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Trask wins opener This football season is already shaping up to be one for the books, and it’s just begun.

The Trask Titans beat Topsail last week. Read more in sports beginning on page 8A.

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Pender EM officials eye tropical systems

School starts Monday

Caution urged as storms could impact this area

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The 2016 hurricane season has been quiet in this area so far. But several stor m systems in the Atlantic have Pender County Emergency Management officials keeping a weather eye on the sky.

Officials are keeping an eye on a tropical system in the Caribbean that has the potential to strengthen by the weekend.

Computer models are hinting at the possibility the storm could further develop and impact our area.

“The system could cause us to activate the EOC by Sunday if this storm gets better organized. A lot can change by then so each day we will keep our eyes on the tools we have

to track these storms and the National Hurricane Center guidance,” said Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins. “I think

by Friday we will have more data that will help us make a decision.”

Pender residents are urged to stay informed of the tropical situation as we move into the heart of the hurricane season. Check emergency supplies and be ready in the event of a storm situation.

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Schools expect enrollment increase Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Rows of school buses sit silently this week at the bus yard in Burgaw, waiting to be pressed into service Monday as another school year begins. Soon they will be filled with the sounds of school children.

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

Visitor spending increased in Pender County in 2015. Visit North Carolina announced today that domestic visitors to and within Pender County spent $92.34 million in 2015, an increase of 3 percent from 2014.

“Tourism is an important portion of our local economy,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County’s tourism director.

In Pender County, according to the 2015 County Economic Impact numbers, 820 jobs are the direct result of the local tourism industry, which in turn equals an annual county payroll of $16.31 million.

State tax revenue generated in Pender County totaled $4.45 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corpo-

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rate income. More than $6.3 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travelsupported businesses.

“Pender County experienced increases in all indicators in the Economic Impact study,” said Proctor. “We had 3 percent growth; an increase in payroll by 7.4 percent and

By Barbara Hazle Post & Voice Staff Writer Pender County Board of Health passed its recent re-accreditation status with a score of 146 out of 147. Carolyn Moser the Pender County Health and Human Services Director presented the North Carolina

an increase in jobs by 3.3 percent. Our state tax receipts realized a 7 percent increase.

Our local tax receipts realized 3.9 percent growth.”

G ov. Pat M c C ro r y a n nounced in May that visitors to North Carolina set a record for spending in 2015. The $21.96 billion in total spending represented an increase of 3 percent from 2014.

“All eight economic development regions of the state had spending growth of 2 percent or more, and 91 percent of the state’s counties saw direct tourism employment growth from 2014 to 2015,” said Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “Tourism continues to be a major driver of economic development across North Carolina, which is the sixth most-visited state in the country.”

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2016-17 will be an exciting year for the students and staff of Pender County Schools.

The school year officially begins Monday, Aug. 29, the learning did not stop during the summer months. Hundreds of students participated in the district’s expanded summer school programs aimed at increasing student performance through small-group instruction.

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Arrest report

Emilee Catherine Blango, 17, 237 Buckeye Lane, Burgaw.

Disorderly conduct. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $100 secured bond.

William Zachary Burton, 20, 104 N. Walker Street, Burgaw.

Malicious conduct by prisoner, communicating threats, assaulting a government official or employee. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Lamonty Chester, 22, 110 West Drane Street 38, Burgaw.

Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond.

Phillip Donate Cottman, 24, 601 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw.

Selling cocaine, delivering cocaine, manufacturing, selling or delivering a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine, possession of cocaine, manufacturing cocaine, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond.

John Anthony Crews, 44, 21690 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point.

DWI, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond.

Stephen Robert Croom, IV, 19, 308 Tram Road, Currie. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Thomas Frederick Green, Jr., 31, 216 Newkirk Road, Burgaw.

Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling or moving vehicle, possession of a firearm by a felon. Arrest

by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $750,000 secured bond.

Andre Gurganious, 40, 281 Big Four Road, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Judge. Incarcerated.

William Bryant Karnes, III, 41, homeless. Child support.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Jazmine Danielle Lewis, 21, 5822 Horse Branch Road, Willard.

Operating a vehicle with no financial responsibility, fictitious/ altered title, registration card or tag, driving while license revoked, rear lamps violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Terrance Tyrone Luines, 24, 650 US Highway 117, Burgaw.

Uttering of forged instrument, attempting to obtain property under false pretense, resisting an officer, injury to personal property, expired registration, failure to reduce speed, failure to give name and address. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Incarcerated under $19,500 secured bond.

Pablo Castillo Martinez, 36, 315 S. Dudley Street 17, Burgaw.

Child support, driving while license revoked, speeding in a school zone, unsafe tires, operating a vehicle with no insurance.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Jermaine McDuffie, 39, 720 McCrary Road, Burgaw. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Valerie Michelle Meyers, 47, 125 Windward Drive, Rocky Point. Aiding and abetting impaired driving, allowing unlicensed to drive, resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Jimmie Terrell Miller, 30, 264 Perry Miller Road, Kenansville.

Assault on a female. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released, no bond.

Mark Allan Monigle, 61, 133 Pebble Beach Drive, Hampstead.

DWI. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $500 se-

Pender EMS & Fire Report Aug. 14-20 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 228 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 47 Sloop Point Station 14 26 Surf City Station 23 32 Topsail Beach Station 4 9 Union Station 5 17 Rocky Point Station 7 32 Maple Hill Station 8 6 Atkinson Station 9 24 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 18 Cancelled en-route: 2 No patient found: 2 No treatment required: 1 Refusals: 79 Stand by: 3 Transported: 112 Treated/released: 11 Fire Department Reports Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 6 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 14 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 20 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 8 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 8 Ocean Rescue St 4 - Topsail Beach 2 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 14 Motor Vehicle Crash 12 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 29 Cancelled 3 Ocean Rescue 2

cured bond.

Ty’rekic Shy’heim Murphy, 19, 76 Peterson Hill Avenue, Burgaw. Possession of a stolen automobile. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Aaron Dwayne Peterson, 34, 324 Stallings Road, Teachey.

Breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

Carlton Jerome Peterson, 29, 795 Lightwood Knot Road, Kelly.

Assault with a deadly weapon. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Carl Leroy Pyles, Jr., 48, 189 Sandy Lane, Hampstead. Child support, driving while license revoked while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Rodna Montell Robinson, 29, 3172 Bell Williams Road, Currie.

Driving while license revoked, fictitious/altered title, registration card or tag. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $2,500 secured bond.

James William Ruano, 19, 413 N. Duplin Street, Wallace. Possession of stolen goods, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond.

Joshua O’Brien Smith, 18, 1409 Fairview Street, Greensboro.

Larceny of a motor vehicle, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Leslie Anne Smith, 55, 1894 Highway 117 N., Burgaw. Driving while impaired, speeding, possession of marijuana. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $7,500 secured bond.

Dymaine Jamael Spicer, 32, 900 Light House Lane, Hampstead. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Anna Renae Teachey, 28, 513 N. 8th Street, Wilmington.

Breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, conspiring to break into and enter a building with intent to commit larceny, larceny of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, probation violation. Arrest

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

Courtney Beth Tucker, 33, 1134 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw.

Uttering of forged instrument. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

Secorey Montel Waddell, 23, 86 Jordan Road, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Dawaan V. Walker, 22, 154 Luby Hill Road, Maple Hill. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $10,000 secured bond.

Louis Charles Webb, Sr., 58, 170-B Lea Crest Lane, Hampstead.

Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin, selling heroin, delivering heroin, maintaining a place for a controlled substance, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $250,000 secured bond.

Iran Christopher Williams, 34, 107 Deerfield Road, Jacksonville. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $20,000 secured bond.

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

Arrest reports are public record.

Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Pair arrested on sex charges From Staff Reports The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office reports the arrest of Brandon Scott Kennedy after he failed to appear in Pender County Superior Court Aug, 12.

An order for his arrest was issued and he was located by law enforcement authorities in New Hanover County Aug. 14. He is currently being held under a $125,000 secured bond.

The Pender County charges were the result of an investigation in which Kennedy, at the time, was 19 years old, and was accused and charged with having sexual contact with a 13-year old female Rocky Point resident in July, 2015.

He faces charges in that case including statutory rape and crimes against nature.

T he Pender Sherif f ’s Department also ar rested Dustin Jared Frost, 29-yearold resident of Hampstead, on charges of second degree sexual offense, statutory sexual offense involving a victim less than 15 years of age and indecent liberties with a child.

These charges are the result of an investigation in which the victim reported numerous incidents of Frost sexually assaulting her for more than a year.

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A story behind just about everything

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A visit with Ruth Best, of Hampstead, reveals that there is a story behind everything you see. At 86, her passion for life, love of gardening and her radiant perspective shine through. Today, the retired French teacher is also a Master Gardener and a Bible school teacher at Topsail Presbyterian Church.

She can often be found visiting with her neighbors, or sometimes playing bridge with friends. Whatever project she might be involved in, she always has time to stop and chat with visitors.

With parents who had their roots in the Ward’s Corner area of Pender County, Best was born in Charlotte and later lived in Clinton, Wallace and Jacksonville where she graduated from high school. After struggling through high school due to her disdain for math, she went on to Wilmington College.

With little direction, and under the pressure of more difficult math - along with a couple of years of Spanish classes that she didn’t understand, Best finally ended up taking a French class.

“Who was to tell me that I was going to fall in love with it?

I just fell in love with French. It was like I had never ever had a foreign language before, but I had broken the language barrier. I knew what it was about, and somehow or another I said, ‘Yeah, I can do this. This is fun.’ And I have loved it ever since,” said Best.

Best had found her passion, but it would take persever-

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Master Gardener Ruth Best in her garden. ance to see it to fruition. She had begun college in 1949, but then life got in the way. She was married just after Hurricane Hazel, and college was put on the back burner while she raised children and helped with her husband’s business; moving to Pender County along the way. 25 years later, she finally graduated from college.

She star ted of f teach ing at Chestnut School in Wilmington, but when it was lost to a fire, she went on to work at Trask Junior High.

Among many treasured memories of her teaching days, she grinned as she announced that

her claim to fame was teaching Michael Jordan. She recalled times when she played games with her French class as they practiced the new language they were learning.

“Michael loved to play a game, and he was so competitive. He demanded that you be fair. You couldn’t give one child more time than you gave him, or he’d call you down on it. I took him out in the hall one time and I said, ‘Look Michael, I know you like to play a game, and all of us do; but the thing is, I’m trying to teach French.’

But do you know what? It was so hard for him to do that, and I finally had to call his mother.

When I called, Michael answered the telephone. He said, ‘Uh, Madame? You know that little problem we had? I think I can handle that.’ I didn’t ever have to call him again. Then years later, when he had gone on to Carolina, I was arranging a student-faculty ballgame as a fundraiser, and Michael came back to referee the game,” recalled Best.

No one gets to be 86 without some adversity, and evidence of Best’s spirit of overcoming can be seen throughout her life, her flourishing surroundings and in her joyful smile.

She said that not only did she love teaching French, but she ended up being a good math teacher, as well, because she could understand where students were coming from and why it was so hard.

Beautifully and meticulously painted village scenes on her kitchen cabinets reflect what she calls “therapy” as she went through a divorce some 15 years ago. Best also lost a daughter to cancer two years ago, but she is grateful that her daughter lived long enough to raise her own children.

Today, she continues to enjoy working in her garden each day, always pausing to notice the little things. She loves offering gardening advice and is known by those around her for her kindness and generosity.

“It’s been good, and I have absolutely no regrets. I did not plan to live this long.

I’m 86 years old, and I’m getting ready to go on a trip to Washington state to see my granddaughter to celebrate my birthday. I’ve had a wonderful life,” beamed Best.

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By Barbara Hazle Post & Voice Staff Writer At the recent Topsail Beach town council meeting the commissioners heard from resident Julia Sharon who presented citizen suggestions regarding the Topsail Beach Dune Ordinance that has been in the works for the last 6 months.

“I represent nine of 11 local property owners effected by the guidelines of the dune ordinance that has been in the planning committee. We understand the complexity and we appreciate that the ordinance is to provide protections for all concerned. We have conferred with attorney Glenn Dunn with PoynerSpruill and with Charles Riggs a surveyor from Jacksonville, North Carolina.

“I would like them to present our citizen suggestions to the proposed dune ordinance,” said Sharon. Glenn Dunn,

stated that the dune ordinance included a few provisions that made it impossible to build which “runs afoul of the legal standard for property owners to have reasonable use of their property.”

With approval from the board, Charles Riggs and Glenn Dunn presented alternatives to the current dune ordinance amendment, that they believe allows reasonably sized homes to be built on the potentially effected lots and retains protective capabilities that would be in accordance with the greater vision of the Town of Topsail Beach.

The suggested alternatives or changes to the pending dune ordinance includes the ability to move no more than one cubic foot of sand on the lot, having a minimum of a four-foot above the ground line graded building pad, and creating a new dune near the toe of an existing frontal dune.

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lines are enacted that it will give owners reasonable use while protecting the dunes and protecting the citizens,” said Riggs.

Commissioner Mor ton Blanchard questioned the location of the lot used for the demonstration of the schematic.

“It is a long way down the road to a 60-foot setback, but the four-foot height is a good idea,” Blanchard said. The commissioners also noted that no north end lots were used for the comparison just the southern end of Topsail Beach.

Chris Gibson with TI Coastal said there should be a rule that no trenching should be done on any lot around any home and suggested that the town not quote FEMA and CAMA guidelines in the town’s dune ordinance since those guidelines could change and then variances would be needed. Mayor Howard Braxton said whatever guidelines

Two arrested in Rocky Point after search From Staff Reports The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office received information Aug. 15 that two subjects who had outstanding warrants were located at a residence in the 100 block of Winchester Lane in the Woodhaven Subdivision of Rocky Point.

Deputies responded to the location and began their investigation. While at the residence, two subjects, Hubert Santford Grizzle III, age 38 of 114 Winchester Lane Rocky Point and Melissa Ann Cribbs, age 36 of 234 Southwold Drive Wilmington fled from the residence on foot and ran into woods that were adjacent to the residence.

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ally charged with resisting, obstructing or delaying and is currently in the Pender County Jail under a $2,000 bond.

K-9 units and the Sable helicopter searched the area.

Hubert Santford Grizzle III was apprehended later in the evening after he was observed returning to the residence on

Winchester Lane. Grizzle was arrested on a 2015 outstanding warrant out of New Hanover County for possession of stolen goods.

He was additionally charged with resisting, obstruct or delaying and he is currently in the Pender County Jail under a $2,360 bond.

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Opinion Thursday, August 25, 2016, Page 4A

Show a little respect for the big yellow boxes After the rush of buying school supplies, the start of fall sports and discovering belatedly how much your children have grown since the last shopping trip, we have yet another icon of education to enjoy – school buses.

Yes, it can be frustrating to be in a line of traffic on a rural road behind a 45 mile per hour yellow monster. Yes, if you don’t plan properly, a bus can complicate getting to work on time. Yet we all need to be a As we enter into little more careful when we school bus season, find ourselves behind a load of remember the routes schoolchildren heading to or from the day’s studies. they follow through your North Carolina is among the daily commuting area, states with the strictest laws and adjust accordingly. regarding school buses, and If there’s no better route, deserving praise has been laid leave a few minutes on “ride along” programs using early. law enforcement officers to watch out for – and report – traffic violators. Yet we still have collisions every year between passenger vehicles and schoolbuses. Such crashes can easily end in tragedy, although we have been blessed so far in Pender County.

Law enforcement and school officials remind us that it’s illegal to pass a stopped school bus. This seems like common sense, since even the best-behaved children will cross a busy highway with little notice, but we still have folks who are cited every year for bouncing out and passing a school bus sitting there with flashers, stop arms and other warning devices displayed in prominence. The penalties for such rash behavior are severe, as they should be, since a worst punishment would be the death or injury of a child resulting from a grownup’s poor planning.

As we enter into school bus season, remember the routes they follow through your daily commuting area, and adjust accordingly. If there’s no better route, leave a few minutes early. Leave plenty of stopping distance between you and a bus in front of you, and don’t speed up to make it past a bus that’s preparing to stop in the other lane.

Bus ridership has been declining in recent years, but there are still quite a few children who require buses to get back and forth to school. They aren’t likely going anywhere anytime soon, so we just need to adjust our own schedules accordingly. If you take your kids to school, make sure you remember that when it comes to the inevitable morning traffic jams, the buses have priority on school grounds.

It’s been said far too many times, but it’s still true that the kid making faces at you out the rear window of the bus, or studiously finishing her homework, or playing a video game – that child could be the researcher that someday has a major breakthrough, the doctor who saves your life, the president whose terms are remembered as a golden time for our country. Those children are the leaders, law enforcement officers, business owners, employees, entrepreneurs, soldiers, sailors, bankers, teachers, pastors and artists of tomorrow. Even if they are just plain normal kids – they are still children, and we have a responsibility to protect even those who are not our own.

Give the buses a little more room, and take the time to protect our future.

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Pender Stories Tom Eggleston: the tobacco auction

Bill Messer Visits to Richmond, Va,, and Durham during the tobacco harvest season are unforgettable because the air, on a calm morning, is filled with the sweet scent of cured tobacco. Tobacco was once a bedrock of the local economy, and the tobacco auction meant the farmer would learn if it had been a good year, or not so good.

The tobacco auction was the pivotal point in the farmer’s existence.

A chance encounter in a beach restaurant lead to the surprise discovery that the man I had just met, Tom

Eggleston, who is a current Topsail Beach Commissioner, had spent a career in the tobacco buying business. I asked if he would tell me about the business, and visited him at his home in Topsail Beach.

I asked Tom to start at the beginning.

“I was born in Henry County, Virginia, Martinsville. I grew up in South Boston, a town boy. There were only two industries, tobacco and textiles. Your father either had tobacco dust in his hair, or lint in his hair.”

I laughed, and told him I had once lived in a burley tobacco area in east Tennessee, “You could tell which summer job a kid was doing, either brown from the elbows down from, processing black walnuts, or with little pieces of chicken feathers and other stuff stuck to him. I worked (but only for a very little while) chopping tobacco.”

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Every year, the tobacco farmer put his year’s work on the line at the auction. In amatter of minutes he would learn if it had all been worthwhile.

Jefferson Weaver

Going for gold

The cats stretched in the porch swings, looked around, and grabbed their microphones.

“And welcome back, sports fans, to the Meadowsweet Olympics. I’m Henri, and this is three-time ambush jump champion Geranium.”

“We’re in for an exciting afternoon, Henri. I have word from Team Canine that Walter the Wonder Dog will be showing his stuff today, and it should be a real zinger.”

“I heard the same thing, Ger. It’s been eight months since the Wonder Dog did his thing. You think he still has it?”

“No question—at the old venue, he was the fastest, smartest runner for what, eight years in a row? They never made a fence he couldn’t climb.”

Jefferson Weaver “The electric has made a difference here, though, Ger. Several of his followers have gotten fat and unmotivated.”

“I think motivation is the key here, Henri. You know how he loves meeting new

friends – “ “True. And bringing them home.”

“—and Walt hasn’t met all the critters here at the new place.”

“Those Scotty terriers— should they be worried?”

“I doubt it. He’s always been a runner, not a fighter.

Wait—here comes the Momhuman now. This could be it –“ “And THERE HE GOES!” “Watch how Mom drops everything—she’s in rare form today.”

“She doesn’t have much chance against Walter, though. There he goes up the driveway! Not even slowing for the geese! What form!

Watch them scatter!”

“Those geese have been a barrier for Smidget,” Henri noted.

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Donating old hearing aids, ect.

Dear Savvy Senior, Where are some good places to donate old hearing aids, eyeglasses and mobility equipment? My uncle passed away a few months ago and left behind a bunch of useful aids that could surely help someone else.

Searching Nephew Dear Searching, Donating old, unused assistive living aids and/or medical equipment is a great way to help those in need who can’t afford it, and in most cases its tax deductible too.

Here are some good places to check into.

Hearing aids There are several national nonprofit service organizations that offer hearing aid recycling programs. Hearing aids that are donated are usually refurbished and either redistributed to those in need, or resold with the proceeds going to buy new hearing aids for people who can’t afford them.

One of the most popular places to donate old hearing aids, as well as hearing aid parts or other assistive listening devices is the Starkey Hearing Foundation “Hear Now” recycling program (starkeyhearingfoundation.org, 800-328-8602), which collects around 60,000 hearing aids a year. Hearing aids and other listening devices should be sent to: Starkey Hearing Foundation, ATTN: Hearing Aid Recycling, 6700 Washington Avenue South, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

Some other good nonprofits to donate to are the Lions Club Hearing Aid Recycling Program (go to lionsclubs.org

and search for: HARP), and Hearing Charities of America (hearingaiddonations.org, 816-333-8300), which is founded

by Sertoma, a civic service organization dedicated to hearing health.

Or, if you’re interested in donating locally, contact your Hearing Loss Association of America state or local chapter (see hearingloss.org for contact information). They can refer you to state agencies or community service programs that also accept hearing aids.

Eyeglasses One of the best places to donate old eyeglasses is to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight program. They collect nearly 30 million pairs of glasses each year and distribute them to people in need in developing countries.

To donate, look for a Lion’s Club glasses donation dropoff box in your community.

You can often find them at libraries, community centers, churches, schools and many local eye doctor offices, or call your local Lions Club for drop-off locations. See directory.lionsclubs.org for contact information.

New Eyes (www.new-eyes. org/recycle) is another notfor-profit organization that collects unused eyeglasses and distributes them abroad to people in need.

Medical equipment If you have old wheelchairs, walker, canes, shower chairs or other durable medical equipment, there are many foundations and

organizations that would love to receive them. For example, Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are popular donation destinations, as are foundations like the ALS Association (alsa.org) and Muscular Dystrophy Association (mda. org), which accept donations at local chapters.

There are also state agencies and local nonprofit organizations that accept medical equipment donations and redistribute them to people in need. To find what’s available in your area, contact your state assistive technologies program for a referral. See ataporg.org/programs for contact information.

Or, if you’re interested in selling your uncles old medical equipment, you have options here too, including craigslist.com, recycledmedical.com and usedhme.com, which are all free sites that let you list what you want to sell online.

Tax deductible Don’t forget that donations to nonprofits are tax-deductible, so when you drop off your donated items, be sure to ask for a receipt for your tax records. Or, if you’re mailing it in or are using one of the Lions Club drop-off boxes, you’ll need to include a note requesting a letter of acknowledgement of the donation. Your note should include your name and a brief description of what you donated, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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

Public Opinion More on voter ID I don’t think voter fraud is a huge problem in this state. I also am not stupid enough to believe it has never occurred.

I believe every vote counts, and even one case of fraud is one too many. So, the election reforms passed by the legislature in 2013 seemed reasonable to me.

The recent action by a federal appeals court blocking the reform law didn’t surprise me, as the three judges on that panel were nominated by Democrats.

The action does bother me though because the judges claim the reform law makes it hard for minorities to vote in elections. Pray tell me how?

The reform law required a photo ID in order for a person to vote. This law was enacted

in 2013. That means people have had 36 months to obtain a picture ID. How is it not possible to accomplish that?

Another supposed roadblock is reduction of early voting. The reform law dropped one week from early voting, cutting it to 10 days.

Blacks and Hispanics use early voting more than anyone else we’re told and because the number of days are cut, they just can’t seem to make it work. Meanwhile in New York state, in Virginia, in South Carolina, and a number of other states, there is no early voting-none at all.

Wonder how those folks pull it off ?

And the reform law required that a person vote in the precinct in which they are registered. What a novel

idea that is.

All of this is moot now, because those federal appellate judges have gutted the law. And they cited the North Carolina legislature with “purposeful racial discrimination” in passing the election reforms in the first place.

Will we see an explosion of election violations this year?

Probably not.

To me, a more important question is this – with a little effort and showing some personal responsibility, is there anyone that couldn’t have adhered to the reforms put forth by the legislature?

Definitely not.

Michael Thompson Burgaw

Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Time machine If time machines were real, to when and where would you travel? Change is unsettling for me as nostalgia constantly tugs at my heart strings. Technology advances for the purpose of creating a lifestyle that is less physically daunting and easier to manage. Communication is instantaneous and efficient as Skype, Facebook and Instagram have overcome the barriers of distance. Voyeurism is the new human connect and there seems to be a lack of intimacy in our contacts with each other. Text messaging, for example, allows for quick and easy conversation, but it can easily replace the personal connection that a phone call provides. The voice on the other end of a phone line anchors our relationships and makes them real.

Now, it seems, we rush from place to place to accomplish more tasks in less time hoping to attain more things. I’m guilty. I am easily lured by the online hoarding that Pinterest provides while Facebook allows a peek into the lives of friends and their acquaintances. While it feels so wrong, I struggle to disconnect. Dishes crowd the sink and poodles wait patiently for potty time while I waste half the afternoon learning about Karen’s friend’s uncle’s neighbor’s inflamed intestinal tract.

After a while, guilt overtakes my snooping curiosity as I slowly emerge from a screen coma. I’m moving slower, thinking less clearly and suffer from blurry vision and a slight headache. In this oblivion, I’ve ignored my flower garden, my domestic responsibilities and the toileting needs of my furry charges.

My time machine would be programmed to transport me to a simpler era when families spent real quality time together and truly enjoyed the company of neighbors. I envy that time when phones were attached to walls, computers were in infancy and television choices were limited to three channels.

Maybe life was more difficult and labor intensive, but has technology really eased the load?

My fear is the loss of a work ethic which demanded internal discipline and physical fortitude. Our country, after all, was built by courageous souls who endured hardship with a sense of purpose and community. I’m afraid that the joys of a simpler existence will forever be lost in the whirlwind pace of innovation which severs our intimate connections with one other.

Oral history is an important tool for preserving a past that decries the sometimes self-serving, wealth driven mentality penetrating our society. It lives in the political arena, the increased competitiveness of schools and the consumerism that preaches money is king. I recently sat down with my uncle, Ed Brown, who proudly served Onslow County as its sheriff

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Newsings & Musings Olympics What an interesting two weeks these have been. Rio, Brazil hosted the Olympics.

As the reporters said, there were a few minor glitches, but no major obstacles. The 11,000 athletes-yes, we heard 11,000 athletes were there (we listened again to be sure we heard the figure correctly.)

The city welcomed the visitors with open, friendly arms. We could see the happiness, teamwork and love the athletes had for each other and the willingness to boost them up. The gymnastics team of five who were outstanding and came away with medal after medal were so wonderful to watch. What magic they had on the floor and the balance beams.

My heart nearly jumped out of my skin when I watched some of their wonderful talents. Aren’t we proud of the training, perseverance and confidence exhibited by those talented girls? Not only did they shine, but all the U.S. athletes showed their talents and their willingness to be a team and cooperate with their fellow athletes. The gymnastics have always fascinated me.

As a child I could do a fair cartwheel, but I definitely was not an athlete. I was a spectator. Edith turned out to be the athlete in the family.

We went to so many volleyball, basketball and softball games that I would not eat a hamburger for years after that.

Edith started out playing Little League with the boys.

They didn’t seem to mind having a girl on their team.

Once they were playing a game while we went to Connecticut on vacation. When we came back, one of the boys said, “if Edith had been here we would not have lost that game.”

She eventually changed to playing softball and loved

Weaver

Continued from page 4A “I admit, they’re a bit scary,’ Geranium replied.

“Speaking of scary, listen to the other dogs.”

“Not to mention the look on Mom’s face. I think she was dressed for church, wasn’t she, Ger?” “Yep—that’s going to factor in on her speed. She’s doing really well, though.”

“And there Walter goes up the side of the horse pasture!”

“You know, he was one of the first to make friends with the equines.”

“But he didn’t have to worry about donkeys back then. They seem a bit unreasonable when it comes to canines. Oh, nice fake—he just dodged around the golf cart!

But Mom’s still on him!”

“Did you see the last time Mabel went mano y mano, or I should say burro y coyote, with one of the visitors?

Reminded me of Dulcinea the mule. Mabel has two confirmed kills now, you know.

Not like Dulcie, but that type of medalist only comes along

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer that too. When she, Joe, Katherine and Rachel moved to Louisiana, they were very surprised to learn there was no volleyball played there.

So the girls changed to soccer.

Sorry, I got off track-back to the Olympics. Swimming was very good to our American teams and Michael Phelps was in a class by himself. Beach volleyball was interesting. The ball flew so hard and fast across the net I could not keep up with the plays. The wind gusted at 47 miles per hour so the players had a hard time.

Brazil’s team beat the U.S. in soccer and the packed house went wild. It was good that the host team could win. Soccer is their national sport, I think. The U.S. came in first with the most medals won. Congratulations to all of our fantastic, talented athletes.

The Jamaican athlete, Usain Bolt, seems to be the fastest runner in the world.

Everyone commented on how special he was and how humble he was about all of his wins.

The closing ceremony was Sunday night and the performance was amazing.

In four years the next Olympic games will be hosted by Tokyo, Japan. The world seemed to be united at these games and everyone seemed once in a generation.”

“And Walter heads for the goat pen, with Mom gaining on him. Has Walter ever met a goat, Henri?”

“Not to my knowledge, but when he was in crosscountry mode, he may have,” Geranium said. “That dog ran many a mile through the Cape Fear bottomlands. It was nothing like this place, though.”

“You’re right there,” Henri noted. “And Mom cuts him off at the goat pen – good move, Mom! But Walter’s still too fast for her, and even has time for a drink of water before – wait! He was distracted by a rabbit! Mom’s got him now, if she can make it to the corner of the barn!”

“Walter’s no amateur, Henri. He knows that move.

Mom needs some new ones if she’s going to keep up with him, even if the rabbits do distract him. They both have to dodge chickens and rabbits. And there he goes after another one.”

“The rabbits here are nothing like the wild ones back at the old place, Ger. They’re nowhere near the challenge.” Geranium gave Henri a sideways look. The

to enjoy being united by the games. Three cheers for the huge effort that went into making the games so wonderful.

Weather We have had a very strange Summer with all the extreme heat and all the rain.

Louisiana at Baton Rouge and the vicinity has been devastated by the destruction from the floods. Many people are without any place to live and without cars because they washed away. It looks like Texas is going to have the same thing.

The TV weather shows a couple of tropical depressions that we are supposed to watch that could possibly come by the east coast. So be prepared and hope they miss us.

School days It is hard to believe that school will be starting in a few days. It is also hard to believe that my two greatgrandchildren will be in the fifth and second grades this fall.

Our church, along with many more I am sure, collected school supplies from members at church on Sunday while everyone enjoyed a covered dish luncheon following worship. Lots of supplies were collected and will be shared with the schools.

Here’s a story I heard on TV. A man was stopped by a patrolman for driving erratically down the street. When he was stopped, he said he was feeling a little woozy.

His wife, sitting beside him, said he was drunk. Someone in the back seat volunteered another excuse and then they heard a voice from the trunk saying, “are we across the state line yet?” Be sure your sins will find you out.

Final thought: “Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice.”

Shalom! cat shrugged. “Or so I’m told.”

“Anyway, Walter’s passing the chicken pen again.”

“The free-range chickens are really playing a role in this contest.”

“Walter hasn’t made a move on one of them yet, thankfully. That never ends well. He’s never been a chicken killer, but he is a dog.”

“The rabbits seem to draw more of his interest, that’s for sure. Henri, where’s Mom?” A golf cart suddenly buzzed out of the barn. The cats rose in their seats. The other cats and the geese roared in surprise.

“It’s a whole new ballgame!” Henri shouted.

“Way to go, Mom!” Geranium shouted into the microphone. “I’ve never seen anything like this!”

“Smoky the cat isn’t thrilled. He prefers napping in the cart, you know.”

“I’m going to be interested to see how this contest turns out. Usually, Mom has to wait til Walter is tired before she can run him down. That appears to be changing.”

“They’re coming back down the driveway. Walter is

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Amy Lawson (center) was the guest speaker at last week’s Burgaw Rotary Club meeting.

Lawson told the club about the Science Olympiad at Burgaw Middle School. Pictured with Lawson is club president William Marshburn and member Karen Barnhill.

Hill

Continued from page 4A for twenty-five years. In great detail, Uncle Ed shared much about our family and its struggle to survive in rural Onslow County during the Depression.

What truly struck me in our conversation was the difficulty and simplicity of daily life and the genuine happiness these struggles provided.

The home of Edward and Mary Ellen Brown was simple-a shotgun domicile which meant that a bullet fired through the front door would continue its trajectory out of the back door. Each season held merits and negatives, although winter was especially difficult. Separated floorboards allowed for the observation of chickens pecking the ground below as well as an efficient passageway for cold. The body heat of siblings would provide only a slight respite from the

frost and many mornings my uncle and his brothers would find their sheets hardened by the cold.

As the oldest of six children, Uncle Ed’s responsibilities were many and included the gathering of fire wood for the furnace. I, in converse, curse my alarm clock as it announces the arrival of seven a.m. and the subsequent ten-foot trek across hardwood floors to the warm shower that will wake me. If I had to wake under frigid bedding charged with gathering firewood in freezing temperatures, I’d most certainly fake an illness. I’d force vomiting, refuse to eat and conveniently lose function of my limbs. A warm bed and my hatred for the cold would override the guilt of a poor work ethic as my kinfolk forage, gather and harvest while I weakly sip warm soup.

Or, perhaps, I’d own a different normal-one in which there would be little self-pity and every new day would be welcomed as a gift. The frig-

id air would remind me that I was alive and my aching muscles would gift me with a deep and forgiving sleep. I’m certain that the pleasure of sitting still in quiet reflection on a front porch would give me a sense of intrinsic peace and satisfaction I’ve never fully realized.

In my world, exhaustion easily wins the day as my focus competes with an army of urgencies. Unfortunately, time and attention are currencies doled out for the illusion of success-in our homes, on athletic fields and at work. That price, however, can be hefty as time moves in constant current, regardless of intention. Life is not a contest and I, for one, need to remember this simple truth.

Maybe our aunts, uncles and grandparents have much to teach us about how wonderfully simple life can be-if we just take the time to listen.

So, forget the time machine. I already have one.

When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.

African Proverb

slowing down.”

“That’s not surprising. He loves a ride as much as he does a good run, Henri.”

“Yes, Ger, but he has a lot of pent-up energy today. The heat doesn’t seem to be getting to him at all.”

“Mom’s makeup is shot, though. They’re coming across the yard now, toward the house.”

“Walter has to have a plan, Ger. I’d be willing to bet he’ll make a hard right in front of the barn, and run around the pond. If he ever hits those woods – Mom’s on foot again, and it’s Walter for the victory.”

“She’s thinking ahead, my friend. Watch how she cuts him off – like a cowboy herding cattle. Such form, especially with a new tactic.”

“I think she may have been practicing for a while, Ger. She’s getting him closer and closer to the house, and I don’t think he realizes it yet.”

“Folks, this is really a nail-biter! Walter’s making a circuit of the horse trailer now. Mom cuts him off.”

“She can’t drive through

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Education

Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Hatchlings rule Although our turtle mamas are still technically “on the clock� with the official nesting season continuing through this month it’s their babies that have taken over the spotlight.

With more than 160 nests at this writing hatchlings really do rule, not only now but through early fall as the eggs continue incubating. With the patter of thousands of tiny flippers on Topsail it’s time for a quick review of some of our FAQ’s. s7HEN WILL A NEST HATCH By far it’s the question we’re asked the most, and no matter how many times we get it our answer is still the same: we don’t know. We’re not being maliciously obtuse, it’s the truth.

We don’t know when these turtle babies will be “born� any better than you know exactly the date and time of your granddaughter’s birth. They come out whenever they’re ready. s(OW LONG DO THE EGGS STAY IN THE SAND 4HE AVERAGE INcubation period is 60 days, but that’s only an average. Air and sand temperature can affect the actual incubation period with hotter sand sometimes speeding up the process. And we’ve had a very hot summer, so a lot of our nests look like they might go a bit earlier.

As we move into the cooler fall temperatures (we hope they’re cooler, anyway) their time in the sand will probably be closer to the average. s)S THERE ANY WAY TO GUESS WHEN A NEST IS READY 3ORT OF Obviously the first thing to look at is when the nest was laid and when those 60 days might be getting close. But it’s not like mom leaves a calendar with the date circled with her clutch. Like people, you have early risers.

And once they break out of their shell, using a special adaptation referred to as their “egg tooth� (technical name caruncle) they start jostling their neighbors out of their slumber. Pretty soon everybody is up and kicking. All of that activity underneath causes the sand on the surface to begin to sink. s)F IT LOOKS LIKE A NEST MAY HATCH WHAT ELSE CAN ) LOOK FOR Turtle Project volunteers will create a ramp, a smoothed area with sand “guardrails� that will hopefully guide the little critters safely in the diRECTION OF THE SURF (ATCHLINGS are so tiny that even a small footprint in the sand can trap them or delay their trip.

And since they’ve been living in the dark for months any bright light can disorient them, sending them quickly off-course. They head toward the brightest object around which ideally is the moon and

its reflection on the water and waves. A sure sign that a nest is close, at least according to our decades of experience, is the sight of our “nest sitters� huddled around a nest from dusk until the wee hours of the morning – hoping. s7HAT HAPPENS DURING A HATCH )T S A GROUP EFFORT A real family affair, at least for the turtles. They work together to battle through the broken shells and the constant flipperin-the-face to make their way TOWARDS THE SURFACE )T S DIG and rest, dig and rest.

As they near the top the group comes to a stop and waits just below the surface.

Millions of years of existence as a species have told them that predatory attack is less likely at night, so they’re waiting for the sun to set and the sand temperature at the surface to cool down.

At that point they emerge in mass in what we call a boil. )F ALL GOES WELL THEY LOCATE THE horizon and make a mad dash for the surf. s7HY ARE THE 4URTLE 0ROJECT VOLUNTEERS THERE &ROM THE 1970s Karen Beasley and her mother (our hospital Director, Jean) recognized the increasing stressors of coastal development and the natural affinity we all have for the sea and the impact on sea turtles.

Our volunteers are there to minimize any adverse effects we humans may have on this critical step in the continuation of the species. These are federally protected and critically endangered animals, and when our “nest sitters� are on-the-job they are the final word on protocol.

They are there for crowd control and for education and there are specific rules to follow if you are fortunate enough to actually see a nest hatch.

3IT QUIETLY AWAY FROM THE NEST AND RAMP AREA )T MAY OR may not boil, and if it does it may be hours before you see THE lRST mIPPER )F YOU BECOME impatient please step away.

Do not use flash photography or use your phone as a “flashlight.� Do not use any flashlight unless you have a SPECIAL RED lLTER )DEALLY YOU should turn your phone off and pay attention to the miracle you’re about to see.

Keep children and yourself away from the nesting area. Do not wander near or in front of the ramp. Do not bring your pets with you.

Do not chase after or touch the hatchlings. Our volunteers are on-hand to redirect any hatchlings who stray off course.

You may ask any questions of our volunteers but please do so respectfully. They operate under federal regulations and what they say goes. This is not a venue for a political or philosophical debate. s) MISSED THE HATCH n AM ) OUT OF LUCK .OT NECESSARILY )F you’re going to be around for a

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while you can come to the nest analysis which is done during daylight hours, three days after the hatch. Volunteers will carefully excavate the nest and document their findings.

And the “findings� will often include a few late risers who didn’t hear the alarm go off.

Data collected will include the total number of eggs (including unhatched,) the number of live hatches and any OTHER THINGS OF NOTE )F YOU missed the boil this is the next best thing and worth your time. Our volunteers are a bit more relaxed you can still ask them any questions you may have. s7HAT DO ) DO IF ) FIND A HATCHLING ON THE BEACH #AREfully pick it up and put it in a small container with only a small amount of water - barely cover the flippers. With this extreme heat it’s important that the little critter not bake in the sun for hours.

Then call our Director of Beach Operations Terry -EYER AT )F SHE is not available you may call the hospital during operating hours 910-329-0222. We will take the information and one of our area coordinators will meet you to retrieve the hatchling and refer it to us for follow-up. s!NYTHING ELSE 3OME OBVIous things: turn off any bright outdoor lights that would send hatchlings in the wrong direction; pick up all beach paraphernalia (chairs, toys, towels) and take it with you when you leave and fill in any holes you dig.

You can track the nesting activity on our website www.

SEATURTLEHOSPITAL ORG )T S A timeline and other info for each nest. Please do not call the hospital to ask about any specific nest – we don’t have the data in front of us and

are unable to answer that question.

While some of our volunteers are busy with the babes on the beach our hospital staff is occupied working with the survivors. Visit us during

roundabout onto Tortuga. Our gift shop is open during tours and we have a lot of exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise, as well as other sea turtle stuff. #OME IN AND MEET OUR TURtles, our staff and our interns.

We all speak fluent sea turtle.

All turtles are important – and so are you Even with all the coverage by our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers it’s possible to miss nesting or hatching signs for a variety of reasons. That’s why we ask you to be our extra eyes and to report any tracks to our Meyer.

And we continue to admit many turtles with various injuries or illnesses. Please be on the lookout for any turtle in distress, injured (or dead) and CALL -EYER (OSPITAL $IRECTOR

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Continued from page 4A “Bright” tobacco is harvested by pulling individual leaves from the stalk, “burley” tobacco is harvested by chopping the whole stalk at the base, splitting the end, impaling it on a stick and hanging the sticks in the barn to be cured.

Tom explained, ”Flue cured and burley started out as basically the same variety. There was a guy out there, and he was curin’ his tobacco and the fire got out of hand, a Mr. West, and the fire changed the color of the tobacco, and the flavorin’ of it, and the buyers liked it.

“Eastern North Carolina tobacco is higher colored, brighter, more lemon, bright orange. “Old belt” tobacco is grown in heavier soil, red clay, the leaves are heavier. Burley is tans, browns and mahogany, flue-cured is lemon, bright orange, orange and deep orange.

“My father was a tobacco buyer, and ran a processing plant.”

“Could he do the bidding?

Like you see in old films?” I asked.

“Yeah, he could do that, and so could I. I listened to the auctioneers until I got to where I could understand ‘em. Some of them had a better spiel than others. It’s not so much what the auctioneer’s sayin’, you key in on the price. The warehouseman suggests a price, say a dollar seventy. If I think it’s worth (a dollar) seventy five, I’ll put five fingers up, or four or three or two or one, if I don’t think it’s worth that much, I’ll go (the other way, with his hand held low, fingers out, and then folding his fingers down one at a time) nine, eight, seven, six, five . . .

“If he starts at seventy, holding five fingers down means I’ll give ‘im sixty-five.

You can suggest a price, yell out a price, re-suggest something and the other buyers’ll key in on that.”

“How much tobacco were you bidding for?” “ N ow a d ay s t h e y ’ re i n cubes, 40 by 40 by 40 (inches).

They used to be in sheets, burlap sheets, and they could be no more than 250 (pounds).

Now they’re 500 or 600 pounds, and they’re not bid on.”

“Contract f ar ming?” I asked.

“Yeah.”

“Tell me about the oldtimey auctioneering process, how the auctions worked,” I asked.

“The tobacco’s in rows, in the warehouse. The warehouseman goes first, on the right side of the row. He’s the farmer’s representative, and he gets paid a commission by the farmers. Then there’s the auctioneer. Then there’s a guy who hands the tickets, and a guy who’s the ticket marker, who records the sales, he puts down the price and a symbol for the company, and then an internal grade. Each company has its own internal grade.”

“Who does the initial grade, when the tobacco comes into the warehouse?”

“The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) used to. They’d come by before we got there, and they’d put a USDA grade on it, which carries a ‘price support’ (price).

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You had to beat the government by a penny, pay one more cent than the gover nment would pay. In the absence of another bid, a higher bid, they bought it. The government usually bought it when there was surpluses, and sold it where there was shortages.

They would bundle it up by grade and haul it off for processing and storage. They’d sell it to cigarette manufacturers.”

“Would there be unscrupulous graders? Farmers who would put good leaves on top and lesser quality leaves inside?”

“Hell, yeah. We had ‘pull boys’. As buyers, we’d pull samples out.” “ There’d be 13 sheets (the piles of tobacco) to a ‘barn’, “ he told me.

A ‘barn’ is the amount allowed to brought to auction by a single farmer, and while the farmer’s actual barn might have held more, 13 ‘sheets’ was considered a ‘barn’. Inside the warehouse, the sheets were laid out in rows, one barn in length, across the warehouse floor.

“I pulled a minimum of one, probably two (samples), they’d pull probably five or six of ‘em. If you didn’t find anything, you’d just quit pullin’.

Each company supplied their own pull boys. I didn’t want somebody else’s pull boys pullin’ for me. If you weren’t buyin’ a lot sometimes you’d share.”

“How did you lear n the business?” I asked.

“I trained for a few years. I graduated from college in ’73 and started trainin’ to buy in ’76 or ’77. We had circuit riders, supervisors, and some of ‘em had chauffeurs, a few of ‘em trained buyers.

“When I started, I think we had 60 buyers in the United States. They didn’t sell tobacco any further west than Weston MO, there was one little pocket there, that raised burley.”

Just to show Tom I had done at least some reading about the

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business before the interview, I asked, “Do you know what ‘shade’ tobacco is?”

“Yeah, they raised it in Connecticut. I’ve never seen it, I dealt in flue cured and burley primarily.”

“Shade” tobacco is grown under cover, in shade tents, and the leaves are used for cigar wrappers.

We talked briefly about the methods of curing tobacco, and I asked if anyone still used charcoal, relating the story about the discovery of curing burley.

“Now it’s cured with gas.

Used to be, in the Old Belt, they’d cure it with wood.”

I mentioned that during some of my travels around the county I had seen some smaller containers that looked like they were being used for curing.

“That’s the new tobacco barn. They look like trailers with no windows. They’re cured with propane.

“The whole mechanism, you don’t pull it any more, you have harvesters. And you don’t hang it in the barn like you used to, and you don’t ‘crop’ it by hand any more (cropping removes the flower head) except in the Old Belt where they still crop some by hand - smaller farms, and hillier.

“Down here, it’s all corporate farms. Used to be farms were family farms and you had 5 or 10 acres, and the family and the neighbors did it all.”

Ray Ralph Wilson Jr. BURGAW -- Ray Ralph Wilson Jr. age 75 of Burgaw passed away Monday Aug. 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 16, 1941 in Polson, MT son of the late Ray and Ester Warren Wilson Sr. He was also predeceased by a grandson Bryan Wilson.

Ray was a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force having served honorably in Vietnam. He loved softball and coached for more than 20 years in Dixie Youth, at Burgaw Middle School and most recently at Trask High School.

He never met a stranger and he g reeted everyone with a smile.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Mattison Wilson of the home; three sons, Robert Bryan Wilson and wife Kristy of Hampstead, Ronald Bruce Wilson (Becky Hanson), of Hampstead, and Ray Ralph Wilson III and wife Pattie of Rocky Point; a daughter Stacey Wright and husband Calvin of Burgaw; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday Aug. 18, 2016 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jimmie Suggs officiated.

Burial followed at Riverview Memorial Park.

Full military honors were accorded by the U.S. Air Force.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Trask High School softball program or a charity of ones choice.

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Debra Hayes Harris MAPLE HILL -- Debra Hayes Harris age 50 of Maple Hill died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Veeda Varie Peddie WALLACE -- Veeda Varie Peddie age 62 of Wallace passed away Monday Aug. 15, 2016 at home. She was bor n Feb. 9, 1954 in Fort Pearce F la., daughter of Frances Warlick Williamson and the late Reginald D. Peddie Jr. She is survived by her mother Frances Williamson; five brothers, Reginald Peddie, Ronnie Pedddie, Donnie Peddie and wife Sue, Adam Williamson and wife Connie all of Watha, and Barry J. Williamson of Greensboro; two sisters, Edna Piece of Fla. and Rosa Brown and husband Randy of Burgaw; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Veeda loved animals and would house sit pets for many people. She loved flowers and plants and would plant and take care of them at many friends houses.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 19, 2016 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Buddy Dowd officiated.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Upon retirement, Jenny moved to the North Carolina shore and became a volunteer at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. She was a lover and protector of animals and animal rights.

She was an avid collector, reader, poker player, sports fan, liberal and feminist who loved her friends and family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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Trask Titans rally to edge Topsail 16-15 In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Heide Trask Titans lined up at Topsail High Friday night with the burden of nine straight losses at the hands of the Pirates hanging over their heads. The last time the Titans had beaten the Pirates was in 2006. This year’s Titans were either in elementary school or kindergarten when that happened.

It took two days and a comeback to erase nine years as the 2016 version of the Titans took a 16-15 victory over the home team Pirates in a game that was finished on Saturday night due to a weather delay.

“This is a beginning,” said Trask Head Coach Johnathan Taylor. “It’s just one game but a win like this builds character. These kids put their heart and soul into this game and this team. It’s the difference between being interested and being committed. These guys are committed.”

The Titans moved the football from the beginning on Friday night. Two touchdowns were called back in the first half with the only score being a safety at the 5:45 mark of the first quarter. The Pirates were victimized by two bad snaps that sailed over quarterback Jacob Floyds head. The second ended up in

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Titan Steven Jordan (23) snags a Topsail pass inside the five-yard line to end a Pirate drive. the end zone.

With lightning flashing in the background the two teams fought until the officials stopped the game. After a lengthy wait the game was called and slated for Saturday evening at 6pm.

The game was picked up with the Titans on the 27-yard

line with 48.3 seconds to go in the first half. The Titans ran three plays with the final play of the half being an interception. The score stood at 2-0 Trask with 24 minutes left to play.

The Titans received the kickoff to start the second half and promptly turned the

ball over on the third play.

It took one play for super sophomore D.J. Montano to make the Rocky Point crew pay for their mistake. He took the handoff and raced up the middle. 15 yards later he was in the end zone. The Pirates added a two-point conversion and the home team led 8-2 with 10:19 to play in the third quarter.

Topsail added to their lead later in the quarter on a 56 yard punt return by Trey Brown. The extra point was good and it appeared that the Pirates would pull away from the 1A Titans.

The Titans stuck to their game plan and pounded the Pirates with their deep stable of runningbacks along with junior signal caller Tyrease Armstrong. The upstart Titans found themselves with a fourth and one at the 50-yard line with just under 10 minutes to play when senior Steven Jordan to a quick pitch and found some daylight. The standout halfback reversed field and made his way to the end zone. The extra point was good and the score was 15-9 in Topsail’s favor.

The Titans defense made a stand and the team took over on downs at the 27- yard line with 5:22 to play.

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Lady Pirates volleyball opens with win over Pender

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer After a tumultuous few days where the Topsail High School volleyball team lost a pair of players before the season’s first serve, the Lady Pirates took the court last Tuesday at home against county foe Pender.

Losing the two key players – defensive specialist Rachel Kapiko, who suffered some serious injuries that put an end to her junior season in a Monday morning car accident, and outside hitter Kensley Hagan (personal reasons) – caused concern, but it didn’t take too long for the girls who

were on the court to put an end to that.

Angelica Biele had six kills, six assists, and a block, twin sister Selene added seven kills and a block, Azia Anderson had 11 points, three aces, three kills, seven digs, and a block, and Kaylee Kyle put on a strong display of her

skills with 13 points, seven aces, and 10 assists as Topsail opened the year with a 3-0 (2515, 25-14, 25-13) home win over Pender in a game they dedicated to Kapiko.

A seven-point surge that produced an early 9-1 lead provided the catalyst to the first game win. It was 23-11 late before a four-point burst brought the Lady Patriots (0-2) to within eight but a block by Mallory George created point 25, and the win.

A trio of aces by Lady Patriot Imani Newkirk (three aces, three digs) ignited an early run by Pender that eventually led to a 13-10 lead in the second game. But Kyle

took over the serve for Topsail and when she gave it up the Pirates led 22-13, Kyle had six aces in the run, Anderson added a pair of kills, and Angelica Biele had two kills and a block.

“I just focused really hard, I just wanted us to win that game so I got all my serves in and they just couldn’t pass them, I guess,” Kyle said. “We have been working on passing a lot and it’s a good start.

Rachel was our main inspiration tonight.”

The third game was all Topsail. Pender could never muster a run longer than two

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Pender spikers beat E. Columbus

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender Patriot volleyball coach Matt Davis is known for playing a very tough nonconference slate in preparing his team for the rigors of the conference schedule.

This year is no different as he opened the season last week with matches at Laney and Topsail before playing at East Columbus.

The Lady Patriots opened the season at the 4A Laney Buccaneers. The Mid-Eastern Conference combatant swept the 1A Pats in three games.

The scores were 25-11, 25-11, 25-10.

Caroline Peterson led the Patriots with three assists and two digs while Lakirah Forney had two aces and two digs. Imani Newkirk added six digs in the contest.

Next up the Patriots traveled to Topsail to engage the powerful Pirates. Again the bigger school was too much for the Lady Pats as they fell in three games. The scores were 25-15, 25-14 and 25-13.

Peterson led the Patriots with eight assists and one ace while Newkirk added three aces and three digs.

The final match of the week was against fellow 1A school East Columbus. The Lady Patriots fell behind two games to one before coming back and edging the Lady Gators in five games. The scores were 18-25, 25-12, 17-25, 25-15 and 15-9.

Caroline Peterson led the Pats with 22 assists and one ace while Lakirah Forney had eight kills and seven aces. Imani Newkirk had six

kills and five digs while Kam Thompson added 15 kills for the Pender squad.

Coach Davis said he used the first week to find out where his team was at and never questioned the tough early season slate.

“We played two tough Mid-Eastern Conference opponents in Laney and topsail to open up the season. Laney made very few mistakes and looks to be as good a team as they’ve had in several years.

Topsail really got us good in the serving game and they have several hitters that are special. Both of those games were tough losses.”

In the East Columbus contest Davis saw something he had been looking for in his girls.

“We were still a little inconsistent and our rhythm was off as I was having the girls try to be ultra-aggressive with our service for the first game, like we had been working on with both Laney and Topsail, which was resulting in a lot of missed serves,” Davis said. “Between the first and second games I told them that we had to start making serves, that we’d come back to working on our service game in practice, but for today I wanted them to decide how to serve in order to make them.

That really changed the way the girls played. That’s an example of less is more.”

Davis thought that the win over East was important for his team going forward and hopes that they build on it.

“Getting a win early in the season, before we get into con-

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

When a young man or woman makes the jump from middle school to high school it can be a very traumatic experience. When a student-athlete makes that jump it is even tougher. At the 1A level, it can be downright stifling.

A 1A school does not have the numbers that the other schools have. Often times when good athletes graduate middle school and enter high school they find themselves vying for a varsity spot. There are varying opinions on this matter.

As is always the case I will voice my opinion.

I have been told countless times by high school coaches that a freshman should not play varsity sports. They say that it is unfair to put a 15-year-old on the field with a 17 or 18year-old. In football it can be very dangerous. It can also break a young studentathletes spirit. Some think that they should refrain from athletics in order to acclimate themselves to the rigors of high school.

In most sports the thought is that the younger kids are not physically or mentally strong enough to compete with the older kids. If you stand the average 15-year-old up beside an average 17-year-old you will see the difference immediately. When they open their mouth to speak it is evident that in most cases the difference is huge. That being said, I think there are extenuating circumstances.

Remember the Pirates’ Trent Hansley or wrestler/ football player Joe Sculthorpe. Both of these young men were physically intimidating as freshman. I don’t remember what their mindset was but I can tell you that both were very successful at an early age.

Some say that the NCHSAA should have rules prohibiting the play of a freshman on the varsity level while some say this decision should be made on a case by case basis by the coaches.

My thoughts are and have always been that you play your best players regardless of what grade they are in. I will tell you that I have seen young players be thrown to the proverbial wolves. I still say that if you have a Sculthorpe or Hansley at your school you play them as freshmen if they are ready. What do you think?

This may not be a very popular view but it is mine and we all know that this is just my opinion.

Kicker’s Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The prep soccer season has begun and the Pender kickers have opened the year with a bang. They beat Lejuene 9-0 last week before being scheduled to play in a tournament over the weekend. ( Stats were not made available by the Pender Coaching staff.)

The Trask Titans hosted Northside to open the year.

The Monarchs are loaded and ready to rumble as they took a 6-1 win over the Titans. The score was 1-0 Northside at the half before the Jacksonville squad unleashed a five goal barrage. Junior Bryen Woody scored the lone goal for the Titans.

The Titans (0-1) were at Lejuene on Monday before traveling to Topsail on Wednesday.

The Topsail Pirate kickers dropped a 4-1 match at Coastal Christian Academy.

The score was 2-0 Coastal at the half.

The Topsail goal was defended by the tandem of Jorge

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Titan Jimmy Lopez persues a Northside player in last week’s match.

Lopez and Cheney Teague.

The two combined for six saves for the contest. Junior Sam Bell scored Topsail’s only goal on a penalty kick.

The Pirates next match will be on Wednesday when they host the Trask Titans.

Trask baseball coach resigns

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Trask’s B.J. Jordan finds running room around the end and scored the winning touchdown for the Titans.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The fall season is slowly getting underway with volleyball and football heading into their second weeks.

Some sports, namely crosscountry and girls’ golf, have not had a chance to [perform as yet.

But the womens’ tennis and boys’ soccer teams got right into it this past week with the tennis team securing a pair of early victories while the boys’ soccer squad dropped a three-goal decision at Coastal Christian Acad-

emy.

Womens’ tennis The Lady Pirates got off to a quick start on Monday with a 9-0 road victory over Coastal Christian Academy.

Caroline Harris took over the No. 1 slot in the lineup – Carmen Jordan and her family left the area –and proved she could handle the competition with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Lady Centurion Maddie Pickens.

Sienna Dougherty who was at No. 4 last year, moved into the No. 2 hole and prevailed 3-6, 6-4 (10-5). Kinsley Bever-

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The Heide Trask Titan baseball team made major strides under the tutelage of Coach Daniel Ward. The veteran coach was instrumental in major improvements to the baseball facility and coached the team to the playoffs in his second year. Last week Coach Ward made the decision to step down as the head coach citing family as the primary reason for his resignation.

“My wife and I have family up state and we need to be freed up a bit to spend time with them. It was a tough decision but it was one I feel was right for me at this time.”

Ward took over the Titan program two years ago on short notice and struggled through the first year. The field was under water due to a very rainy period and the

team played the bulk of its home games away. During the off season the veteran coach with the help of the Titan booster club, the school administration along with the central office began to rectify the problems with the field.

The result was a much nicer facility with new drain lines.

The Titans were 16-32 under Ward but improved significantly in his second year.

The team was 12-16 in his second year and 6-8 in conference play.

“Of course we wanted to win but there are far more important things than just wins and losses, said Ward.

“I feel good about the progress that we’ve made in the two years I have been here. I feel real good about the support we have earned and the team’s culture is changing.

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Regular season week two preview

Topsail at Pender for Patriots opener, Trask at home

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Trask (1-0) hosts South Robeson (0-1) The Heide Trask Titan football team earned perhaps their biggest win in recent years last week with their 1615 win over Topsail. However, like head coach Johnathan Taylor said, “it’s just one game” The Titans showed flashes of a stellar running game with the combo of B.J. and Steven Jordan doing most of the damage. Quarterback Tyrease Armstrong and fullback Tony Holmes round out an impressive stable of backs.

The Titans rushed for 260 yards last week against a decent Pirate defense. They will face a South Robeson team that was obliterated by West Bladen last week. They gave up an 80-yard run and were overwhelmed by the Knights.

The Rocky Point Titans will run right at the Mustangs

with their vaunted triple option. Look for both Jordans to be at or over the 100-yard mark for the night. Armstrong will also get his yards running the option. Don’t be surprised if the Titans break the 350 yard mark on the offensive side of the ball.

Defensively, the Titans are led by Kansas Bannerman.

The senior defensive end had two sacks last week including a game changing 16-yard loss in the final minutes of the contest. The Titans secondary did an admirable job slowing the Pirates passing game down to a crawl.

This is not the Titans of the past few years. Just how good they are going to be is up for debate as they have a tough conference slate in the coming weeks. However, for now let’s say that the Titans are 2-0 after beating South Robeson 28-6.

Topsail (0-1) at Pender (0-0) If someone would have told the Pirates they would

be visiting Pender with a 0-1 record they probably would have laughed. Well, the Pirates were edged by Trask and go into week two with a matchup with what is considered a much improved Pender team.

The Pats were off last week and had a chance to watch the Pirates. The Patriots have some of what the Titans used to edge Topsail. Speed. Topsail will counter with a pretty stout defensive line. The most important matchup in this game will be the Patriots offensive line verse the Pirates defensive front.

As in years past the Patriots will rely on Justin Hooper. The senior standout will prove to be a handful again this year. The Pender coaching staff will move Hooper around this year in hopes of exploiting a mismatch. The Pirate defense will have to keep tabs on Hooper if they are to be successful.

Look for Pender to try and use the speed of their backs

to gain an advantage. Latrell Brown and Hooper will be the main characters of the Patriots offense. However, the o-line will have to hold their own.

Topsail has a trio of backs in Montano, Smith and Brown that will cause Pender problems. Montano was nicked up last week. That is cause for concern for Topsail. However, Josh Smith is a handful and should be up to the challenge.

Look for Topsail to run right at Pender and try and push the Patriots around. I expect Floyd to throw the ball more this week. The Patriots ace in the hole is Hooper on the defensive side of the ball.

For all of his offensive exploits, he may be a better defensive player. Floyd needs to find Hooper and throw away from him.

Pender is at home and better than last year while Topsail will be looking to avenge last week’s loss. The Patriots are catching Topsail at a bad time. The score. 30-16.

Two late touchdowns lift Trask to win over Topsail

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer First game jitters and inconsistencies hampered both teams in the 2016 football opener between visiting Trask and host Topsail High School, but it was the lightning that put the whole evening on hold and gave both teams time to correct the miscues of Friday.

Several lightning caused a halt in play at 7:56 p.m. on Friday with 48.3 seconds remaining in the first half and restarted at 6 p.m. Saturday – a 22-hour stoppage. It appeared early in the second half the delay would work in favor of the Pirates but, in the end, a dubious play call, a pair of bad spots on a Trask drive, and a barely-missed field goal allowed the Titans to prevail.

B. J. Jordan ran for 67

yards and scored on a 35-yard run, and Steven Jordan had a 50-yard scoring scamper as Trask scored a 16-15 win over Topsail in Hampstead.

After the resumption of the game, the Pirates’ defense came out and completely stymied the Titan offense. A Trask fumble was recovered by on the Trask 15-yard line and it took sophomore running back D. J. Montano (14 carries, 111 yards) one play to find the end zone. Montano also accounted for the twopoint conversion to make it 8-2 Topsail just 1:41 into the second half.

Two series later Trask was forced to punt and Topsail’s Trey Brown hauled it in at his own 44 and raced 56 yards for the Pirates’ second touchdown. Jorge Lopez added the point-after for a 15-2 Topsail lead with 4:14 left in the third

quarter.

On the ensuing series the Titans marched 92 yards on 12 plays with Steven Jordan (five carries, 56 yards) going around the left side for 50 yards and a touchdown. Fernando Aldama’s extra point made it 15-9 with 9:21 left in the game.

Two very poor spots on short running plays aided in the drive. On third-and two from the Titan 28, B. J. Jordan plowed into the middle and was clearly a yard short of the first down, but the ball was put down on the 41 for a first down. Three plays later, on fourth-and-three from the 38-yard line, Jordan again attempted the middle but was stopped short but the ball was spotted at the 41 for another Titan first down.

On the Titans’ next series they marched 73 yards on

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The opening week of the fall sports season brought us several intriguing matchups.

The Topsail volleyball team swept both Pender and Trask and also won the 5thAnnual Swansboro Tournament. Angelica Biele had six kills, six assists, and a block while twin sister Selene added seven kills and a block, Azia Anderson had 11 points, three aces, three kills, seven digs, and a block, and Kaylee Kyle put on a strong display of her skills with 13 points, seven aces, and 10 assists against Pender. Junior Taylor Dixon led Topsail over Trask with seven points, two kills, and 10 assists.

The Pender girls beat East Columbus behind the play

Aldama pulls double duty for the Trask Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Junior Fernando Aldama has made his mark on the soccer field for the Trask Titan kickers. He has been an important part of the puzzle for the Titans in their resurgence as a team to beat.

However, what Mr. Aldama is attempting to do on the football field may end up being very important for the Titan gridiron gang.

Aldama is the starting placekicker for the Titan varsity football team this year. In last week’s win over Topsail he made both of his extra points including one late in the contest that turned out to be the difference in the game.

Although Fernando’s best sport may be soccer, he is a very good placekicker. His range goes well beyond 35 yards and he is very accurate.

Rather it is on the soccer field or the football field, Fernando Aldama is a difference maker for the Titans.

of Caroline Peterson who led the Pats with 22 assists and one ace. Lakirah Forney had eight kills and seven aces. Imani Newkirk had six kills and five digs while Kam Thompson added 15 kills.

The Titan soccer team fell to Northside despite a goal from junior Bryen Woody.

Topsail lost Coastal Christian Academy with Sam Bell scoring the only goal in the loss.

The Topsail tennis team won twice last week behind the strong play of Caroline Harris. The blonde bomber has yet to give up a game as she won 6-0 and 6-0 against both Coastal Christian and Swansboro. Sienna Dougherty won both of her matches last week as well.

The Trask football team won a close 16-15 contest over Topsail last week behind the

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play of several young Titans.

Fernando Aldama made both of his extra points during the game. The latter was the game winner. Kansas Bannerman had two sacks including a 16 yard loss in the closing minutes that proved to be the difference in the game.

Steven Jordan had 54 yards and a touchdown for the Titans.

The Pirates were led by super sophomore D.J. Montano. He had 111 yards for the Pirates while Trey brown had a 54 yard punt return for a touchdown. Josh Smith had 68 yards rushing.

This week’s top performer is Titan running back B.J. Jordan. The super sophomore had 148 yards rushing and scored the winning touchdown.

Harris is the best of the best for the Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Topsail Pirate women’s tennis team started practice this year they were without last year’s number one player. That spot rolled over to Caroline Harris. What the standout has done with that number one spot early in the season has people wondering why she wasn’t the top player before this year.

The ladies tennis team has played two matches. In those matches Miss Harris has yet to give up a game. She won 6-0, 6-0 against both Coastal Christian Academy and Swansboro.

She also was one half of the top doubles team with Sienna Dougherty. That duo won both of their doubles matches on the week as well.

Caroline will have some tough matches ahead. However, if the early matches are any indication of how her season will go she may be the best in the Mid-Eastern Conference.

She is definitely the best of the best at Topsail.

four plays with B. J. Jordan racing around the left for 35 yards to tie the scored at 15-15. Aldama’s kick was the tie-breaker with 4:09 remaining in the game.

“We have to go back to the film and see where we had the breakdowns,” Topsail Coach Wayne Inman said. “In the second half they started running plays where they had no wide receivers, all linemen, and we adjusted to it but relaxed. In our scheme of defense, if one kid misses an assignment it leaves a vacancy, and that’s what we did. But we had other opportunities to tackle, and we didn’t.”

The game was not over at that point as the Pirates took the ensuing kickoff and marched from their own 32 to the Titans’ 11 on running plays. A delay-of-game moved the ball back to the 16 but they were in Lopez’ range for a game-winning field goal.

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Resignation

Continued from page 8A We preached team Titan and it has really taken off.”

In an open letter that Ward put on the Titan baseball Facebook page he mentioned his desire to move into administration.

“My resignation is not about the state of HTHS baseball. It is about my need to focus on other things. Again, I am pleased with the future prospects of Titan baseball.

My desire to return to administration and the need to handle some obligations away from work are my key reasons for this difficult decision.”

The school will post the opening on the county website.

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Rain gives anglers a break

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The rain has finally given us a break and the area anglers are taking advantage of it. It is the middle of August and some of the anglers are talking about making the transition to fall fishing. Not just yet my friends.

The ocean bite is going strong and the anglers are reaping the benefits. The pier fishing is pretty good with a steady bite of croaker and some Spanish and blues being caught on jigs and Clarks spoons. There has even been a few spots being caught. Remember that late August is a little early for the spots. Also, the recent hot weather has necessitated early and late fishing.

The flounder bite has been good in the inlets and waterways. A finger mullet or even a gulp bait will work for these tasty fellas. The reds are also hitting in the same areas. Find a structure such as a dock and go for it.

Surf fishing is decent right now as well with some pompano and a few blues mixed in as well. Shrimp and cut bait will work here.

I talked to a few gentlemen that were catching some Spanish trolling about a mile off of the beach.

They were trolling Clarks spoons.

The fresh water bite is good as well. The temps have been hot but are forecast to cool down this week.

The pan fish are hitting red worms and crickets. Find an area with some cover and fish it hard.

The cats are always biting early in the morning and after dark. Cut up eel and chicken livers will work here.

This week’s fishing tip With freshwater fishing

comes the chance of running up on a snake. These creepy critters will look for high ground like most other animals.

Remember, if the waters are high, then the snakes will be looking for high ground. If you see a couple in a short period of time or in a small area, then it is best to move on.

There are only a few species of poisonous snakes in our area. The most common are the copperhead and the cottonmouth water moccasin.

The copperhead is a relatively small snake, with adults averaging less than three feet in length. This snake has a tan or pinkishtan background color that darkens toward the midbody area. It has a series of darker cross bands.

The water moccasin or cottonmouth is a very aggressive snake. The “cottonmouth” name comes from the snake’s tendency to open its mouth and hiss when threatened. The inside of its mouth is whitishpink in color, which starkly contrasts the darker coloration of its body.

Like most of the pit vipers, this venomous snake has a broad head. It also has a blunt snout and usually a telltale stripe under each eye. Most cottonmouth are mostly black, and may appear completely black from a distance (aside from the aforementioned head pattern). Some specimens may have a tan, gray or brownish ground color with darker cross bands.

The water moccasin is found around water while the copperhead can be found in many places, from wood piles to piles of straw or brush.

If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Never try and handle a poisonous snake.

Titan volleyball falls to Topsail

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan volleyball team did not play in the summer league and had limited time on the court over the summer while the Topsail squad played numerous matches including a full slate in the summer league. That along with a group of strong hitters enabled the 3A Pirates to sweep the Lady Titans in volleyball action last week.

The scores were 25-11,25-12 and 25-15.

In the opening game of the match the home team Titans

Peterson sets teammates up for the Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a sophomore, Caroline Peterson was thrown into the proverbial fire. She was charged with filling the spot of setter left open by several very good volleyball players.

Peterson earned that spot and more than held her own throughout the year.

This year Miss Peterson will have to take that next step.

As a junior she is expected to become a leader among her teammates as well as an assist machine. So far she has done well as proven by a 22 assist performance in the win over East Columbus last week.

The Lady Patriots will navigate their way through a tough non-conference slate before entering the tough Four County Conference schedule.

Miss Peterson will improve through the early season rigors and will be a force for the Patriots when the conference schedule begins. Her improved play will make a difference for the Lady Pats.

held their own before the Pirates closed the game out on an 18-4 run to take a 1-0 lead. In the second game the Titans were down 18-8 and fell 25-12. The final game was again all Topsail as the Lady Titans were swept in the season opener.

Brittney Foy led the Titans with nine digs. Libby Smith added five assists and nine digs while Samantha Long had three digs, three kills and two aces.

The Lady Titans (0-1) will host North Brunswick in nonconference action on Wednesday before travelling to Topsail on Thursday.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Dove season is upon us. The fields will be full of hunters spaced intermittently throughout. The skies will be blotted with fast moving birds looking for places to roost or feed.

In a continuing focus on safety, especially during a time when many young hunters, well, cut their teeth on not only hunting but participating in shooting sports, I think it is important to share some of the basics.

I have been asked many times on which firearm is the best for different types of hunts. If you were to poll each hunter as they entered the field on opening day, the overwhelming consensus would be the 12 gauge. However, it may not be the best choice.

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Continued from page 5A between the hunting truck and the trailer, but he only has two routes of escape, so it’s kind of even there. It’s all a matter now of skill.”

“And Walter breaks out, dashes past the nose of the golf cart!” “ M o m ’s r i g h t o n h i m though. She’s wearing her game face. I think she’s going to be the winner today.”

“It ain’t over til it’s over, Ger, but I am leaning toward your side of the fence.”

“Speaking of fence, the garden seems to by complicating Walter’s plans. He’s heading for the big oak tree now – “

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There are other factors that need to be taken into account.

For instance, the choke, the shot, the bird patterns all will determine the best setup for a particular hunt. Even the hunter’s technique will be important.

My dad is the best wing shooter I have ever witnessed.

There is a reason for it. He is very patient during the hunt.

If there is a bird that is borderline out of range, he simply does not shoot.

Think of a center in basketball. His odds of making a basket at the rim are much higher than having him shoot three pointers. Dad simply waits for his shot. And by doing so his shot to kill ratio is much greater. He rarely needed more than a box of shells to get a limit during a hunt.

One of my favorite guns is an old Ithaca 20 gauge my granddad passed down to me.

Papa used it to quail hunt back when he was young. The old side-by-side had a shortened barrel and an open choke. He made it that way so when the quail erupted from the brush the shot expanded quickly making a large hit area.

As I was learning how to hunt, that Ithaca was always with me. I was a decent shot,

but for some reason that I didn’t understand at the time, I had trouble bringing down birds with it. You see, I would shoot way too far for the range of that sawed-off double barrel.

A few years ago, my oldest son was going through the same issues. He handed me the shotgun and the next five birds that flew by were all dropped.

My son was shooting too far effectively opening up too large of a pattern to either hit the dove or place enough shot in the bird to bring it down. This is the same son who I watched shoot a perfect 25-for-25 in trap with a 12 gauge a couple years later.

Just as the choke of the shotgun can determine efficiency, the size shot also matters in whether you walk away with a bird or not. The 7.5 shot is now a popular shot and is found readily in many box stores. I always preferred the nine shot. Why? Because there is more total shot in the nine even though the shot is smaller.

With my style of shooting, I am able to hit and bring down a bird easier with the smaller shot. Shooting long distance, which you see a lot during opening day of dove season,

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“—and Mom’s on him like a duck on a junebug.”

“If she can push him toward the porch, this game is over.”

“Walter’s a smar t one, though. He’s played this game for years.”

“So has Mom, remember.

She used to chase his mother when he was a pup.”

“And they’re going around the tree—“ “And back around the tree!

The crowd’s going wild” “And BACK around it again!

It’s like Walter is stuck on a loop!”

“I think he’s playing with Mom, though. He has a few tricks left – as long as he doesn’t head for the porch – “ “And that’s just what he’s doing! He doesn’t stand a

chance!”

“This is Walter we’re talking about. If anybody could get out of this one, it’s him!”

“Mom’s gaining on him –“ “There’s the reach –“ “Walter notices! He’s doubling back! Mom’s going for the grab—will it be scruff or tail?”

“Mom’s going for the tail!”

“Aaaaaaaand SHE GOT HIM!” The door slammed, and the cats returned to face the camera.

“Sports fans, that was one of the best competitions we’ve had in years. On totally new ground, with new tactics, but Mom won out in the end. Any final thoughts, Ger?” “Henri, all I can say is Mom really rocks. Even wearing her

good clothes, she kept pace with him for a long way. Not a lot of humans can do that.

I was impressed. The golf cart was a stroke of genius, and the deciding factor in the end. Take us on home, Geranium.”

“That’s all the time we have for now, sports fans, but we’ll be back later, when the title for heavyweight rabbit boxing of the world goes on the line. And tune in tomorrow night for more action, as it’s the mini-donks competing for gold against the standards in coyote-kicking.”

“From all of us at Meadowsweet Farms, good night.”

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer at the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com

in many locations across the state,” said Brown. “It works for us, not many counties have the Board of Commissioners acting as the Board of Health. The people here to do the accreditation had many questions and I think between myself, Carolyn Moser and her staff we were well prepared and I think they were very pleased by the communication between the board, the county manager, the county attorney and the community.”

The accreditation will be in force for the next five years, starting in 2016.

Also the Pender County Women, Infants and Children’s program (WIC) was honored for being first of four counties out of 83 in the state that were selected as a winner of the Gold Level of Loving Support Award of Excellence.

This award recognizes and celebrates the education and support services for the county breastfeeding program.

Pender County WIC is committed to promoting and supporting breastfeeding a priority as well as a core component of the nutrition services.

“We want to meet or exceed the mission of safeguarding the health of low- income women, infants and children, and we are proud of our contact with new mothers and ongoing efforts to support the families of our Pender community.” said Moser.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

8/25/2016

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 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Public Member Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 1 District 5 Board of Equalization & Review 1 Public Member Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 3 Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board 1 Public Members Pender Memorial Hospital Board 1 District 5 Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector 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.

POLL WORKERS NEEDED

The Pender County Board of Elections is looking for people willing to work at voting precincts on Election Day, November 8, 2016. Any interested person must understand this will be a very long day and they will be required to be at the precinct by 6:00 am and cannot leave until after the polls close at 7:30 pm. All poll workers are required to attend a three hour training class.

All interested people should contact the Board of Elections @ 910-259-1220 for details.

Pender County Housing Authority Will Open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List for a Limited Time Only The Pender County Housing Authority will open its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List for a limited period of time. The program provides rental assistance to eligible families in accordance with program guidelines.

The Waiting List will open to pre-applications received between September 12th through the close of business on September 23rd. Pre-applications received before September 12th or after September 23rd will not be accepted.

Pre-application will be available August 29th - September 11th at: http://www.pendercountync.gov/Government/Departments/HousingAuthority.aspx. The pre-application will not be available after September 11th.

Pre-applications must be complete & signed by all adults (18 yrs or older) who will be living in the assisted household. Requested documentation must be attached. Incomplete pre-applications will not be accepted.

Pre-applications may be sent by U S Mail or dropped off to the drop box provided at the County Administration Building. No faxes or e-mails. Only one pre-application per family. The Waiting List will be closed at 5 pm on Friday, September 23rd.

Pre-applications will be selected by lottery. No more than 300 applications will be selected. Completed pre-applications will be assigned a ticket with a number. Numbers will be drawn at random. Families will be placed on the list in the order the numbers are drawn. The drawing will be held in the Board of County Commissioner’s chambers at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, on Wednesday, September 28th beginning at 9 am. Successful applicants will be notified by mail.

Town of Burgaw Government News August 25, 2016

SEEKING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Burgaw Fire Department is seeking community members to become volunteer firefighters. We offer excellent training and benefits. Please come by the fire station for more information. (910) 259-7494 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITIZEN COMMITTEES The Town of Burgaw is accepting applications for the “Planning and Zoning Board” and the “Parks and Recreation Committee”. Application may be downloaded from our website at www.townofburgaw.com >Government>Advisory Boards>Applications for Boards, Commissions and Committees. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. For further information, you may contact Sylvia Raynor, Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Monday – Friday or via email at town.clerk@townofburgaw.com.

MEETINGS INFORMATION The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building. The agenda deadline for the regular board meeting is 1:00 PM two Wednesdays prior to the second Tuesday of each month. If you have an item you wish to bring before the Board you must make contact with Sylvia Raynor, Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Monday – Friday or via email at town.clerk@townofburgaw.com prior to the above deadline in order to receive instruction on submitting items for the agenda.

CALENDAR Sept. 5, 2016

Town offices closed in observance of Labor Day

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

September 7, 2016 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 TOPIC OF HEARING:

Conditional Zoning Map Amendment DRC Hampstead, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Jesse F. Lea SR et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for three (3) tracts totaling approximately 78.39 acres from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to RM- CD 2, Residential Mixed Conditional zoning district 2. The request is to allow only the following NAICS uses: Single Family Detached Homes (NAICS 236117) and Multi-Family Housing (NAICS 236116) in a proposed residential mixed subdivision project to be called Sparrows Bend. The project proposal consists of 264 apartment units and 135 single family homes with associated neighborhood amenities. The subject property is located on the north side of US HWY 17 and may also be accessed off of the east side of Hoover Road (SR 1569). The subject property is in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3293-01-5693-0000, 3293-11-0659-0000 and 3293-01-9640-0000.

Master Development Plan Revision Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd. applicant, on behalf of Capstone Ventures LLC., Ruth C. Kalmar Lewis et al, J L Morris Enterprises of Hampstead Inc., and Morris Jeffrey et al, owners, are requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Development Plan for the mixed use development known as Wyndwater. Specifically this request is to; increase the overall project area from ± 204.07 acres to ± 221.42 acres and increase the total units from 500 units to 529 units. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The properties are located to the east of US HWY 17 north of Doral Drive (SR 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south and east of the Cardinal Acres Lane (private) in the Topsail Township. The properties may be further identified by Pender County PINs; 4213-59-0181-0000, 4214-04-6027-0000, 4214-12-3906-0000, 4214-22-7567-0000, and a portion of 4214-50-8387-0000.

Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Creative Commercial Properties, applicant, on behalf of P.H. LANCO, Inc., owner, is requesting approval of an amendment to the 2010 Pender County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for one (1) tract totaling approximately 8.42 acres from Rural Growth to Mixed Use future land use designation. The subject property is located along the west side of US HWY 17 and to the south of Pinnacle Parkway (private), directly northwest of the US HWY 17 intersection with Champion Drive (private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-65-5211-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Creative Commercial Properties, applicant, on behalf of P.H. LANCO Inc., owner, is requesting approval of zoning map amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance for one (1) tract totaling approximately 8.42 acres from the PD, Planned Development zoning district to the GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located along the west side of US HWY 17 and to the south of Pinnacle Parkway (private), directly northwest of the US HWY 17 intersection with Champion Drive (private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-65-5211-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment Marsh Creek Investments, LLC, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses. Specifically, the proposal is to amend the Miscellaneous Use section to allow dry stacks and boat storage in the GB, General Business zoning district and to add these definitions to Appendix A. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.5 Street Design. Specifically, the proposal is to amend requirements for permanent and temporary dead end streets. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.5.1 Street Design. Specifically, the proposal is to add objective criteria for administrative flexibility for the roadway design requirements. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

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

Pre-applications not selected in the drawing will be kept on file for 90 days after the drawing date, then destroyed.

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 Executrix of the estate of William Roy Edwards Jr., deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, William Roy Edwards Jr. to present them to the undersigned on or before November 10, 2016 at 124 Shannon Court Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of August 4, 2016.

Deborah E. Haggerty 124 Shannon Court Rocky Mount, NC 27804 #7423 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-376 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CAROLYN BROWNING, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CAROLYN LOUISE BROWNING Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.76 acres Grady Township, Parcel ID Number 226783-6597-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 30, 2016.

This date: August 11, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7442 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 16E297 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Louis Edward Cuervo, Jr., deceased of Pender, North Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Diana Cuervo, as Administrator of the Estate of Louis Edward Cuervo, Jr., on or before November 14, 2016, in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to Louis Edward Cuervo, Jr., please make immediate payment to the Estate of Louis Edward Cuervo, Jr. This the 5th day of August, 2016.

Diana Cuervo, Administrator c/o James L. Seay, III Seay Law Firm, PLLC 519 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 763-2525 #7448 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Franklin Raymond Rogers III, deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Franklin Raymond Rogers III to present them to the undersigned on or before November 17, 2016 at 360 Washington Creek Drive, Willard NC, 28478 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of August 11, 2016.

Melanie Rogers 360 Washington Creek Drive Willard, NC 28478 #7443 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER CIVIL ACTION 16-CVS-280 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARLENE R. YOW, ET AL, Defendants.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARLENE R. YOW NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Take notice that pleadings seeking relief against you have been filed in the above-entitled civil action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The condemnation and appropriation, for highway

purposes, of a certain interests or estates in that certain parcel of land lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: Being that tract of land described in a Quitclaim Deed dated August 11, 2000 from Lionel L. Yow and wife, Connie S. Yow, and Elizabeth C. Lewis (grantors) to Arlene R. Yow (grantee), and recorded September 12, 2000 in Book 1620, Page 42, Pender County Registry. The property description contained in said deed is hereby incorporated by reference. LESS AND EXCEPTING that out conveyance by deed dated May 14, 2001 from Arlene R. Yow, Widow (grantor) to Town of Surf City (grantee), and recorded May 15, 2001 in Book 1708, Page 033, Pender County Registry. Also being that land identified as Tax Parcel ID No. 4234-79-6459-0000 (Tract 6; 7 acres) as is shown in the Pender County Tax Office.

You are hereby required to make defense to such pleadings not later than the 20th day of September, 2017, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 26th day of July, 2016.

ROY COOPER Attorney General Lisa B. Finkelstein Assistant Attorney General Attorney General’s Office 1505 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1505 Telephone: (919) 707-4480 #7425 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER 2016 E 283 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Cindy Ransom Corbett of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Cindy Ransom Corbett to present them to Lorenzo Marshall, 1200 Harrison Creek Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 as Executor by November 18, 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 5th day of August, 2016.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Lorenzo Marshall, Executor P.O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7445 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/2016

On Saturday September, 3rd.

10 A.M. Mini Storage on the Green willsell various items of personal and business property, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for back rent at the self-service storage facility.

PROPERTY BEING SOLD: Andrews 110/116 Beveridge 615/624 Blum 318/215/704 Butler 235 Capozio 512 Hewitt 609/630 Smith, J.L. 412/801 Volpe 411 Williams 437 #7444 8/18, 8/25/2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Verna Magnus Orr, late of Pender County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all parties having claims against said Estate to present them on or before the 21st day of November, 2016, 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 18th day of August, 2016.

John H. Bain, Executor JOHN G. WOLFE, III & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 101 South Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 996-3231 #7454 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER 2016 E 319 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Quincy Adams Jeffreys, Jr. of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said John Quincy Adams Jeffreys, Jr. to present them to Julia Ann Jeffreys Simpson, 103 Aviator Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425 as Executrix by November 18, 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons NOTICE TO indebted to said estate please make CREDITORS AND DEBTORS immediate payment.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, This 5th day of August, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY R. V. Biberstein, Jr IN THE Attorney for Julia Ann GENERAL COURT Jeffreys Simpson, Executrix OF JUSTICE P.O. Box 428 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Burgaw, NC 28425 Having qualified as Executrix of #7446 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/2016 the estate of Leslie Delano Preece, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA deceased, of Pender County. This IN THE GENERAL COURT is to notify all persons having claims OF JUSTICE against the estate of said decedent, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Leslie Delano Preece, to present COUNTY OF PENDER them to the undersigned on or before 16 CVD 42 November 17, 2015 at PO Box 2749 NATIONWIDE BANK, Surf City, NC 28445 or be barred Plaintiff, from recovery. All persons indebted V. to said estate, please make immediSYDNEY HARLAND AND ate payment. This the day of August BETTY HARLAND, 11, 2016.

Defendants.

Sharon Hale NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PO Box 2749 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Surf City, NC 28445 To: Sydney Harland and Betty #7440 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016 Harland, the above named defenSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA dants: COUNTY OF PENDER Take notice that a Complaint seekIN THE GENERAL COURT ing relief against you has been filed in OF JUSTICE the above entitled action. The nature SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION of the relief being sought is as follows: COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-376 money owed by you to Plaintiff as a PENDER COUNTY result of your breach of contract.

Plaintiff(s), You are required to make defense v. to the Complaint not later than forty CAROLYN BROWNING, (40) days after 8/18/2016, (exclusive owner et. al. of said date) and upon your failure Defendant(s). to do so, the party seeking service NOTICE OF SERVICE OF against you will apply to the Court for PROCESS BY PUBLICATION the relief sought.

TO: CAROLYN LOUISE This 8th day of August 2016.

BROWNING Jennifer Ahlers Cone Take notice that a pleading seekTHE McINTOSH LAW FIRM ing relief against you has been filed Attorney for the Plaintiff in the above-titled action.

NC Bar No.: 22974 The nature of the relief sought is PO Box 2270 as follows: foreclosure sale to satDavidson, North Carolina 28036isfy unpaid property taxes on your 2270 interest in the property sometimes Telephone: 704-892-1699 briefly described as 0.76 acres Grady Fax Number: 704-892-8664 Township, Parcel ID Number 2267- #7449 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016 83-6597-0000 more fully described NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to AND DEBTORS extinguish any and all claim or interest STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, that you may have in the property.

PENDER COUNTY You are required to make defense IN THE GENERAL COURT OF to such pleading no later than SepJUSTICE SUPERIOR tember 30, 2016.

COURT DIVISION This date: August 11, 2016.

Having qualified as Executrix of PENDER COUNTY, the estate of James Thomas Croom, By and through its Attorney deceased, of Pender County. This Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., is to notify all persons having claims State Bar #: 28777 against the estate of said decedent, ProTax, A Division of James Thomas Croom, to present Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC them to the undersigned on or before PO Box 250; November 25, 2016 at 332 Pine VilBurgaw, NC 28425 lage Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 or 910-259-2615 (tel); be barred from recovery. All persons chip@shermanandrodgers.com indebted to said estate, please make #7441 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 immediate payment. This the day of August 18, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Kandy C. Jones Mini Storage on the Green 332 Pine Village Drive 17077 Hwy. 17N. Rocky Point, NC 28457 Hampstead, NC 28443 #7453 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/2016 910-270-3455

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VARIANCE HEARING On Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 at 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 2:00 P.M. in the Topsail Beach Board 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com Room at 820 South Anderson Boulevard, there will be a hearing on a variance request by Phillip and Laurie Hutchings at 1201 S Anderson Blvd.

Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings are requesting a variance to encroach into the side setbacks for an addition to their existing residence. #7450 8/18, 8/25/2016 The Media of Record for the People of Pender County.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DAVID LEE HOLDEN All persons, firms and corporations having claims against David Lee Holden, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rayford E. Easter, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before January 1, 2017, at the Office of Harold Lee Pollock, 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 Executor.

Harold L. Pollock Attorney at Law PO Box 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7451 8/18, 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP163 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THOMAS FRANK ANDREWS, SR. DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3352 AT PAGE 173 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 3:00PM on September 9, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 2, Bucktail Woods Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 31, at Page 136 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more accurate and complete description.

Subject to restrictions of record.

And Being more commonly known as: 145 Copperhead Ln, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Thomas Frank Andrews, Sr. 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 July 5, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-050849 #7404 8/25, 9/1/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP41 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE-

CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOYCE M. MALPASS DATED JULY 21, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2176 AT PAGE 140 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 3:00PM on September 9, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Toomer Line, said pipe also being in the eastern right of way line (30.0 feet from its centerline) of the Cowpen Landing Road, said road also being designated SR #1428, said pipe being South 55° 47’ 30” East 36.37 feet from a point in the centerline of said Cowpen Landing Road, said point in the centerline of said Cowpen Landing Road being South 00° 13’ East 568.19 feet from the intersection of the centerline of SR #1109; running thence from said beginning point and with the Toomer line, South 55° 47’ 30” East 316.0 feet to an old iron pipe marking the Southeastern corner of a portion of the formerly Stuckey tract conveyed to Harvey D. Hales and wife, Karen L. Hales, by deed, and recorded in the Pender County Registry; running thence with the eastern line of said Hales Tract, North 14° 55’ East 250.0 feet to a point; running thence North 67° 22’ West 353.7 feet, more or Jess, to a point North 00° 13’ West 200.0 feet from this herein described tract of land; running thence with eastern right of way line of the Cowpen Landing Road, South 00° 13’ East 200.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.60 acres of land, more or less, and being the southern portion of the aforementioned formerly Stuckey tract of land conveyed to Harvey D. Hales and wife, Karen L. Hales, lying East of the Cowpen Landing Road, the foregoing description prepared

by George Losak.

And Being more commonly known as: 1774 Cowpen Landing Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Joyce M. Malpass.

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 July 5, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-078409 #7405 8/25, 9/1/2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP61 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KERENSA M. FITZ AND STEPHEN E. FITZ DATED AUGUST 13, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3808 AT PAGE 0112 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 6, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 1 as depicted on plat titled “Out Island, LLC”, recorded in Map Book 49 at page 58, to which reference is made for complete description, being the property conveyed to CMH Homes, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 3771 at page 321, Pender County And Being more commonly known as: 27 Crystal Ct, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kerensa M. Fitz.

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 July 28, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-067487 #7439 8/25, 9/1/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Jose Luis RodriguezRivas, deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jose Luis Rodriguez-Rivas, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 25, 2016 at 120 Washington Creek Drive, Willard NC, 28478 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of August 25, 2016.

Karen Rodriguez 120 Washington Creek Drive Willard, NC 28478 #7456 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2016

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Ecological Marine Adventures plans fall schedule Ecological Marine Adventures is a great way to get your children involved in learning and exploring our marine world. EMA provides an environment that encourages fun, friendship and the development of a lifelong love of learning. From Sept. 12 to Dec. 16, 2016 we will host Toddler Science Classes, Homeschool Science Classes, Afterschool Science Adventures and Free Community Science Classes weekly at 116 South Topsail Drive, our new location in Surf City.

These are great options to expand upon a child’s traditional school curriculum.

Children will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors in both local beaches and marshes while learning about our amazing ocean area through hands-on activities, experiments, collection observation and adventure!

This fall EMA invites children ages five to 12 to Homeschool Science Classes, ages three to five for Toddler Science Classes, ages five to 12 to

Afterschool Science Classes and all ages to our Free Community Science Classes.

Get excited as we learn and explore the ocean world from the Euphotic Zone, or sunlight zone, all the way down to the Abyssal Zone, or ocean floor and the mysterious trenches below. The weekly learning themes are designed to maximize learning and adventure leaving students eager to learn more. In addition to studying oceans, EMA will cover marine food webs and photosynthesis before diving deeper into the study. Students will learn about marine mammals such as whales and dolphins, apex predators such as sharks and the strange, mysterious creatures of the dark zones of the ocean like squids, jellyfish and anglerfish.

Students will descend to the ocean floor to study hydrothermal vents and unique habitats.

It doesn’t end there – they will also explore sampling methods used in different ocean zones such as SCUBA, ROV, AUV and submarines. During this excit-

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Topsail Continued from page 9A But Pirate quarterback Jacob Floyd dropped back to pass, tried to make a play by avoiding the rush, and wound up getting sacked for a 16-yard loss.

That left Lopez with a 44yard field goal attempt, and it fell about a foot short.

Trask ran out the clock from there. “Jacob was told if a quick

Roundup Continued from page 8A age defeated Coastal Christian’s Kerrigan Bahner 6-1, 6-0, and sophomore Casey Plaff upended Lady Centurion Nora Quinn 6-1, 6-2 at No. 4 singles.

The singles’ matches at No. 5 and No. 6 were declared forfeit wins for Topsail as Coastal Christian did not have enough players.

Harris and Dougherty won

Trask football Continued from page 8A Sophomore B.J. Jordan had shown flashes of brilliance early in the game and the Titans would lean on him in the final minutes.

Trask used just over a minute to score with Jordan carrying the ball three times in the drive. He found the end zone with a nifty 35 yard run

Lady Pirates Continued from page 8A points while the Lady Pirates ran off spurts of five once and four twice. A Selene Biele kill ended the night. “We had some amazing service runs, especially in that second game when Kaylee served, and I’m very happy with the way we played defense,� Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said. “We only had seven or eight hitting errors.�

C a ro l i n e Pe t e r s o n l e d Pender with eight assists and an ace. Lakirah Forney and Kam Thompson each had

ing session of classes, samples are collected, identified and studied through microscopes, and finding are recorded, diagrams created along with and art projects and experiments.

Feel free to visit online at www.EMAtopsail.com for all the details and for online registration. Email EMA@ townofsurfcity.com with any questions.

be sold in September for the new Surf City area elementary and middle schools and Penderlea School, with construction expected to begin this fall. Construction on smaller projects at Cape Fear Elementary/Middle, Pender High, West Pender Middle and Burgaw Middle are already

underway.

In recent years the district has seen an increase in the student population, a trend that is projected to continue in 2016-17 and in years to come. “We anticipate continued growth and will be closely monitoring enrollment,� Dr. Cobb said.

Pender County Schools will hold Open Houses for parents and students this week on the following dates: s(IGH 3CHOOLS P M Wednesday, Aug. 24 s%LEMENTARY 3CHOOLS p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 s-IDDLE 3CHOOLS P M Thursday, Aug. 25

pass wasn’t there just throw it away and he tried to make something out of it and it didn’t pan out,� Inman said. “It was an option play and with the coverage they had we felt we had a shot at a touchdown. We never anticipated him trying to run.�

Trask actually had a chance to put distance between the two teams in the first half but had two touchdowns called back due to penalties. After successive bad snaps sailed over Topsail quarterback Ja-

cob Floyd’s head – the second resulting in a safety – Pirate Jorge Gonzalez kicked off from his own 20-yard line.

Titan senior Steven Jordan gathered it in on his 22-yard line and raced 78 yards into the end zone for a potential touchdown. A yellow flag said otherwise, and a holding penalty nullified the score and another penalty for an illegal shift penalty cost the Titans a score. That drive ended with a fumble that gave Topsail on its own one-yard line. “Next week we just have

to worry about ourselves and correct the mistakes and not wor ry about what Pender does,� Inman said. “We’re the type of football team where we have to be disciplined, and if we’re not disciplined we’re not capable of chasing people down.�

Topsail junior Josh Smith complimented Montano with 68 yards on nine carries.

Topsail is on the road Friday at Pender while Trask is home against South Robeson.

at No. 1 doubles (8-2), and Beverage and Plaff came out on top in the No. 2 doubles position (8-3). The third doubles was not contested and resulted in a forfeit win for the Lady Pirates.

Wednesday Topsail was not a gracious host as they defeated visiting Swansboro 6-3. Harris has yet to give up a game as she defeated Swansboro’s Grace Ann Potter 6-0, 6-0, and Dougherty beat Michaela Potter 6-2, 6-0 in the second-singles match.

Plaff won -6, 6-2 at No. 4 and Anna Duckworth prevailed 6-0, 6-2 at No. 6 but Beverage and Chely Pitt dropped matches at No. 3 and No. 5 – Beverage falling 7-6, 3-6 (10-8) in a tough tiebreaker.

Harris and Dougherty won at No. 1 doubles (8-0) and Beverage came back and teamed with Plaff to win 8-3 at No. 2 doubles.

The Lady Pirates had a road rematch with Swansboro on Tuesday and play host to Coastal Christian Academy

on Monday (Aug. 29).

Mens’ Soccer The Pirates opened with a tough 4-1 loss to Coastal Christian Academy. Junior Sam Bell scored Topsail’s only goal on a penalty kick, while Jorge Lopez (58 minutes, 5 saves, 3 goals) and Cheney Teague (23 minutes, 1 goal) shared time in the net.

The Pirates were home on Wednesday, facing county foe Trask. Topsail travels to Holly Ridge to face the Bulldogs of Dixon next Tuesday (Aug. 30)

around the left end to tie the contest. Fernando Aldama nailed the extra point and the Titans held a one point lead with 4:09 left to play.

The Pirates received the kickoff and moved the ball deep into the Titans territory.

It appeared that the Pirates would give their kicker a chance at a short field goal.

However, the Pirates made the mistake of attempting a pass.

Senior defensive end Kansas Banner man chased F loyd

down and sacked him for a 16-yard loss. The Pirates were forced to try a 47-yard field goal. The kick fell short and the Titans ran the clock out.

The Titans were led by B.J. Jordan on the offensive side of the ball. He rushed for 148 yards on just 15 carries in his varsity debut while Steven Jordan had 54 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Bannerman had two sacks while Steven Jordan had an interception.

The Pirates were led by Montano. He had 111 yards and a touchdown while Josh Smith added 68 yards.

The Titans ended a 10-year drought against the Pirates.

According to Taylor, the win meant much more than that. “This just solidifies what we’ve been telling them. The attitude is different this year.

We’re committed as a team.�

The Titans will host South Robeson on Friday night while Topsail will travel to Pender.

three kills.

The Lady Pirates traveled to Rocky Point on Wednesday and won 3-0 (25-11, 25-12, 25-15) over the Trasks. Topsail was in total command from the outset, breaking a 7-7 tie in the first game with a five-point surge – highlighted by a pair of aces from Selene Biele.

That was followed with an eight-point run that opened a 20-8 advantage. Makenna Preville was on serve and provided the impetus with four aces. A kill by Anderson ended the game.

Game two was much the same. Topsail had runs of four, five twice, and seven while the Lady Titans’ longest run was five points after

Topsail had secured an 18-8 advantage. Pearsall went to his bench in both of the first two games, and everyone got into game three.

The Pirates won by 10 in the third game but committed several unforced errors in allowing the Trask girls to hang around. A kill by Selene Biele sent everyone home.

Junior Taylor Dixon was one of the statistical leaders for Topsail with seven points, two kills, and 10 assists. Kyle had nine points, an ace, 11 assists, two kills, and nine digs, Preville had seven points, a kill, and 10 digs, Angelica Biele had six points, five kills, and five assists, Selene Biele had five points, four kills,

and five digs, and senior Lilli Herring added eight points and six digs. “I think we played pretty good,� Herring said. “We got off to a tough start and I think that happens when you play a team that is not on your level. Losing two teammates before the season hurt some so it’ll take some time to jell all totally.�

Topsail traveled to Swansboro on Saturday to participate in the fifth annual Swansboro Tournament and came away as champions. The Lady Pirates finished 8-2 and defeated Swansboro and East Duplin in the afternoon knock-down round to come home with the championship hardware

Legal Notices Legal Notices 16 SP 102 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 William S. Jenkins to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated September 18, 2013 and recorded on September 18, 2013 in Book 4322 at Page 0270 and rerecorded/modiďŹ ed/corrected on October 30, 2013 in Book 4341, Page 0195, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 6, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 12, Turnstone Plantation, Phase 2, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 46, Page 33 and in Map Book 52, Page 5, Pender County Registry, reference to which is made for amore particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 122 Dreyton Hall Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.â€? 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 William S. Jenkins.

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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-20188-FC01 #7452 8/25, 9/1/2016

Pender Continued from page 8A ference play was important especially coming off a year like we had. These girls need to realize that they can play.

It doesn’t matter how many times they get told until they go do it. It doesn’t sink in the same way.�

The Lady Patriots hosted Laney on Monday and Topsail on Tuesday.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 141 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Laurie Ann Loomis, (Laurie Ann Loomis, deceased) (Heirs of Laurie Ann Loomis: Jamie Loomis, James Loomis, Jr., Warren Wayne White, Jessaca Star White aka Jessica Star White and Unknown Heirs of Laurie Ann Loomis) to CTC Real Estate Services, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of September, 2002, and recorded in Book 1952, Page 141, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on September 6, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 30 in Creekside Estates as shown on map recorded in Map Book 32 at Page 84 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 134 Woodside Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Subject to restrictions recorded in Book 1504 at Page 214 of the Pender County Registry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Lori Kirkpatrick, Staff Writer The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (PCEMGVA) Fall Plant Sale will take place Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Hampstead United Methodist Church. The sale will offer a vast selection of plants that will include nursery grown pollinator, deer resistant and salt tolerant options. Edible trees, shrubs, and flowers will be available; as well as native plants and plants that have been propagated by local Master Gardeners. Bargain hunters will also be able to order spring blooming bulbs at reduced rates.

Since fall is known as the best time to plant and because of our area’s continuing growth, Master Gardeners will be available to help shoppers choose the right plant for the right place.

They will also have an education booth on site.

Participants from Pender County will have an opportunity to register for the upcoming Master Gardener training session that will be offered next January by Horticultural and Local Foods Extension Agent Tim Mathews. Proceeds from the plant sale will benefit many of the Master Gardeners’ ongoing education programs.

The Master Gardeners participate in a school outreach program in many Pender County Schools throughout the year. They maintain demonstration gardens at the Hampstead Library and the Pender County Extension Service in Burgaw, as well. The group provides a mobile Speaker’s Bureau unit, and hold many Ask a Master Gardener events across the county. They have also offered an Info-Line Clinic at the Pender County Extension Service in Burgaw for the past three years to field walk-in, email, and over the phone gardening related inquiries. Part of the money raised in the sales also supports grants and scholar-

ships for Pender County groups or residents.

PCEMVGA plant selection chair man Layne Caudle said that the Fall Plant Sale will focus on offering a variety of native and salt tolerant plants that do well on the coastal side of Pender County.

“There is a big trend towards planting native, which is a great thing,” began Caudle.

“One of the goals of going native is to be a little more diverse because it offers more food sources, foraging sources and nesting sources for birds as well as insects. We’ve found that it’s not always easy to find nurseries that have our native plants. We will have some plants that you can’t find everywhere, and we try to have something new and different each year. Our Fall Plant Sale is geared toward the eastern side of Pender County, and our Spring Plant Sale focuses more on the western side. We also concentrate on shrubs and small trees at this sale

because fall is the very best time for planting.

A lot of people don’t realize that. It gives plants the roots a chance to get established before the growth in early spring. We have some really interesting natives that we haven’t had before.”

Some of the ornamental grasses that will

be available at the sale include River oats, a native perennial that is salt tolerant and great for dry arrangements; Little bluestem ‘Smoke Signal’, with blue-green foliage turning red in late summer and purplish in fall, to add tex-

ture to the landscape; and Switch grass ‘Ruby Ribbons’, which have smoky purple flower panicles hovering over foliage like a cloud.

Other native plants to be offered are Baptisia ‘Blue Indigo’, Narrowleaf Silkgrass, a perennial with silvery leaves topped by clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers; and Swamp milkweed, a nectar source for butterflies. There will also be Pineapple lily, dwarf coneflowers, Whirling Butterflies and Ballerina Rose Gaura, banana shrubs, compact pomegranates, eucalyptus and ferns. The sale will have a huge variety of Master Gardener grown favorites that include day lilies, elephant ears and orchids.

“We have plants that will do well at the beach in sandy soil and that are sale tolerant, and we hope to see people from Topsail and Hampstead at the sale. We all love talking about plants, so when you come it’s almost like getting a personal shopper. We’ll help you get the right plant for the right place,” said Caudle.

Hampstead United Methodist Church is located at 15395 US Highway 17 N. in Hampstead. Call (910) 259-1238 for more information. Cash and checks will be accepted at the plant sale. To inquire about Master Gardener training, contact Tim Mathews at (910) 259-1235 or email him at tsmathew@ncsu.edu.

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Doing the dishes afterwards however, is a task that many people would rather not have to do. It is not uncommon to want to just put it off as long as possible.

Eventually the sink fills and we must deal with the hardened bits of debris. By postponing the inevitable, we are actually making it harder to clean up whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dirty.

When I do the dishes, I take care to clean both the outside and the inside of the dish. In the gospel of Matthew 23:26, Jesus talks to the Pharisees and He tells them that they seemed to be more concerned about cleaning the outside surfaces of the dish or the cup than they

were about the inside.

Jesus was not speaking literally about washing dishes.

He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even talking about how the Pharisees would only wash maybe one part of the bowl and not wash all of it. Jesus was giving an example that showed us they were more concerned about what people were seeing on the outside; their appearance and putting on a show that they looked clean.

The truth is, even when someone takes great care to keep the mask on their face, the realities that are secreted within the heart will be shown along the way.

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Luke 8:17 When we are invited to join a friend at their home for a special meal, we may be able to expect that they will be using their finest china and silverware.

Imagine that the outside looked sparkling clean, but when you got ready to serve yourself some

food, you notice that the inside is filthy.

It would be very difficult to want to put any food inside the dirty vessel. We realize that the outward appearance of the table made it seem quite nice; when instead the meal became tarnished by the lack of cleanliness of the inside part that fully touches what we plan to ingest.

Just as we could take in contamination from dirty dishes; we can also be contaminated by the actions witnessed and words heard by those who attempt to hide their dirty interiors from the world.

You may be trying to live a religious life; you know the hymns, you can quote bible verses, and you even look the part on Sunday morning.

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to surrender yourself to Jesus. Seek Him out and be cleansed, be washed, be made whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the inside, out; for this is what the examination will be.

Only Jesus, through the shedding of His precious blood on Calvaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross, has the power to provide this type of cleansing. Our works, our deeds, our tithes, nothing will be able to cleanse us otherwise.

How marvelous that Jesus Christ can cleanse us. It is not just a superficial cleansing that will only be seen on the outside. He wants to start with the heart. Because when the heart is cleansed, when the heart has been transformed, when the heart has been ultimately changed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the great news is that cleansing becomes evident, and it can be seen by others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since we have these promises beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.â&#x20AC;? 2 Corinthians 7:1

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4 Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food pantry open in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need. The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday,

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and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon.

The 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 152 0 0 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

910.532.4470 Hometown Convenience 45 Wilmington Hwy. Harrells, NC

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Riverview Memorial Park Watha, NC 910-285-3395 Riverview Crematory 910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005 Duplin Memorial Park Wallace, NC 910-285-3395 Rockfish Memorial Cemetery Wallace, NC 910-285-3395

140 Industrial Drive Burgaw, NC 28425

THE FISHING EXPERTS Located in The Fishing Village

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

409 Roland Avenue Surf City, NC 910.328.1887 www.eastcoastsports.com

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Intrepid Hardware 910.675.1157, Rocky Point

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910.259.2136 Affordable Prices www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

Church Directory BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 â&#x20AC;˘ 910-259-2295

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

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

ST. M ARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH

18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-669-2488

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2)

Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m.

Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

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

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

3107 Union Chapel Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

100 E. Bridgers Street â&#x20AC;˘ Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-4310

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

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

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

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

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH 910.259.2136

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC â&#x20AC;˘ 910-232-7759

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Summer medley recipes

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Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Here are some tasty summer recipes to add to your special summer meals. Peaches, nectarines, and apricots are still in season and can be added to many of your own recipes. These stone fruits are high in antioxidants and are a good source of beta-carotene to help fight cancer.

Enjoy!

Peach salsa Nectarines may be used in this recipe, if desired.

4 peaches, pitted and diced, peeled, if desired Ÿ cup red onion, diced ½ half small orange bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lime juice Fresh ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons canola oil In a bowl stir together lemon and lime juices, oil, and black pepper. Fold in peaches, onion, and orange bell pepper. Chill for an hour before serving.

Carrot-pineapple-pecan bread Makes one loaf. Bread may

be frozen, if desired.

1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice powder or ground cinnamon 1 cup finely shredded carrots 2/3 cup brown sugar ½ cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with foil and spray with vegetable spray.

In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and Chinese FiveSpice until blended well.

In another bowl combine carrots, brown sugar, oil, eggs, chopped pecans, and crushed pineapple, drained; mix until well combined.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until well combined. Transfer to prepared loaf pan.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Sausage and cheese crustless quiche 4 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 large eggs, room temperature ½ cup milk, half-and-half, or cream ½ cup Bisquick mix ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese,

shredded ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste In a skillet add olive oil and sausage meat and cook over medium high heat breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about seven minutes. Cool slightly.

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked sausage.

Vegetable spray a nine-inch deep pie plate with vegetable spray. Pour mixture evenly into dish. Place on a cookie pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until puffed and set in the center and when a knife is inserted into the center it comes out clean.

Blueberry-lemon tart If desired, a meringue may be placed over the tart.

Crust 11/3 cups graham crackers or ginger snap cookies, crushed ½ cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 4 egg yolks Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon almond extract Lemon curd 6 ounces lemon juice zest of two lemons 1 tablespoon orange juice ž cup granulated sugar ½ cup butter 6 egg yolks; reserve egg whites for meringue topping, if desired 2 cups fresh blueberries, for

topping Confectionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sugar for garnish Crust With an electric mixer in a bowl combine cookie crumbs and sugar. Beat until well combined. Add butter, egg yolks, almond extract, and salt; mix until a smooth dough forms.

Refrigerate dough foe about 20-30 minutes before using.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a nine-inch tart pan with vegetable spray and set aside.

Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes in a 350-degree oven until a golden brown. Cool completely before arranging filling on top.

Lemon curd In a saucepan combine lemon juice, lemon zest, orange juice, sugar, and butter and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently.

In another bowl whisk together egg yolks and beat in a Âź cup of boiling liquid into egg yolks to temper them and then whisk mixture into remaining lemon juice mixture over low heat, whisking vigorously. Combine, whisking until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let this mixture boil.

Pour the lemon curd over the cooled tart crust and let cool completely. Arrange blueberries over the top of the lemon curd and chill for 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with powdered sugar before serving.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Horticultural grant awards The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association will award grants to Pender County organizations for the purpose of promoting good gardening practices, landscaping, land conservation, and community education. Grant related projects must take place in Pender County.

Applicants must be charitable, non-profit organizations, libraries, or school programs.

Grant requests must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2016 for projects starting January 2017. The total grant amount is up to $1,000.

Pick up a copy of the guidelines at the main desk at the Pender County Public Library in Burgaw or Hampstead or at the Pender County Cooperative Extension Office, 801 South Walker St. in Burgaw.

For more information call Tim Mathews, Pender Co. Horticultural Agent, at 910259-1235.

Boating course at CFCC An introductory boating course will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 17, in Room U3387 at Cape Fear Community College. This course is taught by certified volunteer instructors of the Squadron.

Instruction covers boating safety, navigation, communications afloat, state and local regulations, anchoring, piloting, docking and much more.

The course is USCG recognized and satisfies North Carolina safe boating requirements for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988.

For new boaters, or boaters new to the Cape Fear coastal area, our Education Department has expanded the course to include an â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Waterâ&#x20AC;? segment at no ad-

ditional charge.

Students move on to a halfday of on-the-water work and local knowledge presentations aboard the Wilmington Water Toursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boat the Wilmington Sept. 25.

Visit http://capefearboatingcourse.org for more information.

HUMC Fall Festival Hampstead United Methodist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 1. Hand made arts and crafts are needed. If you are a crafter and would like to display your wares, please contact Sheila at images85@ bellsouth.net.

Yard sale donations can be dropped off at the carport behind the church through Sept. 15. Hampstead United Methodist Church is located at 15395 Hwy. 17, next to Farm Bureau Ins. Co. Please no Tube TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or computer monitors, exercise equipment, clothing, shoes or purses, stuf fed animals, stained, ripped or damaged items, and items that require many people to move For more infor mation, contact Sheila Rodney at 910352-3252.

Knights of Columbus Youth Soccer Challenge Knights of Columbus Council sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge.

The local competition will be held Sept.10 from 2-4 pm at Kiwanis Park in Hampstead.

The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International Champions are announced by the K of C International headquarters in New Haven, Conn., based

on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9-14- years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event.

Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.

For entry forms or additional information contact: Harry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hapâ&#x20AC;? Hansen III Council 12281. Rich Andrascik, 724272-3354, flemf@mac.com.

The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members in more than 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated $70 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, communities, councils, Culture of Life, families and youth.

Pender Democrats plan Unity Gala Sept. 17 Candidate for U.S. Senate Deborah Ross is the featured speaker for the Pender County Democratic Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unity Gala Sept. 17 at Georges of Olde Point Restaurant, 513 Country Club Dr, Hampstead.

This special annual event is the local partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key fundraising event and will begin with a 6 p.m. social hour followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person and dinner sponsorships are $125 which include two tickets to the event, which will include Proud Democrat Awards and a Gift Basket raffle. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Stronger Together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are totally thrilled to have Deborah Ross to be our keynote speaker,â&#x20AC;? said Debbi Fintak Pender County Democrat Chair.

Ross was a member of the North Carolina General As-

Thursday, August 25 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday August 26 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Wednesday, August 31 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, September 1 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday September 2 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

sembly who represented the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House District 34 and 38, including Wake County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She believes that North Carolina voices have not been heard in Washington for a long time. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won the endorsement of the National gulf between the candidates,â&#x20AC;?

Committee to Preserve Social Fintak said.

Security and Medicare on an Contributions for tickets issue where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge should be sent to Pender

Send community news to posteditor@post-voice.com County Democrats, P.O. Box 4073, Surf City, or call Debbi Fintak, Pender County Chair ( 910-328-3996).

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Rochelle Whiteside, long-time Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew art and drama teacher in Pende r County, expresses her surpri with a gift of money raised by friends to help with her se when presented planned trip to England. White her retirement from teaching side was honored upon at a celebration held Saturd ay at ArtBeat in Burgaw. Pictur sons Gabriel (left) and Noah ed with Whiteside are Harrell. See more photos of the event on Facebook.

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Nicole Wynant said that the market has grown nicely throughout the past two years.

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the Pender County Sherif f ’s Office, New Hanover County Sherif f ’s Office, and the Duplin County Sheriff ’s Office into the manufacturing, trafficking, sell and delivery of Heroin has resulted in severa l arrests over the last couple of months.

In March , 2016, Angel o Ornez Basyden, Byron Levi Basyd en, Schec ara Keith Acevedo and Gregory Lynn Winfield, Jr. were arrested and face charg es related to this investigation.

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Servic es will be held in Hamp stead and Burgaw to recognize Memorial Day. May 28 American Legion Post 167 in Hampstea will host a Memorial Day service May 28, at the Village Merchants Association Gazebo in Hampstead, starting at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Major Gener al Mark Gurga nious U.S.M .C. Ret. Also participating will be the American Legion Aux-

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May 30 American Legion Post 165 and Post 294 will host a Memo rial Day service, May 30 from 10-11 a.m. on the Courthouse Squar e in Burgaw. All are welcome.

From Staff Reports Topsail Beach was named to the Best Restor ed Beach list in 2016 by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Only five beaches were selected in the ASBPA’s muchanticipated annual list of the nation’s best restored beaches.

In addit ion to Topsa il Beach, beaches in Galveston, Texas , Highl and Park, Ill., Seabr ook Island , S.C., and Redon do Beach , Calif. were honored for their restoration projects.

“This is an honor for Topsail Beach,” said Michael Rose, town mana ger. “Our town officials, BIS Committee and residents have worked hard on

Topsail Beach’s nourishment program.”

Chris Gibso n, presid ent of TI Coastal, the contractor for the beach project, called Topsail Beach a benchmark project. Gibson worked with Topsail Beach for more than four years and played a key role in the nourishment project.

Topsa il Beach ’s re-nou rishment is a unique projec t, said Mayor Howard Braxto n.

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signups and based on the cost estimates, we said we can’t do all this with the fundin g Commissioner Demetrice available.”

Keith asked Pender Count y The county decided to creUtilit ies Direc tor Micha el ate a core where the citizen s Mack about a subject that re- and signups were the densest cently came up at the Greate r mirroring the plan used in the Currie Community OrganizaRocky Point district. tion meeting Commission er “If they are not in the Keith had attended. phase one area, rather than “Some of the members told sit on their money for years, me they were gettin g their we are returning it to them. money back from the water We are keeping their applic aproject in the Moores Creek tions active and on file, and area. This is specifically the hopefully we will have addiPatriot’s Watch community – tional phases.” is that true,” asked Keith.

Commissioner George Mack responded that some Brow n said if addit ional areas would not be serviced in phase s are funde d then the phase one. fee will have to be repaid at “We broadcast out to 9,000 the time of signing up. citize ns in all of Moor es “In Rocky Point we probCreek to find the density and ably held some homeowners where we could afford to do money for 12 years – we are the project. At that time there not going to do that to those were no limits . We asked Moores Creek this time. What anyone in that area to sign up and pay the $120. Upon the

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