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Commissioners approve school bond contracts Contracts with architects, construction managers to begin work on projects By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioners approved $1.98 million in contracts for school bond projects Monday night. The contracts will begin to fund architectural work on the projects, along with hiring construction managers. The projects Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew are placed in three Commissioner David Piepmeyer groups including the pressed school ofﬁcials for a time Penderlea School when a decision would be made about project, the new K-8 the Penderlea School project. school in Surf City, and third group which includes the smaller projects at Cape Fear schools, Pender High School, West Pender Middle School, and Burgaw Middle School. Pender County School Board attorney Rod Malone, who made the presentation to commissioners, also told the board the $2.95 million commissioners voted on last month to begin the projects would not be enough to take the projects to the point of being ready for bids. Malone said another $1.2 million is needed to bring the projects to bid. That news was not received well by commissioners. Chairman David Williams was surprised at the request for the additional funds. “We didn’t know about this. I’m hoping there is some sort of

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Surf City board opposes off-shore drilling, testing By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer The Surf City Town Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 2015-10 banning off-shore drilling and seismic testing off the coast of the town at the August 4, 2015 town council meeting. The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s decision to pursue offshore seismic testing in the midAtlantic ocean has cities and townships all along the coast examining the potential environmental and revenue impact on the region. Councilman Helms opened the discussion by indicating that no one has a “real clear feeling of the continued impact” opening up the waters to these activities. He stated that the council needs to be in the position of protecting all aspects of the tourism and fishing industries, along with the stewardship of protecting the ocean and beaches for the marine life and people who live there. “Based on what our peers

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up and down the coast have done I recommend we pass this resolution.” he said. Motion was made to accept and approve the resolution by Mayor Pro-Tem Medlin, seconded by Councilwoman Albury and was carried. During the public forum Steve Unger of Hampstead and Chairman of the Pender County Democratic Party, addressed the council, “I want to speak in support of your resolution that you have already passed today that opposes drilling and seismic testing. “This is a long time coming, I am glad to see Surf City has stood up. Our gold is our seafood, our beaches and our recreation facilities. We need to protect those facilities and take a stand when it’s necessary.” Deborah Hill a resident of Holly Ridge, and North Topsail Beach Planning Director, applauded the council’s for passing the resolution. ”A lot of times when people

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Stephanie Renae Sharp, 24, died in the ﬁre early Friday morning on Point Caswell Road.

Woman dies in early morning blaze

SBI investigating fatal Atkinson house fire By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer A Point Caswell Road woman died early Friday after her home was destroyed by fire. To m my B at s o n o f t h e Pender County Emergency Management Office said the fire is still under investigation. “There are a lot of questions right now,” Batson said.

the fire, according to emergency officials. A storm knocked out power in many areas Western Pender Thursday night, and Sharp apparently stayed home while her companion stayed with friends and the child spent the night with her grandparents. Firefighters were called to the home around 3:30 a.m., Batson said, after a passerby called 911. Firefighters initial-

“The cause of the fire is still undetermined.” The home, located at 5271 Point Caswell Road, was completely destroyed. Stephanie Renae Sharp, who would have turned 25 next month, lived in the home with her boyfriend, whose name has not been released, and their daughter, Armani. Armani and the boyfriend were not at home at the time of

ly thought no one was home, but later found Sharp’s body in the wreckage. An autopsy was required to confirm her identity. A t k i n s o n f i re f i g h t e r s, Pender EMS and Pender Emergency Management responded to the call. Sharp was an employee at Lanes Ferry Dock and Grill, which was closed several days in her memory.

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Chicken theft leaves empty coop By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher When Bill White went out to check his chickens early Saturday morning, he didn’t expect to see what he found – a nearly empty chicken coop. Thieves came during the night and stole 25 of White’s chickens from coops located beside his home on N.C. Hwy.. 210 in Rocky Point. White, a retired teacher who raises chickens as a hobby and gives the eggs away, was saddened by the loss of his birds. “Steal my weed eater, steal my chainsaw, but don’t steal my chickens,” White said. Sometime between sunset Friday evening and sunrise Saturday mor ning, one or more thieves came and raided White’s chicken coops, taking laying hens, a rooster, and a

number of young birds. White said his first thought was a predator, such as a fox or weasel, had taken the birds. But there was no evidence of such an attack. “A fox would take one bird, and a weasel would kill them all. But there wasn’t even a feather in the yard,” White said. White concluded it was a two-legged predator that had taken the birds. “I called the Sheriff ’s Office and said I know you are busy with drug dealers and serious crimes, but I wanted them to know about this,” White said. “They said it was important and sent a deputy out to take the report.” There was no evidence of anything suspicious around the coops – no tire tracks from

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James Deon Alderman, 46, 63 Prestige Lane, Currie. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, no vehicle registration, fictitious title/card/tag. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Jervis Garrett Allen, 25, 1059 East Arcadia Road, Reigelwood. Carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Randy Donald Bacon, 54, 206 Crooked Creek Road, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Avery Drinard Bannerman, 49, 950 McCrary Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Dana Marie Baysden, 34, 91 Beaver Dam Trail, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, misdemeanor probation violation, assault on a child. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond. Ronald Bernard, 46, 7801 Slocum Trail, Atkinson. Simple assault, assault on government official or employee. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,200 secured bond. Kenneth Edward Brown, 34, 415 N. Sunset Street, Atkinson. Driving while license revoked, misdemeanor probation violation, financial card theft, financial card fraud, felony possession of stolen goods, identity theft. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $115,100 secured bond. Timothy Allen Carter, 22, 309 Buttonwood Court, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Shawn Eric Cooper, 50, 7947 NC HWY 53 West, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Nadia Vanessa Cruz, 36, HWY 117 Carol C MHP Lot 125, Wallace. Speeding, no operator’s license, reckless driving, providing fictitious information to officer. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Bobby Wright Cumber, 48, 408 S. Bodenheimer Street, Burgaw. Driving while impaired, fictitious/cancelled/revoked registration/license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 bond. Kameron Duwon Davis, 24, 2128 NC HWY 172 Lot 3, Sneads Ferry. Driving while license revoked, speeding. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Tyshawn Marquise Davis, 20, 511 W. Hampton Street, Burgaw. Speeding. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured bond. Emma Eaton, 25, 400 Rhyme Road, Watha. Misdemeanor larceny, driving while license revoked, speeding. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Craig Allen Gore, 41, 690 McCrary Road, Burgaw. Possession of weapon of mass destruction. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond. Sabrina Lee Grizzle, 36, 329 Electric Lane, Hampstead. Driving while license revoked, exceeding posted speed, driving while impaired. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Brandon Coleman Herring, 22, 103 Eakins Drive, Watha.

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Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Dante Lamont Hobbs, 18, 518 Green Acres Drive, Hampstead. Felony breaking and entering, larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $15,000 secured bond. Laura Lynn Holley, 34, Kemper Road, Hampstead. Hit and run, driving while impaired. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond. Kevin Bryant Jordan, 36, 500 Lanier Avenue, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Asher Samuel Kirkland, 23, 100 Perkins Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $10,000 secured bond. Stephanie Marcianna Landrie, 30, 306 New Bern Avenue, Surf City. Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Kameron Kentrell Lisane, 23, 221 John Pickett Road, Maple Hill. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $30,000 secured bond. Kimberly Nichole Long, 29, 193 Long Branch Lane, Rocky Point. Service of Writ. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released. Emily Lynn Martin, 21, 14265 Ashton Road, Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Adam Harold Miller, 41, 184 Hall Road, Watha. Assault by pointing a gun, driving while impaired, operating a vehicle with no financial responsibility, fictitious/cancelled/revoked registration/license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,500 secured bond. Michael Legage Miller, 22, 20 Bielenda Road, Castle Hayne. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Brandy Nicole Parson, 33, 122 Windward Drive, Rocky Point. Adjudication hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Brian Lee Pickett, 41, 48 Bulltail Road, Ivanhoe. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond. Joseph Martin Post, 28, 117 Cherokee Lane, Indian. Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Timothy Wayne Prax, 25, 321 John Humphrey Road, Burgaw. Quick dip. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Bobby Dyane Queen, 65, 700 Inboard Court, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Michael Donovan Scott, 27, 407 S. McRae Street, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Kenneth Mack Sessions, 50, 200 Gull Road, Hampstead. Assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Rebecca Jane Shockey, 23, 14564 Ashton Road, Rocky Point. Child Support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Justus William Simmons, 32, 118 N. Crestwood Drive, Wilmington. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $7,000 secured bond. Rothwell Jacob Simmons, 17, 1161 Hoover Road, Hampstead. Felony breaking and entering, larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Melvin Amer Simms, 33, 601 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw. Possession of marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $30,000 secured bond. Jamie Nicole Smith, 24, 126 Horseshoe Bend, Jacksonville. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Kitendo Keoma Smith, 26, 1817 Castle Street, Wilmington. Resisting, obstruction, and delay of police officer, possession of marijuana, driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia, open container after consuming alcohol. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond. Raymond Lamont Smith, 38, 2085 Willow Creek, Leland. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Michael Squires, 47, 17910 HWY 210 W., Rocky Point. Habitual impaired driving. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Keith Deandre Stephens, 18, 10260 NC HWY 11, Willard. Common law robbery, financial card theft, identity theft, felony financial card fraud, simple assault, misdemeanor larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $80,200 secured bond. Cletus Swinson, 42, 200 Johnson Apartments Street Apt.12, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond. Terrell Cornelius Swinson, 30, 153 Sportsman Drive, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Bradley Drew Thomas, 26, 107 Michelle Ward, Maple Hill. Reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Kai Rashad Turner, 31, 115 JW Acres Lane, Hampstead. Felony failure to register as a sex offender. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Harley Ray Vann, 28, 4138 NC HWY 53 East Lot 4, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Talis Watkins, 25, 8995 NC HWY 50, Maple Hill. Trafficking in cocaine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. 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Lanier’s in Maple Hill adds take-out from Jacksonville’s Ark Drive In By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Customers dropping by K.I. Lanier Grocery in Maple Hill are being greeted by something new to the store - the enticing aroma of fried chicken, hush puppies and other tasty treats. The longstanding family-owned and operated business now offers take-out food prepared by another wellknown local family enterprise. The Ark Drive-In, the familiar take out restaurant in Jacksonville, has partnered with Lanier to expand its business to Pender County. The take-out menu offers a welcome variety to Maple Hill residents, and includes all the time-tested favorites along with some brand-new items. K.I. Lanier Grocery has been in business for 70 years. Store owner Kenneth Lanier said that he bought it from his family back in 1989, and began remodeling in 2009. “K.I. Lanier Grocery has always served the community,” Lanier began. “We know the families in our community. We cry with them and we laugh with them. Being a small business, we have to compete with large businesses, and there is always work to be done. We have to be the janitor, owner, banker and bookkeeper. We work hard, but we enjoy it. When you own a small business, it’s kind of in your blood.” In the beginning, Lanier had no plans of opening the grill. “When my parents ran the store, they always had a grill. At first when I bought it from them, we didn’t want to open the grill; but The Ark has been in Jacksonville for more than 50 years. We are both longestablished business people. We thought it was a good marriage of the two businesses, so we decided to do it - not to mention, their fried chicken is the best you‘ve ever tasted. A lot of people are excited about it. I think it‘s a positive thing for Maple Hill, and a good asset to the community. You can stop in and get whatever you want,” said Lanier. Cathy Bynum, along with

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Continued from page 1A misunderstanding here,” Williams said. Malone explained the $2.95 million appropriated by the commissioners includes about $950,000 for the acquisition of the property for the Surf City School, leaving about $2 million for architectural and construction manager fees for the bond projects. That is about 35 percent of what is needed to take the projects to the point of being ready for bids. Williams, along with other board members, expressed surprise the $2.95 million was not enough to get the projects to bidding. Commissioners were reluctant to take any more money from the fund balance and said they would have to talk again with the Lo-

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partners Dannie and Lesia Raynor, opened The Ark at Maple Hill on July 21. “The Ark in Jacksonville originated with my mother and daddy, who built and opened it in 1960. It’s all takeout, and has never been a sit down restaurant. It’s shaped just like an ark. I grew up in the business, was raised in it, and have always been a part of it. The Ark put three kids through college and paid for three weddings,” said Bynum. Bynum said that it had come to her attention that Kenneth Lanier had a grill that he had not opened, so they approached him about it. They agreed, and now The Ark has its own little section at K.I. Lanier Grocery. The Ark at Maple Hill uses the same original hushpuppy recipe and fried chicken recipe, and has expanded its menu to include sandwiches and breakfast options. They offer seafood such as shrimp, oysters, flounder and catfish. The menu also features livers and gizzards, barbecue, and chicken tenders. For sides, there are choices such as okra, string beans and macaroni and cheese. Lesia also bakes up homemade desserts including banana split cake, death by chocolate cake, cheesecake and banana pudding. “The Maple Hill people have been very welcoming,” said Bynum. “They come in and ask me how it’s going and I tell them, ‘You’ve blessed us

very well.’ Then they say, ‘No, you have blessed us.’ They can’t believe The Ark has come to Maple Hill, and they are so excited about it. We have made some wonderful new friends here.” Bynum said that people often come in with stories of times they spent at The Ark in Jacksonville, and they talk about memories of her father. Bunky Bynum, in addition to his work at The Ark, owned an amusement company and was known locally as the Jukebox Man. Bunky put in pool tables, jukeboxes and games at local businesses. “I’ve had several people come up to me and tell stories about my daddy. It is so special to have that connection again. My father was the type of person that didn’t care if you had one dollar or a million - you’re all the same. He had a good reputation. My mama and daddy worked hard to build that business, and it does my heart good to know we have that good standing in the community,” said Bynum. Bynum and her partners also operate Baker’s Restaurant, a family sit-down restaurant in Jacksonville, in addition to the two Ark take-out restaurants. The Ark at Maple Hill is located at K.I. Lanier Grocery at 5330 Hwy 50. They are open for business Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am until 7:30 pm, and on Sunday from 11:00 am until 6:30 pm. For more information, call (910) 259-4823.

they are lined up and quiet. It would be easy for thieves to open the coops and take the birds off the roost and place them in cages or a bag. “Someone who knows how to handle chickens could do it quietly,” said White. White suspects the chickens were taken and sold at the Stockyard in Wallace. The large flea market is open on Saturdays and often has vendors selling live poultry. He believes the birds were taken early Saturday morning and were sold by the thieves Saturday. Laying hens can be sold

for $10-15 each. “I hope they end up in good homes,” said White. A Sheriff ’s Department official told White this wasn’t the first case of this type of chicken theft in the county. White said he hadn’t heard of it until now. “I want people to know about this so they can take precautions to protect their chickens from thieves. If I had known, I would have put locks on my coops,” White said. White’s coops are locked now.

cal Government Commission about the situation and the upcoming bond sale. To keep the projects moving, the board approved the initial contracts, and discussed with school officials the possibility of pushing the closing of the Surf City school property purchase back until spring of 2016, which would allow the use of the $950,000 earmarked for the purchase for architectural fees. Bonds will be sold and funds available by then to cover the purchase of the property. Using all the $2.95 million for design and construction manager fees would take the projects to within about $250,000 of being ready for bidding, very near the $3.2 million school officials say is needed. Commissioner David Piepmeyer asked Superintendent Dr. Terri Cobb if the School Board would be willing to help

by paying all or some of the additional funds the School Board was seeking. Cobb said she would take the question to the School Board. Penderlea Project Piepmeyer also questioned school officials about the Penderlea project, saying the contracts were unclear and asked what exactly the project is to entail – a renovation or new building? “We don’t know until we get in there with the architects,” Cobb said. “We don’t know exactly what we will find.” Piepmeyer pressed for a time frame for a decision. A representative from the architectural firm handling the project said they would know something definite within 60 days from beginning the examination of the building. “I’ll be getting back with you in 60 days,” Piepmeyer said.

of dollars that will go into the school system and back to the taxpayer, I question that. I just applaud your wisdom tonight for drawing the line in the sand, literally.” Holly Ridge and Topsail

Beach were not included in the resolution and will have to pass their own. “The more voices the better” declared Larry Bergman Surf City Town Manager.

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Connor Reiderer was recognized at last week’s Surf City town council meeting, receiving his First Class rank and Council pin of Surf City. Reiderer is a rising seventh grader at Topsail Middle School. Pictured with Reiderer is his father Kevin, and Surf City Mayor Zander Guy (left).

Tourism revenue increases in Pender From Staff Reports According to state tax figures released Monday, tax money generated in Pender County from tourism totaled more than $3.97 million in 2013 and increased to $4.16 million in sales receipts in 2014. More than $6.13 million was collected in local tax receipts in 2014. More than $5.80 million in local tax receipts was collected in 2013. “Tourism is a major factor in our local economy,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County tourism director. “During 2013, in Pender County, the total payroll generated by tourism totaled more than $14.12 million. This year more than $15.19 million in payroll was generated.” G ov. Pat M c C ro r y a n nounced in May that visitors to North Carolina spent a record $21.3 billion in 2014, an increase of 5.5 percent from 2013. These statistics are from the “2014 Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties.” The study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by the U.S. Travel Association. “All eight regions of the state had spending growth of 4 percent or more and 90 percent of the state’s counties saw direct tourism employment growth from 2013 to 2014,” said Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “As the sixth most visited state in the country, tourism continues to be major driver of economic development across North Carolina.” “According to state data, visitors spend more than $58

million per day in North Carolina. That spending adds more than $4.6 million per day to state and local tax revenues - about $2.9 million in state taxes and $1.7 million in local taxes,” said Proctor. State figures from 2014 indicate the travel and tourism industry directly employees more than 200,000 North Carolinians. In Pender County an estimated 4,000 are employed in tourism-related businesses. “Pender County is blessed

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Opinion Thursday, August 13, 2015, Page 4A

The taste of summers past

Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher and Editor I haven’t had a really good tomato since the summer of 2012. That was the last time my father, Paul, grew tomatoes at our homeplace in Reidsville. He was only able to tend a few plants that season, but he made sure he had some of the fruits of summer growing. He passed away in December, 2013 at the age of 90. My dad had one hobby his whole life – growing tomatoes. In the summer, if he wasn’t at work at the meat market of a local grocery store, he was tending his tomatoes. For many years, he had a small greenhouse and

grew his tomato plants from seed during the late winter months to be ready to set out just after the last frost, usually about mid-April in the northern Piedmont of North Carolina. He grew what is now referred to as heirloom variety tomatoes – big boys, better boys, and my favorite, the German Johnson. The German Johnsons are big, ugly, gnarly-looking tomatoes that you never see in supermarkets. They just don’t look nice sitting in the produce section. But they are, in my opinion, the best tasting tomatoes around. And the ones that came from that hallowed tomato ground on the corner of Vance Street and Linville Drive were the very best. During the peak years of his gardening hobby, he would grow a few other things – some squash, okra, cucumbers and the like. But he didn’t want to waste much space that could be producing tomatoes. He would put in two crops each season. When the first planting stop producing about mid-July, he would pull up the plants and plant another round that would come in about October, before the first frost.

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Pender Stories, part 3

Makin’ bacon; from oink to sizzle

Bill Messer I took advantage of the time to walk over to the store, warming up after being in the chiller, and this time, knowing I would be going into another cold room, got a rain jacket out of the car and met Charles in the meat cutting room a few minutes later. There were already two workers at the cutting table, Chris Lamb and Regina Lettieri, finishing up a carcass when Charles came in. Music from a country station filled the room. “This is the fatback, and this is the trimmin’s and that’s the bacon,” Charles told me as Chris and Regina cleared off the last of the one they had been working on. Charles brought another carcass from the overhead rack closer to the table, lifted it off and laid it on the table, on its back, the four legs up in the air and the head hanging off the edge of the table. Chris made the first cuts

just like Charles said they would be, across the middle ahead of the back legs, and again, across the middle behind the front legs, with a well sharpened knife through the mid-sections followed by an electric powered knife through the backbone. The head was cut mostly through but left hanging. Chris works swiftly, cutting through the remaining skin holding the head on, and setting the head aside. “I’ve been doing this for fourteen years,” Chris said, as he cut through the base of the spine holding the two hams together, trimmed off some more and threw the piece with the tail still on it over by the band saw. “Still got all your fingers?”

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On Island Time

Missy (Gail) Ostrishko Post & Voice Columnist www.gailo.com

Let’s open presents

The Post & Voice’s quote of the week “There are a lot of questions right now. The cause of the fire is still undetermined.”

Pender County Assistant Fire Marshal Tommy Batson on the fire that killed a 24-year-old woman near Atkinson.

“Steal my weed eater, steal my chainsaw, but don’t steal my chickens.” Bill White on the theft of 25 of his chickens.

Sunroofs and deus a machine I have never been a big fan of having a sunroof in a vehicle. Call me old fashioned, but I think only the windows on the sides of a car should open, or the back glass if one is driving a truck. Of course, said window should be of sufficient size to be worthwhile. There was a time I was so overweight that I got stuck in a sliding rear truck window. I had locked my keys inside whilst visiting a business beside a liquor store, but that’s a column for another day. It doesn’t seem logical to me that one would cut a hole in a perfectly good roof, install an over-engineered window in said hole, and pay extra money for such. That being said, I’ve loved several vehicles that had such a hole; of the three, only one didn’t leak. That one is sitting on three wheels and a concrete block now, facing issues other than a leaking gasket. It’s been a bad year for trucks at the Weaver household. There was the pretty one, that lost two of its four sets of brakes, two of its four gears, and a fuel pump—all in one week. There was its ugly cousin, which I loved, that had issues endemic to 20-year old trucks that have been used, well, as trucks. There’s another one that my friend Carl Clark is waiting, patiently, for me to get out of his yard, but the coordination required to move that workhorse has been something akin to the preparations for D-Day, only without a blank Congressional check or angry Nazis with machine guns. Then there’s the new one. My loathing of sunroofs – sunrooves? – is such that it was actually a negotiating point when I bought the truck. I didn’t care about the homemade paint job that allowed the original red to bleed through. I wasn’t really that worried about the nonfunctioning radio. I can get by with window-switches that only work most of the

Jefferson Weaver time. And the mysterious smells akin to those from an unsealed Egyptian tomb are nothing compared to me in trapping season. I like my new little truck, especially since the mileage is about double of the larger ones with which I had disagreements about starting, stopping and continuing to roll when told to do so. I say “new,” although the truck has logged over 200,000 miles since leaving Japan. I also say “new,” even though I’ve had the truck since (naturally) the end of trapping season, yet only managed to put around 2,000 on the odometer. I’d had the little thing for about a month, with very little warning, the transmission gave up the ghost. It was then that I realized that this little truck was just a player in a larger tragedy worthy of Aeschylus, Sophocles, or any of the other Greek tragedians. When things went too bad for the Greek hero, and there was no way out, those old writers often relied on the deus a machina, a device that descended from above the stage, to provide a sword, a torch, or an escape route for the hero. Problem was, there was no deus a machina waiting to magically lower itself from my ceiling. I had enough problems with the mechanic a machina.

As the poor little truck was hauled to the shop, the sunroof proceeded to blast off its hinges. It could have happened after the truck was at the shop, depending on who you talk to; for that matter, maybe it was even broken by that aforementioned magical hand, just to rub salt into the wound. Rather than dealing with pointing fingers, I did what I could to keep the resultant hole covered. The fellow who completed the repair work (not the one who started the project) was kind enough to use about a roll of duct tape to secure a trash bag to the roof. I appreciated the gesture, although after months of rain pouring through what was ironically and diabolically called a “sun” roof, the truck had developed a bad case of mold, and a certain aroma that would nauseate a possum with clogged sinuses. But hey—I got my truck back. No more was it a question of how to haul enough food and water in the trunk of the Hun to take care of the critters on the farm. No more did I have to be concerned about whether or not a recentlydispatched coyote might bleed on Miss Rhonda’s heated leather seats. And once again, I could go back to wiping worm guts on the seat of my overalls whilst fishing, without fear of wearing said entrails to the next city council meeting. The gaping hole in the roof was just a slight aberration. I have driven a completely open truck before—ironically, it was a much older model of this exact same ride, with fewer bells and whistles, and even less roof. The previous owner had tried to install a sunroof, but he used too much alcohol in the attempt. Rather than worry about welding up a repair, he just cut the rest of the roof off, and sold it as a “convertible project truck”. He even was such a nice guy as to drill

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Chris Lamb

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Who doesn’t love hearing those words? It matters not what the occasion, or even if the presents aren’t for you. There’s something exciting and mysterious about presents – and the present. I’m a wordsmith: I love words that have dual meanings. The paradox of presents and present is that both really mean about the same. The present moment is a precious gift, that’s why we call it the present. But most people miss it completely. We get so focused on the future or stuck on pondering the past that we miss the only moments in life that are truly guaranteed – those are the precious present. I have friends who tell me it takes them several days to settle into their vacation. I hope you are not one of those people because it may be midweek by the time you start enjoying yourself and by then it’s half over and you have missed out. I challenge you to be here now. Enjoy this moment and all others as they occur. My experience suggests that people tend to live life backwards. They do what they think they need to do in order to have what they think they want. In order to be whatever it is society or their current social circle suggests is appropriate and desirable Instead, I believe we must BE who we really are; when we honor our hearts, what to do becomes obvious. And when we take authentic action, we realize that we already have everything we need to be happy and successful. Because happiness does not come from success, success comes from happiness. When you choose to be happy in the moment, regardless of the situation, you will experience success. Happiness is a choice available all the time to everyone. Yes there will be circumstances beyond your control that challenge your happiness but you always have a choice. People who choose to be happy live longer happier healthier lives. They have stronger more satisfying relationships and their positive perspective permeates to people around them: it is clearly contagious. Practicing presence seems simpler on an island, surrounded by the beauty and bounty of the beach. I think most people live on an island; Not Topsail Island, but Someday Isle. Someday I’ll take care of myself, lose those extra pounds and get more sleep. Someday I’ll read that book or revisit that hobby I love so much. Someday I’ll make time to play with my children or visit with an elderly friend or parent. Someday I’ll take that trip or experience that adventure I have always dreamed of. Well, someday is today. And it is time to vote yourself off of the island. Experience the power of presence. Give yourself the gift of now. Live in the present moment, it’s the only one that is truly guaranteed. Yesterday is history, tomorrow, a mystery; today is a precious present Enjoy opening the present.

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature was supposed to go to 103, but at 7 a.m. the temperature showed 85, so Edith said go outside and enjoy the cool weather while we could. The sprinklers had turned themselves on, the sun was just peeping through the trees, and it was delightfully refreshing outdoors. Joe and Edith even brought my breakfast for me. Of course I had to remind the cat that she could not share my food. She dutifully laid herself down on the edge of the table where she could watch me eat each bite. They said that was the only table she was allowed to sit on-and I must say she was very ladylike. It was a real treat to have eggs, grits, and toast and jelly outdoors. One bird did not like the sprinklers and only stopped protesting when their cycle was over. Before long I had to shed my jacket because it was getting hot very quickly. Oh well, we enjoyed it for about an hour. Walking My walker must be in my hands whenever I walk inside the house or outside. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m using it I have no way to carry a plate easily, so it must be carried for me. It is really hard to be so dependant on others. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying hard to be grateful to have all this help, but it is also frustrating to know that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it for myself yet. Joe has decided to be my taskmaster and fill four 8-ounce bottles of water (you are supposed to drink half your body weight in water every day).

Weaver

Continued from page 4A holes in the floorboards for the water to run out. He called them â&#x20AC;&#x153;drainage vents,â&#x20AC;? since he had a sense of flair in his salesmanship. I bought it for hauling firewood and goat feed (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a column for another day) but it became a daily driver when my beloved Jeep Cherokee gave up the ghost. Driving a truck with no suspension, a board for a seat, no roof and no heater during the coldest winter in 20 years quickly makes you appreciate the little things in life. The new truck is somewhat less Spartan, although we had quite the baptism by fire, if you will. Actually,

I now weigh 99 pounds. Uh oh, should I tell Joe four times eight is 32? He will be wanting to fill another bottle or two of water! Anyway, I do drink other liquids to supplement. Trying to drink all that water and three bottles of Breeze diet enhancer is keeping me busy. I think Joe thought the bottles held 12 ounces. When I told Joe about the bottles, he already knew but said the doctor also wanted me to limit my water intake to 1Â˝ liters, so he was compromising a little. Hot and hotter On Friday Edith invited me to use the cool fellowship hall at the church for my walking experience. It was wonderful to be able to walk there. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do measurements very well, but I figured that the room must be at least 30-by-50 feet, so I walked 15 laps around the track, so to speak. After that and a good supper, Edith said I went to sleep at 7 p.m. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new record for me. Tote Bags Do you like them? I love them-every color, every texture, and every material, all of them. When Edith and I were trying to remember what we needed to take to Louisiana, we found something and tossed it in a tote bag. Now that I am in Louisiana, my collection of tote bags is way ahead of me. With me are red, purple, two black, a pink and a white one, and more. Now I have to look through every bag to remember what was tossed in each bag as we were leaving Burgaw. Oh, one black tote bag ended up being put to use as a pocket for my walker. Tomorrow is Monday. I have no idea what this week will hold, but I wish to relish every one of them. Will you join me? A story This story was in a Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Devotional Bible I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell it word for word, but I hope you like it. Four high school boys decided to skip first period class and go joyriding all over the town. When they came in late, they all had long stories about how much trouble they had

repairing the tire and on and on. The teacher told them they had missed an important quiz during first period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we take it over, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t our fault.â&#x20AC;? They had talked about that flat tire so much that the teacher of course knew they were not telling the truth. She said stay after school and we will talk about it. She told the four boys to take some paper and a pencil and sit in the four corners of the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now write your answer to the question, which tire was flat?â&#x20AC;? Always tell the truth, no matter what the consequences are. If you tell one lie, you often have to tell another to cover up the first one. None of the boys could say which tire it was because there was no flat tire. So always tell the truth. You will find that peace comes from the truth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The truth will set you free.â&#x20AC;? No matter what God puts you through, He will always be there for you to help you get through it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is good all the time; and all the time God is good.â&#x20AC;? Meals Together I have eaten many meals alone since 2005. It has been a real treat for me to sit at the table with three other people almost every day. They live close to their work and are able to come home lots of days for lunch. Although I cannot hear everything they say, nor am I supposed to, it is great to be able to sit with your family at mealtime. Lunch is usually fix your own sandwich time, but being together is what makes it special. With our family of eight, we may not have eaten every meal together, but if you wanted any dinner, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better be at the table at 6 p.m. Having been able to eat most meals with Edithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family has made me remember what a pleasure it is to sit together at meals. Final Thought Thou shalt love the Lord your God with all your strength and your neighbors as yourself. Shalom!

due to the rain, I guess it was more of a traditional Baptist baptism when I brought the old girl home the other night in a Noah-esque deluge. The attempt by the mechanic to temporarily cover the hole in the roof worked fine when it was sitting still, but by 35 miles per hour, there was no way I could tolerate the noise of the wind through the plastic. I was reminded of the whining, mewling, stridence of a second-rate presidential candidate. Hence, I figured the trip home would be one where I could enjoy the stars, or maybe a rising moon. Then the clouds rolled in, 40 miles from home. On the plus side, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as worried about buying a new rain gauge, since the cupholders in the center

console are fairly symmetrical. Assuming the truck is parked, and the rain falls straight down, I can guesstimate at the precipitation. Nor do I have to worry about the aforementioned worm guts, since every time it rains, the truck gets washed out. All I have to do is bail the accumulation out of the floor, although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m giving serious thought to that whole drainage vent thing. But soon as I can find a welder, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll patch the roof, and that magical hand descending from above the stage will draw back a nub, as the old country saying goes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and move on to some other Greek tragedy of a truck. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

Mobile safety products for seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any medical alert SOS buttons for seniors that work away from the home? I would like to get one for my 80-year-old mother, but would like to find one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not limited to the house. Shopping Son Dear Shopping, There are actually a number of medical alert products on the market today that give seniors the flexibility to call for help both inside and outside the home. For years, medical alert devices (also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal emergency response systemsâ&#x20AC;? or PERS) have been popular home safety products for elderly seniors that live alone. These systems come with a wearable SOS pendent button â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually a necklace or wristband â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a base station that connects to the home phone line. At the press of a button, your loved one could call and talk to a trained operator through the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong, and will notify family members, a neighbor, friend or emergency services as needed. But these devices are limited because they only work in and around the house. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away from home and need help, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of luck. But today, there are numerous mobile products that work anywhere. Here are some top options. High-end device If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in getting your mom a comprehensive, high-end medical alert device that works every-

Tomatoes

Continued from page 4A Dad was serious about tomatoes. We were in the restaurant business in Reidsville for a number of years and each summer, we used his tomatoes at the grill. Regular customers would stop by for a BLT with his tomatoes or many times, just a plain tomato sandwich. We went through a lot of tomatoes at the grill. Years later after I had moved away, I would always make sure to visit Reidsville when the tomatoes were in. My dad would joke that he had given the best ones to my brother Kim. But he always had a box full waiting for me, complete with some

Messer

Continued from page 4A I asked Chris, amazed at the dexterity of his knife work as he carved around bones and through various amounts of skin and underlying fat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah,â&#x20AC;? he laughed. Chris didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk much, concentrating on what he was doing, as he finished up with the hams and pulled the shoulders over, finished the cut separating that section from the carcass, and using

where, consider the Philips Lifeline GoSafe system. It provides a necklace pendent button, which works like a two-way communication device, allowing your mom to speak and listen directly through the pedant. If your mom were to fall or need help at home, she could press the button and the home-base communicator system would be activated to make the call to the response center, who would then dispatch help as needed. But if she fell or needed help away from home, the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AT&T wireless network would kick in and place the call. This system also has six sophisticated locating technologies so the response center would know your momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exact location, even where GPS signals are weak. And it has fall detection sensors built into the pendent that can automatically summon help if a fall is detected and your mom is unable to push the button. The GoSafe is available at lifelinesys.com (or 855-2767761) for $149, with monthly services fees that start at $55. Most Affordable Alert If the GoSafe is more than your mom needs, another option thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier on the budget is the GreatCall Splash, which costs only $50, with a $35 activation fee and monthly service fees that

starts at $20. This pendent-style waterproof device, which fits in the palm of your hand, works like a cell phone with GPS tracking capabilities, and can be worn on a belt, around the neck or attached to a key chain. To call for help, your mom would push one button, and an operator from the deviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency monitoring service would be on the line to assist her, and because of the GPS technology, her general location would be known. Or, for even more peace of mind, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Splash with fall detection capabilities (this option costs $35 per month, and the pendent must be worn around the neck for it to work) that will automatically call for help when a fall is detected. The Splash can be purchased at GreatCall.com (or 800-918-8543), or at Walmart, Sears, Best Buy and Rite Aid Pharmacy stores. Other options If you want some additional options to shop and compare, there are other good companies that offer moderately priced mobile alerts, including Consumer Cellular (consumercellular.com/ ally); Bay Alar m Medical (bayalarmmedical.com); MobileHelp (mobilehelp.com); Medical Alert (medicalalert. com); Life Alert (lifealert. com) and SafeGuardian (safeguardian.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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

green tomatoes and ones that were â&#x20AC;&#x153;just starting to breakâ&#x20AC;? as he said. Those are tomatoes that are beginning to turn red. I would set them in a window at home and let them ripen. But the best were the ripe ones fresh off the vine. When I was a teenager, I spent many an hour walking behind a garden tiller going through those rows of tomatoes before they grew too large to get the tiller up the rows. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate the garden in my youth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I would rather have been at the pool or off with my friends. What I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give now to be able to walk behind that loud, bouncing tiller in that garden, with my dad watching to make sure I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inadvertently wack a tomato plant. My son visited Reidsville

several times to help his Pa plant tomatoes when Dad was getting too old to get the plants in the ground. Three generations worked the tomatoes in that garden plot. We sold the house a few years ago after Dad died. Someone else now has that garden plot in the backyard of the home where I grew up. My mother lives here in Pender County, suffering from dementia. It has robbed her of the memories of family and the years of growing the summer fruit. But the rest of the family remembers. We remember that wonderful smell of the plants growing in the summer heat, and the taste of the best tomatoes ever. Pettigrew is the editor/ publisher of the Post & Voice. Contact him at posteditor@ post-voice.com

the electric knife agin, cut through the length of the spine so the shoulders fell to either side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There go the ribs,â&#x20AC;? I said, as Chris separated a section of bones from the shoulder, as Regina pointed out that â&#x20AC;&#x153;those are the neck bones.â&#x20AC;? Then Chris did the same to the other side, did some trimming and exposed the shoulder. Once he had the four legs processed into hams and shoulders, he took the midsection, split the spine down the middle and it fell open

into two pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You got your two loins and pork chops down this side, and your ribs,â&#x20AC;? he said as he pulled off the sheet of fat lying against each ribcage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and this is your fatback.â&#x20AC;? Chris now reached around and turned to the band saw, cutting each rib/loin section in half lengthwise, ending up with a section of bacon, and a section of ribs and loin. He did that for the other section, then took each leg in turn

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Education

Man’s best friends

Romero-Lehrer to lead Topsail Middle School By David Manns Contributing Writer After seven years as principal at South Topsail Elementary, AnnaMaria Romero-Lehrer will be turning the position over to someone else soon, as she becomes the new Principal at Topsail Middle School when the new 2015-16 school year commences on Monday, August 24. At press deadline, her successor hasn’t been announced. Romero-Lehrer accepted the position on July 30 and said her name, “sounds like ‘lair’ most of the time.” She actively applied for the position, and proceeded through an interviewing process. I sat down with her to discuss the new role this past weekend at South Topsail Elementary which she planned to be her final time there before switching into full-time at Topsail Middle school. She is a very positive person, energized and confident in her abilities to continue the quest for excellence at Topsail Middle School. “My memories of South Topsail Elementary are very fond, and the staff, parents and students became like family.” Her goal is to replicate this environment at Topsail Middle while carrying out the mission of facilitating learning. She will lead the academic learning for a thousand students by supporting teachers. She used the term “principal teacher” indicating her devotion to the success of all students and teachers that ultimately is a reflection on her leadership. If you are wondering what happened to Topsail Middle School’s Principal from last year, Christopher Madden accepted a principal position at Pender High School. He worked at Topsail Middle only one year. Additionally, Dr. Brian Abernathy, the assistant principal who worked two years at Topsail Middle has accepted a position as principal at East Columbus High School in Lake Waccamaw. Furthermore, Dr. Leslie Newman, the other assistant principal at Topsail Middle, accepted a

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

position as principal at Cape Fear Middle. At press time, their successors haven’t been announced. Romero-Lehrer has 35 years experience in education, and for the past seven has been the principal at South Topsail Elementary. In 2012 she was recognized as Pender County’s Principal of the Year, and again in 2013 as Principal of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Educators. There is no noticeable lack of energy in Mrs. Romero-Lehrer even with 35 years in education, as the majority of teachers are retiring by this point in their career. She is a runner and a competitive clogger, as well as enjoys the extra clubs, sports and activities that students involve themselves in, and this year plans on attending many of them. Romero-Lehrer is a native of northern New Mexico and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of New Mexico in 1981. Mrs. Romero-Lehrer began teaching in Colorado Springs where she received a master’s degree in computers in education through an outreach program from Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She received her principal’s license at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 1995. She has 20 years experience in public school administration, including eight years in high school, two in middle school, and 10 in elementary school. Romero-Lehrer has taught first, third, and fourth grades. She left the classroom and began in administration as dean of students at Widefield High School in Colorado Springs in 1995, then completed two years as assistant principal at Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs before becoming principal for the next three years. She transferred to French Elementary School as principal and continued in that role until her family moved to Wilmington in 2005. Since moving to Wilmington, Principal Romero-Lehrer has worked as assistant principal of Cape Fear Middle and assis-

Everyone has best friends from different periods of their life. I have best friends from growing up in the neighborhood, best friends from school, from the army, from working numerous jobs. My family members have been the truest friends as I AnnaMaria Romero-Lehrer have known them the longest, have gone through the trials tant principal of South Topsail and tribulations of life toElementary before becoming gether, and know they are althe Principal in 2008. ways there for me, and me for Romero-Lehrer loves school them, “thicker than water”. leadership having started a Through social media, it is Doctorate for Educational easier than ever to reconnect Leadership program. with old buddies from all over “I would like to work at the the world, people previously college level to teach and de- you would never have seen or velop principals one day”, heard from again. Principal Romero-Lehrer Some people I have never has come to appreciate Hamp- had to reconnect with, as I stead and the Topsail schools never was disconnected from from the perspective of a them. One such person is school administrator as well as my friend David, and ex-pat that of a parent. She believes who moved to Barcelona in that creating a great partner- the early 1980s, and who I ship between home and school have known since 1987, havis crucial to the success of ing worked together at the each of our children. Benjamin Franklin InternaMrs. Romero-Lehrer says tional School for seven years. her family really enjoys living Although I moved back to on the coast, and that moving the states, he has forged a to North Carolina was great life there as an artist, family for their family. Her youngest man, and the longest tenured daughter will attend Topsail teacher at BFIS. High School this year. Her David and I have a wonderoldest daughter graduated ful relationship. We struggled from Duke University, and as young men, fighting convenearned a master’s degree in tion and trying to be true to Geology from the University ourselves and our ideals. In of Wisconsin in Madison, and our time at BFIS, we were two now works in Nevada. of the most popular teachers Principal Romero-Lehrer with the students for these encourages parents to join the reasons. Teaching there at that PTO, and attend school related time was a magical experievents throughout the year ence for us, a time and a place for families. She has an open where bonds were formed and door policy for parents, staff, strengthened over time. and students; however the first I am not just saying that, hour or so in the mornings is our praises are sung on Faset aside for her daily walk- cebook amongst our former through of classrooms and students time and again. And the school. we sing theirs back, as the stuRomero-Lehrer can be dents were a unique group of reached at annamaria_rome- kids who are now in their forro-lehrer@pender.k12.nc.us. ties, with kids and marriages, A meet and greet will be held and jobs and responsibilities. Aug. 13 at Topsail Middle So we have all grown together School from 6-7 p.m. in the and experienced life together, Media Center, and an open the ups and downs, success house for teachers, students and failures, life and death. and families will be held Aug. Recently David sent me 20 from 4-8 p.m. an email wanting to talk to me about something, nothing special he said, just something that has been on his mind recently. Since those early rebellious days, David and I have matured into leaders on our jobs and family men with responsibilities. We both can’t believe our incredible good fortune to be the father of young twins, me with six year olds, and David with three year olds. A boy and a girl each, the shining loves of our lives, our reward for having good hearts. Keep in mind that we are both in our fifties. So I called him. David had a problem, he said he was secure in job, parenthood and relationship, yet he was worried he was getting complacent, and he was starting to feel not exactly healthy. Photo contributed He wanted to be strong for Kaitlin Ackerman with loggerhead patient himself and his family, and Socastee the extra weight and lack of exercise was starting to eat at sweeping and mopping to make our hospital Bruce Quinn McGowen his self-confidence. I had gone shine, and the more hands on deck the easier Burgaw Area through this same problem, so & Funeral Home Chamber of on April 28, 2012, I promised Cheryle Continued on page 7A Christopher & Commercemyself I would exercise every

day. And I have. I told David to start with something that he can conveniently do that would get him bang for the buck, and suggested sit-ups and pushups – be consistent, do them every day, and he has. I told him that one day he would look back and realize he has done them for a hundred

I[W Jkhjb[ >eif_jWb D[mi By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Our Coastal Carolina University marine science graduate comes to us with several years of hands-on sea turtle experience. Kaitlin Ackerman has tagged greens in the British Virgin Islands and done research and nesting studies on leatherbacks in Costa Rica. But after one of her professors introduced her to our Director, Jean Beasley at the International Sea Turtle Symposium a few years ago she decided our internship “was exactly what I wanted to do.” The work has been pretty much what Kaitlin was expecting: a lot of turtle husbandry and a lot of cleaning. We have an ongoing relationship with Sea Turtle Camp, and their participants spend four mornings a week at our hospital being mentored by our interns as they feed turtles and clean tanks. Kaitlin says that working as a one-on-one aide at a private school (K-12) has really helped her with this aspect of herSavannahland internship. It’s not only our patients that must have a sparkling Farms carapace and matching personality . When you get about 60,000 visitors a year there’s a lot of F. D.

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days in a row. David had tried many exercise regimes throughout the years, but had not stuck with any of them. The most consistent thing he did was to ride his horse, Qlaudia, several times a week. This was not a walk around the stable area,

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Captain Edward N. Amend HAMPSTEAD -- Our beloved father, Edward N. Amend, 86, of Sneads Ferry, passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior on Aug. 6, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Catherine Amend. He will be remembered for being such a loving Father, Partner, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He was a humble man of many talents who enjoyed tinkering and was a master craftsman. He studied engineering at the Newark College of Engineering and later received his Captain’s License after many adventurous years as a sports fisherman. He delighted in rescuing and caring for animals in need. He loved and protected all that was near and dear to his heart including family, friends and God’s creatures alike. He is survived by his loving partner of 15 years, Melva “Angie” Rochelle and her children, Angela and Billy, his six children, Edward T. Amend (wife, Julie), Patricia A. Amend, Barbara J. Amend (husband, Michael), John F. Amend, Catherine M. Amend, Chanel L. Amend, brothers, Jerome Amend (wife, Rosanne), Norman Amend (wife,

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Continued from page 6A the load. Our interns and the campers have learned firsthand what goes into operating a successful facility. It’s not only turtle-time all the time. Kaitlin’s favorite turtle is little Kemp’s Cinco who is still in Sick Bay for treatments. But she confesses to having another favorite out in Sea Turtle Bay, Socastee. This big loggerhead was transferred to our care from the turtle hospital in South Carolina. And since Kaitlin spent four years at school in South Carolina she felt a bit of a bond with Socastee who she describes as “the wild child who is continuously moving and constantly begging for more food.” Her most memorable moments at our releases were “the bittersweet ones when the big loggerheads raised their heads, looked around and realized where they were right before they were released.” Kaitlin views our tours as an excellent way to educate our visitors about sea turtles. She tries to increase awareness of their importance as a keystone species and their struggle to adapt to the increasing challenges of their environment. Her work with the campers, our visitors and our turtles has “made me

Mary), his five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, Marie Pierce and brother-inlaw, David Pierce. Viewing was held at Andrews Hampstead Chapel, H a m p s t e a d We d n e s d ay, Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. and ag ain Thursday, Aug. 13 1:30-2:30p.m., with a funeral mass following at 3 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Hampstead. Burial will follow at Sea Lawn Memorial Park, Hwy 17, Hampstead. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pender County Humane Society, 1407 Hwy. 53, Burgaw N.C., 28425. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary. com. The family was served by Andrews Hampstead Chapel.

Obituaries

Casey basket weaving family at Pender Adult Services. Margaret had a passion for making baskets and visiting with the wonderful ladies that made her a special part of their group. Peggy and these ladies will be honorary bearers at Margaret’s service. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Nick Smith officiating. Visitation began at 10 a.m. until hour of service . At other times the family was at home of Robert Brown. Entombment followed the service at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial gifts may be given to Mission Baptist Church, P.O. Box 386, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Margaret Gregg Brown B U RG AW - - M a r g a r e t Gregg Brown, 77, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center with family surrounding her with love. She was born Aug. 14, 1937 in Florence, S.C., the daughter of the late Benjamin Waitus and Macie Floyd Gregg. Margaret is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Brown; daughters, Cheryle Williams (Bruce) and Bobbi

Bell (Mack); grandchildren, Michelle Richardson (David), Heather Lanier (Chad), Michael Bell (Jennifer)and Lori Bell; great grandsons, Logan Lanier, Lucas Lanier, Carter Richardson and Noah Richardson; sister, Donna Lane; brother, Bill Gregg (Joyce); and brother-in-law, Dean Brown (Catherine). Last, but certainly not least was her beloved Yorkie, Bo, who spent time with Margaret at hospice. Margaret along with her husband, Robert, owned and operated Brown’s Minute Market in Burgaw for nearly 30 years. She was a faithful charter member of Mission Baptist Church, serving in many capacities including the Mission and Benevolence Committees. Margaret was actively involved in the betterment of Pender County, serving on Pender Memorial Hospital Board and a member of the Republican Party. Most important in Margaret’s life was serving her Lord and loving her family. She was a gracious hostess even after cancer invaded her body and she was no longer able to eat normally. Margaret enjoyed cooking for family and/or friends gatherings with desserts being her specialty. Margaret was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren who all brought joy to Margaret. She attended every event her grandchildren were involved in. Being a lady of many talents, Margaret stitched many outfits for grandchildren and great grandchildren. What an honor and blessing it is that the lively, learned and loving Margaret has lived among us. We miss her! Several years ago Margaret became a part of the Peggy

more patient. Some things just take time.” Kaitlin advises anybody considering our internship be aware that “not only is the work hard but there are a lot of emotional issues. It’s draining when you get in a sick turtle, and not every turtle is going to make it. You just have to focus on the fact that you have given it a safe environment and a place to go peacefully.” Kaitlin says living together at the intern house is “fun, except for the kitchen.” In her spare time she likes to swim and hunt for shark’s teeth. For those of you looking for shark’s teeth she advises you try beach access number 12 (Topsail Beach) at low tide. In her “other life” Kaitlin likes to dance, especially hip-hop, lyrical and jazz. Kaitlin and our other seven interns scatter to the winds when they complete their 12-week program Aug. 15. Kaitlin heads back to New Jersey where she will resume her work at the school while evaluating either continuing with her education or finding a job “in the south working, with marine animals.” Thanks to all our interns for their exceptional work and dedication to our hospital this summer. All of us year-round volunteers enjoyed meeting you and appreciated the bit of

a break we got to recharge for the upcoming months. Nesting comes to a slow end With only two weeks left in our official nesting season we’re still hoping that there are a few late arrivals to boost this year’s tally to at least 70. For whatever reason those Loggerhead ladies have not found our beaches particularly attractive this year. But at least two green mamas did. The early nests began hatching in July and hatching will continue as each nest nears its average 60-day incubation period. Unless we get a last minute rush of egg laying it looks like our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers might be finished with their nights on the beach earlier than usual. We’ve already asked that you remove your trash and beach paraphernalia and fill in any holes when you leave for the day. Those hazards are treacherous to nesting mamas, who weigh more than 300 pounds, so you can imagine what would happen to a little one-ounce hatchling facing the same obstacles. We’re always asked when and where a nest will hatch – we don’t know. It’s like trying to predict when a baby will be born. The nest will boil when the turtles are ready. You may sit with our volunteers during the vigil but remember that they are the experts and

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Pamela Joyce Davis BURGAW -- Pamela Joyce Davis, 52, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1963 in Richmond, Va., the daughter of the late Claudie Poole Jackson. Pam is survived by her husband of 13 years, Richard “Rick” Davis; her mother, Mary Jackson Pridgen and her husband, Marvin Pridgen; sons, Bryan Isaacks and Adam Isaacks; sister, Debbie Morgan (Scott); brothers, Claudie Jackson, Jr. and Keith Jackson; and many extended

family and friends. Pam was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Steve Dupree and The Rev. Wayne Bateman officiating. Burial followed in Malpass Memorial Cemetery at Long Creek Baptist Church. The family received friends beginning at 1 p.m. until hour of the service. At other times the family was at the home of Mary and Marvin Pridgen. 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. Haywood Nathan Kelly Sr. KELLY -- Haywood Nathan Kelly, Sr., 83, of Kelly, passed from his earthly life on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Bladen County the son of the late Watus Avant and Alice Odessa Squires Kelly. Haywood was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Gore Kelly in 1991 and his brother, Donald Kelly. Haywood is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diane Kelly; daughter, Karen Jones; sons, Haywood “Butch” Kelly, Jr. and Alan Kelly (Wendy); step-daughters, Melissa Stevens (Ralye) and Patricia Rackley (John); grandchildren, Kevin Kelly, Stephen Kelly, Kelly Wilson, Brandon Kelly, Aaron Kelly, Spencer Rackley, Heather Rackley and Ashley Rackley; and two great grandsons. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday,

Aug. 10, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Randall Smith officiating. Burial followed in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kelly. Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicains Dr., Wilmington, N.C. 28401. Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw. Holly Michelle Norris ROCKY POINT -- Holly Michelle Norris, age 25 of Rocky Point, passed away Tuesday Aug. 4, 2015 at home. She was born March 22, 1990 in New Hanover County, daughter of Robert and Gina Kring Norris. She is survived by her parents Bobby and Gina Norris; a daughter Aniya Pylant of the home; a sister Jackie Woody and husband Jonathan of Rocky Point; a special aunt and uncle Rhonda and Jim Hoffman of Rocky Point; and many special family members. Holly had a great sense of humor, was smart and did very well in school. She loved people and always had a smile on her face for the ones she loved. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday Aug. 6, 2015 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Carl Gibbs officiated. Online tributes and condolences can be made at www. harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home a n d C re m at i o n S e r v i c e, Burgaw.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist I was recently hired to photograph an engagement session and was brainstorming with the couple for a nice outdoors setting. It dawned on me about a river nearby to all of us that had shallow flowing water over a solid yet craggy rock bed. It had been a while since I had been there, but the setting would be great for engagement photos. Upon mentioning the place, they too agreed that the setting would be perfect and we

set a time to meet. I showed up a little over an hour early to walk around and check everything out beforehand. At the head of the park where the river comes in is a small dam. The water blocked at the dam was several feet below the top. The river was stagnant with little flow downstream from the dam. Several places in the rocky bottom lay small pools of water, many with less surface area than a small above ground pool would have. With the rocks as the bottom, the water was fairly clear and I could see an abundance of fish still swimming in them. There were bass, shad, various species of bream, and even a bowfin surfaced to take a gulp of air. Yes, bowfin can breathe air if necessary in low oxygenated water. That also meant the water had little oxygen left in it. I met with the newly engaged couple and we had a great session together. But I was still concerned about what I saw. With no rain in the forecast for a few days I

questioned whether the fish would make it. Many were of good size. There was no telling how many smaller fish there were that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice. I drove back a little later, as the location is less than 30 minutes from home. I was not sure what I could do, but quick simple thinking had me grab a net to see if I could harvest a few and help them to the river a few yards away. When I arrived, I noticed several other people there looking at the fish. One had a cast net. Since I was coming in behind them, I checked out the scene. No bucket or stringer was nearby. Evidently they were not trying to get easy catches. It was very near the saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trying to catch fish in a barrel.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So here we had a half dozen people all with the same concerns. Unless we had a strong enough rainstorm to either fill the river over the dam or create enough runoff to cause the small pools to flow to the river the fish were not going to make it. And we did not want to see that happen.

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Each of us had fishing licenses we came to find out. We all hunted. The same callous, uncaring, animal murderers that outdoorsmen get portrayed as many times were the only ones out there trying to find a way to save several species of fish that became landlocked in too little water. The truth is outdoorsmen do care. Yes, another time we may have been there solely to catch our next meal. But this day we were trying to make sure these creatures survived to be caught another day, to reproduce, to be part of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circle. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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.

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NOTICE OF MEETING PROPOSED COUNIL WORKSHOP The Town of Surf City Council will meet to hold a Council Retreat to discuss Surf City Ordinance Sec. th 11-90.1 and Personnel on Friday, August 28 , 2015 at 10:00am. At the Surf City Town Hall, located at 214 N. New River Drive. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting. _____________________________________________

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NCWRC seeks input on waterfowl hunting seasons The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is inviting the public to provide input on regular waterfowl hunting seasons through an online comment system on its website, www.ncwildlife.org. Regular waterfowl seasons may begin in late September and include various seasons for ducks, Canada geese, snow geese, brant and tundra swans. The seasons do not include Sundays; there

is no hunting of migratory game birds by any method on Sundays. Beginning this week, citizens can comment on proposed dates for the seasons, by going to www. ncwildlife.org and clicking on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regular Waterfowl Season Comments.â&#x20AC;? Comments on the proposed season dates will be acce pted through Aug. 19. Public input meetings were held across the state

previously to receive comments on waterfowl seasons. However, attendance declined significantly from previous years and public input was minimal at most locations. As a cost-savings measure and to allow for an easier means for statewide comment, the Wildlife Commission developed an online method, which has been in use for several years. The Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web-

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site links to federal frameworks from which seasons may be selected, a map of Nor th Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada goose hunt zones, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Status of Waterfowlâ&#x20AC;? video. For more information on migratory game birds in North Carolina, hunting seasons and safety, Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permits and the Hunter Education Program, visit www.ncwildlife.org.

Campaign promotes tree stand safety The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home From The Hunt campaign is reminding hunters to be prepared and stay safe, especially when using a tree stand. That includes pre-hunting season preparation, whether scouting a location, trimming shooting lanes or putting up a tree stand on a trial basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunters should use the same tree stand precautions now as they would during hunting season,â&#x20AC;? said Lt. Sam Craft, a wildlife officer and hunting safety instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When first putting a tree stand in place, consider using a lineman-style belt in addition to a full-body harness. This minimizes the chance of falls and potential injury. Always select a healthy, straight tree for placement. And let someone know where you are or take someone along during pre-season work.â&#x20AC;?

Other Home From The Hunt tree stand safety recommendations: s0RACTICE USE AT GROUND level, gradually going higher. s.EVER CARRY ANYTHING AS you climb â&#x20AC;&#x201D; use a haul line to raise and lower equipment.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Council on Community Affairs Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board Parks & Rec Board Tourism Development Authority District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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8/13/2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: August 24, 2015 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING:

Zoning Map Amendment

Paula Leick, applicant, on behalf of Marc and Paula Leick, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning for one (1) tract totaling one (1) acre from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located along the northwest side of US HWY 117 approximately one thousand feet north of the intersection of Camp Kirkwood Road (SR 1318) and US HWY 117, and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3322-45-8395-0000.

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

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Gridiron action begins at 5:40 p.m.

Pender Football Jamboree Saturday at Topsail By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender County football teams are getting ready to rumble. With the season opener set to begin on August 21 the three high school teams are in preparation mode. The three teams will participate in the Pender County Jamboree at Topsail High school Aug. 15. The Pender County teams will play in 40-minute blocks with Trask opening the festivities against Harrells Christian Academy at 5:40 p.m. Pender will engage

the Crusaders from 5:40-6:20 p.m. with Topsail playing the Crusaders from 6:20-7 p.m. Swansboro will play the area teams in the second block of action. Trask will play the Pirates from 7-7:40 p.m. Pender will entertain Swansboro from 7:40-8:20 p.m. with Topsail engaging the visiting Pirates beginning at 8:20 p.m. The Jamboree has become a staple of the preseason festivities for the three county teams. The schools alternate hosting the event which draws many fans.

Second year Trask Coach Johnathan Taylor is excited about the week ahead. The Titans will participate in a Jamboree at Lejuene on Friday night before donning the pads for the scrimmage on Saturday. “We’re in a unique position going back to back. We’re going to take a look at some kids Friday night and then we’ll probably mix some kids in on Saturday. The big thing is to try and avoid any kind of injury. We want to see our kids in some live situations and make sure they are on the same page.”

County volleyball teams work toward season openers By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers Volleyball teams across Pender County are on the court preparing for the start of the 2015 season, with games scheduled for next week. Lady Pirates reload for another title run Roster turnover is something that happens to teams in every sport at the highschool level, and things are no different for the Topsail High School Lady Pirates’ volleyball team. Every year talented players like Carlie Smith, Angie Poage, and – from last year’s team – Kayla Hyatt, Blane Gibson, and Taylor Henrichs, move on with many of them continuing their education, and volleyball careers, in college. Often the loss of solid players leave the cupboard bare and the word “rebuilding: comes into the coach’s vocabulary, but that isn’t necessarily the case on the Topsail Hampstead campus. It’s more like they are simply rebuilding and, despite the turnover, they really don’t fall too far off the pace. The Topsail girls were simply dominant in the East Central 2A Conference – winning title-after-title – and they have remained very competitive over the last two years in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference where perennial 4A powers like Hoggard, Ashley, and Laney reside. Throughout the local summer-league season, and with a camp trip under their collective belts, long-time – and highly successful – Coach Hill Pearsall likes what he has seen of this year’s team despite the influx of several new faces.

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Topsail volleyball coach Hill Pearsall puts his Lady Pirates through their paces at practice last week. Topsail will be looking for another conference title this season. “We have good senior leadership and some height this year, and we hope to capitalize on it,” said Pearsall, who brings a career coaching mark (all at Topsail) of 286126 in his 18 years in Hampstead into the new season. “There are a lot of new faces, some sophomores were pulled up from the junior varsity, so the team cohesion and trust are things we must continue to work on.” Pearsall made the right assessment when he indicated Hoggard and Laney are the teams to beat in the conference – with West Brunswick the top 3A opposition – but he said of his team, “We always hope to be in contention.” Pearsall made a point to single out four seniors - Payton Schoenleber, Madi Ford, Marlee Mariotta, and Haley Woods –and one junior (Victo-

ria Elder) on this year’s team as those he expects to lead the contention parade. Schoenleber is a talented setter who can also play outside or middle hitter. Her skills have improved every year. Ford is tall and talented and will man one of the starting hitter position, along with Elder – an extremely talented softball pitcher whose volleyball skills are consistently on the upswing. Mariotta is a solid setter and defensive player who should see a lot of court time, and Woods is showing greatly enhanced skills as she enters her senior season. Hill will also experience the opportunity to coach the second set of twins – Angelica and Serena Biele – during his 18 years. The first duo were Amanda and Ashley Brennan earlier this decade.

Also, Pearsall is approaching the 300-win (now at 286) mark in his coaching career. The Pirates open the season at home on Aug. 17 against a talented and scrappy Wilmington Christian Academy squad. After a road game at county rival Pender (Aug. 20) the Lady Pirates will travel to Swansboro for the Pirates Invitational Tournament Aug. 22. The first conference game will be a tough home game against the Lady Buccaneers of Laney (Sept. 1). Patriot spikers look to gain experience early in 2015 Pender Patriot volleyball coach Matt Davis knew coming into the 2015 volleyball season that his volleyball team would be different from

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Pirates’s mens soccer team sets sail under new coach By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer Change seems to be inevitable among the coaching ranks at the high-school level, and Topsail High School certainly has seen more than its share as they have new coaches – including a new athletic director – in place as the 20152016 school year approaches. One of those changes has taken place on the soccer pitch this fall as Courtney Burghardt replaces Sid Bendahme as the Pirates’ boys’ soccer coach. Burghardt was the first-year girls’ lacrosse coach in the spring, leading the Lady Pirates to a 5-9 overall record and a 5-7 mark in the always-tough Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference. The Topsail lacrosse girls won the 3A portion of the conference and made the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs where they fell 10-8 to Sanderson in the first round. This coaching excursion, however, could present some different challenge with a female coaching boys, but Burghardt said all has gone smoothly so far. “The guys have responded really well,” said Burghardt, who played both lacrosse and soccer in high school in New Jersey and soccer at the collegiate level. “I think because I’m a little quieter they don’t know quite what to expect, so it’s keeping them on their toes.” On their toes is where they will need to be to stay competitive in the larger split conference. Conference where

defending champion New Hanover (21-8, 11-1) and runner-up Laney (214-2, 10-2), along with Ashley (10-9-2, 8-4) and Hoggard (10-8-1, 7-5-0), all finished with winning records. West Brunswick (3-14-2, 2-11) and South Brunswick (0-16, 0-12) were behind the Pirates but look for improvement from both squads this fall. In the early practices this year, Burghardt has regularly had around 35 boys out for the varsity and juniorvarsity teams. While the overall numbers are a bit displeasing to the new coach, Burghardt looks upon the return of 12 lettermen returning from last year’s team as a definite positive – especially since many of them are still underclassmen. She feels the experience will bode well, especially in helping the Pirates reach their primary goal of repeating as 3A champs. “I would have liked to have seen more guys turn out but a good portion of the team are young players with varsity experience and they know how to play together,” Burghardt said. “We have set our primary focus on winning our 3A conference and going as far as possible in the state playoffs.” Burghardt singled out four players who she hopes will lead the Pirates in achieving that goal – rising sophomore midfielders Ethan Borkowski, Blake Culig and Sam Hackett, and rising senior forward Derek Bryant. “I really believe we can be competitive as a team,” Burghardt said. “They

Pirate coach Courtney Burghardt have confidence they can repeat as (3A) champions and go a long way in the playoffs.” The Pirates open the season at home on Aug. 21 with a non-conference game

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

As a coach at the high school level, there are many things that have to be learned. It is not an easy chore coaching high school aged kids. I have found that this may be the most difficult age group to coach. As a coach at the youth level and even at the middle school level you learn how to handle certain situations. A lot of the tough situations at the youth level involve family problems. As a coach you try and stay out of those type of problems. You feel like it is none of your business. However, there are times when it is impossible to do this. I coached Dixie Youth softball for many years. I was fortunate in that I never had any serious problems to deal with such as child abuse. I think the worst thing that I had to deal with was parents dropping their child off and leaving only to show up an hour after practice had ended. At the high school level many things can come up. Although I have never coached boys at the high school level I have been an assistant on the girl’s side of things. I have also coached a summer and fall league softball team. Coaching girls is very different than coaching boys. There are the obvious things that you have to deal with when coaching 15 through 18-year-old girls. However, there are things that I learned about coaching girls that any man

that coaches girls needs to know. First and foremost, you cannot talk to girls like you can that football or basketball player. I can remember getting yelled at constantly by my football coach for things that I knew was wrong but did anyway. If you yell at a female athlete at any age you risk the chance of them shutting down on you. If you are coaching a female athletic team as a male I suggest that you find a good female coach to assist you. They can get away with much more than a male coach. Another thing that I have found is that there is much more drama on a female athletic team. While boys may talk a little trash to their teammates or even behind their backs, the female athlete will find one glitch in a teammate’s armor and go to work. Now, I’m writing this with the upmost love and respect for the female athlete. If you are a female athlete you know what I am talking about. A girls’ softball team with drama can be a handful for any coach, not to mention a male coach. Although there were challenges along the way coaching young girls and boys is a very rewarding experience. I would not change that part of my life for anything in the world. Finally, I thoroughly enjoyed coaching girls’ softball. It may have been challenging at times but I really miss it. I coached many wonderful young ladies. I recently lost my daughter and two days later lost another young lady that I coached and loved dearly. I look back on those days of coaching these young ladies with a fondness that will never go away. Rest in peace Holly Norris and Stephanie Sharp. An entire community loves you and will miss you. I will see you on the softball field again one day.

Haney new athletic director, vice principal at Topsail High By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer The administration at Topsail High School and Chris Haney, the newly-approved athletic director and viceprincipal, definitely agree on one thing – it’s time to stop the carousel in the office of the person in charge of Pirate sports. Haney is determined to see that it happens. Since B.J. Horne stepped down as the athletic director, Deanna Morris and Tom Morgan held the seat on what was supposed to be a permanent basis, and football Coach Wayne Inman and volleyball coach Hill Pearsall split the duties on an interim basis. Inman and Hill filled in after Morris abruptly resigned halfway through the school year, and Morgan quit to become the head basketball coach at Jones, Sr. High School just weeks after acceptingthe Topsail position, and the job was reposted on the NCHSAA employment website. That’s when Haney saw it and applied on July 21. On July 23 he was interview by Principal Chip Hodges and other administrators, and on July 31 he was approved by the Pender Board of Education. “It really was a quick process,” Haney said. “It’s kind of funny that I got the call to come in for an interview and on the drive to the school I heard a radio report that Topsail had hired an athletic director and vice principal, the

positions I was seeking. “I called my wife and we decided to go through with it, and I’m glad I did. It kind of fell into my lap, it seemed almost too good to be true, and certainly too good to pass up. Topsail was looking for someone who wants to stay and I am looking for a place to put down some roots after switching jobs a lot over the last several years. Haney hails from West Virginia and graduated from Braxton County High School in1992. He attended Glenville State College (WV) where he played football but injuries curtailed his college football career. Haney put school aside and spent four years in the U. S. Coast Guard before returning to Glenville and getting a degree in Special Education. While finishing college Haney became an assistant football coach at Braxton, and upon finishing school took a teaching position there in 2001. He earned a Master’s Degree in Adult Leadership at Salem University and in 2008 he came to the Cape Fear region and taught and coached at Ashley until 2011. Haney then spent two years at New Hanover but left to become the head football coach at East Columbus. Living in Wilmington and driving and forth to East Columbus and coaching football put a bit of a strain on the family so he went back to Ashley in 2014. Now at Topsail, where his plan is to stay for a long

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Titan soccer begins new era By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask soccer team has been in an unsettled mode for the last several years. They have had three different coaches in the last four years. That has translated into a very unsettled pattern that is not conducive of a successful run. That seems to be over as the Titans have a new coach with an eye toward the future. Jason Hall has taken over the Titan soccer program and has made it clear that he is there for the long haul. “I’m not here for a year or two. My goals are bigger than just this year. I want to build

a program. I want this to be a program not just a team.” Hall takes over a team that won just three games a year ago. He also lost nine seniors from a roster of 23. However, Coach Hall has a bevy of young talent as well as seven seniors. One of those seniors is Goal keeper Blake Joyce. Joyce is beginning his third year in the sport and brings a giant wing span along with great athleticism. He has honed his skills in the indoor soccer league during the offseason and should bring stability to the net. “Blake has made great strides in a short period of time,” said Hall. “You can’t

win games if you can’t stop the ball from going in the net. I look for him to have a great year.” The Titans have a trio of young players of whom Hall expects big things. Freshman Eddie Ramirez and sophomores Fernando Aldeman and Sebastian Batista could be considered the core of the team this year. Batista is considered a midfielder but Hall describes him as a middle up player that he thinks will be able to fill the net up. Ramirez is fast and should be able to help on both ends of the field as will Aldeman. Hall’s philosophy is fairly simple. His team will be in shape and will play hard for

the entire 80 minutes. “If we are physically fit and can play hard the entire game we will do fine. I certainly think we win more than three games.” The Titans open Aug. 17 with a non-conference match at North Brunswick. Their first home game will be against East Columbus Aug. 24. The Titans play in the Four County Conference. The conference slate is tough and includes two matches with last year’s 1A champions in Wallace-Rose Hill. The Titans were seventh in the eight- team conference last year.

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Rainy weather means slow fishing By Bobby Norris

Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The freshwater anglers in the area are not happy with the wet weather we have had as of late. The river is extremely high and it has affected the fishing. A few anglers have battled the weather and have found a few panfish for the taking. The bream are biting red worms around structures and grassy areas. Remember to adjust your depth in high waters. The cats are biting cut-up eel and chicken livers. Remember that early and late is the phrase of all good fresh water anglers. The salt water anglers are hooking some nice Spanish off of the piers. Gotcha plugs will work for some while the big ones are being caught on live baits. The red fish are biting in the bays and marshes in the area. Gulp baits will do the trick along with select topwater baits. Some anglers are reporting that the reds are also biting cut baits. The specks will hit the same baits and are on the flats as well. There has been some black drum being caught in the surf with the occasional red being hooked as well. Small sharks have been the biggest nuisance in the surf. Cut bait and shrimp are working here. This week’s fishing tip Your son is about five years-old and he is ready to be taken on his first real fishing trip. Where are you going to take him? The local pond or even the river is

the best place to go. Get you some red worms and go after the always fun to catch bream. Let’s go over what you will need for the little fella’s first trip. Most anglers opt for a light spincast combo or a cane pole rigged with 2-8pound test line. Don’t forget the trusty Zebco 202. Some bobbers, small hooks, split shot and a box of red worms round out the gear. Remember that bream have small mouths. A big hook is the worst thing you can use. Bream feed at all levels, eating on the bottom, picking food from aquatic vegetation at mid-depths and taking insects on the surface. They may be buried in dense cover or in relatively open water. They usually bite around dusk or dawn. Bream love cover. They  rarely venture far from ar  eas providing protection   from predators, a ready   food supply and shelter   from intense sunlight. Con centrate your fishing in ar eas supplying these needs. Work around weed beds, brush piles, fallen or stand ing timber, boat docks, rip rapped banks, stumps and  other cover. Be patient. If the fish aren’t biting just relax and wait. They will start biting sooner or later and you know the old saying that a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. If you have photos of your fishing trips, kids with fish, or your big catch, send them to us at posteditor@ post-voice.com. They might end up in the newspaper.

A major road race for area runners is back on the fall calendar with the Second Annual Two Town Half Marathon scheduled for Oct. 10. This point-to-point race takes its place on a newly certified flat course designed for excellent times – in both Topsail Beach and Surf City. The event begins at the Topsail Beach Town Center and will be completed at Soundside Park in Surf City where a post-race celebration will take place. The last quarter mile of the race participants will run across the wooden boardwalk into Soundside Park with an

amazing view of the historic swing bridge and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Registration is now open through www.active.com and will remain open until Sept. 26. Paper registrations are also available at Surf City Community Center located at 201 Community Center Drive, Surf City, NC. Proceeds will benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation, www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org and Surf City Parks and Recreation. The Pretty In Pink Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North

Carolinians with breast cancer. “We invite everyone to come out for the Second Annual Two Town,” said Race Director Alexi Derstine, Wellness Coordinator at Surf City Parks & Recreation. “This event is bound to be one of the flattest courses around – perfect for competitive runners, first time half marathoners and even walkers” Assistant Race Director Linda Carlsen, Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator with the Town of Surf City is encouraging all to run for a great cause and have a

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feel comfortable and that’s (consistency) is what they need here. “As of right now it’s a feeling out process, getting to know the coaches and booster clubs, and having them get to know, and feel comfortable, with me. Then we can see where we need to go. I already have some thoughts and ideas but we want to make sure things go smoothly before we make any changes.” Haney said he wants to be more of hands-on guy, getting out and getting to know not only the coaches but the kids.

“I want to be out there, hands-on with the coaches,” Haney said. “I’m not an officetype guy, Iwant to be involved. I want to go out to the practices for all the sports so everyone can see I’m behind them and committed to all the things going on, not just the games. My goal is to have the coaches, the kids, and the parents feel comfortable with me. I’m definitely looking forward to doing whatever I can to make all the athletic programs here at Topsail better, and I am ready to do that in any way possible.”

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kirah Forney. She is another strong and agile young lady that gives Davis another playmaker. She joins Newkirk and Alex Gorsky to form a trio of good outside hitters. Rounding out the starting rotation are Seniors Hannah Teachey and Skylar Patrick. Senior Kaylyn Frasier looks to get some time in as libero. Coach Davis has made some adjustments to the team’s style of play. There is no Pittman up front to cover for any miscues. Davis understands that and has adjusted the team’s style of play. “After seeing how we played in the summer and identifying some of our strengths, we are focusing on playing to those strengths. We are looking to cover the floor like we have not done in the past and minimize mistakes,” said Davis. “We have made tremendous progress in adjusting to this

style of play. That was evident when we scrimmaged Lakewood this past Friday.” The Patriots have made it a habit of playing a tough non-conference schedule in preparation of the conference slate. This year is no different as they will be tested early in the season. “We open up with nonconference opponents Laney (4A), New Hanover (4A), West Brunswick (3A), Topsail (3A), and defending state champion WCA,” said Davis. “We will be looking to compete in each of those games and develop the toughness that will be necessary to have a successful conference season.” The Patriots were 18-8 overall last year and 14-0 in conference play. Coach Davis knows that winning the Four County Conference for a third straight year will be tough. However, he is conceding nothing. “The Four County Con-

ference will not be an easy slate as Midway is always tough. Wallace has made great strides over the past several years and Trask is entering their second year under their new coach and should be much improved. We are going to have a target on our backs having won the conference the first two years of its existence. “I’m sure we’ ll get everybody’s best game, but that tough non-conference schedule should help get us ready for conference play. We hope to be near the top of the conference at the end of the year.” Trask volleyball hopes for rebound in 2015 The Heide Trask Titan volleyball program was once a player in the 1A ranks. Under the direction of veteran coach Karen Byrd the team was always in the running for a conference championship and

was always a tough out in the 1A playoffs. Times have changed and the Titans are in a rebuilding mode. Last year was Head Coach Jessica Ball’s first as a head coach and the team went through a tough streak. 2015 is here and Coach Ball has a team that she can call her own. This year’s strengths will be in its setters. Maggie Sellers and Haley Smith will be playing the setters spot. Their job will be to give the middle and outside hitters a chance to attack the opposing team. Both Sellers and Smith are very smart players with a no-quit attitude. The Titans will be as good as they are. The Titans will have a bevy of juniors that will be counted on to make plays for Coach Ball this year. They include Samantha long, Tiara Mitchell and Brooke Herring. These young ladies will be charged with giving the team some

leadership along with their improved play. The Titans have a couple of sophomores that will play the libero role. Brittney Foy and Emily Olyer are good athletes and will improve as the season progresses. C o a ch B a l l h a s h a d a chance to install her type of play and is expecting the team to be much improved from last year. “The season is looking great. The team is playing well together. We are running plays and the girls are learning a lot about volleyball.” The Titans were 3-15 last year with all three wins coming in Four County play. They won three of their last six matches and showed great improvement in the last two weeks of regular season play. They open non-conference play at home Aug. 18. North Brunswick will be their opening day opponent.

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Continued from page 9A time, he will serve as the athletic director while handling some duties in discipline and planning as an assistant principal, although he indicated most of his duties will be leading the sports’ department. “I want to come here and stay here and preach consistency,” Haney said. I’m tired of switching schools and Mr. Hodges and everyone here has made me

Volleyball Continued from page 9A anything he had experienced while at the helm of the perennial conference champions. Gone from the squad is player of the year Brianna Pittman as well as setter extraordinaire Katy Stewart. In fact the Patriots return only two starters in Imani Newkirk and Jalissa Perez, both of whom are juniors. However, the cupboard is hardly bare for Coach Davis. This year’s team could be categorized as Newkirks team. The junior standout is transitioning from defensive specialist to a full time player and outside hitter. She is an excellent athlete who will improve as the season progresses. Joining her will be another outstanding athlete in La-

Sellers looks to be starter for Trask volleyball By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes it seems as if the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In Heide Trask junior volleyball player Maggie Sellers case there is two apples that have reached the ground and is set to explode with the fruits from a pair of successful parents. Maggie has grown both personally and athletically in her time at Heide Trask. She has grown from a sometimes timid young lady to a confident and sturdy student-athlete. Maggie is the daughter of a duo of educators in Glenn and Susan Sellers. She has taken their pursuit of excellence both in the classroom and on the athletic front and made it her own. Miss Sellers will be a starter on the Trask volleyball team this year. With her strong work ethic and family values she will no doubt be a success on the court and in the classroom for the Trask Titans.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate football team had a big fullback to rely on last year in Josh Jessup. When Jessup went down with an injury, junior Drew Gaithers filled in admirably. He rumbled his way through opponents with his powerful style of running the ball. This year the Pirates will count on him to carry the load as the team’s primary fullback. He will attempt to run rampant through the Mid-Eastern Conference defenses with his helmet down and his pads squarely in the sites of his defenders. Drew is one of those backs that would rather run through an opponent than around him. He is the consummate fullback. As the preseason workouts draw to a close and the regular season looms right around the corner, Drew Gaithers will begin to gather steam. When the first whistle blows it is time to rumble for Drew Gaithers.

fabulous time! Both Surf City and Topsail Beach are cooperating to make this event a success again this year. Brunswick Timing Services, www.brunswicktiming. com will handle race duties. The Hampstead Hams, a local amateur radio club will be providing emergency radio services and SAG support. Visit their website at www. hampsteadhams.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ hampsteadhams.The early bird cost is $55 and runners will receive a collector’s Tshirt, finisher medals and other goodies.

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Continued from page 9A against Cape Fear Academy, with the junior-varsity game beginning at 5 p.m. and the varsity taking to the pitch shortly thereafter. After non-conference games against Coastal Christian (away, 8/25), Richlands (away, 8/27), Havelock (home, 9/1), and Wallace-Rose Hill (away, 9/8), Topsail will open conference play at home on Sept. 15 (Thursday) against the Screaming Eagles of Ashley.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot volleyball team has known a lot of success over the years. There have been many outstanding players over the years. This year the powerful Patriot spikers are a bit younger and a lot smaller across the front line. Coach Matt Davis knows that and has changed the teams approach to the game. He will use what is described as a ground game to take advantage of his athletes. Senior Hannah Teachey has been there when the Pats were big and strong and she will now become a starter when the Pats move on to another style of play. Miss Teachey will be an important factor for the Patriots as they attempt to keep every shot off of the floor. She will be counted on to be a defensive stopper on the court. As the season approaches there is no doubt that Hannah Teachey is ready for her senior season.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. 15 E 242 COUNTY OF PENDER Joseph S. Johnston, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judith Kicos, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 5725 Oleander Drive, Suite C-3, Wilmington, NC 28403 on or before the 21st day of October, 2015 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to the said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of July,2015. Joseph S. Johnston, Executor c/o D. Robert Williams, Jr., Esq. Price & Williams, P.A. Attorneys at Law 5725 Oleander Drive, Suite C-3 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 791-9422 phone (910) 791-0432 fax #6976 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/2015 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SALE OF PROPERTY Town of Topsail Beach 820 South Anderson Blvd. Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28445 The Town solicits sealed bids for the purchase of the Turtle Hospital Property (the “Property”) from the Town, pursuant to N.C.G.S. §§ 143-129 & 160A-268. The Property includes all of Lot 5 in Block 15 of New Topsail Beach Subdivision as shown on a map recorded in Map book 3 at page 56 of the Pender County registry and is located at the end of Crews street at 822 Carolina Boulevard in the Town of Topsail Beach. The Property is to be sold “AS IS”. Water to Property is available. No conditions are to be attached to the bid. Minimum required bid is $170,000 and a deposit equal to 5% of the bid in good funds must accompany the bid. The deposit for the awarded bid will be retained until closing. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Topsail Beach at the Town Hall, 820 South Anderson Boulevard, Topsail Beach, N.C. until 2:00 P.M. (EDST), Monday, August 31, 2015 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Upset bid procedures in N.C.G.S. § 160A-269 are applicable. Upset bid notice will provide that within 10 days any person may raise the bid by not less than 10% of the first $1000 of the bid price and not less than 5% of the remainder of the bid price. Inquiries should be directed to: Town Manager Town of Topsail Beach 820 South Anderson Blvd. Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28445 The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. #6983 7/30, 8/13/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-286 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., 15-CVS286, (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, 08/21/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the North side of NC Highway 12, said iron pipe being located 442.8 feet West of a culvert under said road (said culvert being located 0.2 mile north of the intersection of Slupoint Road); thence from said Beginning point North 45 degrees 45’ West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 44 degrees 15’ West 75 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 45 degrees East 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 44 degrees 15’ East 75 feet to the Beginning, Containing ½ acre, more or less. Being the same land conveyed by Ernestine Shepard to Miles. B. Fowler, Trustee for Deluxe Homes of Wilmington, by deed of trust dated January 27, 1962, recorded in Book 37 at Page 336, and assigned by Deluxe Homes, Inc. to James Talcott, Inc. in Book 370, Page 468, Pender County Registry. This being the same tract of land conveyed to Carl R. Williams and wife, Mildred B. Williams by deed recorded in Book 808, Page 272 of the Pender County Registry. Less and except that parcel of land conveyed to North Carolina Department of Transportation of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 4215-10-0350-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6989 8/6, 8/13/15

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-300 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. OUT ISLAND, LLC, owner, et. al., 15CVS-300, (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, 08/21/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a Hornbeam Barnhill’s corner on the run of Riley’s Creek at the mouth of said Branch, running thence with Barnhill’s line up the center of said Branch S 20 degrees E 3 chains to a cypress stump, thence S 12 degrees E 7 chains to a stake on the run Branch thence West 10.56 chains to a pine stump thence North 11.50 to corner on run of Riley’s Creek; thence up run of said creek to ﬁrst station containing 10 acres, more or less, on West said of Beaver Branch, adjoining D.E. Barnhill, and Robinson. See Book 47, Page 285, of the Pender County Registry. This being the same tract of land conveyed to Carl R. Williams and wife, Mildred B. Williams by deed recorded in Book 808, Page 272 of the Pender County Registry. (PID: 3205-01-1062-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ﬁve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6990 8/6, 8/13/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:14-SP-274 DEREK WATKINS, Plaintiff, v. JEROME WATKINS, QUENTIN WATKINS and DANA CHERSE WATKINSPARKER Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Derek Watkins v. Jerome Watkins, et. al., 14-SP-274, (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, 08/21/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at an iron bar, a dividing corner of Lots IA and 2A in the well-marked line of International Paper Company lands and running thence with said Paper Company’s line South 78 degrees 15 minutes East 241.95 feet to another iron bar in said line, a dividing corner of Lots 2A and 3; thence with the dividing line of said lots South 03 degrees 30 minutes West 233.55 feet (crossing over an inline white concrete monument on the North side of N.C. Highway #50 at 19855 feet) to A nail in the centerline of the paved portion of the highway, at the point where the West line of Lot #3 crosses said centerline; thence with said centerline North 86 degrees 49 minutes West 239.40 feet to another nail in line that marks the dividing corner between Lots IA, 2A, IB, and 213; thence with the dividing line between Lots IA and 2A, North 03 degrees 30 minutes East 269.70 feet (crossing over an inline white concrete monument on the North side of the highway at 35.00 feet) to the Beginning, containing 1.22 acres, more or less, after exclusion of the 30 foot wide right of way area. Being Lot 2A on a map entitled “Division Map of the Estate of James H. Watkins.” SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING at a nail in the curved centerline of the paved portion of N.C. Highway 450 at the point where the old dividing line between the Estates of James H. Watkins, deceased, and Dave Watkins, deceased, crosses said centerline, said nail being a dividing corner of Lots 1A and 2B and is located in said centerline at a point that is North 87 degrees 58 minutes East 38.42 feet from a railroad spike located in said centerline directly above the concrete culvert that accommodates the water beneath the roadway; and running thence from said Beginning nail, so located, with the curved centerline of the highway the following short chord, South 89 degrees 19 minutes East 138.08 feet to a nail inline at the point of termination of the curve; thence continuing with the said centerline South 86 degrees 49 minutes East 101.47 feet to a nail inline, a dividing corner of Lots 1A, 2A, I and 213; thence with the dividing line of Lots I and 2B, South 03 degrees 30 minutes West 1074.25 feet (crossing over an inline white concrete monument on the South side of the roadway at 35.0 feet) to a white concrete monument in the main run of Sandy Run Creek; thence down the main run of the Creek as it meanders the following traverse courses and distances from point to point in or on the run: North 50 degrees 51 minutes West 101.78 feet; North 32 degrees 02 minutes West 43.25 feet; and North 70 degrees 02

minutes West 141.55 feet to a white concrete monument on the run of the Creek at the old well marked dividing corner between the estates of James H. and Dave Watkins; thence with their old marked dividing line North 03 degrees 43 minutes East 952.84 feet (crossing over an inline white concrete monument on the South side of N.C. Highway #50 at 917.84 feet) to the Beginning, containing 5.51 acres, more or less, after exclusion of 30 foot wide right of way area (including 0.87 A.-f- of cleared land). Being Lot 213 on a map entitled “Division Map of James H. Watkins.” The above described two lots (2A and 213) comprise a one-fifth (1/5) share in the estate division of the James H. Watkins (deceased) estate as surveyed and mapped by Walton and Walton, Registered Land Surveyors, during the year 1966, said map of survey entitled “Division Map of the Estate of James H. Watkins” begin duly recorded in Map Book 9, Page ____ in the Pender County Register of Deeds Office. (PID: 4302-75-1791-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6991 8/6, 8/13/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROBERT JOHN ALBERTI II All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Robert John Alberti II, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Brittany Alberti, as Administrator of the decedent’s Estate on or before November 18, 2015, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, P.A., PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Brittany Alberti. Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6992 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF: JOSEPH M. KOGEL Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Joseph M. Kogel, late of118 Deepwoods Ridge, NC 28457 Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of saiddecedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 340, 211 S. Wright Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 5th day of November, 2015 or this notice will bepleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to theundersigned. This the 6 Day of August, 2015. Coleman Law, PLLC Nathaniel T. Coleman, Attorney at Law Administrator of the Estate of Joseph M. Kogel PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #6993 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015 State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 15 E 222 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of David Murchison Blake Jr. deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, David Murchison Blake Jr. to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before November 13, 2015, at 287 Castle Bay Dr., Hampstead, NC 28443 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st Day of July, 2015 Tiffany Blake Homrighausen Administratrix 287 Castle Bay Dr. Hampstead, NC 28443 #6994 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Myrle Carr Knowles, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Myrle Carr Knowles to present them to the undersigned on or before November 12, 2015 at 826 Billmark Drive Wilmington, NC 28409, or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of July 31, 2015. James Harold Merritt 826 Billmark Drive Wilmington, NC 28409 #6997 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015

State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 15 E 188 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the Estate of James Francis Sammon deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, James Francis Sammon to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before November 13, 2015, at 15 Rock Ridge Rd, Denville, NJ 07834 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st Day of July, 2015 Joseph M. Sammon Executor 15 Rock Ridge Rd Denville, NJ 07834 #6996 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015 State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 15 E 199 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualiﬁed as Executor of the Estate of John Coleman Donovan deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, John Coleman Donovan to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before November 13, 2015, at 911 Vicar Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st Day of July, 2015 Edward C. Donovan Executor 911 Vicar Lane Alexandria, VA 22302 #6995 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015

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 termination. Dated: June 29, 2015 The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD as Substitute Trustee (704) 334-7114 #6966 8/6, 8/13/15 15 SP 88 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 E. Campbell, Jr. to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 5, 2013 and recorded on April 8, 2013 in Book 4236 at Page 301, 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 August 18, 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: Land situated in the township of Topsail in the County of Pender in the State of NC BEING all of Lot 40 as shown on a map entitled “Final Plat of Section 3, Tropical Winds Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 37 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for more accurate and particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 309 Blue Fan Street, Surf City, NC 28445. 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 Campbell, Jr.. 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

110 021665-1 15-Sp-0085 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 Vernie Edker Cavenaugh Jr., dated 05/06/2008 and recorded on 05/16/2008, in Book 3463 at Page 054_, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned 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, in Burgaw, North Carolina, on August 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Rocky Point, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particular described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 22, SECTION 1, SUMMIT RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OF SAME RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 31, PAGE 79 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT OF WAY IN COMMON WITH OTHERS OVER, THROUGH OR UPON ANY AND ALL EXISTING STREETS PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE LOT SHOWN ON SAID MAP. Any and all improvements thereon. Address of Property: 105 Summit Ridge Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 Present Record Owners: Vernie Edker Cavenaugh Jr. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). 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 the Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real File No.: 14-27157-FC01 Property is Residential with less than #6980 8/6, 8/13/2015 15 Rental Units:

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP443 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RACHEAL A. YOUNG DATED AUGUST 30, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK B3816 AT PAGE P0150 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on August 21, 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: BEING all of Lot 10R of Meadow Hill Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Goslee and Associates of Wallace, N.C. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 107 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description and as revised as to Lot No. 10R in Map Book 47 at Page 83 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with a non-exclusive appurtenant easement for access and utilities along Four Leaf Clover Drive as shown on Map Book 35 at Page 107 of the Pender County Registry. The parcel of land herein conveyed is subject to restrictions of record in Book 3805, Page 0187. The parcel of land herein conveyed is subject to the provisions and conditions described in an amended road maintenance agreement recorded in Book 3805, at Page 184 of the Pender County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 84 Four Leaf Clover Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Racheal Ann Young. 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 July 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/ 13-055764 #6977 8/6, 8/132015

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 15 SP 94 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 Brett J. Worthington and Kelli M. Worthington to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), which was dated March 8, 2010 and recorded on March 9, 2010 in Book 3748 at Page 103, 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 August 18, 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 iron pipe in the Northeastern right-of-way line of NC Highway #50, said iron pipe is located at a point that is North 51 degrees 09 minutes East 30.00 feet from a spike in the centerline of the said Highway, said spike is located along the centerline at a point that is South 38 degrees 15 minutes East 275.49 feet from the intersection of the centerline of NC Highway #50, with the centerline of Pender County Secondary Road #1580, and running thence from said beginning iron pipe, so located North 51 degrees 09 minutes East 308.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 38 degrees 15 minutes East 65.00 feet to an iron pipe in the Southeastern line of Lot #3 in the Subdivision of G.S. James; thence with said line South 51 degrees 09 minutes West 308.00 feet to an old iron stake in said line and in the Northeastern right-of-way line of NC Highway #50; thence with said right-of-way line North 38 degrees 15 minutes West 65.00 feet to the beginning, contained 0.46 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, Burgaw, NC in August 1972. The above described tract of land is a portion of Lot #3 in the subdivision of the G.S. James lands. See Book 163, Page 194 of the Registry of Pender County. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6845 NC Highway 50, Maple Hill, NC 28454. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS WHERE IS.â&#x20AC;? 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 Brett J. Worthington and wife, Kelli M. Worthington. 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 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-06555-FC01 #6982 8/6, 8/13/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-197 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v. DAVID S. LEE, owner, et. al., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DAVID S. LEE, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-197, (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, 08/21/2015, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a metal spike in the center of the pavement of N.C. Highway No. 50, which said spike is over the center of a concrete culvert through which ďŹ&#x201A;ow the waters of Marshburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch Ditch, said culvert being located 1.00 miles East of the intersection of S.R. No. 1532 with N.C. No. 50, and runs thence as follows: 1.With the center of the pavement of N.C. Highway No. 50 South 87 degrees 42 minutes East 275.00 feet to a metal spike; thence, 2.With a new line South 02 degrees 18 minutes West 475.00 feet to an iron stake; thence, 3.Continuing with a new line North 87 degrees 42 minutes West 353.30 feet to an iron stake Marshburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch Ditch; thence, 4.With the said ditch or branch North 25 degrees 19 minutes East 67.90 feet, North 00 degrees 50 minutes West 98.60 feet, North 24 degrees 32 minutes West 41.05 feet, North 01 degrees 30 minutes East 63.87 feet, North 08 degrees 26 minutes East 78.48 feet, and North 29 degrees 02 minutes East 151.90 feet to the beginning. The above described tract of land contains 3.40 acres to be the same more or less after excluding that portion within the right-of-way of N.C. Highway No. 50. (PID: 4302-45-1106-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale. This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order. Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #6988 8/6, 8/13/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Danny Mitchell Blackmon, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Danny Mitchell Blackmon to present them to the undersigned on or before November 12, 2015 at 3617 Blue Banks Loop Rd., Leland, NC 28451, or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of July 31, 2015. Anthony Mitchell Blackmon 3617 Blue Banks Loop Road Leland, NC 28451 #6998 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/15 Notice to Creditors and Debtors State of North Carolina In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Lauretta VanCompernolle Riggs, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lauretta VanCompernolle Riggs to present them to the undersigned on or before November 12, 2015 at 11 Lakeside Drive Middle Island, NY 11953, or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of July 31, 2015. Mitchell Riggs 11 Lakeside Drive Middle Island, NY 11953 #6986 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Stanford Henry Shaw III, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Myrle Carr Knowles to present them to the undersigned in care of Meg D. Goldstein, Attorney-At-Law, 5960 Fairview Road, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28210 on or before November 16, 2015 at 826 Billmark Drive Wilmington, NC 28409, or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of August 10, 2015. Ramona and Stanford Henry Shaw, JR. Co-Executors of the Estate of Stanford Henry Shaw III Pender County Superior Court File No. 15-E 185 #7005 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/2015

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP169 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TIMOTHY TODD WARD AND DEBORA JOANN WARD DATED OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3692 AT PAGE 0044 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on August 25, 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: All that certain parcel of land in , Pender County, State of NC, as more fully described in Book 1243 Page 309 ID#4215-24-0398-0000, being known and designated as Lot 7 Old WhitďŹ eld Estates recorded in Map Book 29 at Page 149. And Being more commonly known as: 100 Machine Gun Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reďŹ&#x201A;ected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Timothy Todd Ward. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE IS.â&#x20AC;? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, 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 ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed funds at the time of the sale. 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 August 4, 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/ 15-071434 #6999 8/13, 8/20/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DEAN HAYES RIVENBARK 15 E 271 All persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against Dean Hayes Rivenbark, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Jo Ann Blanton Rivenbark, Executrix of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, on or before November 14, 2015 at 315 Atkinson Point Road, Surf City, NC 28445, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix. Jo Ann Blanton Rivenbark, Executrix Estate of Dean Hayes Rivenbark c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7002 8/13,8/20,8/27, 9/3/2015

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 118 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Amanda L. Lewis (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Amanda L. Lewis and Marcus A. Lewis) to G. Tommy Bastian, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of November, 2009, and recorded in Book 3706, Page 0248, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 25, 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 131, Willows Bay, Section Three, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 34 at Page 147 and also Lot 131-A, Section IV, Phase 1, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 47 at Page 105 in the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 198 Grey Beard Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS Â§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 Â§7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE IS.â&#x20AC;? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed funds at the time of the sale. 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 agree-

ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the

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Continued from page 6A but a strenuous ride through the hills and trails outside of Barcelona. Do what you love, I told David, and ride your horse. He agreed that his relationship with Qlaudia was amazing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever explain the true happiness that I feel when I am riding her in the woods, alone with nature, and those short and intense adrenaline rushes when we gallop in certain intervals along the path. She is so with me. I always thank her and the universe for bringing her into my life... I have to say my time with her is silent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; silent communication and silent connection with the woods, the smell of moist dirt, musty leaves on the ground, greens and browns of all colors around me, the sun going down and the colors in the sky starting to blaze, the sound of Qlaudiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hooves and the sound of silence..â&#x20AC;&#x153; David rides several times a week. The feeling he gets from

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back in the woods. The town road has deteriorated from the recent rains so be very aware of the numerous, crater-like pot holes as well as soft sand and drop-offs on the shoulders. Hopefully the road will be scraped by the time you read this. Our volunteers are on-hand throughout the building to greet you and answer any questions. We continue our battle with our finicky lift station so we appreciate your continuing support in complying with the disposal of wet wipes and sanitary products per the signs in our restrooms. If our pumps shut down we will have to close the building to the public until the issue can be resolved. Questions, comments Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net.

those experiences help shape his thoughts and actions for the days he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Had a g reat ride with Qlaudia yesterday....Zen walk in the woods...on the way back close to the stable....short sprint gallops and a wind down cool walk back home. Was just what we needed. Afterward I can say that I can handle anything. Nothing really mattered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just that good moment after good moments. I floated my way home and was greeted by Rafa and our happy giggling twins.â&#x20AC;? So David has continued on with my advice and his own willpower. That day I told him about, the 100 days in a row doing sit-ups and pushups has come and gone, and he does 400 pushups (sets of 50) and 100 sit-ups, straight through, every morning. He is feeling good about himself, and has a new mindset, strong for his kids and strong for his relationship. For David, it took a good mare, and the consistency to do a morning workout every day. What is it going to take for you?

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Section B

Living

{Backyard Adventures}

Bannerman Vineyard By Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism Director, Special to the Post & Voice One of North Carolina’s oldest muscadine vineyards is located right here in Pender County. Located at 2620 Stag Park Rd., Bannerman Vineyard has 18 acres of various types of muscadine grapes in production. “Muscadine grapes are native to Eastern North Carolina,” said Colleen Bannerman. “Often they are referred to as the Scuppernong.” The wine industry in North Carolina dates back to 1524 when Giovanni de Verazano, a French explorer, recorded the first sighting of grapes in the Cape Fear River Valley. As early as 1840, North Carolina was declared to be the chief wine-producing state. While Prohibition shut down more than 25 wineries in North Carolina, the industry has since rebounded. Bannerman Vineyard has cultivated grapes since 1973. The family-owned and operated business started the winery in 2005. “We pride ourselves in small batches every week,” said Colleen. “We are very quality controlled and we use no preservatives.” The Bannerman labels are often characterized as dessert or sweet wines. Muscadines are harvested by hand, explained Colleen. Harvest season generally begins in September. The vineyard is open during harvest season for “U-Pick – We Pick” purchases of grapes. “We’re very selective about our grapes,” said Colleen. “We only use perfectly ripe grapes that are hand-picked.” Bannerman Vineyard offers at least seven to eight varieties in the winery. Among some of their creations are White Oak Semi-Sweet, Red Oak Sweet, Raspberry Lemon, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Southern Sunshine – a ginger infused wine, and a most unique Habanero infused sweet white. “We support North Carolina’s fresh fruit and local growers,” said Colleen. Bannerman Vineyard is a member of the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Growers Association. They participate in the Goodness Grows in North Carolina Program and are featured in the North Carolina Winery Guide. The winery is open to the public and admission is free. Currently Bannerman Vineyard is open Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. During harvest season the vineyard is open Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Bannerman wines can also be found at the Poplar Grove Farmers Market each Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. They also participate in the Downtown Wilmington Market each Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the Onslow County Farmers Market on N.C. Highway 258 every other Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. “These markets run throughout the year from March until November,” said Colleen. “Please check their websites for more information.” Bannerman Vineyard is available for private parties and events. Visit Bannerman Vineyard online at www.bannermanvineyard.com for more information or call 910-259-5474. Cheers!

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The woman said to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that the Messiah is coming. When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.â&#x20AC;? Jesus said to her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am He, the one who is speaking to you.â&#x20AC;? John 4: 25-26 It struck me recently how often Jesus appears in the Bible as a stranger. There is the appearance when Jesus walks on the water. The disciples donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who or what it is. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize Jesus until he speaks. He came as a stranger when he called most of the disciples. He is a virtual unknown when he begins his ministry after John the Baptist is imprisoned. There is the incident in the garden when Mary thinks he is the gardener. She does not know him until he speaks her name. There is that resurrection appearance at the seaside. The disciples have gone fishing and a stranger hails them from the beach. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it is Jesus until he tells them to fish on the other side as he did once before and they have another record catch. Then perhaps the most dramatic example, the risen Jesus meets his disciples om the road to Emmaus . They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize him though he speaks boldly to them about Scripture and their hearts burn within them.

They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize him until he blesses and breaks the bread. Jesus it seems is often appearing as a stranger. He is a stranger to the woman at the well in Samaria. She has never seen him before. She has no idea who he is or even what he really wants. She discovers his true identity in the unfolding conversation. She knows of the Messiah, how he will someday come but it is Jesus in a word that reveals his true self to her in a few words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am he, the one who is speaking to you.â&#x20AC;? His use of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I amâ&#x20AC;? does not simply acknowledge his identity but hails back to the name of God in Exodus 3, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am who I am.â&#x20AC;? Jesus is not simply the Messiah but like God the source of true life. The water he is offering, the water of spirit is the spring of eternal life. Still skeptical, the woman goes to tell the villagers about the man she has met and who she thinks he might be. They all return at her word. The stranger at the well converts them too. In the woman we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just see a model of sincere searching but of active evangelism. She goes to tell others, to invite others, to reach out to others with the good news. A commentator on this text comments that when we go into the world, when we practice invitation and outreach, we meet others where they are and we meet

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Jesus, too. Jesus comes to us as stranger, often in the guise of someone else: The outcast person, the needy child, the hungry woman, the lonely man, the person with a broken spirit or a heavy burden. Jesus is waiting for us at the wells of this world, waiting to give us the water of life and to send us out to call others to his love and ministry. Jesus meets us as a stranger but instantly becomes a friend. He meets us as a person and becomes our life and salvation, our Lord and Savior. We may not always recognize him, but we will know him when we hear his

voice. We may not know him in his appearance, but we will recognize him in his familiar words and ways. Jesus may come as a stranger, but he will not leave until he fully reveals himself and gives us his blessing. Like the woman at the well, we may come upon a stranger, but we leave with a faith and a hope and a life that is blessed. Jesus the stranger will come to us in the midst of the ordinary and everyday, but precisely there he will meet us, restore us and give us new life. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way he does things. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way He is.

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Office of Rocky Point Mini Storage Climate Control â&#x20AC;˘ First Month Half Price â&#x20AC;˘

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

RILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Church Directory 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

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. 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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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.

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

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

311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

TRI-COUNTY PEST CONTROL, INC. Serving New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow County

August 21-22, 28-29 The Macedonia A.M.E. Church, 300 N. Walker St. Burgaw will give away household items and other items from 9 a.m. until noon Aug. 21-22 and 28-29.

Riverview Crematory 910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005

Located inside SOUTHERN PRINTING 203 S. Dudley St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 910.259.4807

Ants â&#x20AC;˘ Fleas â&#x20AC;˘ Ticks â&#x20AC;˘ Spiders â&#x20AC;˘ Flies Rodents â&#x20AC;˘ Termites

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

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Burgaw Vape

Real Estate Inspections â&#x20AC;˘ All Work Guaranteed Wood Destroying Insect Reports Moisture Control â&#x20AC;˘ Termite & Pest Control Financing Available

Locally Owned & Operated

910.392.3275 910.270.1190 www.tri-countypestcontrol.net

910.532.4470 Hometown Convenience 45 Wilmington Hwy. Harrells, NC

Roman Trophies & Engraving, Inc.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Award Achievement, Deed & Affectionâ&#x20AC;?

Trophies, Plaques, Medallions Name Tags, Desk Sets, Engraving & More 910-821-5002 â&#x20AC;˘ 16643 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 MON-FRI 9AM-5PM (CLOSED 1-2 FOR LUNCH)

140 Industrial Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 Producers of the finest select pork rinds and pork cracklin products in the USA

Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service

S. Dickerson St. Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s212 Original Funeral Service Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 Affordable Prices www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

212 S. Dickerson St. â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S. Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-232-7759

www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m. Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m. Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m. Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

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2015. the beginning of work ing 120 at with â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are wor king virtually ge their for community colle ment rate remained ion the arat with prep l- them in Febr uary unch ange d from begin in late som e train ing avai hiring process to The rate to get . they year so this ers said. ch to Mar able to job seek or July,â&#x20AC;? Pittman to 7.6 June from get tly and d sligh ing with can clos e that gap res re- increase â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate work Emp loym ent figu the jobs that are percent. g.â&#x20AC;? for 7.7 hirin ified artqual their Dep in a them showed leas ed by the N.C. s cerPittman said. However the rate ce show The career readines last available,â&#x20AC;? school men t of Com mer min g e improvement over The lack of a high atio n is also beco unemploy- larg bers, fallbarrier to tific Pender Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March num t tool in obtaindiploma is a huge rtan . impo 2013 an in . ent ing from 9.3 perc a job, Pittman says ng findi job. a loyemp c skill s ing e tests â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of re are also basi â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a series of thre staff. Right The als le need for a job. ers adding to their fy that indi vidu g to get that peop college is to veri past now we are busy tryin g the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community skill s that in the have alon ed such â&#x20AC;&#x201C; employers staff assumed a high ng some prog rams addi have may Pittwe y mar on coas t,â&#x20AC;? said Rose would have,â&#x20AC;? cert ified prod ucti loyment as the e- school graduate n â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is som man of the local emp . â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bu t whe n art and technicia t said Pitt man r, they is very importan office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new Walm get to the employe ing thing that they start on Pittseas said skills, such the summer R.C. Creations,â&#x20AC;? donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have those loyers staff- to s. This is has several emp skill . math man c basi are We office is as looking ing for the summer. Pittman says her t employers are for people Creations, wha really looking hard working with R.C. for.â&#x20AC;? h.â&#x20AC;? als ood proc esso r to work on the beac an says individu Pittm are the new seaf e ther er Pend says fications Pitt man truction in need to get the certi than a under cons Park . R.C. Crein a posice be mor e jobs avai lable to mer now Com need a they e still is year ago, but ther is expe cted to hire that are atio ns n work gap between the jobs t 80 people to begi ed on page 2A skills of the abou nding to Continu available and the in September, expa job seekers. w By Andy Pettigre isher Post & Voice Publ

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