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Board hears comments on zoning change

From Staff Reports The Surf City Town Council met April 2 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, A public hearing was held on efforts to rezone property at 220 J.H. Batts Road. This .8 acre property, which currently sports a double wide home and two single wide homes, is owned by the Newsome family and is presently for sale.

The property is currently zoned as Rural/Agricultural, and the Newsome family requested the planning board rezone the property to mixed use. The planning board, which is

tasked with determining whether or not the rezoning is consistent with the town’s land use plan, and whether or not there is a reasonable public policy basis for rezoning, recommended approval of the rezoning.

While Newsome is no longer chair man of the planning board, the rezoning created a small mixed use zone sandwiched between a large rural/agricultural zone and an extended commercial zone The council voted to approve the rezoning.

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Louis Bourgault puts out more baskets of beautiful strawberries at Carol’s Farm on U.S. 17 in Hampstead Sunday. A young customer (left) carries her basket of berries. This may be the last year for Carol Sue Strawberries at their Hwy. 17 location. The new Hampstead Bypass will take the farm’s land and the company will be forced to move. The DOT is in the process of surveying and appraising the property.

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The Surf City Soundside Park was awash in pink Saturday morning for the kickoff of the ninth annual Reel Housewives of Topsail Island (RHOTI) bike ride and fundraiser.

Founder and Surf City local Annette Cox Emy had always admired the beauty of Topsail Island and riding her bike along the 26mile stretch of Topsail coastline had been sitting idly on her bucket list for too long.

A s s h e a n d s eve r a l friends gathered for lunch one after noon, Annette asked if they would be interested in riding the island with her. Soon after, their conversation tur ned to assisting a friend recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost immediately, the two ideas merged and RHOTI was born.

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Annual bike ride benefits cancer survivors

Island is a non-profit organization, led by Annette and a five-member board of directors, which uses funds raised from the annual bicycle ride to support local breast cancer patients and survivors.

The 26.2-mile ride takes place every April as local businesses host lunches and registration events throughout the month of March. These businesses, along with members of the community, loan bikes, provide water and fruit for participants along the ride, donate gifts for a silent auction and assist with monetary donations.

This year’s event was

bittersweet with the passing of Annette’s father, Daniel Cox, a week before the opening ceremony. As she welcomed participants and thanked local businesses for their support, Annette wore her father’s RHOTI hat, a token of the pride he felt for her efforts to make the lives of others a bit easier.

With g randdaughter Kana Cauthen by her side, Annette proudly leads the procession of riders each year as they make this incredible journey.

In its infancy, the first RHOTI bike ride garnered 42 participants and raised $2,800, which provided financial support for a local breast cancer survivor and her family. Every year, these numbers continue to increase.

Last year’s bike ride generated $81,000 as 550 riders made this trek. With funds directly benefitting local breast cancer patients and survivors, this orga-

nization has paid for rent, provided Christmas gifts

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More than 50 years in Burgaw

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Walter “Ray� Rivenbark, known also as Razor Ray of Ideal Barber Shop in Burgaw, recently renovated his storefront. In the process, he acquired a new barber pole and awning, so he decided to donate the old barber pole to the Pender County Museum.

Along with the donation, he included a brief history of the shop and explained a little about the history of barbering.

Rivenbark has been a barber for 56 years, 53 of which he has spent in

Burgaw at Ideal Barber Shop. He had originally planned to go to school to be a draftsman until he bumped into a friend of his from high school who was getting ready to attend barber school.

He told Rivenbark if he would go with him, he would pay for gas in his car and for his travel expenses.

Rivenbark applied, and about a week later he found out he was accepted into the class. “I started Feb. 18, 1963,� began Rivenbark. “The school was nine months and I graduated Oct. 10, 1963. I had found a job in Henderson, and I was dating Edna Rae Carr from

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Surf City Continued from page 1A Shore Drive expressed frustration with the council, stating that “I believe you have lost focus and are unable to cohesively work together for the good of Surf City.”

He based his comment upon his experiences and interactions in Surf City since hurricane Florence, offering examples of flooding and debris accumulation which has occurred as many as six times since the hurricane.

He also drew the meeting’s attention to the accumulations of trash on the new bridge, and the failure of town employees to be cognizant of the debris, and make efforts to remove it.

He went on to ask that residents demand policies and enforcement for public beach parking, parking in property right-of-way, littering, pets on the beach, and leash law.

Patty Gilbride of 8013 8th Street referred the council to the issue of speed limit reduction requested by Chief Shanahan at the council’s workshop meeting Ma. 15. At the conclusion of that meeting Councilman Buddy Fowler, Councilwoman Nelva Albury, and Councilman Don Helms favored petitioning the NCDOT to request a “traffic study” to determine whether or not to reduce the speed limit from the bridge to CVS from 45 to 35 mph.

Gilbride cited statistics regarding the severity of injuries and fatalities to pedestrians struck by vehicles traveling at various speeds, pleading that the town endorse Chief Shanahan’s recommendation now, rather than waiting 3-5 years for action by NCDOT. Apparently, between the Mar. 15 and April 2 town board meetings, the Surf City Police proposed performing the traffic study themselves, and using their findings to justify petitioning the NCDOT for the speed limit change.

Residents also questioned the quality of the signage at the new roundabouts, citing the confusion experienced by visitors to the island, and fearing for the problems the signage would cause for vacationers in season.

The police department re c e ive d c o m p l i m e n t s for their diligent efforts to monitor uninhabited homes in the off season, though the same resident expressed disappointment in the individual who super glued the door locks of a neighbor who opposed the construction of beachfront decks.

The issue of the mandatory additional second pickup fee for island resident trash cans was also brought up. Essentially the year round resident is being penalized for the trash problem created by the vactioning renter and his landlord.

While these property owners are profiting handsomely from these rentals, the residents are being forced to subsidize their businesses. The second pickup could have been avoided by simply enforcing the codes regarding trash, requiring that those who rent large houses to multiple families pay for a dumpster, additional cans, etc … as required. Since the roll out service is being offered as an opt in, the question was why can’t the Friday pickup also be on an opt in basis.

During the Council Forum portion of the meeting each councilperson gets to speak either in response to agenda items, or to address other activities in the community. Councilwoman Teresa Batts reported on the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Committee’s recent trip to Washington D.C., where they had the opportunity to discuss the communities’ needs with both North Carolina senators, our congressman, and officials from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers.

These meetings prompted a visit by FEMA representatives last week, and they are working to expe-

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Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts : 205 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 35 Sloop Point Station 14 32 Hampstead Station 16 39 Surf City Station 23 23 Top. Beach Station 4 1 Union Station 5 11 Rocky Point Station 7 34 Atkinson Station 9 21 Maple Hill Station 13 3 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 6 Type of Calls Cancelled: 31 Refusals: 58 Stand by: 0 Transported: 108 Treated/released: 8 Fire Department Report Total Calls: 35 Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 2 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 5 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 13 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 7 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 6 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 7 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 16 Cancelled 4 Ocean Rescue 0

dite the reimbursement of funds spent on recovery.

She also expressed her appreciation to the community for their enthusiastic participation in the Out of Darkness walk held in March, as well as the Suicide Prevention fundraisers at the local schools. She invited all to participate in the Reel Housewives of Topsail Island bike ride to raise funds for local breast cancer victims slated for April 6.

Councilman Fowler explained to the attendees that the bridge was slated to open in late 2019, but opened a year ahead of schedule. This accelerated opening resulted in the lack of proper landscaping and signage that residents have observed and complained about. He assured the crowd that “they are working on it, and will try to have it as far along as possible by summer.”

He also explained that the trash on the bridge is the responsibility of the DOT, and that they have now contracted for the bridge to be cleaned once per month.

Ms. Albury joined Fowler, Helms, and Mayor Doug Medlin in thanking the Boy Scouts in attendance for coming to the meeting, stating that their presence “brought back many fond memories.” She also pointed out that the recovery is taking time and requested patience.

Councilman Jeremy Shugarts, an announced candidate for Mayor of Surf City, thanked those who spoke at the meeting, stating that he lear ned much from listening to the resident’s concer ns. He expressed mixed feelings regarding the issue of mandatory second pickups of island trash, since he knew the problem to be severe during the summer, and

one that had to be solved.

He will continue to work with the administration to find an equitable solution. He also announced the establishment of a new Rotary Club here in Surf City, and invited all those interested in community service to join and attend weekly meetings held at the Moose Lodge Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Both he and Mayor Medlin are already members.

Councilman Helms, the council liaison to the Fire Department, reported the department had responded to 46 calls in March, and that their busy season is getting ready to start, with

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Mayor Medlin closed the meeting with encouraging comments, explaining some of the difficulty with securing reliable contractors. He also explained that beginning an hour prior to each council meeting representatives from each town department will be available to speak with residents regarding any issue of concern. These are the people who, according to Medlin, can get you answers and solve problems.

He also advised all that there will be a Street Sweep May 11, and encouraged all to participate.

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Burgaw barber Razor Ray Rivenbark with the new barber pole at his shop in downtown Burgaw. Ray donated the old pole to the Pender County Museum.

Ray Continued from page 1A Teachey. She had gone off to nurses’ training in Petersburg, Virginia and Henderson was the largest town that I could find to get a job with a direct route to Petersburg.”

The first day of June 1966, Rivenbark bought Red’s Barber Shop in Burgaw. It had been named for the owner’s red hair, and Rivenbark changed the name to Ideal. He worked in Henderson the rest of the week, then packed up and moved to Burgaw.

“That day I got my lights turned on, had gas delivered and I spend the night in my own home after moving 150 miles. Monday morning, I started work in Burgaw.

For me, life has been a good journey. Business was already established and people welcomed me in pretty good,” said Rivenbark.

Rivenbark had bought a home in April, bought the shop the first day of June and then got married on the 19th of June.

At that time, there were two other barbers working with Rivenbark, Terry Brown and Ronald Batts, who now owns a shop down the street.

“During that time frame, the Beatles were singing in England. People started letting their hair grow long, so business had dropped off. Terry decided he would leave – and after 13 years of Ronald being here, he decided to go out on his own.

I’ve had barbers off and on along the way but business has been good along the way. A lot of people die. A

lot of people move away.

Sometimes people are dissatisfied, but for the most part I have maintained a good business,” said Rivenbark.

Rivenbark has come to know a lot of people, by face if not by name, over the years. He has remained in good health over the years and said he has never missed work due to illness.

He does try to take a vacation once a year with his wife. He has no plans to stop barbering anytime soon.

Rivenbark said that the most rewarding part of his job is being an ambassador for Christ. When the opportunity presents itself, he encourages people along their faith jour ney and has been known to get on his knees and pray with customers.

“That’s rewarding. It’s not about me anyway. I’m just passing through. You’ll get opportunities to talk and you know when to talk with people when the opportunity presents itself, and you know when not to talk,” said Rivenbark.

In some cases, Rivenbark has cut six generations of family members’ hair. For some customers, he has given a person’s first haircut and has continued cutting their hair over the years. He is known for using his vacuum clippers, and has had people travel from New Ber n, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Shallotte, and beyond to visit the shop.

“It’s been a good journey.

I guess they just like the haircuts and keep on coming,” said Rivenbark.

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Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Andy We bought Andy home when Jacob was only 10, Lindsay barely a toddler.

The little white shih poo instantly stole our hearts.

Although he was too small to navigate the front steps, he lived life large and strong. Andy blessed us for 10 years and I am forever grateful for the gift of him.

Andy was diagnosed with cancer last November. We refused aggressive treatment, opting for comfort measures and as many happy times as we could eke out. Often, we forgot that he was sick as he chased the neighbor’s cat or jockeyed for a dropped piece of food ahead of Willie – our other dog.

At night, however, his sleep was fitful at times, so I held him until he fell asleep. I didn’t mind. Until last week, I convinced myself that Andy might be okay-that maybe he was misdiagnosed. On Monday night, Andy’s coordination was off, and he spent more time inside his kennel or under the bed.

By Tuesday morning, he refused food and weakly paced the room. I couldn’t bear the thought of his final hours with us consumed with pain, but the thought of ending his life away from the only home he knew was unimaginable.

That afternoon, I called Andy’s veterinarian, Dr. Dante Martin of Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital.

I have known Dr. Martin for many years and always admired his quiet strength and compassionate nature. A prescription for a stronger medication was sent to the pharmacy so that Andy’s final hours with us would be peaceful and free of pain.

Unfortunately, the specific dosage would not be available until the following morning. By 8:30 Tuesday evening, Andy’s condition had worsened, and no amount of soothing would help. Within the course of an hour, Andy began to cry and my selfishness to keep him here faded against the urgency to take this burden from him.

I decided to call Dr. Martin, seeking advice for what to do. Panicked, distraught and desperate for relief, I asked if the emergency vet clinics in Wilmington or Jacksonville offered this type Continued on page 4A

Notes from the Field

Jefferson Weaver

A dog, a bike, and a pocketknife I had two devices demanding attention, an aching leg, and a car a malevolent donkey in terms of stubbornness.

I was dramatically late for work, and the only thing in the mailbox was a rightfully insistent demand that a bill be paid.

The dogs and cats were behaving as they usually do when my wife is gone, which is to say they were a mob of surly, mournful, lonely, hungry, demanding, destructive toddlers.

I’d missed another chance to go hunting, due to family and work obligations.

Sleep had been lacking because my heart was heavy for a half-dozen folks for whom I could do nothing but pray, but who would likely be grateful to trade circumstances with me.

I was grumpy, to say the least, and I am ashamed to say I was polishing my problems instead of counting my blessings when I saw the old ribbon.

It’s a blue ribbon my dog Dudley and I won, 40-plus years ago. He was best in show for obedience, appearance and basically being the best

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Jefferson Weaver danged dog ever, which Dudley was.

I paused and thought about how good we had it when we were kids.

Of course, time burnishes the tarnish and buffs out the bumps of how things were versus how we remember them to have been, but I will stand solid that we didn’t appreciate how good many of us had it when we were kids, as I am sure many children today have a similarly jaded view – perhaps even moreso, since we didn’t have many of the things society expects every kid to have in abundance, regardless of their parents’

finances.

I had a good dog, a bike, a couple fishing rods, a pocketknife, a shotgun and a .22 rifle. When freedom was granted by our prison guards at school, I raced for home, changed from “good” jeans and shirt to attire of lesser repute, and with my dog running beside me, headed out to earn pocket money, tease a bream or catfish from a pond, match wits with whatever was in season with a shotgun (carefully emptied, cased, and strapped to my handlebars) or just to do whatever it was we kids did Continued on page 4A

Burial, memorial benefits for vets Dear Savvy Senior, Does the Veterans Administration provide any special funeral services or benefits to old veterans?

My father is a 90-year-old World War II veteran with late stage Alzheimer’s, so I’m looking into funeral options and would like to know what the VA may provide.

Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Yes, the Veterans Administration offers a number of burial and memorial benefits to veterans if their discharge from the military was under conditions other than dishonorable – which will need to be verified. To do this, you’ll need a copy of your dad’s DD Form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” which you can request online at archives. gov/veterans.

Here’s a rundown of some of the different benefits that are available to veterans that die a nonservice related death.

National and state cemetery benefits If your dad is eligible, and wants to be buried in one of the 131 national or 93 state VA cemeteries (see www.cem.va.gov/ cem/cems/listcem.asp for a list) the VA benefits provided at no cost to the family include a gravesite; opening and closing of the grave; perpetual gravesite care; a government headstone or marker; a United States burial flag that can be used to drape the casket or accompany the urn (after the funeral service, the flag is given to the nextof-kin as a keepsake); and a Presidential memorial certificate, which is an engraved paper certifi-

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cate signed by the current President expressing the country’s grateful recognition of the veteran’s service.

N at i o n a l c e m e t e r y burial benefits are also available to spouses and dependents of veterans.

If your dad is cremated, his remains will be buried or inurned in the same manner as casketed remains.

Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are not, however, taken care of by the VA. They are the responsibility of the veteran’s family.

Private cemetery benefits If your dad is going to be buried in a private cemetery, the benefits available include a free gover nment headstone or marker, or a medallion that can be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker; a burial flag; and a Presidential memorial certificate.

Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are again the responsibility of the family, and there are no benefits offered to spouses and dependents that are buried in private cemeteries.

Military funeral honors Another popular benefit available to all eligible veterans buried in either a national or private cemetery is a military funeral honors ceremony. This includes folding and presenting the U.S. burial flag to the veteran’s survivors and the playing of

Taps, performed by two or more uniformed military members.

The funeral provider you choose will be able to assist you with all VA burial requests. Depending on what you want, certain forms may need to be completed which are always better to be done in advance. For a complete rundown of burial and memorial benefits, eligibility details and required forms, visit www. cem.va.gov or call 800827-1000.

Burial allowances In addition to the many burial benefits, some veterans may also qualify for a $734 burial and funeral expense allowance (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $734 plot-interment allowance to those who choose to be buried in a private cemetery.

To find out if your dad is eligible, see benefits.va.gov/benefits/factsheets/burials/burial. pdf.

To apply for burial allowances, you’ll need to fill out VA Form 21-530 “Application for Burial Benefits.” You need to attach a copy of your dad’s discharge document (DD 214 or equivalent), death certificate, funeral and burial bills. They should show that you have paid them in full. You may download the for m at va.gov/vaforms.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

It was a nice enough day, spring weather, overcast and breezy, dry but with a front moving through. I had come to the entrance of Holly Shelter on US 17 to meet some of the Pender County NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers group.

A couple of weeks earlier, I had made a presentation of the things to see and do on the gamelands, hunting sure enough, but for wildflowers and the unique so-called ‘carnivorous’ plants, the Venus’ flytrap, pitcher plants, sundews, butterworts and bladderworts.

Because I wanted to be sure they got to see some of the emerging springtime wildflowers, I had scouted several locations to locate a tiny blue/ purple iris, the native iris verna, or dwarf iris. It is a fully developed iris, except for height, being only a couple of inches tall. Lack of height does not in any way diminish their stature – if you can find ‘em.

When you’re looking for certain wildflowers, it’s easier to look for a particular flash of color than try to discern a shape. I has located a few early bloomers, along with several soft drink cans, food packages, glass bottles and other detritus left behind by humans. I had found a few iris verna and geo-tagged one group, confident that Google maps would unerringly lead me to the location.

I got there early and made the short walk to the location. Uh, oh. No iris.

I met the group, explained what to expect to find, and pointed out that at this time of the season, imagine the garden seeds planted a couple of weeks earlier, just now beginning to emerge. We may or may not find much, the iris were gone I explained, and showed them a photo on my phone of what the little iris looks like, and that we would be going to an area which I knew would be most likely for early examples.

The group numbered more than twenty, some bringing their kids, and some being in my particular walking speed group, the ambling meanders.

The kids ran in constant circles around and within the group, kind of like electrons orbiting an atom, the middle group

went forward with purposeful strides, and the rest of us getting there, eventually. I stopped from time to time to explain the features and let the stragglers bunch up with the main group once again.

What is there to see?

George Washington came through here on his Southern Tour of 1791, during which he wrote in his journal: “The whole Road from Newbern to Wilmington (except in a few places of small extent) passes through the most barren country I ever beheld; especially in the parts nearest the latter; which is no other than a bed of white sand. In places, however, before we came to these, if the ideas of poverty could be separated from the Sand, the appearances of it are agreeable, resembling a lawn well covered with evergreens, and a good verdure below from a broom or course grass which having sprung since the burning of the Woods had a neat and handsome look especially as there were parts entirely open and others with ponds of water, which contributed not a little to the beauty of the scene.”

The “broom or course grass” he wrote about are a “coarse” grass, wiregrass, and “broom” known as broomstraw because it makes fine brooms. My grandmother would gather a big handful of the stalks, bind them around a sapling branch with sturdy cord, and trim of the ends to make a fine broom for use outdoors, or sans handle, for use inside.George Washington had come through here, and had followed the old Boston to Charleston Post Road, the mail route. I quizzed the group to anchor this place and time.

“Who was the Postmaster General then?” I asked.

It was Benjamin Franklin.

“From where did he begin his tour?” The Capital.

“Ah, ha!” I thought, I’ve got them now. “Where was the Capital?” It wasn’t Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC. It was Philadelphia.

They did seem delighted to be able to walk along the same path that the President and Father of our country had likely walked. The Post Road meandered all around this area, well back from the creeks and rivers that could rise, flood and block the road. In Hampstead it more or less parallels Hwy 17 but rises to crest behind Topsail Presbyterian Church and Atlantic Seafood, to cross Hwy 210 and then toward WilmContinued on page 8A

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The joys of discovery unfold as winter gives way to spring.

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My Spin

Tom Campbell

The journey to Easter At long last it is spring, when daylight hours grow longer, temperatures turn warmer and flowers burst into bloom. The AngloSaxon word for Spring was “lencten.” We shortened the word to Lent, a season of 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

Christians set aside this time for self-examination, reflection, repentance and preparation for Easter.

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Continued from page 3A of service. I am forever grateful for his response, because within half an hour Daniel, Lindsay and I were sitting in his office.

With great care, he listened to Andy’s heart and lungs. Dr. Martin whispered that it was time and his suffering would end soon. He administered a sedative and patiently waited for Andy to relax.

He told me to continually talk to him and, in seconds, Andy’s body was still. Dr. Martin care-

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Continued from page 3A that kept us out until time for supper.

During the glory days of summer, we would dash home, eat as rapidly as our mothers would allow, then dash back out to chase lightning bugs and bullfrogs until the sun set lazily across the river and telephones started tracking us from one house to another. The search method involved not GPS or locater apps or social media or text messages, but parents who called on landlines, passing the time of day with other parents and asking, po-

Many sacrifice by giving up something or volunteering, essentially giving themselves to others.

My Lenten journey began when my pastor, LuAnn Charlton, asked the Ash Wednesday congregation to recite The Lord’s Prayer as written by the congregation of Foundry United Methodist Church, wording that is different from the familiar version.

I was stopped abruptly when I came to the passage, “Give us today our daily bread, remind us to take only our share.”

At that moment I took the first Lenten step of awareness. Questions flooded my consciousness.

What is my share? Is my share more or less than your share? Who decides if my share is “fair?”

As a boy the concept of sharing was pretty simple.

When sharing a Pepsi with another, the best way to ensure fairness was for one to pour the drink into a cup and the other person chose whether to take

the bottle or the cup. Fair shares aren’t so easily determined in adulthood.

These deliberations led me to other questions about justice and privilege. Simultaneously, the news cycle was filled with the stories about the rich and powerful who paid millions of dollars, even lying and cheating, to get their children admitted to elite colleges, filling me with thoughts about selfishness, greed, arrogance, wealth and influence. I’ve never come close to approaching those extremes but I am certain I have played the privilege card in my life.

Remorse and confession followed, the knowledge that I’ve not done all I could to show kindness and generosity to others. I hate being told I am wrong; even worse is acknowledging that truth to myself.

It’s hard to know where confession ends and repentance begins, but one follows the other like

the day follows night. The best definition I’ve heard of repentance is the act of turning away from one thing and turning toward something else. But what?

Thankfully, there is still time remaining before Easter, but here is where these swirling thoughts and emotions have taken me thus far.

Awareness heightens my realization that, like everyone born in this nation, I am blessed. And for whatever the reasons, a further acknowledgement that I have more blessings than many others. I don’t believe this means I must sell everything and become poor, but there has always been an acknowledgement that those with greater wherewithal have a corresponding greater responsibility to share more with those who have less. I hope we haven’t become so greedy, so wealthy and so callused that we no longer hold this moral imperative to be truth.

My journey to Easter

fully wrapped Andy in his favorite blanket, handed him to me and hugged all of us.

On the way home, I called Jacob who was away at college. I could barely say the words, “Andy is gone.” The other end of the line was quiet and then a barely audible, “Thanks for letting me know, Mom.” As we pulled into the driveway, I made out half of the silhouette which greeted me every single day. Our white haired Schnoodle, Willie, bounced up and down on back legs, eager for me to

sit down with his brother.

I didn’t know what to do with the still little bundle, snuggled warmly against me. Daniel asked to take him, but I refused.

I uncovered the little llama blanket, his favorite, and looked at the tiny face which eagerly licked me awake every morning.

I half expected Andy to open his eyes and so did Willie.

Pushing to get closer to his friend, Willie pawed at the blanket, ready to play. He sniffed Andy and then moved to the other side of the couch. For the rest of the night, Willie

refused to leave the towel which held Andy a few hours before.

I’ve been told that Andy was lucky to live his life with us but, honestly, we were the lucky ones.

I loved my little buddy so much and my heart is broken beyond words. I thought the passing of days would make the loss of him easier, but it hasn’t. I would give anything to have one more hour with Andy, to snuggle beside him while he guards the little brown monkey tucked safely under his paw.

litely, to send us home to our respective roosts.

I had friends who I met at their homes or after school or at one of the stores or at the bell in the Methodist church yard (yes, we rang it sometimes and ran).

A necktie was only expected on Sunday, or during an auspicious occasion like a big social event, picture day at school, funerals, and weddings (which any wise 12-year-old boy avoided).

There was never any question about what was for supper, nor was there any question that meals were eaten as a family; a place was still set for absent members of the household, even when we

didnít know what time the Old Man would get home from work, or when Mother had a rare obligation that occurred during that time. The television wasn’t on during evening meals, at least not until I was almost out high school. We didn’t have air conditioning at home, but we had big fans that lulled us to sleep and confused the sole mosquito that managed to slip through a screen. The fans would also mask the music from a clandestine radio whose volume was turned down, but not off, in total defiance of maternal instructions to go to sleep.

Nothing was ever as ideal as we like to think, of course; our parents

worked hard to give us what they could, and imparted what they hoped would help us to be good grownups when it became our time to pay the bills and wrangle the worries.

But for just a half-moment the other morning – all I could spare, really – I smiled at the thought of once again being a kid with a bike, a dog and a pocketknife, and not a care in the world.

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has resulted in the commitment to do more for others. I do know I will never again read The Lord’s Prayer the same way.

Next year I’m tempted to just celebrate Fat Tuesday and skip Ash Wednesday altogether. I know this exercise has been valuable, but all this mental wrestling sure has made my poor brain tired.

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Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer The spring brings a desire to eat foods that are fresh from the local farms or grocery stores. The ham and vegetable macaroni recipe is one of those tasty dishes. If you have any leftover ham this is a perfect salad for it. The salad can also be just made with vegetables, if desired.

A sour cream coffee cake is a nice treat for morning breakfast or afternoon tea. It may be served warm when first baked.

There are many ways to make spaghetti squash and here is one with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Enjoy.

Ham and vegetable macaroni Serves 4.

Chicken or shrimp may be substituted for the ham in this recipe, if desired.

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 2 cut carrots, peeled and cut into small coins 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 red radishes, sliced into coins ½ small red onion, chopped ½ yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise Ÿ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice Pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup cooked ham, chopped In a large bowl toss together macaroni, carrot pieces, celery, radish slices, onion, and chopped orange or yellow pepper.

In another bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni mixture and mix to coat evenly, add small

amounts of milk or sour cream for desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours.

Chicken breasts supreme Ÿ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 6 breast halves, skinned (chicken thighs may be substituted) 2-3 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1½ cups half-and-half 1-2 tablespoons sherry, to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup grated Swiss cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a plastic bag combine flour, paprika, and salt; shake to mix well. Add chicken breasts one at a time and flour each piece.

In a large skillet melt butter and lightly brown the chicken breasts on both sides.

Add Âź cup of water to the skillet and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is almost tender.

In a 13x9 baking dish arrange chicken pieces.

In a cup mix together cornstarch with ½ cup half and half, stir into skillet and cook over low heat.

Gradually add remaining one cup half and half, sherry, and lemon juice to skillet; stir to combine well. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened.

Pour mixture over chicken. Heat chicken, covered, 30-35 minutes in a 350-degree oven until sauce is bubbly and hot. Remove cover and sprinkle with Swiss cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

Spaghetti squash with brown sugar and cinnamon Serves 4-6.

1 large 3-4 pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 4 tablespoons brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, softened ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth In a bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Divide in half and stir into each half of the squash.

Stir in three tablespoons butter to blend well. Place both halves in a 9x13 baking dish, add broth. Cover with foil and bake in a 400degree oven until tender about 40-50 minutes. Scrape squash into strands with a fork in the shells. Serve hot in shells or placed in a serving bowl.

Sour cream coffee cake 1 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract

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2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Âź cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch tube cake pan, set aside.

In a bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in eggs, one at a time and blend thoroughly.

Beat in sour cream, almond extract, and vanilla. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into butter mixture.

In another bowl combine Âź cup sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, mix well.

Spoon one half the batter into a well-greased 9-inch tube cake pan. Sprinkle with 2/3 pecan mixture.

Spoon in remaining batter and sprinkle top with remaining pecan mixture.

Tap pan on counter top so cake batter will settle evenly. Bake in a 350-degree oven for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool for 15 minutes then remove from pan and cool on wire rack

Master Gardener spring plant sale April 12-13 The Pender County ExTENSION -ASTER 'ARDENER 6OLUNTEER !SSOCIATION IS having their Annual Spring Plant Sale Friday, April 12, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Pender County Extension Center, 801 South 7ALKER 3TREET "URGAW The sale will feature vegetable plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, A N D - A S T E R ' A R D E N E R 'ROWN &AVORITES -ASTER 'ARDENER 6OLUNTEERS WILL be available to answer your gardening questions.

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Thursday, April 11 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -Useum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INTEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s3URF #ITY 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 4HURSDAY P M AT THE 4OPSAIL -OOSE ,ODGE s(AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST AND THIRD 4HURSDAY OF EACH MONTH /N THE first Thursday the meeting is at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 in Hampstead at noon.

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Education

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By Taylor Maready Special to the Post & Voice This week was another awesome week at EMA! We had a few days of cold (like, super cold) rain and wind, but the end of the week was beautiful. We moved more of our reptiles into our jungle room, so now we are up to three snakes, one gecko, a scorpion and a tarantula.

We are expecting to be able to pick up Tad Cooper, our bearded dragon, in the next few days. (Who has missed Tad? We have!)

Anyway, thank goodness for warmer weather, because Thursday we had an exciting morning planned with fifth grade Dixon Bulldogs! The weather cleared up nicely and we were thrilled. So, we had about 110 students visit us for a field trip and it was beyond cool. They were a fantastic group of kids who were excited to learn about the ocean.

We had four stations including microscopes and touch tanks, an interactive presentation, local fish identification with real fish and, last but certainly not least, a nature walk on the beach to find “treasures”.

Students found plenty of sharks teeth, sea glass, coral, shells, rocks and a washed up burrfish!

You may be asking yourself “a WHAT fish?”

A burrfish.

While exploring the marsh a few days ago, I caught a burrfish with my dip net, so today I want to talk about this cute species a little more! (Oh, and I did release this fella. Catch and release is what we do!)

When most people see a burrfish, they instantly get excited by it’s adorable appearance and shout “Look! A pufferfish!”

Pufferfish generally refers to two main families: Diodontidae and Tetraodontidae. (Try saying those scientific names five times in a row!)

The Tetradontiformes family includes about 10 different families with hundreds of species including porcupine fish, burrfish, pufferfish, balloonfish and many more.

Porcupine fish and Burrfish belong to the family Diodontidae, while the pufferfish belong to the family called Tetraodontidae. Both families can take in water, and sometimes air, to expand, or “puff up” their body. Their reasoning for this is simple: survival. They can blow up several times their normal size. With their size being waaay larger and their spines being present, most fish are not interested in a spiky dinner.

Both families share similar appearance- tube shaped body, small finds, round eyes and a noticeable beak-like mouth.

The most noticeable difference to the eye between the two families are their spines! The Diodontidae family, or the burrfish like we found on the beach, have spines that are shorter and immovable!

The Tetraodontidae family have tough and prickly skin until they inflate, which then their spines stand up! For ease, we will just refer to the whole family as Pufferfish from here on out.

Their teeth have a parrot-like beak appearance, which helps them to crush their

favorite foods, like clams, barnacles, crabs and mussels. Being omnivores, they also eat lots of algae.

The specific species that we found both days was the Striped Burrfish!

They are a pale yellow on the underside with a beautiful brown coloration on the upper side of its body with darker irregular stripes and larger black spots typically on its sides. They can get around 10 inches long, which other species of pufferfish can reach two feet long.

In general, pufferfish are not the best swimmers. They use all of their fins collectively to move well, but not very quickly. They use their gills to squirt water, which helps move themselves forward. Their big eyes are not just cute, they also work really well. With great eyesight and a tail fin that can propel them in quick bursts when needed, they usually try to swim away from predators as a first defense.

Since their swimming is weaker than many of their predators, their biggest defense is their ability to take in water to puff up. When they look like a big spiny ball, they look much less appetizing!

So, you may be wondering where the water or air goes when the fish inflates.

Let’s chat about that for a minute. They have an extension of their stomach, which intakes the water until it is big and round. Isn’t that cool?

If a predator ends up with a puffer in its mouth, they are in for a big surprise.

If the puffing and spines don’t deter them, many times they cannot swallow the size of the inflated fish. If a lucky predator gets a pufferfish down before it has time to inflate, they may be in for a yucky taste and quite a tummy ache, or maybe even worse.

Many pufferfish have a toxin in their liver and ovaries which can be deadly to many predators, although larger species like sharks can normally recover well.

This toxin is deadly to humans, more toxic than cyanide and it is said that one pufferfish is toxic enough to kill up to 30 adults! Although, there are many chefs who have been trained to properly removed the toxic organs so that the other meat can be eaten- in fact, it is an expensive delicacy in many places, like Japan!

Puffers can be found in tropical waters, like Nicaragua where we saw many species, subtropical waters, the open ocean, brackish water and even some fresh water. Due to their toxins and spiky defense, they are a stable species and the most dangerous threat for them is being caught by fishing nets as bycatch!

Puffers are incredible fish! Despite their size, they know how to make a big impression on predators and they always make us smile with their cute appearance and clumsy swimming. I can’t say that we will talk about a cuter fish next week, but we will be back next week with something new!

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice It finally seems that most of the cold weather is behind us. And almost all of the cold-stunned turtles we admitted over the winter have recovered and are anxiously awaiting a ride out to warmer waters.

But as you’ve learned over the years from this column and/or your visits to our hospital rehabilitating cold-stun victims can be a long and arduous journey.

Twenty-plus years of experience with hundreds of cold-stuns has taught us that serious and debilitating issues can show up months after a it looks like a patient has recovered.

Thankfully our staff is always willing to do whatever it takes, no matter how long it takes to make sure that each and every turtle has the best chance make it home Case in point is Kemp’s Maverick who was rescued from Hatteras Island and admitted Dec. 14, 2017.

Maverick, along with a slew of Kemp’s we admitted from the New England Aquarium around that

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There was lots of TLC from our staff during his recovery, but after a time we noticed that some things just didn’t seem right with the way he was acting. He went from eating well on his own to being a very picky turtle who wanted to be handed every piece of food individually, and his preference could change from day to day from squid to fish to softshell crab (but no legs on the crab, please.)

Then he became a lot

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Nurturing the inner sanctum

By Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at street corners, so they may be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your father in secret; and your father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6: 5-6 It was my favorite Old Testament professor, Dr. John Bright, who said that there were three things important to Haggai the minor prophet expressed in three simple phrases: Build

the Temple! Build the Temple! Build the Temple!

Haggai lived in the time when Israel came back from the Babylonian captivity to a Jerusalem that lay in ruins. Nebuchadnezzar and his army took everyone who was anyone into captivity and just for good measure left very little standing in Jerusalem for the Hebrews to come back to.

The glorious Temple lay in ruins, the outside walls were broken down and most of Jerusalem had been burned to the ground.

Upon their return, the people build houses to in which to live, restored parts of the outside wall and began to rebuild their

livelihoods. As time went on they went back to normal life, but their fortunes did not prosper. The crops weren’t quite what they should be, sheep and goats were not profitable.

Some of the people fell ill and trouble still walked the streets of the old city.

It was about this time that Haggai pointed out that God’s Temple still lay in ruins. While they lived in house, God had no place to dwell in the midst of His people.

Zerubbabel, the Governor of Judah, and Joshua the high priest took Haggai’s words to heart and began to rebuild the Temple.

It didn’t hold a torch to its former glory but it was a

dwelling place for God in the midst of His people and their fortunes improved.

Part of Haggai’s call was not simply to rebuild the outward structure of worship, the Temple; but to rebuild the inward structure of worship in the hearts and in their souls.

The people were to restore the inner holiness that made the faith and worship of God more real and more complete.

The same is true for us.

Our faith and our praise, our inner life and its outer expression need to be

shaped into a holiness that brings us closer to God and more deeply into step with His will.

There is an outer place of worship expression and an inner place where worship begins. The life of true faith takes both. In Lent we walk the road with Jesus, the physical road to the cross, but we also undertake an inner journey, a spiritual journey into the light and the love and the righteousness of God. The inner sanctum as well as the outer journey shape what we are becom-

ing as we make our way to Easter and beyond.

It is good to remember the way and manner of Christ in the world as He went about his service to God. Live your life to the fullest but do not neglect the prayer, the reflection and the meditations of the spirit within which prepare us to receive all that God is giving us in Jesus Christ.

As it was for Jesus so it is for us, the inner journey is as important as the outer way to bring us closer walk with God.

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Spring Fling at Barlow-Vista Baptist Church Barlow-Vista Baptist Church will have a free Spring Fling for the community April 13 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring your empty Easter basket! Enjoy games, hay rides, cotton candy, pop corn, a bounce house, and an egg hunt along with a hot dog lunch. Also, there will be a Goodie Bag for each child Come and enjoy the fun!. BarlowVista Baptist Church is located at 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the PENTECOSTALS OF BURGAW 1565 Hwy. 53 W.

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BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC • 910-669-2488

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

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

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

107 Deerfield Road Hampstead, NC 28443 • 910-270-4221 Holy Eucharist Sunday 10 am Tuesday Healing Service w/Eucharist 10 am

HolyTrinityhampstead.com email: holytrinityhampstead@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. • Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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

Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m.

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m.

Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphy Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Monsignor Joseph Ntuwa, Pastor 54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919 Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735 Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

“The Church on the Hill� (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.barlowvistabaptistchurch.com

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for children, youth and adults 6:45 p.m. www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

88 Blakes Chapel Road • Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-2576 Rev. Steve Spearing, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. www.blakeschapel.org Find Us on Facebook E-mail Prayer Requests to: shareinprayer@gmail.com

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Historic African-American Schools day at Canetuck C.C. April 27

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Canetuck community members will celebrate Rosenwald and other historic African American schools in southeastern North Carolina with a Historic African-American Schools Day at Canetuck Community Center.

A plaque presented by Historic Wilmington Foundation will be unveiled for Canetuck Rosenwald School. Presentations will be given by alumni groups from various historic African American Schools.

The event will be held at Canetuck Community Center April 27 from noon until 3 p.m. The occasion has been organized by the Board of Canetuck Community Center.

The Canetuck Rosenwald School received National Register status last summer, adding the building to the National Register of Historic Places - the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Plans were being made to celebrate the status when Hurricane Florence devastated the area, delaying the celebration. Canetuck

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More meds and cold laser treatments were added to Maverick’s daily routine. But his condition was barely improving. So we looked back over the years to another Kemp’s, Dare.

Dare’s problem was not cold-stunning but a litany of bad luck injuries and maladies that in the end she could not overcome.

One thing Dare did enjoy was her weekly “spa” treatment which consisted of time out of her tank with warm towels around her

Obituaries

BURGAW -- Alvin Eugene King Jr., age 69 of Burg aw, passed Saturday April 6, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was bor n Dec. 19, 1949 in Schrader Pa., son of the late Alvin and Genevieve Phillips King Sr. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Christine Willis.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wills King, four sons, Andrew King and wife Wendy of PA, Craig King and family of Pennsylvania, Brian King and wife Rachel of Pennsylvania, and Michael Willis of Burgaw; eight grandchildren, three sisters, Deborah Burnsworth of Pennsylvania, Karen Wolf of Georgia, and Deloros Rugg of Pennsylvania; two brothers, Cerry King of

Pennsylvania, and Kenneth King of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews.

Alvin loved fishing, and was a great story teller. He was a truck driver and was known by the handle and nickname “Groundhog.”

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served honorably in the Vietnam War. Services are planned in Pennsylvania at a later date.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

“I know my dad had a lot to do with the center, and the people around the neighborhood used to be very active at the community center. I would like to see that again.

It is a historical building, and not only that, but it’s a landmark for us. I want us to all be involved in keeping it going,” said Kea. Canetuck Community

Center is located at 6098 Canetuck Road in Currie.

The event is free and lunch will be served. Donations are appreciated. Please let the Canetuck Board know

by April 15 if you would like to attend by emailing claudiaabstack@gmail.com or by calling her at (910) 2644469 or Verta Kea at (910) 283-7633.

was particularly hard-hit by the storm, as many residents were on the verge of recovering from Hurricane Matthew at the time.

Claudia Stack, a local educator, filmmaker and historian, has created various documentaries on Rosenwald Schools. Her efforts have brought attention to the value of the historic structures in our area.

“This is all about the community, their history and their sacrifice for education,” began Stack. “This event will also feature recollections of alumni of various historic African American schools in our region, including East Arcadia, CF Pope, and the Baltimore school, among others. If you are an alumnus of an historic African American school (it does not have to be a Rosenwald school) and

would like to share memories, please just let us know

by April 15 so we can put you on the program!”

Stack explained that gaining National Register status has become a complex and demanding process. The State Office of Historic Preservation, under the leadership of Claudia Brown (now retired), applied for and received a grant to put some resources into preparing National Register nominations for under-recognized structures. With help from the Canetuck group, they prepared the nomination and were successful in acquiring recognition for the school.

“Betty Barnhill Thompson, an alumni and board member of Canetuck, really worked hard with the State Office of Historic

Preservation to supply a lot of the background and information they needed to prepare the National Register nomination. She met with them numerous times, spent lots of time with them and really had a big role in making this happen,” said Stack.

The Canetuck Rosenwald School was in operation from 1922 to 1958.

Rosenwald schools were built by African-American communities in cooperation with the Rosenwald Fund. Canetuck community residents paid taxes, then raised an additional $1,226 toward the cost of the school.

The Rosenwald Fund contributed $800, the school board paid $674, and Benjamin Franklin Keith (18581924) donated the land. In recent years, the building has been used as a polling place, for family reunions and for various community programs.

Verta Kea is an alumnus and the President of the Board of Canetuck Community Center. She would like to see the community more involved in the center and using it for a variety of purposes.

as the Surf City Police Department signaled groups of riders to disembark.

The energ y was palpable as cheerleaders, both young and old, lined the streets to support this pack of warriors. Following the ride, Gilligan’s hosted a luncheon and after party with entertainment com-

pliments of local band Fryd on the Boat.

Watching the residents of this town, as well as others who traveled just to participate, come together on behalf of its neighbors speaks well for the community and the art of giving which so eloquently defines Surf City. This event

was not only about honoring those who continue to fight valiantly against such a horrific disease, but also to celebrate the unity and sense of family that provides hope for all of us. How wonderful it is to know that neighbors, some of whom we’ve never met, are willing to lend a hand

when we need it the most.

Perhaps the most important message at work Saturday was that we are all capable of doing hard things, overcoming obstacles and celebrating the many gifts given to us in even the darkest of hours. Surf City mayor Doug Medlin, leading the

invocation, conveyed this sentiment on behalf of the Surf City community as breast cancer survivors, surrounded tightly by their supporters, joined hands in prayer.

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carefully scouted just for this outing were not to be found, I took them to the area most likely to have these early bloomers, and sure enough, there were several in prime glory “Now, if we’re lucky, we can go see some green pitcher plants,” I told them, and we turned down the road to 17 Field, a designated hunting field, and I pointed of the pocosin and Carolina Bay as we walked.

The small bog was coming to life, the low areas lush with sphagnum, and I talked about the difference between sphagnum, the moss, and peat moss, the bagged dried moss from the nursery, and peat, the same stuff only thousands of ages old and compressed.

When dug and dried, peat is a low grade fuel, and is a precursor to coal, the outcome of lots more time and compression under its

own weight.

We were rewarded not only with the dried pitchers and flowers from last year, but the were plenty of new flower buds, and one open in all its alien space invader kind of beauty, too.

“Are there any flytraps?”

Sure, I said, and we looked around a little but didn’t find any.

I knew they were there, though, and the next day

walked back in, found several more iris, and flytraps.

The real find was the earliest bloom of clammy azalea, a woody shrub, Rhododendron viscosum, also known as swamp azalea. The joy in a couple of weeks will be the fantastic aroma of the masses of blooms, smelling very much like my g randfather’s after shave lotion.

The gates have opened now for the spring turkey

hunt, and the spring wildflowers are starting to come into their glory. Remember the non-hunting days are Sundays.

Many people visit Holly Shelter during the hunt days, and it’s good to give them wide berth, and keep in mind it’s the hunters who pay for the upkeep through taxes on hunting licenses and equipment.

Happy Spring!

neck, and gentle stretches and massages on her flippers.

So we went old school and decided to try a similar treatment on Maverick, but without touching his very fragile front flippers. Now in addition to his laser treatment we apply a series of warmed moist towels to his aching body while slowly massaging his back flippers and gently stroking his carapace. You can tell by the look in his eyes and the way he relaxes into his fluffy towel that he really enjoys this attention by his “spa attendant.”

Afterwards he gets to spend about fifteen minutes in the therapy pool stretching his now warmed up flippers. Although he’s far from rehabilitated the addition of spa time appears to have improved his outlook

on life and his ability to paddle around the pool a little stronger and farther.

Maybe there’s a lesson in that for all of us.

We’re open for tours again, and apparently just in

time as nearly 400 visitors showed up on our first day, April 4. We’re on our short schedule of two days a week, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. until June. It’s a good time

to visit before the summer crowds arrive when we can get more than 1,000 visitors a day. Schedule your visit now while we have a house full of rehabed turtles and the crowds are light. And

don’t forget to contact your local state representatives to ask them to support HB169 that would make our loggerheads the official saltwater reptile of North Carolina.

This Week’s CROSSWORD

Kelly Spring Fest April SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call27910.259.9111

Parade begins at 10 a.m. on White Oak Road across from the Kelly Ball field ending at Centerville Baptist Church – Lineup by 9:30 a.m. Local live Entertainment by The Pink Slips Band begins immediately following the parade at the ball field Food, Arts and Craft vendors are welcome. All vendors will need to be registered by April 24. Booth rental is $25 for Craft Vendors and $100 for Food Vendors. Vendors should be set up by 9 a.m.

For more information kellyvolunteerfiredepartment@gmail.com

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Wes entered the field Saturday morning at an early 6 am. The previous evening, he had scouted the fields for signs of his game.

On one field, he heard the familiar sounds of a lonely Tom. This would be the place. Wes set out two decoys, one jake and one hen, and then backed into the edge of the woods.

Sporting his Stoeger 2000 12-gauge shotgun, and loaded with 4 shot Winchester shells, Wes felt good about this morning. Within 10 minutes of sitting, the gobbles started. Wes has been hunting turkey for the last few years, even had one come within a few yards of him on occasion.

Wes had scouted the land many times, learning where every tree and thicket was located. He had studied the paths the different animals would take to get from field to forest to field. And for his work, this year, if the Tom were to appear before his decoys, he would pull the trigger.

In 2009 the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission proposed doing away with Youth Turkey day. Youth Turkey day is historically the Saturday before opening day of turkey season, in which hunters under the age of 16 can go in the field in pursuit of gobblers. The hunters of North Carolina were upset with the notion of losing the youth only hunt

and their voices were loud.

This season, hunters under the age of 18 will be able to hunt April 6th through 12th with hunters aged 16 and 17 years old having to be properly licensed.

Youth only days represent a way to have an adult work with a youth in the pursuit of the game through cooperation. In the book “The Hunter: Developmental Stages and Ethics,” Dr. Bob Norton challenges the reader to get the youth involved with the outdoors first.

As the youth becomes more acquainted with nature, then the passion of the hunt will follow. Once the youth has worked toward the goal, through learning the appreciation of nature and the outdoors, the hunt would be more satisfying without setting uncommon expectations.

Many of us believe if we can just get the new hunter their first ‘kill’ they will be hooked. Contrary to these beliefs, the first kill is not the beginning stage. The

first kill is just one of the stages. After the work, the consideration and appreciation, the kill helps influence the young hunter for the future. Ethics are instilled.

Now, all work and no reward do not bode well for a long-term hunter either. The pursuit of the game needs to have an end goal. Often the sight of the animal is enough, but even that needs to be prodded further eventually. This is where the youth only days have become beneficial.

Well before the shotguns start firing on opening day, before the turkey become accustomed to the ‘fake’ hens and jakes calling for them, the youth get their chance at one shot.

As Wes sat in the edge of the woods on the field line, he kept hearing the gobbles getting closer. Soon, he could almost feel the bird nearby. A great flutter occurred just to his back, and a great dark object landed just in front of him. The Tom perked up as he met

the decoys set in front of Wes. Wes pulled the trigger on the 12 gauge. He had no time to be nervous or anxious. Wes was the hunter and instinct grabbed hold of him. With the blast the turkey stumbled about.

Wes’ hard work and several years of hunting the elusive and wary bird had finally paid off, just as he felt it would. This was Wes’ last opportunity to hunt on any youth only season.

Two days later Wes aged out on his birthday. Nature had provided an early birthday gift.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both.

He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

Town of Burgaw Government News April 11, 2019

2019 SUMMER ON THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES Save the dates for our 2019 Summer on the Square concerts sponsored by the Town of Burgaw, Pender County Parks & Recreation, and the Parks Foundation of Pender County. Each concert begins at 6:30 PM on the Courthouse Square in downtown Burgaw. Rain locations will be held at the Burgaw Train Depot.

June 6th June 20th

TOWN CALENDAR April 19

CALL TO ORDER

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INVOCATION

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA 7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting: March 19, 2019 and Regular Meeting: April 1, 2019.

7.2.

Approval of an Amendment to the 2019 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule.

7.3.

Approval of Cancellation of Water Tank Maintenance Contracts

7.4.

Approval of Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's Annual Plan and Funding Recommendations for FY 2019-2020

7.5.

Approval Authorizing a Budget Amendment to Decrease Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018-2019: $1,375

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8.1.

FY 2019 Audit Contract & Arrangement Letter

8.2.

Consideration of the Sale of Surplus of Property.

8.3.

Resolution Approving Contract for Mowing the Pender Commerce Park Roadsides and Expanded Shoulder Area

Come help us celebrate our 17th year receiving the Tree City USA Award.

DISCUSSION Discussion on Zoning Code Enforcement

APPOINTMENTS 10.1.

Approval of Appointment of Map Review Officers for the Town of Surf City.

10.2.

Approval of an Appointment to the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD 11.1.

Approval of additional County funds and purchase orders for State Foster Home Care: $282,092.

12.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

13.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

14.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS

15.

April 26, 2019 2:00pm National Arbor Day Celebration Soundside Park 517 Roland Ave.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS

9.1.

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MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________

Annual Pender County Communicable Disease Report

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10.

Town offices closed for Good Friday

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Please be aware of our children as they board and unload from our public school buses. North Carolina General Statute states “When a school bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, the driver of any other vehicle that approaches the school bus from any direction on the same street, highway, or public vehicular area shall bring that other vehicle to a full stop and shall remain stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to pass the school bus until after the mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn, the flashing red stoplights have been turned off, and the bus has started to move.” The statute continues to say “ the driver of a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction from the school bus, upon any road, highway or city street that has been divided into two roadways, so constructed as to separate vehicular traffic between the two roadways by an intervening space (including a center lane for left turns if the roadway consists of at least four more lanes) or by a physical barrier, need not stop upon meeting and passing any school bus that has stopped in the roadway across the dividing space or physical barrier.” (§ 20-217). If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Burgaw Police Department.

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 15, 2019 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

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PUBLIC SAFETY TIP

Pender County

5.1.

Parrot Party The Imitations

14.1.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a solar farm.

14.2.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a sand pit mine (NAICS 212321).

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

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4/11/2019

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: Name of Board

ABC Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization & Review Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Planning Board Southeastern Community & Family Services Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 1 3 2 2 7 1 1 1

Positions/Categories

District 1 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 1, District 4 At-Large, Alternate Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Technical At-Large Citizen Representative

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 or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: April 17, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 9:00 A.M. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, AT THE BURGAW MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 NORTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, NC 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: APPEAL Chad Daniel McCown, applicant and owner, is requesting an Appeal of an Administrative decision from Code Enforcement Case #262-2018 which found that the property was in violation of Section 5.3.3.E.3. ‘Accessory Uses and Structures’ of the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance for the operation of a recreational vehicle on a vacant lot without a primary structure. The subject property is zoned RP, Residential Performance zoning district and contains approximately ±.52 acres. The property is located on Berry Patch Road (private), approximately 350’ south of the intersection of NC HWY 210 and Berry Patch Road (private) in the Topsail Township. The property may be further identified

by Pender County PIN 3282-39-0482-0000.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning Dept. 805 S Walker St Burgaw NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: April 15, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Special Use Permit Willard Solar, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Kennedy Brothers Property, LLC, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a solar farm (NAICS 221119). The subject property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; other electric power generation (NAICS 221119) is permitted via Special Use Permit. There is one (1) ±59.65 acre tract associated with this request, with a total estimated solar area of approximately ±30.0 acres. The subject property is located along the east side of Church Street (SR 1312), approximately 2,500 feet south of the intersection of Church Street (SR 1312) and US HWY 117 in the Union Township.

The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3314-07-37580000.

Special Use Permit JEAT Properties, LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting the approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a sand pit mine, or “Borrow Pit Sand Mining” (NAICS 212321). The subject property is zoned RP, Residential Performance zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Borrow Pit Sand Mining (NAICS 212321) is permitted via Special Use Permit, with additional standards, when submitted in conjunction with a Master Development Plan in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling approximately ±202.87 acres, with the total mining area encompassing approximately ±24.40 acres, or approximately 12% of the total property area. The subject property’s main access point is located approximately ±7,827 feet (±1.48 miles) north of the intersection of Shaw HWY (SR 1520) and NC HWY 210, across from Tylers Run (Private), in the Topsail Township. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3256-14-2674-0000.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DOUGLAS HUGH MCDONALD 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 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 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 May 13, 2019.

This day, March 20, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8604 3/28, 4/4/19, 4/11/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY ELIZABETH MOORE 19 E 102 Having qualified as Limited Personal Representative of the Estate of MARY ELIZABETH MOORE, deceased, of 128 Peterson Hill Avenue, Burgaw, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before June 28, 2019, 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 March 19, 2019.

Larry Moore, Limited Personal Representative c/o Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #8605 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/19 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 Gene R. Griffin, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent,Gene R. Griffin, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 27, 2019 at 12501 Amoretto Way, Raleigh, NC 27613 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 21st day of March, 2019.

Erik R. Griffin 12501 Amoretto Way Raleigh, NC 27613 #8575 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard Feus, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of June, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 28th day of March, 2019.

Richard Erik Feus, Executor of the Estate of Richard Feus 1320 Eastborne Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #8606 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DORA ANNA BATTS 19 E 101 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against DORA ANNA BATTS, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before June 22, 2019 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Mark I Nunalee, Executor Estate of Dora Anna Batts MARK I NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8598 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of ELAINE C. MURPHY, Deceased, of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before June 21, 2019, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment. This 21st day of March, 2019.

SHAUN E. MURPHY Ancillary Executor c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #8599 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices State of North Carolina County of Pender In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division 19 E 98 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marian Patrice Connolly deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all person having claims against the Estate of said decedent, Marian Patrice Connolly to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before June 26th 2019 at 81 Cedar Road Katonah, NY 10536 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indented to said estate will please make immediate payment to the under signed.

This the 13th day of March 13, 2019 Mary Ellen McLaughlin Executor 81 Cedar Road Katonah, NY 10536 #8580 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOHAN P. BONK 19 E 88 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Johan P. Bonk, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rosemarie Bonk, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before June 22, 2019 at 314 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Rosemarie Bonk, Executrix Estate of Johan P. Bonk c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8578 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Betty Warn Batts Freeman, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent,Betty Warn Batts Freeman, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 11, 2019 at P.O. Box 101, Bryans Road , MD 20616-9997. or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of April, 2019.

Malanza Henry P.O. Box 101 Bryans Road, MD 20616-9997 #8630 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/19 18 SP 179 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David H. Coleman and Deborah G. Coleman to Commerce Southern Corp., A Virginia Corporation, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for TD Bank, N.A., which was dated January 22, 2014 and recorded on January 27, 2014 in Book 4372 at Page 131, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 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 April 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina a short distance East of Secondary Road No. 1126 (Rooks Road), adjacent to and North of Swann Branch and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a subsurface iron stake in the center of an old farm road, said iron stake being located along said road at a point that is the following courses and distances from an existing subsurface railroad in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 that is directly above the center of a culvert that accommodates the waters of Swann branch beneath the roadway: North 2 Degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds East 214.98 feet, North 1 Degrees 36 Minutes 42 Seconds West 330.15 feet and South 88 Degrees 14 Minutes 00 Seconds East 808.94 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) With the center of the above said old farm road South 88 Degrees 14 Minutes 00 Seconds East 609.40 feet to an existing iron pipe in line; thence, (2) South 25 Degrees 23 Minutes 17 Seconds East 237.52 feet to an existing iron pipe in line; thence, (3) South 4 Degrees 10 Minutes 43 Seconds West 374.47 feet to an existing iron pipe in line; thence, (4) South 4 Degrees 13 Minutes 35 Seconds West 304.78 feet to an existing auto jack stem in line; thence, (5) North 86 Degrees 34 Minutes 30 Seconds West 30.01 feet to an existing iron pipe in line; thence, (6) North 4 Degrees 13 Minutes 31 Seconds East 304.61 feet to an existing iron pipe in line; thence, (7) South 69 Degrees 52 Minutes 58 Seconds West 198.96 feet to an existing iron pipe in Swann Branch; thence, (8) Up the run of Swann Branch as it meanders in a Westwardly direction North 78 Degrees 27 Minutes 33 Seconds West 361.13 feet and North 71 Degrees 27 Minutes 50 Seconds West 137.32 feet to an iron stake in said run; thence,

(9) North 1 Degree 45 Minutes 44 Seconds East 558.01 feet (passing over an in line iron stake at 540.44 feet) to the Beginning, containing 10.00 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. during February 2002.

The above described tract is “Together with” and partially “Subject to” a 20 foot wide access easement for ingress, egress and regress to these and other lands with said easement lying adjacent to and 10 feet on either side of the center of the above referred old farm road with said centerline being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing subsurface railroad spike in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 (Rooks Road), said spike being located along said road at a point that is the following courses and distances from an existing subsurface railroad spike in the centerline of said road and directly above the center of a culvert that accommodates the waters of Swann Branch beneath the roadway: North 2 degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds East 214.98 feet and North 1 Degree 36 Minutes 42 Seconds West 330.15 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) South 88 Degrees 14 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1418.34 feet (passing over an in line iron stake at 808.94 feet) to an existing subsurface iron pipe that marks the terminus of this 20 foot wide access easement.

As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 1167 at Page 025 of the Pender County registry.

Tax ID: 2267-11-4018-0000 Property Address: 3389 Rooks Road, Atkinson, NC 28421 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 3389 Rooks Road, Atkinson, NC 28421.

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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are David H. Coleman.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(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.

Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee ____________________________ Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 W. Harris, NCSB No. 48633 Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC 508 Hampton Street, Suite 301 Columbia, SC 29201 PHONE: 803-509-7691 Attorney for Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC #8577 4/4, 4/11/19 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 Norwood Karroll Teachey, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent,Norwood Karroll Teachey, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before June 27, 2019 at 314 Sardis Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270. or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 21st day of March, 2019.

Zachary Karroll Teachey 314 Sardis Lane Charlotte, NC 28270 #8600 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19

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 Javon Rashad Stringfield, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent,Javon Rashad Stringfield, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 27, 2019 at P.O. Box 1461, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 21st day of March, 2019.

Johnny Stringfield P.O. Box 1461 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8576 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18SP138 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MARBLE TRUMAN JOHNSON DATED MAY 19, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2970 AT PAGE 188 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on April 22, 2019 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: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A NAIL AND CAP IN THE CENTER OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 421, ANEW CORNER, SAID NAIL AND CAP BEING LOCATED 455.24 FEET AS MEASURED IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE CENTER OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 421 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER OF SECONDARY ROAD NO. 1211; RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING, NORTH 48 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST 222.24 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, A NEW CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 53 DEGREES 27 MINUTES EAST 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN A DITCH, A NEW CORNER IN WILLIAM HERRING’S LINE; THENCE WITH WILLIAM HERRING’S WEST 224.24 FEET TO A NAIL AND CAP IN THE CENTER OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 421, WILLIAM HERRING’S CORNER; THENCE WITH THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY AS IT CURVES A CHORD OF WHICH IS NORTH 53 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 100.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED DURING MARCH 1972, BY ROBERT J. SALMON, JR., REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Marble Truman Johnson and wife, Geraldine Turner Johnson from James T. Turner and wife, Dazerine Turner by that deed dated 08/08/1972 and recorded 08/09/1972 in Deed Book 450, at Page 234 of the PENDER County, NC Public Registry.

Being that parcel of land conveyed to Marble Truman Johnson from Geraldine Turner Johnson by that deed dated 07/07/1989 and recorded 07/18/1989 in Deed Book 737, at Page 42 of the PENDER County, NC Public Registry.

Tax Map Reference: 2353-825966-0000 And Being more commonly known as: 24890 US Hwy 421, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Unknown Heirs of Marble Truman Johnson.

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 21, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-098454 #8607 4/11, 4/18/19 18 SP 150 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 Gregory P. Meeker and Tina L. Meeker to Shapiro & Kreisman, Trustee(s), which was dated May 10, 2007 and recorded on May 11, 2007 in Book 3229 at Page 049 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on May 25, 2007 in Book 3238, 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 April 23, 2019 at 10:00AM, 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 63, Bellhammon Plantation, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 15 of the Pender County Registry, 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 122 Bellhammon Forest Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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 Gregory P. Meeker and Tina L. Meeker.

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.: 18-09565-FC01 #8610 4/11, 4/18/19

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY contained within that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Clarence W. Sox and Priscilla J. Sox dated December 21, 2007 and recorded on December 27, 2007 in Book 3378 at Page 219 in the Office of Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina. As a result of a default in the obligations contained within the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and the failure to carry out and perform the stipulation and agreements contained therein, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust made demand to have the default cured, which was not met. Therefore, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Hampstead, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the heretofore referenced Deed of trust.

Said sale will be a public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, on April 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM Address of Property: 686 Landing Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 Tax Parcel ID: 4235-03-7435-0000 and 4235-03-6570-0000 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Clarence W. Sox a/k/a Clarence W. Sox, Jr. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and costs for recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, and other encumbrances. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids, as by law required. The sale will not confirm until there have been ten (10) consecutive days with no upset bids having been filed. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property, or if the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the bid deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the bid deposit. In either event, the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee. Additional Notice Required for Residential Real Property with Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 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. 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.

Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David Neill Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A. David W. Neill, Esq. NC State Bar No. 23396 205 Regency Executive Park Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 T: 704-970-0391 A-4689330 #8612 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-489 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTORIA LEE SHARPLESS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. VICTORIA LEE SHARPLESS, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-489, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: All of Tracts 3 and 4 as set out in Map Book 12 Page 6 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3392-84-6566-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8616 4/11, 4/18/19

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-551 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

MILTON LEE MALPASS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MILTON LEE MALPASS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-551, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a meal pipe in the Southern Right-of-Way of S.R. 1114, said metal pipe being located S. 33° 19” E., 426 feet from the center line of S.R. 1115 as measured along the center line of S.R. 1114, running thence from said BEGINNING, S. 33° 19’ E., 180 feet to a metal pipe in the Southern line of S.R. 1114, thence S. 56° 41’ W., 121 feet to a metal pipe, thence N. 33° 19’ W., 180 feet to a metal pipe, thence N. 56° 41’ E. 121 feet to the BEGINNING. This tract contains 0.50 acres and is a part of the Milton Malpass, Sr. tract as recorded in Book 424, Page 656 of the Pender County Registry. This allotment is located in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina The purpose of this Deed is to release the intent that the Grantors may have in the above described property.

(PID: 2274-69-5182-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8614 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-719 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT TIMOTHY RAY, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ROBERT TIMOTHY RAY, owner, et. al., 16-CVS719, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 18, Section 1 of HOLLY SHELTER COVE and being more fully described as: BEGINNING at a subsurface iron stake in the center of a dirt road (Shelter Cove Road). Said stake being at the Northwest corner of Lot No. 18 as shown on a map entitled “Section 1, Holly Shelter Cove” which said map is recorded in Map Book 12, page 10, in the Pender County Registry. Said Beginning point being so located runs thence as follows: 1. With the common lot line of Lot 17 and Lot 18, North 57 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 173.22 feet (passing over and inline iron pipe at 30.00 feet and 160.22 feet) to the approximate mean high water line of Holly Shelter Creek; thence, 2. With said approximate mean high water line; a traverse line South 23 degrees 19 minutes 32 seconds East 100.26 feet to the mouth of a small drain ditch; thence, 3.

With the run of small drain with all points being in the center of said drain, North 83 degrees 01 minutes 39 seconds West 30.23 feet to a point; South 45 degrees 00 minutes 17 seconds West 18.15 feet to a point; South 08 degrees 03 minutes 13 seconds West 17.68 feet to an iron stake; South 40 degrees 31 seconds West 31.50 feet to an iron stake and South 86 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds West 90.42 feet to an old iron pipe; thence, 4. Leaving said drain ditch to and with the center of the before mentioned road North 32 degrees 55 minutes 57 seconds West 100.92 feet to the Beginning.

The above described lot or tract of land contains 0.43 acres to be the same more or less and is all of Lot 18 as shown on the before referenced map.

(PID: 3361-47-4821-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8615 4/11, 4/18/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-492 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JERRY L. BREWER, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JERRY L. BREWER, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-492, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 38, Stoney Run Subdivision, Section Three, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 29, Page 71, Pender County Registry, referenced to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

(PID: 3209-53-3682-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner, ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8617 4/11, 4/18/19 18 SP 1 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ursula NewkirkWilliams and Marvin G. Williams to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 4, 2006 and recorded on August 10, 2006 in Book 3024 at Page 045 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on December 11, 2017 in Book 4656, Page 119, 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 April 23, 2019 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Located in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and Southeast of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1120 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail and cap in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1120, said nail and cap being located along said road centerline at a point that is the following courses and distances from a nail and cap located in said road centerline directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of Gum Branch beneath the roadway: North 58 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 595 feet and North 58 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 762.46 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence from the BEGINNING so located: 1) with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1120 North 58 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 100.00 feet to an old nail in line, thence, 2) South 31 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds East 665.42 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.00 feet) to an existing iron pipe in the E. W. Godwin line, thence, 3) with said line South 58 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 100.00 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence 4) a new line North 31 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 665.26 feet (pass over an inline iron pipe at 635.26 feet) to the BEGINNING, containing 1.458 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1120 (60 foot Right-of-Way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Caroling during July 1994.

As a reference to the abovedescribed tract, see Deed Book 211, Page 403 of the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3799 Malpass Corner Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered

pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Ursula G. Newkirk.

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.: 18-19740-FC01 #8613 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-504 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JENNIFER LEIGH GRIER, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JENNIFER LEIGH GRIER, owner, et. al., 17-CVS504, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot No. 5 of Stoney Run Subdivision, Section One, as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Southern Land Services of Faison, N.C. said map is dully recorded in Map Book 28, at Page 71 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

(PID: 3209-53-7464-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8618 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-105 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-105, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of lots #49, King’s Estates Subdivision as shown on map of said subdivision recorded in map Book 25 at page 150 of the Pender

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(PID: 2277-87-4727-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8620 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-289 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVID ALLEN JENKINS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DAVID ALLEN JENKINS, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-289, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 4 in the Division of the Estate of James McPherson and wife, according to a map thereof prepared by Joe. K. Riser, RLS, dated March 1977 and recorded in Map Book 15 at Page 57 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2277-21-5048-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8624 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1035, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a nail and cap located in the center of a concrete bridge in SR 1001, said nail and cap being located 0.6 miles in a Easterly direction along ST 1001 from it intersection with SR 1307 and being corner No. 1 as shown on a map attached hereto; running thence from said beginning corner, so located, down the run of Sills Creek points along with are located as follows: South 51 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West 172.40 feet, South 61 degrees 19 minutes 27 seconds West 151.51 feet, South 72 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 134.80 feet, South 58 degrees 58 minutes 18 seconds West 149.81 feet, South 21 degrees 11 minutes 08 seconds West 152.31 feet, South 10 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 117.33 feet, South 09 degrees 50 minutes 29 seconds East 123.30 feet, South 14 degrees 40 minutes 23 seconds West 109.73 feet, South 22 degrees 46 minutes 11 seconds West 99.43 feet, South 52 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 161.54 feet, South 73 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West 55.27 feet, South 52 degrees 39 minutes 44 seconds West 214.44 feet and South 51 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West 90.68 feet to a point in the center of Sills Creek, corner number 2 on the attached map; thence North 04 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds East 14.00 feet to an iron pipe a new corner; thence continuing with said line North 04 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds East 521.59 feet to an iron pipe a new corner, corner number 3 on the attached map; thence North 11 degrees 56 minutes 33 seconds East 695.01 feet to an iron pipe in the center of a ditch a new corner; corner number 4 on the attached map; thence with the center of said ditch North 76 degrees 48 minutes 33 seconds West 75.00 feet to an

iron pipe at the intersection of another ditch a new corner, corner number 5 on the attached map; thence with said other ditch North 14 degrees 23 minutes 29 seconds East 225.98 feet to a nail and cap in the center of SR 1001 a new corner, corner number 6 on the attached map; thence along the center of SR 1001 South 75 degrees 42 minutes 23 seconds East 650.27 feet to a nail and cap; thence 71 degrees 57 minutes 46 seconds East 100.01 feet a chord distance to a nail and cap; thence South 66 degrees 20 minutes 56 seconds East 100.01 feet a chord distance to a nail and cap; thence South 60 degrees 17 minutes 11 seconds East 100.01 feet a chord distance to the BEGINNING, containing 15.00 acres, more or less, as shown on a map attached hereto which is made a part of this description and was surveyed during May 1977 by Salmon-Matthis and Associates, PA RLS. (PID: 2394-56-6136-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8619 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-107 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-107, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of lot #51, King’s Estates Subdivision as shown on a map of said subdivision recorded in map Book 25 at page 150 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2277-87-3885-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8621 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-106 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-106, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot #53, King’s Estates Subdivision as shown on the map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 25, at page 150, of the Pender County Registry, Burgaw, North Carolina.

(PID: 2277-87-3945-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8622 4/11, 4/18/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-291 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN AKA CHRISTY ZINNERMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN AKA CHRISTY ZINNERMAN, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-291, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING on an old iron pipe, a dividing corner between the lands that now belong to Rebecca Ward Reynolds, et ux and Pearlie Costin, et ux, said iron pipe is located at a point that is South 03 degrees 00 minutes West 62.10 feet from a point in the centerline of Pender County unpaved SR 1122 and running thence from said Beginning pipe so located, with the old well marked dividing line between the lands of said ReynoldsCostin South 03 degrees 00 minutes East 620.00 feet to a D. L. Gore stone that marks Pearlie Costin’s Southeast corner (formerly marked by a pine tree); thence with Pearlie Costin’s old South line South 62 degrees 00 minutes West 1,518.00 feet to a point in said line; thence North 03 degrees 00 minutes West 643.50 feet to a point in Pearlie Costin’s old marked North line; thence with said line North 62 degrees 00 minutes East approximately 1,409.00 feet to a point in the South line of above said Rebecca Ward Reynold’s line of that portion of her lands known as the “old school house lot”, thence with said line 25 feet, more or less, to the Beginning, containing 20.32 acres, more or less. All bearing given in the above description are relative to Pearlie Costin’s tract of land that was conveyed to him on the 15th day of October 1951 by L. W. Alderman, said deed being duly recorded in Book 282, Page 587 in the Pender County Registry. See also, Deed 436, Page 290.

(PID: 2278-72-3426-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8623 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-831 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

SOUTHERN SPECIALTY PROPERTIES, LLC, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SOUTHERN SPECIALTY PROPERTIES, LLC, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-831, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an existing flush iron pipe that marks the easternmost corner of a house lot (see Deed Book 728, Page 252) as shown in Map Book 32 at Page 54 both of the Pender County Registry and running thence from said Beginning iron pipe, so located, North 41 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds West 74.00 feet (with the Northeastern or rear line of said house lot) to a new flush iron stake; thence with a new line North 50 degrees 35 minutes 34 seconds West 300.00 feet to a new iron stake; thence with a new line South 41 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds East 74.00 feet to a new iron stake; thence with a new line South 50 degrees 35 minutes 34 seconds West 300.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.51 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed added to map and described by William H. Blake NC RLS #L-2179 of Burgaw NC on October 2003.

Subject to right of way easements of record, if any; restrictive covenants of record, if any; and Pender County zoning and/or subdivision ordinances.

(PID: 2353-83-6241-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8625 4/11, 4/18/19

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 148 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Elvia Moreno and husband, Manuel Moreno, Sr. and Manuel Moreno, Jr., unmarried to Webb & Graves, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 3373, Page 235, 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 April 16, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 111 as more particularly described on plat for Willows Bay, Section Three, dated March 2002, prepared by Michael J. Lawrence, RLS, the plat of which is duly recorded in Map Book 34 at

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Page 147 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 103 Jakes Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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 §7A308(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 prior 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.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-872 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LILLIE B. BELL, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LILLIE B. BELL, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-872, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a stake in the D.L. Gore line, Clarence Jacobs’ corner; and runs thence as his line North 49-3/4 East 2434 feet to a stake 30 feet from the center of the payment in Highway #60. Thence as the Western edge of said highway and 30 feet from the center South 15 East 201 feet to a stake, Mary H. Corbett’s corner; thence on her line South 49-3/4 West 2251 feet to a stake in the D.L. Gore line; thence as that line North 68 degrees 40’ West 205’ to the Beginning, containing ten (10) acres, more or less, and being the same tract or parcel of land described in a deed from J.R. Casey and wife to Luke Jacobs by deed recorded in Pender County Registry in Book 193, Page 453.

See Book 477, Page 175 and Book 491 at page 89 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2360-86-7801-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8626 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-891 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

RAYMOND J. DZIOBA, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. RAYMOND J. DZIOBA, owner, et. al., 18-CVS891, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a stake in Charles Murphy’s line, Inez Newkirk’s corner, and runs thence with her line North 72 West 299 feet to a stake, Ida Ann Murphy’s corner; thence with her line North 10 West bout 600 feet to Mill Branch; thence with Mill Branch eastward to a stake in the old boundary line; thence with said old line South 10 east about 600 feet to the BEGINNING. Containing 3 and 3/4 acres more or less.

(PID: 2268-97-8277-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8627 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-952 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JONATHAN SCOTT MEREDITH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JONATHAN SCOTT MEREDITH, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-952, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that

property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: TRACT EE: Beginning at a stake, the Southwestern Corner of TRACT E, thence South 81 Degrees 50 Minutes 41 Seconds West 3379.16 feet to a point; thence North 59 Degrees 24 Minutes 17 Seconds West 197.3 feet to a point; thence North 79 Degrees 06 Minutes 26 Seconds East 3732.66 feet to a point; thence with the back line of TRACT E South 24 Degrees 45 Minutes 48 Seconds West 359.5 feet to the Beginning, containing 17.3 acres, more or less.

(PID: 2341-09-9780-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8628 4/11, 4/18/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-953 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JONATHAN SCOTT MEREDITH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JONATHAN SCOTT MEREDITH, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-953, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the rear door of the Frances Dawson Basden Judicial Annex located at 100 S. Dickerson Street in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, April 26, 2019, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: LOT 5: Beginning at a point in the Eastern edge of the right of way of SR 1210, said Point being located from the centerline of the intersection of SR 1209 and SR 1210 North 10 Degrees 06 Minutes 08 Seconds West 3812.35 feet to a point in the middle of SR 1210; thence North 18 Degrees 36 Minutes 05 Seconds East 548.52 feet to the Beginning Point, thence North 27 Degrees 28 Minutes 09 Seconds East 137.3 feet to a Point; thence South 60 Degrees 07 Minutes 28 Seconds 234.69 feet to a point; thence South 28 Degrees 45 Minutes 59 Seconds West 117.73 feet to a point; thence North 64 Degrees 56 Minutes 14 Seconds West 232.02 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.68 acres, more or less.

(PID: 2341-38-3612-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, any State or Federal right of redemption, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, March 29, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8629 4/11, 4/18/19 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 184 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wayne T. Byron and Tammy Byron (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Wayne T. Byron and Tammy S. Byron) to Anthony Warden, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of July, 2014, and recorded in Book 4440, Page 0276, 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 April 16, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 25, Section 2, Morgan Cove Plantation as shown on plat recorded in Map Book/Cabinet 26, Page 124, Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 80 Morgan Cove Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

A.P.N.: 3247-63-0219-0000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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 §7A308(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 prior 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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Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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 §7A308(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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1246207 (FC.FAY) #8611 4/4, 4/11/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER CitiFinancial Servicing, LLC, by and through its Attorney In Fact Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Lonnie Helms; Jennifer N. Taylor a/k/a Jennifer N. Helms; Oliphant Financial, LLC; Rickey C. Dorm, as Trustee, Defendants.

GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 CVS 758 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Commissioner, pursuant to the Order/Judgment entered in the above-captioned case on March 18, 2019 (“Order”), and by virtue of the appointment, power and authority contained in that Order, has been authorized and ordered to sell the property commonly known as 217 Whispering Pines Court, Hampstead, NC 28443 (“Property”). Said Property is secured by the Deed of Trust executed by Lonnie E. Helms and Jennifer N. Taylor, dated June 11, 2007 and recorded on June 13, 2007 in Book 3250 at Page 287 of the Pender County, North Carolina Registry. The Property shall be sold together with improvements located thereon, towards satisfaction of the debt due by Lonnie E. Helms and Jennifer N. Taylor, and secured by the lien against such property in favor of CitiFinancial Servicing, LLC, by and through its Attorney In Fact Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC. The Commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder at a public auction 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 April 25, 2019 at 10:00AM the following described real property (including all improvements thereon) located in Pender County, North Carolina and described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOCATED IN TOPSAIL TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA A SHORT DISTANCE NORTHEAST OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 210 AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE IN THE CENTERLINE OF THE NORTHEASTERN TERMINUS OF A 60 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT, SAID IRON PIPE BEING LOCATED ALONG SAID LINE AT A POINT THAT IS THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES FROM AN OLD RAIL ROAD SPIKE LOCATED IN THE CENTERLINE OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 210 AND DIRECTLY ABOVE A CONCRETE CULVERT THAT ACCOMMODATES THE WATERS OF GUM BRANCH BENEATH THE ROADWAY: NORTH 72 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 752.24 FEET, NORTH 44 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 00

SECONDS EAST 2069.71 FEET AND NORTH 72 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 33.57 FEET TO THE BEGINNING; AND RUNNING THENCE, FROM THE BEGINNING, SO LOCATED, (1) NORTH 72 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 302.14 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE IN HOLIDAY HILLS SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE, (2) WITH SAID LINE NORTH 44 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 409.89 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIPE 3.0 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE RUN OF GUM BRANCH; THENCE, (3) UP THE RUN OF SAID BRANCH SOUTH 43 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST 71.65 FEET TO A POINT IN LINE; THENCE, (4) SOUTH 08 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 336.84 FEET (PASSING OVER AN INLINE IRON PIPE AT 5.0 FEET) TO THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.49 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS AS SURVEYED BY THOMPSON SURVEYING C., P.A. OF BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA DURING MARCH 1992.

THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT BEING A PORTION OF THOSE LANDS SHOWN ON A MAP FOR ARNOLD SMITH WITH SAID MAP BEING DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 19, AT PAGE 52 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT IS TOGETHER WITH A 60 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT LYING ADJACENT TO AND NORTHWEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A NAIL AND CAP LOCATED IN THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 210, SAID NAIL AND CAP BEING LOCATED ALONG SAID LINE AT A POINT THAT IS NORTH 72 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 752.24 FEET FROM AN OLD RAIL ROAD SPIKE LOCATED IN THE PAVED CENTERLINE OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 210 DIRECTLY ABOVE A CONCRETE CULVERT THAT ACCOMMODATES THE WATERS OF GUM BRANCH BENEATH THE ROADWAY; AND RUNNING THENCE, FROM THE BEGINNING, SO LOCATED, (1) WITH THE EASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID EASEMENT NORTH 44 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 2069.71 FEET TO A POINT THAT MARKS THE TERMINUS OF THIS 60 FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT. BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM ADAM W. ELLISON, UNMARRIED TO LONNIE E. HELMS AND JENNIFER N. TAYLOR, UNMARRIED, JOINT TENANTS, WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP DATED 01/17/2001 RECORDED ON 01/17/2001 IN BOOK 1656, PAGE 246 IN PENDER COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NC. The above described property will be sold, transferred and conveyed “AS IS, WHERE IS” subject to liens or encumbrances of record which are superior to such Deed of Trust, together with all unpaid taxes and assessments and any recorded releases. Neither the Commissioner nor the holder of the debt secured by such Deed of Trust, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Commissioner or the holder of the debt make any representation 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 and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. The Commissioner shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed, without any covenants or warranties, express or implied.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 1-339.29 (c) in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the judge or 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. 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.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current record owners of the property as reflected on the records of the PENDER COUNTY Register of Deeds’ office not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are Lonnie E. Helms and Jennifer N. Taylor.

A cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchasing 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 of bid in cash or certified check at the time the Commissioner tenders a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price of bid at that time, said bidder shall remain liable on his bid as provided for under North Carolina law.

The sale will be reported to the court and will remain open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days as required by law.

If the Commissioner 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 Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, in its sole discretion, if it believes

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, Commissioner 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 202-2800 Phone (888) 207-9353 Facsimile #8635 4/11, 4/18/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Cleo Haase, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Cleo Haase, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 18, 2019 at 8915 New Forest Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 11th day of April, 2019.

Pamela Sue Latter 8915 New Forest Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #8632 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 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 Gary Lynn Montgomery, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gary Lynn Montgomery, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 18, 2019 at 3255 Pond Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 11th day of April, 2019.

Gary Lynn Montgomery, Jr. 3255 Pond Road, Burlington, NC 27215 #8633 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1067 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTOPHER BRYAN PARKER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROSE MARIE DRAYTON 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 7.86 acres, Parcel ID Number 3204-83-3964-0000 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 May 27, 2019.

This day, April 1, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8634 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JIMMY ALLEN RIVENBARK 19 E 133 Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Jimmy Allen Rivenbark, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of July, 2019, 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 11th day of April, 2019.

Johnnie Rivenbark Pamela Baucom Co-Executors of the Estate of Jimmy Allen Rivenbark c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8636 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JANE BATSON KIRK All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Jane Batson Kirk, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Kristie Kirk Grubb and Anthony Jackson Kirk, as Co-Executors of the decedent’s estate on or before July 15, 2019, at the Law Office of Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law, PA, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Co-Executors.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8637 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/19

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Trask AD Gilroy to retire at year’s end

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It may have been fate. Or maybe it was in the works long before current Trask athletic director Ed Gilroy knew he would become the first athletic director at the new school in Pender County.

Whatever it was, when the superintendent decided to give coach Gilroy the job, it may have been the best move that he made while in office. Gilroy has been the A.D. at the school for 17 years. This will be his last as he has decided to retire after 41 years in the education field.

Gilroy originally applied for the county athletic directors’ job. However, that job was given

Ed Gilroy to Robbie Cauley, who by the way is still on the job.

“Robbie was given the job and rightfully so, so I went about my

business,” said Gilroy.”

Later that year the Patriot football team went to Winston Salem to play Parkland in the state playoffs. Randy Richardson had already been named the principal at Trask. Mr. Gilroy rode back from the game with Richardson and was offered the job. The rest is history.

When Heide Trask High School opened up in 2002, the staff and faculty appeared to be full of youth. The athletic facilities were average at best and the baseball and softball fields were unplayable. In fact, the football practice field was non existent and the team had to practice in a patch of grass beside the gym.

There were coaches to be interviewed and hired and equipment

to order. This was a first year A.D. undertaking a school opening. It was a daunting task, one that Coach Gilroy embraced.

“I contacted some people I knew that had been through similar things and talked to other people I knew that were very helpful. My first goal was to get organized. Again, I talked to other A.D.s and they were a tremendous help. I got involved in the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association and that has helped as well.”

Along the way Gilroy has earned many awards and certifications. However, two of those awards exemplify who he is as an educator, an athletic director and a person. He was named the NCHSAA Region 2 “Special Per-

son” Award in 2013 and the 2018 NCADA Athletic Director of the Year.

Ed has seen many changes while at the Rocky Point school.

He has lost student-athletes to accidents and has worked under four principals. He weathered what may have been the storm of the century last year in Hurricane Florence. He has hired many coaches and has oversaw many improvements of the athletic facilities.

Through it all he has stood with dignity and honor. When asked how he would look back at his tenure with the school, he was gracious as usual.

“I’ve enjoyed my time here. I

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Lady Pirates roll over North Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

The Topsail Lady Pirates took down North Brunswick 12-2

Those April showers may bring flowers but they are not appreciated by high school athletic directors and coaches.

Rain caused the Topsail softball team to postpone a crucial showdown at Laney Friday – a game that was played this past Monday – leaving the Lady Pirates with just one game under their collective belts. They made the most of their sole opportunity.

The Lady Pirates headed to Leland Tuesday (April 2) where they put a 12-2 defeat on the ledger of the Lady Scorpions of North Brunswick behind the four-hit, two-run, four-strikeout pitching of sophomore Emma Neeley and the break-out game hitting of freshman Olivia Visconti.

“We made a few mistakes on things we have

to get better at but, at the end of the day we are just trying to be successful, and we got a win where we needed to,” Phillips said. “Emma did well, she moved the ball well, and she did everything she was supposed to do.”

The Topsail offense wasted very little time in putting Neeley in the comfort zone with two runs in top of the first inning –albeit without the benefit of a hit. Jordan was hit by a pitch with one out, quickly stealing second and advancing to third on an error. Williams walked before Lisk lofted a fly ball to left that scored Jordan.

Williams scored on an error.

Topsail tacked three runs on in the third. Sydney Hartgrove singled, advanced a bag on a groundout, and scored on a oneout triple by Tyesha Williams. After a second out, Lauren Strnad walked.

Annalee Hart reached

base on a misplayed third strike with Williams scoring and Strnad moving to third.

Visconti, who had doubled in the second inning, singled to score Strnad, with courtesy runner Julia Staton moving to second. Strnad singled to lead off the fifth and eventually scored on a single by Lauren Labelle to make it 6-0.

North Brunswick parlayed a walk, an infield single, a RBI double, and a sacrifice fly into two runs in the bottom of the fifth, but the Lady Pirates sent everyone home with six runs in the top of the seventh.

In succession, Nee Nee Jordan walked, Williams

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Lady Patriots atop Coastal 8 Conference standings

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When current head Coach Corrina Reece took over the Pender Lady Patriot softball team she had one goal in mind; to return the Lady Pats to the status of being one of

the top softball teams in the area regardless of the size and classification of the school. The veteran coach believed that the talent was there and that she could lead the team to great things. After a moderately successful season a year ago when the Patriots

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went 13-12 overall and 8-6 in the Coastal 8 Conference, Reece has the Patriots on a roll.

Coming into the week, the Lady Patriots are sitting at 11-2 with a conference record of 7-1. Pender is currently on a fourgame winning streak and

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has won 10 of their last 11 games. Their only loss was at Richlands in a game in which the teams usually reliable defense committed five errors in the first inning. Their only other loss was to Wilmington

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Pender Junior Lauren Gammons leads the conference in batting average, RBIs and is among the leaders in several pitching categories.

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Pirates rout Scorpions, weather postpones Laney

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Just when it appears momentum might be swinging in the direction of the Topsail baseball team with the return from injury of senior pitching ace Miles Cota to go along with wins in three of their last five games, that fickle female known as Mother Nature stepped in to make things just a bit more difficult.

A 10-2 Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference road win over North Brunswick (6-9, 0-8) last Tuesday came on the heels of a 3-1 win over Hoggard (1-11, 1-7) and a fine come-from-behind 11-10 victory over tough

South Brunswick (9-4, 4-3), sandwiched around a 1-0 loss to powerful defending NCHSAA 4A state champion – and defending conference champion – New Hanover, But then rain and a wet field took the ball out of the Pirates’ hands, postponing last Friday’s game at Laney and leaving them with one game on the ledger last week, and three tough conference games on the schedule this week.

But teams that want to run with the big dogs have to find a way to overcome every adverse challenge sent their way, and this coming week could go a long way in determining just where this Pirate squad fits in the overall

equation.

Last Tuesday evening everything came together for the Pirates in a 10-2 road victory at North Brunswick (6-8, 0-7) with Bryan Holland giving up just four hits and one (unearned) run over six innings of work, and Marshall Sugden (3-for-3, R/S, RBI), Hayden Walsh (1-for-3, HR, two R/S, RBI), Aidan Smith (two RBIs), and Eli Baird (two RBIs) fueling the offense.

“Like they say in baseball, ‘You’re only as good as your starting pitcher,’” Topsail Coach Nick Raynor said. “But I think, recently, we’ve been getting a lot better at-bats throughout our lineup, and we’re starting

to gain more confidence and cutting down on our strkeouts. It’s not the end of the world not playing last Friday and Saturday.

We’ll go to church tomorrow (Sunday), and tee it up and be ready to play on Monday.”

The Pirates (4-7, 3-4) quickly took a lot of the doubt out of the income by scoring five times in the top of the first inning.

Walsh got the ball rolling with a solo, one-out home run to left field. Caleb Demers and James Visconti hit-back-to back doubles, he second scoring Demers to make it 2-0.

An error on a ball hit by

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Lady Titans slam Southwest, baseball falls "Y "OBBY .ORRIS Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2019 season for the Heide Trask Lady Titan softball team is shaping up to be better than predicted.

The Lady Titans stated the year off with a 1-6 record and it appeared as if this season would be much like last year.

However, with a new coach in Rodney Orr and a trio of freshmen that has always been successful on the roster, things appear to be improving. In fact, after last weeks abbreviated schedule due to rain, the Titans are sporting a 5-7 record with a 4-3 conference mark.

Last week Mother Nature would not cooperate

April 2. The game with East Carteret was postponed, and the Lady Titans were left with a conference matchup with the last place Southwest Onslow Lady Stallions later in the week. The game was played and the Rocky Point Lady Titans earned an 11-6 win.

Hannah Mills started the game in the circle and earned the win. She went four innings, giving up

Rochelle resigns as Topsail boys basketball coach

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Change often plays a part in every person’s life, especially when one steps into the field of coaching.

In many cases longevity in coaching is determined by wins and losses, and in some cases health is a factor.

But perhaps the most relevant reason to step away is the most important is family, and that is what has just taken place at Topsail High School.

Jamie Rochelle, who has headed up the Pirates’ boys’ basketball program for the last four years, announced his resignation last week in meetings with Principal Chris Madden and Athletic Director Jeff Fipps, and later made his decision known in a meeting with the players.

“I’ve been going back and forth with it since, probably, Christmas,” Rochelle said. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while. What I’ve been missing is my kids’ practices and plays, and activities.

“I’d find myself at basketball practice wishing I was somewhere else. The boys deserve somebody that is 100 percent all in, and for some reason I just lost the passion. I have plenty of years in the future to coach but my kids are only young once.

“My kids are 13, 11, and nine and 90 percent of the time they are with me, and I was stressed. Coaching their teams and everything I was trying to do with them wore me out. I was exhausted and I am a Father first.”

Rochelle said he felt this was the best time

Top Performers "Y "OBBY .ORRIS Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was cold and wet. The spring sports

six runs. Fellow freshman Madalyn White pitched the final three frames and did not allow a hit.

White continued her dominance at the plate. She was 4 for 5 with two triples and three runs scored. She also had three runs batted in. Lacey Jayne had two hits and two RBI along with two runs scored.

The Lady Titans are now 5-7 overall and 4-3 in conference play this season. They are in fourth place in the conference standings. Last year at this time the team was 3-9 with their only two wins being against a very weak Lejeune team.

Trask currently has three players in the top 10 in batting in the conference with Lacey Jayne and Jordan Sholar currently batting .526. They are currently batting .358 as a team.

They played at Richlands on Tuesday before hosting Southwest Onslow on Wednesday. They are at Lejeune on Thursday.

4RASK BASEBALL The Titan men are struggling a bit defensively. Last week was a perfect example of that when they fell to Southwest Onslow 13-8 despite giving up only five earned runs. The Rocky Point crew played the Stallions even until the fifth inning. The score was 4-4 before Southwest scored three runs in the fifth frame and added six runs in the sixth.

Trask scored four runs in the seventh but ran out of outs to give.

Ricky Dees led the Titans at the plate with two runs batted in and two runs scored while Chase Patterson had two hits and one RBI. Hunter Cooper took the loss with four innings of work. He gave up five hits and five runs with only one run being earned.

The Titans are now 4-8 overall and 3-4 in conference play. They were at Richlands Tuesday and home with Southwest Wednesday. They are at Lejeune Thursday.

In My Opinion Building a high school sports program is a daunting task. There is very little you can do if the talent isn’t there, yet if you are not successful, you may find yourself looking for another job. As daunting and intimidating as it may be, I don’t believe it holds a candle to building a high school athletic department. That is exactly what Heide Trask athletic director Ed Gilroy did.

Coach Gilroy took the Trask job with no experience and ran with it. He was in charge of everything from ordering equipment to finding coaches and making sure that the fields and gyms was ready to go.

He handled each of these things.

There are many things that Ed does well. He has made it a point to ensure that each athlete in each sport is eligible. He kept a keen eye on grades and attendance. That is the reason that I can’t recall the school ever having to forfeit a game.

Coach Gilroy is and was always there for the important games and matches. He made sure the officials were there and on time and he made sure that each facility was prepared. He did all of this with what appeared to be ease.

When Trask opened,

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the football team practiced on a thin strip of grass beside the gym.

The practice field was not ready nor was the football field. However, by the beginning of the season the team was playing on the field.

Ed has witnessed many things at Trask.

He has mourned with parents over the loss of a child and has been that disciplinarian when necessary.

To me, he was the most organized administrator that I have ever dealt with. He always worked with me whenever I asked him for something. I have been doing this for 20 years and he is hands down the best that I have ever dealt with.

Ed Gilroy will retire this spring. He will make his way across the parking lot and get into his car and drive off into the Rocky Point sunset. The school, the county and the media will miss him.

So long Ed.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

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s4RACK &IELD Saturday several Topsail athletes participated in the Screaming Individual at Ashley. There was no team scoring listed on Milesplit among the 22 teams participating, and no Pirates brought home gold medals, but several put forth fine performances.

For the Lady Pirates, Elizabeth Cooper was third (17.85) in the 100-meter hurdles and fourth (52.710 in the 300-hurdles, Makayla Obremski was third (5:28.79) in the 1,600-meter run and fifth (12:04.94) in the 3,200, Alycia Artman was third (28-95) in the shot put and eighth (95-0) in the discus, and Ariana Blevins was sixth (14-6-1/2) in the long jump and eighth (31-5) in the triple jump.

Skylar Libretto was eighth (5:50.10) in the 1,600 and Abigail Hunt was eighth (13.77) in the 100.

For the Pirate boys, Clay Marks was third (16.70) in the 110-hurdles and fifth (44.82) in the 300-hurdles, and Johnathan Ward was fifth (19-3) in the long jump and fifth (40-5) in the triple jump.

Ian Webster was tied for sixth (5-6) in the high jump, and Nathan Lau was seventh (122-3) in the discus.

Topsail played host to North, South, and west Brunswick last Wednesday with the Lady Pirates nailing a convincing victory (111 points) ahead of North Brunswick (75), South Brunswick (48), and West Brunswick (15), and

scene took a hit for the week. However, there was some action going on.

The Trask softball team earned a win over Southwest Onslow. Hannah -ILLS started the game in the circle and earned the win. She went four innings. Fellow freshman -ADALYN 7HITE pitched

the final three frames and did not allow a hit.

White continued her dominance at the plate. She was 4 for 5 with two triples and three runs scored. She also had three runs batted in. ,ACEY *AYNE had two hits and two RBI along with two runs scored.

The Topsail ladies are

Jamie Rochelle to resign so the Topsail administration would have adequate time to find a replacement, and to be fair to the guys on the team.

“I thought about what it would take to continue, giving up time with my kids during the summer and all that is involved,” Rochelle said. “And just last week I didn’t want to get halfway through the season next year and regret not stepping down earlier, and cheating the boys out of having somebody that is 100 percent invested.

“I’m not one of those guys where the only reason I teach is to coach, that’s not me. I’m a teacher first. It’s become a year round job and the pros and cons just didn’t weigh out for me in my personal life with my kids. The time I have to put in, and the time I’m missing with my kids, was not something I took lightly.

“I know, at times, there’ll be some regrets and I’ll miss it but I’m going to keep coaching (boys’) golf.

That’s a lot easier.”

The Pirates were 31-67

the boys coming in third (60-5) behind the Scorpions (115) and the Cougars (74.5), and ahead of the Trojans (1).

Payton Little set the tone for the Lady Pirates with a school-record – and personal-best – toss of 114-9 in winning the discus, and a put of 34-7 to capture the shot-put competition. Little will be attending Duke University in the fall and will participate in track and field.

Madison Lofton won the 100-meter dash (12.2) and the 200 (25.8), and ran the anchor leg on the winning (1:55.7) 4x200 relay unit with Abigail Hunt, Dashaniq Sidbury, and Isabella Hayes – adding the anchor leg on the second-place (52.7) 4x100 relay unit, joining forces again with Sidbury, Hunt, and Hayes.

Makayla Obrermski was first (2:31.0) in the 800meter run and Madison Snyder was first (13:06.0) in the 3,200. Skylar Libretto was second (2:36.0) and Bailey Wells was fourth (2:42.0) in the 800.

Topsail scored 10 team points in the triple jump where Grace Hunter was second (31-11), Ariana Blevins was third (31-2) was third, Hannah Spillane was fourth (29-11), and Kirsten McFadden was

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Last week was tough for the area girls’ soccer teams. They were impacted by rain and the subsequent wet fields. The Trask Lady Titans got their game in at Southwest, falling 5-3 to the Lady Stallions. The score was tied 2-2 at the break with Southwest outscoring Trask 3-1 in the second half. Anisa Lewis scored all three goals for the Titans while Leanna Pfeiffer had 25 saves off of 30 shots.

Lewis is third in the Coastal 8 Conference with 15 goals scored. Pfeiffer is second in the conference with 75 saves.

The Titans are now 4-7 overall and 2-4 in conference play. They were at Richlands on Tuesday before hosting Southwest Onslow on Wednesday.

They were at Lejeune on Friday.

In a battle of winless Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference squads, the Topsail girls fell 4-2 at North Brunswick on Tuesday.

Junior Brooke Pacheco

sailing along. They pounded North Brunswick 12-2. ,AUREN ,ABELLE was 3 for 4 with two ribbeys while freshman /LIVIA 6ISCONTE was 3 for 4 with two RBI. 4YESHA 7ILLIAMS had two ribbeys, two runs scored and a triple.

The Topsail baseball team beat North Bruns-

wick 10-2. "RYAN (OLLAND gave up just four hits and one (unearned) run over six innings of work, and -ARSHALL 3UGDEN was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a ribbey. (AYDEN 7ALSH was 1-for-3 with a dinger and an RBI. Senior Patriot athlete -AKHEL (ENRY has yet to

scored off a cross from senior Elizabeth Canfield in the first half, and sophomore Hannah Caldwell scored on a free kick from 20-yards out in the second half for the Pirates (3-8, 0-7). Junior goalkeeper Brianna Vreuls had 16 saves.

Topsail was at Ashley on Tuesday and plays host to West Brunswick on Thursday on Senior Night.

The Pender Lady Patriots continued to struggle to find the back of the net in Coastal 8 Conference play.

Coach Jack Bradshaw has a small and inexperienced squad. They have taken a beating against the Onslow and Carteret County squads. Last week the Pats fell to Croatan 9-0.

The lady Patriots are 2-9-1 overall and 0-8 in conference play. They were at home verse Lejeune on Tuesday and hosts Richlands on Thursday.

Anisa Lewis leads the county with 15 goals scored while Pender’s’ Riley Gurganus has seven goals.

Leanna Pfeiffer leads the county with 75 saves with Topsail’s Briana Vreuls accumulating 72 stops. lose a 100 meter dash this year. He won the 100 and 200 meter dash at Lejeune. -ALCOM -C,EAN is ranked number one in the 1A ranks in the triple jump and third in the long jump. &AITH ,ANA is undefeat-

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Lady Patriots Continued from page 1B Laney in the season opener.

Leading the way for the Patriots is junior righthander Lauren Gammons.

She leads the Coastal 8 Conference with an astounding .561 batting average. She leads the confer-

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 1B was hit by a pitch, Darbie Lisk reached base on a dropped third strike – Jordan was thrown out

Performers Continued from page 2B ed in the conference in the high jump.

Several Topsail athletes

Roundup Continued from page 2B fifth (28-4), and added 10 team points in the 100-hurdles with Elizabeth Cooper (17.3), Emma Martin (17-5), Chavis London (17-7), and Nicky Coursey (18.8) finishing second, third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.

The Lady Pirates added nine team points in the 300-hurdles behind Cooper (second, 52.9), Coursey (third, 55.3), and Martin (57.5).

James Campbell, Hayden Rogerson, Clay Marks, and Cameron Barras were the big scorers for the boys.

Campbell was first (2:10.0)

Rochelle Continued from page 2B overall and 7-45 in the tough and highly-competitive Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference during Rochelle’s four years since took over from Jeff Gainey. Topsail was 39-60 overall and 18-34

ence in runs batted in and is among the top three in slugging percentage as well as on base percentage.

She is second in the conference with two homeruns.

Gammons is the Patriot’s top pitcher as well.

The potent Patriot righthander is second in the league with an impressive 2.00 earned run average.

She has a 10-2 record and

combined with sophomore Haley Schaeffer to no-hit Southwest Onslow.

Pender is batting .381 as a team and has eight players hitting .300 or better.

In fact, they have only one player in their everyday lineup that is batting under .300.

Pender senior Ashley Dupalavich recently returned from an injury and

has made the team even better. She is batting .500 in an abbreviated capacity due to the injury. Tyanna Holmes and Kaitlyn Beaver are batting over .400 as well.

Despite the team’s sterling record, Coach Reece sees the glass as only half full.

“We’re having a very good season for sure. I am

waiting for the defense to catch up with the offense.

When that happens, we will be hard to handle.”

Pe n d e r w i l l h ave a chance to vindicate themselves on Thursday when they host Richlands. The Wildcats are the only team to have beaten the Patriots in conference play this season, something that Coach Reese realizes.

“We committed a hand full of errors in the first inning of that game and just couldn’t come back from that. In fact, they beat us twice last year. We have lost three times in a row to a team I feel like we are better than. I guess they have had our number.

I’m looking forward to that game.”

at home – Strnad walked, Gabby Castro reached base on an infield single that plated Williams, Visconti singled to send Strnad home, Shayne Collins singled to load the bases, LaBelle singled

to score Staton and Visconti, Hartgrove singled to reload the bases, Jordan was hit by a pitch to send Collins home, and Williams singled to make it 12-2 with Labelle crossing home plate.

“I was a little nervous (being on varsity as a freshman) in the beginning but once I got out t h e r e eve r y t h i n g j u s t seemed to start to come together,” Visconti said.

“It was a little rough ad-

justing to varsity pitching at the beginning but the coaches really helped.”

After Monday’s makeup game at Laney (10-3, 6-3), the Lady Pirates (10-1, 6-1) headed down Ashley 4-8, 2-6) for a rematch with the

Lady Screaming Eagles.

Topsail is home Thursday for a crucial rematch with West Brunswick (8-2, 7-1) – the only team to defeat the Lady Pirates (9-2 on March 19) this season.

put forth fine performances at the Ashley Invitational track meet last Saturday.

Elizabeth Cooper was third in the 100-meter hurdles while Makayla Obremski was third in the

1600 meter run.

The Topsail Girls lacrosse team beat Laney last week. $ELANEY 0OPELLA led the way with five goals, with -ADISON ,A6ALLE and ,UCY .ESTOR $OWLING

adding four scores each.

The Topsail boys lost to Laney 15-12. %LI #OPELAND led the Pirates with five goals, followed by Jake Volpe with three. !NISA ,EWIS scored

three goals in the Titan soccer teams’ loss to Southwest Onslow last week. ,EANNA 0FEIFFER had 25 saves on 30 shots attempted.

This week’s top performer is Trask freshman Mad

ALYN 7HITE. She pitched three innings of no-hit softball against Southwest Onslow and also had four hits including two triples, three RBI and three runs scored.

in the 800, Rogerson was first (5:10.40) in the 1,600, Marks was second (16.6) in the 110-hurdles and second (44.4) in the 300-hurdles, and Barras was third in both the 100 (113) and the 200 (23.8).

The 4x800-relay team of Brad Kimmel, Travis Souza, Brendon Parrella, and Campbell finished first (8:55.0), the foursome of Noah Schiefelbein, Johnathan Ward, Ian Webster, and Barras was second (45.8) in the 4x100 relay, and the quartet of Bernie Burns, Klyde Cohen, Connor Wright, and Connor Starrett was third (3:53.0) in the 4x400 relay. s'IRLS ,ACROSSE

Thursday the Lady Pirates improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference with a 21-4 win over Laney (6-5, 4-5). Delaney Popella led the way with five goals, with Madison LaValle and Lucy Nestor-Dowling adding four scores each, Lily Ruddell (two assists) chipping in with three, Kate Matuza (three assists) putting two into the net, and Sam Mazzara (assist), Kayla Nee, and Aydan Arreola all adding one goal.

Jane Hobbs had five saves in goal. s"OYS ,ACROSSE Thursday the Pirates lost a tough one host Laney (10-1, 9-1) used five third-period goals as a catalyst to a 15-12 win

over Topsail (5-4, 5-4).

Eli Copeland led the Pirates with five goals, followed by Jake Volpe with three. Tucker Parks put two balls into the back of the net, with Hunter Bradley and Nick Bedson each adding a goal. Volpe had one save in net, and Logan Meehan had three ground balls and created four turnovers.

Topsail defeated North Brunswick 16-2 Thursday but no other details were made available. s"OYS 'OLF The Topsail boys finished third (326 strokes) at the 6,141-yard, Par-72 Lockwood Folly Country Club last Monday, behind Mid-Eastern 3A/4A

Conference power North Brunswick (308) and the improving Trojans of West Brunswick (320).

N e w H a n o ve r ( 3 3 3 ) was fourth, followed by Hoggard (338), Ashley (350), North Brunswick (393), and Laney (493).

Cougar Walker Isley (71) was the Medalist. Scoring for the Pirates were Max Johnson (77), Evan Higgins, Harrison Wierse (82), and Aidan Griffen. s"OYS 4ENNIS The Pirates fell 9-0 to New Hanover (10-0, 5-0) at home Wednesday. The Wildcats Griffith Warren (No. 1), Wesley Grimes (No. 2), Holland Baynard (NO. 3), and Knox Lamar (No. 6)

all recorded 6-0, 6-0 victories, and the Vikings only dropped two games in sweeping the doubles, 8-1, 8-1,, and 8-0.

Pirates Bobby Toler (No. 4) lost 1-6, and 3-6, and Connor Hill (No. 5) lost 1-6, 0-6.

Topsail (6-7, 6-6) bounced back, Thursday with a 7-2 victory at South Brunswick (2-12, 2-7). Will Hornthal (No. 3 singles) won 7-5, 6-4, No. 4 Bobby Toler won 6-3, 6-0, No. 5 Connor Hill won 6-2, 6-2, and No. 6 Brayden Wells was awarded a win by forget.

Alex and Will Hor nthal (8-4), Zach Teeter and Hill (8-2), and Toler and Well (8-6) won the doubles’ matches.

under Gainey, but just 11-37 overall and 4-20 while in the Mid-Eastern Conference.

Prior to that they were in the East Central 2A Conference. The Pirates last winning record was 18-9 (10-4) in that conference in the 2011-12 season.

“We would like to thank Coach Rochelle for his

role as the head basketball coach and understand this is a tough decision,” Topsail Athletic Director Jeff Fipps said. “The administration is actively pursuing this opportunity to bring in a coach who will build and sustain a competitive basketball program.”

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Mills has bright future with Trask Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the current crop of young softball players began school this fall, there was three that stood out among the rest.

Two were pitchers and one in particular had made her mark on the travel ball circuit as well as at the middle school level. Freshman Hannah Mills came to Trask with a lot of fanfare.

The team needed a starting pitcher and Miss Mills fit the bill.

The Titans started slowly but has come on as of late. Hannah is one of the reasons. She has already pitched a no-hitter and is the pitcher of record in all but one of the teams’ games this year.

Mills is no one trick pony. She can swing the bat as well as play first base.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate girls’ soccer team has the unfortunate task of playing in one of the better conferences in the state in the Mid-Eastern Conference. It does not help that the conference is split between 3A and 4A teams.

The Pirates have held their own over the years even though they are outmanned at times. This year is no exception. However, the team has a very good squad. One of the players that has shown talent is junior Ella Nordeen.

Miss Nordeen is a forward on the Pirates and has played a lot of minutes this year. She is as tough as they come and never backs down from a challenge or an opponent.

Ella is third on the team with goals scored and has also been very strong on the defensive end of the field.

There is no doubt that Ella Nordeen plays hard for the Lady Pirates.

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Norris realizes his dream at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a boy, most kids play little league baseball. They dream of becoming a major league player and becoming a star.

Some kids continue to play the game through their younger years and a few even play it as a high school kid. It is at the high school level where the standout player begins to separate himself from the average player. That has been the case for Pender High School senior Tyler Norris.

Mr. Norris began playing at an early age and has gotten better with age. This year he has become the Patriots ace. Along with that he has earned the reputation of being hard to hit.

Tyler has pitched 23 innings this year, allowing just 19 hits. He has struck out 31 batters.

All of Tyler’s hard work has paid off. He recently signed to play baseball at Methodist College.

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