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The North Carolina Wildlife Commission is considering opening a hunting season on alligators in the state. Local meetings on the proposed hunting season are scheduled – Read more on page 2A Summer sports camps in several sports are scheduled at Topsail High School.

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

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Volume 47, No. 40

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GenX testing of Pender County water

Pender officials expect first water test results this week

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser told County Commissioners Monday she expects the first round of water testing for GenX contamination to begin to arrive as early as July 12. Moser said there are a number of tests from different labs and results should be available for release to the public early next week.

Moser expressed concern to Commissioners about possible confusion resulting from different tests and information.

“We need to have a clearing house for this.

My concern is whoever decides to do testing is going to come out with their report and whose

are we going to follow.” Moser said. “The state needs to say we are going to follow DEQ’s test (Division of Environmental Quality) or not. ” Moser said the health directors from Bladen, New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties have been in close contact with the state and federal environmental officials.

“Its been frustrating, since GenX is not a regulated contaminant so the EPA does not have any quality standards for that. They are looking at it, but I don’t anticipate it getting on the pollutant list with the EPA for quite a while,” Moser said.

Reports indicate GenX or similar earlier versions of the chemical have been released into the Cape Fear River since 1980. Concerns have been raised about long-term exposure to

the chemicals possibly in drinking water taken from the river. Pender County has only used the Cape Fear River as a water source since the county’s water treatment plant opened in November of 2012. Prior to that, Pender County water came from Wallace, which uses wells as a water source.

Moser told the board there has been no evidence in county health studies to support a conclusion that an increase in cancer or other diseases is related to water contamination.

“For Pender County, there is nothing in our data to indicate any cancer rates have been impacted by GenX,” said Moser.

Moser said there was no increase noted, but even if there were, there are other things that people are exposed to that could be the source

of an increase and not necessarily GenX. “You can’t tie it to GenX for certain when there are other carcinogens that you come across on a daily basis,” Moser said.

Moser reiterated there is nothing to show at this time the water poses a health risk.

“If anyone is uncomfortable with using the water, that is a personal decision to get bottled water. But according to all the scientific data out there, there is no health risk posed by this,” said Moser.

Commission Chairman George Brown said accurate information was important.

“We thought it was important the public hear something from us today. Even though we may not have a lot of news, we are trying to stay on top of things,” Brown said.

BOC authorizes funds for out Suspects in knife attack Music at the Farmers Market of county inmate housing surrender

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

County Commissioners gave approval Monday to a request from the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department for $545,000 to be spent on housing Pender inmates in out of county facilities. The funds were divided between the state, New Hanover County, Onslow County, and Sampson County.

Overcrowding in the Pender

From Staff Reports Alberto and Roberto Perez surrendered to the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department July 7 after being sought by authorities for several days regarding an assault. Deputies from the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report of an incident at Johnsons Corner Grocery located at U.S. Hwy 421 and N.C. 210 in Currie July 3.

Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim who had been stabbed multiple times.

The victim, Artez Deshawn Robinson, of Leland, was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in serious but stable condition.

The investigation revealed that the two Perez brothers began a physical fight with Robinson inside the store over a prior argument and that both brothers stabbed Robinson before fleeing the store.

County jail forces the Sheriff ’s Department to contract with other counties that have space to house inmates. The expenditure of county funds to house inmates in other counties points to the continuing problem of the inadequacy of the Pender jail facility.

Commissioner Fred McCoy expressed concern about the need for a new jail facility, saying this is “something that we can’t keep kicking down the road.”

GenX big business for bottled water

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer For the past month, the phone has not stopped ringing at The Water Jug in Hampstead. As you might imagine, the situation with GenX and the local water supply has people worried – and looking for alter native sources of drinking water.

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at The Water Jug have been working overtime to help their customers choose the best solution to meet water needs.

The locally owned and operated bottled water company has been serving Hampstead, Wilmington, Burgaw and surrounding areas since 1995.

The company provides a variety of water needs that

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Alligator hunting season possible

Wildlife Commission to discuss draft gator plan this month

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer The state Wildlife Resources Commission will review the draft alligator management plan July 17, another step toward establishing a limited season for the saurian in North Carolina.

“I think there will end up being some kind of a season before it’s over,” said Keith Rogers. A retired Wildlife Enforcement Officer, Rogers also serves on the blue ribbon Alligator Task Force established last year to explore the possibility of allowing the harvest of alligators in the state.

Rogers said the perceived “population explosion” of alligators in a number of eastern counties is likely more of a sign of the recovering population, than over-population.

Alligators became a protected species in the early 1970s, he explained, and heavy penalties were levied against anyone illegally killing a gator.

As a lot of emphasis was placed on guarding gators from poaching, people drifted away from killing them, allowing populations to slowly recover.

North Carolina is at the northern extreme of the alligator’s range, Rogers said.

Cooler winters mean gators have less growing time than in states like Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

“Tom Padgett, who recently retired as the biologist for our area, explained that since we

have a slower growth rate, it takes them longer to reach breeding age,” Rogers said.

“Where a gator in the Everglades might be big enough and old enough to breed at five or six years old, ours take up to 15 years. A lifelong resident of Lake Waccamaw, Rogers said he has noted the apparent rise in population, and he said that protections that allowed more gators to reach maturity makes sense.

“When you do the math, we have three, maybe four generations of alligators that are now of breeding age in the state,” Rogers said. “That means there are more gators to see than many people remember—there weren’t that many around the lake when I was young.”

Human intrusion into alligator habitat has also played a role, Rogers said.

“Many of the places where

Pender EMS & Fire Report July 2-8 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts : 230 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 59 Sloop Point Station 14 29 Hampstead Station 16 32 Surf City Station 23 31 Topsail Beach Station 4 20 Union Station 5 14 Rocky Point Station 7 27 Atkinson Station 9 14 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 2 Type of Calls Cancelled: 43 Refusals: 72 Stand by: 0 Transported: 111 Treated/released: 4 Fire Department Reports Total Calls 72 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 11 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 6 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 12 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 9 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 9 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 6 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 9 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 14 Motor Vehicle Crash 9 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 34 Cancelled 10 Ocean Rescue 5

gators were off by themselves are built up now,” he said. “We have housing developments, shopping centers and golf courses where it used to be just swamp. The gators have had to adapt – that’s why you see them around retention ponds and places like that in towns and cities.”

The draft management plan was created after repeated requests to the Wildlife Commission to open an alligator season. The original request was put off for a year to allow the commission time to study gator populations, range and other factors.

The study showed that North Carolina has two distinct gator “zones” – one in the northeastern part of the state, and the southeastern zone, which stretches roughly from Onslow and Jones counties to the South Carolina line, and includes Pender County. The population is not as dense in the northern area as it is in the south, Rogers said, and also lacks the genetic diversity of the population in the southern zone.

In the southern zone, the report said, populations are spotty but extremely dense in some areas – like Holly Shelter and areas close to the Intracoastal Waterway.

“All this is important because we don’t want to establish a season, then see the population disappear and find out we’ve made a bad mistake,” Rogers said.

Rogers said the committee has suggested a low-impact season, with special permits being issued (similar to lottery hunts for other recovering species in North Carolina and elsewhere). North Carolina is leaning heavily on the South Carolina model, Rogers said.

“We have met with representatives from several other states to see what works and what doesn’t,” Rogers said.

“South Carolina’s population and habitat is similar to ours, as best as we can tell, and I think North Carolina will likely copy their permit hunt rules. Their system has been successful.”

The draft plan allows local governments and organizations such as golf course communities, homeowner’s associations and municipalities to ask the state for a special gator season in their area.

A major provision in the draft plan is the creation of a pool of licensed and trained alligator relocation agents to capture problem gators in built-up areas and transport them to places where gator populations are low.

“The town or association would be responsible for paying the agent,” Rogers said.

“He or she could then transport the alligator to, for example, a state park that has a low population. The destinations will have to be looked at closely, however, to make sure introducing new alligators into the habitat won’t be a problem for other species.

“There might even be a place set up where people can go and watch gators, and learn about them,” Rogers said. “The education aspect is important—we want people to understand how cool they really are, and if we can take some of the mystery away from them, people will better understand what they’re dealing with, and we’ll have fewer problems.”

Rogers said the draft plan emphasizes the education element, which the Wildlife Commission has been pushing for years.

“People want to know more about them” he said, “and you wont’ learn what you need to know on television. Gators are normally very shy, secretive animals. They don’t want to be around people, but if they see people as a food source, they’ll stay close by, whether they’re looking for a piece of chicken or hunting ducks that the people are feeding. We have to convince people to stand back and watch them without interacting.”

North Carolina will likely have a gator hunting season, Rogers said, More up-to-date scientific studies are needed, and hunters will need to be educated as well.

“They’re a great resource,” Rogers said, “but there still needs to be a lot more study before there can be a largescale hunting season.”

Municipal election filing period open From Staff Reports The filing period for municipal elections Nov. 7 is open in Pender County. Voters in the towns of Atkinson, Burgaw, St. Helena, Surf City, Topsail Beach, and Watha will elect town officials.

As of Monday July 10, three filings have taken place in Atkinson with Rev. Ken Smith filing for mayor and Lorie Moore Floyd and Michael Stealer filing for town commissioner.

In Surf City, Teresa Batson Batts has filed for the town council, along with Peter Sloan and Dorothy Royal. In Topsail Beach, Janie Stidley has filed for a seat on the town board. In Burgaw, James Lorenzer Mur phy Sr. and Jan Dawson have filed for commissioner seats. Robert McRae Barnhill Sr. has filed for mayor in St. Helena.

The filing period for municipal elections ends July 21 at noon.

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and assault and battery. He posted a $250,000 bond and was released from the Pender County Jail.

Roberto “Bobby” Perez, Jr. was charged with the same crimes and is currently being held at the Pender County Jail without bond.

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Rockets over Topsail Island

By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director On the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, in Topsail Beach, is an explosive history.

Located at 720 Channel Blvd. is the Assembly Building and the Missiles and More Museum, which was home of Operation Bumblebee.

From 1946-1948 Topsail Island was a top secret testing site for Operation Bumblebee in which supersonic guided missiles were assembled and tested in a program by the U.S. Navy and John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Together, they set out to develop a supersonic missile that would strike an air target 10-20 miles away.

Because of this top secret operation, the military installed a pontoon bridge, electric and water. An estimated 580 personnel and their equipment were brought to what is today the Town of Topsail Beach. Roads along the dunes were built as well as eight concrete observation towers, an assembly building, a control tower and a concrete launch pad.

Local historians credit Dr. Merle Tuve with the name Operation Bumblebee because of sign that said “The Bumblebee Cannot Fly, According to recognized aerotechnical tests, the bumblebee cannot fly because of the shape and weight of his body in relation to the total wing area. But, the bumblebee doesn’t know this, so he goes ahead and flies

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More than 200 experimental rockets were launched from 1946- 1948. The tests resulted in the development of the ramjet engine and the birth of modern jet aircraft.

Operation Bumblebee yielded vital information on guidance systems, aerodynamics, solid propellants, and booster configurations, according to historians. The lessons learned from Operation Bumblebee were used in the development of the Terrier, Tartar, and Talos missiles. A Talos missile sits outside the museum door.

In 1948, the government deemed Topsail Island’s weather as too “unpredictable” and the equipment was moved

to White Sands, New Mexico and a town in Florida named Stewart, which became Cape Canaveral.

It’s a fascinating history which attracts hundreds of visitors per day to the Missiles and More Museum, where volunteer docents introduce generations to Operation Bumblebee.

The Missiles and More Museum is open during the summer from 2 – 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Museum Director Rose Peters said this summer has been a busy summer at the museum. On most days more than 200 visitors have enjoyed the exhibits – which range from pirate legends and lore to WASP history. Just this week

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Master Gardeners accepting grant applications

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Pender County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (PCEMGVA) will award grants to Pender County organizations for the purpose of promoting good gardening practices, landscaping, land conservation and community education. Applicants must be charitable, non-profit organizations, libraries, or school programs. Grant-related projects must take place in Pender County.

Grant requests must be submitted by Sept. 30 for projects starting in January 2018. Up to $1,000 will be awarded. Copies of the guidelines can be obtained from the main desk at the Public Library in Burgaw or in Hampstead, or at the Pender County Cooperative Extension Office, located at 801 South Walker St. in Burgaw.

In order to be eligible for consideration for a grant, requests must meet certain criteria. The applicant must be a charitable, non-profit organization, library, or school program. The grant-related project must be accessible and within Pender County. Grants will be awarded for new projects only, and grant requests cannot be for reimbursement of money already spent or projects already completed.

Along with the application, applicants must submit: a description of the proposed project, a landscape plot plan, a maintenance plan and a plan for sustainability.

Last January, grants were awarded to several programs around Pender County. The Hampstead Brigade Boys and Girls Club received funding for a garden program at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

They received $500 to create a vegetable garden with the members attending its After School program.

Students were involved in planning, building garden boxes and planting the garden. They also participated in watering and harvesting the garden, as well as maintaining their own square garden box.

By caring for the garden, students learned about nutrition and about taking ownership of their own food and plant source.

Pender Alliance for Teen Health (PATH) received a Master Gardener grant for a square foot garden. The group, which has established a School Based Health Center on the campus of Pender High School in Burgaw, received a grant of $600.

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As part of the program’s health education plan, and in partnership with the Pender High Horticulture class and others, they have planned and implemented a PATH Good Health Garden. With guidance from Tim Mathews from the NC State Extension office in Burgaw, they put in two raised garden beds and have grown vegetables in them.

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Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher and Editor

Unsigned means unpublished From time to time, it’s necessary to explain some of the policies we have at the newspaper.

At the Post & Voice, we have a long-standing policy of not publishing letters and manuscripts that are unsigned. And that includes the use of pen names or pseudonyms. It says so right on the bottom of Page 4A under Public Opinion. As a matter of fact, I don’t know of any credible, real, respected newspaper that will.

Internet blogs, Facebook and the like are filled with the opportunity to say what you want with no responsibility for your words. Someone once called blogs digital graffiti – opinions spray painted on a digital wall in the dark of night by who knows who. I tend to agree with that view.

The freedom of speech we have in America is one of the greatest freedoms we have.

But it carries with it a great responsibility. I don’t think it’s a shield you can hide behind and say anything about anybody or anything.

At the Post & Voice, we

take full responsibility for the news articles we publish and the opinion columns that appear on this paper. The newspaper staff writes the editorials that are published on page 4A and are unsigned.

If a news story is attributed to staff reports, our staff also writes it. As publisher, I stand behind them all. That does not necessarily mean I agree with all the opinions expressed in every column every week. But you know where they came from.

Some may disagree with the opinions – but at least they know who wrote the article and who published it. We don’t hide from our critics.

I won’t publish an unsigned letter to the editor.

I believe a requirement of freedom of speech is people take full responsibility for the statements they make.

And as I said earlier, I’m not big on blogs either. While some blog writers will post their true identity, many don’t. They’ll just use a pseudonym.

If you really have something valid or useful to say, then identify yourself.

But probably the worst part about so-called blogs is the ability to post anonymous comments on them. In anonymous posts, writers can say anything – no matter how demeaning, disgusting, false or perhaps even libelous the comments are.

I stand behind what we print and it is out there for all to read – with our name on it. If we make a mistake, we own up to it, correct it, and go on. We are not perfect, but that is always our goal.

So, if you disagree, write a letter, send it to posteditor@ post-voice.com, or mail it to P.O Box 955 Burgaw 28425 and I’ll publish it – as long as it’s local and has your name, and doesn’t slander anyone.

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Jack Swann: Noble warrior

Bill Messer We pursue our dreams in various ways. For some, it’s forward and direct; for others the path can be long and winding, with twists and turns determined by circumstance, sometimes by whim.

Circumstances set the conditions of Jack Swann’s life.

I met Jack when he was running for the N.C. Senate, and helped him with some TV campaign commercials, and later with the Spot Festivals. I rode with him several times, talking to potential voters, and placing roadside ‘Vote For Jack’ signs all over Pender County.

I knew he had been in the U.S. Air Force, and one fine autumn day, we sat on the back deck and I asked him to tell me about his beginnings and his Air Force career. “Let’s start at the beginning, Where were you born and raised, and when?� I asked. “1937. June 18. My dad drew blueprints, a draftsman, worked for a fire protection company. We lived all over the south during those early years. My first remembrance was we lived in Charlotte, about 1941. “You know? I always admired my dad. He was always fair, I mean, he treated my brother and me the same, he didn’t play favorites. When you did something wrong, you knew you were in trouble. He never picked on us.

When you got into trouble, we got into trouble because we deserved it. “I admired him. He was

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Taylor Swift is stalking me I was surprised the other morning to find that the comedic genius Ray Stevens and I have something in common.

Yes, I am fairly sure Taylor Swift is stalking me, too.

Now, before anyone starts breaking out the syringes full of happy-drugs, let me explain. It just seems like her music is everywhere I turn, and it’s getting a little tiresome. Everywhere I go, I hear her latest song, which I think is called “Shake It Off,� and designed to make people frenetically dance (which I do not do, unless I have fireants in my overalls).

Miss Swift has, to her credit, avoided most of the pop-tart scandals that earn that sardonic moniker, which is to say she has reached her mid-twenties without being married multiple times, getting arrested for drug and alcohol use, neglecting to wear underwear, or licking doughnuts. There were a few rather worrisome music videos, things which I don’t watch anyway, except under extraordinary standards.

There was some kind of dustup involving a couple of idiot celebrity do-nothings who may or may not have misquoted her. Then there was the whole thing at the Grammies where a cophating race-baiting rapper with some serious personal

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Jefferson Weaver issues interrupted her acceptance speech and ended up hoisting himself on his own petard. Her own politics, naturally, have been determined by what is popular in Hollywood, but sadly, that’s to be expected. But for the most part, I guess, Miss Swift has led a fairly innocuous existence, at least in my corner of the world.

Until that most recent dang song came out.

Having grown up surrounded by an eclectic assemblage of music, I have always been prone to being infected by earworms, those frustrating songs that get in your brain and eat their way through to the other ear, opening a channel for another song. There have been plenty of candidates: Louie, Louie; Mambo No. 5; Smoke on the Water; one particu-

larly ear-piercing Rachmanioff whose title I cannot recall; Surfin’ Bird; Zombie Jamboree; Man of Constant Sorrow; that masterpiece of the vulgar double entendre, Telephone Man; or some songs which were flagrantly designed to lock into one’s mind so one would buy the album, back when they still made albums. Notwithstanding the fact that I like some of the songs that embed themselves like mold spores in the cerebral cortex, even music that one loves can get a bit tiresome when you awaken at 3 a.m. with Steppenwolf on your mind.

It’s beyond irritating when said song is by an artist I really don’t care about one way or the other. It’s like Miss Swift is determined

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The hidden dangers of heartburn Dear Savvy Senior, Is regular heartburn or indigestion anything to worry about? My 60-year-old husband eats a lot of Tums or Rolaids throughout the day to help him manage it, but it keeps him up at night too.

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Inquiring Spouse Dear Inquiring, Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid indigestion from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and treatments to help relieve your husbands symptoms.

It’s estimated that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, with around 15 million people who suffer from it daily. If your husband is plagued by heartburn two or more times a week, and it’s not responding well to over-the-counter antacids, he needs to see a doctor.

Frequent bouts may mean he has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can severely irritate and damage the lining of his esophagus, putting him at risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer if it’s not treated.

Lifestyle adjustments Depending on the frequency and severity of his heartburn, there are a number of lifestyle adjustments he can make that can help provide relief and avoid a more serious problem down the road.

Consider these tips: s!VOID PROBLEM FOODS #ERtain foods can trigger heart-

burn symptoms like citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, spicy foods, mints, alcohol, coffee and sodas. Your husband should keep a food diary to track which foods cause him the most problems and avoid them. s%AT SMALLER SLOWER AND earlier: Smaller portions at mealtime and eating slower can help reduce heartburn symptoms. He should also wait at least three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed. s,OSE WEIGHT (AVING EXcess weight around the midsection puts pressure on the abdomen, pushing up the stomach and causing acid to back up into the esophagus. s1UIT SMOKING 3MOKING can increase stomach acid and weaken the valve that prevents acid from entering the esophagus. If your husband smokes, the National Cancer Institute offers a number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.

GOV OR CALL 15)4 ./7 s3LEEP ELEVATED 4O HELP keep the acid down while sleeping, get your husband a wedge-shaped pillow to prop him up a few inches. If that’s not enough, try elevating the head of his bed six to eight inches by placing blocks under the bedposts or insert a wedge between his mattress and box spring. Wedges are available at drugstores and medical supply stores. Sleeping on his left side may also help keep the acid down.

Treatment options If the lifestyle adjustments don’t solve the problem, or if antacids (Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta or AlkaSeltzer) aren’t doing the trick there are a variety of overthe-counter and prescription medications that can help, along with surgery. His doctor can help him determine which one is best for him.

Treatment options include: s( "LOCKERS !VAILABLE as both over-the-counter and prescription strength, these drugs (Pepcid, Tagamet, Axid and Zantac) reduce how much acid your stomach makes but may not be strong enough for serious symptoms. s0ROTON 0UMP )NHIBITORS (PPI): If you have frequent and severe heartburn symptoms, PPIs are long-acting prescription medications that block acid production and allow time for damaged esophageal tissue to heal.

They include Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Zegerid, Protonix, Aciphex and Dexilant.

Prevacid 24 HR, Prilosec and Zegerid OTC are also available over-the-counter. But be aware that long-term use of PPIs can increase your risk for osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease. s3URGERY )F THE MEDICATIONS don’t do the trick, there are also surgical procedures that can tighten or strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter so gastric fluids can’t wash back up into the esophagus.

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Soul of a Wolf I can’t take it anymore.

Not only are people unwitting targets of advertising manipulation, but now our pets are falling prey. I was thrown off guard last week when I heard a commercial claim that my dogs, Willie and Andy, had the souls of a wolf.

Glancing over at the couch, both were busily licking themselves, growling randomly at nothing in particular. Licking was the height of activity for their day, which is basically the norm. Literally, rolling on their backs for a tummy rub requires more energy than they can sometimes muster.

I imagined these furry poodle mixes lying in wait for a lone bison, positioning themselves for a sneak attack and final death blow. Covered in blood, they’d drag their quarry’s lifeless body behind a tree and devour it mercilessly. I don’t think so.

The dog food company which claims my dogs have a spiritual connection to their ancient ancestors may be a bit out of touch with the average American lap dog.

Granted, I don’t check the label of their food for organic, antibiotic free ingredients, which might explain the ruddy complexions and bloat.

But, they seem happy and healthy enough.

I don’t care if they are rejected as participants for The Real Poodles of Surf City. I refuse to let them dip their scraggly paws into the mire of pretention, although I’ve briefly considered porcelain veneers for Andy.

Those greasy rib bones have wreaked havoc on his tiny teeth.

Isn’t it enough that I am racked with guilt over my misgivings as a parent to humans? Now, I’m forced to face my failure as a dog mom. I briefly consider setting these pseudo wolves free from the entrapments of domesticity, opting eventually to put them on the front porch to explore the freedom of the wild.

After 30 minutes, I wondered if a slaughtered elk might decorate my porch, so I investigated. Both were snoring peacefully in the shade.

Still, my guilt persisted, so I decided to explore just how needy these pups were relative to more responsibly owned pets. My research began as I perused the puppy boutiques frequented by the pampered pooches of celebrities, starting with the Hollywood store Fifi and Romeo. In order to access their website, I was required to create a VIP account-a clever gatekeeper to keep out the riffraff.

I signed up as Coco Von Kennedy Rockefeller and, after a few nail-biting moments, was in. Hopefully, I might be able to afford a small accessory, which in more upscale vernacular is called an accoutrement.

As precious as it was, I had to take a pass on the $290.00 cupcake bandana.

Sorry, I just don’t have a spare $720.00 for the limited edition, couture lace and cashmere sweater dress, although the letterman sweater vest was on sell for $220.00. Andy and

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Out and About with Pender Tourism

Tourism’s goal – attract visitors

Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director All of our efforts in Pender County Tourism boils down to one simple directive – attract visitors to our county.

There’s no greater joy than to meet visitors who are discovering Pender County.

Our visitors enjoy telling us why they selected a Pender vacation. They enjoy sharing their favorite beach access stories. They love telling us where they ate the

Weaver Continued from page 4A to somehow become a part of my daily life, and it ain’t happening, not while I have a single recording from Jethro Tull’s medieval-inspired album left in my cold, deaf hands.

I’m sorry, Miss Taylor – may I call you that? – but it just isn’t meant to be. In the words of Jim Reeves, you’ll get along.

I remember, kind of, when her career began; I think Miss Rhonda may have played one or two of Miss Taylor’s earlier songs when WRRZ was still on the air.

Sadly, most of the modern country music that deserved airtime went the way of the same small-market AM stations around that same time.

Miss Taylor hadn’t even touched on controversial yet, so she was just another young female singer. I could ignore her.

Then came stardom, a fawning media, and screaming teen girls, which likely produced drooling teen boys.

Hence, her music started crossing over from what passes for country to what passes for pop. That made it easier for me to ignore her, as should most men of a cer-

Hill Continued from page 4A Willie will have to be satisfied wearing Lindsay’s old baby doll clothes for their fashion needs. I’m sorry, but I’ll only consider the French lace peplum polka-dot top when I see a dead moose on the lawn.

The lines delineating the Haves and the Have Nots doesn’t end with people.

But, really, why should I feel guilty about not giving my

Messer Continued from page 4A a strict disciplinarian, but I probably needed it, and he was no different than all the rest of the dads where I was raised. Dads expected a lot out of their kids, and didn’t put up with anything.�

My own experiences echoed that, “Those were the days when children should be seen but not heard.� “Absolutely,� he answered, “In fact I was telling (wife) Barbara today, he was raised like his dad, who was raised like his dad, you know, a whole line of Swanns going back to 1600, and kids were supposed to be an asset. “Oh, my mom . . . During my growing up years, she was like all the rest of the moms, a stay at home mom, cooked all the meals, my dad did nothing in the kitchen.

He came home and read the paper. In fact, I thought that was the way it was supposed to be. Now, we didn’t have two nickels to rub together, Mom stayed home to take care of

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night before.

Recently I’ve had the pleasure of working two afternoons at the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach. There we greeted more than 450 visitors.

Many of the visitors are from within North Carolina; however, the majority seems to be from outside the state.

All of them are dazzled by the history and impact Operation Bumblebee had upon rocket technology.

We love asking folks, “Where are you from?�

They are pleased to tell us what corner of the country they hail from and they are delighted when we can make a connection to their hometown.

One day at the museum Rose Peters, the director of the museum, announced it was “Ohio day� because so many of the visitors were from Ohio. One lady told me she grew up in Massillon, Ohio – the very town in which my husband’s grand-

mother grew up with football legend Paul Brown. Visitors love to hear a connection. It only makes sense. They are visiting our home and our history. It makes them happy when we know a little about their hometown.

When we greet visitors, we try not to ignore the visitors under four feet tall. The children are thrilled at the prospect of exploring the archeological dig outside Missiles and More Museum. The museum provides children with a flyer of the prehistoric fossils and shark’s teeth that can be found in the dig.

The children are given plastic baggies so they can keep what they find.

There’s joy when a child returns with a baggie full of shark’s teeth and a fossil.

They can’t wait to show off. I love telling them what great discoveries they made.

Tourism is all about visitors.

And we sure enjoy sharing in their adventures.

tain age who lack children entranced with such music.

Those with kids, especially girls, have an excuse, and my respect.

I cannot tell you how disturbing it is to hear a man my age admit that he voluntarily listens to pseudo-music that is computer-mixed and –programmed to elicit a particular reaction on the part of children the age of his children. The alarm bells go off and I reach for a gun.

But the problem is, when starlets reach a certain level of popularity – say, something like a net worth of $150 million or more – their music turns up everywhere.

That’s why I think Miss Taylor is stalking me.

For example – I made a pre-8 a.m. run to the grocery store the other day, after discovering that my beloved wife’s nincompoop of a husband forgot to buy coffee the night before. Where the piped-in music is usually at least tolerable stuff from my formative years, that was not the case on this particular morning – I walked in the door, and Miss Swift was urging the listener to shake it off, whatever “it� is. The cashier was singing to herself and dancing as she took my money.

I made it home safely with my can of black gold,

and one of the new shows was on. What was the buffer music? You guessed it.

As I rolled down the window passing the big flea market, someone was demonstrating one of the many stereo systems he had available for sale. Was it Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Lynard Skynard, Chris LeDoux or the Allmans? No. Did I hear the Beach Boys, Glenn Miller, BB King, Waylon Jennings, Sonny Boy Williamson, Koko Taylor or Marty Robbins? No. Perhaps Heather Alexander, the Welsh Borderers or maybe Lion of Judah? Don’t be silly. Were Yellowman, Eric Clapton, Merle Haggard, the Rolling Stones, Third Day or the Gaithers blasting across the parking lot? Of course not.

There was Miss Taylor again. Hence, I came to the conclusion she is indeed, somehow, stalking me. I turned off the location button on my phone just in case.

Miss Taylor, honey, listen: it would never work. I’m the most happily married man in the world, and have been since you were what, in nursery school? Your jetset lifestyle just wouldn’t fit me, and I doubt sincerely you have ever had those long manicured fingernails full

furry babies the best? After all, they are well loved and emotionally stable-or are they? Physical needs are one thing, but my research had me question their extracurricular misgivings. I had failed as a parent to enroll them in Pup Scouts and

modeling classes. After the age of two, these two were apparently washed up and had no chance of making the cover of Canine Vogue.

Fortunately, I discovered, dog therapists stand at the ready to help their clients through the trauma of divorce-a help-

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Are we a nation of vanishing adults?

Peter Pan never grew up and there is evidence we have a generation of many young people who, like Pan, are stranded in Neverland.

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse’s interesting book, The Vanishing American Adult, contends we live in an America of perpetual adolescence.

Our young may have reached 6,574 days on earth, when they become adults in the eyes of the state, but there are many markers associated with becoming an adult that an increasing number fail to live into.

Sociologists say becoming an adult is widely accompanied by rites of passage that include moving from their parents’ home, leaving school for the final time, getting a full-time job, reaching economic self-sufficiency, loss of virginity, getting married, having children and establishing an independent household.

These milestones don’t necessarily occur in that of horsehair, chicken dirt and beaver castor. You’re pretty and all that, and you do have some real talent, apart from the digitally-generated mass-market approved computer program enhancements. You are nice to look at, and I am certain that you are very pleasant to smell.

But you need to quit following me. It ain’t happening. You may be heartbroken, young miss, but I am sure you can get over me. Just please, go away, little girl.

Oops—sorry. I bet Johnny Vee is stuck in your mind now, isn’t he?

Oh well. Just shake it off, honey.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer with the Post & Voice.

Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com. ful nugget should I consider kicking Daniel to the curb.

Hopefully, these underprivileged pooches will survive this household. As long as I prevent them from seeing how the other half lives, I’ll keep spooning out the Alpo.

order and might not include all, but should include most of them.

The roles of children have changed dramatically over the past 175 years, when families had many children to help with the labors on the farm. As families moved to town many “little citizens� worked in factories.

As late as the 1870s it was estimated that children between the ages of 10 and 19 were providing at least one-third of the family income. In 1945, only threequarters of teens attended school. Today the priorities are reversed. We are a “much school, little work� culture.

Kids are softer today, as evidenced by the fact that one in five teens is obese and that most over 13 spend 60 percent of their waking hours passively consuming media. In an era of “helicopter parents,� our young know parents are always there to catch them when they fall or have problems.

Parents spend so much time cultivating self-esteem, micromanaging and scheduling activities that our young don’t know how to make decisions and manage their time.

Ben Sasse says it is time to take the “training wheels� off our pampered children and undertake a deliberate and active program to help steer them into adulthood, recommending five character-building habits to help guide the process.

First, discover the body and the many diverse stages of life that lie ahead. Emerging adults are cut off from older generations, immersed in a culture of their peers

that prevents them from understanding life stages that include joy, pain, suffering and loss.

Second, he suggests children must develop an age-appropriate work ethic, starting as early as three or four, with increasing in responsibilities as they become teens. From this they will learn success and failure, the satisfaction of doing work well and valuable life skills.

Third, they must be taught that things alone cannot make us happy and embrace limited consumption, learning the difference between needs and wants.

Learning to limit desires and find the fulfilling satisfaction associated meeting true needs brings joy, peace and contentment.

Fourth, they must learn to travel and travel light.

Experiencing other cultures helps them gain perspective, both on their own environment as well as those of the larger world.

Finally, they should learn how to enjoy reading and decide what to read. In addition to opening the world to them, they will become literate, learn to evaluate information, develop opinions and gain wisdom.

The America of tomorrow demands developed adults and it is today’s adults, as has always been the case, to help them grow into that future.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Our summer interns are fully engaged and this week the spotlight is on Nick Green.

This Okemos, Mich. native has officially gone “bicoastal,” at least in his choice of summer internships. Last year Nick spent his summer in Long Beach, Calif. doing research on the extent and type of plastic pollution on that side of the country. “Basically, my ‘boss’ was Captain Moore who discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”

Watching Nick at our hospital it’s obvious that he’s a very methodical person and completely focused on whatever he’s working on. In California he’d “mark off a square yard of sand and take the first two inches off; sift it and pick out all the different types of plastic. Mostly the debris consisted of micro plastics and (the worst) Styrofoam from the packaging peanuts.”

Nick’s family has been vacationing on Topsail for years and they often visited us at our old hospital. After a summer of interacting with sand and plastic he was really interested in our internship which would give him “a chance to work with living marine organisms.”

Like every intern who’s ever walked through our doors his biggest surprise was the amount of hands-on experience we offer, and in fact expect from our interns. And he’s already found his calling in sea turtle rehabilitation.

“I love treating granulomas,” Nick said.

Granulomas are a mass of granular tissue that can result from a number of things like injury, infection or a foreign body. They’re pretty common among our patients and most of them resolve quickly with simple, topical treatments.

But every once in a while they become chronic.

“Those are the ones I love to work on because I can see the improvements from day to day, and that’s the best part of this work.” Nick also attests to the healing property of honey, especially on Wells Fargo who has a deep hole in the skin on his neck from a granuloma.

In addition to his fondness for his granuloma patients Nick has developed a special bond with Flower who is one of our picky eaters. If a turtle doesn’t get enough nutrition they don’t heal, so Nick has made Flower his project. Initially spending about an hour every day to get her to eat just a few pieces he’s now happy to report “she eats 100 percent of her food every day.”

We’ve had two releases since our interns arrived and Nick proclaims them “super awesome and emotional for everybody, especially the regular staff who have taken care of these turtles for a long time. It’s a chance to see the work come full circle.”

Nick loves being involved with our tours and “had no idea we would have so many people coming every day. I love to tell them everything I know about the turtles and even appreciate it when somebody asks me something that I don’t know and have to go find out. Sometimes the other interns kid me about talking too much but I just can’t seem to stop myself.”

Life at the intern house seems to be especially good this year with our group planning a lot of activities together, like going to the skating rink and hanging out at the beach. Nick is a surfer but “I couldn’t fit my board on the top of my car for such a long trip” so if anybody has an extra they’d be willing to share…”

Thankfully, for the other interns, Nick

Nick Green also couldn’t fit his drum set in the car.

He admitted a bit sheepishly that he was “kind of a prodigy on the drums.”

His advice to anybody thinking about applying for our internship.

“Get a lot of sleep before you come.

It’s the best place to deal with sea turtles every day and it’s the top facility for sea turtle care. Be prepared to take on a lot of responsibilities because they’ll keep coming your way.”

In just a few short weeks Nick returns to Michigan State University (East Lansing) as a rising senior majoring in Zoology (focusing on Marine Biology) and minoring in Environmental Sustainability Studies. He initially began his studies as an engineer but quickly realized he was not a desk person.

After graduation he plans to take some time off traveling and getting his Master Diver Certificate (he already has open water and advanced) before possibly continuing on to grad school and hopefully ending up in open water, deep sea dive research.

Our hospital tour is cool As we move into the heat of summer our visitor numbers are also looking really hot with days when we welcome more than 1,000 of you. We open our doors daily except Wednesdays and Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active military and seniors 65 and older and $3 for children young than 13.

The hospital is located at 302 Tortuga Lane in Surf City. From N.C. 50/210 turn onto Charlie Medlin Dr. (your landmark is Shipwreck Point Mini Golf) and follow it through the roundabout onto Tortuga.

Our gift shop is open during tours and we have exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise, and lots of new and rotating sea turtle things. If you have a budding doctor or vet in your family you really, really need to get our new kid’s Doctor Bag with everything they’ll need to care for their own plush turtle (or family dog!)

Stop in and meet our turtles, our staff and our summer interns. Lines can be long at times, so be prepared with sunscreen and an umbrella to make your own shade. Saturdays tend to be the least crowded day for a visit. And this year you won’t have to dodge craters in our road since it’s been vastly improved by the Town of Surf City.

We get visitors of all ages and abilities and have been lucky enough to have several wheelchairs for them to use, at no charge. But we can always use a few more. If you or anyone you know has a wheelchair in good condition that is no

longer being used please contact us at the hospital during business hours at 910329-0222 or text Jean at 910-470-2800. We’d love to be able to provide a way for those who need a little help to enjoy their visit, and it’s a tax deductible donation.

Turtle moms working their carapaces off At this writing we have 51 loggerhead nests plus continuing false crawls. A false crawl is an attempt by mom to find the perfect place for her eggs, but for some reason she ultimately rejects the spot and heads back to the ocean without laying. Turtle moms can also be stymied by, or worse, become entangled in an obstacle of some kind.

There are local ordinances regarding the digging of and abandoning holes in the sand. They are dangerous not only to turtles but to humans. And be sure to take your beach paraphernalia (chairs, toys, canopies) with you when you leave.

Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are patrolling every morning. They are easily identified by their special beach walker shirts and are always willing to talk turtle with you. Even with all the coverage by our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers it’s possible to miss nesting signs for a variety of reasons.

That’s why we ask you to be our extra eyes and to report any tracks to our Director of Beach Operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880, Hospital Director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800, or the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-241-7367. The state number picks up 24/7.

Still getting hooked We’ll keep repeating this information for as long as the summer fishing includes catching turtles. Sea turtles don’t always think before they bite and that’s why we continue to see so many that have tangled with a hook. When you’ve thrown out your line hoping for a nice big fish and you end up with a turtle it’s obviously not what you or the turtle were hoping for.

It happens quite often, but when we admit a turtle that’s been hooked from a pier, boat or beach our only interest is in getting it treated and back home ASAP. And seeing these turtles at our hospital actually does have an upside: it contributes to a data base of information on sea turtle growth, development and populations. We really appreciate the fact that so many of you have been on board with this effort.

If you do happen to hook a turtle please do not yank the line out, especially if you cannot see the hook. Leave the hook in place and cut the line, leaving at least two feet of it to secure to the turtle’s shell with some tape (duct tape works well.)

The pier managers can assist you with the process, and have the contact information to ensure that the turtle gets the proper follow-up care.

Turtle sightings and strandings Please be on the lookout for any turtle you see stranded (for any reason) on the beaches, in marshy areas or floating listlessly in water. It’s important that stranded turtles be exposed for hours, subject to weather and predators.

Call Meyer at 910-470-2880 or Jean at 910-470-2800. You may also call the state hotline at 252-241-7367 (picks up 24/7) or our hospital during operating hours at 910-329-0222.

If you are local we will quickly send one of our volunteers to retrieve the turtle for follow-up care at the hospital.

Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net.

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Reflections of a parent/ teacher, part two

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary Special to the Post & Voice You get them when they are born – if they are yours. Fists the size of a quarter, body the length, maybe, of your forearm. My twins, side by side in the crib, my wife and I sharing the feeding load, her during the week so I can work, me on the weekend so she can sleep We were up at one, then four, feed them and hope it stays down and not thrown back up in your face. The first smile, the first time they slept through the night (May 3, 2009, the night of Relay for Life).

Then there is the first step, the first word (woof, after Air Bud, one of the neighborhood dogs) – the first everything, up to last week, which was the first 5K they ran at seven years old, in 37 minutes, better than many.

To watch them do monkey bars effortlessly, to watch them make pizza, or Slice of Life, to guide them through the steps needed to make tomato pie, their first quiche, riding the bike without training wheels, doing perfect dives in the pool, making their grandparents day every time they saw the twins. Kids are wonderful, I can honestly say my twins saved my life, having had them at 48 years of age…

Then there are the kids at school – not only this school, but the Benjamin Franklin International School, where I taught from 1987-1995. Those students, the oldest ones, are now 43 years old, many with kids, many in high level and important jobs, many Facebook friends, many thanking me for giving them, along with the other teachers at the school, an excellent education and teaching them about life, about love, about food, and sports, and common sense.

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Another who was the first western female hired by ASICS in Japan, head organizer of the Stockholm Marathon, one of a select few people in the world who holds a Master’s degree in Olympic History from Athens, Greece, who will be at the Olympics in Rio as now head of Global Marketing for Asics.

I had the pleasure of proofreading her Master’s Thesis, she and her sister traveling from Japan and Sweden to attend my wedding on the pier on the Isles of Palms, South Carolina. She wrote that it is all because of me introducing her to Ultimate Frisbee in seventh grade that led to her love of sports. Her best friend playing ultimate on a co-ed team in Australia.

And, of course, the students at Lander University, where I was hired by and worked with a woman who is now president of Kent State University. I taught there from 1998-2005. I taught many people who are now in the field, including my sister, who after the Marines became a prison guard at a federal penitentiary, then decided to finish her PE degree years after she started, with me as one of her professors. Still another has become a state championship soccer coach, middle school PE teacher of the year in South Carolina, and is pursuing a doctorate degree.

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David Walker ATKINSON -- David Walker passed away June 27, 2017at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

David had been living with the debilitating effects of congestive heart failure for a number of years. After several recent episodes and a final valiant struggle, David’s condition was so grave that the family made the decision to let him pass away peacefully.

David was born Mar. 18, 1949 and grew up on his family’s tobacco farm located on Beatty’s Bridge Road in Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents John D Walker and Verna Rose Rogers Walker, his wife Kathleen Linda Welsh Walker, his sisters Barbara Dale Walker Duckworth and Helen Elizabeth Walker Woodcock. David is survived by his brother John Dallas (wife Linda) Walker, his sister Tammy Rose Walker Hickman and his son Jeffery David Walker along with numerous nieces and nephews.

David attended the one school in Atkinson, which held grades one thru 12 where he graduated from Atkinson High School May 20, 1967.

While growing up in the agricultural south, David would often work alongside side his sisters, brothers and others his father hired to help with the planting, suckering, care, harvest and curing of the family’s tobacco crop. In addition to farming, David’s father also operated the Walker’s Service Station and Automotive Parts in Atkinson where he and his brother Dallas both worked on and off from 1962 thru 1983.

After high school, David moved to Jacksonville, Florida and attended college there. In 1970, he transferred his field of study to psychology and moved to Schenectady, NY. While attending Schenectady Community College, he volunteered to assist his older sister Barbara and her husband in a New York State sponsored social services program, Families for the Future. The program placed at risk teenage girls and boys in safe extended foster families.

The family maintained a 17 room colonial home on Union Street in Schenectady and regularly took in foster children that were sponsored

by New York State Social Services or who were placed by

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local judges for their continued care and support through high school. In addition to his own studies, David worked in maintaining the home and as a support person for his sister and brother in-law during the routine and crisis times with the teenagers placed in their care.

Sometimes he provided rides to school or to appointments with their counselors.

David’s easy going temperament and willingness to listen was a valuable asset during difficult times of adjustment for some of the charges living at the home. David was an important part of the family group dynamic during the several years he was there.

While winters in Schenectady were often filled with shoveling snow and ice, making snow forts and snowball fights, David was introduced to sledding and ice skating on Central Park Lake with hot chocolate to warm up at the Hutt afterward. On summer weekends the entire group would go sailing and enjoy the beaches of Lake Saratoga and the winds of the Sacandaga Lake. David enjoyed fishing, sailing, camping, picnicking, visits to the New York State museums and hiking the trails in the Northeast from Indian Ladder State Park in the Catskills to the Adirondacks.

While in Schenectady, David met and fell in love with Ms. Kathleen Linda Welsh.

They moved back to Atkinson, where he and Kathleen were married on Oct. 4, 1975 at the Atkinson Baptist Church.

In 1985 David and Kathleen moved to Charleston, S.C. and lived in the community of John’s Island. There he served as an EMT for the Life Flight Services of the Medical University of South Carolina.

He often remarked that one of his most favorite times were the Christmas holidays, because of the Walker tradition of homecoming with everyone getting together for sharing and reunion with his parents, brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

After Kathleen’s untimely death, David moved back to the Walker home on Beatty’s Bridge Road.

David was an avid reader, with a vivid imagination and a relish for a good debate.

Because of his high reading speed and comprehension skill, he could hold his own during discussions about local North Carolina history, the revolutionary and civil wars, and politics. During the years, David developed a love for reading science fiction and fantasy novels. He loved how these books could take him to other worlds where the only limits were the creativity of the author. In his final years he would read approximately 300 pages a day as this activity was not limited by his illness.

David’s compassion and

courage for his fellow man and devotion to the betterment of the society in which he has lived for 68 years is exemplified by his wish to donate his body to science. His donation request was accepted by the Forensic Anthropology Research Center in Knoxville. David’s contribution to the study of the human decomposition process is nothing short of exemplary as this center’s research is a leader in advancing the knowledge and skill of law enforcement and medical examiners throughout the United States and abroad.

David will be missed by his family, friends and associates for the love, courage and patience he brought to everything he did and to everyone who had the privilege to know him. Because of his love of reading and knowledge, David’s wish is that in lieu of flowers, donations in his name should be given to the Atkinson Town Library c/o Atkinson Town Hall, 300 W. Henry St., Atkinson, NC 28421.

His son Jef fery David Walker and family will carry on with sorrow for his loss and with great joy in their hearts for the love they shared with David during his time on earth. The memorial for David Walker will be Saturday July 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s UHC located at 8730 Point Caswell Rd., Atkinson.

music started at an early age, and during high school and college she served as interim choir director at Parkwood Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to her loving parents, are her devoted children, Jessica Edwards and her children Gabe and London of Wallace, Kaley Edwards of Burgaw, and Garret Edwards of Willard.; a brother, Albert Carlton Williard and wife Carol of Graham; niece, Lynette Whitt and husband, Adam and their children, Preston and Jake; nephew, Jason Williard and wife, Shayna and their son, Chase; and numerous family and friends that loved Lynne dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 15 at 2 p. m in the fellowship hall at Parkwood Baptist Church, High Point.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, High Point, NC 27265.

Lynne will surely be missed, but treasured memories will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

You may share your memories and send condolences to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

Lynne Williard Edwards WILLARD -- Lynne Williard Edwards, 55 of Willard, passed from this earthly life into her eternal rest Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

Lynne was born Dec. 18, 1961 in Guilford County, the daughter of Albert “A.D” and Ola Mae Williard of Graham, NC. In 1980 Lynne graduated from Northwest Guilford High School, and continued her education at Greensboro College, graduating in 1985 with a BA degree. She began her teaching career as an Educational Diagnostician and later taught special needs children.

Lynne loved teaching and she loved the children she taught.

She last taught at Trask High School, Rocky Point.

Lynne was a loving mother, a caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her children, grandchildren, music, and animals. Her love for

Tony Taiwan Clanton PHILADELPHIA -- Tony Taiwan Clanton, age 42 passed on June 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Soul Saving Station at 805 Dawson St., Wilmington with Apostle Patrick McNeir officiating. Burial was in the Herring Cemetery in Burgaw.

Tony was born in Washington, DC to the late Frances Renee Herring and Clinton Clanton on January 26, 1975.

Tony leaves to cherish his memory: his fiancé, Cynthia Byrd of Philadelphia; three daughters; Pleasure Clanton, Ashley Scott and Angela Clanton all of Wilmington. Five sons; Tremayne Thomas of El Paso, Texas, Tiquan Clanton (Lakera), Clovis, New Mexico, Isarah Clanton, Larry Clanton and Zion Clanton all of Wilmington. Four grandchildren; Ty’vain Clanton, Angel Johnson, Jasiah Johnson all of Wilmington,Tremayne Thomas Jr. of El Paso, Texas. Two brothers; Larry Goodman (Quijuana) of Houston, Texas, C.J. Clanton of Marion, S.C. Three sisters; Angela Blackman of Whiteville, Anmarie Clanton and Kimberly Clanton all of Marion, S.C. Two special cousins; Julia Johnson of Burgaw, and Christina Goodman of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Two special life long friends; Tuesday Seabrook and Cyrenda TurnerSmith both of Wilmington, and a host of nieces other relatives and friends.

home.

“My brother went to Texas A&M. The main reason was it was cheap. Since there was a military, ROTC, you didn’t have to buy clothes. My dad wasn’t able to give us any money, so it was what I could

afford to go to.

“So, I went to A&M, and you had to be in the military, so they said basically, “You want to be in the ROTC Air Force, or ROTC Army?” and I said “What’s the dif ference?” and they said, “Well,

the Army carries rifles,” and I said “Well, I think I’ll go in the Air Force.”

Jack laughed, “You know, I didn’t put a whole lotta’ thought into it, I guess, and four years later I was a second lieutenant in the Air Force.

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The family was served by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

Electronic condolences may be left at nixonlewisfuneralhome. com.

Eva Gray Fussell PENDERLEA -- Eva Gray Fussell, 86, of the Penderlea community passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Laurels of Pender with her beloved family at her bedside.

She was born Aug. 18, 1930 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late George Washington Gray, Sr. and Sarah Wilson Gray. Eva was also preceded in death by her husband, Berry M. Fussell, Jr.; seven brothers; and two sisters.

Eva is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Fussell and Gail Fussell Lee; sons, Elwood Fussell (Gail), Berry Lee Fussell (Terry), and Greg Fussell (Vallerie); thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; a special friend, Mary Walker; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, all who loved Eva dearly.

The family received friends at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Penderlea Baptist Church.

At other times the family was at the home of Elizabeth Fussell. Funeral service was at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Laurels of Pender for their extra special kindness, excellent care, and support given to our family.

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

by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Elizasbeth Louise Fussell Lanier ROSE HILL -- Elizabeth Louise Fussell Lanier, age 98, died July 3, 2017 at Rosemary Rest Home in Rose Hill. She was born in Rose Hill June 27, 1919, to Lessie Louise Eakins and William Gibbons Fussell.

Most of her life was spent living in and near her home town.

Lib loved being a member of a very large family. Her siblings, who all preceded her in death, were Leamon Bernard “Tut” Fussell, Norma Gibbons Rochelle, Beulah Glenn Meeks, William Henry “Bill” Fussell, Lucian Holmes Fussell, Ben Graham Fussell, Reid Eakins Fussell Sr., Jesse Lenford Fussell and Edith Celestial Johnson. She married Loney Raeford Lanier Dec. 20, 1941.

They enjoyed a fulfilling life together until his death in 2000.

Although they had no children of their own, Loney and Lib considered many children in their respective families, and many children in the commu“And now what am I going to do?”.

“After I graduated in May I went immediately into the service in July. (But) I had to get a job because I had to start paying back my student loans,. I worked for a while,

nity, partly theirs.

Lib is survived by nieces and nephews Ann English, Harriet Farrior, Carolyn Fields, Billy Gibb Fussell, RE Fussell, William Britt Fussell, Anne Jessup, Leo Lanier, Faye Little, Chloe Rivenbark, Mary Lou Sloan, Jane Teague, Marsha Whaley and Burl Williamson.

She is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, and a circle of faithful friends. The family wishes to offer thanks to Shannon Casteen, Director, and the staff of Rosemary Rest Home for their assistance and dedication to the care of Lib over the past years.

A graveside service was held at Fussell Cemetery, Lake Tut Road, Rose Hill, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Chris Leak, pastor of Rose Hill United Methodist Church, officiated.

Memorials may be made to Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 314 East Church Street, P O Box 177, Rose Hill, NC 28458.

You may share your memories and send condolences to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

Marsden Pendleton “MP” Ward KELLY -- Marsden Pendleton “MP” Ward, 83, passed peacefully from his earthly life Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born June 6, 1934 in Kelly, the son of the late Willie Jacob and Irma Lee Johnson Ward.

MP is survived by his wife of 20 years, Geneva Little Ward; sisters, Dorothy Gray Ward Peterson and Irma Faye Ward Humphrey and her husband, Alvin; four nieces; two nephews; six great nieces; five great nephews; two great great nieces; one great great nephew; and many extended family and friends.

He was a member of Haw Bluff Baptist Church and most recently attended Red Hill Pentecostal Church. MP was retired from General Electric Company, but first and foremost he was a caretaker of God’s good earth by being a good farmer. MP served his country honorably in the US Army.

The family received friends at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall of Haw Bluff Baptist Church with service beginning at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Pastors Jacob Lewis, Calvin Malpass and Richard Wade conducted the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

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

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Former Pirate Luchansky non-stop for improvement

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Staff Writer Many years ago summer provided high school and collegiate athletes a chance to step back and reflect on what was as well as to set their sights, with a little respite from the playing fields, on what lies ahead in the future.

But now the summer months provide an almost non-stop journey to preparation and improvement, and former Topsail baseball standout Sam Luchansky is just one of several of his former diamond teammates using the summer to experience something new and different while honing their skills for their respective up-and-coming collegiate seasons.

Sam Luchansky graduated from Topsail in 2015 after a senior season in which the Pirates went 25-3 (10-2 in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference). Luchansky topped off his high-school career with a 1-1 record and six saves in 19 appearances on the mound with a 0.50 ERA. That earned the sidewinding relief pitcher a baseball scholarship to Division II Belmont Abbey College where, this past season, Sam went 3-2 with two saves and an ERA of 4.43. Opposing batters hit .235 against Sam, and he recorded 16 strikeouts in 22.1 innings pitched for a 37-8 (19-8 in Conference Carolina) team that lost to top-seeded Mount Olive in the conference tournament finals That would be enough baseball for most normal people, but Sam is not one of them. Sam is pitching this summer for the Wilson Tobs in the Coastal Plains Summer Collegiate Wooden Bat Baseball League. After a victorious 5-3 win over Holly Springs last Thursday (July 6) in which he emerged as the winning pitcher with a 6-1/3 inning, six-hit, three-run effort, Luchansky is 3-3 with a

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5.50 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 36 innings pitched. “I’m living the life,� said Sam shortly before his win last Thursday. “It’s definitely a lot different as a pitcher, though. It’s different in how hard the ball is hit. Put it down the middle and it still will be hit hard, but if you put it on the inside or outside corners, with the wooden bats, you get a weaker hit ball. Hittingwise, a lot of guys say hitting with the wood bats feels a lot more solid but it doesn’t go as far. “The ability to get these guys out is definitely helping me in my development as a pitcher. In this league there are a ton of much better hitters than in the conference I am in, top Division I and Division II guys. It’s helping me with my confidence and teaching me how important it is to hit the corners.�

Luchansky said there is a whole lot of difference moving from high school to college and, now, to the Coastal Plains League – not only in

Summer sports camps at Topsail High School

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer As the summer drifts slowly by and the preparation for the upcoming school year moves into full swing, several of the Topsail High School sports’ teams are taking time out to give back to the community in the form of summer camps for the youth of Hampstead, Pender County, and beyond.

The Pirate girls’ and boys’ basketball teams are joining forces with the Topsail Youth Basketball Association to run a camp for prospective future Pirates in grades 1-8, softball Coach Eric Phillips will bring back several former Lady Pirate standouts and will be conducting a camp for girls, and football Coach Wayne Inman and his staff will be holding a camp and football clinic for boys from ages 7-through-15.

Football First to get things going is the Pirate football team with their camp beginning July 17 at the Topsail practice field next to the school – with a scrimmage to be held on the Pirate varsity field on July 19.

Cost of the camp, which runs from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, is $50 with all of the registration fees going directly back into covering expenses for the football program. T-shirts will be provided for all of the campers. “We’re just hoping for community involvement, getting the younger kids in the community to learn and see what we do and how we coach and interact with the players,�

Topsail head Coach Wayne In-

man said. “It’s a good opportunity to experience playing at our practice facility, and at the end we will have a game on our field in the stadium so they can experience that, also. “It also gives the parents a chance to see how we run our program and give them a taste of Pirate football. There are no limits as far as numbers and there is no cutoff date. Kids can sign up on the first night. We just want to get the community involved, and this is our way of giving back to the community.�

Prospective campers can register online at www.fbparents.com./camp or at www. topsailfootball.com, or you can register by mail to Topsail High School, C/O Wayne Inman Camp, 245 North Saint Johns Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 Softball Starting July 18 of that same week the Lady Pirates Summer Camp for girls from first grade through eighth grade will begin at the Whrens Williams Softball Complex next to the football field.

The camp will be held July 18 nd 20, and will continue into the following week on July 25 and July 27. The cost of the camp will be $100 – again the proceeds going to the Lady

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the quality of the hitters but in how you approach hitters while on the mound. “In high school I was basically just trying to throw the ball over the plate because of my arm slot (sidewinder),�

Luchansky. “Most pitchers at that level don’t throw from that angle and it was to my advantage. “Jumping from high

school to college I had to be more careful and rely on throwing different pitches rather than simply relying on my fastball. In this league it’s even more important than college. I am learning a lot about location and about mixing up my pitches. Make a mistake in high school or even in college, there’s a good chance you’re going to give it up. Here, make the same mistake and they’re (hitters) are going to really turn on it.�

Luchansky said he turned to the sidewinder style of pitching jut after his sophomore year at Topsail. “I call it just below sidearm (above submariner),�

Sam said. “In high school, as a sophomore, things weren’t going all that well. Between my sophomore and junior year (Pirate pitching Coach Scott) Coach Cota was looking for someone to throw from the sidearm slot. I decided to try it and I did a lot better so I stuck with it.�

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The co-ed question

Are girls on a high school boys team reasonable?

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer A recent lawsuit brought forth in New Jersey by the parents of a middle-school female basketball player has raised questions – and in some circles concern – as to whether girls should be permitted to play on a boys’ team at that level, or in high school, if there is a corresponding team in the school for the ladies.

The question certainly could be reversed – should a boy be able to play for a girls’ team under the same circumstances. That also raises the question as to what happens to a talented female – again or vice-versa – if there is not a corresponding team.

In an article written a few months back, in answer to the question as to whether girls should be able to participate on a boys’ team was addressed by a columnist named Dr. Robert Wallace. His answer was a resounding, “no,� for a couple of reasons. “By no means does this mean that women are lesser athletes,� Dr. Wallace wrote. “Pound-for-pound and inchfor-inch female athletes are equal to males, maybe even better. But one fact is inescapable. Men are generally taller and heavier than women, and in most sports strength and size make the difference. “I concede that, at the junior-high and even high school levels – a small percentage of girls are good enough to play on the boys’ teams, but I still don’t think they should.

As harsh as that sounds, these highly-talented girls are the best ambassadors, by far, for girls’ sports programs. If the best talent is siphoned off to boys’ teams, it would hinder the girls’ teams.�

Dr. Wallace, in another article, brought up the other end of the spectrum as to what happens when boys then want to participate on girls teams.

According to Trask Athletic Director Ed Gilroy there is a NCHSAA rule number 1.1.3 that states, “Women cannot participate on a men’s athletic team where the school has a women’s team in the same sport. Under no condition should a man compete on a women’s team in any sport.�

Gilroy said there is a waiver that a girl can participate on a boys’ team if there is not a corresponding team in any given sport.

Adrienne Bannerman was a standout player for the Pender High School girls’ basketball team prior to her graduation in 2011. Bannerman went on to have an excellent career at Erskine College in Due West (SC). She is now the girls’ basketball coach at her high-school alma-mater. “In high school I feel I could run with the boys and keep up with the pace but, when it comes to physicality, I don’t think I could match up physically,� Bannerman said. “I would tell a girl, if she came to me with that request, it wouldn’t be smart in a highschool environment. If they wanted to play in a summer league with the boys as a way of improving, then definitely yes. “In my time I was always playing pickup games, trying to get better. Today I don’t think the players work hard enough individually on their game to improve, certainly not to the level of moving from a girls’ team to the boys. At the end of the day a girl would have to be much stronger physically. It’s just nature.�

Topsail boys’ Coach Jamie Rochelle offered a little bit of a different view on the subject. “In my opinion, if you can play, it doesn’t matter as long as you are good enough,� Rochelle said. “I’ve seen some girls, not very often, who could play with the boys from a skill standpoint. The game today is not as physical as it once was so, if you can handle yourself, why not?

Bob Willard is the vicepresident and Director of Operations of the Topsail Youth Basketball Association. Willard’s daughter was an outstanding high school basketball player at South Gwinnett High School in Georgia and went on to a stellar collegiate career. Willard’s granddaughter is a rising sophomore at Topsail who is coming off an outstanding freshman season. “If there was not a corre-

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

As a high school coach you are judged for your wins and losses. Let me make that clear. If you are a great guy with the best of intentions and you go 0-12 for a couple of years the chances are real good that you will be relieved of your coaching job.

Many athletic directors and principals talk a good game. They will tell you that as long as the coach does things the right way and the kids keep their grades up then things will be good. I beg to differ.

I have known some very good coaches with the morals of a rattlesnake that have kept their jobs despite kids not doing the work in the classroom. Often times these coaches put forth more effort to hide the shortcomings in the classroom of their athletes than it would take to set the student-athletes up in tutoring.

One of my favorite football coaches of all time is former Trask and Pender coach Glenn Sellers. Glenn is a devout Christian who does things right. He has had some great years as a

coach and some that are not so great. However, he never to my knowledge took any shortcuts. He made sure his guys did the work in the classroom as well as on the field. He also had a zero tolerance for a lack of morals. I once watched as he made a young man take his jersey and shoulder pads off and board the bus because of a cheap shot. I will never forget that. It made me realize that he was there for the right reasons.

Former Trask basketball coach Scott Slocum caught a lot of flack because of an incident that eventually cost him his job. However, what many people did not know was that he was the same man that would get up out of his bed and go and get a young man who was in a bad domestic situation. He was always there for his young men. Sometimes there is a lot more to a situation then one sees.

With the new school year rapidly approaching we will sit in the bleachers and second guess our coaches. Heck, I do it all the time.

However, remember one thing. If you have a Glenn Sellers or a Doug Rabalais on your sidelines be sure and count your blessings.

A win is a win and I understand this. However, five and 10 years down the road they won’t mean squat.

A bunch of successful young people will always remember how their coach treated them and what they taught them about the game of life.

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Top Performers review

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The winter sports season was in full swing with the area high school teams jockeying for position in their respective conference races. s7EEK . The Topsail winter track team had a good week. In a meet at White Oak Thursday, the Pirate teams had several athletes do well.

For the girls, freshman Madison Lofton won the 55-meter dash and the 300 dash while Maliea Moore finished third in the 300 dash. +AYLEE !DKINS won the girls’ shot put while -ACKENzie Clement was third in the same event.

On the boys’ side, Adam Hart took first while Austin Brigance was second in the shot put. Bryce Dillon had incredible runs in the 55 (third),300 (third)and 500.

The Topsail swimmers participated in the Mid-Eastern Conference championships.

The Lady Pirates finished second while the boys finished third. Drew Marshall and Delaney Popella both had big days to pace the Lady Pirates. Marshall was first in the 100 freestyle and second in the 100 backstroke as well as teaming up with Popella, Danielle Swiss, and Madison Hoover for first in the 200 medley relay and with Hoover, Kersten Popella, and Liza Martin for third in the 400 freestyle relay.

In addition to her efforts in the relays, Delaney Popella was first in the 500 freestyle and third in the 100 breaststroke.

The Lady Pirates beat Ashley last week behind the play of Payton Little (14 points, 15 rebounds) and Lauren Caveness. Caveness scored the game winning three point shot.

The Pender boys won three games behind the play of

Rodney Hansley and Jarious Williams. Hansley had 19 points in the loss to Midway while Williams tallied 17 points.

The Trask boys’ basketball team won four games. Junior *AYLIN -ASHACK led the Titans with 13 points while DerRICK "ENTON added 10 points, nine rebounds and five steals against WCA while Freshman Jujuan Carr tallied 13 points, five steals and six rebounds in the win over Union.

Mayshack led the Titans with 10 points while Carr added nine points and nine rebounds in the win over West Bladen. *AKEL .EWTON chipped in eight points. Senior Chris Holmes had the game winning putback.

The Titans finished the week with an overtime win over East Bladen. Benton led the Titans with 17 points and eight rebounds while Jujuan Carr chipped in 13 points and six boards. s7EEK . the Trask Titan wrestling team fell in the second round of the state team playoffs. Nathan Brown and Gerardo Santiago won matches in the second round by fall while +YLE (ANCOCK won by forfeit. Freshman Jacob Johnson won by injury.

The Topsail swim teams were in action in the regional meet. Six individuals and five relay teams qualified for the 3A state championships at Cary’s Triangle Aquatic Center.

The Topsail mens basketball team avenged a loss to Pender early in the year behind the play of Johnny Tartaglione (20 points, nine rebounds and two assists) and !LEC "AKER (15 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals) along with +ODIAK Nestor-Dowling (15 points,7 boards). Baker had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals in the

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Longtime coach Doug Rabalais retires

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The term old school coach is often thrown around when talking about today’s coaches.

The definition of an old school coach is a coach that teaches the three Ds, discipline, desire and dedication. That is a perfect description of recently retired Doug Rabalais. “I feel if you follow those rules then you will be successful, not just in sports but in life in general. My goal has always been to teach young men morals and help them build character. It is not all

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level, from the middle school level to the high school level.

He has coached at Burgaw Middle School and even spent a short time at Topsail Middle School.

Coach Rab followed Coach Glenn Sellers to Trask in 2009 and was there until he retired Feb. 1. Ironically, he coached at Pender High School under Bob Lewis when Sellers was a senior. “I coached with Coach Lewis when I was still in college and Glenn was a senior.

Glenn and I coach for the same reason.�

A religious man, Coach Rab prayed about when he

needed to move on to the next chapter in his life and according to Rabalais, the Lord led him to this decision. “It was just time. A lot of things have changed in education and coaching and I prayed about it for a long time. I retired from teaching in February but was unsure about my plans as far as coaching this year. I went ahead and told them that I was done so that they could move on. I am just waiting to see what door the Lord opens up for me next.

You never know, I might end up coaching again. But for now I’m going to relax and see what unfolds.�

son opening.

The Topsail High School summer league will wrap up play this week. The teams played on Tuesday and will be seeded by their records for the season ending tournament on Thursday.

Topsail High School will be conducting several camps in the near future. Read Lee Wagner’s camp article in this week’s Post & Voice to find out the times and places of these camps.

All three of the county high school football teams have been hard at it in the weight room as well as in 7-on-7 passing leagues. The 2017 football schedule will kick off Aug. 18.

Topsail will visit Trask while Pender will be at Lakewood.

Topsail will visit Pender the following week.

One interesting note as far as the schedule goes is that for the first time since Trask branched off from Pender the two schools will meet during the season rather than at the end of the year.

In years past the TraskPender game ended the regular season for both schools.

This year they will play on Sept. 22. Both teams will be coming off of a week five bye. This scheduling change was due to the new Coastal 8 conference in which includes both Trask and Pender.

This will the Titans first year in the 2A ranks while Pender will still be a 1A school. The Coastal 8 is a

split 1A-2A conference that includes Pender, Trask, East Carteret, Southwest Onslow, Richlands, Croatan, Lejuene and Dixon.

Topsail is still a member of the Mid-Eastern Conference.

This year the lineup will include North Brunswick as a 3A school while New Hanover has dropped to the 3A ranks.

There will be three 4A schools and five 3A schools for the first time in the conference’s history.

Pender High School has yet to announce the hiring of a varsity softball coach after Gary Battle’s retirement.

Principal Chris Madden and athletic director Bevin Stokes has not announced a decision as of press time.

win over South Brunswick.

The Lady Pirates finished in third place in the tough MidEastern Conference and was the top 3A team. Little had nine points and seven boards in the teams win over West Brunswick.

The Topsail men won their first conference game of the year, a win over South Brunswick, behind the play of senior Kodiak-Nestor Dowling (14 points, 7 rebounds).

Johnny Tartglione had 10 points and seven rebounds with Owen Ellis chipping in four points and 16 boards.

Senior Jake Sparshott finished 4th in the 1-meter diving competition at the 3A state swim meet to pace the Pirates.

The Trask wrestling team sent two grapplers to the state meet. Joseph Chung finished third at 182 pounds

while heavyweight Kyle Hancock finished third in his weight class.

Topsail’s 160 pound grappler Noah Lavalle won the 3A regional in his weight class. Ethan Rivenbark finished third earning a trip to the state meet as well.

The Pender boys split conference tilts last week. Rodney Hansley led the Patriots with 20 points in the loss to Wallace while *ARIOUS 7ILliams added 15. Cameron Kea chipped in 13 points for the Pats.

In the win over Trask Rodney Hansley (20 points), Cameron Kea (20 points) and *ARIOUS 7ILLIAMS (18 points) led the Patriots.

The Pender Lady Patriots won twice. Taylor Marshall led the Patriots with 15 points while Kam Thompson added 13. Veronica Lewis chipped

“We want to build up interest in Topsail softball and build up interest in the sport with younger kids and their families,� Phillips said. “Also, it’s important to us to be a part of the community. One of the nice things about high school sports is they are a way to get the community involved, and a camp for younger players is our way of giving back to the community and showing our appreciation for the community’s support.�

Registration can be accomplished in three ways – by mail (make checks out to Topsail High School) to Topsail

Softball Camp, 486 Mae Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443, by EMail at thstopsailsoftball@ gmail.com, or by contacting Coach Euic Phillips ay 1-910228-4403.

Basketball This will be the eighth year for the Topsail Basketball Association Summer Skills Camp in the Topsail gymnasiums in conjunction with the Pirate girls’ and boys’ varsity programs.

The hoops camp begins July 24 and runs through July 27 at Topsail from 9 a.m. through noon. Registration fee is $60 (T-shirts included)

in 10 points in the win over Wallace while Thompson led the Patriots with 20 points.

Ratavia Merritt and Taylor Marshall each chipped in 13. s7EEK The Topsail Lady Continued from page 8A Pirate basketball team made it to the second round of the Mid - Eastern Conference or a reliever for the Crusadtournament. Lauren Cave- ers.

Looking at Belmont Abness finished with 14 points, 2 rebounds, an assist, a steal, bey’s 2017 roster, there was and 3 blocked shots in the win just one senior pitcher gradover Ashley while Julie Sul- uating, and the roster is deep livan had six points, eight re- in potential returning hurlers – not inclusive of new bounds and 2 assists.

The Lady Patriots dropped recruits. That leaves Sam’s a heart breaker to West status wide open. “I don’t really have a prefBladen. The Pender ladies lost on a free throw with less erence,� Sam said. “I like than three seconds to play in regulation. Junior Taylor Marshall led the Patriots with 19 points with RataContinued from page 8A via Merritt chipping in 12.

Senior Gracie Vincent had four points. sponding girls’ team then I could see why a parent would and space is limited to the want their daughter to have first 80 participants (signups) the opportunity to play with from grades three through the boys, but I don’t think eight. It will be a week of suing is the right way to go basketball instruction from about it,� Willard said. “As Pirate boys’ Coach Jamie a parent, and now a grandRochelle, Lady, Pirates’ girls’ Coach Andrew Ellington, ture play when they reach the and TBA vice-president and middle school and high school Director of Basketball Opera- levels,� Willard said. “All the tions Bob Willard, along with profits go directly back to the members of the Pirate girls’ girls’ and boys’ programs at and boys’ varsity teams. the high school.� “Basically, the purpose of Several members of both the camp is to instill interest the girls’ and boys’ varsity in the game of basketball and teams have already signed up to help the younger kids in as instructors, and Willard the surrounding communi- said many of the current and ties hone their skills for fu- former players have attended

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Former Heide Trask and Pender football coach Darren Willis was recently named the head coach at North Brunswick High School. Coach Willis was an assistant under Glenn Sellers at Pender High before taking over the Trask job when the school opened.

The Trask soccer hopefuls have been working out under the watchful eye of head Coach Jason Harmon and assistants that include former Titan standout Jack Bradshaw.

The prospective Titans have been working out two to three times a week in preparation of the Aug. 1 fall sea-

Performers Continued from page 8A loss to Laney.

The Topsail ladies are putting a stamp on a breakout season. They won twice including a win over Laney to earn a season sweep over the Bucs. Junior Rachel Kapiko had 12 points and six rebounds, and freshman Julia Sullivan added 10 points, 10 boards, an assist, and a blocked shot in the win over Laney while Payton Little had 16 points and 11 boards in the win over Pender. Julia Sullivan had six points, 10 rebounds and three assists. s7EEK . The Topsail Lady Pirates rode the play of Payton Little (15 points, 9 rebounds) and Lauren Caveness (10 points) to a 42-28

Camps Continued from page 8A Pirates’ softball program – and a T-shirt will be provided to all participants in grades first through eighth.

Instructors will include head coach Eric Phillips and assistants Mike Ramsey, Danny McLean, Frank Robinson, and Jay Harrington. Phillips will also welcome back former Topsail and collegiate softball standouts Kaleigh Bordeaux, Jordin Phillips, and Blair (Lawrence) Lacik.

Dzurovcin the big man on the Trask campus

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are very few football players at the high school level that are considered to be Division One material as a sophomore.

One of the things that college scouts look for is size and build.

For Trask Titan rising junior Michael Paul Dzurovcin he has all of the above along with the heart and work ethic to make the jump to the collegiate level in two years.

Michael Paul had a very serious injury toward the end of last year and was unable to play for the Titans in the first round of the state 1A playoffs.

He has worked hard to come back from that injury and will be a difference maker for the Titans in their first year in their new conference.

There is no doubt at 6-4 and 275 pounds, Michael Paul Dzurovcin is the big man on campus at Trask High School.

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about wins and losses. It is about the young men. You try and prepare them for life and teach them to be good men and good husbands and fathers. I would like to think I made a difference. At least I hope I did.�

Doug Rabalais graduated from Pender High School in 1977 and attended Pembroke State before finishing up at UNCW. He taught health and Physical Education.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirates were thrown into the tough MidEastern Conference several years ago. As a 3A school with a bevy of tough 4A schools on the schedule things did not look too promising.

Throw in the fact that they were starting a freshman quarterback and the future looked bleak. Somebody forgot to tell signal caller Jacob Floyd.

Floyd came in as a young quarterback and made his self into a proficient player with a ton of upside. As he has progressed through his high school career he has improved greatly. This year he will be a senior with high expectations.

Jacob has become a very good passer with the ability to scramble when needed. He has sharpened his leadership skills and should be a mover and a shaker in his senior year at the helm of the Pirate football team.

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Summer fishing heating up

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The color seems to be red for the local saltwater anglers who fish the inshore waters. A friend of mine fished Stump Sound and hooked several decent redfish. He was using live mud minnows and said that the reds were popping the many schools of baitfish that were moving about.

There have been some reds caught in the surf as well. The bait of choice for these fish has been cut baits and mud minnows. The inshore anglers have had luck with top water lures and soft plastics as well.

The inshore action has also been strong as well. Anglers are hooking quite a few of flatfish near the inlets and around inshore structures.

Most are using live mud minnows and finger mullet on Carolina rigs. Gulp baits will work here too.

The Spanish bite is pretty strong. Trolling off of the beach with a Clark spoon will work here as will a gotcha plug off of the area piers.

Speaking of the piers, there have been reports of some nice Spanish being caught as well as some black drum. A Gotcha plug will

work for the Spanish while cut baits and shrimp are working for the drum.

The freshwater bite is still pretty good. I fished off of the bank last week for a few minutes and caught a few nice bream. Red worms or a bream buster from Backyard baits will work here.

The cats are biting at night with chicken livers and cut up eel along with your favorite mix of stink baits working here.

This week’s fishing tip If you are fishing in the inshore waters around Topsail beach you are most likely on a boat. If you have spent any time in the inshore waters around Topsail Island then you must be aware of the shallow waters that you encounter on a daily basis.

If you fish this area make sure you are aware of the depth that you are fishing in. there are a number of buoys that will lead you in and out of different areas. Don’t be fooled by these waters. My wife and I once had a rule of thumb that if I didn’t run aground at least once we have not been out there long enough.

Know your boat. Know how shallow you can go before you hit bottom and for goodness sakes invest in a depth finder.

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starting but either way I’ll be happy. There is definitely a different mentality and approach between starting and relieving, but once the coaches decide where I can best help the team I can adjust. I’m just looking forward to getting my opportunities and producing in a positive way.�

Sam and the Wilson Tobs will be in Wilmington on Thursday (July 27) for a game at Buck Hardee Field for a game against the Wilmington Sharks.

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parent, I wouldn’t want my daughter or granddaughter banging with the boys. “I think I would either have to live with the decision they could not play, or move to another school district. I definitely do not think suing solves the issue.�

Right now, this is an isolated incident in New Jersey.

Hopefully it will not become an issue on a broader scale.

Thompson will make her mark at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In her first three years at Pender High school Kam Thompson has made huge strides on the basketball court as well as on the volleyball court.

She has become a major player for the Pender Lady Patriots in both sports as an underclassman.

This year will be a little different. The big hitter will become the senior leader on both of the squads.

Kam is a dynamic player on the volleyball court. She has the ability to change a match with her high intensity style of play. She is one of the Patriots big hitters.

On the basketball court her tenacity and pure athletic ability makes her one of the better players in the new Coastal 8 conference.

The Patriots will be major players in the new conference.

Kam Thompson will make her mark as a senior in both sports this year.

the camp before joining the Topsail varsity teams, including former Pirate standouts Jake and Jarrin Sullivan, current varsity boys’ team members Jacob Floyd and Jackson Sullivan, and varsity girls’ players Payton Little and Julia Sullivan.

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“It’s just overwhelming,” began Eileen. “The phone hasn’t stopped ringing for three weeks. It’s just constant, and even at nighttime. We try to take every phone call and get the equipment to people as soon as we can, but we just can’t get the equipment shipped in fast enough. So right now we’ve got a lot of people on hold, but we’ve got the water.”

Tatum was waiting on a load coming from California.

She said that as soon as the trucks come in with equipment and water, it all goes out to customers. The shipment they were awaiting was already spoken for, and the Tatums were in the process of figuring out how to get more.

Each month, the company normally adds about ten new accounts. However, during the last few weeks, they have added more than 150 new customers.

“We’ve got to keep ordering and getting it in here quick.

It’s really unbelievable. I’ve got a great girl that works in the office; and between the two of us and my husband outside helping, and the other drivers doing their jobs, it’s just really busy. It’s really hard. Near the end of the month is when we do our invoicing. That’s always a busy time, and now with all these new accounts, it’s going to be even busier,” said Tatum.

Tatum said that the new customers who are calling want to know the source of the water. The Diamond Springs Mountain Spring Water from the springs of Roaring Gap in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains has been popular.

The Water Jug also offers reverse osmosis water, which people are buying because it is tested for fluoride. The water that has gone through the reverse osmosis process is a commercial grade. Since GenX is known to be a fluori-

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Continued from page 1A obtained $400 in funding to construct a compost bin for Seven Oaks Community Garden. Funds were also used to purchase wheat straw to kickstart the composting process.

Extension Agent Tim Mathews advised them on best practices for constructing the bin.

Town of Burgaw Government News July 13, 2017 MOSQUITO SEASON IS HERE!!!!

Below are some ways you can help reduce the number of mosquito breeding habitats in and around your home.

• Interrupt the hatching process by dumping water every few days from birdbaths, pools, fishponds and unused flowerpots and vases. Pour water from saucers and plates underneath planters.

• Clean leaf-filled gutters to allow proper drainage.

• Turn buckets, baby pools, boats and other outside containers upside down when they are not in use.

• Check for water pockets on grills, furniture, roofs, and tarps used to cover pools.

• Keep shrubs and bushes trimmed and free of undergrowth to deprive mosquitoes of a favorite resting place, the underside of leaves.

• Shake out the first few feet of garden hoses, and drain tubular lawn furniture, garden ornaments and kids’ toys.

• Throw away old bottles, cans and plastic containers.

• Screen or cover rain barrels, garbage cans and other large containers. Screen open ends of corrugated plastic drainage pipes.

• Properly dispose of old and used tires.

Please help the Town of Burgaw keep mosquitoes under control!

Past President Bill Marshburn (left) passes the gavel to President William Rivenbark for the upcoming year with the Burgaw Rotary Club. Rotary is a service club that sponsors projects for the local community as well as international projects. The Burgaw Rotary Club meets each Thursday morning at Heritage Place in Burgaw at 7 a.m. For more information about becoming a Rotarian, contact William at wgrivenbark@hotmail. com nated product, once the water is tested and the fluoride is removed, Tatum said that she feels pretty confident about being able to offer it to their customers.

“Customers come in with you-fills, and everybody wants coolers, crocks, stands and pumps. That’s all out the door as soon as we get it. We just keep on doing what we can do. We are in the process of adding two new routes to our week.

“We usually have six, and we are actually going to have two more per week. It’s a big responsibility to meet people’s needs, but most of the customers have been really great,” said Tatum.

The Water Jug is located at 363 Sloop Point Loop Road in Hampstead. They can be reached at (910) 270-9029, and their website can be seen at www.thewaterjug.net/index. html.

Grants are awarded annually in January. Applicants should mail their completed applications to: PCEMGVA Grants Committee, Pender County Center at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw. For more information about the Pender County Master Gardener Volunteer Association grants, please call Horticultural Agent Tim Mathews at (910) 259-1235.

PLEASE AVOID BLOWING GRASS CUTTINGS ONTO THE STREETS Cutting grass so that the clippings are blown into the roadway creates problems for the Town. The clippings enter the storm drains and will eventually clog the drains causing flooding. The collections of grass trimmings and water are also an excellent breeding ground for mosquitoes that carry dangerous viruses. If you cut your grass so that it blows back onto the lawn you can prevent this problem.

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*** 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.

For Immediate Release: Homeownership Seminar Pender Housing Initiatives and the Pender County Housing Department are hosting a Homeownership Seminar with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.

The Seminar is scheduled for 5:00 pm on Monday, July 24, 2017 in the Board of County Commissioners chambers at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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 Charlotte Powlas Barnhill deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charlotte Powlas Barnhill , to present them to the undersigned on or before September 28, 2017 at 479 Bell Swamp Road NE, Winnabow, NC 28479 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 22nd day of June 2017.

Alisha Marie Clemmons 479 Bell Swamp Road NE Winnabow, NC 28479 #7790 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of ROBERT REYNOLDS COLEMAN, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of ROBERT REYNOLDS COLEMAN, Deceased, late of PENDER County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/or other legal entities having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before September 20, 2017 , or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

On this Day: June 15, 2017 Teresa Coleman Coston Personal Representative

by Patricia M. Homa Attorney for the Estate c/o Patricia M. Homa, P.C. P. O. Box 1310 Hampstead, NC 28443 #7782 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, MARK FITZGERALD GLENN, having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of ROBERT CLARENCE GLENN Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said MARK FITZGERALD GLENN, at the address set out below, on or before September 30, 2017, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 22nd day of June, 2017.

MARK FITZGERALD GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CLARENCE GLENN c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 #7792 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARNEST WALKER A/K/A ERNEST WALKER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Parcel ID Number 2289-78-3017-0000 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 August 14, 2017.

This date: June 29, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7796 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DAVID MICHAEL PETERSON All persons, firms and cooperations having claims against David MIchael Peterson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Catherine Marie Birmingham, as Executor of the decendent’s estate on or before October 1, 2017, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7798 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY In the District Court Amanda A. Duncan VS. 17 CVD 600 Todd D. Duncan TO: Todd D. Duncan Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a judgment dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between Plaintiff and Defendant and an order authorizing Plaintiff to resume the use of her maiden name. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than August 8, 2017. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

E. Ivy Evans Johnson, Esq. Corbett & Fisler Attorney for Plaintiff P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7797 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-588 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARNEST WALKER A/K/A ERNEST WALKER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 7, Parcel ID Number 2289-78-5027-0000 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 August 14, 2017.

This date: June 29, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7795 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 284 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jennifer L. Munson and Keith Laquay, both married (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Keith Laquay and Jennifer Munson) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of May, 2006, and recorded in Book 2964, Page 263, 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 July 18, 2017 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 “C” in Building 55R and the appurtenant limited common area designated as L.C.A. “C-R” and L.C.A. “C-F” in Castle Bay Townhomes as shown on map recorded in Map Book 40 at Page 43 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 399 Castle Bay Drive, Unit C, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ-

mental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1190213 (FC.FAY) #7810 7/6, 7/13/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 72 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donna Gail Mayberry to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of September, 2009, and recorded in Book 3688, Page 0048, 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 July 18, 2017 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 20, Willows Bay, Section One, as more particularly described in a survey plat dated April 20, 1998, prepared by Greg A. Wayne, RLS, the plat of which is duly recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 137 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 404 Beaver Cove Court, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1210692 (FC.FAY) #7812 7/6, 7/13/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-997 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MARY ANN LANKFORD HAYLER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 3, Forest Sound, Parcel ID Number 3292-47-6695-0000 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 August 21, 2017.

This date: July 6, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7803 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

BROOKE BRATTEN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO JEFFREY PAUL BRATTEN 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 8.4 acres Horseman Rd., Parcel ID Number 3256-59-52660000 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 August 21, 2017.

This date: July 6, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7802 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/2017

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Joseph Wilbur James, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joseph Wilbur James, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 12, 2017 at 77 Little Pond Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of July 2017.

Wanda Melvin James 77 Little Pond Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7807 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of David Joseph Edmonds, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, David Joseph Edmonds, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before October 12, 2017 at 317 Smallwood Court, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of July 2017.

Joseph David Edmonds 317 Smallwood Court Wilmington, NC 28411 #7806 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Charles Kennard Paul, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles Kennard Paul, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 12, 2017 at 164 Seawatch Way, Kure Beach, NC 28449 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of July 2017.

Shelley P. Slusser 164 Seawatch Way Kure Beach, NC 28449 #7808 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Frederick Wallace Jones, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Frederick Wallace Jones, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 12, 2017 at 202 LaSalle Street, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of July 2017.

Ellen Jones Gurganious 130 LaSalle Street Wilmington, NC 28411 #7809 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Susan Rae Williams, AKA Susan Rae Russell, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Susan Rae Williams, AKA Susan Rae Russell, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 12, 2017 at 10604 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of July 2017.

Marietta Devane Bostic 10604 NC Hwy. 210 Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7805 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hugh Browning, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Hugh Browning, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 615 Rosemont Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

Helen Marie Browning 615 Rosemont Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 #7813 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 32 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Raymond W. Boyles and Deven D. Boyles (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Raymond W. Boyles) to Hutchens, Senter and Britton, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of December, 2011, and recorded in Book 4006, Page 0001, 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 July 25, 2017 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 19, The Cottage at Island Palms, as shown on The Cottages at Island Palms, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 39, 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 127 Palm Cottage Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1204042 (FC.FAY) #7781 7/13, 7/20/2017

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heavier aircraft, a tandem two seat trainer, but capable enough to have been in service as attack aircraft for several countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; air forces).

And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got an engine about six feet wide! A big thing with big props, and when you push the throttle in you had to feed in full right rudder just to keep it going straight down the runway, and as you built up speed you started easinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; off the rudder.

Jack laughs, and continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, when we left T-28s, we went to Big Springs. Texas, Webb Air Force Base, flying T-33s. Same story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the back, taxi out to the runway, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You got itâ&#x20AC;? and I said â&#x20AC;&#x153;OKâ&#x20AC;? and threw the throttle up and put in full right rudder, and jets donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have torque. So the airplane went (makes a noise like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;whunkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and with waving arms indicated a rush off to the side) but fortunately I knew enough to put opposite rudder in and got us straightened out, and the instructor says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, you T-28 guys all do the same thing.â&#x20AC;?

I asked Jack about his social life during this period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a social life.

I was set to graduate from

college, I just knew I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get interested in some gal because there was no way I could afford a girlfriend and go to school. Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford a car. Listen, guys would say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go over to the student center and get a hamburgerâ&#x20AC;? and I said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listen, I paid for the meal in the mess hall, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure as heck not going to not take that and go someplace else and buy a meal.â&#x20AC;?

I asked if he had ever gotten a girlfriend while at A&M. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uhhh, kindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. We were kindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; going together. She went to SMU (Southern Methodist University) while I was going to A&M. I asked her to come down to a football game one time and she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to come unless we get more serious. I want to know what are your intentions.â&#x20AC;? and I said, you know, like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a sophomore in college, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you mean, what are my intentions!? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got two more years of college.

I have no intentions,â&#x20AC;? and she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, stick it in your ear, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to go with somebody else from another school.â&#x20AC;?

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 105 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Willie Springer and Gloria Springer, (Willie S. Springer aka Willie Springer, deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Willie S. Springer and Gloria B. Springer) to Eugene Davis, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of May, 2001, and recorded in Book 1718, Page 61, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 25, 2017 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: First Tract: Being all of Lot 56 of Sycamore Farms, Phase II, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 111 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

Second Tract: Being all of Lot 56A of Sycamore Farms, Phase II, revision plat, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 29 at Page 64 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 187 Buckeye Lane, Burgaw, North Carolina.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 734, Page 273 and in Book 757, Page 041 of the Pender County Registry.

Being subject to any and all valid and enforceable restrictions, covenants and easements of record.

Also being subject to any easements and right-of-ways for any road, subdivision, streets, sidewalks and utilities that may border or cross the premises; and, subject to any riparian rights (if any) in the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of the waters of any stream or creek that may border or cross the premises, accruing to others.

Trustee may, in the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE IS.â&#x20AC;? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90

days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawďŹ rm. com Case No: 1181800 (FC.FAY) #7800 7/13, 7/20/2017 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ALPHONSO L. CROMARTIE, Recorded in Book 3035, Page 303, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16-SP-210 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

by ALPHONSO L. CROMARTIE to Liles & Godbey, PC, Trustee, dated August 15, 2006 and recorded in Book 3035, Page 303 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owner of the subject real property as reďŹ&#x201A;ected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is Alphonso L. Cromartie DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on July 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;sight unseenâ&#x20AC;? together with any improvements is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 95 Willows Bay Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457 and is otherwise 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.

Included as part of the real property is a CMH Freedom manufactured home bearing serial no.

ROC719971NCAB as otherwise more particularly described in a Declaration recorded in Book 3035, Page 322, Pender County Registry.

TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the â&#x20AC;&#x153;full purchase priceâ&#x20AC;? so bid in cash or certiďŹ ed check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;full purchase priceâ&#x20AC;? shall be deďŹ ned as the amount of bid plus the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission as deďŹ ned in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission is deďŹ ned in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the â&#x20AC;&#x153;full purchase priceâ&#x20AC;? shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be deďŹ ned as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy ďŹ ling, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit.

As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that 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.

Take further notice that 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 dates 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. This notice further states that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 24th day of April, 2017.

Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Facsimile: 919-829-0799 #7801 7/13, 7/20/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 17 E 243 EXECUTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NEVADA PRATTES JONES Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the Estate of Nevada Prattes Jones of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Nevada Prattes Jones to present them to the undersigned on or before October 13, 2017, that being three (3) months from the ďŹ rst date of publication of this Notice, or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July, 2017.

Jane Baldwin Executrix of the Estate of Nevada Prattes Jones c/o Stephen E. Culbreth CULBRETH LAW FIRM PO Box 446 Wilmington, NC 28402 #7816 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled afďŹ liates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 260-foot SelfSupport Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 2012 Borough Road, Currie, Pender County, NC 28435. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Liz Jerry, e.jerry@trilef.com, 1051 Winderley Place, Ste. 201, Maitland, FL 32751, 407-660-7840. #7817 7/13//2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the Estate of CORNELIA H. MASON, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notiďŹ ed to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before October 13, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment. This 13th day of July, 2017.

Linda Blackburn and Timothy Johnston Co-Administrators C.T.A. c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #7815 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the estate of Charles Thomas Margotta, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles Thomas Margotta, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 201 Widgeon Center, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

Jean Anne Margotta 201 Widgeon Center Hampstead, NC 28443 #7818 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Gerald Francis Bowman, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gerald Francis Bowman, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 4891 NC Hwy. 50, Maple Hill, NC 28454 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

JoAnn C. Bowman 4891 NC Hwy. 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 #7819 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

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Bill Howard Outdoors

Bill Howard It is easy to get disappointed when you see a wet, rainy, gloomy day. It is even easier to do so while trying to enjoy your last day at a location you have been anticipating visiting for quite a while. Such was day three on my trip to Acadia National Park.

Atop Cadillac Mountain, the United States receives its first glimmer of sunlight. A little over 1,500 feet above sea level and sitting on the coast allows that experience. However, I was never graced with the opportunity to witness one of these moments due to rain or cloud cover during my entire visit.

Not that I didn’t give it every opportunity though. I was up just prior to 4am so that I could catch the sun if it did find a way to peak through the clouds. I made some breakfast once I knew it was a lost cause, and looked at the impending weather for the rest of the day.

Sunset from atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine.

Visibility was less than 100 yards in most places, there was a slight wind, and there were as many moments of heavy rain as there were of slight drizzle. The rest of the day, well, it wasn’t due to change. I made up my mind.

Rather than waste a day that would offer nothing, I decided to pack up and leave Acadia and be thankful for what I was able to experience the previous two days.

I stopped for fuel about 20 miles out of the park at

a small town on mainland Maine. After walking inside to retrieve my gas receipt, I had a change of heart. As much as I hate when the printer at the pump doesn’t work, that extra minute and a half altered my entire experience.

Yes, I decided that I would make the most of what my final day would be. This may be my only trip to Acadia, and even though the weather would likely deter photographing any of the park that

day, I could still hike some of the trials I hadn’t been on and get a little more intimate with the first national park east of the Mississippi.

Without going into extensive detail about this day, I should note that had I not been photographing the park, I would easily have been happy just hiking and exploring.

Walking through meandering trails lined with luscious green canopies of birch and firs adorned with a hanging mist and shimmering ferns

Photo by Bill Howard

are things that movie scenes are made of.

G r a n t e d , t h o s e m ov i e scenes involve fairies and unicor ns or giant apelike creatures or killer snakes, but that is beside point when it is reality rather than special effects.

Bounding along boulders and rocky coastlines can make a nearly 50-year-old feel as though they are five again.

Afterwards, it may make that same nearly 50-year-old feel like they are 70, however

there are no regrets.

The day is long during the summer in Maine. The latitude and angular tilt of the earth guarantee that. In the decision to make this particular day as one I could strike on my life’s calendar as eventful rather than just another day, I was determined to make every moment of it worthwhile.

The experience was not lost on me, and in fact, the lousy weather of the day just made it that much more eventful.

In fact, it made the entire trip to Acadia more of a joy and memorable occasion. And if that wasn’t enough, the final hour there summed up the trip perfectly.

I decided to head up Cadillac Mountain one last time.

The way the mist, rain, and fog were hovering I felt I could get a nice photo of the green of the fir trees layered upon one another along the mountainside.

Something is interesting about mountains and clouds though. Sometimes mountains are higher than the clouds.

At around 1,000 feet up, Cadillac Mountain rose above the clouds that had been hovering at the earth’s surface all day. At that moment, within maybe 100 feet, visibility went from 30 or 40 yards to infinity.

The sun was setting but still above the horizon – a horizon cloaked in the cloud tops.

And it may have been the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen.

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A Topsail Island Treasure Fit for a Pirate

By Anna Sophia Cancelli, Special to the Post & Voice

Along the North Carolina shore, situated half way between Jacksonville and Wilmington, lays Topsail Island, a 26-mile stretch of coastline that crosses Onslow and Pender counties. Topsail Island was only accessible via boat prior to World War II, but once the war began, a military base was built at Holly Ridge which prompted a bridge to be built across the Intracoastal Waterway for travel onto the island, which was being used by the military for training purposes.

At the close of World War II, the island was repurposed for military missiles assembly in a guided missiles development program. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 1963 that the Town of Topsail Beach at the south end of the island was incorporated, but within the next few decades, officials realized with all the military history that had taken place on the island that Topsail was a real treasure.

Treasure rarely goes unnoticed by pirates, and this is why a collective of regional contemporary pirates participate in museum programs and are more than willing to lend a hand to bring the Missiles and More Museum to the attention of the public. Being that the mission of the group was to engage in community service and educational volunteer work while portraying pirates, this social crew and benevolent society was the perfect fit for the programs available at the Missiles and More Museum.

The pirates and wenches appeared at the museum with heads full of knowledge about pirate legends and lore and replica Golden Age of Piracy weaponry. They led an interactive lesson in the history of pirates of the Carolinas alongside the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit that emphasizes the role pirates played in coastal North Carolina history and facilitated interactive historical and creative crafting for the children to participate in. On multiple occasions, these pirates provided an opportunity for history and fantasy to come to life at Missiles and More Museum.

The crew of pirates developed such an affinity for Missiles and More Museum that they jumped at the chance to coordinate and facilitate an awareness event for the museum which will take place Sunday, July 23 from 2-4 p.m. at The Assembly Building located at 720 Channel Boulevard, Topsail Beach. Pirates Invade Missiles and More Museum will be a fun filled afternoon that will include historic interpretation, crafting, and pirate theme games. The pirate participants include Pieces of Eight Troupe, Crew of the Scarlet Dragon, The Cannon Crew, and Easter Exotics. Children are encouraged to come dressed as pirates. Visitors of all ages can partake in the piratical fun as well as enjoy all that Missiles and More Museum has to offer.

Local legend and lore places the notorious pirate Blackbeard in the Topsail Island vicinity, and while it is certainly possible that from the mid-17th Century through the early part of the 18th Century pirates who plundered up and down the eastern seaboard may have walked along the shores of Topsail Island.

It is most definite that July 23 pirates will indeed invade Topsail Beach because they just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist the treasure that is Missiles and More Museum.

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Phillip answered him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six months wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.â&#x20AC;? One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother said to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they among so many people?

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TO LOOK AT THIS STORY AS A LES son in Christian sharing.

Jesus and his disciples have crossed over the Sea of 'ALILEE ! GREAT CROWD HAS FOL lowed them across and Jesus has been teaching them most of the day. As evening draws near, Jesus raises the ques tion of food for the crowd.

Phillipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer betrays the disciplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; view. A half yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feed this crowd.

4HE DISCIPLES TAKE WHAT we might call the negative approach. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have what it TAKES TO FEED SUCH A CREW )T IS a pragmatic view so much so it cannot see beyond the situ ation. It cannot see beyond the crowd, beyond the seclu sion of the place. They can not summons one ounce of creative vision to find a way to address the need.

4HEY TAKE THE TIME THEY have. They view their mea ger resources and conclude there is nothing they can do.

We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money, that is that. They see no other op tion.

Then there is the little boy.

He is hardly worth noticing.

He could have easily faded into the crowd. His resources are meager at best, hardly up to feeding such a crowd. Who

4 Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sFood pantry in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need.

The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

Free Summer Activities and lunch for kids Each Wednesday 11 a.m. until 1p.m.

New Born Church of God, 105 Rocky Point Training School Rd. Off Hwy 117 in Rocky Point.

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would even listen to him?

Who would even care about HIS OFFER "UT HE COMES (E brings his lunch, he offers it with a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart to help the disciples, to serve the master.

The disciples didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT OR TO TRY 4HE BOY TAKES THE time to stop, to consider his SIMPLE GIFT (E TAKES THE TIME to bring it, to offer it, to see if he can help. The disciples donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough to meet the need. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money. They belittle their talent. They underestimate their ability to deal with the SITUATION h7HAT CAN WE DO v They throw up their hands.

They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even try.

The gift of time to do what you can. The gift of talents, OF SKILLS OF RESOURCES MEA ger as they seem, these are the stuff of miracles. The boy was an insignificant face in the crowd.

His lunch was small but HIS HEART WAS LARGE (E TOOK the time he had. He gave Je sus what he had, all the tal ent he could bring to the need AND *ESUS WORKED A MIRACLE His gift was small. His time meant almost nothing, but Jesus used it and out of it the need was met. The min istry was accomplished. The crowd was fed and there were BASKETFULS LEFT !LL BECAUSE A

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Church Directory BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Church on the Hillâ&#x20AC;? (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m . â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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

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

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m.

Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org

5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

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

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

1303 Hwy. 117 â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2601

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead â&#x20AC;˘ 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor

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

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

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

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Tasty Sweets and More

Hope’s Cooking Corner

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Thursday, July 13 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -U SEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s"INGO WILL BE HELD AT THE 4OPSAIL "EACH !SSEMBLY "UILD ING #HANNEL "OULEVARD EACH 4HURSDAY *UNE !UG $OORS OPEN AT P M WITH EARLY BIRD BINGO AT P M REGULAR BINGO AT P M &UN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY #ONCES SIONS AVAILABLE AND FREE PARKING s4HE "URGAW 2OTARY #LUB MEETS AT A M EVERY 4HURSDAY AT (ERITAGE 0LACE IN "URGAW Friday, July 14 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Tuesday, July 18 s!L!NON MEETS AT (AMPSTEAD 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH EVERY 4UESDAY AT P M IN 2OOM 4HE MEETING IS FOR FAM ILY AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS %VERYONE IS WELCOME s4HE 4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT THE 4OPSAIL 3ENIOR #ENTER 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD THE SECOND 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M 4HE $ETACHMENT IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBER TO HELP IN ITS CONTINU ING MISSION s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M AT THE !MERICAN ,EGION "UILDING 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST AND THIRD 4UESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT "URGAW 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH &ELLOWSHIP (ALL -EMBERS DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN "URGAW TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS SERVICE ORGANIZATION &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Wednesday, July 19 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD Thursday, July 20 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -U SEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s"INGO WILL BE HELD AT THE !SSEMBLY "UILDING #HANNEL "OULEVARD 4OPSAIL "EACH EACH 4HURSDAY *UNE !UG $OORS OPEN AT P M WITH EARLY BIRD BINGO AT P M REGULAR BINGO AT P M &UN FOR THE %NTIRE &AMILY #ONCES SIONS AVAILABLE AND FREE PARKING Friday July 21 s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #OMMANDER *OE (ENSON 0ENDER #OUNTY 'RAYS #AMP MEETS THE THIRD &RIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE 0ENDER #OUNTY ,IBRARY

3 #OWAN 3TREET IN "URGAW AT P M

July 24-27

Photo contributed

Nancy McCurtin with volunteer Clayann Binning.

Veterans of The American Legion Host Flea & Craft Show Post 167

Where:

When: Time:

American Legion Post 167 16660 Highway US 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Saturday July 1st 2017

8:00am – Noon

Indoor setup $15.00 per Table Make Reservations Today with full payment.

Pay at Site if available

Call or Text Brad at 585-305-7490 email: brad@ncalpost167.org or bmfdlf@gmail.com Pay at site: Cash or check

Food Vendors Welcome

Make Checks Payable to

American Legion Post 167 AttN: Brad Fisher Po. Box 337 Hampstead, NC. 2844

Three Weeks left to register Join Topsail Basketball Association and Topsail High School for a week of basketball drills and skills.

Register now, space is limited to the first 80 registrants.

Rising third through rising eighth grade, boys and girls. $60/Per Registrant Register on line through July 10 July 24 8:15-8:45 a.m. check in Camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon Topsail High School Gymnasium Register online at www.topsailbasketball.com through Monday, July 10th.

Space limited to the first 80 registrants.

Payment is due at the time of online registration. For additional information, contact topsailbasketball@gmail.com.

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Farmers Market Fun at Poplar Grove Plantation Staff Photos by Katie H. Pettigrew