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The Topsail High School football team is off to the best season start since 2008. The Pirates are 3-0 going into this week’s game. Read more in sport beginning on page 8A.

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By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Editor The unemployment rate in July inched slightly higher according to figures released by the State Department of Workforce Solutions last week. The June 2015 rate moved to 6.5 percent, up from 6.3 in June. The June 2015 rate is considerably lower than the 2014 rate of 7.4 percent in Pender County. “The contract workers in the schools could have made that much difference, if they stopped working in June and filed for unemployment insurance in July. Or it could be blueberry farm workers as well,” said Rosemary Pittman, director of the local state employment office. But I can tell a big difference over last year, especially in the traffic in the office.” Pittman says more people are working than last year at this time, and more people are using the online services offered by her office. “They don’t actually have to come into the office as much as they used to,” Pittman said. “For people who have computer skills, that saves them money and time.” Pittman went on to say computer skills was one of the biggest factors in finding a job. “The lack of computer skills is one of the most prominent barriers to finding a job – that, and a criminal record are deal-breakers with many employers,” said Pittman. “More employers are requiring job seekers apply online and many employers communicate with prospective employees by email. I’m surprised how many people don’t have those basic skills to get to a website, fill out the employment application, and receive emails.” Pittman says the employment office has partnered with Cape Fear Community College to offer courses to help people get the skills they need. “One course is the back to work boot camp, which is a one week, nine-hour class to help people look for work in the current job market. I had a woman in this week that had been on her last job 15 years. It’s completely different how you look for work now than how you used to,” said Pittman. “CFCC also has a course, computers and the job search, which is a four to fiveweek class that teaches basic computer skills and what they will need to find a job using the computer. We are hoping that will help overcome the barrier of computers.”

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2015 N.C. Spot Festival Pageant Saturday in Hampstead By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Year after year, the North Carolina Spot Festival Scholarship Pageant crowns some of the area’s brightest and most talented young ladies. But this year, it will be a pageant unlike any you’ve seen before. “Little by little we are making the Spot Pageant into an organization that we feel fits out community,” said Pageant Director Shannon Rinko. She and co-director Kelly Jelley knew they have to make some changes. “We have added another age group; this will give us seven queens this year and we have changed all of the titles: We will now have a Baby Miss Spot Festival Queen, Mini Miss Spot Festival Queen, Tiny Miss Spot Festival Queen, Little Miss Spot Festival Queen, Young Miss Spot Festival Queen, Teen Miss Spot Festival Queen and our Miss Spot Festival Queen.” Though the pair hopes to continue making changes of the years to come, they’re honing in on this year’s pageant to make sure it is a success. The pageant will be Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Pender County Government Annex in Hampstead. Built in 1925, the original Topsail School location houses a lot of history and organizers are thrilled to set the stage and show off the talent pool. “We give young ladies positive experiences to grow up through. Pageants such as ours spend the year giving back, helping others and developing a sisterhood not only with our group of Spot girls but with the many wonderful queens throughout Pender, Onslow and New Hanover Counties. We hope that Spot and other pageant experiences throughout their lives leave a huge impression on the adults they become.”

The success of the pageant over the years has been rewarding, but what keeps Rinko coming back year after year is something a little more personal. “I’d have to say my two favorite [things] are seeing their smiling faces when they know they have done something so good for someone else and watching them perform whether on a stage or a spot in the grass it brings tears to my eyes,” she said. “I am always so proud of our girls so I guess my overall most favorite part is watching them reach heart feeling accomplishments.” But feelings of such joy and pride don’t come without true tests and heartbreak. “The biggest challenge this past year was dealing with one of our queens passing away. That is something we, as

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The 2014 N.C. Spot Festival queens

The Surf City town council agreed to annex the property where the new Surf City school will be built. The board instructed town manager Larry Bergman to contact Rudolph Moore Properties LLC and convey the town’s informal intent to annex the property after the sale to the Pender County Board of Education. “There’s a lot of discussion if the town would accept voluntary annexation when that day comes,” said Bergman. “I tried to let them know that this is something we are excited about and looking forward to. With the town attorney’s guidance, we can delay the annexation date, we can give them some options.” Mayor Zander Guy said the new school will be an asset to the community. The large parcel off Shepard’s Road and Highway 17 is close to and existing water line that the county and Surf City

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New county flood map meetings From Staff Reports Residents and business leaders in Pender County and its communities will have the opportunity to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data during meetings scheduled for Sept. 23-24. Now available digitally, preliminary flood hazard information can be layered on top of the county’s parcel data so property owners can better determine potential risks to their land. The digital flood maps will be shown Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. in the Pender County Hampstead Annex Auditorium U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. The Sept. 24 meeting will be held in the Pender County Administrative Building Public Meeting Room at 805

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Arrest report Lisa Nannette Ash, 45, 268 Tradition Way, Rock Hill, SC. Possession of a controlled substance, possession of prescription medicine outside of original container, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 secured bond. Braxton Dale Barnes, 20, 689 Saps Road, Hampstead. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Steven Karl Bateman, 59, 159 Champion Drive, Hampstead. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Cambrin Bennett, 17, 407 Pondview Circle, Hampstead. Larceny, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond. Eric S. Chappell, 25, 116 Old Farm Road, Hampstead. Possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, expired registration, no inspection sticker. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Robert Heriot Clarkson, Jr., 25, 202 Silver Maple Court, Holly Ridge. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Christina Marie Curtis, 32, 1005 Randolph Street, Wildon. Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $4,000 secured bond. Amber Renee Dixon, 25, 14070 HWY 53, Atkinson. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Austin Ray Duncan, 16, 436 Juniper Lane, Currie. Possession of a controlled substance. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Teddy Dwayne Ennis, 34, 336 Newkirk Road, Burgaw. Interference with electronic monitoring device, driving without a license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Roemello Kenriel Graham, 19, 104 Bill Blake Drive, Willard. Communicating threats, trespassing, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Roy Edward Grymes, 65, 113 Old Farm Road, Hampstead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released. James Mackenzie Hines, 24, 215 N. Railroad Street, Atkinson. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Jared William Hopkins, 26, 1075 Old Folkstone Road Trailer 29, Sneads Ferry. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $400 secured bond. Barkym James, 24, 2363 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill. Assault on a female, communicating threats, possession of cocaine, selling cocaine, manufacturing cocaine. Arrest by US Marshall. Incarcerated under $12,000 secured bond. Gene Franklin Jewell III, 44, 407 Doris Avenue, Jacksonville. Failure to pay monies. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

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Asher Samuel Kirkland, 23, 100 Perkins Drive, Hampstead. Probation violation, resisting a public officer. Released under $6,000 secured bond. David Scott Koger, 41, 2803 Carthage Drive, Wilmington. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, simple possession, maintaining place for a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, simple possession of a controlled substance, expired registration, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $5,000 secured bond. Andrew Lampron, 45, 102 Bunch Berry Court, Hampstead. Driving while license revoked, trespassing on posted property, expired registration, driving while impaired. Arrest by bondsman. Incarcerated under $4,000 secured bond. Jordan Breaze Litwiller, 21, 689 Saps Road, Hampstead. Assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Greg A. Long, Jr., 32, 1103 Stanford Avenue 202, Burgaw. Probation violation, obtaining property under false pretense, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond. Christian Tevon Marshburn, 22, 251 Pamela’s Place, Rocky Point. No operator’s license, possession of marijuana, possession of open container after consuming, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Benito Martinez, 46, 184 Bell Hammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $8,000 secured bond. Christopher Lee Martinez, 19, 309 Saint Rosea Road, Wilmington. Speeding, reckless driving to endanger, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a place for controlled substances. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and NC Highway Patrol. Released under $3,5000 secured bond. Derron Patrick Mooney, 47, 345 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Sylvester Murray III, 36, 4226 US HWY 117 S., Burgaw. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Sylvester Murray, Jr., 58, 1984 Ivanhoe Road, Ivanhoe. Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Josh William Robert Page, 23, 330 Goose Neck Road, Rocky Point. Larceny of a firearm. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Michael Don Raynor, 39, 622 Tar Landing Road, Holly Ridge. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Aaron Clayton Reynolds, 31, 413 South Dudley Street, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked, resisting a public officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond. William Christopher Rowell, 32, 5421 Sirius Drive, Wilmington. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, texting while driving. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. Francisco Aguilar Sandoval, 25, 115 Anabelle Lane, Hampstead. Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Patrick Earl Gerhard Savage, 48, 13959 Ashton Road, Rocky Point. Habitual impaired driving, identity theft. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Antonio Obrian Sharpless, 38, 144 Rockfish Lake Road, Maple Hill. Probation violation, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $11,000 secured bond. Jerritt Denise Smith, 55, 5878 NC HWY 11, Willard. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,500 secured bond. Izeril Stewart, 50, 608 E. Vance Street, Dunn. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Lisa Marie Stonehill, 32, 30 Kel Ash Road, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Sevonta Akeem Wadell, 25, 86 Jordan Road, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Ryan Dale Washington, 25, 4465 Holly Tree Road, Wilmington. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Topsail Beach Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond. Samantha Ann Louis Wells, 27, 69 Whitney Lane, Hampstead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond. Teleak Jarkeem Wilson, 23, 913 N. 30th Street, Wilmington. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $15,500 secured bond.

Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

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Proposals, committee members sought for bike plan effort By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer Regional planning agencies are working with state highway officials to create a master plan making roadways throughout the southeast friendlier to bicyclists. Allen Serkin of the Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) said Tuesday that the long-term, wide-reaching project is in its earliest stages. The project is being administered for the Department of Transportation by the Council of Governments. Serkin said DOT is funding the entire project, with no local match from the communities in the plan area. The plan will serve Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties, and portions of Bladen, Onslow, and Sampson counties. It is a cooperative effort of several council of government agencies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now we are just looking for potential committee members,â&#x20AC;? Serkin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recently posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a study to generate more data about routes, destinations and other factors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to create a network of safe routes for people who are looking for lower-volume roads for riding, whether for tourism, exercise or as their primary means of transportation.â&#x20AC;? CFCOG and its sister orga-

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nizations will identify good candidates for bike routes, then work with the Department of Transportation to identify challenges such as narrow travel ways and crossings of major highways. When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed, Serkin said, the plan will be another tool for highway project engineers and designers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no particular routes yet,â&#x20AC;? Serkin said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;although there are some that are pretty obvious. Some are already in regular use, both by org anized g roups and individuals. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to seek additional ways to make other roads even more accessible, and identify features along the way that cyclists look for.â&#x20AC;? State parks, the Moores Creek National Battlefield, the downtown districts and museums of Whiteville and Burg aw, Lake Waccamaw and even the Elwell Ferry are among the features that have been tagged, but Serkin said planners will be looking for any amenity that will attract more cycle traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have quite a few people who look for a good route to the beach,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was a planner in a beach town, we regularly had cyclists coming through.â&#x20AC;? Some bike-friendly features have been put in place in recent projects, Serkin said, such as wider shoulders and dedicated lanes on the new Surf City Bridge. As resurfacing projects are set,

he explained, the plan can be used to identify areas where wider paved shoulders could be a boon to bikers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re laying the groundwork. The other councils are doing the same. The plan will help better define where there should be wider shoulders, way stations, etc.â&#x20AC;? The plan will also provide some advice on the serious hazards facing riders in the southeast, such as the highway network around the Wilmington metro area and US 17. When the proposals have been gathered, Serkin said, officials will hold public meetings as well as using other methods to gather comment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need input on this to make it work,â&#x20AC;? he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to include the public in this process. Residents, business owners, cyclists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everyone has a stake in this.â&#x20AC;? Serkin said reviewing the proposals should take around a month, then officials will begin working to draft a timeframe for further research, planning and gathering public comments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a firm is selected,â&#x20AC;? Serkin said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we will be assembling a steering committee to guide the planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development.â&#x20AC;? Jake Vares of the CFCOG office will be project manager for the plan, Serkin said. For more infor mation contact Vares at 910.395.4530 or email jvares@capefearcog.org.

ground, but we have already started the design permitting process for the force main and prepared for it in anticipation of annexation. The way our ordinance stands, any cost to the town, the county and the school system will be shaped by the needed capacity and determining what the actual costs will be,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some unknowns to that just like with any big development. That force main line will take off pressure

from the existing pump station near Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Highway 17, and because there is property that can be developed on both sides of Highway 210 near Lowes, we want to stay ahead of the utility needs.â&#x20AC;? A timeline for sale and development of the property for the Surf City school campus to Pender County has not been finalized but Bergman estimates it will be within the next 18-24 months.

be on hand to help residents locate particular properties from the flood hazard layer and determine their level of flood risk. Representatives from the NCFMP will also be available to answer questions about the flood hazard update process, flood insurance coverage and floodplain management. Attendees may see a demonstration of the North Carolina Flood Risk Information System. The North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program was established in 2000 with a mandate to update flood maps for all 100 counties. Through a partnership with FEMA, the state was charged with creating and maintaining the Flood

Insurance Rate Maps for all North Carolina communities. Since 2003, the NCFMP has analyzed, updated anddigitized the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for all 100 counties and associated communities. The latest flood map updates are based on recent studies and local input. Only those portions of the map that have been affected by revised streams have been updated. Therefore, some communities in the county will not have new flood hazard data, although adjacent counties may have some updates. For more information on an individual propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood risk, visit http://fris.nc.gov/ fris/.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year alone, the Festival and Queens raised over $50,000 that went back to the local Topsail Schools, Pender EMS and Fire, Hunger N.C., Wilmington Teen Suicide Prevention, The North Carolina Aquarium Foundation and Clean Water. They have also worked with Pink Heals for Breast Cancer, Make A Wish Foundation, Neighbors Helping Neighbors and more and we hope to be able to do even

more this year.â&#x20AC;? But of course, all of the work they do for the community wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible without the help of the community. Businesses continue to support the North Carolina Spot Festival Scholarship Pageant and in doing so make the dreams of contestants a reality. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to show your support Sept. 12 at 6 p.m., but get their early â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these girls are popular and its sure to be a packed house.

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Mendenhall honored with reception By Bettie Fennell Special to the Post & Voice The Rev. Dr. Ray Mendenhall was honored at a farewell reception Sept. 1 in Burgaw for his work in Pender County. He was presented with several certificates of achievement received during the farewell reception Dr. Mendenhall and his wife, Ann, held at the Burgaw Community House. The Mendenhalls, from the Greensboro area, moved to Burg aw in Se ptember, 1998. They are moving to Ver-

sailles, Kentucky to be near their daughter, son-in-law and grandchild. Dr. Mendenhall was pastor of Burgaw Presbyterian Church for 14 years before retiring more than two years ago. He has also pastored churches in Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. While in Burgaw, the Mendenhalls were active in community affairs, including Pender County Christian Services, Pender Adult Services and the Burgaw Lions Club. Members of the organiza-

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Program can be a lifesaver Burgaw Police did well in reviving the RUOK program. After a brief semi-hiatus, the senior check program was recently reestablished under Police Chief Jim Hock. It exists in various incarnations in departments around the state and country, and its value has been shown on more than one occasion. The chief rightly intends to increase the program’s use in the community. We live in a rapidly aging and distant society, where children through desire or necessity leave home for distant locales, or Mom and Dad retire a long way from family members. We have also become a A friendly voice on somewhat detached society – the telephone can be a outside of technology (espepick-me-up to anyone, cially social media), the old especially a senior citizen practice of visiting neighbors or shut-in who is lonely. is just not what it used to be. It’s too easy for an indeRUOK even helps those pendent senior to fall, or have folks who are still solidly a medical emergency when independent to maintain there is no help available. The even more of the freedom news and emergency reports we all cherish. are replete with such tragedies. The medical alert business has recognized this as well, with a half-dozen different firms selling systems designed to allow an injured person to call for help in seconds, even if they can’t reach a phone. However, all the alert bracelets in the world are useless if they are forgotten, or if for some reason they can’t be activated. The RUOK program takes a decidedly low-tech but effective approach to the potential dangers faced by some seniors. The person being called or a relative can ask for the police to simply place a telephone call at an appointed time –up to several times a week—to check on someone. Protocols and preferences are set up so doors aren’t automatically kicked in by rescue personnel just because Grandpa fell asleep watching the ball game and missed a call, or because Grandmother went on a surprise shopping trip with a friend. An officer will drop by and check on the individual, just to make sure everything is okay, and if there is a true emergency, action can be taken immediately. The program serves multiple purposes—in addition to safeguarding those we love, it allows officers a chance to get to know the people on their beats. Neighbors, too, can learn the names and faces of law enforcement, which builds a bridge for those times when police need our assistance solving or preventing crimes. A friendly voice on the telephone can be a pick-me-up to anyone, especially a senior citizen or shutin who is lonely. RUOK even helps those folks who are still solidly independent to maintain even more of the freedom we all cherish. Chief Hock and his department deserve a hearty thanks from those of us with older parents living alone; this is the type of program all departments should examine, and put into use if at all possible and practicable. After all—some day, we might be the ones who need a friendly voice on the phone, or a knock on the door as we lay injured in the hallway.

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Where the rubber meets the rim

Bill Messer The wheels of commerce turn in large part due to the ease of transportation, and the ease of transportation relies on the people who keep the wheels turning, the mechanics and technicians in the auto service industry. Recently, on the same day, I visited a representative of the modern era and later met a throwback to the way it used to be. C&J Tire & Auto is a small shop on Highway 17 just north of Hampstead. I went in to see if the owner had time to tell me about the auto service business. Harvey Carter was at the register, was interested, he said, but was just leaving to

go into Wilmington. “That’s OK,” I said, “because I really want to talk to one of the guys on the shop floor, a worker. Have you got anyone with a few minutes and who likes to talk?” Another man had been standing by the door to the shop, and now he started to edge away. Mr. Carter looked his way and I knew I had found the right person, Mr. Ronnie Meggs. I told him I wanted to learn about the process of changing a tire, what goes on when the customer is in the waiting area. I followed him into the shop area and looked around at the various equipment. “How did you get started?” I asked. “I started out in a garage back home, automotive mechanic, probably about twenty years ago.” “Is something you always wanted to do?” I asked, and told him I had always wanted to take a car motor

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Tom Campbell

Flounder matter smells fishy

The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “I’m surprised how many people don’t have those basic skills to get to a website, fill out the employment application, and receive emails.”

Rosemary Pittman, director of the state Employment Security Commission office in Burgaw.

“There’s a lot of discussion if the town would accept voluntary annexation when that day comes. I tried to let them know that this is something we are excited about and looking forward to.” Surf City Town Manager Larry Bergman on the future annexation of the property for the new Surf City school.

Guns, flagpoles, and a piece of plastic Note from the writer—I don’t like to reprint columns, but as I thought of the anniversary coming up this week, I realized that you sometimes just can’t do something any better than you have before. Please hold your family close this week, and honor the memories of those lost. Our neighbor and I stood shocked in the parking lot, watching the sky. It was an airliner, larger than those that usually passed over our town. But nothing was usual that day. The plane was one of hundreds, maybe thousands, rerouted to the nearest airport on Sept. 11, 2001. In this case, the airliner was following the path normally flown by C-130s, C-17s and other planes headed to and from Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. We knew in our minds it wasn’t likely the jet was going to be crashed into anything, but on that morning, our hearts weren’t sure of anything. I watched the planes hit New York, as did many of you. We waited as the news came from Washington and Pennsylvania. Miss Rhonda was on the air – a little AM local station that plays country music, obituaries and the swap shop has a greater responsibility on days like that. Although she didn’t feel it, she had to provide a voice of calm and normalcy in the few breaks between the national feeds, hastily patched together on antique equipment. After getting my wife to work, I went to my mother’s house, right around the corner. We had an office there, where my folks and I fed stories to the Fayetteville paper several times a day. I was expecting a call that afternoon for a new job, but most importantly, I wanted to be there for my mom. Sept. 11 was my father’s birthday, and she wanted to go to his grave that afternoon.

Jefferson Weaver Somewhere along the line, I had to go back to our apartment; it was a practical errand, but I cannot tell you what it was for. I do know that as I unlocked the door and went inside, my head still fogged from watching hundreds of Americans die on national television, I went straight to the corner and snatched up the house gun. I admit, I felt silly. The likelihood of Muslim terrorists hitting a small town in southeastern North Carolina – especially one with a huge pork processing plant – was miniscule at best. But I felt better, knowing that if something bizarre did happen, my family would be protected as best as I could. As I thought of that now-amusing moment the other day, I remembered my outdoors mentor, Mr. Woody, telling how his father (a World War I veteran) sat on the front porch of his old mill house with a doublebarrel rabbit-eared 10 gauge after news of Pearl Harbor came over their radio. Woody’s dad was long gone, but the shotgun was still around when I was a kid learning about rabbits and quail and life in front of Mr. Woody’s woodstove. It was longer than I was at the time. Had a Japanese or German aircraft appeared

over Erwin that day, the senior Mr. Eason would have given it two loads of paperwrapped Double XX, I am sure. I think that’s something many Americans did, or at least wanted to, on Sept. 11, 2001. There is a reassurance in holding a firearm, a comfort leading back to the nation’s earliest days. When my brother got home from work that evening, we did something else many Americans did. My Old Man always made sure there was a flag for the front porch of our home. It was my job, as a little fellow, to make sure it came in at dusk, or if it was raining. Papa came from a generation that understood the importance of patriotism and what that flag stands for, and he made sure his children did, too. Our flag was mounted on a column by the front door, but Brother Mike and I had other plans. A pulley, a heavy pipe, a length of rope and some determined digging gave us a new, taller flagpole in the front yard. It wasn’t the best flagpole, but it was taller and prouder than the one from the porch. Again, it was a matter of principle; if the Palestinian storeowner down the street could proudly fly a larger American flag – possibly out of patriotism, probably out of self-defense – then by cracky, so would the Weavers. Mother lived on a classic little street of homes from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and every porch, every yard, and many windows had a flag. When the comfort of a September breeze blew down the street, it was a picture of patriotism and pride. I doubt anyone could break down the feelings of every American over the next few days. Fear and pride and outrage, with very little joy, even when survi-

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When I was a boy we could walk out on the shore of our Neuse River summer home, cast out a line on a rod and reel and catch enough good-sized Croakers for supper in about an hour. Many an after noon was spent “crabbing.” We would tie a fish head on a string, weighting it down with several nails or a lead sinker, throw it in the river and before long a Blue crab would be tugging on your line. Using a pole net we could usually catch enough for momma to make a delicious crab stew. Those “good old days” are long gone for reasons including topsoil runoff, sewerage spills and pollution, but chief among them is the overfishing of our waters by commercial fishermen. On some occasions we have counted as many as six commercial trawlers within our vista hauling up most anything that lives. Crab pots are so thick along our shoreline it is difficult for boaters to dodge the floaters marking them. Commercial crabbers show little respect for those who want to swim or operate sailboats, kayaks or motorboats, as they place their pots within yards of docks or the shoreline and threaten to report anyone who moves them. There’s a hefty fine assessed if caught. Commercial fishermen are important. They employ many, provide food for us and make a significant contribution to our economy. Gas, insurance, labor and shipping costs have risen more dramatically than prices for their catch; their solution has often been larger boats, bigger nets and more time spent dragging those nets. You don’t have to be a scientist to know supplies have dwindled. Commercial fishermen have lobbyists and make hefty political contributions, so they have pretty much gotten their way in the establishment and enforcement of rules that might slow down the depletion and allow supplies to be replenished. Look at what’s happening right now with flounder. The Marine Fisheries Commission within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources proposed a new “supplement,” a move to allow changes to the flounder management plan to be made more quickly, until the next review and plan amendment could be undertaken. Commercial fishermen believed this supplement would result in restrictions and wanted to stop the action. Representative Bob Steinburg from Edenton interrupted the MFC meeting on the matter and issued a thinly veiled threat that the legislature would override the action if the commission passed it. He and 12 other coastal legislators wrote a forceful letter to DENR Secretary Donald van der Vaart suggesting no action be taken. The appointed commission complied. After successfully disrupting the meeting, Steinburg was caught on tape in the hallway saying the public’s opinion on fisheries issues doesn’t matter. What matters, he asserted, is fairness to the commercial fishing industry. This screams of pay-to-play politics.

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Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie

New program encourages families and classes to visit national parks Moores Creek National Battlefield invites all fourth grade students to visit the park as part of the new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting Sept. 1, fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial celebration, we want everyone to get to know their national parks, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering a special invitation to fourth graders and their families to discover everything that national parks offer,â&#x20AC;? said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope these free passes for fourth graders will introduce 4th graders, their classes, and families to our national treasures, places where they can run and play, explore and learn.â&#x20AC;? Moores Creek National Battlefield offers a variety of activities that fourth graders and their family can enjoy, including various guided interpretive and educational programs, sciencebased summer camps, and a self-guided Junior Ranger Program to name a few. To receive their free pass

for national parks, fourth graders and their teachers can visit the Every Kid in a Park website and play a game to access their special Every Kid in a Park pass. Fourth graders and their families can then use this pass for free entry into national parks and other federal public lands and waters across the country from Sept. 1, 2015 through Aug. 31, 2016. Students will receive a paper pass, but these passes can be redeemed for a plastic pass at Moores Creek National Battlefield. The website also includes fun and engaging learning activities aligned to educational standards, trip planning tools, safety and packing tips and other important and helpful information for educators and parents. In addition to providing every fourth grader in America a free entry pass for national parks and federal public lands and waters, fourth grade educators, including homeschool educators, youth group leaders and their students across the country will also participate in the program through field trips and other learning experiences. The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge directly relates

to the fourth grade curriculum and students can expect to see and experience history in a personal way. Making a field trip reservation is free and requires very little hassle on the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. If the educator or principal would like for a Park Ranger from Moores Creek to come out to their school and assist with getting their class or whole fourth grade set up, park staff would be more than willing to come out and make a site visit free of charge and assist the students in getting their passes. Park staff may even be able to bring the plastic passes and allow for each child to trade in their paper pass for a plastic pass. However, paper passes will be accepted at all National Parks and Federal lands. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to connect fourth graders with the great outdoors and inspire them to become future environmental stewards, ready to preserve and protect national parks and other public lands for years to come. The program is an important part of the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial celebration in 2016, which encourages everyone to Find Your Park.

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adjustments automatically to balance the load across the cylinders, the amount of the fuel and timing and duration of the spark, so it still burns clean even if there is a problem.â&#x20AC;? Ronnie mentioned a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cylinder contribution testâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I looked it up when I got home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the Snap-on companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of diagnostic equipment that connects to the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various service ports and displays the results on a screen very much like an oscilloscope, along with the details pertaining to a particular make and model car and engine. I read some of the test equipment documentation that explained the procedures, but in just a few minutes my brain revolted. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an example: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Snap-on Modis example to the right shows the STFT (top) and the upstream HO2S (bottom). The HO2S clearly shows that the voltage was high for an extended period of time (between frames 50 and 40). STFT reacted by continuing to pull negative in an attempt to get the HO2S to switch lean. When STFT hits its limit (-25 percent), the HO2S finally drops, and is then stuck lean until STFT is able to climb back up to normal levels. This fault is both common and a clear indication of a sticky HO2S. Got it? A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;clear indication of a sticky HO2Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how it could be made simpler. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure. Not long ago I witnessed the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when a net fisherman in Atlantic Beach cranked up a relic of a Ford Farmall tractor, to adjust the timing. He pulled vice-grip pliers from his pocket and loosened the distributor hold-down clamp, rotated the distributor until the engine

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Continued from page 4A apart, and added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m better at taking things apart than putting them together again.â&#x20AC;? He laughed and nodded and said the same words as I said them, and something about having enough parts left over to build another one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess that may be part of it, from growing up years ago, in Asheboro.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you ever get into stock car racing?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dragster racing,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just local. I helped work on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What kind of stuff do you do here?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We basically do everything, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a tire shop. We do alignments, motor work, diagnostic work, electrical systems. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do the engine tear down and rebuild. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better off going to a motor shop, you get a better warranty.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you have all the modern diagnostic test equipment?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How has the business changed, from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when you started?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more electronic, everything is computer controlled these days. You have to have a computer to work on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em.â&#x20AC;? I told Ronnie about my interview with Chuck Maloney at Triple-T Truck Center, and the increased reliability of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ironâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the mechanical components, due to the low emissions and cleaner running engines, and the complexity of the electronic controls. He nodded as I talked, and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And even if you have a misfiring cylinder, the computer controls can compensate and make

Continued from page 4A vors were found. A few weeks later, my brother brought home a strange little piece of plastic from work. Back then, he worked for a company that built escalators and elevators; Mike described how the whole staff was gathered together one evening for a meeting. Everyone from the janitors to the engineers and millwrights and office people were there, except for one who was with her family. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lost someone in New York. One of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national bosses was there, and he held up a blackened piece of plastic, with chunks of metal and glass suspended in sounded like it was running just fine, then carefully backed it down a bit until it now sounded a little â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;roughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, knowing that under heavy load when pulling a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;set netâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stop netâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full of fish to the beach, the timing would be optimized for the load. I had come in to learn about the tire part of the business, and asked Ronnie to show me the equipment he uses and how it works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You always look at the rims, for damage. Most of the time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bent rim. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of rust on the rim, on older cars, you have to clean that up, sand it down and protect it from getting worse.â&#x20AC;? Suspecting something high-tech, I asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like a chemical?â&#x20AC;? Ronnie shook his head,

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the material. It came, he said, from the Pentagon. The workers at the plant were being asked to do something that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they were being asked (not ordered) to build an escalator to replace the one destroyed at the Pentagon. The impossible part was the schedule; it would be hard enough to do their part with easy sources of supply, but in the days after 9/11, nothing was easy. Mike and his fellow workers did the impossible, because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Americans do. They beat their deadline, and even improved

on the original specifications. The piece of plastic Michael brought home was one of the scraps given to all the workers for their hard work, a reminder of the part they played in showing the new enemy what they were up against. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come along way since 9/11, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say what for. The war has been long, confusing, and misdirected more times than anyone can count. What started as a clarity of purpose has instead become a crutch for politicians. Meanwhile, a whole new breed of bad guys

are making it likely that another crop of American sons and daughters will have to go back overseas and show folks what happens when you, as the saying goes, mess with America. I just hope that, as we head for another September morning, this one stays golden and full of hope, as ours did when this years ago, and that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to again desperately seek comfort in a piece of plastic, a flagpole, and a gun. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville. com.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just paint it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you tell if a rim is out of round?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, you can watch as it spins around, and gauge it. If somebody hits a curb, it can bend one side of the rim.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are steel rims better than alloy rims?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they can take more abuse. As far as beinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lighter, and look better.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you tell any difference, driving a car with steel rims, from driving the same car with alloy rims?â&#x20AC;? He answered and confirmed my own suspicions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell any difference. They like the way it looks and they have a lot of money.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to the tires, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first thing you do once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the wheel off ?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You take the valve core out and let the air out of it. And then you have to break it down. You take it to the tire changer and the side bead has to be broken.â&#x20AC;? Ronnie showed me how it works. The tire is placed against the tool and a lever applies force to the edge of the tire where it is held tightly to the rim, and the tire turned around as the tool works around the rim, pushing the edge of the tire free from the rim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then you put it on top and remove the tire.â&#x20AC;? Ronnie demonstrated how the wheel with the tire loose inside the rim is placed on a horizontal rotating table

and another device with a curved tool is lowered inside and below the edge of the tire and lifted above the rim while rotating the table, lifting the tire off the rim, and the process is repeated to free the other side. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a box mounted on the table, filled with used valve cores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you always put in a new valve core just as a matter of practice?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes.â&#x20AC;? Putting the new tire on the rim is more or less the reverse of lifting it off, only this time the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tool runs along the edge of the rim and pulls the inner edge of the tire tire over the rimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. Next: The science of the tire change

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I[W Jkhjb[ >eif_jWb D[mi By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice At the beginning of September our hospital participates in the annual ritual of “sea turtle rotation.” And no, that doesn’t mean that we rotate our patients around the room and into different tanks. It’s the pilgrimage to Topsail of our turtle vet, Dr. Craig Harms and his fourth year vet students (along with his resident and vet tech.) It’s a chance for students interested in pursuing further study in marine animals to get some hands-on experience. And this time it was great to reconnect with one of our externs, Kelsey Blackburn, now wearing vet scrubs. On Monday, after an orientation by our hospital sirector Jean Beasley and our beach director Terry Meyer, each student was assigned three turtles to follow up on over the next ten days. On Tuesday mor ning the real fun began. After feeding and cleaning tanks every turtle in our building was weighed, measured and asked to donate blood for analysis. They were also given a head to tail physical where every scute and scale was scrutinized for anomalies and their flippers tested for rangeof-motion. Turtles were also asked to “open wide” so we could all get a look at those interesting turtle tongues, and see if there were any secrets they were keeping inside. For the record, turtles don’t take requests, so open wide means that you’ll be doing a lot of work carefully manipulating those massive jaws to get a really good look down that gullet. Our hospital was buzzing with activity in both areas (Sea Turtle Bay and Sick Bay) as the staff worked tirelessly to get turtles in and out of tanks and still be ready to open for tours at noon. In addition to Dr. Harms and his group we had Matthew Godfrey and Sarah Finn from N.C. Wildlife Resources on deck with their tagging equipment, along with a visitor from NOAA who was observing the entire process. After coming up with a game plan things fell into place and by late morning we were all pretty proud of how much we had accomplished, and in time for the noon tours. (Thanks to the beach walkers who came in to assist during tours. You gave us a few minutes to grab some chow before changing into cleaner clothes and manning the tanks.)

After reviewing the blood work and physicals four turtles were definitely on the all-important list and several more were possibles. Dr. Harms and the group will be with us until next Wednesday, shooting radiographs and collecting and testing various samples to determine if any remaining patients need revised treatments. They will also be participating in the tours as they take a turn at the tanks and at the education stations in our great hall. And by the time you read this they will have been rewarded for their hard work by getting to release the turtles who made the cut. Because of new regulations we release turtles shortly after Dr. Har ms pronounces them good-to-go. If some of the “possibles” become “definites” in the next month or so we’ll bundle them up and send them home from our beach in Surf City. Be sure to check our Facebook page daily for notices on any future releases, usually posted the day before. Nesting ends, hatching continues The mamas have technically retreated to calmer waters to recuperate from all their digging and laying as we closed out our official season Aug. 31 with a total of 66 nests. Now our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are dedicated to sitting and protecting the nests still incubating, including the four greens laid here late in the season. Please continue to remove your trash and beach paraphernalia and fill in any holes when you leave for the day. Even a footprint can trap a little one-ounce hatchling trying to make it to the surf. We’re continually 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 have the last word on protocol. You can keep up with the latest nest/hatch stats by clicking on the “Nesting Program” tab on our website: www.seaturtlehospital.org. Because we’re not on the beach 24/7 we continue to rely on our locals and visitors to report any sightings or strandings of these critters. Sometimes hatchlings get washed back to the beach if the surf is rough. If you see a hatch (or hatchling), a turtle nesting, in distress, injured or dead please call

School report released

Pender County Schools announced all schools in Pender C o u n t y m e t o r e xc e e d e d growth in 2014-15 according to the READY Accountability Report released Sept. 2 Other data reported shows that Pender County Schools exceeded the state average in End-of-Grade overall performance (Reading, Math and Science), End-of-Course overall performance, ACT Composite, ACT WorkKeys, and five-year cohort graduation rate. Thirteen of Pender County’s 16 schools improved their school perfor mance score, resulting in three schools earning a higher letter grade. As in 2013-14, no schools in Pender County earned a failing grade.

The data reports released today by the state are not final because the state requires a window of time for data corrections. Pender County Schools, along with many other districts across the state, has submitted several significant corrections in data measures reported to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and expects these corrections to be approved by the State Board of Education on Oct. 1. Pender County Schools submitted six corrections. The most significant change affects the reported four-year cohort graduation rate of 84.0 percent, raising it to 90.6 percent upon approval by the State Board of Education.

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Volunteers measure a turtle before tagging. our Director of Beach Operations, Terry Meyer at 910-4702880; Hospital Director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800 or the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-2417367. The state number picks up 24/7. Check the Facebook page for daily updates on any nesting Fall tour schedule The last week for our fiveday schedule ends Sept. 12. Beginning the week of Sept. 14 we move to our fall schedule – Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Barring any unforeseen issues we will continue with that schedule through the end of the year. We will not be open on Thanksgiving but will open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Admission is $5 for adults 13 and up. Admission for seniors 65 years-old and over is $4, as well as active military with ID. Admission is $3 for children under 13 years of age. We are on the mainland side of Surf City. From Rts. 210/50 turn onto Charlie Medlin Dr. (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark) and follow the road to the only

building back in the woods. The town road has deteriorated significantly over the past few weeks so be very cognizant of the numerous, crater-like holes as well as soft sand and drop-offs on the shoulders. And now people have been driving straight through the round-about trying to avoid at least some of the hazards so watch for traffic where it shouldn’t be. Hopefully the road will be improved 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, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net.

PHS Class of 1993

The Pender High School Class of 1993 is in the planning stage of developing events in the near future. If you are an alumni of the class of 93 and you want to be involved in the planning process please send your email address, name and contact information to the email address of Shirena Simpson Smith at morynae@aol.com by the deadline of 9/30/2015.

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Iris Kathryn Wagoner Burns IVANHOE -- Iris Kathryn Wagoner Burns, 91, passed from this life on the afternoon of Aug. 29, 2015. Kathryn was born June 22, 1924 in Gibsonville, the daughter of the late William Simeon and Mattie Isabel Greeson Wagoner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bur ns and eight siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Burns and Ann Burns Clawson and her husband, Bill; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Kathryn, or Kat, as she

liked to be called, was a nurse by profession. She trained at Rex Hospital in Raleigh and upon completing her training she worked in the polio hospital. Kathryn met William Curtis Burns at White Lake and married him in 1948. Bill and Kat had two daughters, Nancy Susan and Margaret Ann. As Bill traveled around the country in the performance of his job, Kat traveled with him as his helpmate and to raise their two daughters. Kat was a bowler, a golfer, a bridge player and a wonderful cook. When Bill passed in 1979, she moved to support her two daughters as they raised their families. Kat was truly selfless in caring for any of her friends and family in need. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Black River Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Paul Layton officiating. A time of sharing and visiting will follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Black River Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1, Ivanhoe, NC 28447.

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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.

Lurline Keith Chafin Humphrey BURGAW -- Lurline Keith Chafin Humphrey, 94, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly life Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. She was born Aug. 23, 1921 in Pender County to Walter “Babe” Keith and Geneva Smith Keith. The oldest of eight children, she graduated from Long Creek Grady High School. Lurline loved talking

Pender Democrats plan general meeting Sept. 15 Pender County Democrats will hold a general meeting Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Pender County Library meeting room in Burgaw, 103 South Cowan St. All Pender County Democrats are invited to attend. Among items on the agenda are accepting a plan for increased precinct organization, planning for a fall social event and fundraiser, use of Vote Builder, creation of a web page, voter registration, and discussing current issues. Since it is a general

meeting, an Open Forum will also be a part of the meeting. The Pender Democratic Executive Board has also reset its county Democratic meeting dates to the second Tuesday of each month through the end of the year starting Oct. 13 when it will meet at the Hampstead Governmental Annex (old Topsail School) at 6:30 pm. In November, the board meeting will be Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Pender Library in Burgaw

once again. The next general meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Hampstead Annex. “We are alternating meetings on both side of the county to reach out to more of the party faithful and increase participation,” said Steve Unger, Pender Democratic Party Chair. The party now has its own Facebook page at Pender Democratic Campaign\ and e-mail communication is now being received at PenderDems@aol.com.

with people and working in her yard and garden. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were three brothers, Edgar Keith, Robert Keith and Relmer Keith. Lurline is survived by her children, Jennifer Chafin Todd, Norman Chafin, and Alton Chafin; her seven grandchildren, Shelley Chafin Sutton, Kara Chafin Toney, Keith Chafin, Dawn Todd Kutz, Leslie Todd, Mandy Chafin Hackler, and Christiana Chafin McCafferty; her eleven great grandchildren, Chase Rogers, Kohel Rogers, Jack Henry Sutton, Lilli Sutton, Madi Toney, Courtney Kutz, Cory Kutz, Pierceson Squires, Palmer Hackler, Innie Hackler, and James McCafferty; two sisters, Eunice Hines and Becky McGhee; and two brothers, Eugene Keith and James Keith along with numerous other Keith relatives. Lurline was married to the late Norman “Bill” Chafin of Houston, Texas, and to the late John S. Humphrey of Burgaw. She was a former member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church and a current member of Burgaw Presbyterian Church. She was previ-

ously employed by Southern Bell Telephone Company, France Neckware, and Sears. In addition, Lurline and her husband, John, farmed and sold a variety of produce. A celebration of Lurline’s life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Will Davis officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the celebration service. The family request in lieu of flowers that you consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to your favorite charity. 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. Ronald “Ronnie” Edward DeBose Ronald “Ronnie” Edward DeBose, 63, of Watha passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, Sept/ 2, 2015 at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1952, in Pender County, the son

of the Joyce Taylor Padgett and the late Ivey Franklin DeBose. Also remembered is his daughter, Vicky Williams who preceded Ronnie in death. In addition to his mother, Ronald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda DeBose; sons, Danny Naramore (Diana) and Jimmy Bourqoyne; son-in-law, Scott Williams; grandchildren, Jose ph Williams, Rachel Perry (Tyler), Jacob Williams and Dalton Naramore; great granddaughter, Naomi Perry; brother, Donald Ray DeBose; and many extended family and friends. T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw. Service began at 2 p.m. in the Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Randy Little officiating. Burial followed in Wells Family Cemetery, Horse Branch Road, Watha. 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.

DAR to meet Sept. 17 The September general meeting of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution is Sept. 17 at 6:45 p.m. It will be at the Pender County Central Library located at 103 S. Cowan St., Burgaw. This evening meeting will be a traditional style tea. The program will be a presentation about the 124th Con-

tinental Congress, the annual conference of the D.A.R. held at Constitution Hall, the headquarters of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C. this past June 24-28. Two of our members attended. Installation of two officers and a ceremony to welcome four new members will be conducted by District VII Director,

Barbara P. Lewis Prospective members (women 18 years of age or older who think they may have an ancestor who participated in the American Revolution) are welcome. If at all possible each should bring the first three generations of her lineage. For more information, call 259-6696 or mhfwill@yahoo.com.

Topsail Basketball Association registration now underway Online registration is open for Topsail Basketball Association’s 2015-2016 season at www.topsailbasketball.com. Eligible participants include boys and girls in 1st through 12th grade. The registration fee is $75 per player, due at the time of registration, and includes a game jersey. Divisions are based on number of participants. Registration Deadline is Oct. 16 or until divisions are full. Space is limited. All players must attend a player evaluation. Evaluations will

be held at Topsail Middle School gymnasium starting the week of Oct. 19. The evaluation schedule is posted on the TBA website. High school players trying out for the school team should contact topsailbasketball@gmail. com if they are interested in playing TBA. Evaluations for high school boys will be on or after Nov. 12. Game play for all divisions will run December 2015 - February 2016. Topsail Basketball Association is a competitive recreational basketball league for

boys and girls in first through twelfth grades. Practices and game play will be at the Topsail Middle School in Hampstead. TBA is made up of a network of community volunteers to benefit the Hampstead and surrounding communities and its youth. TBA volunteers value the responsibility given to them and work so that every player has an opportunity to improve their basketball skills, become part of a team, learn sportsmanship and increase fitness.

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Topsail opens season 3-0; first time since 2008 By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer Seven years ago (2008), the Topsail High School football team opened the season with nine-straight victories on its way to an impressive 11-2 record in a year that ended with a tough 14-12 loss to East Bladen in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs. Moving forward, the Pirates are now a 3A school in the very-tough Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference so 11 wins may be a number that is out of reach, but there is reason for optimism as Topsail has now won their first games for the first time since that 2008 season, and if they can find a way to erase – or control – some lack-of-discipline mistakes there is no reason they couldn’t find themselves in the 3A playoffs at year’s end. Freshman D. J. Montano ran for 97 yards and scored twice before leaving the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury, but senior running backs Grant McKoy (117 yards, TD) and Justin Smith (79 yards) quickly picked up the slack and the Pirate defense did the rest as Topsail blanked Dixon 20-0 on Friday in a non-conference football game delayed over an hour by lightning. The 3-0 Pirates scored on their first two possessions with the speedy and elusive Montano, riding the efforts of strong offensive-line play, raced 53 yards for a touchdown on the first three-play, 62-yard drive, and burst into the end zone from four-yards out to cap a four-play, 24-yard drive, set up by an interception by junior Kyle Wright on

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Pirate Trey Brown steps in front of the Dixon receiver to grab an interception. Topsail’s second possession. “D. J. could have probably played but we just thought we had depth there and it’s going to be a long season so there was no sense putting him back in and risking further injury,” Topsail Coach Wayne Inman said,. “He has a highankle sprain and he’ll probably be back next week.” Inman was happy with the win but stressed there was a

lot to correct, including 16 penalties for 105 yards that stymied a couple of drives and kept the score a lot closer than it truly should have been. “We’ll gladly take the win but I think the bad thing about this game was the 105 yards in penalties, and making mistakes before and after the whistle,” Inman said. ”You know you’re going to have ag-

gression during the play, and the holding penalties, that’s part of the game. But when you hit somebody late out of bounds, and you jump offside, and you are not set before the ball is snapped, those things are unacceptable. We have to fix them. “From a positive standpoint we stayed after them, and even as bad as we were playing at the time we finished at the end. We held them out of the end zone and our kids took the ball and carried it down the field and scored, and when we needed to pick up the first downs at the end so they didn’t get the ball back we did so I think we finished and that was good.” The Pirates’ offense did bog down a bit after Montano left but a lot of that could be attributed to the false start (5) and holding (5) penalties. While the offense got things straight the defense excelled. Trey Brown recorded a second interception in the first half and Trey Ayres recovered a fumble in the second half. Dixon had one drive (12 plays, 50 yards that ended on downs at the Topsail 22-yard line) and only crossed midfield twice in gaining 55 yards in the first half and 125 in the game – all on the ground. McKoy added the clincher with 6:12 left in the game with a 76-yard scoring run – one play after a 68-yard touchdown run by Smith was nullfied an illegal-motion penalty. “You can’t have a better offensive line, we’ve been together for four years now, and they opened great holes so running the ball was easy,”

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Lady Patriot volleyball still searching for first win By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriot volleyball team is in the midst of learning a new style of volleyball. Gone are the big hitters of the past. The new version of the Patriot spikers has to make their way on the floor. Although the Patriots are getting better and more comfortable with that style of play they have not been able to break into the in column yet. Last week the Lady Patriots hosted a big and powerful Wilmington Christian Academy squad that has had its way with the majority of the public schools that they had faced. This match was no different as they took the Patriots in three sets. The scores were 25-11, 25-9 and 25-16. The Pats were led by Caroline Peterson with 10 assists

and one ace while Lakirah Forney had two kills, one ace and six digs. Imani Newkirk had five kills and five digs. Next up was the Pats first conference match of the year. Their opponent was the 2A Clinton Dark Horses. Clinton had only one loss on their record and was looking for a good start in the conference. Pender was looking to find the win column in their first Four County Conference match of the year. Clinton used their quickness and size to take a 3-0 win from the Pats. The scores were 25-17, 25-19 and 25-9. Lakirah Forney led the Patriots with three digs while Imani Newkirk added four digs. Kam Thompson had three kills for the Patriots. The Patriots are 0-7 on the year and 0-1 in Four County Conference play. They hosted Midway on Tuesday.

Three plays into the West Columbus at Trask football game the powers that be called for the field and bleachers to be cleared because of the im-

pending thunderstorm that was approaching. That set the tone for a contest that would not be settled until the wee hours of Saturday morning. With baseball coach Daniel Ward announcing that breakfast would soon be served in

The Topsail High School golf team seems to be having a tough time getting started as weather continues to postpone their season opener, but the Pirates’ boys’ soccer, girls’ tennis, and cross-country teams are off and running, and enjoying varying degrees of success. The golf team tried again this past Tuesday at Echo Farms. Cross-Country The Topsail boys and girls both won

In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Pender volleyball team has struggled out of the gate this year. Although the team may not be as talented as in years past there is no reason to think that they will not be in thick of the conference race in the next few weeks. I have already begun to hear the talk. Maybe it is not just talent. Maybe it is the coach. Maybe he just does not have it anymore. My friends, what is it? Matt Davis took over the Pender program after Ray Horton decided to step down. There is an old saying – you do not want to be the coach that replaces a legend. Well, Coach Davis actually was the coach that replaced a legend. Ray Horton was and is a legend. Davis hit the ground running. He took a few good volleyball teams and made them better. He showed everybody that not only was

the Patriot volleyball program going to carry on, he showed everybody that they were going to be a very good program. It is funny how when you are winning everybody loves you. Last year Coach Davis’ squad started the year at 4-8. There were some rumblings and grumblings. Then his team reeled off 14 straight conference wins and you would have thought he was the king of England. I can assure you he was doing the same things that he always does. Coach Davis holds his girls accountable. I think that this is one of his biggest attributes. If you make a good play or have a good week he acknowledges that. if you have a bad game or week he will also make sure you know what you are doing wrong. I think that this is what a good coach does. Through it all he always does what he thinks is best for his team. Coach Davis recently told me that when he started helping Ray Horton he knew nothing about the game of volleyball. He learned everything he knows from Horton. What he didn’t tell me was that he already knew how to coach. He was born with that. Don’t worry about the Pender volleyball program. They are in good hands.

Kicker’s Corner By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The three area high schools were in action on the pitch last week. The weather caused a couple of cancellations. However, all three schools did get at least one match in. The Titans first match of the week was rained out but the Titans did manage to get in their second match of the week in. they hosted the Jacksonville Northside Monarchs. The Monarchs came into the contest boasting a 4-0 record. The Titans were not impressed and played the 2A school to a 1-1 tie. Sebastian Bautista scored at the 23rd minute as the Ti-

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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The Lady Patriots are off to a 0-7 start this season.

the concession stand, the two teams finished what ended up being a close contest. West Columbus erased a 20-6 deficit to take a 22-20 win. The NCHSA has rules concerning lightning in the area and Trask athletic director

Ed Gilroy adhered to those rules. The game resumed at about 9:20 p.m. with the Titans punting the ball away. West Columbus had trouble handing the wet football

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tans began to move the ball across mid-field and into the Monarchs territory. Blake Joyce used the defense in front of him to help deflect any shots his way. Northside scored at the 73 minute mark to tie the contest. The game ended with the tie. Joyce ended the match with 14 saves while David Romero had an assist on the Titan goal. The Titans are 2-1-1 on the year. They will play at Lejuene Wednesday. Topsail soccer The Pirates (0-2-2) are still in search of that elusive first win as they dropped a 5-1 decision on the road at Coastal

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Lady Titans drop close matches

West Columbus slips by Trask By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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their Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet with the boys compiling 20 points to hold off West Brunswick (44) and New Hanover (78), and the girls wining their race against the same two teams, although final team scores were not made available. Topsail’s Chad Campbell was the boys’ individual winner in 17:29 with teammates Domenick Dibiase second (19:13) and Eddie Wolford fourth (19:57). Trent Pyrtle did not run in the meet. Lady Pirate Kersten Parrella was the female individual winner in 23:08 with

Topsail’s Lucy Marcum second in 23:17. “Ashley did not show up and New Hanover showed up but not any of their front runners, so I was so disappointed in the race especially with a big meet (Hope Mills Jungle Run) coming up on Saturday,” Topsail Coach Wayne Rogers said. The Pirates were scheduled to run against Ashley, Hoggard, Laney, and New Hanover on Tuesday at Northeast Creek Park and this Saturday at the Knights’

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The Trask Lady Titans are getting closer to their first win of the season with every match that they play. Last week was a prime example as they fell to North Brunswick 3-2 before dropping their first Four County Conference match to Wallace-Rose Hill 3-1. The Titans had North Brunswick on the ropes the first time that the two teams played before falling in four games. The rematch was played at North and the Titans were up 2-1 before the Lady Scorpions came back to edge the Pender County ladies. The scores were 25-22, 14-25, 25-21, 18-25, and 9-15.

Kyra Holmes led the Titans with 10 points and six kills while Emily Oyler added nine points and six kills. Brittany Foy had 18 digs. Next up was the Titans first conference match of the year. They traveled to Wallace to face off with the Lady Bulldogs. Wallace took the first two games before the Lady Titans rebounded with a win. The Lady Bulldogs finished the Titans off in four games. The scored were 11-25, 17-25, 26-24 and 25-19. Samantha Long led the Titans with three kills while Foy had 16 sigs. Oyler had 11 digs. The Lady Titans have yet to scratch the win column. Their record stands at 0-6 overall and 0-1 in Four County play.

Pender falls at South Brunswick By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot football team had no problem scoring last Friday night in their non-conference game against South Brunswick. The problem was stopping the 3A Cougars from scoring. Pender’s offense put up three touchdowns and junior standout Justin Hooper added another on an interception but the Cougars piled up more than 300 yards on the ground including 265 yards by sophomore Josh Carter in taking a

54-26 win. The Pender County Patriots drew first blood when Hooper stepped in front of an errant pass and jetted 85 yards to paydirt to stake the 1A Pats to a 6-0 lead. South Brunswick answered with a drive that took just over two minutes with Carter finishing it off with a 6-yard dive. The extra point gave the Cougars a one point advantage. Carter broke off a 73-yard run on the Cougars next play

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Football Preview

Pender at home; Trask, Topsail on the road By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriots will be at home this week, while Trask and Topsail will take to the road for their games.

Pender hosts North Duplin The Pender Patriot football team finally gets to play at home. That is welcome news for a Patriot team that is looking for its first win. This week they host North Duplin. The Rebels are coming off of their first win of the season. They beat a winless South Lenoir team in grand fashion, racking up 460 yards on the ground in taking a 58-24 win. Let’s not make too much out of the Rebels point total against South Lenoir. The 0-3 Blue Devils have given up an average of 43 points a game. That being said the Rebels did rack up 460 yards rushing last week. That may be the Patriots weakness, defending the run. Pender gave up 265 yards to South Brunswick tailback Josh Carter. Pender will have to fix their run defense in a hurry. The Rebels threw the ball three times last week. They will try and run it down the Patriots throat. Coach Bob Via and his staff will work diligently to remedy that deficiency this week in practice. Pender has a very good running game. They have a deep stable of backs that includes junior Justin Hooper. The speedy halfback ran for 195 yards last week and scored three different ways for the Patriots. He is their best player. Coach Via understands that and will try

and get the ball in his hands as much as possible. Latrell Brown and Chris Devane are also very capable of toting the football. Look for the Pats to rush for 300 yards or more in this game. This will be a contest of wills. Will the Patriots slow down the Rebels running game? Can North Duplin contain the Patriots runners? Believe it or not, this game will come down to defense. Whoever slows the other team down enough will come out on top. This should be a high scoring affair. The Patriots proved last week that they can move the football. I will take the Patriots. The score: Pender 49-North Duplin 38.

Topsail travels to Croatan The Topsail Pirate football team is 3-0 for the first time in quite some time. They have used a powerful running game buoyed by a very good offensive line and an impressive stable of running backs to remain unbeaten early in the season. This is where the schedule begins to get tough. Croatan is 2-1 on the year and is always a tough out for the Pirates. They are coming off of a 21-14 win over a winless West Carteret team that quite frankly is not that good. The Cougars held West Carteret to 58 yards rushing for the game while piling up 241 yards on the ground. Croatan will run the football straight at the Pirates in this contest. Topsail will counter the Cougars running game with one of their own. Topsail has a very good offensive line that run blocks with the best of them. The Pirate interior

line will try and bully the Cougars with the likes of Joe Sculthorpe and company. D.J. Montano and Grant McCoy will provide the power and speed while Drew Gaithers is a bull dozer. The three will pose big problems for the Croatan crew. Add smooth signal caller Jacob Floyd to the mix and the Pirates are fast becoming a very efficient offense. Defensively, the Pirates are coming off of their first shutout of the year. This defense is big and strong up front with some playmakers in the secondary. Look for Coach Wayne Inman to stick with what got him to a 3-0 record. A steady dose of Montano, McCoy and company inside and out with an occasional taste of Mr. Gaithers inside. The Pirates will rush for 275 yards and will add another 50 through the air to top the 300-yard mark of total offense. The ever improving Topsail defense will not pitch a shutout this week. However, they will play well. When the dust settles and the scoreboard clock shows zeroes the Pirates will be 4-0. The score Topsail 27Croatan 12.

Trask travels to East Columbus The Trask football team has to feel like they left one on the field last week in their loss to West Columbus. The Titans were up 20-6 before the Vikings scored to end the first half. The Titans held the Vikings to one touchdown in the second half but could not score. The difference in the game was two point conver-

sions. It is time for the Titans to find a kicker. East Columbus has scored 12 points in eight quarters of football. All 12 points was against a private school that had given up 48 points in each of their other two games. This Gator team does not have a big bite. The Titans are right on the cusp of being a very good football team. They had West Columbus beat until the final five minutes of the game. In Coach Johnathan Davis’ own words, “we made just enough mistakes to cost us the game.” The Titans have a star in the making in sophomore quarterback Tyrease Armstrong. He was 11-24 last week for 124 yards and two touchdowns. When he is at the quarterback spot the Titans are able to move senior playmaker Tynaffitt Davis around. This could be the week that the Titans go off. The Titan defense is better than in years past. Kansas Bannerman leads the area with 6.5 sacks and leads a defense that will get better as the year progresses. Look for the Titans to try and get Steven Jordan involved. The junior has yet to have that break out game. This may be the game that sets him free. Armstrong should have a big game as well. The Titans should run all over this Gator team. Defensively, the Titans will make the Gators pay for their county mates win last week. Bannerman and Dante D’Ambrosia will supply the pressure up front while Jordan will lay the lumber from the secondary. The Titans finally get the running game going in this one. Jordan goes for over 100 yards for the first time this year including at least one big run of over 40 yards. The Titans win big. The score: Trask 44-East Columbus 12.

Lady Pirates open conference play with wins By Lee Wagner Contributing Sports Writer Earlier in the season, Topsail High School volleyball Coach Hill Pearsall talked about working on a few things – primarily the jump-serve – in preparation for the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference and so far, after two games, things appear to be on the right track, although in this wide-open conference there is a long way to go. Senior Payton Schoenleber had 12 points, 18 assists, eight kills, four blocks, and nine digs, and classmate Marlee Marrotta had 24 digs and two aces to lead Topsail to a 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 28-26, 2519) win over Laney Tuesday in the conference opener for both teams. The opening game pretty much set the tone for the evening as the teams were deadlocked eight times – the last at 23-23 – before Topsail (5-2, 3-0) used a pair of kills from senior Madi Ford to close out the two-point victory. Laney (5-1, 0-1) took control early at 5-1 in game two and never trailed on its way to a 25-19 win

Ramirez thrives on adversity at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heide Trask senior soccer player Ruby Ramirez knows a thing or two about adversity. the soccer standout tore both of her ACL’s in the same year and has gone through the rehab that it takes to become a playmaker. Miss Ramirez tore the first ACL and went through her rehab. She came back stronger than ever and was a difference maker for the Titans. Toward the end of the year she messed up the other knee and immediately knew that she had torn the same ligament in the opposite knee. The persistent young lady did not hang her head. She went about the business of rehabbing that knee and is currently ahead of schedule to make it back out on the soccer field. There is no doubt in Coach Cathy Claris mind that Ruby Ramirez will be back on the field and better than ever. Ruby Ramirez thrives on adversity.

over the Lady Pirates, but it was the third game that really turned the tide in the match. Down 26-25, Topsail got a kill from Ford and a kill from junior Victoria Elder to take a 27-26 lead, and a ball out of bounds by Laney secured a 2-1 advantage in games. Breaking away from a 4-4 tie, Topsail never trailed in the fourth game on its way to a 25-19 match-clinching win. “The third gave us the momentum to keep winning,” Pearsall said. “That match could have gone either way. In that game we both had opportunities but we made the extra play and that allowed us to win. We got lucky because they started missing some serves and that gave us some opportunities to stay in the game. “In the fourth game the girls were just determined not to give up the lead. We made some changes in the lineup and I think that benefitted us a lot. It was two evenly matched teams and when we go to their place it’s probably going to be a dog fight again. I have told the girls we

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must win the ones at home because all the ones on the road are going to be difficult, and we did what we had to do tonight.” Ford finished with 11 kills and five blocks, and sophomore twin sisters Selena and Angelica Biele combined for 18 service points, nine kills, four blocks, and 16 digs. Angelica added a pair of aces. Laney had their share of big hitters but it was the Lady Pirates’ back-line passing and defense that eventually stymied the Lady Buccaneers’ attack. “I think when we let them get service runs it affected our play but once we cleaned up the back line we came together,” Marrotta said. “We just mold together so good when we have our back line set. They had some pretty good hitters but we played really solid defense and we have an amazing front line to help out with some huge blocks. I give a lot of credit the credit of shutting down their hitters through our blockers.”

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Marrotta brings leadership to Topsail High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a young volleyball player coming up through the ranks at Topsail high school, one would expect to pay their dues before becoming a starter and playmaker for veteran coach Hill Pearsall. That has been the case for 5-5 senior Marlee Marrotta. Miss Marrotta has played her way onto the court for Coach Pearsall and has become a vital part of the team’s rotation. However, Marlee brings much more to the table than just her skills at the net. As a senior, Marlee will be counted on to lead the young players on the team through both her actions as well as vocally. This year’s team has several underclassmen that will need a senior to lead them through the rigors of a conference campaign. As the 2015 season progresses, look for seniors such as Marlee Marrotta to become a very important part of the equation for the Pirates.

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Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The surf fishing on Topsail island has been very good as of late. There have been sea mullet along with some black drum and an occasional blue fish being caught on cut baits and shrimp. There has been an abundance of bait fish in the inland waters. Along with the baitfish there have been bluefish and reds working the perimeter of these schools. My wife and I worked those schools of baitfish and had a few good strikes last Friday. With all of the baitfish around, there’s been plenty of flounder action around the inlets and structures such as docks. The flatfish are hitting live baits like finger mullet and mud minnows or your favorite Gulp baits. Red drum are feeding in the same areas as the flounder. Fish the shallow creeks and marshes. Live baits and soft plastics will fool the reds as well. some anglers are casting topwater plugs and spinner baits as well. Pier anglers are catching some drum and a few spots as well as a few bluefish. Shrimp will work for the spots while cut baits are working for the blues. The fresh water fishing is on and off. The rain

has the river running a bit high which has hampered the panfish bite. For those that are catching a few, red worms and crickets are working. This week’s fishing tip I for one have always kept a tackle box that is exclusively for salt water. In the last few years I have went back to where I started, fishing in fresh water. That led me to ask the question. Should I have a separate tackle box for fresh water and salt water? Next to your rod and reel, a tackle box is the most important thing you can have when fishing. However, that still doesn’t answer the question. Should I have a separate tackle box for fresh water fishing? I say you should, simply because there are so many different types of lures for fresh water along with bobbers and small weights that will not work in salt water. A salt water bottom rig is almost exclusively for salt water, although I have heard of people using them for cat fishing. I have not seen that and have not tried it. The answer to the question is that if you have a big enough tackle box with enough compartments, then maybe you don’t need two tackle boxes. Me, I think I need the separate box because I do not keep the most tidy tackle box.

Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The area high schools were in action last week in a number of sports. The Pender volleyball team dropped two matches last week including their first conference match. Lakirah Forney three digs, while Imani Newkirk had four digs. Kam Thompson posted three kills in the loss to Clinton. The Trask volleyball team also dropped two matches last week including a conference contest. Kyra Holmes led the Titans with 10 points and six kills while Emily Oyler added nine points and six kills. Brittany Foy had 18 digs against North Brunswick while Foy had 16 digs against Wallace. The Trask soccer team tied a very good Northside squad 1-1 behind the 14 saves by Blake Joyce. Sebastian Bustista had the Titans lone goal. The Topsail soccer team lost one match and fought to a 0-0 tie with Havelock. The Pirates were behind 5-0 to the Centurions in the first half

Devane runs hard for the Pender Patriots By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the whistle blows and the Pender Patriot football team takes the field there are quite a few players that have the responsibility of carrying the ball for the upstart Pender County Pats. One of those players is senior Chris Devane. He is going to be counted on to get the tough yards inside the tackles as well as play an integral part of the defense. As the season progresses and many of the Patriots begin to get nicked up, Coach Bob Via will have rely on more than one player to carry the weight of the offense. That is where Chris Devane comes in. He will be that player for the Patriots and Coach Via. When the chips are down and the game is on the line, the Patriots hope to have several players that they can count on. Chris Devane is one of those players.

before getting a late goal from senior Jacob Raynor. The Topsail boys and girls both won their Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet with the boys compiling 20 points to hold off West Brunswick (44) and New Hanover (78), and the girls wining their race against the same two teams. Topsail’s Chad Campbell was the boys’ individual winner in 17:29 with teammates Domenick Dibiase second (19:13) and Eddie Wolford fourth (19:57). Trent Pyrtle did not run in the meet. Lady Pirate Kersten Parrella was the female individual winner in 23:08 with Topsail’s Lucy Marcum second in 23:17. The Topsail football team won their third straight nonconference game with a 20-0 win over Dixon. Freshman D. J. Montano ran for 97 yards and scored twice before leaving the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. Senior running back Grant McCoy had 117 yards while Justin Smith added 79 yards. The Trask football team

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Continued from page 9A Invitational in Battleboro Girls’ Tennis The Lady Pirates (3-1, 0-1) ran into a powerful buzz saw on Thursday and dropped a 9-0 Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference decision to Laney (4-1, 2-0). The match was actually closer than the final score

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indicates as Topsail’s No. 2 singles’ player Caroline Harris lost a close match (2-6, 6-2, 10-8) to Laney’s Suze Schoolfield, No. 1 singles’ player Carmen Jordan made the Lady Buccaneers’ top player, Erin Nesslerode, work hard in a 6-2, 6-4 loss, and Topsail’s No. 5 Sierra Dougherty lost 6-3, 6-3 to Laney’s Jessica Tucker. In the No. 1 doubles’ match, Jordan and Harris lost 9-8 (7-5) to Nesselroade and Anna

Rae Poecelli. The Lady Pirates played host to South Brunswick (2-0, 1-0) in a key 3A match before heading to Shallotte to face the Lady Trojans of West Brunswick (1-0, 0-0) today (Thursday). Boys’ soccer The Pirates (0-2-2) are still in search of that elusive first win as they dropped a 5-1 decision on the road at Coastal Christian Academy on Mon-

day (8-28) before securing a 0-0 tie with visiting Havelock on Wednesday. The Pirates were behind 5-0 to the Centurions in the first half before getting a late goal from senior Jacob Raynor. “We’ve been playing well, we’re just having a hard time connecting in the last third of the field,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said. “We got more shots in this

game than we’ve been getting, now we’re just focusing on putting them in the back of the net. “We’re still working on lear ning to play together but I am confident in their abilities, and I am excited to see what the season brings. Tuesday brought a stronger defensive effort but still no goals as the Pirates tied the Rams of Havelock 0-0 in Hampstead. Topsail took 25

shots in the game but still struggled to finish. Senior Kellon Copley played a strong game defensively, his speed making up for any back-line defensive mistakes. The Pirates traveled to Teachey for a non-conference game against Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday before heading to Wilmington today for their Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference opener at Hoggard.

kills, nine digs, 18 assists), Ford (six points, 11 kills, seven blocks), and Marrotta (24 digs, 11 points) once again displayed their senior leadership with their play on the court, but this night also belonged to Angelica Biele. “Angelica played very well and, I think, in that third game Payton really set the tone because she got four power

hits that they couldn’t put back,” Pearsall said. “In the fourth game Angelica came to the front line and that’s what we’ve been doing when someone hasn’t been able to get the job done, someone else steps up “Vickie (Elder) made some great plays. She started out on the outside so nobody is set in their position, and the girls

are all learning to play those front-row positions. That gives me more versatility if something goes wrong.” Biele had 15 points, 12 kills, 17 assists, 13 digs, and two aces. “I just had a lot of confidence in myself tonight,” Biele said. “In the first game I completely lost it, I hit into the block and I rolled into the

net, and then there was a first hit where I hit it straight down and I totally gained confidence in myself. “I like the way coach uses me and the other girls, moves us around, and gives us all a chance to be successful. I love helping this team, I love this team, and I think this team is going to go very far this season. I definitely thing

we’re on the right track. We have intense practices and everybody gives 110 percent and loves what they are doing, they love the game.” The Lady Pirates headed to Shallotte on Tuesday to face West Brunswick and say on the road today (Thursday) to face a much-improved New Hanover squad.

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of the field,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said. “We got more shots in this game than we’ve been getting, now we’re just focusing on putting them in the back of the net. “We’re still working on learning to play together but I am confident in their abilities, and I am excited to see what the season brings. Tuesday brought a stronger defensive effort but still no goals as the Pirates tied the Rams of Havelock 0-0 in Hampstead. Topsail took 25 shots in the

game but still struggled to finish. Senior Kellon Copley played a strong game defensively, his speed making up for any back-line defensive mistakes. The Pirates traveled to Teachey for a non-conference game against Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday before heading to Wilmington today for their Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference opener at Hoggard. Pender soccer The Pender soccer team found themselves in a similar

situation as Trask. The early week game was rained out but the Patriots did get their away game with North Brunswick. The Scorpion kickers used a four goal effort to take a 4-1 win over the Patriots. Pender hosted Lejuene Monday and will play at Clinton Sept. 14.

Continued from page 9A Christian Academy on Monday (8-28) before securing a 0-0 tie with visiting Havelock on Wednesday. The Pirates were behind 5-0 to the Centurions in the first half before getting a late goal from senior Jacob Raynor. “We’ve been playing well, we’re just having a hard time connecting in the last third

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WANTED! TIME OF HEARINGS: A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! LOCATION OF HE The Pender CountyVOLUNTEER! Board of Commissioners will consider appointments toTHE thePUBLIC following HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUB boards/commissions/committees: OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WAL The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of

TOPIC OF HEA Vacancies Positions/Categories 4 Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Positions/Categories Zoning Map Ame Public Citizen Advisory Board of Health Optometrist***, Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Nicholas K. and Carol S. Shepard, applicants, on behalf of W Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Public Citizen approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezo Animal Shelter Board AdvisoryofCommittee 1 Veterinarian Adjustment 1 District 5 Residential Performance zoning district to GB, General Busine Board of Adjustment 1 District 5 Council on Community Affairs 3 District 1, District 3, District 5 17 in Hampstead, approximately one (1) mi 13471 US HWY Council on Community Affairs 3 District 1, District 3, District 5 HWY 210 and may be further identified by Pender County PIN Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Zoning Map Ame Care Homes Adv. Board 1 2 Public Members Juvenile CrimeNursing/Adult Prevention Council Business Member Coleman Parks, applicant, on behalf of Corbett Industries In Parks & Rec 3 District 4, District 5, At-Large Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv.Board Board 2 Public Members Amendment for a general use rezoning of two (2) tracts to Parks & Rec Board 1 At-Large Social Services Advisory Board 2 District 1, District 2 Agricultural zoning district to RP, Residential Performance zon Social ServicesTourism Advisory Board 1 District 2 NC HWY 210 approximately 1,500 feet east of the intersection Development Authority 2 District 5, Collector Tourism Development Authority 3 District 3, District 5, Collector and Member along Harrison Creek Road (SR 1573) approximately 2,00 Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization 1 Citizen Committee Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Name of Board

# of Vacancies 4

(SR 1002)and Harrison Creek Road (SR 1573) and may be 0849-0000 and 3273-33-1459-0000. District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck Wyndwater Phase III Pr District 5 = Burgaw; Holly Signature Top Sail NC, LP, applicant, on behalf of Sign District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly al.owners, is requesting the approval of a Preliminary Plat for *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently known licensed. *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may notasbeWyndwater. currently Specifically, the request for Phase conventional lots and forty (40) single-family attached duple licensed. Development zoning district. The properties are located to the Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south of the conditionally appro write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” Pointe on theand home or 17 in Hampstead and may be east page); of US HWY complete an application. 3906-0000 and a portion write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and of 4204-94-9912-0000. District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 1 = Upper District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Topsail; Surf City District = Scotts District 3 = Rocky Point; 2 Long Creek Hill; Lower Topsail

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Master Developm Oak Ridge Properties at Olde Point, LLC, applicant and owne Plan and Major Site Development Plan approval for Phase O Ridge at Olde Point. The subject properties are zoned PD, P project is located to the east of US HWY 17 between Ravens

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Roy Lee Wells, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of November, 2015, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 20th day of August, 2015 Pansy Wells Batton and Roy K. Wells Co-Administators of the Estate c/o Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7007 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/2015 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 Bryant Clay Rowland, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Bryant Clay rowland to present them to the undersigned on or before November 20, 2015 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of August 20, 2015. Mary Ann Rowland Executor of the Estate #7011 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-412 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. KELLY PEGRAM PACK, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse of Kelly Pegram Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.46 acres Lot 20 Deer Ridge Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 4215-38-6778-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 15, 2015. This date: August 27, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7017 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 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 James Thomas Stroud Jr., deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James Thomas Stroud Jr. to present them to the undersigned on or before November 19, 2015 at 606 Barksdale Rd. 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. Kirk R. Stroud 606 Barksdale Road Wilmington, NC 28409 #7006 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/15 Notice to Creditors and Debtors State of North Carolina Pender County In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division File # 15E266 Having qualified as executor, of the estate of Dorothy Heater Bland, deceased, of Pender County, NC. This is to notify all persons, firms, or corporations, having claims against the said decedent, Dorothy Heater Bland, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 20, 2015 at 10586 Reeds Landing Circle, Burke, VA 22015 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This is the day of August 14, 2015. Thomas Henry Bland 10586 Reeds Landing Circle Burke, VA 22015 #7010 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER 15 SP 153 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, made in a Special Proceeding entitled “Mary Evelyn Godlock Anderson, Petitioner vs. Raffiel Anderson Barrow et al, Respondent” (15 SP 153) the undersigned Commissioner will, on the 23rd day of September, 2015, at twelve o’clock noon (12:00

noon), at the west door of the Pender County Courthouse at Burgaw, North Carolina, offer for sale in bulk to the highest bidder for cash those certain tracts or parcels of land Lying in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina a short distance northwest of S.R. #1121 and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an old iron pipe that marks Ivey Lee Jones’ northern most corner of his home lot (see Deed Book 474, at Page 274 of the Pender County Registry) said Beginning old iron pipe is located the following courses and distances from an old subsurface nail and cap in the paved centerline of S.R. #1121 that marks the eastern most corner of Arnold Murphy’s home lot (see Deed Book 537, Page 146 of the Pender County Registry) North 51 degrees 21 minutes West 323.89 feet with said Arnold Murphy’s Northeast line to an old iron pipe that marks said Murphy’s Northern most corner; thence with said Murphy’s rear or northwestern most line South 30 degrees 55 minutes West 75.00 feet to an old iron pipe that marks said Murphy’s western most corner and George F. Jones, Jr. northern most corner (see Deed Book 456, Page 137 of the Pender County Registry); thence with said Jones’ rear line South 30 degrees 06 minutes West 58.42 feet to an old iron pipe that marks Annie Kee’s Northern most corner (see Deed Book 736, at Page 46 of the Pender County Registry); thence with said Kee’s northern most line South 63 degrees 10 minutes West 224.08 feet to an old iron pipe marks Ivey Lee Jones’ eastern most corner of his home lot (see Deed Book 474, at Page 274 of the Pender County Registry); thence with said Jones’ Northeastern most line North 26 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet to said Beginning old iron pipe; said old nail and cap is located along said centerline of S.R. #1121 the following chords from an old railroad spike located at the intersection of centerline of said S.R. #1121 and S.R.#1134; North 26 degrees 12 minutes East 171.88 feet; North 30 degrees 06 minutes East 150.00 feet and North 30 degrees 55 minutes East 75.0 feet to said old nail and cap running thence from said Beginning iron pipe, so located, with said Jones, his northwestern most line South 63 degrees 10 minutes West 208.71 feet to an old iron pipe that marks said Jones’ western most corner and Patsy Mae Newsome’s northern most corner (see Deed Book 474, at Page 195 of the Pender County Registry); thence North 51 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 1588.76 feet to a new iron pipe on the edge of the swamp; thence continuing the same course North 51 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 700 feet, more or less, to the run of Moore’s Creek; thence up and with the run of Morre’s Creek as it meanders (a computed traverse being North 14 degrees 23 minutes East 167.87 feet) to a point in said creek; thence with a new computed line South 52 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds East 2444.8 feet, more or less, to the Beginning, containing 9.31 acres, more or less, and is surveyed and mapped by William H. Blake, N.C.R.L.S. #L-2179 of Burgaw, N.C. on September 12, 1991 and computed line and described on August 25, 1993. Magnetic meridian to old lot deeds conveyed out. Being the southern portion of those landssee Deed Book 799, Page 128 of the Pender County Registry.See Deed in Book 3497 at Page 118 of the Pender County Register of Deeds. This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid taxes, liens of record and assessment, if any. The successful bidder will be required on the date of sale to make a deposit of five percent (5%) of the total bid or $750.00, whichever is greater, as evidence of good faith. The successful bidder will be required to pay the balance of the purchase price within seven days of the time allowed for tender of upset bids. Dated and posted: August 18, 2015. Jacqueline A. Newton, Commissioner #7013 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JONATHON LINDSEY KING 15 E 275 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Jonathon Lindsey King, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Lisa L. SalemiHaves, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before November 21, 2015 at 126 Yacht Basin Landing, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administratrix. Lisa L. Salemi-Haves, Administratrix Estate of Jonathon Lindsey King c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7008 8/20,8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER 15 SP 150 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Larry Rice Construction to Paul McCombie, Trustee dated November 28, 2006 and recorded in Book 3104, Page 243 Pender County Registry

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Robbie B. Parker, Subsititue Trustee See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Book 4045 at Page 204 of the Pender County Registry Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Larry Rice Construction, dated November 28, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, in Book 3104 at Page 243 (“Deed of Trust”), because of default in the failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Pender County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Robbie B. Parker, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 16th day of September, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. on the steps of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real property (including any improvements thereon) with a property address of 110 Saltwater Landing, Surf City, North Carolina, 28445, and more particularly described in the Deed of Trust and on Exhibit 1 attached hereto which descriptions are incorporated by reference herein. This sale may be held up to one (1) hour after the time stated in this Notice pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat § 45-21.23. The real property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed or the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 real property being offered for sale and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The real property will be sold subject to any and all prior and superior deeds of trust, mortgages and liens, restrictions, easements and other matters of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. Further, this real property will be sold subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the abovedescribed real property for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date when the final upset bid period has expired. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Larry Rice Construction. Any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat § 45-21.30. The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C. Gen. Stat § 7A-308 (a)(1). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIREThe MediaAND of Record for the INFORMATIONAL People of Pender County. MENT FOR PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT IN201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 TENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COL910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com LECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 14th day of July, 2015. s/ Robbie B. Parker Robbie B. Parker, Substitute Trustee 1427 Military Cutoff Road,

Suite 208 Wilmington, NC 28403 Telephone: (910) 399-3447 EXHIBIT 1 BEING all of Lot 3, Section 1, Saltwater Landing, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 58 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. #7014 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-91 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. ANGELA MARVENIA FERGUSON ELKINS, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Angela Marvenia Ferguson Elkins Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as .461 acres Kerrie Street, Parcel ID Number 2293-24-5037-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 15, 2015. This date: August 27, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) #7016 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-504 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MICHAEL NIXON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successor(s) in Interest to Richard Nixon Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.4 acres, Parcel ID Number 4214-09-6239-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 15, 2014. This date: August 27, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7019 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-503 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. WARD M. WADSWORTH, II, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successor in Interest to Ward M. Wadsworth, II Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.62 acres, Parcel ID Number 4225-28-1501-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 15, 2015. This date: August 27, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7018 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-504 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. MICHAEL NIXON, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successor(s) in Interest to Forest

Nixon Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.4 acres, Parcel ID Number 4214-09-6239-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 15, 2014. This date: August 27, 2015. PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7020 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF TRACY LEE CARR 15 E 258 Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tracy Lee Carr deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of November, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of August, 2015 Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Tracy Lee Carr P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7012 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/2015 14 SP 245 AMENDED 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 David H. Dunbar a/k/a Dave Dunbar to David B. Craig, Trustee(s), which was dated January 15, 2004 and recorded on February 9, 2004 in Book 2317 at Page 082 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on July 22, 2011 in Book 3947, Page 181, 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 September 15, 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 16, Creekside Subdivision, Topsail Township, Pender County and as more particularly described in Map Book 32, Page 84, Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 37 Frey Court, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Dave Dunbar a/k/a David H. Dunbar. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the

tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-02680-FC02 #7022 9/3, 9/10/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann Metz, late of 3839 NC Hwy 53 East, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 26th day of November, 2015 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of August, 2015. Karen Patterson, Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann Metz R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7024 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of North Carolina County of Pender Kenneth William Baker, Jr., having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Keith Allen Baker, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before November 30, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All person, firms, or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 23rd day of August, 2015. Name of Administrator: Kenneth William Baker, Jr. Address: 11224 Megwood Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 Attorney:S. Luke Largess Address:Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, PLLC 301 East Park Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 #7025 9/3, 9/10, 9/27, 9/24/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DAVID STUART TERWILLIGER 15 E 283 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against David Stuart Terwilliger, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before December 4, 2015 Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent. Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent Estate of David Stuart Terwilliger BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7032 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY LOUISE SCHMID 15 E 293 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Mary Louise Schmid, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to James O. Schmid, Jr., Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before December 4, 2015 at 5737 Oak Bluff Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor. James O. Schmid, Jr., Executor Estate of Mary Louise Schmid c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7031 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2015

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Topsail 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 Lester Eugene Anderson deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lester Eugene Anderson to present them to the undersigned on or before December 10, 2015 at 162 Biglings Creek, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of September 3, 2015. Lester Wayne Anderson 328 Old York Hampton Hwy #F Yorktown, VA 23692 #7033 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2015 15 SP 171 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Pender County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Angela M. Hanc and husband, Martin J. Hanc dated June 19, 2006 to Russ C. Bryan, Trustee for Alliance Credit Union, recorded in Book 2988, Page 261, Pender County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: All of Tract B as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 34, Page 128 of the Pender County Registry entitled “Family Division Survey for Hanc/Siebendrunner” dated December 17, 2001, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Date of Sale: September 16, 2015 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Martin J. Hanc and Angela M. Hanc TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. (7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Substitute Trustee. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 276116268 (919) 250-2000 File No. JWT 99809110, 1147154 #7023 9/3, 9/10/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15CVM000187 Ted H. Gasper, Jr. VS. Chartwell Investment Holdings NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a judgment and execution issued by the above named court in the aboveentitled action on the 21st day of July in the year 2015, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the General Court of Pender County, I will offer sale to the highest bidder for cash

whatever right, title and interest, the judgment debtor owns or may own in the following described property which is subject to sale under execution. This sale shall be held at the following location: The Pender County Courthouse. 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 (North Entrance/Wilmington St. side) as designated by the Clerk of Superior Court on the 25th day of September, 2015, at Eleven o’clock am. This property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and said sale shall be subject to all superior liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, and special assessments which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgment under which the sale is being held. The judgment debtor is a Business and cannot claim exemptions in this real property. The sale shall be held open for ten (10) days for the filing of upset bids as required by law. No sale is final until confirmed by the Clerk of Superior Court of the issuing county. The real property being sold is described as that certain tract(s) of land lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly as follows: Parcel ID 4213-59-8770-0000, 0.46 Acres located at 107 Rainbow Drive, Hampstead, as shown on map recorded in map book 4283, page 5 at the Pender County Registry. This the 28th day of August, in the year 2015. Carson H. Smith Jr. Sheriff of Pender County H.L. Matthews, Sergeant #7034 9/10, 9/17/2015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA, CRAVEN COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE#15CV00369 Shameka Kina Lee 640 Clark Rd. Vanceboro NC, 28586 VS Isaac Novak Lee 7591 Hwy 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 To: Isaac Lee Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the titled action. The nature of the relief sought is to obtain a Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading before such date and time or you may appear and defend at the said hearing. Upon your failure to do so plaintiff will apply at the hearing for the relief sought. This 1st day of September 2015. Shameka Kina Lee (Plaintiff) 640 Clark Rd. Vanceboro NC 28586 #7035 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2015 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP187 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY GARY R. HELM AND DIANE M. HELM DATED MARCH 13, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3186 AT PAGE 165 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 September 22, 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 38 of Middle Point Subdivision as the same appears on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 32 at Page 21 of the Pender County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 412 West Windward Landing Pl, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Diane M. Helm and Gary R. Helm. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining

amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is September 1, 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/ 15-072295 #7036 9/10, 9/17/2015 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 178 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: September 22, 2015 Time of Sale: 11:30 AM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Shannon M. Peters and Ian M. Collins Address of Property: 444 Arvida Spur Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 3683 Page: 256 Dated: July 27, 2009 Grantors: Shannon M. Peters, a single woman and Ian M. Collins, an unmarried man Original Beneficiary: Platinum Community Bank C O N D I T I O N S OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-ﬁve Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certiﬁed check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: 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 notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT “A” The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: Real property in the city of Rocky Point, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, Described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 2, Section 1 of Arvida Park as shown on a map duly recorded in Map Book 29, Page 144 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to restrictions, conditions, covenants, rights, rights of way, and easements now of record, if any. Parcel ID: 3224-63-0725-0000 Commonly known as 444 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457. However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided.

The property covered by the Security Instrument (referred to as “Property” in the Security Instrument) includes, but is not limited to the Manufactured Home. Make: Fleetwood Year: 1995 #7039 9/10, 9/17/2015 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 Ola Mae Noble. deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ola Mae Noble to present them to the undersigned on or before December 17, 2015 at 3434 Hwy 50, Maple Hill, NC 28454 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of August 10, 2015. Peggy Ann Noble Brown 3434 Hwy. 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 #7041 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 2015 E 138 Having qualified as Administratix of the Estate of Ernest Robert Patterson of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said of said Ernest Robert Patterson to present them to Lenora M. Patterson, 12965 NC Highway 210 East, Rocky Point, NC 28457, Administratix by December 15, 2015 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 4th day of September, 2015 R.V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Lenora M. Patterson, Administratix P.O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7042 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/2015 Request for Qualifications Notice is hereby given that qualifications will be received by Pender County, North Carolina, until 12:00 PM EST on Friday, September 18, 2015, for the following Professional Services to be provided to said jurisdiction for FY 2015-16. Project Summary: Pender County is requesting proposals from interested consulting firms to update and modernize the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2010. The update will involve Pender County in its geographical entirety with a focus on anticipated high-growth areas of the County. The consultant awarded the contract will have the responsibility of leading the update process through plan adoption, while working in direct coordination with Pender County Planning Staff, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Pender County Planning Board, and Pender County Board of Commissioners. Proposals should demonstrate the ability to provide a plan with clear, strategic goals and objectives that are realistic and practical in nature. A firm’s ability to provide quality illustrations and user-friendly formats will be strongly considered. A committee selected by Pender County will review RFQ submissions and select the most qualified firm(s) for an interview. After the most qualified firm is determined by the committee, the County will enter into negotiations with the firm to better define the scope of work, project schedule, and fee. If for any reason the County and the selected firm cannot agree on a scope and fee, the County will enter into negotiations with the next most qualified firm. Completion date will be approximately one year from start date. For a complete RFQ package, please contact the Pender County Planning and Community Development Office at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or call Ms. Megan O’Hare, Pender County Planning Senior Planner at (910) 259-1202. #7043 9/10, 9/17/2015 Preliminary Flood Maps FEMA has released preliminary flood maps for Pender County; this information serves as the best available data for all new construction and development within the County. These new maps use the latest technology and modeling to determine Special Flood Hazard Areas as identified by FEMA. The new FRIS maps can be found at fris.nc.gov/fris, as well as, Pender County’s GIS site. Department of Public Safety and local representatives will be available to speak with the public at informational meetings on September 23rd from 4-6pm in the Pender County Hampstead Annex Auditorium located at 15060 US HWY 17, Hampstead, NC 28443 and on September 24th from 4-6pm in the Pender County Administrative Building Public Meeting Room located at 805 South Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425. Representatives will be available to answer any questions and take comments on the proposed new maps. If your property is in an area where the flood zone has changed from the last map, you are likely to incur changes in your flood insurance rates. Please contact your private flood insurance provider for specific details on how these changes may affect your insurance rates. #7044 9/10, 9/17/2015

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together for four years now, and they opened great holes so running the ball was easy,” said McKoy, who is Topsail’s starting safety. “As far as being ready, lots of conditioning and lots of water. “We just have to work on more discipline to erase the penalties, keep our heads clear, and stop playing with emotions, and remember there are no individuals, we’re a

Trask

Continued from page 8A throughout the night. Their punt team mishandled the football on two occasions in the first half. On the second punt attempt the Titans recovered the ball on the Vikings 27 yard line. On the first play from scrimmage sophomore quarterback Tyrease Armstrong found senior Tynaffitt Davis down the left sideline for 27 yards and a score. The two-point conversion failed and the Titans held a 6-0 lead. West Columbus fired back late in the first quarter with a 10-play drive that covered 51 yards. Fred Evans scored from 5-yards out to even the score at 6-6. Trask scored its second touchdown of the night on a direct snap to Johnathan Jordan that covered 43 yards. The twopoint conversion again failed and the scoreboard read Trask 12 the visiting team 6. Special teams play cost the Vikings throughout the contest. Another bad snap gave the Titans a first down deep inside the Vikings territory. The Titans took advantage of the good field position. Armstrong dropped back and scrambled left before finding senior speedster Michael Stroman for 12 yards and a score. Again the two point conversion failed and the score was 20-6. West had one last chance to score in the first half. With the ball at their own 32-yard line Evans again victimized the Titans. He reeled off a 33yard run that gave the Vikings a first and ten on the Titan 35-yard line. Three plays later the Vikes scored on a pass play that covered 23 yards. The two- point conversion was successful and the score read Trask 20 West Columbus 14 at the half. The Titans had struggled to run the football in the first 24 minutes of the game. Three failed conversion attempts would eventually be the difference in the game. West received the kickoff but was unable to move the football. The Titans struggled and punted the ball. An impressive punt by Zenas Ward pinned the Vikings back at

Pender

Continued from page 8A from scrimmage and the home team added the extra point to take a 14-6 lead with 3 minutes left in the opening period. The Patriots answered the Cougars with another drive. Hooper again found the endzone. This time the Patriot standout scored from one yard out to pull the Patriots to within two points. The stormy weather that had plagued the area reared its head and a stoppage in play ensued. The delay may have caused the Pender County team to lose any momentum that they had gained with Hooper’s score. After an hour delay the Cougars seemed to be refreshed. The Patriots bowed their backs and held the Brunswick County crew to a 50-yard touchdown pass at the end of the half. With the score South Brunswick 21, Pender 12, the Patriots had reason to believe that they could play with their

Performers

Continued from page 8A lost a tough one despite two touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Tyrease Armstrong. Tynaffitt Davis caught one pass while Michael Stroman caught the

team. “ Next up for the Pirates is a road trip to Ocean to play Croatan. The Cougars are 2-1 with a 23-8 loss to Pamlico, a 50-6 in over Richlands, and a 21-14 win over West Carteret. “We’re happy with our progress offensively and defensively, and I think we’re doing the right things,” Inman said. “What we are not is disciplined and we have to become more disciplined in order for us to go far down the road and have an opportunity to win the conference.”

the seven-yard line. It seemed as if the Titans were in good shape. West embarked on a drive that covered 93 yards on 17 plays. A five-yard touchdown run by Evans and the ensuing two-point conversion gave the Vikings a 22-20 lead with 10:30 to go in the contest. The Titan offense finally began to move the ball in the final 12 minutes of the game. A drive that started on the 24yard line ended on the Viking six-yard line when a fourth and one that appeared to be a successful gain was nullified by an illegal procedure. Trask again had the opportunity to score late in the contest. Matthew Tindall blocked a Viking punt and the Titans recovered the ball on the Viking 25-yard line. Armstrong extended the drive with a fourth down 14yard strike to Stroman that gave Trask a first down on the nine-yard line with just over a minute to play. On the next play Armstrong rolled right under pressure and attempted to hit a receiver in the back of the endzone. A West Columbus defender found the ball and made the interception ending the Titans chance of a comeback. “I told Tyrease after the game that I would call that play a thousand times,” said Trask Coach Johnathan Davis. “He rolled out with some pressure and tried to make a play. I can’t fault him for that.” Although the Titans chances ended with the late interception, Coach Davis thought the tide turned late in the first half. “T hat touchdown they scored at the end of the first half kind of set the tone. I told our guys that we were going to be in a fight in the second half. That touchdown was big. In all honesty, I think we made just enough mistakes to cost us the game.” Ar mstrong finished the night 11-24 for 124 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while rushing for 37 yards. Steven Jordan led the Titans with nine tackles while Kansas Bannerman had five stops. Dante D’Ambrosia had a sack along with four stops. The Titans will play at East Columbus on Friday night.

opponents. South scored twice in the third period. Carter broke loose for 38 yards early in the third period and the Cougars added another score to take a 35-12 lead. Pender fired back with a 5-yard run by Chris Devane to pull within 35-18. The Cougars scored twice in a five minute period to increase their lead before quarterback Jake Rawls found Hooper for a 52 yard catch and run that found the endzone. South added another score and the Patriots loaded the bus for the ride back to Burgaw. Hooper showed his worth to the Patriots with 195 yards rushing and three scores. He scored on a run, a pass reception and an interception return on the night. Rawls was 2-3 for 61 yards and a touchdown. Chris Devane had 60 yards rushing with a touchdown while Latrell Brown had 63 yards. The Patriots are now 0-2 on the year. They will host North Duplin on Friday night.

other. The Pender football team lost to South Brunswick despite a huge effort from Justin Hooper. The standout junior scored on a touchdown pass reception, an interception return along with a touchdown run. he had 195 yards rushing. He is this week’s Post & Voice Top Performer.

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Poplar Grove Plantation makes adjustments after funding cuts By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer After announcements made in May regarding a financial crisis, funding cuts and difficult decisions to be made at Poplar Grove Plantation, the museum and historic site plans to finish up its 35th year with an optimistic outlook for the future. The call for community response has been answered, and some of the programs that were thought to be in danger have reached a self-sustaining level more than a year before it was anticipated. Poplar Grove’s volunteers, staff and members of the Scotts Hill and surrounding communities are stepping up to meet the challenge of keeping the doors open. E x e c u t ive D i r e c t o r C a r o l i n e L e w i s c o n t r i b u t e s h e r o p t i m i s m a b o u t Po p lar Grove’s future to the many volunteers, donations and to the community spirit. “This has been a year of transition, finishing 35 years as a private foundation and transitioning into becoming a public charity,” began Lewis. “We have come out of the summer with two of the programs that we’ve had the most concern about not only becoming self-sustaining, but they have also raised money in addition. That has been such a surprise and a relief. The volunteer-based animal sanctuary has raised $6,130 since May. We have also started barnyard tours. It’s only $5 a person to go back there to meet the animals and have a hands-on experience. They’re only doing it on Wednesdays and Saturdays for five hours each week, and this summer there were 275 tours. That alone brought in around $1,300. As of August 20, we have had $23,250 in donations. That program has become sustainable, not only just to care for the animals, but it’s able to support its operational costs. I was hoping that we could get to that place by the winter of 2016. That is a big shout out to the volunteers, particularly, because they went hard-pressed on adopting out those animals and finding good homes, and they have kept the integrity of our mission.” The success of the Animal Sanctuary is not the only program to celebrate at Poplar Grove. The Farmers’ Market has 35 full-time vendors, and no less than 800 visitors come through each Wednesday. Lewis said that they are doing some restructuring and working through stronger methods of communication. “The Farmers’ Market has been a question mark, but they have collected over $2,500 since May. Their steering committee really came together to talk about how to align the operations of the Farmers’ Market with the core operations of Poplar Grove. They’ve come to the table and put together what their needs are for a market manager, and they are working through their by-laws. They have set up a checking account so they can start tracking the income from vendor fees and donations, and then trace that money back to supporting a market manager position. They have done all of that in this short amount of time, so they are planning not just for 2016 but for 2017 as well. That’s been a huge accomplishment,” said Lewis. P l a n s a re b e i n g m a d e t o m a ke t h e a n nu a l H e r b a n d G a rd e n Fa i r t h e s i g nature market opening event in the spring. Poplar Grove plans to align all of its fundraising efforts with its mission of preservation, education and conservation. “It’s really helping us all focus and align all of our operations. We’re very excited about this spirit of cooperation and community. Anything that we are doing now for the community and to raise awareness of our own mission, we’re going to be doing in partnerships with other nonprofits and organizations whose missions are very much tied to our own. We’re glad we are part of the community. Thinking in terms of that community spirit, and the spirit of this place, whatever it is - it’s haunting. It draws people in,” said Lewis. In October, another form of haunting will emerge at Poplar Grove in a curious new way. For four Fridays of the month, the Manor House will offer ghost tours based upon Gullah Geechee and Southern Gothic traditions, complete with haint-blue porch ceilings and double piazzas. The culminating Haint Blue All Hallows Masquerade is also scheduled for Saturday, October 24. The 21+ event will feature an open bar and music by the Phantom Playboys. The Manor House courtyards will open at 7 pm and close tightly one minute after the stroke of midnight. These events will be held in place of the usual Halloween Festival. On a more somber note, Poplar Grove is also recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness month and hopes to open up more dialogue in the community on this topic. Lewis explained the “haint blue” theme of the upcoming October events. “We’ve been finishing up restoration of the gazebo, and doing the final touches on the double piazzas in the back. There are all of these myths and stories, some from Gullah Geechee, about spirits and haunts - or haints. People would paint the entrances of their homes, around the windows, doorways and the ceilings that color of blue to reflect water. It was supposed to keep the spirits from crossing the water. That’s one interpretation or practice of the haint blue ceilings and porches of souther n homes, particularly. There was also a wives’ tale t h at i f yo u p a i n t e d t h e p o rch e s bl u e, i t wo u l d d i s c o u r a g e w a s p s ’ n e s t s a n d other things from going up into the porches because they would think it’s the sky.” Poplar Grove currently has over 250 memberships, and they hope to double that number between the Masquerade and Christmas membership drives. Lowe’s and Walmart at Porters Neck, as well as Morgan Stanley at Mayfaire, have contributed significant donations. In addition, individuals have responded with donations from $10 up to $1,000. Current projects include doubling the slavery exhibit by moving the former weaving studio to the manor house, and relocating the basket studio to a larger space that will enable more programming. A new volunteer space has been a priority, since there are an estimated 75 volunteers that spend a minimum of 10 hours a week there. Grass will be planted in the pastures, thanks to a grant from Lowe’s and to the volunteers who secured the grant. Christmas is sure to be an enchanting time at Poplar Grove with candlelight tours, lighted trails, and a program to honor our veterans as well. Say Yes to the Dress, the popular TLC reality TV series, is also scheduled to film a New Year’s Eve wedding at Poplar Grove. L e w i s h a s b e e n ove r wh e l m e d by t h e c o m m u n i ty spirit and suppor t for Poplar Grove Plantation. “The board sounded the call in May, and this is an opportunity to give a shout out to all who responded to that call. It’s been amazing. September was a big D-day for me, on how we were going to finish 2015 and get ready for 2016. We’re ready for 2016. We’re transitioning out of these last 35 years and we are ready for another 35. There’s a lot to be thankful for - a lot to celebrate,” said Lewis.

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WATHA UNITED METHODIST 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

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

Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

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. Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

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. www.RPUMC.org

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAMPGROUND

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphyw

Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

216 Michigan Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wedensday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking Corner

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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS 911 Memorial Service at Pender Adult Services Sept. 10 ! -EMORIAL 3ERVICE WILL BE HELD 3EPT AT A M AT (ERITAGE 0LACE IN "URGAW 4HE PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY !MER ICAN ,EGION 0OST IN "URGAW $EES $RUG 3TORE 0ENDER !DULT 3ERVICES THE 2ETIRED 3ENIORS 6OLUNTEER 0ROGRAM AND THE TOWN OF "URGAW 0OST #OM MANDER ,ONNIE $AVENPORT WILL BE THE SPEAKER 4HERE WILL BE A SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF lRST RESPONDERS

911 Memorial Service Sept. 11 in Hamsptead (AMPSTEAD !MERICAN ,EGION 0OST WILL JOIN WITH 7OOD MEN OF THE 7ORLD TO HOST A MEMORIAL CEREMONY TO HONOR THOSE LOST IN THE ATTACKS 3EPT AT A M !TTENDANCE IS FREE AND THE PUBLIC IS INVITED 4HE EVENT WILL BE AT THE 0OST BUILDING 5 3 (WY . (AMPSTEAD "RUNCH WILL FOLLOW Rocky Point Harvest Festival news 0ERSONS INTERESTED IN PARTIC

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Pender High Class of 1994 Reunion planned 4HE 0ENDER (IGH 3CHOOL #LASS OF @ WILL CELEBRATE ITS YEAR REUNION WITH WEEKEND EVENTS /CTOBER 4HERE WILL BE A DINNER DANCE /CT AT THE #OAST LINE #ONVENTION #ENTER IN 7ILMINGTON 4ICKETS ARE PER PERSON &OR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE 0ENDER (IGH 3CHOOL #LASS OF &ACEBOOK PAGE OR EMAIL PHSCLASS GMAIL COM

Thursday, September 10 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFOR MATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONA TIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s3UMMER 0LUNDER $AYS EACH 4HURSDAY IN 4OPSAIL "EACH FEA TURES LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS &ROM COPPER WEATHERVANES TO SEA GLASS JEWELRY ALL ITEMS ARE CREATED LOCALLY !DMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE 4HE EVENT IS HELD AT 3 !NDERSON "LVD s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA #OUNCIL MEETS AT P M AT THE TOWN HALL Friday September 11 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE BREAD GIVEAWAY &RIDAYS FROM P M !LL TYPES OF BREAD FROM WHITE TO MULTIGRAIN TO HAMBURGER BUNS s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAK FAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY Tuesday September 15 s3URF #ITY 3UMMER -ARKET FEATURES LOCAL ARTISANS CRAFTERS AND LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE ALONG THE WATERFRONT OF 3OUNDSIDE 0ARK FROM A M UNTIL P M Wednesday September 16 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD s0ENDER #OUNTY &ARMER S -ARKET AT 0OPLAR 'ROVE 0LANTATION IS OPEN EACH 7EDNESDAY AT A M Thursday, September 17 4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFOR MATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONA TIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s3UMMER 0LUNDER $AYS EACH 4HURSDAY IN 4OPSAIL "EACH FEA TURES LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS &ROM COPPER WEATHERVANES TO SEA GLASS JEWELRY ALL ITEMS ARE CREATED LOCALLY !DMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE 4HE EVENT IS HELD AT 3 !NDERSON "LVD Friday September 18 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE BREAD GIVEAWAY &RIDAYS FROM P M !LL TYPES OF BREAD FROM WHITE TO MULTIGRAIN TO HAMBURGER BUNS s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s(AMPSTEAD !MERICAN ,EGION 0OST WILL JOIN WITH 7OODMEN OF THE 7ORLD TO HOST A MEMORIAL CEREMONY TO HONOR THOSE LOST IN THE ATTACKS 3EPT AT A M !TTENDANCE IS FREE AND THE PUBLIC IS INVITED 4HE EVENT WILL BE AT THE 0OST BUILDING 5 3 (WY . (AMPSTEAD "RUNCH WILL FOLLOW s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAK FAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY

Send community news information to posteditor@post-voice.com Private First Class David Mahon, 18, of Pender County graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Sept. 4. After completing 13 weeks of intense recruit training. Mahon earned his Eagle Globe and Anchor and the title United States Marine. Following 10 days Photo contributed home on leave, Mahon will Burgaw Lions Club President Alan King received the Melvin Jones Fellowship award recently during the District N report to Camp Lejeune awards and installation banquet. The banquet was held at the Country Squire Restaurant in Warsaw. The award is given for two months of infantry to recognize the humanitarian work of people who donate at least $1,000 to the Lions Club International Fund. Clubs training. can also make donations on behalf of members. Mr King, 59, has been in Lions for 29 years. During his years as a Lion, he has belonged to the Rocky Mount, Lumberton, and Bladenboro clubs as well as the Burgaw club. Donations to the Melvin Jones Fellowship provide about 75 percent of the Lions International Foundations annual revenues. Pictured above are Past District Governor Carol Weeks, Past Burgaw Lions Club President Ann Mendenhall, Burgaw Lions President Alan King, Past International Lions President Sid Scruggs.

Spaghetti Dinner â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat In or Take Outâ&#x20AC;?

September 18, 2015, (Friday) 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. $8.00ket c per ti 00 5. 1 or $ two r o f

Hampstead Community Building, 14435 US Hwy. 17

Homemade by PCHS Volunteers Call for advanced tickets:

Hampstead: Bernie, 270-9240 Judith, 270-2473 Ronnie, 270-3044 Denise, 270-9581 Wilmington: Gloria, 431-3389 Norma, 512-3123 Burgaw: Mary, 259-7022 or 315-420-4405 Or email Norma at: normat1@charter.net Put â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spaghetti Dinnerâ&#x20AC;? in your subject line.