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Future plans for county discussed at BOC meeting Pender County Commissioners met last week for their annual winter meeting, which usually involves wresting with the upcoming budget. But this year, commissioners took a different route, spending the majority of the time talking about infrastructucture – specifically, water.

County Manager Randall Woodruff said the board discussed some financial matters and he gave commissioners an overview of budget needs, but primarily the discussion centered on future water needs for the county. “Most of our time was taken up with water and waste-

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The county is experiencing growth – we are one of the fastest growing counties in the state, so we have a lot of projects that are going to be coming our way in the future,� Woodruff said.

Woodruff said a new water line from Rocky Point to Hampstead is needed, since the current line is not adequate for future growth. “We want to ensure we have adequate water to serve the growth on the east side of the county,� said Woodruff.

Commissioner David Piepmeyer said the discussions on the future water needs for the county help keep ahead of the

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Pender County Commissioners used their annual winter planning meetings to discuss infrastructure and future plans for the county in last week’s retreat.

Pender EMS & Fire gets a facelift

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher After more than 30 years with the same look, Pender EMS & Fire vehicles will be sporting new graphics.

Three new ambulances in the Pender EMS stable of emergency vehicles have the new graphic package, with others to follow. “During the next three years we will be replacing trucks and we will be going to the new graphics package,� said Pender EMS & Fire Director Woody Sullivan. “The new fire trucks will also have the graphics package. We are just getting around to that after the merger. It will take four years to get the graphics on all the trucks.�

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Coastal Beverage Coastal Beverage Company, Inc., one of eastern North Carolina’s premiere distributors of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, has selected a 27.7-acre parcel at Pender Commerce Park that will serve as regional distribution space as well as its corporate headquarters. Pender County Commissioners voted Monday to approve the transaction pending satisfaction of the upset-bid requirement. “This announcement by Coastal Beverage is once again indicative of the success of our on-going efforts to invest in economic development for the purpose of creating jobs for our Pender County citizens,� said George Brown, Chairman of the Pender County Board of Commissioners. “The county’s strategic vision to develop Pender Commerce Park was a bold one, and is proving to be the job creator we desired.�

The announcement by CBC, will be Pender Commerce Park’s fourth tenant.

It also comes on the heels of Empire Distributors’ arrival to the park two years ago.

Acme Smoked Fish became the park’s first tenant in 2013.

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FedEx, Coastal Beverage moving to Pender Park From Staff Reports Pender County received a economic boost Monday when Pender County Commissioners announced two companies moving to Pender Commerce Park.

FedEx Freight, a less-thantruckload (LTL) carrier, a unit of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has selected a 12.5-acre parcel at Pender Commerce Park for a new service center. “The ar rival of FedEx Freight highlights the rise of Pender Commerce Park as one of our region’s most appealing industrial properties, and demonstrates the county’s ongoing efforts t0 create jobs for its citizens,� said George Brown, chairman of the Pender County Board of Commissioners. The company will be the park’s third tenant.

New York-based Acme Smoked Fish and Empire Distributors, a consumer supply-chain leader, established operations there in 2013 and 2015, respectively.

Located on U.S. Highway 421 in the community of Currie, the 450-acre full-service industrial park was completed in 2011 as part of a partnership between Pender County and Wilmington Business Development (WBD). “Pender Commerce Park is well on its way to being the modern business destination county leaders envisioned in 2006 when we began developing it,� said David Williams, a Pender County Commissioner who also represents the county on the WBD board of directors. “It is an asset that will further our push for greater economic diversification.�

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From Staff Reports Long-time Pender County Board of Education member Katherine Herring announced she will not seek reelection to the board in May. In an announcement released last week, the 28-year veteran said she will not be on the May ballot. “I would like to thank everyone for all the support they have given me over the years as a Pender County Board of Education member. Since 1990 I have served the county with dignity and the assurance of providing our children the quality education they deserve,� Herring wrote. “I pray future board members continue to provide equality and fairness to all Pender County Schools students and employees. Our children deserve the best and our employees deserve a good working environment with trusted leadership.

These factors help to build the network of success in Pender County. “At this time I am announcing that I will not seek reelection for the Pender County Board of Education in 2018. I have enjoyed my service to the children of this county and will continue to keep them in my prayers. I will continue to work with the children as a servant of God and as a concerned Pender County citizen. Thank you again for all your support.

May God bless each of you and God bless the children.

three ambulances each year ready been remounted three as part of a rotating program times.â€? to update vehicles. When an ambulance reaches 150,000 miles or five years old, it is replaced. “This way we spread the cost of Push replacing the trucks Mowers • Lawn Tractors • Zero Turn Mowers over five years instead of Trimmers & Chainsaws spending it all at once,â€? said Sullivan.

Sullivan says the “boxâ€? on the back of the ambulance is removed and placed on a new truck. The box is then upgraded with the latest medical equipment. “A brand new truck costs me $175,000 and a remounted truck costs $110,000,â€? Sullivan said. “We can do that up to three times with a box. We had to buy three new ambuPhoto contributed lances this time because we Pender EMS and Fire ambulances and ďŹ re trucks will get had three trucks that had al- a makeover with new graphics.

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Notes from the Field

The crust of life

Bill Messer Fresh from the oven, hot crusty bread is irresistible.

Break it open, tear off a piece and I find delight in its crunchiness, as well as in its softness inside. The bigger the holes, the better. Butter it, dip it in olive oil and pepper, with maybe some balsamic vinegar. Or best of all, with melted fully ripened Camembert.

It’s the crust I celebrate.

There’s a time for soft crust, for instance, in sandwiches.

The bread holds the mayo, lettuce and lunch meat together, and requires no attention or reflection, sometimes not even acknowledgment.

You can’t ignore a good crust. It demands attention, a strategy. Sometimes it’s best to eat the softer inside parts, then attack the crust like a cracker. Other times it’s best use is as a sturdy handle, for dipping.

In between fall and spring, for me the renewal of life and the culmination of the previous growing season and the times spent outside, there is winter, a time of reflection and a time for planning and hopes for the year ahead, and

time spent inside.

It’s also the time of the year when I return to my winter interests, and one that I never get tired of is making bread. I developed the interest early, in the kitchens of both my grandmothers, one in rural small town Alabama, the other in an urban city in middle Georgia.

The Alabama grandmother still used a wood-burning cookstove, and she made hoe cakes, an essential one size fits all biscuit and sandwich wrapper. Once in a while she would make yeast breads.

The Georgia grandmother delighted everyone with the best risen yeast rolls in the world. It was only later that I found a big bag of frozen thaw and rise dinner rolls.

No matter, the thing she did make fresh was mayonnaise, and it was more or less exactly like the Kraft version.

Fast forward a few years and I returned from the Navy, and a couple of tours in the Tonkin Gulf, serving aboard USS Intrepid, the aircraft carrier that’s now a museum in New York City. I was back in college, living in a mobile home along with many married students, and my neighbor (and summer job co-worker) observed that I ate nothing but Big Macs. She brought me a copy of “The Joy of Cooking” and the first thing I tried was basic white bread.

I was hooked.

For many years I experi-

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Jefferson Weaver

The foul frustrations of February I was running a few minutes behind – which is to say, I could still make the morning’s tasks on time, if everything else went according to schedule.

The rains of the previous days had cleared, and the morning was sunshiny and even threatening to be of a moderate temperature. The livestock had behaved themselves at breakfast. The Suburban fired up and rumbled happily, and walking out, I was even able to miss most of the mud that had caused me to park in the yard.

Then there was the sound of spinning tires and flying muck. The rear end of the truck sank so low that even the four-wheel-drive was a joke. I had a sneaking suspicion that my schedule had suddenly changed.

As the four-wheeldrive-selector flashed in indecision, I felt the wheels digging deeper and deeper.

Then I realized what the problem was – it was February.

I hate February.

There are a few good things I can say about the shortest month of the year – some of my closest friends and dearest kin have birthdays this month. There is Valentine’s Day, which I actually enjoy to some extent.

But overall, were the pluses and minuses of the month to be ladled out on a balancing scale, the minuses would not only outweigh the pluses, but likely would flip that side of the scale up and give me a black eye.

February, I loathe you.

I was able to call a friend, Matthew Wilson, for help the other day. He and his brother had me out of the mud in a little more than nothing flat, but it was still a challenging pull. The mud, like February, was

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Jefferson Weaver slimy, clinging, suffocating, sick-smelling, and the color of a dark, infected soul. It gripped like the mythical spirits that dragged unfortunates from Charon’s boat and into the unpleasant Netherworld.

Another thing I dislike about February: it forces me into awkward, mawkish, melodramatic, overblown, overwritten and poorlycrafted descriptive sentences. I simply cannot find enough negative adjectives, adverbs, similes, metaphors, or other modifiers to adequately express the way I feel about this month.

February – you are pond scum from the lowest level of a sewage treatment pond where an unscrupulous contractor has poured toxic waste. Not good, honest life-giving pond scum that smells of spring and hope, but something that requires a hazmat suit and a flamethrower to clean.

I have related before how it was a February day when I lost my job, wrecked my truck twice, and was jilted by a girlfriend.

All in the same day. A February day.

A most foul February day – of course, there really is no other kind of February

day.

February is a spavined, sniveling, sin-inducing, sloppy, sickly, repugnant, revolting, rotten rice-cake of a month. February is the intestinal parasite found in the belly of a rabid coyote.

If months were herbs, February would be asafetida. If months were folk medicines, February would be cod liver oil mixed with Angostura Bitters and crushed ipecac bay leaves.

If months were states or counties, February would be an abandoned industrial area in New Jersey.

February is the irritating mouth-breathing relative that no one likes, no one wants to be around, never contributes a dish to the family reunion, always needs money, eats fish and onions for breakfast, and rarely showers My Celtic ancestors called February a variety of things that we can print – the Month of Mud, or the Month of Cabbage, since there was little left in the vegetable larder by this time in the early Middle Ages and before. Cabbage.

Of course it would be cabbage, since I am not a

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Long distance caregiving tips

Cold winter days call for hot, crusty bread fresh from the oven

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Work in exchange for Medicaid Should those receiving public benefits be required to do anything in return? It’s not a new question, but one that is resurfacing today.

There is some historical precedence to the concept.

In II Thessalonians 3:10 the Apostle Paul wrote …”Anyone unwilling to work should not eat.” Captain John Smith told the Virginia colonists… “that he that will not work shall not eat (except by sickness he be disabled)…”

During the Great Depression agencies like the PWA and WPA gave people assistance in exchange for doing public work. In 1996,

President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 that required work from able-bodied individuals in exchange for government benefits.

In North Carolina those who receive SNAP assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps) and are considered Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents must satisfy the requirement of working at least 80 hours a month, participating in a qualifying education or training program, or volunteering for unpaid work in a qualified state-approved charitable endeavor.

We are told a possible compromise may have been reached between Governor Cooper and Republican leadership in the legislature.

It would allow as many as 400,000 new recipients into our Medicaid program, a move our Republican led legislature has steadfastly refused to consider.

In exchange, Governor Cooper and the administration would institute the provisions of work, education or volunteering. This would not include the 2.1 million already enrolled, just new recipients.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any long-distance caregiving tips that can help me help my elderly father who lives in another state? He has physically declined over the past year, but is determined to stay living in his own house.

Worried Daughter

Dear Worried, Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can be very difficult and stressful. Here are some tips and resources that can help.

When it comes to monitoring and caring for an aging parent from afar, you have a couple options. You can either hire a professional to oversee your dad’s needs, or you can manage things yourself by building a support system, tapping into available resources, and utilizing technology devices that can help you keep tabs on him.

Professional help If your dad needs a lot of help, you should consider hiring an “aging life care professional” who will give him a thorough assessment to identify his needs, and will set up and manage all aspects of his care. These professionals typically charge between $100 and $200 per hour, and are not covered by Medicare.

To find a professional in your dad’s area, ask his doctor for a referral or visit the Aging Life Care Association website at AgingLifeCare. org.

Do-it-yourself If your dad only needs occasional help, or if you can’t afford to use a care manager, here are some things you can

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do yourself to help him. s!SSEMBLE A SUPPORT SYSTEM Put together a network of people (nearby friends or family, neighbors, clergy, etc.) who can check on your dad regularly, and who you can call on from time to time for occasional help. Also put together a list of reliable services you can call for household needs like lawn care, handyman services, plumber, etc. s4AP LOCAL RESOURCES Most communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that can help seniors with basic needs such as home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Contact the Area Aging Agency near your dad – call 800-677-1116 for contact information – to find out what’s available. s5SE FINANCIAL AIDS If your dad needs help with his financial chores, arrange for direct deposit for his income sources, and set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills. You may also want to set up your dad’s online banking service, so you can pay bills and monitor his account anytime. Or, if you need help, hire a daily money manager (aadmm. com) to do it for you. They charge between $25 and $100 per hour.

Benefitscheckup.org is another excellent resource to look for financial assistance programs that may help your dad, particularly if he’s lower-income.

s(IRE IN HOME HELP Depending on your dad’s needs, you may need to hire a parttime home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 up to $25 per hour.

To find someone, ask for referrals through your dad’s doctor or area hospital discharge planners, or try websites like Care.com, CareLinx. com, CareFamily.com or CareSpotter.com. s5TILIZE TECHNOLOGY To help you keep tabs on your dad and manage his care from afar, there are various technologies that can help.

For example, there are motion sensors (like Silver Mother - sen.se/silvermother) and video cameras (nest.com/camera) that can help you make sure he is moving around the house normally; computerized pillboxes (medminder. com) that will notify you if he forgets to take his medication; simplified computer tablets (grandpad.net) that provide important face-to-face video calls; and a variety of websites that can help you coordinate care (lotsahelpinghands. com) and medical information (reunioncare.com) with other family members.

For more tips, call the National Institute on Aging at 800-222-2225 and order their free booklet “Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty Questions and Answers.”

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Secure, mature love Valentine’s Day brings mixed feelings for many; it’s a time we celebrate love yet many are still searching for something they only read about in books, sing about in songs and assume that everyone else is already enjoying. That elusive emotion that initiates excitement, contentment, curiosity and more, comes to the forefront in February.

I learned early in my counseling career that love is a basic human need. Though I knew this intuitively, I continue to be amazed by the impact it has on our overall health, well-being and longevity. Love comes in many forms and everyone experiences it differently.

My mother, though not the perfect single parent, laid a firm foundation for my capacity to love and be loved by consistently communicating her unconditional love for me. We learn what we live, as they say, and can only offer others something that we have experienced ourselves. Until we truly love ourselves from the inside out it is unlikely we will attract secure mature love.

After all, if you don’t love yourself, how can you expect anyone else to?

Love is not something we ‘fall in to’ or ‘find’, it is something we attract by exuding it.

Don’t wait for the right person to show up in your life, BE the right person and you will attract more of the same.

Our culture is couple centered and family focused, which became glaringly obvious when I became single for the first time in nearly 4 decades. It felt odd and exhilarating at the same time; empowering, enlightening and fun, believe it or not. Living life solo, navigating significant decisions on my own was new and different, something I don’t remember ever experiencing.

I actually enjoyed it and was certainly not searching for someone else to share my life with right away. I used to wonder how people could get divorced after decades of marriage and then seriously involved in a significant relationship shortly thereafter.

Now I get it. It was ultimately my neighbor seeking my former spouse to watch football, who opened my eyes to a new mature secure love.

Not exactly love at first sight but an exciting evolution of an existing friendship with someone I already knew as kind, considerate, generous, gregarious and fun.

The serendipitous synchronicity of the universe united us as we navigated similar circumstances, did significant soul-searching, and took courageous authentic action to follow our hearts.

Our secure mature love is the blessing that blossomed from honoring ourselves first.

You are the only person you will never leave or lose.

To the questions in your life, you are the only answer, to the problems in your life, you are the only solution.

Love yourself first as a secure mature foundation.

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@ Your Library

Afro-American historic photographs focus of program

By Mike Taylor Pender County Library Director ‘The Unfolding of AfroAmerican History Through the Eye of a Lens’ will be jointly presented by the Pender County Library and the Pender Historical Society in Burgaw on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The program is free to the public and will be held at the library at 103 S. Cowan St. in Burgaw.

The program will feature late 19th and early 20th century photographs from a private collection with commentary by Mr. Craig James, a Johnston County attorney.

Mr. James collected the images from all over the country.

Craig James is a Pender County native from Maple Hill and a graduate of Pender High School. His ancestors were enslaved on the Sycamore Springs Plantation founded in 1767 by Isaac James.

The land has been continuously owned by Isaac James’ descendants for more than 250 years. The James descendants of AfricanAmerican descent returned to hold a reunion on the plantation some years ago.

Weaver Continued from page 3A fan of boiled cabbage.

Cole slaw, yes – but slaw requires a sense of industry that evaporates with the first dark, desultory, depressing, despondent, dispiriting, downpours of February that all too often turn into ice, but usually wash away any chance of a good, clean honest snowfall.

On top of that, February makes me use words like ‘desultory,’ which seems short one vowel. February, that’s just what you are – you’re several vowels short of a real word.

February, you are a slimy street punk in a polyester shirt and cheap shoes, with a dull dime-store knife, but you are somehow smart enough to stay just out of reach in this detective-novel noir metaphor which your

Messer Continued from page 3A mented with the basic bread, mostly by adding stuff to the mix, like nuts, and using different kinds of oil, and different kinds of flour.

I went through a couple of stand mixers, one a plastic body Sunbeam Mixmaster, and later the KitchenAid model I thought I wanted. I ditched the KitchenAid and kept the Sunbeam because it’s much easier to use and clean Eventually that phase ended, and I started a new quest, the one that endures today, and that’s to make good bread with the least time, utensils and steps, and surprise, it turns out to be ‘French’ bread, ‘Como’ bread if you’re Italian.

Flour, water, salt and yeast.

I’m still using a Tupperware plastic mixing bowl from the ‘70s. Why? It has a feature that, after I’ve made the dough and turned it out from the bowl, I let the

Campbell Continued from page 3A The numbers of those required to work, study or volunteer would be much less than the 400,000 projected additions. As with SNAP, seniors, children and those with disabilities would be exempt from the requirements; some estimate the real number who would qualify as able bodied might be as low as 100,000. The state would be required to pay 10 percent of the costs for all new recipients.

Is this is a good compromise for our state and for those who might receive Medicaid? We would give it a qualified yes. But the devil is always in the details and many questions need

One of James’ treasured images taken circa 1933 is of his ancestor Nursey James born into slavery around 1842 at Sycamore Springs Plantation.

After the Civil War and emancipation, she chose to remain there employed by Isaac James’ descendants.

She was a family matriarch and is held in affection by both the black and white James who trace their roots to those who lived on the plantation.

Craig James wrote, “American history is vividly expressed through photography. When it was taboo or unconstitutional to speak of the Negro as human, photography validated his history and substantiated the Negro plight.�

Mr. James also has published a booklet that will be for sale at the program that has highlights from his collection with his reflections and commentary from history.

The program launches an ongoing effort by the library to establish a special permanent collection to draw from for an online exhibit of local historic African-American photographs. Historical subjects include people, church,

school and community life in general.

With permission from

owners, photographs can be scanned onsite in the library with information about them

cheap-cologne infuses the air around you with all the bitterness and gall a short month like you can produce.

February steals all the joy of winter, and replaces it with a noisome, noxious cloud of nastiness akin to three-week-old bananas left to rot in a Ford Pinto sitting on three flat tires and a cinder block beside a forgotten highway near the county dump.

February, you are the mold on the bottom of the beet pulp bucket frozen to the ground in a quarantine pasture.

I despise February.

As a hunter and trapper, the hides are worthless in February, and I am not a fan of hunting while some over-achieving rabbits and other species have dependent young. Yet the animals are busy, since it’s the Month of Hungry Wolves, so named since in ancient

times wolves were desperate enough to come into villages and eat people during February. It’s possible, I guess, that those poor victims were the lucky ones – they didn’t have to deal with February.

Yet soon, very soon, the daffodils and jonquils will peek out from the mud and muck and mire of the messiest month. I’m looking forward to seeing some of our resident birds rebuild nests left forgotten as they fled south. My animals will look like shaggy, unkempt rugs until we have a pretty day – often the second weekend of March – and can brush them all to a fare-thee-well.

I will be able to skin myself out of my beloved union suit, and opening the truck window will once again be an option, rather doing so to see past the February splattered across the windshield.

With the onset of Spring, or at least its promise in

March, our hens will get broody and our rooster proud. The baby critter calls will begin, and while each litter or clutch comes from a tragedy of some kind, victory shines from each set of tiny eyes that opens for the first time as my wife patiently puts a bottle in place.

Fish will be civilized again in March. The first frogs will sing. The owls will serenade the night. The rabbits will dance in the moon.

Old dogs will sigh and smile and sleep in the sun.

But that isn’t for another five or six years – well, a few weeks, anyway, but February’s misery makes me lose track of time.

February, you are my least favorite month – at least until August rolls around.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com.

residue dry out, and with a little banging on the bowl, it falls out in flakes. After making sourdough bread, these leftovers from the bowl are saved in a baggie in the freezer to re-constitute later.

Here’s how the laziest bread maker in the world makes a loaf.

I use a coffee mug I made back when I was doing pottery, about the same size as must mugs, holding 11 ounces. I fill it with water and microwave it for half a minute or so and pour it into the Tupperware bowl, and sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, add a teaspoon of salt, and a few tablespoons of oil (not necessary, but it keeps the bread fresher longer if you’re not going to use it all at once).

Now I start to pour in bread flour and stir, add and stir, add and stir until it gets so still it’s hard to stir. Let it rest a few minutes and stir some more. The gluten in the flour develops into elasticity, and the stringiness is evident. Add a dusting of flour and fold it in. Let the mixture

rise, then stir it down again and this time pour it out into a cake pan, baking dish or whatever, let it rise again and bake in at 350 ° until the top is brown, usually around 45 minutes.

The joy these days is ‘rustic’ breads. I learned how to make sourdough starter years ago, by mixing flour and water in a few different bowls and let ‘wild’ yeast from the air start a new colony. After a few days you’ll see some activity, and some will be more active and develop a fresh yeasty smell and this will be your basis.

Google ‘sourdough starter’ and you’ll find lots of support, places to buy starter, and more. The King Arthur Flour website offers step-bystep instructions to make a starter.

I taught bread-making at Wellspring Grocery’s stores in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill – a challenge because there was no oven at any facility. I used bamboo steamers, a skillet and toaster oven, to make a variety of skillet breads, like English

muffins, and steamed buns which came out of the steamer fully cooked but looking like ‘brown and serve’ rolls, which I popped into the toaster oven for a crisp crust.

Crustiness can be enhanced in a couple of ways.

At one time I had a layer of porous firebricks in the bottom of the oven. Saturated in water before baking, the oven produces moist heat. Eventually I thought that was too much trouble, and though I left the bricks in, I switched to using a water spray (repurposed well-rinsed glass cleaner spray bottle) and squirted the loaf directly a few times during baking.

Bread making opens opportunity for exploration as well as self-expression. What I like now is a crusty coarse loaf with lots of big holes, called ‘rustic’ breads. French bread, and Italian Como bread are examples of breads made with the fewest ingredients: flour and water, yeast (or sourdough starter) and salt, the bare essentials for a risen bread.

Less is more, and the joy

answering. Who makes the determination someone is able bodied? Will we be creating even more bureaucracy in administering such a program? How much and who would be allowed flexibility in decisions? What will be the true savings and costs to our state? Finally, can our state, about to embark on major Medicaid reforms, efficiently add yet another wrinkle to a complicated program?

For the moment we applaud Governor Cooper and Republicans for their willingness to compromise to achieve results and hope it is a sign of things to come.

We profess a willingness to help those who either cannot help themselves or are helping themselves, but still need assistance. We also be-

lieve it fair to ask those who can work to do so if they receive public assistance.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues.

collected.

The goal of the project is to highlight and preserve Afro-American life and history in the greater Cape Fear region in association with the library’s heritage research center. Call 259-1234 or come by the library for more information.

For more information about contributing to the special collection or about

the Feb. 17 program, visit the library website at penderpubliclibrary.org or call 259-1234.

The program is presented with financial support from the Friends of the Pender County Library. A very brief meeting by the historical society will precede the program with refreshments afterwards.

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Rematch with Pender this week

Titan dominance continues in Coastal 8

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team continued its dominance of the newly formed Coastal 8 Conference last week, beating three conference foes handily.

The final game of the week was a road game at Croatan in which the Titans demolished the Cougars 89-59.

The Titans opened the week hosting Lejeune. The Rocky Point crew had played their previous three games away and was looking to make a good impression on the home team crowd. The Devil Pups were hoping to stay close to a team that had beaten them by 55 points the first time that they met.

Lejeune played well in the first quarter of the contest before the Titans opened up an 18-point lead at the end of the first half. The Titans ran away from the undermanned Onslow County squad in the second half on their way to a 77-43 win.

The story of this contest was the play of super sophomore Jujuan Carr. The second-year guard took over in the third period and led the Titans to a 65-27 lead going into the final eight minutes of play. Coach Orr substituted freely in the latter part of the third frame and all of the fourth quarter.

Carr led the Titans with 17 points while Tiyaun Ballard chipped in 15.

Next up was a trip to Dixon.

The Titans seemed to be a bit sluggish to begin the game and was down 16-13 after one quarter of play. However, a 16-6 run in the second period

gave the Titans a 29-22 lead at the break and the Rocky Point crew eased past the vastly improved Bulldogs in the second half to register a 65-44 win.

Carr led the Titans with 20 points while B.J. Jordan chipped in 17 points. Jaylin Mashack had 14 points for the Titans.

The final game of the week was at Croatan. The two-hour bus ride did not seem to affect the Titans as they rolled into Carteret County to face a Cougar team that they had not played yet. Tiyaun Ballard played perhaps his best game of the year and the Titans ran past the undermanned Cougars 89-59.

The Titans outscored the Cougars 26-17 in the first quarter and went into the half with a 50-27 lead. Coach Orr again went to his bench early in the second half and still outscored the home team Cougars by a point in the third frame.

The Trask round ballers outscored Croatan 23-17 in the fourth period before loading the bus and heading home with a 30-point win in the luggage compartment.

Carr led the Titans with 23 points. Tiyaun Ballard scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. The senior forward played well on both ends of the floor.

The Titans are 19-2 overall and 10-1 in Coastal 8 play.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew They will finish the regular season this week with three The Trask Titans will seek to avenge their recent one point games. A win over Pender on loss to Pender this week as they host the Patriots.

Thursday will ensure the Titans the regular season championship. They were at Southwest Onslow on Tuesday and at home on Friday against

By Bobby Norris Marshall finished with 28 Croatan.

Post & Voice Sports Writer points despite being saddled with four fouls in the second With one week left in the quarter. regular season, Pender boys Next up was the win over basketball coach Craig Wilson Dixon. The Bulldogs have knows the importance of win- shown great improvement ning this week. The Pats are over the second half of the bode well for the Lady Pirates 7-3 in conference play and sit season. The Patriots held participation in the NCHSAA two games behind fellow con- serve against the upstart 3A state playoffs. ference mate and 1A combat- Dogs in taking a hard earned But there is a light at the ant East Carteret in the win 65-61 win. end of the tunnel, and it is not column.

Marshall had 19 points necessarily a freight train.

The Patriots have four as did senior Latrell Brown.

With wins in their final three games left this week while the Malcolm McLean chipped in regular season games and a Mariners have two games left, nine points. win (or more), especially if both at home. Both teams are The final game of the week it is against their likely op- looking to secure the top 1A was an away contest at a very ponent West Brunswick – in spot out of the conference. physical Southwest Onslow next week’s conference tour“We have to play some seri- Stallion team. The Stallions nament that door could be ous basketball this week, “said took a 62-56 win. reopened.

Wilson. “We can’t afford any The game was close Laney’s Lexi Melville lit let up. We have to take care throughout. The Stallions up the Topsail gymnasium of business. All four of these took a 16-15 lead into the secwith nine field goals – four of games are very important.” ond period and stretched that Last week the Patriots lead to five points at 29-24 at found themselves on the the half. A 23-18 third frame Continued on page 13A wrong end of a 55-53 score by Pender knotted the score at East Carteret to start the at 47-47 going into the final week. The next night they beat quarter of the contest. SouthDixon only to fall to South- west used a 15-9 fourth frame west Onslow 62-56 late in the to earn the win. week. “These are all teams we Marshall again led the Pashould beat, “said Wilson. triots with 28 points includThe East Carteret game ing five treys. was one in which a layup that The Patriots are 9-10 overwould have given the Pats the all and 7-3 in conference play. win rolled out. They still had They play four games this a chance but a questionable week including a rematch call by the trailing official with Trask. They hosted gave the Mariners two free Southwest on Monday and throws with the game on the Croatan on Tuesday. They line. were at Trask on Thursday Standout freshman Khalil and at Richlands on Saturday.

Pender cagers beat Dixon

Lady Pirates rout S. Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

The week’s action certainly was not what Coach Andrew Ellington and his Topsail girls’ basketball team had hoped for as they lost twice to Laney sandwiched around a 51-point win at South Brunswick.

Sporting a12-9 record at this point of the season is not, in itself, a bad thing but coupled with two losses each to 3A foes New Hanover and West Brunswick while stumbling to a 3-8m Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference record does not

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In My Opinion The Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team rolled into Pender High school with an undefeated record and one loss for the season just two weeks ago.

The Pender Patriots were just beginning to find their groove under first year coach Craig Wilson. What happened in that two hours of basketball was deemed to be one of the best high school basketball games played in Pender County in many years. Pender won a game that had it all. There was a half-court shot, a technical foul, a break out performance by a freshman and the usual from sophomore standout Jujuan Carr.

This game was settled at the end of regulation.

On Thursday the Patriots travel to Trask to engage a team that has not lost since that chilly night up on Highway 53. This is setting up to be another great game, or is it?

I have been told that to expect another game like the first one would be expecting too much. I have been told that there is no way that these two teams will duplicate that madness that was what I call the basketball game of the decade. Why not? These two teams are fighting for playoff position.

Trask currently holds a twogame lead in the conference standings while Pender has stumbled this week. The Pats lost two close games including one at the buzzer.

There are only two teams that have a chance of catching the Titans in the conference race. Those teams are Pender and East Carteret.

I may be wrong but even if the Titans were to lose two of three they would still have the tie breaker over East because they swept them in the regular season.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Meanwhile, if they were to lose two games and beat Pender they would be the conference champions.

I believe we are going to be in for another great game on Thursday. Pender knows they cane beat Trask and the Titans have something to prove this time around.

There is an added incentive for the Titans. If you take that loss at Pender away, Coach Rodney Orr’s team would be looking at going into the last week of the regular season with a chance to go undefeated in the conference.

Khalil Marshall scored 40 points in the first game while Carr had 29. There were numerous players that stepped up in this game.

One of them was Pender’s Andre Devane. Tiyaun Ballard needs to have a good game for the Titans. Ballard and Devane may be the keys to this contest. I believe that Marshall will find it a little tougher this time around.

However, he will get his points. Carr will also get his points. He is capable of taking over a game. One other player to keep your eye on is Pender’s Malcom McLean.

He has come on as of late.

The game will come down to rebounding, turnovers and free throw shooting. The winner is…. The crowd.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was full of hoops action. The Topsail boys are struggling in the tough Mideastern Conference. Brandon Lofton and Jacob Floyd each scored 11 points in the Pirates loss to Laney. Jarris and Jamison Long led Topsail with 19 and 13 points respectfully with Caleb Bloodworth adding 11 in a loss to the Bucs later in the week.

The Topsail girls Lost twice last week but pounded a shorthanded South Brunswick team. Peyton Little led Topsail with 15 points. Carmen Pyrtle and Madison Kita each scored eight points with Rachel Kapiko had seven.

The Pender boys dropped two tough conference games but did beat East Carteret.

Khalil Marshall continued his torrid pace. He scored 28 points twice last week. Latrell Brown had 19 points in the win over Dixon.

The Pender girls are for real. They won two of three

last week. Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots in a win over East Carteret with a season high 25 points. She was 10-12 from the field including 5-6 from beyond the arc. Kam Thompson chipped in 15 points with Taylor Marshall adding 11.

Thompson had 14 points in the loss to Dixon.

The Trask girls were decimated by the flu bug last week. Anisa Lewis had 15 points in a loss to Croatan.

The Trask boys are still the team to beat in the Coastal 8 Conference. The Titans were undefeated for the week.

Jujuan Carr scored 17 points in a win over Dixon while Tiyaun Ballard scored 15. Ballard scored 20 in the win over Croatan while Carr had 23. Carr averaged 20 points a game for the Titans last week.

B.J. Jordan chipped in 17 points and Jaylin Mashack had 14 points in the win over Dixon This week’s top performer is Pender freshman Khalil Marshall. He averaged 25 points a game for the Patriots.

Topsail Basketball Association report

By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice

Photo contributed

Julian Boyle (1) of the Pender Post & Voice TBA team, goes high for tip off to start TBA action this past Saturday as they opposed White & Johnson Dentistry.

With just four weeks remaining until year end tournament time, plenty of talent was displayed during gameplay this past Saturday in the popular TBA league.

Starting off a long day of play for the senior division of TBA, Sports Shots out classed Reliant Roofing with Richie Tarter pouring in 15 points, followed by Caleb Hodges and Gavin Johnson each contributing 13. In a very well played and close game, Access Glass outlasted Topsail Driving Academy 28-24, while White & Johnson Dentistry upended Pender Post/Voice by 10, 48-38. Jacob Sydes led the Dentistry guys with 11 counters. An-

thony Tartaglione was high scorer for the Pender Post/Voice squad with a 16 point contribution. In the Girls 6th/8th grade division, Pierpan Family Dentistry topped Homiak Transport 26-16, led

by Madilyn Oakley’s 12 points. Emma Garland tossed in 12 points for the Homaik squad in a losing cause.

The 5th & 6th grade boys took over at 1:00 p.m. and in a nail biter, down to the wire contest, The Paint Store eked out a victory over Cherubini Orthodontics 20-19. Chase Salling of Cherubini led all scorers with 10 points. Cape Fear Seafood Company had no trouble with winning out over SHIPONSITE, with Caden Wilson being the big gun for the Seafood guys, serving up 21 markers for his squad. Renovation Church over Otero

Family Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry with a very even scoring attack among their roster, led by Isaiah Gibson’s 10 counters. R J Miller Construction had a battle on it’s hands, but were able to squeeze out a 2 point victory over Tyler & Roth Executive Search 17-15. Landon Gwinn hit for 6 points for the construction outfit.

At 5 p.m., the 7th/8th grade boys took center stage as 4K Investments continued their winning ways by outshooting Patriot Tree 35-27. Connor Keziah let the winners pumping in 13 points while Thomas Mowrey led Patriot Tree with 11. Coastal Fitness Center gunned down VRBO $967800 38-30, led by the sharp

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week was a very important time for the area high school wrestling coaches.

With the Individual regionals on tap for this weekend.

All three of our county high schools should be represented well in their respective regional meet.

The Post & Voice Sports department has covered the Pender County High School wrestlers all year and after

On the Mat

each week recognized the top eight grapplers regardless of weight classes. This week we would like to recognize the top eight wrestlers for the final time this year. We will cover the regional and state meet in the coming weeks. s.ATHAN "RAY n 4OPSAIL Bray finished the regular season with a sterling 35-1 record. He was the Mid-Eastern Conference’s top 113-pound wrestler. Bray should be in line to win the 3A regional at West Brunswick.

s.OAH ,AVALLE n 4OPSAIL Lavalle was the top 170pound combatant out of the MEC. He finished the year with a 30-3 record. He will make it through the regionals unscathed and will make a deep run in the state 3A ranks. s#ARLOS 2UIZ ,OPEZ n Trask. Lopez was the Titans top grappler. He wrestled at 160 pounds and finished with a 25-9 record. He finished fourth in the Coastal 8 Tournament. He will do well at the

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regionals and has a chance to advance to the state meet. s%THAN 2IVENBARK n 4OPSAIL 2IVENBARK WRESTLED AT 120 pounds this year in the tough MEC. He finished with a 27-8 record and should be a regional and state qualifier. s!NDREW /CAMPO n 0ENDER Ocampo was the Patriots best wrestler. He finished with a 15-3 record. He should place in the regional and earn a state bid. s2OGAN (EATH n 4RASK Heath is one of the most im-

proved wrestlers in the area.

He wrestled a very tough slate this year and still managed to finish the year with a 27-17 record. He should have a good showing in the regionals. s4YLER $EMPSEY n 4OPSAIL Dempsey is a very good wrestler. One of his strengths is his mental toughness and focus. He finished the year with a 20-11 record. He will make the regional meet and has a chance to advance to the state meet.

s'ERARDO 3ANTIAGO 'ARCIA n 4OPSAIL 'ARCIA IS A pound 2A combatant with a 27-11 record. This young man has the ability to make some noise in the regional and state meet provided he remains focused.

Lady Patriots win two conference tilts

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender lady patriot basketball team has shown great improvement in the last two weeks. Coach Andrienne Bannerman’s squad has won seven of the last eight games that they have played including five Coastal 8 Conference contests.

Last week the Lady Patriots won two of three, including a win at East Carteret that may very well have playoff implications.

The Pats traveled to Carteret County to engage the Lady Mariners. Senior guard 2ATAVIA -ERRITT WAS ON lRE AS was the whole Patriots team.

Coach Bannerman’s charge shot 79 % from the field including a staggering 75% from beyond the three-point line in taking s 61-45 win.

The Pats took a six-point lead into the second period and stretched that lead to 3523 at the half. Pender continued to shoot the ball well in the second half and took the win.

Merritt led the Patriots with a season high 25 points.

She was 10-12 from the field including 5-6 from beyond the arc. Kam Thompson chipped in 15 points with Taylor Marshall adding 11. .EXT UP WAS A TRIP TO Dixon. The Lady Bulldogs were looking to avenge a

loss just a week earlier while Pender was looking to extend its conference winning streak. The Pats shot the ball well again but the Lady Bulldogs used a pressure defense to outscore the Pats 22-11 in the third frame in taking s 44-37 win.

Pender led 15-10 at the break but found themselves down 32-26 going into the fourth frame. Dixon outscored Pender 12-11 in the final eight minutes.

Thompson led Pender with 14 points with Merritt contributing 10.

The Pats were looking to right the ship in the final game of the week at Southwest Onslow. The Lady Stal-

lions were just what Bannerman ordered as her Pats overwhelmed the Onslow County squad 42-22. Merritt led the Patriots with 17 points.

The Patriots are 9-10 overall and 7-4 in conference play.

They play four games this week. They were at Southwest Onslow on Monday before hosting Croatan on Tuesday. They are at Trask ON 4HURSDAY AND AT 2ICHlands on Saturday.

A good week for the Lady Patriots would put them in line to earn the top 1A playoff spot out of the Coastal 8 Conference. They are currently one-half game behind East Carteret.

Pirates losing streak hits six with losses to Cougars, Laney

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes there is just that team which, despite continually working hard and playing hard, cannot get over the hump that separates the win column from the loss column, and this year the award SIC EASILY GOES TO THE 4OPSAIL boys’ squad.

In their 17 losses through Feb. 4, the Pirates have lost lVE GAMES ONE TWICE THREE FOUR EIGHT BY LESS THAN points, 10 games by less than

20 points, and just two games !SHLEY .EW (ANOVER BY more than 20 points. It still amounts to what has become a loss season, but it indicates n DESPITE AN OVERALL LACK OF athleticism and pure basketball talent against many of THOSE OPPONENTS n THERE IS no quit in this team.

With just three regularseason games and the MidEastern 3A/4A Conference tournament left it’s hard to envision things getting much BETTER n ALTHOUGH THE TOURNAment offers that slim glim-

MER OF HOPE n AND IT DIDN T GET much better this past week.

The week started Monday at Laney and the Pirates made the Buccaneers work hard, but one period spelled their doom as Laney erupted for 19 points in the third quarter, riding the surge to a 67-55 win over Topsail in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game.

Brandon Lofton scored all 11 of his points in the first half as Topsail jumped out to leads of 18-16 after one period and 31-27 at halftime, but that disastrous third-quarter

where the Buccaneers outgunned Topsail 19-5 put Laney up by 46-36 heading into the final period.

Caleb Bloodworth scored all eight of his points in the fourth quarter, and Brandon Clayton scored six of his total of eight points in the fourth quarter in an attempted Pirate comeback, but Topsail could not match the offensive effort on defense in allowing Laney to score 21 points for the 12-point victory. Jacob

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Pender’s Riley Gurganous brings the ball up court

Sports Roundup

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The winter track season is coming down to the wire. The Coastal 8 teams have finished their regular season and both Pender and Trask have several state qualifiers.

Shawn Denison has qualified for the state meet in the Continued on page 13A shot put. Michael Walker qualified in the 55-meter Hurdles while Alex Kraft qualified in the Long Jump.

Samuel Marks qualified in the Long Jump as well. Pendpoints. er’s 4x200 relay team qualified 4HE ,ADY 4ITANS was at Southwest on Tuesday. for the state meet.

On the girls side of things, They will host Pender on Zaria Mitchell qualified in Thursday before ending the 55 meter sprint as well as the regular season at home the 300 meter run. Mya Fisher against Croatan. nQUALIlED IN THE METER RUN

Lady Titans down Lejeune, drop two conference games

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer From the outside looking in one would think that the Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team is having a bad season. However, the Titans have won more games this year than they have in the last three seasons combined. ,AST WEEK THE 2OCKY 0OINT ladies beat Lejeune at home before falling twice on the road.

The Lady Titans had beaten Lejeune by 22 points the first time that the teams met. This time the Lady Devil Pups were much better.

However, the Lady Titans used a great game by junior .YKIA *AMES TO TAKE A HARD earned 38-31 win.

The Devil Pups elected to play a box in one defense in an effort to slow down

Denison sets sights on state title at Trask

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the High school football regular season ended, Heide Trask Titan senior Shawn Denison had his sights set on the state playoffs. When the state decided that the Titans were not worthy the stout senior strong man set his sights on other things.

Sawn is a state caliber thrower for Bill Mercier’s track and field team. He throws the shot put and has been a conference contender for the last two years.

Mr. Denison recently qualified for the state meet for the winter track and field season.

He won the recent Polar Bear Coastal 8 Conference championship with a throw of 49.5 feet.

Denison will be a conference and regional contender this spring. He has worked hard to refine his craft and is a sure bet to make a run for the Coastal 8 and regional title.

Then he will make run for the state crown.

talented Trask freshman Anisa Lewis. While the gimmick defense worked on Lewis, the Titans showed that they are much more than a one-man team.

James led the Titans with 17 points including going 4-6 from the three-point line.

Lewis scored nine points despite being hounded throughout the game by a chaser. .EXT UP WAS A TRIP TO Dixon. The Lady Titans had beaten the Lady Bulldogs by nine points the first time the teams met. However, this time around the Lady Titans fell 43-22. Anisa Lewis led the Titans with seven points.

The final game of the week was an away game at Croatan.

Coach Beth Batchelor’s squad was beset by the flu bug.

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for the Titans. The Cougars are in second place in the conference standings, just ONE GAME BEHIND 2ICHLANDS The Carteret County squad made quick work of the undermanned Titans 58-22.

Lewis led the Titans with 15

with Faith Lana qualifying in the high jump. The 4x200 and 4x400 teams also qualified.

The young Lady Pirate swimmers set the tone for the UPCOMING STATE MEET n AND FOR THE FUTURE n BY lNISHING SECond in the 3A regionals with 216 points behind regional champion D. H. Conley, which had 373 points. Teams from our area also competing were .EW (ANOVER RD

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The top eight finishers in each event qualified for the state championships.

Several Topsail girls had busy days and qualified for the state meet while setting school records and recording

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It’s Burgaw Dixie Youth Sign-Up Time...

February 10th and 24th at the Pender County Agriculture Building 801 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Online sign-ups are open now thru February 28, 2018.

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Pyrtle ready to ignite Pirate soccer team

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Carmen Pyrtle takes to the soccer field there is one thing for sure. She is going to give 110 percent and she is going to make things happen.

Pyrtle has made her name on both the basketball court as well as on the soccer pitch.

She has been a playmaker on both since her freshman year.

On the hardwood, Pyrtle has been a steady influence.

She has averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds a game and has also averaged two assists a contest. She plays good defense and rebounds on both ends of the floor.

On the soccer field she plays multiple positions. She led the team last year with nine goals scored.

With the 2018 soccer season right around the corner, Carmen will begin to transition to the spring time sport.

Carmen Pyrtle is set to ignite the Topsail Pirate soccer team.

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Mitchell makes run for track titles for Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Zaria Mitchell sets her sights on something it is hard to keep the speedy young lady from attaining her goals.

Miss Mitchell has been a steady and constant performer for the Pender High Lady Patriot track and field team.

She has made her mark on both the winter indoor track and field team as well as the spring track and field unit.

Last week she qualified for the winter state meet in both the 55-meter sprint as well as the 300-meter runs.

Zaria has also found success in the spring. She is strong in several events and can make her name known in both the shorter sprinting events as well as the intermediate runs.

With the state meet right around the corner for the winter track season and the spring season about to begin, Zaria Mitchell will be one busy young lady.

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Obituaries

wen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Vincent Joseph Cottone BURGAW -- Vincent Joseph Cottone, age 68, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 5, 1949 in Manhattan, N.Y., the son of the late Frank Michael and Dorothea Nastasi Cottone.

Vincent was husband to Kathleen Cottone; father of Michele Gold (Brian) and Mark Cottone; grandfather to Nicholas, Hunter and Gabriella; and brother to Mary Jean, Joey, Dorothy, and Christopher.

He was proud to be an American, loved the USA, and honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Having a love and passion for fishing, Vincent earned his captain’s license and enjoyed his days fishing in the Great South Bay and in Montauk, N.Y. His favorite hockey team was the New York Rangers, which he always watching and loved seeing them win. Most recently Vincent’s new hobby was target shooting with his grandson, Nicholas. Most of all Vincent loved and cared for his beloved family. Cherished memories of Vincent will live on in our hearts.

Always keep treasured and happy memories of Vincent close to your heart.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgo-

Randy Edworth Brown BURGAW -- Randy Edworth Brown, age 57 of Burgaw, passed away Saturday Feb. 3, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Dec. 25, 1960 in Pender County, son of June Woodcock Brown and the late Vernon Edworth Brown.

He was also predeceased by a daughter, Rosanna Grace Brown.

H i s m e m o r i e s l ive o n through his wife of 34 years, Rosa Williamson Brown; a son Bradley Randall Brown and wife Marguerite Payton Brown of Rocky Point; a brother, Craig Brown and wife Tonya of Burgaw; two sisters, Brenda Spivey and husband David of Bladen County and Renee Walker of Wilmington; and many special nieces and nephews.

Randy had the ability to make the whole room laugh, even in the darkest hours. He knew only love and wanted to share that love with the world.

He took care of everyone, but most of all his family. Randy could build anything he put his mind to, from a fully restored 1966 Mustang GT, to a 1932 Ford Coupe built from the ground up. He continued multiple family projects, including his father’s dream houseboat that carried on his father’s memory. Randy also took great enjoyment in raising his son, the pride of his life, Bradley. He received great fulfillment through the love of his family and his cherished memories will live on.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday Feb. 8, 2018 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Will Davis will officiate.

The family will receive friends 5-6 p.m. Thursday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

Allen Scott Carter BURGAW -- Allen Scott Carter Sr. age 87 of Burgaw, passed away Tuesday Jan. 30, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born Mar. 1, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN son of the late Roy and Florence Carter.

He was also predeceased by a son Allen S. Carter Jr. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Hadie Gray Carter; five children, Rudi, Debbie, Charlie, Susie and Johnny; three grandchildren, Mortiz, Allen III and David; and one great grandson, Jordan; and many nieces and nephews.

Scott was a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army. He worked in a number of fields one being the U.S. space program. Scott was a charter member of the Buccaneer Gun Club. He was a history buff and was very knowledgeable on United States war history.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday Feb. 2, 2018 at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel. Reverend Merrell McKoy officiated.

Full military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army.

Burial followed in the Veterans Cemetery.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served

by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Vernon Charles Cartrette AT K I N S O N - - Ve r n o n Charles Cartrette, 83, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at his home.

He was born Jan. 1, 1935 in Columbus County, the son of the late Jesse James and Bessie Pinyan Cartrette.

Vernon leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Anne Marie McGreal Cartrette; daughters, Julia C. Weaver (RW) and Theresa C. Gore (Tim); son, Matthew C. Cartrette (Pam); grandchildren, Worth, James, Joshua, Anne Marie, Victoria and Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Claire and Emma; siblings, Elizabeth Branson (Lee), Bernice Griffin, Willa Dean Edwards (Ken) Donald Cartrette (Judy) and Bonnie Williams; many extended family and friends.

The family received friends at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Fu-

neral Home Burgaw Chapel with funeral beginning at 3 p.m. Pastor Buddy Seay conducted the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Community Home Care and Hospice, 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 208, Leland, NC 28451, American Lung Association, 401 Hawthorne Lane, Suite 110 #298, Charlotte, NC 28204, or to a charity of your choice.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Hazel Yvonne Pridgen ROCKY POINT -- Hazel Yvonne Pridgen, 81, of Rocky Point went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded with love by her family.

She was born April 9, 1936 in Chadbourn, the daughter of Henry and Phedora Bordeaux Pridgen. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Pridgen; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Jane Bevington Butler; great grandson, Austin Butler; and brothers, Harry, Bobby, and Merle Pridgen.

Hazel leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Don-

ald Bevington (Adrienna) and Jeffrey Bevington (Stacey); son-in-law, Ronald Butler; grandchildren, Travis Bevington (Sarah), Michael Bradford (Jen), Andrew Bevington, Chris Butler, and Kenny Butler (Robin); great grandchildren, Makayla, Conner, Shae, Hattie, Colby and Tristan; sisters, Antoinette Campbell, Julia Lueck, Betty White (FP) and Gail Moss (Bobby); extended “daughters” and wonderful friends, Kay Bowden (Roger) and Nancy Yopp (George); and numerous nieces, nephews and friends, all who dearly loved Hazel.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at Herrings Chapel United Methodist Church with The Rev. William Hill Pearsall and The Rev. Dean Walker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

A special thank you to the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center for all of their care, love, support and attention.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

DAR meeting Feb. 15 Daughters of the American Revolution Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter meets Thursday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. 100 E. Bridger Street (use parking lot off N. Wright Street).

The guest speaker is District VII Director, Lisa Pomeranz of Brunswick Town Chapter Southport. Bring your laptop, iPad, tablet and become more

familiar with the DAR web site and all that happening.

Lisa recently conducted a roundtable of 17 chapter regents and vice regents through an online meeting. No equipment? No problem. All who attend will take away valuable information about the organization.

The mission of the National

Society DAR is to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Women not less than 18 years of age are eligible. All are invited to hear our speaker. Vice Regent, Jane Teachey will conduct the February meeting. Contact information if you are interested via Email: mhfwill@ yahoo.com

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist I had one of my editors reach out to me last week with a comment from a reader about one of the columns. If there is a letter to the editor that gets published, it is usually someone not liking my writing style, thinking I brag about myself too much, or expressing how awful hunting and fishing is in general.

However, when there is a comment coming from a reader being parlayed through my editor, it is usually something supporting my column whether there was a helpful tip, a reminder of a childhood trip for the reader, or something else benevolent.

This comment was neither.

Well, it was kind of neither.

There was nothing bad about the column, but it was a comment about my misidentification of the proper name of a goose.

Shakespeare once coined the phrase, “What’s in a name?

That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.” Now to dissect this statement, we first need to recognize I misused the word phrase. You see, phrase technically means a group of words that stand together and are typically forming a component of a clause.

Second, if rose was capitalized it could change the whole meaning as well, indicating Shakespeare may be mistaking, since a capitalized Rose could actually be the name of a skunk. And of all the skunks I have smelled before, none would be what I would call sweet, unless of course sweet has a new meaning as well.

Looking at that group of sentences, it is easy to see rose is not Rose though, so we are talking about the flower and not a skunk’s name. Speaking aloud the group of sentences, we could be easily fooled.

Maybe.

In the past I have written on this very subject, using the same Shakespeare quote from Romeo and Juliet, regarding fishing for bream. Bream happens to be a great example of where I am leading. Another spelling I have seen for the small sunfish is brim. Brim is not a fish, but rather the rim of a hat or the point of overflowing (fill it to the brim). But one day, I expect things to change.

Especially here in the South, it

seems brim is commonly used.

Maybe not quite as much as bream, but close.

So, due to the amount of incorrect usage, the word brim will likely go the way of possum. One of my pet peeves is that word possum. I took pride in knowing possum was spelled opossum during a spelling be sometime back in the early 80’s. Knowing now that possum is an accepted spelling of opossum just infuriates me.

The mountain lion has a completely different allowed nomenclature. You see, mountain lion, pantera, panther, cougar…well, they are all accepted and rightfully so. There are many other names for the big cat as well, due mainly to the different areas of dialect of various tribes and settlers over the decades.

But we are here about that goose thing. I called the goose a Canadian goose. That name is what I grew up with. If that goose played hockey, I wonder if it would be a Canadien goose? Probably not. Although that hockey team has made me misspell Canadian a time or two by mistake. The reader made a point to explain the goose is properly called a Canada goose.

Here in lies the problem.

Canada goose was once the accepted name of the black and grey honker, but there are

actually more people that call it a Canadian goose and that name has been accepted for at least 50 years.

But the proper name? Neither of those names are proper for the sometimes troublesome, always loud fowl that now finds a home year-round in more places than the north.

There was scientific article on this issue written several years ago by a scholar far more educated than myself. The scholar explained that neither Canada goose or Canadian goose is the proper name. The only proper name is the scientific name which is in Latin, branta canadensis.

Personally, I have no idea of canadensis means Canada or Canadian once translated. But this brings yet another issue; how does one come up with canadensis in the first place, since Latin became a dead language long before Canada was named Canada?

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@gmail. com.

Hampstead United Methodist Church activities Hampstead United Methodist Upward Soccer is now accepting registrations for our Spring program. Applications and information can be found online at www.hampsteadumc.org or at the church until Feb.13.

Evaluations for players are

being held on Feb. 10 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Feb. 13 between 4-6 p.m.The first practice is Feb.19 and the first game is Mar. 3. All games are on Saturday mornings.

Everyone from the ages of K-3 to fifth-grade is welcome. Volunteers for referees. coaches,

Elder abuse program in Surf City Feb. 21 Modern Times, Modern Crimes:2018, In the Eye of the Storm Event, Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m., Surf City Welcome & Visitors Center, 102 N. Shore Drive, Surf City. Learn about Elder Abuse, scams, fraud and exploitation and how these are fueled by the opioid epidemic.

Speakers include representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, N.C. Dept. of Insurance, N.C. Legal Services and others. The event is free with a light breakfast and lunch provided. RSVP is required: email jpadavich@capefearcog.org or 910-395-4553 ext. 205.

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snack stand helpers evaluation and prayer warriors are gladly welcomed too.

Hampstead UMC will be holding the annual Game-ARama Mar. 15 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.. It is a fun way to get together with your favorite game and friends while sup-

porting the HUMC missions fund. A finger food luncheon will be provided. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $12 per person. They can be obtained by calling Twila Jones at 910-270-9888. Come and have a fun afternoon.

Town of Surf City Government News February 8, 2018 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3pm ________________________________________________________

CodeRed is an emergency notification system that allows Town officials to notify citizens and businesses by phone, text & email of emergency situations. Visit the town webpage at www.townofsurfcity.com to sign up.

The Surf City Town Council will hold a Work Session on Friday, February 23rd at 9am, at the Surf City Welcome Center at 102 N. Shore Drive.

Town of Burgaw Government News February 08, 2018

The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Burgaw has authorized the sale by auction on the GovDeals website of the following property: One (1) 1993 Ford F600 VIN# 1FDMF60JPVA24719 Odometer: 28,209 Two (2) Mosquito Sprayers One (1) 1998 Ford F700 VIN# 1FDNF80C9WVA29842 Odometer: 94,562

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One (1) 1996 Chevy S10 VIN# 1GCCS14X6TK122794 Odometer: 91,836 One (1) Huber Technology Bar Screen The Town will accept bids for the property, via the website, until 3:00 PM, Monday, February 26, 2018.

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Please visit www.govdeals.com to view property details and submit bids. The Town of Burgaw reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time and the right to reject all bids.

Inspection of the property can be made at the Town garage, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm, located at 213 S. McRae St., Burgaw, NC. CALENDAR Feb. 12 Parks/Recreation Committee Meeting 5:30PM Feb. 13 Board of Commissioners Meeting 4:00PM TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

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 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 4 Districts 1, 2, and 4, Alternate Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 1 Nursing/Adult Care Committee 3 Public Citizen Pender Memorial Hospital Board 2 District 1, District 2 (BOTH Unexpired Terms) Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

Waiting Lists for Income-based Apartments are open to new applications The Pender County Housing Department is currently accepting applications for the Waiting List for our Project-based rental assistance programs including Country Court Apartments at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, North Carolina and Seven Oaks Apartments in Burgaw, North Carolina. Eligible families will pay a portion of rent based on their household’s income.

Applications are available on-line at www.pendercountync.gov/hse. Complete applications may be submitted in person to our office at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC between 9 am and 4 pm on any business day. Applications may also be mailed to P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. See our website or call (910) 259.1208 or TDD 1(800)735-2962 for more information.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

February 20, 2018 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM AT THE HAMPSTEAD ANNEX, 15060 US HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, HAMPSTEAD, N.C. 28443

Special Use Permit Mardisa Eakins Carr, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a Cottage Occupation to allow for the use of a beauty salon (NAICS 812112). The subject property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; cottage occupations are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district, and Personal Care Services (NAICS 8121) are also permitted uses in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. The subject property is located across from the intersection of US HWY 421 and Eakins Drive and approximately 2,130 feet to the north of the intersection of US HWY 421 and Point Caswell Road (SR 1128) in the Columbia Township. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling approximately ± 1.0 acre and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 2370-05-03260000.

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT OFFER FOR SALE OF PENDER COUNTY PROPERTY TAKE NOTICE that Pender County has received and proposes to accept an offer to purchase 27.70 acres +/- of real property located on Corporation Drive in the Pender Commerce Park for the sum of Forty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($42,350.00) per acre from Coastal Beverage Company, Inc. Within Ten (10) days of the date of this notice any person may submit an upset bid which exceeds the proposed purchase price by at least ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and at least five percent (5%) of the remainder of the purchase price. The bid must be submitted to the Clerk to the Board with a deposit in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total increased price.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

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The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience pruning fieldgrown blueberry plants. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center - Pender County, 904-A S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425, (910) 259-0240, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #NC10808888. EOE. H-300-18012-988011.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-893 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN LANSING, owner et. al.

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALLEN LANSING 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 0.74 acres, Parcel ID Number 4303-18-9181-0000 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 March 26, 2018.

This date: February 8, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman N.C. State Bar ID #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8087 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-893 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN LANSING, owner et. al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VENSON LAMB 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 0.74 acres, Parcel ID Number 4303-18-9181-0000 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 March 26, 2018.

This date: February 8, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman N.C. State Bar ID #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8084 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY MESZES DOLECKI 18 E 7 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Mary Meszes Dolecki, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gloria D. McKinley, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before April 19, 2018 at 192 Ballast Point Road, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Gloria D. McKinley, Executrix Estate of Mary Meszes Dolecki c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8059 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018 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 Gerald Henry Camp, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gerald Henry Camp, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 26, 2018 at 5103 Creekside Court, Parker, Texas 75094 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 18th day of January, 2018.

Jerry Michael Camp 5103 Creekside Court Parker, Texas 75094 #8051 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018 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 Sarah Carter Koeller, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Sarah Carter Koeller, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 10, 2018 at 350 Knollwood Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of February, 2018.

Gregory M. Koeller 350 Knollwood Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 #8075 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2018 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 Jimmie Edward Jernigan, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jimmie Edward Jernigan, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 3, 2018 at 395 Annandale Trace, Hampstead, NC 28443or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of January, 2018.

Jamie Davis Jernigan 395 Annandale Trace Hampstead, NC 28443 #8068 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1019 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MARY ELIZABETH HEATH, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY ELIZABETH HEATH 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 2.49 acres, Parcel ID Number 2393-48-3645-0000 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 March 12, 2018.

This date: January 25, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8067 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1019 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MARY ELIZABETH HEATH, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: MARY ELIZABETH HEATH 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 2.49 acres, Parcel ID Number 2393-48-3645-0000 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 March 12, 2018.

This date: January 25, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8066 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1033 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ALBERTHA DAVIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALBERTHA DAVIS 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 1.83 acres, Parcel ID Number 3214-17-3545-0000 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 March 12, 2018.

This date: January 25, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8064 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1033 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ALBERTHA DAVIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALBERTHA DAVIS 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 1.83 acres, Parcel ID Number 3214-17-3545-0000 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 March 12, 2018.

This date: January 25, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8065 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2018 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 Daniel Walker, Jr. and Adrenna Walker a/k/a Andrenna Walker a/k/a Andrenna H. Walker to Betty J. Thompson, Trustee(s), which was dated April 24, 1998 and recorded on April 28, 1998 in Book 1334 at Page 052, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: A certain tract or land lying and being in Holly Township, County of Pender, State of North Carolina and being more fully described as follows: Lying and situate on the East side of Moore’s Creek and on the Avenue leading to Marshall Shepard’s house, and BEGINNING at a stake at the Wooten Old Line Ditch at West end of a bridge and at the center of Marshall Shepard’s yard and runs thence with center of said old line ditch North 85-00’ West 95 feet to a stake by the ditch; thence crossing field North 1100’ East 234 feet to a stake in a small farm ditch; thence the center of said ditch, South 80-00’ East 95 feet to a stake at the intersection of said ditch with Shepard Avenue ditch; thence with the West edge of Avenue and ditch South 11-00’ West 229 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.50 acre, more or less.

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

Said property is commonly known as 154 Luby Hill Road, Maple Hill, NC 28454.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andrenna Y. Walker.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-05402-FC03 #8070 2/1, 2/8/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 17 SP 236 IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DEWANNA SMITH MURPHY DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2017 RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 4637, AT PAGE 2795, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by DeWanna Smith Murphy dated February 6, 2017 to Lawrence S. Boehling, Trustee for Charles L. Powlas, Sr., recorded in Book 4637, Page 2795, Pender County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina; the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for case, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina,

and more particularly as follows: BEING all of Lot 5, Kimberly Estates as more particularly described on the attached Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein fully by reference.

PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: 531 Kimberly Court, Rocky Point, NC DATE OF SALE: FEBRUARY 15, 2018 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 NOON LOCATION OF SALE: Pender County Courthouse RECORD OWNER: DeWanna Smith Murphy TERMS OF SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right of ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies.

(2) The property is being sold “as is.” Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Trustee make no title warranties with respect to the title to the property.

(3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale.

(4) At the time of this sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period.

(5) 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this Notice of Foreclosure 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.

(6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to NCGS 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 for sale.

(7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee.

This the 16th day of JANUARY, 2018 LAWRENCE S. BOEHLING, Trustee P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 EXHIBIT A LOT 5, KIMBERLY ESTATES LOCATED IN ROCKY POINT TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHEASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KIMBERLY LANE, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF KIMBERLY LANE, SAID IRON PIPE BEING LOCATED ALONG SAID LINE AT A POINT THAT IS THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES FROM AN OLD SPIKE LOCATED IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF NC HIGHWAY 210, WITH THE GRADED CENTERLINE OF SECONDARY ROAD NO 1425; SOUTH 10 DEGREES, 47 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS WEST 1267.788 FEET, SOUTH 39 DEGREES, 21 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS EAST 546.26 FEET AND SOUTH 30 DEGREES 38 MINUTES, 55 SECONDS WEST 25.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING; AND RUNNING THENCE FROM THE BEGINNING, SO LOCATED, (1) WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KIMBERLY LANE, SOUTH 39 DEGREES 21 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS EAST 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE IN LINE THENCE, (2) SOUTH 50 DEGREES 38 MINUTES, 55 SECONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE IN LINE THENCE, (3) NORTH 39 DEGREES 21 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS WEST 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE IN LINE THENCE, (4) NORTH 50 DEGREES 38 MINUTES, 55 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING CONTAINING 20,000 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING LOT NO.5 OF KIMBERLY ESTATES. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACK IS SUBJECT TO A 21-FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT, WITH SAID

EASEMENT LYING ADJACENT TO AND NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHWESTERN MOST LINE. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACK IS TOGETHER WITH A 50-FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS, EGRESS, AND REGRESS TO AND FROM THIS AND OTHER LANDS WITH SAID EASEMENT LYING ADJACENT TO AND 25-FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE BEGINNING AT A SUBSURFACE IRON PIPE IN THE GRADED CENTERLINE OF SECONDARY ROAD NO. 1425, SAID PIPE BEING LOCATED ALONG SAID ROAD CENTERLINE AT A POINT THAT IS SOUTH 10 DEGREES 47 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS WEST 1000 1267.31 FEET FROM AN OLD SPIKE LOCATED IN THE INTERSECTION OF THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF NC HIGHWAY NO. 210 WITH THE GRADED CENTERLINE OF SECONDARY ROAD NO. 1425, AND RUNNING THENCE FROM THE BEGINNING SO LOCATED, (1) A CURVED LINE HAVING A RADIUS OF 300.00 FEET, A CHORD COURSE AND A DISTANCE OF SOUTH 59 DEGREES, 17 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 204.54 FEET TO A SUB-SURFACE IRON PIPE IN LINE, THENCE, (2) SOUTH 39 DEGREES 21 MINUTES, 50 SECONDS EAST 1075.00 FEET TO A SUB-SURFACE IRON PIPE IN LINE, THENCE, (3) NORTH 50 DEGREES 38 MINUTES, 55 SECONDS EAST 25.00 FEET TO A SUB-SURFACE IRON PIPE IN LINE, THENCE, (4) A CURVED LINE HAVING A RADIUS OF 800.00 FEET, A CHORD COURSE AND DISTANCE OF NORTH 31 DEGREES 54 MINUTES, 36 SECONDS EAST 514.00 FEET TO SUB-SURFACE IRON PIPE IN LINE THAT MARKS THE TERMINUS OF THIS 50 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT. Together with that certain 1992 Champion Mobile Home. #8076 2/1, 2/8/2018 17 SP 121 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 Thomas J. Larocca to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated May 30, 2002 and recorded on May 31, 2002 in Book 1892 at Page 264, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a point in the Southern line of N.C. Highway #210, 100.00 foot right-of-way, that is South 05 degrees 44 minutes East 50.00 feet from a point in the centerline of said highway that is North 87 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds East 777.23 feet from an old railroad spike near the centerline of said highway in the Western line of Tract #1 of the R.W. Futch Estate Division as shown on the map recorded in Map Book 10 at Page 6 of the Pender County Registry, said railroad spike being North 32 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds East 110.00 feet from an old iron pipe set in concrete in the Western line of said Tract #1; running thence, from the point of beginning, North 84 degrees 16 minutes East, with the Southern right-of-way line of N.C. Highway # 210, 155.00 feet to an old concrete monument; thence, South 05 degrees 44 minutes East 216.84 feet to an old concrete monument; thence South 84 degrees 16 minutes West 155.00 feet to a point; thence North 05 degrees 44 minutes West 216.84 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.7716 acres, the same being a portion of the tract of land conveyed to Charles M. Simmons and wife, Stella E. Simmons by deed recorded in Book 612 at Page 225 of the Pender County Registry.

Also included herewith is that certain 2002 Fleetwood manufactured home bearing serial number NCFL241A/B67543-CY23, which is permanently affixed to the real property described above.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3541 West Highway 210, Hampstead, NC 28443.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical,

environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Sharon Lynn Nobles Per Deed 4657/816 Recorded 1/2/18.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-15973-FC02 #8079 2/1, 2/8/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WANDA DEAN PHELPS The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Wanda Dean Phelps deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against this estate to present such claims to the undersigned C/O Terry B. Richardson, Attorney at Law, 209 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 on or before the 7th day of May, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of your recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of February, 2018.

John Graziano, Executor Terry B. Richardson Attorney for the Estate 209 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Telephone No.: (910) 763-7420 Fax No.: (910) 762-4176 #8080 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 46 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Emmett Morris Sniff of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Emmett Morris Sniff to present them to Burl John Sniff, 2067 Watts Landing Road, Hampstead, NC 28443, Executor by May 9, 2018 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of February, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Burl John Sniff, Executor P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8081 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2018 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 Wilma U. Duncan, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Wilma U. Duncan, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 17, 2018 at 206 Basinside Way, Alameda, CA 94502 or be barred from recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of February, 2018.

Becky A. Doi 206 Basinside Way Alameda, CA 94502 #8103 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2018

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 17 SP 241 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 Robert L. Ross and Danielle E. Ross to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), which was dated July 11, 2016 and recorded on July 11, 2016 in Book 4623 at Page 2851, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lots 8 and 9, Wildberry Farms, Phase 4, as shown on a map entitled “Final Plat of Wildberry Farms PH4/three Lot Subdivision on NCDOT Road”, recorded in Map Book 40, Page 25 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

This conveyance is made subject to those restrictions recorded in Deed Book 2775, at Page 178, Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3595 Blueberry Road and Lot 9 adjacent to 3595 Blueberry Road, Currie, NC 28435.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert L. Ross and wife, Danielle E. Ross.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-17193-FC01 #8072 2/1, 2/8/2018

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 199 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lydia North Wright and Robert Benjamin Wright to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of January, 2011, and recorded in Book 3878, Page 0179, 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 February 20, 2018 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: Tract One: BEGINNING at an old iron pipe marking the western most corner of Lot 29 of Sidbury Acres in the southeastern right-of-way line of Kings Landing Road, S.R. #1575, 60.00 foot right-of-way, said Lot 29 being shown on the map of Sidbury Acres recorded in Map Book 4 at Page 63 of the Pender County Registry, said beginning point being South 34 degrees 30 minutes 09 seconds East 59.325 feet from an old concrete monument in the northwestern right-of-way line of said road marking the southeastern corner of a 0.39 acre tract of land owned

by Olde Point Development, Inc., the same being shown on the map recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 47 of said registry; running thence, from the point of beginning, South 34 degrees 16 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East, with the southwestern line of said Lot 29, 277.00 feet to an old iron pipe in the high water line of Topsail Sound; thence Westwardly, with said high water line, to an iron pipe in the northeastern line of the tract of land conveyed to Henry B. Barnhill by deed recorded in Book 339 at Page 285 of the Pender County Registry, said point being North 60 degrees 37 minutes 44 seconds West 100.60 feet from the preceding point; thence, North 35 degrees 28 minutes 54 seconds West 184.94 feet to an old iron pipe in the southeastern rightof-way line of Kings Landing Road; thence, Northeastwardly, with said right-of-way line and the acr of an irregular curve to the West, to the point of beginning, said point being North 53 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds East 48.62 feet from the preceding point, containing 0.24 acres, more or less, the same being the tract of land conveyed to Nancy Rowland Fish by deed recorded in Book 1367 at Page 253 of the Pender County Registry.

Tract Two: ALL right, title and interest in those lands lying below the mean high water line of Topsail Sound contained within the boundaries of that property described in those certain deeds recorded in Book 448, Page 112 and Book 1367, Page 253 of the Pender County Registry. Said property being subject to the right of the State of North Carolina in the Public Trust Doctrine.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1659 Kings Landing Road, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 42024851670000 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 encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge

of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1219084 (FC.FAY) #8048 2/8, 2/15/18 17 SP 137 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth Wayne Woodward and Teena N. Woodward a/k/a Teena Nicole Woodward to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), which was dated July 6, 2007 and recorded on July 6, 2007 in Book 3268 at Page 084, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 20, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 32 of Wildberry Farms, Section II, as shown on that certain map of the same recorded on May 22, 2000, in Map Book 33 at Page 53, of the Pender County Registry.

Also included herewith is that certain 1999 Horton manufactured home bearing serial number H86210GL/R, which is permanently affixed to the real property described above.

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

Said property is commonly known as 4141 Blueberry Road, Currie, NC 28435.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kenneth Wayne Woodward and wife, Teena N. Woodward.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the

notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-10677-FC04 #8078 2/8, 2/15/18 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 17 SP 253 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: February 20, 2018 Time of Sale: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Christopher D. Hoffman and Jill Bean Address of Property: 296 Captain Beam Boulevard Hampstead, NC 28443 Deed of Trust: Book : 1778 Page: 139 Dated: October 5, 2001 Grantors: Jill Bean, An Unmarried Woman, and Christopher D. Hoffman, An Unmarried Man Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases.

This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including singlefamily residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Dated: 01/23/2018 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 01/23/2018 EXHIBIT “A” BEING all of Lot 6-A, containing 1.6450 acres, as shown on map entitled “Subdivision of Lot 6 Olde Point Estates” recorded in Map Book 33 and Page 48 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. #8077 2/8, 2/15/18

17 SP 247 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 Laura G. Pierce and Kenneth E. Pierce, Jr. a/k/a Ken Pierce, Jr. to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was dated May 5, 2009 and recorded on May 6, 2009 in Book 3620 at Page 056, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 20, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina.

BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the centerlines of Pender County Roads No. 1512 and 1411, and runs thence with the centerline of said County Road No. 1512, sixty feet to a point in said centerline; thence North 2 degrees 30 minutes West 581 feet to a stake; thence with the southern line of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of a subdivision of John and Mary B. Humphrey made by G. B. Williams July 1961, South 73 degrees West 222.75 feet to a stake, the southwestern corner of Lot No. 3 of said subdivision, the point of Beginning; thence with the western line of said Lot No. 3, North 1 degree 00 minutes West 167 feet to a stake on the southern bank of the Northeast Cape Fear River; thence said southern bank of said river to a westerly direction to a stake Pearley Ballard’s corner; thence with Ballard’s old marked line south 1 degree East 188 feet to a stake; thence North 73 degrees East 74.25 feet to a stake, the point of Beginning, and being Lot No. 4 of said subdivision as surveyed by said G. B. Williams on July 1961.

Further reference is made to Deed Book 434, Page 339 and to Deed Book 555, Page 123 of the Pender County Registry for a more perfect and accurate description. Further being the same as described in Book 613, Page 208, Book 720, Page 276 and Deed Book 2191, Page 156 of the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 120 Brown Moore Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kenneth E. Pierce, Jr. and wife, Laura G. Pierce.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-12206-FC01 #8082 2/8, 2/15/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-893 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN LANSING, owner et. al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: VENSON LAMB 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 0.74 acres, Parcel ID Number 4303-18-9181-0000 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 March 26, 2018.

This date: February 8, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman N.C. State Bar ID #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8085 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-893 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

ALLEN LANSING, owner et. al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALLEN LANSING 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 0.74 acres, Parcel ID Number 4303-18-9181-0000 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 March 26, 2018.

This date: February 8, 2018.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman N.C. State Bar ID #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8086 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE# 18 E 000035 Having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of ROLAND VICTOR GODWIN, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms, or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This, the 7th day of February, 2018 EBE W. GODWIN, JR. Executor of the Estate of ROLAND VICTOR GODWIN PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 910-769-2896 #8104 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2018 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 Joseph Council Wallace, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joseph Council Wallace, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 17, 2018 at 10980 Hwy. 117 South, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of February, 2018.

Jonathan H. Wallace 10982 Hwy. 117 South Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8105 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1/2018

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Pender Alliance for Teen (and Child) Health (PATH) has rescheduled its second annual fund event, All Aboard. The occasion will take place Feb. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the historic Burgaw train depot.

Participants are invited to join others for cocktails and heavy hors d’ouevres in the dining car and to learn about PATH’s efforts in Pender County. There is a suggested donation of $50 per person, and those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by Feb. 5.

PATH works to be a consortium of agencies, educators and health care providers that is dedicated to improving access to health care and health

PATH to hold fundraiser Feb. 9 education for Pender County adolescents.

The nonprofit partners with its medical provider, the Pender County Health Department. The program currently provides centers at Pender High School, Cape Fear Middle and Elementary Schools and West Pender Middle School.

At each of the School-Based Health Centers, children who are enrolled in the PATH program can seek medical attention while at the school site.

They are able to see a Family

Nurse Practitioner or one of the Registered Nurses when the need arises.

Mental health and counseling are also provided in the centers by another partner of the program, Coastal Horizons.

Services offered include Health-e-Access (TeleHealth) and annual physicals, including sports physicals and well child checks. Kindergarten health assessments, immunizations and hearing and vision screening are available.

Mental and behavioral health, sick visits and management of chronic conditions can be done on site, as well.

“All Aboard was scheduled for November but we had to reschedule it. We are trying to bring all of the community members together to meet our partners and just celebrate the things that PATH is doing in Pender County,” said Executive Director swandy Rowe. “We are also trying to help spread the word and get more people on board so that we can extend our services to all Pender County students, instead of just the Burgaw side and Rocky Point where our three existing health centers are. We plan to do that by broadening our Telehealth network.”

Rowe plans to introduce to new members, thank old donors, and to raise awareness in the work that PATH is doing in Pender County. The nonprofit is currently seeking funding for the Telehealth equipment for the east side of the county, which can be accomplished once they get some additional providers on board. Mayor Pete Cowan will speak on their behalf, as well.

“We’ve collaborated with the Blueberry Festival. They have designated PATH as their local charity that will benefit from proceeds from the Blueberry Festival. We are really just trying to reach out to other Pender County organizations and people. We want to let everybody know that we are there and tell them about

the services that we provide for integrated health care.

She explained, “Integrated health care means that the whole child is being cared for, in terms of physical, educational and mental health.

PATH offers all three components.

Raising awareness is as important to us as raising funds because a lot of people don’t know that we are there or what we have to offer. Our goal is to extend our services to all Pender County students.”

The Burgaw Depot is located at 115 S. Dickerson St. in Burgaw. To learn more about the PATH program, visit PenderAllianceForTeenHealth. com or email srowe@penderallianceforteenhealth.com.

people.”

Topsail trailed 16-8 after the first period and Laney maintained that eight-point lead at the half. A 14-9 third period stretched the lead to 44-31 before a six-point final quarter versus Laney’s 14 points produced Laney’s second 20-plus win against the Pirates in the week.

Julia Sullivan and Sydney led Topsail with seven points each, with Payton Little and Carmen Pyrtle each chipping in with six.

Tuesday’s loss to the Lady Buccaneers came about through big runs in the second and third quarters as Laney beat the Lady Pirates 59-36. After a first period where Laney held a 1611 lead, the Lady Buccaneers outscored Topsail 10-7 in the second period to increase their lead to 26-18, then held a whopping 18-5 advantage in period three, virtually putting the game out of reach heading into the final eight minutes with the Lady Buccaneers sporting a 44-23 lead.

Rivers had 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading the secondperiod run by scoring seven of Laney’s 10 points, and continued her individual surge with six points in the third quarter.

Edwards exploded for 11 of her total of 15 points.

Little (17 points, 11 rebounds) did all she could to keep Topsail close, especially in the first half, with six points in the first period and four in the second. Little picked up three fouls early in the second half but still managed to add seven more points to her total.

Hartgrove added six points, Rachel Kapiko added five, and Sullivan pulled down 10 rebounds.

Tuesday the Lady Pirates traveled to Boiling Spring Lakes and faced a tremendously short-handed South Brunswick squad, which played without their best all-around player in Morgan Allred, and came home with a lopsided 60-9 victory over the winless Lady Cougars.

The game was never in doubt as Topsail held South to two points in each of the first, second, and fourth periods, and just three points in the quarter.

Nine of the 11 Lady Pirates hit the scoring column, led again

by Little with 15 points. Pyrtle and Madison Kita each scored eight points, Kapiko had seven and Sullivan added six points.

The lopsided contest allowed Ellington to bring several players off the bench for extended periods of time, and junior Jessica Starkey was one of those players who took advantage of the opportunity to score four points and grad four rebounds while playing sold defense.

“It was a good game and I am really excited because we all wanted this win (which ended a five-g ame losing streak), Starkey said. “We were on a bad streak and we really needed tonight, and we all worked together, and I was really happy that I could contribute to, the win. The (losing) streak put our playoff chances in jeopardy, which is why we tried to make this the biggest win we could.”

The Lady Pirates (12-9, 3-8) were at North Brunswick (7-12, 2-9) Monday and at Ashley (6-16, 4-8) Tuesday before returning home for Senior Night Friday for the regular-season finale against the Lady Scorpions.

record by finishing second in the 100-yard backstroke and added a fourth-place qualifying effort in the 500-yard freestyle with her relay work.

Popella recorded personal-best times with a fourth-place finish in the 10- yard butterfly, and with a fifth-place finish (1:09.22) in the 100-yafrd breaststroke.

Contreras swam legs on all three qualifying relay teams, including the fifth-place) 200-yard freestyle relay with Parrella, freshman Addison Dostie, and Popella, and added a qualifying fourth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke.

The Pirate boys finished eighth (104 points). D. H. Con-

ley (380) was also the champion here. South Brunswick was second (152), West Brunswick (96) was ninth, and New Hanover (49) was 14th.

Senior Kennard MacVaugh qualified individually with a fifth-place in the 100-yard breaststroke, as a member of the eighth-place 200-yard freestyle relay with senior James Mongeau, junior Devin Schmitz, and senior Kevin Zhang, and as a member of the eighth-place400-yard freestyle quartet with freshman Chase Davis, Mongeau, and Zhang.

Davis qualified individually with a seventh-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle.

Topsail Area Chamber fund raiser Feb. 17

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will hold its annual raffle event Feb. 17 from 6-10:30 p.m. Formerly known as the C.A.R.E, Party, this year’s Casino Night Party will be held at Ocean’s Edge Restaurant and Event Center at the top of St. Regis Resort. The fun-filled charitable event will include dinner, beer and wine, dancing, and a chance to win prizes from $25 to $1,000.

Proceeds from the Casino Night Party help assist the Chamber’s mission of supporting economic growth and civic well-being of our local community and membership. The Casino Night Party will be held at 2000 New River Inlet Rd., #2701 in N. Topsail Beach.

“It is a reverse raffle, and the grand prize will be $1,000.

We will also be raffling off other gifts and gift certificates during the event. We will have gaming tables for guests, and they will receive tokens with their tickets. The tickets are $50 per person, and that in-

TBA

Continued from page 6A shooting of Jacob MFann who served up 16 points. Tyler Woodruff was high for VRBO #967800 with 10 counters. In another very well played contest, Jenkins Vinyl Siding & Windows fell victim to Palmetto Brick 37-31. Jackson Moore tickled the nets for 17 big ones to lead the brick company to the victory.

In the finale of the TBA senior division gameplay, Prism Painting displayed a 4th quarter run to be victorious in the contest, 40-36 over a very scrappy Builders First Source team. Hayden Naylor let the Prism Painting attack with 16 points, while Carlos Vazquez hit the hole for 13 points, followed by Lucas Austin with 12 for the First Source squad.

Play in the junior division of TBA commenced at 9:00 a.m. with the 1st & 2nd grader co-ed teams. Right out of the gates, a good old fashioned bar-

Pirates

Continued from page 7A Floyd added 11 points for Topsail.

Friday the Buccaneers came to Hampstead for a rematch and the Pirates took a different approach but still suffered loss No. 6 as Laney (13-9, 6-6) parlayed a 12-2 run from the very end of the third period into early in the fourth on its way a come-from-behind 72-59 win over the Pirates (4-17, 1-10).

Topsail took the lead at 6-4 just 1:42 into the game and led throughout the first half and most of the third quarter. Facing a 43-35 deficit with 3:55 in the period, Laney put together a 13-3 run with a bucket by Buccaneer Sherod Sidbury (11) points gave his team is first lead of the game at the buzzer.

Demarcus Mclaurin (20) ignited the rest of the 12-point run with five points.

Brothers Jarris and Jamison Long led Topsail with 19 and 13 points, respectfully with Bloodworth adding 11.

“We’ve talked about finishing games and it was the same thing at Laney where we were

cludes a buffet dinner. We are also going to have a DJ,” said Topsail Chamber Finance Coordinator Kay Phelps.

The Topsail Commerce was formed in 1983 by a group of innovative businessmen. The Chamber serves the communities of Hampstead, Holly Ridge, North Topsail Beach, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, Scotts Hill, and Topsail Beach. The voluntary business organization is governed by a nine-member, volunteer board of directors.

It supports its membership through promotions and marketing, networking, legislative updates, and educational opportunities.

The Chamber seeks to promote economic development and provide assistance to anyone who plans to relocate or establish a business or simply visit the area.

The Casino Night Party is one of two big annual fundraising events for the Topsail Chamber, with Jeep Week being the most recently added. They also participate in the Business Expo and other events throughout the year.

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In the girls 3rd through 5th division, Coury Science & Engineering 25, Quartermaster’s Restaurant 15, while Dwyer Electric sunk Window World 18-8. Dwyer Electric had three players all tossing in 4 points apiece.

The last group to play in the junior division, the boys 3rd/4th grades saw a good old “knock’em down and drag them out” contest with Discovery Place Child Care coming out on the long end

24-23 over the Hwy 55 squad.

Topsail Island Maintenance over Breakaway Fitness & Performance 14-10, Coury Science & Engineering over ECS Controls 25-19 behind the hot hand of Mathias Rossi who tossed up 15 points, and in the days finale, Isla Skin and Hair overpowered the House of Raeford entry 47-17.

TBA Gameplay continues this coming Saturday in both the Topsail Middle School Gym and it’s Auxiliary Gym. TBA encourages all of you town folks to come out for several games during the day, and support the youth of the Hampstead and surrounding communities. Admission is FREE and concessions are available all day long.

TBA is also running their year-end raffle with the winning ticket being drawn the first of tournament week. We suggest that you participate in the TBA raffle and help support this great youth recreational basketball program with over 440 youth from the area participating this year.

up,” Topsail Coach Rochelle said. “We still played hard but they went on a run at the end of the third and into the fourth, and we had difficulty handling their press.”

Tuesday at South Brunswick it was heartbreak time once more as Cougar Andrew Mosley tipped in a missed shot with 1.2 seconds left as South Brunswick edged Topsail 5756. It was a back-and-forth affair throughout except for the opening of the game when the Cougars jumped out to a 7-0 lead, and late (2:48 remaining) in the first half when South built its biggest lead of the day at 29-21.

Both times the Pirates battled back, tying the game at 13-13 after eight minutes and trailing 31-29 at halftime. Topsail took its first lead at 34-33 on a basket by Bloodworth (21 points) at the 5:43 mark of the third period, but South regained it quickly and led 57-45 entering the fourth quarter. The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes over the final period.

The Cougars (14-7, 7-5) were up 55-53 with 2:37 left before Lofton (eight points, nine rebounds) hit a layup for a 55-55 tie with 40.4 seconds left.

Jamison Long (14) was

fouled with 29.6 seconds left and made one-of-two free throws. After a timeout, South got a shot off that missed.

Another Cougar shot and attempted tap-in missed before Lofton grabbed the rebound.

It appeared Lofton was pushed and as he stumbled and was called for traveling. South missed a shot was missed but Mosley tipped it in for the win.

Floyd added seven points and Jarris Long had six for the Pirates.

“I think that was probably the best we’ve played for a complete game, even in the wins, we have played all year,” Rochelle said. “We made mistakes but as far as playing together I thought we did the things necessary to win. They hit more shots there at the end and I think there were some questionable calls, but you don’t want the game left in the hands of the officials. The play at the end, they called Brandon for a walk. He had the rebound but a guy undercut him and he fell down, and they took advantage of it.”

Topsail was at North Brunswick (3-15, 0-10) Monday and at Ashley Tuesday before returning home for Senior Night Friday against the Scorpions.

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Lady Patriots

Continued from page 6A them from long range – on her way to 2 points, and freshman Saniya Rivers continued her torrid first high-school season with 20 points and 16 rebounds as Laney beat Topsail 58-37 Friday.

Topsail stayed within striking distance through the intermission this time only to see the roof come tumbling down in the second half as Laney (20-2, 11-1) outgunned the Lady Pirates 28-15 in he second half to cruise to the win.

“It’s (getting into the tournament) is going to be an uphill battle, that’s for sure,” Topsail Coach Andrew Ellington said. “We have to take care of the next three, no doubt, and win a game in the conference tournament (tentatively against the Lady Trojans) and beat West and we can get in because they are ranked ahead of us.

“As for this week, Laney is good. They are a three-headed (Melville, Rivers, & Jensen Edwards). I thought we played well with them for two quarters and in both games against them we came out flat in the third period. I don’t know, really, if we could have done anything differently.

“Melville shot the ball really well, especially from the outside, and that seems to be something teams have figured out how to do against us. It was the same against West and their coach told me after the last game that’s the best they shot the whole season. I don’t know what it is, we just seem to bring out the best in some

Roundup

Continued from page 7A personal-best times. Sophomore Madison Hoover was third in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 500-yard freestyle both times new school records.

Hoover also swam on the second-place 200-yard medley relay with sophomore Tihani Contreras, junior Delaney Popella, and senior Drew Marshall, and on third-place 400-frestyle relay with senior Kersten Parrella, Conreras, and Marshall.

Marshall set a new school

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By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

Pender Memorial Hospital (PMH) recently received a $1,000 horticultural grant from the Pender County Extension Master Gardener Association (PCEMGA). Pender Memorial Hospital will construct two living walls to be located on the second floor at its skilled nursing facility. Living walls, also know as vertical gardens, are know to improve air quality, augment aesthetics, and reduce noise levels in facilities.

The living walls are being added to the building in hopes of increasing community interaction between the skilled nursing residents and their neighbors. Through this project, PMH also hopes to benefit morale and engagement, as well as create a sense of belonging among skilled nursing facility residents.

In attendance at the grant presentation were: Rebecca Flores, Director of the Skilled Nursing Facility; Gary Mintier, President of the Pender County Extension Master Gardener Association; Tim Mathews, Pender County Extension Horticultural Agent; Annie Pound, Executive Assistant at PMH; and Ruth Glaser, President of PMH. “Today the Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association presented Pender Memorial Hospital with a check for $1000 to help fund a couple of Living Garden Walls they are constructing at their facility. These living walls will contain living plants and contribute to the general well being of their residents while also improving air quality and aesthetics,” said PCEMGVA President Gary Mintier.

PMH representatives sought out the grant in their continual efforts to improve and augment the facility for the benefit of patients, residents, staff and the community.

Their previous project, the Ability Garden, is currently being utilized and enjoyed by many residents. However, there are some residents in the skilled nursing facility who are physically unable to enjoy the outdoor garden area. The living walls will afford these patients and their families opportunities to enjoy elements of the outdoors within the walls of the building.

The living walls will be placed at each end of the main hallway on the second floor of PMH. These locations currently allow for wheelchair access and enable residents a view of activity along Satchwell and Fremont Streets.

Hospitality Manager Chris Campbell and Director of Nursing Rebecca Flores will work with a local statecertified arborist to manage the project. They anticipate a total of four to six weeks to complete the project.

The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association awards horticultural grants annually. Applicants must be a Pender County charitable, non-profit organization, library, or school program. The association strives to continue its mission of promoting good gardening practices, landscaping, land conservation and community education.

Grant applicants with projects within Pender County that involve any of these topics are considered for $1,000 grants. In addition to these opportunities, scholarships are also awarded to local students for participation in summer horticulture programs. For further information about grant opportunities contact Tim Mathews, Pender Pictured above are (left to right) Rebecca Flores, Gary E Mintier, President PCEMGVA, Tim Mathews, Pender County ExtenCounty Extension Horticultural Agent at 910-259-1235. sion Agent, Annie Pound and Ruth Glaser.

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Looking for Hope Part 4

By Dr. Ray Mendenhall Contributing Writer Comfort, O comfort my people, says Your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and cryto her that she has served her term, that the penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord double for all her sins.

Isaiah 40: 1-2 When things seem the worst, God brings His best.

When things seem lost, God finds us and calls us home.

God is always coming into the wildernesses of our days.

Hope sings in God’s redemption. God’s power prevails against all that challenges us. God leads us on in victory. God will never abandon us. We never walk alone.

Prayer: As it did in the beginning so it always does: Light breaks open the darkness and reveals God’s way.

So we praise You, Lord, for the hope of Your promise revealed again and again in

Your glory and Your Son, Jesus. Amen A voice cries out “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level and the rough places a plain. Then the Glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.�

Isaiah 40: 3-5 God continually renews our hope. Where there is no way, God makes a way. Again and again, God redeems His people. God makes a way for us no matter what the obstacles, no matter how great the challenges.

God comes to us in mercy and leads us out by His Grace.

God shines the light of His favor upon us and send His Blessings to renew our lives and our faith. Hope sings of God’s Faithfulness and Love

even above the babel of a spiritual wilderness.

Prayer: Lord of Grace and Mercy, We stall at times along the pathways of life.

The mountain of fear and the valley of despair hinder our progress along Your Holy Way. Speak again into our lives words of Power and Presence, the power of Your love and the presence of Your Spirit, made all the more clear for us in the life of Jesus. Amen Arise, shine; for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the people; but the Lord will arise upon you and His Glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eye and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons will come from away, and your daughters shall be carried on their

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Isaiah 60: 1-4 God’s light not only illumines us, but draws others to the rising light of His Majestic Glory. He draws His people from afar. God’s light is a beacon to all. He draws his people out of their desolation and distress into community again.

He is calling all the children home. He is commanding the attention of the nations. Hope sings in the brightness of God’s guiding light. Hope sings in the rising of Jesus, “the light of the world�

Prayer: Lord bless us and keep us, shine the light of Your Grace upon us and give us peace, the peace of knowing that we are your beloved, your own forever. Amen And Mary sang, “my soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God My Savior, for He has looked with favor on the lowliness of His servant. Surely, from now on

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Luke 1: 46-49 Hope sings in Mary’s song. Her soul rises in gratitude and praise for the “great things� that God is doing through her. It is not her hope alone but the hope of all the people. God is coming in a fresh new way to bless His people and renew their faith and hope.

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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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Mark Murphy

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

www.RPUMC.org

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

“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.

Youth & Young Adults Recharge Group - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m.

Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m.

Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz 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.

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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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Pender Youth and Cheer

Spirit Night Fundraiser

•Feb. 8 Hwy. 55 Castle Hayne •Feb. 14 Hwy. 55 Burgaw Help the cheerleaders to To National competition in Pensacola in April

The Pender Count y Republic an Party will host a Lincoln/Reagan Day Dinner Fe b. 22 at the Cl ub Nin eteen Rest aur ant in Ol de Point Clubhouse,H ampste ad. Social Hour will be at 6 p.m. wit h Dinner at 7 p.m.

The Guest Spe aker will be the Stat e Treasur er Dale Folwell. Cash B ar. Ticke ts may be purchased from Jack Sw ann ( 270-45 68) or Norm Gopsill (270-0509).

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Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 1st – 7:30 pm ArtBeat Community Center Come join us!!

Rose Wrye Gourd Workshops $35 includes all materials For info contact: Wrye.rebekah@gmail.com Or text: 910.789.0835 Workshops held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace

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GRITS GROVE DESIGNS Sign Painting Workshops held at ArtBeat Community Center. $40 per person includes all materials for a farmhouse sign.

For more information contact Marti Smith @ 910.508.2952 Like me on FACEBOOK @ GRITS GROVE DESIGNS

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“Love is in the Air�

Mixed Media by Emerge Studio Art Come join us for a relaxed, informal evening workshop, held on Friday nights starting at 6:00 pm, ending at 9:00 or whenever we are ready to stop. In this basic mixed media workshop we will learn step-by-step methods for starting a mixed media canvas and building it through to the finished piece. Current themes ‌ Home Sweet Home, LOVE, and Pineapples!!! Workshop fee of $40.00 covers all supplies and instruction.

Workshops are held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace.

Friday February 9th 6:00 pm Friday February 23rd 6:00 pm To register call or text Cheryl Hardie Holt 910.271.0433 Like me on Facebook “Emerge Studio Art�

Gift Certificates available!

Sunshine Studio Stained Glass

Beginner stained glass workshops with Jim Shapley from Sunshine Studio Stained Glass.

All supplies, tools, instruction for only $80.

Workshops are from 10am-4pm Next Workshop

Saturday February 3rd Saturday February 10th Call Jim at 910.916.9426 or e-mail

SunshineStudioStainedGlass@gmail.com Workshops held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace

Gift Certificates available!

ArtBeat Community Center Located in the old EMS Building at 108 East Wilmington Street in Burgaw, ArtBeat is the new headquarters of the Pender Arts Council. ArtBeat offers arts programs to the community through classes, events, and workshops. The Pender Arts Council mission is to increase awareness and access to the arts in Pender County. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community of Pender County. ArtBeat is sponsored by the Town of Burgaw. Memberships are $15 for individuals and $25 for families.

Name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________ __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________ Please mail your membership form and payment to:

Pender Arts Council PO Box 661 Burgaw, NC 28425 The Pender Arts Council meets monthly at ArtBeat Community Center at 7:30. Come join us!

LIKE us on Facebook ArtBeat of Burgaw Sunshine Studio Stained Glass RoseWrye Emerge Studio Art Grits Grove Design The Arts at Burgaw Antiqueplace Kidz Klub of Burgaw

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Accelerate healing and get back to doing what you love Walk Again. Laugh Again. Live Again.

Advanced wound care treatment is now available in Wilmington.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wound Care Clinic provides care for: •

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