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Port City Q serves up tasty pork Port City Que, a food truck restaurant based in Rocky Point, is wellknown locally for serving their delicious barbecue. Owned and operated by husband and wife Dale and Kelly Smith, the food truck is seen regularly at various places such as Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus, Eagle Island and local events and festivals. Their schedule is flexible

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All of Port City Que’s meats are slow-cooked and smoked using hickory and oak wood for its distinct flavor.

In addition to pork barbecue, meats offered include brisket; baby back ribs and country style ribs.

All meats are cooked using a dry rub and served with Dale’s own homemade barbecue sauce. Sides such as Kelly’s mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad and cole slaw are avail

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The couple first started the business as a weekend job. Dale was doing construction and Kelly was a continuity arbiter for Walmart. They wanted to make a change and do something they could enjoy doing together. Not long after they started their business, their plans expanded. “When we got the trailer at Christmastime about a year and a half ago,

Pender County Commissioners praised the Pender County Board of Education for openness in budget talks.

Commissioner Jackie Newton complimented Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill and the Board of Education. These comments are in stark contrast to the BOC/BOE budget process from a few years ago when the Board of Education filed a lawsuit against commissioners regarding the budget, saying the county was not adequately funding schools. “They have presented us with a budget and made themselves available to have workshops and discuss this with us,� Newton said. “After all, these are our children and we want very much to see they have what they need. Dr. Hill is very through and we appreciate all that was done to present their budget needs in a manner that we could best assist them with.�

Commission Chair man George Brown said it was a good process between, Dr. Hill, the Board of Education, and commissioners. “I appreciated the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with them about their budget before they came

George Brown and presented it to us,� Brown said. “A lot of questions were answered and we knew what they wanted and what they were asking for. I appreciated the candid conversations about extra funding for teacher’s supplements.� “We can’t go to the school system, give them money, and tell them what to do with it,� said Commissioner David Williams. “But the meeting we had with them (School Board) was in good faith where they said if we give them a certain amount of money, they would give the teachers a supplement. I hope we can do that.�

Brown said Dr. Hill indicated a supplement for teachers was a high priority in the budget.

Problems with Surf City School’s water line

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Problems with the water line to the new Surf City School could delay progress on the project. Commissioners were told at their May 21 meeting the Surf City contractors extending the town’s water line to the school made a mis-

take in their work.

Assistant County Manager Chad McEwen said the incoming water line was constructed deeper than the county’s existing water line to which the new line will tie into. The county waterline serves 28 customers.

Latest hurricane forecast calls for near to above normal storms

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer

The national Climate Prediction Center released its hurricane forecast for the 2018 season today (Thursday), and the news isn’t good.

Meteorologists and specialist with the CPC said there is a 75 percent chance this year’s season will be near to above normal. The CPC is a division of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The official hurricane season lasts from June 1 until Nov. 30, but storms can occur as early as March.

One sub-tropical low off the Florida coast is currently being watched for potential development, and another plume of tropical moisture has been

drenching the Carolinas since early last week.

Forecasters said there is a 70 percent chance that the Atlantic basin will see 10 to 16 named storms, with five of those becoming hurricanes, and one to four of those being major.

A typical season averages 12 storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

There is a distinct possibility of a weak El Nino developing, along with near-average sea surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, both strong factors in hurricane development. Atmospheric and oceanic conditions conducive to hurricane development are also in line with models that have been producing

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An arrest does not always result in a conviction in court.

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UNSECURED bond. s2ANDY 6ANA (AILE "IG &OUR 2OAD #URRIE &ELONY larceny, conspiracy to commit felony larceny. Arrest by Burgaw 0OLICE $EPARTMENT 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*AMES !SHLEE (OLLEMAN . # (WY 2OCKY Point. Assault on female, resisting, obstructing, delaying officer, interfere with emergency communication, injury to real property. Injury to persona, property, communicating threats TWO COUNTS ORDER FOR DOMESTIC PROTECTION HEARING !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE )NCARCERATED UNDER

secured bond. s7ENDY 3UE (ORN 5 3 (WY 3 "URGAW (IT run failure to stop property damage, failure to report accident, FAILURE TO YIELD AT STOP SIGN mASHING RED LIGHT NO OPERATOR S license, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Burgaw Police.

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Pender EMS & Fire Report May 20-26 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 186 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 40 Sloop Point Station 14 24 Hampstead Station 16 26 Surf City Station 23 14 Top. Beach Station 4 8 Union Station 5 19 Rocky Point Station 7 32 Atkinson Station 9 20 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 1 Type of Calls Cancelled: 24 Refusals: 52 Stand By: 1 Transported: 101 Treated/released: 8 Fire Department Reports Total Calls : 51 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 4 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 9 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 9 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 6 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 9 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 5 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 11 Motor Vehicle Crash 4 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 25 Cancelled 10 Ocean Rescue 1

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secured bond. s6ALERIE -ICHELLE -YERS 7INDWARD $R 2OCKY 0OINT $OMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON !RREST BY THE 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s"ONNIE !NN /LIVER $UDLEY 3T "URGAW 0OSSESSION OF HEROIN FELONY POSSESSION OF COCAINE MAINTAIN DWELLING VEHICLE PLACE FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SIMPLE POSSESSION OF 3CHEDULE #ONTROLLED 3UBSTANCE POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAphernalia, driving while impaired. Arrest by Burgaw Police $EPARTMENT 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s-ATTHEW 2 0EARCE #OPPERHEAD ,ANE "URGAW $ISCHARGE WEAPON IN TO OCCUPIED PROPERTY FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S $EPARTMENT Released with no bond listed. s7ILLIAM !NTWAN 0OLLOCK ))) "ELLHAMMON &OREST $R 2OCKY 0OINT -ISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOLATION !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S $EPARTMENT 2ELEASED UNDER

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INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY POSSESSION OF STOLEN AUTOMOBILE TWO COUNTS UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE POSSESSION OF STOLEN goods, habitual felon, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. s2ODNEY 3PENCER 4OLAND %DGECOMB #OMMUNITY Center Rd. Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. ArREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER

secured bond. s*ASON -ICHAEL 4YLER 3ANDERLING #IRCLE (AMPSTEAD $OMESTIC ASSAULT ON A FEMALE !RREST BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s*AMES 2ANDOLPH 7ILLIAMS "ROKEN 3PUR #T Rocky Point. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Passport services now at Pender Register of Deeds The office of the Pender #OUNTY 2EGISTER OF $EEDS IS now offering passport services IN THEIR "URGAW OFlCE % Freemont Street. “You don’t have to leave the COUNTY TO APPLY FOR A 53 0ASSport,� said Sharon Willoughby, the register of deeds. “Our office provides the applications and for a small additional fee, we can take the passport photo as well.�

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fice. Walk-in applicants are welcomed, if staff is available to assist.

7ILLOUGHBY URGES CITIZENS to make an appointment to RECEIVE PERSONALIZED ASSIStance. “We are here to help you with your passport needs,� said Willoughby.

The office of the Pender #OUNTY 2EGISTER OF $EEDS IS open Mondays through FriDAYS A M n P M For more information call

Warm weather means snakes are crawling

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer As temperatures war m, people aren’t the only animals spending more time in the great outdoors. Some meetings, however, don’t always go well for new acquaintances, if one party happens to be a snake.

Seeing a snake in the wild is no cause for alarm. If you see one, don’t panic. Leave it alone and walk away.

That’s the advice biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission give to the hundreds of people who call the Wildlife Helpline each year, typically in the spring, wanting to know what to do about the snake slithering in their yard. “First and most important, do not kill a snake if you see one,� said Jeff Hall, a wildlife diversity biologist with the Commission. “Most people get bitten when they try to kill one, or try to pick one up so I always tell folks to leave snakes alone. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. “Most snakes are reluctant

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to bite because they use their energy or their venom to acquire food, and they don’t see humans as a food source.�

The vast majority of snakes in North Carolina are nonvenomous and harmless to humans. Of the 38 snake species native to North Carolina, only six are venomous and of those six, only one — the copperhead — is found statewide.

In many areas, including most of the larger urban regions, it is the only venomous snake.

Because of their ability to live in a wide variety of habitats — from wooded areas to mountain ridges to suburban backyards — copperheads generate the most phone calls from people who think, often mistakenly, that they have one

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Opinion Thursday, May 31, 2018, Page 3A

Notes from the Field Part 2

Combat postal clerk

Bill Messer In Viet Nam, and in any other foreign military hostile duty, few things are more important than food and shelter, bullets, and mail. Mail, during the pre-Internet days, was the pipeline to friends and family, the connection to the ‘real’ world back home. The mail must go through, and it was up to Leigh Gill, who had been a postal clerk stationed in Da Nang, Viet Nam, to see that it did.

The entry point into Viet Nam for many was the Da Nang Air Base, the busiest airport in the world for a time, with thousands of flights in and out every day.

It was a sprawling military base to accommodate the needs of all the services.

Young Leigh Gill had been stationed there, and earlier I had learned about his entry into military service.

“SeaBees bring their own laundry,” he continued, “they bring their own special services, they bring their own Jeeps, all that stuff. We had beds to sleep in. Some of the offices were air-conditioned.

So it’s pretty decent. We had hot water all the time, unless you were in the shower and it ran out sometimes.”

“What was your workday like?” I asked.

“Well, we had to go pick up the mail. There’s a river that runs through Da Nang. Our base was on the northerly side of the river. The mail came in at the airport. We could watch the mail planes come in, then go to the mail headquarters on the south side, right next to the South China Sea. Sometimes we’d go twice a day to pick up the mail. We’d sort it and get it out to the guys.”

“How often did you get the mail out?” I asked.

“Every day. We had our own US Post Office building for the whole battalion, set up to US Postal Regulations.

It was a 16X32 hut. There were four of us in the post office, and 900 guys in the battalion.

“We were right across the street from the Armed Forces Rest & Recreation Facility embarkation point, and had guys coming in all the time to mail stuff home; hand grenades, Claymore mines, a head, (“get out of my Post Office”.

“To many of the guys, mail was the most important thing, and we considered that fact, it was important to us, it

was my duty.”

“Did you ever get anything unusual in?” I asked.

“We weren’t allowed to check, to open anything.” It is, after all, US Mail.

We talked a bit about contrast and compare, living on a ship versus living ashore.

“When I made E-5,” I told him, “I moved from a berthing area with a couple of hundred racks (a Navy aluminum frame cot, arranged in stacks on poles or suspended on chains) to a compartment with only nine.

We had a mattress pad in a cotton mattress sack, and we had a blanket, an Army blanket.

I was envious of Leigh’s – mattress and two sheets, and not a piece of canvas stretched taut on an aluminum rack.

“If you had a heavy person in the rack above, you couldn’t turn over without bumping him,” I told him, and remembered the straps across the cot. Every cot had two, and they were used to hold you tight to the cot frame when the ship was ‘lively’, rolling in rough seas or maneuvering.

The closest I ever got to direct fire off Viet Nam was when the ship steamed in close to land. “We could sit on the flight deck and see smoke rising from explosions,” I told him and asked, “Did you ever come under fire?”

“Not directly,” he explained, “We got rockets and mortars. Camp Hoover was at the base of Freedom Hill, in Da Nang. We were in a straight line from the valley on the other side, across the hill to the Da Nang Air Base.

We’d have rockets come in once in a while.

“We only lost two guys, the first time I went over. Second tour, I left after 6 months, we hadn’t lost anyone.”

“One of the worst things, for me, and I can still see the picture in my mind 50 years later, was when we went on our mail routes, and we always varied the route as much as we could, in a weapons carrier, a covered truck, and once in a while we had to go by Graves Registration at Da Nang Air Base, a depressing thing to drive by because the bodies would be stacked up like cordwood, in canvas bags, outside, exposed. And this was in ‘68, after Tet (one of the largest major offensive operations from North Vietnamese armies).

“One night, late, lights are out, O-dark thirty, one of the corpsmen comes running up, “Leigh, Leigh, Leigh, the ambulance won’t run! We got a guy up on the mountain, got bit by something, swelling up. We need to get up there.”

“Well, I had the only vehicle. We start going up

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U.S. Post Office Da Nang, and not your usual mail route for Leigh Gill.

Jefferson Weaver

Angry snakes, exploding firewood and duct tape A few years back, I accidentally became friends with a producer of so-called reality shows. He and his buddies were fascinated that the man wearing a threepiece suit was also a trapper. For several months, we discussed the possibility of a television show.

That all came to a screeching halt when one of the sub-producers said they needed to find a way to make it more “dramatic.” We were talking about a trespassing hunting dog I’d caught, and the dog hunter’s reaction when a Wildlife Officer met him to give him his dog back. The dog wasn’t hurt, since I use modern widefaced traps; truth be told, he seemed grateful when I shared my breakfast sandwich.

The California carrothead (not my friend) suggested I intentionally trap a hunting dog, so they could tape the whole encounter. I politely told him that wasn’t going to happen, when I really wanted to tell him to go lick some duct tape.

If I have many more weekends like the one just past, and I might just have to call the folks in Hollywood and invite them east for a visit – and tell them not to worry about the drama.

Our policy at home is that any creature, within reason, is welcome within the confines of the yard and pasture, as long as it behaves. Bears who scratch the trunk of the car in search of horse feed are not welcome.

Egg-thieves of the procyon, didelphian, vulpine, latrans, lynx rufus, reptilian or avian families are not made

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The struggle is real Jefferson Weaver welcome, since coons, possums, foxes, bobcats, snakes and some birds realize that there’s more meat in a whole chicken than in one egg.

Normally, we just secure the outside food sources and count on the donkeys and dogs to deter ne’er-do-wells.

The cats handle the snakes.

Deterrence is always the best way to avoid problems with wild things, but some just get need a shot of Darwin.

Saturday morning, one of our resident blue jays was screaming bloody murder.

I went outside to see what was going on, since a pair of redtail hawks have been eying our chickens and kittens as walking snacks.

Rhonda spotted the rather vocal jay bouncing from one side of a limb to the other around an irregular lump.

Then the lump moved. It was a snake.

The snake in the tree was just a ribbon garter (that’s the traditional name I grew

up with, by the way, and likely not accurate). He was just doing what snakes do; he had a hankering for baby blue jays. But our policy is inviolable – do what you must, but not on my lawn. It was with some regret I knocked the snake down with my beloved .410, but the baby possums enjoyed their first meal of real meat.

All in the circle of life, and besides, I couldn’t waste a good snake.

Not two hours later, another ribbon garter found itself in a bit of a pickle. The snake was climbing down the same tree – perhaps it had succeeded at the meal its mate missed – but found itself surrounded by cats. Our cats looked for all the world like a pack of hounds treeing a coon. This time, I was able to capture said serpent and safely release her across the lane, much to the disgust of

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Exercises that helps ease arthritis pain Dear Savvy Senior, What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to aggravate it.

Stiff and Achy Dear Stiff, Many people who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen their condition, but that’s not true. Exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis.

Proper and careful exercises can help reduce joint pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles around the joints and increase flexibility. It also helps manage other chronic conditions that are common among seniors with arthritis, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Here are some tips to help you get started.

Recommended exercises D e t e r m i n i n g e x a c t ly which types of exercises that are best for you depends on the form and severity of your arthritis, and which joints are involved. It’s best to work with your doctor or a physical therapist to help you develop a personalized exercise program. The different types of exercises that are most often recommended to seniors with arthritis include: Range-of-motion exercises: These are gentle stretching exercises that can relieve stiffness as well as improve your ability to move your joints through their normal range of motion. These exercises should be done daily.

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Strengthening exercise: Calisthenics, weight training and working with resistance bands are recommended (two or more days a week) to maintain and improve your muscle strength, which helps support and protect your joints.

Aerobic exercises: Lowimpact activities like walking, cycling, swimming or water aerobics are all recommended three to five times per week to help improve cardiovascular health, control weight, and improve your overall function.

It’s also important to keep in mind that when you first start exercising, you need to go slow to give your body time to adjust. If you push yourself too hard you can aggravate your joint pain.

However, some muscle soreness or joint achiness in the beginning is normal.

To help you manage your pain start by warming up with some simple stretches or range of motion exercises for five to 10 minutes before you move on to strengthening or aerobic exercises. Another tip is to apply heat to the joints you’ll be working before you exercise, and use cold packs after exercising to reduce inflammation.

If you’re experiencing a lot of pain while you exercise, you may need to modify the frequency, duration, or intensity of your exercises until the pain improves. Or you may need to try a different activity, for example, switching from walking to water aerobics. But it you’re

having severe, sharp or constant pain, or large increases in swelling or your joints feel hot or red, you need to stop and see your doctor.

Exercising aids To help you exercise at home, the Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of free online videos (see Arthritis. org/living-with-arthritis/ exercise/videos) to guide you through a variety of exercises. Or there are arthritis exercise DVDs you can purchase for a few dollars through Collage Video (CollageVideo.com, 800-819-7111) or the Arthritis Foundation Store (AFstore.org).

Also see Go4life.nia.nih. gov (or call 800-222-2225), a National Institute on Aging resource that offers a free exercise guide that provides illustrated examples of different exercises.

If you need some motivation or don’t like exercising alone, ask your doctor about exercise programs in your area for people with arthritis. Hospitals and clinics sometimes offer special programs, as do local health clubs and senior centers.

The Arthritis Foundation also conducts exercise and aquatic programs for people with arthritis in many communities throughout the U.S. Contact your local branch (see Arthritis.org/local-offices, or call 800-283-7800 for contact information) to find out what may be available near you.

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Why does the responsibility to hunt, gather and prepare food for my charges always fall to me? I have overworked the take-out offerings in a five-mile radius and, with college tuition yanking at my purse strings, my bank account is no longer an allaccess party zone.

Convenience is costly, so my hand is usually forced to visit the grocery store at least once a week. Shove bamboo shoots through my eyes, make me listen to Adele on a loop, but please don’t force me to grocery shop. Supermarkets fill me with anxiety as the endless food choices trigger yet another decisionmaking coma.

The suffocating combination of fluorescent lighting, screaming kids and classic rock remakes overwhelm as the dreaded produce section, a constant reminder of my failures as a parent, taunts me. I decide to take some time to peruse this area, a place I regularly skip in favor of the frozen foods aisle. Why are yams and sweet potatoes in two different places?

Aren’t they the same thing?

Watching a vulgar display of domesticity play out before me, I consider the nutritional dimension of parenting.

Have I made enough of an effort to nourish my kids?

Wasn’t my love enough? I take note of the other moms who spend time interacting with their produce. They squeeze tomatoes and poke cucumbers.

They sniff herbs and examine asparagus. I notice the fruits and vegetables, several of which I’ve never seen before, filling their carts.

Mommy guilt seeps in yet again as comparison, that thief of happiness, forces another red mark on my parental report card. How many opportunities have I missed to fully nourish my children?

I overhear two moms debating the benefits of chard over watercress. As I try to slink by, one of my overachieving acquaintances calls me out.

“Gina, I never see you here.”

Playing nice, however, trumps my urge to be snarky and I race to the friendly processed food aisles. My family has distinct preferences for chips and snack foods, so I cleverly grab an overpriced variety bag. As the bag topples over, I notice that the entire bottom is stuffed with filler. Sun Chips are not in any way related to my target chips and have been responsible for several chipped teeth in my household. Fortunately, my restraint wins over my need to throw a tantrum as I race to finish this nightmarish chore.

My heart races at the checkout lane as I notice coupons organized alphabetically by the super moms. Magazine covers beg the question, “Is clean eating on your family’s menu?” followed by a bulleted list of foods to avoid.

Dairy and wheat top this list and I shake my head at

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Health Department reminds residents to tip, toss, and cover for mosquito control The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that illnesses from mosquito, flea and tick bites have tripled in the United States during the last thirteen years. Nine new germs including the Zika Virus, have been discovered or brought into the United States during this time, the CDC says.

The increase is a trend that is present in North Carolina data as well. The Pender County Health Department wants people to know about ways to protect themselves.

To prevent mosquito bites it’s important to remember to Tip, Toss and Cover.

Once a week •Tip containers ­– Drain standing water from garbage cans, pet bowls, birdbaths, flower pots, gutters, pool covers or any other container that has collected standing water. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water.

•Toss – Old tires, drums, bottles and other outdoor items that are outside and are not being used.

•Empty and scrubb – birdbaths and pet’s water bowls at least once or twice a week.

Once a month: •Maintain – Apply a larvicide to standing water that cannot be emptied or drained.

Larvicides can be found at home improvement and hardware stores.

Cover yourself with: •Clothing – Wear long, loose, and light- colored clothing and shoes and socks.

•Repellent – Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label.

“We have been educating the public on how to stop mosquitoes from living and mul-

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Then there was the black snake at the driveway.

On the way into work Saturday evening, I locked the gate and discovered a black rat snake caught in the erosion mesh by the driveway. Pocketknife in hand, I began carefully snipping the strands from around the poor critter (after finding, then checking the head to be sure I wasn’t on the wrong end of a cottonmouth). He was a feisty little fellow, only about two feet long, and while I was finishing the rescue job, two yellow flies landed on my hand and began gnawing.

Whether the snake feared yellow flies or was tired of my ministrations, I do not know.

I can, however, testify that the yellow fly bites hurt far worse than the snake’s teeth, and the ungrateful wretch bit the daylights out of me.

Then there was Sunday morning.

Rhonda recently tracked some puppy sounds through our woods. We suspected a fox den.

Sunday morning, sure enough, a fox was heading across the pasture -- maybe 20 feet from the kittens--

tiplying around their homes and business” said Benjamin Kane, who heads up the mosquito control program for Pender County. “Often homeowners have their own breeding grounds at home and do not realize it.”

The health department is also making a conscious effort to reach even the youngest of Pender County residents.

“Kids are a great target audience because they spend a lot of time outdoors during these warmer months whether its playing or being at ball games. It’s important to teach them early on how to prevent bug bites” said Kane.

“We have presentations lined up for after school groups like the one we just did at North Topsail Elemen-

tary that help educate kids on things they can do to help prevent mosquito bites. The kids really enjoy the Mosquito Prevention Activity Books and being able to see mosquitoes under a microscope. We hope to reach out to local Boy and Girl Scout troops in Pender County as well,” said Kane.

Look for the Health Department’s Health Promotion Team at the Blueberry Festival and other community events with additional information on “Fighting the Bite.” Contact Pender County Health Department’s Mosquito and Vector Control Hotline at 910-259-1326 for more information or visit their website at http://health. pendercountync.gov

watching a hen. Rhonda saw the creature and yelled. My normal varmint rifle was locked up, there were no .22 Magnum cartridges handy, and I didn’t want to sting the fox with birdshot (those pellets can fester and cause a long, painful death). Ergo, I grabbed the next available ready piece -- the SKS set up for hog hunting. Kind of like using a railroad tie to smash a fly, I know, but I just wanted to scare the fly, in this case.

The vixen was focused on the chickens, but she tensed when I jacked a round in the chamber. I had time enough to see her “sow belly” and milk stained fur, so I was sure she’s a nursing mom. That meant there was no way I was going to kill her, so I fired a couple of warning shots, reducing a piece of firewood to flying splinters, as she fled into the woods -- and down the ditch, so she could pop out in the front yard. The equines had panicked at the first burst, then herded up around me. So I’m standing there with a hot, vertical barrel, trying to quietly move 3,800 pounds of horseflesh out of the way, whilst the vixen was blatantly standing there, watching her Sunday chicken dinner. Finally, the donkeys decided the fox looked like a coyote, and began stalking

her. She noticed, and started watching them. I crept along between them, using the donkeys for cover, then blasted another piece of rotten firewood (a safe distance away from my donkeys). The herd stampeded again while the vixen ran into the woods. I also caught a hot, spent 7.62 x 39 cartridge in my shirt collar.

It hurt about like a yellow fly bite. The coonhound, William IX bayed courageously from the front yard until the rifle went off. Before the extractor could catch the rim of the fired cartridge, he was hiding in the living room. Walter and Wesley, however, deployed like the professionals they are -- Walter out the back door, Wesley out the front door, looping to back me up.

And that was all before church, before Miss Rhonda finished bottle-feeding the baby possums who aren’t old enough to eat snake.

Maybe I’ll call the California people this week, and invite them to come sit on the porch for a few days. If they don’t think snakes, yellow flies, gunshy horses, exploding firewood and scrambling chickens are dramatic enough – well, I have some duct tape they can lick.

TOWN OF WATHA BUDGET HEARING The Town of Watha will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Watha Town Hall located at 425 Watha Road, Watha, N.C. for the purpose of taking public comment on the 2018-2019 proposed budget. Proposed budget will be on display on the “Media Board” located at the Watha Town Hall front porch.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PENDER COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 SUBMITTED PROPOSED BUDGET The Pender County ABC budget proposal for fiscal year 2018-2019 has been submitted to the ABC Board. A copy is available for inspection in the office of the General Manager during business hours. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the ABC office (located in the rear of the ABC store) at 207 US Hwy. 117 S. in Burgaw. Comments from the public on this proposed budget are welcome at that time.

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Every year the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gives the Bronze Medal Award to a deserving cadet in each of the JROTC programs in the Pender County high schools. This medal is presented under the sponsorship of the National Defense Committee and is authorized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. This project was established in 1967 as a means of recognizing outstanding ability and achievement in JROTC. The students are selected by the program leaders. Students must be in the upper 25 percent of his/her class. Students must demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training. This year’s recipient of the DAR Bronze Medal Award at Heide Trask High School is Jefte Rico Jimenez. He maintains a high GPA and is the Battalion Logistics OfďŹ cer. He is a member of the Raider Team and a natural leader who cares about the JROTC program. Pictured above are BMCB DAR chapter member Dayna Corcoran and Meteorologist Gannon Medwick from WECT visited Cape Fear Elementary School and talked to the ďŹ fth graders about meJefte Rico Jimenez. teorology and the weather.

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In My Opinion

Pender catcher Robbie Patterson

Patterson inks with Surry Community College When Heide Trask High School senior Robbie Patterson entered the Rocky Point school as a freshman there was talk of how polished he was as a catcher. He came into the spring with a ton of potential and a load of expectations on his young shoulders. Patterson never blinked and when the season started he was behind the plate.

Over four years the standout backstop has had his share of ups and downs. He tore his meniscus in workouts before his sophomore season and missed most of the year.

He did not get behind the plate again until his junior

year. Throughout it all, the young Titan never wavered in what his long-term goal was, to play baseball at the next level. Last week that dream came true with Mr. Patterson signing to play baseball at Surry Community College next year.

Patterson hopes to attend the school for two years and transfer to a division one or two school at that point. Until then he will take classes that are transferable to those schools.

“I am looking at becoming an engineer,” said Patterson.

“I also have thought about heating and air. I am going to

talk to the counselors when I get there. I want to play baseball as long as I can, maybe transfer to a Division 1 or 2 school. To do that I have to take the right courses.”

Among Patterson’s accomplishments on the field have been numerous gestures of kindness off the field. The soon to be Titan graduate has spent considerable time with special needs kids and lists those times as very special to him.

“I feel fortunate to be able to spend time with those kids.

There is not one win or one thing I’ve done on the field that compares to the time I

have spent with them. If I don’t play another day I feel very fortunate.”

Surry Community College is located in Dobson North Carolina. The Knights play in division two of Region 10 which includes North Carolina and South Carolina. Division 2 has seven members.

Among those members is the powerful Brunswick Community College team that has made appearances in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) playoffs.

Robbie is the son of Robbie and Jennifer Griffin – Patterson of Rocky Point.

Back in the day a good student athlete played multiple sports. If you were a good football player there was a good chance that you were a good basketball player or baseball player.

This day and time a very good football player plays the season and then works the whole off season on his football skills or in the weight room in preparation for football season. Many athletes have become one sport dominant.

Travel ball has become the norm for most athletes.

In baseball and softball there are many teams in the area. I believe that the travel ball circuit is watered down. Fifteen years ago only the best of the best played travel ball. This day and time any average player with the money to pay the fee can find a team. I think it defeats the purpose.

One thing that worries me is fatigue and the injuries that come with it. A very good softball player will play around 25 games during the high school season and then play 15 or more tournaments during the off season. If they play five games in a weekend and 15 tournaments during the offseason, that equates to 75 games in a five or six-month period. If you throw in the practice time along with a four-month high school season you are talking about 10 months of softball. I would venture to say that some may play 11 months out of the year.

I know what you’re thinking. They are kids and they should have plenty of energy. That may be so but a 15 or 16-year-old body can wear down. Let’s say you are a catcher. Over a 10-month period you probably squat 100,000 thousand times. I don’t care how strong you are or how good a shape that you are in. Your knees will show the effects of this.

The same can go for a

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volleyball player or basketball player. Just think how many times a volleyball player jumps. Just think about how many times they hit a volleyball. That can be detrimental to the wrist and elbows not to mention the knees.

So the question is how much is too much? As a parent you have some say so about this but athletes can be very persuasive. Most very good athletes are ultracompetitive. They feel like they have to work harder than the next person. They are driven to excel. They refuse to be outworked. How do you slow these people down?

One way is to outline a schedule that makes the young athlete take a mandatory period off. Make plans to do things that will keep their minds off of the sport.

I know parents that make their child take at least a month off during the offseason. That is a great plan unless your child is going to a small 1A school. They may not play basketball during the off season, but they will run track or play baseball.

Most coaches encourage their athletes to play other sports in order to stay in shape. I also agree with that. My question was how much is too much? In the case of high school athletics, I don’t know that there is a definitive answer. I guess it depends on the individual. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Topsail’s Cota, Nolan, Walsh chosen for 2018 Powerade State baseball squad

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer There is no replacement for being excluded from the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs for the players on the Topsail High School baseball team but, for three young Pirates, there is at least the consolation of displaying their vast abilities in front of college and major league scouts as members of the Region II team in the 2018 Powerade State Games of North Carolina baseball team at UNC-Greensboro and Grimsley High School from June 13-17.

And even better, they will be led by Pirates head coach Aaron Rimer, who will guide the team along with assistants Dustin Medlin of North

Brunswick, Michael Taylor of Wayne County, and James King of Rosewood High School.

“It’s the single best event for underclassmen in the state,” Rimer said. “These guys are going to go to Greensboro on June 13 and participate in a pro-style workout in front of, probably, 200 scouts and college coaches. Other than that they will play three other regions (two pools of four) and whoever has the best record from the two pools will play Sunday for the gold medal, and the next two best records will play for the bronze.

“Every one of the eight regions holds a couple of prostyle workouts, and it’s not an easy task. “We go about 50 percent from those workouts

and the other 50 percent are phone calls to coaches to find out what kind of year the candidates had.”

Topsail has had several players selected for the team in recent years, including

Clark Cota, Trent Hansley, Bryce Cota, Danny Wilson, Sam Hall, Josh Madole, Colby Emmertz, and Alex Holland.

This year the Pirates will be represented by juniors Miles Cota (P/1B), Shane Nolan

(SS), and Hayden Walsh (3B).

“There were a lot of athletic people there and I was impressed but I thought my tryout went pretty well,” said Walsh, who scored 15 5uns and had 14 RBIs for Topsail this past spring. “I wasn’t surprise because I thought it was my best tryout. It took a month or two before they let us know if we made it.

“It’s definitely an honor but it’s a little nerve-racking, it’s hard to explain. I haven’t signed with any schools yet so I’m looking forward to the chance to show the scouts and college coaches my skills and what I can do.”

Nolan hit .406 with five doubles and 17 RBIs for the Pirates this past season.

“I have already spoken to a

few schools (VMI, ECU, N. C. State, and UNC-Greensboro) but it’s still a big deal to play in front of that many college coaches and pro scouts,” Nolan said. “Knowing I have some things going there’s really no pressure. I’m just going to go up there and have some fun and play ball. But it’s still an honor and it gives me a good feeling and a lot of confidence heading into my senior year.”

Cota excelled in the field and on the mound for Topsail.

Miles hit .319 with nine RBIs as the first baseman, and had a 1.925 ERA as a pitcher. Miles struck out 44 opposing batters in 40 innings, walking 17 and giving up just 11 earned runs.

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Mid-Eastern Conference releases baseball, softball, track All Conference teams

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer After placing some 20 performers on the combined (boys’ golf, girls’ and boys’ lacrosse, boys, tennis, girls’ soccer) Mid-Eastern 3A/4A All-Conference teams, the awards keep rolling in for Topsail High School athletes – and former athletes – as another 20 Pirate athletes found places on the softball, baseball, and girls’ and boys’ track teams.

Softball Seven Lady Pirates were spread out among the first and second teams, and the Honorable Mention list –led by senior outfielder Tanesha Williams and sophomore third baseman Darbie Lisk.

Williams (Campbell University) led the team with a .321 batting average, scored 24 runs and knocked in a teamleading 26 runs with four doubles and a triple. Tanesha stole 15, bases and recorded a .939 fielding percentage with just two errors in 33 fielding chances.

Lisk hit .390 with 19 runs scored, 24 RBIs, seven doubles, a triple, and a team-leading three home runs. Darbie stole nine bases and racked up a .970 fielding percentage with three errors in 101 total chances.

Freshman shortstop Sydney Hartgrove hit .410 with 22 runs scored and 23 RBIs. Sydney had 10 doubles, a triple, and two home runs with just five strikeouts in 77 at-bats,

and nine walks.

She recoded six stolen bases and had a.938 fielding percentage with seven errors in 113 fielding chances. Sophomore Nee Nee Jordan hit .360 with a team-leading 28 runs scored and 27 stolen bases.

Nee Nee had a .960 fielding percentage with one error in 23 total chances.

Senior catcher Christine McLean, sophomore second baseman Lauren Strnad, and sophomore first baseman Maggie Smith were Honorable mention choices.

McLean (Barton College) hit .339 with nine RBIs and three triples. Christine was remarkable behind the dish with zero errors in 94 fielding chances, recording 79 putouts and throwing out 15 runners.

She guided the pitching staff to an 18-7 record.

Strnad hit .333 with 22RBIs, eight doubles, and 12, runs scored, while Smith hit .366 with 21 runs scored and 21 RBIs thanks to four doubles and two triples. Smith’s fielding percentage was .973 with an austere five errors in 1988 fielding chances.

Baseball Senior catcher Colby Emmertz, who will continue his academic and baseball careers at East Tennessee State University in the fall, was chosen for the first team.

Colby finished the year with a .391 batting average with a .471 on-base-percentage and a .586 slugging percentage. He tied with Evan Blanton for the team lead in home runs and

led the team in RBIs with 20 to go along with six doubles.

He walked eight times and only stuck out seven times.

Behind the dish, he adroitly handled a pitching staff that finished with a 16-7 record –inclusive of inflicting the only two losses (2-1 and 1-0) on conference champion New Hanover.

Senior pitcher Alex Holland and junior shortstop Shane Nolan were secondteam selections. Holland, who is headed to Catawba College, was 4-3 with a 1.303 ERA. Alex walked 29 batters and fanned 51, while yielding 21 runs – only nine of which were earned. His WHIP was a 1.40 in 48-1/3 innings.

Nolan, a junior, .406 with a .494 OBP and a .476 slugging

percentage. Nolan scored 20 runs, with five doubles and 17 RBIs, and 14 walks while striking out 14 times in 69 trips to the plate. Nolan was outstanding in the field with several of the errors charged to him coming on plays most shortstops at the high-school level would not have gotten to.

Petey Frey and Evan Blanton, and junior Miles Cota were Honorable Mention selectees. Frey, a senior second baseman headed to Barton College, had a33 batting average with a .452 OBA and a .391 slugging percentage. Petey had four doubles with eight RBIs. Blanton, a senior outfield-

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Freshmen make mark in Pender County

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2017-18 school year has had its share of exciting athletic events. Everything from the run that the Trask basketball team made through the Coastal 8 Conference to Pender’s 4x100 state championship relay team.

Throughout it all there has been one constant. The county has a very good group of freshmen athletes.

These young athletes have left their mark on the area and it appears that the next three years will be good for all three schools. The Post & Voice would like to highlight some of these young studentathletes.

Khalil Marshall (Pender) Marshall was the talk of the preseason at Pender. He had everything but the high school experience needed to be a star, or so we thought.

Marshall was his best in the big games. He scored 19 in the Patriots first game with Topsail and averaged 24.5 against the county rival.

He dropped 40 points in the Patriots 74-73 win over a 15-1 Trask team. He averaged 19.9 points a game in his freshman season and chipped in six assists and 4.1 rebounds for good measure.

Emily Thomas (Trask) The Trask volleyball team had a resurgence of sorts with

Baseball Continued from page 6A Cota has not made a college commitment as yet, and he is projecting as both a pitcher and at first base for Region II. Miles will be following in the footsteps of brothers Clark and Bryce as Powerade Games team members. “Trying out there were a lot of good players out there

All Conference Continued from page 6A er and first baseman, is headed to East Carolina University where he will concentrate on academics in pursuing an Engineering degree, but will not play baseball. Blanton hit .338 with a .412 OBP and a .535 slugging percentage. Along with his two home runs, Evan scored 14 runs and knocked in 11 with six doubles and a triple.

Cathy Claris at the helm. Although the Titans had a bevy of excellent upperclassmen, there was one ninth grader that Claris said was special.

Emily Thomas improved in leaps and bounds throughout the season. She has the ability to play tough up front as well as on the back line.

Claris was quoted as saying that Emily was “The future of Trask volleyball.�

Sydney Hartgrove (Topsail) Hartgrove is a two-sport standout with a ton of athletic ability. She showed great promise on the hardwood.

She averaged just under six points a game for the Lady Pirates and also chipped in four rebounds a game. However, the softball field is where she excelled.

Miss Hartgrove batted .410 with 22 runs scored and 23 runs batted in for a very good Topsail team. She could end up being as good or better than a long list of great softball players.

Tyanna Holmes (Pender) Holmes is a very good basketball player. She has the size and athletic ability to become an all-conference and all-county performer as early as next year. However, she is already to that point on the softball field.

Tyanna batted a .477 for the Lady Patriots with 24 runs scored and 13 runs batted in. She can do it all on the

diamond.

Leanna Pfeiffer (Trask) Pfeiffer was a solid contributor on the Titans basketball team and ran cross country during the fall. However, she was outstanding on the soccer field.

Leanna had 139 saves for the year, including 8.7 saves a game. She was ranked as the top goal keeper in the very tough Coastal 8 Conference.

Leanna is a hard worker and will be a force to be reckoned with for the next three years.

Makayla Obremski (Topsail) Miss Obremski is a state caliber runner. She has already set Topsail school records.

Makayla earned a trip to the regionals as well as the state 3A meet. She has a chance to be a state title holder in the next three years.

Kaitlyn Beaver (Pender) Beaver came into the Patriot softball program with a ton of experience. She has played on numerous Dixie Youth all – star teams and has played travel ball. Those experiences translated to a good freshman high school season. Kaitlyn batted .365 with 18 runs batted in for the Pats. She played multiple positions for Coach Corrina Reece.

Kate Matuza (Topsail) Matuza was a standout on the Pirates lady’s lacrosse

team. She more than held her own in the tough MidEastern Conference. The athletic freshman scored 40 goals for the year and led the team with 26 assists.

Isabella Bufalini (Topsail) Bufalini is another distance runner for the Pirates that made her mark on the Mid-Eastern Conference as well as the 3A ranks. She was outstanding in the 800-meter run and also fared well in the distance runs. Miss Bufalini has a chance to win a state title before leaving Topsail.

Freshman of the year Anisa Lewis (Trask) Miss Lewis burst onto the scene with a vengeance. She led the Titan basketball team in scoring, averaging 15.4 points a game. She also led the team in rebounding. To her credit, toward the end of the season, the Titans opponents were setting their defense to stop her, to no avail.

Lewis finished an improbable freshman school year leading the Lady Titan soccer team with 20 goals. She scored more goals than the entire team combined.

Anisa has a chance to be one of the best female athletes to ever wear a Trask uniform, which is saying a lot considering the Titans have had athletes like state champion Desire Brown among others.

so being selected feels great,�

Miles said. “Being selected with both Hayden and Shane is a really big honor. I haven’t really looked at colleges at this point, so this will be huge for me. I hope to get the opportunity to pitch and play first, and hit. “There is no added pressure following Clark and Bryce, but it’s really cool, the three of us being selected to play. I’m just going to go up and try and show out and be

a Cota.�

This will be the 32nd year for the Powerade State Games high school baseball event, which is the premier high school baseball event in North Carolina. Each year 32 high school coaches volunteer their time to hold tryouts in their regions and then select the 20 best players from their region. State Games coaches rotate up until they are the head coach and new coaches will be added. This

rotation ensures all coaches, all schools, and all geographic regions of the state have the opportunity to participate.

Rimer was an assistant coach last year, moving up to the top spot this time around. “Each year it rotates,�

Rimer said. “Next year I won’t be coaching and the other three coaches choose the fourth coach, and it keeps cycling through that way. It’s typically a four-year commitment.

Cota, a junior pitcher and first baseman, hit .319 with a .370 OBP and a .364 a slugging percentage. Cota had nine RBIs and was 6-1 on the mound with a 1.925 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP in 40 innings pitched. Cota fanned 44 opposing batters and walked 17 while giving up 17 runs (11 earned runs).

Track and Field Six Lady Pirates and two Pirates made the All-Conference teams.

Junior Payton Little was a first-team selection – and the

field events’ Co-Player-of theYear by virtue of her school record-breaking effort in the discus, and was on the second team for her school recordbreaking efforts in the shot put. Sophomore Madison Lofton was the first-team 100-meter choice and earned secondteam honors in the 200-meter dash and on the second-team 4x100 relay unit with Carmen Pyrtle, Isabel Hayes, and Abigail Hunt.

Freshman Isabella Bufalini was a two-time, secondteam selection in both the

800-meter run and the 1,600meter run. Bufalini broke the long-standing school records of the remarkable Zatha Loewen in both events.

Senior Adam Hart secured two places the boys’ first team in the shot put and discus, and the school record-holder in both events was the conferences Field Performer-of-theyear. Junior Jonathan Ward made the second team in the long jump.

Congratulations to all of these amazing athletes!

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Rain, rain go away

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The recent weather has the area fresh water anglers lying in wait. The wet weather has not been good for these folks. They long for those sunny mornings that are ideal for floating on the rivers and lakes and enjoying the day.

The water levels are high and the bream bite has been pretty slow. When the area anglers have been able to get out red worms have been the bait of choice followed by crickets and some night crawlers. A few crappy have been caught as well on live bait.

The catfish are hitting the usual cut up eel and night crawlers. Remember that the best time to fish for cats is in the night time hours or early in the morning.

The salt water anglers are raving about the improved flounder bite. The flatfish are hitting live minnows and select gulp baits.

The reds are still biting fairly well in the creeks and flats. Live baits and gulp

baits are working along with select top water plugs.

The surf casters and pier anglers are catching some black drum and sea mullet with shrimp as the best bait to use here. However, the pier fishing has been kind of slow, but it’s early yet.

This week’s fishing tip.

While taking a walk along Johnny Mercers pier last weekend I came upon a gentleman fighting what looked to be a sting ray that measured at least eight feet across. There were quite a few spectators awaiting the landing of this mammoth creature. Meanwhile, he was following the ray from railing to railing, dodging the onlookers. I had my oldest granddaughter with me and we tried our best to stay out of the way, which leads me to this week’s fishing tip.

If someone has a big fish on, please stay out of the way. If you have a lie in the water anywhere near this angler, please pull it up. There is nothing worse than getting tangled up in someone’s line when you have a fish of a lifetime on.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Heide Trask Titan football team finished the year with an 8-3 record everyone thought the playoffs were a no-brainer. However, the Titans were omitted. The seniors on the team felt cheated.

One young man took that feeling and transferred it over to the track and field team.

Shawn Mears-Denison had a good football season. However, he had a very good winter track season. He translated that season into the spring where he had yet another good spring season.

Mr. Denison throws the shot and the discus. He used brute strength along with good technique to make the most of each and every opportunity. He has been successful in both events.

As the school year ends, Mr. Denison will embark on the next chapter of his life. However, wherever he goes there is no doubt that he leaves Heide Trask High School a winner.

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Lopez keeps goal for Topsail Pirate soccer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The fall sports season is one in which the high male athlete has to make a choice. They either play football or soccer.

However, for the rare athlete, they choose to play both.

That has been the case with Topsail Pirate senior Jorge Lopez.

Mr. Lopez has been the starting Goal Keeper for the Pirate soccer team for the last two years he has also been the place kicker for the Pirate varsity football team.

On the pitch, Lopez has been outstanding. He had six shutouts for the 19-5 squad this year and logged 146 saves in 24 games. He was one of the top keepers in the Mid-Eastern Conference as well as the entire area.

On the football field Jorge was money. He was 28 for 31 on his point after touchdown kicks and 4 for 6 in field goals.

Pulling double duty was tough but Jorge Lopez showed heart for the Topsail Pirates.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a high school studentathlete navigates their way through four years of ups and downs, there is one constant.

The way that these young men and women handle their time in school and on the field will dictate how people perceive them in the real world.

For senior Pender patriot baseball player Jevin Rivenbark, there is no doubt that those around him will perceive him as a hard working successful young man with a bright future.

Rivenbark played the outfield for the upstart Patriots this year. He has some big hits at the plate and also played the field with expertise. He showed that hard work and dedication will take a person far in life.

Jevin will be moving on to the next step in his life.

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Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest June 16

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The 14th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest will be held June 16 at the Burgaw Community House beginning at 9 a.m.

The contest is sponsored by the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association, Star News Media, Fairway Ford of Burgaw, White Tractor Company, Inc., and the King Arthur Flour Company. This year’s first and second place cash prizes have increased, and participants will also have more opportunities to win than in years past.

The contest will be divided into five categories. The first includes appetizers, salads, entrees and side dishes. Other categories to be judged will include breads such as biscuits, muffins, loaves and scones; desserts; miscellaneous entries such as jellies, jams, nonalcoholic beverages, sauces and pancakes; and youth ages 9-15. Each entry must be original and contain at least one cup of North Carolina blueberries in the recipe.

The number of recipes and categories entered by each participant is unlimited.

However, winning recipes from years prior are not allowed. Judges will consider the taste, appeal, originality, creativity, presentation, and ease of preparation of each recipe.

Recipes for each entry must be typed on 8½ x 11inch white paper and submitted the day of the event.

The page should include the participant’s name, address and telephone number in the upper right hand corner. The correct ingredients and directions must be listed.

Sue Cowan has been organizing the recipe contest since its conception 14 years ago when the North Carolina Blueberry Festival first

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“Sometimes we had to go out at night to make mail runs.

One night, in a heavily fortified bunker on the mountain top, I was sleeping, and all of a sudden, about 2 o’clock, we had incoming rounds. One of the Marines returned fire toward the source and the firing stopped. A little later, the Marine, with no shirt on, who had been sleeping outside the bunker, jumps up and lays between the sandbags and yells ‘Hit the deck!”. We could hear the rockets, they screech, and waited for them to pass overhead, but they were aimed at us. They had the range, but one of the rockets hit about 200 feet off to the side. I had sand blown down my neck, inside the bunker, and the Marine outside looked like coarse sandpaper had gone across his back, red and raw.”

started. She said that she has noticed a shift in the types of recipes that are being submitted.

“People are getting really creative,” said Cowan. “When we started out we saw a lot of traditional recipes like cobblers, muffins, pies and congealed salads. The recipes are changing throughout the years. Last year, we had more than 60 entries, and we also had a lot more jams and jellies than in the past. The best part about helping with the recipe contest is that afterwards, we get to taste everything.”

Some creative examples from recent years include items such as: Bacon-wrapped Blueberry Jalapeño Poppers, Spicy Fried Blueberries with Lemon Ice Cream; Pigs Do Fly Barbecued Pork Wings; Blazin’ Blue Soda; Pickled Blueberries; and Blueberry Deviled Eggs. Last year’s jams and jellies included Blueberry Lemon Cayenne Jam, Basil Bombay Blueberry Jam made with Bombay gin; and Blueber ry Pineapple Sage Jam. Cowan said that when the contest first started, they typed up a booklet that included the recipes and sold them

for $5. The booklet eventually developed into a cookbook.

At the end of five years, they had 309 recipes to include in the first book. They added supplements for the next three years, and the book eventually became too full to add anymore. The original cookbook won an award at the Carolina Showfest in 2010.

This year, the second cookbook, Best of the Blues 2, is being offered at a discounted rate of $20 before the festival and will be available for $25 after the event. The new cookbook includes 299 recipes. After this year’s contest, a supplement will be available.

The day of the contest there will also be a merchandise tent set up facing Wilmington St. on the grounds of the old jail. They will offer t- shirts, cookbooks aprons, cups and other items for sale.

This year’s contest has been organized and coordinated by Shannon Humphrey.

She said that what she likes best about the recipe contest is that it brings the community together.

“We have people that come from other counties that participate in out contest,” said

Leigh had told me, in our initial meeting and ‘sea story’ sessions about unnerving experiences in a helicopter, and in a C-123 cargo plane. I asked about the experiences.

“We were going up to Phu Loc, the disbursing clerks to pay the guys, halfway between Da Nang and Phu Bai Combat Base (Hué). We’re flying along at about 1.500 feet, nice ride, young guy warrant officer pilot, I can see the LZ (landing zone) and he zooms up to 2.000 feet and lays the helicopter on its side and corkscrew spirals down toward the ground,” he motioned with his hand, “and straightens up at the last minute to land,” an effective quick descent to minimize hover (target) time.

After another pay disbursement trip to Phu Loc, late at night, they went to the air base to get a ride home, and to their dismay the only aircraft available was a C-123 cargo plane with two piston engines. They got in, “We were sitting on the floor, holding on to straps, no seats, and the plane started up, taxiied to one end of the runway, then to the other, then back again. We couldn’t see out, didn’t know what was

going on. After a few minutes, the pilot told us there had been enemy gunfire at both runway ends, but the Marines went in a chased them away, and now we were ready to go.

All of a sudden in the midst of incredible noise we took off, and nearly vertical! I’ve never experienced anything like that!”

The C-123 had been equipped with JATO, Jet Assisted Take Off, in which high thrust short burn duration rockets strapped to or built in to the aircraft ignite at takeoff to help heavily loaded bombers and cargo planes get off the ground, at alarming angles.

“That’s what happens when you put 19 year old kids in uniform and give ‘em an airplane to play with,” I laughed, remembering that the average age of personnel on my aircraft carrier had been 23, even with the ages of the senior officers.

We were all young, once.

Leigh Gill finished his second tour as the ‘60s rolled into the ‘70s, and resumed civilian life.

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Humphrey. “It brings lots of folks to Pender County, especially to Burgaw. We also have lots of volunteers and youth that help us that day, and some volunteers have been helping since the festival began. This contest is special to me. I entered it many years ago and won second place and third place; so I was excited when Sue asked me to help her with this. I love cooking, I love people and I love helping.”

Prepared recipes will be received at the Burgaw Community House at 102 East Wilmington Street June 16 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Judging will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

The exhibit will be closed to the public during judging, and participants may collect their dishes from 1-2 p.m.

For more information, contact the NC Blueberry Festival office at (910) 259-2007.

Obituaries Jimmy Oakley Hardin ROCKY POINT -- Jimmy Oakley Hardin, 75, of Rocky Point beloved husband, daddy, grandad, Christian and God’s faithful servant passed from his earthly life Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born Mar. 20, 1943 in Lumberton, North Carolina, the son of Northington and Myrtle Cox Hardin. Also, preceding Jimmy in death are his wife, Doris Blanton Hardin and brother, Buck Hardin.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Jason Hardin (Tammy); daughter, Shaula Hardin; grandchildren, Gabriel Hardin and River Hedgepeth; sisters, Deloris Sease, Ellen Smith, Sharon Smith, and Sue Bennett (Morris); brother-inlaw, Billy Smith; and many extended family and friends.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from N.C. State University and worked mainly

for Cates Pickle Company for many years. Later in his career he was a tax appraiser for New Hanover County.

The family received friends at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Friendly Community Baptist Church with service beginning at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Roger Brittingham conducted the service. Burial was 3 p.m. in New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH BUDGET HEARING The Public will take notice that the proposed budget for the Town of Topsail Beach for fiscal year 20182019 has been filed with the Town Board. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A public hearing on the proposed 2018-2019 fiscal year budget is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Board Room, 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Topsail Beach, North Carolina. Oral and written comments will be received from any interested citizens at the Public Hearing.

Anyone planning to attend this meeting who will need services to accommodate speech, hearing or visual impairments, should call the Town Clerk at 910-328-5841 so appropriate arrangements can be made.

May 31, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH BUDGET HEARING The Public will take notice that the Town of Topsail Beach will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Public Water System Development Fee Analysis. The study is the basis for setting the FY 2019 fees. Per State Statute, the study is available for public inspection and comment in the office of the Town Clerk, 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or online at www.TopsailBeach. org.

The public hearing is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Board Room, 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Topsail Beach, North Carolina. Oral and written comments will be received from any interested citizens at the Public Hearing.

Anyone planning to attend this meeting who will need services to accommodate speech, hearing or visual impairments, should call the Town Clerk at 910-328-5841 so appropriate arrangements can be made. May 31, 2018

Town of Burgaw Government News May 31, 2018

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The following public hearings will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 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, written and oral comments are welcome.

Public Hearing 1 – Consideration of Adoption of the FY 2018-2019 Budget for the Town of Burgaw. The Town Manager, as Budget Officer of the Town of Burgaw has submitted the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Municipal Budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Town Clerk.

Public Hearing 2 - Consideration of a text change amendment proposed by town planning staff to the Town of Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance Article 2.

Administrative Bodies, Section 2-5: Technical Review Committee and Article 3. Review and Approval Procedures, Section 3-1: Common Requirements. All interested persons are invited to attend and oral and written comments are welcome.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories ABC Board 1 District 5 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Board of Adjustment 2 District 3, District 4 Pender Housing Initiative Board 2 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

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

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018 AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING PUBLIC COMMENT ON APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPEDITURES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS. THE PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS ARE TO INCREASE THE POPULATION, TAXABLE PROPERTY, AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES, EMPLOYMENT, INDUSTIRAL OUTPUT OR BUSINESS PROSPECTS FOR PENDER COUNTY. PENDER COUNTY IS EXPECTED TO APPROPRIATE THE FOLLOWING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INCENTIVE EXPENDITURES AS PART OF THE FY 18-19 BUDGET: The Southeastern Partnership, $20,000, 1 payment, regional and targeted industry specific marketing; Wilmington Business Development, $110,000, 1 payment, recruitment/assistance for business expansion and/or relocation efforts; Cape Fear Council of Governments, $29,239, 1 payment, membership fee(s), local government services and transportation planning, workforce investment; and Southeastern Economic Development Commission, $4,700, 1 payment, assist project development necessary for the solicitation of grant funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The source of funding for these appropriations and expenditures will be from the Pender County General Fund.

The following incentive payments that were board approved as outlined in incentive agreement contracts to be paid upon the company meeting specified investment/job requirements: RC Creations/Acme Smoked Fish, up to $100,000, 1 payment. The source of funding for this incentive payment appropriation and expenditure will be the Pender County General Fund.

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THESE AGREEMENTS AT THE ABOVE STATED TIME AND PLACE.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES PENDER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA DISASTER RECOVERY ACT (NCDRA) PROGRAM Pender County is currently involved in the administration of a North Carolina Disaster Recovery Act (NCDRA) Program funded by the NC Division of Emergency Management. During the course of this project, the County will require services from a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor. The submitting firm shall provide the local government with legal boundary surveys and elevation certificates required for the development of approximately twenty-two (22) parcels in Pender County, North Carolina. The County anticipates that the Notice to Proceed for surveying work outlined in this RFP will be issued in June, 2018. The project requires a good working knowledge of boundary surveying in the Pender County area and specific experience with housing redevelopment projects.

If your firm is interested in providing the services listed above to Pender County for this program, please contact Judy Herring, Pender County Housing Director, at 910/259-1208, or in writing to Judy Herring, Housing Director, Pender County, PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The County will e-mail detailed Instructions to Proposers to any firm contacting the county by June 5, 2018. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 pm, June 7, 2018. Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from minority- and women-owned firms.

Notice of Request for Proposals Grant Administration Services Pender County CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Project Pender County is applying for a CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant funded by the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project is anticipated to include housing related activities as developed during the application process. The grant request is anticipated to be an amount up to $750,000. The County will require application preparation, planning, general administration, housing inspection, and housing activities administration services from a private firm or non-profit agency. Professional services will be contingent upon successful award of the grant project.

If your firm is interested in providing the services listed above to Pender County for this program, please contact Judy Herring, Housing Director, at (910)259-1208, or in writing to Judy Herring, Housing Director, Pender County Housing Authority, P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The County will e-mail detailed Instructions to Proposers to any firm contacting the county by June 7, 2018. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 p.m., June 15, 2018. Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from minority- and women-owned firms.

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

Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Pender County, North Carolina

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 5, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS:

7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Zoning Text Amendment JEAT Properties, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.3.2 ‘Table of Permitted Uses’ to allow for the use of ‘Borrow Pit Mining’ (NAICS 212321) as a use Permitted in Conjunction with the Master Development Plan Process with Standards in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district.

Zoning Map Amendment Stuart Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of Jeanette Smith Edens et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for three (3) tracts totaling approximately ±20.14 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject properties are located at 19240 US HWY 17, in the Topsail Township, along the east side of US HWY 17 and the south side of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), approximately 200’ feet from corner of US HWY 17 and Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563) and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4204-64-3411-0000; 4204-63-5656-0000; and 4204-64-5081-0000.

Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat approval Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd. applicant, on behalf of Capstone Ventures LLC., and Ruth C. Kalmar Lewis et al, owners, is requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Development Plan for the mixed-use development known as Wyndwater. Specifically, this request is to; increase the overall project area from ± 221.90 acres to 234.12 acres and to add phases 8 and 9 for Preliminary Plat approval. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The properties are located to the east of US HWY 17 north of Doral Drive (SR 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south and east of the Cardinal Acres Lane (private) in the Topsail Township. The properties may be further identified by Pender County PIN(s): 4214-13-4701-0000, 4214-22-4269-0000, 4214-22-4164-0000, 4214-22-4048-0000, and 4214-22-5196-0000.

Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat approval WK Dickson and CO., Inc. applicant, on behalf of Jensen’s Inc., owner, is requesting approval of a Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat approval for Phase IV of the previously approved Manufactured Home Community development known as Coastal Plantation. The subject property is approximately ±65.05 acres and is located to the east of US HWY 17, north of Forest Sound Road (Private), south of Grandview Drive (SR 1702), and in the Topsail Township.

The property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3292-39-3667-0000.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 18, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 A meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners will be held on June 18, 2018 in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers. A public hearing will be held regarding the draft Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

The Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan provides a blueprint for growth and development over the next 20 to 30 years. When viewed as a guide, the document is intended to present the basic description of Pender County now and into the next few decades. The public has the opportunity to provide written comment to the Division of Coastal Management following adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. If desired, please contact Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planner, with Division of Coastal Management located at 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28405 and by phone/email at (910) 796-7426/ mike.christenbury@ncdenr.gov.

Direct any questions or concerns regarding this matter to Pat O’Mahony at (910) 259-1734.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualiďŹ ed on the 24th day of May, 2018, as Administrator CTA of the Estate of PAUL CLIFTON TEACHEY, JR., Deceased, late of Indian River County, Florida, this is to notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the Administrator CTA, Marcelle Giorgio of 795 4th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32962, on or before the 29th day of August, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms, and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This 25th day of May, 2018. /s/MARCELLE GIORGIO, ADM. CTA Attorney for the Estate: J. Wesley Casteen, Esq., CPA Carolina Legal Counsel P.O. Box 12028 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone (910) 256-3364 #8237 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO RENEW SHELLFISH BOTTOM LEASE IN PUBLIC WATER PENDER COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the following individuals have ďŹ led an application to renew a shellďŹ sh lease: Jeffrey T. Coward and Bradford A. Robbins, shellďŹ sh bottom lease 9613, 3.04 acres located in BC Bay, Topsail Sound.

Anyone wishing to protest the renewal of the above shellďŹ sh lease may ďŹ le a sworn statement with the Division stating the grounds for protest in accordance with 15A NCAC 30.0206 by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2018. Such protest should be submitted to the Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, P. O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557-0769.

This notice is pursuant to G.S. 113-202(g).

This, the 22nd day of May 2018.

By authority of the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality.

Stephen W. Murphey, Director N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries #8235 5/31/2018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 78 Under and by virtue of the authority contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 15, 2006, securing a Note and indebtedness of $101,641.22, which was executed by Alphonso L. Cromartie, and which is recorded in Book 3035, at Page 303, Pender County Registry, the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in said Registry, default having occurred in the payment of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale at the usual place of sale at the Pender County Courthouse to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on the 12th day of June, 2018, in Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, all of the debtor’s right, title and interest in the real property known as 95 Willows Bay Dr., Rocky Point, NC, 28457, which is more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 46, SECTION 1, WILLOWS BAY SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 31, AT PAGE 137, OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. All BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION NOW OR HEREAFTER ERECTED OR PLACED ON THE AFORESAID LAND (“IMPROVEMENTS�), AND ALL MATERIALS INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND REPAIR OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER ERECTED THEREON, ALL OF WHICH MATERIALS SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED IMMEDIATELY UPON THE DELIVERY THEREOF TO THE AFORESAID LAND, AND ALL FIXTURES AND ARTICLES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW OR HEREAFTER OWNED BY BORROWER AND ATTACHED TO OR CONTAINED IN AND USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESAID LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, APPARATUS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, MOTORS, ELEVATORS, FITTINGS, RADIATORS, RANGES, REFRIGERATORS, AWNINGS, SHADES, SCREENS, BLINDS, CARPETING, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER FURNISHINGS, AND ALL PLUMBING, HEATING, LIGHTING, COOKING, LAUNDRY, VENTILATING, REFRIGERATING, INCINERATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND ALL RENEWALS OR REPLACEMENTS THEREOF, OR ARTICLES IN SUBSTITUTION THEREOF, WHETHER OR NOT THE SAME ARE OR SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANY MANNER (“TANGIBLE PERSONALTY�), AND ALL PROCEEDS OF THE TANGIBLE PERSONALTY. TOGETHER WITH 2006 CMH MANUFACTURED HOME VIN # ROC719971NC-AB AFFIXED THERETO. The record owner of said property as of a date not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is: Alphonso L. Cromartie.

Trustee, or Trustee’s agent conducting the sale, may begin the sale up to one hour after the time ďŹ xed herein as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any tenant who resides in residential real property containing less than 15 rental units that is being sold in a foreclosure proceeding under Article 2A of Chapter 45 of the General Statutes may terminate the rental agreement for the dwelling unit after receiving notice pursuant to G.S. 45-21.17(4) by providing the landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated in the notice of termination that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement under this section, the tenant is liable for the rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination payable at the time that would have been required by the terms of the rental agreement. The tenant is not liable for any other rent or damages due only to the early termination of the tenancy. If you are a tenant and have any questions about your legal rights, please consult an attorney.

Said property will be sold subject to taxes, including all transfer taxes associated with the foreclosure, assessments, and any superior easements, rights of way, restrictions of record, liens, or other encumbrances prior to the lien of the deed of trust being foreclosed, said sale to remain open for increased bids for ten (10) days after report thereof to the Clerk of Superior Court. In the event the debtor ďŹ les a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10-day period required by G.S. 45-21.27, an automatic stay of the foreclosure will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. §362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court.

The Substitute Trustee may require the high bidder to deposit cash at the sale in an amount equal to the greater of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. If no upset bid is ďŹ led, the balance of the purchase price, less deposit, must be made in cash upon tender of the deed. Third party purchasers at sale must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) as required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

Lisa W. Powell Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 1550 High Point, NC 27261 (336) 889-8733 #8230 5/31, 6/7/2018

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of NEWMAN DONALD BUCK, JR., Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before August 10, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of May, 2018.

SHARON ANNA BUCK Executor c/o VIRGINIA S. CARTER Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #8203 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Wayne Wallace, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Wayne Wallace, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before August 16, 2018 at 14 Petunia Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of May, 2018.

Eileen Johnson 14 Petunia Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 #8208 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARY A. PLUM, late of Hampstead, 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, c/o Kilroy Hardin, PC, P.O. Box 999, Hampstead, NC 28443, on or before the 17th day of August, 2018, 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 17th day of May, 2018.

CHRISTOPHER CAMERON PLUM Executor of the Estate of MARY A. PLUM 18 E 198 Kilroy Hardin, P.C. Toni J. Hardin Attorney at Law P.O. Box 999 Hampstead, NC 28443 #8212 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF: JANICE DOREEN DION-RATTERREE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Janice Doreen DionRatterree, late of 4053 Blueberry Rd., Currie, NC 28435 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 340, 211 S. Wright Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 16th day of August, 2018 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 17 Day of May, 2018.

Coleman Law, PLLC Nathaniel T. Coleman, Attorney at Law Administrator of the Estate of Janice Doreen Dion-Ratterree PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 ________________________________ Nathaniel T. Coleman, Esq. Attorney at Law 211 S. Wright St. P.O. Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 phone: 910-663-1215 Fax (toll free): 1-866-663-6581 #8216 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EDITH HOLLINGSWORTH MARSHBURN 18 E 194 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Edith Hollingsworth Marshburn, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of August, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of May, 2018.

Lawrence S. Boehling, Administrator of the Estate of Edith Hollingsworth Marshburn P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8204 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18SP49 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TIFFANY WALKER AND CHRISTOPHER WALKER DATED MAY 25, 2012 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4081 AT PAGE 36 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and

because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 5, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Rocky Point Township Pender County North Carolina a short distance West of US Highway No 117 and being more fully described as follows to wit BEGINNING at an iron stake in the center of a 25 foot wide access easement created during February 1995 by a deed duly recorded in Deed Book 1031 at Page 330 said iron stake being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from an existing railroad spike located in the intersection of the centerline of US Highway No 117 with the North line of Tract No 1 of the RL Batts Division as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 8 at Page 43 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds State of North Carolina South 2 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds East 155 94 feet and South 82 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West 471 99 feet to the Beginning and running thence, from the Beginning so located (1) South 7 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds East 329 87 feet (passing over an inline iron stake it 15 0 feet) to an iron stake in James C Lee s Southern line thence (2) with said line South 86 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 178 70 feet to an existing iron pipe in line thence, (3) with another of Lee s lines South 84 degrees 42 minutes 59 seconds West 26 49 feet to an iron stake in a ditch thence (4) up the run of said ditch as it meanders in a Northwardly direction the following traverse courses and distances North 19 degrees 10 minutes 14 seconds West 72 95 feet North 3 degrees 10 minutes 08 seconds East 58 07 feet North 7 degrees 57 minutes 39 seconds East 63 61 feet and North 8 degrees 07 minutes 43 seconds West 74 10 feet to an existing subsurface iron stake in the center of the above referred 25 foot wide access easement thence (5) along the center of said easement North 59 degrees 24 minutes 58 seconds East 131 28 feet to a subsurface iron stake at a bend in said easement thence (6) continuing along the center of said easement North 82 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East 74 25 feet to the Beginning containing 1 434 acres more or less, and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co PA of Burgaw NC during January 2002 The above described tract is Together with and partially Subject to a 25 foot access easement for ingress egress and regress to and from these and other lands with said easement lying adjacent to and 12 5 feet on either side of the following described centerline BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of US Highway No 117 said point being located along said line at a point that is South 2 degrees 55 minutes 45 seconds East 155 94 feet from an existing railroad spike located in the intersection of the centerline of US Highway No 117 with the Northern line of Tract No 1 of the R. L. Batts Division as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 8 at Page 43 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds State of North Carolina and running thence from the beginning so located (1) South 82 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West 546 24 feet to a subsurface iron stake at a bend in said easement thence (2) South 59 degrees 24 minutes 58 seconds West 150 00 feet to a point that marks the terminus of this 25 foot wide access easement As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 687 at Page 112 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds State of North Carolina As a reference to the above described access easement see Deed Book 1031 at Page 330 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds State of North Carolina And Being more commonly known as: 121 Mill Pond Trail, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Christopher Walker and Tiffany Walker.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome

of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is May 15, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-098446 #8228 5/24, 5/31/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WALTER WARREN RICH 18 E 210 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Walter Warren Rich, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Warren Arthur Rich, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 18, 2018 at 614 Wildwood Road, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor.

Warren Arthur Rich, Executor Estate of Walter Warren Rich c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8214 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Alan Wayne Berness, late of 669 Bay Harbor Drive, Hampstead, N.C., 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 14th day of August, 2018 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 10th day of May, 2018.

Christine C. Schmitz, Administrator of the Estate of Alan Wayne Berness Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8213 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Barbara Ann Powell deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Barbara Ann Powell, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 23, 2018 at 211 Balcombe Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of May, 2018.

Barbara Ann Powell 211 Balcombe Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8211 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-489 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTORIA LEE SHARPLESS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: DEVOLA WATKIN A/K/A DEVOLA WATKINS 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 Tracts 3 and 4 Map Book 12 Page 6, Parcel ID Number 339284-6566-0000 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 July 9, 2018.

This day, May 14, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com Case No: 1223677 (FC.FAY) #8221 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Admah Lanier Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Admah Lanier Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before August 23, 2018 at 3885 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of May, 2018.

Kay L. Rochelle 3885 Scotts Hill Loop Road Wilmington, NC 28411 #8210 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Joan Marie Sargent, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joan Marie Sargent, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 16, 2018 at 1247 Magic Hollow Road, Durham, NC 27713 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of May, 2018.

Theodore Suczynskie 1247 Magic Hollow Road Durham, NC 27713 #8209 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HARRY GEORGE SCOTT 17 E 369 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Harry George Scott, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Linda B. Scott, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 11, 2018 at 102 Royal Oak Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Linda B. Scott, Executrix Estate of Harry George Scott c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8206 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF CECILIA A. DITTMER, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the AUGUST 22, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at THE MACDONALD LAW FIRM, PLLC, 1508 MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD, SUITE 102, WILMINGTON, NC 28403 This the 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2018 Eric Tomosunas, Executor ESTATE OF CECILIA A. DITTMER Clifford N. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8215 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF FLORENCE ZAMBROWSKI, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the AUGUST 22, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 1832 CORCUS FERRY ROAD, HAMPSTEAD NC 28443.

This the 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2018 Robert Zambrowski, Executor ESTATE OF FLORENCE ZAMBROWSKI James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8217 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner, deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of October, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of May, 2018.

Emily Horrell Skinner Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-0818 #8222 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

CREDITORS AND DEBTORS If the trustee is unable to convey STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, title to this property for any reason, the PENDER COUNTY sole remedy of the purchaser is the IN THE return of the deposit. Reasons of such GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE inability to convey include, but are not SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Having qualified as Executor of petition prior to the confirmation of the estate of Debra Faye Anderson the sale and reinstatement of the loan Croom, deceased, of Pender County, without the knowledge of the trustee. this is to notify all persons having If the validity of the sale is challenged claims against the estate of said by any party, the trustee, in their sole decedent, Debra Faye Anderson discretion, if they believe the chalCroom, to present them to the under- lenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void signed on or before August 30, 2018 and return the deposit. The purchaser at 4905 Big Gum Rd., Wilmington, NC will have no further remedy.

28411 or be barred from recovery.

Additional Notice for Residential All persons indebted to said estate, Property with Less than 15 rental please make immediate payment. units, including Single-Family ResiThis the 24th day of May, 2018. dential Real Property Michael Brandon Croom An order for possession of the Richard T. Hudson property may be issued pursuant to 4905 Big Gum Rd. N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the Wilmington, NC 28411 purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of #8224 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 superior court of the county in which NOTICE TO the property is sold.

CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreeSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ment entered into or renewed on PENDER COUNTY or after October 1, 2007, may after IN THE receiving the notice of foreclosure GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE sale, terminate the rental agreement SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on the estate of Mary Harriet Allen Bera date stated in the notice that is at man, deceased, of Pender County, least 10 days but not more than 90 this is to notify all persons having days, after the sale date contained in claims against the estate of said de- this notice of sale, provided that the cedent, Mary Harriet Allen Berman, mortgagor has not cured the default to present them to the undersigned at the time the tenant provides the on or before August 30, 2018 at 5485 notice of termination. Upon terminaLinger Longer Road, Cumming, GA tion of a rental agreement, the tenant 30041 or be barred from recovery. is liable for rent due under the rental All persons indebted to said estate, agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. please make immediate payment.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE This the 24th day of May, 2018.

SERVICES, INC. Adam V. Berman SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 5485 Linger Longer Road c/o Hutchens Law Firm Cumming, GA 30041 P.O. Box 1028 #8225 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Phone No: (910) 864-3068 COUNTY OF PENDER https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Case No: 1223677 (FC.FAY) The undersigned having qualified #8218 5/24, 5/31/2018 as Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner, deceased, late of Pender NOTICE TO County, this is to notify all persons CREDITORS AND DEBTORS having claims against said Estate to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, exhibit them to the undersigned on or PENDER COUNTY before the 16th day of October, 2018 IN THE or this notice will be pleaded in bar of GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE their recovery.

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION All persons indebted to said estate Having qualified as Executrix of will please make immediate payment the estate of Dexter Drury Swicegood, deceased, of Pender County, this is to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of May, 2018. to notify all persons having claims Emily Horrell Skinner against the estate of said decedent, Executor of the Estate of Dexter Drury Swicegood, to present Arthur C. Skinner them to the undersigned on or before c/o Charles T. Busby September 6, 2018 at 11720 Bundle Attorney at Law Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 or be P.O. Box 818 barred from recovery. All persons Hampstead, NC 28443-0818 indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. #8222 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 This the 31st day of May, 2018.

Angela M. Holmes AMENDED NOTICE OF 11720 Bundle Road FORECLOSURE SALE Chesterfield, VA 23838 17 SP 194 Under and by virtue of the power #8231 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 of sale contained in a certain Deed NOTICE TO CREDITORS of Trust made by Joyce A. Statzer Jenkins and Rufus D. Jenkins to AND DEBTORS Lenders Title and Escrow, Trustee(s), State of North Carolina, dated the 12th day of May, 2012, and Pender County recorded in Book 4075, Page 233, In the General Court of Justice in Pender County Registry, North Superior Court Division Carolina, default having been made Having qualified as the Adminisin the payment of the note thereby trator of the estate of Joan Lynn Hensecured by the said Deed of Trust derson, deceased, of Pender County, and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been the undersigned hereby notifies all substituted as Trustee in said Deed of persons having claims against the Trust by an instrument duly recorded estate of said decedent, Joan Lynn in the Office of the Register of Deeds Henderson, to present them to the unof Pender County, North Carolina and dersigned on or before September 5, the holder of the note evidencing said 2018 at 29350 Old Mill West, Tavares, indebtedness having directed that FL 32778 or be barred from recovery. the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the All persons indebted to said estate, undersigned Substitute Trustee will please make immediate payment. offer for sale at the courthouse door This the 31st day of May, 2018. in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, Janet H. Thomas, Administrator North Carolina, or the customary 29350 Old Mill West location designated for foreclosure Tavares, FL 32778 sales, at 2:00 PM on June 5, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for #8233 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Allison Bray Poe deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Allison Bray Poe, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 30, 2018 at 94 Combine Lane, Leland, NC 28451 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 24th day of May, 2018.

George Wennerberg 94 Combine Lane Leland, NC 28451 #8223 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 3 as shown on map recorded in Map Book 43 at page110 of the Pender County Register of Deeds, containing 2.00 acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5356 Coras Grove Road, Watha, North Carolina.

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

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither

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 Morgan Bennett Hunter, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Morgan Bennett Hunter, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 6, 2018 at 611 N. New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 31st day of May, 2018.

Bonnie Sue Kendall Hunter 611 N. New River Drive Surf City, NC 28445 #8232 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, May 24, 2018, Page 12A

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp52 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID D MOORE DATED MARCH 14, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4223 AT PAGE 200 AND MODIFIED

BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON OCTOBER 4, 2016 IN BOOK 4629, PAGE 2038 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 5, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: This land was purchased from Charles Fennell on the 9th day of January, 1898. Deed recorded in Pender County Registry, Book X, Page 56. BEGINNING at a stake on the North Side of the Black River Road 276 feet from the Southeast Corner of Newkirk Chapel Church land, running thence a Northerly course 70 yards to a stake about 8 feet back of the school water closet; thence an Easterly course about 10 or 12 feet North of a large post oak that shows an indented wire in the tree about 6 feet high 70 yards to a stake; thence Southerly 70 yards back to the Black River Road following a line parallel with the first line; thence 70 yards a Northerly course with the Black river Road to the beginning corner.

And Being more commonly known as: 2900 Willard Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are David Devone Moore.

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is May 15, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-098513 #8229 5/24, 5/31/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp39 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MAXINE C DEVANE DATED JULY 31, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3502 AT PAGE 117 IN THE PENDER

COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 5, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an old iron pipe in the Southern right of way line of Secondary Road #1207, said iron pipe marks the Northwestern corner of Lot #1 of the Squires Division as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 12 at Page 9 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, with the Southern right of way line of Secondary Road #1207, South 53 degrees 20 minutes East 155.5 feet to an old iron pipe inline; thence, South 36 degrees 40 minutes West 238.2 feet to an old iron pipe inline; thence, North 56 degrees 05 minutes West 34.5 feet to an old iron stake inline, thence, with the old R.H. Murphy line, North 09 degrees 54 minutes East 268.7 feet to the Beginning, containing .52 acre, more or less and being Lot #1 of the Squires Division as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 12 at Page 9 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 3271 Halfway Branch School Rd, Ivanhoe, NC 28447 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Maxine Costin Devane.

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is May 15, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-098121 #8227 5/24, 5/31/2018 18 SP 61 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 Richard Schoenleber and Elizabeth Schoenleber to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated October 27, 2005 and recorded on November 30, 2005 in Book 2832 at Page 65, 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 June 8, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HAMPSTEAD IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 04/29/2005 AND RECORDED 04/29/2005 IN BOOK 2649 PAGE 263 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 277, SECTION 11, SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, PELICAN REEF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PLAT PAGE 146.

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

Said property is commonly known as 207 South Grist Mill 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 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 Richard Schoenleber and wife, Elizabeth Schoenleber.

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

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

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-03717-FC01 #8226 5/24, 5/31/2018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 69 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mary K. Laulo and Jeffrey A. Jividen to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of March, 2016, and recorded in Book 4617, Page 1882, 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 June 12, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and North of the graded centerline of Strawberry Lane West and being more fully described as

follows, to wit; BEGINNING at a subsurface iron stake in the graded center of Strawberry Lane West, said iron stake being located along said road center at a point that is North 85 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 795.74 feet from an existing iron pipe located in the intersection of the centerline of Strawberry Lane West with the Western right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 117 as shown on a Map of Survey for Bobby L. Smith and Peggy M. Smith duly recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 113 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, From the Beginning, so located. (1) With the centerline of Strawberry Lane West, North 85 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 150.00 feet to a subsurface iron stake in line; thence, (2) North 4 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds East 220.00 feet (Passing over an in line iron stake at 22.50 feet) to an iron stake in line; thence, (3) South 85 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East 150.00 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, (4) South 4 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds West 220.00 feet (passing over in line iron stakes at 197.50 feet) to the Beginning, containing 0.6956 acre more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Strawberry Lane lying adjacent to and 18 feet North of the existing graded centerline as shown on the above referred map recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 113.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 178 West Strawberry Lane, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

As a back reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 1382 at page 128 of the Pender County Registry for a description of the original 88.1 acres from which this tract was parceled out and sometimes reference to as Lot 5.

The above described tract is “Together with” and partially “Subject to” that portion of Strawberry Lane West leading westwardly from U.S. Highway No. 117 to and along the Southern line of the above described tract for ingress, egress and regress to these and other lands.

The above described tract is “Subject to” a 10 feet by 70 feet sight triangle located in the Southeastern quadrant of the above described tract with the 10 feet lying long the right-pf-way line of Strawberry Lane West and the 70 feet lying along the Eastern line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 1237797 (FC.FAY) #8219 5/31, 6/7/2018

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 206 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Annie L. Eakins, (Annie L. Eakins, deceased) (Heirs of Annie L. Eakins: Barry Williams and Unknown Heirs of Annie L. Eakins) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of March, 2009, and recorded in Book 3599, Page 224, 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 June 12, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 4, of Village on Eighteen as shown on that certain map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 21 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1006 Bally Bunion Lane, Burgaw, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 1218491 (FC.FAY) #8220 5/31, 6/7/2018

16 SP 37 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 Martha Cobia, Corey Bryant and Tammy D. Cobia to Amy E. Johnson, Trustee(s), which

was dated October 10, 2006 and recorded on October 12, 2006 in Book 3070 at Page 314, 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 June 15, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 5 as shown on map entitled “Revised Map of South Washington” recorded in Map Book 33, at Page 113 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

In addition, said Deed of Trust shall include the manufactured home, Serial Number OHC017097NCAB, located on the hereto described property; whereby, said manufactured home has been converted to real property.

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

Said property is commonly known as 90 South Washington Drive, Watha, NC 28478.

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 All Lawful Heirs of Martha Cobia, Tammy D. Cobia and Corey Bryant.

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-12449-FC03 #8234 5/31, 6/7/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen, late of 100 Lunington Mill Circle, Burgaw, N.C., 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 3rd day of September, 2018 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 31st day of May, 2018.

Zachary S. Rivenbark, Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8236 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

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Jeanne Rick (center), president of the 4 C's Food Pantry, Hampstead, recently accepted an $8,000 grant from Jane Maloy (left), Grants Co-Chair of The Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation of Wilmington, and Chris Johnson (right), Foundation Director. The grant will be used to buy nutritional supplements for the Pantry's senior clients.

4Cs Food Pantry receives grant The 4 C’s Food Pantry in Hampstead recently received an $8,000 grant from The Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation. The foundation was established upon the closing of The Catherine Kennedy Home in Wilmington in July 2000 and has granted more than $2.3 million to nonprofit, charitable organizations engaged in activities meeting the needs and enriching the lives of the elderly in southeastern North Carolina. “We are so grateful to the

Foundation for this grant,� said Jeanne Rick, president of the Food Pantry. “We will be using these funds to purchase nutritional supplements, such as Ensure and Glucerna, for our senior clients and those recovering from illnesses.� Last year, the Pantry distributed over 3,300 bottles of nutritional supplements to its clients.

The Pantry, located at 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead, serves all persons in Eastern Pender County, north to the Onslow County line, south to

the New Hanover County line, and west to Rocky Point (east of I-40). )T IS OPEN -ONDAY

Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. until noon.

The Pantry is funded solely through donations by churches, community organizations, and individuals, as well as grants such as this one. $Onations may be mailed to 4 C’s Food Pantry, P.O. Box 805, Hampstead, NC 28443. To volunteer, contact Nancy Simon, Volunteer Coordinator, at 910Herbert and Louema Richardson celebrated their 50th Golden Anniversary with family 686-7846.

Topsail High student headed for National Special Olympics

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A Topsail High School student has been selected to participate in the National Special Olympics. Hampstead resident Randy Talbot will be catching a flight from Charlotte, NC to Seattle, Washington, along with the rest of his swim team on June 30. The games will take place during the first week of July.

Randy competed in the North Carolina Special Olympics last year, and won a gold medal for swimming. Participants are chosen from the state winners to take part in the USA games. Only four swimmers from North Carolina (two boys and two girls) have been chosen for the event, and Talbot was one of them.

When he was first asked to participate in the national experience, he answered with an enthusiastic and unwavering YES. He began putting up fundraising flyers and telling everyone the exciting news.

2ANDY S MOM -ARIANNE Talbot, said that her son has only been swimming for about three years. Swimming is not a part of the Pender County Special Olympics, but they learned that it was offered in New Hanover County. “They told him that he could come participate in

Port City Q Continued from page 1A we were set up over at Eagle )SLAND v SAID $ALE h7E WERE doing so good during that time we thought, hey, we can do this full-time. We felt like we could make a living at it, so we just decided to go ahead and switch over to doing it every day instead of just the weekends. We took a leap of faith and just went for it. I had a little money to put down on the trailer to get it built and I had been working on it for about a year. Everything just finally came together.� $ALE SAID THAT WHEN HE WAS growing up, his mom and dad barbecued at family outings almost every weekend. He had been doing it for as long as he could remember. He recalls how his dad and uncles would get together and cook hogs, make Brunswick stew

New Hanover County since we don’t have that sport here,� said Talbot. “They let him come and swim with them.

He’s been getting ready for this since September or October when he first found out. He is super excited. He goes to the gym and works out one night a week, he goes to swim practice one night a week and he plays FOR -IRACLE ,EAGUE "ASEBALL That takes up all his time.�

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Randy Talbot

will be staying with his teammates that weekend so that they can become more familiar with each other.

Topsail High School held a pep rally for Randy last week.

The event was organized by TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL $URING the rally, students and staff lined the halls, band members played and the crowd chanted, “Let’s go, Randy!� Beaming with joy and touched by their encouragement, Randy gave out high fives and hugs to show his appreciation.

There will also be a sendoff party for the entire North Carolina team, including all of the sports, in Charlotte on June 30 just before they fly out.

After the special celebration, they will hop on the plane and go.

The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will exhibit the abilities of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabiliTIES $URING THE EVENT WHICH promotes the values of acceptance and inclusion, 3,500 athletes from across the country will compete in 14 different sports. An estimated 10,000 family members and 50,000 fans will be in attendance to cheer on the athletes.

uary to meet Randy’s coach and team. The family will fly out to Seattle June 30, but not all of them on the same flight.

Randy will be traveling and staying with the team. His family will fly separately, and that will be a first for both Randy and his mother. “We’re going to go, but we won’t be with him. So it will be the first time letting go.

It’s going to be hard, but it is exciting and it will be good for all of us. We’ll be on different flights and everything,� said Talbot.

Randy will go to state games next weekend again, but this time he’ll be swimming with Team North Carolina instead of with New Hanover County.

This will give the team a little more practice before they go out to the USA games. Randy Continued from page 1A

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and other food. He said that he still enjoys doing it, but it’s harder work than he had ever imagined. “I do enjoy doing it, but I never knew how much work was involved in doing it. I would highly suggest to anybody who is thinking about starting a food truck - come work with somebody that does this for a living one day from the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep at night.

-ORE THAN LIKELY YOU WILL PROBably change your mind. It’s a LOT OF WORK v SAID $ALE Port City Que can cater for any event ranging from 50 people to 500. They would eventually like to open a small restaurant. “We are thinking about it.

-Y DREAM WOULD BE TO HAVE a small brick and mortar one day, something that just the two of us can run. We’re just waiting for the right time to come along and find the right

“They want us to cut our line to customers. Our customers would be without water for TO HOURS v -C%WEN SAID “We told them to solve the problem they created rather than create a problem with our water line.� !CCORDING TO #OUNTY -ANAGER Randall Woodruff, contractors are saying the easy fix is to disrupt the county’s water system, which had nothing to do with the problem. “The easy fix isn’t the best fix for the citizens,� said CommisSIONER $AVID 0IEPMEYER place. We are using the free time right now to spread the word and get our name out THERE v SAID $ALE For more information, or to view their calendar, visit their website at portcityque.com or find them on Facebook. They can also be reached at (910) 833-2381.

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Snakes Continued from page 2A in their yard. “While it’s not uncommon for people to have a copperhead in their yard, usually what they have is a non-venomous and harmless species, such as a rat snake or a garter snake, both of which are commonly found in backyard habitats,�

Hall said. “Unfortunately, many nonvenomous snakes, like corn snakes, are mistaken for copperheads and killed. “Copperheads are relatively easy to identify though. Just look for the distinctive hourglass-shaped or Hershey-kissshaped crossbands on a light brown or gray body.�

Killing a snake is not only unnecessary but also could be illegal. Four of the six venomous snakes found in North Carolina are protected. The pigmy and timber rattlesnakes are listed as species of special concern while the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake and Eastern coral snake are listed as endangered. None of these four species of snakes should be handled or disturbed without a permit issued by the

Commission.

Regardless if a snake is venomous or non-venomous, snakes pose little threat to pets and children — if left alone. When confronted or harassed, snakes are more likely to flee than they are to bite. However, if given no escape route or restrained, they will bite or lunge toward their perceived aggressor to defend themselves.

The Commission does not send people out to trap and remove snakes since removing one snake is not going to prevent another one from taking its place. However, Hall provides a few tips that people can follow to make their backyards less hospitable to snakes. s#LEAN UP THE CLUTTER BY removing piles of rocks, wood and other debris that attract rodents and snakes. s-OW THE LAWN TO KEEP THE grass cut short. Snakes prefer tall grasses to seek out their prey. They’re also easier to spot in shorter grass. s$ISCOURAGE SNAKES FROM entering your home by closing gaps and holes, repairing damage to siding and foundation, sealing openings under doors, windows and around water pipes.

When it comes to snakes, Hall says the most important thing people can do is to educate themselves and others about these cold-blooded reptiles and learn to appreciate them as an important part of the ecosystem. “Snakes are strictly carnivorous, preying on smaller animals, such as rodents, slugs and insects,� Hall said. “Snakes also serve as an important food source for other animals, like foxes, raccoons, eagles, hawks, owls. Instead of being widely feared and unjustly persecuted, snakes should be appreciated for the awesome creatures they are and treated with respect.�

To view a slideshow of some of the more common snakes found in North Carolina, including venomous and non-venomous, visit the Commission’s Flickr page. View a Conservation Conversation video with Jeff Hall about snakes in North Carolina.

For other questions regarding human-wildlife interactions, call the Commission’s N.C. Wildlife Helpline toll-free at 866-318-2401. The call center IS OPEN -ONDAY THROUGH &RIday (excluding holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Everything flows from God

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer

are these first parables about growth‌ slow, persistent growth. Growth requires waiting, watching and trusting.

There are times in our Christian life for those things—for waiting, watching and trusting‌ just waiting to see what will be.

Then there is this second group of parables about finding and claiming, deciding and acting. There is a place for that in our Christian life as well. There are times when we just have to wait and watch and trust the Lord. And there are times when we a called upon to launch out and claim the prize.

Both times live with us, live in us. Both times call us claim us, but how do we know when to do which and which to do when.

chant in search “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, upon finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.� “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore and sat and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad.

Matthew 13: 44-48 Parables are a fascinating part of the Biblical story. They are many scholars who it is believe the closest we come to the actual words of Jesus; and parables have much to teach us about the kingdom of God. Here in Matthew, we find some parables of Jesus. There

Jesus told another parable, “the kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tee, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in it branches.�

And another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.�

Matthew 13: 31-33 The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and bought the field.� mer-

There is a third movement in this last parable. It is the movement of knowing, of choosing. It is the process of sorting things out in terms of what serves your best life and what doesn’t, choosing the good and discarding the bad.

Choosing is perhaps the hardest and the best. When we choose what God wills for us, the world grows up wise and well. But when we choose resisting the father’s will or worse not knowing it, then the world can go wildly out of balance.

Remember the ending of Genesis 3, where Adam and Eve go against God’s will. One of the consequences of their disobedience is that creation begins to come unraveled.

The creature fall out of fellowship. Tilling and planting

Bread giveaway at Herring’s Chapel UMC Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m

until noon.

Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.

4 C’s Food pantry open 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 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

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Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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(Courthouse Square) N.C. • 910-619-8063

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Rockfish Memorial Cemetery 1730 US 117 N. Wallace, NC Hwy. 910-285-3395

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Volunteer drivers will donate their time and vehicle to transport cancer patients to and from their cancer treatment centers in New Hanover County. Drivers of any age will be considered and training will be provided. Background and DMV checks are required.

Most rides will occur Monday-Friday. Experience from other counties indicates that drivers might be called on once or twice a month to provide transportation based on their availability.

Interested potential volunteers are encouraged to contact Barbara Mullins at RSVP at 910-259-9119, ext. 329 or at bmullins@penderpas. org with any questions and to determine next steps.

Donations Needed Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street,

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The Pender Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has developed a new partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide no cost transportation for Pender County cancer patients to treatment centers in New Hanover County. The program is part of the ACS Road to Recovery Program and is for cancer patients who have no other means of transportation to and from their cancer treatment appointments. “We are honored to be part of this program which will be a lifeline for some of our Pender friends and neighbors who might not otherwise be able to get to their cancer treatment appointments,� noted Pender RSVP Director, Barbara Mullins. “Our first task is to recruit and train volunteer drivers to make

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• Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Mark Murphy

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

www.RPUMC.org

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

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

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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

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Four County Electric Membership Corporation (Four County EMC), received national recognition for its compliance with a comprehensive safety program called the Rural Electric Safety Accreditation Program (RESAP). RESAP is one of the few programs in the country that provides electric cooperatives a management tool for continuous safety and loss control assessment. The certiďŹ cate, the sixteenth of its kind to be awarded to the cooperative, was recently presented to Mitchell Keel, CEO of Four County EMC, at the annual meeting of North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives in Raleigh.

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Members of Cape Fear Chapter 3 United Daughters of the Confederacy mourning ladies, along with George Davis Camp 5 SCV, participated in the 149th Annual Confederate Memorial Day Service at the Confederate Mound at Historic Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington May 6. Robert Cook presented a program entitled “ The Tomb of our Country’s Hope�. This burial site contains the bodies of more than 500 unknown Confederate soldiers who died at the Battle of Fort Fisher. The ceremony included a Roll Call of Remembrance , the laying of wreaths, and the playing of Taps. For further information, on the UDC, call Dale Spencer 799-6427. Pictured above front: Cathy Tilghman, Frances Wray, Linda Lashley. Back: Delane Reavis, Yvonne Brown, Brenda Shadrick.

Thursday, May 31 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s4HE "URGAW 2OTARY #LUB MEETS AT A M EVERY 4HURSDAY AT (ERITAGE 0LACE IN "URGAW s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH ANNEX 53 (WY (AMPSTEAD s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #APTAIN $AVID 7ILLIAMS (OLLY 3HELTER 6OLUNTEERS #AMP MEETS ON THE FOURTH 4HURSDAY EACH MONTH AT (OLLAND S 3HELTER #REEK 2ESTAURANT . # %AST AT P M Friday, June 1 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #OMMANDER *OE (ENSON 0ENDER #OUNTY 'RAYS #AMP MEETS THE THIRD &RIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE 0ENDER #OUNTY ,IBRARY

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Sunshine S tudio Stained Glass Stained glass workshops with Jim Shapley from Sunshine Studio Stained Glass. All supplies, tools, instruction for only $80.

GRITS GROVE DESIGNS Sign Painting Workshops held at ArtBeat Community Center. $40 per person includes all materials for a farmhouse sign. For more information contact: Marti Smith @ 910.508.2952 Like me on FACEBOOK @ GRITS GROVE DESIGNS Simple Strok es A rt Painting lessons and events with Maureen McKenna. For details and information contact Maureen at Simplestrokesart@gmail.com Like me on Facebook at Simple Strokes Art ARTS COUNCIL MEETING Thursday June 7th 7:30 pm at ArtBeat Community Center

Summer P aint P arty!

Emer ge S tudio A rt Beginner’s creative acrylic painting.

Fee of $30.00 covers all supplies and instruction. Events are held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace.

Friday June 8th Friday July 13th Friday August 10th

Call or Text Cheryl Hardie Holt 910.271.0433 Like me on Facebook “Emerge Studio Art�

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Beginners Workshops Saturdays 10am-4pm June 23rd, July 7th & 14th or “2 Class Thursdays� 6pm-9pm June 7th & 14th July 12th & 19th Call Jim at 910.916.9426 or e-mail

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

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

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

Rose Wr ye Gou rd Work shop s $35 includes all materials For info contact: Wrye.rebekah@gmail.com Or text: 910.789.0835

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Growing elder abuse awareness Join us June 20 by wearing purple in support of Elder Abuse Awareness Month. We will have a tree dedication ceremony at Heritage Place this year. Join us at 9:30 a.m. and a coffee hour afterwards.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and we will have a tree dedication June 20 at 9:30 A M 4HIS EVENT IS SPONSORED

by Cape Fear Elder Abuse Prevention Network, Area Agency on Aging and Pender !DULT 3ERVICES 4HE PUBLIC IS invited to attend.

Every year, approximately 5 million, or 1-in-10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Additionally, experts believe that for every reported case of elder abuse or neglect, as many as 23 cases go unreported.

Elder abuse is a huge national problem and will only become more prevalent as the population of older adults continues to grow--unless we do something to stop it.

Stopping elder abuse is only possible after you first learn to recognize the signs.

Discover how you can help prevent abuse to the elderly.

Elder abuse can include physical or sexual abuse, financial exploitation, emotional or psychological abuse (including verbal abuse and threats) or abandonment. Significantly, it can also include the idea of neglect.

According to most data, simple neglect and the powerful negative effect of that neglect is the most common type of abuse to the elderly. It’s a sobering thought, the idea that the absence of any action can be in itself so harmful to someone.

4RY A FEW OF THESE IDEAS TO prevent abuse to the elderly. s Call or visit an elderly loved one or family friend who lives alone and ask how he or she is doing. s 4HINK ABOUT WAYS AN OLDER acquaintance, family member or neighbor can share their talents by teaching you or your children a new skill, such as knitting, gardening, cooking and so on. s Whether it’s for a family member serving as a caregiver or for a professional, make sure the individual caring for someone gets a break. s Contact your local Adult Protective Services or Long4ERM #ARE /MBUDSMAN TO learn how to support their work helping at-risk elders and adults with disabilities. s Ask community or religious leaders to give a talk about elder exploitation at an event or to put a message about elder abuse on their website, in a bulletin on in a newsletter. s 6OLUNTEER TO BE A VISITOR TO A nursing home resident or to a homebound senior in your neighborhood. Many animal shelters will “loan� dogs or cats for pet therapy excursions since studies show that interacting with pets can improve physical and emotional health.

You could also volunteer at a local chapter of Meals on Wheels, which is also a good way for volunteers to observe if a senior is managing well at home, or if he or she may need other assistance.

For more information on elder abuse prevention, please visit the National Center on Elder Abuse, Ageless Alliance or Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect.

Pam Saphara, Judith Outlaw-Walker and Charlotte Kelly received Presidential awards for more than 500 hours of service in our community with RSVP.

Pender RSVP program honors volunteers

By Barbara Mullins RSVP Coordinator Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recognized all volunteers for their service 2017-2018. A party was held at Pender Adults Services May 8 and honored our special guests. \Middle of the Island provided a wonderful Buffet and Redd’s Photo Booth created lasting memories for our volunteers to cherish of a fun and fulfilling evening. \RSVP is always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to be part of a growing team,

please call me at 910-259-9119 (ext 329) s 0RESIDENTIAL !WARDS n 4HIS premier award program for volunteers encourages citizens to live a life of service through national recognition.

We are so proud of our RSVP volunteers that inspire and make positive actions that change the world. RSVP had outstanding service this year with 67 volunteers receiving THE 0RESIDENTIAL !WARD 4HREE received the Gold Award (500 plus hours in one year) and 12 received the Silver Award (250-499 hours) and 52 the Bronze Award (100-249 hours)

surely we cannot be prouder of our volunteers in Pender #OUNTY n THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY the best! s#ONGENEALITY !WARD n 4HIS year’s newest award was created by our RSVP Board members.

Fran Bullard and Leslie LaRocque are two very special ladies, very different personalities, live on opposite sides of the County, don’t really KNOW EACH OTHER n YET THEY are exactly the same. RSVP Director watches both of them each month walk in monthly RSVP Perks meeting and greet newcomers, make them

feel welcome, sit near them, help them follow what is happening in meeting.

4HEIR SMILES AND GENTLE manner encourages everyone to gravitate towards them.

Neither looks for any attention, nor do they realize the unique, beautiful quality they have.

At our Volunteer Recognition we honored Fran and Leslie and presented them with Gerber Daisy plants that hopefully will bloom each year and remind them that seeds of friendship they plant, grow beautiful flowers of joy in the hearts of many.

Fans available from Operation Fan /PERATION &AN (EAT 2ELIEF is a summer program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and reduce heat related illnesses. Applications are being processed and reviewed for approval. Fans are provided by Duke Power, Four County Electric and Fran’s Fans.

In order to receive a fan you must reside in Pender County,

be 60 years of age or older or with a disability, and have a home situation where a threat to health and well-being exists (heat related illness).

4HOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED A fan from PAS before will not be eligible unless approved.

Please call 259-9119, ext 0 for more information or come by and complete a form.

Heritage Happenings

By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services May has been a busy month.

We celebrated our volunteers early in the month at our volunteer banquet. Volunteers were recognized with awards and went home with a very nice appreciation gift. All our volunteers enjoyed a wonderful dinner and had fun in the photo booth. We use volunteers in our centers and Barbara Mullins, our RSVP director, has many opportunities for service outside the center.

We recently hosted the Harmony Belles of Wilmington for OUR /LDER !MERICANS MONTH celebration day. Everyone enjoyed lunch and visiting with OUR SENIORS FROM 4OPSAIL 3ENIOR #ENTER 4HE (ARMONY

Belles performed some very recognizable Broadway tunes and everyone enjoyed the name that tune section.

In June we hope you will join us for brunch to meet YOUR 3ENIOR 4AR (EEL ,EGISLAtors. Bill Marshburn and John Lutz represent Pender County.

4HEY WILL BE JOINING US *UNE 5 at 9 a.m. at Heritage Place AND *UNE AT 4OPSAIL 3ENIOR Center. Please see the related article for more information ABOUT 34(, June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month also.

We encourage you to find a crossword puzzle or seek and find. Stimulate your mind by putting together a puzzle.

4HERE ARE MANY GAMES AVAILable online to help keep your brain active.

Medicare extra help program scheduled 4WO -EDICARE PROGRAMS ARE SCHEDULE FOR *UNE /NE will be held June 6,at 10 a.m.

AT 3HARE THE 4ABLE . # Hwy. 50, Surf City. A second program is scheduled June 18 AT P M AT 7ILLARD /UTREACH Center, N.C. Hwy. 11, in Willard. Both of these programs are to determine if Medicare clients qualify for extra help paying for prescription medications.

4HE PROGRAM CALLED THE Low-Income Subsidy program

is available to qualifying MediCARE RECIPIENTS 4HE MONTH INcome guidelines are individual ($1,386) and married ($1,872).

Assets limits are individual ($9,060) and married ($14,340).

Clients who are on Medicare and meet these income limits above and are not receiving extra help paying for their prescription medications, need to attend this program and have an application completed.

Call 259-9119 to register to attend this free program.

RSVP Presidential Awards given to the following individuals for 250-499 volunteer hours served. Pictured above (left to right back row) are Earl Williams, Joan Wittig-Smith, Kay Warner, Leonie Henry, and Pete Kendell, (front row) Deddie Harkey, Clayann Binning, Essie Grover, and Ruby Ballard. (not pictured Margaret Mayer, Joan Sargent)

Brunch with Senior Tarheel Legislators June 5,6 3ENIOR 4AR (EEL ,EGISLATORS are here to serve and support OLDER .ORTH #AROLINIANS 4HEY desire to help you in any way POSSIBLE 4HEY ARE AVAILABLE for your comments or questions and will talk about issues facing older adults and advocate for older adults.

North Carolina faces many challenges as it prepares to meet the needs and demands of a rapidly growing aging population. North Carolina has the ninth largest population of people more than 60 years old in the country.

Unfortunately, there are more than 10,000 older adults who are waiting for services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation, in-home aide and others that help them remain ac-

tive, independent and healthy in the community.

Later life should be a beautiful and happy time. For some, it’s a chance to relax; for others, it’s a chance to give of themselves through volunteerism, while others seek education and the sharING OF KNOWLEDGE .#34(, Dele gates and Alter nates from across the state work diligently to improve senior citizens’ lives by establishing legislative priorities that we advocate for in the N.C. General Assembly.

4OGETHER WE WORK AT CREATing a North Carolina where senior citizens age with dignity and respect. Each of us has a role to play in making this happen. Each of us needs to

start thinking about our own aging and then begin planning TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS 4O HELP prepare for those needs, think about the following: s(OUSING n 7HERE WILL you live out your retirement years? Most people want to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Is your current home accessible? What modifications would need to be made? Will you move to a senior apartment, assisted living, or move in with family? s(EALTH #ARE - Medicare covers many health-related illnesses and conditions. As we age, we tend to experience chronic conditions that send us to the doctor more frequently than when we were younger Health care issues for

older adults revolve around cost and access. Remember to PLAN FOR s6ISION (EARING AND Dental Care needs s.UTRITION - Research shows that eating a well-balanced diet is key to maintaining good health. In addition, seniors need to drink more water s&INANCIAL 0LANNING /NLY recently has attention turned to retirement financial planning. Many people have not set aside enough money to live comfortably in retirement.

Some people are working later in life and taking Social Security later in order to receive a higher monthly income. You may want to talk with a financial planner to help you plan for your financial resources

Pender Adult Services June Calendar

June 5 – Senior Tar Heel Legislator at Perks 9 a.m. (HP) All are invited June 6 – Senior Tar Heel Legislator at Perks 9 a.m. (TSC) All are invited June 7 – Steps to Health-TAKE CONTROL continues-12:30 p.m. (HP) June 11 – Bowling at Ten Pin Alley June 12 - Steps to Health-TAKE CONTROL continues-12:30 p.m. (HP) June 13 – Retired Pender County School Personnel Meeting-11a.m.

June 13 - Blind Group Meeting-1p.m. (HP) June 14 – Steps to Health-Last TAKE CONTROL-12:30 p.m. (HP) June 20 – Growing Elder Abuse Awareness Tree Dedication-9:30 a.m. (HP) June 20 – Farm House Sign Workshop-6 p.m. (HP) *sign up required June 21 – First Day of summer-Ice Cream Social (HP & TSC) June 21 - Health Checks-11:30 a.m. (TSC) sponsored by PCHD June 28 – Health Checks-11:30 a.m. (HP) sponsored by PCHD June 28 – Caregivers group meets-11:30 a.m. (HP)

RSVP volunteers enjoyed the photo booth at their annual appreciation dinner

Farmhouse Sign Workshop

A big thank you to Renovation Church of Topsail for power washing and painting our deck as part of their community work day

Group Painting Classes Heritage Place 901 South Walker Street, Burgaw Mondays 9 a.m until 1:30 p.m.

6 week class: $50 fee

Create your own hand painted sign All materials will be provided.

Workshop to take place at Heritage Place

June 20 at 6 p.m.

Selections must be made by June 12 Are you interested?? Please call 259-9119 X 301 for more information or sign up in person at Heritage Place

Begi nner t o adv anced paint ers are welcome! T his is a stress-free class w her e f un and socializ ation is encouraged! We t each wat ercol or, acrylic or oil pai nts.

Supply list avail able. Supplies not i ncl uded. T o reserve a spot call Maureen M cKenna at: 631-31 2-6102

Subscribe to the Post & Voice Mail delivery every Thursday Subscription: $25 per year for seniors Call 259-9111 for information

Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00 9:00 Art Class 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 3:00 Lamplighters Chorus (offsite at times) 6:00 Line Dance

Tuesday

Wednesday

8:00—5:00

8:00—5:00

9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:30 Group Walk 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle/ 1:00 Rummikub 1:00 Quilting Group 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 )

Tuesday 8:30 am—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

Thursday

Friday

8:00—5:00

8:00—3:00

9:30 RSVP Card Class (2nd) 10:00 Jewelry 10:30 Group Walk 11:00 Geri-fit

11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals

11:30 Caregivers Group(4th) 11:30 Health Checks (4th) 12:00 Meals

Saturday—closed Facility Available For Rentals

12:30 Take Control (June) 1:00 Rummikub/ MEX TRAIN

3:00 Craft Club

Topsail Senior Center Opportunities Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Art Class (group) 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 1:00 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:00 Hospice Trg (2nd)

Phone: 910-259-9119

Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 9:30 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 1:00 Canasta

Phone: 910-270-0708

Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit & Cribbage 10:00 YOGA 10:00 Bingo 11:15 Beg. Tai Chi

Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm 11:00 Line Dance 12:00 Meals 12:00 Line dance 2 Caregivers Support ** **Call for info

1:00 Quilting/Mahjong/ BRIDGE

Saturday –Facility Available for rentals

12:00 Meals (BP Checks-3rd)

Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes 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.

Monday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 5:30 BODYPUMP

Tuesday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 5:30 BODY ATTACK 5:30 RPM Cycling

Wednesday Open 5:00—9:00 7:00 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES

Thursday Open 5:00—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 5:30 BODY ATTACK

Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:00—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP

Saturday

Open 8:00—2:30 8:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 Body Attack