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Florence left her mark

County begins to recover three weeks after storm

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

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Hurricane Florence left her mark on Topsail Island as evidenced by the debris strewn along the beach.

All public beach accesses are closed in Surf City.

County steps up truck spraying after storm

Pender opts for no aerial mosquito spraying Pender County Commissioners said no to aerial spraying for mosquitoes.

During Monday’s meeting, the Board heard from Pender Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser about the process. Mosquitoes increased following the hurricane, prompting of ficials to step up the county’s battle

against the bugs. “We started spraying immediately,� said Carolyn Moser, Pender County Health and Human Services director. “We are using a larvicide that kills mosquito eggs and we are spraying to kill adult mosquitos.�

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requirements including restrictions on spraying state and federal managed areas, water bodies, rivers and streams, schools, organic farms, bee hives, and aquaculture sites. “I think we were all for the idea of aerial spraying until we heard the details,� said Commissioner David Williams.

Williams said he was told only eight percent of the county’s more than 900

Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins updated County Commissioners on the relief and recovery efforts regarding Hurricane Florence at the Board’s Monday meeting.

Collins told Commissioners about 1,870 water rescues took place in the county during Hurricane Florence. That number accounts for rescue events, not just individuals rescued. “Most of the water rescues were in places that had never flooded before,�

Collins said.

Collins reported 2,484 habitable structures received damage. Of those, 1,002 were minor, 295 were major, and 96 were totally destroyed. He told commissioners he expected the numbers to rise as the water recedes and more homeowners were able to

Emergency Management Director Tom Collins reach flooded homes. “By the time all the damage assessment is done, I think we are going to see these numbers rise dramatically,� said Collins Housing for families displaced by the flooding remains an ongoing problem. “Every possible motel room around us from here to Raleigh remains full,�

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square miles would be open to aerial spraying. Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer said aerial spraying is not economically feasible considering the limited area available for spraying. “We value our beekeepers, organic farms, and our natural resources,� said Moser. “An aerial spray may not provide the targeted

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County firefighters, employees, volunteers step up during storm

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Reacting to concer ns that many residents didn’t have access to the Internet, Pender County firefighters went door to door in western areas of the county to

warn residents of impending flooding conditions – especially in areas affected

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Volunteer firefighters from the Atkinson VFD and the Shiloh Columbia VFD, along with Pender EMS and Fire employees went house

Burgaw Mayor Pete Cowan talks with Governor Roy Cooper at the Pender County Emergency Operations Center last week. Cooper visited Pender County for an update on relief and recovery efforts. Cowan said Burgaw avoided major damage from the hurricane, generators installed at the town’s sewer lift stations following the hurricanes of the late 90s kept the town’s waste•water Push Mowers • Lawn Tractors Zerosystem Turn operating Mowers during the power outage.

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Hampstead Women’s Club Thrift Store flooded

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Hampstead Women’s Club volunteers have been working hard to get their building up and running following damages sustained during Hurricane Florence. The building was flooded from about 3½-4½ feet of water in both sides of the building, including the Thrift Store and the rental spaces. The flooding came from the creek that runs behind the building, and from the overflow from the two buildings on the east side of the Women’s Club.

Once the water receded, Finesse Pro Services provided cleaning and restoration services to the building; and volunteers came out to help empty the buildings.

“We are thankful for the volunteers,” said Lisa Steinkamp, Hampstead Women’s Club volunteer.

“Some of the Hampstead Kiwanis Club members, volunteers from the community and volunteers from the Women’s Club have been emptying all of the store, the office and everything in the building.”

Although it still needs a bit of drywall work, the people that rent from the Women’s Club will soon be able to get back in. The rental side of the building has been sanitized, cleaned up and is nearly ready for use.

The Church of Christ will be able to begin meeting there again for Sunday mor ning meetings, and to hold their Wednesday prayer meetings on the rental side of the building.

Sylvan Learning Center will begin putting their

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The Hampstead Women’s Club’s stock in the parking lot after the storm. rental space back together in the back part of the building next weekend, allowing them to start meeting again once school starts back. Weight Watchers will also be able to come back into the building and start their meetings within the next couple of weeks.

The Thrift Store still needs quite a bit of work before reopening. The volunteers are in the process of gutting that part of the building, taking out all the affected drywall, carpeting and flooring. It will need to be redone completely with new floors and walls, and it is estimated that the Thrift Store will not be able to open for a month or two.

When the times to restock the Thrift Store, they will need lots of dona-

tions. Everything in the store was a total loss. The Women’s Club will also be needing volunteers when they are ready to restock.

The store cannot accept donations at this time, since there is no place to store the items. The Women’s Club recommends that immediate donations be made to Safe Haven, another nonprofit in the area.

The Pender County Humane Society Fall Spaghetti Dinner, which was scheduled to take place at the Women’s Club, has been postponed indefinitely.

“We just appreciate all the support we have gotten from the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead, and from the women of the Hampstead Women’s Club in helping

us get to this point,” said Steinkamp. “Axon Disposal Service was nice enough to donate some extra garbage bins. We called, and they were right down there within an hour, and we appreciated it. Little Caesar’s Pizza of Hampstead donated pizzas for one of the workdays for our volunteers and we appreciated that, too. We are so thankful to everybody for helping, and hopefully when it’s time to restock, people will have donations to help with that.”

Hampstead Women’s Club is located at 14435 Hwy 17 in Hampstead.

For more infor mation, find them on Facebook or visit their website at www.

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No burning ban in Pender County From Staff Reports Pender County is not under a burning ban.

“Homeowners can burn vegetative yard trimmings from their property in a controlled matter,” said Tommy Batson, Pender

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Pender EMS & Fire Report Weeks of Sept. 9-29

Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 708 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 130 Sloop Point Station 14 74 Hampstead Station 16 75 Surf City Station 23 45 Topsail Beach Station 4 19 Union Station 5 61 Rocky Point Station 7 90 Atkinson Station 9 55 Maple Hill Station 13 6 Scott Hill Station 18 8 Hwy 421 South Station 29 25 Type of Calls Cancelled: 82 Refusals: 173 Stand By: 0 Transported: 296 Treated/released: 37 Ambulance Strike Teams During Hurricane 9/19-27: 120 calls Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 237 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 13 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 60 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 66 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 21 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 43 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 34 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 85 Motor Vehicle Crash 20 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 114 Cancelled 18 Ocean Rescue 0

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houses out.”

Commissioners discussed the amount of illegal dumping which occurred during Hurricane Matthew two years ago, including the huge illegal dump which sprang up at the intersection of N.C. 210 and Point Caswell Road.

“Yes, it is going to be an issue and a problem and it will be considered illegal dumping. We had to print signs up during Matthew.

And if we catch them, we can prosecute,” Collins said.

“We are going to see more of that C&D (construction and demolition) debris and we are going to have to deal with it,” said Commissioner David Williams.

Commissioner David Piepmeyer reminded residents to not place debris piles under powerlines. The contractors will not pick up debris placed under powerlines and risking hitting the lines with their equipment.

Commissioners praised Pender County Animal Shelter Director Jewell Horton for her work during Hurricane Florence rescuing animals trapped or abandoned during the flood.

“I made several visits with Jewell and they were doing the best they could with those animals,” said Commissioner Jackie Newton.

“Jewell was not only managing hands-on care, she was out in the boats, in the water pulling animals out of homes and bringing them back. She handled it well.”

Continued from page 1A said Collins. ‘Housing is an issue. We have asked FEMA through the governor’s office to turn on the housing assistance programs.”

Collins said travel trailers can be used to house people displaced from their homes. Parking the trailers at the flooded property when possible. Collins also said it is possible countyowned land could be used to place trailers to provide temporary housing.

“Hopefully we can place the travel trailers at their homes so they can live there and work on their houses at the same time,” said Collins.

As the cleanup continues, vegetative and construction demolition debris is a growing problem. Collins reported tree debris pickup is concentrated in the Hampstead area at this time, where most of the wind damage from the storm occurred. Finding places to dump the debris is a challenge.

“The vegetative debris sites are so wet we have had trouble getting the trucks in there so we have had to look elsewhere for sites suitable for the trucks to dump,” said Collins. “We just hope people will be patient as we work to get this picked up. The trucks are going to make multiple passes to pick up debris.

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Notes from the Field

Butterbean adventures

Bill Messer For whatever reason, I decided to swing by the grocery store on the way home from Burgaw, and when I passed Sonny Rowe’s garden market at the intersection of highways 117 and 210, there it was, a big banner stretched out across the front of the building, “Fresh Shelled Butterbeans”.

I locked up the brakes and slid sideways into the turn lane, almost passed the driveway with just enough room to make the left turn back into the parking area.

“Got butterbeans?” I asked.

“In the cooler,” the salesperson at the register said, and when I opened the door and saw a plastic bag full, I asked, “How much?” and she gave me the price.

I had thought about getting maybe two pounds but wound up saying, “Gimme all of them,” and wound up with $20 worth of butterbeans.

“That’s a lot of butterbeans,” I told the woman at the register. “Can I freeze some?”

“Cook them all, and freeze what you want for later,” she suggested.

The butterbeans filled the large Revere Ware copper-bottom pot almost to the rim and when I cooked them they were as good as I had envisioned, this time with butter and salt, but with dreams of butterbeans and rice.

Nature was to interrupt my plans, as Hurricane Florence developed into a major hurricane and I had to focus on evacuation plans.

I emptied the freezer before we left on what came to be known as the “Evacuation Vacation”.

The frozen butterbeans worked as acceptable ice pack for the cooler, along with bottles of frozen water, and we took off for Asheville.

Kathy’s son lives in Asheville, and he opened his house to us, made us feel welcome, and led us on several trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The City of Asheville provided us with a convenient bus route with a closeby stop, and one day we took it into downtown for lunch and a visit to Malaprops Books and bought a large-

print book of New York Times crosswords, divided into easy, medium and hard.

And that became the basis for our stay, walks around the neighborhood, trips to town, and lots of canasta. Canasta is a type of rummy, and I was taught to play by two of the most cut-throat players ever, my godmother and my grandmother, both sweet matronly genteel southern women, but deal ‘em a hand of canasta and the sweetness went away, replaced with canasta blood lust.

One evening, during dinner prep, I dug my block of frozen butterbeans from Dave’s freezer, to contribute to the evening meal. The home frozen butterbeans aren’t like the store-bought frozen butterbeans, which, if you shake or hit the bag, the butterbean mass separates into individual beans. My frozen butterbeans was more like a giant ice cube, and banging on the mass with a wooden spoon sent butterbeans flying about the kitchen like scattershot.

Many made it into the bowl, many others into the sink, the clean dishes in the rack, hair, across the room and into the dog’s dish.

They were good, though, and I had knocked off all the easily accessible outer beans. After thawing in the refrigerator on the first day back to Hampstead, I got some more off.

I made lunch with knocked-off microwaved butterbeans, and a can of barbecue flavored Vienna Sausage from my emergency food supply.

I had dreamed of butterbeans and rice, kinda’ like an upscale hoppin’ john, and finally the long journey to fulfilling my desire was achieved. I made a pot of rice, and with sliced Spam, more emergency rations, and onions, I made the dinner, as good as I had wished, and with enough left over for many more meals.

That’s what happens when greed takes over. A couple of pounds of butterbeans would have been a gracious plenty, but at the last moment, seeing them in the cooler, four pounds didn’t really seem all that much.

Butterbeans and rice, a couple of pats of butter, salt and pepper – the stuff of dreams, enough to give me hope for after the storm. And a reminder tomorrow and the next day, and dreams realized, continue with getting life back to post Florence Continued on page 4A

Southern cuisine at its finest – butterbeans and rice, with sautéed Spam and onions

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A queens farewell We met through a mutual friend on a late spring day, and fell in love on a farm where pears and persimmon blossoms were in riot after a long cold winter.

We said goodbye a few days before Hurricane Florence as my best friend, my wife, dried my tears.

June was malnourished, sick, and abused when she came into the rescue league back in 2012. Hers was one of the worst cases; she was nursing a ninemonth-old filly, and eating fast food wrappers out of desperation to produce milk. I saw the pictures, but I didn’t meet her until she was healthy again, and I didn’t recognize her.

Miss Crystal said June was the perfect horse for me; older, steady, smart and big. Her stance is better than my seat in the pictures of our first ride, where she dodged those flowering trees even when I gave her conflicting commands.

We bonded immediately. Maybe it was just because she was a gorgeous horse, and although we had only been rescue volunteers for a little while, I was already tired of seeing sick, hungry or hurting horses. Maybe it was because I was profligate with oatmeal cookies, honeybuns and Nekots.

While our Fella and Polly were no longer sad and skinny, June was pretty like the spring day when we had our first ride. What was more, she knew it, and I think it made her more confident.

I have been accused, and rightfully so at times, of applying too many human traits to animals. Perhaps I do, but I firmly believe there are some animals that respond beyond the norm when they connect with the right person.

Miss Rhonda calls it a “Perfect Puppy” moment, such as when a toddling eightweek-old hound chooses the child who will be his companion. I reckon June and I had what one could call a “Perfect Pony” moment from the beginning, although at 16.2 hands and 1,600 pounds, she was no pony.

She didn’t care that I was a firmly middle aged man in a world where teenaged girls are have more riding experience. She didn’t mind when I did really stupid things; if my command was too far outside the pale, June would just stop, lock her legs, and turn to look at

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That is not to say she couldn’t or wouldn’t run. Once in a while, her ears would lay back, and all I could do was hold on, since something at the other end of the farm needed examining.

Sometimes she and the others would be in the bottom pasture as I pulled in, and that golden mane and tail would fly as her muscles bunched and she became as artist’s dream of a horse running in the sunshine. She would dance and caracole and whicker, in part because it was feeding time, but also because she was welcoming me home.

I could stand in her path as she ran pell-mell toward me, and at the perfect moment, she’d slam on brakes and lay her head over my shoulder.

I cannot think of June without thinking of dear friends. Crystal, Teana and Shelly, who helped me through the first couple months of learning what to do and what not to do. Deb Whittington, who helped me improve my seat and who gave June an Australian saddle, which was better for both horse and rider. Deb’s husband Ron, who helped treat Continued on page 4A

Exercises that help arthritis pain, stiffness Dear Savvy Senior, What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to aggravate it.

Stiff and Achy Dear Stiff, Many people who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen their condition, but that’s not true. Exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis.

Proper and careful exercises can help reduce joint pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles around the joints and increase flexibility. It also helps manage other chronic conditions that are common among seniors with arthritis, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Here are some tips to help you get started.

Recommended Exercises Determining exactly which types of exercises that are best for you depends on the form and severity of your arthritis, and which joints are involved. It’s best to work with your doctor or a physical therapist to help you develop a personalized exercise program. The different types of exercises that are most often recommended to seniors with arthritis include: s2ANGE OF MOTION EX ercises: These are gentle stretching exercises that

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can relieve stiffness as well as improve your ability to move your joints through their nor mal range of motion. These exercises should be done daily. s3TRENGTHENING EXER cise: Calisthenics, weight training and working with resistance bands are recommended (two or more days a week) to maintain and improve your muscle strength, which helps support and protect your joints. s!EROBIC EXERCISES Low-impact activities like walking, cycling, swimming or water aerobics are all recommended three to five times per week to help improve cardiovascular health, control weight, and improve your overall function.

It’s also important to keep in mind that when you first start exercising, you need to go slow to give your body time to adjust. If you push yourself too hard you can aggravate your joint pain. However, some muscle soreness or joint achiness in the beginning is normal.

To help you manage your pain start by warming up with some simple stretches or range of motion exercises for five to 10 minutes before you move on to strengthening or aerobic exercises. Another tip is to apply heat to the joints you’ll be working before you exercise, and use

cold packs after exercising to reduce inflammation.

If you’re experiencing a lot of pain while you exercise, you may need to modify the frequency, duration, or intensity of your exercises until the pain improves. Or you may need to try a different activity, for example, switching from walking to water aerobics. But it you’re having severe, sharp or constant pain, or large increases in swelling or your joints feel hot or red, you need to stop and see your doctor. %XERCISING !IDS To help you exercise at home, the Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of free online videos (see Arthritis.org/living-witharthritis/exercise/videos) to guide you through a variety of exercises.

Or there are arthritis exercise DVDs you can purchase for a few dollars through Collage Video (CollageVideo.com, 800819-7111) or the Arthritis Foundation Store (AFstore. org).

Also see Go4life.nia. nih.gov (or call 800-2222225), a National Institute on Aging resource that offers a free exercise guide that provides illustrated examples of dif ferent exercises.

If you need some motivation or don’t like exercising alone, ask your doctor about exercise programs in your area for people with arthritis. Hospitals and clinics sometimes offer special programs, as do local health clubs and senior centers.

I love our state, and I like calling North Carolina home. It’s the only home I have ever known, in spite of being born in California. A homegrown beach bum I am, and still being natural blonde in my second half century is proof positive I am an island girl. I have little interest in international travel.

There is so much more of our state I would like to see and more of our country as well.

I travel consistently for business, and had the pleasure of working in Pinehurst recently. I could see clearly where the town got its name. I also rode through Evergreen due to a detour on the highway, which indicative of its name, reminded me of one of the many things I love about North Carolina: it is very green!

Trees are one of the things I missed the most when I moved to the Island.

I have planted a few of my own since then and graduated from a driveway strip to a bona fide yard with grass, flowers and palms.

Topsail Island got its name because of its topography as well: you have probably read about Blackbeard hiding out here, where he could see the tops of potential enemy’s sails. Of course pronunciation is what sets locals and tourists apart: its TopSUL not TopSALE. I enjoy reading Our State Magazine, an annual birthday gift from my surrogate parents. It is always fun to read about places I’ve been, as well as many I haven’t. They do a great job of making the simplicity of some places spectacular, and the grandeur of others seem simple.

I even learn little known facts, like trivia that suggests the Trailer Bar is held together by cockroaches holding hands.

Seriously, I read that there.

From Murphy to Manteo, we do have it all. The mountains the piedmont the sand hills, rivers, marshes and beach. Definitely the coast with the most, though I try not to talk about it so much since it seems our little secret is out.

I meet families who have been vacationing here for decades, and people who are here for the first time ever. Though their experiences vary, their enthusiasm for our environment is infinite.

Home is where the heart is, as they say, and it’s not just where you live but who shares that space as well. Our state is beautiful, our southern culture quaint and comfortable. I like calling North Carolina home. Ironically, I wrote this column the week prior to Hurricane Florence ravaging our state. I have so many ideas floating in my head from that experience and our current conditions, it is sure to be a series so please stay tuned.

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My Spin

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In the path We should start a petition for the National Weather Service to eliminate names starting with the letter “F” in naming storms. Fran, Floyd, now Florence have wreaked havoc with property, disrupted people’s lives and have been the cause of too

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Friends who helped us rebuild a neglected farm into a place where horses and sometimes people could heal.

She had friends, too – Old Red, a sad gelding on his eighth home with no hope when he came to us. King Leon, a paso fino who personified arrogance. Crazy Fatima Grace, with whom June had the type of relationship that can only be described as the two prettiest girls in high school who simultaneously love and hate each other.

Whether it was instinct or intelligence, June seemed to know what to do when we brought in a rescue horse.

Some she nurtured; some she put in their place.

Some she ran with as we pulled up the lane to feed, showing them it was okay to be happy again, that not all people were bad.

Without June, Polly’s Field wouldn’t have been the same. The farm was a place she made her very own. Every one of the 20 or so horses that moved through those gates learned quickly that Polly’s Field was June’s Country.

June began dealing with some serious health issues after Hurricane Matthew, but usually some medicine and special feed picked her back up. There were times we thought she would never make it, but she always decided she was going to get better.

She may not have been the same tank of a horse who bossed the herd at

many deaths.

When people (oldtimers) talk about hurricanes, Hazel is generally the benchmark by which they judge other storms. I was nine in October 1954 and remember Hazel 64 years later.

My dad was manager of WNCT-TV in Greenville and they had just completed construction of an 800-foot tall TV tower; he stayed awake all night worried it might fall and the one-year old station might go off the air. Hazel eroded our beautiful sloping beach at our vacation home on the Neuse River, washing so much sand into our concrete block house that we used water hoses to wash it out.

I don’t think I made this up, but I remember there used to be a drivein theatre on Highway 70

approaching Morehead City, just in front of the old Greyhound race track. The movie screen had blown away, but the marquee remained and someone had put up letters that said “Gone with the Wind,” promoting not the movie by that name, but the loss of their business. Even if not true it is a good story that shows people’s resilience and senses of humor.

North Carolina felt like hurricane alley during the 1950s and even into the 60s. The year following Hazel we suffered again from Connie, Diane and Ione, all of which created further beach erosion, property damage and stymied recovery efforts.

The advance preparation for Florence has been unlike any we’ve seen. Even before it was

Polly’s Field, but she was strong and bright-eyed again, although age and illness were taking their toll. She became content to allow Melanie the Donkey to take over as lead mare, and Old Red spent more time helping June, where she had once groomed and reassured him.

We had a last long talk one night before she died.

I sat beside her holding her head, in her favorite patch of grass where she had laid down to rest. I went back to the house and told Rhonda that it was time to tell her goodbye – but as we went back to her, June stood and walked slowly home. She even resisted a bit when I tried to lead her, showing some of the regal attitude from when we met on that spring day years before.

I hardly slept that night, worrying about the coming hurricane and how hard it would be on her. I checked on her several times, and she turned her head as if to tell me to stop being silly.

Sometime the next night, she laid down and never woke up.

Melanie and Mabel simply stared sadly at her in the dawn, with Mabel occasionally patting the ground beside June with one tentative hoof. Red whinneyed and neighed, desperately trying to awaken her.

Once again, I had to call on a friend, one whose chewing tobacco June always tried to steal, and we buried her on the last normal night before Florence.

I have often said that Heaven for me isn’t necessarily going to mean gilded streets leading to pearly gates and man-

sions. I think Heaven is reached after you turn off a paved country road onto a rutted dirt path. At the end of the path, shaded by friendly trees, is a farmhouse with a wide, welcoming porch, with your loved ones waiting.

Aloof cats sit atop fence posts, looking snootily down on overjoyed hounds that scatter chickens as they bay a greeting.

And if you’ve been really good, a golden queen of a horse will lift her head, whicker, and race you up the driveway to welcome you home.

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‘normal’.

Sonny Rowe’s fresh shelled butterbeans had helped me weather the storm, and they were as good as I had supposed they would be, all the way from Rocky Point to D E A D L I N E for Hampstead to Asheville News & and back to Hampstead, Advertising a round trip of nearly 900 is Friday at Noon. miles.

officially designated a hurricane, or its course more definitive, people began preparations - by Tuesday it was almost at fever pitch. Power generators were gone by Sunday and long gas lines became the norm at almost every outlet.

I heard one manager in a chain grocery store remark that by midweek they had already surpassed their biggest sales week ever. Frantic shoppers (I hesitate using any word that begins with Fran) had emptied shelves of water, along with bread and canned goods.

But even as everyone was hurriedly trying to prepare as best they could there was a good humor present. We all recognized we were in the same boat,

that we could not change the course of this storm, that we might likely lose power for several days and have to rough it without air conditioning, TV or the Internet. The guy or gal behind you in the checkout line had the same concerns and felt the same urgency.

Our better angels emerge in times of crisis.

North Carolinians help people they don’t know with debris removal, reconstruction, food and clothing and other acts of kindness. Our state and local governments also respond to the challenges, keeping us informed and helping people who don’t heed the calls to evacuate. Utility workers brave mosquitoes, heat and foul weather to restore servic-

es. First responders and medical personnel work endless hours caring for and comforting us.

We fear for our possessions, but in this time we realize that they were just things and that people’s safety is the ultimate concern. Let’s put ourselves in the path of helping others.

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

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Pender County Pigskin Preview

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer After what amounted to a three week hiatus due to Hurricane Florence, the three Pender County high schools will resume their season. all three schools will open conference play.

Let’s take a look at this week’s games.

One note: The games that were postponed due to the storm will be made up during the remainder of the season. The schedule will be played this week as planned.

Trask hosts Lejeune The Titans started the season 0-3 before picking up their first win of the season at Union while the Devil pups are 0-4 this year and 1-35 since 2015. Their last win was on Nov. 6,2015 verse Northside -Pinetown.

The Titans are a run first team. That has served them well over the last three years. The team averages just under 300 yards a game on the ground and in the last two contests have rushed for a combined 785 yards. Senior quarterback Jake Johnson leads the team with 415 yards and is averaging 103 yards a game. Fellow senior Zion Cruse has come on strong from the fullback position. The Titans can run

the football. Defensively, Trask is stout against the run.

Lejeune is allowing 46 points a game this season and has not proven themselves to be a defensive threat as of yet.

Look for the Titans to pound the ball inside with Cruse to open things up and then run their triple option. Jacob Johnson will rush for a buck seventy five and Cruse will get his as well. The Titan defense will shut the Devil Pups down.

This is a Titan win, I would bet the farm on it.

The question is can the Tighten up Titan defense pitch the shut out. The score: Trask 47-Lejeune 0.

Topsail at South Brunswick The 4-0 Pirates were scheduled to open the Mideastern Conference schedule against Hoggard. However, the revised schedule has them at the 3-1 South Brunswick Cougars.

South Brunswick may have one of the better quarterbacks in the conference in Mason Phillips. He has thrown for 348 yards this year but has also thrown three interceptions. They have a two headed running game with senior Dayshon Lee and junior Alex Brown leading the way.

Topsail has the best

running back in the area and quite possibly in the state in Noah Lavalle. He has rushed for 750 yards with 10 touchdowns in four games. He is averaging 187.5 yards a game.

Junior signal caller Cody Wallis has given the Pirates something they have not had in a viable passing attack. He has thrown six touchdown passes with no picks.

Trask beat the Cougars up in the first half of their nonconference game before running out of gas.

The Titans did it by running right at the South Brunswick defense. That does no bode well for the Brunswick County team.

South will try and load the box up like they did against Trask in the second half in an effort to bottle up the Pirate running game. Wallis will make them pay by finding his favorite receiver Johnathan Ward for a touchdown.

Lavalle will find running room. I will venture to say that the Cougars could play 12 on the field and still be ravaged by Lavalle. My guess is Noah goes for 185 with three touchdowns.

Topsail started 4-0 the last two years but could not play with the big boys.

That stops this year. Topsail goes 1-0 in the MEC. The score: Topsail 41-

South Brunswick 13.

Pender hosts Richlands To say that the Pender Patriot football team is in a rebuilding mode would be an understatement. The Pats have an offensive line full of underclassmen and have just two playmakers on the team. Pender is giving up 48 points a game with no team scoring under 40 points against them.

Lavell Henry is the workhorse for the team.

He is talented but is running behind a young and inexperienced o-line.

Brother Mahkel is a very good receiver and quarterback Bryson Stewart has some talent However, he is running for his life every Friday night.

Richlands has a very good rushing attack with seniors Emanuel Whitehead and Jalen Jefferson combining for 600 yard this year. This could get ugly quick.

The Wildcats will run rampant over Pender. The young Patriots play with heart and will not give up. However, they are just undermanned against the 2A Wildcats. Lavell Henry will be a bright spot while Coach Tim Smith can only hope that Stewart will come away without an injury. The score: Richlands 40-Pender 0

NCHSAA extends high school sports season

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Roget’s Thesaurus defines “chaos” in many ways, among them disorder, confusion, bedlam, disarray, turmoil, and mess, and just about all those definitions have been met in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

When one sees the flooding and destruction Florence caused – and is still causing – certainly the last thing that enters one’s mind is sports –although it can be a diversion from the everyday woes of cleaning up, repairing, and restoring.

But it is the task of the NCHSAA to address the immediate future of the fall sports’ season when conditions allow it to resume, and he governing body for North Carolina high school sports did that

Lane looking to finish strong for the Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a junior on the Heide Trask Titan wrestling team Jahiem Lane tried to find his stride. He took up the sport in an attempt to try and stay in shape for his first love, football. In the process he became a pretty good grappler.

This year he is a senior on the Trask Titan football team. He has played primarily on the defensive side of the ball where he has made his presence known with his speed and agility along with his tenacious nature when getting to the ball carrier.

Mr. Lane has yet to decide rather to wrestle during the winter season or attempt to play basketball.

However, for the time being he will try and help the Trask football team finish strong during the regular season with the hope of earning what has proven to be an elusive spot in the playoffs.

this past week.

“The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall are difficult even in the best of times,” NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker said in a recent press release.

“However, we must do everything in our power to do what is best for the students who participate in our programs across the state.

“Minimizing risk of injury while providing a wholesome athletic environment that supports and enriches the educational experience for our student-athletes must always be paramount in our decision making.”

The biggest challenge came in football where the season was extended by a week. The regular season will now finish on Nov. 9 with the playoffs begin-

ning the following week.

State championships will be played on Dec. 14-15.

Topsail, for instance, has lost two Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference games – at Hoggard and home against New Hanover. With just one week being added to the schedule, according to Pirate Coach Wayne Inman, it will require scheduling two games in one week.

“It’s going to put most teams playing two games in a week, you’ll play on a Friday night and come back around on a Tuesday,” Inman said. “You have to do that to get them all in. If you are a larger school where you play different kids on offense and defense I don’t think it will affect the kids too much.

It’s the smaller schools, where you have multiple kids playing both ways (offense and defense) that

will be the most effective.”

The other changes include pushing seeding dates back for volleyball and boys’ soccer, and allowing volleyball teams to play up to five games per week. Regional and state championships for girls’ golf, cross country, and girls’ tennis will go on as scheduled.

Volleyball seeding is now Oct. 22, moved from Oct. 18, and first-round playoff games will start on Oct. 22. Boys’ soccer seeding will take place on Oct. 31, changed from Oct. 29.

First playoff game will be Nov. 3.

The Pender County Board of Education, in conjunction with Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill, sent out a memo last Wednesday (Oct. 26) stating, “District maintenance

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Hayden Walsh is known for many things at Topsail High School. He is an accomplished baseball player with the ability to play at the collegiate level and maybe further with hard work and a little luck.

However, during the fall sports season he can be found on the Pirates football team where his hardnosed approach has served him well.

Hayden is a running back and also plays defensive tackle. On the offensive side of the ball he has become one of quarterback Cody Wallis favorite targets. Through four games Mr. Walsh has six catches and a touchdown.

Hayden is a handful. His never say die approach has given the Pirates another option in the running game as well as in the passing game. Hayden Walsh plays hard for the Topsail Pirates.

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In My Opinion Hurricane Florence has changed many lives forever. The storm has taken peoples homes and jobs and in extreme cases, the lives of loved ones either directly or indirectly. One life that was lost was that of a dear friend of the community in Barbara Wilson.

Mrs. Wilson was beloved by many and was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Her family is in my prayers and should be in the prayers of all of us.

With all that our county has been through n the last few weeks, it would be easy to just lay down and cry. However, that is not the Pender County way. This community will not give in to the disastrous trail that the storm left. Pender County strong. That is the saying that comes to mind.

I have made my way across the county as much as I could, surveying the devastation that was left behind.

Countless families were left with nothing, left to pick up the pieces as best they can, relying on their friends and neighbors and of course Gods grace. Never underestimate what the community around you will do when the chips are down.

God has a plan.

As I rode down Stag Park Road and White Stocking Road Saturday, I

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could not help but feel the pain of the folks that are enduring the heartache of losing their homes and keepsakes of a lifetime. I saw folks working to try and get their yards straight despite the fact that their homes were full of mold and soggy remains. These folks refuse to give up. They embody the strength of our community.

I moved to Pender County 30 years ago. I was not born and raised here. However, I consider myself to be a Pender County person through and through. I love my community and every person in it. I am proud of the way that our county is coming together during these trying times. If you see a neighbor struggling and can give them a hand, do so. I don’t have to tell y’all that, you are doing it already. Remember, we will endure by the grace of God and the helping hands of each other.

Pender County strong!

Topsail Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer While things get back as close to normal as possible in Pender County, so too are the schools and the athletic programs at Pender, Trask, and Topsail.

Practices officially started last week with games picking up this week with crowded schedules all the way around.

Even though there were no “official” events in which teams participated in as a team, several Topsail girls’ and boys’ crosscountry runners go a bit of a jump on the activities when they participated as “unattached” runners at

Schaeffer is a real two-sport star at Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Haley Schaeffer entered Pender High School as a freshman, she was touted to be a very good softball player. She could play multiple positions and had a plethora of experience from the travel ball circuit.

She showed her talents as a freshman on the softball diamonds and was voted to the Post-Voice all county softball team.

During the summer she showed up on the volleyball court. She played through the summer league and made huge strides for Coach Matt Davis.

Haley is a force at the net and can also serve the ball with authority.

She has not shown any hesitancy when playing through the Patriots very tough nonconference schedule and should be a force through the Coastal 8 Conference slate.

the Bo Run Invitational last Saturday.

Jenna Reiter of West Carteret won the girls’ championship race in 19:29.37. Coming in eighth, running “unattached” was Makayla Obremski, who crossed the finish line in 20:28.71. Obremski was followed by Lady Pirate teammates – also running unattached – Bailey Wells (16th; 21:13.72), Skylar Libretto (44th; 22:48.67), and Madison Snyder (25:44.31.

There were 126 runners in the race.

In the girls’ invitational race, Leah Ward finished 24th in 27:20. There 74nrun-

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Surf City Pier open for business

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic

Photo contributed

Pender County officials talk with Governor Roy Cooper at the county Emergency Operations Center last week during Cooper’s visit.

Housing needed for hurricane victims From Staff Reports The Pender County Housing Authority (PCHA) is seeking property owners and property managers to rent units to help families who lost homes in due to Florence. PCHA is glad to act as a clearing house for properties in the Pender County area. Landlords are also encouraged to list available units on www.nchousingsearch.org.

“Hurricane Florence displaced many families,” said Judith Herring, Pender County Housing director. “Before Hurricane Florence Pender County

faced a shortage of affordable housing. The storm has exacerbated the great need for housing.”

Owners and property managers can send information on available units to housinginfo@pendercountync.gov.

“Please include the address of the unit, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and the utilities the tenant would be responsible for paying,” said Herring. “Please also include a date when the unit will be available for lease and the rent desired.

Landlords who can only of-

fer limited term rentals of less than 12 months should be sure to include that information in the email.”

Many Pender County residents are desperate for a safe place to live. Some will need temporary housing while their homes are being repaired and some will need permanent rental housing for at least 12 months. We encourage landlords in high cost areas such as Hampstead, Rocky Point and Surf City to consider making rental units available to Pender County families at a reasonable cost.

“Keeping families in Pender County and keeping children in their schools is so important,” said Herring.

Watch Pender County’s website at www.pendercountync.gov or Pender County’s Facebook page for storm recovery updates.

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook. com/penderem and on the website http://www.penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

Transportation available to Burgaw for applying for assistance From Staff Reports The Pender County Department of Health and Human Services announced that residents in Pender County will be able to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP,” began Sept. 28. Applications will continue through Saturday, Oct. 6.

“The sign-up will take

place in the Pender County Agricultural Building, 801 S. Walker St. in Burgaw,” said Carolyn Moser, Pender County Health and Human Services director.

“Because we know this could be a travel hardship for residents, we are offering a shuttle from the Hampstead Annex to Burgaw and back.”

Moser said each applicant must bring some form of identification.

The bus schedule starting Oct. 2-6 is as follows: s0ICKUP AT &OOD ,ION in Rocky Point at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. s0ICKUP AT (AMPSTEAD Annex at 1 pm only Eligible households will receive a one-time benefit on a special debit card (called an EBT card) to help buy food. The exact amount will depend on household size, but a family of one would re-

ceive $192, a family of four would receive $640 and larger families would receive more.

Residents already receiving food assistance will automatically receive food replacement money on their cards.

For more information call the Pender County Department of Health and Human Services at 910-259-1240.

Hurricane Florence took a lot from our community. One of things it took was normalcy. One of the things that the folks around here love to do is fish. The saltwater anglers have been hesitant to put their boats in the water due to the nature of the storm damage. The fresh water guys are left to wonder how long the waters will be contaminated by the floods.

The Surf City Ocean Pier was hammered by the winds and waves of the nasty storm. When it was all said and done they lost 185 feet off the end of the pier. That would deter most folks from even considering opening. Not the folks on Topsail Island.

I talked to the folks at the pier and they were very upbeat about the prospect of the pier and its future. In fact, on Sunday morning there were people fishing. They said it could have been worse.

It’s fixable. We have people fishing right now.

Come on down and take a look.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Anglers work the pier last weekend in Surf City.

Schedule Continued from page 5A staff have completed a review of high school athletic facilities and has approved its use by students and staff. High school athletic teams are permitted to start practicing on Thursday (Oct. 27).”

Pender High School will utilize the gymnasium space at Burgaw Middle School and West Pender

Roundup Continued from page 5A ners in this race.

Four Pirates ran in the boys’ championship race, led by Brenden Parrella (7th; 19:10.20). Following Parrella were James Campbell (25th; 20:54.14), Photo contributed

Pender County Commissioners and School officials met last week to discuss funding needs to get county schools repaired after Hurricane Florence. Commissioners earmarked $4 million from the county’s undesignated fund balance for school repairs.

The folks that were fishing on Sunday morning were catching a mixed bag of fish, with a few spots, black bass along with the normal stuff. A bottom rig baited with shrimp will work right now.

The fresh waterfishing is done for a while.

The waters still have that nasty smell of whatever the flood waters brought with it down stream. The river is extremely high and will take time to drop. Monitor the news media to keep informed before attempting to put your boat in the river.

This week’s fishing tip The folks on Topsail Island are trying to recover from the storm. That being said, there are quite a few local businesses that have reopened. These folks are trying to bring a since of normalcy back to the island. They are also trying to recoup just a little bit of what was lost. Take a ride down to the island. Stop in the businesses that are open.

One thing that should be mentioned is that there is still plenty of damage on the beach. Please show these folks the respect that they deserve.

Middle School as the Pender high gymnasium was currently serving as a shelter. Cross country practice in the district is restricted to track facilities on campus.

All practices are on an optional basis. No studentathlete will experience consequences for not attending practice during this time. A decision will be made on the resumption of athletic contests as soon as possible.

Hayden Rogerson (26th; 21:01.06), and Eddie Rooke (50th; 22:13.47). There were 147 runners in the race.

The Topsail teams are at Hugh McRae Park Thursday in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference race with Hoggard, North Brunswick, and West Brunswick.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Hurricane Florence really put a toll on the Carolinas. While us humans were displaced, anxious with the threat of what may come, our furry friends (or our furry prey, depending on which creatures we are discussing) were busy with their own issues.

From the heavy rains and resulting flooding, as well as any damage that incurred due to heavy winds, many animals were affected. Many nests were blown from trees. Shelters near creeks, streams and rivers

Mosquitos Continued from page 1A treatment Pender County needs right now.”

“A vector (aerial) spray would be costly,” said Moser. “The aerial spray may last four days, depending

Firefighters

Continued from page 1A back to the old ways of going door to door,” said Emergency Management Director Tom Collins.

Collins said the county responded well, but there is always more training and work to be done.

“I believe people heeded the warnings. We looked at every avenue possible from Code Red to social media to the television. I think there are some plans that need to be updated,” Collins said.

“We need to think about sheltering in place some of our nursing homes, even down to the hospital. We had people step up and come and help us.”

“You can’t go thought his event without giving the sheriff the recognition he deserves. Our utility director was faced with a lot of problems,” said Commission Chairman George Brown. “Kyle (Breuer, Planning Director) with giving me answers when I had questions. You can’t succeed without having folks like that in the room with you. It was great to have the resources in the room – highway patrol, DOT – it helped so much.”

were washed away. Food sources were destroyed or submerged. Animals had to find safer grounds in order to survive the storm and the days and now weeks after.

Because of this, it is very possible, even expected, to come across wildlife that you may not normally see in places they many not normally locate. Deer, raccoons, opossums, foxes and coyotes may be found wondering around in daylight and in populated areas as they begin to retreat back to safer areas. The path to those safer areas may lead to backyard encounters, roadside sprints, and urban wanderings.

The young of various woodland creatures may be found alone and seemingly frightened. This does not mean that we should approach and try to take custody. In most cases, they are temporarily left alone while the mother searches for a safe dwelling or food.

The adult will be back to care for their young soon. on weather, and it kills adult mosquitos only. It doesn’t include larvicidal applications that kill mosquito eggs.”

Spraying by truck offers both the chemical and larvicidal applications. The chemical applications work for seven days.The environmental health department started spraying as soon as the storm ended in accessible areas and increased

Not all creatures searching for new homes are furry friendlies though. High waters and standing pools make ideal habitats for slithering snakes. With the rains and winds, high grasses, blown brush, and fallen limbs have become plentiful, and this makes for perfect shelter and both venomous and non-venomous snakes.

Water moccasins, also known as cottonmouths, have been found in areas where main sources of water are far away due to the sometimes quick receding floods leaving various animals in strange locations.

Most have seen the fish kill on I-40 heading towards Wilmington where hundreds if not thousands of fish, otters, beavers, nutria and other water-based creatures were scattered bloating on the interstate.

Couple that with the young of the venomous snakes being born within weeks prior to the hurricane in which they were the treatments as roads began to open to travel.

“We have received additional state funding to continue our program,” said Moser.

“However, residents can help control mosquitos by ‘tip and toss’,” said Moser.

Tip and Toss is a process of tipping standing water in birdbaths, buckets, wading pools, old tires, and items where water gathers

already hiding in pinestraw and grasses and even plant beds, and it can make one think twice about venturing to the mail box.

Insects such as wasps also have searched for new homes after nests have been blown and destroyed. You may have already noticed small nests being formed under carports, porches or awnings at home. Personally, our house was invaded by approximately fifty baldfaced hornets as they built a nest between aluminum siding fascia over wood in our carport. There were so many there was a constant buzz and we were worried that there was some electrical wire that had shorted from the heavy rains and winds.

And of course, we cannot forget those dang mosquitoes. North Carolina has already allocated $4 million towards thinning the herd so-to-speak. The stagnant stationary pools have allowed for super mosquitoes to be born and bred. and becomes stagnant and tossing old items that you don’t need such as outdated children’s toys, old tires, and cans.”

“We’re addressing the mosquito problem,” said Moser. “We are spraying all areas of the county, four hours in the morning and four hours in the evening.”

Atkinson Town Board Regular Monthly Meeting has been moved From Oct 4 to Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at the Atkinson Town Hall

Town of Surf City Government News September 13, 2018

MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month _____________________________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 6:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on the 2nd of October 2018, at Surf City Town Hall on: • Satellite Annexation request for Union Tree LLC at 107 Colbert Lane. Being all of .82+/- Acres. Pender County Pin # 4225-27-4535-0000 • Satellite Annexation request for Harry Cordts at 99 Seahorse Lane. Being all of 4.17 +/- Acres. Pender County Pin #423579-5909-0000

• Zoning Text Amendment: Sec. 5.18 Unbuildable Oceanfront Lots: 5.18.1 Compliance. Decks and crossovers shall be permitted provided that they meet all state, federal and the following local requirements: 5.18.2 Permit required. A deck or crossover shall not be permitted until a zoning permit and building permit have been approved.

5.18.3 Size. All decks and crossovers are limited to a single level. Uncovered decks are limited to 500 square feet and covered decks are limited to 200 square feet 5.18.4 Parking. A 24 foot wide access driveway may be constructed for the owner’s access to the deck or crosswalk.

5.18.5 Uses. Property may not be used for construction of pools, overnight stays, RV hookups, or any commercial uses.

5.18.6 Addressing. Addresses shall be posted on the street side and the Oceanside of any deck structure.

5.18.6 Lighting. All lighting shall be located on the interior rails of the decking or under a roof structure. No lighting shall shine directly onto the beachfront.

Town of Burgaw Government News October 4, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Planning Administrator – The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is seeking a Planning Administrator to coordinate and oversee the town’s planning program, nuisance code enforcement, and related work as required. Must be knowledgeable of NC planning laws, federal regulations, and planning and zoning principles and practices. Must possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in planning, geography, public administration, or other related field; master’s degree in planning or related field preferred. Salary range is $46,655$65,317 DOQ.

Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from the town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kimberly Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or email krivenbark@townofburgaw.com. Positions open until filled. EOE. 1ST ANNUAL AUTUMN ON THE SQUARE The Town of Burgaw and Pender County will be hosting the 1 st Annual Autumn on the Square on Tuesday, October 16th from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Burgaw. Bring your friends and family to enjoy music, food, pumpkin decorating, crafts for the kids, and more!

FOOD VENDORS WANTED FOR BLUEBERRY DROP The Town of Burgaw and the NC Blueberry Festival Association will be hosting the 1st Annual New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop in Downtown Burgaw from 5:00-7:00 PM on December 31, 2018 and are in need of food vendors to attend the event. Applications for food vendors and food trucks can be found online at www.ncblueberryfestival.com/blueberry-drop.

October 9 October 16 October 18 October 23

CALENDAR Board of Commissioners Meeting Autumn on the Square Planning Board Meeting Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM

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

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees:

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

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.

Maintenance Worker I – The Town of Burgaw is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Worker I. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be able to operate various field equipment such as lawnmowers, etc. Must be able to perform tasks in the maintenance and repair of town streets, buildings, landscaping and water/wastewater system. Salary starting at $26,550 DOQ.

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*** 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.

RESOLUTION OF THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS CONCERNING THE COUNTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS On August 21, 2018, the Pender County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, in Burgaw, North Carolina and adopted the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Pender County Board of Elections that: 1.

The Pender County Board of Elections shall meet at 2:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Board of Elections Office at 807 S Walker Street, Burgaw to count absentee ballots.

2.

Any voter of the county may attend this meeting and observe the count.

3.

The results of the absentee ballot count will not be announced before 7:30 pm on that day.

Twila M. Jones Chair, Pender County Board of Elections

www.pendercountync.gov

Notice of General Election Pender County, North Carolina A General Election will be held on November 6, 2018 in Pender County, North Carolina to elect representatives for the following offices: US House of Representatives District 7; NC Senate District 8; NC House District 16; District Attorney District 6; NC Supreme Court Associate Justice; NC Court of Appeals Judges; NC Superior Court Judges District 5A; NC District Court Judges District 5; County Commissioners Districts 1, 2 & 3; Clerk of Superior Court; County Sheriff; Board of Education Districts 1, 2 & 4 and Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors along with several Amendment items.

Voting places will be located at: NB01 – Burgaw Town Hall: 109 N Walker St. Burgaw SB02 – Cooperative Extension Auditorium: 801 S Walker St. Burgaw CT03 – Canetuck Community Building: 6098 Canetuck Rd. Currie CS04 – Atkinson School Cafeteria: 200 N Town Hall Ave. Atkinson Hampstead CL05 – Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept.: 19170 US Hwy 421 Watha LU16 – Watha Town Hall: 425 Watha Rd. Watha MH07 – Duplin-Pender Forestry Service Building: 4815 NC Hwy 53 E Burgaw LC09 – Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.: 227 Scott Rd., Rocky Point PL10 – Penderlea Volunteer Fire Dept.: 4005 NC Hwy 11 Willard MT19 – Topsail Elementary School: 17385 US Hwy 17 Hampstead

CF11 – Cape Fear Elementary School: 1886 NC Hwy 133 Rocky Point SH12 – Wesleyan Chapel Fellowship Hall: 10255 US Hwy 17 Wilmington SC13 – Surf City Fire Dept.: 230 Wilmington St. Surf City UT14 – North Topsail Elementary School: 1310 Sloop Point Loop Rd., SP15 – Cape Fear Community College 621 NC Hwy 210 E, Hampstead GR06 – Moore’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church: 60 Minuteman Rd. Currie UH08 – Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Dept.: 115 N Old Maple Hill Rd. Maple Hill RP20 – Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Dept.: 1425 Porter Rd. Rocky Point LT18 – Hampstead Annex Building: 15060 US Hwy 17 Hampstead UU17 – Union Rescue Squad Building: 8590 NC Hwy 11 Willard

Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for absentee ballots must be made using a state approved request form and received in th the Pender County Board of Elections office by 5:00 pm. on October 30, 2018. The Board of Elections will meet on October 16 , rd th th 23 , and the 30 , at 10:00 am and again at 5:00 pm on November 6 , for the purpose of approving absentee ballot applications.

One-stop early voting will be held at the Board of Elections office located at 807 S Walker St. Burgaw, the Cape Fear Community College located at 621 NC Hwy 210 E. Hampstead, the County Annex Building located at 15060 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, the Shiloh Volunteer Fire Dept. located at 19170 US Hwy 421 Willard, and the Long Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. located at 227 Scott Road Rocky Point starting on October 17, 2018 and ending on Saturday November 3rd. One-stop early voting will be open Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm each day. All locations will be available for voting on th Sunday, October 28 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm and again on Saturday November 3rd from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Canvass will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Elections office in Burgaw on November 16, 2018. th

All voting precincts will be open on Election Day, November 6 from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. All residents of Pender County who are registered to vote with the Pender County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. Residents of the county who are not registered to vote, must register by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 or appear in person with proper ID during the One-Stop voting period in order to be eligible to vote in this election. Registration forms may be obtained from the Pender County Board of Elections office at 807 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, any branch of the Pender County library, Atkinson Town Hall, Burgaw Town Hall, Surf City Town Hall, or Topsail Beach Town Hall.

Twila M. Jones, Chair; Pender County Board of Elections

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Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-918 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON Plaintiff(s), v.

SARAH A MARSHALL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ODESSA ANDREWS 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 0.55 acres, 2.8 acres, 0.2 acres, Parcel ID Number 2248-75-2281-0000, 2248-75-30590000, 2248-75-5295-0000 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 19, 2018.

This day, September 25, 2018.

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 #8382 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-918 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON Plaintiff(s), v.

SARAH A MARSHALL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIE MARTIN ANDREWS 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 0.55 acres, 2.8 acres, 0.2 acres, Parcel ID Number 2248-75-2281-0000, 2248-75-30590000, 2248-75-5295-0000 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 19, 2018.

This day, September 25, 2018.

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 #8381 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-918 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF ATKINSON Plaintiff(s), v.

SARAH A MARSHALL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO QUINCY ANDREWS 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 0.55 acres, 2.8 acres, 0.2 acres, Parcel ID Number 2248-75-2281-0000, 2248-75-30590000, 2248-75-5295-0000 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 19, 2018.

This day, September 25, 2018.

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 #8380 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/2018

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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 William Taylor Fisher, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, William Taylor Fisher, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 12, 2018 at 17308 73rd Ave. West, Edmonds, WA 98026 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of September, 2018.

Elizabeth F. Schuh 17308 73rd Ave. West Edmonds, WA 98026 Attorney: Andrew Olsen 319 N 3rd St, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 910-777-6032 #8373 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph Felton McDowell, 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 14th day of December 2018, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 13th day of September, 2018.

Vicki Hitt 1140 Luther Drive Rockledge, FL 32955 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8374 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER ADMINSTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of George J. Long, deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of December, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 12th day of September, 2018.

Linda Long Administrator of the Estate of George J. Long c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #8375 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 11SP344 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JESSE F. MINTZ, JR. AND ELIZABETH H. MINTZ DATED MAY 24, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2673 AT PAGE 190 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 12, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 60, Section 4, Olde Point Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map of Olde Point Development recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 12 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description.

And Being more commonly known as: 113 Olde Point Loop, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jesse F. Mintz, Jr. and Elizabeth H. Mintz.

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

Legal Notices Legal Notices 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, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 11-018473 #8376 9/27, 10/4/2018 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ERWIN (SOMMERFELD) and BARBARA J. SOMMERFELD, Recorded in Book 3256, Page 190, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 18-SP-141 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

by ERWIN (SOMMERFELD) and BARBARA J. SOMMERFELD to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated June 19, 2007 and recorded in Book 3256, Page 190 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owners of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice are Erwin Sommerfeld and Barbara J. Sommerfeld.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on October 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” together with any improvements is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 603 Ardmore Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: Because the legal description is too voluminous or is otherwise an exhibit hereto that will not be published in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding and incorporated herein by said reference.

Included as part of the real property is a 2007 Clayton manufactured home bearing serial no.

HHC017182NCAB as otherwise more particularly described in a Declaration recorded in Book 3256, Page 196, Pender County Registry.

TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property.

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale dates 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. This notice further states that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 18th day of August, 2018.

THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Facsimile: 919-829-0799 #8378 9/27, 10/4/2018 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The property to be sold lies in 2 counties: New Hanover County Pender County New Hanover County Special Proceeding File # 17-SP-648 Pender County Special Proceeding File # 17-SP-207 The undersigned Substitute Trustee (hereinafter the “Trustee”) will sell the following real estate located in New Hanover and Pender Counties at public auction at 12:00 o’clock Noon on October 5, 2018, at the Courthouse Door of the New Hanover County Courthouse (the Princess Street door of the Judicial Building at 4th and Princess Streets), Wilmington, North Carolina: Real estate description: See full description below Record owner: CHL, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company.

The sale is pursuant to the power of sale contained in a deed of trust from CHL, LLC to Ryan D. Oxendine, Trustee, dated December 21, 2015, recorded on December 31, 2015 in Book 5940 Page 2252 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, also recorded on December 31, 2015 in Book 4612 Page 1904 of the Pender County Register of Deeds Office, and an order of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding on November 8, 2017, a certified copy of which has been filed in the Pender County special proceeding referenced above.

The property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder on the terms set forth herein and announced at the sale. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the successful bid, to be paid in cash, by certified check, or by official bank check will be required at the time of the sale; personal checks will not be accepted. The successful bidder(s) shall be required to tender the amount bid, less any deposit, in cash or certified check when the upset-bid period expires and the Trustee tenders or attempts to tender a deed for the property. If the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust is the successful bidder, it shall be entitled to credit-bid as to the deposit and as to the balance of the purchase price.

If the highest bidder(s) fails to pay the balance of the bid amount when the Trustee tenders or attempts to tender the deed, the high bidder shall remain liable on his/her bid pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.30(d) and (e). The highest bidder will be required to pay the remainder of the bid price and close the sale immediately upon the expiration of the upset-bid period – paying for the property does not contemplate delaying the closing because the successful bidder “has to get a loan.”

If the property is purchased by anyone other than the holder of the Deed of Trust, the purchaser will be required to pay the following amounts in addition to the bid amount: (a) the court costs to be paid to and collected by the Clerk of Superior Court pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §7A-308(a)(1) in the amount of forty-five cents ($.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the highest bid, up to but no more than $500.00 in such costs; and (b) the revenue stamps (tax stamps) on the Trustee’s deed to the purchaser required by North Carolina General Statute §105-228.30 et. seq. of the of One Dollar ($1.00) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount.

The property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem property taxes against the property, any special assessments, and all liens and other interests having priority over the deed of trust being foreclosed on.

North Carolina law provides that the foreclosure cuts off interests and liens junior to (subordinate to) the deed of trust being foreclosed unless this notice provides otherwise. This foreclosure sale will cut off subordinate liens and interests against the real estate except for: a. If the Internal Revenue Service has a lien or liens against the property, the sale will be subject to the right of the Internal Revenue Service for 120 days following the sale to redeem the property at the highest amount bid at the foreclosure sale. b. The map/plat of Scott’s Hill Village Phase 1 recorded in Map Book 61 page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry and a Map Book 59 page 41 of the Pender County Registry and all matters shown thereon. c. The map/plat of Scott’s Hill village Phase 2 recorded in Map Book 62 pages 199 – 200 of the New Hanover County Registry and all matters shown thereon. d. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Scotts Hill Village recorded in Book 5985, at Page 347 of the New Hanover County Registry and Book 4624, at Page 72 of the Pender County Registry. e. Amended and restated/Master Access Easement and Maintenance

Legal Notices Legal Notices Agreement(s) recorded in Book 5991, page 20 of the New Hanover County Registry f. Utility and communications Easement(s) to Duke Energy Progress, LLC recorded in Book 5946, page 2614 of the New Hanover County Registry g. Utility and communications easement in favor of Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC recorded in Book 5952, page 700 of the New Hanover County Registry h. Utility and communications easement in favor of Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC in Book 5958, page 1598 of the New Hanover County Registry i. Utility easement in favor of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority recorded in Book 5977, page 2750 of the New Hanover County Registry j. Utility easement in favor of Cape fear Public Utility Authority recorded in Book 6066, Page 195, New Hanover County Registry k. Stormwater Drainage and Maintenance Agreement recorded in Book 6030, page 1350 of the New Hanover County Registry l. Amended Reimbursement Agreement recorded in Book 5991, page 84 of the New Hanover County Registry m. New Infrastructure Agreement(s) recorded in Book 5940, page 2209; and Book 4612, Page 1868 of the New Hanover County Registry As to the physical condition of the property, the property is being sold “AS IS - WHERE IS”, with no representations or warranties of any kind by the trustee, the lender, the noteholder, or any agents, attorneys, officers of those persons and entities as to the title or any physical, health, safety, or environmental, conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property; and any and all alleged representations, warranties, statements, responsibilities and liabilities are expressly disclaimed.

The sale will remain open for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, during which time anyone may file an upset bid (i.e. an increased/ higher bid) with the appropriate Clerk of Superior Court as provided in General Statute 45-21.27. After the deadline has passed for upset bids, the trustee will tender a deed to the successful purchaser immediately, collect the balance of the purchase price, and close the sale at that time. The buyer shall be responsible for the revenue stamps (the transfer tax) required by, and to be purchased from, the register of deeds when the deed is recorded.

If anyone is in possession of the property after the sale has been completed, the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property in favor of the purchaser pursuant to General Statute 45-21.29 and against anyone in possession of the property. If an order of possession is needed, it will be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain the order.

If this is residential property, anyone renting the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice 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, unless the mortgagor has cured the default before the tenant provides the notice of termination.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to the property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons for the Trustee’s inability to convey the property and complete the foreclosure include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to expiration of the upset bid period, some other court order enjoining completion of the sale, or the borrower’s payment and/or reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee may in his sole discretion declare the sale to be void and return the deposit if the Trustee believes the challenge to the sale may have merit. In such case, the purchaser will have no further remedy other than receipt/return of the bid deposit.

This sale will remain open for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, during which time anyone may file an upset bid (i.e. an increased/ higher bid) with the Clerk of Superior Court.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL STATE I. Parcel 1: (Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina): All of Tract 1, containing 85.81 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain map recorded in Map Book 49, Page 222 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with a 60-foot access easement more particularly described as “60’ access No. 1” as shown on the above-referenced map for the purpose of ingress, egress and regress from U.S. Highway No. 17 to the above-described tract of land.

Subject to a 50-foot private access easement described as Newton Road, over, upon and through the above-described tract of land as same is shown on said map, and in that certain deed of easement recorded in Book 4505, at Page 262 of the New Hanover County Registry.

Further subject to a 50-foot private access easement running along the perimeter of the northern, eastern and southern boundary line of the above-referenced tract of land and as more particularly shown on said map and in the map recorded in Map Book 36 at Page 204 of the New Hanover County Registry.

Further subject to a 50-foot public utility easement contained within that certain 50-foot private easement, running along the southern boundary of Tract 1 and both of which are shown on the aforesaid map.

Reserving unto the grantor herein, a 60-foot access easement more particularly described as “60’ access No. 2” as shown on the aforesaid map for the purpose of ingress, egress and regress over, upon and through Tract 1.

Part of this Tract 1 (this Parcel 1 in this Notice of Sale) has been subdivided since the recordation of the deed of trust being foreclosed on: A

part of the original tract is now part of “Scotts Hill Village - Phase One” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 59 Page 41 of the Pender County Registry and Map Book 61 Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry. Another part of the original tract is now “Scotts Hill Village - Phase Two” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 62 Pages 199-200 of the New Hanover County Registry.

Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36 of Scotts Hill Village Phase Two Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 62, Pages 199 & 200 of the New Hanover County Registry, have previously been released from the deed of trust and are not a part of this foreclosure sale.

II. Parcel 2: (Located in Pender and New Hanover Counties): All of Tract 3A, as the same is shown and described in that certain map recorded in Map Book 49, at Page 351, of the New Hanover County Registry, also recorded in Map Book 42, at Page 009, of the Pender County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular and accurate description.

The herein described property consists of approximately 3.93 acres, of which 2.46 +/- acres life in New Hanover County and 1.47 acres lie in Pender County.

Tract 3A (Parcel 2 in this Notice of Sale) has been subdivided since the recordation of the deed of trust being foreclosed on, and is now a part of “Scotts Hill Village - Phase One” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 59 Page 41 of the Pender County Registry and Map Book 61 Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry.

Lots 2 of Scotts Hill Village Phase One Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 59, Page 41 of the Pender County Registry, has previously been released from the deed of trust and is not a part of this foreclosure sale.

Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 226 of Scotts Hill Village Phase One Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 61, Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry, have previously been released from the deed of trust and are not a part of this foreclosure sale.

III. As to All Lots or Parcels Sold Each lot or parcel sold includes and will include all buildings and other improvements located on that lot or parcel, and all fixtures, systems, easements, appurtenances, and hereditaments related to the real estate.

IV. Sale May Be In Separate Lots, Tracts, or Combinations The property may be offered for sale (i) in separate lots, parcels or tracts, and in various combinations thereof, (ii) all offered for one price, or (iii) first one way, then another, all as the Trustee may deem appropriate.

Date: September 11, 2018.

H. Kenneth Stephens, II, Trustee 701 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (9l0) 343-1022 #8377 9/27, 10/4/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-289 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVID ALLEN JENKINS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID ALLEN JENKINS 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 1.4 acres, Parcel ID Number 2277-21-5048-0000 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 19, 2018.

This day, September 26, 2018.

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 #8385 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-289 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVID ALLEN JENKINS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: DAVID ALLEN JENKINS 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 1.4 acres, Parcel ID Number 2277-21-5048-0000 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 19, 2018.

This day, September 26, 2018.

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 #8386 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/2018

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N.C.Baptists move from relief to recovery The North Carolina Baptist Men and Women, also known as Baptists on Mission (BOM), has been tirelessly assisting with disaster relief and recovery in our area following Hurricane Florence. Its efforts with disaster relief involves the initial stages that include feeding people hot meals. Using 10 large mobile kitchens operating across eastern NC, BOM has been working primarily with Red Cross and with Salvation Army to provide and prepare food to be taken out on Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) for distribution in affected areas.

Baptists on Mission Executive Director Richard Brunson said that three of the mobile kitchens came from the local BOM, and the other seven are from our neighboring states that came to help.

“We invited them in because this was so big,” said Brunson. “Our three NC kitchens are set up ion New Bern, Wilmington and Lumberton.

Two of these mobile kitchens can provide 30,000 meals a day each if they need to, and the other can do 20,000 meals a day. We have thousands of volunteers who are trained, and we have about 100 feeding on the site at a time when you have a big operation like that.”

Brunson said that they started from the north because the hurricane was so slow moving that they couldn’t move the equipment. They had one kitchen in Washington in Beaufort County, which closed last Monday. One kitchen is still in New Bern, and kitchens form other states were brought to places like Kinston, Jacksonville, Wallace, Lumberton, Whiteville and Bolivia. One kitchen is currently in Wilmington at First Baptist Activity Center, as well.

“Nine of the 10 kitchens are still cooking. Right now, 8,000 meals are being provided just in one day, and we have done more than 700,000 hot meals total from those kitchens. Think of it like a hub and spokes. These are spread out, and some of the ERVs have a drive through for people to pick up meals. Some can walk up and get their meals. We cook and put the meals in these big insulated Cambros that keep food hot for ERVs to go deliver it into other areas,” said Brunson.

Due to flooding and road closures, the ERVs have had to improvise with the routes they were taking. For example, the Wallace kitchen couldn’t have gotten to Burgaw, so they had to come from the south.

Wi t h i n a f ew days and once water started receding, BOM began assisting with recovery. These efforts include chain saw teams, mud-out teams, tear-out teams, and those providing temporary roofing on homes. Since some of the affected areas are just getting where these things can be done, teams are currently working at those locations.

In addition to the feeding sites, BOM has set up an additional 10 sites that are just for recovery – Scotts Hill Baptist Church, Riley’s Creek Baptist in Rocky Point, and others in Shallotte, Wilmington, Wallace, Warsaw, Whiteville, Elizabethtown, Red Springs, Laurinburg, Warsaw, Cape Carteret, Bayboro and Morehead City. Several other places are in the process of opening, as well.

“There are so many requests, and there is such a huge need. We are also committed to a long-term rebuild in certain areas of greatest need. We have a place in Lumberton that we have had since Hurricane Matthew where we can house 150 volunteers. It has showers and bunk beds, dormitory style. We keep building materials and coordinate rebuild jobs out of that site. We are going to be looking for two other sites. We’d like to be somewhere like northern Pender or southern Duplin County, and another in either Jones or Carteret County,” said Brunson.

Brunson said that this kind of long-term rebuild will be a commitment that lasts for two or three years.

“That’s the long-term response that we are committed to. This will be a marathon, not a sprint. We need churches, civic groups and businesses who will say, ‘We’re going to help Mrs. Jones get back in her house. We are committed to it.’ That’s what it’s going to take, and that’s what we’re committed to do as a good Christian organization. We want to glorify God; and to show people that God cares about them, and we care about them, and we want to help them through this difficult time,” said Brunson.

To volunteer or donate funds to the cause, visit www.baptistsonmission.org.

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By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer And whenever the creatures give glory and honor and thanks to thew one seated on the throne (in heaven) who lives forever and ever; the twenty four elders fall before the one who is seated on the throne and worships the one who forever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne singing.

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Why praise God? If the passage above from Revelation isn’t enough reason, if the fact that at the heart of heaven there is praise, fervent, unceasing praise, if that isn’t reason enough then Psalm 65 has four more reasons, four reasons to praise God. The first reason is because God answers prayer.

Remember the prayer of Hannah that brought the blessing of Samuel not just to her but to all of Israel.

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The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need. The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

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of harvest and praises the Lord with its bounty and its recreation.

The whole earth rises to praise the Lord and we can join the joyful sound.

It is our brothers and sisters from the Celtic Christian tradition that remind us that our praise is not a solo. We lift our praise with the whole of creation.

We join our song to the symphony of nature. If all of creation praises God so we too should praise God for all God’s Blessing and Grace.

And so with the 24 Elders upon the 24 thrones we cast down our humble crowns and fall to our knees to praise our God for answered prayer and for the order of creation, for providence and grace, to add our praise to the song of the earth, the song of all creation praising the Lord. We sing, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive power and glory and honor and power.� You are worthy, Lord, worthy of praise and our greatest service.

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made an orderly Universe and that too is reason for praise.

The third reason to praise God is because God pours out bounty upon the earth. God makes the sun to shine and the rain to fall. God makes the seeds to grow and the crops to yield in the due season. God pours out blessing upon the earth and by that Blessing gives us the blessing of plenty and prosperity.

God gives us what we need and blesses the earth to serve us. His providence is great and that is a reason for praise.

The fourth reason the psalmist gives to praise God is that creation itself is clothe in praise. Creation itself praises God. The autumn spreads it praise like a blanket of leaves upon the ground.

Winter literally crackles with praise and prepares the earth for life. Spring breaks forth in praise with plants and trees growing and changing and reaching towards the heavens. Summer brings the promise

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the hope of paradise.

God doesn’t always answer in exactly the way we want it, not always in the way we ask it, but God hears and answers prayer, the heartfelt prayers of His people.

The second reason to praise is because God created an orderly universe.

God made the earth with natural laws that are predictable and sure. Can you imagine what it would be like to try to do almost anything if the law of gravity kept changing. Or what if the sun blinked randomly on and off throughout the day like an erratic Christmas light.

God set the mountains firm upon a foundation and set the limits of the sea. God created the world with a precise and orderly nature, with predictable seasons and unchanging stars.

The earth turns from night to day every 24 hours without fail. God made the world with set patterns so we can live in it fruitfully and without fear. God

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Remember David’s great prayer of confession for the sin he committed against Uriah, Psalm 51 and God heard his prayer and put aside David’s sin. Remember Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, so humble and sincere, Solomon prayed for Wisdom that he might govern the people well. Because of his humble and unselfish prayer God not only gave Solomon wisdom, but gave him riches and honor as well.

Think of the Lord’s Prayer answered everyday with daily bread and forgiveness from our sins, answered with God’s kingdom growing on earth striving to match God’s rule in heaven. Recall the prayer of the pleading father for the healing of his epileptic son, “I believe,� he cries to Jesus, “help my unbelief � and Jesus does.

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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

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.

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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.

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

Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 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 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. 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.

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Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) 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.

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

14201 Hwy. 50/210 • 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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor

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

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

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

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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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fall Hope’s Cooking Corner Early Recipes

By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer It’s that time of the year when meals tend to be a little bit heavier than summer recipes. Here are a few dishes that you may like.

Cucumber and pineapple salad 1 English cucumber cut into ½ inch slices 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 large red tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 small can pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved 4 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice Flaked shredded coconut (optional) In a covered jar combine orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, and honey. Shake well and refrigerator for at least an hour.

In a large salad bowl toss together cucumbers, onion slices, tomatoes, and

Margaret Malcolm Trainer BURGAW -- Margaret Malcolm Trainer, age 87 of Burgaw, passed away Wednesday Sept. 26, 2018 in Angier.

She was born Feb. 3, 1931 in Edinburgh, Scotland, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Grant Malcolm. She was also predeceased by her husband, Dr. Peter Edward Trainer.

She is survived by two sons, Frank Trainer and wife Jennifer of Angier and Pete Trainer Jr. and wife Pam of Wilmington; two daughters, Irene Baker and husband Bill and Ann Dees and husband William Bryan all of Burgaw; five grandchildren, Alice Leenhouts and husband James, Anne Claire Dees, Grant Johnson Trainer, Elaine Margaret Trainer and Ava Elizabeth Trainer; and a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Margaret (Betsy) Leenhouts.

Margaret was a deacon and elder in the Burgaw Presbyterian Church, a choir member for more than 50 years and treasurer for more than 20 years. She was honored with a lifetime membership by the Presbyterian Women. She was treasurer of Pender County Christian Services and treasurer of Pender County Historical Society and a board member for many years. She was a Friend of the Library and an avid bridge player. She was a member of the Research Club and a member of a knitting club. Margaret was honored for her many hours of volunteer work within the community. Margaret retired from Four County EMC after 25 years as an Accounting Supervisor.

Funeral services were

pineapple chunks. Refrigerate until serving. When ready to serve drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Serve immediately. Top with shredded coconut, if desired.

Glazed turnips 2 pounds small to medium size turnips, peeled 1½ cups water 2 tablespoons butter 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar Pinch of salt Halve tur nips horizontally and quarter the halves. Arrange turnips in one layer in a heavy skillet and add 1½ cups water. Add butter, sugar, and salt. Boil over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Boil uncovered about 8 minutes or until tender and water has evaporated.

SautĂŠ over moderate high heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Add 2-3 tablespoons water and stir to coat turnips with glaze.

Serve hot.

Chicken cacciatore This recipe may also be made in a slow cooker, just mix spices, broth, wine, AND TOMATO SAUCE lRST THEN pour over browned chicken pieces that are layered in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours, until tender.

3½ pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces Salt and fresh ground black pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 package white button

mushrooms, halved 1 l a r g e sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves, crushed 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1 cup marinara sauce 2/3 cup chicken broth ½ cup dry Marsala wine Grated Parmesan cheese Cooked pasta or rice Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a plastic bag and add chicken pieces and toss to coat completely.

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat.

Add chicken pieces to skillet and sautĂŠ until brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

T ransfer chicken to plate. Pour fat from skillet. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet.

Add halved mushroom, chopped onion, chopped garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano; sautĂŠ until onion is tender about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in marinara sauce, chicken broth, and Marsala wine. Return chicken pieces to skillet, spooning sauce over the pieces. Bring sauce to a boil. Lower heat to medium low. Cover skillet and simmer until chicken is tender about 2025 minutes.

Using tongs, transfer chicken to a large platter.

Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 5-6 min-

utes; spoon off fat. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve over pasta or rice, sprinkling with Par mesan cheese, if desired.

Raspberry jam crostata tart 3 cups all-purpose flour ž granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder — CUP TOASTED PECANS lNELY chopped Pinch of salt ž cup butter, cut into cubes 3 large egg yolks 1 12-ounce jar seedless raspberry jam Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, chopped pecans, and butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until dough is very crumbly, about 2-3 minutes.

Add yolks and stir in until well blended.

Grease a 10x13-inch baking pan. Line with aluminum foil with foil overlapping rim of pan. Grease foil.

Press about three quarters of dough into bottom of pan, do not press up the sides. Spread raspberry jam over dough, leaving a ½inch border around the outside edge. Crumble remaining dough over jam to form a topping.

Bake in a 375 degree oven until lightly browned and jam is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Remove from pan by pulling up ends of foil.

Cut into squares for easy serving.

held at 3 p.m. Sunday Sept.

30, 2018 at the Burgaw Presbyterian Church. Reverend Will Davis and Reverend Roy Brewton will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family received friends Saturday Sept. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Harrell’s Funeral Home.

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.

lynn, Owen, Preston, and Brantley; William Carter, father of Raven Flowers and Mitchell Carter; sisters, Margie Stephens, Dianne Smith, and Debbie Everson; brothers, Allen Smith and Ricky Knowles; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Joanne attended Coras Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed the simplest things in life. She was a world class shopper and also loved the beach and yellow roses.

Most important in her life were family, extended family and many friends. Her presence on this earth and in her home will be greatly missed.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Funeral service was 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Randy Little conducting the service.

Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers please give a memorial gift in memory of Joanne to Cajun Navy Relief, PO Box 791632, New Orleans, LA 70179. This organization from Louisiana is here and aiding many Florence flood victims in our area.

Condolences and shared memories may be sent to the family at quinnmcgowen.com The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Carey, and Dorothy LaVere Jones.

Edward is survived by his devoted and beautiful wife of 65 years, Myrtle LaVere and their children; Michael LaVere (Linda) of Burgaw, Douglas LaVere of Kings Mountain, Ricky LaVere (Nina) of Newark, Delaware, Michele LaVere (John) of Burgaw, and Beth Bryant (Julian) of Clayton.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his Sister, Helen Mills of Dover Delaware, Kenneth LaVere (Sylvia) of Wyoming, Delaware, and his beautiful grandchildren; Carrie Chapman (Ken), April LaVere (Bryan), Zachary LaVere, Ricky LaVere (Lindy), Kristin Barker (Danny), Daniel LaVere, Colt Chapman, Katie Chapman, Cassie Chapman, Alysa Bryant, Noah Bryant, Jacob Bryant, Hunter LaVere, Hope LaVere, Chase Ross, Ella Barker, Ava Barker, Leona LaVere, Andrew Jones, Levi LaVere, Zeke Chapman, Rosie Chapman, a special

Obituaries

Joanne Smith Mitchell Sykes WATHA -- Joanne Smith Mitchell Sykes, 64, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, Sept.

15, 2018 at her home surrounded by love and her family.

She was born Jan. 16, 1954 in Craven County, the daughter of the late James Henry Smith and Nancy Enright Smith Knowles.

Also remembered is her husband, Elmer “Mitch�

Mitchell; son, Ronald Mitchell; sisters, Faye Gore and Gail Cobb, all who preceded Joanne in death.

Joanne is survived by her husband of 23 years, James. P. Sykes; daughters, Sara Durden (Bryan) and Nancy Morgan (David); stepson, Tony Sykes (Lois); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Mitchell Sweeney, Hunter Moss, Nina Goodman, Connie Mitchell, Raven Flowers, Mitchell Carter, Michael Mitchell, Mckenzie Durden, Amy Sykes, Aaron Sykes, and Tyler Sykes; great grandchildren, Mari-

Edward “Ed� LaVere BURGAW -- Edward (Ed) LaVere, age 89, of Burgaw, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, Sept. 27, 2018.

Edward was born in Felton, Delaware July 22, 1929 to the late Harry and Helen LaVere. Edward was one of ten children. Of the ten children, he is preceded in death by; Harold LaVere, Robert LaVere, Jimmy LaVere, Marian Short, Mildred LaVere, Adele LaVere

Thursday, September 27 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA Baptist Church annex, 22340 US Hwy. 17 Hampstead s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #APTAIN $AVID 7ILliams/Holly Shelter Volunteers Camp 2267 meets on the fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m.

Friday, September 28 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Monday October 1 s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST -ONday of each month and the third Monday 6:30 p.m. at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday October 2 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Olde Point Country Club, 513 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. sThe Hampstead Women’s Club meets the second Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the HWC Building at 14435 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. Everyone is welcome. Call 740225-2705 for more information.

Thursday October 4 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APtist Church annex, 22340 U.S. Hwy. 17 Hampstead. s.ORTHEAST 2URITAN #LUB MEETS THE lRST 4HURSDAY OF each month with breakfast for supper from 5-8 p.m. at The Pink Supper House NC 41, Wallace s(AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST AND THIRD 4HURSDAY OF EACH MONTH /N THE lRST 4HURSDAY THE meeting is at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 in Hampstead at noon. The third Thursday of each month, the meeting is at Nineteen restaurant - located at Old Pointe Country Club at noon. This is an opportunity for anyone interest in becoming a lion and an occasion to meet new people. We are a growing organization, which our motto is: “we serve�. All are welcome to attend at either meeting place. Lions meet – Lions roar!!

Friday October 5 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. thanks and love to Pasty and Larry Smith, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Special Thanks and love to Felicia Tillman for all the outstanding care provided during this very DIFlCULT TIME Services were held Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Quinn McGowan Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel located at 308 W. Freemont St. Burgaw. 28425. Immediately following the Memorial Service, the family invited

guest to join them at the Burgaw Community House located 102 East Wilmington Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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.

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Win the Grand Prize at Four County EMC ‘s Annual Meeting

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OCTOBER 8, 2018 FOUR COUNTY EMC’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Attend Four County EMC’s Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 8 at Elizabethtown Middle School 1496 Hwy 701 South, Elizabethtown

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