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The Greater Currie Community Action group will hold a site dedication for their new community center May 6. Read about the group’s work on page 1B.

Two weeks to go With two weeks to go in the spring sports regular season, county high school teams are positioning themselves for the playoffs. Read more on page 8A.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

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Commissioners approve solar farm in Currie

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for a solar farm in the Currie area at their April 18 meeting. The SUP was approved by unanimous vote. The 75 megawatt facility will be located long private Courtney Road near the intersection of N.C. Hwy. 11 on a 481-acre tract of land. The developers are currently seeking an easement for access to the property from Watha Road. The solar farm will contain rows of solar panels set on posts in the ground. The solar arrays will be fixed in place facing south in order to receive the maximum amount of solar energy. The power generated

Staff photos by Andy and Katie Pettigrew

The bouncy house was a big hit with the children during the annual Spring Festival at Old River Farms in Burgaw. Hattie B. Farrior (above) is all smiles enjoying the fun. The strawberry ﬁelds were open for picking Saturday as many festival goers left with buckets of the ripe fruit. See more photos from the event on page 4B.

MST in a Day needs Pender hikers From Staff Reports Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail announced today it is recruiting hundreds of North Carolinians to collaborate Sept. 9 to hike the entire 1,175 miles of the MST in one day. The MST in a Day event will commemorate a speech Sept. 9, 1977 by Howard Lee, then N.C. Secretary of Natural Resources and Community Development. He told a National Trails Symposium in Waynesville that North Carolina should create a “state trail from the mountains to the coast, leading through communities as well as natural areas.” That speech was the catalyst for a trail that now stretches through 36 counties from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, including a section of the trail in Pender County. Almost 700 miles are built and people use connecting back roads to hike across the entire state. There is also a paddling option along the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina. The average hike for MST in a Day participants will be three to five miles. To register for hiking a leg of the trail go to mstinaday.org. Lee was one of the first to sign up for MST in Day. He will hike at Jones Lake State Park in Bladen County with Tom

from the solar farm will be sold to Duke Energy Progress for use by consumers to replace energy produced from a non-renewable source. The proposed solar farm in Currie will be one of several existing farms in Pender County, but when built, will be the largest at more than 450 acres. A public meeting on the project was held Mar. 23 at the Willard Community Center to gather public input on the project. Phillip Martin, Regional Zoning and Outreach Manager for Cypress Creek Renewables, conducted the community meeting and told commissioners it was a positive interaction with the com-

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Topsail Beach lawsuit dismissed, way opened for building on south end From Staff Reports Superior Court Judge Kent Harrell dismissed a lawsuit against Topsail Beach and lifted a temporary restraining order issued shortly after the town board repealed its longstanding dune protection ordinance. Dismissing the lawsuit and the restraining order, which prohibited the town from is-

suing building permits on a group of oceanfront lots at the south end of Topsail Island, opens the way for property owners to build. Storms during the 80s and 90s prevented building on the lots, but after years of work to restore the dunes, beach renourishment, and natural

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Sub-tropical storm brings heavy rain, flooding in Pender County Earnhardt, host of WUNC-TV’s Exploring North Carolina. Asheville resident Jennifer Pharr Davis, a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, will be hiking the trail starting in August and will be summiting Mount Mitchell Sept. 9. “This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for North Carolina families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to unite behind helping the MST reach its full potential as one of the world’s great trails,” said Lee. The MST is a linear state park that showcases North Carolina’s extraordinary and diverse landscape. More than 70 people have hiked the entire route, which normally takes two to three months. Each year tens of thousands of others choose the MST for day hikes or overnight excursions. The MST has helped

From Staff Reports Flash flood warnings were With the start of the 2017 issued Sunday for Pender hurricane season more than County and across the region a month away, a sub-tropical as the low pressure system spur construction for other trails. coastal low dropped heavy rain dumped heavy rain, sending Friends of MST is a non-profit orgaon Pender County Monday, creeks out of their banks and nization whose volunteers help build causing minor flooding across water flooding roadways. and maintain the MST. The event is the county. Pender County Emergency part of the Friends 40th anniversary It was much like a tropical Management Director Tom celebrations, which includes a $200,000 storm without the wind – just fund raising campaign. Those funds rain. Continued on page 7A Push Mowers • Lawnthe Tractors • Zero Turn Mowers will be used for bridges and boardwalks, Trimmers & Chainsaws signage, tools and materials. In addition to Pender, counties touched by the MST include: Swain, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania, Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Yancey, Mitchell, Burke, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, Guilford and Alamance. Also, Orange, Durham, Wake, Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven, Sampson, Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew Cumberland, Bladen, Onslow, Carteret, This park along the Osgood Canal walking trail ﬂooded Hyde and Dare are part of the trail. Monday with the heavy rain.

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Pender County arrest report James Allen Andrews, 29, 9765 Old Mill Road Lot 118 Leland. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Alonza Roderick Armstrong, 58, n9220 Highsmith Rd, Rocky Point. Felony possession of cocaine, prossession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Zachary Michael Baker, 26, 130 Raye Drive, Wilmington. Felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released with no bond listed. Robert James Baumgardner, 46, 302 Walnut Branch Dr. Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond. Gary Michael Beardsley Jr., 26, 15841 U.S. Highway 17N. J2, Hampstead. Injury to personal property. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 unsecured bond. Ronnie Lamont Bland, 41, 43 Loop Road Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond. Alexander Allen Cain, 20, 269 Walnut Branch Dr. Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Adam Chase Cottle, 21, 112 Woodcroft Ln. Rocky Point. Felony breaking and entering a vehicle, felony larceny of a firearm, breaking/entering a motor vehicle (four counts), felony larceny of a motor vehicle (two counts), first degree burglary. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $175,000 secured bond. George Anthony Dickson, 51, 3008 Thatch Ct. Castle Hayne. Caring a concealed weapon, driving while license revoked. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Brian Richard Fink Jr., 22, 875 John Henry Store, Atkinson. Felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Torrey Tremayne Frederick, 38, 112 Water Tank Road. Assault on government official or employee. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Reginald Elias Gagnier Jr., 24, 209 N. 4th Ave. Atkinson. Felony trespass during emergency, felony breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking/entering. Arrest by the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections. Released with no bond listed. Bryan Anthony Gmytruk, 30, 121 Lea Drive, Hampstead. Child support. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under a $1,398 cash bond. Christopher Logan Haltom, 17, 430 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw. Felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Terrence Wendell Hand, 34, 2461 Whitestocking Rd. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Lonnel Evans Henderson Jr., 21, 95 Jack Carr Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Terry Leon Highsmith, 44, 103 N. Wright St. Burgaw. Child

Pender EMS & Fire Report April 16-22 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: Calls Per Station Burgaw Station 1 Sloop Point Station 14 Hampstead Station 16 Surf City Station 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 Union Station 5 Rocky Point Station 7 Atkinson Station 9 Maple Hill Station 13 Scotts Hill Station 18 Hwy 421 Station 29 Type of Calls Cancelled: 30 Refusals: 69 Stand by: 0 Transported: 101 Treated/released: 10 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 60 Calls Per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw Fire Station 13 Maple Hill Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 11 Motor Vehicle Crash 11 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 29 Cancelled 9 Ocean Rescue 0

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support (two counts). Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $2,000 cash bond. Hayden Wade Hines, 18, 215 N. Railroad St. Atkinson. Felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony possession of stolen goods (two counts), second degree burglary, larceny after breaking and/or entering, possession of stolen automobile. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond. Quantia Raquel Holmes, 24, 601 N. Timberly Ln. Burgaw. Communicating threats. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed. Michael Lorenzo Jacobs, 33, 5627 Piney Woods Road, Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation (two counts). Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Desiree Angelic Johnson, 30, 221 Edgewater Club, Wilmington. Fictitious information to officer, driving while license revoked, exceeding posted speed, misdemeanor larceny, shoplifting concealment of goods. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under $2,555 secured bond. Christy Nicole Lovelace, 32, 288 Morgan Cove Drive, Burgaw. Simple domestic assault. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Robert McKoy, 33, 190 Hiawatha Drive, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked (two counts), possession of marijuana paraphernalia, simple possession of marijuana, driving while impaired, resisting, obstructing and delaying officer, speeding, open container after consuming alcohol subsequent offence, possession of altered, fictitious, revoked drivers license. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Released under $3,500 secured bond. Cornelius McMillian, 27, 344 Calico Bay, Teachey. Assault on female, injury to personal property, misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed. Jeremy W. Medlin, 40, 6510 N.C. 96 South B, Benson. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Antonio Caron Murray, 28, 4985 Hwy. 53 E. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Sanna Lamin Sanneh, 17, 4653 Rainmaker Dr. New Bern. Simple possession of marijuana, resisting, obstructing and delaying officer. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Joshua Owen Shepard, 36, 335 N.C. Hwy. 210 W. Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county (two counts), misdemeanor fleeing to elude arrest with motor vehicle. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $15,500 secured bond. Timothy Sikes, 42, 1574 South 12th St. Wilmington. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $100 secured bond. Shamaya Shantele Smith, 25, 312 West Main St. Wallace. Driving while license revoked, operate vehicle with no financial responsibility. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Deparment. Released under $200 secured bond. Ronald Clare Stroh, 29, 705 Summertime Lane G, Wilmington. Speeding. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $750 secured bond. Latoya Williams, 28, 236 Hiawatha Drive 8, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked, fictitious/altered title/registration card/tag. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $100 secured bond. Rachel Aileen Williams, 34, 129 Laurel Drive, Wilmington. Driving while license revoked, failure to maintain lane control, possession of heroin, felony possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $10,500 secured bond. Robert Shawn Yarborough, 38, 60 Lake Eva Marie Drive, Raleigh. Assault on a female, felony assault by strangulation. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Information in the arrest report is public record and is obtained from the Pender County Sheriff’s Department, who is responsible for the content. An arrest does not always end in a determination of guilt in court.

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Continued from page 1A migration of sand from north to south along the beach, the lots now meet CAMA setback requirements. In his ruling, Harrell said the town’s flood prevention ordinance requires applicants with property in a federally designated VE flood zone to provide an engineer’s report that indicates the proposed construction will not increase potential flood damage. A VE zone is generally used in areas determined to have a one per-

cent annual chance of flooding with wave action. Harrell also said Topsail Beach is not in “immediate or imminent threat of losing its current flood insurance rating or becoming ineligible to participate in the national Flood Insurance Program. Owners of two properties in the affected area have reportedly applied for permits for septic systems through the Pender County Health Department. Several Topsail Beach property owners who backed the restraining order and lawsuit have pledged to continue to fight development at the south end.

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Search for new Pender school superintendent begins From Staff Reports The Pender County Board of Education approved the first steps in its search for the district’s next superintendent during a special session meeting on April 20. The timeline approved by the Board sets June 19 as the deadline for applications to be submitted. School Board member Kenneth Lanier says the North Carolina School Board association is assisting with the search beginning April 24. “They tell us they have a good pool of applicants available,” Lanier said. “We hope to have the new superintendent in place a week or so before Dr. Cobb leaves to provide a smooth transition.” The Board will seek input

from community and staff members through surveys, which will be made available online on the district website. Paper copies will also be available at the schools, as well as the Board of Education Building. Superintendent Dr. Terri Cobb announced her retirement earlier this month, following a career of more than 38 years of active service in North Carolina’s public schools. Dr. Cobb will retire effective Oct. 1. Community input sought The Pender County Board of Education is seeking direct input from interested members of the community to help shape the search process and assist in defining the qualities and characteristics of the next

superintendent of the Pender County Schools (PCS). The board invites parents and community members to participate in a short community survey that can be accessed and completed online by clicking the survey link on the main PCS webpage or at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/9WN8M3X All surveys must be completed by May 31, 2017 with results to be compiled and presented by the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) at the regular board meeting on June 13, 2017. In addition, all employees of PCS will have an opportunity to complete a separate staff survey. Access to and details about completing the employee version of the

search survey will be communicated via school system email or may be obtained from the central office. Citizens may also sign up to address the board during the public comment period upcoming regular board meetings. Speakers must otherwise comply with board policy on public comment. In addition to input received from the surveys and public comment, written statements from any local groups or organizations may be submitted to Allison Schafer via mail at NCSBA, P.O. Box 97877, Raleigh, NC 27624, via email at aschafer@ncsba. org, or via fax at 919-841-4020. These statements should be received no later than June 5.

Topsail High presents musical April 28-29 By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Topsail High School Drama Department will feature Suessical Jr. April 28 and 29 beginning at 7 p.m., and April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Kenneth I. Lanier, Jr. Performing Arts Center at Topsail High School. The performance is being presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, as well. Topsail High’s Theatre Arts Director Alecia Melton Scheiber said that more than 75 students, including elementary schoolers, are involved in the production. Seussical was originally seen on Broadway, and is now produced by Musical Theater International as Seussical, Jr. A nonstop musical with more than 28 songs, the play is a melding of various Dr. Seuss stories. It all begins with a little girl’s imagination as she brings the Cat in the Hat to life, setting out on a journey through the Jungle of Nool to Whoville. “It’s about looking at diversity at its best, and remembering that a person is a person, no matter how small. It also reminds us that by using your imagination, anything is pos-

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sible. The music is heartwarming and fun, and the colors are vivid. It’s a sure ‘don’t miss’ production,” said Scheiber. Scheiber said that she has senior student leaders each year, and they meet to talk about what they think will be best suited for the class and for the students involved. Once the group narrows down the choices from Musical Theatre International’s web-

site, they create Powerpoint presentations that they show to the entire group. Finally, the group votes to make a final decision. “This was a unanimous vote,” said Scheiber. “Everyone wanted to do this musical this year. There’s lots of energy, heartwarming moments, birds and crazy monkeys that cause chaos and a big ruckus on stage. We started auditions

“With the solar farms, you have some advantage as far as property tax,” said Commissioner George Brown. Martin pointed out even with the tax abatement, the tax on the solar farm would be considerably higher than the current taxes on the undeveloped property. Commissioner Jackie Newton asked if any health problems related to electromagnetic fields and solar farms had been noted with regard to any other

projects the developers had been associated with. Representatives of the solar company said they were not aware of any. Commissioners discussed the growing number of solar farms in Pender County and the need for more information regarding the industry. County Planning Director Kyle Breuer said the county plans to work with the county extension service to identify prospective sites for solar farms

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Pender State Park ideas deserve serious thought The Three Sisters cypress forest in western Pender County could bring a badly needed economic boost to the Black River basin – and in a way that will last much longer than being turned into a load of pulpwood. A bill to create a new state park is winding its way through the General Assembly like that river does our county. At the center of the proposed Black River state park are the Three Sisters – cypress trees that scientists say could date from the third century. A bill to create a new As was so aptly put by the state park is winding its University of Arkansas profesway through the General sors visiting our area last year, they don’t make trees like this Assembly like that river anymore. The Three Sisters and does our county. At the their marginally younger kin center of the proposed are literally the only trees of Black River state park their kind in the world, and it’s are the Three Sisters – not unusual to find folks with a cypress trees that scienlove of natural antiquities inquiring about how to find them. tists say could date from the third century. The proposed park would create a new public sanctuary along the Black in Bladen, Sampson and Pender counties. This would provide protection for these beautiful forests, many of which are owned by the Nature Conservancy but not generally available to the public. The Conservancy does an outstanding job protecting and preserving our natural heritage, but lacks the logistical and financial support to keep such resources available to -- as well as safe from – the general public. The Wildlife Resources Commission and State Parks does an excellent job protecting and preserving other wild areas after the Nature Conservancy does the initial groundwork. There’s no reason not to protect and preserve the special sections of the Black in the same manner. It might provide a secondary benefit as well, since protected areas are generally managed for both wildfire prevention and flood reduction. It wasn’t too long ago that droughts led to thousand-plus acre wildfires roaring throughout the county, and of course we all recall the events of last fall, when the opposite was true. The park is still a long way in the future, if it is to exist at all. Any money would be requested from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Clean Water Management Trust Fund or similar state programs, all of which are highly competitive. As with most state parks, it’s unlikely much if any local money would be required, although the local benefits would be substantial. State Parks are popular with Carolinians as well as out-of-state tourists, and to have a priceless resource like the Three Sisters available to visit, study, and enjoy would bring a lot of welcomed dollars to the west end of the county. The timing is excellent, as some properties in the Black River basin likely will see a buyout from state or federal agencies. Since property purchased by government agencies in the wake of storms cannot generally be redeveloped as business or residential, using such land as part of a new state park makes sense. While not all properties would qualify, some certainly would, and we’re sure this avenue is being explored. We hope the bill progresses, and that the funding can be found to create a top-level state park like those enjoyed by other counties in our area. Western Pender has a lot going for it, but the infrastructure isn’t there to give people a reason to visit the area. Residential development – or redevelopment – is simply not a good idea in some areas, but there is much to say for establishing a state park that will act as a wildfire buffer, a wetland area for floodwaters, and a tourist attraction that preserves and protects our natural heritage.

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Why so much time in Holly Shelter?

Bill Messer Important distinction! Thanks to reader Joe Brandt for this very important point Last week I had written how to tell a coral snake from non-venomous look-alikes, “red and yellow, kill a fellow . . .” Correctly. it’s “Red touch yellow, kill a fellow, red touch black, friend of Jack.” I remember it like it was yesterday. My uncle Johnny

had come back from the Navy, from Saipan Island in the South Pacific. He was a larger than life hero, and I was constantly in awe of him. He kept a couple of horses on my grandparents’ back lot, across a small creek that sprang up on the property. The rough stable was set within tall pines, and an understory thick in palmetto, with lots of honeysuckle underfoot. It’s the honeysuckle and palmetto that form the enduring memory, the sounds of rustling through dense palmetto, the squishiness of walking across wet densely matted honeysuckle vines that lay on the bottomland. I am drawn to the woods. I grew up playing in the

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The death of a newspaper, 1978 The headlines had to be perfect. They had to fill the space, they couldn’t run into each other, and larger headlines went higher on the page. Italic and straight typefaces – what everyone calls “fonts” nowadays -- had to be staggered, and an even mixture was preferred. And there could never, ever be a typographical error, an ampersand, or an “at” symbol in a headline. The old joke was that the largest that could ever be run was 72 points, or just over an inch tall, and that was only to announce the second coming of Christ. Anything else – President Nixon’s resignation, the evacuation of Saigon, a triple-fatality, consolidation and desegregation of schools – well, 48 points of Scotch Bodoni was sufficient. The death of Elvis Presley rated only a 36-point headline. Bylines were earned, and rare. The headline that day was only 36 points tall, but it stretched across all eight columns, and was two lines (as opposed to the six most papers were using). “Dispatch ceases publication…” was enough to let me know the world was changing. I was a chubby kid, tall for my age, which was 12 years, four months and 13 days when the newspaper I called “ours” shut down. The Old Man and Miss Lois didn’t own the paper, of course. They just worked there. Papa was the editor, and Mother covered a little

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Jefferson Weaver of everything, from courts to town boards to features to civic clubs. Times were changing, and the owners of the other newspaper in town made the owners of “our” paper a good offer. It was just business; the town really couldn’t support two papers anymore, especially since the Fayetteville and Raleigh dailies also covered the big stuff, and provided the state, national and world news folks wanted to read. Ours was a paper of big fish and huge watermelons, beauty queens and pet possums, heroic goats and family reunions. We were also a paper where a trio of “hippies” being arrested for two ounces of “dope” was top-of-the-fold news, and where legislators came to garner support for bills and bond referendums. It wasn’t unusual for papers like ours to have a photo of a smiling kid with a fish beside a multi-sourced piece documenting the misdeeds

of a minor local functionary that became a major scandal that stretched much farther than the city limits of our town. Little papers had big power back then. It is not an exaggeration to use the term “reverberated in the halls of power” when describing some community newspaper reporting. One particular story that sticks in my mind was when the Old Man and my hero, Mr. Wade, uncovered a scandal that was printed under one of the first doublebylines I can remember seeing. That story came out on Tuesday afternoon, yet resulted in two telephone calls at our home that night from Washington City. Being a busybody little kid, I answered the phone both times; one caller was my dad’s friend, Sen. Jesse Helms, praising the Old Man. The senator called me by name when I answered, and congratulated me on a

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How Medicare covers therapy services Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain how Medicare covers physical therapy services? I’m a new beneficiary, and would like to get some treatments for my back. Need Help Dear Need, Medicare covers a variety of outpatient therapy services including physical, occupational and speech therapy, if you meet their coverage criteria. Here’s how it works. Medicare coverage To get Medicare (Part B) to help cover your physical therapy, it must be considered medically reasonable and necessary, and will need to be ordered or prescribed by your doctor. You can get these services as an outpatient at a number of places like a doctor’s or therapist’s office, rehabilitation facility, medical clinic or a hospital outpatient department. You also need to know that Medicare limits how much it pays for outpatient therapy services in one calendar year. These limits are called “therapy cap limits.” In 2017, Medicare will cover up to $1,980 for physical and speech therapy combined, and another $1,980 for occupational therapy. But be aware that just like with other Medicare covered services, Medicare will pay 80 percent (up to $1,584) of your therapy costs, after you meet your $183 Part B deductible. You, or your Medicare supplemental plan (if you have one), will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent until the

cap limits are reached. After that, you’ll have to pay the full cost for the services. Extra therapy If, however, you reach your cap limits and your doctor or therapist recommends that you continue with the treatment, you can ask your therapist for an exception so that Medicare will continue to pay for your therapy. The therapist must provide documentation that these services are medically necessary for you to continue. If Medicare denies the claim, you can appeal through the Medicare appeals process – see Medicare.gov/claims-andappeals. If approved, Medicare has an exception threshold of $3,700 for physical and speech therapy combined, and $3,700 for occupational therapy. If your therapy cost exceeds these thresholds, Medicare will audit your case, which could lead to denial of further services. No coverage If you choose to get physical therapy on your own that’s not considered medically necessary or prescribed by your doctor, your therapist is required to give you a written document called an “Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage” (ABN). Medicare Part B will not pay for these services, but the ABN lets you decide whether

to get them. Therapy at home You should also know that Medicare covers home therapy services too if you are homebound and eligible to receive home health care from a Medicare-approved home healthcare agency. To learn more about this option, see the “Medicare and Home Health Care” online booklet at Medicare.gov/pubs/ pdf/10969.pdf. Medicare advantage If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), these plans must cover everything that’s included in original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. But sometimes these plans cover more, with extra services or an expanded amount of coverage. To find out whether your plan provides extra coverage or requires different co-payments for physical therapy, you’ll need to contact the plan directly. More information If you have other questions, call Medicare at 800633-4227, or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), who provides free Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. To find a local SHIP counselor visit Shiptacenter. org, or call the eldercare locator at 800-677-1116. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Son Rise Service I could not believe the traffic Easter morning en route to sunrise service. We left at 5:45 a.m. to travel one mile south. There was a steady stream of headlights for as far north as we could see, and we followed a solid line backed up a quarter-mile from the parking lot. Really, I thought, on our island? I had never seen such a thing as I typically attend my church’s sunrise service an hour later. One lot was full so we parked across the street, a perfect exit plan, along with hanging near the back so we could scoot out in time for another service at seven. People kept pouring over the newly constructed beach access, scaling the dunes and surrounding the speakers strategically sitting in the sand. Breaking dawn on the beach was beautiful, just light enough to see the warm glow on the faces of our faith family. It was even warm enough for wearing Easter attire, which was very exciting as the Easter bunny brought me a brand new dress perfect for the occasion. That is the part of Easter I miss by going to sunrise service; last year it was sweats, hoodies and tennis shoes in a cool misty rain. The anticipation and joy of the crowd was palpable. Then they announced they were postponing the service 15 minutes to allow all those who were not parked yet to join us. I’ll admit, I was a little annoyed. And I was annoyed with myself for being annoyed. It’s Easter, my friend reminded me, chill out. I know, but I had a schedule to keep – Sound Side park by 6:55 a.m. I was surprised so many people gathered on the beach for the service. Then I realized it was a collaborative effort of several churches in Sneads Ferry. Not all Islanders but a good mix of our neighbors from the mainland and I am sure some happy tourists. Three pastors spoke and sang into the microphone as the congregation mumbled and hummed to familiar tunes I couldn’t take my eyes off the sunrise, and I felt bad shooting photos during prayer, but I wasn’t the only one. Who says you have to close your eyes when you pray anyway? I don’t think that’s a rule. The service was short and sweet and we got out in plenty of time to get down the road for round two. The sun was high in the sky by then and familiar faces were gathering for our annual Easter celebration. Sad to know it was our pastor’s final Easter with us, I savored every second of his sermon. Followed by breakfast at the Beach Grill, and I was glad I had risen, indeed. I hope you made it to sunrise service somewhere, even if indoors. It is always exciting to share the anticipation and celebration of our risen Lord. Don’t wait for Easter, thankfully the sun rises every day and no pastor is required.

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Newsings & Musings

Edith Batson Book Club Burgaw Book Club met at the home of Eleanor Dunn April 20. Sue Cowan, president, conducted the business meeting. Barbara Murphy was program chairman and introduced her guest, Robin Roller. She makes her own soap and puts essential oils in it. It was interesting to realize how many oils she had learned that work best for her soaps. Following the program, the hostess served delicious nuts, chocolates, cookies and punch. Visitor A surprise visitor popped in for a visit. My grandson William Batson drove down

Weaver Continued from page 4A school award before asking to speak with the Old Man. The second call was from another elected official in the same city, but his words were not so complimentary. In both cases, someone in our town had called and read the story over the telephone. I wish I could recall exactly what the topic of the story was, but that was about 40 years ago, and I was a little kid. Headlines sold newspapers; they still do, although now we have color photos and graphics and other draws. Back then, everything was black and white, so the headlines had to be big, bold and informative. We counted on reader loyalty – again, that is still paramount – but we had to be loyal to our readers, too, and that meant letting them know what was happening, and why they should read our paper. There were other headlines on that last front page, of course, stories that mattered: a forecast on the coming tobacco markets, a protest somewhere, a local court case, and a story about a Chamber of Commerce function. There were a lot of them, because we ran a lot of stories on the front page back then. I try, every year, to study one of the last copies we have of that edition, but I can’t get past that doubleline eight-column banner at

Messer Continued from page 4A swampy areas near home. It’s the same today, and especially every spring. I anticipate the opening of the Hampstead gate to the game lands, even though it’s still early, and the brown grasses may still be touched with frost. There’s a sharp contrast in the glare of morning sun between the green of the pines and the shades of brown and gray of everything else. I search the left side of Lodge Road closely. It gets the morning sun and seems to wake up sooner than the right side. At first, I see a few buttercups, pale yellow, and some blackberry blossoms, stark white in the harsh unfiltered winter sun. I keep driving, well into the interior, exploring Lodge Road, then turning down Tram Road, through the bottomlands of Trumpeter Swamp, past numerous dove fields, and making the turn to come out Grassy Road. Continuing the drive I rejoin Lodge Road to the other gate on Shaw Highway across from the ranger depot. All is well, the roads are in excellent shape, better than ever, I think.

to see his mother and family. It was a good visit. What a nice surprise! Library program Saturday a special meeting was held by Freedmen in coastal N.C. who had a two hour meeting from 1-3 at the Burgaw branch of the Pender County Library on Cowan Street. The Freedmen were a group of white, black and native Americans who tried to help each other and better themselves after the Civil War. Stories were told, questions were asked, and people told about their journeys. People came from Duplin, Sampson, Pender and New Hanover counties. The gentlemen who brought all together and was a wonderful speaker was Tyrone Goodwyn, who lives in Washington, D.C. He is a family historian. There were several Pender families present who had family members in that group. Thanks to all who attended. Director Mike Taylor said was a great success and would loved to have heard more. Homecoming Burgaw Presbyterian Church will celebrate Home-

coming on Sunday. We always welcome family members, friends, former pastors, and friends to join us. Worship service will be at 11:00, followed by diner in the pavilion. Visiting Africa Pray for Edith, who just called me from Washington, D.C. She is on a trip to Rwanda, Africa to see her daughter Rachel, who has ben with the Peace Corps for two years. Edit will visit her for a couple of weeks I think. Katherine will be going back to school in August. Pentecost After Easter comes Pentecost. Remember that Jesus told his disciples to go back to Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit to come. I hope Easter was a wonderful day for everyone. Just thinking of Christ being raised from the dead and being alive forever was enough to keep me happy all day long. We do have an awesome God, don’t we? May the peace that only Jesus can give – will live in our hearts every day. And may we love Him and obey Him with humility always. Shalom!

the top. “Dispatch ceases publication….” Just the first three words said it all. I could not understand; I was scared, angry, worried. Today I can compare the feeling that last day to being in the home of a loved one who has died, during that interminably long period between making funeral arrangements and waiting for the funeral. It’s kind of like when you lose a family member, but the full obituary hasn’t hit the paper, and you wander from room to room, looking and listening and missing – just missing something. It took me a little while, that last afternoon, to realize what was wrong. It was the silence. The Goss press that shook the building like the trains that passed the front door, the machine that I loved watching and hearing and smelling – it was silent. The Associated Press teletype was turned off, which was absolute heresy. Never again would we glance to check the jury-rigged “stop the presses” bulb on the grimy green wall above the ancient machine. The red light would shine brightly when you couldn’t hear the alarm over the press and the typewriters and jangling phones and all the other noises that meant our paper was alive and vibrant. The building had to have some kind of noise, but I can’t remember it. I wandered around, looking for that lost something.

My father’s tiny office was always a safe haven, and I headed that way, wondering what would come next, unnerved by the silence. Then I heard a sound. It was coming from his office, behind stacks of newspapers and documents from before even my father was born. The Old Man was 63, with a wife and son to support, in a highly competitive industry with very few job openings – and after the last paper hit the street that day, he no longer had a job or a paycheck. The paper that he woke up every morning at 5:30, and put to bed every day when the work was done, a paper he loved and nurtured and fought for and took pride in – that paper was dead. And the sound coming through the old plaster wall was the worst I had ever heard. My dad was mourning. It was first time I ever heard the sound of a good man crying, and for the first time in my life, I was scared. For 21 years, the Old Man wrote a column every year, saying goodbye to The Dunn Dispatch. Sometimes it made print, sometimes it didn’t. In 2001, he lay in his hospital bed, too weak to sit up. He asked me to carry on his tradition. I promised I would. I also made a promise to myself that day, about another column. Lord willing, you’ll read that one in a few days. Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffersonweav-

The Hampstead entrance opens into a section called ‘turkey oak wiregrass savanna’ and the type is readily visible for the first mile or so, then changes to something called ‘wet longleaf pine savanna’ then ‘pocosin habitat’. There are areas of wet bottomlands interspersed around bodies of water, streams and seeps. The ‘Carolina Bay’ is a unique feature, often impenetrable due to the concentration of shrubs and vines, especially smilax. around the edges. Carolina Bays are oval in shape and all are oriented from north west to south east. Origins are arguable: some thinking leads to a conclusion that the origin is caused by the impact of a comet, others conclude it is the upwelling of subterranean water. Continuing through, about halfway along Lodge Road, it’s wetlands on both sides of the road. A large and intense fire started by lightning strike near Juniper Road burned thousands of acres down to, and even below the ground, several years ago, burning through several feet of sphagnum, leaving forests of burned tree trunks still standing, held in place still by the tap root, with the side roots standing free in the air. Hurricanes and weather eventually pushed most of

them over onto their sides, leaving miles of landscape beginning the natural plant progression that has gone on for millennia. Holly Shelter’s uniqueness is due to fire, it is a natural event, but one that can be modified by reducing the fuel load from time to time by ‘prescribed burns’, which renew the ecosystems every three or four years. Now it’s warmer, and the spring season is well under way. Turkey hunters have priority. It used to be a three day hunt in Holly Shelter, leaving four days for ‘casual’ users. Now it’s a six day hunt, with only Sunday as a non-hunt day, and now the non-hunters and hunters use the game lands at the same time. Birdwatchers, hikers and strollers, bike riders, geocachers, ‘herpers’ searching for snakes, and overall nature enthusiasts all share the facility. Sometimes it can be quite crowded, especially on a beautiful spring weekend. One of the hunter complaints about the nonhunters is that non-hunters should wear the same blaze orange visibility clothing hunters wear, and that geocachers shouldn’t ‘wander’ across the game land during hunting seasons.

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Simpson family honors matriarch with 90th birthday celebration

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Mrs. Helen Jones Simpson will honored with a birthday celebration hosted by her children and grandchildren April 29. Mrs. Simpson, a lifelong resident of the Currie community, credits her nine decades of good living to her faith in Jesus Christ. One of her favorite sayings when asked how she is doing is “Holding on.” Holding on, that is, to her faith and trusting a loving God. Mrs. Simpson is the widow of the late Edward Simpson, Sr. From their union, nine children were born - five sons and four daughters. The celebration, which will be held at Harrells Christian Academy, will be presented by five generations of her offspring. Mrs. Simpson is a lifelong member of Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church, and she has worked tirelessly as a missionary. She now sits on the distinguished mother board as one of the oldest members of the church.

Helen Jones Simpson The community is invited to come out and join the family with a day of food, fellowship, love and gospel music, featuring recording artist Ricky Wadell of Atlanta, Georgia. “She was a full-time missionary, and she was real dedicated,” said son Ivey Simpson. “Every week, she would go from one rest home to another. At the rest home here in Burgaw, they always called her ‘Banana Lady’ because she would bring bananas to the patients. That was what she did, she would travel to the hospital and

the nursing home and see everyone, and she would go to see everyone in the neighborhood. She would always carry them a piece of cake or something. “Now she taught us that, if somebody died, we fixed food and we would prepare an envelope for money for the family. We wouldn’t say it was from one person, it was always from the family. That’s one thing about her, she taught us to give. The one thing that has most inspired me about my mama is that her sisters died, and she raised all of her sisters’ children. They think of her as their mama too. There were nine of them, and all of them passed away. She was the baby, and she is the only one living now. She took care of everybody. So that’s the reason why they wanted to make this day a big day. There are five generations of us.” The birthday celebration will begin at 3 p.m. at Harrells Christian Academy, located at 360 Tomahawk Highway in Harrells.

National Day of Prayer service May 4 in Hampstead By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A National Day of Prayer event, sponsored by Pender East Ministerial Association, will be held May 4 at noon. The ceremony will be held at the gazebo in Hampstead Village across from Hampstead United Methodist Church. Churches in the Hampstead and surrounding areas, including Wesleyan Chapel in Scotts Hill, will participate in the ceremony. Seven points of prayer will be featured, with leadership in each of the areas praying for the seven points, which consist of government, education, media, business, military, church and family. “It’s a very simple service, and it will only last about 40 minutes. We will open the service by welcoming the people. I have people who come and set up chairs for us, and we have a public address system,” said Rev. Bennie Daniels, local National Day of Prayer Coordinator. “We’ll have some special music, Bound by Faith, and they are going to sing two songs. Then we have a benediction, and the people who say the prayers and the musicians are all invited to stay for lunch immediately afterwards at the Methodist Church. We will treat them to lunch, and it’s actually the culinary class from the high school that will be preparing the lunch.” Daniels said that the program costs them nothing to put it on. Every year they ask to use the gazebo, and everything is cleaned up immediately afterwards. A banner is put out about two weeks ahead. Each year, there is a scripture to focus on. This year’s scripture is Daniel 9:19, which states, “For Your great name’s sake, hear us, forgive us, heal us.” To begin the ceremony, the American flag will be presented by the Color Guard from American Legion Post 167. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, a prayer of repentance will be given before the groups begin to pray. About halfway through the seven points, the special music will be presented, followed by the

benediction. Daniels is the founder of It’s All About Him Ministries International. She said that she feels called to the tribal people of India, and she has been to India 13 times. “We have been doing this ceremony for years,” said Daniels. “I believe that because the people come, they understand the power of prayer - and there is so much power in corporate prayer, when we are all praying for

the same thing. We’ve got some amazing people in our community. We really do.” The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America, encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in our culture. The National Day of Prayer is observed annually the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray collectively for our country. The day of observance was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The event is open to everyone. It the public, and will be held at 95 Hampstead Village. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved across the street to Hampstead United Methodist Church.

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Education

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Health Department sponsors Pirate Promise 2017 By Amanda Barbee, RN, Pender Health Department The Pender County Health Department hosted the second annual Pirates Promise at Topsail High School April 18 for junior and senior prom ticket holders. The event began to bring awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence for teen drivers with focus on prom night when destructive behaviors are greater. The teens learn how their reactions and decision making processes are altered while under the influence of alcohol or drugs but also what happens to them at a DWI check point. Topsail High School was selected because of the large amount of traffic colli-

sions that happen on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, every day approximately 160 residents die of chronic disease, injury or violence. With the use of the Healthy Communities Program grant through the N.C. Chronic Disease and Injury Section, efforts are aimed at reducing unintentional injuries and improve health in our community. To do this, one of this year’s strategy was to increase the public’s DWI awareness by partnering with the Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch. With the use of their Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) mobile students can tour the unit and see how law enforcement is

equipped to set up DWI checkpoints in North Carolina. The N.C. Highway Patrol was invited to present an explanation of the new laws on texting or distractive driving. Opportunity was given for students to navigate through a cone course on a golf cart while wearing “drunk goggles” that simulate impaired driving. Also, Guilford County DWI Task Force showcased an actual car simulator where students were allowed to get in the driver’s seat with state of the art technology to create an altered status driving experience. Police dog Kayda from the Surf City K-9 unit gave a

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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Have you ever wanted to be one to complete a certain series of goals that make up one total achievement? You know, like the greatest mountain climbers all want to tackle all mountains over 10,000 feet, or be one to trek along each segment of the Appalachian Trail? I have my own personal goals, such as paddling each of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s river systems and exploring each national park. Yes, they are lofty goals, but they make for great bucket list items.

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Continued from page 5A facility are knowledgeable, and give the hunters wide berth on hunt days. A couple of days ago I was fishing where Ashes Creek crosses Lodge Road at the impoundment. It was nature quiet, with a cool spring morning, clear sky, puffy clouds dotting an otherwise clear blue sky, the gentle breeze carrying the sounds of the area. All was peaceful and calm. It is times like these that I get very spiritual, and find my place in the overall scheme of things in this life. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m there to take some pictures of the swamp bay, the flowers are like small magnolias. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chased the early spring bloomers, the dwarf iris verna, and the

Pirate Promise Continued from page 6A performance of her obedience skills and demonstrated her ability to track different narcotic substances if she were to be called to a scene or a DWI checking station.

Some friends of the family just set out to what they are touting as an annual chance to explore the country. Last year, they visited Washington state. This year, they just left for the other corner of the country, visiting Maine and Acadia National Park. These are life-changing moments. These are memories that will never be forgotten and experiences that most just do not have the willpower to try and complete. Yes, most will think of how awesome of an experience something like that would be, but they quickly write it off as too far, too expensive, too time consuming, too anything but not too important enough to actually do. Another that I know, he goes by the name Kayak Kevin, is on his own adventure as well. He has been known to basically live off his kayak, fishing for food and camping where ever there is a clean shoreline. This year, a little over a month ago, he set out on a different journey though. He started out at the bottom of the country. His launch

point was somewhere on one enough willpower to realize of those most far reaching your dreams are more imporislands called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and he tant than your excuses. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bill Howard is a lifelong plotted a course along them up to the Florida mainland. North Carolina resident and Each day that he has some hunter. He is a lifetime memsort of cell phone signal, he ber of the North Carolina posts where he is located and Bowhunters Association, an an update on how the trip is associate member of Pope going. He has struggled with and Young, and an official bad weather such as rain and measurer of both. He is a certigales. fied hunter education (IHEA) He has struggled with the instructor and bowhunter cold believe it or not, as he education (IBEP) instructor. was caught in one storm that Please share your stories with mixed with the high tide push- Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ ing the ocean waters over the gmail.com. small island he was calling home that night. His tent was flooded, his kayak nearly washed away, and he was left Continued from page 1A miserable in the lower 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, wet, and getting blown by the lins said there were numerous traffic problems along I-40 in fierce winds. His latest update has him Pender County with water runenjoying life in the Ever- ning across the highway. Many glades. He continues to paddle county roads were flooded as through the mangroves, fight- ditches filled and ran across ing the bugs, and catching the roads â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had flooded roads all food when needed. Anyone with some sort of across the county,â&#x20AC;? Collins adventurous spirit has longed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It flooded in all the usual to do things such as this. places. I-40 was bad along the What does it take to finally go part of the highway with the through with it though? Just new pavement.â&#x20AC;?

flytraps, pitcher plants, butterworts and sundews, then the calopogon orchids and looking for early rose pogonia orchids. Every year I follow the same schedule. Later, the fringe orchids will pop out, and the red woods lily, carrying me into fall with the emergence of the autumn gentian. At that moment, trying to entice one of the impoundments â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;flierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fish, a bluegill sunfish cousin, to take my day-glo green plastic grub, I was overcome with the beauty of the time and place, filling the essential parts of my existence with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightnessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of it all. Pretty metaphysical, I thought, but how else to express it? I met a turkey hunter recently, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;savvyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hunter who parked his truck well away from the hunting field, riding his bicycle in. He had camo boots, pants, shirt, hat,

and day pack, and his gun was factory camo, too, all offset with the orange safety vest. He was on his way back to his truck, having seen a couple of hens, and unable to get the gobbler to come out. He had left his family on Topsail Island to enjoy the beach while he came over to enjoy the hunt. I met a couple on bicycles, and found it was their first time in, and about eight miles from the Hampstead entrance told them a little about what lay ahead. There was a very large turtle on the road shoulder, waiting until the commotion passes before continuing his journey from one side of the road to the other. Soon, a truck pulled up, and the camo-clad hunter stepped out asking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you gonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; put the turtle in the water?â&#x20AC;? He said he would, because

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Lady Patriot’s rally ends Titan upset bid By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer For six innings the Heide Trask Titan softball team found their old mojo. They were making plays in the field and had scored four runs in support of senior right hander Brittany Foy. The Pender Lady Patriots were hitting the ball well. However, the Titans were doing something that they had struggled to do with any consistency this season; field the ball. However, a late inning rally by the Lady Patriots, fueled by some timely hits derailed the Titans bid for an upset. When the Patriots fielded the last ball of the game the bus was started and the Lady Patriots rode him with a hard earned 6-4 win. The Lady Titans were up 4-1 entering the top of the seventh inning when lightning struck in the form of the Pender bats. The Pats got two on to open the inning. Jenna Harrell laced a double to score a run. With runners on second and third a triple by KiKi Allen scored two runs to tie the game. An infield hit by Mashay Hagans scored Allen and a hit to right field scored the sixth run. Two pop ups to the pitcher ended the top of the inning and the Lady Titans found themselves down by two runs with just three outs to give. Brittany Foy lined a double down the

third base line to open the inning and the Lady Titans were in business. The next batter flied out to the outfield and a ground ball to second base gave Pender two outs. The Titans were down to their last chance. The next batter popped up to the pitcher, ending the game. Freshman Samantha Wells earned the win in the circle. She went the distance, giving up four runs. Hagans led the Patriots with two triples. Foy took the loss for Trask. She went the distance. Earlier in the week the Lady Titans played the Richlands Wildcats. The lady Cats are sitting atop the Coastal 3A standings with two weeks left in the regular season. The Lady Titans found themselves in a cat fight of sorts, falling 8-1. The game was close in the early innings. Richlands held a 3-0 lead after three innings and scored a run in the fourth frame to take a 4-0 lead into the final three innings. The Wildcats scored four runs in the sixth. Ashton Yarbrough scored on a Samantha Long hit in the sixth inning but the Rocky Point Titans could not make up the large deficit. Brittany Foy took the loss in the circle while Long and Yarborough each had two hits to pace the offense.The Titans faced

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Lady Pirate bats carry Topsail over N. Brunswick The Topsail softball team put up 16 runs and 16 hits last Tuesday in a MidEastern 3A/4A Conference game but it appeared – for the next 13 innings – all that connecting took something out of the girls in black and gold. The Lady Pirates found themselves on the short end of a 2-0 loss to Dixon Wednesday, getting just three hits, and the drought continued early Friday evening as they could muster just three hits through the first six innings against North Brunswick. But former New York Yankee star Yogi Berra once said, “The game’s not over until it’s over,” and the Lady Scorpions found that out the hard way and – in the end – it was a pair of Lady Pirate freshmen that did them in. Freshman Maggie Smith knocked in the first two runs and classmate Lauren Strnad knocked in runs three and four as Topsail overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat North Brunswick 4-3 in a non-conference game-avenging an error-filled 10-7 loss to the Lady Scorpions on March 29. A third freshman – pitcher Addie Smith (3 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned) – was the beneficiary of the late rally in earning the pitching victory in relief of Victoria Elder (4 innings, 1 hit, 1 un, 0 earned, 9 strikeouts), who was on a pitch count as she comes back from a sore shoulder. “We actually really started hitting the last couple of weeks, averaging 11 runs a game, but against Dixon we didn’t hit a lick,” Topsail Coach Eric Phillips said. “Coming in tonight, for about six innings, it was more of the same. But we constantly preach, ‘Have faith in yourselves,’ and we chewed them out pretty good last night and they came through. The effort wasn’t there Wednesday but I can’t fault the effort tonight. What you saw at the end of the game was not the lineup we put outthere at the beginning, nor one that we envisioned. We’re young right now, we’ve lost half our

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Freshman Samantha Wells pitched a complete game in the Patriots win over Trask.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

After light duty recovering from an injury, Lady Pirate ace Victoria Elder is back on the mound for Topsail.

The tension in the air at Rocky Point Heide Trask on Friday night was evident. The Pender patriot varsity baseball team had made the trip across the county to engage their biggest rivalry. Coach Stephen Christian called on his senior Riley Murray to take the mound. The hard throwing right hander went five innings in taking a 7-4 win. Early in the week the pats hosted two non-conference foes, falling to Dixon 4-2 and North Brunswick 8-2. The Bulldogs took the short ride over from Onslow County on Tuesday to engage the Patriots in what was a preview of things to come in the next four years with both moving to the same conference. One bad inning spelled defeat for Pender as the Bulldogs scored four runs in the third frame and held off the Pats in taking the win. The Pats plated two runs in the sixth inning but fell short in their comeback. Riley Murray took the loss on the mound. He went two innings, giving up all four runs. The senior led the pats at the plate with a run batted in. the pats managed only three hits in the game.

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Pirate nine upsets New Hanover By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Tuesday night at Legion Stadium was a banner night for the Topsail High School baseball team as they topped previous conference-unbeaten New Hanover – putting them back in the hunt for the overall Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference title. But there was a bit of a hangover from the celebration on Tuesday as the Pirates traveled to Greenville Wednesday where they suffered loses to 4A perennial powers J. H. Rose, and D. H. Conley. While those loses hurt some and didn’t make Pirate Coach Aaron Rimer a happy camper, it was still hard to dilute Tuesday’s major accomplishment. Junior right-hander Jake Luchansky scattered four hits over a seven-inning complete game, striking out seven while walking just two, and giving up one earned run, and Josh Madole did what

senior leader do by knocking in the winning run in the fourth inning as Topsail defeated New Hanover 3-2, handing the Wildcats their first conference loss. Luchansky was at 104 pitches (limited to 105 in a game) when Wildcat Francis Meehan stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seven with a Troy McGaskill (one out double) standing on second. Meehan lifted a Texas-League fly ball into shallow right field where Pirate Elliott Blanton came racing to make a sliding, one-handed catch. McGaskill, thinking it was a potential runscoring, game-tying single was almost to third when Blanton jumped to his feet and fired to shortstop Shane Nolan for a game-ending double play. It was pitch 105 for Luchansky’s. “We knew he was up there, we had him at 102 or 103, so that (Meehan) was definitely his last hitter, that was in

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By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Things are heating up for several of the Topsail sports’ teams with just two weeks remaining in the regular season, and several individuals in tennis and track and field are vying for spots in the NCHSAA regional and state meets so, at this point, all games, matches, and meets are really important. Mens’ tennis Conference powerhouse New Hanover handed Topsail a 9-0 road defeat Tuesday, winning two singles’ matches by 6-0, 6-0 scores, two by 6-1, 6-0 scores, and one 6-1, 6-2, and sweeping all; three doubles’ matches (8-2, 8-1, & 8-1). The Pirates bounced back Wednes-

day to defeat Ashley 8-1 behind singles’ victories by Hudson Smith (6-1, 6-3), Jason Loher (6-1, 6-2), David Novak (6-2, 6-3), Will Hornethal (6-4, 6-7, 10-5), and Joey Scott (6-1, 6-4. Smith and Garland won at first doubles (8-3), Loher and Novak won at second doubles (8-4), and Will and Alex Hornethal won at third doubles (8-1). The team was at West Brunswick Tuesday and participating in the MEC Tournament Thursday. Mens’ golf The Pirates had a pair of matches last week. Tuesday they were at Landfall where they finished third (344) behind New Hanover (313) and Laney (341), and ahead of West Brunswick (345), South Brunswick (346), Hoggard (352), and Ashley (358).

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Wildcats Brad Mickle and Jackson Tyler shared medalist honors with a three-over score of 75. Topsail scorers were Harrison Wierse (80), Max Johnson (85), Barrett Holmes (88), Evan Higgins (91), and Anthony Tartaglione (95). Thursday the boys were at River’s Edge where they finished fifth (416) behind New Hanover (303), West Brunswick (330), South Brunswick (338), and Hoggard (355), and ahead of Laney (423) and Ashley (517). Wiese shot a 76 to lead the Pirates, followed by Higgins (83), Johnson (85), Holmes (89), and Tartalione (93). Tyler (NHHS) was the medalist (71). The Pirates were at home (Castle Bay) Monday and are at Magnolia

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I have been around sports all my life. I played three sports from the time I was four or five until I got too old to do it. I have coached youth sports and had a hand in officiating as well. I am not an expert on any of the sports that I have coached, played or covered. However, I do have very strong opinions on many different aspects of many different sports. During the years I have watched the game of baseball and softball evolve. At one time the game of baseball was a pure as the driven snow. To be successful you had to do three things. Those three things were simply, hit, field and pitch. If you were proficient at all three of these things you were bound to be successful. However, along the way something changed. The world of sports became the world of specialty. You could be an average fielder, but if you had a great bat they found a place for you. Thus came the designated hitter. If you had a great arm with a great fastball, but had no stamina you were told to not sweat it. “We will use you in relief.” That’s right. We will teach you to throw as hard as you can for two innings and then switch you out. Don’t worry about working on your deficiency. We have a spot for you. All of this was usually found in the big leagues. At the high school level the

best pitcher on your team was usually your best hitter and could field his position. While that is still the case, I have watched in amazement as the high school sports scene has changed. Let me preach. My good friend Desmond Jordan was one of the best if not the best athlete to ever play for Heide Trask. Desmond played baseball, football, basketball and ran track. As a matter of fact, I believe that Desmond’s best sport may have been baseball. However, he ended up on the gridiron. Great choice I might add. In recent years, Tynaffit Davis’ name comes up when talking about great multi-sport athletes at Trask. Topsail’s Will Thomas was also a great multi-sport athlete. Pender’s Justin Hooper is one of those rare athletes that found success in several sports. These guys are rare. This day and time if a high school athlete is very good and is being looked at by college recruiters, they are often discouraged from playing other sports. They are told that the risk of getting injured is not worth the reward. They are also told that they need to work on their craft. In my opinion this is wrong. I believe that playing multiple sports helps to make a student-athlete a well-rounded individual. I also believe that a young man or woman can get bored and complacent if he focuses on just one thing for the whole year. If you have a young high school student-athlete that is very good in several different sports, I would encourage them to play each of these sports. In the long run it will make them a wellrounded adult. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week saw the three high schools getting back to normal. The Pender Patriot softball team earned a hard fought win over Trask. They came back from three down in the last inning behind a triple by KiKi Allen. Freshman Samantha Wells earned the win in the circle with seven innings of work. Jenna Harrell had a double and a ribbey in the last inning rally while Mashay Hagans also had a great game. The Lady Titans lost to Ashley despite two hits apiece from Samantha Long and Ashton Yarborough. The Topsail Lady Pirates lost a tough one to Dixon but used a late inning surge to beat North Brunswick. Freshman pitcher Addie Howard (3 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned) was the winning pitcher in relief of Victoria Elder (4 innings, 1 hit, 1 run, 9 strikeouts). Freshmen Maggie Smith and Lauren Strnad each had ribbeys in the win. The Lady Pirates destroyed New Hanover (4-6, 2-9) 16-0 in 5 innings. Hayley Grizzle led the way with three hits, three run scored, and two RBIs. Hunter Bizzell was 2-for-2 with two runs scored along with a ribbey. Strnad was 2-for-4 with three RBI. Howard got the win with Elder in relief. The Topsail baseball team was in the middle of conference action last week. Junior right-hander Jake Luchan-

sky scattered four hits over a seven inning complete game, striking out seven while walking just two in beating first place New Hanover. Josh Madole drove in the winning run in the fourth inning. Pirate outfielder Elliot Blanton made a sliding catch and doubled up a baserunner to end the game. The Trask Titan hard ballers earned a win over West Wilkes. Justin ‘Radio’ Collier picked up the complete game win on the bump while Chase Foxbower led the Titans with two hits. Robbie Patterson and Miles Jordan each had a RBI in the game. Pender senior Riley Murray earned the win over Trask while Chase Norris pitched two innings of one hit ball to close things out. The Topsail lady Pirate Lacrosse team earned two wins last week. The Lady Pirates started last week off with an 11-3 win over 4A New Hanover. Delaney Popella led the way with a hat trick (3 goals) while Hannah Jones, Maddie Devries, and Lily Ruddell each scoring twice. Jane Hobbs had a great game in the net with 10 saves. Thursday the Topsail girls defeated Cape Fear Academy 14-6 in a non-conference road match. Jones led the attack with four goals. Hobbs had 17 saves in goal. The Topsail boys lacrosse team lost 14-11 to New Hanover last week. Nick Haddock had four goals in the second half.

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Lady Pirates lacrosse beats New Hanover By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Lady Pirates lacrosse team started last week off with an impressive win over 4A New Hanover Tuesday by an 11-3 score. It was Topsail’s second win over the Lady Wildcats (10-4) this year. Delaney Popella led the way with a hat trick (3 goals) while Hannah Jones, Maddie Devries, and Lily Ruddell each scoring twice, and Sophie Minnick and Erin McFadden both scoring once. Jane Hobbs had a great game between the pipes with 10 saves. Thursday the Topsail girls (8-6, 4-6) did not let the earlyweek success deter them as they defeated Cape Fear Academy 14-6 in a non-conference road match. Jones led the attack with four scores, and Minnick, McFadden (2 assists), Ruddell, Jones, and Popella all scored twice. Also

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Continued from page 8A and we had (Payton) Phelps ready,” Rimer said. “That’s a really good team over there, they lost one game coming in, so Jake was outstanding. “We didn’t help him (Luchansky) early. We got off the bus and we didn’t come ready to play, but we pulled the switch and that’s what good teams can do at times. We picked ourselves up and played a little. Now we’re going to take it one game at a time and play it out and see where it takes us.” Luchansky walked the first batter he faced (Kyle Smith). Jac Croom sacrificed him to second and Max Hildreth singled to center to score Smith. Hildreth scored an unearned run when the ball was misplayed in the outfield. The Pirates got as run back in the second on a leadoff single by Sam Hall, a stolen base, a wild pitch, and a RBI

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Continued from page 8A Greens Wednesday for the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Golf Championships. Track and field The Pirate team participated in the Pender County Championships Thursday with the Topsail boys scoring 80 points to finish first ahead of Pender (48) and Trask (44), while the girls were second (69) behind Pender (82) and ahead of Trask (10). Eddie Wofford led the boys with first-place finishes in the 800 (2:21.8) and the

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Continued from page 8A Next up was a very good North Brunswick team. The Scorpions sit atop the east central 2A standings and were looking to show their

Dees potential goes with big arm at Trask By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan varsity baseball team is young and inexperienced at several positions. But the team is not void of talent. With an abundance of youth on the team you need not look very far to find a freshman. One of the freshmen that have shown great potential is right-hander Ricky Dees. Mr. Dees plays several positions for Coach Ronnie Pruitt. He has a very strong arm and can play just about any spot on the field. However, he is predominantly an infielder, playing either first or third base. Dee’s best position may lie behind the plate. He has the arm to gun down baserunners and is adept at throwing down to second base from his knees. Ricky Dees has earned plenty of experience this year. He will be a mover and a shaker in the next three years.

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scoring were Devries and Lucy Nestor-Dowling. Hobbs had 17 saves in goal. 3A playoff seeding hung in the balance this week as the Lady Pirates played host to host to West Brunswick on Tuesday and welcome South Brunswick to Hampstead Thursday. The Lady Pirates beat West Brunswick 9-5 (3-24) and South Brunswick 11-7 (3-28), and repeat wins would clinch the top seed out of the conference in the upcoming playoffs as well as at least one home playoff game. Mens’ lacrosse The Pirates erased a 10-2 halftime deficit to come all the way back to within two goals but ended up losing 14-11 to New Hanover Tuesday. Nick Haddock came alive after a slow first half with four goals in the second half. Jake Volpe also led the way with four key comeback goals. Additional goals were

scored by Leighton Randall, Spencer Martindale, and Jeremiah Richardson. Senior captain and goalkeeper Bradley Brosovich had a big game in the cage with 8 saves and an assist, and fellow senior captain Kade Ramsey scooped up seven ground balls, created two turnovers, and had an assist. Over the previous three seasons the Pirates scored five goals total against the Wildcats. Topsail was home Monday against Cape Fear Academy. Two key conference games with playoff ramifications loomed – at home Tuesday against West Brunswick and at home Thursday against South Brunswick. The Pirates beat West 15-0 (3/28) and beat South 16-1 (3/24). Repeat wins over their 3A opponents would clinch the top 3A seed in the upcoming playoffs, with at least one home game guaranteed.

groundout by Garrett Myka. Topsail took the lead for good in the fourth on a leadoff double by Myrka, a RBI single by Hayden Walsh, a fielders’ choice where Walsh was thrown out at home, and Madole’s clutch two-out single. After the first, Luchansky gave up a double in the second, a single in the fourth, a walk in the sixth, and Meehan’s double in the seventh. “I was going in there thinking I just needed to do what I’ve been doing all along, throwing strikes,” said Luchansky, who improved to 5-0 with a 1.22, earned-run average and 45 strikeouts and just nine walks in 40 innings pitched. “I have complete faith in my teammates and my defense. “I knew I was close in the pitch count, I was at 98 entering the seventh so I knew I had to pound the zone, which I did, and the team picked me up. When I saw the catch I was like, he caught the ball, and I was filled with joy.” Wednesday was not a

particularly good day in Greenville. Topsail (3-6, 6-2) scored twice in first against J. H. Rose (18-2) on a one-out double by Hall, a two-out RBI single by Colby Emmertz, a single by Tyler Ording, and a RBI single by Myrka (2-for-4, RBI) But they could not maintain that lead as the Rampants scored one in the bottom of the first, two in the third, and three in the sixth for a 6-3 victory. The Pirates outhit the Rampants 8-5 but left six runners stranded on base. Topsail watched the game against D. H. Conley (12-6) slip away early as the Vikings scored three runs in the top of the first before adding six in the fifth in a 9-0 win over the Pirates. Topsail managed just four hits in the game – one each from Aaron Beach, Hall, Ording, and Blanton. The Pirates (13-6, 6-2) were home Tuesday for a key battle against West Brunswick (13-6, 6-3), and welcome South Brunswick (11-8, 1-7) to Hampstead Friday.

1,600 (5:11.0). Wofford was also a member of the victorious (9:41.0) 4x800 relay team. Adam Hart (124-1) was first in the discus, and Blake Schieffer (5-4) was first in the high jump. Multiple scorers included Justin Burgess (second in shotput and discus), Schieffer (second, 3,200), Ryan Spillane (first, 300 hurdles, 47.6 and third 3,200), Jacob Viebrock (second, 110 hurdles; fourth, 300 hurdles), and Eddie Stadsvold (third, triple jump; fourth, long jump). Leading the way for the girls were Madison Lofton, who was first in the 100 (12.8)

and first in the 200 (26.3), Elizabeth Cooper (first, 100 hurdles, 18.1; second, 300 hurdles), Payton Little (first, discus, 85-1; second, shot put), and Hannah Spillane (second, 110 hurdles, fourth, 300 hurdles, second, high jump, second, triple jump). Other multiple scorers were Molly Farrell (third, discus; second, shot put), Madison Snyder (second, 1,600; third, 800), and Abigail Hunt (fourth, high jump; third, 200). The teams were at the Ashley Invitational Saturday but results were not available at press time. They will

mite against the 1A Patriots. North tagged senior right hander Bryce Guertin with six runs in the first four innings and rode that offensive output to an 8-2 win. Three Scorpion hurlers combined to hold the Patriot bats to just one hit. A total of 12 Patriot batters were sent

back to the pine with strikeouts. The final game of the week was a Four County Conference matchup against the rival Trask Titans. Murray held the Titans in check for the first three innings. Trask scored two runs in the fourth on an old fashion squeeze

play. With the score tied the pats added four runs in the fifth buoyed by a two out two run double by Josh Roberts. The junior duo of Stephen Brunetti and Jevin Rivenbark led the Patriots with two hits apiece while Roberts finished

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are many reasons why a high school sports program becomes successful. There are the star players and then there are those players that work hard to become a productive member of the team. for Topsail senior outfielder Tyler Ording both could be said of his rise to prominence on this year’s team. Ording played sparingly last year on a team that made a deep run into the playoffs. He worked hard on his game during the off season and the hard worked has paid dividends. This year Ording has played in every game and has put up some steady numbers. He is currently batting a very respectable .283 with a .431 on base percentage. The Pirates are hoping to go deep into the 3A playoffs this year. Tyler Ording will have to play well for that to happen.

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Spring brings good fishing By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The warm temperatures last week brought a lot of the area anglers out. They found some good fishing in the waters off and around Pender County. There were reports of some nice specks being caught in the inland waters. Top water baits and such are producing some nice and specks. Fish around the mouths of creeks and docks for the best results. The reds are showing up in the inland waters with fresh shrimp and cut baits are the bait of choice here. The flounder bite is ramping up as well. Live minnows will work here. Fish the mouths of creeks and around the inlets and be patient. The piers are reporting that a few bluefish have been caught. Cut baits will work here. Some blowfish and a few mullet have been caught as well. On the freshwater side of things the fishing is getting better with the water temps approaching 70 degrees. Bream are biting red worms and the cats are hitting chicken livers along with your favorite stink baits. This week’s fishing tip Surf fishing can be a very fun and rewarding experience. There is nothing quite like standing in knee deep water casting an over-

sized rod and reel into and on the other side of the breakers and sitting or standing on the beach in anticipation of a nibble or quick tug on your line. Let’s go over a few things. Surf fishing is a difficult art to master. Fish tend to feed at the surf break line and this is a good place to start fishing. One of the biggest mistakes that we tend to make is trying to fish way beyond the breakers. Don’t try to cast much beyond the breaks. Retrieve back through any possible bait or cast into the break and let the bait rest until something bites. Remember to use enough weight on your line. When fish are schooling lures need to be cast out and retrieved to look like a bait fish swimming away from a predator. On an average day, early morning and late afternoon will be the best fishing times. The best days will occur when the high tide peaks in the early morning. Try to study the beach and find the best place to fish. There are quite a few baits used in surf fishing. Some like cut mullet while others prefer shrimp or even squid. One nugget I learned a few years ago is to make sure to keep your bait out of the sun and heat. A cooler is best for doing this. A two-hook bottom rig is usually the rig of choice when surf fishing. Make sure you have several sizes of hooks and weights as the conditions change quickly.

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The Heide Trask Titan soccer team continues to play good soccer. Last week they played North Brunswick in a game that Head coach Cathy Claris could very well have played in the infirmary. With more student-athletes injured than healthy the Lady Titans lost to the Lady Scorpions 5-0. Although Claris hated to lose, she thought the game gave her team a chance to get back into the thick of things. “We were so out of shape due to spring break and very few attending practice over the holiday week. We needed to have a game under our belt to see just how out of shape you can get it if you don’t run for days between practices and games.” The Lady Titans hosted their biggest rival in Pender on Friday. The Lady Patriots were shorthanded, (11 players) and fell to the Titans 8-0. The Lady Titans led 3-0 at the half and scored five goals in the second half. Mayra Lopez earned the hat trick (3goals) and also had an assist. The Titans (7-3 in conference and 8-7 overall) are currently tied for second place with East Bladen in the Four County Conference appear in next week’s Post & Voice. There is also a meet at South Brunswick Wednesday and a meet at Topsail Thursday.

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behind Clinton and own the top spot among the 1A squads. Coach Claris and her crew hosted East Bladen on Tuesday night. The Topsail girls’ soccer team dropped a tough 1-0 decision Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats scored about 10 minutes into the game. “We had a couple of chances to score in the second half but could not finish,” Topsail Coach Jimmy Pyrtle said. “The team is playing well and is competitive but we are struggling to score which is negatively affecting the won-loss record. Every conference game is tough.” Thursday the Lady Pirates (4-7-5, 0-7-2 in Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference) were not hospitable hosts as they pinned as 6-0 defeat on visiting Jacksonville-Northside on Senior Night where they honored Jamie Keisman, Aggie Reilly, Lexi Gilley, Ariana Colon, and Maddie Nazelrod. GIlley made the most of the celebration with a pair of goals and an assist, as did junior Carmen Pyrtle (2 goals, 1assist). Carsyn Malpass added the other two scores. Hayley Childress and Branna Vruels had the shutout in goal with a combined six saves. The Lady Pirates’ playoff hopes are on the line this week as they played host to West Brunswick Tuesday and to South Brunswick Thursday. West beat Topsail 1-0 (3/28) and South beat the Lady Pirates 5-4 (3/23), so wins at home are imperative.

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Ashley mid-week and found the going tough against the 4A Eagles. A grand slam in the second inning gave the Wilmington Screaming eagles a large lead that the Titans could not overcome. Brooke Herring and Jordan Sholar each had two hits for the Lady Titans. The Lady Titans (4-12/4-5) were scheduled to host East

Wells comes through for Patriot softball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the 2017 softball season started the Pender Lady Patriots knew that they would lean on senior Gracie Vincent in the circle. The senior had earned the right. However, injuries have derailed the Lady Patriot standout as of late. Coach Gary Battle has had to look elsewhere for innings. He did not have to look far as freshman Samantha Wells was right there in the dugout. Wells pitched in perhaps her biggest game of her young high school career at Pender last week when she toed the rubber against Trask. She stepped up in a big way in beating the Titans with a complete game effort. Wells strategy was simple. She said she just wanted to throw strikes and let her team make the plays. With three more years to play Samantha Wells has a bright future for the Pender Lady Patriot softball team.

Bladen on Tuesday before playing at Laney on Wednesday. They were at Midway on Friday.

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Continued from page 8A Jake Volpe also had four goals. The Trask Lady Titans beat rival Pender last week. Mayra Lopez earned the hat trick (3 goals) and also had an assist. She is this week’s top performer.

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Continued from page 8A starting varsity, it’s not an excuse it’s a reality, and now the younger kids are getting more comfortable in tough situations.” North scored an unearned run in the fourth on a hit batsman, a wild pitch, and two passed balls. It became 2-0 in the fourth as three Topsail errors produced another run, and it appeared the Lady Scorpions added a crucial insurance run in the seventh on a double and an RBI single. But the Lady Prates did not fold the tent. Tanesha Williams singled, Hunter Bizzell singled and, after a fly ball

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Continued from page 9A the game with two RBI. Murray ear ned the win with Chase Norris throwing two innings of one hit baseball

out, Hayley Grizzle singled to load the bases. Following a strikeout, Smith drove a 3-2 pitch to center to score Williams and Bizzell. Maddy Laster walked to reload the bases sent a ball just past the outstretched glove of the North shortstop – scoring freshman pinch-runner Lauren Labelle and Smith. “My thoughts were I had to be smart with my pitches,” Strnad said. “I felt, if I could get a pitch I could hit, hopefully I could get it through the infield just enough to score at least one runner. We’re a young team but a lot of us try really hard because we so young, so I think, in years to come, we’ll be even better.” The team rushed Strnad

after the winning run scored, and it was a weird feeling. “I was scared, I was thinking, ‘Oh, Lord, everyone’s running at me,’ but it was a great feeling.” Wednesday the Topsail girls hit the ball but right at people. Bizzell had two bunt singles and MacKenzie Williams had a one-out double in the seventh for the only Topsail hits. Grizzle too the pitching loss, giving up two runs on three hits in the top of the first. Welder came on in the fourth with one out and recorded strikeouts on nine of the 11 hitters she faced. Tuesday was a hit-as-thon as the Lady Pirates destroyed New Hanover (4-6, 2-9) 16-0 in five innings. Grizzle led the

to finish the game. With the win the Patriots are 3-16 overall and 3-7 in Four County Conference play. They were at West Bladen on Tuesday and home verse Union on Friday.

PENDER COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMINSTRATORS AND PARENTS OF HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS A STUDENT WITH DISABILITES There will be a consultation at 2 p.m. on May 12th, 2017 at the Pender County Schools Board of Education Office, 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, for administrators of private schools located in Pender County and parents of home schooled students identified as a child with disabilities. The purpose of the consultation is to provide information on services available for students with disabilities who attend private schools within Pender County or who are home schooled. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon White, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259-2187. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT A project for the education of disabled children in Pender County is being developed for the 2017-2018 school year and is available for review and comment in the Office of the Director of Exceptional Children Programs, Pender County Schools Board of Education; 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina, date for review will be June 1st thru June 3rd, 2017. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon White, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259-2187. PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS CHILD FIND The Pender County School System is seeking to locate children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 who are not receiving special education and related services or whose current services are not meeting their needs. Children with disabilities in public school, private schools, or home schools may be eligible for services. For more information, you may contact Dr. Shannon White, Director of Exceptional Children’s Department at 910259-2187. DESTRUCTION OF INACTIVE EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S RECORDS Inactive Exceptional Children’s records for students who have graduated or departed Pender County Schools five years or more will be destroyed on June 1st, 2017. For more information, you may contact the Exceptional Children’s Department at 910-259-2187.

way with three hits, three runs scored, and two RBIs. Bizzell (2-for-2, 2 R/S, RBI), Smith (2-for-2, 3 R/S, RBI, sophomore Natalie Potter (2-for-4, R/S, 2 RBUIs), and Strnad (2-for-4, 3 RBIs) all had two hits. Howard (3 IP, 1 hit, 2 K’s 2 W) got the win with Elder (2 IP, 1 W 5 K’s) in relief. Tuesday was the battle for the conference title and the top 3A seed in the upcoming NCHSAA state layoffs when West Brunswick (15-3, 8-1) came to Hampstead for a rematch with the Lady Pirates (15-4, 8-1). He Lady Trojans beat Topsail 7-0 (3/24) in Shallotte. Thursday South Brunswick comes to Hampstead for two five-inning games beginning at 4 p.m.

Town of Burgaw Government News April 27, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The following public hearings will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend and oral and written comments are welcome. Public Hearing 1. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding consideration of an application to amend the Town of Burgaw Official Zoning Map. Applicant, Monty’s Home/Barbara Rabb is requesting the conditional rezoning of a 4.24 acre tract located at 2025 Henry Brown Rd. from R-20 (LowDensity Residential) to PD-CZ (Planned Development District) to build a structure for 10 indoor kennels, a training area, and storage for supplies. Public Hearing 2. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a proposed text change amendment to Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance Article 9, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 9-1: Exemptions. Applicant, Town of Burgaw Staff, is requesting a text change to designate the boundaries of the Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading Exemption Area to be the Central Fire District. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Parks & Recreation Coordinator – The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is seeking a Parks & Recreation Coordinator to perform a variety of duties related to developing, organizing, and coordinating events, activities, and programs for all age groups and interest levels of the community. This is a full-time one year contract position. Must be flexible in the work schedule, including evenings and weekends. Associate’s degree in recreation management and relevant experience in related field preferred. Hourly rate is $10-$16, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits not provided. Qualified applicants may pick up a job description and an employment application at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled. EOE

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Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, May 1, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

PUBLIC INFORMATION 5.1.

Discussion and Brief Overview of Pender County’s Beaver Management Program.

5.2.

Presentation of the Senior Tar Heel Legislators (STHL) Program Priorities for 2017-18.

5.3.

Presentation of FY 2017-18 Budget Message to Board of Commissioners.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

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7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: April 18.

7.2.

Approval of Tax Refunds and Releases for April 2017.

7.3.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Calgon Carbon Corporation for a vessel of reactivated Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $46,000.

May 09, 2017 May 16, 2017 May 18, 2017 May 29, 2017

CALENDAR Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop 9:30AM Planning/Zoning Board meeting 5:30PM Town offices closed in observance of Memorial Day TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

Town of Surf City Government News April 27, 20, 2017 2017

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 8.1.

Approval to Request the United States Postal Service to Evaluate Specific Zip Code Boundaries in Pender County.

8.2.

Proclamation of May as National Preservation Month.

8.3.

Proclamation of Elder Abuse Awareness.

8.4.

Resolution Supporting Dedicated State Revenue Source for Beach Nourishment.

8.5.

Approval of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council’s Annual Plan, Board Members and Funding Recommendations for FY 2017-2018.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 9.1.

Approval Authorizing Budget Amendments to Approve Increase in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $2,550.

9.2.

Approval Authorizing Budget Amendments to Approve Increase in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $608.

9.3.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to re-allocate $53,479 of unspent funds among various programs within the Health Department.

9.4.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Asheville Ford for the Purchase of Three Vehicles in the amount of $75,078.

9.5.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Kathy Barnes, DDS for Contract Dental Services in the amount of $43,916.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD 10.1. Approval of Purchase Order to Dell for Computer Equipment: $53,283.

MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council First Tuesday of the month Planning Board Second Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________

National Arbor Day Celebration April 28 3 p.m. Surf City Town Hall 214 N. New River Drive

Come help us celebrate our 15th year receiving the Tree City USA Award.

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Free Community Shred Event

Friday, May 5th 9am-1pm At Town Hall; 214 N. New River Drive

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10.2. Approval of Purchase Order to Asheville Ford: $22,900. 10.3. Approval of Purchase Order to Performance Chrysler Dodge Jeep: $42,000. 11.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

12.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

13.

ADJOURNMENT

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The Town of Surf City Council will meet to hold a Council Retreat to discuss the proposed utility budget for fiscal year 20172018 on Friday, April 21st at 9:00am. At the Surf City Town Hall, located at 214 N. New River Drive. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting.

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The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD VOLUNTEER! WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: boards/commissions/committees: The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following # of boards/commissions/committees:

DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

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LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE Positions/Categories # of OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Vacancies Nicholas K. and Carol S. Shepard, Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Public Citizen Advisory Board of Health 2 Dentist***, Engineer*** Monkey Junction Mini Storage, applicant, on behalf of Pinnacle Propertyapproval of Hampstead and Michael D. Hoover, owners, of a Zoning Map Amendm AnimalShelter Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian is requesting the approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for four (4) tracts totaling approximately 9.41 acres Animal Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian dis Board of Adjustment 1 District 4 from PD, Planned Development zoning district to GB, General Business Residential zoning district. ThisPerformance request is to allow for zoning multiBoard of Adjustment 1 District unit 5 self-storage units (NAICS 531130). The subject properties are 13471 UStheHWY 17of in located along west side US Hampstead, HWY 17 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking feet to the 5 north of the intersection of US HWY 17 and Sloop Point Loopmay Road (SR in the identif Council on Community Affairs 3 District approximately 1, District± 2,500 3, District Jury Commission 1 Commissioner Representative HWY 210 and be1563) further Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4204-76-8504-0000, 4204-86-1659-0000, TourismInitiative Development Board Authority 1 Collector Housing 1 Low-Income Representative 4204-77-7047-0000, and 4204-77-3088-0000. Industrial & Pollution Control Financing 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District Facilities 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City DistrictAuthor. 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Zoning Text Amendment DistrictCrime 2 = ScottsPrevention Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck Juvenile Council 1 Business Member Parks, applicant, on beha Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of Zoning TextColeman Amendments to the Pender County Unified District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board 2 Public Members Amendment for a general use rez Development Ordinance: Section 4.6.10 Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards, Section 5.3.2 Residential Uses, *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently Section 7 Design Standards for; Sight Triangles (7.4.3), Waste Water System Requirementszoning (7.7.1.B), adistrict reorganization Parkslicensed. & Rec Boardcan be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa 1 Long, Clerk At-Large Applications to Agricultural to RP, Re D Surveyor and Engineer Forms. A detailed Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application. SocialtheServices Advisory Board 1 District of 2 Section 6.3 Major Site Development Plan Contents and Appendix NC HWY 210 approximately description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development1,500 f Tourism Development Authority 3 District Department 3, District 5, Collector and along Harrison Creek Road (SR Offices.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT OFFER District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady;Pender County Planning & Community Development 0849-0000 and 3273-33-1459-0000. District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City 805 S Walker St FOR SALE OF PENDER COUNTY PROPERTY Burgaw, NC 28425 District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck Phone 910-259-1202 TAKE that Pender CountyLong has received and proposes to accept an offer to purchase 0.16 acres +/- onDistrict US Highway5117 District 3 NOTICE = Rocky Point; Creek = Burgaw; Holly S, Rocky Point and further identified as Parcel ID 3234-79-0251-0000 for the sale price of One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). Within Ten (10) days of the date of this notice any person may submit an upset bid which exceeds the *** These temporarily filled by someone associated proposed positions purchase price bycan at leastbe ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and at least fivewith percentthis (5%) of the remainder of the purchase price. The bid must be submitted to the Clerk to the Board with a deposit in the amount of licensed. five (5%) percent of the total increased price.

Signature Top Sail NC, LP, app al.owners, is requesting the approva field who may not be currently www.pendercountync.gov known as Wyndwater. Specificall conventional lots and forty (40) sin Development zoning district. The pr Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and Pointe and east of US HWY 17 in complete an application. 3906-0000 and a portion of 4204-94

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES TROY JOHNSON 17 E 133 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against James Troy Johnson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before July 7, 2017 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. Estate of James Troy Johnson c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7667 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Edieth B. Robinson, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edieth B. Robinson, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 13, 2017 at 385 Newkirk Road, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 31st day of March 2017. Jennifer Robinson 385 Newklrk Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #7672 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executors of the Estate of Diana Lewis Davis, late of 900 Salem Court, Wilmington, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 5th day of July, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of March, 2017. Crystal Davis Swift and David Eugene Davis Co-Executors of the Estate of Diana Lewis Davis Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7671 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 00243 Having qualified as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Karen Elizabeth Diehl of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Karen Elizabeth Diehl to present them to Teresa Dzurovcin, 125 Winchester Lane, Rocky Point, NC 28457, Administratrix CTA by July 10, 2017 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 28th day of March, 2017. R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Teresa Dzurovcin, Administratrix CTA P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7670 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Minnie Etta Hodges, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Minnie Etta Hodges, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 13, 2017 at 1161 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 31st day of March 2017. Calvin D. Hodges 1161 Arvida Spur Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7673 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Carl H. Mencke, late of 2778 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Carl H. Mencke to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 90th day of this notice, July 13, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Catherine M. Jazwinski, Executrix of the Estate of Carl H Mencke Pender County Estate File: 17-E-147 c/o Catherine M. Jazwinski 343 South Belvedere Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 #7681 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, Charles J. Hawkins, having qualified as Ancillary Administrator CTA of the Estate of Jean E. Hawkins, Deceased, late of Clayton County, Georgia, with real property in Pender County, North Carolina, hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before July 14, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the above named Executor. This the 13th day of April 2017. Charles J. Hawkins, Ancillary Administrator CTA Estate of Jean E. Hawkins Justin N. Plummer, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Telephone: (336) 547-9999 Facsimile: (336) 547-9477 #7676 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-306 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES RAY MEREDITH, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES RAY MEREDITH Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 7.47 acres and 17.3 acres, Parcel ID Number 234119-6360-0000; 2341-29-8315-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2017. This date: April 13, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7677 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-307 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 Watts Landing Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 422458-7210-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2017. This date: April 13, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7678 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ellis Jackson Turner, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ellis Jackson Turner, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2017 at P.O. Box 253, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 4th day of April 2017. Patricia Turner Matthews 200 Corinth Church Road Rose Hill, NC 28458 #7684 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-308 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 17 Watts Landing Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 4224-58-7182-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2017. This date: April 13, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7679 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-309 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL C. LINDON Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 10A, 10B, 11A and 11 B Snug Harbor, Parcel ID Number 422458-9340-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 1, 2017. This date: April 13, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7680 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jeanette Blair Jackson, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jeanette Blair Jackson, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2017 at 1521 Setter Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 4th day of April 2017. Carol Morgan 1521 Setter Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 #7683 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Estate of HAZEL SWART WHITE, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of HAZEL SWART WHITE, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before 07/7/2017 -- or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. On this day, April 6, 2017. Savannah Lindsey Holmun, Personal Representative c/o The Rodgers Law Firm, PLLC by Richard T. “Chip” Rodgers, Jr., Attorney for the Personal Representative 8120 River Road Wilmington, NC 28412 #7675 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/2017

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-322 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. TOBY DEAN HINSON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Successors in Interest to Marion Young Woodcock a/k/a Kitty Woodcock Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.20 aces Grady Township, Parcel ID Number 228755-5721-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 5, 2017. This date: April 20, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7687 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-CVS-689 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. SHIRLEY B. HUBBARD C/O JOEY HUBBARD, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SHIRLEY B. HUBBARD C/O JOEY HUBBARD, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-689, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of that real property described in a deed recorded in Book 502 Page 98 of the Pender County Registry and further being all that real property described in a deed recorded in Book 474 Page 106 of the Pender County Registry less and excepting therefrom all that real property conveyed by deed and recorded in Book 1347 Page 206 of the Pender County Registry and further less and excepting therefrom all that real property conveyed by deed and recorded in Book 1347 Page 209 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 2293-21-1499-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Posted: April 11, 2017. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7689 4/20, 4/27/2017 17 SP 29 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 Roger D. Ebert and Cheryl M. Ebert to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), which was dated October 28, 2005 and recorded on October 28, 2005 in Book 2808 at Page 263, 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 May 2, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 23, Section 2, Topsail Heights Subdivision as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 12, at page 11 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1206 Kings Landing Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pur-

suant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Roger Dean Ebert. 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 Â§ 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ﬁling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conﬁrmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-01194-FC01 #7685 4/20, 4/27/2017

17 SP 35 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 Dennis W. Hinnant and Arlen S. O’Neal to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 23, 2012 and recorded on May 24, 2012 in Book 4078 at Page 0067, 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 May 2, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 9, Section I, of Virginia Creek Forest, as shown by that certain map entitled map of survey of Virginia Creek Forest, Section I, map dated May 21, 1983, Johnie C. Garrason, Surveyor, and recorded in Map Book 20, Page 77 of the Pender County Registry. Together with rights of ingress and egress from the said lot to the public right of way along the said road ways as shown on the above said map. Manufactured Home, 2012 Cavalier Limited Edition, Serial No. CBG046637NCAB Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 115 Pond View Circle, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ﬁve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Dennis Wayne Hinnant. 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 Â§ 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey

title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-15998-FC01 #7686 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-865 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS CHRISTY LAUREL ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS CHRISTY LAUREL ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-865, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina, ½ mile Westwardly along Pender County Dir Road #1122 from US Highway #421, and approximately 250 feet Northward from the center of said road and bounded as follows: on the South by a small tract of land owned by Mrs. Mary Ward known as the “School house Tract” (it being a portion of her 1305 acre home tract); on the West by the lands of McKinley Murphy; on the North by the lands of Pearly Costin; and on the East by Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Home tract; and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the corner of a ditch, the Northwest corner of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “Schoolhouse Tract” said Beginning point being located the following courses and distances with said “School house Tract” lines, from a point directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters to a ditch beneath the roadway and in the centerline of Pender County Secondary dirt Road #1122, said iron stake being approximately 5/10 of a mile from the intersection of Road #1122 with US Highway #421; S 3-00 E 61.02 feet to a pipe; N 57-30 W. 320.5 feet to an iron stake; and N 8-00 E 344.0 feet to above said BEGINNING iron stake; running thence from said Beginning, so located with the line of McKinley Murphy, N 7-35 E 14.6 feet to an iron pipe, McKinley Murphy’s corner in Pearly Costin’s South line; thence with Pearly Costin’s line, N 64-48 E 272.25 feet to a pipe in the West line of Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Tract approximately 2 feet East of the center of a ditch; thence with her line along the East bank of said ditch (it being well marked) S 3-00 W 331.22, feet to an iron corner stake (the Northeast corner of above said “School-house Tract”) approximately 2-feet East of said ditch’s center and near the mouth of another ditch; thence with the North line ditch of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “School-house Tract” (it being well marked) N 49-07 W 305.9 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.97 acres, more or less. The above described lot is all of Tract #2 in a deed from P.T. Newton to Bryant Murphy, said deed dated September 18, 1951 and recorded in the Pender County Registry in Book 321, Page 15. (PID: 2278-73-9623-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7696 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BETTY MOORE JONES 11 E 197 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Moore Jones, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before July 19, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated April 12, 2017. Sharon J. Fraser, Executor ℅ Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7698 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11/2017

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-1145 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. ROBERT M. SHEPARD, JR., owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ROBERT M. SHEPARD, JR., owner, et. al., 15CVS-1145, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract #5 as shown on a map entitled “Map of Survey, Division of Joe Shepard Est.” as surveyed by Johnie C. Garrason, Registered Land Surveyor, in November and December of 1974, and as recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 53 of the Pender County Registry. Less and except the following two portions of the above described property: Exception 1. That certain property described in deed to ESSIE M. SHEPARD (SINGLE) recorded in Book 1184 at Page 77 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said deed in hereby made for a more particular description of said exception; and Exception 2. That certain property described in deed to MARGUERITE S. WATTERS recorded in Book 1079 at Page 160 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said deed in hereby made for a more particular description of said exception. (PID: 4204-99-4079-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7691 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-338 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. DAVID J. DUBOIS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DAVID J. DUBOIS, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-338, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1 Being all of Lot No. 20 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 1, as shown on that certain map recorded in the Registry of Pender County in Map Book 11 at Page 33. Excepted from this conveyance is the following portion of Lot 20 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No 1: Beginning at the common corner of Lots 6 and 7 and 20 and 21 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 12 as shown on a amp recorded in the Registry of Pender County in Map Book 11 at Page 33 and running thence form said point of beginning 15 feet with the southern most line of the aforesaid Lot #20 to a stake; running thence in a northwardly direction parallel to the western line of Lot #21 to the northern line of Lot #20; running thence in a eastwardly direction to the northwestern corner of Lot 21; thence in a southerly direction with the line of Lot 21 to the point of beginning. Being the eastern 15 feet of Lot 20 of Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 1. Tract II Being all of Lot 19 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 1 as shown on that certain map recorded in the Registry of Pender County in Map Book 11 at Page 33. Excepted from this conveyance is the following portion of Lot 19 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 1: Beginning at the common corner of Lots 8, 9 and 18, 19 in Block 12 of Del-Mar Beach Subdivision No. 1 as shown on a map recorded in the Registry of Pender County in Map Book 11 at Page 33 and running thence from said point of beginning 20 feet with the southern most line of the aforesaid Lot No. 19 to a stake; running thence in a northwardly direction parallel to the eastern line of Lot No. 18 to the northern line of Lot No. 19; running thence in a westwardly direction to the northeastern corner of Lot No. 18; running thence in a southerly direction with the line of Lot No. 1 to the point of beginning. Being the west most 20 feet of Lot No. 19 of Block 12 of DelMar Beach Subdivision No. 1. (PID: 4245-54-4426-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7692 4/20, 4/27/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-375 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. KAREN HERRING, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. KAREN HERRING, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-375, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Beginning at a railroad spike that is located at the centerline intersection of NCSR 1128 and NCSR 1207. From the point of beginning, thence; 1) With the centerline of NCSR 1128 North 42 degrees 05 minutes 28 seconds East 46.72 feet to a railroad spike, thence; 2) South 62 degrees 23 minutes 47 seconds East with an old fence 303.22 feet (passing over an inline pin at 30.98 feet) to an old iron pipe, thence; 3) South 4 degrees 09 minutes 38 seconds West 257.66 feet to an iron pin, thence; 4) North 51 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 444.46 feet (passing over an inline iron at 408.36 feet) to a nail in the centerline of NCSR 1128, thence; 5) North 37 degrees 37 minutes 55 seconds East 104.98 feet (cord and distance) to the point of beginning, containing 1.50 acres, more or less after the exclusion of that portion of NNCSR 1128 (30 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries, and is as surveyed by Johnson Surveying of Burga, N.C. in November, 1999. (PID: 2269-33-2156-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7693 4/20, 4/27/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-1053 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. TIMOTHY LEE WAINWRIGHT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TIMOTHY LEE WAINWRIGHT, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-1053, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Pender County Secondary Road #1318 said point is located along said centerline, South 80 degrees 24 minutes West 201.48 feet from a point in said centerline at the Western end of the bridge that spans the waters of the Northeast Cape Fear River (locally known as Croom’s Bridge) and running thence from said Beginning point, so located, with the centerline of said road, South 80 degrees 24 minutes West 150.00 feet to a point in said centerline; thence North 09 degrees 36 minutes West 167.33 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 50.00 feet)to an iron pipe on the edge of the Northeast Cape Fear River; thence down and with said river, North 67 degrees 05 minutes East 49.51 feet to a point on the edge of said river; thence continuing with said river, North 88 degrees 02 minutes East 102.84 feet to aniron pipe on the edge of said river; thence South 09 degrees 36 minutes East 165.108 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 115.18 feet) to the Beginning, containing 0.59 acres, more or less. Also conveyed by this deed is that certain 20 foot roadway easement as referred to in deed recorded in Book 485 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry, to which referenced is hereby made for a more perfect and accurate description of such right of way. EXCEPTING, however, from the foregoing parcel of land the following portion thereof, Beginning at a point in the centerline of Pender County SR 1318, said beginning point being the identical beginning point of the .59 acre parcel of land as described in Book 485 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry and running thence North 9 degrees West 165.18 feet to the Northeast River a cornerof the above referred parcel; thence with the river South 88 degrees West 50 feet to a new corner; thence South 9 degrees East 165.18 feet to a point in the centerline of said SR 1318; thence with the centerline of said road North 80 degrees East 50 feet to the point of Beginning. (PID: 3332-88-7049-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7697 4/20, 4/27/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-818 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. JUDITH ANN BETHEA, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JUDITH ANN BETHEA, owner, et. al., 16-CVS818, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 04/28/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: TRACT I: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the southwest right of way line of a 60 foot unpaved road, said iron pipe being located North 52 degrees 10 minutes West 48924 feet, as measured along the southwest right of way line of said road, from a nail and cap at the intersection of the projection of said line with the centerline of SR 1583, said nail and cap being located South 46 degrees 02 minutes West 692.15 feet from a P.K. nail at the intersection of the centerlines of SR 1583 and SR 1533; running thence from said beginning point South 46 degrees 02 minutes West 175.00 feet to an iron pipe; running thence North 52 degrees 10 minutes West 86.60 feet to an iron pipe; running thence North 46 degrees 02 minutes East 175.00 feet to an iron pipe in the southwest right of way line of the above mentioned unpaved road; running thence with said right of way line, South 52 degrees 10 minutes East 86.60 feet to the beginning and containing 15,000 square feet as surveyed by Johnie C. Garrason, Registered Land Surveyor in August 1974 with calculated magnetic bearings from March 1972. Together with an easement for egress and egress over and across the above mentioned unpaved road. TRACT II: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the southwest right of way line of a 60 foot unpaved road, said iron pipe being located North 52 degrees 10 minutes West 575.84 feet, as measured along the southwest right of way line of said road, from a nail and cap at the intersection of the projection of said line with the centerline of SR 1583, said nail and cap being located South 46 degrees 02 minutes West 692.15 feet from a P.K. nail at the intersection of the centerlines of SR 1583 and SR 1533; running thence from said beginning point South 46 degrees 02 minutes West 175.00 feet to an iron pipe; running thence North 52 degrees 10 minutes West 86.00 feet to an iron pipe; running thence North 46 degrees 02 minutes East 175.00 feet to an iron pipe in the southwest right of way line of the above mentioned unpaved road; running thence with said right of way line, South 52 degrees 10 minutes East 86.60 feet to the beginning and containing 15,000 square feet as surveyed by Johnie C. Garrason, Registered Land Surveyor in August 1974 with calculated magnetic bearings from March 1972. Together with an easement for egress and egress over and across the above mentioned unpaved road. (PID: 4226-84-8795-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: April 11, 2017. #7695 4/20, 4/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GEORGE J. MEALEY 17 E 95 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of George J. Mealey, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated April 13, 2017. Christine Mealey, Personal Representative ℅ Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7699 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 39 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael A. Booth and Diana L. Booth, (Diana Lynn Booth aka Diana L. Booth, Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michael Alan Booth and Diana Lynn Booth) to Frank W. Erwin, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of February, 1997, and recorded in Book 1200, Page 027, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds

of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 2, 2017 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 adjacent to and Southwest of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1573 (Harrison Creek Road) and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing nail and cap in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1573, said nail and cap being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from a nail and cap located in the paved centerline of said road directly above a culvert that accommodated the waters of Sealey’s Branch beneath the roadway: South 41 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 172.79 feet and South 52 degrees 50 minutes 25 seconds East 242.20 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) with the curved paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1573 as it curves to the left a chord course and distance of South 64 degrees 50 minutes 15 seconds East 152.24 feet to an existing nail and cap inline; thence, (2) continuing with said paved curved centerline a chord course and distance of South 70 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 90.46 feet to an existing nail and cap inline; thence, (3) with Ottoman Powell’s Western most line South 04 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 145.50 feet (passing over an existing iron stake inline at 31.39 feet) to an existing iron pipe; thence, (4) South 85 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West 249.75 feet to an existing iron pipe that marks Elizabeth Graham’s Southeastern corner; thence, (5) with Graham’s line North 04 degrees 34 minutes 04 seconds West 257.24 feet (passing over an existing iron pipe at 244.94 feet) to a point in Secondary Road No. 1573; thence, (6) North 85 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 34.80 feet to the BEGINNING; containing 1.01 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1573 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during February 1997. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 600 Harrison Creek Road, Rocky Point, North Carolina. As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 479, Page 85 of the Pender County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1206460 (FC.FAY) #7700 4/20, 4/27/2017

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 54 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kelly J. Ray (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kelly Ray) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of March, 2011, and recorded in Book 3902, Page 0274, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 9, 2017 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 Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina and being an interest in certain planned community premises known as Triton’s Village as referenced in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, Page 275, duly established under Chapter 47-F of the North Carolina General Statues (North Carolina Plan Community Act) with the Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry, said premises being more particularly described as: Being all of Lot 10 as shown on a map entitled, “Final Plat of Triton’s Village, formerly Lot 59 of J.H. Batts Subdivision, Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, N.C. Highway 50” as shown on a map prepared by Charles F. Riggs & Associates and dated June 23, 2004 said map being duly recorded in Map Book 38, Page 147, Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 307 Triton Lane, Surf City, North Carolina. TOGETHER WITH an allocated interest in all Common Elements of the planned community, including the building and improvements on the land described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, Page 275 and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry as referenced above. SUBJECT TO the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, page 275 and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry and as shown in Map Book 38 at Page 147, Pender County Registry. In further consideration of the conveyance herein, members in good standing of the Triton’s Village Homeowner’s Association have a right of access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean from Madison Farms, LLC as set forth in that certain Deed of Easement recorded in Book 3242, Pages 152-153 in Onslow County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the

trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1177835 (FC.FAY) #7701 4/27, 5/4/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Roberta Thomas late of Wilmington, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Kenneth Ording, P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on or before the 31 day of July, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 27 day of April, 2017. John Montgomery Executor of the Estate of Roberta Thomas Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law Kenneth Ording, P.C. P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445 14210 NC HWY 50, Surf City NC 28445 #7704 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Edward Lee Moore deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edward Lee Moore, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 4238 Bell Williams Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of April 2017. Matthew Moore 4238 Bell Williams Road Currie, NC 28435 #7702 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Andrew Corbett, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Andrew Corbett, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 592 Keith Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of April 2017. Dixie Corbett 592 Keith Road Currie, NC 28435 #7703 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the estate of LaCole Michelle Antona Green, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, LaCole Michelle Antona Green, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 635 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of April 2017. Steven Lee Green, Sr. 635 Timberly Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 #7705 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017

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Pender County Health Department CELEBRATES

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April 27, 2017

Section B

Living

Site dedication for Currie center May 6 By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

The Greater Currie Community Action Group (GCCAG) will hold a site dedication for the future Currie Community Center May 6 at 10 a.m., across from the Moores Creek National Battlefield. The event will be a celebration of the progress towards a community center and a recreation area for the community. The public is encouraged to come out and support the efforts of GCCAG. The civic group will also sponsor their biannual Walk-A-Thon April 29. This fivemile event has two purposes. The first is to promote health and wellness for members of our community and participants from surrounding areas. The event is also an opportunity to raise funds toward building the community center. Participants will meet at 1418 Borough Road in Currie to register. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Walk-A-Thon is a bi-annual event that focused on improving the community. We really want to get people to come to the ribbon cutting, ground breaking and site dedication. We had a ribbon cutting when they first started to work on it, but now they have done more work and they have gotten the site ready for where the building will go. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the site dedication is,â&#x20AC;? said GCCAG Vice President Nancy Keith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want anyone in the community that is interested to come, and we will have refreshments and drinks. The main focus of the GCCAG now is getting the fire station going, getting the building completed and maybe even getting a walking and biking trail around the whole perimeter before the building is complete. So this is a good time for members of the commu- Ready-Picked Berries and Our Spring Plants, nity to actually look at Flowers & Hanging Baskets Available! the site and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OPEN EVERYDAY! there.â&#x20AC;? Mon.-Fri. 8:30 A.M. - 6 P.M. U-Pick Guests at the site Opening Sat. 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. dedication will include Soon Sunday 1 - 4 P.M. the Band of Brothers, who have committed to helping GCCAG in its fundraising efforts. GCCAG is involved in many community-oriented events. The group will be help plan and implement the Currie Community parade coming up in June, as well as a summer camp that will be scheduled for July. GCCAG is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizaI tion. For further information about the Walk-A-Thon or site Check out our Facebook page dedication, contact for daily updates and specials! www.facebook.com/ Catherine Smith at carolsuefarms (910) 604-2808 or Carol Sue Blueberry Farm Jim Murphy at 18055 Hwy. 17 â&#x20AC;˘ Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 515-7875. (Past Clayton Homes, on the Left)

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Talents

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Special to the Post & Voice

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Then he who had received the one talent came and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours. But his lord answered and said to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.â&#x20AC;?

Matthew 25: 24-30 Jesus once told a parable in which a master gives differing amounts of gold to his servants before leaving on a long journey. He gives to each man according to his ability: five bags of gold to one; two to another; one to the last. When he returns, he discovers that the first two servants doubled their money, while the last servant merely buried his gold in the ground. The master praises and generously rewards the first two servants, but he rebukes and condemns the third man. He takes away the last servantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold and gives it to the first man, and then says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teethâ&#x20AC;? (Matthew 25:30). This parable is not easy for us to understand, unless we view it with the eyes of our creator. The master here represents God, and we are the servants. Some of us have been given much talent, ability and opportunity; others less. But in each case, what is given is precious and valuable. We

4 Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sFood pantry in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need. The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals. The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

Christians have been given freedom also to decide how we will serve our Master, Jesus Christ, to whom we have committed our lives with a solemn oath before our Creator. God does not treat us as puppets or automaton, nor manipulate us with strings. We alone decide how we will use our gifts to benefit the kingdom of Christ. If you think your talents are simply for you to make a lot of money, retire, and die, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed the point of your life. God gave you talents to benefit others, not only yourself. Also, God gave other people talents that benefit you. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all a part of the body of Christ, and each part matters. There are no insignificant people in the family of God. You are shaped to serve God, and He is testing you to see how you are going to use

the talents he gave you. We must ask ourselves, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What have I done? What am I doing? What will I do to serve God in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ?â&#x20AC;? Are we investing our resources and time for the sake of Christ and His kingdom for the benefit of those around us who are in need? What a sobering thought for any individual. The stakes are large and the decision is ours. Author and motivational speaker, Les Brown said I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom. This week I encourage you to use the talents that God has gifted you with. You just might be surprised who will be blessed because of one small act that you do.

Bread giveaway at Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel UMC Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m

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corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. â&#x20AC;˘ 910-619-8063

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Hampstead Wellness Clinic

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

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. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. 200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

607 S. Walker Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

14201 Hwy. 50/210 â&#x20AC;˘ Surf City, NC 28445 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-328-4422 Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Watha, NC 28478 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-448-0919

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.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4670 Stag Park Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

100 E. Bridgers Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-4310 www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH 1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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 LANIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ 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. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Breakfast treats and more

Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Sausage breakfast casserole Â˝ pound sweet Italian sausage meat 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 croissants, cubed 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, diced 1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped in 1-inch pieces Âź cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Âž cup cheddar cheese, shredded 6 large eggs Âž cup milk or half-and-half Â˝ cup heavy cream Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste In a bowl, tear croissants into small cube like pieces. Heat olive oil in pan. Brown sausage meat and crumb by stirring. Drain. Add cooked sausage to croissant bowl. In pan add spinach and onion and mix well. Saute until onion is tender. Add to croissant bowl with cheeses. Stir well. Spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In another bowl add eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper. 7HISK WELL 0OUR EGG MIXTURE

over croissant mixture in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a 350degree oven for 45-50 minutes until done and heated through and golden on top. Rosemary and cheese biscuits 2 cups Bisquick mix Â˝ shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, if desired for and extra zing of flavor 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted Âź teaspoon garlic powder 0REHEAT OVEN TO DEGREES In a bowl stir together Bisquick mix, cheese, milk, sugar, and Â˝ teaspoon of rosemary leaves until a soft dough forms. On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 9 spoonfuls. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic powder and remaining Â˝ teaspoon of rosemary leaves; brush over warm biscuits. Braised chicken thighs in creamy garlic sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 whole chicken thighs 1 cup dry white wine 1 whole head of garlic, sliced in half 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 12-ounce package wide noodles 1-2 cups button mushrooms, sliced Â˝ cup heavy cream Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste In a large Dutch oven, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Season

chicken with a large pinch of salt and pepper for each thigh. Sear chicken until browned on both sides, about three minutes per side. Remove from heat. Add wine, garlic with clove side facing down, and thyme. Cover and place in oven. Braise for two hours. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a skillet heat remaining one tablespoon oil (two tablespoons if using two cups of mushrooms.) over medium high heat. Saute mushrooms until caramelized and golden. Once the chicken is finished, pick the meat from the bones and reserve the meat. With your fingers, gently squeeze garlic halves releasing the sweet roasted garlic from the head and put back into the pot. Discard the outside of the garlic. With back of a fork, mash the roasted garlic. Bring the remaining cooking juices to a simmer over low heat. Add the cream and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add chicken broth, white wine or water, a splash at a time until fluid but sauce -like. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. To the sauce pot add chicken, caramelized mushrooms, and noodles, stir to coat. Serve AND GARNISH WITH 0ARMESAN grated cheese, if desired. Lemon chiffon cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1Â˝ cups granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 0INCH OF SALT Âž cup water Â˝ cup canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 7 egg yolks 1 cup egg whites ( 8 eggs ) Â˝ teaspoon cream of tartar Lemon glaze 1/3 cup butter 2 cups confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar Â˝ teaspoon grated lemon peel 2-3 tablespoons hot lemon juice Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl mix together with an electric mixer, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat in cold water, oil, vanilla, lemon peel, and egg yolks until smooth. In another large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour egg yolk mixture over beaten egg whites, fold in with a rubber spatula JUST UNTIL BLENDED 0OUR INTO an ungreased 10-inch tube cake pan. Bake in 325 oven for about one hour and 15 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. Immediately turn pan upside down onto a heatproof funnel or bottle. ,ET HANG UNTIL COMPLETELY COOL ABOUT TWO HOURS ,OOSEN SIDE of cake with a knife, remove from pan. In a 1Â˝ quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat, remove from heat. Stir in confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar and lemon zest until smooth Stir in lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and consistency is like thick syrup. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down the sides.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS CFCC CNA Program If you are interested in the fastest growing healthcare trend in the job market, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the program in Certified Nurse Aide I beginning May 23-Aug. 2 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Alston Burke Surf City Center. For registration information, all costs, and eligibility requirements call 910-362-7930 or stop by the center. Required documentation copies for enrollment are valid N.C. driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, high school

diploma/GED/AHS, and social security card. Upon registering, a mandatory $80 background check will be paid for online and will be completed by castlebranch. com. Work at Willard Outreach Center May 6 Volunteers will be demolishing the old playground at the Willard Community Outreach Center at noon May 6. The site will be cleared for a new community playground designed to encourage children to gather in a safe place while challenging their fitness

and creativity. The demolition will be led by Sam Woodard and the Old Skool Classic Car Club. The Willard Outreach Organization and volunteers from the community set the demolition date during their meeting April 20. The group also discussed future events such as a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground design competition and a community fundraising dinner in August. The organization established a project budget to submit to Kaboom! in anticipation of that organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Thursday, April 27 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB

Friday, April 28 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Tuesday, May 2 s!L!NON MEETS AT (AMPSTEAD 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 9. The meeting is for family and friends of alcoholics. Everyone is welcome. s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST AND THIRD 4UESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT "URGAW 0RESBYTERIAN Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. For more information, call Alan King at 910-789-1074. Wednesday, May 3 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. Thursday, May 4 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB

participation. KaBoom! is a national organization working to catalyze and create places to play and elevate public discourse around the importance of play because it is critical to a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall health, development and well-being. To volunteer for the demolition May 6, or to donate, become a playground sponsor, or to request more information, contact Clifton West at 910-494-7233 or Debbi Fintak at 910-328-3996.

s4HE (AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE FIRST AND THIRD 4HURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT NOON AT 4OPSAIL 0RESbyterian Church Highway 17. For more information ABOUT THE ,IONS #LUB PLEASE CALL 6AL AT Friday, May 5 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Tuesday May 9 s4HE 4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new member to help in its continuing mission.

ATTENTION MILITARY VETERANS Pender County Register of Deeds invites you to join us for the kick-oďŹ&#x20AC; of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank A Vetâ&#x20AC;? program. Veterans who ďŹ le their DD form 214 military discharge papers at the Register of Deeds oďŹ&#x192;ce will be given a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank A Vetâ&#x20AC;? photo ID card. Present this card for a discount on goods and services at participating businesses in Pender County.

Burgaw Fire Department Community Yard Sale 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw, NC Saturday May 13, 2017 7:00AMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2:00PM Location: Pender County Register of Deeds in the Howard Holly Administration Building

All proceeds benefit the volunteers of the Burgaw Fire Department.

300 E Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425

Kick-oďŹ&#x20AC; Date: Starting May 25 & 26, 2017 Time: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3pm

Following kick-oďŹ&#x20AC; dates, regular recording hours for DD214 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Reserve a table to sell your own stuff ď&#x20AC;Ş 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; space with table inside the Veterans are asked to bring their DD form 214, a state issued photo ID fire dept. bay $15.00 and their Social Security Card. ď&#x20AC;Ş 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; space with table outside in Military Discharge papers recorded at the Register of Deeds oďŹ&#x192;ce are not public record. rear parking lot $15.00 Light refreshments will be served.

For more information call Pender County Register of Deeds at 910-259-1225. ď&#x20AC;Ş

Vendors of homemade goods are allowed

Donate your stuff for the fire department to sell, at the fire station Monday through Friday 9AM 9AMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4PM

Burgaw Lions host Vision Van 3 EVE R A L D O Z E N 0E N D E R County residents may soon have better vision after participating recently in a free eye screening project sponsored BY THE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB 4HE . # ,IONS 6ISION 6AN RECENTLY visited Burgaw to conduct free vision and hearing tests. The Vision Van screened 54 people for vision problems and 31 of those, or 57 percent, were referred for further eye

exams. Five had never had an eye exam. Forty-eight received hearing tests. $RS +YLE %ATON AND 0ERry Motsinger, optometrists in Burgaw, helped with the screening along with volunTEERS WITH THE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB AND 0ATRICIA -ILLER A state social worker for the BLIND LOCATED IN 0ENDER #OUNty. Elizabeth Almekinder with

THE 0ENDER #OUNTY (EALTH Department screened 28 of the clients for blood pressure problems and provided counseling related to diabetes. She also informed the clients of other services offered by the Health Department. The Vision Van comes to Burgaw annually to conduct free vision and hearing tests. The van is scheduled to visit again April 12, 2018.

Items Accepted Gently Worn Clothing

Furniture (no larger than 36â&#x20AC;? X 36â&#x20AC;?)

Collectables

Books

Home DĂŠcor & Artwork

Small Household Appliances

Toys & Games

Household Items

Electronics

Tools

DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Please no bedding or broken items

All leftover goods will be donated to the Armor of God Ministries Green Reflective Address Signs Gun Raffle Tickets Any questions please contact Allen Wilson, (910) 789-0292, awilson@townofburgaw.com

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Spring Festival Fun at Old River Farms

GAYLOR Outdoor Services s 02%3352% 7!3().' s 7EEDEATING s -OWING -ULCHING s 0RUNING

Staff Photos by Andy & Katie Pettigrew

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May 2017

RSVP volunteers were honored April 4-5 with a special breakfast at Heritage Place and the Topsail Senior Center.

RSVP honors volunteers at Breakfast of Champions By Barbara Mullins RSVP Director The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) honored the true champions in Pender County with a Breakfast of Champions on April 4 and 5. Sixty-eight volunteers attended and were applauded by distinguished supporters in our community. Mayor Eugene Mulligan of Burgaw and Mayor Doug Medlin of Surf City read proclamations of the importance of RSVP vol-

unteers in our county and the tremendous asset they are. Volunteers assist in helping seniors continue living at home through providing weekly visits and phone calls to check in and assisting with finding resources for them. Volunteers are providing reading Buddies to Elementary Schools and tutors to K-12. Volunteers are also mentoring developmentally challenged adults and volunteering sideby-side with them in Pender County.

The team activity for this year’s celebration was to share with local community supporters the hearts and thoughts of these special volunteers. Guided questions were used to help our officials bring more info to Congress on the importance of RSVP nationwide. We are in trying times right now and it is crucial that we all let the powers that be know what RSVP does, and ask that they relay the message loud and clear so funds remain in place for our RSVP programs

to continue. Thank you to facilitators at Breakfast of Champions: Caroline Simpson (Corporation National and Community Service, Regional Manager), Mayor Medlin, Mayor Mulligan, Suzanne Black (AARP N.C. Coastal Regional Manager ), Donna Murphrey (Topsail Senior Center Coordinator), Jennifer Mathews (Heritage Place Senior Center Coordinator); Beth Fortunato (AARP Volunteer Ambassador and Care Giving Director of All

Saints Church), Holly Pilson (Caregiver Resource Specialist, Cape Fear Area Dept Aging), Louise Hughes (RSVP Board Member-Education Coordinator ), and Tammy Proctor (Pender County Visitor Center Chair). Hugh Hawthorne of Coastal Pender Rotary spoke of the nutritional products they provided to RSVP this year and the importance of networking with seniors needs in the community. Attendees were asked to

donate a box of cereal (along with cereal box centerpieces, ador ned with pictures of RSVP volunteers), which were donated to Blake’s Chapel in Hampstead and Pender Christian Services in Burgaw to support their Food Banks. Be sure to check out the Pender County RSVP Facebook page for more pictures of our event. Opportunities to volunteer are waiting for you now. We are only a phone call away at 910-259-9119 (ext 329)

Heritage Happenings By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services It is our Anniversary! Pender Adult Services will be celebrating 35 years of service to Pender’s older population. We will be celebrating with a dance May 18 at Heritage Place. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. We will be serving light appetizers and socializing with the DJ cranking up some 50s tunes from 7-9 p.m. Tickets will be $5 available in advance. Limited tickets will be available at the door. Dress will be casual – 50s style if you wish. We hope you will plan to attend. We will have an Older American’s Luncheon May 23 at Heritage Place. Entertainment will be provided by the Harmony Belles. This group does a wonderful program of 50s music. Lunch will be consumer contribution. We will recognize our Older Americans in 50s style! We also have an Elder Law Estate Planning workshop at

Topsail May 11 and at Heritage Place on May 16. The workshop will include estate and long term care planning issues including powers of attorney, wills and trusts, veterans’ benefits and strategies for care at home. Please make a reservation by calling Topsail Senior Center at 270-0708 for May 11 or Heritage Place at 259-9119 for May16. The workshop is sponsored by Andrew Olsen, J.D., CELA. Olsen is a National Elder Law Foundation Certified Elder Law Attorney, a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in elder law and is a frequent speaker on elder law topics at local colleges, special events, churches, home owner associations and more. Did you know that Heritage Place and Topsail Senior Center are both recognized as senior centers of excellence? Certification is a process that requires a site team reviewing our operations and programs. They evaluate our services, marketing, activities, volun-

teerism, advocacy, planning, staff and operations. We were one of the first 15 centers recognized when certification began several years ago. Heritage Place will have our recertification site visit May 9. We are planning a Christmas trip to Savannah, Nov. 2830. Printed flyers are available at the center. Reservations may be made with $100 deposit on but not before May 17. What a fun time we had at the Topsail Senior Center Silent Auction! The food was great and the entertainment by the Harmony Belles was fantastic. “It was one of our best events yet,” said Wes Davis, Executive Director. “We want to give a special thanks to our Topsail volunteers and Pender Staff that made the event a success,” said Donna Murphrey, Topsail Senior Center Coordinator. “We appreciate all our sponsors and the community support,” said Murphrey.

May is Mental Health Month Only people with mental illness need to pay attention to their mental health, right? Wrong! The truth is, your mental health affects your overall health. Good mental health is essential to creating a sense of well-being and a productive life. We all face hassles every day and many of us will face serious challenges and crisis events in our lifetime. Good

mental health strengthens your ability to cope with whatever life brings your way. Even with good mental health, the stresses of life can eat away at your well-being and over time can lead to more serious mental health problems such as depression or anxiety. While we can’t snap our fingers and make stress disappear, we can learn ways to promote good mental health and

deal with stress in a healthy way. Recent research has shown that regardless of your circumstances, how good you feel is largely up to you! You can take steps to promote strong mental health. The following are proven tools that will help you feel stronger and more hopeful: s2EACH OUT AND CONNECT

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The Harmony Belles of Wilmington sang at the Topsail Silent Auction. They will be performing again for the Older American’s Month Celebration at Heritage Place May 23.

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TOPSAIL SENIOR CENTER THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGES OUR 2017 SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS

The Burgaw Belles, Pender County Cooperative Extension group, made a contribution to Meals on Wheels Mar. 30. This group uses the proceeds from Holiday house to give back in the community. Pictured above are Jane Johnson, Annette Page, Kay Frazier, Louise Eisenhauer, and Mildred Brooke.

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PAS-TRAN is accepting new in-county riders Call 910-259-9119 Press 1 TDD/TTY 1-800-735-2962 Monday thru Friday Shopping, education, employment, entertainment, medical facilities, other places of interest. Certain restrictions apply for trips and Medical appointments. Services may be interrupted if funding is not available.

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Pender Adult Services is celebrating 35 years

50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Party Heritage Place Dining Room

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Pender Adult Services May 2017

May 2 - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner May 4 - Better Living Nutrition Class (HP) 12:30 p.m. (Last class) May 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bowling at Ten Pin Alley May 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior Center Certification Site Review â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heritage Place May 10 - Blind Support Group (HP) 1 p.m. May 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elder Law Estate Planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:45 p.m.(TSC) May 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elder Law Estate Planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. (HP) May 18 - Health Checks (TSC)11:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. May 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35th Anniversary Dance (HP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7p.m. May 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Older Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Month Celebration (HP) 12 noon May 25 - Health Checks (HP) 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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with others s"E INTENTIONAL ABOUT STAYING POSITIVE s'ET PHYSICALLY ACTIVE s(ELP OTHERS s,AUGH MORE s-AKE TIME FOR PLEASURABLE ACTIVITIES s'ET ENOUGH SLEEP s%AT WELL s4AKE CARE OF YOUR SPIRIT s2ECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF MORE SERIOUS MENTAL PROBLEMS s3EEK PROFESSIONAL HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT 7HILE IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE STEPS EVERY DAY TO PROMOTE GOOD MENTAL HEALTH SOMETIMES YOU MAY NEED MORE HELP -ENTAL ILLNESSES ARE COMMON AND TREATABLE AND THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE &OR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW MENTALHEALTHAMERICA NEt 9OU CAN LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL

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May 18, 2017 $5 per person Doors open 6:30 pm

Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7:00 9:00 Art Class 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 3:00 Lamplighters Chorus 6:00 Line Dance

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00

9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry 1:00 Knitting Group

9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Blind Support (2nd )

Phone: 910-259-9119

Thursday

Friday

8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00

8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3:00

11:00 Geri-fit 11:30 Caregivers Support (4th) 11:30 Health Checks (4th)

12:00 Meals

11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals

1:00 Rummyque

3:00 Craft Club

Topsail Senior Center Opportunities Monday 8:30 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00 pm 9:00 Art Class (group) 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 1:00 AARP Tax Aide 1:00 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:00 Hospice Trg (2nd)

Tuesday 8:30 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets 9:00 Geri-Fit 10:00 Senior Crafts & fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA 3:15 Advanced Tai Chi

Wednesday 8:30 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 9:30 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 1:00 Canasta

Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.

4:30 RPM Cycling

5:30 BODYPUMP

Tuesday Open 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 5:30 BODY ATTACK 5:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 ZUMBA

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Phone: 910-270-0708

Thursday 8:30 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit & Cribbage 10:00 YOGA 10:00 Bingo 11:15 Beg. Tai Chi

Friday 8:30 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2:30 pm 11:00 Line Dance 12:00 Meals Caregivers Support ** **Call for info

1:00 Quilting Class 1:00 Mahjong 1:30 Bridge

Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C;closed Facility Available For rentals

12:00 Meals (BP Checks-3rd)

Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Monday Open 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

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Wednesday Open 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:00 7:00 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES

Thursday Open 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

5:30 BODY PUMP Massage by Appointment

5:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 DANCE 2 FIT

Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP

Saturday

Open 8:00â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2:30 8:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 Body Attack 9:30 DANCE 2 FIT