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forts, praised the work of Pender County staff. “From the manager, to planning, inspections and everyone has been so receptive,�

Rollins said.

Volunteers are still needed to help with rebuilding

Pe n d e r C o u n t y Commissioners approved offers on land in Pender Commerce Park for two new businesses. Both will be manufacturing facilities that will add jobs to the county’s workforce. Both offers will go through the advertising and upset bid process before being finalized.

The first deal, called Project Cheddar, will involve nearly nine acres at a sale price of $410,000.

The purchasing company, Polyhose, is an India-base multinational diversified industrial conglomerate focused on design, development, manufacturing and distribution of fluid conveyance products. Polyhose is a manufacturer of thermoplastic, rubber hydraulic, PTFE, and industrial hose. The company has 20 sites around the world and 1,800 employees.

Wilmington Business Development’s Scott Satterfield told commissioners he expects the company to have about 50 employees initially and pay above the county average wage. Satterfield, along with former Pender County Manager Rick Benton, worked to help bring Polyhose to Pender County. “This is a manufacturing concern that we have been working with for more than a year,�

Satterfield said. “It’s a quality company that will create significant jobs and tax base for the community. The park was a great vision on the part of the commissioners many years ago�

The second deal, Project Ramm, involves slightly more than 12 acres at a purchase price of $634,400. The purchasing company, Mobrix LLC, is a North Carolina company in WinstonSalem.

Satterfield called Project Ramm “another

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Burgaw ďŹ nished its summer concert series with The British Invaders last week. Rain moved the concert from the Courthouse Square to the Depot. See more photos on Page 6B.

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Churches, groups honored for hurricane help Churches and religious groups were honored by Pender County Commissioners at Monday’s board meeting for their work during Hurricane Florence. The recognition, requested by Commissioner

Fred McCoy, honored a number of churches who worked in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. These churches and groups helped in many different ways from being distribution centers for supplies to helping with the demolition and rebuild of homes damaged or destroyed by the story.

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Many of these organizations are still involved with the ongoing day-to-day recovery works and will be for some time.

Twig Rollins, a for mer Emergency Management Director for Pender County now working with the United Methodist Church relief ef-

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Chris May recognized for work with Pender County

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender County resident Chris May was recognized

by County Commissioners during the board’s Monday meeting. May is retiring as the Chief Executive officer of the Cape Fear Council of Governments and moving to the North Carolina mountains.

May joined the CFCOG) in January 2000. Before joining the Cape Fear Council of Governments, Chris worked for Watauga County, the towns of

Seven Devils and Blowing Rock, and retired as a Commander with the United State Coast Guard.

Chris’ tenure with the CFCOG has strengthened support with its members, which includes 45 units of gover nment: four counties and 41 municipalities.

Chris also works with two affiliate members outside the four counties of the CFCOG – Holly Ridge, and North Topsail Beach.

May has been instrumental in multiple projects throughout the Cape Fear Region, recently assisting

Pender County with its salary study and comprehensive plan update. Chris has facilitated many Board of Commissioner retreats and currently serves as the Chairman of the Pender County Board of Adjustment. “Pender County has the finest beaches, the finest people, and the finest far ming communities,� said May. “You can’t find a better place to live in North Carolina.�

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“There are people still living in tents. I can take you to a man on Stagg Park Road living in his pumphouse. He will be 91 this month,” said Rollins. “The storm is not over and we are back in another hurricane

season” Pender Tourism’s Olivia Dawson, who coordinated relief efforts for the county, said Pender County has now seen more than 2,000 volunteers from 39 different states, working with more than 200 homes in the county. Pender County Commissioners thanked these organizations and recognized the following:

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Burgaw Chamber Shrimperoo coming Aug. 22

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce still has tickets available for its annual Shrimperoo, which will be held from 6-9 p.m.

Aug. 22. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Chamber and a way for local

business owners to socialize and network with one another. Tickets will be sold until the historic train depot’s maximum capacity of 120 people is reached.

Guests do not have to be shrimp enthusiasts to enjoy the event. Chicken will be available, as well. In addition to enjoying a deli-

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cious meal and great company, Chamber President Jimmy Smith is expected to say a few words and provide musical entertainment with his keyboard.

Guest speaker Richard Johnson will also address the group about his vision and plans for development in Burgaw.

“We’re going to have door prizes,” began Burgaw Area Chamber Executive Director Arwyn Smith. “So many people have donated door prizes. From Burgaw Antiqueplace, they have a few antiques in a basket and two boxes that are empty. If your bring them to Burgaw Antiqueplace they will fill the boxes with fudge of your choice.One of our newer companies, Pandora Black, is going to donate a drone. I have Carolina Sisters and Old Farm Shed in on this, and Ruth Glaser said the hospital might be able to do something.”

Smith added, “There will be some really cool door prizes. When you check in at the door, Emily is going to be my check-in gal, you’re going to write your name on a little slip of paper and we’re going to put it in a box and then draw names for those prizes.”

Food for the event will be provided by John James, who has catered previous fundraisers. Beer will be donated by Adams Beverage and wine will be available as well. The shrimperoo will be the first big event for Burgaw Chamber’s new Executive Director, Arwyn Smith, who stepped into the position June 10.

“I’m loving it,” began Smith. “Emily (Baker) stayed with me for about two weeks to help get me moving. She’s not out of the picture yet, and I don’t know that she ever will be.

A lot of this job isn’t written down. A lot of it is all in her head, but I’m catching on quick.”

Smith said that preparations for the Christmas Parade are already well underway, and that this

year’s parade will take place rain or shine. The Burgaw Chamber’s website will soon be updated, as well. Smith plans to have a forum on the website that will allow people to ask questions online and she can immediately jump on and answer. A local web designer will be taking on that project during the next few months.

The Burgaw Chamber currently has more than 200 businesses in their system. Smith hopes to bring more awareness and recognition to local businesses and to have more events that include them, such as after hours meetings.

“I want for not only Pender County people to see what we offer, but I want New Hanover County people to see it, Duplin County to see it, and to bring awareness to Burgaw and the area businesses.

Burgaw is a tiny little town.

A lot of times, people get off that exit and they don;t go past that stoplight. I want them to see that there’s more,” said Smith.

There are several benefits to being a member of the Chamber. It’s a form of advertising that can be utilized for a low rate. For any events that businesses are planning, the chamber will be able to promote it as well as attend. Members have opportunities to attend occasions like the shrimperoo. They can also benefit from using the bulk postage that is offered by the chamber.

“You can come and have a good time and meet with other people. We’re going to have four of five of this kind of social and networking events for the chamber each year. We’re also going to partner up with other entities in the town. I’m willing and open to do whatever we can to promote the businesses in the area,” said Smith.

To purchase tickets for the shrimperoo or to learn more, visit www.burgawchamber.com or call (910) 259-9817.

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Opinion Thursday, August 8, 2019, Page 3A

Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Navi and the Crow Once upon a time there lived a bird couple who had worked tirelessly to build a lovely nest for themselves.

Carina, a beautiful bird of paradise, was the dedicated mate of a peacock named Navi.

Each day, Carina doted on the eggs which she had laid so tenderly in their nest while Navi spent most of his time preening the long, stunning feathers of which he was immensely proud.

While Carina stayed home to care for the nest, Navi would adorn his chest with gold chains before strapping a fanny pack around his waist to fly off on grand adventures. Carina noticed that Navi was spending more time pursuing his personal interests and less time at home. Homing pigeons would frequent their nest with messages for Navi from other birds, but he was always ready with explanation.

“She’s just a friend,” was his usual retort but, soon, the lovely Carina g rew suspicious.

One evening, Carina stopped Navi at the door.

“Why are you wearing your gold chain and fanny pack? Don’t you have to work tonight?”

“I’m too handsome to work,” squawked Navi.

“Besides, I’m learning some new dance moves at The Loose Goose Hen House.”

He glanced in the mirror one last time before flying off, vainly mur muring, “Winner, winner chicken dinner.”

When Navi arrived at the Loose Goose, he noticed a lonely crow pecking around in the corner. She wasn’t the most attractive bird, but Navi reasoned that there were few birds on the planet that could match his gorgeous looks and charm.

As Navi approached the crow, he noticed a clod of dirt on her face and unsuccessfully tried to claw it off.

“My name is Larca.

Leave my pimple alone.”

Navi asked Larca if she’d dance the Tango with him, to which she cawed, “Yes.” After a very long evening, Navi and Larca decided to call it a night. Navi led her outside to a dark, smelly alley and began poking at her in hopes of ending the evening on a high note. Soon, however, a storm loomed overhead. Wind blew from all directions as rained poured relentlessly. After a few minutes, the storm subsided, leaving the two battered and worn. Navi glared at Larca, whom he now regarded in disgust.

“That dirt clod is still on your face.”

Larca eyed Navi up and down and countered, “You aren’t even a peacock. It seems that the storm has revealed your true self.

Those aren’t your peacock feathers and where did you get the platform sandals?

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Jefferson Weaver

Rotten eggs, Dante, and honey badgers I hate August.

Not my dear friend and brother in Christ who sadly shares the same name, but the month, four and a fraction weeks of humid, unproductive, foul-smelling misery that simply doesn’t want to end, because it enjoys inflicting pain and suffering.

The month of August is a spavined, worm-ridden, mangy, half-rabid, three-legged honey badger with ingrown toenails.

It spawns hurricanes, election promises, wildfires, prickly heat and poor decision making.

The word ‘august’ means marked by majestic dignity or grandeur, according to the dictionary, thus proving that the dictionarist or else the calendarist working for Pope Gregory had a sense of irony, if not humor. There is little majestic about August. It is also worthy of note that Gregory’s number was XIII – that’s right, 13. Even those who are not triskaidekaphobic should recognize the implied threat. Even if it is the eighth month, August is unlucky to those who believe in luck.

I do not like August.

In August, it is too early to hunt, often too hot to fish, and too humid to ride horses, even if my August-increased arthritis would allow me on horseback.

August was one of Dante’s levels in The Inferno, but he edited that section out rather than really scare people about eternal damnation.

August is a politician with embarrassing dirt on a rival and a campaign contributor who will benefit from a billion-dollar spending bill that only needs one vote.

When William Hays created his “decency code” for motion pictures, he wanted to add August to the topics to be considered taboo by Hollywood. It got left off, but that was no big deal,

Jefferson Weaver since not even the weirdest of Hollywood would touch August.

Similarly, the Geneva convention never outlawed August, because even though the convention recognized Man’s inhumanity toward Man, no one could conceive of using a weapon so terrible as August.

In August, lightning strikes can cause fires in the peat of southeastern North Carolina.

That’s right – the dirt catches on fire, and will burn for weeks.

True, lightning and peat fires can occur anytime, but August seems to attract lightning like a buglight draws suicidal insects.

And yes, that was a poor analogy, but this is August.

August, I loathe you.

August interrupts my mental processes, leading me to awkward, aggravating, argumentative, antagonistic, afflicting, abysmal, acrimonious alliteration that is the mark of a pusillanimous poser, rather than a poised professional.

August leads me to expel and expostulate execrable, egregious existentialism that I execrate using, since such excesses lead

to run-on sentences, dangling modifiers, and dandruff.

August, you are a pestiferous plague of scantily-dressed poptarts fighting for an extra second of Internet fame before marching the red carpet into rehab for the most popular addictions that really don’t ail them, but might earn an award.

Oh, August, I despise you. Let me count the ways.

Oops, I can’t. A drop of sweat just ruined my last piece of paper.

While I treasure every day, or try to, I cannot abide by August.

School used to start back in September, but now students are at least spared much of the misery of August by being forced back into the classroom. At least they have air conditioning, and some protection from a few hours of the torment of August, when everything has been done and they become bored.

August, you make me weep.

Have you ever had a flat tire whilst stuck in the only mudhole in the middle of a field with no jack or cell service on a hundred-degree day right before

Who should be screened for lung cancer?

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? My husband was a long-time smoker, but quit many years ago, so I’m wondering if he should be checked out.

Concerned Spouse Dear Concerned, According to recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an independent panel of medical experts that advises the government on health policies – if your husband is between the ages of 55 and 80, is a current smoker or quit within the last 15 years, and has a smoking history of at least 30 packyears, he’s at high risk for lung cancer and should talk to his doctor about getting screened.

Pack years are determined by multiplying the number of packs he smoked daily by the number of years he smoked.

You’ll also be happy to know that lung cancer screenings – which are recommended annually to those at risk – will be covered by all private health insurance plans starting in 2015, and Medicare is expected to begin coverage this February or March.

The Medicare screening, however, will only cover high-risk beneficiaries through age 74.

Lung cancer kills around 160,000 Americans each year making it the most deadly of all possible cancers. In fact, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.

Lung cancer also occurs predominantly in older adults. About two out of every three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older, and the risk of lung cancer peaks at age 71.

Lung cancer screening The goal of annual screenings is to detect cancer early before symptoms appear, so it can be cured.

The five-year survival rate among people with lung cancer when it’s caught in its earliest stage is 77 percent, versus only 4 to 25 percent for people whose cancer has spread.

To get screened for lung cancer, your husband will need a low-dose computed tomography (CT) chest scan, which is a painless, noninvasive test that generates detailed three-dimensional images of his lungs.

For the screening, he will be asked to lie on a table that slides through the center of a large, doughnut shaped scanner that rotates around him to take images. Each scan takes just a few seconds, during which time he’ll be asked to hold his breath, because movement can produce blurred images. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes from start to finish.

You also need to be aware that a lung CT screening has its down-

sides. First, it exposes you to some radiation – about the same as a mammography but more that of a chest X-ray.

Lung CT screenings aren’t foolproof either.

They can produce a high rate of false-positive results, which means they frequently detect small spots (abnormalities) on the lungs that are suggestive of cancer but aren’t cancerous. These false alarms lead to more testing and sometimes lung biopsies, as well as unnecessary worry and anxiety.

Prevention Because smoking causes 80 to 90 percent of all lung cancer cases, the best way to avoid lung cancer is to not smoke, and if you do smoke, quit. Even if you’ve been a smoker for a long time, quitting now still decreases your risk. Other factors that can increase the risk of lung cancer include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos and other toxic chemicals or fumes.

For more information on lung cancer screenings, call the American Lung Association at 800-5864872, or use their online tool (LungCancerScreeningSavesLives.org), which will help you determine if your husband needs to be screened.

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.

a thunderstorm? I have, but only in August.

Have you ever walked out the door to find all three vehicles suddenly broke down overnight, and the only mount worth riding has gone lame? Yep. That’s me.

On Aug. 1.

Ever found a missing clutch of chicken eggs on another 100-degree day, and not known until it was too late that one had cracked and was acting as a poor cement for all the other rotten eggs?

Yes indeed. Aug. 12, 2017.

I guess one mildly good thing about August is that the catfish do become more active at night, and No. 71/2 dove shells go on sale. Of course, the mosquitoes are so big you end up shooting up a season’s worth of dove shells trying to fish, so I guess August is, indeed, still irredeemable and dare I say a reprobate after all.

August, I truly, exceedingly dislike you.

Whereas August is a bilious, boisterous, blustering, bacchanalian bully of a least favored brother-in-law’s best friend, at least it’s only a few weeks before the glorious gold of September.

August has intruded upon September’s grace a few times in recent years, with hurricanes and the like, but September’s comfort is a soothing balm to the rash of August. September means temperatures will finally drop below that of molten iron, and the first of the leaves will have the slightest hint of color by the end of the month. September means cooler mornings, fog on rivers, and doves rocketing across a cornfield as a young dog quivers in anticipation of a productive shot.

September is a time to make up for the lack of appetite in

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Birthday reflections: How did I get here?

What is it about birthdays that make you reflect on what has been and think about what’s to come? The birthday I recently observed wasn’t one of those milestone events, but after you pass your seventh decade, every year should be both a celebration and a time for reflection.

I was one of the lucky ones who knew, at a very early age, my career choice and, over the past 60 years, with a couple of minor detours, I have been proud to call myself a broadcaster.

It was part of the indoctrination process in radio and television to understand our fiduciary responsibility. In exchange for the privilege of being allocated a frequency, airways owned by the public, the Federal Communications Commission entrusted broadcasters to serve “the public interest, convenience and necessity.” When I first came into the profession in 1963, licensees were required to devote a certain percentage of their programing to

Continued on page 4A news, a certain percentage to education, agriculture, religion and to public affairs. Every few years we had to document we had met these objectives in order to have our broadcast licenses renewed.

Among the sacred covenants in broadcasting was the 1949 “Fairness Doctrine,” an FCC policy that stated that holders of broadcast licenses were required to present controversial issues of public importance, and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable and balanced. As a licensee, I never thought any of these regulations unreasonable or onerous.

That mandate guided broadcasters until 1987, when, following a wave of de-regulation, the FCC, abolished it. Even so, many longtime broadcasters, especially public broadcasters, revered and adhered to the Fairness Doctrine. Count me among them.

For more than thirty years I wrote and delivered daily radio editorials on my stations, opinion pieces that ranged from civic affairs, local government issues and national matters. At one point we received a threat that a cross would be burned in front of the station. One group suggested my family might not receive good healthcare because of my comments, and on more than one occasion government officials came to offer explanations of issues they were considering, so as to prevent a negative editorial. I knew these reactions came with the territory, however I always Continued on page 4A

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Topsail High student wins local, regional FCCLA competition

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A 17-year old culinary student at Topsail High won the local and regional competition through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club. Hampstead student Julia Atkinson went on to participate in the national competition, as well. Each year, students involved in FCCLA attend state competitions to show judges their projects on a variety of topics that interest them.

Atkinson’s project focused on how technology affects children. With two 12-year-old siblings, she had noticed the amount of time they had been spending on video games and on their cell phones. She

thought that by learning more about how technology might be affecting them, she could also use that knowledge as a way to help her mom to encourage her brother and sister to spend time outdoors and stay active.

“While doing this project I learned a lot,” began Atkinson. “I learned a ton of negative impacts technology has on a child both physically and mentally.

After hours of research, I found a nature preschool called Puddle Jumpers and visited it. It was such a cool experience!”

All of the classes were held outside, and the children were out in nature.

During her research, Atkinson found that children spending a lot of time with technology were antisocial

Julie Atkinson and “lazy,” but not at this school. All the kids were happy, welcoming and very active, and she enjoyed spending time there.

For competition, she was competing against a rubric rather than against other competitors. The top two received a bid to nationals. Since FCCLA is co-curricular, Atkinson was able to work on her project both during class and outside of school.

Known for being an animated person, interesting and a hard worker, Atkinson won the honor in the Illustrative Talk category in late spring. She made the trip to the national competition in California in late June and returned July 4.

Atkinson learned how technology causes problems for children such as eye strain, it stagnates physical activity and it causes kids to gain more weight than usual. She also

found that it emotionally affects children so they’re not able to connect to their peers, compared to kids that do not have electronics. She said that a lot of parents are using technology as a way to get their kids to sit still, instead of letting them physically move around.

“Either their parents don’t feel like watching their kids or they just find it easier to have a ‘free babysitter’ rather than watching their children or paying someone to watch them. You can definitely tell a difference between these kids and those who are encouraged to go outside and grab some binoculars or something like that,” said Atkinson.

Atkinson said that she was very thankful for the

experience of going to the national competition.

She accredits her culinary teacher and FCCLA advisor Kelly Painter for the opportunity. Atkinson is interested in going into culinary arts. Her dad owns a restaurant on Topsail Island, Island Delights, and she said she thinks that is what sparked her interest in the field.

“Since I did my project on how technology affects children, I think it sparked interest with parents, teachers and babysitters because it is so relevant to today’s society. It was a really amazing experience. There were more than 1,000 people as part of FCLA there and I met so many new people,” said Atkinson.

occasional blessing of a whale just offshore.

August does have a meteor shower or two that make the nights worthwhile, but almost any September night means a sky full of cold-sharp stars interspersed here and there by shooting

stars.

In September the owls will howl again, competing with the insane laughter of the nightjar and the screech of the bullbats that only a child can hear.

Were it not for September, August might make

me start drinking again.

But I will persevere, and focus on the almost accidental good points of August, like a few birthdays of people close to me, and the reassurance that as bad as I hate August – at least it isn’t February.

Pictured right, representatives of Christian Chapel #2 Missionary Baptist Church receiving a proclamation of Aug. 11 as Christian Chapel #2 Missionary Baptist Church Day in Pender County. Above is the proclamation passed by the Board of Commissioners.

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Continued from page 3A August, as church homecomings vie with family reunions and cobblers battle with casseroles for meals to be remembered for years.

September means a return of the only football

Hill

Continued from page 3A I see what you are now-an ugly vulture.”

Navi, somewhat confused, looked around and quickly noticed that the peacock feathers which he had so vainly glued to his matted vulture fuzz had blown off, littering the ground around him. He immediately reached for the fanny pack which had been violently torn from his torso. Its contents were lying in full view of Larca as she stared in disgust.

Feather glue, beak whitener, claw enhancers and a book entitled, I Am a Loser and So Am I were lying about in fateful mockery.

Completely deflated,

Campbell

Continued from page 3A felt my comments and our local news coverage were important in informing our community; anyone who disagreed was willingly offered the opportunity for equal time. This was an essential element of what I’ve called “Balanced debate for the Old North State.”

I’ve been blessed to belong to an honorable profession, along with many other outstanding broadcasters, who helped people know what was happening beyond their workplace or home. We believe, as Thomas Jefferson said, that “a well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to democracy. Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government.”

I worry about how and where people get their information today,

I care about, high school football, where every player still has a pure reason to play, namely the love of the game.

September means the swimming holes become refreshing, rather than just a wet version of the August air, and the beaches slowly but surely empty of the tourists who desperately clog the

highways in forlorn hope of forgetting their routine lives, many of which must often resemble a year-round case of August, based on their manners and driving. September is a time for the first blues and good spots along the shore, with the

Navi flew home and sat remorsefully next to Carina.

The beautiful bird took one look at Navi and threw up a mouse pellet.

“You smell awful and look even worse. Take off, you deadbeat. I just received word from Henry the homing pigeon that a valiant eagle has been waiting for me.”

Carina stood up and booted the ugly vulture out of her nest for good. She wore the most exquisite smile as she listened to the songs of her hatchlings and thought about the amazing new life which would soon be hers.

Disclaimer: It is highly unlikely that this cautionary tale is based on actual characters, although the possibility does exist.

especially considering the decline and demise of newspapers, the waning local ownership of radio stations, the loss of editorial voices and especially of dissenting opinions.

We don’t often hear those “honest, equitable and balanced” voices and I find myself wishing broadcasting would return to the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

Where these ideals are lost, we the public lose.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/ host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues that airs on UNC-TV main channel Fridays at 7:30pm, Sundays 12:30pm and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10:00pm, Saturdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am.

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The Burgaw High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 55-year reunion recently at the Rose Hill Restaurant.

Classmate Roy Rowe spoke before the dinner. Rowe traveled the farthest to attend the reunion, coming from Alabama. Classmate J.T. Merrit blessed the meal. Picture above right to left (top row) Norman Morris, Murry Batson, Mary Elizabeth Jacobs, Nancy Bradshaw, J.T. Merritt, Jimmy Wooten, Roy Barnhill, Leslie Caison and Legrand Lanier. (Middle row) Allen Moore, Peggy Hanchey, Roy Rowe, Carolyn Watkins, Alma Joyce Roberts, Bonnie Hall, Linda Brown, and Julie Burns. (Sitting) Walter Russ, Joyce Eakins, Arlene Ennis, Francis Gurganus, Dianne Lee, Rika McKeithan, and Agnes Ward.

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A day at the office

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice

Sea Turtle Hospital intern Carolina Balch with Kemp’s Riddley turtle Maverick

Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Ever wonder what happens to our summer interns once they leave us?

Last week extern Caroline Balch surprised us with a visit, and boy, has she ever been busy!

Caroline was one of the “regular” summer interns who entered our program after her graduation from ECU in May of 2017. Deciding to take a gap year while applying to vet school she continued to work with us for the balance of 2017 and then into 2018 when she became the lead intern for that class.

Caroline: “I really struggled with that decision to take a gap year while applying to vet school. That was not my original plan; I wanted to keep going without a break but realized I needed more specific experience. I truly believe that staying out for that year and working at the hospital played a huge part in my being accepted into vet school at NC State. I feel like I owe so much to the hospital. It was an important life step for me, a real steppingstone forward into my future.”

Caroline said her first

year at school was mainly book work, but she also came across several zoo medicine electives that looked pretty interesting.

Those classes, she said, were mostly for residents in zoo and wildlife and she felt a little intimidated at first.

“But then when I actually knew some of the answers I kind of felt a little proud of that. Zoo and wildlife is a very competitive area and my DVM will be in Global Health, a merging of human and animal health for the common good.

“I had to do a paper for the Global Health class and started chatting with the professor about my interest in anthropology.

That’s how I ended up in Kenya for a few months.

Over the years I’ve found that lots of opportunities just come to me and I just have to have the courage to say yes to them.”

While Caroline did spend some time in Nairobi most of her days were spent in the rural village of Kasigau where she lived with Dr. Olivia Howland, an anthropologist and ethnographer from the UK who had moved to Africa thirteen years earlier at the age of eighteen. Dr.

Howland and Caroline were studying people’s perceptions of using traditional and western medicines in the treatment of both humans and their livestock.

“It was so different from what most of my classmates were doing, which was clinical work. I was living in the community and really getting to know the people. I quickly realized how unlike vet school it was where you have everything you need from basic supplies to the best diagnostic tools and equipment.

“It’s amazing to see what you can accomplish out of necessity and with a lot of imagination. It was fascinating to work with the various focus groups who talked about how their livestock were managed and treated using the two methods.”

Caroline also worked closely with the veterinary officer in charge of Kasigau and found that the politics of decision making is pretty universal.

Kasigau is surrounded

by Tsavo National Park so Caroline saw most of the typical African wildlife “but almost no carnivores.” She was apparently a source of amusement for

I usually get to work just after six, to get a jump on the day. This is my time to get organized, to catch up, to plan, to work on somebody’s resume or cover letter, grants, or National Boards. I have developed a reputation, for good or bad, that I am fast and pretty good with the proofreading, so people hit me up. I love it.

Although I work for chocolate, I enjoy using my experience as a college professor to help others with their writing. I work adjunct at UNCW and was an Associate Professor at Lander University, in South Carolina, for seven years, before moving to Wilmington. It is amazing that I have now been at this job twice as long as I was at that job. My goodness.

The great thing this year (Small victories) is that our wonderful PTO lady, Ms. Holly, has made sure we are stocked up on coffee, sugar and cream. So, every morning I am able to make my double expresso, to sit with at my computer, reading, reading the paper, writing letters (I am still a letter writer!).

I can grade papers, write lesson plans, or check the email. Since I am usually one of the first to arrive at school (shortly after Mr. Artie), it is quiet, and not anything like it will be in just an hour.

Usually I head out about 6:45 to water the gardens, which I have been doing for about six years now. I

received a couple of grants this year to keep the gardens going, and our principal, Mr. K., found us some muscle and funds to build new raised bed gardens. It is all part of a master plan to provide a true outdoor classroom.

Eventually we will have an amphitheater, a weather and music station, gardens, covered areas, compost area, etc. For now, it is a work on progress. This year we have some sunflowers, tomatoes, beans, squash, peppers, mint and other assorted veggies and flowers growing. It is always nice to see a sunflower finally pop open, or gather a handful of beans…

And then it is time for car duty, from 7-7:30, welcoming kids to school, opening doors, sometimes lifting them out. It is eyeopening to see these little people, who have such big personalities in class, come out of a car seat…just reminding me once again that they are just babies… it also makes me reflect on my own twins, now 10, and how fast that has gone. It’s funny. I wave to each and every car that goes by, every day. I have had these kids, some of them for six years, from k-5.

I have taught them skills, gave them advice, put a bandage on their wounds, wrote them positive referrals, laughed and cried with them. Some of the middle schoolers are now “too cool” to wave back, and apparently so are the parents. But the majority do, and it’s great to see them every day.

One day on car duty this year, one of the great grandfathers, who is just one of many who take care of the kids, rode up to me after dropping off the kid, and said, “I need help”. He was having a low sugar attack and was ready to pass out, shaking and scared. I quickly radioed the nurse who came running with juice.

We stayed with him for a few minutes, then ended up her driving him home, and me following. We got him into the house with the wife in her nightgown still, and got him settled, eventually calling EMT for him. He ended up being fine and the nurse (Ms. Shelley, she’s great!) and I had a bonding experience.

Another time this guy came randomly (and kind of suspiciously) walking across our field, with a black garbage bag covering his torso.

He strode across the parking lot, not saying a word to anyone, so I radioed the office to get the resource officer, then started to follow him as he crossed the front lawn, walking right through a large puddle.

A saw one of the cafeteria workers pull in and stop by and talk to him, then she drove over to where I was. “Did you call the police, that guy is not in his right mind”. By then, we had located the resource officer, who came screeching around the corner and cornered the guy…supposedly he was looking for his hunting dog. That could have been a potentially bad situation, you never know these days.

the locals: “They would always want their children to see me as there are very few white women in the area. I was invited back and told that I would always have a place to stay.

I got mar riage proposals. They said they could easily find me a husband because I know a lot about animals!”

Soon Caroline is headed back to begin her second year at NC State, and this next semester will focus on surgery, commencing with spaying and neutering dogs. She also moves into an officer position as the Maintenance Chair for the Carnivore Team where she will focus on their health through environment.

To see the incredible transfor mation of Caroline from the day she walked into our hospital in 2017 as (she admits) a

shy and reserved intern to literally a woman of the world makes us all very proud. Caroline: “It comes from the confidence I gained working at the turtle hospital.”

Turtle moms and babies are having a banner year, and while the nesting season continues through August the focus is more and more on those babes that are now entering the world after spending about two months in the comfort of their nests.

Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are on the beach day and night. As of this writing we have 173 nests and 35 hatches. We often get questions about both of these activities but we can’t tell you when either of them is going to happen. The mama turtles and their babies don’t carry day planners, and

our permit to work with these magnificent animals prohibits disclosure of any impending hatchings.

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Beyond our control

By Dr. Ray Mendenhall Contributing Writer If anyone would be first, then he, then she must be last of all; and if anyone would be great that one must be the servant of all.

Jesus in Mark 9:35 In a comment on this text, an anonymous writer said this: The Kingdom of heaven turns traditional values topsy-turvy. The least become greatest, masters become servants, the first shall be last, and children set examples – to live in God’s reign is to welcome surprises. Be open to change as you believe in the gospel.

The sentiment is nice, but the truth is people aren’t open to change and they don’t welcome surprises. They are in fact resistant to change and don’t want anything remotely resembling a sur-

prise, especially when it comes to religion. They don’t like change and don’t want surprises and they don’t want a God who brings either which probably means they will have some problems with the God of the gospel--the God of Jesus Christ.

I am reminded here of that old classic comedy sketch where a person tries to gather up something—balls, eggs, bottles, or some such thing and clings to them so other can’t get their hands on them.

Too many people, I fear, view their faith in just this way. For them it is a series of beliefs or doctrines to be rounded up, nailed down, sealed in cement, and chained to the floor— heaven forbid any changes and God help us in the event of surprises.

Emmet Kelly , the world famous clown, use to do a popular sketch in which

he tried to sweep up the spotlight. The hilarity of it was in the futility of the task. He would saunter out into the center ring with broom and dustpan in hand and try to sweep the spotlight into as neat little pile—a neat, tight, easily controlled circle of manageable size. But the spotlight would have none of it.

It would not behave. It jumped and expanded and danced about the open space constantly changing to stay large and free.

It refused to be limited to some clown’s narrow view of well-ordered spotlights. The light worked to be large and illuminating and unpredictable. So the battle raged on, the clown with his broom sweeping and the spotlight with it light seeping this way and that avoiding any form of control.

God, I think, is a bit like that spotlight—elusive,

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John Calvin, the father of the Presbyterian tradition, once said something to the effect that God is so far beyond hu-

BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy.Cemetery 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 Rockfish Memorial Wallace, NC School 910-285-3395 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11

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ST. MARY’S CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

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

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

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

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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

R OCKY P OINT U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

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

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

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

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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John Dixon “JD” Bowden BURGAW – John Dixon “JD” Bowden, 63, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.

JD was born Oct. 23, 1955 in Pender County, the son of Maggie Horne Bowden Puckett and the late Joseph Linwood Bowden.

He is survived by his mother, Maggie Puckett and her husband, Dale; sister, Sheila Bowden Flynn and her husband, George; brothers, Mark Bowden, Joe Bowden and Tony Bowden; several nieces and many extended family.

JD was an excellent carpenter by career. Fishing in God’s rivers was a favorite pastime of JD’s. He loved his family and will be greatly missed.

Following JD’s wishes there will be no services held at this time.

Shared memories and

condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com . The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Durwood E. Murray MONROE – Durwood E. Murray, passed away July 26, 2019 at Pruitthealth of Monroe. He was born in Pender County, March 17, 1931 to the late Bernice Edward and Katie Viola Brown Murray. His previous occupations were as a postal worker with the U.S. Postal Service as well as a self-employed carpenter, painter and enjoyed working on pianos. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two wives. His first wife of 54

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years, Mrs. Marie H. Murray and his second wife of 11 years, Mrs. Ruth N. Murray. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Jerry T. Murray and Lena M. King and his son in law Mr. Ronnie Edwards.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Morgan & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Community Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan & Son. Mr. Murray is survived by his five children: Mr. Michael David Mur ray of Asheville, Mr. Gregory Paul Murray and his wife Kim of Monroe, Mr. Michael Charles Murray and his wife Lori of Unionville, Mrs. Peggy Marie Edwards of Marshville and Mrs. Janet Carol Stiles and her husband Tim of Greenville, SC. His grandchildren: Johnathon Murray, Mad-

eline Murray, Kristi Lynn Helms, Gregory Shawn Murray, Stephanie Montoya, Courtney Lopez, Kimberly Toneges, and Rachel Stiles. Great-grandchildren: Daniel Lopez, Justen Lopez, Lydia Lopez, Anabella Lopez, Aubree Rogers, Kaitlan Martin, Kaylee Toneges and Koda Toneges.

Three siblings also survive him: Mr. Lloyd Murray, Mr. Vernon Murray and Mrs. Alma M. Roberts. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a Parkinson’s Disease Foundation of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at morganandsonfuneralhome.com. Morgan & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Lloyd Nunalee CASTLE HAYNE – Clarence Lloyd Nunalee, 94, of Castle Hayne passed gently from his earthly life

on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born Oct. 2, 1924 in Pender County, the son of the late Mack Lloyd and Pauline Jackson Nunalee.

Also remembered is his son, William Nunalee, who preceded Lloyd in death.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 72 years, Eleanor M. Nunalee; daughter, Nancy Lynch; son, Norcum Nunalee (Marlene); five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a special nephew, Randy Taylor; and many extended family and friends.

Lloyd served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Rocky Point United Methodist Church, King Solomon Lodge No. 138 A.F. and A.M., and Pender County Shrine Club.

He was a wonderful husband, father, granddaddy

and friend. Fishing and wood working were activities that Lloyd most enjoyed. His presence in our family circle will surely be missed A graveside service was 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 with the Rev. E. J. Highsmith conducting the service.

Military Honors were accorded by NC National Guard Honor Guard and Masonic Rites accorded by King Solomon Lodge No. 138.Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Burgaw Dance Center opens

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Burgaw Dance Center and Gymnastics (BDCG) recently held a ribbon cutting at its new location in Burgaw. After four moves in five years, owner and Artistic Director Heather Brown is happy to settle into the business’s new home and is planning to stay there indefinitely. Dancing since she was two years old, Brown taught in Wilmington and Jacksonville before moving to Burgaw in 2005. She started a Christian-based homeschool dance class that has since grown into a dance and gymnastics program offering a variety of classes.

Classes start at the age of two and they also offer adult classes. BDCG provides tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, clogging and hip hop classes; as well as gymnastics and cheer gym. They have recently added musical theater to the options, with a total of about 36 classes to choose from.

“I’ve been doing this my whole life. When I first decided to start Christianbased dance classes, I called somebody about renting a space. It just fell at my feet, and we’ve grown from there.

We are going into our sixth season. All of our music is Christian-based. We don’t use any secular music at all. It’s easier for me, not having to worry about the lyrics.”

BDCG requires a little more of a modest dress code for the dance classes.

Students are not allowed to have their stomachs exposed, and very short dance shorts must have tights underneath them. Students wear dance attire, but it has

to cover them with less skin exposed than in many other dance studios.

All classes are taught

by Brown, another dance teacher and a gymnastics coach. For those who are unsure which class is right for them, a free trial class is offered. A dance recital and gymnastics meet are held at the end of each season, allowing the dancers and gymnasts to show off what they’ve learned all year.

Brown said that her goal is to bring glory and honor to Christ through the art of dance. She thinks that a lot of people don’t realize that there’s just as much great Christian-based music as there is secular, but without the negative connotations and lyrics. Their style of dance is a little different from others because there are certain things they aren’t allowed to do.

“I just knew opening this that God truly laid this at my feet. I was nervous at first to take it on, not knowing if I was good enough to do what He wanted or be what He wanted - but here we are going into our sixth season. There are stories and testimonies that have come out of here that would not have been if we weren’t here,” said Brown.

One class that Brown wants to offer, In His Image, is one for those who are wheelchair bound or have other special needs that prevent them from participating in regular dance classes. She has offered the option in the past, but it just hasn’t come to fruition yet.

Anyone who might be interested in this class should contact BDCG. “God is at work in it, and even through all the moves and the trials,” began

Brown. “I think He’s still doing a major work here.

He always shows us there’s a reason why we’re here.

Last year was a really hard year where here in Burgaw we were hit so bad from the storm. We lost many, many families last year when the storm came. We struggled financially, just like many businesses, but there were so many families that we were able to pray with and help through tough times.”

“For a parent to walk in and us to be able to say, ‘Don’t worry about tuition this month because I know that your house isn’t together, but your child can still come here and have that normalcy and keep their routine.’ - it’s the little things. That was the one thing I knew we could do.

God has blessed it time and time again, and we’re thankful for it - so we’re going to keep on going,” said Brown.

Burgaw Dance Center is located at 109 S. Dudley St. in Burgaw. For more information, call (910) 233-4094 or visit www.burgawdancegymnastics.com or their Facebook page.

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This Week’s CROSSWORD

August 1st Crossword Solution:

Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

When my grandfather would return from one of his amazing hunting trips, there were several things I could count on. Of course, there would be great stories. Pictures and 8mm movies would be seen and played. And lastly, there would be meat.

I am a picky eater, and mainly a meat and potatoes type. But if there was red meat, I would jump at the chance to try it. I was fortunate in that I was able to sample everything from deer, moose, elk and caribou to wild sheep and African game.

Several years back, after a successful dove hunt, I showed my son Tur ner how to clean the birds. My wife Susan began looking up different recipes as we planned to grill the breasts the next day. That Sunday evening, after marinating the birds the previous night, it seemed the entire neighborhood arrived during the grilling. Out of all the birds, I was only able to grab one piece of bacon that

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was previously wrapped around one of the dove.

The food was devoured by kids and adults alike.

I was also known for making unusual dishes for work Christmas parties.

The platter was quickly cleaned. One of my coworkers, Deborah, came up to me afterwards in a hushed tone asking, “What was in there?” She knew I favored wild game and never hesitated to share it with others. We did get a good laugh out of it.

Outdoorsmen are responsible for an enormous amount of care for our communities, wildlife, and natural resources. It is well known how hunting and fishing keep wildlife populations in balance with the land and each other. The sales of hunting and fishing licenses are used to procure new land, introduce, establish and maintain various wildlife species, protect endangered wildlife and land, and educate the public. One aspect that is not as well-known is how outdoorsmen help other people.

Wildlife, especially deer, provides a significant addition to food supplies. Many hunters for instance, will not only go after the trophy buck, but also take several does to ‘fill the freezer.’

There have been many organizations formed allowing hunters to donate meat after the freezer was full to be used for needy families and group homes.

North Carolina Hunters

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Town of Surf City Government News August 8, 2019 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________

for the Hungry (NCHFTH), Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), Sportsmen Against Hunger, and the North Carolina Bowhunters Association’s Deer Donation Registry are all examples.

Basically, each of these programs offer the same things. The goal is to get food to those who could use it most. While there are different avenues toward the process, generally it involves a hunter taking the game and field dressing it.

From there, it either goes straight to the recipient, or to a meat processor. If a processor is used, the meat will go to individuals or groups such as churches

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

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

PUBLIC NOTICE

As appropriated by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2013, and issued by the Department of Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, HMGP 4285 funds were made available to provide resources to assist states, tribal governments, territories and local communities in their efforts to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended.

As previously published in 2017, North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) will be utilizing FEMA funds for three separate but related activities; Acquisition (11), Elevation (14), and Reconstruction (4) in Pender County, NC. At this time (July 2019), Pender County is proposing to change the treatment for two (2) properties from elevation to acquisition based upon input from technical experts and each property owner’s decision. These single-family dwellings are located in a hurricane flood-prone and wind-borne debris region and are susceptible to frequent flooding. Acquisition will consist of the property and land being acquired and deed restricted by Pender County, then demolished, with the land remaining as open (green) space in perpetuity. All construction will be conducted according to North Carolina building code and local building code requirements and specifications.

Environmental protection measures, such as sediment barriers and other soil loss protection, will be taken. Each site will be dressed and graded to provide for positive drainage and ease of future maintenance.

Elevation to Acquisition: - 200 Block of Tram Road, Currie 7000 Block of NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with the proposed projects and wishing to comment on these projects may submit written comments to NCEM Hazard Mitigation Branch, Attn: EHP Specialist, 4238 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4238. All comments received by August 31, 2019, will be considered by the EHP Staff.

Town of Burgaw Government News August 8, 2019

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

Applications are now available for vendors for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please visit www.surfcitync.gov or call 910-328-4131 for more information.

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

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Parks and Recreation Board 2 District 3, At-Large Planning Board 1 Technical Southeastern Community & Family Services Board 1 At-Large Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative Tourism Development Authority 1 District 2

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Preparations are beginning for the writing of the federal programs for school year 2019 – 2020. If you have questions or would like to provide input, please call the Pender County Board of Education @ (910) 259-2187 before August 16, 2019.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 16th contractors will begin a bulk item pickup. This bulk item pickup is for appliances, mattresses, household items, and other items not picked up with regular curbside service. This is NOT a vegetation debris pickup. Please place all items out by the curb before Monday, Sept. 16th.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

Pender County Schools Federal Grants

The following public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend, written and oral comments are welcome.

and shelters in order to distribute the food.

This is but another example of how hunting provides much more than just an opportunity to pull the trigger.

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

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

Consideration of an amendment to the official Town of Burgaw Zoning Map rezoning a 19.12 and 11.09 acre tracts located along Hwy 117 N across from Ed Cowan Road from RA to R-12. Applicant Premium Partners, LLC has a applied for a rezoning of Parcels 3320-50-6183-0000 and 3320-50-3383-0000 from RA (Rural Agricultural) to R-12 (Residential).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills.

Equipment Operator – The Burgaw Public Works Department is currently seeking an Equipment Operator. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be able to operate a variety of maintenance and construction vehicles, tools and equipment.

For more information on the above employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.townofburgaw.com. Positions are open until filled.

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TOWN CALENDAR August 13

Board of Commissioners Meeting

4:00 PM

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

8/8/2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: August 19, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.3.2.F ‘Emergency/Disaster Relief Housing’ and Appendix A ‘Definitions’ to provide increased clarity on processes and allowable timeframes for temporary housing. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT OFFER FOR SALE OF PENDER COUNTY PROPERTY TAKE NOTICE that Pender County has received and proposes to accept an offer to purchase 8.9 acres +/- of real property located on Acme Way in the Pender Commerce Park for the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per acre from Polyhose Incorporated. Within Ten (10) days of the date of this notice any person may submit an upset bid which exceeds the proposed purchase price by at least ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and at least five percent (5%) of the remainder of the purchase price. The bid must be submitted to the Clerk to the Board with a deposit in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total increased price.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT OFFER FOR SALE OF PENDER COUNTY PROPERTY TAKE NOTICE that Pender County has received and proposes to accept an offer to purchase 12.2 acres +/- of real property located on Corporate Drive in the Pender Commerce Park for the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) per acre from Mobrix, LLC. Within Ten (10) days of the date of this notice any person may submit an upset bid which exceeds the proposed purchase price by at least ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and at least five percent (5%) of the remainder of the purchase price. The bid must be submitted to the Clerk to the Board with a deposit in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total increased price.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) DEISGN SERVICES FOR SPACE NEEDS STUDY FOR PENDER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMNA SERVICES DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS of Professional Engineering Services for Backup Power Generator for Agriculture Building Pender County Government - Burgaw, North Carolina

The County of Pender is requesting qualifications from interested firms to provide an assessment of current and future space needs as well as design (Architectural/Engineering) services for a new Health and Human Services building.

Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Pender County Government is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms to provide professional engineering services for a Backup Power Generator for the Agriculture Building. This building is served by Duke Energy Progress and currently does not have either a permanent stationary unit or a temporary/portable unit. The project goal is to connect a suitable generator to provide emergency power for this building. The complete RFQ which includes the requested criteria for the qualification statement, as well as evaluation criteria, is provide at pendercountync.gov. All questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to the following person(s) by Friday, August 9, 2019 not later than 4:00 PM. Submission by the firm of a SOQ should submitted to the following person by Wednesday August 14, 2019 no later than 4:00 PM.

The focus of the study is to develop current as well as future space needs for a combined Health Department and Social Services Department building. Both departments suffer from overcrowded conditions, costly building repairs, and minimal storage space. In addition, the County desires to have all divisions for the Health and Human Services Department within one consolidated building.

Please see www.pendercountync.gov to view the full RFQ document. Submit questions to Carolyn Moser, Health and Human Services Director, at 910-259-1499 or cmoser@pendercountync.gov or to Wes Stewart, Social Services Director, at 910-259-1300 or wstewart@pendercountync.gov. RFQ’s must be received by Carolyn Moser on or before 5:00pm, Friday, August 15th, 2019 via hand delivery or postal delivery at 803 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or in a PDF file to cmoser@pendercountync.gov.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS of Professional Engineering Services for Backup Power Generator for Fuel Facility Pender County Government - Burgaw, North Carolina Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Pender County Government is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms to provide professional engineering services for a Backup Power Generator for the Fuel Facility. This facility is served by Duke Energy Progress and currently does not have either a permanent stationary unit or a temporary/portable unit. The project goal is to connect a suitable generator to provide emergency power for this facility. The complete RFQ which includes the requested criteria for the qualification statement, as well as evaluation criteria, is provide at pendercountync.gov. All questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to the following person(s) by Friday, August 9, 2019 not later than 4:00 PM. Submission by the firm of a SOQ should submitted to the following person by Wednesday August 14, 2019 no later than 4:00 PM. Allen Vann, Director of Facilities & Fleet Services Pender County Government 210 South Bennett Street Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-1228 avann@pendercountync.gov

Allen Vann, Director of Facilities & Fleet Services Pender County Government 210 South Bennett Street Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-1228 avann@pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:ANNIE THA POWELL, DECEDENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Annie Tha Powell, late of 3055 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1904 Eastwood Rd. Ste 310A, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 18th day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Bernita Jordan, Personal Representative of the Estate of Annie Tha Powell, deceased #8745 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY HELEN VAN VLACK 19 E 277 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Helen Van Vlack, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of July, 2019.

Lawrence S. Boehling, Administrator of the Estate of Mary Helen Van Vlack P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8746 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS - File 19 E 181 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Executor of the Estate of John C. Richards Deceased, of Pender County, NC, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at 319 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 17th day of October, 2019, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the under-signed.

This the 18th day of July, 2018. Jill Richards, Executor of the Estate of John C. Richards.

SARA A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW Boyles & Callihan, PLLC 319 North 4th Street Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 763-6545 #8743 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 2019 E 275 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Bonnie Jane Groves Waters, deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, Bonnie Jane Groves Waters to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before October 20, 2019 at the Office of Ray C. Blackburn, Jr., Attorney for the Executor, 712 Country Club Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 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 17th day of July, 2019 Rebecca L. Waters The Estate of Bonnie Jane Groves Waters #8753 7/18, 7/25, 08/01, 08/08/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-695 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ARLESTER SIMPSON, SR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2276-73-4702-0000 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 9, 2019.

This day, July 16, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8759 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/19

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CLIFFORD SHELTON WHITE, SR. 19 E 240 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of CLIFFORD SHELTON WHITE SR, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before October 18, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Dated July 10, 2019.

Frances Bernice Jacobs-White, c/o Creech Law Firm P. O. Box 430 Burgaw, NC 28425 Executrix of the Estate of Clifford Shelton White, Sr. #8752 7/18, 7/25, 08/01, 08/08/19 ESTATE OF RONALD GILLIAM MCWATTY Notice To Creditors: Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Gilliam McWatty, late of 614 Ardmore Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457, Pender County, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned’s attorney, Kelly M. Shovelin, Four Pillars Law Firm, at 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 23rd day of October, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of July, 2019.

Kelly M. Shovelin Administrator of the Estate of Ronald Gilliam McWatty Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney Four Pillars Law Firm 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8754 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Salvatore Bonomolo, deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This 25th day of July, 2019.

Toni Castoro, Executrix of the Estate of Salvatore Bonomolo 16258 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC 1979 Eastwood Rd, Suite 101 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8756 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Lorenzo Bryant Shepard, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lorenzo Bryant Shepard, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 31, 2019 at 210 Shepards Rd., Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of July, 2019.

Carlita K. Shepard 210 Shepards Road Hampstead, NC 28443 #8758 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, James H. Batts., Jr., having qualified on the 2nd day of July, 2019, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Louise G. Batts a/k/a Louise M. Batts (19E-295), deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate that they must present them to the undersigned at GRAVES MAY PLLC, c/o Attorney Rick Graves, 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, on or before the 23rd day of October , 2019, or the claims will be forever barred thereafter, and this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make prompt payment to the undersigned at the above address.

This 16th day of July, 2019.

Rick Graves GRAVES MAY, PLLC 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington NC 28403 James H. Batts, Jr. Personal Representative Estate of Louise G. Batts a/k/a Louise M. Batts #8757 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER 19 E 187 EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of George William Steinmark, late of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before October 25, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

THIS the 25th day of July, 2019.

Randy Gene Steinmark 2422 Bransford Drive Henrico, VA 23228 Patricia C. Jenkins Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 #8761 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-524 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 37 Kings Estates, Parcel ID Number 2277-87-62530000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8772 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-525 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 39 Kings Estates, Parcel ID Number 227787-6311-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8774 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-525 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 39 Kings Estates, Parcel ID Number 2277-87-63110000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8775 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Wright, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Wright, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 7, 2019 at 3305 Kennys St., Pineville, NC 28134 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of August, 2019.

Yasmine Jeffers 3305 Kennys St. Pineville, NC 28134 #8767 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-523 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 41, Kings Estate, Parcel ID Number 2277-87-54710000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8770 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-523 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 41, Kings Estate, Parcel ID Number 2277-87-54710000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8771 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-524 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERRY ROBERT IKNER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 37 Kings Estates, Parcel ID Number 2277-87-6253-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 25, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8773 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY ANN WOLFE LEWIS 19 E 294 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Mary Ann Wolfe Lewis, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Natalie Wolfe Lewis Murphy, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before November 2, 2019 at 6409 Seton House Lane, Charlotte NC 28277, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Natalie Wolfe Lewis Murphy, Executrix Estate of Mary Ann Wolfe Lewis c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law PO Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8766 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices Request for Statement of Qualifications Packets For General Contracting Services New Hanover Regional Medical Center Construction Services New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) is soliciting General Contractors that are licensed and authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina, with extensive experience in health care and are interested in becoming pre-qualified to provide general contracting services for New Hanover Regional Medical Center Construction Services.

To request a pre-qualification packet, General Contractors will need to contact New Hanover Regional Medical Center Construction Services Office by phone at (910) 667-3550 or email to General.Contractor.Prequalification@nhrmc.org.

Upon request, a packet will be sent with a list of required information to be submitted and a due date.

NHRMC intends to select contractors for pre-qualification under guidelines of North Carolina House Bill 1227. This does not exclude NHRMC from using current public bid laws.

It must be understood that this request does not commit NHRMC to accept any proposal submitted, nor is NHRMC responsible for any costs incurred by firms for the preparation of their responses to this request. #8776 8/1, 8/8/19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mini Storage won the Green at Cedar on the Green Shopping Center 17061 Hwy. 17-North Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-3455 On Saturday August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

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

PROPERTY BEING SOLD Contents of:

Thomas Andrews Christopher Baker Wanetta Campbell Claire Choate Claire Choate Brent Deridder Dick Donovan Lorie Filuta Karen Hart Kristin Kyle Kristin Kyle

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-615 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ANNIE LOU MILLS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2370-06-1744-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 22, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8764 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-717 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JULIET NEWTON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LEWIS E. TATE 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 17.38 acres, Parcel ID Number 2393-38-2490-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 22, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8762 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP77 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ELWOOD RICHARDSON DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3353 AT PAGE 225 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 August 13, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in J.A. Rowe and J.W. Blake’s line, Agnes L. Rowe and L.M. Rowe’s corner, running thence with Agnes L. Rowe and L.M. Rowe’s Line South 48 1/2 East 13 poles to a stake at Smith Bridge public highway (now State Highway #201); thence with said highway North 41-1/2 East East 8 poles to a stake; thence North 48-1/2 West 7 poles to a stake, Rowe and Blake’s line; thence with said Rowe and Blake’s line to the Beginning, containing 1/2 acre, more or less.

And Being more commonly known as: 4314 NC Hwy 53 East, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Elwood Richardson.

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 23, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-101627 #8768 8/1, 8/8/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DAVID CLARENCE LANIER 19 E 321 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against David Clarence Lanier, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Sandra L Raynor, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before November 9, 2019 at Post Office Box 2190, Surf City, NC 28445, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Sandra L Raynor, Executor Estate of David Clarence Lanier c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8796 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-717 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JULIET NEWTON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO CURLY CARROLL A/K/A CURLEY FAYE CARROLL Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ďŹ led 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 briey described as 17.38 acres, Parcel ID Number 2393-38-2490-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 22, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8763 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-728 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

KIMBERLY KAREEM SPENCER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LEONARD RAY MURPHY A/K/A LESTER MURPHY Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ďŹ led 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 briey described as 0.86 acres, Parcel ID Number 2279-58-2308-0000 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 16, 2019.

This day, July 22, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8765 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP338 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LEE DAVID ENNIS AND DIANE V. ENNIS DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1643 AT PAGE 268 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on August 13, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and South of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126, said point being located at a point that is the following courses and distances from the intersection of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1125: North 22 Degrees 46 Minutes 17 Seconds West 438.70 feet; North 36 Degrees 56 Minutes 29 Seconds West 144.48 feet; North 50 Degrees 33 Minutes 35 Seconds West 251.94 feet; North 55 Degrees 44 Minutes 50 Seconds West 195.28 feet and North 49 Degrees 46 Minutes 35 Seconds West 60.77 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located.

(1) South 38 Degrees 57 Minutes 52 Seconds West 169.13 feet to a point in line; thence, (2) North 57 Degrees 52 Minutes 50 Seconds West 170.03 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 40.23 feet) to an iron pipe in line; thence, (3) North 38 Degrees 27 Minutes 52 Seconds East 213.75 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 183.51 feet) to a point in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126; thence, (4) with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 South 40 Degrees 51 Minutes 50 Seconds East 132.29 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, (5) continuing with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 as it curves to the left a chord course and distance of South 49 Degrees 46

Minutes 35 Seconds East 40.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.777 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1126 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries.

The above described Tract being all of Lot No. 2 and a 40 foot wide strip of the Northwestern most portion of Lot No. 3 of the Doctor Simpson Place-Section No. 2 duly recorded in Map Book 27, at Page 140 of the Pender County Registry.

Togetherwith improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2554 Rooks Road, Atkinson, North Carolina.

And Being more commonly known as: 2554 Rooks Rd, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lee David Ennis and Diane V. Ennis.

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, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, 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 ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. 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 12, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-052302 #8755 8/1, 8/8/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 83 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lawrence Drumm to Lendscape Settlement Services, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of March, 2016, and recorded in Book 4617, Page 1911, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 13, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: Being all of Lot 2-B of the Richard Peterson Heirs division as recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 19 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 934 US Highway 117 North, Burgaw, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 3229-48-6507-0000 Commonly known as 934 US Highway 117 North, Burgaw, NC 28425 However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) required by NCGS §7A308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.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 prior 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawďŹ rm.com Case No: 1269463 (FC.FAY) #8768 8/1, 8/8/19 NOTICE OF SBUSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by James Lee London, an unmarried man dated Septemer 17, 2013, and recorded September 23, 2013, in the OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, in Book 4324 at Page 0298, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $91,815.00, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Pender County, in the City of Burgaw, North Carolina, on August 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. O’clock, all that certain parcel of land secured by the abovedescribed Deed of Trust recorded in Book 4324 at Page 0298, situated in Pender County, North Carolina, as more particularly described therein, which legal description is made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein and briey described as Being the same property conveyed to James Lee London by Deed recorded on 7/9/1982 Deed Book 607 Page 97, Tax ID # 3293-66-6544-0000.

ADDRESS SHOWN AS SECURITY ON THE NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: 614 Saint Johns Church Road, Hampstead, NC 28443.

PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice is/are: Michael Lee London, James Perry London, LaTonia Denise London, and Vince Rudolph London, Heirs of James Lee London, Deceased.

In the event the property which is the subject of this Notice of Sale is residential real property with less than ďŹ fteen (15) rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90

days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required and will also be subject to a ten (10) day right of redemption or to the ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition.

In the event of an upset bid, redemption or the filing of a bankruptcy petition, or any other reason that the Substitute Trustee deems necessary to redo the sale, the bid deposit will be returned and no other remedies will be assertable.

This 23rd day of July, 2019 19-SP-119 /s/ Frances S. White Frances S. White or Rick D. Lail, either one of whom may act, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 30081 Charlotte, N.C. 28230-0081 (704) 817-8134 #8777 8/8, 8/15/19 19 SP 111 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 Jimmie D. Barthule and Charlene Barthule to Bailey and Busby PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated March 16, 2018 and recorded on March 16, 2018 in Book 4661 at Page 119, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 20, 2019 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the northern margin of the 60 foot right of way of Shaw Highway [SR 1520]; which is located the following courses and distances from a ‘PK’ nail in the center of SR 1520 directly between the two 5 foot diameter corrugated metal pipes passing under said highway accommodating the waters of Mann Branch: South 20° 31’ 30�

West 132.56 feet to a ‘PK’ nail; South 21° 54’ 09� West 100.2 feet to a ‘PK’ nail; South 25° 55’ 48� West 100.12 feet to a ‘PK’ nail; South 30° 24’ 25�

West 100.22 feet to a ‘PK’ nail in the center of said highway; then leaving the center of the highway and running North 53° 15’ 28� West 30.22 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; then, from said point with the northern margin of the right of way of Shaw Highway South 32° 05’ 52� West 110.48 feet to the Robert Canady line; then with said Canady line North 75° 37’ 25�

West 182.13 feet to an iron pipe; then North 31° 21’ 14� East 155.63 to an iron pipe; then South 61° 15’ 40�

East 175.81 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, consisting of 0.53 acre, and being the property conveyed to John T. Peaspanen and Rachel J. Peaspanen by deed recorded in Book 4360 at page 29, Pender County.

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

Said property is commonly known as 2761 Shaw Highway, 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 Jimmie D. Barthule and wife, Charlene Barthule.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the

Legal Notices Legal Notices 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.: 19-07101-FC01 #8778 8/8, 8/15/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the estate of Allen Ray Sneeden, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Allen Ray Sneeden, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before November 14, 2019 at 113 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of August, 2019.

Linda Sneeden 113 Marlboro Farms Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8795 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1173 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT S. BATTS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ROBERT S. BATTS, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-1173, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 9 of Hillview Mobile Park Subdivision according to a map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 23 at Page 147 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description.

(PID: 4215-43-6664-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8780 8/8, 8/15/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1155 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

WILLIAM KIRK WILSON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. WILLIAM KIRK WILSON, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-1155, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING one-half of the lot located in the Town of Currie, and designated on a map of the Town of Currie made February 7, 1890, and being Lot No. 43, being shown on said map, the said one-half being that half which is located next to the Railroad. For a more complete description of said lot reference is made to Book of Deeds No. 36, Page 590 in the office of Register of Deeds of Pender County, Reference is also made to the deed made by E.B. Hicks and wife, Ella Bertha Hicks to George T. Norris and wife, recorded in Book 259, Page 198 and dated June 3, 1945.

(PID: 2275-19-9852-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8781 8/8, 8/15/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1082 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

SHAQUANA LEE CHAPMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. SHAQUANA LEE CHAPMAN, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-1082, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot No 5 according to a map entitled “Survey for Albert Watkins Heirs� and duly recorded in Map Book 29 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

(PID: 4302-56-4232-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8782 8/8, 8/15/19

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Photos contributed

Artist Rebekah Wrye (above) works on Leo, the bear that welcomed customers to Steve Holland's former restaurant on Hwy. 53 east of Burgaw. Wrye works on a goose (below). The displays were damaged in the Hurricane Florence flood that destroyed the restaurant.

Holland's Shelter Creek Restaurant

Local artist restores displays lost in flood

By Leilani Shapley Special to the Post & Voice Visitors to Holland’s Shelter Creek II Restaurant, located in Holly Ridge, will not only be thrilled to order their favorite foods again, but also to see the large bear which owner Steve Holland calls Leo. The restaurant’s animals which included not only Leo, but a tundra swan, bobcat, Canadian goose, pheasants, a jackalope, several bass, catfish, alligator, turkey and ducks were filled with mud and dirt following Hurricane Florence which flooded the restaurant up to the roof line.

When local artist Rebekah Wrye heard of the restaurant’s damaged interior, she immediately contacted Jeff Holland and volunteered to clean and restore all the feathered and furry creatures. Rebekah, who has a studio at the Arts at Burgaw Antiqueplace and paints canvases and gourds, creates fiber art and weavings as well as fulfills custom requests, studied restoration at Ed-

inboro, Pennsylvania and worked with the California Park Services.

“I have always loved natural history, animals and art so restoration is a perfect combination for me,” said Wrye.

Rebekah explained that the Holland pieces were in various states of being muddy and moldy. Initially she stabilized the pieces, then dried them out before cleaning them using products such as bleach, Dawn dish washing detergent and Borax, as well as steam cleaning.

When asked what is the hardest aspect of restoration, Rebekah quickly responded it would be the birds with their fragile skin and feathers that “just fall apart.”

She obtained replacement parts from specialty stores and from friends who donated feathers. Her main source of fur for the bear was an old bear rug.

Rebekah, who teaches visual arts and crafts at Heide Trask High School, has started “Oh Deer!” a taxidermy cleaning, restoration and repair service.

Planning to Travel Abroad?

Don’t Forget Your Passport!

Pender County Register of Deeds is a Passport Acceptance Facility U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for your U.S. Passport at the Pender County Register of Deeds Office.

Located in the Howard Holly Building 300 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, NC Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm (By appointment) To schedule an appointment or more info call 910-259-1225

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-133 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOHN A. LEWIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN A. LEWIS 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 0.5124 acres Old Farm Road, Parcel ID Number 4224-038945-0000 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 23, 2019.

This day, July 31, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8789 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-461 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CYNTHIA WILLIAMS JOHNSON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICARIES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO JAMES HARDY WILLIAMS 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 0.34 acres, Parcel ID Number 3229-02-0594-0000 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 23, 2019.

This day, August 1, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8786 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP123 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BENJAMIN E. GRUBBS, JR. AND SUSAN KAY GRUBBS DATED DECEMBER 9, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2010 AT PAGE 217 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 August 20, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: *And Being more commonly known as: 116 Hunter Ct, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Benjamin E. Grubbs, Jr. and Susan Kay Grubbs.

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 30, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-103357 #8792 8/8, 8/15/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP2 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LARRY E FORD DATED OCTOBER 20, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3078 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 10:00AM on August 20, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 29, BATSON ESTATES, Phase I, Section II, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 30, Page 109 in the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

And Being more commonly known as: 210 Olabelle Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Larry E. Ford.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is July 30, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-099431 #8793 8/8, 8/15/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-417 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JEFFREY E. JAMES, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JEFFREY E. JAMES, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-417, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 3-R as shown in Map Book 39 Page 145 Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3229-73-7817-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8783 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1050 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ELVIN LELAND ELLIS, JR., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ELVIN LELAND ELLIS, JR., owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1050, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: TRACT C: TRACT II: Lying in the East side of Moors Creek and situated on the South of Horse Pen Public Road, and beginning at a stake on the Southern edge of said road, the dividing corner between Robert Lansing and Priscilla Gurganus; thence South 44 degrees West 51 poles to a point in Robert Lansing’s line; thence South 45 degrees 45 minutes East 7.5 poles 2.5 links to a point; thence North 44 degrees East 51 poles to a point on the Southern edge of the Horse Pen Public Road; thence North 45 degrees 45 minutes West 7.5 poles 2.5 links to the point of Beginning, it being the intention of the parties that the grantee would own the Northwest half of the tract of land described in Deed Book 371, Page 435, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

(PID: 4303-05-5444-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8785 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-178 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DEVIN L. MILLS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DEVIN L. MILLS, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-178, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Biberstein Judicial Annex located at 102 S. Walker Street in Burgaw, North Carolina on August 23, 2019 at 12:00 Noon, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 2 as shown on a map entitled “Family Subdivision for Frances Pernell Levinson” as recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 107 of the Pender County Registry.

Also being the same property as described in Deed 811 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2353-91-3917-000L) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, July 24, 2019.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8784 8/8, 8/15/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-133 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOHN A. LEWIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JOHN A. LEWIS 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 0.5124 acres Old Farm Road, Parcel ID Number 4224-038945-0000 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 23, 2019.

This day, July 31, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8790 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-776 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VALERIE E. GREEN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VILENDA J. EVERETT 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 0.88 acres, Parcel ID Number 3237-23-8974-0000 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 23, 2019.

This day, August 1, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8787 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-775 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MICHAEL DOUGLAS HARRELL, et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MICHAEL DOUGLAS HARRELL 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 0.5 acres and 0.52 acres, Parcel ID Number 333216-0698-0000; 3332-16-0720-0000 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 23, 2019.

This day, August 1, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar #17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8788 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19

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Numbers game as Trask, Pender open practice

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer At the 1A-2A level of high school sports, often times it is a numbers game. It is difficult to draw the number of players it takes to field a competitive football team.

It is even harder to build a program from the junior varsity level up when you have 35 to 40 young men out for the first day of practice. However, no matter how many shows up, it is time to play some football. So, are you ready for some football?

Over at Heide Trask, there is a new sheriff in town. Brandon Proctor takes over a Titan team that is coming off of its best three year stint in school history.

Coach Proctor took over a little late and is anxious to get things going. “This is kind of March for us, “said Proctor. “But it is what it is. We’re going to get at it.”

Coach Proctor and his

staff, which consists of former Titan standout Desmond Jordan as his offensive coordinator, counted around 35 kids on the first official day of practice. A thunderstorm dampened the turnout a little bit. On Saturday the numbers increased by just a few, giving the team around 38-40 kids on the field.

It seemed as if Coach Proctor was putting and emphasis on team unity.

He sent his troops back to the beginning several times before and during warmups.

The Titan gridiron gang seemed to be enthusiastic yet a little behind the curve in conditioning, something that will correct itself in a hurry.

It appears that the Titans will be close in having enough numbers to field a junior varsity team. Coach Proctor did not hesitate when asked if they would have one. “Yeah, we got to have one. We have quite a few freshmen. They need to play JV. to get better.”

Over at Pender High school, Coach Tim Smith is beginning his second year at the helm of the Burgaw school.

Last year Coach Smith came in way behind the curve. This year he has been there throughout the summer. That being said, he seemed disappointed in his numbers throughout the summer months. “The numbers weren’t very good. I think the most we had was about 28. Those that came worked hard.

We just need a better commitment.”

On Saturday morning, the Patriots had about 30 kids on the field. This years version of Patriot looked stronger and leaner. They also appeared much more relaxed and comfortable with Coach Smith and his staff. Corey Devane is back this year and the coaching staff appeared to be on the same page.

My notes Pender appears to be in much better shape than a year ago. The team lost

their two best players but the return of Jaheim McDuffie will help. If this team stays healthy, they will surprise some folks.

Topsail had somewhere around 100 kids at practice. Winning breeds winning and the Pirates had a great season a year ago.

Coach Wayne Inman has done a fantastic job at the Hampstead school.

The Titans lost a bunch from a year ago including the bulk of their coaching staff. The return of Desmond Jordan will help.

The biggest loss for Trask will be the duo of Foster Williamson and Mac Richardson along with starting quarterback Jake Johnson.

Williamson and Richardson led the defense while Johnson led the offense.

On the schedule Trask will host a three team scrimmage on Saturday while Pender will go to Wallace on Thursday. Stay tuned for the lineup for the Jamboree scheduled for Aug. 15 at Topsail High School.

Depth, talent positive signs for Topsail volleyball

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Veteran Coach Hill Pearsall has been in charge of the Topsail team for 24 years and he has enjoyed some banner seasons, winning conference titles in every conference – 3A in 2013 and 2015 in Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference, 2010-11-12 in the Coastal Plains 2A Conference, and 2008 in the Coastal Plains 1A Conference – dating back some 11 years.

Overall records like 17-7 (2013), 23-4 (2012), 23-2 (2011), 24-5 (2010), and 11-4 (2008) tell the story of some pretty talented teams, but looking back at the rosters of some of those outstanding squads the one thing that doesn’t stand out is depth – strong, talented depth – until now.

There are nine solid returning players back from

2018’s 14-5 (8-4 in MEC) team, and another group of girls vying for spots from a 16-2 junior-varsity team – inclusive of that team’s leading performers in kills, blocks, digs, assists, and serve-receive play. Simple math would indicate that adds up to 16 quality players as further tryouts commenced on Aug. 1.

“We have depth, experience, strong swingers, and aggressive servers,” said Pearsall, in evaluating the play he witnessed in summer-league play. “I there is a weakness it’s we have

several new players and the cohesion is not where it needs to be right now.

Once the season begins we will find other information.”

Defending overall and 4A conference champion Ashley returns nine players from an 18-2 (11-0) squad, perennial 4A powerhouse Hoggard brings back 10 from a 13-9 (10-2) squad, and defending 3A champion New Hanover welcomes back six players from a team that went 11-7 (9-4) in 2018, but that does not deter Pearsall.

“As always you have to look at Ashley and Hoggard as the primary candidates to win the conference, and New Hanover should once again be strong, but I expect us to finish at the top of 3A,” Pearsall said.

A bold prediction considering the other conferenced teams all return a

significant number – Laney, 12; South Brunswick, seven; West Brunswick, seven; North Brunswick, 10; Ashley, nine; Hoggard, 10 – of players from last year, but one that is grounded in the deep talent that is the 2019 Lady Pirates.

Five girls – Rena Marrotta, Mallory George, Abby Miner, Ashley Hardee, and Lillin Malinowski – graduated, taking a total of 196 kills, 141 assists, eight blocks, 769 digs, 10-5 assists, and 499 serve/receive statistics with them.

It is tough to single out any one as the biggest loss, but certainly the departures of Libero Marrotta (381 digs, 31 aces), George (89 kills, 13 aces), Miner (79 kills, 31 aces, 185 digs), and Hardee (50 aces, 108 digs, 268 assists) all rank right up there.

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Veteran Lady Patriot spikers eye conference title

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When asked to describe the 2019 version of the Pender lady Patriot volleyball team, Coach Matt Davis did not hesitate. He described a talented squad with a lot of match time experience to go along with athleticism. “We definitely have a veteran team this year with 19 girls, all juniors and seniors. Most have played in our system since middle school when my wife and I both coached.

Lee brings spirit to Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a freshman Kaitlyn Lee was a quiet, yet pretty young lady. She seemed a little uneasy about herself.

Being a freshman in high school will do that. However, as time has passed she has grown to be an outstanding student, cheerleader and an absolute joy to be around.

Miss Lee has worked her way up from the junior varsity cheerleading squad to the varsity. As she has grown, so has her ability to resonate with everybody she meets. She has blossomed into a beautiful young lady inside and out.

This is her senior year at Heide Trask. Miss Lee has grown from a gangly young girl to a beautiful young lady in her four years at the Rocky Point School.

Her big heart and accompanying smile will lend itself well on the sidelines of the football and basketball games.

We only graduated two seniors off a team that went to the third round last year. One of those was our setter Ashley Dupalavich, but with our work in the summer league we seem to have found several good options there.”

Davis will fill the setters position with two very good players. He will start the year with Riley Gurganus and Ellie Peterson setting in a 6-2 system.

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Senior Faith Lana and junior Alex Colvin will play the middle while seniors Mayce Wood and Lauren Gammons will hold down the weak side spots.

“Mayce has played there

Hartgrove a multi-sport star at Topsail

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Sydney Hartgrove came to Topsail High School, she was an accomplished softball player. She had already made her mark on the softball diamond in travel ball. She was also a very good basketball player. However, nobody knew how good she could be.

Miss Hartgrove is an outstanding basketball player. She can shoot with the best of them and is very good in the lane. She is a defensive stopper as well. The sport she will undoubtably play at the next level is softball.

Hartgrove travels the country playing the sport she loves. She can play multiple positions and can hit the ball very well.

With two more years at Topsail High school, Sydney Hartgrove has the chance to break many school records. I wouldn’t bet against this great multisport student-athlete.

for three years now on varsity and should be a big advantage for us this year, “said Davis. Junior Noelle Matthias will play a large role for the team as well.

“She is a versatile player that can play both front and back lines and set also.” Senior Taylor Blake and junior Kaitlyn Beaver will both take up back line duties at different points this year.

Deep and talented would describe this year’s

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In My Opinion This is my favorite time of the year. Football has been such a huge part of my life for many years.

As a youngster I lived for this time of year. I played, it watched and planned my life around it.

If my memory, serves me correctly, this will be my 20th year covering sports in Pender County.

I have met many people and forged many friendships. I have watched hundreds of high school football games. I have enjoyed this part of my job immensely.

While I have nothing but good things to say about the young studentathletes and coaches, there is one thing that has often times disappointed me in Pender County, the county that I love and call home. I just can’t understand why there is not more support for our Friday night warriors.

If you would come out on that first day of practice and see what these young men go through to try and become successful, you would not take these games as lightly.

95 degree summer days when their friends are at the beach or at home playing video games while they are lifting weights or going through tough conditioning workouts. They are no joke my friends. These young guys give up a lot to play the game.

Some think that it may

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be hard to get behind a team that is struggling in the win column. I admit it is tough to get behind a team that is 1-6. However, that 1-6 team has worked just has hard as that 6-1 team. Have you ever thought that with a few hundred fans in the stands the team may perform better?

I have walked into places like our three high schools 15 minutes before a game and saw200 people in the stands. That is just not good enough. If I am looking at this and feeling disappointed, how do you think these young men feel.

The jamboree is just over a week away. All three high schools will be there. If we can’t fill the stands up at Topsail High School with all three schools at the same place then we are pretty sad.

Don’t you agree?

Let’s show the surrounding counties that we the people of Pender County support our youth, our high schools and our teams. After all, you may enjoy it.

Top Performers: April

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Week 1. The Topsail Pirate baseball team made a massive comeback, beating South Brunswick.

Chuck Major stroked a two-out single to score Aidan Smith with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to complete an amazing comeback.

The Trask hard ballers won twice. In the win over Wallace, Junior right hander Ricky Dees earned the win on the mound.

Dees also led the Titans at the plate. He had two runs batted in. Jefferey Stroesenreuther had two hits for Trask.

The Trask soccer team beat Wallace – Rose Hill 6-0 Anisa Lewis scored three goals for the Titans.

The Trask softball team beat Dixon 12-5. Freshman right hander Hannah Mills went all seven innings in earning the win while fellow freshman Madalyn White went 3 for 4 at the plate with four runs scored and three runs

Barnhill to make some noise for Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a junior on the Pender Patriot varsity football team Josh Barnhill showed glimpses of being a very good player. He worked hard and always gave his teammates 110 percent. He never wavered in his support of the team.

This season the Pender County Patriots will depend on the 5’9’’ 180-pound runningback/defensive back to play more minutes.

Barnhill is small in stature, but big in heart. He is very strong and puts the work in to become better at everything he does.

Baseball may be his best sport. Josh is an accomplished hard ball fanatic.

However, this fall he will take his talents to the gridiron where he will be counted on to lead the team both by his play on the field and his actions off the field.

Josh Barnhill is expected to make some noise for Pender Patriot football.

batted in. Jordan Sholar slammed a double and had an RBI. The Titans then beat Croatan. White pitched three innings of shutout softball to earn the win in the circle.

The Pender softball team had three conference wins. Lauren Gammons started in the circle in all three contests and earned the win. Ashley Dupalavich along with Gammons and Mayce Woods led the Pats at the plate for the week.

The Topsail softball team earned three conference wins. In the win over New Hanover, Lauren Strnad had two hits and three ribbeys.

Darbie Lisk was 3 for 4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Shayne Collins earned the win in the circle. Strnad had five ribbeys in the win over South Brunswick while Sydney Hartgrove had three RBI in the win over Southern Alamance.

Tyesha Williams had three ribbeys in the game

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Girls basketball coach steps down

Pender taps Bradshaw as boys soccer coach

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Jack Bradshaw has always loved the game of soccer. He starred at Heide Trask as a goal keeper and has played the game for many years. Last year he was named the Pender Lady Patriot girls soccer coach after trying repeatedly to get hired at Trask.

According to Pender Athletic Director Matt Davis,

Bradshaw did a good job.

That hard work and dedication to the girls team recently paid dividends as the Trask graduate was named the Patriot mens coach last week.

The lady Patriots struggled out of the gate last year under Bradshaw but showed great improvement toward the end of the year.

Davis said it was important to get someone for both positions.

“I think it helps to have the same person coaching both the girls and boys’ team,” Meanwhile, Coach Davis announced that girls varsity basketball coach Andrienne Banner man would not coach the team this winter. He did not give any indication as to if Bannerman stepped down or was released, only saying that “Coach Bannerman did an excellent job and

would be missed.”

Bannerman, a graduate and former player at Pender High, finished her three years with a 25-47 record. the team made the playoffs twice under her direction.

Veteran softball coach Corrina Reece recently stepped down as the coach, leaving the second year athletic director with two high profile girls sports coaching positions to fill.

Topsail volleyball team named recipient of AWCA All-Academic Award

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer A little over a week ago (July 20), Topsail High School Volleyball Coach Hill Pearsall received an EMail from Mr. Brad Wilson, the Director of Awards, Membership, and Events at the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and the letter read: “Dear Hill, I am pleased to inform you that the Topsail High School volleyball team is a recipient of the 2019 AVCA Team Academic Award, Congratulations!

This award honors teams who have matched their dedication to the sport of volleyball with excellence in the classroom. Meeting the award standards is an accomplishment of which

you and your team can be proud. It is our hope that your team will consider the AVCA Team Academic Award an annual challenge to achieve. Again, congratulations on behalf of the American Volleyball Coaches Association.”

The 2018 Lady Pirates were one of 444 girls’ high school teams across the entire country to earn the honor. According to the 2018 national rankings on Maxpreps there are 14,764 schools in the U. S. that have girls’ volleyball, encompassing 446 583 girls. Only track and field (488,592) has more female athletes participating.

There were just 43 high school boys’ teams listed.

Topsail, Cape Fear Academy, Wilmington Chris-

tian Academy, and Charter School of Wilmington were the only two area schools among the 444. Counting the four area schools, there were only 23 North Carolina high schools on the list.

UNC-Wilmington’s Beach Volleyball team was one of the 41 collegiate beach volleyball teams honored.

The AVCA award, which was initiated in the 199293 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-pointaverage on a 4.0 scale, or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 50 scale.

The AVCA Team Academic Award is the single

largest award offered by quantity of schools, players, and coaches. Since the 2000-2001 season the number of recipients has increased every single year except two, while more than doubling the total over the last eight academic years.

“It is an association of which I am a member,” Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said. “They have the criteria that you must have a 3.30 cumulative GPA and we met the criteria. It’s a credit to the hard work the girls put in, not only on the court but in the classroom.

Considering the number of schools playing volleyball it is quite an honor, and we are all very proud of the girls.”

Topsail’s Sullivan, Hartgrove spend summers in unconventional ways

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer All through my grammar-school years, and into my early years in junior high (middle school), the first project a teacher require was an essay titled, “How I spent my summer,” and the teacher would have a student read the more interesting ones.

But none of my travels can match the journeys experienced this summer

by Topsail High School student-athletes Sydney Hartgrove and Julia Sullivan who have spent most of their summers on the road living in strange surroundings, experiencing dif ferent geo g raphical cultures and eating their meals in restaurants as they attempt to hone their skills in a sport they hope will enhance their chances to continue athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Hartgrove, a rising junior, plays basketball and softball for the Lady Pirates, but her collegiate future lies on the softball diamond. A shortstop for Topsail, Hartgrove is an extremely talented catcher, and that is where her college future lies.

Sydney has played this summer for the Carolina Cardinals, and she has spent her summer traveling to tournaments in places like Gainesville (Ga.), Chattanooga (Tenn.), Alpharetta (Ga.), and most recently Irvine and Huntington Beach (Calif.).

Hartgrove agrees it is somewhat of an unconventional approach to a summer vacation, but she really doesn’t miss the nor-

mal stay-at-home summer.

“I have played softball so long that most of my friends are doing the exact same thing so I’m not really missing out on a lot except, like, the stuff that goes on at home,” Sydney said. “The level of softball we play over the summer is worth sacrificing for. “It’s good to see a lot of different places, especially in California. That’s different because you go out there and the towns are so different.

In Georgia it’s pretty much

know that it will pay off if I go to college and get a scholarship, that they can save money in college expenses. The biggest benefit is that it helps me improve my game, it takes me to another level.

“In travel ball it’s ridiculous how good the girls are.

There are very few pitchers I face in high school that are as good as the ones I see out here. The farther you get into the playoffs, the better they get. We have some really good pitch-

Julia Sullivan and Sydney Hartgrove the same as North Carolina but in Denver it’s clean, everything’s clean, it’s different. One of my favorite places now is Denver.”

Hartgrove added it is fun to meet and get to know the girls from other areas, and to exchange mementos with them.

“When you play a team in California in your first game you exchange gifts,” Sydney said. “We always give them T-shirts, or whatever we have, and we get something like as bracelet with California on it, it’s always something different from each team.”

Hartgrove admitted it’s expensive but she knows she has the full support of her parents. Along with the travel expense, the team sometimes stays in a hotel or families get together and rent a house. They also dine out a lot.

“At home I eat out a lot so it doesn’t bother me,” Sydney said. ”I’m not a big fan of staying in hotels but my Mom and I will split the cost of renting a house with another girl. It can be expensive but my parents

ers in our conference, but nowhere near the level you see every day in travel ball. Basketball gives me a break from softball, it’s a hard sport, and you do worry about getting hurt at times, but you really can’t think that way. Travel ball definitely helps prepare me for high-school ball, and for what lies ahead.”

Sullivan played for a Flight 22 team made up of girls from the Wilmington area, Morehead City (one girl), and Goldsboro. Over the summer she has visited Raleigh and Charlotte in the state, as well as Atlanta (Ga.) and Louisville (Ky.).

Sullivan, a rising senior, is an accomplished volleyball player, and was a member of the Topsail varsity softball team in her freshman and sophomore years before giving up the sport to concentrate on volleyball and basketball.

“I do this because I am hoping to have a future in basketball at the next level,” Sullivan said. “It feels good when I come home but putting myself out there means a lot. I think bas-

ketball is my best avenue to college. Besides playing in the tournaments you get a chance to see different places and meet different people. When we play early in the morning we have the rest of the day to hang out and look around, but when

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ettin’ a Line with The Post & Voice

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

Surf fishing picking up

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The anglers fishing off of the beach are reporting that the sea mullet and pompano bite is getting better. They tell me that a sand flea will work for these tasty fish as well as cut up mullet.

The pier fishing is decent with a few spot being caught in the night time hours as well as a few mullet. The Spanish and bluefish are biting fairly well over the rails as well.

The spots and mullets have been hitting shrimp while the Spanish and bluefish are biting gotcha plugs.

They tell me the reds are on fire in the inland waters. A top water bait and soft plastic lures are working here.

The flounder bite is good but not great right now. Watch your size limits here.

The fresh water anglers are saying the cool

spell we had has helped a great deal. The cats are biting the usual chicken livers and stink baits as well as an occasional eel.

My daughter has caught a few cats fishing in a pond. She aint giving up the spot though.

This weeks fishing tip There are quite a few little lakes and ponds in the area that are stocked and ready to fish. It is easy to roll up and get your stuff out and go to fishing. However, you need to beware.

Some folks just don’t want you there. It is advisable to find out who the owner is and get permission to fish. Most of the time if you respect their property, they will let you fish. Most want you to catch and release.

Don’t leave a mess and respect the owners by not showing up real late or early. Keep the noise down and offer to pay.

It’s the little things that go along way.

Big improvement forecast for Titan spikers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last year the Heide Trask Titan volleyball team was filled with young and talented student-athletes.

All that was needed was some time on the court with high school caliber players. However, like the rest of the area, the team was defeated by one lady, Florence. The mighty hurricane set the team back and cut the season schedule down. The result was a season wasted in the eyes of many.

2019 brings a new season and a ton of high expectations for veteran coach Cathy Claris. This years team has a years’ experience and growth under its belt, something Claris is counting on. “We did not have any seniors last year, so everyone is back. Plus, senior setter Jordan Sholar returned to play volleyball, so we are heavy with setters. That’s a great position to be in. You can never have too many setters.”

The current plan is to move last year’s setter Brayden Smith to outside hitter. However, she is al-

ways ready to set if needed.

Claris has five seniors of which three started last year while Jordan started when she was a sophomore.

Senior. Middle hitter Lanie Barnhill is back. She is a very talented player with a huge heart. Smith will give the Titans another power hitter at the net along with a ton of versatility. Outside hitter Yolanda Scarbrough, and Tiara Silvia will also play huge roles in the teams rotation.

Returning to the starting lineup is junior middle hitter Emily Thomas and sophomore Madalyn White.

Thomas was the team’s best option at the net last year.

She will have help this year and should benefit from the extra power up front. White is very good at everything she does on the court. Al-

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Lady Titans

Continued from page 3B though she lacks the size to guard the net, she can get to balls that most can’t. She also serves the ball well.

This summer was productive for the Lady Titans.

The time they spent in the summer league showed

Hartgrove

Continued from page 3B we play later in the day it’s all about basketball. “The big thing is I feel I have more confidence in myself on the court and I feel it is helping me to become a better leader

Top. Volleyball Continued from page 2B The fight for the Libero slot ranks right up there as the biggest battle during tryouts. Madison Lofton (156 digs) or Julia Sullivan (116 digs) would, in most cases, be prime candidates but both are too valuable and versatile to be pigeonholed into one category.

Lofton (93) is second to Gia Marinelli (143) in kills among the returnees, and Sullivan (79) is third.

Sullivan (181) leads the group of potential setters, followed by Brooke Stenerson, adding six blocks and 29 aces. Marinelli had (51 digs, 31 blocks) last year but she is easily one of the best

Lady Patriots Continued from page 2B version of the Pats. Coach Davis sees that and more in the team. “This is the deepest team I’ve had. We’ve got 15 or 16 girls we could mix and match and not see much of a drop off and the summer league helped to bring that to light. We have placed

Performers

Continued from page 2B with Addy Howard earning the win.

Week 2. Week two was cold and wet. The spring sports scene took a hit for the week. However, there was some action going on.

The Trask softball team earned a win over Southwest Onslow. H a n n a h Mills started the game in the circle and earned the win. She went four innings. Fellow freshman Madalyn White pitched the final three frames and did not allow a hit.

T h e To p s a i l l a d i e s pounded North Brunswick 12-2. Lauren Labelle was 3 for 4 with two ribbeys while freshman Olivia Visconte was 3 for 4 with two RBI. Tyesha Williams had two ribbeys, two runs scored and a triple.

The Topsail baseball team beat North Brunswick 10-2. Bryan Holland gave up just four hits and one (unearned) run over six innings of work, and Marshall Sugden was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a ribbey.

Senior Patriot athlete Makhel Henry has yet to lose a 100 meter dash this year. He won the 100 and

that the team can play with anybody. “This summer, we were competitive with every team. Hopefully the fall schedule will reflect what we did in the summer.

I did not have my full roster at any time during the summer nor will I have everyone until August 8. But we managed to re-arrange the roster and still be com-

petitive.�

This Titan team will be very competitive in a very strong Coastal 8 Conference. A top three finish is not out of the question.

If the team continues to improve, they may make a run for a top two spot.

The Lady Titans will compete in the Ashley Summer Slam this weekend.

heading into this season.

It can be expensive but if it pays off in a scholarship it will obviously all be worth it. I have received some interest already from one school but I haven’t responded yet, and hopefully there will be more.

I know it has made me a better player, and that I am better prepared for my

senior year.�

For now, Julia will put the basketball away and enjoy her fall playing volleyball. She is the No. 1 setter on what appears to be a very good Lady Pirates’ volleyball team, and a really good all-around volleyball player who will see significant time on the court.

all-around players returning, along with Sullivan and Lofton. Lauren LaBelle (24) is the leading returnee in digs, but keep your eyes on up-and-coming players like Aiden McGuire (JV totals of 127 digs, 43 kills, 41 aces), Catherine Sugden (84 digs), Elizabeth Fonvielle (86 digs, 24 aces, 24 kills), Addison Clark (62 digs, 77 kills, 23 aces, seven blocks), and Reagan Parker (62 digs, 104 assists, 41 kills, 23 aces).

Clark and McGuire, rising juniors and very good players, and Parker, a solid setter and server, probably fit into the all-around and versatile categories, leaving Sugden, Fonvielle, and LaBelle as the top Libero candidates.

Up front, besides the aforementioned Marinelli, Sullivan, Lofton, Clark, and McGuire, you have returning junior Bella Sorace (33 kills, nine aces, 25 blocks, 19 digs) and rising senior Rachel Hobson (111 kills, five aces, 10 blocks, 17 digs) to add into the mix.

All-in-all, it should be on heck of a year!

To p s a i l i s i n t h e Wilmington Christian Academy Jamboree on Friday (Aug. 16) and Saturday (Aug. 7). The Lady Pirates open the regular season at home against county foe Pender on Tuesday (Aug. 20), head to Jacksonville High School Wednesday (Aug. 21), and return home Thursday (Aug. 22) against White Oak.

an emphasis on developing our team cohesion and buying into what we want to accomplish. Portions of several practices each week have been spent working on communication, teamwork, and grit. Each girl is committed to seeing their teammates succeed. With such a large group that is probably more important than most everything else.�

Davis has high expecta-

tions for this year’s team.

Of course, he will not downplay his conference mates. “We look to be competitive in the league, probably competing with Dixon and Croatan for the top spot, but we expect to be challenged

by Trask and Richlands also.�

This may be Davis’ best team to date. A conference title is within reach. Maybe more.

200 meter dash at Lejeune.

The Topsail Girls lacrosse team beat Laney.

Delaney Popella led the way with five goals, with Madison LaValle and Lucy Nestor-Dowling adding four scores each.

Week 3. The Topsail Lady Pirates slammed West Brunswick 9-0. Addy H ow a r d l i m i t e d We s t Brunswick to three harmless singles and one walk while fanning five, and Lauren Strnad led an 11hit Lady Pirate attack with two hits, three RBIs, and a perfect sacrifice bunt.

The Pirates beat a very good Laney team 3-2. Analee Hart had two ribbeys while NeNe Jordan scored twice. Howard earned the win in the circle.

The Trask Lady Titans beat Southwest Onslow 11-10. Jordan Sholar led the Titans at the plate. She ended the evening with four runs batted in. Hannah Mills had three RBI while Madalyn White crossed home plate four times.

The Trask baseball team beat Lejeune behind the arm of senior Hunter Cooper. The Pender boys also beat Lejeune. Seth Pyland led the Patriots with two hits.

Topsail’s men’s lacrosse team pounded West Bruns-

wick 17-1. Jake Volpe almost single-handedly buried the Trojans with eight goals and three assists. Eli Copeland finished with five goals and three assists.

Junior Madison Lofton did her thing with wins in the 100-meter dash, 200, and with the anchor leg on the victorious 4x100 relay team with Dashaniq Sidury, Abigail Hunt, and Isabelle Hayes, and Ariana Blevins on the long jump and triple jump to lead the Lady Pirates to a second-place team finish in a conference meet.

Makayla Obremski won the 800, Elizabeth Cooper won the 100-hurdles.

Faith Lana has yet to lose in the high jump or triple jump in the Coastal 8 Conference. She won both at Trask. Malcolm McLean won the high jump. He was ranked number one in the 1A ranks in the state. Makhel Henry has not lost in the 100- or 200-meter races in conference and has lost only once the whole season.

Trask soccer extraordinaire Anisa Lewis scored five goals in a win over Lejeune last week. Caleigh Bell scored twice.

Week 4. All three high schools were idle this week.

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