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From Staff Reports The Surf City Town Council opened its May 17 workshop meeting with a presentation from Police Chief Ron Shanahan, who reviewed his annual report of the activities of the Surf City Police Department.

Citing the results of a prehurricane Florence survey of town residents, Chief Shanahan expressed his pride in his organization and its overwhelmingly favorable standing with the community. Chief Shanahan did express some concern with two issues, the first being an increase in the incidents involving methamphetamine which appears to be tracking a decrease in heroin usage, and the dangers associated with slow-moving vehicles on the state roads – particularly golf carts.

Shanahan has asked the council to consider legislation to ban the operation of golf carts on state roads such as 50 and 210, including the new high rise bridge.

Were such legislation to go into effect, a “street legal� golf cart could cross the

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Timon Kaleyta (left) chats with Jeremy Leutegens at Surf City Surf School.

German media takes a look at Topsail Island

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Memorial Day services in Pender Continued on page 2A

Two Memorial Day services will be held in Pender County. s "URGAW -EMORIAL $AY Service will be held May 25 at 10 a.m. at the veterans memorial on the Courthouse Square. The service is sponsored by American Legion Post 165. s(AMPSTEAD !MERICAN Legion Post 167 will hold it’s Memorial Day service May 25 at 11 a.m. at the gazebo in Hampstead Village. There will be military music and Navy Captain Jonathon Lieske will be the speaker.

The Heide Trask JROTC will present a gun salute. A wreath presentation will be part of the service.

Investigation results in four Hampstead drug arrests

German journalist writes about Topsail Island

Surf City looks at golf cart restrictions

By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director Special to the Post & Voice

Timon Kaleyta, a writer for the German media outlet Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitun, visited Pender County May 17-19.

A writer and resident of Berlin, Timon works for one of the largest newspapers in Germany.

His focus was to explore the mountains, the central area and the coast of North Carolina.

Timon visited one coastal region on his tour of North Carolina.

He selected Topsail Island.

Vetted by the Visit NC state tourism office, Timon was given our contact information. We set up an itinerary for him, provided a motel room for two nights, and various meals.

However, Timon did not need handholding. He was intellectually curious and was prepared to explore on his own as well as with us.

We met him at Surf City Surf School where he wanted “to hang� with the

community and get a feel for the area.

Cody Leutegens of Surf City Surf School and his staff took Timon to Shaka Taco and they talked over lunch.

Instead of surfing, Cody introduced Timon to disc golf. “We are going to the woods,� Timon informed me.

He went on to explain that he was going to learn to play disc golf in the woods.

On his own, he stopped at various night spots, tap rooms, and local bars like Buddy’s to talk toPush locals Mowers and vacationers.

He enjoyed his guided tour of the sea turtle hospital with Jean Beasley.

He said he had heard of her before he met her. Well, she is internationally known!

He visited Missiles and More Museum and walked about Topsail Beach. “I love the beach,� he told us after a long walk.

His face was reddened by the hot sun. He was forced to cancel a kayak

From Staff Reports Agents with the Pender County Vice / Narcotics Unit conducted a monthlong investigation into the sale of methamphetamine in the Hampstead area of Pender County resulting in four arrests Agents with the Narcotics Unit and the Uniform Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop May 19 resulting in the arrest of two individuals. Information gathered from the stop led a search warrant which was later executed at a residence at 10160 Sidbury Road.

During the execution of the warrant, methamphetamine, methamphetamine paraphernalia, other narcotics paraphernalia, and an illegal firear m were seized. Two individuals were at the residence at the time and were arrested without incident.

The following individuals were arrested and placed in the custody of the Pender County jail in

relation to the attached charges: s2EGINA !NN 2UGKIT POSsession of a stolen firearm, possession of firearm by convicted felon. s4HOMAS 3TERLING 'ARDner Jr. possession of a stolen firear m, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana. s(AYWOOD ,EE (ALL TRAFficking methamphetamine by possession, trafficking methamphetamine by manufacturing, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of weapon of mass destruction. s!MY -ICHELLE $ANIEL

felony possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance, possession of Schedule III Controlled Substance, possession of drug paraphernalia.

The investig ation is on-going and further narcotics related charges are expected.

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Lane’s Ferry Dock and Grill, a local favorite in Rocky Point, has reopened as a food truck. The Lane’s Ferry Food Truck has been making appearances in the Rocky Point area at places such as Tractor Supply, Food Lion and Jerry’s Barber Shop for the last two weeks.

They also have plans to serve up their popular burgers, barbecue, cheesesteaks and hot dogs at numerous upcoming festivals and events in Burgaw and at Kiwanis Park in Hampstead.

From 1881 until last fall when Hurricane Florence hit, there has always been a store of some sort at the old ferry landing on the Cape Fear River known as Lane’s Ferry. The current building was built in 1932, and once served as a general store that sold goods to fishermen. Eventually, the building became an opportunity for Kenny and

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Kenny and Marie McManus with the new Lanes Ferry food truck Marie McManus to start a business of their own.

Almost seven years ago, Kenny “Big Mac” McManus got his start in barbecue doing whole hog pig pickin’s for family and friends. After leaving the trucking business in 2011 and look-

ing for a new career, the McManuses opened the restaurant and began serving up breakfast sandwiches, burgers, grilled Nathans hotdo gs, Philly cheese steaks, homemade potato chips and much more.

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and a half years, but of course the storm came and took us out,” began McManus. “So I decided to go with a food truck and move on. Right now, we’re doing a limited menu - hot dogs,

said in Berlin he is never exposed to sun like ours.

And it was a hot, beachgoing weekend.

Aside from the beach, the great weather, the sea turtles, Timon said he was

most impressed by the people he met.

“It is Southern friendliness…very welcoming,” he said.

Timon’s article will appear on www.faz.net online and print. Where he stayed and the attractions he visited will appear as sidebars

to his June article.

More than 300,000 subscribers in Germany will read Timon’s writings and more than 500,000 will see his adventures on Facebook. Let’s hope he whets their appetite for Southern hospitality, Pender County style.

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many positive new steps in promoting the Topsail Area, and Surf City in particular.

Membership in the Chamber, over the past year or so, has grown from 248 members to 314, and includes business people from Surf City, North Topsail, Topsail Beach, and Holly Ridge. Some of the changes which have spurred this growth have been the addition of a membership coordinator and a communications coordinator, the revamp of the Chamber website, the in-season staffing of the Chamber Welcome Center on Saturdays, the cultivation of partnerships with the Pender and Onslow County Tourism departments, and the reactivation of the Ambassador program.

Yow of fered to work more closely with the Town of Surf City to coordinate events and promote the town.

“We like to do whatever we can to promote the town and to meet the demands of tourism” said Yow. T h e m e e t i n g cl o s e d with a spirited debate on the possibility of banning smoking and vaping on the beaches of Surf City.

A portion of the beach in the area of the Surf City pier is already off limits to smoking and alcohol, the town seemed most concerned with the number of cigarette butts littering the area. Noting the difficulty in enforcing this type of regulation, Councilwoman Albury stated “if they want to kill themselves, let them kill themselves.” The issue of a smoking ban will likely be on the June 4t agenda as well, and residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinion.

Pender EMS and Fire Report May 12-18 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts : 227 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 37 Sloop Point Station 14 24 Hampstead Station 16 36 Surf City Station 23 23 Top. Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 19 Rocky Point Station 7 42 Atkinson Station 9 25 Maple Hill Station 13 5 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 11 Type of Calls Cancelled: 37 Refusals: 59 Stand by: 1 Transported: 116 Treated/released: 14 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 46 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 13 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 16 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 5 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 5 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 2 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary FIRE 9 Motor Vehicle Crash 8 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 23 Cancelled 6 Ocean Rescue 0

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Town Manager Ashley Loftis presented the council with the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20. Noting that one penny of tax rate equates to $154,000 in revenue, Loftis touched on the high points of the proposed budget. Of significance, a two percent cost of living adjustment for employees, sufficient funds for the beach nourishment plan scheduled for fall 2019, an allocation to a capital reserve account for future major purchases, sums for water and sewer equipment upgrades, and money to begin repaving damaged roads in Surf City. This budget does not anticipate a tax increase. The budget is available for viewing on the Town of Surf City website, and will be the subject of a public hearing at the June 4t meeting.

Kevin Yow, Executive Chair of the Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce.

Yow thanked the Council and Administration for their continued generous support of the Chamber, and went on to explain that the Chamber was making

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Opinion Thursday, May 23, 2019, Page 3A

Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Here comes summer I like calling North Carolina home. This was a jingle used in television ads in the 80s to promote tourism in our state. It couldn’t be more accurate.

North Carolina is a jewel and I’m proud of all that it has to offer.

Of course, my favorite part of North Carolina is the gorgeous coastline and the opportunities that it offers. Surfing, paddle boarding, kite surfing and swimming provide healthy outlets for staying in shape and enjoying the outdoors.

North Carolina beaches offer many varieties of shells and I never fail to find the most interesting items. I’ve collected arrow heads, shark’s teeth, mermaid purses which hold baby sharks and rays and gorgeous pieces of coral.

Simply basking in the sun for a few hours is better than therapy and provides ample chances to people watch.

Our waterways are dotted with boats pulling skiers and inflatables. There is nothing more calming than enjoying a boat ride and observing the many species of birds which nest along the intercoastal waterway. Fishing is a great way to spend a day, but be mindful of the regulations regarding size limits and the amount of fish which may be kept. Boats may be rented or chartered on the island.

These outings are well worth the expense and many provide excursions to the smaller islands which hug North and South Topsail Beaches.

Be mindful of any trash that might be left behind.

Sea turtles easily mistake empty bags and bottles for jellyfish-their primary food source. Plastic rings which hold soda bottles can entangle marine animals, causing choking hazards and leaving them vulnerable to predators. I always cut mine before throwing them away.

Turtles also nest along the beaches and are closely monitored by volunteers to ensure they remain undisturbed. Surf City is home to the Jean Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center which offers tours of its hospital for injured and displaced sea turtles.

Although Surf City does not provide designated life guards, the beaches are consistently patrolled-especially on the more populated stretches. While our beautiful waters are a relaxing source of fun, rip currents are sometimes present and can be dangerous.

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Jefferson Weaver

The boy had to stretch a little to make it atop the vinyl-covered stool, and he had to stretch to reach the scarred Formica counter top. Like most diners of the era, cigarette smoke and the smell of the lunch special dominated the air.

The boy had about a dollar, and he knew he could get a Coke on ice and have some change left.

He was hot, his feet hurt from his cowboy boots, and the restaurant was busy. The waitress was in the middle of the mill lunch period, and didn’t have time for a dusty boy. The boy waited patiently. He wasn’t scared, because he knew who to ask for help as soon as the man came through the door.

The cadaverously thin police sergeant with white Elvis hair sat down beside him. “Hot, ain’t it?”

“Yessir. Can you call my dad?”

The cop looked at him sideways. “You run away from home, boy?”

“No, sir,” the boy said. “My daddy always said, if I ever need help, find a policeman.”

He went on to explain that he had caught a ride to a friend’s house on the edge of town, but no one was home. He lived in the next town over, so he walked to the diner, the only other place he knew was open, since the barbershop was closed on a Wednesday.

More than 20 years later, that officer still reminded me of how we first met. A couple times, he reminded me that he knew my parents had raised me better than to be doing what I was doing, and he didn’t expect to have to have the same conversation again. I think he was one of the reasons I have disproportionately more friends who are LEOs than I do “regular” people.

I have known some bad cops. One

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Jefferson Weaver or two rebuilt their lives after their misdeeds came to light.

Some went to jail. At least one, maybe two, were likely victims of politics, rather than malpractice.

A few even skirted being fired or charged with crimes, and were able to retire.

Yes, I have known some bad cops – as a reporter, it’s inevitable that you occasionally run across them. But the bad apples make up only the tiniest percentage of the officers I have known and occasionally called friends in the three decades I’ve been in the news business.

I do not have the courage, patience or selflessness to be a policeman; I doubt most of us do.

Every officer out there is faced with the reality that he or she might someday have to stand between danger and someone who not only doesn’t appreciate the police, but actively dislikes anyone with a badge.

By no means would I try to excuse the bad behavior – or in

most cases, alleged bad behavior – of a crooked law enforcement officer. They take an oath to be held to a higher standard, and that standard should always be met and exceeded. Indeed, people often get angry over their child’s arrest, when it was the result not of the policeman’s actions, but poor parenting. That’s when a law enforcement officer has to be his or her most professional.

I cannot comprehend why it’s cool to write songs and make movies glamorizing the murder of police officers, any more than I can understand why there is an immediate assumption of guilt on the part of the cop when someone is hurt by a law enforcement officers. Common sense tells me that if the officer with the authority to question my actions gives me a legal reasonable instruction, I need to be polite and respectful, even if I disagree with him. Most officers I know and have known practice a lot of on-the-spot discretion; if it

weren’t for that good judgment, the jails would be a dozen times as full as they are right now.

Good manners go a long way.

Something that really confuses me is why, if someone is physically threatening a police officer or another person with a weapon (be it their hands or a machine gun) that suspect or his family is surprised or offended that the suspect’s quite likely to be injured, if not killed.

If I insist on touching a hot stove, despite being told not to do so, I’ll get burned, and it’s my own fault. If I were to refuse to put down a weapon when told to do so by a policeman, there’s a better than average chance that the one with the best training, who did everything right, and should have the law his side, is likely the one going home. Folks who can’t understand that actions have consequences don’t need to be killed, unless there’s no other alternative, but they don’t need to be coddled and allowed to hurt and kill others, either.

The officer’s number one job is to protect the public, then himself. Last on the list is protecting the life and health of someone who has decided to break the laws designed to protect him and the rest of the general public.

That’s how it should be, in my opinion.

Yet we have a new culture, one where the officer making the split-second decision has to put aside the distractions that he or she can quickly become a national enemy, unemployed or even charged with murder for killin’ someone who quite possibly needed or at least deserved killin’. Even if the officer is

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In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs also have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors and a handheld showerhead. And many higher-end models offer therapeutic spa-like features that are great for seniors with arthritis and other ailments.

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One other style to consider is the “risingwall” bathtub made by Kohler, which sits about two feet off the ground and has a side panel that slides up and down.

These tubs can be entered from a seated position, which makes it a nice option for wheelchair users. s4UB TYPE -OST companies offer several different types of walkin tubs. The most basic

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Lori Kirkpatrick This morning I strolled through the woods near my house, and I decided to pick some wild blackberries. I had begun to notice them ripening during recent walks with my German Shepherd, Rufus.

It was a pleasant way to start my day, and brought back memories of riding to Kure Beach with my dad and picking the sweet berries as a child.

We would stop along the side of the road and forage for them in the summer heat. The briars were prickly, and no matter how careful I was, I’d inevitably leave with scratches on my hands and wrists. Still, it was always worth the trip.

My dad and I would take our treasure home, show it off to my mom and brothers, and then begin the fun of crafting beautiful latticed blackberry pies - the best pies I’ve ever tasted.

As I began picking this morning, I heard a still small voice that whispered truth into my heart.

Foraging for blackberries in a briar patch is much like searching for God’s blessings in the ordinary moments of the day. If you aren’t looking for them, you might just overlook them and not even notice their presence.

All you can see at first

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glance is the briars and thorns; that is, until you slow down and examine more closely, just below the surface. Then suddenly, there it lies, peeking from behind the greenery and thorns - a deep purplish-black gleaming jewel of a berry, waiting patiently to be noticed, picked and cherished.

It’s not surprising that we miss them. If you’re like me, I’m often too busy - working, cooking, cleaning, paying bills or planning all that has to be done in the confines of a 24-hour period. There’s only so much we can do and accomplish in one day. But today I can’t help but ponder, how many “berries” have gone unnoticed because I didn’t take the time?

As I lean in closely, now I can see that there isn’t just one beautiful ripe berry right here at my feet. There are more.

Kneeling down, I notice there’s another and another and yet another.

Some of them are ripe and ready to be picked, some are just beginning to grow… and surely there are many more that I can’t even see with my mortal eyes and limited vision.

Today I will be intentional. I will lean in closely, take the time and make the effort to hear His voice. I will choose Him first, and forage for His truth in the midst of the briars and thorns I encounter each day.

Through those little whispered blessings, I will be reminded of who my Father is, and I will rest in the knowledge that He has the power to change everything about my day, my perspective and my heart.

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Moores Creek Battleground Association meeting scheduled for June 1 Moores Creek Battleground Association, Inc. is the oldest “friends� organization in the United States supporting the National Parks. Founded in 1899, the Association will hold its 2019 annual membership meeting and covered dish luncheon at noon Saturday, June 1 at Patriots Hall at Moores Creek National Battlefield on Hwy. 201 in Currie.

In addition to members and park volunteers the Association invites the public to participate, as well.

Special guest speaker for the occasion is Colonel W. Joseph Marm, Jr. (US

Army Ret), recipient of the Medal of Honor for valorous service in Vietnam’s Battle of the Ia Drang ValLEY IN .OVEMBER Exciting plans will also be shared by new Park Superintendent Matthew Woods, new board members elected and preliminary plans announced for THE UPCOMING TH ANNIversary of the American Revolution and founding of the United States of America.

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asked to bring a covered dish to share.

Moores Creek Battleground Association (MCBA) is the non-profit, membership org anization that partners with the National Battlefield to support educational and historical programming at Moores Creek.

The Association is an extension of the Moores Creek Monument AssoCIATION FORMED IN AND chartered in 1899 making it the oldest continuous support organization supporting National Parks in the nation.

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Born after 1957? Do you need a measles booster vaccination?

Pender County Health Department With recent news about the increasing number of measles cases in the United States, people are asking if they should be revaccinated. “Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles,� said Kim Trotman, Pender County Health Department immunization nurse. “One dose of measles-containing vaccine administered at age 12 months is approximately 93 percent effective and the effectiveness of two doses of measles-containing vaccine is greater than 97 percent.�

At this time North Carolina law regarding measles vaccination has not changed. All children attending school in North

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I have to wonder where we would be if all the police officers, Highway Patrol troopers, deputies, Wildlife officers, state and federal drug agents, detectives, and local officers decided at one time that it just ain’t worth it, and walked out. So many of the same people who scream about police brutality and abuse and militarization are the same ones who are incapable or unwilling to stand up and defend even their own homes, much less their

Carolina must have two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days between doses. The new guidelines are: s!DULTS BORN AFTER who do not have evidence of immunity (either proof of measles vaccination or a titer showing that they

are immune to measles) should receive one dose of a measles containing vaccine. s!DULTS WHO FALL INTO the high-risk cate gory should have two doses of measles containing vaccine separated by at least 28 days. High-risk category

mers from rough surf.

When swimming, be aware of the areas around piers as there are regulations regarding how close swimming and surfing are permitted.

Finally, do not pick up sea glass from the beach.

It’s best to leave it in the sand and walk away. Actually, that’s a big fat lie.

I just want all of the sea glass for myself.

Memorial Day weekend welcomes the official start of summer. Although traffic, hot temperatures and crowds may pique frustration, remember to be patient and enjoy all that Surf City, North and Topsail Beaches have to offer.

communities. They regularly kick the sheepdogs who guard them.

Yet – professional law enforcement officers just shrug and drive on.

I doubt my skin is thick enough to accept the abuse many of them receive, both on the national and personal scale.

Last week, folks gathered in Washington City to remember those sheep dogs who were kicked by their flocks. There were far too many children without mothers and fathers, far too many husbands and wives. Some of them were local to most of you reading these words.

Some of those officers honored changed flat tires for strangers on a busy roadside. Some gave rambunctious teenagers a lecture and a second chance.

Some likely helped little kids whose parents told

them that if they were lost in the land of the wolves, to find a sheepdog.

It’s sad that among all the memorials in our nation’s capital, the one that continues to grow is the wall of fallen peace officers. There will be other wars, and likely more memorials to honor those who die, but wars eventually cease, and enemies are eventually defeated.

The longest-running war is still that struggle against law enforcement officers. And every day, even when they’ve been cussed, beaten and insulted by the flock they serve, those sheepdogs still stand up to defend the sheep in the land of the wolves.

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PEOPLE BORN BEFORE ARE likely to have been infected naturally and therefore are presumed to be protected against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Pender County Health Department offers measles vaccine as well as MMR titers. Contact Pender County Health Department for questions regarding cost. You do not need an appointment to receive vaccination or titers.

Walk in hours are 8 A M UNTIL P M -ONDAY through Friday (closed from 12-1 p.m. daily for

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This past weekend Harrison Wierse and Evan Higgins, seniors at Topsail High School on the golf team, were invited to attend the Tarheel Cup Tournament at River Landing in Wallace. The tournament consisted of all high school seniors.

There were six men and six women from Eastern North Carolina, and a like team from the west.

For the past three years, the West team has won.

This year, the East team won. Pictured above are Wierse and Higgins.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Our loggerhead ladies are officially back in town and we have the nests to prove it. Topsail Turtle Project volunteers at the north end of the island reported the first nest of the season May 14 with more being reported since in other areas.

That’s a positive sign that just maybe our turtles think our beaches are still a great place to raise their families despite what Hurricane Flo did to us last year. And now that our gals are nesting we encourage our locals and visitors to be our extra eyes by looking for signs that mama has come ashore.

If you see turtle tracks or a nesting turtle please call our Beach Director, Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880 with the location.

By the time you read this the10 interns selected for our 12-week program will be on board and learning just how much is involved in doing what we do. It’s immensely rewarding work in many ways but contrary to what many people envision it is far from a glamour job.

It won’t take long before the interns smell like our regular staff ! You’ll get a chance to learn more about them over the summer in this column and meet them in person during tours.

These interns will be walking into a full house of recovered turtles just waiting for a ride to the beach along with a dozen or so patients who will

Hoppy, a Kemps Riddley sea turtle, gets a treatment at the hospital still be with us for some time. We’re still admitting Kemp’s who are dining a little too closely to our local piers and paying the price by getting hooked.

If the hook (or hooks) are visible and in an easily accessible place (flipper, jaw) we can usually remove them and apply some basic first aid for a few days. Sometimes our patients have required a trip to CMAST for surgical removal of the hook and need a longer recovery time. Worst case is when they swallow the hook and line, especially if it is a stainless steel hook that has no chance of disintegrating.

Their prognosis can be dire, and unfortunately we have a very sick little guy

right now in that situation.

The staff at our local piers are well versed in how to handle a hooked turtle so please contact them immediately if you have one on the end of your line. We’ll come to get it and make sure it gets the treatment it needs to go back home.

We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of visitors to our hospital this spring and are getting ready to move to our summer schedule very shortly.

For now we are open only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m., and we will be open on the Saturday before Memorial Day, May 25. Beginning on Saturday, June 1st we will open daily (except Wednesdays and Sundays) from noon-4 p.m.

We often have a rather long line even early in the summer. Prep for your visit by making sure that you are well hydrated and are wearing sunscreen. Many people bring an umbrella for shade if it’s a hot and sunny day. The tour lasts approximately one hour once you are inside. Hope to see you soon!

Denzel Mitchell Lewis graduated from East Carolina University of a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health May 3. Denzel is a 2015 graduate of Heide Trask Senior High School. Denzel hopes to apply his education and skills by providing protection against environmental factors that may adversely human health or the ecological balance essential to long-term human health, safety and environmental quality. He is the son of Harry and Annette Mitchell Lewis of Rocky Point, and the grandson of Thurman and Edna Lewis of Rocky Point, and Mandy and the Late Oscar Mitchell Jr, of Watha.

Pender County students Karissa Sowers, Riley Gurganus, and Isaac Talbert are taking part in the N.C. Governor’s School next year. Pictured with the students is Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill.

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The wisdom of our elders Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen in holy reverence built an ark‌By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren— was enabled to become a father‌By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God. Hebrews 11 selected verses I was looking through scripture the other day when I discovered something I had never noticed before. It was right there all the time, sprinkled through the Old Testament like gold dust. It was there but it didn’t really hit me until the other day.

What I realized is that God depended on older people

to do His work in the Old Testament.

Noah was on up in years when he built the ark, six hundred or so the Bible tells us. Abraham and Sarah were in their golden years when they had Isaac. In one place it says that Abraham was so old he was “almost dead.�

Moses was no spring chicken when he set out to rescue the Israelites from Pharaoh and then he wandered in the wilderness for forty more years to boot.

All the prophets or at least most of them were mature of age, some prophesied over many years. God looked to the old and the wise to accomplish his mission in the world. So it seems to me that it would be wise to look to the older and wiser among us for guidance and advice.

In other words we should honor and appreci-

ate our elders. Why honor you ask? Well, for being around all these years, for setting the foundation on which we all stand today, for their faith and their work and their service and for the insights they bring us today about the church and its future.

They are our past. They know our history. They remember who we were and so help us know who we are now. They are our memory of how God has fed us and led us in the past. They are our present, too, still here to join us in envisioning our future as a Christian community.

They have stories to tell and wisdom to share, so let’s listen and learn.

They have walked the path of faith before us.

They have led the way.

They have experienced the spirit of God leading them. They have studied the word for wisdom and direction. They have

walked the path of adversity and success before us and they are still walking with us.

So let’s take advantage of their longevity, their long view to cast light on our way here and now and into the future.

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So let us honor the old and wise among us today.

If we are lucky we will become old and wise, too.

But let us also honor them from now on, let us keep on honoring them.

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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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Kenneth Layne Skipper SCOTTS HILL -- Kenneth Layne Skipper, age 68 of Scotts Hill, passed from this earthly life, Friday May 17, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born Mar. 4, 1951 in New Hanover County, son of the late Thomas W. Skipper and Evelyn Pauline Shelton Skipper. Also preceding Ken in passing, was a twin brother and a sister.

Ken is survived by a brother, Lynn Skipper of Rocky Point; also surviving him are several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday May 24, 6-7 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home.

Private Graveside Services for family and close friends will be Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. in

the Arbor Walk section of Oleander Memorial Gardens.

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.

Reverend Dwight Wayne Overby ROCKY POINT -- Reverend Dwight Wayne Overby, 75, of Rocky Point passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He was a 2007 retiree of General Electric having worked in the Nuclear

Obituaries

and Aircraft divisions respectively for a total of 31 years. Reverend Overby was for merly employed with Bellamy Drug Company in Wilmington for 12 years. He was a 1962 graduate of Erwin High School where he was a member of the math and science club.

Reverend Overby attended Southeastern Community College. As an ordained Baptist pastor, Reverend Overby preached The Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1979, having pastored Park Avenue Baptist Church in Wilmington, Bear Branch Baptist Church in Currie, interim Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Leland, and Bethlehem Baptist Church near Currie for seven years.

Dwight was a hardworking, loving, dedicated husband, father, and friend.

Dwight’s abiding faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was evidenced by his daily life.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Kay Trump Overby of the home; his beloved daughter, Tracey Overby Garner and husband, Mark of Rocky Point; his brother, Harold Hayes and wife, Carolyn of Rocky Point. He is also survived by his sister in law, Judy Trump Johnson of Erwin; his brothers-in-law, Ricky Trump and his wife, Carol of Delco and Larry and wife, Patty Mason of Winnabow; and his beloved grand dog, Sammy.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hayes and stepfather, Henry Hampton Hayes; his father, Johnny Rombola; his brother, Barry Hayes;

his twin granddaughters, Hannah and Faith Garner; and his grandmother, Erma Bowling, who raised him in the admonition of The Lord.

Dwight loved to work on lawnmowers, read, garden, and had a deep love for his family. Dwight’s abiding faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was evidenced in his daily life.

The family received friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church, NC Hwy NC 210, Rocky Point, followed by funeral service at 3 p.m. conducted by The Rev. Dr. J. D. Herchenhahn and The Reverend David Bays.

Burial followed in Ril e y ’s C re e k M e m o r i a l Cemetery. Casketbearers were be Steve Hayes, Ryan Hayes, Hampton Hayes,

Brad Hayes, Ozzie Espenosia, and Cody Mason.

Honorary bearers were Ted Brown, Dannie Rivenbark, Steve Coleman, James Davis, and Junior Lewis.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice, especially Felicia James and Joyce Messick for their outstanding care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Hobby becomes egg business

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer James and Shirley Steele have always raised chickens as a hobby, but then they noticed the level of interest that their middle daughter, Mary Catherine, had in raising them.

Their daughter began selling eggs locally from the chickens she was raising at home, and her parents realized that this could be an opportunity to help her pursue her dream.

They decided to make a business out of it, and they designed and built Laysan Bay Farm.

The farm is located in Rocky Point, and functions as a small familyowned certified organic egg farm.

“We had a piece of property there on Carver Road, and we were going to develop it for my electrical business; and we just never did,” James Steele began.

“We wanted to find a use for the property, and we saw how our middle daughter loves chickens. From that we kind of developed the

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Continued from page 2A burgers, cheesesteaks. I’m actually going to try to keep it really simple and stay in the Rocky Point area as much as possible. I’ve had several people ask us about going to Wilmington and other areas, but Rocky Point is what kind of made us - and I’m going to try to stay there (and in Pender County) as much as possible.”

Lane’s Ferry, as a restaurant, appeared in Our State magazine several

idea the do an egg farm.”

The Steeles wanted their egg farm to be a certified organic one, setting them apart from other egg sellers. They developed a state of the art facility which houses 250 Ameraucana chickens with only 25 birds in each run. Ameraucana chickens produce light blue, tan, and light green eggs. Mary Catherine (who is high functioning autistic) loves chickens and gardening, and she has named all 250 chickens.

“Most egg farms have 10,000 birds, where we only have 250. They way it is set up, a person comes to the farm can actually see where their food product comes from. We are certified organic, so we are checked by the USDA representative yearly to make sure that we meet all the requirements. We are the only farm in eastern North Carolina that is certified organic egg farm,” said Steele.

Eggs are not all they have for sale at the farm.

They also sell org anic chicken manure. They offer

local honey from Burgaw, tshirts and handmade crafts and jewelry. They also sell “Ice Chips,” which is a xylitol candy for diabetics.

To top it off, Laysan Bay Farm offers free coffee to their guests.

“We’re also getting a couple of goats and a donkey, so we will have a mini petting zoo. We’re going to do an ‘egg-ucational’ building for children, and we have honey bees. Guests can look through a window and see the production area. We also have a chicken cam on the website, so you can log in and watch the chickens get into the nesting box, and sit on and lay their eggs,” said Steele.

Laysan Bay Farm is located at 65 Carver Drive in Rocky Point. They are open and have eggs for sale on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit their website at https://www.laysanbayfarm.com/, find them on Facebook or call (833) 3443276. They are also listed on https://gottobenc.com.

times featuring their burgers and hot dogs. McManus said that he hasn’t changed a thing, and that the food truck has the same great food with the same top quality ingredients.

Their famous grilled Nathan’s hot dogs are offered with toppings like homemade slaw and chili served on a seasoned grilled topsliced bun. Cheesesteaks are served on toasted hoagies. McManus starts from scratch with fresh ingredients every day, and they sell until they run out - and they usually do run out.

“Everything is so new, I just feel like I’m starting all

over from scratch and I’m still trying to figure everything out. This is definitely a little bit different than the restaurant. I kinda miss the people sitting down, but last night we were at Food Lion and it was amazing - the people that were out there. I tried to talk to everybody that I could, but just getting back into it - we are really slammed,” said McManus.”

To find out more about Lane’s Ferry Food Truck and their schedule, like them on Facebook or visit the website www.lanesferry.com.

Mary Catherine with chickens at the Laysan Bay Farm

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

I am an outdoors columnist and a freelance photographer. If you have read this column more than a couple of times, you know I like to reminisce about days in the past while getting to the point of my story.

Simple things is all I try to remind people of. Simple things and simple times.

Those are usually what makes up the fabled ‘good ole days.’ You know, things like punching holes in the top of a mason jar.

Last year I was hoping to catch something that only happens this time of year.

Not catching a fish, but an event. A natural event at that. However, the timing fell in place where that event coincided with another epic experience in which my wife, kids and even a few of my dogs headed to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

I love the national parks and I love that we as humans saw the need to have preserved land so we can experience things the way they once were. One of my goals when heading west last year was to capture an image similar to famed legendary photographer Ansel Adams of the Snake River and the Tetons. I was fortunate enough to come really close to doing so, and shot it from the exact spot that Adams captured his image from nearly 70 years ago.

There are other images

I would like to capture and things I would like to experience in this life.

Things such as the ‘firefall’ at Yosemite National Park, where the water fall becomes bright red for only a few days out of the year as the sun lowers to the perfect position. It resembles a gigantic lava fall.

If you don’t know what I am talking about, give Google a try and take a peak at a few images that have been captured.

Another eventful experience is to visit the Cataloochie Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the elk rut.

I have done this several times, and the bellowing of the elks’ bugles in a morning mist is absolutely something worth being a part of.

Even my mostly deaf ears can feel the full effect of trumpeting mating sounds, sending goosebumps down my arms.

But the event I wanted to experience is not at one of the more recognized national parks. No, it is at a much smaller one. It doesn’t have the same visions that pop in people’s minds as the Grand Canyon, or Everglades, or Zion National Parks. It is by no means a Yellowstone or Yosemite.

In fact, even though it is one of the closest national parks to us, few would rec-

ognize the name at all.

Congaree National Park only became a national park in 2003. Located just a few miles from Columbia, South Carolina, it is in a decent driving distance from about anywhere in the southeast. And during the final couple of weeks of May, something very special happens there.

There are three species of synchronous fireflies in North America. By synchronous, I mean that when they begin to search for mates, they all light up at the same time. They work like a wave of strobe lights, sometimes lighting up from left to right across the forest floor, sometimes just doing it all at once. It is a

beautiful sight.

And I finally got to experience it.

It will last for about another week, and if you have an opportunity to take a trip there, do so. As much as I hyped myself up for the experience, it lived up to my expectations, maybe even surpassing them.

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

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PENDER COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 SUBMITTED PROPOSED BUDGET

Town of Burgaw Government News May 23, 2019

The Pender County ABC budget proposal for fiscal year 2019-2020 has been submitted to the ABC Board. A copy is available for inspection in the office of the General Manager during business hours. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the ABC office (located in the rear of the ABC store) at 207 US Hwy. 117 S. in Burgaw. Comments from the public on this proposed budget are welcome at that time.

FY 2019-2020 PROPOSED BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW The Town Manager, as Budget Officer of the Town of Burgaw, has submitted the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget to the Board of Commissioners. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Town Clerk.

2019 SUMMER ON THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES

May 23, May 30, 2019

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.

Atkinson and Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department fire district property owners

June 6th June 20th

The two fire districts will hold a public meeting May 30 7 p.m. at West Pender Middle School To receive comments from property owners regarding a request to the Pender County Commissioners to raise the Atkinson Fire Tax Rate by 3 cents and the Shiloh Fire Tax Rate by 1.5 cents.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories ABC Board 1 District 1 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Board of Adjustment 2 District 1, District 4 Board of Equalization & Review 2 At-Large, Alternate Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Planning Board 1 Technical Southeastern Community & Family Services Board 1 At-Large Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek 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.

Pender County Boar d of Elections to conduct e duca tional seminar on vo ter ID requirement R A LEIGH, N .C. – The Pender County Board of Elections will hold an educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements on May 23, 2019 at 2 p.m. Thur sday, at the Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr, Hampstead, NC 28 443. A ND 6 p.m. Thur sday, at the B ur gaw Library, 103 S. Cowan St, B ur gaw , NC 28425.

Session Law 2018-144 requires each county board of elections to hold at least two voter ID seminars before September 1, 2019. Attendees also will receive information about voting options, including absentee-by-mail, One-Stop early voting and Election Day voting. Information about provisional voting, the availability of free North Carolina voter ID cards and residency requirements for voting also will be provided.

For more information on the voter ID requirement in North Carolina, please go to www.ncsbe.gov/Voter-ID. Questions? Please contact the Pender County Board of Elections at 910-259-1220 or penderboe@pendercountync.gov

July 18th August 1st

Soul on the Beach British Invaders

REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS AVAILABLE Reflective address signs are available for a small fee of ten dollars at the Burgaw Fire Department. Being able to identify address numbers enhances the productivity of the fire department when responding to an emergency.

For more information, please visit Town Hall or call the fire department at 910-259-7494.

TOWN CALENDAR May 27 Town offices closed for Memorial Day

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

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

5/23/2019

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, the Pender County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law.

PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Pender County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law.

TIME OF MEETINGS The Board will convene for its first meeting on Monday, May 6th, 2019.

The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearing at its last meeting on Friday, June 28th, 2019.

Meetings will be held Monday May 6th The week of May 27th Monday – Friday The week of June 3rd Monday – Friday The week of June 10th Monday - Friday All meetings begin promptly at 9:00 AM In Tax Assessors Conference Room of the Howard Holly Building.

Requests for a hearing must be received no later than final adjournment which is scheduled for Friday, June 28th, 2019 at 3:00 PM. In the event of an earlier or a later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper.

The schedule for the hearing of appeals which were timely filed will be posted at the office of the Assessor, serving as Clerk to the Board, and will also be provided to individuals and organizations that have requested notice pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12.

All requests for hearing should be made to: Justian Pound, Clerk to the Pender County Board of Equalization and Review Office of Tax Assessor, PO Box 67 Burgaw, N. C. 28425 Telephone: (910) 910-1221 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS:

The seminar is free and open to the public.

Beginning in 2020, voters will be required to provide photo identification before they vote. This includes both in-person and by-mail voting, with some exceptions. In November 2018, North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the N.C. Constitution to require voters to present photo ID at the polls.

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DATE OF HEARINGS:

June 4, 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 Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Par 5 Development Group, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Kenneth L. West et al., owner, is requesting the approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for (1) tract totaling approximately ±2.76 acres from RA, Rural Agriculture zoning district to GB-CD3, General Business conditional zoning district 3 as part of a Major Site Development Plan that also totals ±2.76 acres. This request is to allow for the construction of a Dollar General retail store (NAICS 453). The subject property is located on the south side of NC HWY 11, approximately ±500 feet west of the intersection of NC HWY 11 and Willard Railroad Street (SR 1309) and approximately ±1,000 feet east of the intersection of NC HWY 11 and Courtney Drive in the Union Township. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3304-63-4215-0000.

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 Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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 Sarah Eugene Chasteen, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Sarah Eugene Chasteen, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 8, 2019 at 1908 Oakley Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of May, 2019.

Faye Olean Brock 1908 Oakley Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429 #8660 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 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 Barbara Edwards Miller, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Barbara Edwards Miller, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 8, 2019 at 118 Mallard Dr., Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of May, 2019.

George K. Miller 118 Mallard Dr. Hampstead, NC 28443 #8661 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 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 Gregory Robert Walsh, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gregory Robert Walsh, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before August 8, 2019 at P.O. Box 9, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of May, 2019.

Cheal’lisse Ricca P.O. Box 9 Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8663 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Herman Bob Piner, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of August, 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 2nd day of May, 2019.

Elizabeth Piner Grimmer 2463 NC Highway 903 South Magnolia, NC 28453 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8667 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 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 Lawrence Paul Hayes, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lawrence Paul Hayes, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 8, 2019 at 41 Drake Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of May, 2019.

Lawrence PS Hayes 41 Drake Court Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8662 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 18 SP 206 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 Billie O. Rivenbark and wife, Melba K. Rivenbark, to Michael Lyon, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, which was dated September 30, 2013 and recorded on October 3, 2013 in Book 432 at Page 0305, 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 May 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying in Union township, Pender County, North Carolina; adjacent to and Northwest of the centerline of the paved portion of secondary road #1314 and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an existing subsurface railroad spike in the said centerline of secondary road #1314 over the center of a large steel culvert that carries the waters of

Drumgool Branch beneath said road (said culvert is located approximately 0.40 mile Southwardly along secondary road #1314 from its intersection with U.S. Highway #117), running thence from beginning railroad spike, so located, with said centerline of secondary road #1314 the following chords: South 33 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds West 149.98 feet; South 42 degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds West 145.75 feet; South 50 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 149.51 feet and South 59 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds West 119.20 feet to a steel nail; thence North 09 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West 508.76 feet (passing over inline iron pipes at 29.95 feet and 230.00 feet) to an iron pipe; thence North 51 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 219.60 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 203.35 feet) to an old cart axle (with witness tree) in the center of the run of Drumgool Branch; thence down the run of Drumgool Branch, as it meanders, the following traverse courses and distances. South 62 degrees 32 minutes 45 seconds East 48.36 feet; South 06 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West 75.45 feet; South 43 degrees 16 minutes 15 seconds East 87.80 feet; South 68 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds East 57.07 feet; South 58 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds East 62.90 feet and South 73 degrees 35 minutes East 116.20 feet to the beginning, containing 3.29 acres, more or less, after the exclusion of the right of way area of secondary road #1314 that lies within the above described boundaries, and is as surveyed and described by William H. Blake, N.C. RLS #l-2179 of Burgaw, N.C. On 23 May, 1980.

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

Said property is commonly known as 580 Johnson Nursery Road, Willard, NC 28478; Parcel ID No.: 331441-0756-0000.

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 the Heirs of Billie O. Rivenbark and Melba K. Rivenbark.

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 William Harris, NCSB No. 48633 PHONE: 803.509.5078 FAX: 803.753.9841 #8647 5/16, 5/23/19 19 SP 51 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 Ana L. Aguilar and Jose C. Aguilar to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2012 and recorded on June 1, 2012 in Book 4081 at Page 310, 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 May 28, 2019

at 11:00AM, 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 9, WHITE TAIL RIDGE, is the same as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 26, Page 42, Pender County Registry, reference to said map being made for a more particular description Being the same property by deed from George Stubbs Enterprises, LLC to Wayne M Conner and wife, F. Ann Conner recorded in Book 3018, Page 321, Pender County Registry Together with improvements located thereon, said property being located at 202 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw, North Carolina.

1999 Redman Mobile Home, Serial #13909028AB Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 202 Copperhead Lane, 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 Ana L. Aguilar and Jose C. Aguilar, married.

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.: 19-02592-FC01 #8668 5/16, 5/23/19 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF The power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Glenn R. Thornton and Edith M. Thornton, husband and wife dated July 31, 2007 and recorded August 3, 2007, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, in Book 3288 at Page 342, securing a Loan Agreement in the original principal amount of $82,009.09 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Pender County, in the City of Burgaw, North Carolina, on May 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. O’clock, all that certain parcel of land secured by the abovedescribed Deed of Trust recorded in Book 3288 at Page 342, situated in Pender County, North Carolina, as more particularly described therein, which legal description is made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein and briefly described in Deed Volume 742, Page 537, Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 3227-99-8578-0000.

ADDRESS SHOWN AS SECURITY ON THE NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: 2861 Hwy 117 South, Burgaw, NC 28425.

PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice is/are: Glenn R. Thornton and wife, Edith M. Thornton.

In the event the property which is the subject of this Notice of Sale is residential real property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, 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 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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1), up to a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The property is being sold “as is and where is” with no representations or warranties of any type or kind being given or to be construed as being given or made; and, no title certification of any type or kind is being made or is to be construed as being made. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinabove described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned will require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash or certified check in the amount of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. The real property hereinabove described will be sold subject to any unpaid taxes, prior encumbrances, if any, and special assessments.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required and will also be subject to a ten (10) day right of redemption or to the filing of a bankruptcy petition. In the event of an upset bid, redemption or the filing of a bankruptcy petition, or any other reason that the Substitute Trustee deems necessary to redo the sale, the bid deposit will be returned and no other remedies will be assertable.

19-SP-23 This 14th day of April, 2019. /s/ Frances S. White Frances S. White or Rick D. Lail, either one of whom may act, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 30081 Charlotte, N.C. 28230-0081 (704) 817-8134 #8659 5/16, 5/23/19 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 Almeria White Parrish Moore, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Almeria White Parrish Moore, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 22, 2019 at 101 Ashley Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of May, 2019.

Tambra Moore 101 Ashley Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 #8670 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 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 Arnold Douglas Murphy, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Arnold Douglas Murphy, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before August 22, 2019 at P.O. Box 896, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of May, 2019.

James Leonard Brown, III P.O. Box 896, Hampstead, NC 28443 #8672 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MELINDA STEPHENS McCRACKEN 19 E 182 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Melinda Stephens McCracken, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Ricky Kelly Stephens, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 17, 2019 at 171 Long Branch Lane, Burgaw NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator.

Ricky Kelly Stephens, Administrator Estate of Melinda Stephens McCracken c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8676 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19

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A public hearing on the request will be held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 20, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City.

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State law does not require coastal development permits for projects outside of the state waters, but the federal Coastal Zone Management Act requires federal applicants to coordinate with the state for any proposed activity that affects land use, water use or any natural resource within the coastal zone. #8675 5/16/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONALD WAYNE BATSON All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Donald Wayne Batson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to William Edward Batson, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before 19 August 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 abovenamed Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8674 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GLADYS BRITT STEPHENS 19 E 193 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Gladys Britt Stephens, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Ricky Kelly Stephens, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before August 17, 2019 at 171 Long Branch Lane, Burgaw NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator.

Ricky Kelly Stephens, Administrator Estate of Gladys Britt Stephens c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8677 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marianne Morra, late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does herby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to the undersigned at 328 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead, NC 28443, on or before August 16, 2019 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of May, 2019.

Arthur Rice, Executor of the Estate of Marianne Morra Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401 #8679 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE SESSION FILE NO.: 18 JT 27 In the Matter of: R.L., a minor child To: The Unknown Respondent Father of a male child born on March 15, 2018, in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS OF PUBLICATION. Take notice that a PLEADING seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Pender County Department of Social Services.

You are required to make defense to such pleadings no later than the 2nd day of July, 2019. Said date being forty days from the first publication of this Notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

You are entitled to attend the hearing affecting your parental rights.

You are entitled to have an attorney appointed by the Court if you cannot afford one, provided that you request an attorney at or before the time of the hearing. You may contact the Clerk of Juvenile Court for Burgaw, North Carolina to request counsel. This is notice to the above-named respondents that FAILURE TO APPEAR may result in a decision adverse to your parental rights and adverse to any custodial or visitation rights.

This the 15th day of May, 2019. ___________________ Tonya Lacewell Turner Attorney for Pender County Department of Social Services 810 S. Walker Street P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 (910) 663-3763 #8673 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 Notice to Creditors Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Wilbur R. Hales (19-E-221), late of Pender County, Wilmington North Carolina the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 701 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401 on or before August 21, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of May, 2019.

Brenda Gail Boone c/o Craige & Fox, PLLC 701 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #8681 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RICHARD KARL STOUGHTON All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Richard Karl Stoughton, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Valerie Kinsley, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before September 1, 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 Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8682 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jens B. Jensen, deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of August, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 16th day of May, 2019.

Donna Jensen Byrnes Executor of the Estate of Jens B. Jensen c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #8686 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19

TOWN OF WATHA BUDGET HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020 The Town of Watha will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. at the Watha Town Hall located at 425 Watha Road, Watha, N.C. for the purpose of taking public comment on the 2019-2020 proposed budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be on display on the “Media Board” located at the Watha Town Hall front porch.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices 19 SP 59 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 Robert C. Mazzeo to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), which was dated April 11, 2005 and recorded on April 11, 2005 in Book 2631 at Page 13, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 4, 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 Lots 49 and 50, Section III, Woodhaven Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 24 at Page 248, Pender County Registry, reference to which 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 138 Remington Road, 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 Robert C. Mazzeo.

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.: 19-04039-FC01 #8680 5/23, 5/30/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP54 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES P. SHAPLEY AND LEILANI LEE SHAPLEY DATED MAY 1, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3221 AT PAGE 99 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 22, 2015 IN BOOK 4568 AT PAGE 259 AND FURTHER MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 2017 IN BOOK 4656 AT PAGE 2248 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 June 4, 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: Located in Long Creek Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and Northeast of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1402 (Fennell Town Road) and adjacent to and East of the soil centerline of a 60 foot wide roadway easement known as Melody Lane and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing nail and cap in the intersection of paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1402 (Fennell Town Road) and the soil centerline of a 60 foot wide roadway easement known as Melody Lane, said nail and cap being located at a point that is the following courses and distances from the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1402 (Fennell Town Road) with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1404; South 81 Degrees 36 Minutes 57 Seconds East 1097.04 feet; South 80 Degrees 43 Minutes 51 Seconds East 1843.62 feet; South 43 Degrees 58 Minutes 35 Seconds East 827.62 feet and South 59 Degrees 03 Minutes 44 Seconds East 140.36 feet to the BEGINNING and running thence from the BEGINNING so located: (1) Along the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1402 (Fennell Town Road) a chord course and distance of South 65 Degrees 16 Minutes 20 Seconds East 88.10 feet to an existing tack in said centerline; thence,

(2) Continuing along said centerline a chord course and distance of South 69 Degrees 36 Minutes 54 Seconds East 50.60 feet to an existing nail and cap in said centerline; thence, (3) South 11 Degrees 09 Minutes 15 Seconds West 729.37 feet (passing over an existing iron pipe inline at 32.12 feet) to an existing iron stake in a bend of a ditch; thence, (4) North 76 Degrees 59 Minutes 44 Seconds West 747.77 feet (passing over an existing iron pipe inline at 744.80 feet) to an existing subsurface iron pipe in the soil centerline of a 60 foot wide roadway easement known as Melody Lane; thence, (5) Along the soil centerline of the above said 60 foot wide roadway easement the following courses and distance from existing subsurface iron pipe to existing subsurface iron pipe along said roadway easement; North 33 Degrees 30 Minutes 43 Seconds East 124.86 (chord); North 55 Degrees 29 Minutes 12 Seconds East 820.76 feet and North 41 Degrees 15 Minutes 21 Seconds East 35.36 feet (chord) to the BEGINNING, containing 7.433 acres, more or less, after the exclusion of those portions of Secondary Road No. 1402 (Fennell Town Road)(assumed 60 foot right-of- way) and Melody Lane (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson and Jones Surveying Company of Burgaw, North Carolina during May 2006.

As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 2827 at Page 018 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 37 Melody Ln, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James P. Shapley and Leilani L. Shapley.

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

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 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 May 14, 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/ 19-104537 #8684 5/23, 5/30/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP61 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID ROBERTSON MCELROY DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3682 AT PAGE 9 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 June 4, 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: BEING all of Lot 268, Phase II of Olde Point Development as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in map Book 13 at Page 69 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

SUBJECT to restrictions recorded in Book 481 at Page 14 of the Pender county Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 103 Ridge Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are David Robertson McElroy.

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 May 14, 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/ 19-104911 #8685 5/23, 5/30/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP46 I N T H E M AT T E R O F T H E FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RUSSELL B. WRIGHT AND MELISSA WRIGHT AKA MELISSA B. WRIGHT DATED OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4330 AT PAGE 0031 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on June 6, 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: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 13 OF WOODCROFT SUBDIVISION, SECTION II AS SHOWN ON A MAP OF SAME TITLE, PREPARED BY SOUTHERN LAND SERVICES OF FAISON, N.C. SAID MAP IS DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 30, AT PAGE 37 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. APN #: 3214-26-4523-0000 And Being more commonly known as: 114 Woodcroft Ln, Rocky

Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Russell B. Wright.

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 May 16, 2019.

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Vann graduates municipal and county administration course Allen Vann, Director of Facilities & Fleet Services with Pender County Government, has successfully graduated from the 2018-2019 Municipal and County Administration course of the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill.

This program is designed for managers, department heads, and officials whose responsibilities require a broad understanding of functions beyond individual areas of specialization. The course is approximately 150 hours in length, and more than 60 instructors participate in leading the program. Course instruction covers North Carolina local government law, organization and management, finance and budgeting, employment law and administration, planning and regulation of development, and the delivery of specific city or county services.

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Topsail lacrosse falls in state final four

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Senior Eli Copeland (Lander University) closed out his high-school career with two goals and an assist, and classmate Jake Volpe (Wingate University) ended a stellar four-year career with a goal, seven ground balls, and three caused turnovers, but it was not quite enough as Chapel Hill staged a late comeback from a 4-7 deficit to record a 7-5 win over Topsail last Tuesday in the NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A East regional final.

Chapel Hill (16-4) lost 6-4 to Weddington (16-1) last Friday in the state championship game.

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Lady Pirates end season with loss to S. Alamance

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Topsail’s Jake Volpe battles a Chapel Hill defender in last week’s final four loss in Hampstead.

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By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers The 2019 high school baseball season was not what was expected. There were high hopes at each high school. When the season ended the three high school teams finished with a combined 20 wins.

That being said, there were some great performances throughout the season and several young men had very good seasons. The Post & Voice would like to recognize each one of these studentathletes. s4YLER .ORRIS 0ENDer) This senior standout had 49 strikeouts on the mound in 46 innings He had a.354 on base percentage at the plate. However, Tyler meant much more to the Patriots than statistics. He is a great teammate and leader. Coach Scott Liptrap said it best, “He got the ball first every week and was very competitive even though we were developing in the field all year He is willing to play everywhere and played a very good shortstop for us. A joy for all of us to have on the team.” s+OLBY ,ANIER 4RASK) Only a junior, Lanier hit .429 for the year. He was a hard out in the Coastal 8 Conference. He was second on the team with 11 runs batted in and led the team with 25 hits. He was also a threat on the base paths, logging 11 steals in 12 attempts. He also pitched for the Titans, finishing the year with a very respectable 3.92 earned run average.

s3HANE .OLAN 4OPSAIL Nolan batted .271 for the Pirates in the tough Mideastern Conference.

He had 14 runs scored and 12 runs batted in. he had a .357 slugging percentage.

He was solid in the field, finishing the year with a .940 fielding percentage.

He had only five errors in 84 chances. Some consider this senior to be the best shortstop in the conference. s#HRIS /LIVAS 0ENDER This senior was the ultimate team player. A very good first baseman, the Patriots used him at catcher, and he did an excellent job. He was good at the plate, finishing the year with a .408 on base percentage. One testament to this young man is that he did not strikeout looking all year. He took a no-hitter into the seventh against Dixon at home.

His calling card is his outstanding work ethic. s2ICKY $EES 4RASK) Only a junior, Dees had a very good year. He batted .371 for Coach Ronnie Pruitt with a team high 13 runs batted in. he led the team in triples and stolen bases. He was also a force on the hill, finishing the year with a very respectable 3.92 earned run average. s#ALEB $EMERS 4OPSAIL This senior first baseman had a very good year. He batted .364 with 18 runs batted in. He crossed home plate 12 times himself. He had three homeruns, two doubles and two triples with a .623 slugging percentage. He was very good in the field, posting a .941 fielding percentage with 122 putouts.

Topsail shot putter Payton Little (above) and Nathan Lau (right) in the discus circle.

s*EFF 3TROESSENRUTHER 4RASK A sophomore, this versatile baseball player led the Titans with six doubles for the year. He was solid on the mound as well, giving Coach Pruitt 25 quality innings, striking out 20 opponents. He added seven stolen bases.

His best baseball is ahead of him and should be a force for the next two years. s*OSH "ARNHILL 0ENDER Josh finished the year with a .415 on base percentage. He was a very tough out in the Coastal 8 Conference.

He also pitched for the Patriots,

giving Coach Liptrap 16 innings on the mound. He logged 22 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.

Barnhill can hit for average and power. He was the Patriots best bat. He can play multiple positions but may translate into a center fielder at the next level. s-ARSHALL 3UGDEN 4OPSAIL Sugden batted just under .300 for the Pirates this year with a .333 slugging percentage.

He plays multiple positions and is solid in the field. He had a very respectable .909 fielding percentage for the year.

Topsail’s Smith county Player of the year, Pender’s Liptrap named Coach of the Year

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers The Topsail Pirate baseball team has had a very difficult two years. Last years debacle where the team had to forfeit the majority of their wins on a technicality forced the school to fire their successful coach.

First year head coach Nick Raynor came in and did an admirable job but the team struggled in the win-loss department.

There has been one constant at the Hampstead school – there are good baseball players. The Post-Voice thinks that one player in particular, senior Aiden Smith is the best player in the county. for that reason, the Pender Post-Topsail Voice has named senior outfielder - pitcher Aiden Smith the 2019 all county baseball player of the year.

Smith had a good year at the plate. He batted .306 with seven runs scored and 13 runs batted in. He had a homerun, three doubles and one triple. He had a very good .416 slugging percentage.

In the field, Smith was solid. He had a .948 fielding percentage with only five miscues in 96 fielding chances.

Smiths best attribute may lie in his ability to pitch. He threw 27.2 innings and finished the year with a 2-1 record in 11 appearances. He allowed only nine earned runs for

the year with 19 strikeouts.

He had a very good 2.28 earned run average. The Post & Voice would like to congratulate Mr. Smith for a great year and a great high school career at Topsail High School.

Pender Coach Scott Liptrap came to Pender High in a round about way. He was supposed to take the program over at an earlier date but circumstances led to him having to delay his arrival. Determined to keep his commitment at the Pender County school, Liptrap showed up this school year with an abundance of energy and optimism.

The veteran coach started working as soon as he got here. His goal was to build the Patriot baseball program from the ground up. He worked diligently and has made a difference in just a few months.

Although the Patriots record may not show the progress, those involved in the program can see the renewed commitment in both the coaching staff as well as the players. When building a program, you have to make strides in every facet of the game and the program. Pender High’s baseball program is doing that under Liptrap.

The Post & Voice would like to recognize Coach Liptrap’s hard work and dedication to the school, the young men and the program by naming him the 2019 Post-Voice all county baseball coach of the year.

In My Opinion The 2018-19 school year will forever be known as the year the Flo rained on us. No, I am not referring to Flo the insurance lady. I am talking about Florence, the hurricane that never ended. In fact, if you ask me, she is still raining down on our county.

We read about the struggles that some of our brothers and sisters are still fighting. I rode through River Bend a few weeks ago and it was then that I realized that there are those in our midst that are still living the nightmare that Florence brought upon us. It is heartbreaking to see all of these homes uninhabitable. I see folks working on their beautiful homes while living in a camper in the front or backyard. Rather than talk about the bad in all of this, let me say something about our community.

The small-town atmosphere of Pender County lends itself to times like these. The cohesiveness that our friends and family brought to this disaster has enlightened me on the feelings that I have for my friends and neighbors.

Right after the storm our county was in peril.

No power, literally thousands of people without a place to live. For many there was no way in or out of their neighborhoods. There were folks that left for the storm that could not get back to see what was left of their homes for weeks.

This was something that I have never saw in my 58 years on earth.

But Pender County survived.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The schools were closed for what seemed like forever. The Pender school system was hit hard. The kids were home for about five weeks.

Yet, Pender County survived.

Pender County schools and their employees were devastated.

When school started back there were children that were coming to school looking for some kind of normalcy. Our educators did an amazing job of giving them this normalcy, as much as they could. Think about it, you are seven years old and have no place to live, no food to eat, no way to get any because your parents have been displaced from their job.

Yet, through hard work and diligence, Pender Conuty survived.

With the school year coming to an end in the next three weeks or so, I have been in a reflecting mood. I am not writing this as a sports writer for the Post & Voice. I am writing this as a proud Pender County resident who is extremely grateful for our educators, first responders and all of the folks that helped a friend. Most of all I am proud to be a small part of your lives. Yes siree, Pender County survived.

Pender County Strong!

Pender’s Robinson earns state title

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender high school has become a player in the 1A ranks of the state track and field scene. Last year the boys 4x100 team won a state title. This year that same squad minus one runner from last year finished second in both the 4x100 and 4x200. However, the big news was that sophomore Sonti Robinson won the state title in the shot put.

Robinson won the Coastal 8 Conference title and followed that up with a regional championship.

She then won the state title with a throw of 34.05.5 feet.

There were several other athletes with stellar performances at the states last weekend.

The quartet of Makhel and Lavell Henry, Tylek Bordeaux and Lonnie Shivers finished second in

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Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Another season –and another year – has come to a close, and it has been a very good year for many of the Topsail High School sports’ teams. As the spring season closes down, the boys’ golf team, the girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams, the Lady Pirates’ softball team, and several individual athletes can look back and revel in their successes.

Others can use what can best be described as an average, or tough, season as a cornerstone for bigger and better things to come in the future, but everyone can take pride in how the Pirate athletes carried themselves while wearing the black-andgold uniforms of Topsail High School. s"OYS 'OLF Two Pirates – Harrison Wierse and Max Johnson – participated in the NCHSAA 3A State Championships last Monday and Tuesday at the Foxfire Resort and Golf Club in Foxfire Village (N.C.), and both did very well.

Wierse shot a 77-76-153 to finish in a four-way tie for 11th place with East-

ern Alamance’s Nick Matthews, Fike’s Jake Herring, and Marvin Ridge’s Zach Pardoll, and Johnson shot a 83-71-154 to finish in a six-way deadlock.

Clayton’s Brady Hooks shot a 70-72-144 claim the individual title, and Charlotte Catholic (599) won the team title. Topsail did not figure in the team competition but Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference foe South Brunswick (61) finished in a tie for fifth with J. H. Rose. Cougar Walter Isley (72-76-148) was fourth. s4RACK &IELD Seven Pirate athletes participated in the NCHSAAA at N. C. A&T University in Greensboro last Friday, and all performed admirably.

Junior Madison Lofton accounted for all eight of the Lady Pirates’ team points by finishing fourth (24.93) in the 200-meter dash and sixth (12.28) in the 100-meter dash. Senior Payton Little ended her high-school athletic career by placing 12th (33-20 in the shot put.

Sophomore Makayla Obremski was 16th (13:03.380 in the 3,200-mter run, and she teamed up

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Topsail Lady Pirates 4x800 relay team

Lady Patriots Continued from page 1B But one must realize, the playoffs are a totally different animal than the regular season, and sometimes surprising things happen –and it did happen to the Topsail Lady Pirates.

But once the sting of the defeat wears off, the emotions the girls and their parents, the coaches, administrators, and fans of topsail softball should feel are pride – along with a feeling of anticipation as to what next year might bring.

The pride is in forging a 20-4 overall record that included a 12-2 record in the always tough and competitive Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference that produced a conference championship, and in displaying a neversay-die attitude regardless of the situation.

The anticipation should come in one simple fact – of the 16 girls listed on the active roster, no one graduates!

Lady Patriot Lauren Staley was 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBIs, and Isley Duggins struck out seven Lady Pirates while scattering just five hits in a complete-game performance as Southern Alamance staved off Topsail 6-3, thus ending the Lady Pirates playoff run – and season.

So u t h e r n A l a m a n c e (24-6) was beaten 3-2 Friday by top-seeded D. H. Conley. (25-1). D, H. Coney will square off this week 5/21-5/25) with Easter n Alamance (21-2) in the bestof-three Eastern Regional Championship.

The Lady Patriots used a trio of two-run innings to accumulate their six runs, only four of which were ear ned. Every time the

Robinson

Continued from page 2B the 4x100 and 4x200 with times of 42.44(4x100) and 1:29.24 (4x200). They are the first team in school history to qualify for the championship bracket at the New balance High School Nationals on June 14th to the 16th.

Malcolm Mclean finished second in the high jump and seventh in the long

Roundup

Continued from page 2B with Sadie Boyle, Bailey Wells, and Skylar Libretto to finish 12th (10:32.63) in the 4x800 relay.

Freshman Nathan Lau represented himself, and his school, well by finishing 12th (139-0) in the discus in his first trip to the state championships. The Pirate boys did not figure in the team scoring.

The Lady Pirates fin-

Walker hurdles his way to the top at Trask

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the world of running, the hurdles is a specialty that many never conquer.

At the high school level, it seems that very few even want to try it. Over at Heide Trask High school, it seems to be a source of strength.

Over the years the school has turned out several very good hurdlers. However, none has had the success that senior Michael Walker has found.

Mr. Walker has been good for the last few years. However, he stepped his game up this spring. He was the best in the Coastal 8 Conference and was also a regional champion. Last weekend, on his final meet as a high school student-athlete he saved his best for last. He tied the Croatan runner for the best time in the 300meter hurdles, thus being named a co- state champion.

He also finished third in the 100-meter hurdles, allowing him to reach the podium

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Lady Pirates narrowed the deficit, Southern Alamance responded, scoring two runs in the top of the third after Topsail closed to within 2-1, and tallying two more runs in the top of the fourth after the Lady Pirates cut a 4-1 lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the third inning.

“We got outplayed, it’s a simple as that.” Topsail Coach Eric Phillips said.

“We had plenty of opportunities to win but we couldn’t come up with a base hit when we needed it, and we spotted them a couple of runs early by not making some plays, which was very uncharacteristic for us.

“We’ve beaten better teams than that, and we beat them earlier, but tonight they made the plays they needed to make to win, and we didn’t. I would never take anything away from another team but we needed to play better.

“The North Carolina playoffs are May Madness.

They are not March Madness but they are very similar. The best team doesn’t always win, the one that executes on a given night does.”

The Lady Patriots got two quick runs in the top of the first on a walk, a sacrifice, a steal of home, another stolen base, and a RBI single by Staley. Topsail got a run back in the bottom of the second on a Darbie Lisk single, an infield hit by Annalee Hart, a wild pitch, and a RBI single to left by Lauren Strnad.

S o u t h e r n A l a mance quickly responded in opening a 4-1 lead in the top of the third on a leadoff single

by Brianna Gallagher, a double by Abi Stuart, another RBI single by Staley, and a walk to Duggins that loaded the bases. After two

straight strikeouts, Km

Silver walked to force in Southern’s fourth run.

Topsail did not fold the tent. Sydney Hartgrove was hit by a pitch with one out, Lisk singled, and Strnad walked to load the bases.

Hart walk with Hartgrove waltzing home, and Tyesha Williams walked to plate Lisk, but a strikeout ended the threat.

But, again, the Lady Patriots struck back. A leadoff walk preceded Staley’s third base hit. A walk, a single, and a sacrifice bunt made it 6-3.

The Lady Pirates left the bases loaded after scoring their single run in the second, left them loaded after scoring twice in the third, and had two on with one

not capitalize any further.

“Every time we got close they responded. There’s a lot of difference between playing for one run and in playing to make up two or three. Still, I am very proud of our girls. 20-4 is by no means something to be ashamed of, especially with the schedule we played.

We’re going to give them some time to get their head right and we’ll go right back to work.”

Addy Howard took the loss on the mound with seven innings of nine-hit, six-run (four earned), sixwalk, nine-strikeout pitching, Lisk went 3-for-4 with two runs scored to lead the offense.

jump, finishing off hid high school career in style.

Lana Faith finished in a three-way tie for first in the high jump but ended up with a second-place finish based on attempts at 5-4.

Topsail junior Madison Lofton accounted for all eight of the Lady Pirates’ team points at the 3A state meet by finishing fourth (24.93) in the 200-meter dash and sixth (12.28) in the 100-meter dash. Senior

Payton Little ended her high-school athletic career by placing 12 at 33-20 in the shot put.

Sophomore Makayla Obremski was 16 (13:03.380) in the 3,200-meter run, and she teamed up with Sadie Boyle, Bailey Wells, and Skylar Libretto to finish 12 (10:32.63) in the 4x800 relay.

Freshman Nathan Lau represented himself, and his school, well by finish-

ing 12 (139-0) in the discus in his first trip to the state championships. The Pirate boys did not figure in the team scoring.

Trask senior Michael Walker finished in a tie with a Croatan runner for the state title in the 300-meter hurdles. The two young men ran in separate heats and finished with the same times. Walker also finished third in the 100-meter hurdles.

ished 27th (eight points) out of 43 teams in the competition won by Parkland (78).

Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference foe North Brunswick finished 10th (20).

The boys’ team title was won by Weddington (102). Conference foe North Brunswick was seventh (20).

Results or the 3A Regional Championships (5/11) the week before the state meet were not posted until late Sunday, well after press time. While Lofton, Little, Obremski, Lau, and

the girls’ 4x800 unit of Obremski, Wells, Boyle, and Libretto were the only state qualifiers, there were several other excellent performances, including a new school record in the girls’ triple jump.

Ariana Blevins is the new record-holder in the triple jump, attained by a sixth-place jump of 344-1/2. Grace Hunter was 14th (30-10-3/4) in the event.

Hannah Spillane was tied for fifth (4-10) and Abigail Hunt was tied for 11th (4-8) in the high jump, Libretto

was 10th (2:33.68) in the 800, Wells was ninth (13:5.0) and Boyle was 11th (13:13.20) in the 3,200, Elizabeth Cooper was 10th (17.8) in the 100-hurdles and 12th (53.11) in the 300-hurdles, and Emma Martin was 12th (18.08) in the 100-hurdles, and Alycia Artman was 10th (84-4) in the discus.

The 4x400 relay team of Lanie Parham, Kara Lawrence, Naomi Larowe, and Blevins was 11th (4:33.57), the 4x100 quartet of Hunter, Hunt, Isabelle Hayes, and Lofton was sixth (50.53),

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Pirate Nick Bedson takes a hard hit from a Chapel Hill defender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Aiden Smith began his stay at Topsail High School, there were many standout upper classmen on the roster. He worked hard and bided his time, learning from the players ahead of him. The righthander improved his game each and every season that he played.

Last year he showed great improvement, but the Pirates wins and playoff chances vanished via controversy. Smith buckled down and came back for his senior season with a vengeance.

Aidens numbers were solid this year. He batted .306 with 13 runs batted in.

He also had a sterling .948 fielding percentage.

Aiden was the top pitcher for the Pirates. He threw 27.2 innings, finishing the year with a 2-1 record.

Mr. Smith will play at the next level. He leaves Topsail as a winner.

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The temperatures are rising and so is the excitement for the local anglers.

The local saltwater anglers are finding some flounder in the area. The best bait is live minnows while some have had luck with gulp baits. The mouth of creeks has been a sweet spot for some anglers as has been the area flats.

Some reds have shown up as well in the surf with cut bait as the main attraction for these tasty gents. Mullet, spot and black drum are also being caught in the surf as well as off the piers.

Shrimp and cut baits are working here.

There have been some spanish caught off the piers as the pluggers are ready to rumble again this year. With the Spaniards beginning to invade the area, it may be time to troll just off the beach.

The fresh water bite is not bad right now. There have been some nice bream and a few crappy mixed in on the Cape fear.

Red worms and minnows will work here. There has been some good size cats caught on cut up eels and chicken livers as well.

This week’s fishing tip Wi t h t h e s u m m e r months fast approaching the area anglers will all be battling one familiar foe.

Lacrosse

Continued from page 1B The loss ended a recordsetting season for the Pirates in which they finished as the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference 3A champions with an overall record of 13-6 – the most wins ever in the program’s history – a and the 4x200 group of Hunter, Hunt, Hayes, and Lofton was ninth (1:50.94).

For the Pirate boys, Clay Marks was 11th (42.65) in the 300-hurdles, Johnathan Ward was seventh (20-103/4) in the long jump and ninth (41-0) in the triple jump, and Travis Souza was 10th (10:46.77) in the 3,200.

The 4x800 grouping of Brendan Parrella, Souza, James Campbell, and Hayden Rogerson finished 11th (8:38.40, and the foursome of Noah Schiefelbein,

Robinson throws her way to championship

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer During the winter sports season Sonti Robinson was a member of the Pender lady Patriot varsity basketball team. As a sophomore she showed flashes of becoming a player.

Sonti proved that she was not a one trick pony.

She went out for the track and field team and made her mark in the throwing events.

Robinson earned a trip to the regional meet after a Coastal 8 Conference championship. She was the re gional champion and made the trip to the state championship meet.

Sonti left her mark on the 1A North Carolina state meet, winning the title in the shot put.

Sonti Robinson is just a sophomore. She will no doubt get stronger and more mature.

For this year she has thrown her way to the state championship.

The sun is our best friend and we love to wake up early and see it peeking out. However, it can also be our worst enemy.

Most all of us have had a bad sun burn that makes life miserable.

Let’s touch on a few tips on how to prevent sun burn.

Try to find a big brimmed hat to wear to keep the sun off of your face as much as possible.

An umbrella will also work for you guys fishing on the banks of your favorite fishing hole or river.

Use sun block. An SPF of 45 should be plenty for even the fair skinned angler. Apply Vaseline or chap stick on your lips as well. Note to the guys that are hair challenged, if you don’t wear a hat, please put sunscreen on your noggin!

Follow the instructions on the sunscreen you are using and re apply when it instructs you to do so.

Make sure to get those hard to reach places such as the backs of the legs and don’t forget your feet if you are bare footed or are wearing flip-flops.

If you do get sun burn, try using cool cloths on the burn and take frequent cool showers or baths.

Apply lotions that contain aloe Vera to the sun burned area. If you begin to peel, lotions may help with the itching.

9-5 mark in the conference, and three playoff wins after never having won a playoff game in the school’s lacrosse history.

Sophomore Tucker Parks and freshman Cooper Case scored the other two Pirate goals, while goalkeeper Oscar Sessoms finished his outstanding junior season with seven saves.

Ward, Ian Webster, and Cameron Barras finished 12th (45.03) in the 4x100 relay.

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