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Beginning to feel like fall

Flu cases confirmed in Pender County

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

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Cooler temperatures last week turned thoughts to fall. Davey Oak Lanier enjoys blowing bubbles at his family farm. Old River Farms Garden Center has beautiful mums for fall. The center is open Friday and Saturday 9-5 p.m. Old River Farms is located at 8711 Old River Road in Burgaw.

N.C. Bacon Festival this weekend in Rocky Point Old Homestead Farm will hold its 2nd Annual NC Bacon Festival Sept. 28 and 29. The festivities will take place from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday.

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The public is invited to come out and enjoy bacon, lots of great food and fun.

Entry is $3 per person, and kids 10 and under are free to enter. Vendors and activities will have various prices.

The NC Bacon Festival is the perfect event for the true bacon lover. Guests can expect to find thousands of pounds of bacon, pig races, helicopter rides, vendors, inflatables, live music, a children’s pageant, and much more. Festival DiFrom Staff Reports rector David Crooks said With municipal elections that there will be plenty of in Pender County coming bacon treats available at in November, the Post & this year’s event.

Voice is again sponsoring “At the festival last year, Candidate Forums in three the food vendors served municipalities. The sched- all the bacon, but I myself uled forums are: did not provide any of it,� s 4OPSAIL "EACH n 3EPT began Crooks. “This year, 7-9 p.m. at the Assembly we brought in tons and Building. tons of bacon. We had an s "URGAW n /CT P M 18-wheeler come through, at the Depot. full of bacon. We’re gos 3URF #ITY n /CT P M ing to offer a bacon plate, with the location to be de- which will have two strips termined. of chocolate bacon, two All candidates are invit- strips of candied bacon, ed to attend and participate two strips of smoked bacon in their respective forums. and a drink - all for $10.

Members of the media are It’s fantastic, and we’ve also welcome to attend. got more than enough.

The format will be iden- The food vendors will be tical to previous forums, coming back and they’ll be with each candidate giv- prepared, as well.� en an open statement of Crooks started the three minutes and closing Rocky Point Festivals orstatement of two minutes. ganization in 2017, and Questions will be submit- the first NC Bacon Festited by voters attending val was planned for 2018. the forum to the modera- They had to postpone due tor. Candidates will have to Hurricane Florence, the opportunity to answer consequently losing some each question. vendors because of the un-

avoidable situation. They still had enough to put on the festival, but had to bring it down to one day instead of two. In an eight hour period, Crooks said that about 6,000 people came through. “It was a fantastic turnout, especially for the first year. We learned a lot and I think we’ve made all our improvements for the second year. It should be a good one. Every year we will learn more,� said Crooks.

There will be pig races throughout the event, as well as live music and a fire show, which is new this year. Saturday, the day will start with the Little Miss Bacon Pageant from 9 until 11 a.m. Chris Bellamy will perform from 1 until 3 in the afternoon, as well as The Carolina Band from 4 until 6. Entangled Dreams will perfor m Sunday at 11:30 and Christian Brinkley from 3 until 5 p.m. “Our schedule is posted on our Facebook page. We have princess storytime this year, with princesses reading the Three Little Pigs and other stories to the kids. It is one of the

free aspects of the festival.

Then Fame Entertainment, who does the fire show is going to do a free light show for the kids. Like last year, we’ll have several large inflatables for the kids, entertainment all day long for the kids and for the adults. It’ll be a really nice event to just come out and spend the whole day out here. We’re pretty pumped about it,� said Crooks.

Crooks said that all of their events are geared toward family. They want to make sure everybody is included and that kids, adults and grandparents all have something to do.

Old Homestead Farm is located at 8824 US Hwy 117 in Rocky Point. For more information, visit ww.rockypointfestivals. com or look for the event on Facebook.

With several confirmed cases of influenza in Pender County, the question of flu vaccines is on the forefront.

Flu shots are available now, with the Pender County Health Department planning its flu vaccine clinics in October. But is it a bit early for a flu shot? “The problem is, the earlier you get the vaccine, the likelihood of it not being effective during the highest flu months,� said Pender County Health Department Director Carolyn Moser.

Moser says it takes several weeks after receiving the vaccine for it to reach its full effectiveness. JanuaryMarch are the peak months of the flu season. Receiving a vaccine early creates the possibility of a weakening effectiveness during the height of the season. “Unless your doctor tells you to, I would be inclined to wait to receive a vaccine,� Moser said. “I just don’t know if you will have enough immunity in February and March.�

Influenza viruses are constantly changing, with new strains appearing regularly. If you’ve had influenza in the past, your body has already made antibodies to

Carolyn Moser fight that particular strain of the virus. If future influenza viruses are similar to those you’ve encountered before, either by having the disease or by getting vaccinated, those antibodies may prevent infection or lessen its severity.

But antibodies against flu viruses you’ve encountered in the past can’t protect you from new influenza strains that can be very different immunologically from what you had before. Researchers look at flu outbreaks around the world and predict which strains of flu will be prominent during the flu season.

Those strains are included in the vaccine.

During the 2018-19 flu season, the overall effectiveness of the vaccine was reported to be 47 percent by the Centers for Disease Control.

UDO public meeting in Hampstead Thursday From Staff Reports T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y Planning Department is seeking public input on specific provisions in the county’s proposed Unified Development Ordnance (UDO). A meeting is planned for Sept. 26 at the Pender County Hampstead Government Annex beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Director Kyle Breuer says the meeting deals with aspects of the ordinance specific to the Hampstead and easter n Pender County area.

“The UDO deals with what future development might look like regarding residential and commercial development. We have a commercial development overlay that will be set up to provide design criteria for sites along the commercial corridor,� Breuer said. “The UDO also deals with residential density and where they should be located.�

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Hampstead Government Annex.

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Share the Table plans fundraiser

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Ready for a wonderful evening with friends, great food and live music while supporting a worthy cause?

Share the Table will soon begin selling tickets online for its 5th Annual Restaurant Round-up, which will take place Nov. 19 at the Topsail Island Moose Lodge. Participants will enjoy an array of tastings by local restaurants, music

by The Awkward Silents as well as a silent auction.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the tasting will begin at 6:30. Tickets will be available online beginning Oct. 1 at eventbrite.com.

Type Restaurant Roundup / Share the Table in the “Look for Event” box. All proceeds will benefit Share the Table,a faith-based community food ministry supported by nine churches within Pender and Onslow counties.

Share the Table is a charity organization that believes their impact goes far beyond providing emergency food assistance for those who come to them for help. They have been able to help people who

would otherwise be forced to make a critical choice between food and other basic family needs. For many families, that extra help can substantially ease the stressors associated with their situations.– and for some, the guilt and shame.

By providing food assistance, Share the Table is able to impact other issues, including: education, behavior, standard of living, quality of life, crime, child well-being, health care and the workforce.

“For the Round-Up, this is the first time we have only sold tickets online,” said Share the Table Board Member and Marketing Chairperson Janet Tedrow.

“We are using eventbrite. com and hoping for a great turn out, as we have always

had. There will be a silent auction for which we are now accepting donations.”

Share the Table recently held another fundraiser, their annual Topsail Turtle Blast.

“We had a great time at the Turtle Blast! We had face painting, concessions, games and, of course, the race. We were able to hold it outside just before the rain started, thankfully.

Our first place winner was Christian Riley, 2nd place was Bob and Helen Marr Johannessen, and 3rd place was Sidney Bierer. Coral Cottages donated a tote bag filled with goodies for the 3rd place winner,” said Tedrow.

According to a recent report by the North Carolina Justice Center, people in

nearly 590,000 households across the state do not have enough food to eat each day.

North Carolina has the 10th highest rate of food insecurity in the nation.

With September recognized as Hunger Action Month, what better time to spread the word, take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution?.

Throughout the month, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is asking everyone to #ShareYourWhy - what makes fighting hunger so important to them as an individual or a company.

That can be on social media, on one of the banners at one of the food bank’s six branches or even in conversation with friends and family members. Whether it’s by advocating and raising awareness, making a donation or volunteering, the Food Bank reminds us that everyone can make a difference.

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MST birthday hike rescheduled for Sept. 28 From Staff Reports The Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) birthday hike at Moores Creek National Battlefield will take place Sept. 28, starting at 10 a.m.

The hike was originally

set for Sept. 7, but Hurricane Dorian’s visit to the coast postponed the hike.

“This is a belated birthday hike,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County tourism director. “But our goal is unchanged – to

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discover and celebrate the Mountains to Sea Trail.”

In Currie at the Moores Creek National Battlefield, hikers will trek the historic site of North Carolina first Patriots’ victory. Cross the Moores Creek Bridge and view the only monument dedicated to the women of the Revolutionary War. The majority of the approximate 1-mile trail is paved.

We encourage walkers, hikers, and joggers to meet at the visitor’s center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28,” said Proctor.

“The hike is free to the public,” said Proctor.

“Moores Creek National Battlefield is conveniently located to Brunswick and New Hanover counties. We encourage all residents to visit the only national park in Southeastern North Carolina.”

Register online at www. mountainstoseatrail.org/ birthdayhike.

The Mountains to Sea Trail was first proposed in 1977 by Howard Lee who was then the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

The 1,179-mile trail begins at Clingman’s Dome and concludes in Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The trail enters Pender County at the Bladen County line outside of Kelly and continues through Moores Creek National Battlefield, historic downtown Burgaw, the Holly Shelter Gameland, through Surf City, and up the beach to the Onslow County line.

For more information, visit mountainstoseatrail. org or call the Pender County tourism office at 910-2591278.

FEMA approves $6M for mold remediation From Staff Reports T h e S t at e o f N o r t h Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $6.5 million to the Pender County Board of Education for Hurricane Florencerelated cleaning costs.

The funds reimburse mold remediation at Pender County elementary, middle and high schools that flooded during Hurricane Florence. The mold removal eliminated health and safety threats so students, faculty and staff could return to school.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations to reimburse the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent re-

pair work.

Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program.

FEMA reimburses applicants at least 75 percent of eligible costs and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the State of North Carolina. FEMA’s share for this project is more than $4.9 million and the state’s share is $1.6 million.

The federal share is paid directly to the state, which disburses funds to agencies, local governments and certain nonprofit organizations that incurred costs.

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On Island Time

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Love sweet love Most songs are lyrics of love. ‘All you need is love, Love is all you need’ according to the Beatles.

Those words occupy an entire song unaccompanied by any others.

It is funny how songs started sounding different and making more sense when I fell madly in love with my husband five short years ago.

‘What the world needs now is love sweet love’ was written in 1965 and still rings true. “Not just for some but for everyone.” We are never going to agree on everything, but we can agree on the power of love and choose to be happy and kind along our way. It is healthy for everyone, not to mention rudeness is unnecessary and ineffective. It takes the immune system hours to recover from seconds of anger, yet kindness, gratitude and humor literally soften our blood vessels and sooth our souls with chemicals that counteract cortisol, the deadly stress hormone.

My canine princess seems to think there is a finite amount of love, as she gets rather offended when I share mine with other dogs. But that’s the beauty of love, kindness and humor; they multiply like rabbits. The more you give, the more you get; the miracle of compounding sets in quickly, as I see at my annual AATH ‘lovefest’ with my fellow positive professionals.

Focus on what is right in the world, be what is right in the world and you will experience more of the same. Be a source of kindness, love and compassion. Shine your light, bright and strong; do what you can with what you’ve got wherever you are right now, realizing the ripple effect is huge. Your love makes a difference, so please share it freely.

I picked up a Cosmo magazine at the nail salon recently and got an education on just how desperate the search for love has gotten for some. It is sad to me, considering we are all surrounded by love all the time, but some people never see it, feel it or experience the deep connection that comes with a loving committed relationship.

Be it a partner, a parent, a child, a friend or otherwise, let those you love know you love them.

Show them, and tell them consistently. I never tire of hearing the words ‘I love you’ and I say the same several times a day.

It is surprising how many people go without saying or hearing these words on a regular basis. Why not tell the people you love that you do, and show them in ways that are meaningful.

What the world needs now is love sweet love, it is the only thing there is just too little of.

Jefferson Weaver

Security, civics class, and social media The young man’s upturned face barely reached past my belt, but he was all business.

“May I help you?” he said, politely but with a hint of suspicion.

I thanked him, introduced myself, and asked for directions to the school’s office. He returned to his classmates, marched over to the teacher and briefed her on the tall, hairy stranger. She was embarrassed that she hadn’t seen me, but I will never criticize a teacher’s situational awareness when she is managing 30 primary school children on a beautiful spring day. She directed the little sheepdog to show me to the office, a few yards away. I had a camera over one shoulder, and my press badge around my neck, so I was deemed legitimate. I was still impressed by the young fellow’s instincts – not to mention his willingness to confront a stranger.

That was the fourth of five schools I visited over the course of a few months; I had appointments at two, and I will not share what schools I visited, but that was the only time I was confronted by someone when I walked onto campus. In each case, I was able to park far beyond the view from the office windows. I know there were no cameras at a couple of the schools. I did meet a couple of locked doors that required someone on the other side of the buzzer and the camera to approve my entry.

Tis a far cry from the days when a stray dog would wander the halls of our high school, or a farm hand would make his way into the school lunchroom and politely ask for a cold drink.

No cell phone in a student’s hands would have stopped me, had I been an evildoer.

I have heard the complaint

Jefferson Weaver multiple times that children need phones in school in case of an emergency. The horrible specter of another mass shooting is most often given as an excuse.

I would submit that, based on the media coverage of the shootings, very few children will actually call 911 if a monster enters their school. Most will do as any normal kid would and call a parents. In at least two of those all-too-frequent criminal incidents, the shooter followed the sound of a child’s voice as she talked on the telephone.

If an evil coward intent on violence enters a school intending to hunt victims, the potential victims need to be able to be quiet – not seeking the reassurance of someone who can do nothing to help. I also feel the kids should be taught to hide, but be ready to fight behind the voluntarily armed and trained teachers, but that’s a column for another day.

I don’t buy the false premise that every child can be a hall monitor if they have their phones in school.

Apparently, children are much more fragile these days. I can recall perhaps three, perhaps four times I truly needed to call my parents from school. There were two times I know my folks had to come get me (once I was hurt, another time Mother needed me for something). I had classmates who called more, some who called less, and some who never called at all.

When we had a fire in one school I attended, we filed outside (just like in the fire drills) and waited until the fire department put the fire out. When the firefighters called it clear, we went back to class.

When a criminal suspect ran through our campus, fleeing police, we stayed in our rooms, and several teachers miraculously found firearms that were available, but never used.

If a kid got hurt or sick, the teacher used a phone in her room or more often, one of the folks in the school office made a call for us. I don’t recall ever having a payphone on campus, since those

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were often used for calling in fake bomb threats around exam time.

Therefore, I don’t buy the need for parents and children to be able to have constant, instant communication.

The first documented cheating by a student occurred at the feet of Hippocrates, if I am recalling my history correctly. Children and teens are learning boundaries whilst they are learning lessons. It is as natural for a student to be tempted to cheat as it is to fake a stomachache to stay home.

Some will try harder, some will cheat once and never cheat again, some will never give in to the temptation– but it’s part of growing up. Adults have to do all they can to stop it.

Making it easier for kids to cheat in the name of “researching something via Google” on their smartphones is simply shirking the job of being a grownup, and assuming that all adolescents have the maturity level of adults.

There’s a trend to make students leave their cellphones in lockers or a box on the teacher’s desk during school. Many schools are opting for an outright ban, which I think is the wiser choice.

Anyone who says teens and younger kids won’t be distracted by cellphones in school has obviously never eaten in a restaurant, been in a retail store, attended a ball game, or attended church.

I admit –I whispered, passed notes, and even used American Sign Language against the orders of teachers. I didn’t cheat on tests, but I was tempted to. I did my research papers in libraries, using books, which a friend of mine with school age kids

My Spin

Tom Campbell

It’s time to stop kicking the can down the road At almost the same moment our state was boasting of a $900 million cash surplus, one important sector of state government was encountering serious shortfalls. Lawmakers should address the funding problems with the NC Department of Transportation before considering refunds to taxpayers or other options.

Last winter DOT Secretary Jim Trogden warned there were financial problems that would delay several projects in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He attributed the problems to underestimated project projections, specifically listing increased costs to

Continued on page 9A purchase land, increased costs of materials and labor increases. That warning turned into a red flag signaling big troubles, with some 900 road projects postponed and layoffs of as many as 1,000 contract and temporary employees to meet projected shortfalls.

There are two budgetbusters. The first is more than $300 million spent last year for cleanup and repairs resulting from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, along with rockslides, snowstorms and other extreme weather events. From 2004 to 2016 the average expended from the operations and maintenance budget for such events was $65 million annually, but as our state encounters more frequent extreme weather those numbers continue escalating.

The other factor involves some $300 million spent last year in MAP Act lawsuit settlements.

The MAP Act was an ill-conceived scheme to delay paying for highway land purchases. Enacted in 1987, DOT was allowed to freeze development on private properties within future highway corridors; property owners were unable to either develop their property or, practically, sell it. Understandably, they took the state to Continued on page 4A

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Here are some of the key services a financial advisor can provide: s(ELP YOU INVEST FOR your retirement – An experienced financial advisor can look at all the relevant factors – your current and projected income, age at which you’d like to retire, desired retirement lifestyle – to help you determine how much you need to invest, and in which investment vehicles, to help you reach your retirement goals. To cite just one example, a financial advisor can review your employer-sponsored retirement plan and help you determine how to use it to your greatest advantage. s(ELP YOU SAVE FOR COLlege – Higher education is expensive, and costs are rising every year. If you’d like to help your children – or grandchildren – go to college someday, you need to save and invest early and often. A financial advisor can suggest appropriate college savings vehicles and strategies. s(ELP MAKE SURE YOU RE well-protected – If something were to happen to you, could your family maintain its standard of living? Or if you someday needed some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, would you be able to maintain your financial independence, or would you be forced to rely on

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I don’t understand why parents and a few teachers are up in arms at forcing students to use books, computers in a school library or whatever electronic devices they have at home for research and homework.

I do understand some students have a legitimate need for phones – for instance, some phones function as glucose monitors, and help prevent diabetic episodes.

But no kid needs to be able to text “Im bored” and be reassured by his mom (punctuation aside).

I will be roundly criticized and mocked for this column; indeed, I was subjected to such during a

your adult children for help? A financial advisor can recommend and possibly provide suitable protection products and services for your needs. s(ELP YOU ADJUST YOUR financial strategy – Not much will stay constant in your life – and that includes your financial strategy. Any number of events – a new child, a new job, a new retirement destination – can cause you to adjust your investment moves, as will some of the factors influencing the financial markets – economic downturns, changing interest rates, new tax laws, and more.

A financial advisor can help you change course as needed – and sometimes encourage you not to change course, when, in his or her professional opinion, you might be tempted to overreact to some event or other.

While a financial advisor can help you in many ways, you’ll need, above all else, to feel comfortable with whomever you choose. Ultimately, you’ll want to pick someone who understands what’s important to you, and who will follow an established process to create personalized strategies and recommend specific actions needed to help achieve your goals. And you’ll want someone who will be with you in the long run – someone who will revisit your objectives and risk tolerance and who can adjust your strategies in response to changes in your life.

A financial advisor can make a big difference in your life. So, work diligently to find the right one – and take full advantage of the help you’ll receive as you move toward your important goals.

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by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. discussion on the topic the other day. I am fully aware that I am old fashioned, out of touch, barely one step above a rotary dialing, cave-dwelling troglodyte to whom fire is magical gift from the Sky God. Contrary to claims of my critics, I do have electricity and even indoor plumbing in my home – and I have a smartphone, which I frequently use.

My own failings out of the way, I will agree that “the old days are over” and I am “completely out of touch with reality.”

That being said, I can’t figure out how the generation that created the technology –technology our kids now so desperately need to survive – I don’t see how we managed to survive without being able to check someone’s social media status in the middle of civics class.

Pender Ghost Walk tickets on sale now From Staff Reports Tickets are on sale now for the award-winning Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past, a haunting tour in Historic Burgaw.

Tickets may be purchased at the temporary Pender County Tourism office, 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw 28425. Tickets may also be ordered via phone with a credit card by calling 910259-1278.

Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past returns Oct. 11-12 with two shows each night, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per adult; students ages 6-17 are $5 each; children under the age of 5 are admitted free with an adult.

Each year the ghost walk is a sell-out event. Tickets are limited.

“We encourage visitors to purchase tickets in advance,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County tourism director. “We hate to turn people away on the night of the shows.”

“Again, we have new ghost stories,” said Stepha-

nie Key, the art director of the ghost walk. “Two of our stories feature films shot in Burgaw – Silver Bullet and I Know What You Did Last Summer. I’m sure there will be a werewolf or two roaming the streets of Burgaw.”

Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past is a collaborative effort of volunteers

from Pender County Historical Society, Historical Society of Topsail Island, Poplar Grove Plantation, Pe n d e r A r t s C o u n c i l , Moores Creek National Battlefield, the Town of Burgaw, and the Pender County Library.

“Ghost Walk is the recipient of national awards from the National Association of Counties and Southeastern Travel Society,” said Key. “We have wonderful volunteers who make this annual, awardwinning event possible.”

For more information contact the Pender County Tourism Office at 910-2591278.

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.

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

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Continued from page 3A court and the NC Supreme Court agreed these were illegal takings of private property by the government. The settlement totals could be as much as $1 billion.

These two issues are symptomatic of a larger problem. Believe it or not, our $5 billion annual DOT budget isn’t sufficient for a large state with many miles of paved roads.

The principle source of revenue has been state and federal gas taxes, but more fuel-efficient vehicles, more vehicles powered by electricity and lower gas prices at the pump have combined to yield declining revenues at a time our state is growing by some 100,000 people per year and traffic congestion is an increasing condition.

Secretary Trogden has repeatedly told us North Carolina needs to re-think the way we fund transportation. We’ve enjoyed a recent spike in funding from GARVEE bonds (Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles), borrowing tomorrow’s anticipated future federal transportation receipts to use for road construction projects today, but this isn’t a lasting solution.

Some suggestions: First, stop robbing the department’s routine op-

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 percent of the proceeds will go to all the rescue animals.”

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.

erations and maintenance funds for severe events like hurricanes, floods, snow and ice storms and rockslides. T he Rainy Day fund was established for such emergencies. Next, let’s agree that those who use our roads should pay for them. Our gas taxes are among the highest in the Southeast; raising them more isn’t ideal. Higher vehicle sales taxes, license fees and Vehicle Miles Traveled taxes are poten-

tial sources but will likely need to be combined with other revenues.

To meet our state’s current transportation needs we need more money.

Now we can pay for roads through a large multibillion dollar road bond package, we can dramatically increase current taxes and fees or we can start imposing tolls on roads. Choose your poison, but we’ve needed to address this problem for decades and it’s time to

stop kicking the can down underfunded roads.

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 UNCTV 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.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

Physical education fun with the frisbee at Cape Fear Elementary

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Everybody looks forward to the first weekend in September and Labor Day, a long weekend to spend doing whatever you like to do before heading back to the grind. But at our hospital it also signals the arrival of Dr. Harms and his class of fourth year vet students and residents.

This is year 14, and for the first 12 years things were going swimmingly (one of our favorite hospital terms) with this two-week program. Then last year hurricane Flo checked in and the class checked out.

This year Dorian showed up and delayed their arrival by a week.

But that didn’t deter the Sea Turtle Medicine and Rehabilitation Rotation group.

They came early the following week and Jean and Dr. Harms moved them onto an accelerated schedule. The list was long, and we still had a houseful of turtles hoping to get gone before the waters start to cool.

Our back hallway was turned into a mini-lab with microscopes, text books and tables full of lab equipment.

Then the students got busy with their patient assignments working with our staff on general husbandry and the specifics of sea turtle rehab.

Along with breakfast, soapy baths and topical treatments our turtles spent the week being carefully examined from head to tail, with every scute and scale getting a good look-see.

There was a swim test to make sure their flippers had good range of motion. And they had to prove that they could dive to the bottom and stay there without bobbing back up.

We also asked them to literally stick their necks out to donate blood, great bloodwork being one of the critical factors that determines their release. But not only did our turtles have to look good on the outside, they had to look just as good inside. That meant a trip to our radiology room for a photo op and a critical review of the results.

This rotation is a credit course with a final grade of honors, pass or fail. Dr. Harms explained that the most important factor in determining their grade was how well they wrote up the records on their patients.

With over two dozen turtles to keep track of Dr. Harms’ students were not only running their crocs off but had to be extremely attentive to

what was happening with each of their patients and then carefully record it. And did I mention that they were required to participate in educating our visitors during our Thursday tour?

By Wednesday the medical review had been completed for the turtles Jean and Dr. Harms felt were good candidates for release.

On Thursday morning we loaded up seven turtles who had made the cut and transported them to the beach for release, probably the last release for this year.

Our turtles, a mix of small greens and Kemp’s plus loggerhead Grinch were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd who were gathered at the right place at the right time.

And after their grueling week of sea turtle medicine the reward for Dr. Harms’ students was the honor of returning a happy and healthy turtle to Mother Ocean. One by one the little guys were carried down the beach and into the water, past the first few breakers before rocketing off.

Grinch rode part way down on our turtle taxi be-

fore being lowered onto the sand. He took one look at the surf breaking in front of him and set a land speed record for a critter with flippers, taking off so fast when he hit the water that we lost track of him within the first few seconds.

Then it was back to the hospital where Jean and Dr. Har ms had advised that there were still a few surprises in store for the class. We didn’t ask!

We are now officially on our fall tour schedule, open only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.

It’s a good time of year to come as the island is less crowded and visitors seem to be less concerned about rushing through their time here.

The tour takes about 45 minutes once inside the doors so plan your schedule accordingly as our turtles get pretty tired and are less active as the afternoon goes on and spend more time napping. Hope you take time to visit as the weather cools and the lines aren’t quite as long. We’ll be open until mid-December before closing until spring 2020.

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Religion

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I’m just passing through

By Rev. Ken Smith Contributing Writer But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:2021 Often I will be asked to speak at a person’s funeral to share memories of their life and bring words of comfort to the family and friends they have left behind.

Regardless of a person’s background, wealth or standing in the community, if they were a believer in Christ, I always turn to the hope found in the Bible. The Bible gives all Christians a promise that we are just traveling through this world. We might be a citizen of a state or country,

but our true citizenship is in Heaven.

As a pastor, I have experienced both joy and sadness when one of God’s followers pass into eternity.

The joy comes in knowing that we have been promised to live forever, even when our earthly bodies have worn out. The sadness comes when I look in the eyes of the family and friends that are hurting because they miss the one they love. At a believer’s funeral, I can point to Heaven and remind those who are hurting that we have hope in that future home.

In Heaven, there won’t be any darkness, but only beautiful light. There will be no need for the light of the sun because there will be a marvelous light of the Son of God. “There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of

the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.�

(Revelation 22:5). The brilliance of Jesus will be our light for all eternity. We can only imagine what it will be like to look upon the face of Jesus. Our Christian loved ones who have died are already experiencing this.

Heaven is a wonderful place where we should all desire to go; knowing that a loving God desires us to be there with Him. There is true lasting joy there and everlasting life. In fact, you could even say that those who are in Heaven today are more alive than we are. In that place, they are no longer bound by the same limitations that you and I are still susceptible to. There is rest and peace in Heaven because the Prince of Peace is there.

If you want to truly rest in

peace, then you must know the Prince of Peace.

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, angry with Pope Leo X’s new round of indulgences to help build St. Peter’s Basilica, nailed his 95 Theses on the University of Wittenberg’s chapel door. The 95 Theses laid out an overwhelming criticism of the indulgences – good works, which often involved monetary donations, which popes

could grant to the people to cancel out penance for sins – as corrupting people’s faith. Luther proclaimed, “I would not give one moment of Heaven for all the joy and riches of the world, even if it lasted for thousands and thousands of years.� He understood that no amount of money could guarantee entrance into Heaven. Only those redeemed could walk the streets of gold.

I encourage you to not get so attached to this world that you forget your home being prepared in Heaven. American evangelist, R.A. Torrey, proclaimed, “I would rather go to heaven alone than go to hell in company.� Would you be able to make that same statement as Torrey? If your heart is filled with Jesus, I imagine that you find days that you are ready for His return.

The Usher and Missionary Ministries of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual giveaway in the Jordan-James Fellowship Hall at 312 N. Wright Street, Burgaw Oct. 5 at 8 a.m.

No early birds please. Clothing, accessories and household items will be available free of charge.

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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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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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

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

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

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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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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Howard Wright Cromartie ATKINSON -- Howard Wright Cromartie, 81, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at his home.

Howard was born Mar. 4, 1938 in Pender County, the son of the late Graham and Odessa Horrell Cromartie.

Also lovingly remembered is his beloved wife of 51 years, Judy Hewitt Cromartie who preceded Howard in death in 2014.

Surviving Howard is his beloved family; daughters, Vickie Wolfe (Donnie), Lane Broadway and Susan Cromartie; son, Fred Cromartie; g randchildren, Taylor Horrell (Ashley), Zach Hor rell, Autumn Cromartie, Drew Peoples (Michelle), Matt Peoples (Morgan Cassanova), and Brandon Broadway; great grandchildren, Reagan and Maggie Hayes Horrell, Harper Grace and Hali Ann Horrell and their mother, Avery Ellington, Dylan, Walker, Eli and Jayde Peoples, and Elijah Broadway; brother, H.G. Cromartie (Wanda); sister, Jane Eakins (H.T.); many extended family.

Howard began a long career as a noted watchmaker and jeweler at Parker-Miller Jewelers in Lexington where Howard and Judy met, married and raised their children. In the 1980s they moved to Wilmington where Howard continued his trade at Reeds Jewelers. Howard was a certified

Rolex specialist and traveled the United States for Reeds Jewelers and made many friends in his travels.

Upon retiring, Howard and Judy returned to Pender County where Howard began a second career raising blueberries.

Most of all Howard was a devoted husband and loving daddy, granddaddy, and brother who was dedicated to his family. Howard and Judy enjoyed planning and taking trips to special places. Moving back to Pender County enabled Howard to pursue his passion for hunting and fishing in God’s world of Pender County nature. Howard’s departure from this earth leaves us sad, but eternally grateful for his life.

The family received friends 2-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with memorial service beginning at 3 p.m.

The Rev. Jimmy Suggs will conduct the service.

At a private family gathering Howard’s cremated remains were laid to rest in Woodcock Cemetery beside his beloved wife, Judy, who he has joined in their heavenly home.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101 or Woodcock Cemetery, C/O Thelma Woodcock, P.O. Box 36, Atkinson, NC 28421.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com.

The family was served

by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Obituaries

Cynthia Ann Long ROCKY POINT -- Cynthia Ann Long age 56 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully at home Friday September 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 10, 1963 in New Hanover County, daughter of Frances Lee Cox and the late Hugie Oree Long.

She is survived by her mother Frances Cox of Rocky Point; a son, Johnathan Midgett; two daughters, Frances Midgett and Rebecca Aguilar all of Rocky Point; five grandchildren, Antonio Midgett, Johnathan Midgett Jr., Triston Midgett, Kylee Taylor, and Jaylyn Midgett; two brothers, Douglas Long of Wilmington, and Scottie Long and wife Lesia of Rocky Point; and a sister Linda O’Quinn and husband Terry of Loris, SC. Cynthia was devoted to her family, and was a loving mother,grandmother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed crafting and flower arranging.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 21, 2019 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Reverend David Register will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

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.

in our hearts.

David was born Jan. 22, 1968 in Wilmington and passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at his home.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, David Junior Tyler and Sue Lail Tyler; sons, Dalton Pender and Jordan Tyler; daughter, Jenna Tyler; love of his life for 19 years, Latressa Whitt, brother, William Tyler; sister, Rachel Johnson (Larry); ten nephews; two nieces; two great nephews; two great nieces; and many extended family and friends.

David had a witty, outgoing personality that always lifted one’s spirits.

He found humor in any situation and was usually the life of the party.

David enjoyed fishing and hunting in God’s beautiful world of nature as well as NASCAR racing. Most of all David loved his family, cooking for family gatherings, and always had a hand stretched out to help others. David’s presence on this earth and in our family circle will surely be missed.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Victory Christian Fellowship, 12646 US Hwy 117 South, Rocky Point, NC 28457 with Pastor Rocky Myrick conducting the service.

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

David Tyler III ROCKY POINT -- David Tyler III, age 51, of Rocky Point left this earth way too soon, leaving a big hole

Danny Louis Upchurch WILLARD -- Danny

Louis Upchurch age 72 of Willard, passed peacefully at home, Friday September 20, 2019.

He was born June 7, 1947 in Wake County, son of the late Lewis Upchurch and Ava Dudley Upchurch.

He is survived by a special friend, Carroll Asbury; a son, Daniel Upchurch of St. Louis MO; three daughters, Hallie Upchurch of Wilmington, Erin Holt (Brandon) of Wilmington and Jami Upchurch of High Point; four grandchildren, Gwyneth Upchurch, Madilyn Upchurch, Kayla Gouveia and Hudson Holt; a brother, Kenneth Upchurch (Kay) of Buies Creek; and two sisters, Jenny Carroll (Marshall) of Wendell, and Connie Little (William) of Buies Creek.

No services are planned at this time.

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.

Ervin Lee Wells Ervin Lee Wells, 77, passed gently from his earthly Saturday, Sept.

21, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was bor n May 16, 1942 in Pender County, the son of the late Daniel Bellamy Wells and Mertie Louise Wells. Also remembered is his beloved wife of 48 years, Charlotte Lucas Wells who preceded Ervin in death in 2015.

Ervin is survived by his son, Lee Wells and his wife, Toby; daughter, Suzanna Wells Bolin and husband, Kirby;

grandsons, Jacob Bolin and Ethan Bolin; brothers, Dalton Wells (Mary), David Wells (Charlotte) and Archie Wells (Kelly); many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Being a Pender County farmer raising chickens, Ervin was a true steward of God’s earth. Ervin served his country honorably in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.

Ervin above all, loved his family. He and Charlotte instilled Christian values in their children with word and example by the life they lived. Ervin was an outdoors man and enjoyed the simple things in life such as sweet tea, NASCAR racing in younger years, and as he g rew older just sitting outside his shop watching traffic go by.

Ervin was a man of honesty, integrity, and was a true Southern gentleman. Ervin’s presence on this earth will be truly missed.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Funeral service was 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burg aw Chapel with The Rev. Will Hill Pearsall conducting the service. Burial followed in wells Cemetery.

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

Fall colors expected to be good in N.C. west

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher As September beings to close, many people begin to think of fall, and the annual change of colors of the state’s leaves.

Living along the coast, we don’t see the spectacular fall colors that appear in western North Carolina.

Even the middle of the state will sport bright fall colors.

Here in Pender County, we see some color, but if you want to see the real show, you have to go west.

This is tourist season in the North Carolina high country and in the highest elevations, the leaves will be turning by the end of this month. The color begins high, and progresses to the lower elevations in the Piedmont and foothills.

You really don’t have to travel all the way to Sylva, Asheville, and Little Switzerland to see beautiful fall colors. Some are as close as Lillington, Raleigh, and north of Winston-Salem.

The key is elevation and timing. s,AST WEEK OF 3EPTEMBER

6,000 feet (Mt. Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain) s&IRST WEEK OF /CTOBER

feet (Beech Mountain, Rough Ridge Trail) s3ECOND WEEK OF /CTOBER

4,000 feet (Banner Elk, Jumpingoff Rocks) s4HIRD WEEK OF /CTOBER

feet (Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson) s&OURTH WEEK OF /CTOBER

2,000 feet (Wilkesboro, Stone Mountain State Park) Here in Pender County, it’s a long drive to the high country.

But there are some great fall color opportunities within an easy drive of here. These parks are not as deep in the mountains and do not take nearly as long to get to from here. s2AVEN 2OCK 3TATE 0ARK ,ILlington. Just a couple of hours away long the Cape Fear River is Raven Rock State Park. It’s not the mountains, but there are some beautiful overlooks along the Cape Fear River with plenty of hardwood trees that will produce color better than we have here. Fall colors should peak there in late October, early November.

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Danbury. About 30 miles north of Winston-Salem in Stokes County is Hanging Rock State Park. The park is located in the easternmost mountain range in North Carolina, the Sauratown Mountains and the entrance to the park is in the town of Danbury. Hanging Rock has some beautiful vistas and nice hiking trails and should have a lot of beautiful fall colors. Hanging Rock overlooks the North Carolina Piedmont to the east. Colors should peak around mid to lateOctober. There are several waterfalls in the park that are worth seeing as well and Pilot Mountain State Park is nearby.

Pilot Mountain can be seen from several locations in the park. s3TONE -OUNTAIN 3TATE 0ARK

Roaring Gap. The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park is surrounded by the gently rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in Wilkes County, the trip from Pender County should take slightly more than four hours.

Peak colors in this part of North Carolina can be expected in late October.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

This is a story I may have told before. But that is ok. It deserves to be told again.

This story is about a man excited for opening week of whitetail deer season. As any good hunter does when leaving for several days, he lays out his plans, lets someone knows those plans, in this case, his wife, and gets everything together.

Due to my age and the length of time since I first was told this, I can no longer remember the hunter’s name. So, let’s name him Tom. Tom had a friend meeting him at the first of the week to hunt together at a property they had permission to hunt. However, the season was coming in over the weekend, so Tom decided he would get a few days extra and head out early.

Tom decided to hunt another property in which he had seen some activity rather than disturb the land where he and his friend would be hunting during the week coming up.

As any bad hunter would do, after Tom had his wife thinking he would be on one property, he neglected to inform her that he changed his mind about going to the other property first.

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property, set up camp, and dressed for the first evening’s hunt. He could see there had been deer movement near the stand due to the tracks. Tom carried his bow, some cutting sheers, his cell phone, a water and an apple up the stand.

After placing his bow, cell phone, and water and apple to the side once he had reached the platform of the stand, he grabbed the sheers to trim various small branches located near the stand. One branch, a little larger, hindered the view, and therefor the shot if it presented itself, of one of the deer trails. Tom reached out, pulling the limb to his body. With the sheers in the other hand, he stretched out as far as possible and dug one of the blades into the branch, then released with his other hand to grab the other handle of the sheers. Then, he cut the limb in two.

Tom didn’t remember anything that happened over the next six to seven hours. When the limb was cut, his pulling on the limb to cut it no longer had anything pulling him towards the limb, and he flipped backwards out of the stand, falling 20 feet below.

When he awoke, he was on his back, and a doe and two fawn were within 15 feet of him unfazed by his presence. Tom knew he was hurt and gingerly tried to sit up. That is when he realized there was a property marking iron stake that had embedded through his leg snapping through the bone and possibly splitting his calf in half.

Tom passed out once again from the pain and shock.

The next morning Tom woke once again. This time, a dog was licking his face.

He motioned the dog away and started thinking about his fate. Blood covered the forest floor where he was down. His cell phone was in the stand, along with the only water and food he had.

He could not move, much less try to remove his leg from the stake. He again faded out, as he did several more times during the day and evening.

The next morning, he woke once again, hungry and thirsty, in pain, and had little hope. It was now Monday, and his friend would arrive at the other property later that day.

However, no one knew he changed plans and where he was. In one of his pockets, he had several business cards and a pen.

At that point, he decided there was only one thing left. He began writing his will along with a note of how much he loved his family on the backs of the business cards for when authorities would finally find him.

Remember that dog?

Well, it came back again.

Tom again scared the dog away, so he could just lay there and die alone in his thoughts.

Tom went unconscious once again.

As the sun began to set, Tom woke one more time.

Again, the dog was back.

This time, Tom thought with reason. If this is a dog, and it had a collar on it, then it is someone’s dog. Tom had four business cards left. With those four cards he wrote that he was immobile, where he was, and to call 911. He then

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placed all four cards inside the dog’s collar as well as he could, and then scared the dog off again.

Two hours later, Tom heard voices and sirens. A preacher, who was the dog’s owner, yelled to the medics and sheriff ’s deputies that he found Tom and ran towards him. After asking Tom how he was doing, he handed one business card to Tom, the only one to have remained in the collar, stating, “this must be yours.”

Tom suffered multiple fractures, shattered his splintered leg from the iron stake, had irreparable muscle damage in the same leg from the stake, but survived. 48 hours without food, water, or shelter, with a massive blood loss, passing out over two dozen times, but he survived.

Hunting season is upon us. We talk about gun safety all the time. But we have nearly as many if not more tree stand fatalities as we do from firearms during hunting season. Always where a safety harness, even when climbing and descending, and always let someone know where you are, when you will be there, and when you expect to return.

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

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

September 26, 2019 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A Special Board of Commissioners Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 9:00 am at the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Capital Improvement Projects. All interested parties are invited to attend.

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The following public hearings will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend, written and oral comments are welcome.

Public Hearing #1. Consideration of amending a conditional use permit case # 2018-05-15-3229-73-1647 for condition #3, “ Applicant shall pave the area to the right of the building to the dumpster and it will be used for off-street loading and unloading” and amending to a gravel lot to enable the storm water to be absorbed. The applicant petitioned the town for a conditional use permit for a “Restaurant, Full Service” use in the B-2 Highway Business zoning district to be located at 211 US Highway 117 South (PIN 3229-73-1647-0000) within the Town of Burgaw corporate limits.

Public Hearing #2. Consideration of an amendment to the official Town of Burgaw Zoning Map rezoning a 19.12 and 11.09 acre tracts located along Hwy 117 N across from Ed Cowan Road from RA to R-12 – CZ1. The proposed R12-CZ district would cover 30.21 acres and further identified as parcel ID numbers 3320-5-3383-0000 and 3320-50-6183-0000.

TOWN CALENDAR October 1 October 8

Special Board Meeting Board of Commissioners Meeting

9:00 AM 4:00 PM

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

September 19, 26, 2019

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 3 District 1, District 2, 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 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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

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

Unified Development Ordinance Update Public Meeting

Pender County Planning and Community Development will hold a public input meeting and open house on the Unified Development Ordinance Update on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 5:30 PM at the Pender County Hampstead Annex, located at 15060 US HWY 17. A collection of draft articles and changes from the current Ordinance is available at https://www.pendercountyudoupdate.com/

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The Pender County Housing Authority will stop accepting special placement Disaster Relief Housing Assistance Applications for Hurricane Florence affected families on after Friday November 1, 2019.

Income eligible families who can provide proof of displacement due to Hurricane Florence and who need rental assistance to secure permanent housing have two (2) more opportunities to receive an expedited review of their application.

Applications are accepted on the first business day each month. Disaster relief applications will be accepted on Tuesday, October 1st, and Friday, November 1st.

Beginning Monday, December 2, 2019, all eligible applicants will be placed on our waiting list(s) using our normal operating procedures.

If you have questions, please call us at 910.259.1208.

The Pender County Housing Authority is changing its Waiting List Policy for Project-based Applications. Beginning November 1, 2019, PCHA will accept project-based program applications on the first business day of the month ONLY. The waiting lists for our project-based programs, Country Court Apartments and Seven Oaks Apartments, will be accepted on the first business day of the month only. The waiting Lists are closed to new applications the remainder of the month.

Applicants may pick up applications for any of our programs at our office or print applications from our website. Applications must be completed according to the instructions given on the cover sheet and on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please call us at 910.259.1208.

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

October 1, 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 Unified Development Ordinance Update The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the update to Pender County’s Unified Development Ordinance. A collection of draft articles and changes from the current Ordinance is available at https://www.pendercountyudoupdate.com/.

Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Update Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of an update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

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

Anticipated Delinquency Intervention Funds for Pender County Pender County anticipates allocation of funds from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Corrections & Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs section in an amount not to exceed $27,000 for programs to serve delinquent youth and youth most at risk to become delinquent. The Pender County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will be accepting proposals for the funding period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 from local government agencies and private non-profits with 501c-3 status for the following services: • Skill Building For a complete Request for Proposals and submission information, please contact Dee Turner, JCPC Chairman at 805 South Walker Street, P.O. Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425, (910) 663-3769 or dturner@pendercountync.gov The deadline for submitting proposals is October 20, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of 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 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 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 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

Deadline for News & Ads is Friday at Noon.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Winston Bennett, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Winston Bennett, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before December 19, 2019 at 150 Sportsman Drive, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 12th day of September, 2019.

Pamela Bennett 150 Sportsman Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 #8827 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 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 #8841 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 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 #8839 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-272 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

TERESA MASON, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.16 acres, Parcel ID Number 3313-78-9888-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 4, 2019.

This day, September 10, 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 #8840 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jacqueline Alice Bourque, 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 20th 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 19th day of September, 2019.

Jack Patrick Shoemaker, Administrator 112 Bay Tree Circle Hampstead, NC 28443 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8834 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19

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 Marie L. Perkins, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Marie L. Perkins, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 26, 2019 at 226 Zonnie Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of September, 2019.

James L. Perkins 226 Zonnie Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 #8838 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 139 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Patrick Joseph Russell to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 3187, Page 216, 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 October 1, 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 A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being a part of the land as described in Book 344, Page 523, records of Pender County, and being bounded on the west by the Murry land, on the north by the J.W. Blake land on the east by the James B. Ives land as referenced in Deed Book 609, Page 62, records of Pender County, and on the south

by NC Highway 53, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING on an old iron located on the northern right of way of NC Highway 53 (100 foot public right of way), said iron being North 51 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds East 470.50 feet from the intersection of the centerline of NC Highway 53 and SR 1512.

PROCEED FROM said point of beginning with the northern right of way of NC HWY. 53 South 58 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds West 810.18 feet to an iron, said iron being North 56 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds East 875.98 feet from NCGS Monument “Saunders” having NC Grid coordinates of N=308.665.51 E=2.336.019.11. said monument being located South 58 degrees 43 minutes 43 seconds West 2446.80 feet from NCGS Monument “Bradshaw” having NC Grid coordinates of N=310.147.79 E=2.837.965.73.

THENCE North 16 degrees 01 minutes 53 seconds West 808.85 feet along an old fence line, to an old fence post in the southern boundary of the J.W. Blake land. THENCE with said Blake line North 80 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East 508.55 feet along an old fence to an old iron, THENCE: South 43 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 598.53 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.15 acres according to a survey

by Hanover Design Services, P.A. in August of 1993.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4092 NC Highway 53 East, Burgaw, North Carolina.

All bearings are magnetic relative to deed Book 609, Page 62.

Also known as 4092 Highway 53 East, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Parcel No: 3330-69-8794-0000.

Deed BK/Page: 1606/350.

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: 1282072 (FC.FAY) #8836 9/19, 9/26/19 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 19SP136 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM GABE MARCUM AND SHANNON MARCUM TO PRAET LAW FIRM, PLLC, TRUSTEE, DATED JUNE 25, 2013, RECOREDED IN BOOK 4279, PAGE 219, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered SEPTEMBER 3, 2019, in the Superior Court for PENDER County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN BURGAW, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON OCTOBER 1, 2019, AT 11:00 AM the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except of any such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 59, Section III of Virginia Creek Forest, as shown on that certain map entitled, “Map of Survey of Virginia Creek Forest, Section III, Date 5, December 1983”

by Johnie C. Garrason, Surveyor and recorded in Map Book 21, Page 5 of the Pender County Registry, together with the right of egress from said lot to the public right of way along the said roadways as shown on the above map.

Included in the legal description and permanently affixed is a 1994 Horton Manufactured home with Serial Number H10638GL-R. Together with improvements located thereon; said property is commonly known as 101 Lakeview Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina 28443.

In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The record owner(s) of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof is Shannon Marcum.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record. If any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust.

This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on or at the property being offered for sale.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A 308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes.

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. An inability to convey title, includes, but is not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee.

If the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in his/their/its’ sole discretion, if they believe the challenge has merit, may request the court to declare the sale void and to return any deposit. The purchaser shall have no further remedy.

To the extent of this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are herby notified of the following: a.An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Caro-

Legal Notices Legal Notices lina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk or superior court, of the county in which the property is sold; and b.Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of the rental agreement by the tenant, the tenant shall still be liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Elizabeth Wright Substitute Trustee 310 N. Front St., Suite 4-147 Wilmington, NC 28401 Ph: (910) 200-2677 Fax: (910) 202-2229 #8829 9/19, 9/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, LISA ANN BELFINI having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of NANDO J. BUSI, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said LISA ANN BELFINI at the address set out below, on or before December 19, 2019, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019 LISA ANN BELFINI EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF NANDO J. BUSI c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 #8828 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 19SP101 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PAUL D. MCCLELLAN AND LYNN M. MCCLELLAN DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4628 AT PAGE 364 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on October 1, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan, dated September 9, 2016 to secure the original principal amount of $327,750.00, and recorded in Book 4628 at Page 364 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: 1206 South Anderson Blvd, Surf City, NC 28445 Tax Parcel ID: 4212-14-27860000 Present Record Owners: Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan And Being more commonly known as: 1206 South Anderson Blvd, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Paul D. McClellan and Lynn M. McClellan.

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 September 10, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-105585 (910) 259-9800 #8835 9/19, 9/26/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 142 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lee D. Pence, Jr. to Reuben M. Harris, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of June, 2003, and recorded in Book 2142, Page 204, 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 October 1, 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 43, Section 2, Sandy Run, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 72 in the Pender County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 44 Creekstone Trail, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 184 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wayne T. Byron and Tammy Byron (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Wayne T. Byron and Tammy S. Byron) to Anthony Warden, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of July, 2014, and recorded in Book 4440, Page 0276, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on October 8, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 25, Section 2, Morgan Cove Plantation as shown on plat recorded in Map Book/Cabinet 26, Page 124, Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 80 Morgan Cove Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP115 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOHN EARL ARCHIE, JR. AND JINILLE M. ARCHIE DATED DECEMBER 4, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4354 AT PAGE 68 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 3:00PM on October 11, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed John Earl Archie, Jr. and Jinille M. Archie, dated December 4, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $219,622.00, and recorded in Book 4354 at Page 68 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: 112 Friendly Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 Tax Parcel ID: 27432 Present Record Owners: John Earle Archie, Jr. and Jinille M. Archie And Being more commonly known as: 112 Friendly Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are John Earle Archie, Jr. and Jinille M. Archie.

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 September 12, 2019.

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Patriot spikers split conference matches

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Many times a coach talks about the importance of playing well, not winning and losing. However, most of the time it is all about winning. Veteran volleyball coach Matt Davis seems to be the exception. He places a premium on playing to the best of your ability, no matter what the result is.

That was the case last week when his young spikers dropped a 3-1 decision to Dixon.

“I have always told the girls that what we want to do is play to our potential, whatever that might be.

Too often folks get caught up in wins and losses, but you can play poorly and win and play well and lose.

We want to play well and trust the results to work out from there.”

The Patriots opened

the week with a 3-0 win against what Davis called a scrappy Southwest Onslow team. The scores were 25-22, 25-15 and 25-22.

The Stallions served the ball well, but the Patriots returned those serves and made the plays when they had to. Ellie Peterson (9 assists) and Riley Gurganus (8 assists) led the setters.

Mayce Wood had five kills and two aces, while Haley Schaeffer had four kills.

Alex Colvin had six kills with Faith Lana finishing with three kills.

With Riley Gurganus absent against Dixon, the Pats played hard. The Pender County Pats found themselves down 2-0 and facing defeat. They came back and won game three 25-16 before dropping game four 25-22. The scores in the match were 25-21, 2521, 16-25 and 25-23, Rylan Smith was pulled up from the junior varsity

and played well. She contributed 10 assists while Peterson had 11 sets. Faith Lana had eight kills with Wood adding seven spikes.

Alex Colvin had six kills and six blocks.

Despite the loss, Davis is both pleased and excited at the improvement that his team has shown. He expects that trend to continue.

“I am happy with how the girls are working and playing and expect that we will continue to progress and get better as the season goes on. This is a veteran group of girls that wants to do their best and is willing to put the work in and sacrifice for one another to make that happen.”

The Patriots (5-5/2-2) were at Croatan on Tuesday and at home against East Carteret Wednesday. They hosted Lejeune Thursday.

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Topsail cross country

Kaitlyn Obremski fourth in Hare & Hound Invitational at Alpine Park

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer There were approximately 140 teams from six states that brought somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,028 runners to Charlotte last Saturday to compete in the highly-respected and prestigious Hare & Hound Cross-Country Invitational.

The course that has been most recently used as the Southeast Regional qualifier for the Nike National Cross-Country Championships, and the Topsail High School teams and selected individuals showed they definitely deserved the invitation.

Among the talented individual female runners in the girls’ championship race were Dobbyns Bennett (TN.) senior Sasha Neglia, last year’s Nike NXN Southeast champion with a time of 17:29; Creekview (Ga.) junior Makenna Gates, who ran a personal-best 17:36 at the Foot Locker South where she finished 11th overall, and Charlotte Country Day senior Sophia Spada, who won the championship race at the Eye Opener the prior week in a personal best time of 18:54, as well as promising Topsail freshman Kaitlyn Obremski, and they all lived up to their pre-race billing.

Neglia won the race in 17:29.1, Nation Ford (Fort Mill, S.C.) junior Katie Poa was second (17:49.9), and Gates was third

The Lady Patriots swept Southwest Onslow before falling to Dixon 3-1 last week.

Lady Pirates win two, fall to Lady Vikings

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Makayla (left) and Kaitlyn Obremski (18:08.8) with Kaitlyn Obremski – who almost missed the meet after battling cold symptoms near the end of the week – right on her heels at 18:12.7.

There were also several younger

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Olivia Britt (10) and Kaitlyn Hamilton (eight) led a balanced attack that produced 40 kills, and Britt and Gracie Sistrunk (five kills) evenly shared six blocked shots as Hoggard defeated Topsail 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-21) in a key Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference match.

It wasn’t because the Lady Pirates (8-2, 3-2) played poorly, although there were some critical stretches where unforced errors entered the equation, it was more of the Hoggard girls getting the critical points needed to end a promising Topsail run, or continue one of their own.

The opener set the tone as Topsail fell behind 5-2 and struggled to put together any runs. Hoggard (8-5, 5-0) went up 9-4 and

the closest Topsail could get was 14-11. A sevenpoint surge ended the set.

An opening seven-point outburst put the Lady Pirates in a deep early hole, and they never really got back into the second game.

Topsail managed just one three-point run before Hoggard used a fourpointer, a two-pointer, and a three-pointer to close out set two.

The Lady Prates battled hard in the third game to keep the evening alive, forging six ties with the last one coming at 20-20.

Hoggard put up two and Topsail answered with one before a kill and two unforced Lady Pirate errors ended the evening.

“They played quicker on offense than any other team we faced, and it put us a little out of sorts in our blocking,” Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said.

“We didn’t do as well as

we have in the past games blocking and that led to more defensive errors in coverage, which led to less passes to the front court for running an offense.

“We served well overall but needed more from some of our outside hitters who had rough nights. We will regroup and get ready for our 3A opponents next week.”

Gia Marinelli had five kills, a block, and an ace, Julia Sullivan had five kills, seven assists, and eight digs, Aiden McGuire had 20 digs (88 for the season) and two aces, and Elizabeth Fonvielle had 15 digs and a kill for Topsail.

Wednesday produced one of those nights every team needs when the Lady Pirates won a relaxed 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-17) win over West Brunswick. Topsail was in command from

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Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Tyler Grady took over the Heide Trask Titan men’s soccer program, he was the first to admit he was not a soccer guy. In fact, he had never coached the game. However, he knew kids and how to motivate them. His Titan kickers have played well for most of the season and last week overpowered their biggest rival, the Pender Patriots, 9-4 in a Coastal 8 Conference match.

The Titans started the week with a tough 4-3 loss to Richlands. The Wildcats are usually a tough out and they proved to be yet again.

The Titans played them tough, finishing the match just one goal behind.

Tyler Still, Marquis Anthony and Justin Eaves each scored for the Titans.

Two days later the Titans hosted Pender and their coach Jack Bradshaw, a former standout for the Rocky Point team.

Trask jumped on the visiting Patriots early and often, building a 6-2 lead at the half. Pender outscored Trask 3-2 in the second half but the large first half deficit held up for the Titans.

Justin Eaves had a hat trick for the Titans, finishing with three goals. Ivan Cruz had two goals.

The Titans are 4-6 on the year including a 1-1 record in conference play.

They were at East Carteret on Monday and at Croatan on Wednesday.

The Patriots began to find their footing last week, winning two of three matches including a 3-2 win over East Carteret.

Their lone setback was the loss at Trask.

In the game verse Trask, the Patriots played tight in the opening minutes. By the time they loosened up the Rocky Point crew had a four goal lead.

In the match verse East

In My Opinion Carteret, the Pats put it all together. They played good defense and found the back of the net three times. Anthony Register, Brandon Lopez and Julian Braden each scored for the Pats.

In the final match of the week the Patriots avenged a 2-2 tie with Harrells earlier in the year with a 4-1 win. Ricky Lopez had two goals to lead Pender.

The Patriots are now 2-5-1 overall and 1-1 in Coastal 8 Conference play.

They have won two of their last three contests.

They hosted Richlands on Monday and was at Southwest Onslow on Wednesday. They traveled to East Columbus on Friday.

Thursday, Topsail (2-3, 1-1) headed to Hoggard where they dropped a 7-0 decision to the Vikings (6-2, 2-0). Miller Cox scored twice and added an assist, and Jimmy Glendenning had three assists for the Vikings. The Pirates got eight saves in the first half from senior goalkeeper Alex Hornthal, and seven saves in the second half from sophomore Andrew Benenhaley.

Tuesday the Pirates traveled to Boiling Spring Lakes and brought home a 2-1 win over South Brunswick (2-7, 0-2) in their MidEastern 3A/4A Conference opener.

The Cougars jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 45th minute before Topsail tied the game at 1-1 in the 56th minute on a goal by junior Jason Colvin.

Senior Ronan Lodto then squeaked the gamewinner under the diving Cougar senior goalkeeper Mason Bruner in the 77th minute. Pirate goalkeeper Alex Hornthal maintained the lead with three saves.

Topsail was home against Ashley on Tuesday and stays in Hampstead on Thursday for a conference match against New Hanover.

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Ivan Cruz posted two goals for the Titans in the match with Pender.

Lady Titans beat Lejeune, drop match at Croatan

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was a tale of two tales for the Heide Task Titan varsity volleyball team. The talented young ladies traveled to Croatan to engage a very good Cougar team. The Rocky Point charge started well but struggled to finish.

The result was a 3-1 loss in Coastal 8 Conference play. The scores were 25-12, 12-25, 8-25 and 18-25.

“Croatan is best team we played all year as far as hitting the ball well,” said Head Coach Cathy Claris, “and they blocked us like no one has all year. They had 10 blocks for points.

But we proved they can be beat. We’re still working on consistent serve, serve receive, coverage, and hitting.”

Next up was a home affair with Lejeune. The

Lady Titans needed a win badly. They got what they wanted, outplaying the Lady Devil pups to the tune of a 3-1 win. The scores were 25-15, 23-25, 2523 and 25-5.

The story of this match was the Lady Titans ability to serve and receive.

The Titans serving game was on point. They missed only one serve the entire match. Madalyn White had 12 service points in a row and 18 digs to lead the Titans. Lanie Barnhill had eight service points in a row and also contributed seven kills. Brayden Smith had seven kills for the lady Titans.

The Titans are now 5-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play. They have one more win now than they did all of last year. They were at Southwest Onslow on Tuesday and at home verse Dixon on Thursday.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail girls’ golf team finished second to powerful and talented Laney for the fifth-straight time in five Mid-Eastern 3A/4AConfeence matches, the young girls’ tennis team fund out what it takes to get to the top with losses to undefeated New Hanover and the one-loss (to New Hanover) Hoggard Lady Vikings, and the Lady Pirates’ junior-varsity volleyball team suffered their first two losses in matches at 4A Laney and 4A Hog-

Eaves pulls double-duty for the Trask Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are athletes that play multiple sports.

There are great football players that also excel on the baseball field as well.

There are softball players that play basketball and vice versa. However, every once in a while, there is an athlete that chooses to play two sports at the same time.

At Heide Trask High School, junior studentathlete Justin Eaves has chosen to play two extremely difficult sports in the same season.

Justin hangs his hat on soccer. He is very good at all facets of the game and is the teams leading scorer right now. The soccer ball is not the only thing that Justin kicks.

Justin is the kicker for the Titan football team.

He handles all of the place kicking duties. He does a great job in both capacities.

He is a team player.

gard in their first week back after Dorian put a damper on the previous week’s schedule.

But the good thing about tough weeks in sports – and in life – is there almost always the opportunity to step back, take a deep breath, and look ahead to what’s next!

Girls’golf: Still unable to match the talent of Laney, the Topsail girls were second (280) behind the potent Lady Buccaneers (263), with Hoggard (302), South Brunswick (335), Ashley (348), and New Hanover (388) all way

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Jessica Townsend (92) led Topsail, followed by Eliza Fogelman (93), Lindley Cox (95), and Ashley Garrett (115).

Topsail was at Pine Valley on Monday where Hoggard served as the host team.

Girls’ tennis: It was a tough week for the Lady Pirates (5-3, 5-3) as they ran into two of the conference’s perennial powerhouse teams in Hoggard

Sorace comes on strong for the Lady Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirate volleyball program is one of those that never rebuilds, they just reload.

The team uses its junior varsity program to reload the varsity. By the time a player becomes a junior, she is most likely going to be ready play varsity. That seems to be the case for junior middle hitter Bella Sorace.

Through hard work and dedication Miss Sorace is working her way up toward increased playing time.

When she gets the opportunity she makes it count.

In last weeks win over conference mate Laney High School, Bella stepped up big time with 10 kills, a block, and a dig. This is becoming the norm.

The Pirates are in a battle for the conference title.

With the improved play of athletes such as Bella Sorace, I wouldn’t count the Pirates out.

(7-1, 6-1) and New Hanover (11-0, 9-0) – losing to both.

No. 1 Kylee Edwards stayed close but eventually dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Hoggard’s Elizabeth Vollmin, and that set the tone for a 9-0 Lady Viking victory. No. 3 Anna Duckworth hung in there but fell 6-2, 6-1, and No. 2 Marci LaRowe won one game but fell 6-0, 6-1. Duckworth and LaRowe lost 8-2 in doubles.

The other three singles matches ended 6-0, 6-0, and the final two doubles’ matches ended 8-0.

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I have witnessed thousands of sporting events in my lifetime. I have played in thousands and covered them for the newspaper. I have sat through countless events that my kids and grandkids have played in. I do not envy the recreation league coaches. It is a thankless job that often times cost the coach money, not to mention time away from home. However, I do have a couple of pet peeves when it comes to coaching a rec league sport.

One of my biggest pet peeves is the coach that volunteers to coach and then either does not show up or shows up late time and again. If you volunteer to coach our youth, please honor your commitment. We as parents try and honor our commitment to get our children to practice and games on time. Some of us use sports as a way of teaching our kids about honoring a commitment.

It is really hard to explain to a 10-year-old that their coach is late again and to be patient.

Then, the next practice, your kid doesn’t want to go. You tell them that they are hurting their teammates by not going to practice and they say, well, coach so and is late for every practice.

Another pet peeve is not being there for the right reasons. Look, if you are not a kid person, then don’t volunteer.

When I coached, if a child failed to show for practice, I called and checked on them. I coached kids

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

that lost loved ones during the season and I visited their home. I sat while they cried and cried with them. You see, everything is secondary when it comes to our children.

If for some reason you signed up to coach and realized you don’t have the time, find some good help. It happens. If a child gets hurt and leaves the game and leaves the field, call and check on them. I always did. That simple phone call will go a long way.

I don’t want anybody to think I am painting myself as a saint. The folks that know me know that I am ultra-competitive. I was known to argue with umpires and on one occasion did a dance on home plate after a team bunted against me five times in a row and stepped on the plate each time. I am not a saint.

However, I am a parent, grandparent and a former coach to hundreds of kids that are now adults. I can honestly say that I loved each and every child I coached. If you are a coach and don’t feel this way, get out now.

Our youth need your very best. Anything less just ain’t good enough.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week the county football teams were off, but there was some high school sports action going on. Topsails ladies tennis blanked West Brunswick 9-0. Kylee Edwards, Marci LaRowe, and Anna Duckworth won 6-0, 6-0, No. 5 Amanda O’Brien, and No. 6 Abrielle Herbert all won 6-0, 6-0.

Jessica Townsend (92) Eliza Fogelman (93), Lindley Cox (95), and Ashley Garrett (115) played well but the Pirates finished second to Hoggard in high school golf.

Justin Eaves finished with a hat trick in the Titan men’s soccer teams win over Pender. He scored four goals for the week. Brandon Lopez scored twice for Pender last week as the Pats earned two wins.

Gia Marinelli had five kills, a block, and an ace,

Tise plays hard for the Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Football is often categorized by the size of the players on the field – the bigger the better But this is not always the case. Sometimes the smaller the package the bigger the heart.

At Pender High school that is the case when one describes senior Bobby Tise.

Bobby is one of those players that doesn’t necessarily look the part of a high school football player.

However, when this intense young man dons the hardware associated with the game, he transforms into what can only be described as a monster of the midway.

Mr. Tise does it all. Ask him to play defense, he does so with a vengeance.

He can play on the line or in the secondary. He is one of those players that does what’s best for the team.

Through it all, Bobby Tise plays his heart out for his coach and his teammates.

Julia Sullivan had five kills, seven assists, and eight digs, Aiden McGuire had 20 digs (88 for the season) and two aces, and Elizabeth Fonvielle had 15 digs in Topsail’s loss to Hoggard.

Marinelli had eight kills, four aces and two blocks in the win over West Brunswick. Bella Sorace had 10 kills, a block, and a dig and Addison Clark had 10 kills in the Pirates win over Laney.

Ellie Peterson had nine assists and Riley Gurganus added eight assists in Pender’s win over Southwest Onslow. Mayce Wood had five kills and two aces, while Haley Schaeffer had four kills. Alex Colvin had six kills with Faith Lana finishing with three kills.

This week’s top performer is Trask soccer player Justin Eaves. He scored four goals last week including three goals against the Titans rival Pender High.

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Pender County Football Preview

Topsail, Pender at home; Trask hits the road

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer After a week’s rest, all three Pender County football teams are back on the gridiron this week

Topsail hosts Laney My how the times have changed. Going into the first week of the Mideastern Conference slate, the undefeated Topsail Pirates are hosting a winless Laney Buccaneer team. The fact that Laney has not tasted victory may be a problem for the Pender County Pirates. Maybe not.

Topsail has one of the best offenses in the area, bar none. Cody Wallis is a division one prospect in my eyes. He has thrown for over 1000 yards with 12 touchdowns and just one interception. His favorite target is another college prospect in the 6’4’’ Gavin Ellis. He has caught 19 of Wallis passes for 472 yards and five touchdowns. Junior JJ Armstrong gives Wallis the speedster on the outside.

When the Pirates run the football, Bernie Burns usually does the duties. He is a very capable back that runs with a chip on his shoulder.

Put all this together with a good offensive line and you have the makings of a team that should make a run for the conference title.

Laney is underachieving in most peoples minds.

They are struggling to run the football and don’t throw the ball very well. They have a decent defense with the usual Laney Buc speed.

However, they have not faced an offense of the Pirates caliber. Let’s get

Cross country Continued from page 1B runners finishing among the top finishers, led by Cary Christian School freshman Ryann Aycock (sixth; 18:25.9, Durham Academy eighth-grader Allison Hall (10th; 18:37.8), Lake Norman freshman Madeline Stolberg (12th; 18:45.5), and Cuthbertson freshman Alyssa Preisano (13th; 18:49.4).

Kaitlyn’s older sister, Makalya, finished 25th (24th in team scoring; 19:23.8). Other Lady Pirates scoring included senior Bailey Wells (76th; 20:47.2), junior Emma Martin (138th; 22:33.8), junior Emma Huff (148th; 22:47.9), and senior Alexus Rollins (150th; 22:49.0. Culbertson won the team title with 97 points, and Dobbyns Bennett was second with 97.

Topsail finished 15th (390) out of 32 schools compet-

Lady Titans

Continued from page 1B the first serve when Sullivan (14 assists, two kills, five aces, 12 points, 14 digs) opened with an ace. The lead mushroomed to 18-11 before Marinelli (eight kills, four aces, to blocked shots, two digs) dropped in three aces and a kill in a gameending seven-point run.

Game two was tied at 5-5 before Brooke Stenerson (six assists, two digs) stepped back to serve, and it was 10-5 when she relinquished it. Later runs of three, four, and three put the game in the win column.

Pearsall sat many of his starters for most of game three, and the Lady Trojans made it a battle with four ties – the last at 15-15. Sullivan hit an ace, a Rachel Hobson block, and three unforced West Brunswick

down to it.

Laney is in panic mode.

They need a win in the worst way and don’t want to drop their conference opener to Topsail of all people.

Topsail Coach Wayne Inman knows the importance of getting of to a good start in the conference. He will turn Wallis and Ellis loose on the Buc defense. Laney’s only hope is to be able to get to Wallis. They will throw everything but the kitchen sink at the senior signal caller. That makes Bernie Burns the wildcard.

Wallis will throw three T.D. passes. Burns will rush for another score and the Pirates will end the evening with a 5-0 mark. The score:

teams last game. His availability is uncertain.

Coach Tim Smith is looking for improved play from his offensive line. The team has size, but they lack strength and experience. Providing they are healthy, this may be their breakout game.

One of the unsung heroes of the Patriots is senior running back Josh Barnhill. Although he is a bit undersized for his style of running the ball, he makes up for that lack of size with a huge heart. If McDuffie and Barnhill are healthy, the team should be able to move the football. Defensively, the Pats are better.

Their lack of depth is the only issue. Here’s how it goes.

Pender will jump all over the Mariners early. Barnhill will punish the defenders with his power style of play. Assuming McDuffie is available, the Pats will throw the ball at least 15 times. McDuffie will have at least one touchdown pass. I feel good about this game.

The score: Pender 34-East Carteret 14.

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ing in the race, and there were 271 female runners in the race. Both Kaitlyn, who was the first North Carolina girl across the finish line, and Makayla were posted on the Elite-35 runners’ list.

The Pirate boys finished 21st (480 points) out of 37 schools in the championship race won by Culbertson (136), with Greer (S.C.) second with 151. Topsail scorers were senior Travis Souza (62nd; 17:14.8), junior James Campbell (66th; 17:18.6), senior Brandon Hayes (122nd; 18:10), junior Hayden Rogerson (156th; 18:38.3), and sophomore Calden Jenkins (185; 19:14.3). Greer senior Coen Roberts won the race in 15:16.1).There were 37 schools competing, consisting of 270 runners.

The boys’ Invitational Race was won by Forsyth Home Educators’ junior Wi l l i a m H a m i l t o n i n 16.10.8. Topsail runners

included sophomore Brad Kimmel (148th; 19:00.0), freshman Shane Jonson (19:20.), sophomore Cooper Case (181st; 19:34.3), sophomore Zachary Holt (234th; 20:14.0), senior Jace Bean (260th; 20:30.8), and senior Jakob Pearsall (285th; 20:5.20). There were 387 runners in the race.

There were no Lady Pirates among the 77 female runners in the girls’ Invitational Race.

Topsail boys placing among the 547 runners in the boys’ Open race were sophomore Bail e y M a c Va u g h ( 1 3 5 t h ; 20:32.00), senior Thomas Fer ry (180th; 21:07.80), freshman Jacob Schieffer (267th; 22:05.00), and sophomore Dane Adams (291st, 22:23.50).

There were 234 runners in the girls’ Open race with Lady Pirate sophomore Parker Newbill finishing 50th in 24:17.70, followed by junior Elizabeth Betts

ning back. That led to an anemic performance by Pender County’s weekly look at what’s biting and where the offense.

Richlands is still trying to find a replacement for departed senior standout Emanuel Whitehead. He

By Bobby Norris bloodwor ms will work rushed for over a thousand Post & Voice here. yards last year. The WildFishing Fanatic The fresh water bite cats do return last years is getting better with the starting quarterback Caleb We finally got some cooler temps. The panBlankenship. Even with good weather and the fish are biting red worms Blankenship returning, the area anglers were out in while the cats are biting Cats are a run first team. good numbers. The cool everything from your faThe Titans are feeling temperatures means that vorite cut baits to chicken a bit snake bitten. An althe fish are beginning to livers. ready thin team lost three move. Quite a few folks This week’s fishing tip. starters and then had to are asking me about the It’s time to get the gear face Wallace – Rose hill and spots. Well, they are not prepped for the winter an up and coming North here in numbers yet but months. Remember to Brunswick team back to they are showing up little clean your reels up and back. by little. Keep an ear out oil them up. Some anCoach Brandon Procand you will hear about glers pack their reels in tor should have starting it. some type of lube for the running back Khamari There have been a good winter.

Gorham back in the lineup. number of reds are biting Make sure you store He is their best option inin the inland marshes and your rods in a place where side and is also a force on around structures. Cut they will not get damaged. the defensive side of the baits have been working Nothing is worse than ball. Starting quarterback well here. getting your equipment Dominique Campbell may There have been some out in early spring or late be back as well as starting good blue action in the winter and find the tip of center Wyatt Wilcox. surf with the feisty fish your rod damaged.

The Titans have got to fix hitting just about anyI like to go through some major problems and thing shiny along with cut my tackle box and get fast. They can’t seem to get baits and spoons. rid of anything that is the football to the quarterSurf and pier anglers questionable. Everyone back. It is hard to say what are catching quite a few likes to have room for the the team can do until this is spot, sea mullet, and oth- newest and best tackle for fixed. Maybe having Wilcox er panfish. Shrimp and next year. back will solve the bulk of those problems. digs) had four of Topsail’s The key to being successnine total kills in the ful for Trask is getting the match. Sophomores Ellee ball into their speedsters Beaman (three) and Olivia hands. Reggie Carr and Continued from page 2B Hatcher (two) combined Will Berry have speed to Wednesday was bounce- for the other five, while burn. They need to get the ball to these guys. Here’s back day as the Topsail sophomore Olivia Visconti girls blanked visiting West (eight) and freshman Alia how it plays out.

The bye week will help Brunswick (0-6, 0-6) 9-0. Ed- Jones (13) and Grace Deitz the Titans. They get the wards, LaRowe, and Duck- (seven) combined to record snap down and attempt worth won 6-0, 6-0, No. 5 28 of Topsail’s 37 digs.

Wednesday brought an to get the ball to Berry Amanda O’Brien, and No. and Carr. Gorham makes 6 Abrielle Herbert all won end to a two-match losa big difference inside the 6-0, 6-0, and No. 3 Sum- ing streak when the Lay tackles. The defense holds mer Guderian won 6-0, 6-1. Pirates eased past visiting their own. The key to this The doubles’ teams were West Brunswick 2-0 (25-14, game is in the opening almost as dominant as they 25-16). Freshman Grace Baer enjoyed a solid night minutes. If the Titans stay won 8-0, 8-1, and 8-2.

The Lady Pirates opened with four kills, two aces, close early, it will have a huge positive affect on the the week with an 8-1 loss to three digs, and a blocked team. The score: Richlands New Hanover. The powerful shot, and Beaman added Lady Wildcats didn’t lose a two kills,, an ace, and five 33-Trask 20. set in the singles’ matches assists. Celebrating her with the closest match a 16th birthday, Hatcher add6-3, 6-0 by Duckworth at ed a kill and two digs.

(125th; 25”41/10), soph- No. 3 singles. Guderian and Tuesday the young Lady o m o re E m m a G a rl a n d O’Brien salvaged a set for Pirates suffered their sec(136th; 25:55.80), junior El- the Lady Pirates with an ond-straight defeat, falling len Edgy (157th; 26:26.80), 8-4 win over New Hanover’s 2-0 (20-25, 18-25) to host juniir Casey Adkins (212th; Caroline Lloyd and Chris- Laney. Shugerts led Topsail 27:39.40), and freshman tianna Averitt and No. 2 with 13 kills, two aces, and Lily Boyle (27:52.70). doubles.

16 digs, Visconti had six Thursday’s meet at WalTopsail is at Laney on kills, five assists, and five lace Park was sparsely Thursday. digs, Beaman racked up 18 attended with most of the Junior-varsity volley- assists, five kills and three Mid-Eastern 3A.4A Confer- ball: The week ended on digs, and Baer added four ence teams prepping their a bit of a sour note for the kills, and a block. top runners for weekend younger Lady Pirate volleyNorth Brunswick vismajor-meets. The Topsail ball plyers as they dropped ited Topsail on Tuesday, boys finished fourth (133) a 2-1 (25-20, 10-25, 17-25) New Hanover travels to in the varsity boys’ 5,000- decision at Hoggard. Big Hampstead for a Dorianmeter run won by Ashley. hits were hard to come by postponed makeup game, Freshman Shane Johnson as the taller Lady Vikings and and Laney comes to led Topsail, finishing 12th dominated play at the net. town for a rematch on (19:17.04).

S o p h o m o re C a r r i n a Thursday.

Also scoring, and add- Shugerts (two aces, two ing to the 133-point total, were sophomore Michael Knipping (14th; 19:25.22), sophomore Zachary Holt (27th; 20:22.03), sophomore Bailey MacVaugh (29th; 20:32.06), and junior Cameron Bar nes (31st; 20:44.39).

There were no Topsail girls in the varsity race.

errors combined to make it 20-15. A Kristen McFadden (three kills, to digs) kill, followed by a big hit from Madison Lofton (eight kills, four digs) sent Topsail fans home happy. McGuire had 22 digs for Topsail.

“I thought we played well in every aspect of the game,” Pearsall said. “The back line (35 digs) passed well, the sets were strong, and we hit and blocked well.

Plus, we had a chance to get everyone on the floor.”

Tuesday the week opened with a somewhat rare occurrence when Topsail and Laney meet, a match won in three sets, as the teams annually battle through four or five sets.

Bella Sorace stepped up big time with 10 kills, a block, and a dig, Addison Clark matched Sorace’s 10 kills and added four digs and an ace, and the Lady Pirates’ backline was phenomenal in combining for

61 digs with McGuire (20 digs, seven points, three assists) and Stenerson (12 digs, two points, two kills, 18 assists) leading the way as Topsail defeated the Lady Buccaneers 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 25-18).

The first game was a battle as Laney fought back from an 18-13 deficit to tie the game at 21-21, and the teams went point-for-point from there with ties at 22-22, 23-23, 24-24, and 25-25. A ball hit out of bounds by Laney was followed a block from Marinelli (five points, two aces, five kills, two blocks, two digs) to give the Lady Pirates the victory.

After that first set, games two and three were somewhat calm. An early five-point run, ignited by an ace and a kill by Marinelli, and kills from Lofton (nine points, four kills, five digs) and Fonvielle (five points, two aces, two kills, assist) put Topsail in front for

good, and a kill by Marinelli closed out the second set.

The backline really took over game three as Laney was unable to mount any runs until a four-pointer at the end slightly narrowed a 24-14 score to 24-18. A Clark kill sent everyone home.

Sullivan (five points, two kills, 15 assists, three digs, block) and Chelsea Brown (four kills, ace, dig) also had good nights for Topsail.

“After that first game the adrenaline was pumping way more after we won that first set,” Sorace said. “I definitely feel like the teamwork is a wonderful thing to be a part of, and whenever you put the ball down after a perfect pass and a perfect set, it’s amazing.”

Three home games dot the landscape this week.

North Brunswick Tuesday, New Hanover comes to town Wednesday, and Laney gets a chance at revenge Thursday.

Topsail 40-Laney 14.

Pender hosts East Carteret This is a battle of two teams that have started the year with 0-4 records. After a quick look at each team, the Patriots seem to be in better shape.

East Carteret lost their top two rushers and their starting quarterback to graduation. On the defensive side of the ball, they lost two of their top three tacklers.

This team is struggling.

The Patriots seem to be better than a year ago. However, injures have derailed what many thought would be a decent season. However, the Coastal 8 Conference starts with East Carteret. It may start and end for one of these teams.

Pender quarterback Jaheim McDuffie missed the last two games with a concussion. He should be back just in time. Back up QB and starting linebacker Bryson Stewart was injured in the

Finally some good weather

Roundup

Trask at Richlands The Heide Trask Titans and Richlands Wildcats come into Friday nights Coastal 8 Conference opener with one win between the two schools. Trask has yet to taste victory while Richlands has only win was verse a weak White Oak team.

It seems that the Titans biggest weakness is their lack of depth along with an abundance of inexperience and youth. In their last two games, they were without three starters including their quarterback and run-

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