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“One of the most important things about downtown Burgaw is the Courthouse, and other than the building itself, the trees are extremely important. It takes a hundred years to grow a tree, and they come down in a matter of hours.�

B u r g aw b u s i n e s s m a n Johnny Westbrook spoke to Pender County Commissioners Monday prior to the Board taking up the issue of tree removal on the Courthouse Square. “Please don’t take out any more trees than you absolutely have to take out,� Westbrook said.

A reluctant Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a plan to begin removal of dead and dying trees from the Courthouse Square in Burgaw. The plan calls for trees to be removed in phases over the next several years.

Commissioners amended the original timetable of the plan

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to begin removal this summer after the Blueberry Festival in June.

Along with tree removal, new trees will be planted using a tree spade, which will allow larger young trees up to 12 inches in diameter to be planted, rather than smaller saplings.

Knowing the issue of tree removal on the Square is a controversial topic, but one that had to be addressed, the Board discussed a number of options before settling on the approved plan. The danger of falling limbs and trees was the chief motivating factor. “I had a man ask me to consider keeping the trees until the festivals were over.

Knowing the liability involved, I don’t know if we can do that,� said Commissioner David Williams.

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School and county officials are hopefully optimistic that the new Surf City K-8 school will be ready for students in August. Questions had floated earlier this year regarding the school being ready to open for the new school year. The questions did not involve the new building itself, but the availability of utilities – water and sewer – for the new school.

Pender County school officials are depending on Surf City to have the utilities ready.

Surf City contactors have been working to extend water and sewer lines to the new campus. And while the school building has progressed on schedule, utility work has been a concern. “It’s going to be very, very close,� said Pender County School’s Chief of Auxiliary Services Allen Vann. “Originally it was June 1 for water and Aug. 1 for sewer, which is pushing it very close. Now, if everything goes well, it’s possible we could have water and sewer the first of June.�

Vann says the building portion of the project is on budget and more than 75 percent com-

plete, with substantial completion expected by July 1.

Surf City Town Manager Larry Bergman says the water line to the school is 65 percent complete as of Monday. “We are expecting a directional drill to come this week for another 1,200 feet of line.

If you add that together, we will be very close to all the water line being installed,�

Bergman said.

The sewer line is currently 40 percent installed. Bergman said the contractor indicated the water line will be ready for testing in mid-May, with the sewer line ready at the end of May. “There as been a lot of coordination between contractors, other agencies, and the NCDOT. I think they are doing a great job,� said Bergman.

The Surf City K-8 school, along with the new Penderlea School, are part of the $75 million school bond approved by Pender County voters. The opening of the Surf City School will necessitate a redistricting plan for students along the U.S. 17 corridor. The new plan for the 2018-19 school year can be seen on the Pender County School’s website, www. pendercountyschools.net

Board delays Courthouse tree removal until after Blueberry Festival

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From Staff Reports Three men were arrested Monday after a shooting in western Pender County.

The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a 911 call on Bell-Williams Road at 9:17 a.m. Mar. 19 where a mother reported that his son had been shot in the head.

Deputies responded and found Zachary Barnes, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported by EMS to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Hayden Wade Hines, 18 of Atkinson, Tyler Glenn Hines, 21 of Atkinson and Christopher Blake Rivenbark, 21 of Watha were all arrested and charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied conveyance inflicting serious injury and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

In addition to these charges, Rivenbark was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. All three are in the Pender County Jail under $325,000 secured bond each.

Additional charges are expected to be filed related to auto and residential burglaries in the north and western parts of Pender County within the last two months.

The altercation began when the victim confronted the alleged shooters about a family member’s residence, which had recently been burglarized.

Anyone with information concerning these individuals is asked to contact Lt. Shepard with the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office at 910-259-1212.

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After a long discussion with no commissioner willing to take the lead on the issue, the Board agreed with Newton’s idea to delay the first phase of removal until after the Blueberry Festi-

Commissioner Jackie Newton proposed waiting until after this season’s festivals, Spring Fest in May and the Blueberry Festival in June, before cutting the trees.

Assistant County Manager Chad McEwen said county extension agent and certified Mowers • Lawn Tractors • Zero arboristPush Tim Mathews, who Trimmers & Chainsaws conducted the tree survey, was concer ned about the safety of the trees. “Based on his professional opinion, those trees are a risk to fall, damage property, and a risk to life,â€? McEwen said.

The proposal before the Board recommends removal of two-thirds of the trees on the Square over a two-year period, with new trees planted to replace the trees removed.

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Notes from the Field, Part 3

Flying while poor

Bill Messer First, the bad news. Most days I take a walk around the neighborhood, taking pictures of birds sometimes, other times the wildflowers that pop up here and there.

A few days ago, when the nor’easter and king tides combined to bring high water over the sound and marsh, I took a few pictures while standing on top of a picnic table. More recently I noticed the water was back at its normal levels, and when I went to hop back up on the picnic table, my foot slipped and going down I scraped my shin along the edge of the table. It hurt, but I got up on the table, took a couple of pictures and sat down to check the damage. OMG! Instead of just scraping off the top layer, my skin was split open down to the fascia covering the bone!

I tried to pull it together when I got back home, but decided I really needed some stitches, and in fact it took 17 of ‘em to close the wound. I’ll be OK in a couple of weeks, and flu season is winding down, too, so I ought to be out on the street talking to interesting people again.

The good news? I’ve got enough airplane and flying stories to last until the new millennium. This week, it’s the last of the three part series, about airplane construction and how to get started if you want to build your own.

For the longest time, I couldn’t make sense of all the options for an aspiring home builder. They were numerous then (in the ‘70s) and much more numerous now.

Just the staggering number of types of things to get you airborne is hard to believe, from ‘powered parachutes’ in which you lay a parachute out on the ground, then strap a motor on your back, fire it up and take off running, the parachute lifts, fills out and then the motor powers you along. Hang gliders are just that, some with a simple triangular sail mounted on an aluminum frame from which you dangle. Run down a hill, and the sail wing fills with air and you’re off. Ultralights run the range from rigid hang gliders on wheels, with motors, to conventional looking monoplanes and biplanes, all featuring light weight, and some with amazing capability. And gyroplanes galore, like an ultralight except having a rotor up top instead of a wing.

Next come the home built planes: planes built from plans only; planes built from materials kits in which you get all the required materials, and you cut, shape and form the component parts; and quick build aircraft kits

in which all the component parts are preformed and you do the final assembly.

During the ‘60s and ‘70s I knew several builders who had completed projects, some more than one. The usual method was to order a bunch of 4130 thin wall chromoly tubing, cut it to size, tack weld the fuselage, gear, empennage and engine mount, then jig everything up true and do the finish welding – much more than a casual do-it-yourself welder might want to try due to the lack of normalizing the weldment, heat treating to relieve stresses. I know of one set of landing gear struts that broke at the weld, on landing.

At today’s prices, you can pay $15,000 to $20,000 for a finish-welded fuselage. And even planes supposedly ‘all wood’ have plenty of metal parts.

If I were going to build today, it would be one of the very popular kits that have almost all the parts preformed. It’s still not going to be a weekend project, but most likely take a year or more. Kits run the range from ultralight, sport light aircraft, and conventional certificated aircraft. An ‘average’ easy-build kit might cost $30,000. Many suppliers offer workshops to help along the way.

Back in the ‘old’ days, wings were generally built with wooden ribs along a wooden spar. Wood spars are very expensive and need to be clear and defect free along their length. Metal spars are lighter and a lot less expensive. Both metal and wood ribs are available as finished components, though many builders prefer to build the ribs themselves. Here’s how that works: The full size wing rib plan is traced on to a building surface, covered with wax paper, or a non-stick surface, small blocks of wood are nailed onto the building surface along the outside of the rib pattern, then pieces of the capstrip laid in and more small blocks positioned and nailed in along the inner surface, allowing room for vertical and angled inner pieces.

The capstrip is steamed over a form to take on the shape of the rib, and when dried, placed into the jig, vertical and angled inner structure glued in, and each joint reinforced with a thin plywood gusset both nailed on with small brads or staples, and glued. The semi-finished rib is then removed from the jig and gussets installed on the other side, and repeated for a full set. Not all the ribs are the same. And then there are things like compression struts and drag wires to go inside the spar ‘box’ to furnish rigidity to the wing, and metal attachment plates.

New materials are available from the leading edge of technology, and foam, epoxy resin, carbon fiber and exotic and esoteric materials are incorporated into

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Jefferson Weaver

When the light is right I have never walked through the doors of the old store. I doubt sincerely anyone has for decades, since the tangle of vines and fenced pasture have more authority than the tired “No Trespassing” signs.

Wind, rain or time, or possibly all three, have long since taken their due of the twin doors, as termites, carpenter bees and rust have eaten away at the screen doors, one of which is wedged open, standing sentry over its prone partner.

While the screens haven’t deterred a fly for years, a rusty advertising sign still implores a customer to buy bread.

The window panes and frames are long gone, but their bars still stand in resolute protection against burglars, even though the thieves who made the bars necessary have long since stood for their final judgment, the kind that has no appeal. Most of the roof, surprisingly, appears intact,

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Jefferson Weaver and when the light is right, a determined sunbeam can illuminate a long, wide, wooden counter.

I have written too often about my love of old country stores, both those that have adapted to a modern world and those whose owners long since surrendered to the ongoing war with the fast, convenient, plastic of modern commerce. Yet whenever I do find one of

these rural emporiums, I rejoice like a worn-out prospector who has found another gold nugget after years of dry claims.

This particular store, folks have told me, had one of those tall, Martian-esque gas pumps until well after World War II, long after such machines were considered inefficient and unsafe.

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Giving up the car keys Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend that can help me deal with my mom’s bad driving? At age 83, her driving abilities have declined, but I know she’s bound and determined to keep driving as long as she’s alive.

Nervous Nelly Dear Nelly, There’s no doubt that giving up driving can be a tough step for many elderly seniors, as well as a difficult conversation for concerned family members.

While there’s no one way to handle this sometimes touchy topic, there are a number of tips and resources that can help you evaluate and adjust your mom’s driving, and ease her out from behind the wheel when she can no longer drive safely.

Assess her driving To get a clear picture of your mom’s driving abilities, your first step – if you haven’t already done so – is to take a ride with her and watch for problem areas. For example: Does she drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate or drift between lanes? Does she have difficulty seeing, backing up or changing lanes? Does she react slowly, get confused easily or make poor driving decisions? Also, has your mom had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on her vehicle?

These, too, are red flags.

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this, consider hiring a driver rehabilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate older drivers. This typically runs between $100 and $200.

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Transitioning and talking After your assessment, if you think it’s still safe for your mom to drive, see if she would be willing to take an older driver refresher course.

These courses will show her how aging affects driving skills, and offers tips and adjustments to help ensure her safety. Taking a class may also earn your mom a discount on her auto insurance. To locate a class contact your local AAA (AAA.com) or AARP (AARP.org/drive, 888-2277669). Most courses cost around $20 to $30 and can be taken online or in a classroom.

If, however, your assessment shows that your mom really does need to stop driving, you need to have a talk with her, but don’t overdo it. If you begin with a dramatic outburst like “mom, you’re going to kill someone!” you’re likely to trigger resistance. Start by simply expressing your concern for her safety.

For more tips on how to talk to your mom about this, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of

resources at TheHartford. com/lifetime – click on “Publications” on the menu bar, then on the “We Need To Talk” guidebook.

Refuses to quit If your mom refuses to quit, you have several options. One possible solution is to suggest a visit to her doctor who can give her a medical evaluation, and if warranted, “prescribe” that she stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family.

If she still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help. Or, call in an attorney to discuss with your mom the potential financial and legal consequences of a crash or injury.

If all else fails, you may just have to take away her keys.

Alternative transportation Once your mom stops driving she’s going to need other ways to get around, so help her create a list of names and phone numbers of family, friends and local transportation services that she can call on.

To find out what transportation services are available in her area, contact the Rides in Sight (RidesInSight.org, 855-607-4337) and the Eldercare Locator (800677-1116), which will direct you to her area agency on aging for assistance.

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Benefit buffet As a general rule I have never been a big fan of buffets. There is something about all those strangers surveying the options and handling the serve ware that makes me cautious. Not to mention my total lack of discipline when it comes to things like crab legs, fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Compounded by the concept of wanting to get my money’s worth, (which my mom said she never could because she did not eat much), I usually leave feeling miserably stuffed and wondering why I did that to myself (again).

I now appreciate the value of variety over volume, as the Keith Urban in me says ‘I just want a little bit of everything.’

And that is exactly what I got when we dined at Calabash in Myrtle Beach a few weeks ago. Everything I tasted was delicious, unlike some of my previous buffet experiences, so of course, I was inclined to over eat.

Last week it was Max’s Pizza’s big benefit buffet and I adopted a new attitude. Never mind we have been watching our weight and eating somewhat healthy in preparation for bathing suit season; I was not going to miss this.

Though it was our first, this annual event has been family tradition for nearly a decade now. Originally a fundraiser in honor of Emily Hollis, who lost her life to cancer in 2008, this annual event has apparently become a cornerstone in our community.

It has evolved from donating funds raised to Relay for Life in memory of Emily, to targeting a local family in need who receives our support directly. According to Linda Hollis, Emily‘s grandmother, they typically raise anywhere from $5,500-$10,000, with Max’s donating all the food, drinks and service.

A bake sale adjacent to the pizza bar generates as much as $1,000 more.

Being our first experience, we got there early and were pleasantly surprised by the crowd that had already gathered. The parking lot and dining room were fuller than I have ever seen them when we got there, but nothing compared to the crowd we saw when we drove by a couple of hours later.

I am already an avid fan of Max’s Pizza, and carefully avoided eating myself silly, especially considering my water aerobics instructor and classmates were also in the crowd. (we decided calories don’t count when you dine for a good cause.)

My favorite has always been pepperoni, and Emily’s pepperoni was a pleasant twist with the pepperonis on top. It was an awesome experience all the way around; I am so proud of our community and excited for the family who will benefit from our collective efforts and investment.

Special thanks to Max’s Pizza and to everyone who donated time, talent, resources and came out to make this event such a huge success.

Hope to see you there next year.

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Pender Pawzapalooza: a doggone good time for pet owners It’s a Fido and Family walk in the park as Burgaw’s Rotary Park hosts Pender Pawzapalooza April 14, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

“We are proud of our animal shelter and we are pleased to sponsor Pender Pawzapalooza,” said Tammy Proctor,

Pender County tourism director.

The event will feature a pet fun walk utilizing parts of the Osgood Canal Greenway Trail starting at 11:30 a.m. A $5 entry fee will benefit the Pender County Animal Shelter. At the end of the walk participants

will receive a toy for their dog and all $5 entries are entered in a drawing for a prize.

A pet costume contest will take place at noon for three “Best Dressed” categories – large, medium, and small dogs. Pet owners may dress in costume and judges will

select the best Owner/Pet costume theme. Prizes will be awarded.

Pet agility, pet obedience, a hot car demonstration, facepainting, vendor tents, and pet adoptions will be available at Pender Pawzapalooza.

“This event is targeted to-

ward the many residents of Pender County who own pets and are looking for pet friendly activities” says Jewell Horton, Manager of the Pender County Animal Shelter. “We will have the shelter’s agility course on site for pet owners to utilize, as well as professional demonstrations on obedience and agility from local trainers.”

“Pets have a relaxing effect and bring a sense of calm,” said Carolyn Moser, director of Pender County Health and Human Services. “Physical activity such as walking a pet is good for physical health. Exercise helps manage mental health issues such as depression. The Pender Pawzapalooza provides and awesome opportunity to enjoy time outside with pets

and to learn about the valuable services available at the Pender County Animal Shelter.”

“Our hope is that a large amount of participation will occur and will act as a catalyst for an off-leash dog park in Pender County,” said Horton.

“Behavior issues are one of the top reasons pets are surrendered to the shelter and that often comes from boredom. This park would give owners and their pets a safe, controlled environment to exercise, play and get away from the everyday routine of home and work”.

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The Pender High School JROTC Raiders returned home Saturday night from Magna Vista Virginia with smiles on their faces after coming out victorious against the best 20 team competition they have faced this year. All the events were extremely competitive with the winner being decided by seconds or fractions of seconds. The Pender A team took first in the Team 5K Run, Team Physical Fitness Challenge (TPFC), second in Litter Carry, and third in Rope Bridge. This was enough to win the top award for best school from North Carolina and take the overall first place.

The Pender B team competed in a field of ten teams and placed second overall. They took second in Litter Carry, Logistics Relay and third in team 5K. This was a strong showing for both teams as many of the events and challenging terrain are unique to this competition site.

Weaver Continued from page 3A One can’t help but be curious how many gallons were pumped up into the glass globe, then poured down into the tanks of Model Ts, Chevrolets, Studebakers, or maybe even a Cord or Packard. I have no idea when the pump was taken away, or where it went; I’d love to think it has a place of honor in someone’s private collection, rather than having undergone the indignity of becoming a target for mischief-makers with .22 rifles.

Like most such stores, this one once had a tiny community around it, just a few houses with the necessary dependencies of country life – a barn or two, maybe a woodshed, privies (until rural electrification made running water possible for everyone) and the inevitable chicken coop, busy with egglayers or unwilling guests for Sunday dinner. Those houses are all gone now, knocked down or forgotten or burned.

When the weeds die for the winter, you can see two wellheads marking the locations of those homes, solitary grave markers in rusty iron, and one even still has the body of a pitcher pump, but no handle or cap.

The exact date of the birth of this particular store is somewhat nebulous, from what I’ve been able to find out. Maybe it replaced a wooden structure that used to be nearby – no, I’m told, that was someone else, another store. It was a fine building in its day, especially

for the time, constructed of block and steel. There’s no question it was built during good times, likely just before the Great Depression, which my generation only knows through stories of our parents and grandparents, and the next generation barely even knows from history books.

I’m sure there were account books for this old place. Those I’ve seen show fifty cents worth of groceries carried over another month during hard times, or kerosene, cornmeal and some canned goods were traded for a day’s work. Nails were sold by the pound, syrup by the gallon, and lard by the bucket. Whenever you can locate one of those musty old ledgers, one can always tell, even without a date, when the tobacco market was having a good year, or the corn crop was bad. Those were times before GoFundMe and credit cards, when needs were true and many, but folks were embarrassed at having to ask for help. The economic and family history of the community was recorded on those pages, which were filled in as the ledger book reigned in its place of honor beside a large, rococo cash register that required a certain amount of upper body strength to ring up a cash sale.

I wonder what stories could be told by those walls; tales of first deer, first kisses, first visits to the city. Gossip, fiery debate and speeches about everything from crop prices to John Deere versus International tractors versus mules, politics, bootleg-

gers and bankruptcy, tax increases and the scandalous way women were dressing, opinions about the new preacher or the old dog who only stirred from the porch to bite a salesman.

Did the hooded light over the door welcome emergency customers in the night, or simply serve to send scoundrels looking for another place from which to steal?

Or was it just turned on when the storekeeper opened for business to catch the pre-dawn traffic of loggers, farmers, hunters, mill workers and those who worked in town and needed a drink, a pack of tobacco, a box of shells, a quart of oil or crackers, sardines and maybe a chocolate bar for lunch?

Was there the almost clichéd checkerboard using bottle caps? I strongly suspect there were far fewer of those in country stores than tradition claims, but I am not qualified to argue. Did the inevitable hodgepodge of chairs creak, and was it considered a high crime to take the seat of a regular?

How cold were the drinks in the massive chest cooler with the chrome lid, now simply a rusted metal box beside the skeleton of the store? Who removed the wide wooden shelves that once divided the store, stacked with groceries and notions and tools and nails and feed and all the necessities of life? The shelves behind the counter, or what is left of them, are still there. It’s unlikely even the most ambitious architectural aficionado could rescue the blackened pine boards that held cards of needles,

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But as much as I hate seeing them decay, they belong there. They’re a part of the store, just as the old gas pump and the rusted drink cooler and the falling down doors and the sagging gooseneck light over the front door.

The store’s just like many others along back roads, and most times you can see what they once were: the center of their communities, an oasis on a dirt road, where if they didn’t have it, you likely didn’t really need it, but you could find a drink and a square Nab and an uneven chair with a view to the world outside, at least when the light is right.

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Cup stacking at Cape Fear Elementary

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice Cape Fear Elementary School was the recipient of two grants, one from the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and one from Four County Electric, to purchase enough Sport Speed Stacking Cups to use for physical education class, after school activities and special classes.

My intern, Ashley Hall, from UNCW, and I were able to teach a five-day unit, with instruction given to all classes in k-5. I addition, I gave several classes for the after school club.

The biggest benefactor was the BED students. Their teacher, Ms. Younginer, and I discussed what we wanted to get out of implementing a twice weekly (a half-hour each day) cup stacking lesson. We settled on psychomotor goals of improving hand/eye coordination and improved times for Ms. Bass’ fourth grade class at CFES, recently had a the sequence, which is 3-6-3, Donor’s Choice grant funded for alternative seating for 6-6, 1-10-1; cognitive goals of her classroom. Pads, bands for the feet, and aerobic ball understanding that using two seats were some of the equipment that students can sit hands in a lateral fashion, and on to do their work dropping the cups out of the bottom of the stack were most efficient to record better times completing the sequence; and affective goals of enjoying the lessons, and competing with our classmates while using the

cups. We also used the cups as a behavioral incentive – if you behave in class that day you earn the right to attend the cup stacking lesson.

Well, let me tell you, we achieved each of the goals.

It was fascinating to watch the students improve their scores weekly, using the cups in the most efficient manner, and enjoying the experience.

There were several success stories.

Initially, the students were all taking over a minute to complete the sequence. One student, our “star”, has lowered his time to do the sequence to under 22 seconds.

This progress is amazing! He loves to cup stack. All the other students in the class have lowered their scores to being in the 30-40 second range. This reaction time, hand eye coordination and fine motor skill development fits right in with our initial objectives.

For the cognitive, these students are understanding the whole concept of right/left lateral movement, combined with dropping the cups out the bottom instead of taking them off the top, is most efficient. And our affective objectives, of enjoying the cups and improving behavior is spot on. There have been several instances when the threat of

taking away cup stacking time has led students to behave so they could participate. Another great experience was having the student teach the principal and vice principal how to cup stack.

I really think the experience has met the psychomotor, cognitive and affective goals we set at the beginning, and also has led to an increase in self-esteem. Several of the students suddenly find themselves good at something and it is great for how they feel about themselves.

Additionally, we devised several different worksheets for the students dealing with cup stacking. These worksheets in-

tegrated math, language arts, and art. For example, we gave a written “test” to the students about some of the specifics of cup stacking, had them graph their results on a number line, had them draw a picture of themselves cup stacking, etc.

Another result of interacting with the students and sharing their success was the improved rapport we developed with each of the students.

This helps when we have them in regular physical education class as they know we care about them and they are less apt to be a behavior problem.

The students say hello to us in the hall and it is just nice for us to have this rapport.

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Pictured above is Madalyn White (Cape Fear Middle School), and below Maegan Burney from Clarkton School of Discovery.

Middle school students Madalyn White from Cape Fear Middle School and Maegan Burney from Clarkton School of Discovery received recognition during a Wolfpack Women’s basketball game at North Carolina State University Feb. 10. Madalyn and Maegan earned a Touchstone Energy scholarship from Four County EMC to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp last summer.

“Winning a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Gay Johnson, Director of Corporate Communications of Four County EMC. We commend Madalyn and Maegan for their hard work, and we’re proud to recognize their achievement.”

Both students stood with fellow scholarship winners at mid-court to be recognized as a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship recipient.

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Emmertz’ solo shot, strong pitching lifts Pirates over Wildcats

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Early in the preseason rankings, North Carolina Maxpreps had this to say about the 2018 New Hanover baseball team: “The Wildcats finished second in the class 4A state tournament last year to T. C. Roberson. New Hanover will play at the 3A level in 2018 and has to be considered the favorite.

The top 11 performers offensive performers from last year return along with three of the team’s top pitchers.”

If New Hanover is supposed to be that good, I wonder where it leaves the Pirates of Topsail.

Colby Emmertz blasted a 325 -foot, opposite-field home run in the bottom of the fifth inning for the game’s only run, and Jake Luchansky and Miles Cota made that run stand up by combining for a

three-hit, three-walk, eightstrikeout effort as Topsail defeated New Hanover 1-0 Friday in Hampstead in a key Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game.

“I knew I had to keep the ball, get some groundouts, and let my defense work,” Cota said. “When Colby hit that home run I knew I had to shut them down, and that’s what I was able to do. I threw my fastball most of the time to get a first-pitch strike and then I came off-speed to get them off of that.”

Rimer was in awe of Cota’s effort, which was helped along by some excellent defense – including a pair of sharp douleplays.

“Miles Cota did a heck of a job,” Topsail Coach Aaron Rimer said. “The good thing about putting him in then was he managed to get on base and we were able to put in a pinch-runner and get him

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Topsail’s Miles Cota joined with Jake Luchansky and the defense to keep New Hanover from scoring. in the bullpen to warm up. He has a good amount of time in there to get loose. That was gutsy.”

Emmertz had struggled a bit early after leading the Pirates in home runs and RBIs a year ago.

“I ‘ve been struggling a bit because I’ve been trying to pull the ball too much so I was just picking my battles,” Emmertz said. “I was watching the spin on the ball and trying to get a fastball I could

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hit, and he left one up for me and I tried to stay through the ball as long as I could, and it worked out.”

Coming off a tough 2-1- to 3A North Brunswick a week ago, this was an especially big win for Topsail.

“It’s a big win,” Rimer said.

“That was a hungry team out there tonight, and that’s what we can look at when we’re hungry. We left (13) a lot of

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one-out single, a Topsail error on a ball hit by Jesse Mathis that scored Hawkins, and an Amanda Small single that plated Walker. After giving up five hits through the first three innings, Randall – who missed all of last season with an injury and subsequent surgery – gave up two harmless singles the rest of the way.

Randall threw 107 pitches on a bitterly-cold night, 66 for strikes.

“This feels really good,” said Randall, who struggled throwing strikes in two short outings prior to Tuesday. “It’s been a long time coming and I am happy I was able to pitch the whole game and help the team win in a close game.”

The Lady Pirates tied the game in the top of the fifth on leadoff walks to Darbie Lisk and Maggie Smith. Tyesha Williams hit into a fielders’

One sign of a good team is the ability to win games in a variety of ways. Heading into last Tuesday’s game at Hoggard, the 10-run, mercyrule was Topsail’s game of choice – sandwiched around a relatively easy 5-2 win against Dixon in the season opener.

The conference road win over the Lady Vikings was a horse of a different color, Freshman Sydney HarStaff photo by Andy Pettigrew gove doubled home two runs, Sophomore pitcher Shayne Collins led the Lady Pirates sophomore Nee Nee Jordan to a 13-1 win over New Hanover. stole home for the eventual winning run, and senior Alysssa Randall emerged with a complete-game four-strikeout, seven-hit victory as Topsail edged Hoggard 3-2 Tuesday at Hoggard.

Hoggard took a 2-0 lead in

By Bobby Norris inning. Stephen Brunetti had the bottom of the third inPost & Voice Sports Writer a three-run triple to do most ning on a leadoff walk to Olof the damage.

Continued on page 12A ivia Hawkins, a Jesse Mathis The Pender Patriot baseball Trask answered the fiveteam came into Friday nights run outburst with four runs matchup with the undefeated in the bottom of the inning.

Heide Trask Titans nursing a The Titans put two singles six-game losing streak. together coupled with some First year coach Jeff Lee crafty baserunning and an erhad saw some improvement ror. The scoreboard read 5-4 and hoped that the atmo- Pender after two innings. sphere that comes from a Pender added two runs in cross county rivalry would the top of the fourth. The Tigive his team some incentive. tans again answered the Pats The Pats played their best with three runs. Two bunt game of the young season in singles, the second a squeeze taking a hard earned and ex- play that scored Will Anciting 9-8 win over the home drews, tied the score. team Titans.

Trask went ahead in the “It’s easy to say here we bottom of the fifth on a dougo again, with the way we’ve ble by Justin Collier and an started the season, but these errant throw to second on a guys didn’t,” said Lee. “They double steal. came to play and they didn’t Pender scored in the sixth give up. Maybe this will get us on a single, a balk and a sacrigoing.” fice fly. The score was tied goCoach Lee elected to start ing into the final inning. junior right-hander Tyler Chase Norris opened the Norris and his nasty curve seventh with a single. Two while the Titans countered bunt singles gave the Pats the with their number one right- bases loaded with no outs. Stehander Miles Jordan. Both phen Brunetti came through struggled in the opening once again, lofting a fly ball frame but found a way to hold to right field to score the go their opponent scoreless. ahead run.

That would end in the second With the new pitch limits in inning. place, Coach Lee was forced to Staff photo by Bobby Norris The Patriots touched JorTyler Norris on the mound for the Pender Patriots Continued on page 12A dan for five runs in the second

Pender snaps losing streak, edges Trask Titans 9-8

Titan nine beats Southwest, falls to Pender The Heide Trask Titan varsity baseball team was cruising along with a perfect 4-0 record before Fridays game with cross county rival and winless Pender.

In fact, the Titans had dispatched Southwest early in the week for their first conference win in the Coastal 8. However, as the Pender County rivalry goes, you

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can throw the records out of the window.

The Patriots jumped out to an early lead before the Titans came storming back only to fall in the seventh inning 9-8.

Early in the week the Titans played the Stallions at their place. The Titans started Nathan ‘Big Nasty’ Harrell on the hump and he lived up to his name, holding the Onslow County squad to two runs on four hits while striking out seven in the 5-2 win.

Trask scored one run in the second and two in the third with Southwest scoring two runs in the bottom of the third. However, Harrell kept them off the board for the remainder of the game with closer Justin Collier pitching a scoreless seventh frame.

Chase Foxbower led the Titans with two hits, two runs scored and a run bat-

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As a parent you commit yourself to many things in your children’s lives. You spend countless hours forging what you hope as a parent will be something that your child remembers fondly as an adult. I coached both of my daughters through many levels of softball. I started with them in the front yard with a tennis ball or a rubber ball and worked with them until they both gave the game up.

Last Friday night I was standing outside the fence watching Trask and Pender play. As is usually the case I will find someone to talk to about the game. Last Friday night I was talking to a gentleman named Paul Mills.

I met Paul through the Pender Hurricane football program several years ago but did not and do not know him very well. In fact, until recently I did not know he had a daughter that played softball. Come to find out, Paul coaches travel ball and his daughter is a pretty darned good softball player.

I talked to Paul about the game and it turns out that we have similar coaching philosophies. However, what really touched me was the way he interacted with his daughter and several other young softball players.

My oldest daughter and I were inseparable for many years. She played the game and I coached her most of the time. We spent almost

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all of our free time together.

We made weekly trips to the local Walmart on Saturdays.

Those trips almost always started with a Hardees biscuit. She was not only my daughter, she was my best friend.

As my daughter grew up and discovered boys, or should I say they discovered her, we spent less time together. However, I understood that there would be a time when she would not want to spend her free time with her old man.

I see myself and my daughter and Paul and his daughter. It brought back some very fond memories.

Here’s what I am getting at.

Athletics does many things. It teaches the value of hard work and dedication. It teaches young folk that there is in fact a winner and a loser in most things.

It teaches how to do both gracefully. However, it does much more.

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Trask and Pender kickers battled last week.

Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail dropped a pair of Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference matches last week, falling to powerful New Hanover at home and to equally tough and strong Hoggard on the road.

Goalkeeper Hayley Childress recorded nine saves and Tralyn Magliocco scored the Lady Pirates only goal as the fell 4-1 at home to New Hanover Thursday.

Tuesday, Lady Screaming Eagles Chloe Whitaker and Erin Willis each scored twice, and goalkeepers’ Blair Barefoot and Phoebe Simpson recorded shutout as Hoggard defeated Topsail 6-0 Tuesday in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game.

Topsail goalkeepers Childress had eight saves and Makalya Ahart had her saves, while Magliocco had two shots, and Ashley Garret and Megan Dolan managed one shot each.

The Lady Pirates were at South Brunswick Tuesday and stay on the road Thursday at Laney.

The Trask Lady Titans

split conference tilts last week. They fell at Southwest Onslow 4-0 despite 15 saves by freshman keeper Leana Pfeiffer.

They ended the week with a 6-0 win at home over a much improved Pender Lady Patriot squad.

Anisa Lewis led the Titans with two goals while senior defender Emily Oyler had a rare goal. Pfieffer earned the shutout in the net fending off 11 shots by the Lady Patriots.

Trask (3-2/1-1) hosted Lejeune on Wednesday and was at East Carteret on Friday.

The Lady Patriots had a tough week. They fell at Croatan by the score of 9-0. They traveled across the county to Trask and left with a 6-0 loss.

Coach Matt Davis has taken over the program this year and sees improvement despite the rough week. “We’re getting there. The girls are working hard and I have a couple of coaches that are helping me with strategy. I know East Carteret is pretty strong but we’re going to concentrate on beating the 1A teams.”

Pender (3-2-1/0-2) was at Richlands on Wednesday and at East Carteret on Friday.

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By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Lady Pirates lacrosse team enjoyed a banner night Friday with a 14-0 home win over New Hanover behind hat tricks from Kate Matuza and Delaney Popella, and two goals each from Sophie Minnick, Kristian Dillon, and Lucy NestorDowling.

Sam Mazzara and Aydan Arreola each had one goal to finish out the scoring, and goalkeepers Jane Hobbs and Morgan Conetta combined for eight saves.

“The girls really came together and played as a team,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said.

Topsail was at South Brunswick Tuesday and is home against Laney Friday.

Tuesday Lady Viking Katie Witmer had three goals and three assists and Alyssa Cooke added three goals and had two assists as the Lady Vikings defeated Topsail 12-3. Kat Matuza scored twice and Delaney Popella had a goal for the Lady Pirates.

Boys’ golf South Brunswick’s Walker Isley and Xavier Williams both fired a two-over-par 74 to lead the Cougars to a two-stroke (323325) victory over runner-up Topsail at the Landfall Country Club’s Par-72, 6,094-yard Dye course Tuesday.

Pirate Max Johnson shot a 74 to share Co-Medalist honors with the two Cougars. Harrison Wierse was right on their tails with a 78. Other scorers for Topsail were Evan Higgins (82) and Anthony Tartaglione (92).

Next up for the Pirates was a match Monday (March 1) at Beau Rivage, Ashley playing host.

Track and field Both the girls’ and boys’ teams finished second Thursday in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet held at Laney.

The girls scored 79 points in suffering a narrow four-point loss to host Laney (83). North Brunswick (54) finished third and New Hanover was fourth.

Freshman Isabella Bufalini had another record-breaking performance, running a 5:25 in the 1,600 to break her own school record set one week ago. Freshman teammate Makayla Obremski gave the Lady Pirates a one-two finish with a 5:40, and freshman Skylar Libretto was fifth (6:16). Bufalini also won the 800-meter run (2:33.45) while Obremski was second in a school-record 11:42.00 in the 3,200. Topsail freshman Casey Atkins was fourth (3:00.00) in the 800.

Topsail’s Madison Lofton won the 100-meter dash (12.35) and the 200-meter dash (26.06) along with teaming up with Carmen Pyrtle, Dashaniq Sidbury, and Isabella Hays to win the 4x100 relay in a state-qualifying time of 52.59 before joining forces with Hays, Sidbury, and Ariana Blevins to finish second in the 4x200 relay. Payton Little added 12 points to Topsail’s total with a first (32-6) in the shot put and a first (94-9) in the discus. Kaylee Adkins was second (74-07) in the discus with sophomore teammate Alycia Artman third (73-10).

Blevins finished fourth in the triple jump with a personalbest leap of 29-0 with teammate Hannah Clontz fifth (27-4-3/4).

Elizabeth Cooper (18.11) and Chavia London (18.14) were third and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles, Naomi Larowe was fifth (1:08.94) in the 400.

The boys were second (67.50 behind Laney (75) with New Hanover third (65.5) and North Brunswick fourth (45). Adam Hart was the big scorer with 12 points, finishing first (52-6) in the shot put – breaking the old school record set in 2007 – and first (138-10) in the discus. Senior teammate Austin Brigance was second (39-9) in the shot put Both the boys’ 4x200 and 4x800 (9:0100) were first, Ryan

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Lady Pirate Kate Matuza fires a shot to score during last week’s New Hanover match.

Spillane was second (17.02) in the 110-meter hurdles and second (44.18) in the 300-meter hurdles, Eddie Wofford was second (2:13.00) in the 800 and third (5:09.00) in the 1,600, Travis Souza was second (11:06.00) in the 3,200, and the 4x400 relay team was second (3:59.00).

Also scoring for Topsail were James Mongeau (tied for fourth in 110-hurdles; 18.58), Eddie Rooke (fifth in 1,600; 5:15.10), Jonathan Ward (fifth in long jump; 18-50, Kosmas Fertittaboutis (fourth in triple jump; 34.7-1.2), Juwan Armstrong (fifth in triple jump; 33-6), and Blake Schieffer (third in high jump; 5-6).

Next up is a meet at North Brunswick against the Scorpions, Hoggard, and Ashley.

Boys’ lacrosse Jake Volpe scored both goals and Eli Copeland assisted on both goals but the Pirates fell well short in a 12-2 home loss to powerful Hoggard Tuesday.

Friday produced another tough conference loss, this time at home by a 15-9 score by New Hanover. Nick Haddock, Copeland (three assists), Volpe, and freshman Tucker Parker (assist) each scored twice for the Pirates, with Leighton Randall added the ninth goal.

Randall also won 7 of-10 faceoffs while goalkeeper Ale Hall recorded 10 saves.

The Pirate boys were at South Brunswick Tuesday before re-

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Trask softball drops two conference contests

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When second year coach Jimmy Roughton took over the Lady Titan softball program he knew that he would have to be patient. The Titans lost all but one of its starters last year and came into this year with just three players with any high school experience.

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Paz is a defensive wizard for the Lady Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In most athletics the name of the game is scoring. If you are an accomplished scorer in your sport you receive many accolades.

However, in the sport of soccer a good defender is worth their weight in gold.

That is where Heide Trask Lady Titan sophomore soccer player Anahi Paz comes into the equation.

Miss Paz is a second year player for the Titans and first year coach Tom Paschal. She starts on the wing and has had her share of action on her side of the field.

“It seems like all the action is on her side of the field, “said Paschal. “She hangs tough and does a great job.

She works really hard at her game.”

Last week the Lady Patriots came to Titan Town and left with a 6-0 loss.

It is players like Anahi Paz that makes those type of games possible.

The Lady Titans have struggled as of late and last week was no exception. Last week the Lady Titans dropped two Coastal 8 games including a 10-0 loss to Pender High and their former coach Corrina Reece.

Trask traveled to Southwest Onslow to engage the Lady Stallions. They ran into senior pitcher Brittney Hylton along with a tough Stallion offense. settled down until the fourth frame. Coach Ronnie Pruitt made the pitching change in the fourth, going to Justin Collier. He pitched four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits.

The game was tied going into the seventh frame.

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Those two obstacles equaled a 13-0 loss in five innings.

Hylton threw a one hitter while striking out five Lady Titans while her offense had 12 hits.

Next up was the Pender Lady Patriots. Coach Reece showed up in Rocky Point with a team that by her admission had been hitting the cover off of the ball. They did not disappoint as they poundenth with a single. Pender Coach Jeff Lee went to the short game. He had two bunt singles to load the bases with no out. A one-out sacrifice to right field scored the winning run.

The Titans made a run at tying the score in the bottom of the final frame, but a strikeout ended the game

Cota ready to step up for Pirate baseball

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It seems as if there has been a member of the Cota family in the Topsail Pirate baseball family for generations. Clark Cota began the run of great Cota ball players with his brother Bryce next. Now the youngest of the three, Miles, is wearing a Pirate uniform.

Each one of these young men are their own man. Each has done it their own way.

There have been no short cuts.

Miles has worked hard to become a good baseball player.

He has recently stepped up in a big way for the Pirates.

He recently combined with another hurler to shut down a powerful New Hanover team 1-0.

Miles is a junior with a lot of growing left to do. He is already doing good things for the Pirates.

With the rest of this season and all of next season yet to play it appears that Miles Cota is ready to step up for the Pirates.

ed out 13 hits off of a combination of sophomore Jordan Sholar and senior Brittany Foy. Pender ace Lauren Gammons allowed just one hit in the contest.

The Titans have lost three in a row after opening the season with a win at Union. They hosted Lejeune on Tuesday and traveled to Wallace-Rose Hill Wednesday. They will end the week at East Carteret. with the tying run at third.

Will Andrews and Justin Collier each had two hits with Robbie Patterson driving in two teammates. Jordan took the loss on the mound.

The Titans (4-1/1-1) hosted Lejeune on Tuesday and was at Wallace – Rose Hill on Wednesday. They were at East Carteret on Friday.

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The warmer weather we had a few days ago has the area anglers in an uproar.

Just as the weather looks like it is ready to break another cold snap shows up.

While we are not done with the cold weather, we can hope for the best. Here we go folks, its fishing time.

In the saltwater arena, some patient anglers are finding some speckled trout and red drum in the local creeks and backwaters, but the word is that the bite is few and far between. The water is still a bit too cold for the fish to be aggressive in their feeding patterns.

There have been a few sea mullet caught in the surf while a red or two has popped up as well. Everybody is saying the same thing. “We’re waiting for the water temps to rise.”

The bream bite is just now beginning to show signs of life. The water levels are finally beginning to drop to their usual levels. Those beautiful days are bringing the avid fisherman out. I noticed that Rocky Point Marina’s lot is starting to fill up with boats. If you need your boat serviced before the season starts you had better get it over there.

This week’s fishing tip.

Bream fishing is something that any angler can do almost year round in our area. However, you have to know where to fish as well how to present your bait.

When the temperature of the water is at its coolest the fish hold around deep structures, such as brush piles or deep-water points in 15 or more feet of water. They also hang around deep-water docks, especially if there is sunken cover beneath.

As water temperatures warm into the 60s, these fish move towards their spawning areas and can be caught on shallow flats or along creek channel banks near stumps and brush piles.

Casting to docks located in the areas between deeper water and shallow banks also brings results.

Light tackle will do the trick for the panfish. There is nothing more exciting than watching a youngster fight a bluegill with a Zebco.

Red worms, crickets, mealworms, grubs, maggots and most any small invertebrate makes good bait for panfish.

Let’s make 2018 a year to remember for our youngsters. Go ahead and buy them a small rod and reel and prepare them for what may be a lifetime of enjoyment for both you and them.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was an action filled sports week. The Topsail baseball team had a great week. Colby Emmertz blasted a 325-foot dinger in the bottom of the fifth inning and Jake Luchansky and Miles Cota made that run stand up by combining for a three-hit, eight-strikeout effort as Topsail defeated New Hanover 1-0. Alex Holland pitched a complete game and Hayden Walsh was 3-for-5 with five-ribbeys in the win over Hoggard.

The Pender baseball team beat Trask for their first win of the year behind a good performance by Tyler Norris.

The junior righthander went six innings and struck out the side in the bottom of the sixth and the game tied. Stephen Brunetti had a great day at the plate. He had four runs batted in and drove in the winning run. Daniel Parker picked up the save with two Ks in the bottom of the seventh including a strikeout to end the game with the tying run at third base.

The Trask boys beat South-

Norris throws a tough curve for Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Pender High Patriots came to Rocky Point to engage the Heide Trask baseball Titans, they brought a junior pitcher that has a breaking ball that won’t quit. However, that is not all that junior right-hander Tyler Norris brings to the plate or pitching rubber.

Mr. Norris is a tenacious competitor with a live arm.

Although he relies on his curve ball to get out the opposing batters, he is not afraid to go after a batter with another pitch.

One of Norris’ strong suits is his will to win. He has a never quit attitude and never wilts under the pressures of pitching. He is a team first player with a humble attitude.

The Pender Patriot varsity baseball team has struggled out of the gate. However, with the likes of junior right hander Tyler Norris on the roster, there is no doubt that they will be successful.

west Onslow behind the pitching of Nathan ‘Big Nasty’ Harrell. He held the Stallions to two runs on four hits while striking out seven in the 5-2 win. Chase Foxbower led the Titans with two hits, two runs scored and a run batted in while Ricky Dee’s had two ribbeys.

Topsail sophomore sprinter Madison Lofton returned from an injury to win the 100meter dash and the 200-meter dash along with teaming up with Carmen Pyrtle, Dashaniq Sidbury, and Isabella Hays to win the 4x100 relay in track action last week. Payton Little won both the shot put and the discus throw.

Senior Adam Hart finished first in the shot put, breaking the old school record set in 2007 and first in the discus.

The Trask soccer team beat Pender behind two goals from Anisa Lewis and a shutout performance in the net by freshman Leanna Pfeiffer.

The Topsail Lady Pirate softball team had a good week. Freshman Sydney Hargove doubled home two

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Obituaries

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.

Joseph Anthony Flynn ROCKY POINT -- Joseph Anthony Flynn, age 46 of Rocky Point passed away Saturday Mar. 17, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington surrounded by his loving family.

He had been battling cancer since September 2017.

Joe was born Sept. 8, 1971 in Rockford Ill., son of Sandra Galloni Mack and the late James F. Flynn.

He is survived by his mother, two daughters, Kayleigh Paige and husband Gerald and Megan Flynn; four brothers, Tommy Flynn and wife Jan, Jim Flynn, Danny Flannigan, and Dale Flynn; a grandson, River Paige; and many nieces and nephews.

Joe was always the life of the party and made sure everyone was laughing. His sense of humor made him many friends throughout his life. He will be remembered for his smile and laughter.

A celebration of life will be held at his close friend Daniel Watkins’ home in Rocky Point, Sunday Mar. 25, 2018 from 3-8 p.m.

The family would like to thank his loving girlfriend Pam Pickett for the care and support she gave to Joe during his battle.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate in Joe’s name to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, whose staff showed such loving care and support.

Geoffrey Richard Kersey SURF CITY -- Geof frey Richard Kersey, 64, of Surf City, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, with his wife and brother at his side. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 25 at the Island Oaks Gazebo on Sound Drive with Rev. Betty Jo Rodgers of Oriental officiating.

Geoff was born in Cherry Point to the late Robert and Amy Gwaltney Kersey. Geoff was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. He served honorably in the 82nd Airborne and then began a lifelong career in the automobile industry. He loved surfing, all animals, going to concerts and playing his guitar.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Christopher David Kersey.

Geoff was a loving husband to his wife of 22 years, Dianne; and a brother to Tommy Kersey of Leesburg, Ga., Robert Kersey of Dallas, Texas, David and Ann

Collier of Sneads Ferry, Kay Collier Ross of Fayetteville, and Steve and Rhonda Collier of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers may be delivered to the Gazebo at the end of Sound Drive in Island Oaks Subdivision, Surf City, NC 28445 (for the memorial) or to 102 Seagull Court, Surf City.

Edna Merle Eakins DeBose ATKINSON -- Edna Merle Eakins DeBose, 80, of Atkinson passed gently from her earthly life surrounded by loving family Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 at the home of her daughter.

She was born Aug. 15, 1937 in Pender County, the daughter of the late James Clifton and Mildred Estelle Eakins. Edna was also preceded in death by her husband, James Linwood DeBose; sons, Len and Craig DeBose; and brother, Walter Pate Eakins.

Edna is survived by her daughter, Faye Lee (Charles); sons, Cliff DeBose (Linda) and Doug DeBose; grandchildren, Amanda Mitchell (Chris), Christopher DeBose (Aimee), Kayla Fitzgerald (Scott), Jason DeBose (Gerri), Laura Beth Jones (Steven), Justin DeBose (Brittney), Crystal Cashwell (Aaron), and Chelley Herring (Cory); seventeen great grandchildren; sister, Carlene Mundt; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

The family received friends at 10 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church with funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. The Rev. Philip Eakins, The Rev. Bobby Mowery and The Rev. Gardner Eakins conducted the service.

Burial followed in Eakins Family Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care given

to Edna and to Edna’s family.

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

Margie Rivenbark Malpass BURGAW -- Margie Rivenbark Malpass, 84, of Burgaw and formerly of Duplin County passed from her earthly life Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 18, 1933 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Coy and Mary Wells Rivenbark. Margie was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Malpass; and brothers, Jimmy Rivenbark and Edward Lee Rivenbark.

Margie is survived by her brothers, Abner Rivenbark and his wife, Annie and Coy T. Rivenbark and his wife, Frances; sisters, Julia Collins, Nettie Wells, and Hildreth Gallagher; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

The funeral service was 6 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Randy Little and Pastor Gary Avery conducting

the service.

Burial was on Saturday in Riverview Memorial Park.

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.

Richard McIver Miller BURGAW -- Richard McIver Miller, 49, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 28, 1968 in Pender County, the son of Grady Bunny Miller and Lucille Richardson Miller.

Richard is survived by his sister, Barbara Miller.

Richard loved all of God’s creations in the beautiful outdoors. He enjoyed working in the garden and yard.

Being a good mechanic by trade, Richard has worked on many a vehicle through the years. Cherished memories of Richard will remain in our hearts.

There will be no services held at this time.

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

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

Garland Estus Odom Jr. WILLARD -- Garland Estus Odom, Jr., 68, of Willard passed from his earthly life Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 at his home.

He was born Mar. 31, 1949 in Pender County and was the son of Lucille Dale Odom of Willard and the late Garland Estus Odom, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Odom Hurley.

In addition to his mother, Garland is survived by his sons, Garland E. “Trey” Odom III (Melinda) and Dale Odom; daughter, Heather Odom; grandchildren, Kennedy Odom and Krew Odom; brother, Ricky Odom (Connie); numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family received friends at 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 18, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. The Rev. Merrell McKoy conducted the service.

We thank God, our Heavenly Father, for the gift of friends and family and pray His eternal blessings to all.

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.

American Legion Post 167 begins weekly flea market April 7

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer American Legion Post 167 will hold its second annual Craft and Flea Market in Hampstead beginning April 7. The market will be open the first Saturday of each month through October 6 from 8 a.m. until noon. For interested vendors, a setup fee donation of $20 includes one table with chairs in an indoor and climate controlled environment.

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Continued from page 3A the components, and some aircraft seem to be more ‘woven’ than manufactured.

Be prepared for the time involved, potentially several thousands of hours spread out over a couple of hours a day, more on weekends. My friend Ed built his wings first, and kept them behind the sofa in the living room for seven years until the rest of the plane was finished.

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Limited spaces are available.

All funds received from the craft and flea market will help local veterans in the Hampstead area. The American Legion Post 167 Auxiliary will also offer a $5 breakfast at the market from 7 until 11 a.m. Breakfast will include eggs with bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns, toast or a biscuit with a choice of tea or coffee.

“The Annual Craft and Flea Market by American several manufacturers offer partial assembly of major components, and finished components, but still follow the 51 percent rule that specifies how much the home builder must do. This reduces the time considerably, but even 1,000 hours stretched out over a few hours here and there it’s going to take a while.

And that’s just the airframe – you still need instruments and an engine.

Flying is a dream to many, and as essential as breathing to many – and my own feeling is you’re either born to fly or not. My path started with

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Legion Post 167 is more than just selling used household wares or new craft items. It is all about raising funds for local veterans who have done so much for the country. Unfortunately, everything we do today costs money. If it wasn’t for us taking care of our veterans, they would fall through the cracks and be forgotten,” Building Manager Brad Fisher said. “It is important that

Continued on page 9A windup rubber powered toys, then plastic model planes, then simple balsa wood flying models, even later radio controlled gliders and electric motor powered planes.

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t involved in my interest in flying, even today.

Dreams can come true, and with flying there’s always a new horizon to explore.

There is an active chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association in the area, Chapter 297, and they meet at Stag Park Air Park. See more at www.eaa297.org.

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Continued from page 8A we support our veterans throughout their lives, not just when they are active in the service. They do an awful lot for us. They are out there risking their lives for us. Whatever we can do for them, they deserve.

It is good that the money is go-

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Continued from page 2A a day in court or selling products at a farmers’ market.

Catherine’s Closet is continually seeking donations of quality professional style

ing to a worthwhile organization like the American Legion Post here in Hampstead.”

American Legion Post 167 in Hampstead stays involved in a variety of activities to benefit the community. Among these are two American Legion baseball teams and annual sponsorships of participants in Boys State, a summer leadership and citizenship

program for high school juniors. The group also provides partial nursing scholarships and seeks students to participate in the state oratorical competition. The group invites anyone who has served during a time of conflict or is actively serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard to join them.

American Legion Post 167

meets the second Monday of each month at 16660 Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead. They also have a rental space available for parties, receptions and meetings. To learn more about Post 167, visit www.ncalpost167. org or contact Brad Fisher.

He can be reached at bradf@ ncalpost167.org, or by calling or texting (585) 305-7490.

clothing that is in good condition. Shoes, accessories and new unused makeup and hair care products are also needed.

“The Coastal Pender Rotary Club heard about us, stepped up and wanted to do something. A couple of guys

at the Rotary Club formulated the idea that if we had a mobile boutique for the clothing, that we could go out to the courthouse and have a more solid program. They gave us a $3500 grant and got us a beautiful trailer which is outfitted with clothing racks.

One great thing is that now we can take the clothing to the courthouse and sit and talk with the women while we help them get dressed. We can invite them to lunch after their court date and really give them some solid support earlier on. Hopefully we can reach them on their first DWI, instead of in jail for their fifth,” said McDowell.

In order to move toward building their cottages, Roots of Recovery has developed a site plan for their land, located in the Hampstead – Holly Ridge area. Their next step is to have the plumbing brought in so that cottages can be built.

Homeless women in recovery,

along with their children, will receive housing, education, job training and peer support to continue their recovery journey while keeping their families intact.

Local restaurants will be donating the food and supplies for the event, and area businesses are donating items for the silent auction. A pianist will perform, and there will be keynote speakers that will talk about the program.

160 tickets will be sold.

“I just think God is tired of watching women and children dying from addiction. We have gotten some small grants, but this is all the collective effort of the local community. It should be a fun evening. This is as grassroots as it gets,” said McDowell.

For more infor mation, visit www.rootsofrecovery. org, call 910- 508-6923 or email rootsofrecoveryNC@gmail. com.

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The Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship program is another example of Four County EMC’s commitment to community.

Four County EMC serves over 32,500 members within Bladen, Duplin, Pender, Sampson, Columbus and Onslow counties.

Continued from page A Camp Scholarships. Middleschool students have until Mar. 31 to submit an application.

Applicants will be judged on their application, essay and extracurricular activities.

More information and the application are available at www.

The Surf City Beautification Committee Home of the month is Don Webb and Tim Smith (above left) at 711 S. Topsail Drive. Pictured above is Mayor Douglas Medlin, Mayor Pro-Tem Buddy Fowler and Doug Skipper with Surf City Parks & Recreation. The Business of the Month is Max’s Pizza (left) at 602 A. Roland Ave. Pictured is Medlin, Fowler, Skipper, and Regina Leffler with Max’s Pizza.

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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*** Board of Adjustment 2 District 3, District 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking 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.

DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: April 4, 2018 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425

Zoning Map Amendment Henry Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of Hilda Edens, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for one (1) tract totaling approximately ±6.5 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 20120 US HWY 17, in the Topsail Township, along the east side of US HWY 17, on the southeast corner of US HWY 17 and Edens Lane (SR 1728) and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-97-4204-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Henry Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of Betty A. Davis et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for one (1) tract totaling approximately ±1.30 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 83 Country Club Drive (SR 1565), in the Topsail Township, along the north side of Country Club Drive (SR 1565), approximately 300’ feet from corner of US HWY 17 and Country Club Drive (SR 1565) and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3293-75-8455-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 7.9 ‘Drainage Facilities and Utility Easements’ to revise current stormwater regulations for new developments. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

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

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Town of Burgaw Government News March 22, 2018

MOSQUITO SPRAYING NOTICE As a reminder, once the weather gets consistently warmer we will begin mosquito spraying. If you have beehives in the city limits please let Public Works know so we can add you to the list of ‘no-spray’ areas. We want all our apiarists to be aware of the spraying and let us know so we can keep your hives away from the chemicals. Please e-mail your name, address and phone number, to Christina (cabbood@townofburgaw.com) at Public Works so we can keep a digital record of where you’re located. Thank you all!

EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE SCHEDULED Bring your baskets and join the fun! The Town of Burgaw Recreation Department in conjunction with the Pender County Recreation Department will hold an Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 24th at Pender Memorial Park. This event is for ages 1-10. Activities will begin at 10:00AM and the egg hunts will begin promptly at 11:00AM. PENDER PAWZAPALOOZA NOTICE: On Saturday, April 14th from 11am to 2pm the Pender Pawzapalooza event will be hosted at Rotary Park. This is a dog friendly event and the will be a number of dogs in the area. All dogs will remain on leash for the duration of the event. Please use caution if you are in the area of Rotary Park on this day. For more information contact Zachary White at 910-300-6401 or recreation@townofburgaw.com.

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March 30, 2018 April 10, 2018

Town Offices Closed – Good Friday Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00AM

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

Town of Surf City Government News March 22, 2018

Surf City Town Council 6:30pm Planning Board 5:30pm

MEETING TIMES 1st Tuesday of the month at 2nd Thursday of the month at

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT ORDINANCE The public will take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Surf City will conduct a public hearing at Surf City Town Hall, 214 N. New River Drive at 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018; con cerning a proposed ordinance amending the Charter of the Town of Surf City, as set forth in Chapter 829 of the 1963 Session Laws of North Carolina, as amended, to change the style of the governing body from Board of Commissioners to Council. Following the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will consider passage of the ordinance at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018.

Stephanie E. Hobbs, Town Clerk

Notice of Primary Elections for Pender County, North Carolina

3/22/2018

The Democratic, Libertarian and Republican Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 to elect party nominees to be placed on the November 6, 2018 ballot for the following offices: U.S. Senate District 8; Libertarian - U.S. House of Representative District 7; Democrat County Commissioner District 1; Democrat - County Commissioner District 3; Republican Clerk of Superior Court; Republican - Pender County Sheriff; Republican Board of Education District 4; Democrat Polling places will be located at: Canetuck – Canetuck Community Building: 6098 Canetuck Rd., Currie Cape Fear – Cape Fear Elementary School: 1886 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point Caswell – Atkinson School Cafeteria: 200 N Town Hall Ave., Atkinson Columbia – Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept.: 19170 US Hwy 421, Willard Grady – Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church: 60 Minuteman Rd., Currie Long Creek – Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.: 227 Scott Rd., Rocky Point Lower Topsail – Pender County Annex Building: 15060 US Hwy 17, Hampstead Lower Union – Watha Town Hall: 425 Watha Rd., Watha Middle Holly – Duplin/Pender Forestry Service Building: 5655 NC Hwy 53 E, Burgaw Middle Topsail – Topsail Elementary School: 17385 US Hwy 17, Hampstead North Burgaw – Burgaw Town Hall: 109 N Walker St., Burgaw Penderlea – Penderlea Volunteer Fire Dept.: 4005 NC Hwy 11, Willard Rocky Point – Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Dept.: 1425 Porter Lane Road, Rocky Point Scotts Hill – Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall: 10255 US Hwy 17, Wilmington Sloop Point - Cape Fear Community College 621 NC Hwy 210 E, Hampstead South Burgaw – Cooperative Extension Auditorium: 801 S Walker St., Burgaw Surf City – Surf City Fire Dept.: 200 Wilmington St., Surf City Upper Holly – Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.: 115 N Old Maple Hill Rd., Maple Hill Upper Topsail – North Topsail Elementary School: 1310 Sloop Point Loop Rd., Hampstead Upper Union – Union Rescue Squad Building: 8590 NC Hwy 11, Willard The polls will be open for voting on Election Day from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. All county residents are eligible to vote in the Primary. Voters who are already registered need not re-register. Residents in the county who are not registered must register by 5:00 pm on Friday, April 13, 2018 to vote in this election. Registration forms may be obtained from the Pender County Board of Elections office at 807 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, any branch of the Pender County Library, Atkinson Town Hall, Burgaw Town Hall, Surf City Town Hall, Topsail Beach Town Hall or the Hampstead Annex Building.

Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made using a state approved form (available at www.pendercountync.gov/boe) and must be received in the Pender County Board of Elections office by 5:00 pm rd th st on May 1, 2018. The Board of Elections will meet on April 3 , April 17 and May 1 at 10:00 am and again on May th 7 , 2018 at 5:00 pm for approving absentee ballot applications. One-stop voting will be held in the Board of Elections office located at 807 S Walker St., Burgaw and the Pender County Annex Building located at 15060 US Hwy 17 Hampstead beginning April 19, 2018 and ending May 5, 2018. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday th th and Wednesday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Thursday April 19 and Friday April 20 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Extended th th rd voting hours will be offered on Thursday April 26 , Friday April 27 and again on Thursday May 3 and th Friday May 4 from 8:00 am until 7.00 pm at both locations. Saturday voting will be available at BOTH th th LOCATIONS on Saturday April 28 and again on Saturday May 5 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Canvass will be held at 11:00 am in the Pender County Board of Elections office in Burgaw on May 18, 2018.

Bettie C. Fennell, Chairperson Pender County Board of Elections RFP for Lawn Care Services for Country Court Apartments

The Pender County Housing Department is currently accepting proposals for a lawn care services for Country Court Apartments located at 10260 Hwy 421 Currie N.C. 28435. The scope of work can be found on our website at: http://www.pendercountync.gov/hse/ Bids may be submitted in person, by e-mail and Fax until Friday, April 6, 2018 at 4 pm. Bids may be faxed to 910.259.1343 or e-mailed to jherring@pendercountync.gov.

There will not be an organized site visit. Potential bidders may view the site during normal business hours (8 to 5) Monday through Friday. There will be no formal bid opening. Questions should be directed to Judith Herring, Housing Director at 805 S Walker St., Burgaw (910) 259-1208.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JACK M. LEA All persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against Jack M. Lea, deceased, are notiďŹ ed to exhibit them to Bert L. Lea, Jr., as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before 15 June 2018, at the OfďŹ ce of Harold Lee Pollock, Attorney for the Estate, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28435 #8126 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/, 3/22/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Nellie E. Harrell, deceased of Davidson County, TN, are notiďŹ ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before June 1, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This March 1, 2018.

Audley Freed, Ancillary Executor, c/o Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & GrifďŹ n, P.A., P.O. Box 19766, Raleigh, NC 27619 #8128 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/, 3/22/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LLOYD S. NEWTON, SR. 16 E 517 Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the Estate of Lloyd S. Newton, Sr., deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 6th day of June, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2018.

Jacqueline A. Newton Executrix of the Estate of Lloyd S. Newton, Sr. c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8132 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Excecutor of the estate of John Anthony Comentale, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, John Anthony Comentale, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 14, 2018 at P.O. Box 1018, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of March, 2018.

Anna Comentale Holland 421 Holtz Lane Cary, NC 27511 #8136 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Administrator of the estate of Barbara Doreen Harrell, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Barbara Doreen Harrell, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 14, 2018 at 769 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of March, 2018.

June G. Harrell 769 Bell Williams Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #8134 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 16 SP 198 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: March 27, 2018 Time of Sale: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Michael R. Carta and Kathleen B. Carta Address of Property: 103 Stacey Greg Road Hampstead, NC 28443 Deed of Trust: Book : 4604 Page: 1020 Dated: May 21, 2015 Grantors: Michael R. Carta and wife, Kathleen B. Carta Original Beneficiary: Gateway Bank Mortgage, 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 certiďŹ ed 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.

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. EXHIBIT “A�

BEING ALL OF LOT 33, SECTION 1, KINGSPORT, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 22 AT PAGE 153 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. ADDRESS: 103 STACEY GREG ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 PARCEL # 3283-83-9464-0000 #8050 3/15, 3/22/18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Racquel Heather Wilson, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Racquel Heather Wilson, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 14, 2018 at 113 N. Belvedere Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of March, 2018.

Louann Wilson 113 N. Belvedere Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 #8138 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Excecutor of the estate of Elton Bishop Creech, Jr, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elton Bishop Creech, Jr, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 14, 2018 at 129 Oak Hills Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of March, 2018.

Elton Bishop Creech 129 Oak Hills Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8135 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John W. Thomas, Jr. aka John Williard Thomas, Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before JUNE 18, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of March, 2018.

John W. Thomas, III Executor of the Estate of John W. Thomas, Jr. aka John Williard Thomas, Jr. 1228 Sturbridge Ave. High Point, NC 27262 N. BLANE STANALAND Teague Rotenstreich Stanaland Fox & Holt, P.L.L.C. 101 South Elm Street, Suite 350 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 272-4810 Fax: (336) 272-2448 #8144 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pender County Estate File No.: 17E145 All persons, ďŹ rms or corporations having claims against Dorothy Cottle, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notiďŹ ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before June 12, 2018 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 5th day of March 2018.

Lindsey Cottle, Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy Cottle C/O of his attorney, Renee Williamson Bloodworth, Attorney at Law PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #8139 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, Terry G. Blanton, having qualified on the 2nd day of March, 2018, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James F. Blanton, JR. a.k.a Jamie F. Blanton, Jr. (18-E-98), deceased, this is to notify all persons, ďŹ rms, and corporations having claims against said Estate that they must present them to the undersigned at GRAVES MAY PLLC, c/o Attorney Rick Graves, 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, on or before the 12th day of June, 2018, or the claims will be forever barred thereafter, and this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make prompt payment to the undersigned at the above address.

This 6th day of March, 2018.

Terry G. Blanton Personal Representative ESTATE OF JAMES F. BLANTON, JR. Rick Graves GRAVES MAY, PLLC 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 #8142 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, ďŹ rms and corporation having claims against the Estate of Elma Toney Lanier, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, are notiďŹ ed to present the same to the undersigned c/o Daniel E. Hitchcock, 301 College Street, Suite 110, Asheville, NC 28801 on or before June 15, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of March 2018.

Douglas Toney Lanier Administrator Estate of Elma Toney Lanier 18 E 78, Pender County #8140 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Betty Mae Malpass, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Betty Mae Malpass, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 21, 2018 at 23950 US Hwy 421, Willard, NC 28478 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of March, 2018.

Betty D. Roberts 23950 US Hwy. 421 Willard, NC 28478 #8145 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of William Graham Strickland, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, William Graham Strickland, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 21, 2018 at 74 Shelterwood Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of March, 2018.

Susan Farren 74 Shelterwood Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 #8146 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018 17 SP 21 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 Timothy Harry Coyle and Heather Coyle to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), which was dated September 5, 2007 and recorded on September 7, 2007 in Book 3311 at Page 280 and rerecorded/modiďŹ ed/corrected on September 26, 2007 in Book 3325, Page 213, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of

Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 3, 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: Lot 22 as depicted on Plat of PIKE CROSSING recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 1, to which reference is made for complete description, being a portion of the property conveyed to Carolina South Builders, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 2900 at page 278, Pender County.

Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 3044 at Page 246.

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

Said property is commonly known as 221 Catrush Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve 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.â€? 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 Timothy Harry Coyle and wife, Heather Coyle.

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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation 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.: 17-00174-FC01 #8141 3/22, 3/29/2018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 162 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gary Todd Adams and Sherry K. Adams (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gary Todd Adams and Sherry Adams) to Charles Myers, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book 3383, Page 136, 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 OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on April 3, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as BEING all of Lot 17, Maritime Plantation, Section III, as recorded in Map Book 28, Page 64, Pender County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 17 Maritime Drive, Surf City, North Carolina.

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

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

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

A deposit of ďŹ ve 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 certiďŹ ed 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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation 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.hutchenslawďŹ rm.com Case No: 1220308 (FC.FAY) #8143 3/22, 3/29/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Administrator of the estate of George Leon Mallcheck, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, George Leon Mallcheck, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 28, 2018 at 309 Clearview Drive, Holly Ridge, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of March, 2018.

Bonnie R. Mallcheck 309 Clearview Drive Holly Ridge, NC 28445 #8148 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualiďŹ ed as Co-Executors of the Estate of Sybil Bernice Sullivan Walker, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of June 2018, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 22nd day of March 2018.

Suzanne Walker Harman 720 Creekside Bend Alpharetta, GA 30004 William Foster Walker, Jr. 1412 Sky Hill Place Wake Forest, NC 27587 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8149 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2018 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 17-CVD-689 SHARONVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, Vs. STEPHANIE B. CLEMMONS AKA STEPHANIE L PIGOTT, Defendant.

TO: STEPHANIE B. CLEMMONS AKA STEPHANIE L PIGOTT TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff is seeking a Judgment against you for monies owed as a result of default under the terms of an installment sale contract.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than May 1, 2018. Upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This law ďŹ rm is a debt collector within the meaning of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This the 12th day of March, 2018.

Sarah Dalonzo-Baker Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & GrifďŹ n, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff Post OfďŹ ce Box 19806 Raleigh, NC 27619 (919) 848-9640 #8147 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2018

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Top Performers

Continued from page 7A runs, sophomore Nee Nee Jordan stole home for the eventual winning run, and senior Alysssa Randall emerged with a complete-game fourstrikeout, seven-hit victory as Topsail edged Hoggard 3-2.

Sophomore hurler Shayne

Pender Continued from page 6A pull Norris. He chose Daniel Parker. Trask moved a baser-

Pirates Continued from page 3A guys on base and made two baserunning mistakes, but we fought we fought like heck.”

Tuesday the Pirates traveled to Hoggard and behind the complete-game pitching of Alex Holland and the 3-for-5, five-RBI effort from Hayden Walsh they ended their brief two-game losing streak with a 10-5 conference win over

Lady Pirates Continued from page 6A choice, erasing Lisk at third, but Hargrove came through with a double to right to score Smith and Williams, tying the game at 2-2.

It only stayed that way until the Lady Pirates’ next at-bat.

Jordan reached base on an infield single, reaching second on the play. A ground out by Tanesha Williams put Jordan on third. After Lisk took a strike for a 1-2 count, Jordan broke for home on the catcher’s throw to the pitcher, and slide home safely on the return throw.

“I talked to her at third and told her the catcher wasn’t paying any attention to her and she took off after the next pitch,” Phillips said. It was a gutsy play that turned into a

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Collins beat New Hanover in five innings, giving up three hits and one run while walking two and fanning three in five innings.

The Pender Lady Patriots beat Trask last week in five innings and also 10 run ruled Croatan. Samantha Wells had two hits including a double and three runs batted in as Pender beat Croatan 12-2. Sophomore Lauren Gammons pitched a

four-hit complete game with nine strikeouts in the circle and also had three hits, four runs batted in along with scoring twice.

In the win over Trask Gammons pitched a one hitter. Ashley Dupalavich led the Patriots with three hits and two runs batted in while Jenna Harrell had three RBI. Jayleigh Leonard and Kaitlyn Beaver each had

two hits.

This week’s top performer is Patriot sophomore Lauren Gammons. In three games last week she had seven hits, seven runs batted in and six runs scored at the plate. She also pitched two one hitters while allowing just one run.

She had 18 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched. She currently boasts a 0.71 earned run average.

Roundup

turning home to face Laney Friday.

Boys’ tennis Tuesday the Topsail boys fell 6-3 to Hoggard. The Pirates were swept in the singles but bounce back behind Alex and Will Hornthal to win 8-4 at

first doubles, Jason Loher and Christopher Spillane to win at 8-2 at second doubles, and Nils Bohne and Connor Hill to win 8-8 (10-8) at third doubles.

The Pirates fell 8-1 to New Hanover Thursday with the only victory coming at No. 3 doubles where Bohne and Hill scratched out a 9-9 (8) victory.

Topsail was at South Brunswick Tuesday before returning home to face Laney Thursday.

unner to third with two outs before Parker struck out the final batter of the game. “He came through for us, “said Lee referring to Parker. “He’s a young guy and he struggled

in the beginning, but he is getting better.”

Brunetti led the Patriots with two hits and four runs batted in while Jevin Rivenbark and Parker each scored two runs.

Norris earned the win with six innings of five hit baseball that included seven strikeouts.

Parker earned the save with one inning of scoreless ball that included two strikeouts.

Earlier in the week the Pats traveled to Croatan and came away with a 10-0 loss in five innings. Josh Roberts took the loss while Lee Bradshaw led the Patriots with two hits.

Pender now stands 1-6 overall and 1-1 in Coastal 8 play. They were at Richlands on Tuesday before hosting East Columbus on Wednesday. They were at Dixon on Friday.

the Vikings on a bitterly cold evening.

The Pirate put up a threespot twice and added a pair of runs twice as Holland kept Hoggard at bay giving up four hits and two walks while striking out five. It also helped that his defense completed a double play to ease him out of trouble in the fourth inning, a great relay cut down a runner at the plate in the fifth. Holland threw 104 pitches in the cold, 61 for strikes.

“I just stayed in my routine and came into the dugout and put my jacket on, and when two outs were up I started getting loose again,” Holland said. “The cold weather wasn’t too much of a concer n. It certainly felt fantastic to see the offense put 10 runs on the board. I was on a pitch count of 105, so pitching with a 10-5 lead in the bottom of the seventh makes it really good.”

Topsail took the early lead in the second, ignited by a

leadoff walk to Evan Blanton, An error on a grounder put Blanton on second and Miles Cota on first for Elliott Blanton, who reached base on an error attempting to sacrifice.

Walsh doubled to plate Evan Blanton and Cota and, after two outs, Shane Nolan (3-for-5, two RBIs) singled to score Elliott Blanton for a 3-0 lead.

The lead jumped to 8-0 in the top of the fifth on a leadoff infield hit by Evan Blanton, a one-out walk to Elliott

Blanton, a single to center by Walsh, a walk to Aiden Smith, a RBI fielders’ choice by Layne Marcun,, and a Nolan single.

Hoggard answered with four runs – all unearned – in the bottom of the fifth to close to with 8-5 but the Pirates came right back with a deuce in the sixth to end the scoring.

“We had a really productive rain day yesterday with our mentality and toughness and we changed a few things in the dugout, and I thought

our focus level was off the charts and we stay that way, at least, for the first four or five innings of tonight’s game,” Rimer said.

Nolan was 3-for-5 with two RBIs, and Evan Blanton was 3-for-3 for Topsail.

Topsail was home against South Brunswick, traveled to Jacksonville for a non-conference game Wednesday, and returns home to face conference foe Laney Friday.

run that produced a win.”

Randall took it from there, allowing a two-out single in the sixth before a groundout then watching catcher Christine McLean gun down Hawkins at second after a leadoff single before a groundout and an infield pop fly ended the game, Topsail batters struck out 11 times against Hoggard junior starter Jesse Mathis (3.1 IP, one hit, two earned runs, four strikeouts, four walks) and freshman Icess Tresvik (3.2 IP, one hit, one run, seven strikeouts). Hargrove and McLean were the only Lady Pirates to avoid the strikeout bugaboo.

“It was a tough game,” Phillips said. “We clocked the second girl in the low 60’s and we didn’t lay off several pitches because of a somewhat enlarged strike zone.

But Alyssa did a great job, we were able to scratch out three

runs with a minimum of base runners (eight), and we came home with, a win.”

Friday the Lady Pirates went back to their 10-run ways with a 13-1 home conference win over New Hanover.

Topsail sent 11 batters to the plate and score eight times in the bottom of the first inning to remove any suspense from the game.

Jordan walked and stole second and third to start the first. Tanesha Williams walked and stole second before Lisk double home both speedsters for a 2-0 lead. Maggie Smith doubled to score Lisk, Tyesha Williams singled to move Smith to third, Lauren Strnad singled to plate Smith, Alyssa Randall (3-for-3, three runs scored) singled to move Williams and Strnad up a base, Christine McLean walked to send Williams home, and Tanesha Williams doubled in

her second at-bat of the inning to score Strnad and Randall.

Sophomore hurler Shayne Collins was in charge all the way, giving up three hits and one run while walking two and fanning three in five innings.

Collins threw an austere 69 pitches (13.8 per inning), 46 for strikes (66.7 percent).

Topsail added three runs in the third and two more in the fourth to seal the deal.

Smith was 2-for-3 with a RBI,

and Strnad was 2-for-3 with no runs scored and a RBI for Topsail.

The Topsail girls were home against South Brunswick on Tuesday and home for a nonconference game

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American Legion Craft, Flea Market begins April 7

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice StaffWriter

American Legion Post 167 will hold its second annual Craft and Flea Market in Hampstead beginning April 7. The market will be open the

first Saturday of each month through Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. until noon. For interested vendors, a setup fee donation of $20 includes one table with chairs in an indoor and climate controlled environment. Limited spaces are available.

All funds received from the craft and flea market will help local veterans in the Hampstead area. The American Legion Post 167 Auxiliary will also offer a $5 breakfast at the market from 7-11 a.m. Breakfast will include eggs with bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns, toast or a biscuit with a choice of tea or coffee.

Building Manager Brad Fisher said, “The Annual Craft and Flea Market by American Legion Post 167 is more than just selling used household wares or new craft items. It is all about raising funds for local veterans who have done so much for the country,” said American Legion Building Manager Brad fisher.

“Unfortunately, everything we do today costs money. If it wasn’t for us taking care of our veterans, they would fall through the cracks and be forgotten. It is important that we support our veterans throughout their lives, not just when they are active in the service. They do an awful lot for us.

They are out there risking their lives for us. Whatever we can do for them, they deserve. It is good that the money is going to a worthwhile organization like the American Legion Post here in Hampstead.”

American Legion Post 167 in Hampstead stays involved in a variety of activities to benefit the community. Among these are two American Legion baseball teams and annual sponsorships of participants in Boys State, a summer leadership and citizenship program for high school juniors. The group also provides partial nursing scholarships and seeks students to participate in the state oratorical competition.

The group invites anyone who has served during a time of conflict or is actively serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard to join them.

American Legion Post 167 meets the second Monday of each month at 16660 Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead. They also have a rental space available for parties, receptions and meetings. To learn more about Post 167, visit www.ncalpost167.org or contact Brad Fisher. He can be reached at bradf@ncalpost167.org, or by calling or texting (585) 305-7490.

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By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.

Psalm 86: 11 In Psalm 86, the Psalmist has turned to his prayer. He asks for four things: An undivided heart, to praise God with his whole heart, strength in his time of struggle and a sign of God’s favor. I believe that the first request is a foundation to the other three. Teach me Your

An Undivided Heart

ways‌ give me a undivided heart.

I don’t think I need to tell you what a divided heart is like. We have all lived with a divided heart. Let’s face it, we humans can be a pretty wishy-washy bunch and no one knows this better than God. So first of all the Psalmist prays for focus, for constant awareness, for complete God consciousness in his life and his predicament. He prays for an undivided heart that sees everything through the primary awareness of God’s presence, love and grace.

He prays next that he can thank and praise to God with his “whole heart.� Most of us can manage that perhaps on Sunday mornings at least. We can go to church, let go of all the worldly and Worrisome things that plague us and focus on God and His presence, God and His word, God and His kingdom for an hour or so.

What the psalmist is asking for is something more than this. He wants to praise and thank God with a whole heart all the time, to glorify God with an undivided heart.

Then the Psalmist turns

to some real help in his distress. He prays for strength to see him through. Notice that he does not ask for God to make his problem disappear.

He does not ask God to make things better.

He does not ask God to step in and clean up the mess. He asks God for strength to see him through, to face his challenge, to resolve his own conflict, to meet his challenge of the moment. He asks God to walk with him through this problem and to help him meet the challenge and overcome the conflict. It is easy to ask God to fix things, but it takes

a mature soul to ask God for strength to see him through, to trust God enough that he can face this challenge, In fact every challenge with God’s presence, help and strength. The psalmist does not ask God to help him avoid the hard stuff of life but to give him strength to face his own situation.

Finally, the Psalmist prays for God to show him a sign of favor, not so he will know God is there or as an assurance of God’s help, but a sign to his oppressors that will “put them to shame.� He seeks a sign that will show them that God is with him and he can persevere, a sign that will make them stop and think about what they are doing, a sign that will show the world that God is present in his life and therefore he has nothing to fear from life or death.

The Psalmist recalls God’s

Currie Community Baptist Church begins Blessing Box ministry Members and guests of Currie Community Baptist Church gathered Mar. 18 to dedicate a new outreach ministry to the Currie community called The Blessing Box. Its purpose is to provide non-perishable food, essential household items and personal hygiene products to individuals and families in urgent need.

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one in the community who would like to contribute blessing items are encouraged to drop them off at any time.

Pastor Jerry Worley says it’s just another way we are trying to bring the love of Jesus to the heart of Currie.

Shiloh Baptist Church, led

by Pastor Gardner Eakins, is partnering in this ministry and a second Blessing Box will be available soon at 19685 US Hwy. 421 in Willard, NC. at the corner of Shiloh Road and Hwy. 421.

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ly provided and put on the lettering. They all did excellent work in getting the boxes weatherproofed and ready for use. Tony Murray with Murray’s Home Repair in Burgaw did the final installation.

The thought behind this ministry is Need a Blessing?

Take a Blessing. Take a Blessing. Be a Blessing. A variety of inspirational materials will also be available. Church members have committed to keeping the boxes stocked continuously, however, any-

help in the past. That is how he can be certain of God’s help now, “because you have helped me and comforted me,�

I know you will now. Because you, Lord, have come to my aid in other times of distress, I can trust that presence now.

Because You have been with me, been my God then, I know you are and will be my God now. Trust in God’s steadfast love is a powerful tool of faith. It can take a divided heart and make it whole. It can pour forth thanksgiving and praise. It can bring divine strength in times of trouble and times of need. It can remind us of God’s reliability in the life of a believer.

Troubled time or not, God is always with us, just a prayer away, just a prayer away, when we open our hearts and call His name.

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An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127

Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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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

Hope’s Cooking Corner

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The Pender Assembly Rainbow Girls held their Installation of OfďŹ cers Mar. 11 at the King Solomon Lodge in Burgaw.

Miss Josie Martin will be the new Worthy Advisor this term. The group provides young women the values and skills they need to become exceptional community leaders and the best versions of themselves. To learn more about our organization and how you can join, please visit us at NCIORG.org or gorainbow.org. Pictured left to right (top row) Samantha Aiken, Kara Ward, Caitlin Tuttle, (middle row( Jennie Singleton, Meagan Morisi, Josie Martin, Ashtyn Pridgen, Georgia Northrop, (bottom row) Caroline Sakasitz, Sarra Sullivan, Katie Morisi, Samantha Slezak, Rachel Longenbach.

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Early spring recipes

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Hampstead Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, March 24 8-10 a.m.

Highway 55 Restaurant Hampstead (next to Lowes Foods) $5 a person all you can eat Pancakes, bacon, coffee, milk, OJ Tickets sold at the door.

Thursday, March 22 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -U SEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s4HE "URGAW 2OTARY #LUB MEETS AT A M EVERY 4HURSDAY AT (ERITAGE 0LACE IN "URGAW s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #APTAIN $AVID 7IL LIAMS (OLLY 3HELTER 6OLUNTEERS #AMP MEETS ON THE FOURTH 4HURSDAY EACH MONTH AT (OLLAND S 3HELTER #REEK 2ESTAURANT . # %AST AT P M Friday, March 23 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Tuesday, March 27 s!L!NON MEETS AT (AMPSTEAD 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH EV ERY 4UESDAY AT P M IN 2OOM 4HE MEETING IS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS %VERYONE IS WELCOME Wednesday, March 28 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD Thursday, March 29 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -U SEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB Friday March 30 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Tuesday April 3 s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SEC OND AND FOURTH 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M AT !LL 3AINTS #ATHOLIC #HURCH (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST AND THIRD 4UESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT "URGAW 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH &ELLOWSHIP (ALL -EMBERS DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN "URGAW TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS SERVICE ORGANIZATION &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Wednesday April 4 s4HE (AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST 7EDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 4OPSAIL 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH (WY

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Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 5th – 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

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

April Showers, Spring Flowers Mixed Media with Emerge Studio Art Come join us for a fun, creative evening on Friday night from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. 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 Spring Time!!! Workshop fee of $40.00 covers all supplies and instruction. Workshops are held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace.

For more information contact

Friday March 23rd 6:00 pm

Marti Smith @ 910.508.2952

To register call or text Cheryl Hardie Holt 910.271.0433 Like me on Facebook “Emerge Studio Art�

Like me on FACEBOOK @ GRITS GROVE DESIGNS

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 April 7th Saturday April 14th 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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