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County budget passes 3-2 By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday afternoon to approve the new county budget, which includes a 17.3-cent increase in property taxes. Commissioners David Williams, George Brown, and Fred McCoy voted for the budget, with David Piepmeyer and Demetrice Keith voting no. After failing to pass a new county budget Monday night, commissioners continued their meeting Tuesday afternoon. Monday evening Brown made a motion to approve the new budget, but failed to get a second on his motion. McCoy said he was against the budget due to the funding of the school bond, leaving only Williams and Brown in favor of the budget. Chairman Williams is unable to make or second motions. But in Tuesday’s meeting McCoy changed his opinion, saying after much thought and soul-searching, he decided to “bite

No purchase of waterfront property, board says Pender County Commission Chair man David Williams knew the idea was probably dead on arrival, even before it was brought up at Monday’s board meeting – but he felt he should do it anyway. He was right. The proposal to purchase several acres of waterfront proper ty adjacent to the county’s public boat ramp in Hampstead didn’t gain any traction with commissioners and the idea died for lack of a motion. Williams said he knew the property purchase – $1.3 million – was very bad timing, but he felt the idea needed to be at least discussed by commissioners. “I knew I would get criticism for this, but I just wanted to let the people know the opportunity was out there,” Williams said. “The timing could not be more horrible, but I’ve been working on it

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the bullet” and vote for the budget. “I know it’s going to be politically costly for me, but we are here to make hard decisions,” McCoy said. “It’s time to move ahead.” Brown quickly made a motion to pass the budget with McCoy’s second, the budget passed 3-to-2. Piepmeyer said he was against the budget for several reasons, including the school bond and county resident’s opposition to a 17.3-cent tax increase. “I’m yet to feel comfortable about some of the things to do with the school bond, especially the Penderlea School. I want to make sure they get what they were sold,” Piepmeyer said. “And I listened to the huge number of people who said the increase was too much to shoulder.” A summary of the new budget was not available at press time. The Post & Voice will look at the new budget in coming newspaper issues.

Pender County Health Director Carolyn Moser is urging county residents to be aware of the rabies threat. Four rabid animals have been reported over the past four weeks – two raccoons and two foxes – including several attacks. “This has us worried. I think we had seven cases in 2014 and here we are in June with four back-to-back,” Moser said. “If you see a wild animal acting strangely, stay away.” Raccoons and foxes are the

most prominent carriers of the disease in Pender County. Raccoons are nocturnal animals, so a raccoon active in the daytime is likely rabid. Also, both raccoons and foxes will exhibit fear of humans, so any animal that does not seem afraid of people is likely rabid. “Don’t go near it. Call animal control,” said Moser. “And make sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies.” Rabies vaccinations are available for $5 at the Pender County Animal Shelter. Moser says they are planning more rabies clinics in the near future.

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and I wanted people to know about it. Right now the county does not have money invested in this project thus far.” Commissioner George Brown said he wanted to support the project, which would include a fishing pier, picnic area and rest rooms, “I think it would be a great investment for the county – but we are not looking for any investments right now,” Brown said. Brown told Williams he appreciated the work that Williams had put into trying to obtain the land and arrange for the Wildlife Resources Commission to improve the property. Williams reminded everyone the current boat ramp facility was funded by grants and the county taxpayers did not purchase or pay to improve the property. “Other than cutting the grass, emptying the trash cans, and servicing the porta-johns, we don’t have any investment in the boat ramp,” Williams said.

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Dancers enjoyed the music early at Saturday’s annual N.C. Blueberry Festival in Burgaw, in spite of the temperature, which soared into the upper 90s. See more photos of the event on 16A and on Facebook.

Poplar Grove summer camps for kids By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Poplar Grove Plantation is offering half-day summer camps for the second year. Scheduled for nine days throughout the summer, each camp will have a theme. The camps began on June 23 and will take place from 9 a.m. until noon. Designed for rising first through fifth graders, the cost is $15 per child per day. Parents can choose the days to fit their child’s interests and schedules. Participants Staff photo by Katie H. Pettigrew must pre-register, and each class is Retired Pender County science teacher Charlie Baker will be lead- limited to 15 students. The camps kicked off on June ing the half-day camps at Poplar Grove.

23 with Turtletastic led by Charlie Baker. Baker is a retired science teacher who is known locally for his love of nature and of learning. After discovering facts about the life cycle and anatomy of turtles, participants were able to create paper turtles to take home. They walked to the bridge to feed the pond turtles, such as the yellow-bellied sliders, and study their features. Baker is leading several of the camps this year. “Yes, we are back at it again,” said Baker. “Actually, it’s going to be the same four things that we did last year, but I learned some things last year that worked better than others.

There are some parts we’ll do in every session, even though the titles are different. I think it’s a cool opportunity to get kids that are into spending a lot of time indoors a chance to get out for a half a day. They can just let Mother Nature be their Xbox or Nintendo. They won’t even be allowed on the path, so the kids won’t have the opportunity to refer to them.” On June 25, students will paint clay pots and help plant peanuts in the Poplar Grove garden. Then they will plant one in the decorated pots to take home, as well. The following

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Arrest report Kelly Murvin Avant II, 28, 311 Kenny Ave. Holly Ridge. Simple possession of schedule 2 controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, operate vehicle with no insurance, fictitious, cancelled, or revoked registration card/license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Walter Grant Brown, 22, 5590 Herrings Chapel Rd. Rocky Point. Reckless driving to endanger, failure to maintain lane control, hit/run failure to stop at property damage accident, failure to wear seat belt by driver. Arrest by N.C. Highway Patrol Released under $1,000 secured bond. Benjamin Dale Burns, 20, 106 Conklin Ct. Rocky Point. Felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to sell, manufacture, deliver marijuana, felony probation violation. Released with no bond listed. Fallon Page Clouse, 30, 2036 Sloop Point Rd. Unit 6, Hampstead. Driving while impaired, no operator’s license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Adam Chase Cottle, 19, 112 Woodcroft Lane, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Joseph Edward Dooley, 40, 1029 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, failure of driver to wear seat belt. Arrest by N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond. Rose Marie Ennis, 53, 2982 Bell Williams Rd. Currie. Larceny/concealment of merchandise, resisting, obstructing and delaying of officer, misdemeanor fleeing to elude arrest with motor vehicle, reckless driving to endanger, expired registration card/tag, driving while license revoked limited driving privileges, driving left of center, fictitious or altered tag or registration. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,410 secured bond. Bryan Anthony Gmytruk, 28, 121 Lea Drive Hampstead. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $532 cash bond. Timmie Lee Gurganious, 46, 217 Lucilles Place, Burgaw. Felony larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Casey Lynn Henderson, 19, 217 Dandelion Ln. Hampstead. Possession of malt beverage/unfortified wine by 19-20 yearold, misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated under

Pender EMS & Fire Report June 14-20 EMS Report Total Patient Contacts: 227 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 Sloop Point Station 14 Hampstead Station 16 Surf City Station 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 Union Station 5 Rocky Point Station 7 Maple Hill Station 8 Atkinson Station 9 Scotts Hill Station 18 Hwy 421 South Station 29 Type of Calls Cancelled: 18 Cancelled en-route: 5 No patient found: 9 No treatment required: 3 Stand by: 2 Refusals: 59 Transported: 118 Treated and released: 13 Fire Department Reports Total number of Fire Calls: 19 EMS First Response: 24 Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 16 Cancelled Response: 10 Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw EMS 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 13 Cancelled 10 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire 1 Motor Vehicle Crash 1 EMS Assist 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 5 Ocean Rescue--Beach Assist EMS 3 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire 3 Motor Vehicle Crash 0 EMS Assist 1

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Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Lannie W. Lanier Jr., 46, 130 Bolick Rd. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Jason Robert Long, 35, 119 Belt Rd. Hampstead. Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Ronald Benjamin Long, 29, 1161 Hwy. 133 Lot. 4 Rocky Point. Domestic assault on a female, harassing phone call. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured and $300 secured bond. Ieasha Lueterio, 27, 601 N. Timberly Ln. Burgaw. School attendance law violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Adolfo Chaves Marcias, 42, 3384 Hwy. 133 Rocky Point. Domestic assault on a female, ICE hold by immigration officials. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Gina Diane Mackowski, 32, 2625 Sandlin Street, Beaumont Texas. Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,500 secured bond. Jesus Matiaz Manzo, 27, 55 Sassafras Ln. Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, unsafe movement violation. Arrest by N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Leon Lloyd Morgan, 31, 2566 Little Kelly Rd. Rocky Point. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’ Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Regina Annette Mullins, 46, 797 Sycamore Dr. Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. Robby David Owens, 24, 369 Robinson Johnson Road, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked limited driving privileges, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C. Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $1,500 secured bond. Dustin Shane Patram, 23, 1044 New Savannah Rd. Burgaw. No operator’s license, improper muffler. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Keith Michael Pearsall, 24, 213 South Bodenhiemer St. Burgaw. Possession with intent to sell, distribute schedule 2 controlled substance, resisting, obstructing, and delaying an officer. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Michael Ray Pierce, 38, 117 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked (2 counts), resisting a public officer (4 counts), misdemeanor larceny, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, civil contempt non-support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $8,400 secured bond, $3,000 cash bond. Ruthie Ann Rivenbark, 32, 1017 West Wilmington St. Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed. John Scott Robinson, 21, 704 Lawshe Ct. Wilmington. Reckless driving to endanger, hit/run failure to stop for property damage accident. Arrest by N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $2,500 secured bond. Terrell Avery Shiver, 22, 2174 Little Kelly Rd. Rocky Point. Felony possession of stolen goods, misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. William Edgar Simmons III, 26, 1119 Little Kelly Rd. Rocky Point. Assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Austin Robert Skaggs, 27, 2051 Crooked Run Road Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county (4 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $9,000 secured bond. Mack Douglas Smith Jr., 26, 934 New Road, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. Louden Spencer Britt Suggs, 45, 304 New Bern Ave. Surf City. Driving while impaired, improper use of traffic lane. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Timothy Edward Watkins, 25, 55 Sycamore Dr. Burgaw. Misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting obstructing, and delaying an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $4,000 secured bond. Robert Wentworth, 25, 150 W. Main St., Stamford New York. Driving while impaired, speeding. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Christian John Woehrle, 40, 329 Hughes Rd. Hampstead. Indecent exposure. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

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Economics lesson at Malpass Corner Students get hands-on lesson By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Economics isn’t just a class for college students. Learning about the economy be gins at a young age for students in Pender County. First students at Malpass Corner Elementary School in Burgaw got a hands-on lesson in economics, financial literacy, community and global awareness. “This lesson could easily be done through textbooks and worksheets,” first grade teachers Tara Laymon and Elizabeth Jones agreed. “However, to give the students a real life opportunity and make lessons meaningful, we did this by incorporating hands-on experience that will shape their character for the future.” So, how did they do it? They worked. Each student had a job, explained Miranda Roberts. “Students made products: pet rocks, jewelry,

bookmarks…and [sold] them.” The students raised $223 selling their goods and then presented a check to Canines for Service June 8. During the check presentation, they got to meet a service dog. “They were really impressed with what the service dog could do. A lot wanted to know how they could get their dogs to be a service dog,” Laymon said. The students learned the value of hard work as well as the value of a dollar. Couple those lessons with learning about giving to others and you have quite the packaged lesson. The real-life, hands-on experience simulated the real world because the students ran into some bumps in the road and learned to overcome them. “Challenges we faced were finding the time to allow the children to make the products they sold, while also teaching other subjects,” Laymon said.

“We overcame this challenge by knowing that the result of allowing the students to make these products would enrich their educational experience.” Malpass Cor ner first grade teachers Laymon and Jones aren’t alone when it comes to believing hands-on experiences inside classrooms are beneficial. According to a study done by Harvard University Researcher Ben Mardell, PhD and the Project Zero team, kids like to “touch and manipulate things,” not to mention between ages four and seven, the right side of the brain is developing and learning comes easily through visual and special Photo contributed activities. Rochelle Whiteside (right), was guest speaker at the Burgaw Rotary Club meeting last On the other hand, the week. Whiteside updated the Club on the activities at ArtBeat in Burgaw. Pictured with left side of the brain, which Whiteside is Rotary member Jackie Newton. is more analytical and language skills, develops at ages 10 and 11. Therefore, having first grade students getting a real taste of how an economy works would prove to be most benefiBy Ashley Jacobs easier at night knowing AaliPost & Voice Staff Writer yah will always have a home cial.

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Members of Cape Fear Chapter 3 United Daughters of the Confederacy honored several Vietnam Veterans June 13 during a picnic at their June meeting which was held at Hugh McRae Park. The U.D.C. Chapter has partnered with the Department of Defense for the recognition of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War and also honors veterans of all wars. A rafﬂe was held with proceeds going toward an Action Track Chair for Injured Veterans. Three veterans from Pender County were recognized – Mike Lanier, Hugh Overstreet and David Herring. For further information about the United daughters of the Confederacy, contact Mrs. Dale Spencer at 910-799-6427.

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week on June 30, children will spend the morning discovering plants, animals and insects that inhabit the various layers of the local forest. Baker will guide the morning stroll through the Abbey Nature Preserve. July 2 and 4 will feature some explosive science experiments and the kids will make decorative firecrackers to take home. They will also be making thank you cards for our deployed military. July 7 will be a Frogtastic! day, followed by Nature’s Mysteries: Tracks and Signs, with Baker leading once again. “One of the fun, laughable things is when we’re out doing frog and toad calls by the pond. Sometimes it looks

and sounds ridiculous but it’s always a highlight. We’ll probably add to that this year in some special ways. Part of it is just exploring some of the mysteries that are in nature the things you see like holes in trees or weird tracks, and the interesting facts, and the things that you don’t know what they are,” said Baker. “I like things that are mysteries, that you have to explore and try to figure out what it is and what caused it. Who made that track or that hole in the woods or in that tree? It’s fun to turn over logs and things, just things you should be doing as a kid. It’s just about exploring.” Students will learn how to weave using several different materials like paper and reed on July 14. They will also visit the loom weaving studio to learn how the weaver’s loom

works. July 16 will be a funfilled work day, in which the kids will help feed and brush the barnyard animals, learn about life cycles of the animals and about their personalities, and cleaning the stalls. “A lot of it will be serendipity, a lot of spontaneous things,” said Baker. “If we are talking about turtles and we see a frog, a bird, spiders and spider webs, it doesn’t mean we won’t take time to stop and explore. We’ll be exploring what’s out there and trying to discover some of the mysteries of nature. There are so many cool sights and sounds we have here at Poplar Grove amongst all the beautiful trees, trails, ponds and all the joy that it offers.” To pre-register for summer camps at Poplar Grove, visit www.poplargrove.org or call (910) 686-9518.

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Charleston and church attacks Charleston wasn’t the first town to have a church attacked; sadly, it won’t be the last. It takes a sick, twisted individual to attack people in a house of worship, regardless of their faith. A basic American right is that of freedom to choose how, where and if one worships a deity. That freedom was of paramount There is no answer to importance to the founders, church violence here, any despite protestations to the more than there is an ancontrary by those who wish swer to the daily religious to repress what they don’t persecution that occurs believe in. around the world. From the Birmingham We can’t stop every sad, bombing in 1963, the killlost, angry person intent ings of Jews outside of on doing something horsynagogues in New York, the rible. shooting of Sikhs in a Midwestern temple, all the way to the Muslim extremists who planned a slaughter in an Indiana Baptist church last year – attacks on churches in America are big news. Sometimes the motivations are personal, many (if not most times) racial, but only rarely are they religiously motivated. Usually those involved in such attacks are the ones who most need what churches offer—solace for the spirit. This is the kind of attack that strikes Americans to their core; it should also bring us closer together. We don’t know the entire background of the young man who sat through a Bible study in that historic Charleston church, refusing offers to participate in the service as he waited for the moment to attack. Media and law enforcement have been painting a picture of a troubled individual – but that is exactly the type of person any church that is sincere in its doctrine will welcome. Faith and faith-families are rightly credited with healing more lives than any number of drugs, therapists or self-help groups. To close the doors of churches to people who “don’t look right” would be to negate the purpose of the church, and turn it into an exclusive social club. We are reassured, however, that in the wake of the Charleston shootings, there hasn’t been any car burning, looting or other mischief. Of course, an attack on a house of God is entirely different than questionable actions by police. Those who make political hay out of the blood-soaked bodies of the innocent will still stand up and spout, but thankfully, people have preferred to come together and pray for peace and solace, rather than parade down streets breaking things. From one-room churches and storefront temples to massive edifices of glass and marble, prayers were raised Thursday after news of the attack spread; more prayers are being lifted, by Americans of every race, denomination and culture, that this type of evil can be stopped – not just at their own front doors, but nationally. More gun control laws won’t keep weapons out of the hands of criminals intent on evil deed; security guards at the door of every church, temple and synagogue will be equally worthless. Prohibiting entry to services by people who look suspicious will do nothing, except breed more discontent in a time when we need more caring folk, of any religion, who can reach out to those who are troubled, and hopefully turn them from a dangerous path. There is no answer to church violence here, any more than there is an answer to the daily religious persecution that occurs around the world. We can’t stop every sad, lost, angry person intent on doing something horrible. Many are stopped, thankfully; we never hear more than a tiny percentage of the cases where a sharp-eyed, soft-hearted congregant has prevented a national story by a kind word, a firm hand and a word of prayer. All we can do is pray—pray that people come together and work together and worship together, and stand together to help those who are truly in need, even when those in need intend to cause harm to those who are most able to help them.

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Let the voters decide When the framers of our state’s Constitution were assigning duties and responsibilities to the various branches of government they wisely delegated to the voters decision-making responsibility for should government incurring debt. Though not always observed to the letter of the law, this guiding principle has served us well and should be observed today. Candidate Pat McCrory spoke to the state’s aging infrastructure and inadequate road system, pledging to do something rather than just talk about the problems. In his first year in office he restructured the funding formula for determining which road projects would have

priority, essentially taking politics out of the process. Then he developed a 25-year transportation plan using those new priorities. Next came the stumbling block state leaders have tripped over for decades, namely how to accelerate and pay for road building. What we are doing, just tinkering around with the gas tax or even adjusting fees isn’t getting the job done. McCrory’s ambitious program, called Connect NC, not only advocates borrowing $1.37 billion for transportation but also proposes to spend an additional $1.48 billion on aging and inadequate infrastructure of university, community college, National Guard and other public buildings. With interest rates at historic lows and reasonable construction costs he recommends now is the time to borrow and build. It is a concept often employed throughout our state’s history, as old as plank roads and as recent as the 2001 $3.1 billion higher education bonds for universities and community colleges. But there are some, notably in our legislature, who don’t like it. Maybe their opposition is because it wasn’t their idea, they’ve become too timid or perhaps they just don’t have confidence

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Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Out of Africa As I head perilously close to middle age, I’ve come to realize the importance of travel. Taking my first flight a few months ago to Puerto Rico brought with it joy and regret. I should’ve traveled “We have to come up with a budget by July 1. About the only thing more when I was younger and to do now is to cut sevices, or you cut people, or you don’t fund all had less responsibility. This the school bond...” is the advice I would give my Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the budget and tax children. Go on adventures increase. and stop making excuses. My son’s girlfriend recently “We cannot afford the Cadillac insurance plan anymore. It’s very graduated from high school expensive.” and is embarking on a misPender County Commissioner Fred McCoy on reductions in the health insurance sionary trip to Africa this plan for county employees. summer to provide aid to a Tanzanian orphanage. Not only is she using her own money to finance her travels, Mady has also purchased supplies to hand out to her young Some friends of mine had child of even a complete charges. a special treasure to show off stranger, that a child in need Conversely, I spent the the other day. would catch the attention summer following my high Their new baby, tiny as of his family. I think he and school graduation in a bikini he is, was a huge source of Peaches have a radar for at Scotch Bonnet pier. The concern and prayer in our little kids. Sure enough, they most significant contribution community for months. found a youngster someI made to mankind during this Right now he is a typical where between the infant time period was picking up a newborn, without much and toddler stages in a room greasy cheeseburger wrapper personality that can be seen near Daisy’s. that blew off my lap. by anyone outside the family, There was anger and sadSo, yet again, I’m experibut with an incredible appeness in Charles’ eyes when encing an existential crisis tite and the potential to be… he told me how the nurses and feel burdened to relinanything. had said no one came to quish at least a small piece He could be a great visit the baby next door. Due of my self-centeredness. humanitarian. An heroic to lawyers and insurance Although I can’t seem to fit soldier. A leader who brings and HIPPA rules and infecanother thing into my schedwarring neighbors or even tions and other disgusting, ule, I’m urgently feeling the nations together. An honornoisome pestilences, one need to save a small counable, hardworking father like couldn’t simply walk in and try. I understand that this Jefferson Weaver his own. visit the young’un -- and her transformation will take real His parents and grandparfamily hadn’t bothered. through the years, stemcommitment and that I must ents are proud of the darkEven though her own ming from a traffic accident release a part of my first world haired little feller, and with family wouldn’t come that left her paralyzed. They mentality. good reason. There is nothvisit, a kindhearted stranger are reluctant but faithful On a recent episode of ing more miraculous than couldn’t sit by the child’s bed Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, regulars on the pediatric a child, and they know they and sing a lullaby, or maybe floors of a couple of medical acclaimed physician, author have both a great blessing facilities. Charles was at New hold her little hand. and self-help guru Deepak in their arms, and an even I was angered, then chilled Chopra outlined a path for Hanover hospital, where his greater responsibility. to the core, by Charles’ granddaughter is recovering well-being through compasContrast this joyful event, description of that child, from a broken leg and other sion. According to Chopra, if you will, to another baby I stuck in a hospital with an issues, when he ran across before we can do for others we heard about last week. illness or injury, withoutanother little girl on the must first be selfish. People Charles Russ and his someone to reassure her and tend to associate this term same floor as Daisy. wife Peaches love children; chase away the things that go with greed or egocentricity, It’s natural, considering their granddaughter, Daisy, how Charles reacts when but the true implication of has had a number of issues he meets the healthy, happy selfishness is taking care of Continued on page 5A ourselves in order to be better equipped to care for others. I couldn’t agree more. Throwing out my old sandals and replacing them with cuter ones would make me happy, as well as purchasing a few Make A Wish in Surf City raise everyone’s taxes, even So look where we are now. trendy rompers and chevron Make A Wish recently though our county commis- Reality is hitting the fan. tunics. contacted the Town of Surf sioners could not agree by We are being told by our I informed the family that I City, regarding an 11 year-old how much (personally that county commissioners that would be clearing my littered coming in from Colorado for was a red flag for me). On top our taxes are going up 17 psyche by creating more time the week on June 13, asking of that, just a couple weeks -18 cents while there’s some for myself and, of course, if any local businesses might before the 2014 election, confusion over how its going this announcement met with be willing to extend any kind- Pender County School Board to be spent. resistance. nesses. Subsequently, the member, Tom Roper, was This increase all at once Who will pick up our dirty Town posted to social media. quoted in this newspaper as is really going to hurt a lot clothes? The response was immediate telling us the county commis- of families who are strugHow will I find clean underand somewhat overwhelm- sioners are using the school gling to make ends meet. Big wear? ing. bond as an excuse to raise government and lack of acWhat will we do about all More than two dozen area taxes and are re-purposing all countability isn’t just in the sand on the floor? businesses offered imme- the money from the previous Washington D.C. It’s here. I reassured my loved ones diate commitments, with school bond to pay out their Elections have consethat the universe would another dozen-plus asking mismanagement of the last quences. handle these details once I how they might participate. couple years of debt and to Rose Kelley achieved self-actualization. The Town wishes to share its pay for a new jail and to pay Hampstead Unfortunately, this process thanks to the greater Topsail for their mismanagement on would take between five to area for living up to its repu- the sewer project and whatseven years, so they’d have to tation as a ‘family values’ ever else. Letters to the Editor work really hard on keeping beach community, and sends After I read this, I had antheir undies as clean as posPublic opinion is welcome. Send a huge shout-out to all those other red flag go up, so I wrote sible in the interim. your Letters to the Editor to that have stepped forward a letter to this newspaper, P.O. Box 955, Burgaw, 28425 Apparently, meditation or to posteditor@post-voice.com. to brighten this youngster’s asking all voters not to vote would be the impetus that Please include your address and visit with us. on this tax increase/school would allow me to become phone number with your letter. Allan W. Libby, bond until we were given mindful and compassionWe reserve the right to reject Tourism Director answers and accountabilate. I had to think about the letters we deem inappropriate, Town of Surf City ity about how our taxes were abundance that was prevaor just can’t understand what being spent. But as usual, you are trying to say. Unsigned lent in my life so that I could letters will not be published. Tax increase this went on deaf ears. The mentally leave behind the The opinions Last fall, some residents tax increase in the guise of stressors and anxiety that expressed on the opinion pages of Pender County voted for a a school bond was voted into have effectively beat down my are not necessarily the school bond, that promised to law. opinions of Post-Voice LLC.

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Public Opinion

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Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, June 25, 2015, Page 5A

Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer

From Rwanda As you may recall, my granddaughter Rachel Hill, recently began her 27 month stint with the Peace Corps in Rwanda. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little update from her blog. A Day in the Life of an Umuzungu I feel like there is so much to explain to you all about what my past two weeks have been like. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been terrible at taking pictures but I swear I will take some this weekend to post! I think you all should have a good idea of what I have been doing on a broad scale. Part of Peace Corps goals is that I share my experiences with you all back home to create a greater understanding of the culture and lifestyle of where I serve. I think potentially the best way for me to do this is for me to tell a little about the mundane things that Americans, Rwandans, and basically everyone around the world do on a daily or weekly basis. Morning I wake up earlier than I did in the U.S. Here, I set my alarm for 5:45 a.m. and tend to get up out of bed to go run between 6-6:30 a,m. The sun here rises around 5:30 a,m, and sets at 6 p.m. Because I go to sleep before 10 every night, and birds start chirping at sunrise, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relatively easy to wake up. My bed is an odd size â&#x20AC;&#x201C; somewhere between a full an a queen and is much shorter than a full/queen in the US. The mattress is just a thick piece of foam but is glorious to lie down on after a long day of training. I wake up, untuck my

mosquito net and tie it up, take my Malaria prophylaxis, and go run. I usually run for about 30 minutes and take a different route every day. I know you will hear me say this innumerable times but Rwanda is so beautiful. There are only two roads in town (this is a rather large town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I would guess at least 100,000 people) that are paved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the rest are red clay/dirt. The roads are full of ruts and cow manure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; great, right? I get stared at everywhere I go. Rwandans do not shy away from staring. Fortunately it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother me. I mean, of course I know I look different from everyone else here. I find the best way to acknowledge the staring and make it less like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on stage is to just say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mwaramutseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Morningâ&#x20AC;? to every single person who looks at me. Their reaction is always a smile and then the staring stops. After my run, I come home and fill up my jerry can if it is not already full. We have a water source in our backyard beside the kitchen that 3/5 of the time is a reliable source of water. My jerry can is 20 liters so I am blessed that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to carry it very far. Using the water from my jerry can, I fill up my bucket about halfway. Most Rwandans use ikitenge cloth to cover up to and from the bathroom. The first day, my sister and I went to the market, and I told her I needed to buy ikitenge. She said â&#x20AC;&#x153;oh no, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use that in our family. We use a towel.â&#x20AC;? So that is what I do. They think it is funny if you wear your clothes into the bath-

room, so we all just wear our towels only to and from the bathroom. (I think this is generally different from much of the US â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when we have guests in our house, we rarely walk around in towels and our guests donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t either.) All of my clothes in my room are hung up on two hangers hung on two little plastic hoops on the wall. That is my closet. My room has a small side table and another small coffee table. On my coffee table I keep one of my most important possessions, my water filter. Lunch A typical Rwandan lunch is roughly the same as the Rwandan dinner. In fact, it is generally just left overs from the night before. My friends and I have all figured out that a completely starch meal once a day is more than enough so we opt for trips to the market instead of heading to the restaurants in town. Rwandan restaurants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not including the upscale hotels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; serve the exact food you will eat at home. I found this interesting because it seems to me, we eat at restaurants because we want a break from the food we can make ourselves. I have recently discovered a German bakery owned by a Pennsylvanian who is married to a Rwandan. Her banana bread muffins can solve any problem I will potentially face. Once again to and from class, I receive non-stop stares â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I just greet everyone I see. Sidenote: I think that not only that saying hello to everyone who stares makes me feel more comfortable

because people who I greet a lot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; i.e. my neighbors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have begun to greet me first whenever I walk by. I think it also creates a positive image for Peace Corps and America in general. It is obvious I am American â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and everyone makes that assumption anyway. Dinner The first thing I do when I get home from class is close my window of my room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gotta keep the mosquitos out. Tonight I finally made it home from class in time to help out/watch the dinner being cooked. This morning, Mama made me light the imbabura myself, and she wants me to get a head start on learning how to cook. Our house girl from before was fired because she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a good cook, Mama told me. I had my suspicions about her cooking skills anyways. The lady that is helping around the house now is so great. She is the same lady that told my sisters the first day I was here that I needed to go out around town when they went and not sit at home. She wanted to show me every single thing she did to cook. She make fried potatoes, spaghetti, milk tea, and isombe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sauce made from cassava leaves. Even the way they make spaghetti is different so I wanted to have the opportunity to observe and see how everything works. Bedtime My routine for bed is definitely different than it is at home. I start by drinking a cup of milk tea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rwandans live by this, and it has grown on me since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here. Then I wash my feet and my shoes. This normally takes

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outdoors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; children who were interested and engaged and hungry to learn, children who are obviously loved. Maybe I was still smiling over seeing the video of a little boy I have yet to meet, yet whom we consider a grandchild, taking his first steps. When little AK was in the hospital, his blood family surrounded him, and there was never a time he opened his eyes that his mom, dad, an aunt and a grandparent werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first things he saw. Maybe I was just angry, having seen so much love for children in recent days, and yet here is someone who loves kids even more than I do, talking about a baby no one apparently cared about. Now, to be honest, I scare a lot of little kids, especially those between about the age of 18 months and three or four years. After that, most tend to consider me a big, hairy, friendly tree who sometimes smells bad and has lots of critters. While I would never intentionally harm a child, or

allow one to be harmed, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m okay with this. Most of the kids I know have at least one parent they can run to for protection when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wildmanâ&#x20AC;? smiles at them. Even though I am harmless, they know where to go in case of emergency. But where, pray tell, can the child next to Daisyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room run? Who will frighten her boogeymen, sing her to sleep, remind her that even though things hurt right now, they will be better? Who will tell her about Jesus Christ? I wish I knew. I wish I had an answer, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s above my pay grade. Watching AK walk, hearing Donna and Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowning jewel fuss, listening to Niece Cara babble, as did her older sister Emory Eliza, talking about fishing with my buddy Bella, listening to Josey snore against my chest while I try to understand Bethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest joke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how people wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treasure a child. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how, when given the greatest blessing a person

could ever look forward to this side of Heaven, someone canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the time to drop by and at least hold a little hand in a hospital bed. How could one have a child in the hospital, and the nurse not even know for sure the last time anyone had visited or even asked how she was doing? I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how anyone couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love and cherish the miracle of a child, and even worse, allow her to become just the little kid next door. Maybe she is contagious; maybe someone else in the family is critically ill. There are any number of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maybes,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but in my estimation, none of them matter. A little kid is a precious thing, and should be treated as such. Any grownup who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize that fact deserves to have a boogeyman come and get them in the night, or to cry tears of pain and loneliness and confusion where not even a stranger can help. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

world, she released a hefty poop and spat at me because I forgot her mid-morning snack. Carla bared her teeth and I noticed that they resembled Chicklets permeated by brown ridges. A smell that could only be described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;zooâ&#x20AC;? permeated my energy field and shoved me back into the physical world. Glancing up, I soon realized that the bedroom door had been pried open and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Johnnyâ&#x20AC;? scene from The Shining was being re-enacted by my children. Perhaps my needy family isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all to blame. My mind, after all, is special. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like a field of billowing daisies kissed by the sunlight of a new morn. This mind of mine more closely resembles five pm traffic on the LA expressway on a Friday afternoon. So many thoughts are traveling to so many destinations and, as a result, they begin fragmenting my good intentions. And, just as with LA traffic, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m realizing that the chaos must be calmed before

nirvana is established. Although there are many folks lacking a medical background who eagerly decry attention deficit disorder as an excuse or imposter, medication helps my hot mess of a brain dictate more efficient traffic patterns. Perhaps meditation will allow me to completely release the mental traffic jams, replacing them with a few narrow garden paths lined with roses and an occasional kitten. In the interim, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m mentally shipping the alpacas to a Peruvian commune and checking into care requirements for river otters. After all, they are tremendously cute and love to hold hands. But, the next priority for the construction of my path to enlightenment is the establishment of an underground bunker where no one can find me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping that some peace and quiet will fully prepare me to facilitate world peace, wipe out hunger, or at least have the energy to pick up roadside litter. After all, it takes a village.

Continued from page 4A bump in the night. Little kids shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go it alone. Maybe I was hyper-sensitive, since were finishing Vacation Bible School at church, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been surrounded by youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uns for days. Even though we have no children of our own, Miss Rhonda and I love kids, and VBS is one of our favorite times, for that very reason. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a tradition at our church for everyone, whether they are a teacher, a helper or an adult student, to thank the moms and dads for loaning us their most prized possessions. Some of the parents looked like they might have considered extending the loan, since school was out, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neither here nor there. Maybe I was still on a bit of a happy rush from helping out at a summer day camp being run by my buddy, Charlotte Alameda, where I had the opportunity to spend time telling kids about the

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Continued from page 4A inner cheerleader. Silence is the first step in effective meditation, so I locked myself in my bedroom and yelled to my family that the welfare of orphans in a battle torn city in Europe was dependent on their full cooperation. Chopra advises that true meditation can only be achieved by ignoring negative thoughts or visualizing future dreams. As the latter presented many opportunities for the movement of my mental mountains, I decided to start there. I have always dreamed of owning a small herd of alpacas, so this seemed a reasonable catalyst for my initiation into transcendental meditation. With legs crossed and sacrum opened, I visualized myself brushing Carlamy baby alpaca. The wind was blowing through her dappled hair as she nuzzled my ear. As I began to let go of the chaos of the physical

at least thirty minutes. I just put on some music, soak my feet and start scrubbing. The red dust gets everywhere. After that, I wash my face, brush my teeth (using water from a water bottle of course), and do all that jazz. I get in bed and tuck in my mosquito net. Not only do mosquito nets protect you from malaria and mosquito bites in general, they also keep out other unwanted critters like spiders, cockroaches, and mice. (None of which have been a problem yet for me!) I guess I should also add that power has gone out four times in the past seven days. My host brother asked me if that is common in America too. Uhm. Not quite so often. Washing clothes Lastly I wanted to touch on washing clothes. This task takes about two hours for me to wash two weeks of clothes (mind you, I re-wear a ton of my clothes before washing too). Rwandans have a special technique for washing clothes. Basically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the flick of the wrist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just simply hand washing like we do for our delicate clothing. Rwandans have some different views on hygiene

than Americans, i.e. Rwandans wash their sheets at least once a week if not every three days. Shoes are washed every day. Work clothes and play clothes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t differ in style but rather in cleanliness, i.e. business casual here can be jeans and a t-shirt as long as both are clean and free from holes and tears. Rwandans cannot tell when Caucasian hair is dirty, therefore, I could potentially go this entire time without washing my hair and it would have no effect on the respect that you gain from being â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean/hygienic.â&#x20AC;? (Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t though.) Rwandans also think that having a clean and organized room is part of hygiene. Most Rwandan women keep their hair short, as do men who also are almost always shaved as well. Hope this gives you all a small sense of life in Rwanda! I promise next time I will share more about what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be doing after training ends. 12th Annual NC Blueberry Festival With activities going on Thursday night, Friday

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Education

The first 1,000 days

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice

The cast of High School Musical 2

Performances at Thalian Hall June 26-27

Pender students perform in High School Musical 2 By David Manns Contributing Writer It is summer vacation for Pender county students, but those in the cast of High School Musical 2 aren’t on any break. Five of 28 cast members live in Pender County and are in full swing of rehearsals. They started rehearsals the day after school let out, with practices in Wilmington and are busy working on their lines, dance, and singing for over six hours daily non-stop for two weeks leading up to the show on June 26 and 27. High School Musical 2 is sure to be an entertaining show. In this production the students range in age from rising fifth grade to a couple recent graduates of Topsail High School. The plot centers around a popular athletic high school student who is stressed during summer vacation over getting a job and having plans to spend time with his sweetheart. His plans are challenged when another girl who is a deva with an ulterior motive attempts to steal him for herself by hiring him at her family’s country club. The show is being performed in Thalian Hall’s newly renovated Stein Theater studio that has auditorium seating. “Thalian is a great venue to perform in, with a rich history” said L.J. Woodard, who is the director and producer. She runs the Performance Club, which is a tuition based theater program widely held in high esteem around Wilmington for working with children in theatre. L.J. has a vibrant spirit and passion for acting that she shares and has trained many budding actors ones over the years, and also is welcoming to new ones. High School Musical 2 is one of three musical shows that L.J. is producing this summer, with the others being Jungle Book running July 24-25 and Freckle Face Strawberry on Aug. 28-30.

Perfor mance Club is an ideal pro g ram pre paring the young performers from Pender county for top quality entertainment on stage and the screen in a positive atmosphere, while having fun. LJ commented on her productions that she, “makes it a fun atmosphere, wants it to be a good memory, to take with them wherever they go in life.” High School Musical 2 has a talented bunch of leaders behind the scene assisting the young performers including Judy Greenhut (choreographer), Denice Hopper (musical direction), Steve Currie (set designer), and Cole Marquis (lighting designer) that will deliver exciting technical elements that you’ll just have to see in person. The 28 young actors for this musical are among the finest up-and-coming theatre kids from all over Pender and New Hanover counties. There are five from Pender County including David Flores, Sidney Damrow, Sara Lucas, Logan Manns, and Lauren Mintz. Flores, who plays roles as Dermato, a pool boy and Redhawk, just graduated from Topsail High School, and has recently been in other shows including: Cats, School House Rocks, and Peter Pan. Damrow plays Ms. Darbus, plus a Wildcat ensemble member and is a rising high school senior at Topsail High School, and has been in other shows including Hairspray and The Little Mermaid. Lucas is playing the part of Martha and has recently been in Cats, Hairspray, and School House Rocks. She will attend New York University in the fall and is majoring in theatre art. Manns is playing Zeke, and is a rising seventh grader who attends Topsail Middle School, and recently been in School House Rocks and Yes Virginia. The is little doubt this will be a great show with Woo-

dard as the director, whose resume includes a lifetime in theatre, film, modeling, and commercials with plenty of travel between California and New York, and has appeared in over a dozen commercials, hundreds of industrials plus television, film and of course theatre. The casting is done for all her summer shows, and at www.performanceclubkids. com there are details for an aspiring actor in your family that can learn skills such as overcoming fears and improving public speaking that last a lifetime, while having a fun experience. All performances will likely sell out, so if you are going, get tickets in advance through the Thailian Box Office at (910) 632-2285. The show is being performed at Thalian Hall in the Steiner Theater, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington. Showtimes for High School Musical 2 are 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, and it is going to be an uplifting musical filled with popular tunes from the movie.

Through thick and thin, high and low, sick and healthy, on Jan. 23, which was my mother’s birthday, I achieved a milestone of 1,000 days in a row with a run, a bike ride, a swim, or a combination of any or all of them. Add in sets of sit-ups and pushups before, during and after and I will tell you, it wasn’t easy! And now what? I guess the only thing I can tell you is that I want to tack another zero on to the end of that number. Having a regular fitness routine is not without its share of controversy. You have people who swear by it, and you have people who disdain any form of exercise at all. They mock it, make fun of it, and of people who do exercise. I have had my share of experiences during that 1,000 days. As I try to get my exercise in as soon as possible, I am doing it in the dark, before the sun comes up. I have come across random people walking or riding in the neighborhood (casing the joint?), fox or foxes running down the road (the last thing I need to do is get bit by a fox at five o’clock in the morning), and the occasional loose dog, possum, raccoon or unknown animal shadow. One such shadow was down in the park as I jogged up, there was this head, too big to be a fox, too small to be a German shepherd (which was what I initially thought), and it was looking at me. Oh, no, I thought to myself, oh, heck no, and turned and hightailed it out of there. Someone suggested it was a coyote. Oh, great, a coyote – that’s all I need. Another time I was jogging at Halyburton Park, totally dark, when com-

ing right in front of me was another jogger, dressed totally in black. I didn’t see him till he was right there. Startled the heck out of me, and I immediately thought I am glad that wasn’t a serial killer. I don’t jog in the dark at Halyburton anymore. So I started coming into the other entrance to the park, and jogged the loop so that I would come up on the backside so that I could get to the picnic area to do my sit-ups and pushups. Even though it was dark, I thought that if I could come up that way, at least I could see where I had seen that head of course, I had a nightmare that scared the heck out of me, involving ghosts. I don’t know about you but ghosts give me the creeps. I get a shiver down my back just thinking about them, and if I dream about them, well, it is pretty unsettling. So, of course, jogging in the dark back part of the loop, I was thinking about the nightmare, and it is pretty scary. Added to that is the article I had just read about people’s biggest fear is walking alone in the dark. Calm down, I told myself. You need to confront your fears! So I kept jogging and all of a sudden I was being attacked by two dogs, they came out of nowhere, barking and growling and teeth snapping and I immediately went into fight mode, screaming and yelling and kicking and punching and then I realized, wait, they are not coming any closer. Then I heard the woman who was holding them by the leash, yelling at me that she is so sorry, please, please, just go, move away. Oh my God, when I realized what had happened after I took off, I was shaking! Can you imagine having to fight off two big black dogs in pitch darkness, with no one else around? Okay, one turned out to be a little

white dog, but still. Needless to say, I don’t go the back way anymore, just take my chances with the (might be a) coyote. However, these were the rough times in my quest. I have also seen wonderful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean while running on the beach, picked up perfect seashells before anyone else has been there, found money on the side of the road, and have the joy and satisfaction of knowing that I am doing something good for my body. It is the only time I am alone during the day and not taking care of literally hundreds of kids (I am a PE teacher). I can think of my family, my life, my goals and what I have to do to prepare for the day. I usually end up at the YMCA or the WAC for a Jacuzzi or steam, shower and shave and the free cup of coffee. I In the meantime, several people have told me that I am the inspiration for their own modest streaks of daily exercise and how much they enjoy doing it. So, the hardest part is getting started, they say, but it is easy to keep going. Just be careful!

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HCA has new headmaster By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean children and teens should close their books. “My encouragement is simply to have children read or read to them, if need be,” Kevin Kunst said. “It will help with their comprehension, their vocabulary and perhaps most importantly, it will stimulate their imagination.” Kunst is the Assistant Headmaster at La Lumiere School but is transitioning to the role of Headmaster at Harrells Christian Academy (HCA). “HCA is already a great school with proud tradition, and I first want to learn as

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Milford Cox; Wilmington and USS Suffolk

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Bill Messer Milford Cox had joined the Navy and was discharged a few months before the Japanese attacked the fleet in Pearl Harbor. The day after the attack, he re-enlisted and joined the crew of USS Suffolk, a fast attack transport ship. “ I re p o r t e d i n , t o t h e c o m m a n d i n g o f f i c e r, i n Wilmington. They were built as Kaiser ships, ‘Kaiser coffins’.” Henry J. Kaiser was an American industrialist who had a major impact on building up the Navy fleet with ships, including the 54 fast attack cargo ships built in the Wilmington shipyard, and a huge fleet of escort aircraft carriers. Light and quickly built, of wartime necessity, using component production techniques, subassemblies of decks and compartments could be built away from the shipways - the building and launching ramp - and lowered in place and welded on to the other parts of the ship. Some early ships, especially in the cold northern waters, cracked along the weld lines, a ‘brittle fracture’ but changes in welding procedures fixed the problem. Unfortunately, once a couple of ships had fractured, sometimes in half, the nickname stuck. “I sailed on her, and we ended up there for the Philippines Liberation, Keramo Retto, Leyte and Okinawa. “We had cargo nets (many movies show soldiers, sailors and marines cascading over the sides of a ship, rolling at sea, climbing down the netting slung over the side, and descending into waiting boats for transfer ashore), LCVPs (Landing Ship, Vehicles and Personnel - the boats), LSMs (Landing Ship, Medium - for tanks), all cradled on the cargo hatches. “We were under attack all the time, particularly at Keramo Retto, we were to go in there, throw the cargo nets and dump the Army . . .” “What?” I paused in his explanation. “Dump the Army? Ah, you mean get the soldiers ashore?” “I think it was the 77th, yeah, take ‘em in, give ‘em surface bombardment. We secured them and then had to lay there, night and day, rather than withdraw. It was April 26. We had to rendezvous with the main fleet five days later, at Okinawa, on May 1, 1945. So, it was night and day attack, then suiciders (Kamikaze dive bombers). “And at Okinawa, you’d have to go into ‘night retirement’, you’d leave. You’re closer to the beach when you dump your troops, and you stay there, and you’re firin’ your guns, and on back, the battleships are throwing their big guns’ shells overhead, and the planes, all doin’ what you call ‘softenin’ up’. “We had 5”/38s (guns of 5 inch diameter, and 38 calibers, that is 38 times the diameter in length). “I was Division Officer, Philippines, Keramo Retto, Okinawa. There were times lapses in there, in Leyte Gulf, that’s where you were settin’ up for all the next, outfittin’ for the next hit. “We’d come back to the states and haul material in,

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“It was a one star ﬁlm, but the other one is real good, and I saw it again over Memorial Day,” explained Cox, of the two Hollywood movies made aboard Enterprise. for assembly there. We already knew, we thought we knew, we were doing the next hit in the Ryukus, Japan proper. After Okinawa, and the war ended, we went in for the occupation.” “How did you know when the war had ended?” I asked. “We heard it on the radio, and we had a mimeograph newspaper. We were all happy as a lark. I began to think of home. Milford had been busy in Thomasville when there last, “In the meantime, I’m buildin’ a house, in Thomasville, on those lots. When I come back to ‘Frisco, I had a 15 day delay to report to Greensboro, and the orders had said, ‘proceed’ so I had four days travel time on it, before reporting to Wilmington, so I had 19 days, so I went to Thomasville and dug the basement. I had to go get my dynamitin’ license in order to dig out the basement, and I shot over a case of dynamite there.” “Did you do anything after Japan surrendered?” I asked. “Oh, did we? That’s when we come into the occupation. This I was glad to have done. We sailed all the way north on the Sea of Japan, and carried occupation troops into Otaru, Japan, which is on the island of Hokkaido. “In fact, that’s where I stole some chili, but that’s another story. I had two or three times enough points to get out (points were given for length of service time). Now, the most they could hold you was 120 days, ‘for military necessity’, and I told the Captain I had told my wife if I wasn’t home in time for Christmas to go to Congressman Hoey, I didn’t know he was the Governor. Anyway, he tried to get me to go with them into Tsingtao, China - that’s where I stole the chili. . . “ I wasn’t sure I had heard him correctly the first time he mentioned ‘chili’, but this time I stopped him, “chili?” “Yeah, like chili con carne.” “How much did you steal?” I asked. “A whole cargo net full. We had run out of food, with all them troops aboard, I mean I shoulda’ got a general court martial, we were all the way north up there and we couldn’t resupply. From there, the nearest resupply base was Guam, and my 120 days ‘military necessity’ had done expired, and they loaded back up and went back to Tsingtao and they were gunned down and held there for another six months. Can you imagine? The Captain had let me off in Guam, or I’d of been there another six months. “I rode a Coast Guard ship back, the General Howze (USS General R. L. Howze, (AP-134)) back to the States for separation, and then they put us on a troop train, everybody for the East Coast, five days and five

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nights to go into Camp Shelton, VA. I wasn’t discharged, just separated. In fact, I wasn’t discharged, clean, until just a few years ago, after I ‘aged out’.” I knew I had to stop the interview sooner than later, but it seemed it could go much longer if I kept asking questions, but my recording batteries were going flat, so I headed the interview to the end. “Before I end the interview, tell me about some of these things on the wall.” “I used to have a ‘war room’ with more stuff. This I’m proud of,” he said and points to a decoration ribbon in a plastic bag, “ a ‘combat’ ribbon. So many millions of people are designated ‘veteran’ but this one signifies ‘combat veteran’. I’ve got one there with a bar on it, signifying I was serving on the high seas when the ‘national emergency’ began. England was at war, everybody was at war but the United States. We couldn’t cross the 180th meridian. We shoulda’ gone to war in ‘38. We thought we were at war with Japan after they sank the Panay (USS Panay (PR-8) a river patrol gunboat) in the Yangtze River in Nanking, China) in 1937 when I was on Enterprise.” Milford shows me a framed picture of the USS Enterprise, “This I got from the Navy Archives. I’ve got pictures of every ship I was on.” Milford told me they (Hollywood) had made two movies on Enterprise, “The first one was Flight Command, with Robert Taylor,” and he holds up a finger for emphasis, “one star, Warner Brothers, and it was a total flop.” “What was the other one?” “It’s a good one, you can see it now, in fact I saw it durin’ Memorial Day, and I really enjoyed it. Dive Bomber, Ralph Bellamy and Fred MacMurray, Errol Flynn, comedian Alan Jenkins, all lived aboard ship for a month or two. We were filmin’ up and down the coast of California, but then we got orders for Pearl.” It was time to end the interview. After listening to his enthusiasm for Dive Bomber, I went to NetFlix and found it. It has actual footage of launch and recovery of aircraft, including biplanes, and is about the hazards of high altitude flight. The days of ‘wooden ships and iron men’ may have been replaced by modern steel, but the ‘iron men’, the guys who fought through World War II to the very end, are the same.

Dear Frankie, The high cost of veterinary care has become a problem for millions of pet owners today, but it can be especially difficult for seniors living on a fixed income. Routine medical care can cost hundreds of dollars, while urgent/ specialized treatments and procedures can run into the thousands. But, it is possible to reduce your pet care costs without sacrificing their health. Here are some tips that can help you save. s3HOP AROUND If you’re not attached to a particular veterinarian, call some different vet clinics in your area and compare costs. When you call, get price quotes on basic services like annual exams and vaccinations, as well as bigger-ticket items, like to repair a broken leg, so you can compare. Also, check to see if you live near a veterinary medical school (see aavmc.org for a listing). Many schools provide low-cost care provided by students who are overseen by their professors. s!SK YOUR VET FOR HELP To help make your vet bills more manageable, see if your vet’s of fice accepts monthly payments so you don’t have to pay the entire cost up front. Also, find out if your vet offers discounts

to senior citizens or reduces fees for annual checkups if you bring in multiple pets. s3EARCH FOR LOW COST CARE Many municipal and nonprofit animal shelters offer free or low-cost spaying and neutering programs and vaccinations, and some work with local vets who are willing to provide care at reduced prices for low-income and senior pet owners. Call your local shelter or humane society to find out what’s available in your area. Look for financial assistance: There are a number of state and national organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. To locate these prog rams, the U.S. Humane Society provides a listing on their website that you can access at humanesociety.org/ petfinancialaid. s"UY CHEAPER MEDICINE Medicine purchased at the vet’s office is usually much more expensive than you can get from a regular pharmacy or online. Instead, get a prescription from your vet (ask for generic is possible) so you can shop for the best price. Most pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Kmart, Rite Aid and Target fill prescriptions for pets inexpensively, so long as that same drug is also prescribed to humans. And, many phar-

macies offer pet discount savings programs too. You can also save by shopping online at one of the Veterinary-Verified Internet Phar macy Practice Sites accredited by the National Association of Boards of Phar macy, like 1-800-PetMeds (1800petmeds.com), Drs. Foster & Smith (drsfostersmith.com), KV Supply (kvsupply.com), and PetCareRx (petcarerx.com). s#ONSIDER PET INSUR ANCE If you can afford it, pet insurance is another option worth looking into. You can get a basic policy for under $10 per month, and some insurers provide discounts for insuring multiple pets. See petinsurancereview.com to compare policies. Membership discount plans like Pet Assure (petassure.com) are another way to save, but you’ll need to use a vet in their network. s,OOK FOR OTHER WAYS TO SAVE In addition to cutting your veterinary bills, you can also save on pet food and other supplies depending on where you shop. Target, Walmart, Costco and the dollar stores typically offer much lower prices than supermarkets and specialty retailers like Petco and PetSmart. You can also save on treats and toys at sites like coupaw.com and doggyloot.com. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book.

Rescue group watches out for birds "Y !SHLEY *ACOBS Post & Voice Staff Writer The folks at SkyWatch Bird Rescue are making a big difference with a small budget. In just five years, they’ve saved more than 2,800 birds. But they have bigger goals. Their mission can be likened to an old proverb, “You never soar so high as when you stoop down to help a child or an animal.” Phyllis Charnoff is on the Board of Directors for SkyWatch Bird Rescue and said their mission is to provide immediate response to injured wildlife in Wilmington, North Carolina and surrounding areas. “Our greatest challenges are typical for rescues. We need funding and volunteers. It is very difficult to grow and get help with taking care of so many birds. Did you know that rescued baby birds have to be fed every 20 minutes from dawn to dusk just like their parents would do?” Charnoff said they have a lot of lives to feed and it’s a big commitment for volunteers. “We train volunteers who go out and capture the injured. We need people willing to man our emergency phone from their home in four hour shifts. SkyWatch is always looking for people who can

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people spend hard-earned dollars to care for birds if Mother Nature cannot? Charnoff has an argument for that. “Most of the injured wild birds we help save have suffered at the hands of humans. We get birds that have been totally tangled up in fishing nets that results in their no longer being able to feed themselves and get totally dehydrated and starve to death. Some come with fishing hooks penetrating their bodies and beaks,” she said. “Birds get hit on the roadside very often and need to have their wings repaired. Many fly into glass seeing only clear sailing ahead. Then we get the poor birds that have been maliciously hurt, arrows through their necks, shot at by both children and adults alike, with pellet guns. It doesn’t kill the bird instantly, they just slowly die agonizing deaths. The list goes on and on. The lucky ones get saved and cared for if found and we are alerted in time.” SkyWatch bird rescue can be reached by calling (855)40RESCU or emailing info@ skywatchbirdrescue.org.

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Obituaries

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Pender County Schools sponsor a summer camp for migrant students at Cape Fear Elementary School.

Migrant students play, learn at PCS camp By Miranda Roberts Special to the Post & Voice School may be out for summer, but about 50 children are participating in Pender County’s camp for migrant students, which kicked off June 15 at Cape Fear Elementary. The camp is part of the federally-funded Mig rant Education Program, which serves the children of families that have moved across state or county lines within the last three years to work in agricultural production or fisheries out of economic need. Now in its fifth year, the camp offers migrant children — s o m e o f wh o m wo u l d otherwise be in the fields with their parents or home alone — a safe, educational environment. “They are learning, but in a sense they don’t realize they are lear ning because they are having fun,” said Laura Gutierrez, Migrant Specialist/ Title 1 Schools Translator. “They are playing, but they are learning through play.”

Each year the camp has a theme — this year’s is Force and Motion. Every day, children par ticipate in hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Fields trips to the Cape Fear Museum and Fort Fisher Aquarium are also planned. Though some of the children attending are students in the district, many move to the area in mid April or early May and leave by July. “Sometimes we see them

again,” Gutierrez said. “There are a couple that we saw last year at this time, and some of them are new. They come from Florida to here in North Carolina, and then they go to Michigan or New Jersey and then they go back to Florida.” The Migrant Education Program provides migrant students with services to address their needs, including gaps in learning and language barriers. The program also ensures that children who move from state to state are not adversely affected by differences in curriculum, student academic achievement standards or graduation requirements. A c c o rd i n g t o t h e U. S . Department of Education’s website, “The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging a c a d e m i c s t a n d a rd s a n d graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.”

James Belden Sly Jr. S U R F C I T Y - - Ja m e s Belden Sly, Jr., 84, of Surf City, North Carolina, a retired Air Force veteran and Safeside Ranger and former employee of New Kent Sheriff ’s Office in New Kent County, Virginia, passed away on June 15, 2015. He was an avid fisherman and loved to volunteer with the sea turtles. His fishing pier tours were a favorite tradition of the children of Durham Academy when they would travel for day trips to Surf City. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sandra, daughter Donna (Marc), g randdaughter Hannah

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Continued from page 6A Then, I hope to build off of that foundation.” As Kunst prepares for his new role and adapts to change, he encourages parents to help their children adapt to changing grade levels through social media of all things. “For older students, try to encourage them to use social media to follow news outlets and magazines and click through when they find something interesting.” Many teens are already logging a lot of time on cell phones and tablets, so why not have them use that time to further their education? But not all summer lessons need to be obvious, they can be subtle. “See everything as an opportunity to work on critical thinking skills – if you are working on a home improvement project or hiking trails in the mountains or doing

and grandsons Stuart and Bradley of Richmond, Virginia, and brother Newell (Marilyn) of Mystic, Connecticut. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel, 17740 Hwy. 17 N., Hampstead. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, Post Office Box 2095, Surf City, North Carolina 28445, http://www.seaturtlehospital.org. Condolences to family can be sent to www.andrewsmortuary.com. The family was served by Andrews Hampstead Chapel Manley Elwood “Ed” Mills CURRIE -- Manley Elwood “Ed” Mills, 91, of Currie passed gently to his heavenly rest on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Huntington Health Care of Burgaw. He was born July 21, 1923 in Sampson County, the son of the late Manley O. and Coro May Herring Mills. He

chores, you can encourage your children to think through issues and search for efficiencies.” While Kunst begins his own new journey as Headmaster at HCA, he too, will learn to use this time as an educational opportunity. On a mission to make an already great learning environment for students even better, Kunst said he wants to make sure he and the school are on the same page. “One of the reasons I was drawn to the opportunity to lead HCA is because their mission resonates in me,” he said. “The HCA mission is: ‘With faith, family and a focus on the future, Harrells Christian Academy strives to build Christian character, develop minds and achieve academic succssess.’” But his mission doesn’t come without challenges. “I think most independent schools face the challenge of maintaining enrollment and managing the finances in such

was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Mills and he later married Omie Baysden Mills who died in 2014. Also remembered are his son, Gary Lynn Mills; and granddaughters, Glenda L. Hoffman and Teresa B. Foran all who preceed Ed in death. Manley is survived by his son, Ron Mills (Molly); step-daughters, Carolyn S. Lawrence (Glenn) and Lynn S. Hester (Jesse); and grandchildren, Louanne L. Perry (Glennis) and Tim S. Bivens. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 in the Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with The Rev. Roger Barnes officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and cremation center of Burgaw.

a way that the school can accomplish all it wants from a programming point of view,” he said. Kunst said he plans to work with the admissions and advancement staff and Parents’ Organization to encourage new families to consider HCA for their children and to raise money to support the growth for students. At the end of the day, Kunst said he is grateful for his career and newest job title. “There is not any day that I don’t love getting up and going to work. I get the opportunity to help students learn something new and see the empowerment that gives them; I get to see students dedicate themselves to hours of practice that result in an outstanding athletic performance or a terrific performance in a play or recital; I get to encourage young people to serve others, to challenge seniors to remember back to what it was like to be a first-grader and to actively lift them up.”

The Broken Bread Fellowship in Burgaw sponsored a bike ride to beneﬁt Pender Christian Services recently. Money was raised by riders paying a $20 fee to ride, enjoy a steak lunch and be entered in a cash drawing for $500 dollars. 54 bikes took part in the ride and more than 100 enjoyed a steak lunch. The ride was a 90-mile loop through Pender, Sampson and Duplin counties. Broken Bread Fellowship works closely with P.C.S. by allowing them to use its facility for their food distribution. Special thanks to all who worked so hard, those who rode and the main event promoter in the congregation Eddie Arp.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Chronic Wasting Disease, known frequently to deer hunters and wildlife personnel as CWD, is a dirty word. It would be the equivalent of Ebola in the cervid world. In fact, back in November I wrote a column on the two diseases. The reason I wrote about CWD in November is the same reason I am writing about it now. First let’s get a little background on the disease. Chronic Wasting Disease results in deer or other members of the deer family such as elk and mule deer to begin losing weight, energy, and attentiveness. They appear to waste away, hence the name Chronic Wasting Disease. The disease is progressive and can transfer from deer to deer in the herd from animal to animal contact and even infected deer saliva. The disease is always fatal; once infected there is no cure and no animal antibodies are able to fight it off. The disease has been found in nearby states such as Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Chronic Wasting Disease has

also transferred from wild deer populations to fenced-in herds located on deer farms. When this happens, the deer far m herd is killed off to prevent further spread of the disease. One big issue with CWD is the disease can only currently be tested for after the deer is dead. Because of this, there have been cases in which deer have been transferred from one deer farm to another that were in the early stages of the disease, therefore affecting and infecting a whole new herd. And this brings us to why the subject of the column is on CWD. In May, the Farm Act of 2015 passed the North Carolina Senate with provisions to license future deer farms in North Carolina, after having a moratorium in place to prevent future deer farms from cropping up. There are 37 deer farms legally licensed in North Carolina currently, but there are expected to be even more operating illegally. The Farm Act of 2015 garnered a split vote from the House a couple of weeks ago and is in committee currently because of a few non-deer related amendments. But the vote is coming soon. The Farm Act of 2015 does have provisions making it illegal to bring out-of-state deer into existing and future deer farms unless the deer are tested prior to transfer. As mentioned before, there is no current test to determine CWD in live deer. There are tests being developed, but none have been through the approval processes as of yet. So, the question comes “so

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in the United States back in November, so what is to say this could not turn out the same way? While it is easy to tell people to stay away and what to look out for, a deer doesn’t quite understand those rules. North Carolina already has one of the most liberal deer hunting seasons in the U.S., and we can take as many deer during hunting season as we buy permits for. Why gamble with such a great natural commodity? Whether you support deer farms or not, please let your voice be heard and contact the House Finance Committee and share your thoughts and concerns. The Finance Committee Chairman is Representative William Brawley, and he can be reached at 919733-5800. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Salary DOQ. Position open until filled. Send resumes/applications to Attn: Kristin Wells, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Applications are available at www.townofburgaw.com. EOE Auxiliary Patrol Officers – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Auxiliary Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Must be able to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month to maintain certification. Auxiliary Patrol Officers asked to work by Department Staff will be compensated. Pre-employment drug screening, medical evaluations, and uniforms will be provided at the Town’s expense. For more information, please contact the Burgaw Police Department at 910259-4924. Submit applications to Kristin Wells, 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. EOE. MEETINGS INFORMATION The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. The agenda deadline for the regular board meeting is 9:00 AM the first Tuesday of each month. If you have an item you wish to bring before the Board you must make contact with the Town Clerk prior to the above deadline in order to receive instruction on submitting items for the agenda. The Town of Burgaw Planning Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. All applications, fees and other required items must be submitted to the Town of Burgaw Planning Administrator on the last Friday of the month prior to the meeting month in order to appear on the Planning Board agenda. CALENDAR July 03 July 13 July 14 July 20

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for more information. The Village of St. Helena Council will hold a public hearing July the 16th 2015 at 6:30 PM at the Village Hall located at 305 East Main Street. The purpose is to hear public BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNE 22, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. comment regarding the consideration of a text amendMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC ment proposed by the Planning Board. The amendment would create a “Family Subdivision” process for qualifying family members which is less complicated than a “major erly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving subdivision” process currently required for all non-exempt es. subdivisions. For more information, contact the Village ssion June 4 and Regular Session June 8. Building Inspector at 910-604-0912. July 2, 9, 2015 arious County Departments.

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The structure on the property 1903 North Shore Drive, Surf City, NC is in a dilapidated state of disrepair, and is unfit Town for human habitation. The current of Burgaw condition of the structure makes it a fire and safety hazard as well as a threat to the Government News public health. June 18, 2015 A hearing will be held before the Surf City Building Inspector at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Drive, Surf City, NC to discuss the issues with this structure that make it Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants uninhabitable. for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and At that time the property owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or possess good public relation skills. Salary DOQ. Position open until filled. Send by resumes/applications counsel upon all legal to andAttn: factual questions relating the matter and shall be NC Kristin Wells, 109 NtoWalker Street, Burgaw, 28425. Applications are as available at www.townofburgaw.com. EOE able to offer such evidence he or she may desire which is relevant or material to theAuxiliary problems related the structure. Patrol to Officers – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants position of Auxiliary Patrol Officer. applicants as must Afterfor thethe hearing the Building Inspector will make aAll determination to be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. Must be able to volunteer a what steps must be taken to resolve those issues to bring the structure into minimum of 16 hours per month to maintain certification. Auxiliary Patrol Officers asked to work by Department Staff will be compensated. Pre-employment compliance. drug screening, medical evaluations, and uniforms will be provided at the Town’s ____________________________________________________________________ expense. For more information, please contact the Burgaw Police Department at Notice of hearing regarding the condition to of 326 NorthWells, Shore Dr., City, NCStreet, 910-259-4924. Submit applications Kristin 109 Surf N Walker

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what if a deer at a deer farm becomes infected, they kill off that herd and all is well, right?” Well, not exactly. Also as mentioned earlier in this column, deer can transfer the disease to other deer through high fences and from wild to captive herds. If one is found with the disease, not only will the deer farm’s herd be killed, but the Wildlife Resource Commission has a contingency plan. That plan consists of quarantining all deer, captive and wild, within at least a 10 mile radius, and possibly as large as a 30 mile radius depending on deer herd density. Those deer are then killed and tested. All of them. Imagine a deer farm eight miles from your hunting club comes down with CWD, and then the hunting club is virtually gone. While those in support of the deer farms say there are measures in place to protect against the disease ever cropping up period, and how the additions of deer farms throughout the state will be a boost to the economy, the real question is can we afford for them to be wrong? We have seen how botched well intentioned measures can be with the first Ebola patients

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The structures on the property 326 North Shore Dr., Surf City, NC 28445, MEETINGS INFORMATION PIN 4245-00-3125-0000 are in a deteriorated and dilapidated state of disrepair, and of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on areThe unfitTown for human habitation. The current condition of the structures makes them a the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw fireMunicipal and safetyBuilding. hazard as The well agenda as a threat to the public deadline for thehealth. regular board meeting is 9:00 AM theAfirst Tuesday of held each before month.the If you item you wish toatbring before hearing will be Surfhave City an Building Inspector 10 AM the Board you must make contact with the Town Clerk prior to the above deadline on in Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Surfon City Town Hall located at 214 North New River order to receive instruction submitting items for the agenda. Drive, Surf City. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss what steps must be taken The Town of Burgaw Planning Board meets on the third Thursday of each month to repair, remove, or demolish both structures. at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. All At thatfees time and the property owner(s) shallmust be entitled to be heard applications, other required items be submitted to in theperson Townorof Planning Administrator on the last Friday of matter the month priorbeto the by Burgaw counsel upon all legal and factual questions relating to the and shall meeting month in order to appear on the Planning Board agenda. able to offer such evidence as he or she may desire which is relevant or material to correcting and abating the issues related to the structures. CALENDAR

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boards/commissions/committees: Planning Board 2 Thursday Thursdayof ofthe themonth month Planning Board 2nd ject Budget Ordinance for Interior Renovations to the The structure on the property 1903 North Shore Drive, Surf City, NC is in a dilapidated state ocated at 310 West Williams Street in Burgaw. # of ________________________________________________________ of disrepair, and is unfit for human habitation. The current condition of the structure makes it a d Budget Ordinance Amendment McKim & Vacancies Name of Board to the Original Positions/Categories fire and safety hazard as well as a threat to the public health. Notice of hearing regarding the condition of 1903 North Shore Dr., Surf City, NC water Treatment Plant Contract for the Additional Advisory Board of Health 5 Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, tions Serves Required to Accommodate the Unforeseen NOTICE OF PUBLIC

Connection Engineer***, Public Citizen A hearing willCross be held before the Surf CityInspector Building Inspector at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 23,

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THE PENDER COUNTY the Veterinarian property 1903 Shore Surf City, NC is River in a dilapidated state 2015 atNorth Surf City Town Drive, Hall located at 214 North New Drive, Surf City, NC to discuss Bids Sought BOARD the issues with this structure that makecondition it uninhabitable. is unfit for human The current of the structure makes it a OF COMMISSIONERS District 1, District 3 habitation. WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: fire and safety1hazard as well as a threat to the public health. Low-Income Representative

-Legal Advertising Contract with the Pender-Topsail Post The structure on Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 er for FY 2015-2016: $13,728. of disrepair, and on Community Affairs 2 urchase ofCouncil Land Surrounding the Public Boat Ramp on

Housing Initiative Board At Sealed that time proposals the property for owner shall be entitled to beOF heard in person or by counsel upon all DATE HEARINGS: June 22, 2015 the following will be received Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall be North able to offer such evidence as he by the Surf City Town Council of Surf City, TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Business, Faith Community Member Health Department Fee Schedule. or she may City desire which is relevant or material to the problems related to the structure. A hearing will2be held before the Surf Building Inspector at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 23, Carolina, in the Council Chambers, of Surf City Town LOCATION OF HEARINGS: Health Department Nursing/AdultBudget. Care Homes Adv. Board 2 Public Members 2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City, NC to discuss erating Procedures and Hand Book Training. Hall, 2 p.m., July 10, 2015, will at which time they will THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL After the until hearing the Building Inspector make a determination as to what steps must be BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT Parks & Rec Board At-Large T the issues with1 this structure that make it uninhabitable. be publically opened and read: taken into compliance. THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District Tourism Development Authority 2 District 3, District 5 to resolve those issues to bring the structure

____________________________________________________________________________ e Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution Systems BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Notice of be hearing regarding the condition 326inspect North Dr., Surf City, NCall Landing – Phase 1, Section A and Kings Ransom. A Cross-Connection Inspector: to allcounsel resiAtand that time theDistrict property owner shall entitled to be heard inofperson orShore by upon TOPICS OF HEARING: 1 Point = UpperSewer Topsail;System Surf City Capacity 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Providing District Rocky dential Backﬂow Prevention device connected to the legal and factual questions relating toCanetuck the matter and shall be able offer such evidence he tion to Possibly Lane’s Ferry DistrictServing 2 = Scottsthe Hill;Proposed Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; The structures on the property 326 North Shore to Dr., Surf City, NC 28445, PINas 4245-00-3125-

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Special Use Permit municipal watertosystem. Applicants astructure. NC District 5 = Burgaw; Holly 0000 are a deteriorated and dilapidated state of must disrepair, and are unfit for human habitation. or she may desire which is relevant orinmaterial the problems related to be the

Burney Wing and Gun Club, applicant, on behalf of Dew Field Farms, owner, is requesting State Licensed Plumber, licensed Backﬂow Preven-

The current condition *** TheseBoard positions be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currentlyof the structures makes them a fire and safety hazard as well as a threat County Advisory ofcan Health. approval of a major revision to an existing Special Use Permit (SUP 10987 R) originally tion Technician. to the public health. licensed. County Parks & Recreation Board. After the hearing (click the Building Inspector will make a determination as toonwhat steps County ABC Board. can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov issued August 19, must 2013. be The requested revision is to modify the approved hours of Applications on “How Do I” on the home page); or tead Kiwanis Park Board. hearing(910) willstructure be held before thecompliance. Surf City Building Inspector at 10 AM on Tuesday June 23, taken to Board, resolve issues NC toAbring the into Proposal forms and information write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Deputy Clerk to the PO those Box 5, Burgaw, 28425 259-1200, and operation at the private recreation club. The property is currently zoned RA, Rural County Social Services Advisory Board. 2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City. The purpose of ____________________________________________________________________________ complete an application. can be obtained with m Development Authority Board. Agricultural zoning or district, and according to the Pender County Unified Development the hearing is to discuss what steps must be taken to repair, remove, demolish both County Jury Commission. David Price at 910-340-1708. Notice of hearing regarding the condition of 326 North Shore Dr.,Ordinance Surf City, NC Table of Permitted Uses, All Other Amusement and Recreation §5.2.3 structures. County Nursing/Adult Care Advisory Board. Industries (NAICS 71399) are permitted via Special Use Permit. In accordance with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

thatNorth time theShore property owner(s) be entitled to be3.12.4.H heard in 4245-00-3125person by counsel upon Section of the or Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, major revisions to TheCOUNTY structures on the property 326 Dr., Surfshall City, NC 28445, PIN THE PENDER PLANNING BOARD At Commissioners. 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE is located to the west of Old Maple P.O. BOX The current condition of the structures makes them a fire and2475 safety hazard as well as a threat SURF CITY, NC 28445 Hill Road (SR 1520) approximately 1,600 feet north of the intersection of Shaw Highway TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. ty Unified Development Ordinance to Allow forto Electronic the public health. Steve Padgett Phone: 910-328-4131 (SR 1522) and Old Maple Hill Road (SR 1520). The subject property may be further identified eys and to Remove the Requirement of In-Field Setback LOCATION OF HEARINGS: Building InspectorFax: 910-328-4132/1746 by Pender County PIN 3361-13-7426-0000. THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE

* 7:00 P.M. *** all legal and factual questions relating to the matter and shall be able to offer such evidence as Special Use must be submitted to the Board of WILL HOLD 0000 PUBLIC AS FOLLOWS: areHEARINGS in a deteriorated and dilapidated statewhich of disrepair, and are unfit forPermits human habitation. TS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS he or she may desire is relevant or material to correcting and abating the issues related Major Revision to a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the There is one (1) tract associated with this request and DATE OF HEARINGS: July 8, 2015 to the structures.

A hearing will be held before the Surf City Building Inspector at 10 AM on Tuesday June 23, _______________________________________ 2015 at Surf City Town Hall located at 214 North New River Drive, Surf City. The purpose of Zoning Text Amendment 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVEboth the hearing is to discuss what steps must be taken to repair, remove, or demolish TOPIC OF HEARING: PenderCITY, County, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the PO BOX 2475, SURF NCapplicant, 28445 structures. Phone 910-328-4131 Pender FaxCounty 910-328-4132/1746 Unified Development Ordinance to amend Section 3.2.2.B to allow for

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6/18/2015 Zoning Map Amendment electronic submittal of required foundation surveys and to amend Section 3.2.2.D to time theowners, property owner(s) shall be entitled to be heard in remove personthe or requirement by counselofupon in-field setback verifications. Leick, applicant, on behalf of Marc At andthat Paula Leick, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map and factual relating toAgricultural the matter and shall be able to offer such evidence as Amendment for a general use rezoning for all onelegal (1) tract totaling one questions (1) acre from RA, Rural zoning WOMEN! For Additional Information: district to GB, General Business zoning district. subject property is located the northwest side of US to HWY he The or she may desire whichalong is relevant or material correcting and abating the issues related Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development appointments to the following 117 approximately one thousand feet north to of the the intersection of Camp Kirkwood RoadOF (SR 1318) and US HWY NOTICE PUBLIC HEARINGS 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 structures. 117, and may further be identified by Pender County PIN 3322-45-8395-0000. THE PENDER COUNTY

Positions/Categories Master Development Plan Revision BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, WILL HOLD Top Sail NC, LTD, applicant and owners, are requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Engineer***, Signature Public Citizen A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: Veterinarian Development Plan, for the residential subdivision known as Wyndwater. Specifically this request is to increase the DATE OF HEARINGS: June 22, 2015 District 1, District 3 overall project area, add attached duplex housing type, and increase the overall project density. The subject TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. Low-Income Representative property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The property is located to the north of Doral Drive (SR Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking LOCATION OF HEARINGS: Business 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south of the approved Cardinal Pointe subdivision and east THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD Public Members of US Highway 17 in Hampstead. The property may be further identified by Pender County PINs 4214-12-4590-0000 IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM At-Large AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, and a5portion of the property located at 4204-94-9912-0000. District 3, District

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Special Use Permit

Burney Wing and Gun Club, applicant, on behalf of Dew Field Farms, owner, is requesting approval of a major revision to an existing Special Use Permit (SUP 10987 R) originally issued on August 19, 2013. The requested revision is to modify the approved hours of operation at the private recreation club. The property is currently zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district, and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses, All Other Amusement and Recreation

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Three successful seasons under his belt

Topsail’s Gehris settles in for the long haul By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer By his own admission – and through a series of often uncontrollable circumstances – Topsail High school baseball Coach Granville Gehris has lived somewhat of a nomadic life since his graduation from high school in New Jersey in 1999. But after three highlysuccessful seasons as the Pirates’ head coach, and after he and his wife Leslie are settling into a newly-purchased home, Gehris feels the family is ready to sink some longterm roots in eastern North Carolina. The journey began after four years at Haddonfield High School playing for legendary Southern New Jersey Coach Dick Eastwick. Gehris first attended Rider University in Lawrenceville (NJ) from 1999 through December of 2000 but some injury problems changed his direction and he spent one semester at Gloucester County Community College (Sicklerville, NJ)

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Topsail baseball coach Granville Gerhis talks with his team before an opportunity became available at the University of Maryland. But the injury bug bit again and Gehris was not afforded the opportunity to redshirt so he left the Terrapins’ program. Options from there were somewhat limited and Gehris wound up at UNCAsheville – a move that has

significantly changed his life. “I was fortunate in some respects that after a series of injuries UNCA was still willing to offer me a baseball scholarship,” Gehris said. “It turned out to be a wonderful move because I met Leslie (his wife) there.” Leslie was a standout volleyball player who attended

UNCA as a walk-on before earning a scholarship. She finished as the school recordholder in digs and was a member of several collegiate All-Star teams. Leslie and Granville soon got married and they have four children – McKenzie (9 in July), Cade (6), Kameron (4), and Madison (3). After earning a teaching degree –with a major in History – Gehris became an assistant coach at Erwin High School, and was the head coach there from 2006-2012 when the opportunity at Topsail became a possibility. The Erwin program was not very successful until Gehris took the reins but that changed quickly as they became a frequent participant in the NCHSAA 3A playoffs. Losing eight starters after the 2011 season, the Warriors still won the Mountain West 3A/4A title before falling in the first round of the state playoffs – a good omen for Topsail, which has graduated

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Pender volleyball unveils new lineup By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender volleyball team has had a very good run. They have had the size and athleticism to defend and attack across the front line along with an outstanding setter to get the ball in the right spot. Although they do not have tremendous size, there are some pieces in place to remain the team to beat in the Four County Conference. The Pats lost the player of the year in Brianna Pittman along with perhaps the best setter to ever wear a Pender volleyball uniform in Katy Stewart. However, Coach Matt Davis is hardly ready to throw in the towel. In fact, the young coach is looking forward to this season and what his young team will be able to accomplish. “This is a very athletic group. They may not be as long but they are going to be able to fly around the court and make plays.” Coach Davis and his Patriot spikers are entered into the summer volleyball league

at Topsail this year. Davis brings a bevy of underclassmen to the table this summer in hopes of beginning the process of seasoning another team for a successful run in the Four County Conference and 1A ranks. Coach Davis has three sophomores with him this summer. All three of them will fit prominently into his plans when the high school season begins in August. Kam Thompson, Alex Gorsky and Taylor Chase Dixon were on the floor for the Patriots last week as they opened the summer league schedule. Pender has a pair of outside hitters that look to be the strength of the team. Imani Newkirk and Lakirah Forney are two of the team’s big hitters. They paid dividends in the two matches that the team played on opening night. Tuesday night the Patriots split, beating White Oak in three sets before losing to Dixon in two games. Pender dropped the first game to White Oak and looked well on their way to dropping the second. However, that no - quit attitude that is going to be ever

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Pender volleyball coach Matt Davis talks with the Lady Patriots during a summer league game. so important to their success this year kicked in. Coach Davis’ ladies were down 1911 before going on a 12-1 run. They didn’t give back the serve until they were up 2320. The upstart Pats used that momentum to finish the third game off. The Dixon game was plagued by the expected mental mistakes that come with early season play with new

girls. Coach Davis expects those mistakes and knows that it is part of the process. “All in all we’re ahead of where I figured we’d be. There were plenty of flashes of the play I hope to see as the norm for us this year. I told the girls that I’m not worried about the results. I’m looking for us to be better every time we play. I’m just looking for progress.”

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Pender County has been blessed with some very good coaches in many different sports for many years. From the Dixie Youth leagues to the high school teams, the youth of our county have been blessed to have these coaches in place. Our high school volleyball programs have been very good for a long time. The Pender volleyball team has a state banner hanging in their gym and Topsail ruled the 1A and 2A ranks in the area for many years. The Pirates are now in the 3A ranks and compete in the Mid-Eastern Conference with the Wilmington and Brunswick County teams. That has not slowed the team down as they have more than held their own with the 4A schools. It is not a mistake that the Pirates have a great coach. Hill Pearsall has led the Pirate volleyball team to great success. He led Topsail to four Coastal Plains championships, three undefeated ECC championships along with the 2013 Mid-eastern Conference title. Along the way he has nurtured the program from his post at Topsail Middle School. Pearsall coaches most of his players through middle school. When the young ladies get to Topsail they understand Coach Pearsall’s style of play and what

he expects of them. They are comfortable with him and he knows what their strengths and weaknesses are. Matt Davis took over the Pender program when the legendary Ray Horton decided to step down. Davis was his assistant and the team never missed a beat when he took over. Like Pearsall, Davis has found great success. Last year’s team went undefeated in Four County Conference play and boasts a 27-1 conference mark in the team’s first two years in the Four County. Although Davis coached under and was mentored by Horton, his style of coaching is a bit different from his mentor. He has found his own style of coaching. It has obviously worked. The Trask volleyball program found success under Karen Byrd. The veteran coach used her nurturing yet stern approach to make the Titans a contender during her time at the school. She led the Titans to a state final during her tenure. Byrd stepped down a couple of years ago and the Titans have been in a transition period since. The team struggled under first year coach Jessica Ball a year ago. Trask has a bevy of good female athletes. They will be better this year. This year will be interesting as both Pender and Topsail have lost quite a bit of talent. If I were a betting man I would not bet against either team. They have strong leadership and good athletes. That is a recipe for success. Both of these teams are playing this summer. I trust that they will come out of the summer prepared for a run at a conference championship. They always do.

Sports news and notes By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender High School has named its new football coach. Bob Via will take over the Patriot football team after being an assistant coach at Wilmington’s Ashley High School last year. His last high school head coaching job was at Greensboro Page where he coached from 2001-05. Via replaces Tony Hudson who resigned after four years at his alma mater. Hudson’s record was 11-34. Stay tuned for more on this hiring. Pender girls basketball coach Gardner Eakins has his girls slated for a few scrimmages during the month of July. Eakins says he is giving his girls time to play volleyball before getting the team together. Eakins is very optimistic about the team’s future. “Our JV was very competitive last year and they’re growing.” The Topsail summer volleyball league is under way. Both Pender and Topsail split

its first two contests with Pender beating White Oak and falling to Dixon. Topsail lost to Laney in three sets before sweeping Dixon. Trask did not enter a team in the league. The Trask Titans are hosting a basketball tournament this week. There are 12 teams including Trask, Pender and Topsail. The first games begin at 10 am and will run until 5 pm. Both gyms will be utilized. 16 games will be played per day. Topsail graduate Clark Cota had surgery and will begin rehabilitation. The Post & Voice would like to offer Cota good luck and encouragement. Speaking of Topsail there has been no word on the hiring of a new Athletic Director or head coach for the men’s basketball team. The Pirates will participate in the Trask tournament this week. The question is who will lead the team through this affair as well as other summer workouts.

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Volleyball beach doubles partners Cassie Taylor of Atkinson and Mae Rowley of Wilmington won the 14 and under division of the Open Carolina Challenge sponsored by the Wilmington Volleyball Series on June 14 at Captain Bills in Wilmington. This win qualifies them to compete in USAV Beach Nationals in Virginia Beach in July. In addition they have had two other first place finishes and a second place finish this season. They are pictured with their coach, Larry Salefsky.

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Topsail hosts Coastal Plains volleyball summer league By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In years past the area high school volleyball teams played their summer volleyball in the Wilmington summer league. Last year Topsail Pirate coach Hill Pearsall decided that with the rising costs of playing in Wilmington that he would host a summer league at his place. His goal was to deflect the cost for all of the schools north of Wilmington. He accomplished his goal last year and has decided to run the league again.

This year there will be seven teams in the league. East Duplin and Trask did not return. Pender, Wilmington Christian Academy, White Oak, Dixon, Laney and Swansboro are set to play this summer. The league began last week and will play through July 16. On July 16 the league will hold its season ending tournament. Pearsall has one of his youngest teams in recent memory. The team lost three seniors including all-conference and all-county standout Kayla Hyatt. But the team does return some tal-

ent. Peyton Schoenleber is back as is Kayla Ball and Marlee Marrotta, along with the 6-2 Victoria Elder. Of course, Pearsall is one of the premier volleyball coaches in the eastern part of the state and will field a conference contender this fall. The Pirates lost in three sets to a very good Laney squad before defeating White Oak 25-15 and 25-16. The schedule resumed on Tuesday. Topsail played Laney at 6 p.m. and Swansboro at 7 p.m. while Pender played Wilmington Christian Academy at 7 p.m. and White Oak at 8 p.m.

Post & Voice Top Performers-January 2015 By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer All three high schools were in full action mode as January came in. The Trask men were rolling along and Topsail wrestler Joe Sculthorpe was in monster mode as usual. Week one. The Topsail Wrestling team participated in the Big Horn Duals. This tournament was stacked with top caliber competition. Junior heavyweight Joe Sculthorpe along with Alec Russell both went 9-0 for the tournament. The Trask ladies were on fire during the first week of the year. The Lady Titans used a 15-point outburst by Bre’ Benton to take a 57-42 win over WCA. Saniyyah McAllister scored 12 points for Trask while Shawntia Green added nine in a win over BCA while the men won twice. Johnathan Jordan and Tyquan Davis each had 14 points while Steven Jordan chipped in nine for the Titans as they ran past BCA. Tyquan and brother Tynaffit scored 19 points apiece in a win over WCA. Week two. The Pender men split a pair of conference games in week two of the month while Topsail earned a conference win. Topsail earned an important win over South Brunswick. Xander Hunt and Kodiak Dowling each contributed 10 points for the Pirates while Jake Sullivan added eight. The Lady Pirates also defeated the Cougars as Dominique Bryant led the Pirates with 12 points while Keri White chipped in nine.

Gehris Continued from page 10A nine seniors this past June, A conversation with North Buncombe Coach Wesley King led to Gehris applying for the Pirates’ position. A move near the ocean – for a young man who grew up close to the Jersey shore – also added to the interest. Gehris interviewed with then-Topsail Principal Berry Simmons and Athletics Director B. J. Horne. The interview went well and once the number of applicants were reduced, Gehris became the head coach, and the family moved to Surf City. “Coach Gehris had a great

Armstrong has impressive season at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Tyrease Armstrong finished up his middle school years he was looked upon as a star in the making. He was a standout point guard on the basketball team as well as a fine quarterback. As a freshman quarterback he showed promise at Trask. However, on the basketball court he shined like a brand new nickel. He was moved up to the varsity and made the team better immediately. He moved into the lineup and gave the team the point guard they needed. With his sophomore year rapidly closing in on him Tyrease will have the opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position on the varsity. At the very least he will return to the junior varsity where he will have a year under his belt. Armstrong may be the future of the Trask football, but he can look back on an impressive freshman season.

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Bream keep coming back for more By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The heat is on and the fishing has taken on a new meaning. Most anglers are getting out real early or pretty late in the day. The bream are biting early in the morning and late in the evening. If you can’t be on the water by seven or so don’t bother until the late evening hours. A juicy worm or a fat cricket will get the job done for the bream while a few crappie have been caught on minnows as well, but the bream are what is happening. The catfish are hitting at night with eel and chicken livers as the ideal baits. A few anglers have been doing well with the bass as well. Your favorite artificial bait will work here. If you have any questions on what is biting and what they are hitting, contact Big Mac at Lanes Ferry. The ocean waters are warming nicely and the fish

Meanwhile the Trask Lady Titans lost two tough ones against Bladen County teams for the week despite Qua Schaffer scoring 14 points against East Bladen. Markayla Ballard and Saniyya McAllister each had 10 points against West Bladen. The Trask men were a half a game out of first place. They beat a previously undefeated West Bladen. Tyquan Davis led three Titans in double figures with 25 points while Jaquan London had 12. Johnathan Jordan scored 10 points for the Titans. They also beat Midway during the week. Tynaffit Davis led the Titans with 22 points while Tyrease Armstrong chipped in 12. Tyquan Davis had 11 points for the Titans. Week three. Tyquan Davis led the Titans over rival Pender with 20 points while Johnathan Jordan chipped in 16. The Trask girls beat Pender on the same night. Saniya McAllister led the Titans with 20 points while Shawntia Green chipped in 12 at Pender. Joe Sculthorpe won the heavyweight class while Henry Vernon won his class in the Jolly Rogers Tournament. The Pender boys lost a close one to Trask before beating Wallace-Rose Hill handily. Jarious Williams had 23 points while Tigger Hansley had 14 at Trask. Shajuan Best had 20 points against Trask and followed that up with 16 points against Wallace. Week four. With Midterms in progress the action was slow. The Pender men

dropped a close contest to Clinton. The Patriots were led by Jarious Williams with 18 points while Rodney Hansley had 11. The Trask men beat Wallace in a thriller. Johnathan Jordan led the Titans with 14 points and eight rebounds while Tynaffit Davis had 12. Tyrease Armstrong and Tyquan Davis each tallied 11.

interview and was very energetic and passionate about the game of baseball,” Horne said. “He turned a program (Erwin) that had struggled into a perennial playoff contender, and he came to the interview with a solid plan about everything from fundraising to off-season workouts, and with a solid teaching game plan. He was the right fit.” Gehris knew Asheville was not the place for him and his young family so things kind of fell into place. “Erwin was more of a football school and the baseball program was limited,” Gehris said. “I did some research and the people I talked to said Topsail had a solid program and base, and has enjoyed

some success in the past, and that was the type of situation I was looking for, one where Leslie and I could put down roots and get our kids in a highly-regarded school system, a reputation that the Hampstead area – and Topsail schools – had for some time.” The Pirates went 17-10 and won the East Central 2A Conference title in Gehris’ first season before advancing to the fourth round of the 2A state playoffs. A move to the tough Mid-Eastern Conference followed as Topsail became a 3A school and the conference became a split 3A/4A conference, but the move did not deter Topsail’s winning ways. A 21-8 overall record – 6-6

in the conference –led to a trip to the 3A playoffs and the Pirates became the 2014 3A state champions. This past year resulted in a 25-3 overall mark and the conference’s regularseason and tournament titles before a heart-breaking loss in the east regional finals ended the season. Gehris is 63-21 in three years as the Pirates’ head coach. “After the college experience of changing locations, Leslie and I moved four times in Asheville and then to Surf City, and now to a home in Belvedere Plantation, we agreed it was time to add stability to their living situation,” Gehris said. “Personally and professionally this has been the best three years for us. “The school system is re-

ally good for the kids and Leslie is heavily involved in the beach volleyball community, and the future of Topsail baseball looks good, even with the loss of the nine (seven starters) seniors.” The Pirates’ junior-varsity team won the conference and the middle-school program was undefeated, so things are on a solid foundation for the near future. “I have had a few inquiries into becoming a college assistant and even a junior-college head coach but we are really happy here,” Gehris said. “I want to settle in a place where our children can grow up in a good environment, and eventually I hope to have the opportunity to coach the boys at the high-school level, so

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are acting accordingly. The flatfish and reds are biting in the creeks and sloughs. Gold spoons and topwater plugs are working for the reds while the flounder are hitting live baits. Pier fishing has turned up some spot, a few sea mullet and an occasional bluefish. Bottom fishing with shrimp is working for the spot and mullet while the blues are hitting gotcha plugs. This week’s fishing tip Summer is here and the experienced angler will learn the tide times and fish accordingly. Fresh water fishing can also depend on the tides as well. Check your local tide tables to find out when you need to be on the water The best time to fish in freshwater during the summer is at dusk or beyond. The air temperatures drop and the water temps ease off as well. Like I stated earlier, if you can’t be in the water real early then it is best to wait to just before dark.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate volleyball program has fielded many very good teams over the last few years. On each team there is one or two players that seem to take the senior leadership reigns and run with it. This year that player will most likely be rising senior Payton Schoenleber. Schoenleber has been one of the most consistent athletes at the school since she entered as a freshman. She has become a very good basketball player as well as an excellent volleyball player. This year she will be counted on to lead a young squad with just a handful of seniors. Schoenleber will play this summer for Hill Pearsall and the summer Pirates before entering her senior year as a Pirate spiker. The Mid-Eastern Conference had better be prepared for this Lady Pirate as she prepares to take the reins of the Topsail volleyball program.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Pender Patriot volleyball team took the court in the first week of the Coastal Plains volleyball summer league there were several very good athletes on the floor. However, there were none that had the athleticism of rising junior Lakirah Forney. Forney made her mark last year on the Pender track and field team. She won the high jump and long jump in the Four County Conference championships. She earned a trip to the regionals where she qualified for the state meet in the long jump, the triple jump and the high jump. Her best finish at the state was a very respectable eighth in the high jump. Lakirah will be a vital part of the Patriot volleyball team this year as well as making a run for a conference, regional and state title in several events during the winter and spring track season. She may be the next great Patriot.

we’re set on staying a while. “I know with losing nine guys it will take some time to get back to, or stay at, the top level in the conference. We will go from a team with several power guys to a team that will be a more aggressive team in the future but I am confident with the returning group we have and with the group moving up from the junior-varsity team and the middle school we will keep things competitively interesting. We are happy to be able to call this area home, and we hope to be here for some time.” It’s a good bet the administration and fans at Topsail High School are very happy to hear that.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT PENDER COUNTY VS. 12 CVS 572 THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO FURNEY BORDEAUX; THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GERTRUDE BORDEAUX; THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ROGER LOFTON; ANNIE LOFTON; KENNETH LOFTON; NATHANIEL LOFTON; CMH HOMES, INC., LIENHOLDER; THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, LIENHOLDER; AND WILLIS C. MITCHELL, LIENHOLDER TO: THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO FURNEY BORDEAUX; THE SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GERTRUDE BORDEAUX; THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ROGER LOFTON; ANNIE LOFTON; KENNETH LOFTON; and NATHANIEL LOFTON 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 that property taxes of Plaintiff are a lien against and an order appointing a commissioner to sell the property located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in Deed Book 607, at page 55, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 21, 2015. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for Plaintiff P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #6929 6/11, 6/18, 6/25/2015 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualiﬁed as Executrix of the Estate of Joseph Henry Mintz, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of September, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 11th day of June, 2015. June Mintz Sealy 5852 Herrings Chapel Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #6928 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 97 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kyle S. Bennin and Leah S. Bennin to Teresa Nixon, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of May, 2011, and recorded in Book 3922, Page 139, and Modification in Book 4296, Page 270, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on June 30, 2015 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 135 as shown on the plat entitled “Final Plat of Dogwood Lakes Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 46, Page 61 and the plat entitled “Revision of Dogwood Lakes Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 46, Page 141 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 115 Cornel Lane, 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 cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1156729 (FC.FAY) #6931 6/18, 6/25/2015 NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DRAINAGE COMMISSIONERS OF LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT TO LEVY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS Pursuant to G.S. 156-93.1, notice to all owners of property subject to levy in the District is hereby given notice that the Board of Commissioners of Lyon Swamp Drainage and Levee District will meet at 7:00 P.M. on June 29, 2015 at Kelly Volunteer Fire Department, Kelly, North Carolina, for the purpose of determining the amount of the annual maintenance assessments to be levied. Any interested person has the right to be heard at the meeting prior to the Drainage Commissioners taking any action on the proposed assessment. This the 10th day of June, 2015. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT Dale Norris, Chairman Dean Robinson, Commissioner Robert Allen Moore, Commissioner Milton C. Green, Treasurer #6935 6/18, 6/25/2015 15-SP-103 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Michelle L. Smith, dated June 18, 2007 and recorded on June 18, 2007 in Book No. 3254 at Page 308 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb¬tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebted¬ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under¬signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina on June 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 873 Riverview Dr, Burgaw, NC 28425-6101 Tax Parcel ID: 3350-07-1703-0000 and 3350-071687-0000 Present Record Owners: Michelle L. Smith. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale

is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113470-01956 P1144386 #6932 6/18, 6/25/2015

15 SP 40 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ronnie J. Rivenbark to M. Scott Boyles, Trustee(s), which was dated October 17, 2006 and recorded on October 17, 2006 in Book 3074 at Page 21, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 30, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at an old spike located in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1332 where the lane to A. C. Skinner’s house intersects said road, said old spike is located in said centerline at a point the following courses and distances along said centerline from an old spike in the center of the Long Creek Bridge; South 26 degrees 37 minutes East 175.65 feet to a spike; thence with the curved centerline of said road the following chord courses and distances; South 30 degrees 10 minutes East 215.18 feet to a spike; South 36 degrees 30 minutes East 180.83 feet to a spike; South 41 degrees 52 minutes East 172.53 feet to an old railroad spike; South 47 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds East 200.47 feet to a point; South 54 degrees 04 minutes 37 seconds East 251.58 feet to a railroad spike and South 59 degrees 23 minutes East 263.40 feet; running thence from said beginning spike so located, with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1332, South 59 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds East 154.15 feet to a railroad spike; thence leaving said road South 37 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds West 459.18 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.21 feet and another inline iron pipe at 450.34 feet) to a point in the center of Possum Branch Canal thence down the center of said canal as it meanders the following traverse courses and distances: North 51 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds West 30.23 feet; North 63 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds West 85.16 feet; North 79 degrees 05 minutes 27 seconds West 188.58 feet; North 46 degrees 43 minutes West 17.00 feet to a railroad spike over the center of a culvert and near the center of A.C. Skinner’s Lane; thence leaving said canal and with or near the said lane, North 52 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds East 558.20 feet to the beginning, containing 2.44 acres, more or less and is as surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, P.A. in February 1976. The above-described tract is a portion of those lands described in Deed Book 180, at Page 509 of the Pender County Register of Deeds. Further, Paulette Rivenbark and wife, Mary Long Rivenbark acquired the abovedescribed tract in three deeds recorded in Deed Book 500, at Page 143, and Deed Book 508, at Pages 20 and 75 each recorded in the Ofﬁce of the Pender County Register of Deeds. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3209 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ﬁve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and con-

veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Ronnie J. Rivenbark. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the ﬁling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conﬁrmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-28960-FC01 #6933 6/18, 6/25/2015

13 SP 341 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samuel T. Morgan and Patriscia M. Morgan to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated August 17, 2007 and recorded on August 17, 2007 in Book 3297 at Page 319, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 30, 2015 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 24, Reedy Branch Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 31, Page 64, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 81 Roostertail Trail, Burgaw, NC 28425. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ﬁve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Samuel T. Morgan and Patriscia M. Morgan. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-17521-FC02 #6934 6/18, 6/25/2015 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County vs. Beulah FWB Church et al., 10 CVS 181, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, July 2, 2015, that property located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That certain parcel of land located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as parcel identification number 3304-23-3240-0000, by the Pender County Tax Assessor. This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #6936 6/18, 6/25/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER FILE NUMBER: 15 CVD 454 SHERRY TODD CRUZ-GONZALEZ Plaintiff vs. JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ, defendant: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. That a Summons and Complaint for Absolute Divorce was filed on the 18th day of May, 2015; That an Alias and Pluries Summons was filed on the 5th day of June, 2015. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff, Sherry Todd Cruz-Gonzalez is seeking an absolute divorce based upon the one-year separation of the parties from the Defendant, JUAN G. CRUZ-GONZALEZ. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty days (40) after the date stated in this Notice, exclusive of such date, which date herein shall be the date of first publication which is June 18, 2015 ; that upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff seeking service of process by publication against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, to wit: an absolute divorce. This the 11 day of June, 2015. Caroline McEachern Alley, Register & McEachern Attorney for Plaintiff 701 North Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 251-0103 #6937 6/18, 6/25, 7/2/2015

said iron stake being located along said line at a point that is South 82 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds East 1386.18 feet from an old subsurface railroad spike designated as corner D on the C. Frank Horrell Map duly recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 3 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, (1) with the northern right-of-way line of Raccoon Hollow Road South 82 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds East 422.71 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, (2) South 07 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds West 309.15 feet (passing over an in line iron stake at 30.00 feet) to an existing iron stake in line; thence, (3) North 82 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds West 422.71 feet to an iron stake in line; thence, (4) North 07 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds East 309.22 feet to the beginning, containing 3.00 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. during November 1995. As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 1085, at Page 267 of the Pender County Registry. The above described tract is together with and partially subject to a 30 foot wide roadway known as Raccoon Hollow Road with said easement ling adjacent to and south of the following described line: Beginning at a subsurface railroad spike in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126, said spike being designated as corner D on the C. Frank Horrell Map duly recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 3 of the Pender County Registry; and running thence, from the beginning, so located, (1) South 82 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds East 1808.89 feet to an iron stake that marks the terminus of this 30 foot wide roadway easement. This being the same property conveyed to Joseph W. Waseleski and Dorine S. Waseleski, dated 11/28/1995 and recorded in Book 1095, Page 53, in the Pender County Recorders Office. Parcels: 2267-02-9837-0000 and 2267-12-1846-0000 Property Address: 270 Raccoon Hollow Road Atkinson NC 28421 and Lot 2 on Raccoon Hollow Road Atkinson NC 28421 Date of Sale: July 7, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Location of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Dorine S. Waseleski and Joseph W. Waseleski TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to 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. (7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Substitute Trustee. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. DMN 97357021, 1144664 #6938 6/25, 7/2/2015

15 SP 113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Pender County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joseph W. Waseleski and Dorine S. Waseleski dated July 15, 2013 to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee For Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 4309, Page 118, Pender County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary ﬁndings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. County, North Carolina adjacent to and south of the northern line of Rac201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 coon Hollow Road and being more 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron stake in the northern line of Raccoon Hollow Road,

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Chris Millis legislative report

Rep. Chris Millis I hope you all are doing well and enjoyed this Father’s Day weekend. There has been quite a lot going on in the General Assembly since I last wrote you, so let’s quickly get caught up on matters of State government. To start off, let’s talk about the status of the Budget. This past week, the Senate passed its proposed budget. It is safe to assume that the House will not concur with the Senate proposal and the conference budget process will begin. While the House and Senate conferees will be individuals directly negotiating on the budget in the coming weeks and months, I will most certainly be conveying the desired outcome to be able to put your vote behind the final product. Although I could not support the House proposal, I look forward to the opportunity to support the final budget if the conferees are able to right the wrongs of the past. We will see what the conferees come up with. In regard to legislative matters, the past few weeks have included a great deal of discussion on House Bill 562, a bill dealing with state firearm laws. While I was supportive of the bill in its original form, please note that the legislation experienced some significant changes on the House Floor through the amendment process. As I listened to hours of debate in the House chamber, words rooted in misconception were thrown back and forth involving the Second Amendment right of lawabiding citizens. In the end, I was proud to vote for House Bill 562 as an effort to clarify, reform, and advance the ability for citizens to be able to protect themselves and their loved ones by way of the defense of a firearm.

There is no question that I am grateful for the men and women in uniform who protect us day and night, but the right to protect yourself from criminals who have no respect for the law can give us the opportunity to preserve our lives as we wait for officers of the law to arrive. Being defenseless in the face of evil is an experience that I hope none of us will face; therefore I take seriously the responsibility to advocate and support measures like House Bill 562. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the legislation. The bill now moves over to the Senate and I anticipate that it will be strengthened back closer to its original form; which will make me even more supportive of the legislation. The problem with House Bill 250 I make every attempt to balance my posts concerning legislation of importance — whether dealing with bills that I have entrusted with your vote or bills that I have voted against. In this post, I believe it to be worth your time to consider a bill that I have firmly spoken and voted against, House Bill 250 — The Healthy Food Small Retailer Fund. I strongly encourage you to follow the linked text to the legislation and read House Bill 250 as you consider this commentary. House Bill 250 begins with establishing “findings” that will become a part of state law. These findings authored by the bill sponsors serve to illustrate the problem the legislation aims to address. From the findings you can see that the proponents of the legislation are attempting to address a phenomena that they call “food deserts.” (Please note that I spelled “desert” correctly and that we are not talking about dessert.) There is a belief that the bill supporters share that many people in our state do not have access to food, specifically healthy food, and that these citizens are victims of “food deserts.” Note in the definition section of the bill, the proponents establish “food desert zones” as areas relative to the poverty rate and whether a certain percentage of the population lives more than a mile (1 mile) from a grocery store in a metropolitan area or more than ten miles (10 miles) from a grocery store in non-metropolitan area. As a

result, it is believed that this lack of access to healthy food for citizens living more than a mile, or 10 miles in some cases, is leading to overweight children, increased medical costs, and all sorts of problems. As a result, the supporters of House Bill 250 provide what they deem to be a solution to the problem that they claim exists by tasking our County Health Departments to work with convenient stores (such as those serving a gas station) and install refrigeration equipment, display shelves, etc. so that the corner store can sell healthy foods. The bill outlines that the County Health Department will receive $5,000 per store for in-store equipment to provide “healthy food,” $100 per store for “kickstarting” the food desert relief program, and $1,500 per store for employees or contractors to train the Convenient Store owners on food safety, nutrition, and business operation. The end-result of these tax dollars taken from our citizens are desired to provide a “healthy food” display, including refrigeration, along with helping the corner store owners sell the healthy food with profit. What is to become of the state bought refrigeration equipment at the gas station? The bill outlines a process where the store owner can buy the equipment at a depreciated value after five years and become the equipment owner. Now that I have provided a “cliff note” outline of the bill, let’s step back and assess the situation. By supporting this bill (which I did NOT) we would be taking your taxpayer dollars to install a state provided healthy food section (with refrigeration) to be put in gas stations, and other convenient stores (short of a full fledged grocery store) all administered by our County Health Departments in order to help solve the unhealthy eating habits of citizens that happen to live 1 to 10 miles beyond a grocery store. We would be providing state subsidized profit for convenient store owners that would potentially compete with a grocery store, as well as place another responsibility on our County Health Departments. In addition, if all goes according to their plan, and the fresh produce kept cool by the refrigerators funded by your hard-earned tax dollars is twinkling in the eye of the

individual shopping at the gas station, there is nothing stopping the shopper from passing the broccoli and buying the Little Debbie zebra cake. Last but not least, how is this even remotely the role of state government? Will North Carolina go from being recognized as the state that was “First in Flight” to the state “First in Refrigeration”? All jokes aside, House Bill 250 passed through the entire House chamber and is on to the Senate to potentially become law. I fully respect the bill supporters, including those citizens in our very district who think this bill is a great idea, but this idea belongs outside of the responsibility of state government. The

premise is a fine discussion for a local charity or for an agriculture business who desires to expand their market beyond the grocery store, but for the state of North Carolina to take your tax dollars by force and spend them in subsidizing a gas station to sell healthy food is ridiculous. Where does it stop? It does not…if the bill becomes law — and when it is failing the taxpayer — I can hear the calls from the crowd: “It will work but it just needs a little more funding.” To be honest, when contemplating my vote on the bill, I thought back on growing up in our very district. According to the criteria in the legislation when I was a child, one could call the entire 16th-District

a “food desert,” as a grocery store that met the definition in the bill was certainly not nearby to a super majority of the citizens at the time. In addition, one of the main purposes of your tax dollars going in the gas stations to provide healthy food is to prevent childhood obesity. For those of you who grew up with me, you could testify that as a child I could have potentially met the definition, and I grew up with a garden in my backyard. It was not about having access to healthy food for me — for I was not miles from fresh produce, but just a few feet away from my backdoor step. And chose Little Debbie rather than the

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP61 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KERENSA M. FITZ AND STEPHEN E. FITZ DATED AUGUST 13, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3808 AT PAGE 0112 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:30AM on July 7, 2015 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 1 as depicted on plat titled “Out Island, LLC”, recorded in Map Book 49 at page 58, to which reference is made for complete description, being the property conveyed to CMH Homes, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 3771 at page 321, Pender County And Being more commonly known as: 27 Crystal Ct, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reﬂected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kerensa M. Fitz. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofﬁcers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical,

environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 16, 2015. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-067487 #6942 6/25, 7/2/2015

health or safety conditions existing IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE in, on, at or relating to the property OF NORTH CAROLINA being offered for sale. Any and all reSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION sponsibilities or liabilities arising out PENDER COUNTY of or in any way relating to any such 14SP237 condition expressly are disclaimed. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- This sale is made subject to all prior CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST liens and encumbrances, and unpaid EXECUTED BY LONNIE CLEMtaxes and assessments including but MONS DATED APRIL 20, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2368 AT PAGE not limited to any transfer tax associ98 AND MODIFIED BY AGREE- ated with the foreclosure. A deposit MENT RECORDED AUGUST 31, of five percent (5%) of the amount of 2004 IN BOOK 2465 AT PAGE 340 the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars AND RE-RECORDED SEPTEMBER ($750.00), whichever is greater, is 8, 2004 IN BOOK 2471 AT PAGE 345 required and must be tendered in the IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC form of certified funds at the time of REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA the sale. This sale will be held open NOTICE OF SALE ten days for upset bids as required Under and by virtue of the power by law. Following the expiration of and authority contained in the above- the statutory upset period, all rereferenced deed of trust and because maining amounts are IMMEDIATELY of default in the payment of the se- DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit cured indebtedness and failure to per- funds in a timely manner will result form the stipulation and agreements in a Declaration of Default and any therein contained and, pursuant to deposit will be frozen pending the demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned outcome of any re-sale. If the sale substitute trustee will expose for sale is set aside for any reason, the Purat public auction to the highest bidder chaser at the sale shall be entitled for cash at the usual place of sale at only to a return of the deposit paid. the county courthouse of said county The Purchaser shall have no further at 11:30AM on July 7, 2015 the fol- recourse against the Mortgagor, the lowing described real estate and any Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or other improvements which may be the attorney of any of the foregoing. situated thereon, in Pender County, SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASENorth Carolina, and being more par- HOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant ticularly described as follows: residing in the property, be advised Being all of Lot 142, Summit that an Order for Possession of the Ridge, as shown on that map record- property may be issued in favor of ed in Map Book 33 at Page 34, in the the purchaser. Also, if your lease bePender County Registry. gan or was renewed on or after OctoAnd Being more commonly known ber 1, 2007, be advised that you may as: 509 Brighton Rd, Rocky Point, terminate the rental agreement upon NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the prop- 10 days written notice to the landlord. erty, as reflected on the records of You may be liable for rent due under the Register of Deeds, is/are Lonnie the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Clemmons. The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. The date of this Notice is The property to be offered pursuant June 16, 2015. to this notice of sale is being offered 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS 910.259.9111 Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by 10130 Perimeter Parkway, the deed of trust, being foreclosed, Suite 400 nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Charlotte, NC 28216 employees, agents or authorized (704) 333-8107 representative of either Trustee or http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ the holder of the note make any rep10-009842 resentation or warranty relating to the #6941 6/25, 7/2/2015 title or any physical, environmental,

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-933 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MATTHEW BONEY, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Matthew Boney 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 described as .42 acres S/S 1412, Parcel ID Number 3237-66-4337-0000 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 12, 2015. This date: June 25, 2015. 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 #6940 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15CVD125 PLAINTIFF Betty Wright 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 VS. DEFENDANTS Angelica Fussell 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Kenneth Laster 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 To: Angelica Fussell, Kenneth Laster A Civil Action Has Been Commenced Against You! You are notiﬁed to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows: 1. Serve a copy of your written answer to the complaint upon the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney within (30) days after you have been served. You may serve your answer by delivering a copy to the plaintiff or by mailing to the plaintiff’s last known address, and 2. File the original written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above. If you fail to answer the complaint, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This the 25th day of June, 2015. Betty Wright 109 W. Drane Street Burgaw, NC 28425 #6944 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/2015

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Continued from page 5A night, and all day Saturday, choices had to be made. Hoping to attend the Thursday concert with Carolyn Martin at ArtBeat, my plans were interrupted with heavy rains. Friday night with the Blueberry Jam, my plans were again foiled. Saturday the main day of the N.C. Blueberry Festival, the sun came out in all of it glory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and heat. . By the time I had walked through all the sidewalks with crafts, food and ice cream, my body was beginning to feel the heat. By that time I was thirsty and a six dollar cup of fresh lemonade seemed like just the thing to quench my thirst. Finally getting back to the Post & Voice booth, I collapsed in an empty chair. There I stayed for about three hours.

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Continued from page 4A in our future. Yes, legislators have much to consider right now but for whatever the reason leadership isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seriously considering this proposal. If my mentor, the late Treasurer Harlan Boyles, were still alive he would be leading the cheers for this progressive and responsible solution to our longtime needs. For more than 20 years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been moaning about the growing needs for roads; many blue ribbon panels have unanimously concurred that each year the needs are neglected they loom larger. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been

Millis

Continued from page 14A cauliflower. From common-sense to first-hand experience, I can confidently say that while the supporters of House Bill 250 have good intentions, the bill is bound to lead to wasting

There were so many people walking on the courthouse square that I only recognized a few people. It was good to see Mary Hazel Morris Small and her husband as they were leaving. They brought her mother, Erlene and dropped her off at Catherine Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to visit. In walking around to see the booths, I talked to a gentleman from Waxhaw who has been coming to the Blueberry Festival While walking back to Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard, where I had parked, I began to feel a little wobbly. Then I thought I probably was dehydrated. Getting on the couch was my next goal, and I stayed there until bedtime. By Sunday morning I felt so washed out that I could not make it to church. Later I thought I might be able to eat some nuggets and a baked potato. On the way to Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I stopped at the EMS station in Rocky Point, just to ask

them to take my temperature. It seemed to be fine, but of course they did a cardiogram, blood pressure, oxygen level and told me that soft drinks and lemonade made one more dehydrated. That lemonade was so refreshing I thought I was doing the right thing by drinking it, and I probably made it worse. When I got the nuggets home I could hardly get three down my throat. Back to bed. Then I called VitaLine. A nurse will answer your questions and try to be helpful. Either the EMS folks or the hospital nurse told me to get Gatoraid. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much sugar and had other things in it that would be helpful. I drank and drank and thought I would explode with all that juice in me. Never have I been dehydrated and never do I want to be dehydrated again. This is Monday at 12:30 p.m. and Randy from EMS called to see

missing is bold leadership, someone to take charge and put forward a plan. Pat McCrory has answered the call and is traveling all over the state taking his plan to the people. He reported to the television audience of NC SPIN this week that when you get outside Raleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beltline the public understands and favors his plan. Connect NC will allow us to vote on the two bond proposals, roads and infrastructure, separately. Since our state will hold a presidential primary in March of next year we suggest that would be an ideal time to hold this vote. This primary should see a large turnout and should not affect currently elected statewide officials.

What have lawmakers to lose? If the idea is a good one voters will respond and pass the bonds. If not, no harm would have been done. Now is the time for our legislators, the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives, to show confidence in us and abide by our Constitution. Let the voters decide. Several governors, including Cameron Morrison, Kerr Scott and Jim Hunt have recognized that sound investments in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure ensure future growth and health. Tom Campbell is the former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and creator/host of NC Spin, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues. NC Spin airs on WILMTV Sunday at 8 a.m.

your tax dollars and doing so clearly outside of the role of state government. I hope you enjoyed this glimpse of the job of reading legislation, vetting the provisions, running the proposed law through the filter of the proper role of government, assessing if the measure is a prudent use of your tax dollars, and making a decision

to speak and vote consistently with the principles that were conveyed to the voters. As always, know that it is my great honor to have the opportunity to represent you to your state government. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments. I hope you have a great week.

how I was doing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to give much praise to those who work on the squad. Everyone has always been helpful to me. Randy just told me if I was drinking Gator Aide to dilute it with half water because it did have sugar in it. So of course I have drank one bottle already. But I had half left in the second bottle, so I diluted it already. May I please warn to stay out of the hear. If you have to beside, try to find shade and drink plenty of water. It was

three days ago and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to tell you that I am still feeling lousy. Saturday, by the number of people downtown, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it was a success even though the temperature was very hot. Also, I heard the music Saturday night was very good. Story I must tell you a story I heard on TV Sunday. A young boy was standing in front of a bakery shop, looking hungrily at the buns. A lady came by and watched him. He was barefoot-

ed as well. The lady took him across the street and bought him a new pair of shoes and some warm socks. Then she bought him a new coat. Lastly, they went in to the bakery to get him some buns. The little boy was so overwhelmed with her kindness that he said to her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife?â&#x20AC;? She said no, but she was one of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children. The boy said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew you had to be kin to Him." Shalom!

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Edens’ Produce in Scotts Hill has been a well-known site for local residents for many years. Throughout the summer and into the fall, the family-owned and operated business provides a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to locals as well as those just traveling through on 17. Familiar faces return each season to shop for healthy foods, chat with friends and trade recipes. Located across the street from Poplar Grove Plantation, the produce stand is open daily from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. I f yo u w a n t t o c o n t a c t S h a r o n Edens on any given day, you can find her working at the produce stand. “Don’t you know I live here?” she began with a smile. “It’s a family-owned business. It was started by my husband’s grandfather 80 years ago. My husband’s mother and father ran it for 25 or 30 years. Big Ronnie and I have run it now for 20 years, so we’re the third generation to operate the business. We grow corn, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, potatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, bell peppers, hot peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, butterbeans, and okra. We have a large variety. It’s all farmed by hand and picked by hand daily. We have a truckload of corn each day, and we’re here seven days a week. We grow the fruits and vegetables in Holly Ridge, and we house it here. We are right across from Poplar Grove Plantation.” It takes the whole family to keep everything running smoothly. While Sharon runs the produce stand, her husband Ronnie and their three boys keep the farm going, deliver produce to the stand as well as to local farmers’ markets. “On Mondays, Wrightsville Beach has a farmers’ market, and my husband takes a load of fruits and vegetables there. On Wednesdays, Southport has a far mers’ market, and a load goes there as well. O n S at u rd ay s, we attend a mar-

ket that’s located in Carolina Beach. It’s a very busy time,” said Edens. After all these years, Edens still enjoys working the produce stand. She comes to work dressed for the heat and hard work ahead of her. As visitors shop for produce, they often end up talking

eryone is turning towards healthy. We actually had a very cool visitor who came by this week. Dr. Oz was on the island and he came by with friends, and we talked about recipes. They were buying okra and tomatoes, and I told them how I cook mine with onions. Then they told me how they cook

Pictured above is the Edens family – Jeremy, Big Ronnie, Ethan, Little Ronnie, and Sharon.

about cooking and exchanging recipes with the owners. Shoppers are invited to sample the produce, as well. “You have to drink a lot of water and stay hydrated, but working here – it’s a love. I love fruits and vegetables. They’re wholesome, good and healthy, and I think ev-

of fun and I really enjoy the customers too. I’m a people person,” said Edens. The produce stand opens in May around Memorial Day each year and remains in business through October. They start back up on Thanksgiving Day, in time to sell Christmas trees from Thanksgiving Day through the Christmas season. “We have Christmas trees, roping, handmade custom wreaths and garland. We have trees from four feet tall to 20 feet tall. We put a lot of trees in churches with cathedrals, and have delivered to a lot of historic homes downtown. That’s a fun business too. Everyone’s happy at Christmas, and it’s a little cooler. We go up and handpick the Christmas trees,” said Edens. After a small break after Christmas, it will be time to start prepping the soil. “We burn the fields, and till them and prep them to get them ready for the new seed that’s going in for the new season. It’s year-round work, actually. My three boys all help out here, and they head to the fields at 5:30 in the morning. It’s all farm fresh, locally grown and handpicked. It travels straight from Holly Ridge to here, and it’s picked every day. This is open to the public at 8 a.m., but we start way before that. By the time this corn hits my table it hasn’t been off the stalk more than an hour. It’s handpicked, then the drive here – I don’t know where else you can get that,” said Edens. Edens’ Produce is located at 10171 U.S. Highway 17 N. at Sidbury Road, across from Poplar Grove Plantation.

theirs. That’s the fun thing about working here. Someone comes up and the next thing you know, ‘we’re cooking’,” said Edens. Edens said that she enjoys getting to know her customers and her employees. “The people who shop here become family, and so do the girls who work here. Many of the girls who come here to work stay with me for years. Some of them have worked with me all the way through high school, college and some after college. The next thing I know, they are starting their jobs that they went to college for and then I get an invitation to a wedding. So I stay in contact. It’s a family business, and I love it. It’s a lot

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Brokenness. When most hear that word, negative images and thoughts are typically conjured up. Images and thoughts about things that were once intact but now are cracked, even shattered, lying on the floor, unusable, unattractive, and worthless. Most of us have accidently knocked a glass, vase, or other fragile object off of a table and watched as it shattered to pieces on the floor. More times than not our first reaction is to fetch the broom and dust pan and try to sweep up all the broken pieces and dump them in the garbage can, acknowledging itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete and utter uselessness. But on rare occasions we may attempt to pick up the pieces and glue them back together, restoring the object to usefulness. Of course, the easy thing to do is to simply sweep up the pieces and toss them away, never thinking of the object again. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far too simplistic in many ways, mainly because of the potential worth that still remains in the broken object. A broken and repaired object can be of infinite usefulness if the break was not too severe and if the repair is completed properly. This is even true with a broken bone in the human body. Some say, at least for a period of time, the bone is stronger where it had been broken. So thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sense of restored and even renewed strength after being broken. Not only is there a sense of restored and renewed strength, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the beauty trait. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something beautiful about scars! That may sound strange to some, but think about it, how often we look at an old vase, wrought with discoloration,

a warped and distorted body, cracks throughout, and think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What an incredible and lovely piece!â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost as if the more scars it has, the more attractive it is to us! If you think as I do when observing a piece like this, you begin to imagine all the things the vase has been exposed to, all the things it has seen, heard, participated in. You think about the changes it has seen and experienced, and how wise it would be if it were an animate being and able to speak aloud of its experiences. So brokenness, even in inanimate objects, can be a beautiful, strengthening, and all around incredible thing. If this is true with inanimate objects, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much truer with living creatures; more specifically Christians, or those who have placed their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord. Brokenness, as difficult as it may be to endure, can have tremendously positive results when understood and tolerated properly. You see, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a need for brokenness as humans. We all have areas in our lives that are not surrendered to the Lordship of Christ, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not healthy for anyone, especially ourselves. Any area of our lives that are self-centered and not surrendered to Jesus only brings disappointment, strife, a lack of peace to us, and steals Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glory. We all, even as Christians, deal with this because of sin. John said in 1 John 2:16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.â&#x20AC;? It is that which causes us to take our eyes off of Jesus and fix our desires and passions on ourselves in one way or the other. Again, no one benefits from that, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slippery slope that could ultimately devas-

tate us. So God will see to it that the things that separate us from Him are severed from us; but please understand that the severing process is indeed a difficult process. This is more than an assumption on my part, for I have been broken, and it is indeed difficult! Whether its money, pleasure, power, fame, or relationships that steal Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rightful place in our lives, they all can be severed. The fact is, Jesus is everything, and our lives will not be what they should be until we acknowledge and practice that. When all is said and done, Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we need! Yes, he has created friendship, for His glory, but when we focus on the friendship rather than our relationship with Jesus, He will break us. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve often said God will arrange for even your most trusted friends to let you down, so your dependence will be in Him, not man. Whether its friends that you depend on more than God, or something else, God will break us of it. He knows exactly what each of us are bent toward and He knows how to break us of that bend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and He will break us of that bend. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing greater than for God, in Christ to be our sufficiency! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the greatest joy known to man, and God will see fit that we ultimately find our joy in Him. John Piper puts it this way, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Is Most Glorified in Us When We Are

Most Satisfied in Himâ&#x20AC;?. So all of this is for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glory and our good. When the breaking process has been done, God graciously puts us back together. He gently glues the pieces back together through the blood of Christ and the power of His Holy Spirit. He restores us to a right relationship with Him, and the result is more than amazing. Just like the vase that has fallen, shattered, and put back together, we will have scars; but those scars are constant reminders of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace toward us and His love for us. People see the scars and know that we have been through something significant, something that has helped make us who we are. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful thing to see. And just like the broken bone in the human body, once we are properly put back together, we are stronger than ever! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more to say regarding the issue of brokenness and I have only scratched the surface, but know this, when you are in the breaking process, God is working in your life to make you into something that is strong and beautiful; and while it is extremely difficult in the midst of it, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over you will most certainly look back at it and rejoice, and say with David in Psalm 51:17, The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

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311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

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.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m. ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphyw 5610 Hwy. 53 W â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. www.RPUMC.org

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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.

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JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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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

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It is blueberry season, the berries are everywhere and are quite reasonable to buy. There are thousands of recipes using blueberries, try some of your usual recipes and use some fresh blueberries in them to give them a special taste. Blueberries are good raw or cooked, in jams, breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, sauces, salads, pies, turnovers, appetizers, soups, teas and other drinks, and so many more recipes. Blueberries are healthy for you and are high in antioxidant benefits. Buy extra berries and freeze them to use in the winter months. When freezing them do not wash them until you are ready to use them. Fold them gently into recipes so as not to mash them unless that is called for in the directions. Try blueberries in a smoothie, on cereal, or in yogurt. Eat them as you would peanuts for a snack. Enjoy! Blueberry filled coffeecake Â˝ cup butter, softened Â˝ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1Â˝ cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder Â˝ teaspoon vanilla extract Â˝ teaspoon almond extract

Â˝ cup almond milk or regular milk 1 16-ounce can blueberry pie filling Topping Âź cup brown sugar, firmly packed Âź cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons, butter softened Âź cup chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat oven to350 degrees. Grease an 8 x8-inch baking pan. Make the batter: With an electric mixer cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Add the egg and beat until well combined. Add flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla, almond extract, and milk mixing until smooth. The batter will be thick like cookie dough. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the pie filling over the batter then cover with the remaining batter. To make the topping: Mix together brown sugar flour, butter, and chopped nuts. In a bowl, stirring until they form the consistency of coarse sand. Sprinkle the topping crumbs over the batter and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Blueberry-peach pepper jelly Use this on cream cheese and crackers, on pork chops, and chicken or hot dogs, hamburgers or ham. Makes about six 8-ounce jelly glasses. 2 cups finely chopped yellow bell peppers 2 habanero fresh peppers, seeded and chopped 7 cups granulated sugar 1Â˝ cups apple cider vinegar 2 3-ounce Certo liquid pectin packets 1Â˝ cups fresh blueberries 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped

Sterilize six jelly glasses. Place bell peppers, habanero pepper, sugar, and vinegar in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil, about five minutes. Add the blueberries and peaches, and mash with a potato masher to break up and extract the juices, about 3 minutes. Return to a boil. Add Certo and bring to a full rolling boil again, stirring constantly; cook for one minute. Remove from heat. Let stand for 1-2 minutes then skim off foam. Ladle mixture into clean jars. Put lids on and let cool. Store jars in the refrigerator. Blueberry, cherry and peach clafoutis ! CLAFOUTIS CLA FOO TEE IS A rustic French baked dessert made with fruit in a custardlike batter. It is very easy to make and is very tasty. 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature Â˝ cup granulated sugar 1 fresh lemon Zest of one lemon, about two teaspoons 2 large ripe but firm peaches, cut into Âź-inch slices 1Â˝ cups fresh blueberries 1 cup red ripe cherries, pitted and cut in half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Â˝ teaspoon almond extract 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup almond milk Âž cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Â˝ cup heavy cream Confectionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar for garnish Grand Mar nier whipped CREAM WHIP ONE CUP HEAVY cream with 2-3 tablespoons confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar, and two teaspoons Grand Mar nier liqueur.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a shallow 2Â˝-quart baking dish with butter and

lightly dust with granulated sugar. In a bowl add lemon zest and one tablespoon lemon juice. Add the peaches, cherries, and blueberries and one tablespoon granulated sugar, and toss to combine. In a blender combine eggs, almond milk, almond and vanilla extracts, flour, salt, heavy cream, and Â˝ cup granulated sugar. Blend on high until mixture becomes frothy, about one minute. Pour the fruit into the prepared pan along with any juices and pour the batter over the top. Bake at 350 degrees until just set, about 45-50 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes. When ready to serve dust with confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar and serve with Grand Marnier whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Blueberry and chicken pasta salad Make the day before for best flavor. 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded 8 ounces spiral pasta, cooked el dente according to package directions 1 cup Italian or Poppy seed salad dressing, as needed Â˝ orange and Â˝ red bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 scallions, chopped Â˝ cup fresh parsley, chopped In a large bowl toss together Italian or Poppy seed salad dressing with cooked pasta, toss with parsley, peppers, scallions, and celery. Cover and refrigerate. An hour before serving toss in blueberries and mix to combine; then toss together gently with chopped cooked chicken. Add more salad dressing if needed. Garnish top with some blueberries.

Surf City Rec. Center Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga sessions will take place at Soundside Park on the following Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 27, July 11 and July 25. Cost is $20 per class or $35 for class and SUP rental. There is a maximum of six per class; please sign up in advance at Surf City Community Center. All levels including beginners are

welcome. Water Aerobics will run through Aug. 29 at Lanierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campground located at 1161 Spot Lane. Classes will be Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m., Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. No class on July 4. The cost is $5 per class and no membership required. PiYo is will run through July 17. Join instructor, Kris-

ten Warner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. for this muscle sculpting workout focusing on strength and flexibility. The cost is $8 for drop-ins. Our newest class is Guided Meditation with Angelic Elrod. This class will take place Wednesdays from 1010:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for members or ask about our activity passes. Sunset Yoga

will be offered throughout the summer Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at Soundside Park. The cost is $5 and no membership required. In June, Sunrise Yoga will take place at Roland Beach Access Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 a.m. with instructor, Kristi Sewing. In July, Sunrise Yoga will be from 6-7:00 a.m. with Angelic Elrod. Full Moon Yoga dates and times are as follows â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 1, 31 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 7-8 p.m. The location is also Roland Beach Access. The cost is $10 and no membership required. Free P90X live class will be June 27 at Soundside Park at 8 a.m. Many more classes are already on our schedule including zumba, spinning, body sculpt and strength and conditioning. Most single classes are $5 plus membership fee if necessary. Visit www.surfcityparksandrec.com, call 910-328-4887 or email wellness@townofsurfcity.com for more information.

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The Surf City BeautiďŹ cation Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home of the Month (above left) is the home of Dean and Joann Rivenbark at 315 Atkinson Point Rd. The Business of the Month (below left) is Isla Skincare at 13567 Hwy. 50/210, Suite B.

Thursday, June 25 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION IN 3COTTS (ILL &OR MORE INFORMATION GO TO www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. *Bingo will be held at the Topsail Beach Assembly Building, 720 Channel Boulevard, each Thursday through Aug. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m. Come early for seating. Friday June 26 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. 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 Wednesday June 27 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION is open each Wednesday at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 2 4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s4HE #APE &EAR 7OODCARVERS #LUB WILL MEET AT A M AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION IN 3COTTS (ILL &OR MORE INFORMATION GO TO www.capefearcarvers.org. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONAtions are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s"INGO WILL BE HELD AT THE 4OPSAIL "EACH !SSEMBLY "UILDING 720 Channel Boulevard, each Thursday through Aug. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m. Come early for seating. Friday July 3 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M

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Summer reading at the library 7HO ARE YOUR HEROES (OW do you recognize a hero? Discover the answers at the public library this summer during %VERY (ERO HAS A 3TORY *UNE 23 through July 31. %ACH 4UESDAY IN (AMPstead beginning June 23 school age children will enjoy Stories, Skills and Science from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays IN (AMPSTEAD FEATURE a..m. Toddler Time and Story Explorations for pre-school age children at 11 a.m. The library is located at 75 Library Drive. For those participating at the library in Burgaw the fun begins on June 24 and concludes on July 31. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. enjoy Story Explorations for pre-school aged children with their adults. Come back to the library after lunch for science fun for school-aged children at 3 p.m. Science Explorations are repeated on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Story explorations for all ages are held on Thursday and Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Please note: due to the July 4 holiday no programming is planned for July 3. Schedule details are available on library website http://www1.youseemore. com/penderpl. Reading daily for as few

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With two locations, Pender Primary Care offers convenient, high quality care to families and individuals of all ages. And because we are part of NHRMC Physician Group, we are able to provide a wide range of technologies and treatments for your healthcare needs, including shared access to your secure personal medical record through NHRMC MyChart.

Call us for an appointment. We look forward to caring for you. Welcoming new patients. Medicare and most insurance plans accepted.

Christi Ray, DO Board certified in Family Medicine

Pamela Smith, MD Board certified in Internal Medicine

PENDER PRIMARY CARE - ROCKY POINT Primary care for infants, children & adults

PENDER PRIMARY CARE - BURGAW Primary care for ages 12 & older, including geriatric care

7910 US Hwy 117 S, Suite 120 910.259.0400 www.penderprimarycare.org

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209 B US Hwy 117 N Bypass 910.259.0600

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