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By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

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With the passing of Hurricane Dorian and severe thunderstorms crossing the county Monday afternoon, it is good to see a peaceful sunset. This view is across the Intracoastal Waterway in Topsail Beach.

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Surf City has good report after hurricane After just finishing repairs from Hurricane Florence in time for the 2019 summer tourist season, Surf City officials eyed the approach of Hurricane Dorian with dread. Fortunately for the town, the storm passed by leaving Surf City unscathed. “We did great during the storm. We were well blessed,� said Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin. “I’m sure there was a little damage here and there, but overall, we had very little damage.�

Beach erosion, which is always a great concern during a hurricane, was minimal. “We actually gained sand during this storm,� Medlin said. “The waves were coming in straight to the beach instead of an angle. In many places, it looks like we had a sand push up on the beach.�

During many storms, wave action that hits the beach at an angle pulls sand off the beach and cuts into the dunes.

Medlin said some new construction across the dunes and stairs down to the beach had several steps covered by sand deposited by the storm. No flooding was reported beyond minor street flooding caused by heavy rain.

Labor Day finishes strong tourist season Medlin says Surf City had a busy summer season in 2019. “The tourists really came back this summer. I talk with a number of real estate agents to gage how busy we are, and they said they were completely booked most of the time,� said Medlin.

Some beach properties were not ready to be rented this summer, still either under or awaiting repairs from Hurricane Florence.

“I think rentals were off a little bit, but mostly everything was rented that was available. It was a great summer season,� Medlin said.

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Hurricane Dorian made a close pass by Pender County Sept. 4-5, leaving little damage and Pender residents breathing a sigh of relief. After the extensive damage from Hurricane Florence one year ago, Pender Emergency Management was ready for the worst. “We fared very well. We are looking at the numbers to meet the threshold for FEMA assistance. I believe we will meet that,� said Pender EM Director Tom Collins.

The FEMA reimbursement would cover expenses incurred by the county and municipalities during the storm, such as operating expenses for the Emergency Operations Center and other costs involved with the storm. Since Dorian produced little in the way of storm debris, Collins says the county won’t be involved in debris pickup after this storm. “The NCDOT will pick up debris in their rightof-way, but residents don’t need to pile up debris on the road. They need to take care of it themselves,�

Collins said.

Residents have several options to dispose of small limbs and leaves. Items may be composted or burned according to state regulations. Items may be deposited on private sites for a fee. Centrally located is Running Deer Landfill, 7390 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, is open to the public for a fee. Contact Running Deer Landfill at 910-604-3523.

Some county roads were closed by localized flooding, but it quickly disappeared. Minor flooding is expected along the North Cape Fear River when it crests later this week. The Black River is not predicted to reach flood stage.

September is the peak of the hurricane season.

Collins says forecasters are watching a system that could develop next week and might pass up the east coast in some tropical form.

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Xanadu Farms, located in Holly Ridge, is a smallscale farming operation committed to self-sustainability and a biodynamic approach to agriculture.

The far m works closely with the Dockside Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach to provide organic fruits and vegetables for the menu. Since this past spring, they have also opened Xanadu Market and Xanadu Grill in Surf City, which is where Mainsail Restaurant was for many years.

Far m Manager Zach Jordan explained that the farmland is owned by the Yow family and has been in the family for generations.

It was leased out in the 70s and 80s before remaining dormant for years. “ We b r o k e g r o u n d around 2014,” began Jordan. “The owners of Dockside Restaurant at Wrightsville Beach own the land, and they had expressed an interest in starting a farm.

My buddy, John, and I wrote up a proposal with our intentions. We explained how we could grow food for the restaurant, and they loved it.”

Xanadu Far ms was born, and it was started with the concept of doing everything the organic way.

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“That’s what we’ve been doing, and the market just fell into place a couple of years ago. It’s the old Mainsail Restaurant in Surf City. When the owners brought it to market value, the restaurant owners decided they didn’t want to continue the lease. We opened up Xanadu Market in the spring of this year,” said Jordan.

As far as the market, Jordan said they are absolutely going fullsteam.

They are currently growing a variety of produce for fall

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and winter, including several types of microgreens.

Since the microgreens are being grown indoors, they will be popping those out all year long. They are also getting into growing mushrooms this year.

“Nothing is going to slow down at the market as far as produce. Tomatoes and cukes are slowing down for now but we currently have potatoes, peppers and spicy peppers. We also have beautiful flowers.

We pride ourselves on our flowers, but we need to get the word out. We also have okra and melons, and we’re planting lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and broccoli. The microgreens will be available for the first time ever this week. We have super healthy, super young kohlrabi, radishes and sunflower sprouts.

They are super flavorful and super healthy,” said Jordan.

With the budget provided by Dockside Restaurant, Jordan said that they

have been given room to try some different things. He is planning to grow produce like turnips and rutabagas, things you wouldn’t always see at a restaurant like Dockside. They use all organic practices, and what doesn’t work out or doesn’t get sold goes back to the farm one way or another - as compost or to feed the animals.

“We try to keep it full circle, and we try to do fresh and new fun lettuces and greens. We grow different kinds of herbs and keep it fresh. We do the best quality that we can and everything is seasonal,” said Jordan.

Xanadu Market is located at 404a Roland Ave. in Surf City. The market is currently open daily at 7 a.m. It closes at 2 p.m.

Sunday, 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 9 p.m. the rest of the week. For more information, call (910) 5412762 or look for them on Facebook.

Hospice dementia workshops Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host two free informational workshops about dementia in Hampstead and in Burgaw.

The educational and interactive workshop will review normal aging in place, the symptoms of dementia, the Positive Approach to Dementia Care, and improving quality of life through the

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Two sessions of the workshop will be offered, both Friday, Sept. 27: in Hampstead, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Topsail Center, 20959 Highway 17, and in Burgaw 1:30-4 p.m. at Pender Adult Services 901 South Walker Street.

The workshop is free, but registration is required.

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said. “The way we have conducted these forums seems to be well received by both candidates and voters. I try to keep this as informal as possible while maintaining the structure of the forum. My goal is for voters to hear the candidates and be informed on the issues affecting their community.”

The problem using the Surf City Welcome Center centers around the town’s prohibition on using the facility for political purposes.

“The forum is not a rally for a particular candidate or political party. It is a forum open to all candidates and sponsored by a non-political organization,” Pettigrew said. “It is a service to all voters. I hope we can work through this.”

Continued from page 1A ions and ideas,” said Post & Voice Publisher Andy Pettigrew, who will serve as moderator of the forums.

The format will be identical to previous forums, with each candidate given an open statement of three minutes and closing statement of two minutes.

Questions will be submitted by voters attending the forum to the moderator. Candidates will have the opportunity to answer each question.

“This is not a debate, but a forum where voters can submit questions that are important to them and hear what the candidates have to say,” Pettigrew

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Good enough When I got the invitation to facilitate a four-day program with student leaders at Columbia University in NYC, I was flattered but cautious. I usually work the half-day program on a Saturday, preceded by a full day of play in the Big Apple, and a direct flight home Saturday night. This trip required two trips, only two days apart. I considered taking the train to Connecticut to visit friends in between, but knew if I did that I would not be the ME I needed to be to kick off MBA Orientation at one of the top ten business schools in the world.

The more I travel the less I travel. But I challenged myself out of my comfort zone and embraced the opportunity.

Other than the flights, my only good reason for not going was a desire to stay on the island playing summer with my family. For some reason I convinced myself that wasn’t a good enough reason.

I was glad to be home in my bed after the first two very long days. The final two were actually quite enjoyable, until I tried to get home. We boarded our on time flight and all looked well until we got to the tarmac. There we learned that we were number 26 for takeoff, and the airport had closed due to bad weather. Already annoyed, the screaming baby directly in front of me compounded my frustration.

After two hours on the tarmac, we heard we had 30 minutes more or we would go back to the gate.

Shortly thereafter, we were number seven for takeoff but the airport had closed again. Within minutes, we were told we were taking off, and as we prepared for takeoff, we taxied back to the gate to learn our flight was canceled Needless to say, I was not a happy camper.

Convinced I would be forced to spend another night in an expensive hotel, on my husband’s birthday, I was livid, then ecstatic to learn of a direct flight to Wilmington leaving later that night. Much later, of course, but at least we finally left. And then I saw her, the screaming baby, sitting in the same seat in front of me on our way to Wilmington. I had to laugh out loud, or become a screaming baby myself.

Ready for takeoff after midnight, we learned that a maintenance person had parked his truck behind the airplane and they were searching for him so we could leave. It got to the point of comedic, but somehow I wasn’t laughing anymore.

It was then that I realized my original reason for turning down the program was good enough.

Jefferson Weaver

Stains and memories I get nervous around this Wednesday’s date, Sept. 11.

Last year, we had Hurricane Florence. Before that, in 2001, we had the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

It’s my father’s birthday; he would have been 86 that beautiful September morning when everything changed. In a way, I’m thankful he died the previous May, since he didn’t have to see what so many of us watched that morning.

I can’t help but remember Sept. 11, when I was getting ready to start a new job, when Mother and I were going to visit Papa’s grave, when I planned to take the dogs out for an afternoon along the banks of the Coharie River, after sharing lunch with Rhonda at WRRZ. We remember Sept. 11, 2018, too, but for different reasons.

Florence was about to hit us, and the first of the rains had started.

Indeed, as the first raindrops fell, we were saying goodbye to my beloved palomino mare, June.

Sept. 11 ushered in a period of days of worry and frustration, as waters rose and roads disappeared and a thousand stories of tragedy and heroism were written in our communities.

We all remember how things changed that day. We can’t help but remember.

How many of us truly remember what happened the next day, while the fires were just truly getting going in New York, as they were being extinguished in Washington, and people were picking up pieces of an airplane in Shanksville, Pa. We remember Sept 11 for different reasons—but I want to remember Sept. 12.

I want to remember the day when strangers reached out to

Jefferson Weaver strangers, even in the little town where we lived at the time. I want to remember the way folks in Washington truly reached across the aisle, linking arms, holding hands and singing patriotic songs on the steps of the Capitol Building. It’s been a long time since anyone linked arms with anybody in Congress, unless they were trying to prevent a fistfight.

I want to remember the Sept.

12 when the Muslim family who ran a convenience store in our town hung the biggest American flag they could find. The wife of one of the men wept openly as she watched the footage on the television behind the counter.

I want to remember the Sept.

12 when a tiny church (within sight of the aforementioned store) opened its doors for anyone who wanted to come and pray. The parking lot across the street was filled with more folks than had attended a service there since the middle of the 19th

century, when the congregation had to build a bigger church.

I want to remember the Sept.

12 when there were about a dozen young men waiting outside the recruiter’s office in our town, shuffling their feet until the doors were opened. I wish I had their names; I’d love to know what happened after they signed up, and how many knew they were following the examples set by their grandfathers in December of 1941.

I want to remember the Sept.

12 when we had a unity of purpose, a unity of people, a unity that showed what America was and should be all about.

I want to see that love, that patriotism, that singularity of mind again. I wonder if it we ever will.

You can blame whichever president you want; you can blame whichever party you want. You can blame the Internet, smartphones, video games, gender-fluidity, pro-life or pro-

Tips for senior travelers Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are recently retired and would like to do some traveling both in the United States and abroad, but worry about health issues, such as insurance, finding a good hospital if we get sick, etc. What tips can you offer health conscious seniors who want to travel?

Older Travelers Dear Travelers, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get sick or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared.

Before setting out, here are some simple steps to help ensure a safe and healthy trip.

Talk to your doctor: If you have a medical condition or health concerns, a good first step is to talk with your doctor now about what precautions you need to take before traveling. You should also have your doctor’s contact information with you when you travel, as well as a list of your medical conditions and the medications you’re taking in case you need emergency medical care while you’re away.

If you’re traveling outside the U.S., you need to find out the health conditions of the country you’re visiting and what, if any, vaccinations and/ or preventative medications are recommended.

See CDC.gov/travel or call 800-232-463 to get this information.

Check your insurance: If you have health insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan through an HMO or PPO that covers in-network doctors only, check your plan to

find out what’s covered if you need medical care when traveling outside your geographic area.

Beneficiaries that have original Medicare are covered everywhere in the U.S. But if you’re traveling abroad, you need to know that original Medicare does not cover medical expenses beyond the border except in rare circumstances, although some Medicare Advantage plans and some Medigap supplemental policies do. And, many private health plans don’t pay health care costs outside the U.S. either. Be sure to check.

If you need coverage when traveling abroad, get a comprehensive travel medical insurance policy that covers medical care, medical evacuation and trip cancellation coverage. See InsureMyTrip.com and SquareMouth.com to shop and compare policies.

Locate health care: Before your trip, find out what health and urgent care facilities are near the areas you’re visiting.

Your hotel can help you with this, or see UrgentCareLocations.com or USHospitalFinder.com for U.S. facilities.

If you’re traveling abroad, the U.S. consulate or embassy in the countries you’re visiting (go to step.state.gov to enroll your trip) is a good place to get a referral.

Or join the International Association for Medical

Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT.org), which provides its members access to a worldwide network of physicians who speak English and have agreed to affordable prearranged fees. Membership is free.

Pack your meds: Make sure you have a sufficient supply of medications to last the entire trip.

If traveling by air, you need to pack your medicine in your carry-on bag, so if your checked luggage gets lost or misdirected you won’t be without. It’s best to keep your medications in their original containers to get through airport security without delays. It’s also a good idea to bring along a note from your doctor that explains why you take these medications, especially if syringes or other medical supplies are involved.

For airport security requirements visit TSA. gov – click on “Disabilities and Medical Conditions.” You can also call TSA Cares at 855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Seek mobility aids: If mobility is an issue and you’re flying to your destination, call your airline before you leave and ask them to supply you a wheelchair to use while you’re in the airport.

And when booking hotel reservations, ask for an accessible room that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers.

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abortion, a weakened America versus a stronger America, climate change, capitalism, theocracies, democracies, or anything you like. I really don’t care.

Yes, the war is still going on Afghanistan, and around the world. No, it’s not as easy to define victory today as it was in 1945. I personally think that a lack of terrorist attacks at home is a poor measure by which to measure victory, but it’s the only one we have, and it became standard well before the current resident of Pennsylvania Avenue.

I find it amazing that, in the lifetime of a high school senior, we have somehow as Americans decided that sacrificing more of our freedoms and privacy is a key to security. It makes absolutely no sense to me. I also find it strange that some people cannot accept the fact that some folks will only sit down with the negotiator at the table because they understand the size and strength of the dog the negotiator holds on a very thin leash.

I want to remember a Sept. 12 when we marched in the streets to honor firefighters, rescue workers and police officers, as opposed to people marching in the streets calling for the death of cops. Black or white, red or yellow, we didn’t get our feelings hurt when the wind blew.

We were Americans. We had our problems, sure, but our biggest problems were the people who showed us what they were willing to do to hurt Americans, for no reason other than that they disliked our culture. Now we have people who have never known anything but the benefits of being products of a free

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Going the last mile High-speed broadband Internet service is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity for students to research and do homework, for businesses to conduct commerce, for telemedicine in underserved areas and for citizens to enjoy the amenities so commonplace in today’s culture.

Sadly, too many North Carolinians don’t have affordable high-speed broadband Internet access, a problem that deserves our attention and action.

Why doesn’t everyone have this service? There are many obstacles, but the simple explanation is that it isn’t economical or profitable for the private sector to provide at prices most can afford to pay. In more urban and developed areas service is generally delivered through fiber optic cable, but fiber is prohibitively expensive in sparsely populated areas

Continued on page 9A and, while new technologies are being developed, they aren’t coming quickly enough, aren’t reliable enough or aren’t affordable.

This situation is not unlike the problem our nation encountered in providing electricity to rural areas. By the 1930s, 90 percent of residents in cities and towns had electricity available to their homes.

But 90 percent of residents in rural areas had no service. In 1936 Congress passed the Rural Electrification Act, authorizing low interest loans to service providers, followed later by the Electric Cooperative Corporation Act that spawned the many regional electric co-ops that have been so vital to life in our state.

North Carolina’s Broadband Internet Office has set a goal for every citizen to have access, not just to the Internet but to affordable higher speed service, by 2021.

Senator Harry Brown has spearheaded legislation that established a grants program of $10 million for less affluent, less populated areas. It’s called GREAT, Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology, and 11 counties have contracts to expand high-speed broadband access to more than 10,000 homes, businesses, libraries, schools and hospitals through a variety of Continued on page 4A

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Life events can lead you to see a financial advisor Over the years, you’ll experience many personal and professional milestones.

Each of these can be satisfying, but they may also bring challenges – especially financial ones.

That’s why you may want to seek the guidance of a financial professional.

Here are some of the key life events you may encounter, along with the help a financial advisor can provide: New job – When you start a new job, especially if it’s your first “careertype” one, you may find that you have several questions about planning for your financial future, including your retirement. You may have questions about how much you should contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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Marriage – Newlyweds often discover they bring different financial habits to a marriage. For example, one spouse may be more of a saver, while the other is more prone to spending. And this holds true for investment styles – one spouse might be more risk-averse, while the other is more aggressive.

A financial advisor can help recommend ways for you and your spouse to find some common ground in your saving and investment strategies, enabling you to move forward toward your mutual goals.

New child – When you have a child, you will need to consider a variety of financial issues.

Will you be able to help the child someday go to college? And what might happen to your child, or children, if you were no longer around? A financial advisor can present

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GREAT is a highly commendable effort but is neither large enough in scope nor sufficiently funded to reach the 2021 goal.

A measure being considered by the legislature would allow municipal governments to use tax dollars to build highspeed Internet networks in underserved areas. But the proposal would then require the government to lease out the network to private service providers.

To be sure the government entity would require lease fees sufficient enough to help amortize their initial investment, so we question whether the private sector - that maintains it can’t profitably construct, maintain and provide high-speed Internet infrastructure could be profitable when having to pay reasonable lease fees on top of operating expenses?

We certainly understand, and at some level agree with, the precept that government not compete with the private

you with some collegesavings options, such as an education savings plan, as well as ways to protect your family, such as life insurance.

Career change – You may change jobs several times, and each time you do, you’ll need to make some choices about your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Should you move it to your new employer’s plan, if transfers are allowed?

O r, i f p e r m i t t e d , should you keep the assets in your old employer’s plan? Or perhaps you should roll over the money into an IRA? A financial advisor can help you explore these options to determine which one is most appropriate for your needs.

Death of a spouse – Obviously, the death of a spouse is a huge emotional blow, but it does not have to be a financial one – especially if you’ve prepared by having the correct beneficiary named on retirement accounts and life insurance policies.

Your financial advisor can help ensure you have taken these steps.

Retirement – Even after you retire, you’ll have some important investment decisions to make.

For one thing, you’ll need to establish a suitable withdrawal strategy so you don’t deplete your retirement accounts too soon.

Also, you still need to balance your investment mix in a way that provides at least enough growth potential to keep you ahead of inflation.

Again, a financial advisor can help you in these areas.

No matter where you a r e o n yo u r j o u r n e y through life, you will need to address important financial and investment questions, but you don’t have to go it alone – a financial professional can help you find the answers you need.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. sector, however it seems to be forgotten that for many years in most communities the town owned and operated the power plant that either generated and/or distributed power. North Carolina’s Electricities still own and maintain power distribution lines, even though they purchase power from public utilities.

We think it is time to re-think this situation.

Perhaps we should copy the playbook from the 1930s. We could partner GREAT with co-ops, either new or existing, using grants, low-interest loans or other assistance to get high-speed broadband access to everyone. North Carolina needs to go the last mile.

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 7:30 p.m., Sundays 12:30 p.m. and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact him at www. ncspin.com.

Willard equine rescue to hold Bazaar, craft show Sept. 28

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Penderosa Rescue and Sanctuary, located in Willard, will hold a Fall Bazaar and Craft Show Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The public is invited to come out and get an early start on holiday shopping. In preparation for the event, local vendors, crafters, artists and artisans are asked to reserve a space to sell their products.

Limited indoor space and lots of outdoor space will be available. A $25 vendor donation is requested, and all proceeds will support the animals at the sanctuary.

Penderosa, a nonprofit equine rescue, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and healing environment for abused, neglected and unwanted horses of all breeds. Their goal is to offer a safe haven to the animals as they heal and to regain trusting relationships.

The charity offers rehabilitative and compassionate care until a loving permanent home becomes available; as well as a lifelong sanctuary to those equines unable to find permanent homes. This gives the animals an opportunity to live out the remainder of their lives with dignity and peace at a loving and caring facility.

“We had 15 vendors at the farmers’ market,” began Penderosa President Kay Reece. “We’re going to have the bazaar and craft show in the center aisle of the rescue barn and on the outside the barn. I think we have room for 10 or 12 vendors inside and we’ve got plenty of room on the outside. We’re also going to be able to do concessions again. 100 % of the proceeds will go to all the rescue animals.”

Last fall, Penderosa was

able to rescue two mares that were stranded in flooded waters from Hurricane Florence about two miles from the farm. They also took in several rescue cats that were displaced at the time. Thankfully, Hurricane Dorian did not become a problem for the area or the animals.

“We had recently taken in the two emaciated horses from the Brunswick County Animal Shelter.

They are rehabbing really well, and I’m hoping they’ll soon be up for adoption in the next few months. As far as the regular residents of Penderosa, everyone is doing really well,” said Reece.

Reece said that they will also be selling tickets for a chance to win a weekend getaway at their AirBnB apartment. Her goal is to sell 25 tickets for $20 a piece. The one-bedroom apartment, located above the barn, is advertised as a sanctuary to animals and guests on the 63-acre farm. The proceeds from the giveaway will be presented to Horton’s Rehab Ranch.

“One hundred percent of that goes to Horton’s Rehab Ranch because we collaborate together, and she’s needs funds as much as we do,” said Reece.

Penderosa is also planning an event for veterans Nov. 2. In preparation for the event, they will be looking for a variety of local vendors. Instead of asking for a donation, they will be asking for door prizes valued at $15 or more to be presented to the veterans.

Penderosa Rescue and Sanctuary is located at 256 Lamb Rd. in Willard. For more information about Penderosa Rescue and Sanctuary, visit their website at www.PenderosaRescueandSanctuary.com, look for them on Facebook. or call (910) 279-1668.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION RALEIGH DOCKET NO. E-2, SUB 1215 BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of Application of Duke Energy Progress, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct Approximately 4.6 Miles of New 230 kV Transmission Line in the northeast area of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 13, 2019, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP or Applicant) filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) an application to obtain a certificate of environmental compatibility and public convenience and necessity to construct approximately 4.6 miles of new 230 kV transmission line in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

The preferred route originates at the site of the proposed Porters Neck Substation, located between U.S. Highway 17 and Porters Neck Road in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The route exits the substation site to the northwest and extends for approximately 380 feet before turning north-northwest for approximately 875 feet while crossing U.S. Highway 17. The route then continues north for approximately 3,170 feet before turning west- northwest.

From this point, the preferred route extends approximately 8,105 feet and crosses the alignment for the proposed Hampstead Bypass. The route then extends north for approximately 6,105 feet, crosses Sidbury Road, and then continues to the north for another 2,980 feet. The preferred route alignment then continues to the northwest for approximately 2,555 feet before terminating at a selected tap location along the existing Castle Hayne – Folkstone 230 kV transmission line.

Anyone wishing to view Duke Energy Progress’ certificate application report and/or the detailed maps concerning this project may do so at either the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Commission, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or at the following Duke Energy Progress location: 1451 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403. Please contact Brian R. West at 1-910-256-7223 prior to the visit. The filing is also available on the Commission’s web site, www.ncuc. net. (Search for Docket No. E-2, Sub 1215) The Commission has scheduled the application for public witness hearing at 7:00 p.m., on October 23, 2019, at the New Hanover Courthouse, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. This hearing may be cancelled if no significant protests are received subsequent to public notice.

Persons desiring to intervene as formal parties of record should file a verified petition under Commission Rules R1-5 and R1-64 no later than Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Such a petition should be filed with the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300.

Intervenors shall also file the direct testimony and exhibits of expert witnesses with the Commission on or before October 9, 2019.

Persons desiring to send written statements to inform the Commission of their position in the matter should address their statements to the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 and reference Docket No. E-2, Sub 1215. Such written statements will be included in the Commission’s official files. Written statements are not considered competent evidence unless persons appear at a public witness hearing and testify concerning the information contained in their written statements. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through its Executive Director, is authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to Mr. Chris Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff-North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300. The Attorney General is also authorized to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Josh Stein, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9004.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice We’re very proud of the fact that we have been able to provide excellent care to sick and injured sea turtles for over two decades. And we’re really proud to be doing it on a 24/7/365 basis with our all-volunteer staff.

W h e n eve r yo u h ave about one-hundred volunteers working that many days and that many hours it’s always nice to know that the cavalry (aka interns) are coming to help out for the summer.

But summer ends and our help goes home around mid-August when we still have tours five days a week, along with a houseful of turtles. So this year we tried something we haven’t done before, and we’re glad we did. We offered our “junior” internship to a “senior.”

Amy Kilpatrick from Fredericksburg, Va., retired last year after 30 years of teaching. One of her co-workers was telling her about the junior internship her daughter had done at our hospital, and Amy, having a self-proclaimed “passion for wildlife” decided to check us out. She has been

taking a course back home a lot of good in the world. Thursdays and Saturdays that will certify her as a I hope there are homes from 1-4 p.m. The tour takes “Virginia Master Naturalout there for Snooki and about 45 minutes once inist,” which Amy was quick Canal so they can be in a side the doors so plan your to point out “that doesn’t more natural habitat. Any schedule accordingly as mean nudist.” Her classes aquarium would be lucky our turtles get pretty tired are both indoors and outto have them, and I would and are less active as the side concentrating on the visit! This was one of the afternoon goes on. Even Chesapeake area and she best experiences of my life. turtles need naps. found that “the turtles were I want to come back next Hope to see you as the speaking to me.” year – every year!” weather cools and the lines Obviously commuting Do we want her back – aren’t quite as long. We’ll from Virginia once a week you betcha. And do we plan be open until mid-DecemAmy Kilpatrick to work year-round was to offer a junior internship ber before closing until us. not an option, but leaving observing.” to more seniors like Amy? spring 2020.

That’s not the way we “It’s really expensive Ditto. Check our Website hubby at home for a few weeks – that could work. roll. After one day Amy to rehab sea turtles and later this year when we So Amy sat down and wrote was working along with to maintain this beauti- post more information on us a letter inquiring about the staff, feeding, clean- ful building, even with an how you can be part of the a junior internship in late ing tanks, bathing turtles, all-volunteer staff. I didn’t program in 2020. sweeping and mopping realize how hard everybody summer. Amy: Our last week of daily “After I sent it out all I floors and folding piles and works. All of the volunteers tours Saturday, September are beautiful people who 14th. The week of Sept. 15 could think about was, is piles of towels.

“I didn’t realize how deserve bragging rights for we move to our fall schedthis a stupid thing to do?

They’re not going to con- far you walk all day, and the work they do. There’s ule of two days a week, on cement. I had ‘cankles’ sider this,” said Amy. Well, surprise! We didn’t but I loved it! And after think it was a stupid thing years of being a teacher I to do, and her offer to help loved being a student. I felt was coming at a perfect burned out from all those years of teaching but tours time of the year.

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God’s Glory in three verses

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer The Lord is King! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad‌ The heavens proclaim righteousness and all the people His glory‌ For You, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Psalm 97:1,6,9 Psalm 97 is a Psalm of praise, praise in response to God’s presence, power and glory, and care.

It begins with a declaration‌ The Lord is King. Not a new declaration mind you but one as old as time itself.

Before anything else there was God and God is ruler over all! And the response to such a declaration is always praise. But in Psalm 97, it is not just ordinary praise. In the western church tradition, we have been taught the praise comes from people, just people. We do the praising, but the Celtic Christian tradition (ScotsIrish) has a different view.

People are just part of the praise.

For Celts who have such a reverence for the earth and creation, the whole creation praises.

The whole earth rejoices as the psalm says. The praise that rises up includes the song of the birds and the branches and the breeze, the song of dirt humming with life, the sounds of the creatures each in its own voice.

Bill Staines a favorite singer/song writer of mine wrote a song some years ago entitled All of God’s critters got a place in

the choir., and that is just the praise the Psalmist is calling forth, praise in which every sounds of creation sings. Our praise, our people praise just adds to the great symphony of life rising all around us.

Our voice is just one of many.

We praise God for His sovereign Presence. And I must say in Psalm 97, God makes quite an entrance‌.

Clouds surrounding Him, fire going before Him, lightning flashing bright, lighting up the world.

You can’t buy fireworks like that and here we get it all for free. God comes in His sovereign majesty.

God appears in power and glory and yes, holy love.

And that’s just the first verse. In the second stanza, God’s glory expands. We see God’s righteousness. We

Know God’s judgment We feel God’s mercy and again we praise. God’s presence is awesome and we know it, we sense it, we feel it in our heart of hearts. We remember that everything falls under the umbrella of God’s power and promise.

We are sheltered in God’s presence and blessed by God’s grace.

That’s what sovereignty means and God rules with love in one hand and mercy in the other. The whole creation rises up and reflects back like a great cosmic mirror the glory of God and what is reflected back to us in holy love and healing grace.

As if that is not enough the third verse is the best of all because the third verse of the song sings to us of God’s providence, God’s gracious care. God protects

His children, guards his creation and watches over the earth with a patient care. In other words, we can trust God for constant care. The psalmist calls the whole earth to trust God, to trust him with our needs, our days, our past, our present, and our future. We can trust God’s love and promise now and forever. We can live with God. We can live in God. We can live for God.

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BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy.Cemetery 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Rockfish Memorial Wallace, NC School 910-285-3395 Sunday 9:45

a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

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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

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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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Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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Katherine Pedrick Farrior RO CK V ILLE M A RYLAND -- Katherine Pedrick Farrior, 80, of Rockville Maryland, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 2 2019 at the Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

Katherine was bor n Sept. 29, 1938 in Burgaw and grew up there. She was the daughter of David John Farrior Jr. and Lela Shaw Johnson.

She had been in declining health for several years and grew weaker with time, which made periods of time in rehabilitation necessary.

She had been hoping to become well enough to move back to southeastern North Carolina to be closer to her family. But it seems each time she was nearly ready to move, a health issue would arise to make the

move impossible.

She was a member of the Burgaw Presbyterian Church while growing up, as was her immediate family, and looked back with many fond memories of the time spent there. As years went by, Kay spent time in different parts of the world, finally settling in the Washington D.C. area. There she became interested in the Unitarian Church and became a member near her home in Rockville.

Kay, a nickname which stuck with her all her life, was the youngest child of 13. Even though she never knew her grandmothers Mary Pedrick Carr Johnson and Mary Phoebe Catherine Carr Farrior, she felt honored to be named after them. She attended school in Burgaw and after high school, attended Queens College in Charlotte, and UNC-Chapel Hill, a semester at the University of Geneva in Switzerland, and two years at the University of Maryland College Park. She earned a BA degree in Education, along with a Masters in Education. She began teaching in Titusville, Florida and continued in Richmond Virginia, Etain, France, and Heidelberg, Germany through the U.S. Department of Defense. Her last

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teaching position was with the Montgomery County Public Schools in Potomac Maryland. She retired in 1997 after 36 years as a classroom teacher and reading specialist.

During her life, she enjoyed playing tennis, downhill and cross-country skiing, bicycle touring, long distance hiking, international folk dancing, yoga, ballet, and modern dance. Most recently, her interests turned to photography, scrap booking, and the performing arts, including ballet, plays, concerts, museums, book clubs, and authors.

In her twenties, Kay’s love for adventure led her to new experiences including camp counselor at Camp Sloane in Lakeville, Connecticut; group leader at the Church of All Nations, a settlement house in New York City where children from financially challenged families came for recreation; International Work Camp in Turkey, sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization which created projects to aid small communities in foreign countries and give young people all over the world a chance to broaden their perspectives on life; extensive travel in Europe,

the Middle East and Russia.

These experiences had a deep and long lasting affect on her in terms of her outlook on life, values, and view of the world. They set the foundation for a life of curiosity, inquiry, respect, and concern for all people.

In her sixties, an interest in politics and government was sparked by the tragedy of September 11 2001, which served as a wake up call. She then became actively involved in the Democratic Party and other organizations to bring about positive change here and abroad.

After her active teaching career was completed, she loved retirement and enjoyed the cultural activities available in the Washington D.C. area. She began to spend more time with family and felt that her close connection with nieces, nephews and their children had continued to be a joy and blessing.

Kay is survived by two siblings; sister Grace Alexander Farrior, and brother Stanley McNair Farrior and wife Julia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and close friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers David John Farrior III, Charles Owen

Farrior, Edward Milton Farrior and wife Elizabeth, Julian Wade Farrior and wife Grace, Alan Rivers Farrior and wife Marie, William Vance Farrior and Joseph Johnson Farrior; sisters Rachel Johnson Farrior and husband Carlyle, Ruth Marshal Farrior and husband Robert, Mary Anne Farrior and husband Fredrick; a sister-in-law Ellen Tucker Farrior, deceased wife of Stanley M. Farrior.

A private memorial gathering will be held for Kay by her family and close friends.

Gifts in the name of Katherine P. Farrior may be made to the Burgaw Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 565, 200 East Fremont St. Burgaw.

Walter Carson “WC” Talbott WALLACE -- Walter Carson “WC” Talbott, age 89 of Wallace, passed peacefully from this earthly life, Friday Sept. 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals surrounded by loving family.

He was born Mar. 22, 1930 in South Boston, Virginia, son of the late Charlie and Lorena Keese Talbott.

He is survived by his daughter, Terry Lynn Watkins and husband Joe of Burgaw; two grandsons, Jonathan Watkins and Pat-

rick Watkins; sister in law Barbara Talbott of South Boston, VA; special friend, Mary Murray; and many nieces and nephews.

WC has always been known for his expertise in repairing motorcycles and small engines. He helped his brother start a motorcycle business in 1961 in South Boston. WC was a very patient person and he loved to see things grow, planting seeds just to enjoy them growing.

Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019 from 6-7 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Entombment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at www. cancer.org.

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

Summer Harvest Festival at Poplar Grove Sept. 14-15

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer To celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the fall season, Poplar Grove Plantation will hold a two-day Summer Harvest Festival. The event will take place Sept.

14 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heritage arts and crafts vendors from near and far will be showcasing off their hard work, skills and talents. A $5 entry fee will include games, prizes and activities for the kids, as well as a live bluegrass perfor mance by a local favorite, Folkstone Stringband.

All proceeds from the festival will benefit Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc. in support of conservation, education and preservation. Family, friends and neighbors are invited to bring lawn chairs to relax in front of the gazebo and enjoy the music.

Event Coordinator Suzette Cooper said, “We’ve got tons of stuff that is geared towards families.

We will have live music, food and all kinds of activities for the kids. We do have some seasonal plant vendors and some of the concessions guys from the far mers’ market. There are no commercial vendors, and everything is handmade. We will also have the Blacksmith Shop and Basket Gallery open; and the Barnyard and the Manor House will be open

for tours for an additional fee.”

More than 80 heritage arts and crafts vendors will be selling their creations.

The Pender County Master Gardener Volunteers will also be on site with their annual fall plant sale. The basket gallery will be open for guests to stop in and peruse the handcrafted baskets made on site and chat with the basket weavers. There will be plenty of food trucks, a beer tent and

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Wrightsville Beach Brewery will be on site.

Professor Poplar’s Fantabulous Games and Amusements will offer entertainment for the kids, as well as Mr. Twister’s Wondrous Balloon Creations. Vintage car nival games will be available on the grounds, and bouncy houses will be sure to provide maximum jumping fun. Lawn games such as Jenga, corn hole toss and Pin the Tail on Truffles will be available

for kids of all ages. The Stables at Poplar Grove will be open for barnyard tours. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Far mers, plant vendors and hand-made specialty vendors are encouraged to apply soon. This show will feature mainly arti-

san wares and heritage crafts with a special row designated for farmers. For vendor applications, visit www.poplargrove.org.

The public is cordially invited to an Unveiling Ceremony North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Commemorating Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church 2348 Front Street St. Helena, North Carolina 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 on the grounds of the church The church will be open for viewing 30 minutes prior to the brief ceremony and afterwards Refreshments served by the Pender County Historical Society.

Event coordination by Pender County Public Library - Dallas Herring Carolina Heritage Research Center

Appreciation to Secretary Susie Hamilton of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dr Joseph Beatty, Research Supervisor, Office of Archives & History, and Ansley Wegner, Administrator of the NC Highway Historical Marker Program

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Town of Burgaw Government News September 12, 2019

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Tourism Development Authority (TDA). Applicants must be active in the promotion of travel and tourism in the Town of Burgaw.

Applications may be downloaded from our website at http://townofburgaw.com/advisory-boards. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.

These are volunteer positions with no compensation. For more information, please contact Kristin Wells, Town Clerk at kwells@burgawnc.gov.

SAVE THE DATE: HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Join us Saturday, October 19th for a day of carnival games, inflatables, face painting, and lots of candy! The event is free to the public and will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Rotary Park in Burgaw. Come out with the entire family and enjoy a fun filled afternoon at the park! If you would like to set up a booth or volunteer for the event, please contact Cody Suggs at (910)300-6401.

Mrs. Margaret Kipp, guest at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 8. She was born Sept. 10, 2019 in The Bronx, New York. She lived in New York until she moved to Wilmington in 1987. She married Lawrence Kipp in 1947 and had two children: Patricia Kipp, daughter; and William Kipp, son. She also has two grandsons Patrick and William Kipp. Mrs. Kipp provided her tips for a long life: be happy, be close to your family, have strong faith, and drink and eat in moderation.

Weaver Continued from page 3A American society who throw concrete blocks at firefighters and police officers, tear down statues they don’t understand, and attack people with whom they disagree. And we have people for whom the repugnant specter of racism has become a new demi-dog, an excuse to wallow in their own selfish excuses for failure.

As we remember Sept.

11, 2001, I want to remember Sept. 12, 2001, back when for a little while, we were all hurting, we were all angry, but we were all Americans.

Just as I fervently pray the day is coming that al Quaida and the Taliban will be either wiped from the face of the Earth, or brought into the 21 st century under new leaders, I hope we can someday regain that love of America and Americans we had on Sept. 12, 2001.

Unless we can once again find that unity, the cowards and vermin who crashed those planes on Sept. 11 have won, without even knowing it, and all the blood, sweat and tears shed by patriots for more than 225 years before what we call Patriot’s Day will be nothing but stains and memories of the America we could have once again.

NEW UTILITY BILLS COMING SOON The Town of Burgaw is going to be moving away from the postcard style utility bills and moving to a letter/envelope format. This will allow for more information to be contained on or within the utility bills and will make them less likely to be damaged or lost during post office processing.

TOWN CALENDAR September 19

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC HEARING 5.1.

Public Hearing and Resolution Approving Grant Application 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program Operated by Pender Adult Services for FY 2019-2020: $180,000.

5.2.

Public Hearing and Resolution Approving Grant Applications and Authorizing Local Share for 5311-Community Transportation Program- ADMIN; Operated by Pender Adult Services for FY 2020-2021: $202,074. Local Share $30,311.

5.3.

Public Hearing and Resolution Approving Grant Applications and Authorizing Local Share for CAPITAL Grant; Operated by Pender Adult Services for FY 2021: $65,500. Local Share $6,550.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 6.1.

Update on Hurricane Dorian Recovery.

6.2.

Unified Development Ordinance Update.

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

10.

8.1.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Election Systems and Software: $45,546.46.

8.2.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Carolina Furnishing + Design: $70,261.62.

8.3.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. for Barracuda Essentials for Office 365 Complete Protection and Compliance for Email Security Annual Support & Maintenance Renewal in the amount of $20,761.47.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1.

Consideration of a Contractor's Bid to Perform Exterior Work to the Pender County Courthouse.

9.2.

Approval of Budget Amendment and to consider the acceptance and execution of NC 911 Grant Agreement totaling $45,873.00 for project entitled "Pender County Computer Aided Dispatch Upgrade Project."

9.3.

Approval to Donate a Surplus Trailer to Alice Butts for use by the Pender Endangered Animal Rescue.

APPOINTMENTS 10.1.

Approval of an Appointment to the Pender County Advisory Board of Health.

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PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

12.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

13.

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

14.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

15.

ADJOURNMENT

DEADLINEfor News & Advertising is Friday at Noon.

For full access to this agenda, please visit our new mobile friendly site at: https://pendercountync.civicweb.net/Portal/.

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA Secc ión 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 y fondos estatales aplicables, o una combinación de ellos.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

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

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Parks and Recreation Board 3 District 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 District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Pender Adult Services, Inc. Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 4, 2019. The public hearing will be held on September 16, 2019 at 4:00 Pm before the (governing board) Pender County Board of Commissioners.

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact James R. Longenbach Transportation Director on or before September 13, 2019, at telephone number 910-259-9119 ext 324 or via email at jlongenbach@penderpas.com.

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area.

These services are currently provided using lift and non-lift equip vehicles with the transit name of PAS-TRAN. Services are rendered by Pender Adult Services, INC. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Project Administrative Operating (5311) Capital (Vehicles & Other) 5310 Operating

Total Amount $ 202,074 $ $65,500 $180,000

Local Share $ 30,311 $ $ 6,550 $90,000

Other ___________________ TOTAL PROJECT

$ $ 447,574

$ $126,681

Total Funding Request

5:30 PM

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

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, September 16, 2019 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

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Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at PENDER ADULT SERVICES, INC. from 9:30AM TO 3:00PM Monday through Friday. Written comments should be directed to James R Longenbach, Transportation Director, PO Box 1251, Burgaw, NC 28425 before September 16, 2019.

9/12/2019

Esto es para informar al público que se llevará a cabo una audienc ia pública sobre _ Adultos de Pender, Inc. la Solic itud propuesta para el Programa de Transporte Comunitario que se presentará al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo antes dia16, de septiembre Del 2019 de 4:00PM la (junta de gobierno) Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender.

Las personas interesadas en asistir a la audienc ia pública y que necesiten ayuda y servicios auxiliares conforme a la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) o un traductor de idiomas deben comunicarse James R. Longebach en o antes dia13, de septiembre del 2019 al número de teléfono 910-259-9119 ext 324 o por correo electrónico a jlongenbach@penderpas.com.

El Programa de Transporte Comunitario brinda asistencia para coordinar los programas de transporte existentes que operan, Condado de Pender así como también brinda opciones y servicios de transporte para las comunidades dentro de esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se proporcionan actualmente utilizando Los vehículos con y sin elevador equipan los vehículos con el nombre de tránsito de PAS. Los servicios son prestados por Adultos de Pender, Inc .

La cantidad total estimada solic itada para el período del 1 de julio de 20___ al 30 de junio de 20___ Proyecto Administrativo En funcionamiento (5311) Capital (Vehículos y Otros) 5310 de funcionamiento 90,000 (50%) Otro PROYECTO TOTAL total local

Cantidad total de $ 202,074 $ _____ $ 65,500 $ 180,000

acciones locales $ 30,311 (15%) $ _____ (50%) $ 6,550 (10%) $

$ _____ $447,574

$ _____ (___%) $126,861

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Partic ipación

Esta aplicación puede ser inspecc ionada desde. Los comentarios escritos deben dirigirse a antes. ________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: September 17, 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

Expedited Subdivision

Jeff Beaudoin, applicant and owner, is requesting the approval of an Expedited Subdivision of ±29.64 acres into two (2) parcels, one totaling ±2.66 acres and one totaling ±26.98 acres. An access easement is proposed to be recorded to provide access from the ±26.98-acre parcel to Country Club Road (SR 1565). The subject property is located along the west side of Country Club Road approximately ±1,500 feet south of the intersection of Country Club Road and Transfer Station Road (SR 1695) in the Topsail Township. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4203-25-9409-0000.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, September 12, 2019, Page 10A

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of NIXON BRYAN HOWARD Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of NIXON BRYAN HOWARD, Deceased, late of PENDER County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before November 20, 2019, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

On this day: August 22, 2019 Dana Howard Wise Personal Representative

By Patricia M. Homa Attorney for the Estate c/o Patricia M. Homa, P.C. P. O. Box 1310 Hampstead, NC 28443 #8806 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CONSTANCE MARTIN 19 E 359 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Constance Martin, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before November 23, 2019 at PO Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Estate of Constance Martin c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8807 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY contained within that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Betsaida Marte dated November 4, 2014 and recorded on November 4, 2014 in Book 4490 at Page 210 in the Office of Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina. As a result of a default in the obligations contained within the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and the failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust made demand to have the default cured, which was not met.

Therefore, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Burgaw, County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the heretofore referenced Deed of Trust. Said sale will be a public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, on September 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM Property Address: 1 7 5 5 E Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 3239-055326-0000 Present Record Owners: Betsaida Marte aka Betsy Marte Kendall The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and costs for recording the Trustee’s Deed.

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, and other encumbrances. Other conditions will be announced at the sale.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids, as by law required. The sale will not confirm until there have been ten (10) consecutive days with no upset bids having been filed.

If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property, or if the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the bid deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the bid deposit.

In either event, the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee.

Additional Notice Required for Residential Real Property with Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective

date of the termination.

Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David W. Neill Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A. David W. Neill NC State Bar No. 23396 205 Regency Executive Park Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 Tel: 704-970-0391 A-4703278 #8815 9/5, 9/12/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Henry Murphy, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of December 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 29th day of August, 2019.

Stella D. Murphy, Executrix PO Box 264 Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8810 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #: 19-SP-81 HARRY W. STOVALL, III and wife BETTIE R. STOVALL, Petitioners vs.

AWN, LLC, STEVE E. NIEMEYER, PENNE NIEMEYER, UNION BANK, FIRST BANK., FIRST TROY SPE, LLC, and RADIANCE CAPITAL RECEIVABLES TWENTY ONE LLC, Respondents NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: STEVE E. NIEMEYER TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is: partition of real property by public sale and enforcement of tax lien on proceeds of sale.

You are required to make defense to this pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of first publication of this notice, exclusive of such date, being by October 8, 2019, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 29th day of August, 2019.

HOGUE HILL, LLP Patricia C. Jenkins 101 South Third Street P.O. Drawer 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 Telephone: 910-763-4565 Facsimile: 910-763-4985 Attorneys for Petitioners #8813 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert, deceased, are notified to present the same to Diana Neubert, Personal Representative of the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert, to the address listed below on or before November 28, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This the 29nd day of August, 2019. c/o Lisa Salines-Mondello, Attorney Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC Attorney for the Estate of Blair Vance Neubert 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28405 File No.: 19-09098-FC01 #8809 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of David Allen Wells, late of 637 Watha Road, Watha, Pender County, North Carolina, 28478 the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 27th day of November, 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 21st day of August, 2019.

Phillip Ira Wells, Executor of the Estate of David Allen Wells Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8816 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 140 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Peter Nesbitt aka Peter E. Nesbitt and Sara Nesbitt aka Sara D. Nesbitt (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Peter Nesbitt and Sara Nesbitt) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of June, 2009, and recorded in Book 3636, Page 279, and Modification in Book 4592, Page 0037, and Modification in Book 4659, Page 2378, 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 September 17, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 127, Phase Three, Tealbriar Subdivision, as the same are shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 40, Page 16 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 118 Willowbend Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A308(a)(1).

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

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

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

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

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.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1248387 (FC.FAY) #8817 9/5, 9/12/19 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 Kathleen Ann Myers, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Kathleen Ann Myers, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 48 Bronco Lane, Fredericksburg,VA 22406 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Julie Marie Wear 48 Bronco Lane Fredericksburg,VA 22406 #8822 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE SESSION FILE NO.: 18 JT 68 In the Matter of: O.B., a minor child To: The Respondent Parents, Emillie Bradshaw and Jonathan Bradshaw, of a female child born on October 5, 2018 in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

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

of Social Services.

You are required to make defense to such pleadings no later than the 15th day of October, 2019. Said date being forty days from the first publication of this Notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

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

This the 26th day of August, 2019. ___________________ Tonya Lacewell Turner Attorney for Pender County Department of Social Services 810 S. Walker Street P.O. Box 1207 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 (910) 663-3763 #8818 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 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 Josephine Mariea Snorden, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Josephine Mariea Snorden, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 260 Sandy Bend Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Bryan Snowdon-Way 260 Sandy Bend Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8822 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1247 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH E. FAULKNER, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHEILA M. BANDINI 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 447, Section V Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-36-9946-0000 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 October 21, 2019.

This day, August 26, 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 #8819 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-63 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JENNIFER MARIE WHITEHEAD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JENNIFER MARIE WHITEHEAD 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 0.64 acres, Parcel ID Number 4215-22-6621-0000 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 October 21, 2019.

This day, August 28, 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 #8823 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 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 abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 24, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which

Legal Notices Legal Notices may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Larry E Ford, dated October 20, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $132,480.00, and recorded in Book 3078 at Page 173 of the Pender County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 210 Olabelle Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 3246-16-7976-0000 Present Record Owners: Larry E. Ford 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 August 21, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-099431 #8814 9/12, 9/19/19 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 Boyce Alfred Blume, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Boyce Alfred Blume, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2019 at 708 East Ashe Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of September, 2019.

Sandra B. Nunalee 708 East Ashe Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 #8825 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1247 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH E. FAULKNER, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO TERESA TINELLI 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 447, Section V Belevedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4203-36-9946-0000 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 October 21, 2019.

This day, August 26, 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 #8820 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19

19 SP 47 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 Paul Langevin and Kathleen E. Langevin, dated September 22, 2008, recorded on June 16, 2009 in Book 3641, Page 034 of the Pender County Public Registry conveying certain real property in Pender County to F. Blair Williams, Trustee, for the benefit of Harvard Home Mortgage, Inc. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 10 of Meadowland Estates, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 23, at Page 58 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 694, at Page 43, of the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 170 Meadow Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425; tax parcel 3236-38-77280000 A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are the Heirs of Kathleen E. Langevin.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

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Legal Notices 19-SP-107 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Iolita S. Shepard dated October 31, 2005 and recorded on November 3, 2005, in Book 2813 at Page 195, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Courtney Finch (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, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 622 Sandy Bend Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 Tax Parcel ID: 3255-18-9738-0000 and 3255-28-1754-0000 Present Record Owner: Iolita S. Shepard Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3070.22119 #8830 9/12, 9/19/19 19-SP-108 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Joshua A. Futral dated March 17, 2017 and recorded on March 17, 2017, in Book 4639 at Page 918, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Courtney Finch (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, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 576 Brewington Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425 Tax Parcel ID: 2297-76-0760-0000 Present Record Owner: Joshua A. Futral Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3070.31519 #8831 9/12, 9/19/19

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Big first half lifts Pirates over Dixon

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Perfectly imperfect!

That is the best way to describe the events Tuesday night at Topsail High School where the Topsail football team took on the 2-0 Dixon Bulldogs in their attempt to improve to 3-0 entering the final game of the pre-MidEastern 3A/3A Conference schedule.

Junior running back Bernie Burns ran for 51 yards on 13 carries, senior quarterback Cody Wallis connected on 8-of13 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown, and junior Gavin Ellis hauled in four of those passes to account for 96 yards, and the defense put forth a valiant bend-but-don’t break effort as Topsail built a 27-0 halftime lead on its way to a 27-7 non-conference win over Dixon to run their season record to 3-0.

But mistakes were also in abundance for the Pirates as penalties, bad snaps, and missed opportunities prevented the score from being more one-sided, and that’s just a few of the things that had Pirate Coach Wayne Inman bristling at game’s end.

“It was definitely one of those things where the defense bent but didn’t break,” Inman said. “I knew they (Dixon) had the ability to get the ball out in space on us and get yardage but we had several chances to get the defense off the field and we didn’t take advantage of them, they’d come up with a big play. The defense did some good things, enough for us to get the win, but I felt the offense lacked consistency, we were sloppy. I think we were running poor routes, and I don’t think we capitalized on opportunities.

“I don’t think we can continue to play that way offensively and beat some of the teams that we have to play ahead of us. I don’t think Cody was sharp tonight, He capitalized on receivers being open. He rushed out of the pocket one time when I didn’t think he needed to, and on the intentional grounding (penalty) he thinks he’s in the NFL. He had some good at times, but as a whole offensively we played with any consistency.”

Things started out like it was going to be a relatively easy evening as Topsail took the opening kickoff 65 yards in seven plays – the key play a 22yard hookup from Wallis to J. J. Armstrong (three catches, 50 yards) – with Burns crashing in from three-yards out and Jose Orelllano hitting the PAT

Jayne not just a pretty face at Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heide Trask High School has always had its share of very good female athletes. They have had very good softball teams as well as soccer and volleyball teams. Last years class of female Titans is one of the strongest in recent memory. One of those student-athletes is sophomore Lacey Jayne.

Miss Jayne has shown prowess in two sports.

During the fall, she dons her volleyball uniform and transforms into a solid performer. She can play multiple spots and is very steady.

During the spring she grabs her glove and softball bat and becomes a very good softball player.

Lacey can dress to impress during school hours and get down and dirty on the softball field and the volleyball court. She is not just another pretty face at Trask.

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Topsail quarterback Cody Wallis (above) hands off to Bernie Burns. Jaden Jacobs (below) makes a stop on the Dixon runner.

In My Opinion As a fan of the game of football, I believe that I know quite a bit about the game. I played the game as a youth and coached the game a few times as well. While I enjoyed coaching the game, I have found that playing it is a lot less stressful. I mean, as a player either you do it or you don’t. as a coach, everything you do is second guessed by many.

At the high school level, the group of people that seems to be the most knowledgeable is what I call the fence hangers.

You know the ones. They stand at the fence behind the bench and second guess everything the coach does. Now don’t get me wrong. I am the world’s worst for second guessing coaches. I bet I second guess a coach at least five times a game.

However, I try and keep my vast knowledge of the game to myself because if the truth be known, I am not as smart as I think I am.

I know many of these fence hangers by first name and like many of them. However, I can tell you first hand that the louder you get the less the coach listens, not that he will listen to you anyway.

Screaming at a coach yard touchdown pass from Wallis. The lights went out just as Wallis released the ball and Ellis made a remarkable catch in the dark end zone. The score did not count as the play needed to be completed before losing the lights.

Topsail now has just two days to get ready for White Oak (0-2).

“The whole concept coming into this game was if we capitalized early we could give the starters some time off, maybe let them play about a half

for a 7-0 lead. Dixon got a couple of first downs and moved to the Topsail 30-yard line before their first drive stalled out. The Pirates then went 70 yards on nine plays – overcoming an intentional-grounding call, a false start, and a holding penalty – with Burns bursting in from the on-yard line. The missed extra point the lead at 13-0.

A short Dixon drive (19 yards) ended on another failed fourth-down try and Topsail used the last 23 seconds of the first quarter and the first 47 seconds make it 20-0 on a 35-yard scoring run by Jalen Jacobs (10 carries,

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55 yards) and Orellano’s point-after. Key play on this drive was a 25 yard Wallisto-Armstrong completion.

Junior Gianni Pike intercepted a Dixon pass just three plays into the Bulldogs’ next possession, returning it 55 yards to the Dixon five-yard line, and Wallis (13-for-22, 258 yards,TD, int.) hit junior tight end Landry Horne on the first play to make it 27-0.

There was a lot of ball movement on both sides, offensively, in the second half. Dixon senior quarterback (14-for-38, 184 yards, two interceptions, touchdown) connected on 4-of-9 passes after the

Obremski may be Topsail’s best of the best

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer During the years Topsail High School has had some very good distance runners. In fact, as far as female distance runners go, the Hampstead school seems to have cornered the market.

Just when you thought that they may have the best in the area again this year, a freshman shows up. She has a familiar last name and is very competitive.

However, Kaitlyn Obremski seems to be in a class of her own.

There were 142 individual female runners that toed the starting line last Saturday evening in the Jungle Run Experience crosscountry race at South View High School. When the race was done, the Pirate freshman phenom was ahead of the class.

When it is all said and done, Kaitlyn Obremski may be the best of the best at Topsail High.

intermission for 123 yards, including a 17-yard scoring strike to senior wideout Tiny Bryant with 15 seconds left in the game.

Topsail played the entire second half without Burns, who tweaked his left ankle with just under 10 minutes left in the first half, and played a good portion of the fourth period without Ellis, who stumbled and fell in the end zone midway through the fourth period, and most of the second-team defense was on the field when Dixon scored There was also a 20minute delay when the lights went out just as Ellis was catching a 39-

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to run the football, pass the football or hide the football will not work.

Likewise, it will not help your son’s cause by screaming that the current quarterback is lazy, slow, or stupid. In fact, I believe that the more you talk the less it helps anything. I once saw a man get escorted off the field following a game because he was obnoxious. He started at the fence and after the game came onto the field and confronted the coach. After the man left, the coach turned to me and said, “His son may have played if he showed up to practice.”

Everybody is allowed an opinion and the constitution guarantees the right of free speech. However, there is nothing in the constitution that says anybody has to listen to you. Think about that the next time you feel the need to holler at the coach. of football,” Inman said.

“Defensively I think we did what we needed to do, we played a lot of defensive players, but offensively we kept shooting ourselves in the foot and not getting the commanding lead we needed to put the substitutes in. We played a lot of kids longer than I intended on playing them, but tomorrow (Wednesday) we’ll look at some film and put some things in we feel will work as we get ready for White Oak.”

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Gurganus is a true triple threat at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender High School has fielded excellent multisport athletes, both male and female. Right now, Pender High School has a multi-sport athlete that excels in three sports.

Riley Gurganus is currently playing volleyball for Coach Matt Davis and the Lady Patriot spikers.

She has become a very good setter in her own right. However, this is not her best sport.

Riley also plays basketball. She is a determined defender with a never say die attitude. She is as tough as nails and plays the game the way it is supposed to be played. This is not her best sport.

Miss. Gurganus’ best sport is volleyball. She uses her physical nature and pure speed to get down the field and is very good around the net. Riley Gurganus exemplifies the phrase multi-sport athlete.

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Topsail, Pender at home, Trask on the road

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week finds Topsail and Pender at home, while Trask is on the road.

Topsail hosts White Oak Both teams had to reschedule their Sept. 6 game due to Hurricane Dorian.

The Vikings were 0-2 before last week’s game was postponed while Topsail was 2-0 going into the Dixon game last week.

The numbers seem to tell the story. Topsail senior quarterback Cody Wallis leads the area with 428 passing yards including five touchdowns and no interceptions. He is throwing the pigskin at a 64 percent completion percentage rate. His favorite target is Gavin Ellis. The 6-3 receiver has four touch-

down catches. Junior running back Bernie Burns is averaging over 100 yards a game filling in for Noah Lavalle. Those are great numbers for the offense.

However, the defense needs to get some publicity as well. This unit has given up just eight points in their first two games and held Trask to minus-15 yards rushing.

White Oak is going to have its hands full. Their defense has been solid, giving up less than 20 points a game through two contests.

However, they have not played the likes of Topsail.

Here’s how it goes.

Wallis lights the Viking secondary up early. Burns finds room to roam because the defense will play the pass. Wallis finds Ellis for a touchdown and breaks the 200 yard mark through the air while Burns runs for a buck twenty five.

This White Oak defense is better than the first two teams Topsail faced, but it won’t matter. If the Pirates beat Dixon like they were supposed to, the Hampstead crew will go into

their Mideastern Conference opener verse Laney with a 4-0 record. The score: Topsail 40 -White Oak 13.

Pender hosts Rosewood Both teams’ games last Friday night was rescheduled. The Patriots game verse Union was set to be played Monday while no word was given on Rosewoods game verse Spring creek.

The Eagles are coming off of a 9-3 season a year ago including a playoff run that ended in the third round. However, that team lost both their quarterback and best running back to graduation. They beat Pender at Rosewood 51-0 last year. This is a different season.

Pender has a legitimate quarterback in Jahiem McDuffie. He can run and

throw and is a threat to score at any moment. However, he was nicked up early in the season. Seth Pyland is a playmaker as well.

This years Patriot defense is much better than last years version. They will not give up 50 points to the Eagles this year. Here’s how it goes.

Pender will try and get McDuf fie out in space.

They may even try playing him at running back or receiver. Seth Pyland is McDuffies favorite target and can make plays.

The real story of this game is just how much better is the Patriots defense. Pyland is the leading tackler and the defense has a couple of good linemen.

Coach Tim Smith is bound and determined to rebuild this pro g ram from the ground up.

They are taking baby steps and becoming better. Home field advantage will help, just not enough.

This game is a lot closer than last years rout, but not quite yet. The score: Rosewood 35-Pender 14.

Trask at North Brunswick This is the last nonconference game on the Titans schedule while North Brunswick is coming off of a bye. (Note: Trask was scheduled to play Wallace -Rose Hill. Game was rescheduled).

North Brunswick has a definite Pender County flavor to the team. Head Coach Bryan Davis was at Topsail High school while his assistants, Randy Pugh and Johnathan Taylor was at Trask last year. Davis is a disciplinarian who teaches his players to play hard.

This is his second year at North Brunswick. The Scorpions hammered West Bladen last week.

The Titans are coming off of a loss that had to sting. They lost to a Union

team they should have beat.

Two costly turnovers along with several bad snaps turned into a 20-0 loss.

Titan quarterback Dominique Campbell hurt his leg in the loss. If the Titans played Wallace, I assume they held him out.

This Titan team needs a win. The defense is solid, but the offense seems to shoots itself in the foot at every turn. Look for offensive coordinator Desmond Jordan to fix that. Here’s how I see it.

North is all about speed.

They will test the Titan defensive ends and spurs. The Titans need to get Khamari Gorham back from a concussion. He will help.

Junior Dylan East showed some promise at QB against Union. However, this ain’t Union. I see Campbell back if he is healthy.

These teams will benefit from the nice new turf at North. Too much Scorpion speed and too little depth on the Titans part. The score: North Brunswick 48-Trask 20.

Dorian, school closings cause chaos with high school athletics

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer As Dorian approached Southeastern North Carolina early last week highschool sports were about the last thing on anyone’s mind.

A year ago, Florence rolled through our area and wreaked havoc and devastation on our entire area, especially along the coast and inland near the rivers, with Burgaw being one of the hardest hit areas.

This time around our area fared much better and the cleanup has been easier. Now it’s time for the athletic directors, coaches, and athletes to get ready to continue their pursuits – a task that involves a surprisingly large scale of maneuvering in the rescheduling of games, officials, and venues, as well as the physical and mental preparation for the athletes themselves after days of inactivity.

The Topsail football team is 2-0, having defeated Trask and Pender by the combined score of 70-8.

But Dixon brings a bit of a horse of a different color by coming in at 2-0 after outgunning two opponents, 94-68.

“The thing is you play Friday night and sit down on Saturday morning and go over game film and evaluate the game and see things we have to work on in practice starting Monday, but that is obviously wiped out,” Topsail football Coach Wayne Inman said., “Despite starting 2-0 we still have a lot of things to clean up and you have one day to begin to work on those things before you have to stop. The missed time definitely takes away from the confidence you’ve gained in the first games.

“We’re hoping we can practice Saturday. Right

now, we’re hoping we can play the Dixon game Tuesday, then moved the (Friday) White Oak game to next Saturday. Dixon is a much-improved football team, they have an excellent quarterback and a strong running game, and they can go over the top and put points on you in a hurry.

“If you watch our first two games you can see that our secondary isn’t one of our stronger points on the defensive side, so it’s important that we get some time to prepare for that.

Our kids will have to play with their heads up and be where they’re supposed to be on their assignments.

Those things are big for us, and it’s up to us, as coaches, to get them ready to do that as quickly as possible.

Fortunately, we have some excellent coaches here at Topsail, so I feel confident we’ll be ready.”

The Lady Pirates’ volleyball team is 5-0 but the MidEastern 3A-4A Conference schedule is about to get underway, and that presents much tougher challenges than what the girls have seen so far against Pender, Jacksonville, White Oak (twice), and Wilmington Christian Academy. Dorian eradicated games against Laney (3-0) and New Hanover (4-4) – games that must be made up – and sets them up with a tough road game on the road at improved (2-2) South Brunswick (this past Tuesday) and at home against Ashley (6-0) Thursday.

“The cancellations effect everything, continuity, practice,” Lady Pirate Coach Hill Pearsall said.

“You know the things you have to work on after those first few games and now you are forced to take a week off with games to be made up. You know the girls

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are going to be a little rusty coming off the days off so, hopefully, we’ll be able to get a couple of practices, depending on how things look on the other side of the county.

“We just have to hope they can get right back on the horse and be ready to play. My hope is, instead of making up the games by playing three games in a week, we can eliminate the conference tour nament and play them at the end of the season. There is also the tendency to look ahead, past South Brunswick to Ashley, but they have played us tough the last couple of years, and in this conference, you can’t

really look past anyone. “ W h e n yo u a r e o f f school like this past week you can’t really demand anything of the girls. You just hope they found a way to stay in shape, physically and mentally, and that come back in the right frame of mind ready to play.”

Consider, finally, the work necessary for Topsail’s new athletic director Chuck Kornegay, after his initial week on the job was quickly cut short after a day and a half on the job.

“Tuesday, I had the opportunity to meet with the coaches, then spent most of the rest of the day in HR (Human Resources) completing paperwork, and

Wednesday was a half-day so I haven’t had the opportunity to do much,” Kornegay said. “The last couple of days I’ve been reading the county manuals and familiarizing myself with what goes on here.

“Today (Friday) I have to try and call the county athletic director and see if we can have any practices on Saturday. Then it’ll be a matter of talking to our coaches to see what their preferences are in making up the missed games, call the various athletic directors and get the games rescheduled, then make sure we have officials and staff and volunteers available to cover the games. It

has definitely made for an interesting first week.”

Despite not having sat in the athletic director’s chair prior to coming to Topsail, Kornegay feels his experiences as a player, coach, and official will serve him well in the rescheduling process.

“I officiated for several years and I understand that side of it, and as a coach I worked with the athletic director in the rescheduling, so I’ve been on both sides of it. It’ll take some work, and some give-andtake, but we’ll get it done, hopefully to everyone’s satisfaction.”

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