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Burgaw commissioner Walker resigns seat

Primary election

Health reasons cited for leaving board

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Campaign signs dot the lawn of the Pender County Board of Elections office in Burgaw. Early voting in the N.C. Primary has been brisk in Pender County, with record numbers of early voters turing out across the state.

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Burgaw Mayor Pro-tem Howard Walker resigned from the Board of Commissioners at the board’s Mar. 8 meeting, citing health reasons. Walker has served on the town’s Board of Commissioners for about 16 years.

Commissioners met Mar. 11 in a special meeting to discuss appointing a replacement for Walker on the Board.

Commissioners will meet April 5 to take up the subject again. The Board will appoint someone to fill Walker’s unexpired term until the municipal election in November 2017.

Burgaw Town Manager Chad McEwen praised Walker’s work for the town.

“Mr. Walker was always a strong voice on the Board of Commissioners and his resignation is certainly a loss for the town,” McEwen said. “He is well-respected and thought of in Burgaw. I’m sorry to see him resign but understand his reasons.”

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Howard Walker bins has served on the Burgaw Board with Walker since 2007.

“I consider Mr. Walker a friend and a mentor in a lot of ways. I remember seeing him as a teacher when I was in high school,” Robbins said.

“You hear about people across the country who were champions for civil rights. Howard Walker is one of those champions. He understands the town of Burgaw and its people and took that understanding to the town board.

He is always willing to listen.

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Ron Shanahan was promoted in February to Surf City Chief of Police replacing former Police Chief Mike Halstead who had resigned late last year after posting controversial comments to Facebook.

Chief Shanahan has been employed by Surf City for 22 years, 14 years as head of criminal investigations and most recently as interim police chief.

Chief Shanahan has been very visible to the community from the outset. Chief Shana-

han has been key in developing the nearly open disc golf course on H2O Place in Surf City which will be the only one of its kind from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

He has also instituted Coffee with a Cop, a community oriented policing program that meets with no set agenda.

This international program started in California in 2011 with the goal to create interactions with police outside of crisis situations. Shanahan began this program with the hope that it will open dialog and create a strong partner-

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Celebration of the Easter holiday begins this weekend with several Easter Egg hunts scheduled

Mar. 19 Westview United Methodist Church’s Easter Egg Hunt will be Mar. 19 from 10:30 a.m.until noon. There will be an egg hunt, food, prizes. Westview UMC is located at the corner of Hwy. 53 West and the Horsebranch Road across from Pender High School.

Mar. 19 Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a Community Easter Egg Hunt Mar. 19.

Lunch will be at noon with the Easter Egg Hunt following lunch. The church will provide hot dogs, chips, and beverages. Other sides and desserts are welcome, however, there is always plenty of food, so don’t feel obligated to bring anything.

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Hwy. 210 in Rocky Point. Dallas Vance Shepard III, age 19 of 622 Sandy Bend Road, Rocky Point was initially arrested

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There will be two hunts – one for children age five and under, and one for children six and up. This an all-ages event, so if you do not have children, please come for lunch and fellowship.

Shiloh Baptist Church is located at 19685 U.S. Hwy. 421, Willard.

Mar. 26 The Surf City Parks and Recreation

Department will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt Mar. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Soundside Park. The event will be for children up to 10 years of age. There will be four age groups with prizes, raffles, lots of goodies and much more.

Bring a basket for your eggs. In case of rain, the egg hunt will be held at the Surf City Community Center of J.H. Batts Road.

Mar. 26 Atkinson Baptist Church will hold its annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Mar. 26 at the church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson. There will be food, games, and fun for all ages.

Mar. 26 The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt Mar. 26 at 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 586 Sloop

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Arrest report Roberta Ann Apple, 45, 616 Ardmore Road, Rocky Point.

Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Beau Nolan Barton, 18, 116 Blue Jay Way, Stella. Speeding, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Thomas William Brown, Jr., 25, 215 McIntyre Church Road, Rocky Point. Burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, possession of stolen goods, larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $675,000 secured bond.

William Zachary Burton, 20, 2030 Highway 53 West, Burgaw.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released, no bond.

Dalton Eugene Carver, 20, 4133 Highsmith Road, Burgaw.

Burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $600,000 secured bond.

Shaquille Damian Tyrese Dixon, 22, 243 John Pickett Road, Maple Hill. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Suzanna Ashley Dolabany, 30, 417 Mill Creek Court, Wilmington. Driving while impaired, speeding, no registration.

Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Charles Ramsey Enloe, 37, 327 Campground Drive Lot 29A, Sneads Ferry. DWI. Arrest by Judge. Incarcerated.

Harry Lewis Forden, Jr., 57, 16548 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond.

Justin Andrew Gelbhaar, 28, 155 Old Grandfather Road, Currie. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Nancy Peterson Goff, 43, 111 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point. Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Joseph Brandon Grizzle, 36, 511 Monroe Avenue, Carolina Beach. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Andre Gurganious, 40, 281 Big Four Road, Burgaw. Trespassing, speeding to elude arrest. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $300 secured bond.

Ashley Nicole Henley, 32, 448 Blue Beech Way, Chesapeake, VA. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Mary Rachael Jenness, 28, 197 Edens Lane, Hampstead.

Child abuse, possession of open container in passenger area, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired. Arrest

by Surf City Police Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Robert Phillip Jordan, 65, 63 Sweey Gum Circle, Rocky Point.

Assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Edward Patrick Kidd, 50, 1200 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Matthew Dale Lewis, 39, 314 Long Leaf Drive, Hampstead.

Pender EMS & Fire Report Mar. 6-12 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 206 Broke down in districts per station Burgaw Station 1 42 Sloop Point Station 14 33 Hampstead Station 16 18 Surf City Station 23 20 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 22 Rocky Point Station 7 34 Maple Hill Station 8 7 Atkinson Station 9 24 Scott Hill Station 18 1 Hwy 421 South Station 29 2 Type of Calls Cancelled: 14 Cancelled en-route: 1 No patient found: 3 No treatment required: 4 Refusals: 61 Stand by: 5 Transported: 107 Treated/released: 1 Fire Department Reports Calls Per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 14 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 10 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 3 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 8 Fire Call Type Summary FIRE 11 Motor Vehicle Crash 4 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 24 Cancelled 4

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Dalton Eugene Carver age 20 of 4133 Highsmith Road, Burgaw was arrested Mar. 10 with Thomas William Brown, Jr. age 25 at Browns residence located at 215 McIntyre Church Road, Rocky Point.

Both were charged with first degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second degree kidnapping and felony

possession of stolen goods.

In addition, Brown was also charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering.

Carver is currently being held on a $600,000.00 bond while Brown is being held under a $675,000.00 bond. Both had their first appearances Mar. 11 in court.

Jhoslyn Edwardo Romero, age 20, of 857 Arvida Spur Road was arrested Mar. 11 at his home. Romero is charged with first degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second degree kidnapping and felony possession of stolen goods and is being held under a $600,000 bond at the Pender County Jail.

Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Kameron Kentrell Lisane, 24, 221 John Pickett Road, Maple Hill. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond.

Rilton Earl May, II, 30, 509 Walnut Street Apartment B, Wilmington. Sex offender on premises with child. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Cleon John McIntyre, 44, 720 Nunn Street, Wilmington. Possession of stolen motor vehicle, flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle, no operator’s license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

Kyle Drake Merlinger, 25, 159 Shady Lane Road, Watha.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $600 secured bond.

Channing Everett Michael, 29, 8468 Highway 11, Willard.

Larceny of a firearm, possession of stolen firearm. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Shannon Tara Nicolaou, 29, 803 Nine Mile Road, Richlands.

Maintaining a place for prostitution, prostitution, contributing to delinquency of a juvenile. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Kimberly Dawn Rains, 48, 114 Winchester Lane, Rocky Point.

Simple assault, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Bryant Alexander Silance, 28, 72 Trey Lane, Burgaw. Resisting, obstruction, and delay of an officer. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $600 secured bond.

Jeffrey Jamal Simpson, 32, 2572 Union Chapel Road, Burgaw.

Communicating threats, resisting, obstruction, and delay of an officer, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $9,000 secured bond.

Conner Price Stafford, 23, 3609 W. Mill Forest Court, Raleigh.

Speeding, open alcoholic container in passenger area. Arrest

by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

William Daniel Watkins, 28, 857 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point. Probation violation. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Latoya Nicole Williams, 27, 3081 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw. Failure to secure child under 16, driving while license revoked, possession of altered, fictitious or revoked license, resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $400 secured bond.

Joshua Yanetsky, 37, 331 E. Arlington Street, Greenville.

Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated

Information taken from reports from county municipal police department, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce.

Arrest reports are public record.

Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Pender Democrats to meet Mar. 17 Pender County Democrats, including the executive board, will meet Mar. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampstead Governmental Annex (old Topsail School).

It will be the first postprimary meeting for Pender Democrats and plans will be immediately underway for the Pender County Democratic Convention April 16 at 3 pm, Hampstead Women’s Club, locating campaign offices and making plans for a spring party fundraiser. “No matter what the results this is a time for the Party to come together and unite,� said Pender County Party Chair

Steve Unger.

After Tuesday the Democratic slate in North Carolina will be determined except for the Presidential race, which continues.

Other items on Thursday’s agenda are voter registration and ID issues, working with Vo t e B u i l d e r, p ro d u c i n g campaign literature, promoting campaign events for candidates and setting party priorities for the rest of the year.

For more information email PenderDems@aol.com or call 910-228-8679.

Surf City

Finance Director Jane Kirk.

Loftis was most recently the finance officer for the town of Burgaw, and has worked in finance for Guilford County Schools and Rockingham County.

After graduating from Guilford College, Loftis worked in the private sector and is a certified fraud examiner.

Loftis was honored in 2014 as a WILMA Magazine Women to Watch Award in Public Service and is looking forward to new experiences with the fast growth of the Town of Surf City. “I am most excited about all of the opportunities that will be available not only for residents but also in the commercial sector,� said Loftis. “The g rowth will provide extra revenue to help improve town services and maybe even expand those services.�

Loftis and her family live in Surf City. “Yes, now my commute is only six minutes.� She said.

Continued from page 1A ships with citizens, merchants and tourists of Surf City. “It also gives the officers and myself a chance to get to know the members of the community on a more personal level,� Shanahan said.

With the new proposed building of an elementary and middle school campus on Shepard’s Road, Shanahan sees an opportunity for the department to be involved with students at a young age. “I would like our department to mentor them so they will be great citizens of society,� he said. “My commitment is to stay current with law enforcement trends and technology so we can maintain a high level of service to this great community.�

Another new Town of Surf City staff member is Ashley Loftis who replaced former

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Women’s Expo brings crowd in Surf City

By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer The tenth annual Women’s Expo was held at the Surf City Community Center Mar. 12.

“This is the first year the event was free to the public,” said event organizer Lori Howard. “That was really well received. Participants bought extra door prize tickets which was great! We have 56 vendors this year about a third of which are new vendors. All the vendors are unique, we don’t duplicate brands and vendors offer coupons, giveaways, door prizes and lots of free samples. We have more none profits represented also.

On stage during the expo we have entertainment and demonstrations by the instructors who hold classes here at the Community Center, everything from Zumba, Adult Tap to 11-year-old Ethan Blevins who teaches our kids Mixed Marshal Arts program. “ Pender County Extension

Master Gardeners had more than 50 people stop by their booth asking questions about grasses, tomatoes and native plants. Attendees could also pick up a soil testing kit complete with instructions and soil sampling box with information on where to send the soil. Keely Jones with Younique’s Team Top Sales had such a good results from last year’s expo she quickly signed

up again for this year.

“We have a great time, get new customers and even representatives so it is a valuable event for us,” Ms. Jones said.

“I am sure it will get bigger and better every year.”

Concessions were provided

by New York Deli and Community Center volunteers estimate that over 600 people attended this year’s event.

“It’s been so busy that we

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Topsail Beach Code of Conduct tabled until April

By Barbara Hazle Contributing Writer The Town of Topsail Beach moved one ste p closer to adopting an official Code of Conduct for all elected officials of the town at the recent March meeting.

“This is not in any way intended to stifle individual opinions,” said Town Manager Mike Rose. “This is something that is being adopted in many towns in North Carolina so that the citizens have an expectation on how business will be conducted and also has guidelines for the public.

It is a two way street and is

really not anything beyond what I have experienced that is already being done.”

After reviewing the document that was posted online since the February 2016 meeting, Mayor Howard Braxton tabled the vote for another month so the Code of Conduct could be fine-tuned in wording then presented for a vote. Once voted on and accepted the Code of Conduct will become a resolution for the town.

“I do think it is a good idea to have these things in place just as a guide,” Rose said.

“These types of codes are in place in other communities. I

see a lot of towns now going toward this idea.”

Commissioner Steve Smith said that as a newly elected official, he had recently attended an ethics training course at the University of North Carolina and noted that the UNC School of Government is in favor of communities moving to the standard that encompasses three parts – ethics, conduct and standards.

“This is what the school is recommending. It has to be understood that this is a two way level of respect.” Smith said. “By and large every one of the communities were looking at adopting a code of

ethics in bigger detail then we are. It was amazing to understand the problems out there, and that those problems far exceed any problems we have here. We have put specifics in our code but there are some things in terms of community activities, such as speaking in groups that we might want to consider here so we all understand. It’s something that we need to move forward with and we need to get it right.

It does help communities run better and they are seen in a better light. It’s a good thing, not a bad thing. It keeps everyone hearing the right messages.”

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The grassroots effort is part of a growing national network of home-based and amateur rain spotters with a goal of providing a highdensity precipitation network that will supplement existing observations.

CoCoRaHS came about as a result of a devastating flash flood that hit Fort Collins, Colorado, in July 1997. A local severe thunderstorm dumped over a foot of rain in several hours while other portions of the city had only modest rainfall.

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Opinion Thursday, March 17, 2016, Page 4A

Jobs only one spoke in the wheel New unemployment figures came out recently, and depending on which political party or special interest group you believe, jobs are up or down in North Carolina.

“Persistent unemployment” is a term bandied about like a badminton birdie on a regular basis; it typically refers to the economic condition where jobs are still not created, and businesses maintain what they have or in many cases, are forced to choose between cutting positions and staying in business.

The term is also frequently used by groups who say workers in our state average making $100 per week less than many other states. To be fair, some Before we can defeat of these groups are intent on the plague of persistent creating a national minimum unemployment, we need wage of $15 per hour, regardmore workers willing to less of the impact that would take advantage of the have on true unemployment and small businesses everytraining and re-training where. programs offered in comNorth Carolina continues munity colleges to suffer form “persistent unemployment,” according to observers and spin doctors on both sides—but in many cases, the problem isn’t as much a lack of jobs as it is a lack of skilled workers.

The higher-end trades, whether they be machinists or marketing specialists, require a particular skill set. While we have millions of talented people in our state, and thousands locally, we sometimes lack the skills a new employer needs.

A thousand college graduates proudly bearing bachelors degrees in arts, literature or psychology are largely worthless to a manufacturing concern making truck parts. Computer programmers well-versed in social media are of little use to companies using CAD systems to precision machine electronic components.

Before we can defeat the plague of persistent unemployment, we need more workers willing to take advantage of the training and re-training programs offered in community colleges. We need people willing to make a good living by the sweat of their brow, without the benefit of a climatecontrolled office. The training courses are there, but precious few high schools seniors seem interested in degrees that will actually put them to work within weeks of obtaining an associate’s diploma.

The business world has changed dramatically in the past twenty years, and seen exponential changes on top of those in the past five. The pace of development grows every year, but without a skilled workforce, those advancements will leave us far behind on the way overseas.

A clean living can be earned with dirty hands, but as a society we have placed ourselves above such. That will be our downfall, too, if we cannot recognize that just as farmers switched from tobacco to cotton, and their children went from the farm to the textile mill to the factory, we have to adapt to survive.

Persistent unemployment – we’re holding at just over five percent, by the way—can’t be solved through grants and loans and feel-good government programs. The only way jobs can be created is if we have a community where people want to bring those jobs—and people who can work those jobs when the new business opens.

Unemployment, taxes, market forces, small and large businesses, training – all are just spokes in a wheel, the hub of which is success. However, we have to do our part to encourage young people and the unemployed to find a trade and learn a skill, so we can all keep on rolling down the road.

On Island Time

The Point

Pender Stories

Pilgrim at Ashes Creek

Bill Messer Once again, it was time for a regular health checkup, but waiting in a medical office can be frustrating. The magazines are either in-house and health related, or seem to be 5-yearold collections of Parents, Family Circle and Redbook. No sign of Mechanics Illustrated or Sports Afield. After walking around the whole waiting room, going through the assorted piles of magazines, there was a solitary issue of The Atlantic, not something I usually read, but at least it was current.

There was a surprise article inside, and I took the magazine with me when I was led into the exam room to wait for the nurse and doctor.

Even after the exam was over and I had checked out, I took a seat in the waiting room and finished the article.

It was that good.

Annie Dillard wrote a book a dozen years after Rachael Carson wrote “Silent Spring”.

It was titled “Pilgrim At Tinker Creek”. It was about her search for meaning in the seclusion of the wilderness of Tinker Creek, near Hollins University and Roanoke, Va. As to be expected, some 50 years later the little creek is still there, but winds through suburban neighborhoods on its way to the Roanoke River.

“I live by a creek,” she wrote in the first chapter, “Tinker Creek, in a valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. It holds me at

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Am I weird?

The first minute of March My wife was escorting the dogs on their bedtime constitutional, and I was getting ready for bed, when the gates of bedlam were opened.

The donkey brayed, the porch rooster crowed, the dogs barked, and Miss Rhonda hollered.

“There’s something going on in the pasture,” she said.

“Melanie’s pitching a fit!”

It took but a moment to grab a flashlight and a gun, yank on my boots and head for the door. The moon was almost at half-full, but clouds meant I needed to balance the flashlight in one hand whilst trying to guide the bicycle with the other.

A quick run to the front pasture turned up nothing but a few frightened rabbits, an obstinate possum, and horses who were sure I’d finally snapped.

When I made a circuit around the barn, the confined chickens and the geese panicked and complained.

Of course, fowl always panic and complain; if I believed in reincarnation, I am fairly sure most vacuous, overlychatty teenaged girls would be reincarnated as geese.

Melanie the donkey and her two buddies appeared bemused as I shone the light across them, since apparently there was nothing wrong, or else nothing that they hadn’t handled. I figured the foal in Melanie’s distended stomach had awakened her with a bad dream, and Melanie wanted to share the love.

My bad knee protested at the vigor of the bike ride— but far less than it would have had I tried to run from the house to the highway. I backed down on the pedals a bit and slowed just as the clouds broke away.

Everything was bathed in a soft blue-white light, and I had to stop for a moment to satisfy the Welsh dreamer in my DNA. The night was beautiful, and I realized I had worked up a little bit of a sweat, despite it being the last day of February.

I hadn’t thought about the date, but as I walked through the door, striving again for sleep, even a brief skein of the yarn that “knits the ravel’d sleeve of a day’s care,” I realized it was after midnight—and it was now March.

I love the depth of a true cold winter, especially in January, when everyone with any sense is inside and the woods and fields are my own.

Jefferson Weaver I love the growing warmth of July, and the golden reassurance of September, when the shockingly cold brown water of an unknown swimming hole is a second home. As my readers know, I despise February, when the beauty of winter has become a soggy, indecisive mudbath, almost as much as I loathe August, when tempers and temperatures flare and the aforementioned swimming hole is likely to be half-dry, muddy and populated with venomous snakes and more dangerous mosquitoes.

But March, the month of promise, is one of my favorite times. True, its name is drawn from the Roman god of war, and March is a time of tempestuous weather, but I look more at the peaceful glories of the third month.

Like the jonquils and daffodils, for instance, who struggled to break free of the thousand-year mud and raise their pale gold and bright yellow banners of defiance at the winter just past. I could care less for the byproduct of the budding maples, but the pollen can’t take much away from the shock and awe of their colors as the woods slowly awaken and stretch toward spring.

March is yet another time for twitching little noses and bright eyes in the rabbit nests, as well as the hilarious hysteria of hens shepherding chicks that somehow burst out of the eggs so zealously guarded for 28 to 32 days.

March means the grass is greening again, and our old horses, Red and June, will cease to creak and crack with every step, Leon’s luxuriant winter prime coat will have to be brushed out, and Gracie the Arabian Princess will redouble her speed on ground dried harder by steadily

warming winds.

March means I won’t have to struggle out from under a blanket weighed down by shivering dogs in the mornings, not to mention that my wife’s cold nose won’t be poking between my shoulder blades.

March means we’ll once again plan to plant a garden, and this time, the logistics are in place to protect our attempts at produce. Whether or not the garden actually works is beside the point; there’s just something reassuring and reinvigorating about smelling freshly-awakened earth and producing honest sweat. I do not mean the stifling, stale sweat that comes from the stress of being stuck inside an office, but the honest kind that leaves a rime of salt on a collar and a smudge of fertile mud on your forehead.

March is a month where God allows nature to make a deal with man: you do your part, and nature will do hers.

The farmers are breaking fields, preparing for the summer’s corn. Those with a love and pride in their lawns are removing the winter-dead limbs that fell during the dark months, so the smell of burning leaves and crackling Cambrian armor is carried on an ever-present breeze that caresses, rather than biting like its cousins from back in January and February.

The yearling beavers are being kicked out and sent off on their own to build new colonies around new dams that will create lagoons for the ducks, geese, muskrats, crawfish, frogs and fish – and the otters who eat them, who are in turn producing their own litters of pups. Bears will stretch and stink and sag as their once sleek winter skin gives way to a vegetarian season. Nervous does guard the babies in their bellies, as hungry coyotes search for the best stump hole to have their own dens.

We have new woods and fields to explore, so I need to locate a new patch of sweet, fat, sap-dripping sassafras, while keeping an eye out for a persimmon tree or two, and maybe even a forgotten small orchard of ugly apples and farm pears, all to be raided in the fall.

By the time you read these words, we will have completed the confusing transition from standard to savings

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Am I weird or what? That may seem like a silly question, especially if you know me.

The fact that I ask strongly suggests the answer is yes. I realize weird is relative and many relatives are weird.

Aren’t we all weird in one way or another? Some symptoms are serious, some more subtle, and somehow they always seem weirder in others than in ourselves. We were having dinner with friends awhile back when I decided to set the table.

I reached in the cabinet for dishes and was amazed to see that they all matched: every one of them. Not only that, but they were perfectly stacked with plenty of space to spare in the pantry.

I had never seen such a thing so I was impressed and a little confused.

Am I weird, I wondered?

My dishes do not match, and I am sure they would never all fit in the cupboard at the same time. Not that they would ever be clean at the same time but if they were, I would need more cabinet space.

I don’t recall purchasing dishes in a retail store.

Though we did select some for our wedding registry, that was decades ago and I cannot tell you what became of that seemingly sacred set.

It wasn’t until recently as I unloaded my colorful collection from the dishwasher that I realized my dishes really do match, even though they were not purchased as a set.

Mine come from everywhere; hand me downs, thrift and gifts, even sentimental treasures from childhood like my care bear glass that accompanied me to college.

They are solid, striped, round and square; every color of the rainbow including special shapes like fish and flowers.

I have a glass from every Kentucky Derby in the last decade, and actually drink out of them rather than storing them in that secret space for saving things for later.

I learned that habit; saving the special things for a more celebratory point in time, from my mother.

But when she passed away we had way too much stuff; a deluge of department store makeup sets she got ‘free’ with purchases she didn’t want or need, candles unburned, melted into one another, china and crystal that rarely saw the light of day in spite of special significance to someone.

I have learned that less truly is more and simplicity is sacred. I no longer need to secure things I don’t want, with money I don’t have, to impress people I don’t even know.

Nope, just come sit a spell, and serve yourself on something simple so we can enjoy the finer things in life, like time together and making memories.

So, am I weird, or what?

Probably so, but I enjoy it that way!

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Newsings & Musings

Resolving caregiver conflicts Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you know of that help families resolve caregiving conflicts?

My mother â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who just turned 82 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; recently had a stroke, and to make matters worse, my two siblings and I have been perpetually arguing about how to handle her caregiving needs and finances.

Bickering Siblings Dear Bickering, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual when adult children disagree with each other regarding the care of an elder parent. If your siblings are willing, a good possible solution is to hire an â&#x20AC;&#x153;elder care mediatorâ&#x20AC;? who can help you work through your disagreements peacefully. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you should know.

Elder Mediation While mediators have been used for years to help divorcing couples sort out legal and financial disagreements and avoid court battles, elder care mediation is a relatively new and specialized service designed to help families resolve disputes that are related to aging parents or other elderly relatives.

Family disag reements over an ill or elderly parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caregiving needs, living arrangements, financial decisions and medical care are some of the many issues that an elder care mediator can help with. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confuse this with family or group

therapy. Mediation is only about decision-making, not feelings and emotions.

The job of an elder mediator is to step in as a neutral third party to help ease family tensions, listen to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concer ns, hash out disagreements and misunderstandings, and help your family make decisions that are acceptable to everyone.

Good mediators can also assist your family in identifying experts such as estate-planners, geriatric care managers, or health care or financial professionals who can supply important information for family decision making.

Your family also needs to know that the mediation process is completely confidential and voluntary, and can take anywhere from a few hours to several meetings depending on the complexity of your issues. And if some family members live far away, a conference or video call can be used to bring everyone together.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in hiring a private elder care mediator, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to more than $500 per hour depend-

ing on where you live and who you choose. Or, you may be able to get help through a nonprofit community mediation service which charges little to nothing.

Finding a Mediator To locate an elder mediator, start by contacting your area aging agency (call 800-677-1116 to get your local number), which may be able to refer you to local resources, or search online at Mediate.com. Another good option is the National Association for Community Mediation website (nafcm.org), which can help you search for free or low-cost community-based mediation programs in your area.

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal licensing or national credentialing required for elder mediators, so make sure the person you choose has extensive experience with elder issues that are similar to what your family is dealing with. Also, be sure you ask for references and check them. Most elder mediators are attor neys, social workers, counselors or other professionals who are trained in mediation and conflict resolution.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

Atkinson Fire Department barbecue sale Mar. 19 The Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department will hold its yearly biannual barbeque pork and chicken dinner Saturday, Mar. 19 from 4 p.m. until all is sold at the Old Atkinson School cafeteria at 300 West Henry Street. Plates

cost $7.50.

The menu consists of pit cooked barbeque chicken and pork, homemade slaw and hushpuppies, and green beans.

If anyone would like to donate cakes, pies or sweets for

the desert table, please bring the items by 3:30 pm to the school cafeteria.

Proceeds benefit the operation of the Atkinson Volunteer Department to provide fire protection to the community and surrounding areas.

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the winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neglect, or just enjoy a sunset with my bride.

I reckon productivity is in the eye of the beholder.

March is a time to open the windows, sweep out the tailings and trash of the winter, and shrug off the fugue and fuzz and fog from being stuck inside for too long.

The afternoon after my midnight ride, I made sure Miss Melanie had a Nekot or two, as well as a good scratch.

After all, she is expecting (we

think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having a camel) but I owed her.

Were it nor for Melanieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s midnight moaning, I might have missed welcoming the first minute of March.

- â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Weaver is a columnist for the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.

Continued from page 4A time, theoretically producing another hour of daylight when we can continue to be productive. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice concept, of course, but I am far more interested in having an extra hour to tempt an awakening catfish, watch a Dixie Youth baseball game, make amends with my horses for

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By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Congratulations are in order Patsy Mozingo Blake was presented an Honorary Life Membership Mar. 6 by Burgaw Presbyterian Church women. It is the highest award given by Presbyterian Women USA. Patsy met Tommy Blake in high school. He was a football player and she was a cheerleader. He asked her to get something to eat and instead took her fishing.

His daddy, Louis, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you could get her to go fishing with you, you had better keep her.â&#x20AC;? They were married in Burgaw Presbyterian Church in 1968.

The next month, Patsy joined the church. Patsy has had many positions in the Burgaw church, but the one I think she had had the longest is the treasurer position.

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was to build an 8x12 storage shed at his church for the lawn maintenance equipment.

He plans to join the Navy in the fall. Congratulations on this accomplishment, Seth.

Death We were so sorry to learn of the death of Mary Anna Blossom Bessellieu on March 10th at her home on Masonboro Sound. Very recently she lost her daughter, Frances Bessellieu and son in law, Steve McCauley.

Other deceased family members are her husband, Anthony Owen Bessellieu, and brothers William Blossom and Anthony Blossom.

She is survived by her dog, Cosa, son, Anthony Owen Bessellieu, Jr. and wife Candace, grandson, Sam McCauley, daughter, Anna McCauley, grandson, Chris McCauley and wife Jacquelyn, sisters Frances Bowen and Lynda Crowley, wife of my brother, Bob, and Betty Sevison and other close relatives and friends.

Services will be Monday, Mar. 21 at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter Frances, 175 Whippoorwill Lane.

Burgaw Book Club The March meeting was held at the home of Sally Spainhour. Following the business meeting, program

Patsy Blake was honored at Burgaw Presbyterian Church with a lifetime achievement award for her years of dedicated service with Burgaw Presbyterian women. Pictured above are Rev. Will Davis, Judy Blanchard, Blake, and Cheryl Woodall.

Macedonia A.M.E. Church will be reenacting Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Walk to Calvary at 9 a.m. on Good Friday, March 25, 2016.

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with money because she always pays our commitments on time and keeps up with every penny that we have and spend.

Patsy has always been available to help with Sunday School, nursery, Vacation Bible School and anywhere else she is needed. She has had just about every position with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group and participated actively in every phase of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and she always has a happy smile.

Patsy and Tommy have two children, Kristy Farrior and Hagen Blake who have blessed them with four grandchildren: Daryn Casteen, Lela Farrior, Taylor Blake and Christopher Blake.

Thank you Patsy for sharing all of your talents with members of Burgaw Presbyterian.

Eagle Scout award We are glad to announce another Eagle Scout, Seth Cawthern, son of Gina and Robert Marasco, and the grandson of Charlotte and Jennings Humphrey. Seth has been involved in scouting since he was five years old.

He is now 17 and received the Eagle Scout Award at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Scotts Hill, where he is a member of Scout Troop 234.

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Education North Carolina requires immunizations for Kindergarten entrance. For information, including a list of required immunizations, visit: http://www.immunize.nc.gov/schools /kindergarten.htm ~~~~~ Burgaw Elementary 400 North Wright Street – Burgaw 910-259-0145

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Malpass Corner Elementary 4992 Malpass Corner Rd. – Burgaw 910-283-5889

March 7-18

Children must be five (5) years old on or before Aug. 31, 2016 Parents/guardians must provide the following:

Pender County high school students accepted to the N.C. Governor’s School were recognized at a recent meeting of the Board of Education.

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Pender students to attend Governor’s School S eve n Pe n d e r C o u n t y Schools students have been accepted to participate in the 2016 North Carolina Governor’s School. This is the most students Pender County has ever had accepted to the five and one-half week summer residential program.

The following students have been accepted to the NC Governor’s School:

Savannah Boyd (Pender High School), Sarah Gibson (Topsail High School), Lillian Herring (Topsail High School), Caeley Holden (Topsail High School), Austin LaPiana (Topsail High School), Leonel Mendez (Pender High School), and Amy Zhang (Topsail High School).

Governor’s School is a program for intellectually gifted

high school students offered on two college campuses. Governor’s School integrates unique courses in various curricular areas such as English, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Theater and Dance. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline.

• Up to date immunization (shot) record • The child’s Social Security card (optional) • Health assessment (check-up) completed by a certified health care professional

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*Children who live in Pender County and *Children who are 3 or 4 yrs old on or before August 31, 2016

Bring the child’s:

Bring the family’s:

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(Current utility or tax bill, voter registration card, apartment or home lease, mortgage documents)

 Income Verification

(1040/W2/1099 for tax year 2015,DSS income reports, Supplemental Security Income letter, etc.)

 Parent/Guardian Picture Identification  Guardianship papers (if applicable)

Call our office if you need assistance finding a doctor or dentist.

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Pick up an application at any Pender County Schools Elementary School Return packets to: Preschool Administration Office at

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Please call 259-7603 if you have questions.

Your child will need a physical exam and a dental exam.

Forms for these will be provided once accepted

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Children with special needs and disabilities are encouraged to apply!

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Spanish translators will be on call during registration. Appointments for translations should be made with the school. Preschool and Kindergarten registration packets and assistance will be available on March 10, 2016 at Cape Fear Middle School for the District Migrant Night. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Burgaw Arbor Day tree distribution Mar. 18 The Town of Burgaw will be celebrating Arbor Day Mar. 18 with the official sixth annual Arbor Day Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. the Burgaw Community House located at 102 East Wilmington Street.

A tree giveaway will also be hosted immediately following the Arbor Day Ceremony until 5 p.m. or until the trees are gone.

Town water customers may choose between three varieties of full gallon trees (‘Red Rocket’ Crape Myrtle, ‘Shoal

Creek’ Chaste Tree, and ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly) if they bring in the coupon attached to their February water bill.

During the past six years, Burgaw has demonstrated its commitment to protecting and maintaining the town’s tree canopy, and the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources has once again named Burgaw a Tree City USA Community for its tree management plan and programming.

The town’s involvement is the Tree City USA program

is an extension of its ongoing efforts to plant and retain trees in our town.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of the State Foresters to provide technical assistance, direction and recognition of community forestry programs. As a Tree City USA Community, Burgaw has access to educational, technical, and funding resources.

Relay for Life Survivor Banquet Mar. 19 The annual Pender County Relay for Life Survivor Banquet is Mar. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at Burgaw Baptist Church.

If you are a cancer survivor, you and your caretaker are invited to attend this special event. You may sign up on Pender County’s Relay for Life Website or call 1-877-

957-7848.

The event will be a sit down dinner. Jennifer Kostyal from Transformed by the Word Ministries will be our guest speaker, Gail Penny will provide special music and John Evans, our Honorary Chair will also attend.

The ladies and gentlemen

of Burgaw Baptist Church have graciously opened their doors and hearts to sponsor this event.

Youth from the church and various high schools in the county will serve as waiters and waitresses. Plan to attend for a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship.

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tion of the ‘goodness’ of man and nature, and that’s as far as I’m going to go into the theology behind the movement.

Nature is, I think, nature, and there are many, many interpretations of the ‘why’ behind natural behaviors, but it boils down to this: all behaviors occur because man and nature are evil in some way, ‘red in fang and claw’, or, mankind achieves ascendency due to the inherent ‘goodness’ of His creation.

I was absolutely delighted to find the reference to the two influential works cited in the Wiki article. I found and downloaded the fields and ponds book, and I already have the natural drawing book.

Ann Haven Morgan was born in 1882 and published her field guide in 1930.

Her book is in the ‘public domain’ meaning the copyright has expired and the work may be freely used. It is available on Amazon, and in their words, “This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.”

It is a total delight to read, as it is written as much for the pleasure of reading as well as being a competent guide for botanist and zoologist alike.

And as far as that goes, when it comes to the diatom and desmid sections, she acknowledges that the same animalcule may have entirely different names depending upon one’s discipline, whether botanist or zoologist.

All of this is prologue to ‘Pilgrim At Ashes Creek’ because that is an appropriate description of my involvement in the study of nature, a personal journey, seeing through the eyes of an untrained enthusiast, seeking the face of God every time I slog through the muck and mire of the bogs and swamps in Holly Shelter and the outflow of Ashes Creek.

Who can spend any amount of time in the wildest of the wilderness area, surrounded by the role reversal where plants eat animals, plants that use exquisite beauty to attract small animals for a closer look, and not be profoundly affected? By themselves, they are isolated oddities. In the

greater fabric, they are the warp and weft.

“Come for dinner,” means just that.

Though my amateur observations and experiences are limited, I have developed a strong notion that everything depends on everything else for food. Remove or kill off a species or two here and there and the world goes on. Kill off a whole class of organisms and we may have launched the slide to the bottom, from which we can not recover. It may take a long time for these mechanisms of self-destruction to become evident and obvious to the point of affecting you and me, but once begun, there is no going back.

Let your imagination wander for a moment. Start walking toward the ocean, wade out into the water, imagine you can walk along the seabed.

It’s shallow and stays shallow, only 30 or 40 feet deep out to the horizon, 60 to 80 feet deep out 10 miles, a gradual, almost imperceptible slope. And then, 100 miles out, one more step and you tumble swiftly down the continental shelf ’s edge to the abyss, the darkness.

The littlest things are eaten by bigger things, eaten in turn by bigger yet. Nature, red in fang and claw, keeps everything in perfect balance.

Then, we come along, supposedly the greatest of God’s creations, and the only one of His creations with the capacity to destroy everything, and it’s increasingly easy to wonder if we are not well on our way to doing just that.

People who are keen observers of nature, including Annie Dillard, Rachael Carson, and Ann Haven Morgan tell us about the way of nature, the way of life, and ultimately the way of our Creator.

Continued from page 5A anchor to the rock bottom of the creek itself and keeps me steadied in the current, as a sea anchor does, facing the stream of light pouring down.

It’s a good place to live; there’s a lot to think about.”

Dillard was a seeker at the time, searching for the answers to the mysteries of the universe, looking for the answers to the big question, “Why?” There was, as she says, a lot to think about.

And what an inspiration to anyone who wants to think himself a writer of sorts.

She set out early, able to work on her book only a couple of hours a day, but near the end stretching it out to fifteen hours a day. And this was well before computers and word processing programs.

Those in the know observe the complex structure of the narrative, sophisticated, and drawn from 70 some-odd personal journals. She gets quite metaphysical, too, looking past the object, beyond it, seeing in light the face of the Creator.

Wikipedia has this about Annie Dillard: “Influential books from her youth were: The Natural Way to Draw and Field Book of Ponds and Streams, as they allowed her a way to interact with the present moment, and a way of escape respectively. Her days were filled with exploring, piano and dance classes, rock collecting, bug collecting, drawing, and reading books from the public library including natural history and military history, such as World War II.” Except for the dance classes, my days are spent in many of the same activities, and likely seeking answers for the same sorts of things.

The closer I get to finding out for sure, the more I seek a preview of what’s coming.

She had a spiritual connection with Henry David Thoreau, author of “Walden, or, Life In The Woods”. They were considered ‘transcendentalists’, and the movement was at the core a spiritual recogni-

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Obituaries

Barbara West McDaniel SURF CITY -- Barbara West McDaniel, 78, of Surf City, entered into her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Wilmington.

Born in Turkey Sept. 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Rommie and Dorothy Lamb West. Barbara loved square dancing, fishing, bowling, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted Christian and always put the Lord first in all that she did.

Surviving, are her two daughters, Lisa Thigpen and husband Carl, of Surf City, Bobbie Austin and husband A.J., of Lillington; three step-children, Vance, Vanessa, and Heline; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Huston “Mac” McDaniel, Jr.; brother, Lin West; daughter, Debra Lane; and great-grandson, Raylon Thigpen.

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Continued from page 5A chairman Rebecca Pitchford introduced our guest speaker Hodges Bell, now using Jon because his Spanish students had a hard time with Hodges.

He is also Dr. D. Hodges Bell.

He started out at Wilmington College with a B.A. in Spanish and French, followed by an M.A. from University of Nevada in Spanish and an M.A. from the University of California in French.

He also has a PhD from the University of Arizona in Spanish. He is a very intelligent person; he loves languages, loves to travel and loves to teach.

It is wonderful to have a good mind and then know how to use it. I loved the fact that he could speak at least three languages fluently.

He volunteers at the Pender County Annex across from the Cowan Street Library.

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Luna Giddens Heath WILLARD -- Mrs. Luna Giddens Heath, age 99 of Willard, died on Mar. 12, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Penderlea Baptist Church in Willard, conducted by Rev. John Sellers, Rev. Tommy Blanton and Rev. Jimmy Johnson. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha. The family received friends and family one hour prior to the service.

She is survived by her two daughters, Gail Heath Lanier of Hampstead and Donna Kay Heath Franzen and husband Walter of Wilmington, three grandchildren, Jenny Bethea and husband Mike of Hampstead, Amy Garner and husband David of Hampstead, and Tammie Tart and husband Marcus of Wallace, great grandchildren, Abby, Sarah and Lilly Garner of Hampstead, David, Wyatt and Hannah Bethea of Hampstead, Mallorie and Blayne Tart of

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Wallace, Joshua Franzen of Fairborn, Ohio, and Erinn McDowell of New York, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1916 in Pender County to the late Griffith A. and Mary Elizabeth Bowen Giddens.

She is also predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Carl Heath and eight siblings.

She was a dedicated member of Penderlea Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir, was a member of Women’s Ministry and served as the financial secretary of the church. She loved reading, gardening with flowers and vegetables, church, 4H club and being a substitute teacher.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Trask’s Tynaffit Davis beats the throw at home plate in last week’s game with Southwest Onslow.

Titan nine splits games with Southwest Onslow

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer After the Heide Trask Titan men’s varsity baseball team beat Southwest Onslow at their place early last week to run their early season record to 2-0, The Titan loyal could be excused for being excited. After all, last year was an exercise in confusion as the team was not able to even practice on their own field.

The Stallions came to Rocky Point on Friday night and returned the favor, taking a 9-4 win and evening the score at one game apiece.

The early game was played at Southwest and featured a Titan team that had defeated Wilmington Christian Academy in their opener. Coach Daniel Ward opted to throw

his big Sophomore Nathan Harrell against the Onslow County Stallions.

Harrell has the ability to throw the ball with either hand. The big sophomore strapped the leather on his right hand and strolled to the mound with the intention of showing the Stallions his best left hand. Harrell went 3.1 innings in his first start of the year and gave the ball up to senior Jordan Flora with one out in the fourth frame. The senior right-hander allowed five hits and two runs in closing the Stallions out.

Trask scored three runs in the second inning to take the early lead. Southwest answered with three of their own in the bottom of the third frame to tie the contest.

The Titans plated two runs in

the top of the fourth to take a two run lead. They added another run in the top of the final frame. The Stallions scored two runs in the bottom half of the seventh before the Titans closed them out.

The senior tandem of Tynaffitt Davis and Kenny Smith led the Titans at the dish. Davis went 2-4 with two runs batted in while Smith was 3-4 with one RBI. Senior Michael Stroman was also 3-4 with one run scored.

The Stallions came to Trask on Friday with a split in mind. Coach Ward put the ball in the 6’3’’ Smiths hands.

The rangy right hander gave up four unearned runs in the top of the fourth frame before being lifted after four innings. He ended the night with six strike outs and two

walks while giving up just three hits. Sophomore Miles Jordan gave up four earned runs in 2.2 innings of work.

The Titans scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning but never had the lead in the contest. Only four of Southwest’s runs were earned as the Titan defense had several untimely errors.

“That’s something we’re going to have to clean up,” said Coach Ward. “We didn’t play bad. We played hard. We just have to stay focused.”

Stroman was 2-4 with a triple and an RBI along with a run scored. Flora had a hit and a run batted in.

The Titans (2-1) opened Four County Conference play at Wallace – Rose Hill on Tuesday before hosting Union on Friday.

Lady Pirates improve to 3-0 with win over Laney

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Three games into the young spring season the Topsail High School softball team has shown it has the ability to win games in a variety of ways, but the two things that have remained consistent in all three of the Lady Pirates’ early wins is pitching and defense. Friday night the Topsail girls displayed the third necessary ingredient for a successful run – hitting – to go along with the first two.

Junior Hunter Bizzell was4-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI, and made several dazzling plays

in the field to back the pitching of classmate Victoria Elder as Topsail recorded a 10-2 road victory over Laney in a mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference softball game.

Bizzell wasn’t the only Lady Pirate with a hot bat as junior transfer (from Tennessee) Maddy Laster had two hits and a RBI, sophomore Tanesha Williams rapped

out a pair of base hits to go along with a run scored and two RBIs, sophomore catcher Christine McLean had two singles and a RBI and a nifty sacrifice bunt, Hayley Grizzle had two hits and scored a run, and Elder joined the 15hit barrage with two singles and a RBI. “Right now I think we’re on an incline, we’re working hard together, working as a team and bonding as a team, and when somebody gets down you give them 30 seconds and get them right back up,” Bizzell said. “Tonight gave me a lot of confidence, it was definitely a confidence booster, and made me feel

good about my game.

“I think today coach said we had 15 hits so that’s definitely a bonus. I think we need to keep focusing on hitting and fixing a couple of little things, but keep focused and not get big-headed. One thing about our team is we have upperclassmen and they act like they’re bigger and better, they help bringing our new people and younger players along.”

Topsail scored three times in the second inning with Williams knocking in two and McLean sending a teammate scurrying home. They

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Lady Titans split nonconference games

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Heide Trask Lady Titan softball coach Corrina Reece set her non-conference slate for the 2016 season she made it a point to schedule the toughest teams she could find. One of those teams was the 3A Swansboro Pirates. The Onslow County team had been a player in the 2A ranks for years and presented the Titans with a challenge that they had yet to see early this year. The Lady Titans gave the Pirates a run for their money but a couple of errors and some free passes on the base paths spelled defeat for the Lady Titans.

“That is exactly the kind of teams that we need to see this season,” said Reece.

“No disrespect to the teams in our conference, but there are no Swansboro’s in the Four County Conference. If I have to lose I would rather do it early in the year than come playoff time.”

The Titans held a 3-1 lead after three innings before a three run fourth frame fueled by two miscues gave the Pirates a one run advantage. Swansboro followed that inning up with a six run fifth that included a homerun over the left field fence.

Trask scored two in the bottom of the

frame and added two more in the bottom of the sixth but could not finish the comeback.

Kyra Holmes continued her torrid pace this season with a 3-4 performance that included four runs batted in while Desire Brown had two hits. Haley Smith and Nicole Schilling each had two hits.

The Titans outhit the Pirates 18-12 but committed three errors in the game.

A.J. Johnson took the loss in the circle giving up 10 hits in five innings of work.

Next up was a trip to Ashley High School. The Wilmington school hoped to extend the Titans losing streak to two games. The Titans jumped out to a 4-0 lead after three innings and went into the bottom of the seventh holding onto a commanding 7-2 lead. The Screaming Eagles made things interesting, scoring four runs before the Titans ended the contest clinging to a 7-6 victory.

Brittany Foy led the Lady Titans at the plate with a 3-5 performance while Ashton Yarborough had two hits including a triple. Holmes had two hits in the contest giving her six hits and five runs batted in for the week.

Johnson was the winner in the circle for Trask allowing just three hits and two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings. Foy

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Lady Titan hurler A.J. Johnson

pitched the final 1 2/3 innings.

The Lady Titans (3-1) will play three games this week. They were at WallaceRose Hill on Tuesday in their Four County Conference opener before hosting Wilmington Hoggard on Thursday.

They resumed conference play on Friday, hosting the Union Lady Spartans.

As a young athlete it never crosses one’s mind that an injury could derail a season or even your entire high school career. I have known student-athletes that have been injured and lost their high school careers as well as a chance to play at the next level.

High school kids tend to believe that they are ten foot tall and bullet proof.

Their mindset is that a serious injury can never happen to them. In this day and age of the concussion and the after effects that come with it injuries have taken on a new meaning.

Once upon a time a high school football player would take a big hit and come off of the field staggering and the coach would tell them that “you got your bell rung” and sit him for a play or two and send him back on the field. Those days are over.

As a parent of a high school student-athlete, you have to do what is best for

your child in the long run.

If you leave it up to the young man or woman the chances are they are going to continue to play regardless of the long term effects of the injury. Boys in particular are hard headed and will play if they are able to walk and talk.

An injury that causes a player to miss time should be used as a lesson. I know a young man that is battling an injury right now that threatens to cost him his entire season. Although he is unable to participate in practice or games he is at every practice and every game as if he is on the active roster and ready to go.

This is teaching this young man many things. He is learning what it means to be a teammate. He is learning humility as well as other life lessons.

I applaud this young man for being there to support his teammates. I also applaud the coach for keeping him involved. Last but not least, I applaud the young man’s parents for making some tough decisions.

These parents are still at every game and are supporters of the program. I know that it is tough on the whole family. However, this young man is a sophomore and has a lot of good baseball ahead of him. Be patient young man and work hard. Good things come to those who work hard and do things the right way.

Kicker’s Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The county high school girls’ soccer teams finished their non-conference slate last week and will enter conference play this week.

The Trask Lady Titans split non-conference matches last week, defeating East Columbus 5-0 before falling 2-1 to Lejuene.

Sophomore Mayra Cruz scored twice while Juniors Edith Mendoza and Yaritza Villalobos once. Freshman Vicky Botello scored the other goal.. The Titans were up 4-0 at half.

Wednesday’s game at Lejeune was close throughout.

The Devil Pups led 2-0 at the half before the Lady Titans got started. “We gave up one way too easy goal when they beat our defensive line for a way too easy score against our keeper, “said Coach Claris.

In the second half of the Lejeune game, the Titans played very well and won the second half 1-0 but not the game. The Trask goal came in the 47 minute mark when the ball rebounded off of the keeper and sophomore Vanessa Velasco was right there for the stick back. Sierra Lopez had six saves at Lejeune.

Trask has 20 total players on our roster with 13 returners from last year’s five win season. Although they have only three seniors, they are very important members of the team and are the team’s captains. Ruby Ramirez, and Noemi Mata have been four year starters while Maria Valentin transferred from Wallace her junior year and started for the squad last year as well as again this year.

Ramirez tore both ACLs in an eight month span last season, August and April, and

is working at getting back to her sophomore all area level of play.

With nine players with starter experience, the team is building, starting where they left off last season. The new freshman additions are a very pleasant surprise.

“Though high school soccer is so far more advanced than middle school ball, at least most of these girls played for their middle schools, so that is invaluable team/game experience,” stated Head Coach Cathy Claris.

A week after beating Whiteville 4-0 at home, the Topsail Lady Pirates ventured down 74/76 to face the Lady Wolfpack on their turf.

The team returned home with a 5-2 victory. Jamie Keisman and Lexi Gilley each knocked a pair of shots into the back of the next, with sophomore Carmen Pyrtle adding the fifth goal. Keisman, Gilley, Carsyn Malpass, and Elizabeth Canfield each recorded an assist, and Hayley Childress had 10 saves in goal.

Topsail soccer A week after beating Whiteville 4-0 at home, the Lady Pirates ventured down 74/76 to face the Lady Wolfpack on their turf and returned home with a 5-2 victory.

Jamie Keisman and Lexi Gilley each knocked a pair of shots into the back of the next, with sophomore Carmen Pyrtle adding the fifth goal. Keisman, Gilley, Carsyn Malpass, and Elizabeth Canfield each recorded an assist, and Hayley Childress had 10 saves in goal.

The Topsail girls were at Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday before playing host to Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference foe New Hanover on Thursday.

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Late rally gives Pirates 11-10 win over Jacksonville

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer One week and one day after Topsail High School pitchers Payton Rice and Payton Phelps combined for a nohitter against Jacksonville, the Pirates found themselves in an unenviable position in the rematch on the Cardinals’ home turf – down 9-0 after two innings.

But a single stroke (home run) off the bat of junior Sam Hall in the fourth inning seemed to ignite a spark in the Topsail batters, and the end result was one of the most amazing comebacks – possibly in Pirate baseball lore.

Topsail went on to score three runs in the fifth, six in the sixth, and a game-winning single run in the top of the seventh to happily board their activity bus for the return ride back to Hampstead with an 11-10 win over Jacksonville in a non-conference baseball game.

After a shaky start by Topsail sophomore starter Jake Luchansky and reliever William St. Ledger led to those first nine runs (7 earned), Topsail Coach Chris Blake turned to his new “stopper” –

Phelps – who responded with three innings of one run, two hit ball (40 pitches, 27 strikes) before turning the ball over to Johnny Tartaglione. “Tags” responded with two consecutive 1-2-3 innings (15 pitches, 10 strikes) to earn the victory.

“They (Cardinals) came out and threw strikes, and they came out ready to win and we didn’t,” Blake said. “I think we lulled ourselves into a little bit of complacency after our last game with them (10-0), and just thought we could come out here and walk over them, and they came to play, and to win.

“I called them out after the second inning, away from the parents, and I told them to look at the scoreboard, that is not who they are and not the team they are, that they needed to light a fire under themselves and get things done. I felt we could do it, and that’s what they did.

“It was a short outing for Luchansky, he threw well,” Blake said. “St. Ledger came on in a tough situation but we decided to go to our workhorse, Payton Phelps. Payton and Johnny came in and they did the job we knew they could do. Payton has been lights-out

for us, he has a sub-one ERA. Our guys never gave up, and at some point I think they realized, ‘We’ve got this.’”

The Cardinals (0-3) scored nine runs and had seven hits after those first two innings, and appeared to be cruising.

Topsail had one hit and just two base-runners entering the fourth before Hall punished a 1-0 pitch and drove it way over the left-field fence. That seemed to fire the Pirates up and they scored three in the fifth on a walk and consecutive RBI singles by junior Tyler Ording (3-for-5, 3 R/S, 2B, 2 SB, 2 RBIs), Hall (3-for-4, 3 R/S, 2B, HR, 4 RBIs), and junior Josh Madole (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) to make it 9-4.

“I was really just trying to put the ball in play and get runners on base,” Hall said.

“When I went back to the dugout everybody was like, ‘All right, maybe we can do this.’

It was a good game for me and all I can say is everything I do is for the glory to God, everything I do is for Him.” Jacksonville answered with a run in the bottom of the frame but the Pirates plated six in the sixth to tie the game at 10-10. Ording, Hall (2), and Madole all knocked

in runs in the inning that saw 12 Topsail hitters come to the plate.

In the top of the seventh, junior Aaron Beach was hit by a pitch but was erased by a fielders’ choice off the bat of Ording. Ording stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Hall and Madole were intentionally walked but another wild pitch scored Ording with the winning run.

That left things in the hands of Phelps and Taertaglione.

“I was in the bullpen and I was ready to go if they needed me,” Tartaglione said. “I was confident in myself and as I went along, after getting those first couple of outs, I knew I had a great defense behind me so all I had to do was get them to put the ball in play.”

On Tuesday the Pirates went on the road to Havelock, and came home with a 10-4 win. The Pirates trailed 2-1 after four innings but scored four runs in the fifth, three in the sixth, and two in the seventh for the win.

Hall was 2-for-4 with three, runs scored, a double and a

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Pender baseball finishes non-conference schedule

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender baseball coach Robbie Futch sent his 1A troops out to battle with the 4A schools of New Hanover County during the first two weeks of the season. after going 0-5 and taking their lumps Coach Futch admitted it was good to be finished with that part of the schedule.

“I am glad to be done with those schools,” said Futch.

Last week the Patriots played at Laney and new Hanover early in the week before traveling to South Brunswick to engage the 3A

Cougars. The first two contests were not close. The final game of the week at South Brunswick showed Coach Futch that his troops can compete.

The first game of the week was at Laney. The Buccaneers took advantage of several walks and hit batters to take a 12-0 win. The Patriots struggled at the plate, getting only one hit, a single by Justin Federonko. Riley Murray took the loss on the mound.

The second game of the week was against yet another Wilmington school in New Hanover High School. Again the Pats were overmatched in

tangling with a 4A school and fell 13-3.

Braxton Treto took the loss while Justin Pearce led the Patriots at the plate with a 2-2 performance.

“New Hanover hit the ball well,” said Futch. We weren’t very selective at the plate and it hurt us.”

The Patriots struck out 14 times in the contest.

The final game of the week was at South Brunswick. The Cougars were undefeated coming into the game. The Patriots played the 3A school well and it took a walk off single in the last inning to defeat the Pender County nine. “We

played much better against South,” Futch said. “We came out aggressive and swung the bats well.”

Chase Norris took the loss despite going five strong innings. He struck five and gave up four walks. Only two of those walks came after the first inning. “Chase threw the ball well,” said Futch. He kept the ball down and threw strikes.”

Pearce again led the Patriots with the bat, going 1-2 with a home run. Hayden Krietzer was 2-3.

Pender (0-5) will begin conference play this week.

Topsail Pirates Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pirate golf team is showing signs of improvement with a couple of close victories while the boys’ tennis team – despite a tough week – is solid at the top two spots and has now added a couple of new guys that should help the lineup.

The track teams ran on Thursday but details and complete results were not made available but s school record did fall.

Girls’ Lacrosse The Lady Pirates played two of the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference’s best squads this past week, dropping an 18-2 decision to Laney on Friday on the road and falling 16-1 to Hoggard at home.

Maddie DeVries was the only Topsail to find the back of the net against Hoggard, while Samantha Robbins

Smith has big role for Trask Titan baseball

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Kenny Smith played recreation ball in the Burgaw Dixie Youth leagues he was a very good catcher. He received the ball well and covered the plate as well.

Throughout his high school career he has played other positions. However, nobody would have guessed that he would toe the rubber for the young Titan baseball team.

The tall and slender senior has moved behind the plate for the Titans this year and may get some time at first base as well as at third base.

However, the biggest change for the right hander is that he will get some time on the mound.

Last Friday night he started against Southwest Onslow.

He pitched well despite taking the loss. He sent eight Southwest hardballers back to the pine via the strikeout.

The Titans seem much improved. Kenny Smith is a big part of that improvement.

earned Player-of-the-Game honors for the Lady Pirates for her work on defense. Topsail played without two injured starters.

“We started out really strong and had some good offensive possessions,” Topsail Coach Courtney Burghardt said. “Right before halftime we started losing steam and completely gave up in the second half. Samantha, who is normally a forward, played great defense for us. She did great on picking up ground balls and making transition passes to our forwards.”

No information was provided on who scored the goals against Laney.

Powerful Ashley came to Hampstead on Tuesday to face the Lady Pirates. Topsail is at New Hanover on Friday.

Boys’ lacrosse The Pirate boys also ran into a pair of buzz-saws in Laney and Hoggard, falling

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18-1 to Laney and dropping a 16-2 decision to the Vikings.

Laney too control early and led 6-0 after the first period, 8-0 at halftime, and 14-0 after three periods. The lone Pirate goal was scored I the fourth period by junior midfielder Hayden Shugarts.

Topsail also trailed all the way against Hoggard, down 7-0 after one period, 10-1 at halftime, and 15-2 after three periods.

Both Pirate goals were scored by freshman attack Jake Volpe, with sophomore Nick Haddock assisting on one of those scores.

Ashley visited Hampstead on Tuesday before the Pirates welcome New Hanover to Hampstead on Friday.

Golf After having their MidEastern 3A/4A Conference match (scheduled last Monday, March 7) postponed, the Pirates decided to play it

Williams brings speed, skills to Lady Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirate softball team has made a name for themselves in recent years. There have been many top notch players come through the program. Many of them have gone on to play at the next level.

The new breed of softball players at Topsail is very athletic. One of those players is Tanesha Williams.

Miss Williams brings a strong and athletic approach to a team full of standout softball players. Tanesha’s game includes a strong bat and a very good glove in the field.

Perhaps her biggest contribution to the team is her speed and ability to run the bases in an aggressive manner. She forces the defense to play in a hurry.

As Tanesha’s career matures so will her game. With her speed and athletic ability, Tanesha Williams may be the next best player at the Hampstead school of softball.

close to the vest in a pair of non-conference matches.

Last Wednesday the Pirates (337) faced off against Hoggard (339), Croatan (351), and East Duplin (368) and came away with a two-point victory – their second of the week. Steven Crowell and Harrison Weise led the way, each scoring an 81. Max Johnson (83), Nick Hepler (92), and Justin Abston (108) filled out the top five.

One day earlier (Tuesday) the Pirates traveled to North Shores for a nine-hole match against Dixon, defeating the Bulldogs 199-201. Top scorers for Topsail were Evan Higgins (43), Johnny Falzarno (51), Barrett Holmes (52), and Kevin Whitaker (53).

The Pirates were back in conference play last Monday at Echo Farms with New Hanover as the host team.

Continued on page 14A The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Tanesha Williams

Topsail High School

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Pender County’s weekly look at what’s biting and where

Sunshine for anglers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The area anglers including myself are very happy to see some sunshine and warmer weather come our way. The water temperatures still have a way to go but it is making its way upward.

Some patient anglers are finding some speckled trout and red drum in the local creeks and backwaters, but the word is that the bite is few and far between. The water is still a bit too cold for the fish to be aggressive in their feeding patterns.

There have been a few sea mullet caught in the surf while a red or two has popped up as well. Everybody is saying the same thing. “We’re waiting for the water temps to rise.”

The bream bite is just now beginning to show signs of life. The water levels are finally beginning to drop to their usual levels. These beautiful days are bringing the avid fisherman out. I noticed that Rocky Point Marina’s lot is starting to fill up with boats. If you need your boat serviced before the season starts you had better get it over there.

This week’s fishing tip Bream fishing is some-

thing that any angler can do almost year round in our area. However, you have to know where to fish as well how to present your bait.

When the temperature of the water is at its coolest the fish hold around deep structures, such as brush piles or deep-water points in 15 or more feet of water. They also hang around deep-water docks, especially if there is sunken cover beneath.

As water temperatures warm into the 60s, these fish move towards their spawning areas and can be caught on shallow flats or along creek channel banks near stumps and brush piles.

Casting to docks located in the areas between deeper water and shallow banks also brings results.

Light tackle will do the trick for the panfish. There is nothing more exciting than watching a youngster fight a bluegill with a Zebco.

Red worms, crickets, mealworms, grubs, maggots and most any small invertebrate makes good bait for panfish.

Let’s make 2016 a year to remember for our youngsters. Go ahead and buy them a small rod and reel and prepare them for what may be a lifetime of enjoyment for both you and them.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The spring sports schedule is in full swing and the weather actually cooperated last week.

The Trask Titan baseball team split conference games last week. Tynaffitt Davis went 2-4 with two runs batted in while Kenny Smith was 3-4 with one ribbey. Senior Michael Stroman was also 3-4 with one run scored.

The Pender boys struggled last week against two 4A teams along with a 3A squad.

Justin Pearce had two good games last week, including a 1-2 game against South Brunswick that included a home run. Chase Norris went five innings against South, striking out five.

The Topsail Pirate men were down 9-0 to Jacksonville before coming back to take an 11-10 win. Sam Hall started the rally with a dinger and the team followed suit. junior Tyler Ording was 3-for-5 with three runs scored along with a double and two RBIs), junior Josh Madole was2for-4 with two RBIs. Topsail beat Havelock 10-4 behind Hall, (2-for-4 with

Vincent’s arm lifts Patriot’s pitching hopes

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Gracie Vincent was a youngster she followed her sister Baylee around as the older girl played softball. As Gracie grew up she too became a very good player. Miss Gracie wanted to pitch and began working on that craft at an early age. She worked hard through the travel ball circuit and recreational leagues to master the craft with an eye on becoming a pitcher for the Pender Patriots. Over the last two years she has in fact realized that dream.

Miss Vincent is the top pitcher for Coach Gary Battle and the Lady Patriots. Their hopes hinge on how successful Gracie can be in the circle.

With the 2016 season under way the Patriots have high hopes. Those hopes include winning the Four County Conference title. With Gracie Vincent in the circle that is an obtainable goal. Pender will rely on the junior’s arm this season.

three, runs scored, a double and a triple, and six RBIs,) Aaron Beach ( 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, and two RBIs) and Ording, who pounded out two hits and scored a run. Freshman Aldan Smith earned the pitching victory, yielding three hits and two runs (one earned) with three strikeouts.

The Topsail Lady Pirates are rolling along again this year. Junior Hunter Bizzell was 4-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI, and made several dazzling plays in the field while Victoria Elder gave up seven hits and three walks while fanning eight. That gives her 31 strikeouts in three games as Topsail recorded a 10-2 road victory over Laney in a midEastern 3A/4A Conference softball game.

Junior transfer Maddy Laster had two hits and an RBI, sophomore Tanesha Williams had a pair of base hits to go along with a run scored and two RBIs while sophomore catcher Christine McLean had two singles and a RBI. Hayley Grizzle had two hits and scored a run

Continued on page 10A A River Runs by Me Photography presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Gracie Vincent

Pender High School

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Bill Howard Outdoors

I caught plenty of fish that is. day also. Not a single one was But day three went better. I a largemouth bass though, landed a fish on a beetle spin. and it was a kayak bass fishGot it in the kayak. Got it on ing tournament. the board along with my idenI went fishing for speckled tifier and was able to get the trout in a kayak tournament picture before releasing it. on the coast. I caught gray Of course, it was the wrong trout instead. The gray trout species. And it wasn’t long were less than ten inches enough to get a measurement. long.

It is like scoring a touchdown My goal this year is to for the wrong team in a basfinally break the string of ketball tournament. One day small catches of species I am I will get this tourney thing not trying to catch. If I can right. do that, maybe I can enter The pursuit shall contina tournament and at least ue. have something to turn in. It –Bill Howard is a lifelong should not be a hard goal to North Carolina resident and achieve, right? hunter. He is a lifetime memJust as I did last year, I ber of the North Carolina have once again entered the Bowhunters Association, an Wrong fish, and still too small for a tournament North Carolina Kayak Fishassociate member of Pope ing Association’s 2016 tournaand Young, and an official had quality time with my dog across the top of the water’s it flipped off the board to the measurer of both. He is a cerment. The tourney consists of different target species each Ari on the kayak with me. surface. I heard a splash and side of the kayak, then flipped tified hunter education (IHEA) sawof mySurf rod to City my left flailing again into the water. month from March through Yep, that was the highlight.Town instructor and bowhunter Day two came and went.

I around.

A crappie had leapt to It wasn’t the big one that November. While largemouth education (IBEP) instructor.

Government News bass are the target species actually caught a crappie. I the minnow and hooked itself. got away though. It was the Please share your stories with March 17, 2016 I reeled the fella in. And as I small one that got away. In Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ for April, if I catch one in an- was paddling to a spot with other month other than April a minnow still on my hook. placed him on the board get- fact, it was the only one that gmail.com. ting ready to take the picture, got away. The only catch that I can turn that one in. I know, The minnow was skimming MEETING TIMES it sounds like a tournament I have a shot with.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 – 4:00 p.m.

Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of every month If you catch the target spePENDER COUNTY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC Town Surf City Town of Surf City ndof Thursday of every month Planning Board 2 cies during the month, you I. CALL TO ORDER Town of Surf City II. INVOCATION Government News get bonus points. March is Government News III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Government News IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA crappie month. So, I went out March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 PUBLIC INFORMATION searching for crappie.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1.

Recognition of Jewel Horton with the Pender County Animal Shelter.

2.

Recognition of Planning and Community Development Director, Kyle Breuer.

Last year I couldn’t help 3.

Quarterly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving Financial Information and Other Progress.

MEETING TIMES but catch a crappie. I would MEETING TIMES MEETING TIMES PUBLIC COMMENT The public will take notice that the Town Council of the CONSENT AGENDA catch them on their typical faCity Town Council 1st Tuesday of every month 4.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: February 16; Board Retreat February 18-19. vorites such as live minnows Town Surf of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a month public of the Budget Calendar and to Add Four (4) Budget Work Session Meetings to the st Thursday every Planning Board 2stnd Tuesday Meeting Calendar for 2016: April 14; May 9; May 19; and May 23, 2016. of every month 5. Approval Surf Town Council ofofevery month Surf CityCity Town Council 1 1Tuesday or jigs. I would also catch

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist It is tournament time! The ACC tourney and the NCAA basketball tournaments have us all at the edge of our seats.

The fishing tournaments are on fire as the weather warms up.

Wait, the fishing tournaments?

Yes, as spring embeds itself into the calendar and warms the water, the fishing heats up.

There are a number of fishing tournaments. They range from local club type tournaments for fund raisers, to regional tournaments to national tournaments.

There are online tournaments requiring just pictures of the catch and weigh-ins monitored with great scrutiny. There is something for everyone. Unless you are me.

I have not found that perfect tournament yet.

You see, I am somewhat challenged as it comes to fishing. Let me rephrase that, as it is not really regarding fishing. I can catch fish. Plenty of them in fact. I enjoy doing so.

My handicap comes with the size of the catch.

I fished in a kayak tournament last year and caught a fish that was just over one inch long. You read that right.

It was slightly longer than one inch. The lure it attacked was three inches long. It was hooked in the mouth.

Don’t ask me how this happens, it just does. The tournament had a consolation prize for smallest fish. The only issue there is the fish was a different species than what I was supposed to target. Dang rules. They always get in the way.

hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on

6.

Resolution Accepting Petition to Underwood Drive in Currie, to the State Maintained System, and

nd the Clerk to Submit the Petition to N.C. Department of Transportation. them on non-typical lures Thursday of every month7. Authorizing Planning Board 2Thursday of every month Planning 2ndCity Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds for February 2016. st of 8.

Resolution Adopting an Order for the Tax Collector to Advertise 2015 Taxes.

March 2016, at Surf Town Hall on: the 1Board such as Senko worms. “March NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 9.

Approval of a Budget Amendment to Approve an Increase in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016: WIC $6,344. is going to be a breeze,” I 10.

Approval of Purchase Order to Norris Construction Company: $6,725.00. of a Budget Amendment to Approve an Increase in Health Department Revenues and thought to myself.

The public will take notice that the Town of the Road. 11. Approval Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016: Family Planning TANF $126.  Satellite Annexation request off Council Shepard’s 12.

Approval of a Budget Amendment to Approve an Increase in Health Department Revenues and In typical ‘Bill Howard Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016: Communicable Disease $49.

Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public Fishing Tournament’ fash- Being all of 89.33+/- Acres. Pender County Pin # 13. Approval of a Budget Amendment to Approve an Increase in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2015-2016: Farm Workers $250. hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on 14.

Approval of a Purchase Order to CA North Carolina Holdings, Inc. for the Graphic Design, Printing ion, I find a way to somehow st The public will take notice that the Town Council of the and Delivery of 20,000 Pender County Visitors’ Guides at a cost of $9,802.95.

4226-92-2047-0000/4236-03-0864-0000/4236-04The public will take notice that the Town Council of the the 1 of March 2016, at Surf City Town Hall on: play by different rules. I had 3642-0000/4236-04-1384-0000 Town of Surf City, North Carolina, called a public APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS ***END OF CONSENT AGENDA*** a span of three days to putof Town Surf City, North Carolina, hashas called a public Annexation request off Shepard’s Road.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Kristen Goodwin, FNP for the Child Health Program in the amount my first crappie on the board hearing atSatellite 7:00 pm, or soon thereafter as possible, hearing at 7:00 pm, or as as soon thereafter as possible, on on15. of $25,000. and get my bonus points. I 16.

Approval of Purchase Order to ACI: $15,000.

Being all of 89.33+/Acres.

Pender County Pin # st 17. of FY 2015-2016 Budget Ordinance Amendment (BOA) to Appropriate Fund Balance st  1of Zoning Text Amendment: Section 6.19 Sings Containing Approval of March 2016, at Surf City Town Hall the March 2016, at Surf City Town Hall on:on: theno 1isbelieved it would be from the General Fund to Transfer Proceeds of the Escrow Funds Borrowed from US Bank for the 4226-92-2047-0000/4236-03-0864-0000/4236-04Purpose of Purchasing Vehicles, to the Fund from which those Vehicle Costs were Charged (Fund sue at all to put an eleven or Light 3642-0000/4236-04-1384-0000 65: Vehicle Replacement Fund).

Emitting Diodes (LED’s); Section 6.19 Zoning twelve incher in the stand18.

Approval of two (2) FY 2015-2016 Budget Ordinance Amendments (BOA); 1) to Re-Appropriate the Districts; & Section request 3.4request Definitions (signs).

Balance from the General Fund that was Initially Approved by the Board of Commissioners at  Satellite Annexation offShepard’s Shepard’sRoad.

Road. Fund ings. It wouldn’t beenough Satellite Annexation off their meeting on December 12, 2011 and 2) to Appropriate Additional Fund Balance from the General Fund to Correct Previous Years Failures to Make Transfers for Maple Hill and to  Zoning Text Amendment: Section 6.19 Sings Containing to win, but it would get some Fund Balance in the Fire Districts Fund (Fund 26) to Enable Pay-Out of Current Beingall all 89.33+/Acres.Pender Pender County Being of ofEmitting 89.33+/Acres.

County PinPin# # Appropriate Balances Now Due to the Individual Fire Districts.

Light Diodes (LED’s); Section 6.19 Zoning points and give me a chance 19.

Approval of Purchase Order to MV Transportation: $100,000.

Districts; & Section 3.4 Definitions (signs).

4226-92-2047-0000/4236-03-0864-0000/4236-0420.

Approval of Purchase Order for Day Care Provider Payments: $232,500.00.

4226-92-2047-0000/4236-03-0864-0000/4236-04to upgrade while still getting 21.

Approval of Purchase Orders for Foster Care Vendor Payments: $122,500.00.

22.

Approval of Purchase Order to Miracle Recreation Equipment for Play Ground Equipment in the my bonus.

3642-0000/4236-04-1384-0000 3642-0000/4236-04-1384-0000 Amount of $43,936.06.

23.

Approval of Purchase Order in the Amount of $15,743 with Carolina Parks & Play for the Liberty Day one came and went. I Swing. th at 2pm 24.

Approval of Purchase Order in the Amount of $534,257 with Playworld Preferred for Playground Friday, March 18 Arbor Day Ceremony Equipment and Installation at Hampstead Kiwanis Park and Pender Memorial Park.

Brittany Foy led the Lady 25.

Approval of Contract with City Explained, Inc., to Provide Professional Planning Services to Update  Zoning Text Amendment: Section 6.19 Sings Containing  Zoning Text Amendment: Section 6.19 Sings Containing the Comprehensive Plan.

Titans over Ashley with a 3-5 Surf City Dog 26.

Approval of the Pender County Collector Street Plan.

Friday, March 18th Park at 2pm performance while Ashton Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s); Section 6.19 Zoning Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s); Section 6.19 Zoning APPOINTMENTS 201 Community Center 27.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender Housing Initiative.

Surf City Dog Park Drive Yarborough had two hits 28.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Districts; & Section 3.4 Definitions (signs).

Districts; & Section 3.4 Definitions (signs). including a triple.

Community Center Drive DISCUSSION 20 Min. Total 14th Year201 participating as Tree City USA 29.

Discussion of the Pender County Schools DPI Report which was Approved January 4, 2016.

A.J Johnson was the win30.

Information and Discussion on County-Owned Property.

14th Year participating as Tree City USA ner in the circle for Trask ________________________________________________________ alROCKY POINT WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ________________________________________________________ 31.

Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District lowing just three hits and two Accepting the Deed of Dedication for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution System Properly Installed to Serve The Reserve on Island Creek – Phase 1. earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Foy pitched the final 1 2/3 in32.

Information on Animal Ordinances.

TOWN CITY TOWNOF OF SURF SURF CITY 33.

Information on Suicide Intervention Planning. nings. th NEW RIVER RIVER th DRIVE 214214 N.N.NEW DRIVE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD This week’s top performer PO BOX 2475,SURF SURF CITY, 28445 ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, & COUNTY is Trask softball player Kyra PO BOX 2475, CITY,NCNC 28445 COMMISSIONERS: 30 Min. Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 Holmes. She was 6-8 at the Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 CLOSED SESSION (if applicable). plate for the week with five ADJOURNMENT runs batted in for the week.

NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OFOF PUBLIC HEARING

Arbor Day Ceremony

Performers

Continued from page 9A while Elder joined the 15-hit barrage with two singles and a RBI. Elder struck out 12 and gave up four hits in beating Hoggard on Tuesday.

The Trask Lady Titans split non-conference tilts last week. Desire Brown, Haley Smith and Nicole Schilling each had two hits in the loss to Swansboro.

Arbor Day Ceremony Arbor Day Ceremony

Friday, March 2pm Friday, March 18 18at at 2pm Surf City Dog Park Surf City Dog Park Community Center Drive 201201 Community Center Drive th Year participating as Tree City USA 14th14Year participating as Tree City USA

________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REVISED REQUEST: REPAIR SEPTIC SYSTEM PENDER COUNTY HOUSING: COUNTRY COURT APARTMENTS

3/17/2016

TOWN SURF CITY TOWN OFOF SURF CITY PENDER COUNTY 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE Pender County is seeking an appropriately licensed contractor to repair the septic system for three GOVERNMENT NEWS BOX 2475, SURF CITY, 28445 POPO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NCNC 28445 buildings at Country Court Apartments located at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, NC 28435. Improvement Phone 910-328-4131 Phone 910-328-4131

910-328-4132/1746 FaxFax 910-328-4132/1746 Permits have been issued for Buildings A, B & C.

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees:

Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization & Review Council on Community Affairs Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Author.

Library Board Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board Parks & Rec Board Planning Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Authority Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 3 1 2 6 2 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

Positions/Categories Veterinarian***, Dentist***, Engineer*** Veterinarian District 3, District 5 Public Members District 1, District 5 Low-Income Representative Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3 Public Members District 4 At-Large Citizen Representative Collector Citizen Committee Member

District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 5 = Burgaw; Holly

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed.

Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Melissa Pedersen, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

www.pendercountync.gov

Copies of the permits, which outline the scope of work are available on-line at our website: www.pendercountync.gov

An organized site visit is not scheduled at this time, but visits may be arranged by appointment for potential bidders to review the site. Please call 910.259.1208 to arrange an appointment.

If your company is interested in providing the required services to Pender County, please submit your proposal in writing to the Pender County Housing Director, PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425.

The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2015.

Proposals should include detail of work to be provided as well as cost for service and may be submitted by fax to 910.259.1343 or by e-mail at housinginfo@pendercountync.gov.

Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from historically underutilized businesses, including minority- and women-owned firms.

PENDER COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development asks residents to participate on the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) in compliance with Section 511 of the United States Housing Act and 24 CFR 903.13. According to 24 CFR 903, Public Housing Agencies (PHA) must establish a Resident Advisory Board(s) that may make recommendations regarding the development of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan, the PHA’s Five-year Plan and any modifications/amendment to it. According to the general statute, if there is no advisory board, all Section 8 recipients are considered a part of the advisory board and have the right to participate in the planning stage of the plan. A draft copy of the 2016 Annual plan is available at the following locations for public viewing: • The Pender County Housing Department • The Pender County Housing Department Website All eligible participants of the Housing Choice Voucher Program are encouraged to make recommendation to our office no later than March 31, 2016. If you wish to serve as a representative on the Resident Advisory Board, please contact the Pender County Housing Department at (910) 259-1208. Our office is located at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. The mailing address is P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The website is: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx

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Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 2016 E 98 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mae Ola Orr Brinson of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Mae Ola Orr Brinson to present them to Rex Key, 457 Orr Farm Road, Currie, NC 28435 as Executor by June 15, 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 1st day of March, 2016 R.V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Rex Key, Executor P.O. Box 428, Burgaw, NC 28425 #7252 3/10,3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2016

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NOTICE TO Ulli Johnson & Coleen Johnson CREDITORS AND DEBTORS 910.270.4444 info@carolinacoastprops.com STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Viola Ellizebath Fussell, www.realtyworldsoutheastern.com deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Viola Ellizebath Fussell, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at PO Box 3142 Topsail Beach, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 26, 2016.

The Pender-Topsail Herman Lee Fussell Jr. 314 Bridgers Ave Topsail Beach, NC 28445    

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jack Thomas Freeman, 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 11th day of June, 2016, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery.

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

This 10th day of March, 2016.

Juanita Turner Freeman 2178 Rebecca Kennedy Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957. Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7253 3/10,3/17,3/24,3/31/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BERDON MANLEY BELL, JR. 16 E 90 Having qualified as Ancillary Administrator CTA of the Estate of Berdon Manley Bell, Jr. deceased of Atlantic Beach, Florida, 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 15th day of June, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of March, 2016.

William B. McMenamy, Esq. Ancillary Administrator CTA of the Estate of Berdon Manley Bell, Jr. c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7262 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2016

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Nathan Louis Teachey, late of 3319 Penderlea Hwy, 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 16th day of May, 2016 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 16th day of February, 2016.

Amy Teachey Norris, Executor of the Estate of Nathan Louis Teachey R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7216 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 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 Lillian H. Russ, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lillian H. Russ, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 2, 2016 at 3160 Murray Town Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 19, 2016.

Joy Russ James 3160 Murray Town Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #7229 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS – File 16 E 78 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Bobby Claude Watson, Deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at A-3 Pleasure Island Plaza, Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428, on or before the 1st day of June, 2016, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of February, 2016.

Andrew Lankford, Administrator NED M. BARNES ATTORNEY AT LAW A-3 PLEASURE ISLAND PLAZA CAROLINA BEACH, N. C. 28428 (910) 458-4466 #7230 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 16 SP 6 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 Andrew Ted Staley and Ginger G. Staley and F. Joyce Miller to David R. Vickers, Trustee(s), which was dated June 25, 2007 and recorded on June 29, 2007 in Book 3263 at Page 245, 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 March 22, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 31 in Section VI-A, Belvedere Plantation according to the map of Section VI-A, Belvedere Plantation recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 12 in the Office of the Register of Deed of Pender County, NC, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 2745 Country Club Drive, 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 Andrew Ted Staley, Ginger G. Staley and F. Joyce Miller.

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-04934-FC01 #7246 3/10, 3/17/2016 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 Herman Lee Fussell, Sr., deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Herman Lee Fussell Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at PO Box 3142 Topsail Beach, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 26, 2016.

Herman Lee Fussell Jr. 314 Bridgers Ave Topsail Beach, NC 28445 #7248 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANDRE CARR Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Andre Carr, deceased, of Pender, 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 June 3, 2016, 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.

Dated February 22, 2016.

Andre Carr Executor ℅ Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7232 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LYNDON HUGH BOLICK Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lyndon Hugh Bolick, deceased, of Pender, 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 June 3, 2016, 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.

Dated February 22, 2016.

Robert Lynn Bolick Administrator c/o Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7235 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-1183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Sandy Run, Parcel ID Number 2295-12-0220-0000 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 April 19, 2016.

This date: March 3, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7238 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-811 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JACQUELINE K. WEST Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 24, Saddle Ridge, Parcel ID Number 2274-57-5844-0000 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 April 19, 2016.

This date: March 3, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7236 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-811 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 24, Saddle Ridge, Parcel ID Number 2274-57-58440000 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 April 19, 2016.

This date: March 3, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7237 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-1183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CRAWFORD L. INGRAHAM, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: BRENDA NORRIS INGRAHAM Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Sandy Run, Parcel ID Number 2295-12-0220-0000 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 April 19, 2016.

This date: March 3, 2016.

The Media of Record for the People of Pender County.

PENDER COUNTY, By Through Attorney 201-Aand West Fremont Street • its Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7239 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2016

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 Elisabeth Craig Miller, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elisabeth Craig Miller to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at 4222 Pine Hollow Drive , Wilmington, NC 28412 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of March 3, 2016.

Peter B. Miller 4222 Pine Hollow Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 #7240 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr., 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 4th day of June, 2016, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 3rd day of March, 2016.

Patricia E. Rivenbark 5510 Stag Park Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7243 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Eugene Larson, late of 106 Britlee Court, Rocky Point, 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 25th day of May, 2016 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 24st day of February, 2016.

Sandra Larson, Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Eugene Larson R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7244 3/3, 3/10,3/17,3/24/2016 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 Katie M. Watkins, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Katie M. Watkins to present them to the undersigned on or before June 3, 2016 at 222 Knotting Place Madison, AL 35758 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of March 3, 2016.

Cassandra Parker 222 Knotting Place Madison, AL 35758 #7247 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 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 Dorothy Moore Coleman, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Dorothy Moore Coleman to present them to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2016 at 35717 Avocado Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of March 3, 2016.

Karen D. Reynolds 35717 Avocado Street Yucaipa, CA 92399 #7245 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP183 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JACK D. GRIFFITH AND KATHRYN GRIFFITH DATED MARCH 19, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3439 AT PAGE 264 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 11:00AM on March 21, 2016 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 13 OF SUNSET HARBOR-SECTION II AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP ENTITLED FINAL PLAT, SUNSET HARBOR SECTION II, TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PREPARED BY JOHN L. PIERCESURVEYING, DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1999, SAID MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 92, SLIDE 439, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1458, PAGE 8, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 105 North Harbor Dr, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jack D. Griffith and Mary Kathryn Griffith.

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 February 19, 2016.

Cornish Law PLLC Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 12-029045 #7231 3/10, 3/17/2016 NORTH CAROLINA Special Proceedings No. 16 SP 3 PENDER COUNTY Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: March 22, 2016 Time of Sale: 11:00AM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Michael J. Grant Address of Property: 118 Windward Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 1390 Page: 31 Dated: September 23, 1998 Grantors: Michael Grant, a single person Original Beneficiary: Country Place Mortgage, Ltd. CONDITIONS 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. §7A-308(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, including singlefamily residential real property: 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, 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. Lot 14, Section 1, Willows Bay Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Map Book/Cabinet 31, Page 137, Pender County Registry.

Together with the personal property Manufactured Housing Unit described as follows: Make: Masterpiece Model: 1662L Year: 1999 Serial Number: MP1807870 Width & Length: 14 x 66 #7242 3/10, 3/17/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP183 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JACK D. GRIFFITH AND KATHRYN GRIFFITH DATED MARCH 19, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3439 AT PAGE 264 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 11:00AM on March 21, 2016 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 13 OF SUNSET HARBOR-SECTION II AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP ENTITLED FINAL PLAT, SUNSET HARBOR SECTION II, TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PREPARED BY JOHN L. PIERCE-SURVEYING, DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1999, SAID MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 32, PAGE 92, SLIDE 439, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1458, PAGE 8, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 105 North Harbor Dr, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jack D. Griffith and Mary Kathryn Griffith.

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

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

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord.

You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 26, 2016.

12-029045 Jonathan Blake Davis Attorney for the Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ #7250 3/10, 3/17/2016

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mini Storage on the Green at Cedar on the Green Shopping Center 17077 Hwy. 17-North (Across from Olde Point) Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-3455 On Saturday March 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Mini Storage on the Green will sell various items of personal and business property, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for back rent at the selfservice storage faciilty.

PROPERTY BEING SOLD Contents of: Name Unit Andrews, Thomas 110 Andrews, Thomas 116 Sullivan, Nancy 126 Sweet, J 131 Butler, Ronda 235 Wuske, S. 317 Batts, Ivey 406 Silva, Ana 429 Smith, Jody Lee 412, 801 Taylor, Debra 428 Beveridge, Odin 615, 624 Correll, T 714 Porter, Lee 715 Hamrick/Campbell 837 Metz, Joshua 210 #7228 3/17, 3/24/2016 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PENDER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16 E 47 ESTATE OF BILLIE LEE DODSON CO-ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Billie Lee Dodson, Deceased in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Billy Lee Dodson to present the same to the undersigned on or before June 17, 2016, said date being at least three months from the date of the first publication or posting of this Notice as indicated below, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-1.

This the 7th day of March, 2016.

MARY HART O. BLACKBURN Co-Administrator of the Estate of Billie Lee Dodson P.O. Box 1243 Wallace, North Carolina 28466 ANNTILLA OSWALD WEAVER Co-Administrator of the Estate of Billie Lee Dodson 415 N. Raleigh Street Wallace, NC 28466 #7258 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-78 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO HENRY GRAY MOTT, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO HENRY GRAY MOTT 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 1.828 acres, Parcel ID Number 2248-174530-0000 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 April 25, 2016.

This date: March 17, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7259 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2016 15 SP 99 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 John William Davis and Viola Davis to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated July 17, 2001 and recorded on July 18, 2001 in Book 1740 at Page 195, 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 March 29, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit:

Located in Union Township, Pender County, state of North Carolina, and being described as follows: beginning at a stake that may be located by commencing at N. C. Geodetic Station "Pigford" and running thence first S85°51'55"W 498.05 feet to an existing railroad spike that is located in the center of the pavement of N. C. Highway No. 11 and at the old Southwest corner of the larger tract of land of which this land is a part and then running with the old West line of said tract of land of which this land is a part N12°43'17"W 479.22 feet to an iron stake that is located N77°16'38"E 13.49 feet from the center of the pavement of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322 and at the beginning corner of the tract of land hereinafter described and from said beginning corner so located running thence as follows: 1. N77°16'38"E 16.51 feet to an iron stake that is located in the East edge of the 60.00 feet wide rightof-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322; 2. Thence; the same course continued N77°16'38"E 164.79 feet to an existing iron stake; 3. Thence, S12°43'51"E 132.27 feet to an iron stake; 4. Thence, S77°16'38"W 164.55 feet to an iron stake that is located in the East edge of the 60.00 feet wide right-of-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322; 5.

Thence, the same course continued S77°16'38"W 16.77 feet to an iron stake that is located in an old line of the larger tract of land of which this land is a part; 6. Thence, with said old line N12°43'17"W 132.27 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.55 acre, more or less, of which 0.50 acre, more or less, is located outside the right-of-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322, as surveyed by William W. Blanchard, P.L.S. No. L-0619, on January 20, 2000, with all lines shown correct in their angular relations and relative to N. C. grid notes (N.A.D. 1983). The N. C. grid coordinates (N.A.D. 1983) of "Pigford" are: N=336,912.50 feet, E=2,293,758.63 feet and the N. C. grid coordinates (N.A.D. 1983) of the beginning corner referred to above are: N=337, 344.04, E=2,293,156.36. The above described land is a part of that land described as Tract No. 3 in a deed from Eddie B. Tate and wife, Dorothy S. Tate, to Curly Faye Carroll, Juliet Newton, and Lewis E. Tate, dated July 20, 1988 and recorded in Book 715, Page 119, Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 78 Tate Road, Willard, NC 28478.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of John Williams Davis a/k/a John William Davis.

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 14-18390-FC01 #7255 3/17, 3/24/2016

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA was received complete on February 18, 2016. According to said application, the N.C. Dept. of Transportation, proposes to replace Bridge No. 16 over Topsail Sound/ AIWW on NC 50/NC 210 in Pender County. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Stephen Lane, NC Division of Coastal Management, located at 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC, (252) 808-2808 during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557, prior to April 6, 2016 will be considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. #7266 3/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-78 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO HENRY GRAY MOTT, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ANNIE MOTT 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 1.828 acres, Parcel ID Number 2248-174530-0000 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 April 25, 2016.

This date: March 17, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7260 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2016 NORTH CAROLINA Pender County NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, Wayne R. Ulisnik, having qualified on the 8th day of March, 2016, as Executor of the Estate of Shirley Ann Ulisnik, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate that they must present them to the undersigned at GRAVES MAY PLLC, c/o Attorney David Anderson, 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, on or before the 17th day of June, 2016, or the claims will be forever barred thereafter, and this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make prompt payment to the undersigned at the above address.

This 8th day of March, 2016.

Wayne R. Ulisnik Executor ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANN ULISNIK David E. Anderson GRAVES MAY, PLLC 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington NC 28403 #7261 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP12 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHARLES F. COLE DATED APRIL 26, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3215 AT PAGE 267 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 11:30AM on March 29, 2016 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: TRACT 1: BEING All of lot 8, Block 52, SIMPSON HEIRS PROPERTY, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 2, Page 95, Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular

description.

TRACT2: BEING All of lot 7, Block 52, SIMPSON HEIRS PROPERTY, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 2, Page 95, Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description.

And Being more commonly known as: 301 West Red Cross St, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Charles F. Cole.

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 March 8, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-068604 #7263 3/17, 3/24/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP21 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT M FORD AND LAURA G FORD DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2012 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4158 AT PAGE 326 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 11:30AM on March 29, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 179 as depicted on plat entitled “DEERFIELD - SECTION 3”, recorded in Map Book 32 at page 128, to which reference is made for complete description, being the property conveyed to Richard Lee Kunkle, Jr. and wife, Suzanne N. Kunkle by deed recorded in Book 4070 at page 27, Pender County.

And Being more commonly known as: 510 North Line Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Robert M. Ford and Laura G. Ford.

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 March 8, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-078165 #7264 3/17, 3/24/2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 17 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by A.R. Smith and Janice B. Smith, (A.R. Smith, deceased) to Lawrence S. Boehling, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book 3507, Page 308, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 29, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burgaw, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Town of Burgaw, Burgaw Township, and beginning at a point where the Northern right of way line of Wallace Street intersects the Eastern right of way line of Dickerson Street in the Town of Burgaw, and running thence with the Eastern right of way line of Dickerson Street North 16 degrees 30 minutes West 90 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 73 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds East 181.50 feet to another iron pipe; thence South 16 degrees 30 minutes East 90 feet to an iron pipe in the Northern Street right of way line of Wallace Street; thence with the Northern Street right of way line of Wallace Street South 73 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 181.50 feet to the point and place of beginning, and being the Southern portion of the lands heretofore conveyed to Associated Realty of Wallace, Inc. As appears in Deed Book 462, Page 190, and being the same lands as described in Book 472, Page 97 of the Pender County Registry. Said referred Wallace and

Dickerson Streets possessing 60 foot right of way areas bounding the lot hereinabove described. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 106 West Wallace Street, Burgaw, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Roundup

Continued from page 9A They were at River Landing for a non-conference match on Wednesday, and they continue their busy week with a conference match at West Brunswick, along with South Brunswick, on Thursday.

Tennis A busy three-match week concluded with a 7-2 loss at Hoggard on Wednesday. The Pirates lost all six singlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; matches but did rally to win two of the three doubles matches.

Hudson Smith and Sam Garland defeated Hoggardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cadman Styers and Yue Zhan 80-1 in first singles, and Tyler Smith and Noah Glester beat Hoggardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dylan Whaley and

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Continued from page 9A triple, and six RBIs, Beach was 2-for-5 with a double, two R/S, and two RBIs, and Ording had two hits and scored a run. Freshman Aldan Smith earned the pitching victory,

Aaron Lee 8-2 in the third doubles set.

Earlier the Pirates dropped a pair of 5-4 decisions, to Coastal Christian on Monday, and to South Brunswick on Tuesday.

Hudson Smith and Sam Garland were successful in both matches. Smith (1st singles) defeated Coastal Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jalen Blue 6-2, 6-0, and came back to beat South Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elton Adams 6-1, 6-1.

Garland prevailed 6-3, 7-5 over Coastal Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riley Pickens, and disposed of South Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunter Hemphill 7-6, 6-0. Smith and Garland won both No. 1-doubloes matches, 8-2 against Coastal and 8-1 against South.

Jason Loher won 4-6, 6-4, 10-5 (tie â&#x20AC;&#x201C;breaker) against Coastal Christina but lost yielding three hits and two runs (one earned) with three strikeouts.

Ashley came to Hampstead on Tuesday for the Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference opener. Topsail heads to Legion Stadium on Friday for a conference game against New Hanover.

4-6, 6-0, 6-10 against the Cougars. Austin LaPrana defeated South Brunswickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Kemp 6-3, 6-2.

Topsail played host to Laney last Monday, traveled on Ashley Thursday, and returns home to face New Hanover on Friday.

Track and Field Complete results of Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meet at Hoggard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with New Hanover â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were not available by press time, however, Pirate Jackson Moore did set a new Topsail record in the 800-meter run with a superb time of 1:58, erasing the old record of 2:012 set in 2010.

The Pirate teams head to Shallotte next Thursday for a conference meet with host West Brunswick, Ashley, and New Hanover.

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Continued from page 8A made it 4-0 in the third on a RBI single by Elder that plated the speedy Bizzell.

Laney got one back in the bottom of the third but Topsail responded with a single run in the fourth on a Bizzell RBI. They put the game out of reach with a three spot in the sixth, highlighted by RBIs from Elder and Laster, and two runs in seventh with Grizzle knocking in both runs.

On Tuesday, the Lady Pirates opened play in the conference with a 2-0 victory over visiting Hoggard in a game where pitching dominated.

Elder was on the mound

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Hoggard has the bases loaded with two outs in the first but a strikeout ended that rally, had two on with two outs in the with a strikeout terminating that challenge, and had two on with two outs in the seventh before Topsailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sophomore leftfielder Tanisha Williams tracked down a well-hit fly ball for the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final out.

After going down in order

over the two innings, Danielle Parks reached base on a walk. Kyla Boyles laid down a perfect bunt, moving arks to third. McLean singled to center but Parks was caught in a rundown between third and home and was tagged out.

Freshman Courtesyrunner Mackenzie Williams (Mclean) alertly took third on the rundown. Bizzell walked and promptly stole second before a pitch was thrown.

White then stepped in with two out and delivered a 2-1 pitch off the glove of outstretched Hoggard second baseman Jesse Mathis for a single with Williams trotting home and the speedy Bizzell right on her tail.

Those two runs were pretty much all Elder needed.

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By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

Each year, the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond to share with others the story of our community and what it has to offer. Burgaw native Rochelle Whiteside recently received the 2016 Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award.

The honor was presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in February.

Whiteside believes that everyone has something that rings their bell, makes them tick, or motivates them to get up in the morning. The thing that has always piqued her interest, even as far back as fourth grade at Burgaw Elementary, has been a sense of community. She can remember when the schoolgirls would separate themselves on the playground into little jump-rope societies, ruled by the owners of the jump ropes.

After watching a classmate’s feelings get hurt when her request for inclusion was rejected, Whiteside recalls returning the following day with a book sack full of jump ropes made by her dad – lengths of rope from her family’s furniture store. Distributing them on the playground to “town” and “country” girls alike, she gave only one condition – that anyone asking to join would not be tur ned away.

In the years that followed, high school offered Whiteside opportunities to work in student government, to help with the school yearbook and to start a Pep Club, all with the intention of building school spirit. She said she has always been a sucker for stories, artwork and songs that unite people and celebrate the collective human spirit. Throughout the years, she has been known for teaching art in her home, teaching theater in our local schools and working for the community’s unification against the building of a hazardous waste incinerator; the revitalization of the local Arts Council and the conception and continuation of the Pender Spring Festival.

“These things have fed a need in me to do what I can to help make our community a happy, healthy, safe place to live,” began Whiteside. “Spring Fest evolved from a belief that residents in our county had bought into the notion that we were somehow inferior to our neighbors across the river in Wilmington. From the time New Hanover County cut its northern end loose, declaring that it was just the swamp, our citizens bought into that moniker and have acted accordingly. Maybe because my father, who was an artist, landing in this spot on the earth when he chose to marry my mother, a Burgaw native, saw it with fresh eyes and brought his children up with an appreciation of its beauty and special features; I have always felt a duel citizenship here - one of roots and one of fresh appreciation.”

After completing college and marrying a Burgaw native, Whiteside and her husband returned home to raise their family. Since they both had extended family in Burgaw and were both part of the downtown family of merchants, they knew there would be a community of people to support them and to love their children.

Still she noticed a pervading atmosphere of worthlessness that hung over the community. Whiteside’s mother had instilled in her a sense of belonging in a place with deep family roots, as well as introduced her to its history. Her father had taught her see the place through the eyes of an artist, helping her see the beauty of the land and its people.

“Spring Fest was conceived as a way to open our eyes to our beautiful landscape, our personal history and to celebrate the individual talents, abilities and hearts of our families, friends and neighbors. That’s why the motto of Pender Spring Fest is Handmade, Homemade and Homegrown, and participation in the festival is only for those who live, work or own property in Pender County,” said Whiteside.

Whiteside said that the thing that makes her smile the most is that the festival has become sort of homecoming for the community. The Burgaw High School reunion has been scheduled for the same weekend as Spring Fest, as well as several church homecomings and family reunions. Whiteside sees the new

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“It provides our citizens, adults and children alike, with the opportunity to support a community spirit, which makes the Greater Burgaw area a sweet, invigorating, interesting place to live. I think if each one of us takes a look at what we do best or what interests us and says, ‘How can I share that with my community?,’ we are doing our share to make the world a better place. If you are a baker, raffle your cakes to help support a cause. If you are an avid reader, volunteer to tutor students in our schools. If you have a green thumb, make your personal environment and your community environment come to life with trees, plants and shrubs. The list goes on and on, and it is only limited to our imagination and motivation. My vehicle is art and if I can use it to celebrate my community in ways that make us happier, stronger and closer, then that fills my heart and makes me happy,” said Whiteside.

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The Lord said to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.â&#x20AC;? (Hosea 3:1) C.S. Lewis once said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.â&#x20AC;?

To forgive someone might be easier said than done. If you have ever been hurt, betrayed or wrongly attacked you probably still have the sting of that memory. Christians are not exempt from being hurt and truthfully we also can be guilty of hurting others.

Can you recognize how the wife of Hosea illustrates this principle of forgiveness?

Gomer is a direct mirror of the Israelitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; betrayal of God. Gomer was a fitting symbol of Israel because of the sexual nature of the idolatry that the people were practicing. Their spiritual adultery was resulting in actual, physical adultery.

Hosea married Gomer, knowing of her profession as a woman of the night or more plainly put she was a prostitute. He took her into his house, but soon Gomer treated him unfaithfully; she sought out lovers while her husband sat at home wondering where she might be.

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Holy Week Services at Hampsteadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampstead, will hold the following Holy Week services leading up to Easter: â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 20 10 a.m. Palm Sunday with Holy Eucharist â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 21 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 22 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Healing â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 23 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service (candlelight service) â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 24 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday (includes dinner, Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing, and the Stripping of the Altar) â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 25 Noon, Good Friday Service â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 26, 8 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter â&#x20AC;˘Mar. 27 10 a.m. Easter Service with Holy Eucharist with a reception and Easter Egg Hunt to follow.

All are welcome at any of the services. For planning purposes, reservations for the Maundy Thursday dinner are suggested. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 107 Deerfield Drive behind the Port City Java on Rt. 17. For information or to make reservations for the dinner, call Rev. Pamela Stringer at 910-270-4221.

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did not divorce his wife and throw her out of his house.

Without condoning her wickedness, he reached out to her and forgave her.

In a similar way, God wants to forgive us of our disobedience. During his earthly ministry, Christ loved many people who never loved him back. Many of them simply were not lovable by our standards.

Yet, he sacrificed himself for them and also for us so that anyone who would receive his redemption could come to him freely.

No matter how many times we have been unfaithful, like the prostitute Gomer, Christ still wants us to come home.

It is with this assurance that we find it possible to confess our sins and turn away from them.

Lee Strobel author of The Case for Christ, wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus Christ did not come into this world to make bad people good; he came into this world to make dead people live.â&#x20AC;?

Consider for a moment what the Bible teaches about the power of forgiveness found in God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.â&#x20AC;? (Daniel 9:9) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.â&#x20AC;? (Micah 7:18-19)

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Sometimes we forget the simplicity of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redemption, and then we become unwilling to acknowledge our shortcomings, weaknesses and sins. If we will remember that Jesus Christ promises his forgiveness under any circumstances, we will find it far easier to admit our failures, recognize our shortcomings, acknowledge our fears, confess our sins to Christ and turn away from them.

In moments of solitude and prayer, we can talk to Jesus, knowing that he will forgive our sins completely, as though they had never occurred. That means we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be afflicted with continuing guilt, or worry about alienation from the creator of this world. Jesus invites us to be his true follower and much more as brothers and sisters in Christ.

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March 18-19 s'ATEWAY #OMMUNITY #HURCH IS HOSTING â&#x20AC;&#x153;A God Encounterâ&#x20AC;? teen event in The Gathering Place located behind the church at 416 W. Bridgers Street. There will be speakers, music, skits and fellowship. Paul Rivenbark will speak on Mar. 18 and the speakers for Mar. 19 will be Chuck McDonald and Mike Thornton.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mar. 18 and 7:30 a.m. Mar. 19. The public is invited to attend this life-changing event.

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Pastor Mark Murphyw

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

Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org

Serving New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow County

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

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

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

14201 Hwy. 50/210 â&#x20AC;˘ Surf City, NC 28445 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-328-4422

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

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

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

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

TRI-COUNTY PEST CONTROL, INC.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

311 S. Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 910.259.6007

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

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

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

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

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

Producers of the finest select pork rinds and pork cracklin products in the USA

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

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

Burgaw Vape

Pender County Christian Services 140 Industrial Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. Harrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FUNERAL HOME can be left at & Cremation Service 210 West Fremont Street, Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Funeral Service Affordable Prices Burgaw, NC 28425 Dignified Funeral Services

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

until noon.

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

Church Directory

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

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

I close this week with the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;do you need forgiveness and do you need to forgive someone?â&#x20AC;? Forgiveness is a gift that Christ will give you if you seek it. He will never force his love on you, but he will be willing to offer it even when we feel unlovable.

Christian author Lewis B. Smedes proclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forgiving is loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest work, and loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest risk. If you twist it into something it was never meant to be, it can make you a doormat or an insufferable manipulator. Forgiving seems almost unnatural. Our sense of fairness tells us people should pay for the wrong they do. But forgiving is loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power to break natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rule.â&#x20AC;?

No matter how horrendous your sin might be, never forget that Christ can forgive you and redeem your life.

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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.

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Easter recipes

Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Happy Easter holiday season. Enjoy it with your family and friends with much love and good health.

Here are a few delectable dishes that you might consider for your holiday dinner table.

Enjoy!

Herbed pork roast with onions Serves 6-8 1 2-pound pork tenderloin Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon powdered thyme TABLESPOONS BUTTER 2 large sweet onions, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices ž cup beef or chicken broth Ÿ cup dry white wine (optional) Ÿ cup favorite Italian dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 0REHEAT OVEN TO DEGREES Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and rub into surface of pork. Cook in a nonstick skillet on medium high heat for 6-8 minutes or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Transfer meat to a rimmed baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.

In a cup mix together garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme; blend well. Gently rub over surface of meat patting into the sur-

face of the pork. Bake 15-20 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE AT degrees on a meat thermometer.

In the same skillet melt two tablespoons butter, add onions and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

Add broth and salad dressing and mix well. Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add remaining butter; stir until melted.

Remove meat from oven; cover with foil and let stand for five minutes. Cut into thin slices and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with sauce.

Easy crab cakes 3ERVES PATTIES PER PERSON TABLESPOONS mAVORED BREAD crumbs 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 2 g reen scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 large egg, beaten 16 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon canola oil In a bowl mix together breadcrumbs, parsley, scallions, mayonnaise, pepper, and egg, stir to combine well. Add crab and toss gently to combine. Chill mixture in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Divide crab mixture into eight equal portions. With moist hands gently shape each portion into a one inch thick patty.

Heat skillet over medium heat and add butter; swirl until butter melts. Add oil; swirl to coat. Carefully add patties to skillet and cook four minutes on each side or until crab cakes are golden brown and done.

Asparagus with bacon and balsamic vinegar 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed 6EGETABLE COOKING SPRAY 3 garlic cloves, minced then

smashed 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preheat broiler to high; arrange rack about four inches from heating element.

Arrange asparagus on a foil-lined baking sheet. Coat asparagus with cooking spray.

Broil 8-10 minutes or until tender and slightly charred stirring halfway through cooking.

In a saucepan over medium high heat combine garlic and oil; cook for three minutes then remove from pan. Add vinegar to pan and bring to a boil. ,OWER HEAT AND SIMMER minutes or until syrupy, stirring frequently. Drizzle vinegar over asparagus. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and crumbled bacon pieces.

Sweet potato puree 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream ½ cup fresh orange juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 stick of butter at room temperature Ÿ teaspoon Chinese Five-spice powder or ground cinnamon In a large saucepan add sweet potato chunks and cover with water; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 1520 minutes until very tender.

Check occasionally to be sure the water doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t boil away.

Transfer sweet potatoes to a bowl and with an electric mixer on low slowly add halfand-half, orange juice, Chinese Five-spice, salt and pepper.

With the mixer still on low, add butter, one tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Mix until smooth, adding seasonings as desired.

Green beans with walnuts Serves 6-8 1½ pounds thin green beans, trimmed

2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced Âź cup coarsely chopped parsley In a saucepan with boiling salted water cook beans for 6-8 minutes or just until tender. Drain and return to saucepan.

In a skillet add olive oil and walnuts, cooking over MEDIUM HEAT FOR MINUTES

stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add walnut mixture, and parsley to green beans. Toss to coat.

Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.

Coconut cream pie Refrigerate for six hours or overnight before serving.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES OR COCOnut plain cookies ½ cup pecan nuts 2 cups flaked coconut, toasted and divided 2 tablespoons butter, melted OUNCE VANILLA mAVOR INstant pudding OUNCE CAN LIGHT COCONUT milk 1-2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur (optional) 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, thawed Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a blender or food processer process the cookies, nuts, and ž cup coconut until everything is finely ground and mixture is well blended.

Pour into a bowl and add butter, mixing well. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a nine-inch pie dish.

Bake for 10 minutes or until a golden brown. Cool.

Beat with a whisk pudding, Amaretto, and milk in a large bowl. Gently stir in one cup of the remaining coconut and two cups whipped topping; pour into crust. Cover with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle top with remainING COCONUT 2EFRIGERATE FOR hours or until firm.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Volunteers needed at Topsail Senior Center Topsail Senior Center has an urgent need for volunteers to help work the reception desk on Wednesday afternoons and Fridays. Training is provided for this rewarding volunteer opportunity and the time served will help meet the needs of many in the community. Call Bobbi Ace or Annette Dietzen, 270-0708, for more information.

Topsail Senior Center is a non-profit agency that serves the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mature adults, offering programming that is enriching and provides satisfaction, stimulation and socialization.

The agency has programming designed to offer solutions for individual clients with specific needs. In addition to offering basic life support services, the services increase lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasure and sense of well-being.

Friends of Topsail Football golf tournament Friends of Topsail Football (FTF) will host the second annual FTF Golf Outing on Saturday, April 30 at Olde Point in Hampstead. Shotgun start at 9 a.m.

Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outing funded the new Topsail High School weight room. This year we hope to purchase new football coach headsets, more training equipment, and a game film system.

The golf registration fee includes food and drink, raffle prizes and various opportunities to win contests throughout the course.

To register for golf, submit a donation, or become a sponsor, please visit ftfparents. com, email ftfparents@gmail. com, or call 910-599-8133.

Free tax preparation and electronic filing For the ninth consecutive year, local AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will soon begin preparing and electronically filing 2015 Federal and NC state income tax returns for residents of Hampstead and Pender County.

These services are provided completely free of charge by volunteers who are trained

to IRS specifications The service will be offered from 1-5 p.m. in Hampstead at the American Legion Building at 16660 Hwy. 17 North, directly behind Midway Inspections and directly across from Future Homes on Hwy. 17 N. The service will be available Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

While volunteers are certified to prepare most common personal income taxes, they are not permitted to prepare returns for businesses with more than $25,000 in expenses or which show a loss, complicated investment reporting, rental property with depreciation, and certain other complicated tax matters.

Taxpayers need to bring: s0HOTO )$ AND 33. CARD FOR yourself s33 CARDS FOR YOUR SPOUSE and all dependents s#OPY OF INCOME TAX return s7 Ă&#x201C;S 33! FOR 3Ocial Security, Unemployment Benefits s!LL FORMS FOR INTEREST

dividends, retirement, miscellaneous income, pensions, annuities, IRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and railroad retirement s&INAL BROKERAGE STATEments s2ECORDS OF ANY ESTIMATED taxes paid in 2015 If you itemize deductions; records of medical expenses, mortgage interest and real estate taxes and charitable contributions for 2015.

To have the Af fordable Care Act portion of your return completed, you may need some specific documentation on 2015 health care coverage for you, your spouse and dependents.

If you, your spouse and dependents were covered all of 2015 by Medicare, Medicaid, employer provided health insurance or health insurance you purchased from an insurance provider, you will not need any additional documentation.

If you or your spouse or any dependent were not covered by health insurance all year, or purchased health insurance on the ĂŹMarketplace/ ExchangeĂŽ run by the government, then you will need additional documentation.

At a minimum, Form 1095-A issued by the Marketplace/ Exchange and the specific months you, your spouse and dependents were not covered by health insurance.

For additional information call Jack Padgett at 910-270 Poplar Grove garden show April 2 P o p l a r G r o ve P l a n t a tion will host the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and longest running garden event April 2 from 9 A M UNTIL P M AND !PRIL FROM A M UNTIL P M 4HE plantation grounds will be full of vendors selling annuals, perennials, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, container gardens,

and other types of plant material. Artisan crafters will offer one-of-a kind decorative pieces to complete your horticulture needs.

Take advantage of free and extensive classes and activities, all offered by our local experts throughout the two days. Check the Poplar Grove for a complete listing of classes at poplargrove.org.

The $5 admission benefits Poplar Grove Plantation, a public charity dedicated to education, and preservation.

Topsail Kiwanis Golf tournament May 14 The Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area is now accepting team registrations for its 2016 golf tournament, scheduled for Saturday, May TH AT .ORTH 3HORE #OUNTRY Club in Sneads Ferry. North Shore Country Club is acknowledged as one of the premiere golf venues in the coastal Carolinas.

Registration for ms may be obtained from any Topsail Kiwanis Club member, at the North Shore Country Club Pro Shop, or by contacting tournament chair Rich PolLOCK AT OR VIA E MAIL AT RPOLLOCK YAHOO com.

4EE TIME 3ATURDAY -AY is 9 a.m., and the format will be Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice. The entry fee is $300 for each team of four.

For further information, contact Rich Pollock at 910

Thursday, March 17 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORmation. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s4HE 6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA 0LANNING "OARD MEETS 4HURSDAY &EB AT P M AT THE 4OWN (ALL s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA COUNCIL MEETS -AR P M AT THE town hall.

Friday March 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 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday March 22 s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 16660 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

Wednesday, March 23 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, March 24 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORmation. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -USEUM AT by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday March 25 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 BREAKfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday April 12 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT THE 4OPsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new member to help in its continuing mission.

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Easter Celebration Service Featuring the Wilbanks Singers!

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Pender Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Ashwin Patel, MD, FACOG Ashwin Patel, MD,FACOG, a physician with NHRMC Physician Group and NHRMC Physician Specialistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;OBGYN Specialists, is now seeing patients at Pender Memorial Hospital. As a patient of Pender Memorial Hospital and NHRMC Physician Group, you will enjoy seamless connectivity to more than 200 specialists and New Hanover Regional Medical Center through one secure, shared electronic medical record.

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