before.

NC 12, the lifeline along our Outer Banks, has once again been flooded, buckling and washing away pavement, stranding travelers and needing costly repairs.

With increasing frequency severe weather overwhelms other infrastructure, and not just in the eastern sections of our state. Bridges are washed out, dams are breached and municipal water and sewer systems are compromised. Hurricane Dorian dumped five inches of rain in Johnston County, causing stormwaters to leak into Selma’s wastewater collection system and dumping more than 640,000 gallons of raw sewerage into a creek that flows into the Neuse

River.

These repetitive situations are fixable. There are better solutions than repairing the same roads over and over, just as there are solutions to dumping raw sewerage into our streams and rivers.

My wife Lib summed up these all too common issues succinctly when she said, “It’s not out of our reach, but it’s out of our will.”

Why don’t we have the will? Our state has gotten bogged down in partisan politics, focusing more on what we can’t do instead of what we can. A state that has more abundant natural resources and great minds seems willing to accept a scarcity mentality.

Time was North Carolina wasn’t satisfied being the “Rip Van Winkle state” and, through visionary leadership, became the “Dixie Dynamo.”

We dreamed big dreams and worked to make them become reality. Think of the dreamers who started the first public university in the nation and those who came after them, expanding public universities and community colleges. Let’s include those who championed the

North Carolina Railroad; a Kerr Scott, who got us out of the mud and built farm-to-market roads; Luther Hodges’ vision for the Research Triangle Park; Terry Sanford’s major efforts to improve public education; and Jim Hunt’s biotechnology center, to name just a few.

In 1957, our General Assembly codified this can-do Carolina spirit, passing legislation that made official the North Carolina state toast. It says, in part, that we are a state… “Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.”

Don’t we want to live in a state where we reach high and have the will to achieve big dreams or would we prefer reliving “Groundhog Day” over and over?

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 UNCTV 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.

and I love them.”

Next week, I am planning to spend an afternoon with the Pender Food Project. Probably much like you, I have a busy schedule and I don’t feel like I have a lot to offer, but it’s a start. This past year, I have written about many programs and people who have helped in various ways in our county, but it seems like the more time that passes - the easier it is for us to forget. While many of us have gotten back to normal, there are many others who can’t remember what normal is.

I have heard about a study that showed that in the aftermath of a disaster, offering a disaster sur-

vivor something as simple as one bottle of water, or even a hug, can give them hope at a time they feel like things are hopeless.

Whether you reach out to one of the organizations in Pender County,

or to one further away to help those who have been touched more recently by Dorian, we could truly make a difference if we could each just make the decision to help one person in one small way.

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By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord and on God’s law they meditate day and night.

Psalm 1: 1-3 Hope sings in the hearts of the righteous, in the hearts of those who drink in the Word of God, pouring over it constantly with a thirst for its truth.

Hope sings in the hearts of those who put God’s word to work in their lives, daily reflecting it in their word and their way.

They find hope daily in God’s Word, and they find hope in God’s Word made flesh in Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Lord, You have opened up Your Truth to us in the Words of scripture. You show us the way to go and how to live for You in the world. You bless us with all good things.

We praise You for all Your gracious gifts, especially for Your Son Jesus. Amen Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in

all the earth. You have set Your glory above the heavens. When I look at Your heavens, the moon and stars that You have made; what are human beings that You are mindful of them, mortals that You should care for them?

Yet you have made them a little lower than God and crowned them with glory.

Psalm 8: 1. 3-5 Hope sings in the truth that God cares for us.

Small and insignificant as we are on the great backdrop of the universe; God singles us out, loves us deeply, and raises us up as the crown of creation.

God not only considers us; God reaches down to us, draws us near to Himself and fills our lives with blessing and promise.

God crowns our lives with glory, His glory which is the light of God’s love all around us, the light we see shining brightly in the person of Jesus.

Prayer: All things are Yours. You created the Universe and established the earth with all it wondrous variety of plants and animals. You made us for Your own and crowned us with glory. May we find ways to glorify You all our

days and crown Christ, Lord and King of our lives. Amen The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. God makes me to lie down in green pastures; God leads me beside still waters; God restores my soul. God leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23: 1-3, 6 God’s Presence is our refuge and resting place.

God’s providence is our strength. God’s loving care guides our steps and blesses our lives.

Hope sings in God’s constant Presence and care.

Hope lives in the hearts of those who know God’s shepherding hand. God’s abiding goodness carries us on our way and God’s mercy constantly redeems us. Our Hope rises. God is Present to us in so many ways, but His Hope shines brightest in Jesus.

Prayer: God of the comforting rod and staff, nurture us in Your Way and Peace. Reveal Yourself in our world in ways that draw us closer to You. Shepherd our lives by

Your loving hand and lead us in the end to Jesus, the true shepherd of our lives. Amen The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in deep darkness—on them light has shined. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, authority rests upon his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince

of Peace. His authority shall grow continually and there shall be endless Peace.

Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7a Hope shines like a light in the darkness. Hope breaks forth like the dawn of a new day, Hope in a child, Hope in a King. Jesus is the light of hope breaking on every horizon of our lives. Jesus brings a glorious kingdom to transform our world and

our lives. Jesus is the light of hope in every darkness that would undo us. He is the hope God has sent us to make all things new.

Prayer: Come, O Son, light of a new dawn. We welcome You with open arms and make a place for You in our lives. Come dwell among us now and always, bringing light and life to all who love and adore You. Amen

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CANADY & SON

910-285-5707 910-231-0682 910-231-7068

BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy.Cemetery 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 Rockfish Memorial Wallace, NC School 910-285-3395 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11

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a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

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212 S. Dickerson St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC • 910-669-2488

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

Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

107 Deerfield Road Hampstead, NC 28443 • 910-270-4221 Holy Eucharist Sunday 10 am Tuesday Healing Service w/Eucharist 10 am

HolyTrinityhampstead.com email: holytrinityhampstead@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. • Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m.

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

R OCKY P OINT U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH 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.

14201 Hwy. 50/210 • Surf City, NC 28445 • 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

“The Church on the Hill� (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.barlowvistabaptistchurch.com

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m.

Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for children, youth and adults 6:45 p.m. www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

88 Blakes Chapel Road • Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-2576 Rev. Steve Spearing, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. www.blakeschapel.org Find Us on Facebook E-mail Prayer Requests to: shareinprayer@gmail.com

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daughters, Gina Leake Gross and Joanna Leake; great granddaughter, Angelica Leake; and many nieces and nephews.

Lena Letchworth Leake HAMPSTEAD -- Lena Letchworth Leake, 95, of Hampstead, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at her home.

A graveside funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 at Reidlawn Cemetery with her nephew, Rev. Donnie Strader officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

Lena was a daughter of the late Clarence Clifton Letchworth and Lucy Wooten Letchworth. She retired from the American Tobacco Company after many years of service and was always grateful for her job there. She was a member of Reidsville Church of Christ.

After retiring she moved to Topsail Beach and enjoyed fishing, walking on the beach, and picking up seashells. She loved working in the yard and garden.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Loyd Leake and son, Philip Leake.

She is survived by her; sisters, Dorothy Strader and husband, Mac, Alma Somers, Ethel Skinner, Lula Strader and husband, Donald Ray; daughter-inlaw, Phylis Leake; grand-

Eileen Marie Betters LaMoy Eileen Marie Betters LaMoy, age 90, passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at her home.

Daughter of the late Philip L. Betters and Anne Buist Betters, Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert T. LaMoy, Sr. and her brother, Robert L. Betters, Sr. Eileen was a dedicated wife and mother to her five children. She took great pride in each of them. Born and raised in the Adirondack region of New York State, Eileen was very appreciative of the beauty that nature offers. She enjoyed cross country skiing, swimming and knitting, as well as playing Bridge, cooking and sewing.

During her lifetime she took on many roles.

She was foremost a loving wife and mother. She was instrumental in starting an early-intervention program for toddlers with hearing impair ment in the 1960s which led to a permanent program at the Orange County BOCES in Goshen, NY. In retirement she assisted her husband in administrating Real Estate Training classes in New York State. After moving to Jacksonville, Florida, she became an early member of Shepard of the Woods Lutheran Church, participating in many programs and volunteer events. Her move to Durham, brought her closer to family and

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she eventually moved to Burgaw.

She was a beloved Grammy to her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her presence will be missed.

Eileen is survived by her children: Steven A. LaMoy, Robert T. LaMoy, Jr., Ann Marie Balogh (Tim), Paul T. LaMoy-Vieira (Evaristo) and Patricia A. Van Alstyne (Mark) and daughter-in-law Juli R. LaMoy; her seven grandchildren: Trevor Balogh (Pam), Sean and Timothy Balogh, Sarah and Hannah LaMoy, Daniel and Kaley Van Alstyne; her three great-grandchildren: Harper Stone, Nora Gene and Lucas Colton Balogh; her beloved sister, Noreen Farquharson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Eileen’s wit and wisdom will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will be holding private services. Memorial gifts in honor and memory of Livvie may be given to Riley’s Creek Baptist Church, 19845 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Livvie Rooks Lewis ROCKY POINT -- Livvie Rooks Lewis, 92, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Friday eve-

ning, Sept. 13, 2019 in the Champions Assisted Living in the Davis Community where she was loved and lovingly cared for.

She was born Oct. 17, 1926 in Atkinson, the daughter of the late Luther Jones Rooks and Livvie Corbett Rooks. Livvie was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brown in 1954. She later married James Horace Lewis who died in 1993.

Livvie is survived by her daughters, Jean Pratt, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Grix, and Janet Higgins and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Charles Pratt III (Heather), James Pratt (Sue), Chad Phillips (Rena), Matthew Grix, Laura Heidenreich (Todd) and David Grix (Melody); many great grandchildren; best friend of 90 years, Hazel Langston Hudgins, many extended family and friends.

Livvie graduated from Atkinson High School Class of 1943. She was a long time faithful member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church.

A strong and courageous Southern lady Livvie lived her life with conviction, faith, and fortitude. She was a diligent and hard worker always striving to do her best and she did!

Livvie was an industrious homemaker and exceptional seamstress, making all of her, her daughter and some neighborhood children’s clothing. She was locally famous for her culinary skills, especially her delicious pies and cakes. Often Livvie cooked and took meals to the sick and bereaved in the community. Livvie’s Christian spirit and principles reached far beyond her own household as she

shared with others. Livvie has lived a long and full life and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and charity.

The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Dr. Jim Herchenhahn and The Rev. Melvin Hall will conduct the service.

Burial will be noon Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Nancy Jean Harrison Rose BURGAW -- A kind and gentle soul, a g racious and loving lady, Nancy Je a n Ro s e o f B u r g aw and for merly of Ripley, WV, entered eternal rest Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born February 9, 1937 in Charleston, WV to Leo and Nellie Haynes Harrison.

In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Darius Rose; and sisters, Freda Hancock, Jackie Cobb, and June Godbey.

Nancy is survived by her children, Benny Rose and wife, Amy, Tawny A. Kay and husband, Tim and Shannon Rose and wife, Danielle; grandchildren, Teeanna Lunsford, Aaron Kay, Jessica Rose, Brittany Rose, Bethany Rose, Erica Rose, Harrison Rose and Payton Rose; fourteen great grandchildren; sister, Ginger Blankenship and husband, Jimmy;

brothers, David Harrison and wife, Ellen, Jimmy Harrison, John Harrison and Mike Harrison; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

For many years Nancy and Darius attended Grace Gospel Baptist Church in Ripley, WV. F i r s t a n d fo re m o s t , Nancy lived a giving and sharing Christian life. Being a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and sister, Nancy created a home filled the sunshine, warmth, and good cooking. She was always was involved in her children’s activities as she taught Sunday school and planned many Christmas plays at church. Through the years Nancy found pleasure writing poetry and her favorite book to read was the Bible.

Nancy’s greatest joy in life was loving and serving her Lord and her beloved family.

The family received friends 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with funeral service following at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. David Knowles conducted the service. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Legion Post 167 to establish Sons of American Legion chapter

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Hampstead American Legion Post 167 is working to build a local Sons of American Legion (SAL) chapter. Founded in 1932, SAL was first established to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires.

Although Sons has its own membership, the organization is not a separate entity. Rather, SAL is a program of the American Legion. Many Legionnaires hold dual membership in SAL. When President Trump signed a bill July 30 that declares that the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941, it became a significant legislative victory for the American Legion. The group had sought the declaration as a way to honor almost 1,600 US service members who were killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war.

The LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act) also opens the door for approximately six million veterans to access

American Legion programs and benefits they had not been eligible for before the bill was signed.

SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the US military and were eligible for American Legion membership.

Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion Family, which has a combined national membership of almost three million.

“Today we are only a small dent in this organization,” began Brad Fisher, Building Manager and Member of AL Post 167.

“Together, we make a difference. The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities. Our Sons’ mission to serve veterans, the military and their families is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members and volunteers.”

According to the SAL website, membership is open to: all male descen-

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dants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in Service during World I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terrorism, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service.

“The SAL it is made up of male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during times specified by the American Legion - but now with the Legion Act passed this year, all sons are eligible and there is no age limit. In upstate New York, there is a Post where the youngest Son was 10 years old and he became that Post Historian,” said Fisher.

Fisher explained that with the new eligibility criteria, any son or grandson of a living American Legion member will be able to join the SAL program. For example, a son of a veteran

who served between 1985 and 1988 previously would not have been eligible. With the extension of the war period, that veteran would immediately be eligible for the American Legion and the son would be able to join the SAL. Sons and grandsons of deceased veterans are also eligible.

“SAL is often referred to as the greatest fundraising arm of the American Legion Family. As a national organization, they annually raise the most money for veterans’ and children’s charities. Often times, the contributions of the Sons exceeds the totals of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary combined,” Fisher explained.

Members of the Sons are entitled to many benefits that are provided to Legionnaires. Some of the benefits available include discounts on insurance, auto rental as well as travel and lodging.

Other benefits Sons’ members are eligible for include the Legion Insurance Trust and the National Emergency Fund. The SAL has a broad range of programs for families, youth,

community and national affairs. With over 27 different programs, the Sons make a difference not only within our local communities, but nationwide as an organization.

AL Post 167 is located at 16660 Hwy 17 N in Hampstead. For more information or to join SAL, contact Brad Fisher at (910) 270-3767, email bradf@ncalpost167. org, or www.ncalpost167.

Pender EM works to recoup hurricane expenses

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Emergency Management officials hope to recoup some of the financial expense of the Hurricane Dorian mobilization. State officials were in Pender County Sept. 17 for a preliminary damage assessment. During Dorian, 504 people were in Pender County emergency shelters.

“Our damage threshold level is $193,000. It’s a good possibly we could qualify for Category A. It’s my understand the governor will ask for a full presidential designation of disaster, mostly because of what happened to the counties above us,” said County Emergency Management

Director Tom Collins.

Disaster assistance from FEMA is classified by categories A through G, signifying different levels of damage and assistance needed. County officials are hoping to qualify to have the overtime expenses covered by FEMA and the state.

Pender County’s largest expense during the storm was overtime related to staffing the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

County employee overtime amounted to $189,000, while Pender EMS and Fire logged $120,000 in overtime.

Collins says changes in EOC operations have made it possible to keep a close tab on expenses involved in an emergency situation.

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Be on the lookout for pine snakes From Staff Reports State officials hope that as hunters head for the woods this fall, they will keep an eye out for – and report – an elusive, harmless and sometimes large snake.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is tracking reports of northern pine snakes.

Agency biologists are asking the public to help them learn more about the distribution of the northern pine snake in the Tar Heel state by reporting any sightings of these large but elusive snakes in the wild — not an easy task given the reptile’s propensity to spend most of its time underground.

When above ground, the northern pine snake is fairly easy to recognize.

It is a large, heavy-bodied snake, typically reaching between four to five feet, but can be as large as seven and a half feet feet. It has a white, tan, or yellowish background color with dark brown or black markings that begin as heavy mottling on the head before gradually becoming distinct blotches toward the tail.

In North Carolina, pine snakes are found mostly in the Sandhills, the southern Coastal Plain and in the southwestern mountain counties. They prefer open areas within pine-oak forests with well-drained and sandy soils.

“The best chance of spotting one is during the day, in these open areas, as they move from burrow to bur row,” said Sam McCoy, a wildlife technician with the agency.

“Although the best time of the year to see one is in the spring and early summer, September and October are also good times since pine snakes are beginning to move to locations where they will spend the winter.”

People who see a pine snake in the wild are asked to send an email to pinesnake@ncwildlife.org with the following information: s! PHOTO REQUIRED s$ATE AND TIME THE SNAKE WAS

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A Special Board of Commissioners Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 9:00 am at the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Capital Improvement Projects. All interested parties are invited to attend.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Tourism Development Authority (TDA). Applicants must be active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the Town of Burgaw.

Applications may be downloaded from our website at http://townofburgaw.com/advisory-boards. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.

These are volunteer positions with no compensation. For more information, please contact Kristin Wells, Town Clerk at kwells@burgawnc.gov.

observed s4HE LOCATION '03 COORDINATES are best, but a detailed location deSCRIPTION IS ACCEPTABLE McCoy cautions people to look but not touch any pine snakes they come across in the wild. While the pine snake is neither dangerous nor venomous, it is protected in North Carolina. h$ESPITE THE FACT THAT PINE SNAKES are seldom seen, the species appears to be declining throughout much of its range,” McCoy said. “Because of this, the pine snake in North Carolina is state-listed as threatened and cannot be collected or taken from the wild without a permit.”

To get a better understanding of pine snake populations in Cherokee and Swain counties, the Commission is working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to conduct surveys in areas where pine snakes have either been seen or in areas with potentially suitable habitat. The Commission has constructed camera traps, which can document snakes passing through the area.

In the Sandhills and Coastal Plain, Commission staff and staff from the N.C. State Museum of Natural Sciences, have been monitoring pine

snake populations by walking areas and searching for snakes, driving roads where snakes have been seen in the past and marking captured animals for potential population estimation. Museum and Commission staff have also tracked numerous individual snakes using radiotelemetry over the last 10 years. The data they have collected over the years have helped them understand how to better manage the species and determine the best conservation actions to benefit pine snakes in the long term.

While much more is known about the distribution of pine snakes in the Sandhills and Coastal Plain, the agency still would like any reported sightings of pine snakes in these areas.

“It’s difficult to conserve a species like the pine snake when we don’t even know all the places it occurs,” McCoy said. “Citizens can really help us out by providing records of pine snakes they see. The Wildlife Commission needs your help to conserve this rare and elusive species.”

For more information on pine snakes in North Carolina, read the Commission’s Northern Pine Snake Wildlife Profile.

SAVE THE DATE: HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Join us Saturday, October 19th for a day of carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and lots of candy! The event is free to the public and will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Rotary Park in Burgaw. Come out with the entire family and enjoy a fun filled afternoon at the park! If you would like to set up a booth or volunteer for the event, please contact Cody Suggs at (910)300-6401.

TOWN CALENDAR September 19 October 1 October 8

Planning Board Meeting Special Board Meeting Board of Commissioners Meeting

TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: mail@burgawnc.gov Web: www.townofburgaw.com

DEADLINEfor News & Advertising is Friday at Noon.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # 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 3 District 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

5:30 PM 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

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

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The Pender County Housing Authority will stop accepting special placement Disaster Relief Housing Assistance Applications for Hurricane Florence affected families on after Friday November 1, 2019.

Income eligible families who can provide proof of displacement due to Hurricane Florence and who need rental assistance to secure permanent housing have two (2) more opportunities to receive an expedited review of their application.

Applications are accepted on the first business day each month. Disaster relief applications will be accepted on Tuesday, October 1st, and Friday, November 1st.

Beginning Monday, December 2, 2019, all eligible applicants will be placed on our waiting list(s) using our normal operating procedures.

If you have questions, please call us at 910.259.1208.

*** 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.

Unified Development Ordinance Update Public Meeting

Pender County Planning and Community Development will hold a public input meeting and open house on the Unified Development Ordinance Update on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 5:30 PM at the Pender County Hampstead Annex, located at 15060 US HWY 17. A collection of draft articles and changes from the current Ordinance is available at https://www.pendercountyudoupdate.com/

The Pender County Housing Authority is changing its Waiting List Policy for Project-based Applications.

Beginning November 1, 2019, PCHA will accept project-based program applications on the first business day of the month ONLY.

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

October 1, 2019

TIME OF HEARINGS:

7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Unified Development Ordinance Update The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the update to Pender County’s Unified Development Ordinance. A collection of draft articles and changes from the current Ordinance is available at https://www.pendercountyudoupdate.com/.

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Update Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of an update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

The waiting lists for our project-based programs, Country Court Apartments and Seven Oaks Apartments, will be accepted on the first business day of the month only. The waiting Lists are closed to new applications the remainder of the month.

Applicants may pick up applications for any of our programs at our office or print applications from our website. Applications must be completed according to the instructions given on the cover sheet and on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please call us at 910.259.1208.

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Henry Murphy, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of December 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 29th day of August, 2019.

Stella D. Murphy, Executrix PO Box 264 Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8810 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert, deceased, are notified to present the same to Diana Neubert, Personal Representative of the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert, to the address listed below on or before November 28, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This the 29nd day of August, 2019. c/o Lisa Salines-Mondello, Attorney Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC Attorney for the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28405 File No.: 19-09098-FC01 #8809 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of David Allen Wells, late of 637 Watha Road, Watha, Pender County, North Carolina, 28478 the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 27th day of November, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of August, 2019.

Phillip Ira Wells, Executor of the Estate of David Allen Wells Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8816 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 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 Kathleen Ann Myers, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Kathleen Ann Myers, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 48 Bronco Lane, Fredericksburg,VA 22406 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Julie Marie Wear 48 Bronco Lane Fredericksburg,VA 22406 #8822 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE SESSION FILE NO.: 18 JT 68 In the Matter of: O.B., a minor child To: The Respondent Parents, Emillie Bradshaw and Jonathan Bradshaw, of a female child born on October 5, 2018 in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS OF PUBLICATION. 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 Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Pender County Department of Social Services.

You are required to make defense to such pleadings no later than the 15th day of October, 2019. Said date being forty days from the first publication of this Notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

You are entitled to attend the hearing affecting your parental rights. You are entitled to have an attorney appointed by the Court if you cannot afford one, provided that you request an attorney at or before the time of the hearing. You may contact the Clerk of Juvenile Court for Burgaw, North Carolina to request counsel. This is notice to the above-named respondents that FAILURE TO APPEAR may result in a decision adverse to your parental rights and adverse to any custodial or visitation rights.

This the 26th day of August, 2019. ___________________ Tonya Lacewell Turner Attorney for Pender County Department of Social Services 810 S. Walker Street P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 (910) 663-3763 #8818 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Josephine Mariea Snorden, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Josephine Mariea Snorden, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 260 Sandy Bend Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Bryan Snowdon-Way 260 Sandy Bend Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8822 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1247 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH E. FAULKNER, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHEILA M. BANDINI Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 447, Section V Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-36-9946-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 21, 2019.

This day, August 26, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8819 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-63 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JENNIFER MARIE WHITEHEAD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JENNIFER MARIE WHITEHEAD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.64 acres, Parcel ID Number 4215-22-6621-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 21, 2019.

This day, August 28, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8823 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP2 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LARRY E FORD DATED OCTOBER 20, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3078 AT PAGE 173 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 24, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Larry E Ford, dated October 20, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $132,480.00, and recorded in Book 3078 at Page 173 of the Pender County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 210 Olabelle Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 3246-16-7976-0000 Present Record Owners: Larry E. Ford And Being more commonly known as: 210 Olabelle Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Larry E. Ford.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being

foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is August 21, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-099431 #8814 9/12, 9/19/19 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 Boyce Alfred Blume, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Boyce Alfred Blume, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 708 East Ashe Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Sandra B. Nunalee 708 East Ashe Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 #8825 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1247 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH E. FAULKNER, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO TERESA TINELLI Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 447, Section V Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-36-9946-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 21, 2019.

This day, August 26, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8820 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19

19 SP 47 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 Paul Langevin and Kathleen E. Langevin, dated September 22, 2008, recorded on June 16, 2009 in Book 3641, Page 034 of the Pender County Public Registry conveying certain real property in Pender County to F. Blair Williams, Trustee, for the benefit of Harvard Home Mortgage, Inc. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 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 September 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 10 of Meadowland

Estates, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 23, at Page 58 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 694, at Page 43, of the Pender County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 170 Meadow Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425; tax parcel 3236-38-77280000 A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, 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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are the Heirs of Kathleen E. Langevin.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(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.

Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee ______________________________ Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 W. Harris, NCSB No. 48633 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 #8794 9/12, 9/19/19 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 Robert Winston Bennett, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Winston Bennett, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before December 19, 2019 at 150 Sportsman Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 12th day of September, 2019.

Pamela Bennett 150 Sportsman Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 #8827 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ROBERT DOUGLAS MCDONALD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8841 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DOUGLAS HUGH MCDONALD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8839 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT DOUGLAS MCDONALD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8840 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 184-foot Monopole Telecommunications Tower located at 103 South Dudley Street, Burgaw, Pender County, NC 28425 (34° 32’ 58.35” N, 7° 55’ 42.82” W).

Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30days from the date of this publication to: L.King, Terracon, 2105 Newpoint Place, Suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 229-854-4206 or Lauren. king@terracon.com. #8829 9/19/19 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jacqueline Alice Bourque, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 19th day of September, 2019.

Jack Patrick Shoemaker, Administrator 112 Bay Tree Circle Hampstead, NC 28443 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8834 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 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 Marie L. Perkins, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Marie L. Perkins, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 26, 2019 at 226 Zonnie Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of September, 2019.

James L. Perkins 226 Zonnie Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 #8838 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 139 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Patrick Joseph Russell to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 3187, Page 216, 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 October 1, 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 A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being a part of the land as described in Book 344, Page 523, records of Pender County, and being bounded on the west by the Murry land, on the north by the J.W. Blake land on the east by the James B. Ives land as referenced in Deed Book 609, Page 62, records of Pender County, and on the south

by NC Highway 53, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING on an old iron located on the northern right of way of NC Highway 53 (100 foot public right of way), said iron being North 51 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds East 470.50 feet from the intersection of the centerline of NC Highway 53 and SR 1512.

PROCEED FROM said point of beginning with the northern right of way of NC HWY. 53 South 58 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds West 810.18 feet to an iron, said iron being North 56 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds East 875.98 feet from NCGS Monument “Saunders” having NC Grid coordinates of N=308.665.51 E=2.336.019.11. said monument being located South 58 degrees 43 minutes 43 seconds West 2446.80 feet from NCGS Monument “Bradshaw” having NC Grid coordinates of N=310.147.79 E=2.837.965.73.

THENCE North 16 degrees 01 minutes 53 seconds West 808.85 feet along an old fence line, to an old fence post in the southern boundary of the J.W. Blake land. THENCE with said Blake line North 80 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East 508.55 feet along an old fence to an old iron, THENCE: South 43 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 598.53 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.15 acres according to a survey

by Hanover Design Services, P.A. in August of 1993.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4092 NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw, North Carolina.

All bearings are magnetic relative to deed Book 609, Page 62.

Also known as 4092 Highway 53 East, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Parcel No: 3330-69-8794-0000.

Deed BK/Page: 1606/350.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Ellis, Wallis lead Pirates past Vikings

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Through the first three games, the Topsail football team’s defense showed a ton of resiliency, giving up yardage yet holding opponents to a combined total of 15 points.

Pirate Coach Wayne Inman referred to it as a, “Bend-but-don’t break,� attitude, and against Trask, Pender, White Oak, it worked.

But last Friday a decent White Oak team traveled down from Jacksonville and unveiled two talented young athletes in sophomore quarterback Sidney Lee and junior running back Derek Boone, and the Topsail defense not only buckled, it found itself trailing early on.

But the Pirate offense was undeterred and, behind the passing of quarterback Cody Wallis, and the receiving of Gavin

Ellis and J. J. Armstrong, and a solid defensive effort over the last three periods, Topsail entered its bye week undefeated.

Things take a more competitive turn, however, as the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference season starts, and the Pirates will face the likes of Laney and New Hanover coming out of their break, and West Brunswick, Hoggard, and a rejuvenated North Brunswick team to end the regular season, so it’s definitely time to, as the saying goes, “Buckle up, Buttercup.�

Still, a win is a win, and 4-0 and 4-0, and the Pirates can enjoy both for now.

Wallis was 16-for-21 for 326 yards and five touchdowns, Ellis and Armstrong combined for 10 catches for 235 yards and three scores, and the Pirate defense limited the Vikings to 50 yards in the second half as Topsail bid adieu to their non-conference schedule with a 5-24 win over White Oak. There is plenty to work on as Topsail prepares for Laney (0-2), like putting an

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Topsail quarterback Cody Wallis

end to the 12 penalties that took away 100 yards and shot down two other scoring opportunities, and shoring up a run

defense that yielded 221 rushing yards – including scoring runs of 64, 80, and seven yards – but Inman is confident they are things that can be corrected. “I think we stayed after them and never quit,� Inman said. ‘We recognized some things they were doing and felt like we could capitalized on it. Defensively, you have to find various ways to stop that option offense, and it took us a while to realize what we had to do, you have to have a guy on the quarterback and a guy on the pitch man and if those guys don’t do their responsibilities it’s going to cost you. “No. 18 (Lee) is a good football player, and No. 11 (Boone) is a good football player and if you don’t tackle well they’re running, and we knew that. We gave them 65 yards on stupid penalties on the one drive, and we have to clean all of those things up. I don’t think the kids realize what it costs you when you do that. I’ve

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Rosewood runs past Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Rosewood handed Oebder a 53-0 loss

Last season the Pender Patriot defense struggled.

There were several games in which their opponent scored 50 points or more. While this year’s version of the Patriots is better than a year ago, they found themselves on the wrong end of a 53-0 score last Friday night against Goldsboro Rosewood.

The Eagles pounded the Pats into submission last year at their place 51-0. While Pender has shown itself to be a better football team this year, they went into this game with starting quarterback Jaheim McDuffie out with a concussion. This left last year’s starter, senior Bryson Stewart at the position. Stewart had a good game earlier in the week at Union. If the Patriots were to be competitive, he would

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Lady Patriots sweep Trask, pick up two wins

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot volleyball team always seems to get better as the season progresses under Matt Davis. This season is no different. After struggling against superior competition early in the season, the Patriots have found their groove. Last week they swept Trask before beating White Oak. They fell to Richlands to end the week.

In the Trask match, the Lady Pats found them-

selves down seven points in game one before storming back. They outscored the Titans 11-1 to win the set 25-22. They won the next to sets to end the match. The scores were 2522 and 25-19.

Mayce Wood led the Patriots with seven kills and nine digs. Riley Gurganus had nine assists and six aces.

Next up was the 3A Jacksonville White Oak Lady Vikings. The Lady Pats never blinked an eye in the face of the bigger school and went about the

business of beating the Vikes 3-1. The scores were 25-13, 16-25, 25-10 and 25-21.

Haley Schaeffer led the Lady Patriots with six kills while Ellie Peterson had 23 assists. Faith Lana had a season high 15 kills.

The final match of the week was at home verse Richlands. The Wildcats are a very good team. The Pats played them well and took a 2-1 lead before falling 3-2. The scores were 9-25, 25-23, 25-20, 20-25 and 15-12.

The Lady Wildcats came out on fire. They jumped

out to a big lead and coasted to a 25-9 win.

The Lady Patriots bounced back and won game two 25-23. They took game three 25-20 and was one game away from earning a very important Coastal 8 Conference win.

However, Richlands took game four 25-20 and won the tie breaker 15-12.

The Patriots are 3-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play. They were at Southwest Onslow on Tuesday before hosting a very good Dixon team on Thursday.

Lady Pirates fall to Ashley in four-game match

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The early season battle of Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference unbeaten teams Thursday night started like it was going to be a very quick, unsatisfying experience for the home-standing Topsail Lady Pirates.

The quick, tall, hardhitting, and well-coached Ashley Lady Screaming Eagles really took it to the Topsail girls, grabbing 19point victory to open the evening. But things got a little better as the night went on and although the match ended in Topsail’s first loss of the season, Coach Hill Pearsall’s girls showed they weren’t going to be a doormat for anyone – even the team most observers feel might be the best team in the conference.

Junior Ava Toppin had 10 kills and classmate Malia Graff added nine big hits to fuel an attack that accumulated a total of 40 kills, and senior Trinity Rosales stymied the Lady Pirate hitters with 28 digs as Ashley improved to 9-0 (2-0 in conference) with a 3-1 (25-6, 25-17, 18-25, 26-24) win over Topsail in the Lady Pirates conference opener.

The promising side of the opening game is that five of Topsail’s six points came via offensive efforts – two kills and an ace

from senior Gia Marinelli (seven kills, four aces, four blocks, four digs) and a kill and an ace from junior Addison Clark (four kills, two aces, block, eight digs), but the Lady Prates were unable to sustain any runs while Ashley put together runs of 10, eight, and five on their way to a somewhat surprising 19point blowout.

“I think the speed in which they (Ashley) played caught us off guard,” Pearsall said. “We did much better in the second game and in the third and fourth games I thought we played very well with serving runs and forcing them into errors. It’s not a win but after the way the girls fought back it almost feels like a win.

“After that first game I told them I felt they had the ability to come back and do this, and they put forth an outstanding effort. You are never pleased when you lose, but I am certainly satisfied with the way they fought back and made a night out of it.”

The Lady Pirates (6-1, 1-1) still struggled to put together any runs longer than three points in the second game. After a 2-2 early tie, Ashley eased out to a 5-2 lead and never let Topsail totally get back into it. A three-point burst opened an 8-3 advantage, and the Lady Screaming Eagles used several 2-to-1

serves and a later threepoint surge to open a 20-13 lead, eventually closing out the game on an ace by Toppin.

It was Topsail’s turn to sustain some early runs in the third game. With senior Julia Sullivan (two kills, two aces, five digs, 17 assists) serving, the Lady Pirates opened a 6-0 lead, and followed that up with a five-point outburst on their way to an 11-4 advantage. Ashley fought back and closed the gap to 11-9 before a four-point run, quickly followed by a three-pointer, providing some breathing room at 18-13. Ashley got to within 23-18 but a Marinelli kill and an unforced Ashley error sent the match to a fourth game.

That game was a barnburner throughout. There were nine deadlocks over the course of the game, the last four at 17-17, 18-18, 19-19, 21-21, and 24-24. But a kill by Toppin and a ball knocked out of bounds by the Lady Pirates quash Topsail’s attempt at forcing a fifth – and deciding – game.

Senior Madison Lofton had a strong match with seven kills, an ace, 15 digs, and an assist, classmate Cherish Brown knocked down six big hits and added a block and a dig, and junior Aiden McGuire had two aces, an assist, and 19 digs.

After six days off due to

Dorian, the Topsail girls traveled to Boiling Spring Lakes Tuesday and defeated South Brunswick 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-17) to open conference play. The Lady Pirates knocked down 30 kills in the match with nine girls sending big hits to the floor, led by 11 kills from Marinelli and four each from Sullivan and Lofton.

Sullivan added 19 assists, 10 service points, five aces, five digs, and a block to her statistical ledger, Lofton had six points, two aces, and 14 digs, Brooke Stenerson chipped in with seven points, four aces, six assists, and a dig, Addison Clark had five points, two aces, three kills, and eight digs, and McGuire continued her stellar work on the backline with 19 digs to go along with six points and four aces.

“We played well in most aspects of the game,” Pearsall said. “We had too many missed serves in the first game, but we had lots of offense on display.

“Julia had a great overall game, and she and Gia were on the same page most of the night, leading to some powerful kills. Everyone was in sync.”

The Lady Pirates made up the Dorian-postponed game at Laney on Monday, played host to the Lady Trojans of West Brunswick on Tuesday, and travel to Hoggard Thursday.

ots taking a 3-0 win. The scored were 23-25. 22-25 and 19-25.

Trask dominated the first game, going up 2114. Senior Lanie Barnhill served eight straight points.

Pender came storming back, outscoring the Titans 11-1 to end the game.

“The girls seemed to forget how to play volleyball,” Said Head Coach Cathy Claris. “We could not serve receive to save our lives or at least save the game.”

Pender won the next two games and the match.

Next up was Richlands.

The Lady Wildcats usually play the Titans well. This match was no different as the Cat’s took the match in three games. The scores were 21-25, 10-25 and 17-25.

“This match was a carryover from the night before, “said Claris. “Having played so well to open the season, then to lose to Pender after being in control early in the match, meant doubt crept into our minds about our abili-

ties. You need a very short term memory to play volleyball.”

The final match of the week was at East Carteret.

In this match, the ride is usually tougher than the match. That proved to be the case as the Titans took home a 3-1 win. The scores were 25-7, 25-13, 18-25 and 25-23.

The first two games the Titans destroyed them. It was never close. In game one, sophomore setter

Lady Titans beat East Carteret

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was a busy one for the Heide Trask Lady Titan volleyball team. They had to make up a game from the previous week along with hosting cross county rival Pender.

The lady Titans went 1-2 for the week, beating East Carteret on Thursday to finish the week strong.

First up for the Titans was a very good Pender squad. All three games were close with The Patri-

Randall brings spirit to the Trask sidelines

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When a freshman enters high school, it can be a very stressful time. There are new classes, new teachers and new surroundings.

It is especially difficult for the young ladies. They are often times intimidated by the older students. It is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Over at Heide Trask High school, freshman Jasmine Randall is making her way through the freshman experience with a grace and determination that is far beyond her age.

Jasmine is a very talented student-athlete. Her academic standing coming into Trask was good. She is a junior varsity cheerleader and will most likely be on the girls soccer team during the spring season.

With the school year just beginning, many of the freshmen seem to be uneasy about the time at hand. For Jasmine Randall, it is an exciting time,

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Hornthal makes a difference for Topsail soccer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the game of soccer, there are several positions that make a difference in game time action. However, there is one spot that can make the difference between winning and losing.

The goalkeeper has to be on his game in every minute of the game. Over at Topsail High School, that goalkeeper is senior standout Alex Hornthal.

Alex is just coming back from an injury. In the game against Trask, he played well. The Pirates beat the Titans 4-1, splitting the season series. Alex was not on the field in the first game.

The Pirates play in a very tough conference. The Mideastern Conference is stacked with the likes of Hoggard, New Hanover, Ashley and Laney. If the Pirates are to make a run for the state 3A playoffs, Alex Hornthal will have to be on top of his game.

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In My Opinion Kevin Motsinger. Everyone in the football community knows who he is. He is that dude that coaches Wallace-Rose Hill football. He coached at James Kenan and at New Hanover. Some say he is loud. Some say he is a bit boisterous. There are some that say he is arrogant and cocky. In all honesty, I have met the man once in a fitness class a few years ago and I bet he don’t know me. But guess what? I know him. I know his type. Kevin Motsinger is a winner.

Coach Mott, as some call him, has won at every stop in this area. He has coached at the high pressure schools such as Wallace and New Hanover and has never blinked.

And oh yeah, he rarely loses.

Most coaches have their own style. Some are quiet and grandfatherly.

Some are like your older brother. You know the one, he puts you in a head lock and gives you a nuggy. Some are a little brash and cocky and then some are just plain mean. From what I have witnessed from afar and from what I am told, Kevin Motsinger is a little of all of these things with the exception

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of grandfatherly.

Most successful coaches are a little cocky. You have to be in my opinion. If you do not exude confidence you cannot lead. Young folks will feel doubt.

I hear and have even said that if a Motsinger coached team gets up on you big, don’t expect him to take his foot off of your throat. That ain’t his style. However, he will call the dogs off. He did that against Trask. You can put your backups in but you can’t tell them not to play.

Coach Kevin Motsinger does what he is supposed to do when coaching. He wins. If you don’t like the way he does it, well that’s too bad. I bet his naysayers would not say a thing if he coached your team.

Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Early last week a couple of thunderstorms rolled through which caused a couple of cancellations.

However, there was plenty of soccer to be played.

Topsail (1-2) took a trip to Holly Ridge and dropped a 4-1 decision to the Dixon Bulldogs (5-0-1). Senior Ronan Lodato scored the Pirates only goal.

Topsail bounced back strong from last week’s (Aug. 29) 3-1 loss to Trask, answering with a 4-1-win Wednesday in Hampstead.

Junior Vaughn Peens got the Pirates on the board with a goal from 40yards out at the 14:16 mark of the first half. Junior Gabe Johnson made it 2-0 approximately two minutes later before the Titans closed to within 2-1 on a goal in the22nd minute.

Junior Jason Colvin restored the two-goal lead at the 33rd-minute mark, and senior Alex Sims accounted for the final tally on a penalty kick just 45 seconds into the second half.

Coming back from injury, senior Alex Hornthal was strong in goal, stop-

Robinson works hard for the Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the game of football there are positions that are not for the feint of heart.

One of those positions is the offensive and defensive line. It takes a strong mind and a lot of toughness and physical presence to become successful in the trenches. At Pender High School one of the guys in those trenches is junior Payton Robinson.

Mr. Robinson can play multiple positions along the defensive front. He can play inside with the big boys or bounce outside and rush the passer. On the offensive side of the ball he can play on either side and make it work. The Patriot football team has a couple of talented backs. However, they go as the offensive line goes.

The Patriots are looking for their first win of the season. Payton Robinson and company hopes that win comes very soon.

ping four Titan shots.

The Pirates opened MidEastern 3A/4A Conference play Tuesday at South Brunswick prior to a trip to Hoggard on Thursday.

The Heide Trask Titan kickers found a different Topsail squad when they traveled to Hampstead last week. Alex Hornthal allowed only one goal while the Pirates scored four times in the 4-1 win.

Later in the week the Titans played North Brunswick. The 3A Scorpions shut the Titans out 2-0.

Trask is 3-4 on the year.

They opened Coastal 8 Conference play on Monday at Richlands. They will host Pender on Wednesday.

Speaking of Pender, Coach Jack Bradshaw is working feverishly in an attempt to bring the Patriot kickers back to respectability. There are signs that the team is getting better. One of those signs is a 2-2 tie with Harrells Christian Academy. Isaac Lewis and Brandon Lopez each scored in the match.

The Pats are 0-4-1 on the year. They hosted East Carteret on Monday before making the short trip to Trask on Wednesday.

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Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week the area high school sports teams were busy. The Pender volleyball team earned two wins including a sweep of a vastly improved Trask team. Riley Gurganus had nine assists and six aces while Mayce Wood had seven kills and nine digs in the win over Trask. Ellie Peterson had 23 assists in the match verse White Oak.

The Trask spikers beat E a s t C a r t e re t . S e n i o r Laney Barnhill and sophomore Lacey Jayne had good weeks.

The Topsail spikers lost for the first time this year against Ashley. senior Gia Marinelli had seven kills, four aces, four blocks and four digs while junior Addison Clark had four kills, two aces, block and eight digs. Julia Sullivan had 19 assists, 10 service points, five aces, five digs, and a

block in the Pirates win over South Brunswick.

The Topsail girls tennis team followed up an early 9-0 win at South Brunswick with an impressive 9-0 win Thursday home win against 4A Ashley. No. 1 Kylee Edwards, No. 2 Marci LaRowe, No. 3 Summer Guderian, and No. 5 Amanda O’Brien all won 6-0, 6-0, while No. 6 Abrielle Herbert won 6-0, 6-1, and No. 4 Anna Duckworth won 6-0, 6-1.

The Topsail soccer team avenged an early season loss to Trask by beating the Titans 4-1 last week. Junior Vaughn Peens, Junior Gabe Johnson, Junior Jason Colvin and senior Alex Sims all scored for Topsail.

Jimmy Campbell beat South Brunswick’ Jack Phiefer by 3.44 seconds in leading the Topsail boys to their initial Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet team victory last week in

a four-team race at South Brunswick. freshman Kaitlyn Obremski continued the excellent start to her high-school career by cruising to a first-place finish.

The Pender football lost last week. Senior quarterback/linebacker Bryson Stewart was carted off the field on a stretcher.

The Post-Voice would like to wish him a speedy recovery.

The Topsail football team is off to a great start.

They are 4-0 for the third year in a row. Cody Wallis was 16-for-21 for 326 yards and five touchdowns.

Gavin Ellis and J.J. Armstrong combined for 10 catches for 235 yards and three scores.

This weeks top Performer is Cody Wallis. The senior signal caller is off to a great start this season. He is 59 for 84 with 12 touchdown passes in four games.

Topsail Sports Roundup

Campbell leads Topsail men to first win; Obremski rules

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Catchup time has begun thanks to Dorian, with the girls’ golf team playing two matches in the same week, girls’ tennis rescheduling matches from last week to Sept. 16 (New Hanover) and Sept. 23 (Laney), crosscountry having a conference meet postponed, football playing two games in a span of four days, and the volleyball schedule being reshuffled like a deck of cards.

Cross-Country: Jimmy Campbell rana 17:22.22 to edge South Brunswick’ Jack Phiefer by 3.44 seconds in leading the Topsail boys to their initial MidEaster n 3A/4A Conference meet team victory last week in a four-team race at South Brunswick.

Topsail runners finished first, third, fourth, fifth, and 11th for a team-scoring total of 25 points, cruising past the host Cougars, who finished with 44. New Hanover was third (125) and South Brunswick was

fourth (141).

Following Campbell across the finish line were Travis Souza (third; 17:58.31), Brendon Parrella (fourth, 18:07.03), Brendon Hays (sixth, 18:57.41), and Calden Jenkins (11th; 19:36.34). Pirate teammate Hayden Rogerson was right on Jenkins’ heels, finishing 12th in 19:36.96.

In the girls’ race, Lady Pirate freshman Kaitlyn Obremski continued the excellent start to her highschool career by cruising to a first-place finish in 19:12.53 as Topsail finished second (34 points) to Laney (24 points). New Hanover was a distant third (224), and South Brunswick did not register a team score.

Following Kaitlyn home was her sister Makayla, who was third (20:31.31), Bailey Wells (eighth; 21:36.81), Skylar Libretto (ninth; 21:36.81), and Emma Martin (13th; 23:05.82). Alexus Rollins finished 17th in 23:10.78.

Coach Wayne Rogers announced that, since Dorian erased Topsail’s participa-

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tion at the Friday Night Lights’ meet in Kernersville, the Pirates have added a trip this weekend to the Hare and Hounds race at Alpine Park in Charlotte.

Alpine Park is the current Southeastern Footlocker National Cross-Country locations.

There is also a MidEastern Conference race Thursday, but Coach Rogers indicated the Pirates will not be running the top six girls’ and boys’ runners in anticipation of Saturday’s race.

Girls’ Golf: Following the pattern that has prevailed so far this season, the Topsail girls placed second (255) to Laney (240) in a match played at Belevedere, followed by Hoggard (293), South Brunswick (315), Ashley (325), West B r unswick ( 374) , N ew Hanover, and North Brunswick (404).

Laney’s Reagan Creasey (75) was the medalist, followed once again by teammate Grace Holcomb, (75).

Lindley Cox (82) led Topsail, followed by Jessica

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

With all three Pender County high schools on a bye this week, the area coaches are in the meeting rooms watching film and, on the field, trying to fix and adjust before their respective conference seasons begin. Two of three high schools need to fix quite a bit while the other just wants to mend a few bruises and prepare for what will be a very tough conference slate.

Topsail High school is heading into the Mideastern Conference wars with an undefeated record. this is the third straight year that the Pirates have entered conference play with a 4-0 record. Last years strong start led to a 9-3 record, the best record since becoming a 3A school.

This year’s team is led by what will be an allconference quarterback in Cody Wallis. He is off to a great start, completing 59 of 84 passes for 1080 yards.

He has thrown 12 touchdown passes in four games. His favorite target is Gavin Ellis. The 6’4’’ speedster has made a huge impact on the team.

Topsail is undefeated despite the loss of all conference and all county performer Noah Lavalle. He was hurt in the first game and has not played a snap since.

Bernie Burns has filed in nicely for Lavalle.

The Pirates will open conference play with Laney.

If Wallis stays healthy and the defense takes another step up, another 9-3 record is very obtainable.

Over at Trask, first year coach Brandon Proctor has his hands full. He went into last weeks games with Wallace – Rose Hill and North Brunswick with three starters on the bench. The result was a combined score of 129-8. Keep in mind that the two losses were against two top notch teams.

Coach Proctor knew coming in that this was a total rebuild job. He has stayed the course and has shown no signs of throwing in the towel. This bye week will go a long way in helping the team get healthy.

The Pender Patriots are a better football team than they were a year ago. Coach Tim Smith seems to have found his wits about him and is methodically going about trying to get the Pats back to where they were a few short years ago.

Smith is also battling some injury problems. Starting quarterback Jahiem McDuffie missed the last two games with a concussion. Hopefully, he will be back when the Patriots host East Carteret Sept. 27.

Last week the Heide Trask Titan football team found itself in rare air. The team would have to play two games in three days, both against very good opponents. These games would be played by a Trask squad that numbers around 25 players.

To make matters worse, the young team would be missing several key components in their lineup.

The result was two losses

Topsail

Continued from page 1B had football teams that could cover up a lot of penalties but I don’t think we’re there, especially when it comes to conference play.”

The first half was a game of back-and-forth.

Topsail’s first drive stalled but kicker Jose Orellano rescued the effort with 30-yard field goal. That lead lasted three plays as Boone broke through the line and raced 62 yards for a touchdown, Boone also added the two-point conversion.

Not to be outdone, Topsail went 64 yards on six

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Lady Titans

Continued from page 2B Lacey Jayne served out the final 12 points.

“Game one jarred our memories and we had an ‘ah ha’ moment,” said Claris.

Trask jumped out to a 7-0 lead in game two and never looked back. Coach Claris charge steadily increased their point differential until it was a 12-point win. The

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LaRowe, No. 3 Summer Guderian, and No. 5 Amanda O’Brien all won 6-0, 6-0, while No. 6 Abrielle Herbert won 6-0, 6-1, and No. 4 Anna Duckworth won 6-0, 6-1.

LaRowe and Duckworth and Guderian and O’Brien won their doubles’ matches 8-0, and Herbert and Holcomb prevailed 8-2.

A 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 6 singles by Herbert was the primary catalyst in Topsail’s 9-0 victory at South Brunswick Tuesday. Edwards won 6-1, 6-0, as did Guderian. O’Brien won 6-1, 6-1, and LaRowe and Duckworth won 6-2, 6-1. Topsail also cruised through the doubles competition, winning 8-2, 8-0, and 8-3.

The Lady Pirates were home to New Hanover on Monday, home versus West Brunswick on Tuesday, and they are at Hoggard Thursday.

J. V. Volleyball: The Topsail girls (6-2, 0-2) saw their 12-game (and sixmatch) winning streaks become a thing of the past in a 2-0 (25-21, 25-17) loss to Ashley (3-5) Thursday

in Hampstead in a match where the Lady Pirates committed more unforced errors than they did in their first six matches.

Carrina Shugerts led Topsail with nine kills, three aces, and 12 digs.

Olivia Hatcher added five kill and three digs, Ellee Berman had three kills, an ace, seven assists, and three digs, and Alia Jones scooped up 12 digs while adding a blocked shot.

A nine-kill, nine-ace, 18 service-points, 12-dig performance by Shugerts kept the Lady Pirates unbeaten in matches and games Tuesday when they traveled to Boiling Spring Lakes and recorded a 2-0 (25-13, 5-7) win over South Brunswick.

Emma Tompkins added three kills, Lilly Burnett had three aces, Cadie Hartley had three digs, and Olivia Visconti had five and four assists, respectively, for Topsail.

Topsail was at Laney on Monday, West Brunswick was at Topsail on Tuesday, and the Lady Pirates will be at Hoggard on Thursday.

Titans fall twice in two-game week

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Titans fell behind 8-4 in game three.

“I could see “doubt” creeping into our brains and into our play,” said Claris. “We didn’t look like the team that started the match. We didn’t quit but we didn’t win.” Game four was close, but the Lady Titans earned the win.”

Trask is now 4-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

They were at Croatan on Tuesday and at home on Thursday.

Townsend, Eliza Fogelman (88), Emily Green (100), and Ashley Garrett (105).

The Lady Pirates finished second (309 strokes) – again - behind Laney (263) Monday, with Hoggard (325), South Brunswick (341), Ashley (366, West B r unswick ( 401) , New Hanover (406), and North Brunswick (423) completing the scorecard ay Lockwood Folly.

T h e o n e - t wo L a n e y punch of medalist Creasy (81) and Holcomb (83) finished atop the leaderboard, followed by Ashley’s Ashley Tran (90), Hoggard’s Sierra Cardi (92), and Topsail’s Cox (98).

Following Cox for the Lady Pirates were Townsend (101), Fogleman (110), and Garrett (116).

Tuesday Topsail was at the Dye Course with Laney serving as the host team.

G i rl s ’ Te n n i s : The Topsail girls followed up an early 9-0 win at South Brunswick with an impressive 9-0 win Thursday home win against 4A Ashley. No. 1 Kylee Edwards, No. 2 Marci

out the rest of the game.

Rosewood finished with 368 yards of offense. The Patriot offense finished the contest with negative yards of offense.

Union holds off Patriots Monday night contest Hurricane Dorian delayed the Pender at Union football game. It was rescheduled for Monday night and right before kickoff a thunderstorm delayed the game yet again. This time after an hour delay the game was played. The Union Spartans jumped out to an early lead and

in games that saw a running clock for a large portion of the second half.

The score at the half was 57-0.

The Titans had -91 yards of offense in the first half with the bulk of those yards due to the bad snaps. Titan backup quarterback Dylan East found himself running for his life for most of the game. The Bulldog defense constantly battered the shorthanded Titan offense.

The officials talked to both coaches at the half and

it was agreed upon that they would institute a running clock.

Three days later the battered Titans rolled into Leland to face the 3A North Brunswick Scorpions. The Scorps are led by former Topsail head Coach Bryan Davis. He is assisted by former Trask head man Johnathan Taylor. While both are compassionate men, they would take no mercy on the Rocky Point Titans. the result was a 58-8- loss.

North opened up with an athletic squad led by Taylors

experience and Davis’ stern but fair leadership. They scored twice on a game but shorthanded Titan defense in the first quarter. The proverbial bottom would fall out on the Titans in the second quarter.

North dropped 30 points on the Titans in the second period, instituting a running clock in the second half. The Titans found the end zone in the fourth period.

Trask will play at Richlands Sept. 27in their conference opener.

plays – overcoming two false-start penalties – to take an 11-8 lead on Bernie Burns’ (eight carries, 55 yards) 17-yard run and a Wallis-to-James Visconti conversion pass.

Back came White Oak with Kaliq Burrell scoring on a four-yard run and Boone adding another conversion run for a 16-11 lead.

Just 1:08 later, Burns bolted into the end zone and Wallis added the conversion to make it 19-16, Topsail.

After the only punt of the g ame, which Noah Schiefelbein returned 35 yards, Wallis caught White Oak off guard and tossed as one-yard pass to Armstrong – upping Topsail’s lead to 26-16.

A Viking fumble was re-

covered by Topsail’s Tristan Bagley on the White Oak 25-yard line and it took Wallis one play to find Ellis (eight catches, 141 yards, TD) for a 25-yard score that increased the Pirate lead to 32-16, and a 12-yard Wallisto-Armstrong (five catches, 90 yards, two TDs) hookup with 1:55 left in the half made it 40-16.

White Oak put a bit of a scare into the Pirate faithful with an 80-yard scoring run with 52 ticks remaining until halftime, cutting the deficit to 40-24.

That was it for White Oak, however, but not for Topsail. Wallis found Landry Horne in the end zone for an eight-yard touchdown just 1:53 into the second half, and connected

with Brendan Chafin on a 20-yard touchdown with six seconds gone in the final quarter to account for the final score.

“We have a one-two punch through the air and if they start backing up we can run the ball, and it makes it tough on the defense to stop us, so we’ were confident we can come back,” Ellis said. “The first four games we’ve played the opposition been too tough so it’s been fairly easy to get open and Cody puts the ball right on the money, and that’s all I can asked for. He’s a great quarterback.”

The Pirates will need them both, staring with the game at home against Laney on Sept. 27.

held off a hard charging Patriot team 34-22.

The Spartans relied on the hard running of senior Travone Robinson. He victimized the middle of the Patriot defense time and again in the early going.

However, Pender’s defense bent but never broke until the late seconds of the first half when Robinson scored from three yards out. The 2-point conversion was good, and the home team Spartans took an 8-0 lead into the break.

Pender’s offense played well in the first half despite the absence of their first-string quarterback.

Jahiem McDuffie was out with a concussion. Senior Bryson Stewart filled in admirably.

Robinson broke loose for a 78-yard touchdown run at the 7:19 mark of the third period and the Pats seemed to be on their heels. However, senior halfback Josh Bar nhill was not finished. The fleet footed Barnhill carried the ball three straight times with the final carry covering 12 yards into the end zone. The Pats added the two-point conversion and the Patriots were within a touchdown.

Robinson ran for over 200 yards in the contest.

He broke another long run that ended in the end zone to give Union a 20-8 lead.

Pender bounced back.

Another touchdown run

by Bar nhill along with the two-point conversion

cut the Union lead to four points at 20-16. The Spartans scored two touchdowns late, following onside kicks to take the win.

Stewart threw his second touchdown of the night late in the game.

Barnhill led the Patriots with 115 yards and two scored while Stewart threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriot defense held the Spartans to 72 yards of offense in the first half before fatigue set in during the second half.

Pender is now 0-4 on the year. They are off this week with the hope of getting back McDuffie along with Stewart. The Patriots will host East Carteret Sept. 27.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, September 19, 2019, Page 4B

Legal Notices 19-SP-107 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Iolita S. Shepard dated October 31, 2005 and recorded on November 3, 2005, in Book 2813 at Page 195, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Courtney Finch (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 622 Sandy Bend Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 Tax Parcel ID: 3255-18-9738-0000 and 3255-28-1754-0000 Present Record Owner: Iolita S. Shepard Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3070.22119 #8830 9/12, 9/19/19 19-SP-108 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Joshua A. Futral dated March 17, 2017 and recorded on March 17, 2017, in Book 4639 at Page 918, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Courtney Finch (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 576 Brewington Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 2297-76-0760-0000 Present Record Owner: Joshua A. Futral Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3070.31519 #8831 9/12, 9/19/19

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 19SP136 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM GABE MARCUM AND SHANNON MARCUM TO PRAET LAW FIRM, PLLC, TRUSTEE, DATED JUNE 25, 2013, RECOREDED IN BOOK 4279, PAGE 219, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered SEPTEMBER 3, 2019, in the Superior Court for PENDER County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN BURGAW, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON OCTOBER 1, 2019, AT 11:00 AM the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except of any such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 59, Section III of Virginia Creek Forest, as shown on that certain map entitled, “Map of Survey of Virginia Creek Forest, Section III, Date 5, December 1983” by Johnie C. Garrason, Surveyor and recorded in Map Book 21, Page 5 of the Pender County Registry, together with the right of egress from said lot to the public right of way along the said roadways as shown on the above map.

Included in the legal description and permanently affixed is a 1994 Horton Manufactured home with Serial Number H10638GL-R. Together with improvements located thereon; said property is commonly known as 101 Lakeview Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina 28443.

In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The record owner(s) of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof is Shannon Marcum.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record. If any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on or at the property being offered for sale.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A 308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. An inability to convey title, includes, but is not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in his/their/its’ sole discretion, if they believe the challenge has merit, may request the court to declare the sale void and to return any deposit. The purchaser shall have no further remedy.

To the extent of this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are herby notified of the following: a.An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk or superior court, of the county in which the property is sold; and b.Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of the rental agreement by the tenant, the tenant shall still be liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Elizabeth Wright Substitute Trustee 310 N. Front St., Suite 4-147 Wilmington, NC 28401 Ph: (910) 200-2677 Fax: (910) 202-2229 #8829 9/19, 9/26/19

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP101 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PAUL D. MCCLELLAN AND LYNN M. MCCLELLAN DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4628 AT PAGE 364 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on October 1, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan, dated September 9, 2016 to secure the original principal amount of $327,750.00, and recorded in Book 4628 at Page 364 of the Pender County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 1206 South Anderson Blvd, Surf City, NC 28445 Tax Parcel ID: 4212-14-2786-0000 Present Record Owners: Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan And Being more commonly known as: 1206 South Anderson Blvd, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any resale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is September 10, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-105585 (910) 259-9800 #8835 9/19, 9/26/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, LISA ANN BELFINI having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of NANDO J. BUSI, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said LISA ANN BELFINI at the address set out below, on or before December 19, 2019, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019 LISA ANN BELFINI EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF NANDO J. BUSI c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 #8828 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 142 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lee D. Pence, Jr. to Reuben M. Harris, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of June, 2003, and recorded in Book 2142, Page 204, 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 October 1, 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 43, Section 2, Sandy Run, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 72 in the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 44 Creekstone Trail, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068. https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278208 (FC.FAY) #8837 9/19, 9/26/19

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Supported by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Opioid STR/Cures (Grant#1H79TI080257) and SPF-RX (Grant # 1U79SP022087).