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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Volume 47, No. 32

Tourism spending up in Pender

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Inside this edition...

Burgaw mural artist Danae Brissonnet talks about the meaning of the symbolism found in the mural.

Read more in Living on page 1B.

The Topsail Pirates baseball team is the only county sports team still playing in the state playoffs. The Topsail nine made it to the third round.

Read more in Sports on page 8A.

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

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

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

State tax receipts in Pender County totaled $4.45 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. More than $6.3 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travelsupported businesses.

“Pender County experienced increases in all indicators in the Economic Impact study,” said Proctor. “We had 3 percent growth; an increase in payroll by 7.4 percent and an increase in jobs by 3.3 percent.

Our state tax receipts realized a seven percent increase. Our local tax receipts realized 3.9 percent growth.”

North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Anthony Copeland announced during National Travel and Tourism Week, May 7-13, visitors to North Carolina set a record for spending in 2016. The $22.9 billion in total spending represented an increase of 4.3 percent from 2015.

“The tourism industry’s success is shared across North Carolina,” said Visit NC’s Wit Tuttell. “Tourism means jobs in all of the state’s 100 counties. In addition, each North Carolina household saves $497 annually in state and local taxes as a result of tax revenue generated by visitor spending.”

According to the 2015 Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina counties, Pender County ranked 43 out of 100.

The ranking is based on the amount of visitor expenditures.

Staff photo by Katie H. Pettigrew

The blueberry harvest has begun in Pender County. An early spring freeze didn’t damage the crop as much as expected.

Freeze damage not as severe as expected

Blueberry crop shows improvement

By Mark Seitz Pender County Extension Director I spoke to one of our Pender County blueberry growers recently and he indicated Pender County’s blueberry crop may turn out better than initially projected after the freezing weather in March. While the early blooming Rebel

variety is a 95-100 percent loss, later blooming varieties are coming along, albeit with lighter yields than might have been had we not had the freezing weather.

The harvest should begin this week and yields might not be as good as last year or as good as what we thought we might have projected several months ago. That said most of Georgia’s blue-

berry crop is very short so there won’t be much overlap with their crop and the start of the North Carolina blueberry crop. That hopefully will mean prices will be better than in previous years and from a farm income standpoint, that could offset lower yields.

Things are potentially looking more promising than five weeks ago after the freeze hit us.

Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith says the next step needed in the process of working toward a new jail updating the existing study.

A jail and law enforcement center study was done about five years ago, but cost estimates need to be updated.

“We are very overcrowded in the jail, but we have been working with what we have and sending inmates to jails outside Pender County,” Smith said. “That makes it seem as if it is not a crisis, but we have a real growing problem.”

Smith says he expects to spend about $550,000 in the fiscal year ending June 30 for housing inmates out of county.

“Currently, we have have inmates in Onslow, New Hanover, Br unswick and Sampson Counties. We normally have 20-30 inmates in other county jails and have had as high as 40 in the past,” said Smith. “For most inmates we pay $50 per inmate, per day. The $550,000 is broken down as $485,000 paid to other jails and $ 65,000 in transport expense.”

Transporting inmates to out of county facilities poses a danger as well.

“Anytime we have to move an inmate, it’s a liability. There is the chance of an escape, or a traffic accident,” Smith said.

“The less we move inmates, the less chance something will go wrong and the less liability we have as a county.”

Smith estimates a new jail and law enforcement center would cost between $20-25 million. Much of the cost of a new facility could be offset by savings from out of county

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County community planning meeting in Penderlea May 18

Push Mowers • Lawn Tractors • Zero Turn Mowers First of multiple meetings to be held across Pender County Trimmers & Chainsaws From Staff Reports Pender County planning officials will hold the first communi ty meeting regarding Pender 2.0, the county’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Penderlea Homestead Museum Annex Building.

Updating the county’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan will provide a framework for

managing growth, land use, and economic development.

County staff has designated six planning areas in the county and will hold commu nity meeti ngs i n each planning area throughout the process.

The meeting is structured to be engaging, informative, and fun for those attending.

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The map show n on the right outlines the Union Planning Area.

“This will be a great opportunity to hear from the citizens of the Union Planning

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Pender County volunteers win Governor’s Awards From Staff Reports The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to nine recipients from Pender County. Award recipients were recognized May 2.

Award recipients are Roxie Lynn Hayes, Judith OutlawWalker, Kathy Griffin, Almeta Malpass Houghton, Carolyn Giddeons, Mary Niemann, John Lutz, and Devona Harkey.

The Pender County Extension Master Gardner Volunteers were also recognized in Raleigh as a Governor’s Medallion Award Winner, one of the top 20 volunteer programs in the state for 2017. s0ENDER #OUNTY %XTENSION -ASTER 'ARDENER 6OLUNTEER !SSOCIATION – The Master Gardeners are a tremendous community resource, enhancing the horticultural experience, solving gardening problems, helping individuals learn about gardening and developing skills to maintain a healthy world. Volunteers gave 8,475 hours of volunteer time in 2016. The group has 20 volunteers in five schools providing age appropriate lessons in the Youth Education/School Outreach program.

Their Speakers Bureau has offered free classes on plant propagation, knowing and growing herbs, composting, honeybees and bee keeping.

Ask a Master Gardner and Info Line offers research based answers to gardening and lawn care questions .

The group also had Master Gardener booths/plant clinics at three county locations during the growing season.

Demonstration/Education Gardens give local citizens the opportunity to see how and what plants grow well

in our area. These gardens are located at the Hampstead Library, Poplar Grove and the Burgaw Extension Office. Mrs. Jan Broadfoot, Association President, accepted the award on behalf of the volunteers. s2OXIE ,YNN (AYES – is a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) special needs adult and she participates in the RSVP Developmentally Challenged Program. She has been volunteering with For Our Furry Friends resale shop for one and a half years. Roxie’s mentor is there with her, and they have a list of projects to work on. She eagerly gets to work on the assigned projects and is excited about the opportunity to help others, is always polite and pleasant.

Her confidence has risen and she enjoys being involved in the community. s*OHN ,UTZ – John has been a volunteer with the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) for four years and during 2016 counseled 175 individuals needing help with Medicare. Job responsibilities include helping Medicare beneficiaries understand the choices of insurance programs and services available. John enrolls Medicare recipients in prescription drug plans and reviews options that may be more cost effective. He serves as an alternate delegate on the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature and is a member of the Elder Abuse Prevention Committee of Cape Fear. s*UDITH /UTLAW 7ALKER – Judith volunteers with RSVP in Companion/Respite Care and visits with two clients each week. In 2016, she volunteered 1,300 hours and has volunteered with this program five years. She provides companionship, socialization and advocates for her clients, delivering monthly groceries

Pender EMS & Fire Report May 7-13 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 Sloop Point Station 14 Hampstead Station 16 Surf City Station 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 Union Station 5 Rocky Point Station 7 Atkinson Station 9 MapleHill Station 13 Scott Hill Station 18 Hwy 421 South S tation 29 Type of Calls Cancelled: 16 Refusals: 45 Stand by: 2 Transported: 101 Treated/released: 8 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 50 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw Fire Station 13 Maple Hill Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 Fire Call Type Summary Fire Motor Vehicle Crash Search and Rescue EMS First Response Cancelled Ocean Rescue

172 44 25 13 19 5 14 33 14 1 0 4

5 1 10 11 7 4 12 8 11 0 25 6 0

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Pictured above are Kay Warner, program coordinator, Jan Broadfoot and Kay Rivenbark from Master Gardener Program, (standing from left to right) Carolyn Giddeons, Kathy Griffin, Judith Outlaw-Walker, Almeta Houghton, Devona Harkey, Roxie Lynn Hayes, and Burgaw Mayor Eugene Mulligan. and nutritional products to them. One client had to leave her home during Hurricane Matthew and Judith made sure she and her daughter were safe and got to where they were staying in the next county. s!LMETA -ALPASS (OUGHTON – Almeta is a life-long member of Caswell Presbyterian Church and has served as an Elder, serves on the Hospitality Committee, current Sunday School Secretary, and in other church positions as needed. Almeta coordinates the church’s monthly donations to Pender County Christian Services where she also volunteers her time, sorting donations, preparing them for resale and doing whatever is needed to ensure the program runs smoothly.

For three weeks after Hurricane Matthew, Almeta worked dispensing cleaning items for flood victims and assisted at a feeding site with meal support for victims and relief volunteers. This activity was coordinated through local churches and the American Red Cross. s+ATHY 'RIFlN – Kathy volunteers in Companion/Respite Care with the RSVP program and served 700 hours in 2016.

Kathy and her client have become “sisters” and because of her continued encouragement the client is now able to come to the senior center independently, and participates in Geri-Fit, plays bingo, socializes, and has lunch. Kathy previously volunteered in the tutor program and works on four special activities hosted

by RSVP yearly. She is an active member in her church

Burgaw Methodist Church. s#AROLYN 'IDDEONS – Carolyn volunteers with Pender County Christian Services, as the volunteer assistant to Sandy Harris, program director. She volunteers five to six hours daily, and occasionally on Saturday or Sunday for food pick up. She assists with the daily operations of the center.

Employees and co-volunteers know she is a source of PCCS corporate knowledge which is very helpful. Carolyn’s volunteer commitment directly supports the Pender County families who are in need of food, clothing and household goods. s-ARY .IEMANN – Mary was a volunteer with the Topsail Senior Center for three years before passing away earlier this year. She worked the receptionist area, gave tours of the center, recorded calls and walk-ins to the center, assisted with maintaining a clean kitchen area and assisted in any way needed. She is missed and will always be remembered fondly. s$EVONA (ARKEY – Devona is a valued volunteer with the Topsail Senior Center and the RSVP Meals on Wheels program, giving 510 hours of volunteer time in 2016. Devona keeps track of the congregate meal counts, helps MOW drivers pack and count their meals, keeps the kitchen inventory up to date, and ensures the kitchen is running smoothly.

She trains new volunteers and is always willing to fill-in when others are not available.

Her smile and friendly ways make people feel welcome and comfortable.

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A new facility would serve Pender County for the foreseeable future.

“Jails are expensive to build and would be the biggest part of the cost in this new facility.

We would however have a new law enforcement center and a new 911 center. Both are needed as we have run out of room in the building we are currently in,” said Smith “ This new facility should take us through the next 30-40 years.

It is also somewhat a benefit, I believe, to have the LEC and the jail together because they both fall under the office of the Sheriff and it would allow the law enforcement side to be readily available as incidents occur in the jail.”

Continued from page 1A housing and renting space to other agencies.

“Debt service on a new jail/ law enforcement center/911 center is estimated to be around $1 million per year if we financed it. Although it will cost more to run a new jail, much of the new expense could be offset by what we would save in out of county detention and the new funds generated by renting jail space to state government, federal government, and other counties,” Smith said. “It is estimated that we could generate over $500,000 by taking other

Pender County Arrest Report can be found on page 15A Editor’s Note: We are trying out a new format for the arrest report to include photos submitted by the Pender County Sheriff’s Department. If it does not work, we will return to publishing the report in text form on this page.

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Burgaw funded mural, officials approved preliminary design

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The mural on the wall of the ArtBeat building in downtown Burgaw received support from town officials, both in approval of the design and funding.

Town manager Chad McEwen says the town spent approximately $6,750 in preparing the wall for the painting, which included new gutters and downspouts on the townowned building, which is leased to the Arts Council.

“We cut a check for $2,000 to the Arts Council after last week’s town board meeting where they approved the reimbursement,” McEwen said.

“The actual artist cost to the town was $2,000. We got over there and saw that the gutters were leaking and didn’t want to paint the wall if they were leaking. Replacing the gutters probably should have been done anyway.”

During the May 9 town board meeting when the final payment to the artist was approved, residents in favor and opposed to the finished mural project attended the meeting.

“There was a predominance of people in support of the mural at the meeting,” said McEwen. “I would say only a handful of people were there in opposition to the mural,” A preliminary design for the mural was also submitted

to town officials for approval.

After making a few suggestions, town commissioners signed off on the design.

Arts Council member Rochelle Whiteside said the artist, Danae Brissonnet, received $2,000 for her work.

She did workshops in several schools, which was funded by Photo contributed a grant through the school The Pender Community Band performing at Spring Fest in Burgaw. system. The materials for the mural were donated, Whiteside said.

“She met with many local people, including going to the

By Lori Kirkpatrick friends. They both play Taps at the time has gone by, it seems Pender Memorial Hospital Post & Voice Staff Writer military funerals on a regular like every month or two we add Skilled Care Nursing Center basis as well. Alsup had re- a member.” and talking with people about The Pender Community tired as a band director in the Mitchell said that sometheir Pender County experi- Band, formed in the fall of public schools and taught both times people start to play and ences,” said Whiteside.

2014, is committed to provid- middle and high school. then they go off to college, or ing quality band music and “He (Alsup) really makes it they find that they can’t come playing opportunities for all happen,” said Mitchell. “And to rehearsal enough and bewho are interested.

I’m the layman that tries to come inactive. The band curIt all started three summers help make it happen. I had rently has about 25 members, ago when PCB President Tollie written some music for the and they rehearse Monday Mitchell and Band Conductor high school band to use in nights at Pender High at 7 Gary Alsup were chatting in a their program. We became p.m. They usually rehearse local restaurant one day. The friends and started talking for about 90 minutes, and with the population growth, two of them had been helping about the band. So we started on average have 18-20 people there are a lot more calls to Pender High with its spring out, and at our first rehearsal answer which takes even prog ram and had become we had about five people. As Continued on page 10A more time.”

The level of training required for volunteer firefighters continues to increase, requiring more time a volunteer has to spend away from home and work. Many of the volunteer fire stations in Pender County now have full-time firefighters on duty during the day, when most volunteers are

By Miranda Ferguson at work and unable to respond Special to the Post & Voice to a call.

Community leaders in CurThe Pender County Board rie are discussing the possibility of a substation in their of Education received an uparea and have held meetings date on recent legislation that to gather community input on changed the class size requirethe idea. Batson says again ments for grades K-3 during its the problem is funding and regular meeting, held May 9 at the Pender Resource Center. volunteers.

Superintendent Dr. Terri “Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department covers most of Cobb shared that while disthe Currie area. They would tricts have received some relief need to have eight more vol- for the 2017-18 school year, the unteers to staff a substation. district will still need to lower Finding a location for the sta- class sizes in grades K-3 withtion would be difficult,” said out additional funds from the Batson. “It would have to be state in order to fully comply a place that is not subject to with the mandate in 2018-19. flooding and one that was af- While legislators have said they are considering sepafordable.”

B a t s o n s ay s t h e a r e a rately funding Art, Music, and around the proposed Malpass PE teachers, this has not been Corner substation is one of outlined in the budget. the most densely populated Continued on page 7A areas of the county that still is in the highest fire insurance rating.

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Bringing fire protection to under served areas of Pender County a challenge

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Large portions of central and western Pender County continue to be under served with regard to fire protection.

Despite efforts to expand fire coverage with substations, many areas continue to pay the highest level of fire insurance premiums.

To qualify for a lower premium, homes and businesses must be no more than six miles from a fire station. In the high population density areas of the county, that is not a problem. But in the rural areas, many homes and businesses are outside of the lower premium range.

Currently, two new substations are in the planning stages – one at Malpass Corner, and another in the Currie area. The Malpass Corner station is further along in the process with property adjacent to Malpass Corner Elementary School already acquired by the Shiloh-Columbia Volunteer Fire Department. That department would operate the substation.

“The problem is the same everywhere in the county,” Pender Fire Marshal Tommy Batson said. “It’s all about money and volunteers. Money to build and operate the station, and volunteers to

The problem is the same everywhere in the county.

It’s all about money and volunteers.

Fire Marshal Tommy Batson

man it.”

Batson says a new substation is required to have a minimum of eight volunteers assigned to the station for operation. Funding for the construction of the station would come from the ShiloColumbia VFD in the case of Malpass Corner, or possibly from the county if commissioners see fit to provide extra funds for the project.

Volunteer fire departments are funded through a fire tax that residents in each district pay for fire protection.

Pender EMS and Fire, which operates stations in eastern Pender County, Long Creek, and U.S. 421 south, receives the fire tax money from the county for those districts.

In addition to new construction costs, substations have to be equipped to a level specified by the state, which also costs money.

“The days of all volunteer fire service are over,” said Batson. “People are busy and don’t have time to volunteer. It used to be firefighters could leave work to answer a call, but not anymore. And

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No easy answer for drug crisis in Pender County According to state figures released Monday, Pender had a single opiate related overdose in 2005; in 2015, that increased to 14 people who died from abuse of heroin or opium-based drugs.

That’s significantly higher than the statewide increase of 73 percent, which was shocking enough.

The numbers are adjusted for population growth or demographics, but no matter how you tweak the figures, those rates are staggering.

The painkiller problem is intricately and confusingly mulOpiates can become tifaceted; on one hand, you have imports if illegal drugs crossing addictive much more our porous borders, while on the quickly than many other, you have “legal” sources, people realize; only where prescriptions are overnicotine has a stronger filled, leaving the leftover pills draw. A typical two-week to be lost, stolen, traded or sold. course of opiates for a Every doctor, physician’s assisminor surgery contains tant or pharmacist is not guilty of throwing pills at problems, of more than enough to create a craving in the course; it’s the medical profeshuman body, a craving sional’s job to judge the best that some people cannot treatment options for a patient, and oftentimes that includes resist... painkillers. In some cases, the prescriber is at fault, but there is far more blame to be laid in the laps of folks who happily work a system that offers “free” health care, and allows surplus pills to make their way onto the street.

Opiates can become addictive much more quickly than many people realize; only nicotine has a stronger draw. A typical two-week course of opiates for a minor surgery contains more than enough to create a craving in the human body, a craving that some people cannot resist, a desire others cannot resist fulfilling for them.

While plenty of other drugs are equally as addictive – heroin, cocaine and crack, for example – look at the advantages for the drug abuser and dealer when it comes to prescription pills.

Pills are available from a variety of sources, both legal (through fraud) and illegal (through a criminal’s ordinary business day). Pills can, in a pinch, be explained away if the holder has an appropriate bottle with prescription information on the label. There is good money in re-selling prescription pills, since a $5 or $10 co-pay on public assistance can yield, depending on the generosity of the physician, several dozen pills which can then be sold for $7 to $10 each, with the taxpayer subsidizing the rest. Private insurance offers the same benefit, of course.

While it is much harder under the new national health care rules to get affordable medical care, it’s also become easier for rushed doctors to scribble out prescriptions which are usually paid for without too much scrutiny by private insurers, since those beancounters are watching thousand-dollar tests as opposed to $10 pills.

Addiction is now being treated more like a disease, regardless of whether its roots are accidental through painful medical procedures or voluntarily through recreational use.

We must repeat – there is no easy answer to the opiate epidemic. We don’t see lessening punishments, decriminalization, or taxpayer-funded mental health care (read: rehabilitation) as a really affective enforcement tool, although such plans are very popular among some segments of the voting populace. Refusing to administer Narcan, the “overdose cure”, to repeated overdose patients isn’t the key either, anymore than simply locking up every single misdemeanor drug violator.. The sheer volume of drug users and abusers is overwhelming for law enforcement, so arresting, trying and confining even a small portion of this group is daunting under the current rules.

Jailing drug dealers and traffickers is politically unpopular because of the lack of diversity in the jail rosters, and again, because there are simply too many suspects for the police to track down, much less for the courts to house.

Then there are those who say drug use is a “victimless crime.” Obviously, these folks have had very little contact with people whose families have been affected by drug-related violence, or had their homes burgled by a user searching for pills or something worth stealing to trade for drugs.

Currently, there is a lot of pontificating about the prescription drug problem, but solutions are few and far between.

There are a whole lot of moving parts in this growing crisis, but until someone finds the courage to grab hold of one spinning, broken piece of the machine, it’s going to keep on going and growing.

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More about the new bridge

Bill Messer The new Surf City high rise bridge is officially called the Topsail Island Replacement Bridge Project, and complements the North Topsail high rise bridge. It’s an impressive project.

Who among us has not wanted to build big things?

Erector and Lego sets introduced many budding and youthful builders to consider the design and plan before setting out to construct a project. Lego builders snap plastic blocks together. Erector sets use pressed steel beams and small machine screws and nuts. I remem-

ber an early project being a bridge. With a small motor, pulleys and string drive belts, many projects mimicked fullsized machines.

On a far grander scale, I can imagine myself to be the Walter Mitty construction superintendent for the new bridge. Walter Mitty was a fictional creation of the writer James Thurber, who let Mitty daydream himself into many grand and adventuresome situations, only to ‘come to’ and face mundane reality once again.

The real person in charge of building the bridge is Jay Boyd, with Balfour Beatty, an international infrastructure company with experience in building such big things. Jay told me about the project, and I asked him to tell me a bit about himself.

“My title is Operations Manager Southeastern Zone.

I typically have to be wherever the trouble’s at. I’ve been

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Jefferson Weaver

Scars earned and lessons learned On my right arm, there are two parallel knife scars.

On my left jaw, under my beard, is another, unrelated knife scar.

The origins of all three have no real bearing here, except that I learned some lessons in both situations. I reckon I could, were I vain, have them removed, but it would accomplish nothing. A few thousand dollars in surgery wouldn’t erase what happened, and might marginalize the good that came about in each case.

The scars – and both the good and bad memories that led to them -- are part of my own history.

My family in New Orleans is more than a bit ashamed of the Cajun Capital right now. In a desperate bid to bow to political correctness, Confederate statues are going down all over the city, sometimes in the dark of night, sometimes after both opponents and supporters have been arrested for exercising their constitutional rights. Apparently, the city fathers think that by destroying monuments of another time and place, they can erase the ills and woes of their town.

There are entire neighborhoods in the Big Easy that are ghost towns, 12 years after Hurricane Katrina, when the city and state leaders allowed folks to die because it might make the president look good if they freed up school buses to evacuate folks. I hear from friends down that way about finding skeletons of folks who couldn’t or didn’t

get out because they had no way to run. Shoot, had one of the heroes in my family not reacted as he did, I likely would have no connection down there any more. Unemployment is still staggering, despite the improving economy. Some families still haven’t found relatives who ended up in different refugee shelters.

The Big Easy had 175 murders in 2016, according to local media, but only just over 100, by the stricter reporting standards of the FBI statisticians. That’s more than it had in the previous 15 years, and enough to put it in the top 15 most dangerous cities in the country.

Out-of-wedlock pregnancies and single-parent households are at an all-time high.

At certain times of the year, sexual assaults are given only a cursory investigation, at best. The opioid epidemic we see daily in North Carolina is exponentially larger down that way.

So the N’Awleans mayor decides to knock down the Confederate monuments.

Okay. That will make everything better. Sure.

I am not going to deny the existence of my 11 Confederate ancestors, any more than I am going to denounce what we’d now consider war crimes by a relative during the French and Indian conflicts of the 1750s. Nor am I going to apologize that some of my ancestors owned and traded in slaves. More of my folks didn’t support slavery than did, and none who could write ever mentioned owning humans as a reason for going to war, but that’s beside the point. I never have had a desire to own another human being, nor I am responsible for my long-dead ancestors’ behavior. If you have a problem with them, you need to go dig them up and discuss it with them.

I did some serious looking around before writing this column, and never found a single name of a protest group attached to any of the folks trying to do some good down there in Louisiana. Perhaps the Antifa crowd is rebuilding homes in the Ninth Ward when they have time off from assaulting police officers, but I doubt it.

Ironically, one of the enduring images of the days before Sept. 11, 2001, was of the Taliban destroying statues in Afghanistan. Destruction of priceless antiquities of another time and place was rated as one of the Taliban’s least offensive habits, but it was still held up to the world as why they were bad folks, even before terrorism struck home here

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Should Baby Boomers be tested for Hep C? Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and if so, what are the testing and treatment procedures?

Healthy Boomer Dear Healthy, It’s true. Both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all baby boomers – people born from 1945 through 1965 – get a hepatitis C test.

The reason is because baby boomers account for 75 percent of the 3 million or so hepatitis C cases in the U.S. Those that are infected are at very high risk of eventually developing liver cancer, cirrhosis or other fatal liver diseases.

Most hepatitis C infections occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, before there were tests to detect them and before the nation’s blood supply was routinely screened for the virus.

Hepatitis C is transmitted only through blood, so anyone who received either a blood transfusion or an organ transplant prior to 1992 is at increased risk too.

So are health-care workers exposed to blood, and people who injected drugs through shared needles. The virus can also be spread through microscopic amounts of infected blood that could occur during sex, from sharing a razor or toothbrush, or get-

ting a tattoo or body piercing at an unsterile shop.

Most people that have hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected because there are no symptoms until their liver becomes severely damaged.

It can actually take 30 years for people to show any signs of the virus, but by then, it may be too late to treat. But if it’s detected in time, new treatments are now available that can cure it.

Testing and treatment If you’re between ages 52 to 72, or fall into one of the previously listed high risk categories, you should see your primary care doctor for a basic blood test to determine whether you have ever been infected with hepatitis C. This is a relatively inexpensive test and typically covered by health insurance.

If the test is negative, no further tests are needed. But, if the test is positive, you’ll need another test called HCV RNA, which will show whether the virus is still active.

If you test positive, you have chronic hepatitis C and will need to talk to your doctor about treatment options.

If you’re infected, but have no liver damage, your doctor should monitor your liver at your annual physical.

The main treatments for chronic hepatitis C today are

several new FDA approved antiviral medications that have a 95 percent cure rate. Compared to older treatments, these new medications have minimal side effects. Unfortunately, all the new drugs are very expensive – a 12week treatment course can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $90,000.

Not all health insurance plans, including Medicare Part D plans, cover all prescribed medications for hepatitis C. And due to the expensive nature of these medications, most insurance plans require that you meet several requirements in order to get coverage.

If your insurance provider doesn’t cover the antiviral therapy your doctor recommends, there are financial assistance options available.

To look for help, visit HEPC. liverfoundation.org and put your cursor on “Resources” and click on “What if I need Financial Assistance to Pay for Treatment?”

And for more hepatitis C information, along with a quick online quiz you can take to determine your risks, see CDC.gov/knowmorehepatitis.

You can also get information over the phone by calling the national toll-free HELP-4-HEP helpline at 877-435-7443.

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Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Carlotta One late afternoon, Andy and Willy began yapping uncontrollably at the door.

This is a common occurrence, as I’m constantly being warned about trespassing butterflies and birds. These barks, however, carried a sense of urgency, so I immediately went to investigate. I was utterly surprised to find a large green and black duck staring into the glass of my front door.

Now, I would normally greet a woodland visitor with the highest degree of excitement, but my experience with large birds hasn’t always been positive. A few summers ago, while vacationing at Kerr Lake, I had an unfortunate encounter with a gaggle of geese which ended in a standoff. Me being the giver that I am, I approached the flock with an offering of scrambled eggs, all of which were gobbled up hungrily. So, there I stood, empty handed as an eerie silence replaced the aggressive squawking that filled the air moments earlier. These cannibalistic monsters apparently wanted more than I had to give and began moving closer and closer towards me. As ridiculous as this may sound, I found myself verbally reasoning with the flock standing before me, bargaining with a promise of late afternoon bread crumbs in exchange for my freedom. I attempted my best “goose-speak,” clucking and cooing in soothing tones to calm the masses. Although my intended message was, “I mean you no harm. I am one with your people,” apparently the signals were mixed as they continued their aggressive advance. Perhaps they interpreted my communication as, “I am a killer of geese. I will destroy you.

Peck out my eyes,” because feathers began to ruffle as a guttural sound emanated from the depths of their stone cold souls. It was attack or be attacked. With all the gumption I could muster, I began to rant and stomp maniacally, channeling my inner Cherokee warrior. Maybe it was my uncoordinated display or mere boredom, but a moment later the flock ceased and desisted, moving on to their next human quarry.

At that moment, I remembered stories told by my mother of farm animal confrontations. She feared the big rooster who claimed the majority of the farm as his own. Scenes from the Hitchcock classic The Birds played in my mind. I recalled the cassowary bird which I had read about in my Charlie Brown Book of Questions and Answers as a child. This large bird could kill a man with one kick of its powerful claws. Another cinematic horror, The Omen, obliterated any affection I might feel for crows. Thanks to Edgar Allen Poe, I’ll never see ravens in a positive light again.

The intensifying pecking on my front door, coupled with my yapping dogs, pulled me away from the nightmarish mental bird images. Suddenly, this duck locked eyes with me. It felt as if her wing

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Art and the Teapot Tempest

Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher and Editor

Staff photo by Bill Messer

Rebar cages are inserted into the drilled holes. Concrete will be poured from the bottom up to complete the pilings for the new bridge.

Messer Continued from page 4A in the heavy construction, roads and bridges business for 31 years. I live near Wilmington, in Rocky Point. “I started with Tidewater Construction as a crane operator.�

My youthful enthusiasm took over and I interrupted. “I’ve always wanted to be a crane operator. There’s some really big ones on the site,� I said enthusiastically. “I understand,� Jay echoed. “My brother is a crane operator and my son is a crane operator, as well.�

I told Jay about my fascination with a BucyrusErie 22 dragline, a tracked cable excavator doubling as a crane, about its owner who had showed me around, from the Detroit Diesel 3-71 motor, the drum clutches and levers that operate the lifting mechanism, the swing and propel levers, and the brakes, and then who let me watch as he put it to work on a project.

Imagine patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time, but with both feet, too, and all at the same time, and in a smooth and coordinated manner, all the while whistling whatever might seem appropriate. “I know exactly what you mean!� he laughed. “Did you go to school for this?� I asked. “I got out of high school and went right out into the business, and fortunate enough throughout my career to have, to be working for, great people who took me under their wing, and really taught me the business. “I was a Project Superintendent first, worked through those ranks in the field, then in the North Carolina area, then moved into the Project Manager role, then moved on into the Operational Manager role. “All the projects in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, that are roadway or bridge projects, all those Project Managers report to me.� “What other projects are you doing?� I asked. “We’re doing the Wilmington Bypass,� he continued, “We’re also building the Maysville Bypass, and we’re looking forward to the Military Cutoff and Hampstead Bypass coming up.� “I saw that your company, Balfour Beatty, is an international company. Have you ever been out of the country on a project?�

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“I’ve been to London a few times, work related, manager meetings, but not related to performing any sort of project.�

I told him I had flown my drone from the recreation parking lot, well away from the equipment, for some pictures, and now that I could see what had been done so far, had lots of questions about what I saw. “Am I right in thinking you built a temporary bridge alongside where the finished bridge is going to be? To allow equipment to get in and set the casings where the pilings are going to be?� “Yes, we put a casing in the ground, and then you drill inside of that and then place your rebars. The permanent shaft will go down to negative 95, negative 100 feet down.� “I see, I think,� I said, “So they are drilling guides?� “Yes, that’s exactly right.

They only go down about 30 feet, they are permanent, they’ll stay there, and don’t go down the whole depth, and then we drill down to 100.�

I told Jay I had seen what looked like cylindrical rebar cages, and he told me, “They’re the drill shaft cage. Once the hole is drilled, and cleaned out, they’ll be lowered inside, and concrete pumped in from the bottom to the top, after cleaning out any of the drill slurry. We’ve completed 16 to date.� “How on earth are you going to create columns 65 feet high in the middle?� I asked. “We’ve got experienced people who do that sort of thing. They’ll build temporary forms around, and remove them after the pour.� “Have there been any particular challenges in this project?� I asked. “Yes, probably the biggest was meeting our April 1st date, meaning just the temporary trestle we have out there, the temporary roadway. That material came from multiple projects we had going on, one being the Wilmington Bypass, one I have just east of Atlanta, our Milledgeville job, we brought some trestle from, and a lot from Savannah. That’s about 800 tractor-trailer loads of

material that had to come into that job in a three-and-ahalf month period.� “It’s mind-boggling to think about that, bring all that stuff in and unloading in such a small work area!�

I said in appreciation of the logistics. “Exactly. The scheduling of all that was very complicated and probably one of the bigger challenges.�

I asked if that was his direct oversight, if he did the scheduling. “I have people who do that. I give advice, oversee costs, oversee communications with the Department of Transportation, and then I give construction advice.�

Jay was on the road during our phone interview, and I had told him I’d keep it short, so after 12 minutes, I thanked him for his time and information, and he agreed to talk to me some more as the project moves along.

Future reports will follow as the project continues and the bridge takes shape.

Facts and figures about the project, from the NCDOT website: Project highlights Work involves building a high-level, fixed-span bridge that will be approximately 1,100 feet south of the existing bridge – beginning on the mainland side, just west of Atkinson Point Road, and ending on the island side at Topsail Drive (N.C. 50).

The project also includes an island tie-in – a threelegged roundabout on Topsail Island  – that will be located approximately 300 feet south of Roland Avenue.

The recommended bridge typical section includes: •A 10-foot multi-use path on the north side of the bridge, separated from the travel lanes by a concrete barrier •A 7.5-foot bicycle lane/ shoulder in each direction •A 12-foot travel lane in each direction •A 39-foot roadway width carrying the bicycle and travel lanes, which allows for an alternate evacuation configuration for emergencies or hurricanes – two lanes off of the island, one lane onto the island

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Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. The one sees a wonderful work of art, while another sees, well, nothing. It’s the same with all things subjective, such as music. Some enjoy jazz, others country or big band music.

I myself prefer the classics – Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Free Bird and some of that crazy stuff from the 70s that I used to play on the radio back in my disc jockey days like Kung Fu Fighting and Disco Duck. I enjoy those songwriters that can weave words and melody into something you never forget, Kung Fu Fighting and Disco Duck excepted.

But I try not to make the mistake of confusing personal preference with good and bad. Just because I don’t like it, doesn’t mean it’s bad. And if I don’t understand it, that doesn’t necessarily make it bad either.

A while back, we went to Raleigh to the N.C. Museum of Art to see the Ansel Adams exhibit. Adams was a photographic artist who saw amazing form, light, shape, and contrast in nature. He lugged heavy camera equipment to remote areas and had to be nearly a chemist to produce the remarkable work that has stood the test of time. In the end, it was his mind’s eye that created the photographs. To some, it was just a bunch of pictures of mountains, trees and stuff.

Art, in all its forms, is subjective. It is life filtered through the eyes, ears, the hands, and the mind of the artist. If it does not have the artist’s heart in it, it won’t touch mine.

I can appreciate a talented painter, musician, sculptor, thespian, photographer, singer, or writer – even if their art may not be my particular cup of tea.

Art should generate a response in those who see, hear, or experience it.

The Burgaw mural is that kind of art –­ art that generates a response.

Our mural artist, Danae Brissonnet, said I don’t want my art to shock anyone, but I also don’t want them to just say that it’s pretty and keep going. If it creates conversation, it‘s a good thing; and if it makes people open their minds because they’re looking at something they’re not used to seeing, it‘s good.

When I read that, I thought, that’s really deep. I wish I had said that. Those are the words of a true artist. Those words could have been spoken by Ansel Adams, Stevie Nicks, Norman Rockwell, or

any artist.

Danae accomplished her goal – create conversation. Now let’s see if we can talk about her work without shouting, listen to each other, and let the mural teapot tempest die down.

Who in this world honestly believes everyone will agree on something as subjective as art.

In the second half of my life, I’ve not let politics and religion dictate who I have as friends. That doesn’t mean I’ve changed my political or religious views – they are as strong as ever. I just try to find other things in people that I can appreciate and enjoy. Through my work with the newspaper, I’m

developing an appreciation for different. It really opens up your world.

If you don’t like the mural, that’s fine. There is a lot in that wall. How about reading Lori Kirkpatrick’s interview with Danae on page 1B. She gives a short explanation of the symbolism in the painting and how she arrived there.

Even if it’s not your cup of tea, it’s art. You don’t have to like it to appreciate it.

Let’s try to be kind to each other regarding the mural. As my favorite pastor, the late Dr. Adrian Rogers was fond of saying, what’s down in the well comes up in the bucket.

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DAR gives JROTC award Each year the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gives the Bronze Medal Award to a deserving cadet in each of the JROTC programs in the Pender County high schools.

This medal is presented under the sponsorship of the National Defense Committee and is authorized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

This project was established in 1967 as a means of recognizing outstanding ability and achievement in JROTC. The students are selected by the program leaders.

Criteria are the student must be in the upper 25 percent of his/her class and must demonstrate qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.

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Pictured above are DAR chapter scholarship chair Dayna Corcoran and Cadet Riley Gurganus.

DAR Bronze Medal Award at Pender High School is Riley Gurganus. She is not only a top student at Pender High but she is also one of the top freshman cadets in the Patriot Battalion. She ranks in the top 10 percent of her JROTC

class and has been awarded honor cadet twice this school year.

As well as work hard in academics, she stays physically active and participates in three school sports – volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

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The second graders at Cape Fear Elementary School recently completed a unit on the butterfly life cycle. Here Ms. Younginer and Na’ziah Walker release butterflies into the school garden.

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Laurrie Ann Norris Kane ROCKY POINT -- Laurrie Ann Norris Kane, 56, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Thursday, May 11, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 18, 1960 in Duplin County, the daughter of James Edward Norris and Annie Ruth Norris Moore. Laurrie was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Cameron.

Laurrie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Randy C. Kane; daughter, Stacy Tompkins; son-inlaw, Steven Cameron; grandchildren, Justin Cameron, Jacob Cameron, Anna-Marie Jones, and Bobbi-Leigh Jones; mother, Annie Harris Moore; father, James Edward Norris (Betty); brothers, Eddie Norris and Michael Norris; sisters, Wanda Brown (Donald), Linda Pope (Sean), and Lisa Williams (Russell), and many extended family all who dearly love Laurrie.

Memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Herchenhahn and Pastor David Parker conducting the service. The family received

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Continued from page 4A in America. That was one reason my nephew and so many men and women of this country fought and are still fighting – not for a statue, but to keep folks who are scared of a statue from doing anything stupid here.

Perhaps I should gather a group of fellow Southron descendants and begin violent protests in cities where the statues are of Yankees, rather than Confederates. Really,

Hill

Continued from page 4A had reached into my heart and soul. Reaching for the door, I half expected her to retreat, but she stayed put and gently pecked at my hands.

This duck was hungry and

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Dr. Cobb and Chief Officer of Auxiliary Services Allen Vann told the Board that the district has identified spaces that can be converted into classrooms, including

friends following the service.

At other times, the family was at the home of Annie Moore in Burgaw.

Memorial gifts in memory of Laurrie given to QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home or to the Go Fund Me account are greatly appreciated.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Sarah Eugene Casteen BURGAW -- Sarah Eugene Chasteen age 46 of Burgaw went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday May 13, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Nov. 12, 1970 in Mecklenburg Co. daughter of Faye Keziah and the late Haskel Lee Chasteen.

She is survived by her mother Faye Keziah; son Daniel Alter of Winston Salem; grandson Aiden Alter; one brother Haskel Chasteen Jr. and wife Wendy of Burgaw; two sisters, Teresa Chasteen of Wilmington and Faye Brock and husband James of Castle Hayne; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Thursday May 18, 2017 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Cowan will officiate. Burial will follow in Potts Cemetery Willard.

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Jesse Herbert Jones WALLACE -- Jesse Herbert Jones, 66 of Wallace, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday May 8, 2017 in Las Vegas.

He was born May 22, 1950 in the Penderlea community of Willard, son of the late Riley Victor and Margie Johnson Jones and had eleven brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Cathy Brown Jones; two sons, Travis Jones of Texas and Brad Jones of Nevada; two g randchildren Alana and Lil’Jessie; and two sisters, Jeannie Boone and husband Sammy of Teachey and Susie Jones of Wallace.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday May 15, 2017 at Corinth Baptist Church in Rose Hill. Reverend Phill Eakins officiated. Burial followed in Potts Cemetery. The family received friends at 1 p.m. at the church.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com.

The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.

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Daniel William “Bill” Jones HARRELLS -- Daniel William “Bill” Jones, Sr., of Bay Tree Lakes, Harrells, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017.

He was born Sept. 5, 1929 in Duplin County to the late Willie Ashley and Mattie Futrell Jones. Daniel was also preceded in death by his sister, Hilda Jane Stimpson and brothers, Hullie Jones, David Ashley Jones and Bobby Jones.

Bill was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Harrells.

Surviving is his devoted wife of 56 years, Ina Ruth Foley Jones; son, Daniel William “Billy” Jones of Wallace; daughter, Lisa Jones Johnson and husband, William “Bill” Johnson of Warsaw; grandchildren, John-Daniel Johnson, Danielle Johnson and Haley Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Ray Ammons officiating.

Entombment followed at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum, Watha.

You may send condolences to the family at www.quinnmcgowen. Com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

gently from her earthly life Sunday, May 14, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was bor n Aug. 13, 1936 in Pender County, the daughter of the late Rubin Douglas and Nellie Walker Eakins. Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Nadie Horrell.

Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Jack McKee; daughter, Mary Ann Kester; grandchildren, April Locklear, Jack McKee, Jr. (Brandi), Glenda Gore, Travis McKee (Meagan), and Michael Richards, Jr., thirteen great-grandchildren, and many extended family, all who loved Shirley.

The family received friends 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Eakins Family Cemetery with the Reverend Kenny Johnson conducting the service.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Shirley Eakins McKee Shirley Eakins McKee, 80, of Brunswick County passed

Sherry Lee Pittenger Dobbs BURGAW -- Sherry Lee Pittenger Dobbs, 54, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at her home. The daughter of the late Minnie and Lee Pit-

tenger, she was born in Newton, N.J. on Sept. 30, 1962. She was also predeceased by her big brother Leroy Pittenger.

Sherry was the loving and devoted wife to her husband, Mitchell Lee Dobbs, pastor of the Crossroads Community Church in Burgaw. He survives her at home. She is also survived by her siblings Eunice Spangenberg of Newton, N.J.; Judy Hulse and husband Dan of Middletown, N.Y.; John Pittenger of Cuddebackville, N.Y.; Cindy Pittenger and her husband Mike of Turtle Run, Tenn.; Donna Pittenger (Leroy) of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; Gene Strobeck of Tenn.; Jamie Strobeck and Christine Dillon of Fla. Sherry is also survived by her mother-in-law Adrianne Dobbs of Raleigh, and sister-in-law Marla Hawkins of Durham. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews, SueEllen, Christina, Walter, Rachel, Machell and Sara.

Visitation took place from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at Harrell’s Funeral Home in Burgaw.

A funeral service celebrating Sherry’s life was held at the Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church in Wilmington Wednesday, May 17 at noon with Pastor Steve Mattis officiating.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www. harrellsfh.com. The fam9ily was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

there should be more protests in Northern cities. New Orleans notwithstanding, crime rates are even worse in the states that still had slavery until well after Appomattox.

That’s another conveniently forgotten historical tidbit, by the way—Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation only applied to the states of the Confederacy.

The Nazis, remember, regularly trashed synagogues and defaced any symbols of Judaism – Hitler even made it a national pastime of sorts, with Kristallnacht as kind of like Super Bowl Sunday for

fascists.

Not too far from where some of the statues are being destroyed in New Orleans stands the National World War II museum, honoring those who saved us from Nazism.

Since WWII was fought by a largely segregated military, should that museum be demolished? I’m sure it would make all the bad thoughts of WWII disappear, and make everything hunky-dory.

Then there are the historical markers to men and women of all colors marking the roadsides—perhaps, if we tore those down, all the bad

stuff that occurred, bad stuff which often inspired the good deeds and great acts of the folks memorialized – perhaps that would disappear, too.

A few weeks ago, a lovely, sweet young woman told me that she didn’t care anything about anything that happened before the year of her birth. It didn’t matter, she said. Let’s just say that my marriage is a little bit older than she is.

We have the right not to care, I guess, but it’s ridiculous to carry denial to the point of trying to erase or rewrite the past, because we might not like its inconve-

nient truths.

I doubt that most of the leftwing moonbat apologistic narcissists, or the politicians who love them, are aware of the fact that many of the statues in Southern courthouse squares were made using the same basic forms and molds as their bronze cousins commemorating different soldiers in a different army north of the Mason-Dixon line.

Just like our country, good or bad, ugly or pretty, painful or reassuring – they’re all Americans, made in the same basic mold, who took different roads. Tearing up

those bridges to our past accomplishes nothing except to re-divide a country that a lot of folks died for to make us into one nation.

I could have the scars on my arm and jaw erased, but that wouldn’t erase the hurt of years past, and the lessons learned. I reckon I’d rather have them there – not to obsess on the pain from those times, but so I never forget the lessons learned.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com.

expected to be fed. I retrieved a few slices of bread and sat down neck to her on the porch. She ate quickly, yet gently, and tapped my shoulder with her beak as if to say, “More please.”

This pattern has continued for the past few months as Carlotta, the name given to my new pet, greets me

each morning and welcomes me home in the afternoons.

During the day, she retreats to the pond beside my house and visits with my neighbors.

On the weekends, Carlotta is my constant companion as I weed my garden or plant flowers. I’ve even taught her to eat from a spoon. After all, a duck with a name must be

civilized. And, while Carlotta was adept at walking up the front steps, coming down proved difficult as she often tipped over due to her low center of gravity and lack of significant knees.

It took only a few days of training, however, to teach her to walk down the porch steps. Granted, she has no

arms, but Carlotta is a hugger, often embracing me with her long, gangly neck.

I never thought an intense relationship like this was possible with a wild duck, but she has enchanted me. Her daily visits are a reminder that the best gifts are free.

She has taught me to slow down a bit.

Yes, laundry, dinner and other household duties pull at me after a long day of work, but I will choose to pause a few minutes each day to sit with my duck.

media centers and teacher’s lounges.

In other business, the Board approved low voltage contracts to MTS in the amount of $219,824 and $123,571 for the Penderlea and Surf City bond projects, respectively.

A Memorandum of Understanding with Communities in Schools of Cape Fear was

approved for year four of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants at Title I elementary and middle schools.

The next scheduled regular meeting of the Pender County Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m., June 13, at the Pender Resource Center.

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Walsh’s clutch hit sends Pirates into playoff round three

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer It looked like it was all over when the Topsail baseball team plated four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 5-1 lead over visiting Triton in the NCHSAAA 3A second round game between the host Pirates and the visiting Hawks.

But someone once coined the phrase, “Looks can be deceiving,” and the Hawks set out to prove that with four runs of their own in the top of the sixth, tying the score at 5-5.

But there is something about this Topsail team –

baseball maybe you can call it destiny – but their determination to continue playing in the an always dangerous one-and-done scenario is undeniable to this point, and lightning somehow struck twice in the Pirates’ favor on the same night.

Sophomore Hayden Walsh’s double in the bottom of the sixth inning sent Gar-

ret Myrka home with what proved to be the winning run, and Walsh scored on a singled

by Sam Hall for an important insurance run as sixth-seeded Topsail defeated number 21 Triton 7-5 Friday – propelling the Prates into this past Tuesday’s third round.

That was the first bolt of lightning and the second one came with the news that number 12 seed West Craven had upset second-seeded Terry Sanford 7-1 Friday, leading to a third-straight home game for the Pirates (19-7).

“First inning they didn’t hit a ball out of the infield and scored a run, and that one was all on me.” Topsail Coach

Aaron Rimer said. “Then we get a fly ball and they score 3 runs off it. I told the guys we didn’t play our best game, but it’s the best I’ve seen us compete yet.

“We got great efforts out of both guys (Payton Phelps and Alex Holland) on the mound.

Alex has great stuff and he came in and got the job done.

It’s great to be in the third round, and it sounds better when you put ‘at home’ beside it.”

Triton took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on a single, a sacrifice bunt, a ground out, a hit batsman, and a double-

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Pirate lacrosse out in playoff third round

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The third-seeded Pirate mens’ lacrosse season came to a close where it seemingly always end, in the third round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs with a heart-breaking 8-7 loss to number five-seed Carrboro (13-3) in Hampstead.

The Pirate defense played tough against a Jaguar offense that came into the contest averaging 14 goals per game. Senior goalkeeper Bradley Brosovich had nine

saves in the cage to keep the Pirates (8-7) close, and senior defenseman Kade Ramsey finished his illustrious career with seven groundballs, three turnovers, and one interception.

Sophomore attackman Jake Volpe had four goals, while junior attackman Tanner Beaudoin dished out two assists. Junior attackman Nick Haddock had two goals and two assists, and sophomore midfielder Eli Copeland also contributed with one goal in the season-ending loss.

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Pirate sophomore attackman Jake Volpe had four goals.

Lady Pirates’ season ends with road loss to Orange

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Patriot hurler Chase Norris

Pender nine wins in first round, lose in second

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot baseball team came on strong toward the end of the season. Coach Stephen Christian’s boys of summer won their final two Four County Conference games to earn the top 1A seed out of the split conference.

That earned the Pats a home game in the first round of the playoffs. Through six innings of play it appeared that the Pats would play that game and fade off into the summer sun.

However a late inning surge gave the Patriots a 9-2 win and a chance to play another day.

Two days later the Pender County crew hosted Pinetown – Northside. The Patriots played the Panthers tough for four innings but a two run fifth gave South a 3-1 lead.

They added three runs in the sixth and left the county with a 6-1 win.

South Creek came into the first round playoff game with an 11-12 record including a 6-4 mark out of the Two Rivers Conference. On paper the Cougars were the better team and for five innings that appeared to be the case. However, the home team Patriots went off in the sixth inning to the tune of nine runs to take a 9-2 win.

Riley Murray pitched six innings to earn the win while Chase Norris pitched the final frame. The combination gave up just two hits while striking out 12.

Next up was the Pinetown crew. Again the Patriots were hosting a team with a better

record. The Panthers had an 18-5 mark and finished second in the Coastal Plains Conference with a 9-3 record. This did not seem to bother junior Chase Norris and the Patriot charge as they played the visiting team well for four innings.

However, Pinetown scored five runs in the fifth and sixth frames combined to pull away from the Patriots.

The crafty Norris showed the Panthers his breaking ball early. Pinetown scored once in the first frame on an infield single, a walk and an error.

Norris ended the inning with a strikeout.

The Pats tied the score in the bottom half of the inning despite not getting a hit. Eston Easterling reached on a walk and promptly stole second. He swiped third and scored on a throwing error.

The game was tied going into the fourth frame. Pinetown scored twice with the big hit being a double that plated one run. The next batter grounded out to score the second run before the Pats shut the door. The Panthers added three runs in the fifth and rode home two innings later with a 6-1 win.

Chase Norris took the loss despite pitching well. The junior right hander tallied four strikeouts on the day.

The Patriots finished the year with a 6-20 record. They were 5-9 in their final year in the Four County Conference.

They will be in the newly formed Coastal Eight 1A-2A Conference next year.

A season that started with visions of a trip to the state finals was derailed several times along the way by injuries that send several of the Topsail softball team’s best players to the bench for long periods of time –forcing several young, varsity-inexperienced players to step up to the big time and perform.

And perform they did as the freshmen who took their spots on the field exceeded what anyone could expect of them and, despite a narrow loss to the state’s secondranked 3A softball team, they fought to the end – not as individual players but as a team – and the future of Topsail softball is undoubtedly shining bright.

Freshman Lauren Strnad hit her first career home run in the top of the eighth inning to give Topsail a 3-2 lead but the host the Lady Panthers rallied for two runs in the bottom of the frame as Orange defeated the Lady Pirates 3-2 in the second round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs.

Topsail season ended with a 20-7 overall record in falling to the 20-2 Lady Panthers on their home field. Of the Lady Pirates’ seven losses, three

were by one run, two were by two runs, one was by three runs. And one was by seven.

Three of those losses came against West Brunswick – twice by one run.

“Orange is a very good team and their catcher (Mia Davidson) is one of the best players we’ve seen all year,” Topsail Coach Eric Phillips said. “Am I disappointed it’s over, sure, but I can say we played hard in this game an all year. We matured quickly and I am extremely proud of them and the season we had.

We had upwards of five or six freshmen on the field most of the season, and they were amazing. The future of this program is, indeed, bright.

And I am really proud of my seniors. What a great year for them to finish their highschool careers with.”

Topsail led 1-0 after scoring a run in the top of the third inning. Hunter Bizzell (1-for-2, W, R/S) walked, Nee Nee Jordan (2-for-3, W) singled, and Hayley Grizzle (1-for-3, RBI, W) singled to score the speedy Bizzell. That lead held up until the bottom of the fifth when Orange tied the game on a one-out double, a ground out, and a sacrifice fly It stayed that way until the

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Being a head coach at any level is a very taxing job. You are responsible for a lot of different things. At the high school level a high school job also involves making sure that your student-athletes are just that – student athletes.

One of the things that I have noticed over the years is that most of the successful coaches have people on their staff that they trust.

They have coaches that make just as many decisions as they do.

When Tom Eanes coached the Pender varsity football team he had an assistant by the name of Randy Pugh that was responsible for the defense. He was also Coach Eanes right hand man and did many things behind the scenes. It is not a coincidence that Pugh is now at Trask and that the football team just had its most successful season ever.

Trask girls’ soccer coach Cathy Claris has an assistant that she knows very well. Her oldest son Jack

Bradshaw is her top assistant. If you were on the outside looking in you would think that Jack was the head coach. Coach Claris leans on Coach Jack for many things.

Some say that Jack is head coach in waiting. We will have to wait and see.

Claris has always had very capable assistants.

Russell Lewis helped her for years. Coach Lewis has the knowledge to be a head coach if he so desires.

Some coaches use an assistant to do things such as monitoring the studentathletes grades while others hand out duties that are position specific. For instance, in baseball and softball there is often times a pitching coach. That coach handles the pitchers both in practice and in games. They call pitches and such and often times make decisions on when to pull a pitcher or even when to start said pitcher.

Most assistant coaches would like to become a head coach at some point. However, I have known assistants that would rather stay in that same capacity. There is something to be said about just handling the coaching duties and not some of the other things that come with being a head coach.

When watching your favorite high school team this fall remember, the head coach is just one of many coaches on a successful team. A good assistant is worth his weight in gold.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The area high schools are down to one baseball team in the playoffs along with the Trask men and Pender women’s track and field teams.

The Pender softball team fell in the first round of the state playoffs. Gracie Vincent and Imani Newkirk had a good season and will move on to greener pastures.

The Pender baseball team won their first round playoff game behind the pitching of Riley Murray and Chase Norris. The two combined to allow just two hits in the teams win over South Creek.

The Patriots fell to Northside – Pinetown despite a good outing by Norris.

The Topsail softball team lost in the second round of the 3A playoffs last week. The Lady Pirates beat Northern Guilford in extra innings in the first round. Tanesha Williams was 3-for-4 with a run scored and a ribbey while Mighty Mite Hunter Bizzell was 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases.

Nee Nee Jordan was 3-for-4.

The Pirates lost to the state’s second-ranked 3A softball team in Orange County.

Freshman Lauren Strnad hit her first career home run and Bizzell was 1-2.

The Topsail baseball team advanced to the third round with an exciting win. Sophomore Hayden Walsh hit a run scoring double to plate

the winning run in the second round win over Triton.

Walsh was 2-3 with two ribbeys in the game. Alex Holland (1-1/3 IP, 1W, 1H, 1K) earned the win in relief of Payton Phelps (5-2/3 IP, 6H, 5R, 5Ks).

Phelps (2 IP,1H,1R, 0 ER,1W 5 K’s), William St. Ledger (3 IP, 3H, 0R, 1W4 K’s), Johnny Tartaglione (1 IP, 1W 3 K’s), and Alex Holland (1 IP, 1W, 2 K’s) combined to limit the East Guilford to four hits while striking out 14 batters in route to a 4-1 win in round one.

The Trask men won the Mid-East regional track meet behind throwers Shawn Mears-Denison (shot put) and Dashawn Hand (discus).

The Pender ladies won the ladies side of things behind Tanazsa Simspon (shotput) and Lakirah Forney along with three of their relay teams. in the NCHSAA 3A Individual State tennis Championships, the second-seeded Pirate duo of Hudson Smith and Sam Garland won the program’s first-ever statechampionship level match with a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win. They fell in the second round.

This week’s top performer is Pender’s senior thrower Tanazsa Simpson. She won the regional meet and is on pace to make a run at her second straight 1A championship in the shot put.

Manteo ends Lady Patriots’ season

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender softball coach Gary Battle knew going into the team’s first round playoff game that his team would have to play a clean game in the field and rely on their pitching and young bats to have a chance against Manteo. The first inning went as planned but the thing that Battle feared the most reared

its head in the second frame.

The Redskins scored five runs on one hit and an error on a bunt and the Patriots never recovered in falling 13-3.

“Just a couple of little mistakes killed us,” said Battle.

“If we could have limited the mistakes I believe we could have played with them.”

A three-run homer in the fifth frame set the Redskins out to an 8-0 lead. They added four runs in the bottom

of the sixth and the Patriots were sent home after the first round loss.

The Patriots lone run was scored in the fourth inning on an Ashley Dupalevich double. Samantha Wells took the loss in the circle in relief of Gracie Vincent.

Despite the early exit from the playoffs, Coach Battle seemed optimistic about the teams future and what they accomplished this year.

“We had a good season. If you think about it. We lost our starting third baseman before we even played a game.

Imani Newkirk, who might be our best player missed quite a few games with an injury and then our freshman third baseman who is a pretty good pitcher got hurt and couldn’t pitch. These girls battled and they never quit. We got better

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Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The season ended a week ago for the Topsail womens’ soccer team and the mens’ tennis team, and it came to a close this past week for the mens’ golf team, but the seasons for all those Pirate teams has to be categorized as successes.

Men’s golf The Pirates’ season ended with a twelveth-place finish in the NCHSAA 3A regional championships at the Foxfire Resort. The Topsail players collectively shot a 688 to finish 73 strokes behind 3A regional champion Marvin Ridge (615).

Harrison Wiese was the top Pirate scorer, finishing in a tie for 42 with a two-day total of 84-79-163, followed by Evan Higgins (83-8-168, tied for 52), Max Johnson (90-88-178, 71),

Brett Holmes, 93-89-182, tied for 77), and Anthony Tartaglione (96-86-182, tied for 77).

There are no seniors on the Topsail team.

Wilson-Fike’s Bryson Boyette was the medalist with a one-under-par 73-70. South Brunswick’s Xavier Williams finished at 88-72, tied for 34.

Men’s tennis Friday in the NCHSAA 3A Individual State Championships, the second-seeded Pirate duo of Hudson Smith and Sam Garland win the program’s first-ever state-championship level match with a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win number three Charles Jarvis an Isaiah Elkins.

In the second round, Hudson and Garland fell 6-1, 6-2 to the top-seeded team of Weddington’s Logan Trimp and William Hatt.

Track and field The Lady Pirates finished

fifteenth (8 points) and the boys finished twentieth (8 points) Friday at the NCHSAA 3A Regional Championships at Swansboro.

Sophomore Payton Little accounted for six of the Lady Pirates’ eight points with a fourth-place finish (96-4) in the discus and a fifth place (97-8) in the shot put. Freshman Madison Lofton scored a point with a sixth-place (59.54) in the 400-meter run, and Elizabeth Cooper accounted for the other point with a sixth (50.79) in the 300meter hurdles.

Adam Hart scored all eight of the boys’ points with a fifth (49-9) in the shot put and a third (140-6) in the discus.

The 3A State Championships are Saturday (May 20) at the Irwin Belk Track on the campus of N. C. A&T University in Greensboro.

Sports News and Notes

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender’s Battle to retire at end of school year Longtime Pender men’s basketball coach Gary Battle has announced that he will retire effective June 10.

Battle has coached mens and womens basketball and is currently the coach of the varsity softball team.

Pender women, Trask men win regional meet The Pender Lady Patriot track and field team along with the Heide Trask men’s team won the 1A Mid-east regional track meet held at Heide Trask last Saturday.

The Lady Patriots were led

by Tanazsa Simpson and Lakirah Forney. Simpson won the shot put with a throw of 38-8 while Forney won the high jump. She finished second in the triple jump and third in the long jump.

The Pender 4x100 and 4x200 ladies team won their event while the 4x400 and 4x800 foursome finished third in their respective event. The Patriots scored 138 points while Hobbton scored 101 for second place. The Trask Lady Titans finished fourteenth.

The Trask men were led

by Shawn Mears-Denison’s first place finish in the shot put. Dashawn Hand won the

Lady Pirates Continued from page 8A top of the eighth when Strnad homered on a 1-0 pitch with one out for a 2-1 lead. It did not last as the Lady Panthers made the most out of two walks, a wild pitch, and two singles to score twice in the bottom of the eighth to end the game – and the Topsail season.

The Lady Pirates advanced to the second round with a determined effort that resulted in an eight-inning, come-from-behind 4-3 win

Lopez gets better with experience for the Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Mayra Lopez steps onto the soccer field there is just one thing on her mind.

She plays the game with a vast amount of intensity.

Her goal is to lead her team to the win. It does not matter if it entails scoring, assisting or playing defense.

This year the junior has improved her game immensely. She has gotten better at every aspect of her game.

Miss Lopez is one of the better offensive players on the team. She is an efficient scorer with a crafty shot on goal.

Mayra has had many memorable moments this year.

However, one of her proudest moments was scoring a hat trick (three goals) against the Pender Patriots.

The Titan soccer team is young and much improved.

With Mayra Lopez set to return next year the future is very bright for the Rocky Point Titan kickers.

discus throw. Alex Kraft finished second in the triple jump. The Titans finished with 96.50 points while Wallace-Rose Hill finished second with 72.50. Pender finished fifth with 59 points.

Former Titan McFadden earns post-season honors Former Heide Trask Titan baseball player Dakota McFadden was recently named to the named to the All-Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO) team.

McFadden, a member of the Prince George Community College Owls leads the team in doubles (20) and RBIs (50). He is tied for the team lead in homeruns (8) while sitting second in hits (59), batting average (.434) and slugging percentage (.772).

He is third in runs (41) and third in on-base percentage (.477). McFadden is fifth in NJCAA Division III in doubles and tenth in slugging percentage while ranking second in doubles, fifth in batting average, seventh in RBIs and eighth in slugging percentage in Maryland JUCO. He has recorded a hit in 32 of the 41 games he has played in this season.

Summer volleyball set to begin in June The Topsail High School over a very solid Northern Guilford (14-9) that was highlighted by late heroics at the plate, solid pitching and some tremendous defense.

“Our defense was phenomenal and what about Hunter at shortstop,” Phillips said. That play up the middle (seventh inning) was amazing. We talked to the girls all year about the little things and Darbie made a great play at third with the tag, and the relay was perfect.”

“And hats off to our pitchers, they kept us in it. We woke up the bats at the right time,

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summer volleyball league will begin play the week after school ends. This year all three Pender County High schools will field teams.

This will be the first time that Trask has played in the league since Coach Karen Byrd stepped down. Cathy Claris is set to take over the team.

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

Rainy weather not good for freshwater fishing

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The saltwater anglers are reporting that the flat fish bite is getting better as the waters warm. There have been some decent size fish being caught on live minnows. Fishing around the mouths of the area creeks will do the trick here as will fishing the inlet.

The reds are beginning to bit some as well. They will hit your favorite gulp baits.

They are showing up in the marsh as well as in the shallow flats in the area.

There have been quite a few blues being caught. The big ones are beginning to move on but there are still plenty of fish in the two to three pound range being caught.

The Spanish are back and biting Clark spoons being trolled just off of the beach while the trout bite has slowed considerably.

The piers are reporting that there have been some decent bluefish caught while some black drum has been hooked as well.

There have been reports of a few sheepshead being caught around docks and other structures. A sand fiddler or small crab will entice these tender mouth fish to bite.

On the freshwater side of things the waters are warming. If the rain will stay away there will be ample opportunity to get

out and fish for your favorite panfish. Red worms are working here with the cats biting chicken livers.

This week’s fishing tip Sheepshead fishing is an art that many in the area have yet to perfect. Let’s go over a few things.

When fishing for the sheepshead, Light spinning and bait casting tackle are best for these fish. The tip of your rod should not be too soft, as the tough and toothy mouth makes it hard to set a hook. The best baits are fiddlers or other small crabs.

The best place to find these fish are Areas with rocky bottoms. They love docks and bridge pilings.

The best presentation for sheepsheads is to drop the bait straight down and lift it straight up off the bottom.

Their bite is very subtle. They don’t strike a bait; they move up to it and sort of suck it into their mouth. Then while they sit in one place, the grinder teeth and structure inside their mouth crushes the bait into smaller pieces. For many inexperienced anglers, they never know the fish has hit until their bait is gone.

When I feel anything at all while fishing for sheepshead, I lift my rod slowly. If I feel something on it moving I slowly lift a little more. If it is a sheepshead he will suck the bait in as he thinks it is trying to escape.

Lady Titans beat E. Columbus, fall in playoff second round

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titans found themselves with a rare home game in the state 1A playoffs by virtue of winning the 1A portion of the Four County Conference.

Coach Claris’ group of young lady kickers took advantage of that home stand with a 6-0 win over East Columbus in the first round.

Two days later they hosted Woods Charter in another rare home match.

The Lady Wolves had beaten the Titans two years ago in the playoffs and came into the match full of confidence after destroying Wallace-Rose Hill 11-0 in the first round.

The Lady Titans gave up two goals late in the first half and battled the Wolves to a scoreless second half in falling 2-0.

“I consider that they won the game, not we lost, “stated Claris. “We were missing a few people but the rest of them stepped up.”

Early in the week the East Columbus Gators came to Titan town to engage the much improved Lady Titans. After one half of play the Titans were up 2-0 despite not scoring a goal.

The Lady Gators put the ball in their own net twice although the Titan pressure contributed to that. Assistant Coach Jack Bradshaw addressed the Titans inability to score at the break and a

Bizzell ends high school career in Topsail style

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When senior Topsail Pirate softball player Hunter Bizzell came to the Hampstead school as a freshman there was talk of how good she was. Despite her skills the one knock may have been her size.

That has never hindered this young lady as she makes up for her physical stature with heart and determination.

This year Hunter has become an elite player. She is the complete package . She has the ability to hit, slap or bunt and is almost a lock to get on base if the ball is hit on the ground.

Hunter finished the 2017 season with a career high 51 steals. She leads the team in batting average, on base percentage, hits and runs scored.

She also is an accomplished fielder boasting a .918 fielding percentage at shortstop.

There is no doubt that Hunter Bizzell leaves Topsail High school in style.

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The Lady Titan kickers finished the season at 8-6 in the Four County Conference, and 10-10 overall different team took the field in the second half.

Freshman Madi Bryant found the back of the goal at the 43 minute mark to start the scoring. That seemed to open the Titans eyes. Vicky Botello scored off a header from Madi Bryant’s corner seven minutes later. It took Vanessa Velasco five minutes to find the net again with Mayra Lopez rounding out the scoring at minute 69.

Standout goal keeper Ciara Grizzle had no saves as the Titans mid fielders and

defenders held the Gators in check.

Woods Charter had beaten the Lady Titans handily two years ago. Coach Claris made her team aware of that after the East Columbus win.

What the Wolves found on Friday night was a much different Titan squad.

Woods came into the match with a 13-4 record. The Lady Titans gave no quarter and played perhaps their best game of the year.

The Wolves scored twice late in the first half to take a

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a 12-year-old Pender Patriot softball player Gracie Vincent wanted to be a softball pitcher. She pictured herself standing in the circle with the fluorescent softball in her hand.

She worked hard through the years often times playing with kids much older than her. She worked tirelessly and became one of the better softball pitchers in the area.

Gracie played four years for the Pender Patriots. She was often times the only true pitcher on the roster and had to toe the rubber in 99 percent of all of the team’s games.

She did so without complaining.

Gracie Vincent leaves Pender High school in June with her head held high. She represented the school with grace and dignity.

She was a fierce competitor on the field and a lady off of it. She left it all on the field for the Pender Patriots.

2-0 lead. Trask missed a huge opportunity to score in minute 12. The Wolves keeper fell down and the Titans were in position to score. However, the shot missed its mark.

“Their keeper fell down and all we needed to do was put the ball into the goal,” said Claris. “That would have changed everything.”

Titan junior keeper Ciara Grizzle played well in the first half and that carried over into the second 40 minutes. She held the Wolves scoreless in the second half, racking up 23 saves.

“She has played well the last few weeks,” said Claris.

“The first goal was helped by the wind. The second goal was scored by Isabelle Pearce who set a state record for most goals in a career with 217. As good as she was, she only scored one time.”

The Lady Titans finished the year with a 10-10 mark including an 8-6 conference record that was good enough for the top 1A seed out of the Four County Conference.

Claris deemed the season a success and talked about the team’s future after the loss.

“I feel this is the best overall team per position we have fielded since I took over in 2011. At one point in the game, there were five freshmen on the field playing. In fact, there were no seniors on the field at all for Trask.

It’s nice to think about next season with everyone eligible to return to the pitch.”

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist I watched a video the other day discussing how reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone National Park completely changed the landscape over the last 20 years.

We have many stories such as this throughout our short history here in America, and it is both wonderful to study and amazing to see results of how conservation works.

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“We have pretty good instrumentation now. When we only had about ten members, it was really hard to get a good balance; but now of our 25 band members, we have about five trumpets, four clarinets, four saxophones, three or four flutes and two violins.

We are not quite what you would call an orchestra. We need probably need another ten strings.

“We have a wonderful French horn player that was in the U.S. Air Force Band. We have a tuba player, we have about two baritone players and maybe two percussionists that play drums and other per-

There may be those that disagree that reintroducing a species is a form of conservation, but it entirely is. You see, our ecosystems are so complex and elaborate, that they are a bit fragile as well when just one thing changes.

Just a couple of decades ago, the whitetail deer was not as abundant in numbers as it is today in the Carolinas. Our management plan was skewed.

However, when the plan was changed, the numbers changed quickly.

But that also caused other issues. Sure, we gained more deer. But due to the increase, and along with the dwindling farmlands and woodlands, the deer began to overpopulate. Consequences from this resulted in less healthy deer and this in turn allowed easier transmission of disease from one animal to the next. This eventually turns into massive

kills such as we have every few years.

The deer also fed heavily on the underbrush and saplings within the woodlands. Now this may not seem like a terrible thing, except there are many species that use this for cover to survive. One such is the once abundant quail that is hard to find in the wild these days.

Along with the great numbers of deer and the greater number of young and weak deer, predators such as coyotes gradually made their way into the Carolinas and found it very hospitable.

In the process, the coyotes also ran off and killed both grey and red foxes, dwindled populations of species such as muskrat, and have even encroached on suburbs.

Something like this becomes a nightmare to a wildlife biologist. Well, either a nightmare

or a happy dream one. Their decisions can affect our ecosystems in ways that most people cannot imagine. They rely on both sound science, extrapolated math, and hopeful theories in developing the plans that in just one year can affect us for decades to come.

This is one reason it is so important for wildlife commissioners to not just listen to wildlife and marine biologists, but to understand the suggestions given.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@gmail.com.

cussion instruments. We’ve got a good balance,” said Mitchell.

Mitchell said that he feels they are better than they were a couple of years ago.

An interesting thing about the band is that it consists of about one-third high school students, half a dozen members that are at least age 60 years or older, and a variety of players that are between high school age and age 60.

“It’s a real nice way to get to hang around with people from different age groups, and people that are a little bit different than you. It just makes it a lot of fun,” said Mitchell.

The band recently played at Spring Fest for the second time. They are planning a concert for June 25 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church

in Rocky Point at 7 p.m. The following Saturday, July 1 at 6 p.m., they will play mostly patriotic music outside of the Pender County Courthouse along with the Gospel Lites.

“I think they will do something there once a month like they did last year on Saturday nights at the courthouse throughout the summer. They will have two or three musical groups perform. The Gospel Lites are one of the groups,

and they will invite one or two other groups, so there will be a real variety. In our case, they will have a band there.

In another case, they might have a choir or some other musical group. It will be fun.

Everyone brings their chair and they just sit outside and listen to music. It’s fun,” said Mitchell.

For more information, look for the Pender Community Band on Facebook.

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Atkinson Public meeting for the Budget Ordinance Approval of the Town of Atkinson is to be held on June 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

May 18, 2017

Continued from page 1A Area. We’re looking forward to an interactive meeting using community-based values to set the framework for the Plan’s development,” said Kyle M. Breuer, Director, Pender County Planning and Community Development.

The Penderlea Homestead Museum Annex Building is located at 284 Garden Road, Willard, Additional information can be found at http://www.

PlanPender.org or by calling the Planning and Community Development office at 250.1202

May 18, 2017

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Fire Chief - The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire Chief to perform a variety of tasks in regard to the Fire Department, emergency management and employee safety. The Fire Chief is responsible for oversight of the general operations of the fire department including the development and implementation of all administrative and management programs and the day-to-day fire department operations. Requirements: Associates Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services or related field. Must have five years of experience in a full time fire department or ten years of experience in a volunteer fire department. Please see detailed job description for certification requirements. Salary range is $53k-$60k based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package. 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 town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled. EOE REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS AVAILABLE Reflective address signs are available for a small fee of ten dollars at the Burgaw Fire Department. Being able to identify address numbers enhances the productivity of the fire department when responding to an emergency.

For more information please contact any member of the fire department or call 910-259-7494.

CALENDAR May 18, 2017 May 29, 2017 June 13, 2017

Planning/Zoning Board meeting 5:30PM Town offices closed in observance of Memorial Day Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM

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Town of Surf City Government News May 18, 2017 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3pm ________________________________________________________

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Council of the Town of Surf City at Town Hall, 214 N. New River Drive on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at 6:00p.m., for the purpose of considering a Special Use Permit for Aquaholics Boat Rentals LLC for the use of boat rentals.

The public is urged to be present for this important meeting. A copy of the application is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office for inspection by all interested citizens.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 2 Dentist***, Engineer*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 1 District 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Jury Commission 1 Commissioner Representative Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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

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

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Lawn Care Service The Pender County Housing Department is currently accepting proposals for a lawn care service for Country Court Apartments located at 10260 Hwy 421 Currie N.C. 28435. The contractor is expected to provide lawn maintenance services include lawn mowing, bush trimming, landscape maintenance, small limb removal and overall lawn care for the complex. A scope of work can be found at our website: www.pendercountync.gov.

Bids will be accepted in person, by e-mail and Fax until Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Pender County Housing Department. Bids may be faxed to 910.259.1343 or e-mailed to housinginfo@pendercountync.gov.

There will not be an organized site visit. Potential bidders may view the site during normal business hours (8 to 5) Monday through Friday. Questions should be directed to Judith Herring, Housing Director at 805 S Walker St., Burgaw (910) 259-1370.

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PENDER COUNTY REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR COUNTY REAPPRAISAL OF PROPERTY Sealed proposals addressed to Justian Pound, Tax Assessor, Pender County Tax Office, Pender County Office of Tax Assessor PO Box 67 Burgaw NC 28425 and marked “REAPPRAISAL OF PROPERTY-RFP 17-0502” will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. EST, Friday, May 26, 2017 The Pender County Tax Assessor is charged by law with the responsibility for ensuring that all property, real and personal, shall as far as practicable be appraised or valued at fair market value as prescribed by North Carolina General Statute 105-283; the Assessor must diligently search out and assess all taxable property in the County. One aspect of carrying out this responsibility is contracting with an outside firm to perform necessary functions to ensure that all property is fairly assessed. The Contractor shall be familiar with and have a working knowledge of all North Carolina Laws and Department of Revenue Rules and Regulations dealing with ad valorem taxation of real property.

Proposals submitted shall not be subject to public inspection until a contract is awarded; therefore, there will be no formal opening of these proposals. No telephone, electronic or facsimile proposals will be considered. Proposals received after the time and date of closing will not be considered.

Instructions for submitting bids and complete requirements and information may be obtained by visiting the County’s website at http://www.pendercountync.gov/Business/RFPsandBids.aspx or a full copy of the RFP can be obtained at the Pender County Office of Tax Assessor located at 300 E. Freemont St. Burgaw NC 28425.

Submit proposals in a sealed envelope properly marked “REAPPRAISAL OF PROPERTIES-RFP # 17-0502" and address to the County at the following address: P.O. Box 67 Burgaw NC 28425 The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to make the purchase which will be in the best interest of the County.

Justian Pound, Tax Assessor Pender County (910) 259-1256

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Roberta Thomas late of Wilmington, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Kenneth Ording, P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on or before the 31 day of July, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 27 day of April, 2017.

John Montgomery Executor of the Estate of Roberta Thomas Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law Kenneth Ording, P.C. P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445 14210 NC HWY 50, Surf City NC 28445 #7704 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017 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 Edward Lee Moore deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edward Lee Moore, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 4238 Bell Williams Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of April 2017.

Matthew Moore 4238 Bell Williams Road Currie, NC 28435 #7702 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017

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 Andrew Corbett, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Andrew Corbett, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 592 Keith Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 27th day of April 2017.

Dixie Corbett 592 Keith Road Currie, NC 28435 #7703 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017 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 LaCole Michelle Antona Green, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, LaCole Michelle Antona Green, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2017 at 635 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 27th day of April 2017.

Steven Lee Green, Sr. 635 Timberly Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 #7705 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/2017 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 Natasha Leigh Lee, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Natasha Leigh Lee, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 10, 2017 at 5490 Croomsbridge Road, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 4th day of May 2017.

Rebecca R. Hughes 5490 Croomsbridge Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #7706 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/2017 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Wanda Faye Adams, et al. vs. 16 SP 206 Leroy Dixon, Jr., et al.

TO: Antoine Wall Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled special proceeding.

The nature of the relief being sought is a partition by sale of the real property located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 193, at page 550, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 14, 2017. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

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Mary S Rider, Executrix Estate of Suzanne C Rider c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7708 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/2017 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 Gwen Wynn Conkling, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gwen Wynn Conkling, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 10, 2017 at 214 Howards Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

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17 SP 17 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Roberta A. Stephens a/k/a Roberta L. Stephens and Thomas Stephens a/k/a Thomas E. Stephens to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated May 17, 2004 and recorded on May 20, 2004 in Book 2390 at Page 050, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina and being part of tract 17, Battleground Estates as recorded on the Battleground Estates map, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron on the western right of way of Battleground Estates - Old Highway 210, said iron is located at the southwestern corner of lot 16, Battleground Estates (record plat), said iron is located S 62-34-56 W 295.68 ft. from the intersection of the western right of way of Battleground Road and the southwestern right of way of S.R. 1100- Slocum Trail; Proceed from said point of beginning and with the western line of said lot 16 N 33-59-18 W 344.03 ft. to an iron, thence a new line S 54-59-08 W 240.04 ft. to a point, thence S 3400-03 E 347.40 ft. to a point on the western right of way of Battleground Road, thence with said right of way and with a curve to the right a radius 945.72 ft. a chord N 52-35-57 E 62.20 ft. to a point, thence N 54-29-01 E 131.82 ft, to a point, thence with a curve to the right a radius 1373.87 ft. a chord N 55-26-39 E 46.07 ft. to the point of beginning and containing 1.898 acres.

All bearings are magnetic book 95 pages 77 Section I of Battlefield Estates is defined as a part of that property described in Deed Book 1045, at page 205, of the Pender County Registry on the North side of S.R. 1100 (Slocum Trail) running parallel and three hundred feet back from said highway.

Section 2 of Battlefield Estates is defined as the remaining property described in Deed Book 1045, at page 205, of the Pender County Registry, located on the North side ofS.R. 1100 and North of Section 1.

Section 3 of Battlefield Estates is defined as me property described in Deed Book 1045 at page 205 of the Pender County Registry, located on the South side of SR 1100 (Slocum Trail) and Tracts 2 and 3 of the property described in a deed recorded in Deed Book 1053 at Page 334, Pender County Registry.

1. No commercial business shall be operated or permitted. on the land herein conveyed, except for Lot 16 and Lot 19 on the map of Battleground Estates recorded in Map Book 30 at page 29 of the Pender County Registry. However, nothing contained herein shall prevent a professional person from practicing his or her profession in his or her home.

2. No junk cars, junk boats, old buses, old mobile homes or truck bodies will be allowed to be placed on any portion of the land herein con-

veyed. No lot Buyer will be allowed to use any of the type units mentioned in the prior sentence as a storage or out building. All storage buildings and/or outbuildings must be built and placed in the back yard and kept in a neat appearance.

3. No livestock or fowl will be permirted on the front three hundred feet adjacent to either SR 1100 or Old Hwy 210. No commercial livestock or fowl operations will be permitted upon any portion of the remaining land herein conveyed, however, horses and other animals normally classified as livestock will be permitted for personal use and enjoyment on the property mat is not within three hundred feet of SR 1100 or Old Highway 210.

4. Lot owners in this subdivision may keep and maintain dogs and cats on the lot or parcel of land herein conveyed so long as they are not kept and maintained commercially.

Excessive numbers of dogs and/ or cats will not be permitted to be kept or maintained on any lot in this subdivision. Loud barking dogs will not be allowed to remain upon any lot in this subdivision. Any animal owner will be responsible for keeping their dogs and/or cats on their own property. Also dog and cat owners will be responsible for keeping their animal quarters clean and free from odor and flies.

5. No mobile home exceeding five (5) model years in age shall be placed upon any lot in this subdivision, provided however that this restriction shall not apply to mobile homes which exceed five (5) model years in age if such mobile home was less than (5) model years in age when initially placed on the property herein conveyed. However, if in the opinion of the developers, a mobile home is in good condition and would not degrade the remainder of the sub-division they reserve full right to grant a variance on this five (5) year restriction and allow an older mobile home to be placed on any lot in this sub-division. Further, all property east of the dividing line between Lots 6 & 7 extended as shown on Map Book 30 at Page 29 Pender County Registry on both sides of SR 1100 (Slocum Trail) from Dan Hales Drive to the Northern line of that properry described in Deed Book 1045 at page 205, Pender County Registry, is restricted to double-wide mobile homes, modular homes, or stick-built homes.

6. Any home (mobile or conventional) placed upon the parcel of land herein conveyed shall be underpinned within six (6) months after being placed on a lot in this sub-division. Said underpinning must be performed with a respectable manufactured material and a split rail fence conforming to developer’s standards shall also be built within six (6) months after home has been placed on a lot in this sub-division.

7. All lot owners will be required to observe all federal, state, and county regulations regarding the ownership and use of their lot and residence in Battleground Estates Subdivision.

8. No home shall be built or placed closer than 80 feet from the highway right-of-way.

9. All lots shall be kept in a clean and neat condition.

10. These restrictions will run with the land. However, they may be amended by the then current lot owners, so long as said amending process is done legally and with a positive 75% vote of the then lot owners in Battleground Estates Subdivision, including the developers regarding any unsold lots. If and when a lot owners meeting is held, all lot owners must be notified in writing 30 days prior to said meeting.

11. These restrictions may be enforced by bam the developers and lot owners in the subdivision at law or in equity. Attorneys fees to enforce the restrictive covenants will be assessed against the violating lot owner.

12. No firearms of any type (including but not limited to handguns, rifles, black powder or shotguns) may be fired upon or onto any property in Battleground Estates, said property being shown on Map Book 30 at Page 29 of the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 443 Battleground Road, Atkinson, NC 28421.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Roberta Stephens.

An Order for possession of the

property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-17462-FC01 #7710 5/11, 5/18/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DEVANE ROBERT SMART All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Devane Robert Smart, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rhett K. Pollock, as Executor of the decedent’s estate on or before September 10, 2017, at The Office of Rhett K. Pollock, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 999, Burgaw, N.C. 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor.

Harold L. Pollock Attorney at Law P.O. Box 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7716 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017 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 Ursula Anna Maria Strickland, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ursula Anna Maria, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 17, 2017 at 1161 Arvida Spur Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457, or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 11th day of May 2017.

Ursula B. Hodges 1161 Arvida Spur Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7717 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ruth Katherine Caldwell, 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 15th day of August, 2017 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 3rd day of May, 2017.

Steven C. Caldwell Executor of the Estate of Ruth Katherine Caldwell 422 Dogwood Lane Wilmington, NC 28409 #7718 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 180 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Elizabeth Williams Malloy of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Mary Elizabeth Williams Malloy to present them to Lee Andrew Malloy, 503 Pecan Creek Way, Loganville, GA 30052, Executor by August 15, 2017 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of May, 2017.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Lee Andrew Malloy, Executor P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7719 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER TRUSTEE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of BOBBY MAXWELL ANDREWS, Deceased Having qualified as Successor Trustee of the Estate of BOBBY MAXWELL ANDREWS, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, and THE BOBBY MAXWELL ANDREWS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT dated 03/14/2007, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/or other legal entities having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before August 9, 2017, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

On this Day: May 11, 2017 David Wayne Andrews Successor Trustee

by Patricia M. Homa Attorney for the Estate c/o Patricia M. Homa, P.C. P. O. Box 1310 Hampstead, NC 28443 #7720 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 195 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Travis D. Beattie and Rebekka S. Beattie to W. J. Kellam, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of September, 2014, and recorded in Book 4470, Page 0213, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: In the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina: Being all of Lot 8, Phase Two, Tealbriar Subdivision, as the same are shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 35, Page 88, Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particularly description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 115 Tealbriar Street, Burgaw, North Carolina.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 3219-614830-0000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure

sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1193388 (FC.FAY) #7723 5/11, 5/18/2017 16 SP 216 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Derwood C. Begin and Carol A. Begin to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated November 30, 2010 and recorded on November 30, 2010 in Book 3857 at Page 0001, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 150 in Topsail Greens, as shown on a plat of the subject property recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 143, Pender County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more complete description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 619 Outrigger Court, Hampstead, NC 28443.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Derwood C. Begin and wife, Carol A. Begin.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-18673-FC01 #7711 5/11, 5/18/2017

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, May 18, 2017, Page 13A

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP181 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KATHERINE SHONITA MURPHY AND BARRY JONES DATED JUNE 14, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1900 AT PAGE 131 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 May 23, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and East of the centerline of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad (now abandoned) and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad, said point being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old nail and cap located in the intersection of the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1411: South 86 Degrees 59 Minutes 13 Seconds West 92.26 feet and North 10 Degrees 51 Minutes 06 Seconds West 654.87 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) with the centerline of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad North 10 Degrees 51 Minutes 06 Seconds West 231.54 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 104.10 feet) to a point inline: thence, (2) North 84 Degrees 25 Minutes 38 Seconds East 240.38 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 65.28 feet) to an iron pipe inline; thence, (3) South 05 Degrees 55 Minutes 57 Seconds East 219.83 feet to a point in an old line ditch; thence, (4) along said ditch South 81 Degrees 38 Minutes 25 Seconds West 220.72 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.847 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad (130 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A. of Burgaw, North Carolina during October 1990.

As a reference to the above described tract see Deed Book 656 at Page 187 of the Pender County Registry.

The above described tract is “Together With” a 30 foot wide roadway easement with said easement lying adjacent to and East of the Centerline of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad and extending Northwardly from the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1411 to and through the above described tract.

The above described tract contains 0.50 acres previously deed to Katherine Shonita Murphy.

And Being more commonly known as: 307 Stoney Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Katherine Shonita Murphy a/k/a Katherine Murphy Jones.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant

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

The date of this Notice is May 2, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-088170 #7721 5/11, 5/18/2017

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 35 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sarajoan Norcross, Trustee of the Sarajoan Norcross Trust, dated the 18th of January, 2006 and Sarajoan Norcross (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Sarajoan Norcross, Trustee of the Sarajoan Norcross Trust, dated the 18th day of January, 2006) to W.J. Kellam, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of January, 2009, and recorded in Book 3565, Page 053, and Affidavit in Book 3760, Page 231, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 14 on the Map/Plan of Creekside Estates, as shown on the plat of record in Map Book 32, Page 84, in Register’ s Office for Pender County, North Carolina, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description thereof.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 53 Frey Court, Hampstead, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure

sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1175696 (FC.FAY) #7724 5/11, 5/18/2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 192 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Heath and Mary Heath, Husband and Wife to Ralph E. Rosynek, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 3368, Page 178, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax ID Number: 23934742670000 Land situated in the Township of Union in the County of Pender in the State of NC Located in Union Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to and West of the centerline of Pender County Secondary Road No. 1352 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a subsurface iron pipe in the centerline of Pender County Secondary Road No. 1352, said iron pipe being located North 11 degrees 25 minutes East 61.67 feet from an existing spike in the intersection of the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1352 with the centerline of North Carolina Highway No. 11; and running thence from the beginning, so located to and with an old ditch North 86 degrees 03 minutes West 134.24 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 35 feet) to an iron pipe; thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds East 465.98 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 83 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 125.95 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 95.90 feet) to an existing railroad spike in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1352; thence with said centerline South 11 degrees 25 minutes West 458.71 feet to the beginning.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 47 Red Tip Lane, Willard, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may

request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1197036 (FC.FAY) #7725 5/11, 5/18/2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 30 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dustin Rudisill and Chelsey Rudisill (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Dustin Rudisill) to Fuss Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of December, 2014, and recorded in Book 4509, Page 0306, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of LOT 55, SECTION 3, MORGAN COVE PLANTATION, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 29, Page 114, Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 191 Morgan Cove Drive, Burgaw, North Carolina.

TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO the Declaration recorded in Book 1053, Page 96, said Registry, and all amendments thereto.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1204609 (FC.FAY) #7726 5/11, 5/18/2017 17 SP 15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Todd Richard Ogden And Holly C. Ogden to TIM, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 2, 1997 and recorded on January 9, 1998 in Book 1298 at Page 144, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWNSHIP OF BURGAW, PENDER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 1211, PAGE 193, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM LARRY R. OGDEN AND WIFE, LINDA D. OGDEN AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 1211, PAGE 193, DATED 03/24/1997 AND RECORDED 03/24/1997, PENDER COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. And being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a spike located in the curved centerline of the paved portion of Pender County Secondary Road #1345, locally known as the Savannah Road, at a point South 39 degrees 19 minutes East 259.80 feet from another spike in said centerline directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a branch canal beneath the roadway, and running thence from said beginning spike, so located, North 66 degrees 07 minutes East 267.33 feet (crossing over an inline pipe at 35.00 feet) to an iron pipe in the center of the above said branch ditch, being the Southern line of Dr. N.C. Wolfe’s Farm; thence with the ditch North 83 degrees 45 minutes East 60.73 feet to another iron pipe in the center of the ditch; thence leaving the ditch South 28 degrees 29 minutes East 119.23 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 66 degrees 07 minutes West 317.00 feet (passing over an inline pipe on the northeast side of above said road #1345 at 282.00 feet) to a spike in the curved centerline of the paved portion of the roadway; thence with said curved centerline North 31 degrees 36 minutes West 138.78 feet (chord course and distance) to the Beginning, containing 1.00 acre more or less and is as surveyed by Walton and Walton, Registered Land Surveyors, October, 1966.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1850 Old Savannah Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Holly C. Ogden.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective

on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-17080-FC01 #7713 5/11, 5/18/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Ethel Bernice Colvin, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ethel Bernice Colvin, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 24, 2017 at 10735 Hwy. 53 West, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 18th day of May 2017.

Mendell W. Smith 10735 Hwy. 53 West Burgaw, NC 28425 #7727 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Charles Darrell Matthews, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles Darrell Matthews, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 24, 2017 at 5081 U.S. Hwy. 117 South, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 18th day of May 2017.

Melisa Matthews Giacoman 5081 U.S. Hwy. 117 South Burgaw, NC 28425 #7728 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2017 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 James J. Marsh, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James J. Marsh, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before August 24, 2017 at 302 Dory Court, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 18th day of May 2017.

Irma B. Marsh 302 Dory Court Hampstead, NC 28443 #7729 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2017 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COTTAGE & HOME BUILDERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Dissolution of Cottage & Home Builders, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, were filed in the office of the Secretary of State of North Carolina on the 18th day of November, 2016, and that all creditors of, and claimants against the limited liability company are required to present their respective claims and demands immediately, in writing, to the limited liability company at 315 Atkinson Point Road, Surf City, NC 28445 so that it can proceed to collect its assets, convey and dispose of its properties, pay, satisfy and discharge its liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs. Any claim should state the specific amount owed, describe the transaction from which the claim arises and be supported by documentation when the claim originated. In the event the limited liability company rejects any claim made pursuant to this notice, the claimant must commence an action with five years of the publication of this notice or be forever barred.

The notice is made pursuant to the provisions of NCGS §57D-6-11.

This the 10th day of May, 2017.

COTTAGE & HOME BUILDERS, LLC c/o Mark I. Nunalee, JD CPA BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE, LLP P.O. Box 598 Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-4347 #7732 5/18/2017

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, May 18, 2017, Page 14A

Hampstead Memorial Day Service May 27 Hampstead American Legion Post 167 will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 at the Hampstead

Gazebo.

The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. The gazebo is in Hampstead Village directly across

U.S. Hwy. 17 from Go Gas. Organizations wishing to present a wreath, call Tom Wright at 910 270 8844.

Lady Pirates

straight base hits. Up to that point, the Lady Pirates managed just five hits.

What kept the deficit from being greater were a series of outstanding defensive plays – a diving stop of a ball headed to centerfield by Bizzell, who crawled to second for a force out that saved a run in the sixth, a throw from right-fielder Grizzle to second baseman Lauren Strnad to third-baseman Lisk that cut down a runner in the seventh, and the pickup and throw of a ball deep in the hole between short and third that Bizzell corralled and threw all in one motion to cut down the hitter by half a step in the eighth.

That left the door open for the Lady Pirates and they pushed it aside in the bottom of the sixth. Strnad, Mackenzie Williams, and Tanesha Williams (3-for-4, RBI, R/S) hit consecutive singles with Strnad scoring on Williams hit. Laurern Labelle

scored on an error, and Bizzell (2-for-5, RBI, R/S, 2SB) singled to plate Tanesha Williams for a 3-2 Topsail lead.

Northern Guilford tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the seventh, and it stayed that way until the bottom of the eighth. Bizzell led off with single and stole second (No. 51 on the year). Nee Nee Jordan (3-for-4, W, SB) walked and Grizzle loaded the bases with an infield single. Maggie Smith (1-for-3, 2 W, GWRBI) then walked to score Bizzell with the game-winner.

“Definitely what won this game for us was defense,” Bizzell said. “The last couple of games defensively I struggled a bit and I worked hard in practice, and to come out here and play well tonight showed the hard work paid off.

“The amazing part of the win is our freshmen, they are killing it, and I couldn’t be more proud of the way they are performing.”

Continued from page 9A which was good. Their pitchers kept us guessing a lot but we adjusted. I can’t say enough about this team, there is not quit in them and they are the true definition of a team.”

The Lady Nighthawks took a 1-0 lead on three consecutive singles, and increased it to 2-0 in the sixth – again on three

Pirates

Continued from page 8A steal attempt that allowed the runner to score before a rundown between first and second resulted in the seconds out.

Topsail tied the game in the second on a RBI single by Walsh (2-for-3, R/S, 2 RBIs) that scored Elliott Blanton. The Pirates made it 5-1 in the fifth with Colby Emmertz knocking in two runs and Elliott Blanton knocking in one run.

A misplayed ball in the outfield and a subsequent throwing error on the same play were the catalysts to Triton’s four-run sixth. But the Pirates answered right back.

Myrka walked to start the rally, moving to second on an errant pickoff attempt. Walsh’ doubled to put the Pirates up 6-5 and two batters later Hall singled to score pinch-runner Chuck Major.

“I was just trying to get my job done and score the runner,” Walsh said. “He was throwing predominantly fastballs, and that’s what I hit. It feel wonderful, great, to be able to help my team move on.”

Holland (1-1/3 IP, 1W, 1H, 1K) to send Triton quietly into the night to earn the win in relief of Phelps (5-2/3 IP, 6H, 5R, 5K0.

Tuesday in the opening round of the playof fs the bats at the top of the lineup started of strong with seven hits (three doubles, home run) and four runs but they cooled off considerably after that in a 4-1 win over the 30-seed Eastern Guilford (11-14) as they finished the game with those totals.

Rimer took a calculated risk after the Pirates took the 4-1 lead in the bottom of the third inning by removing starting pitcher Payton Phelps, Fortunately it paid off as Phelps (2 IP,1H,1R, 0 ER,1W 5 K’s), William St. Ledger (3 IP, 3H, 0R, 1W4 K’s), Johnny Tartaglione (1 IP, 1W 3 K’s), and Alex Holland (1 IP, 1W, 2 K’s) combined to limit the Wildcats to four hits while striking out 14 batters.

Rimer’s move was attempt to limit Phelp’s pitch count in anticipation of extensive use in the second-round game. The NCHSAA rule on pitch count is 105 with variating degrees of rest between re-taking the mound but, with at least two days rest, Phelps is good to go the full 105 – as are the other three pitchers (60 pitches means three days of rest).

“Jake Luchansky is still hurt and after the first inning after we scored four runs I felt fairly comfortable,” Rimer said. “I wasn’t thinking we’d go up there like Barry Bonds looking to hit the ball out of the ball park. That’s what is was about. I like all the other guys (pitchers), it wasn’t like I threw out three ragtag guys.

I have plenty of faith in those guys.”

The Pirate definitely started hot. Beach led off the bottom of the first with a sharp single to left. Hall doubled to the wall in left-center with Beach scurrying home. Madole then took a 1-1 pitch from Wildcat starting pitcher Dillon Koonce deep over centerfield wall near the flagpole for a 3-1 lead.

After an out in the bottom of the third, Hall doubled, Madole singled, and Emmertz singled to plate Hall. The Pirates had two on with two out in the fourth but did not score, and they went quietly in to the night from there.

Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 41 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Connie C. Raysin, (Connie C. Raysin, deceased) (Heirs of Connie C. Raysin: Ann Corbett and Lawrence S. Boehling) to Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of June, 2011, and recorded in Book 3936, Page 0001, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on May 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lots 37, 38 and 39 in Block 3 in the Town of Atkinson, on plat of property formerly owned

by F.L. Henry, and recorded in Book 165, page 143, of the Pender County Registry, adjoining the lands of J.D. Brown and Mary E. White; on the North by Henry Street, on the East

by Linden Avenue, on the South by Mary E. White and on the West by J.D. Brown. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 416 East Henry Street, Atkinson, North Carolina.

The lots hereby conveyed being a portion of that property described in a deed from Mary Eakins White and husband D.L.White to J.F. Woodcock and wife, Thelma M. Woodcock dated 11/29/43 and recorded in Book 193, page 408, Pender County Registry.

Reference is further made to deed from Walter B. Moore and wife Gladys M. Moore to William C. Barnhill and wife, Pearl C. Barnhill dated 1/10/73 and recorded in Book 456, page 11, Pender Registry.

Being the same land described in a deed dated 3/11/77 from Wiilliam C. Barnhill and wife to Rudolph Horrell and wife, Mattie W. Horrell in Book 519, page 36, Pender County Registry.

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

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

by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred

fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https:// sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203827 (FC.FAY) SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE #7735 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-434 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.49 acres Long Creek Township, Parcel ID Number 229582-1529-0000 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 July 5, 2017.

This date: May 18, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7733 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 17 SP 47 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danny R. Harrell and Melanie M. Harrell to Webb & Graves PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated March 17, 2003 and recorded on April 3, 2003 in Book 2084 at Page 046, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 3 as shown on a Map entitled “ Revised Map of South Washington recorded in Map Book 33 at Page 113 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 132 South Washington Drive, Watha, NC 28478.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Danny Ray Harrell and wife, Melanie Miller Harrell.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-02668-FC01 #7712 5/11, 5/18/2017 7 SP 55 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Richard F. Smathers and Betty J. Smathers to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated June 24, 2013 and recorded on July 5, 2013 in Book 4284 at Page 0291 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on December 22, 2016 in Book 4634, Page 2468, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder

of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 30, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 29 of Cottle Acres, according to a map thereof recorded in Map Book 10 at Page 92 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description.

Subject to the following restrictions: 1. Said lot shall be used for residential purposes only.

2. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on said lot, except that dogs, cats or other domestic pets, including horses or ponies, may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes.

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

Said property is commonly known as 317 Cottle Acres Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Richard F. Smathers and wife, Betty J. Smathers.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-04595-FC01 #7722 5/18, 5/25/2017

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 17SP43 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DEBRA L. WOLF DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3404 AT PAGE 298 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 May 30, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING on the East side of Rankin Street, 142 feet from Rankin Street, and on the South side of Henry Street in the intersection of a ditch that runs behind the residence of E.G. Bostic and wife, Lorena; thence South with the bottom of said ditch 150 feet to M.O. Barnhill corner; thence about East 100.00 feet to a stake; thence about North 150 feet to the center of ditch on the South side of Henry Street; thence West with line of Henry Street to the Beginning.

See Book 339 on Page 15, Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 218 East Henry St, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Debra L. Wolf.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is May 9, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 17-088813 #7731 5/18, 5/25/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-434 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.49 acres Long Creek Township, Parcel ID Number 229582-1529-0000 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 July 5, 2017.

This date: May 18, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7734 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/2017

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“I don’t want my art to shock anyone, but I also don’t want them to just say that it’s pretty and keep going. If it creates conversation, it‘s a good thing; and if it makes people open their minds because they’re looking at something they’re not used to seeing, it‘s good.”

- Danae Brissonnet

Artist mural creates conversation

International artist Danae Brissonnet recently traveled from Quebec to Burgaw to create a mural for the town’s ArtBeat building. Brissonnet specializes in public murals, illustration, mask making and puppetry. The artist enjoys creating imagined worlds and inviting deep contemplation of the symbolism she uses in her art. She seeks to engage the community in her work and to makes connections with them and their culture.

Brissonnet said that she has created about 30 murals around the world. She often chooses areas where art is not accessible, and includes children in the process – allowing them to paint their stories with the materials they have. While in Burgaw, she visited hospital patients and area schools and talked with the locals, who shared their stories of the past and present with her.

“I was really nicely surprised by how nice, kind and super-welcoming the people of Burgaw were to me. They were really involved and they wanted something new. They thought it was great that the kids could be involved, and I really wanted their work to be valued. I try to put them in a space where they can shine.”

Brissonnet said that she comes from a tiny town herself, and was both surprised and excited to find out how multicultural and diverse our small town of Burgaw is. She said that she wishes she could have attended a school with so much diversity.

“I think it’s so beautiful. It really warmed my heart to see all of this new energy of the kids as they all created something together. There are so many different people here in this small town, and so much more diversity than in Canada. This place and the people inspired me and brought me a lot of ideas for my mural,” said Brissonnet.

Brissonnet visited the local hospital and also interviewed people that came to her. She asked questions about the town, about both historical and current events. She took notes as people offered their ideas. As she reflected on all she had learned, she said that some ideas came back to her.

“There was the past, and a lot of the history is really dark with slavery and segregation. I thought we should refresh this. I’m not here to just talk about the past. The things that I saw that people were talking about made me ask, ‘What brings people together?’ It’s not the past. It was the festivals,

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The artist explained parts of her mural, the symbolism she used and her interpretation of it.

A deer and an old wheel represent historical aspects, and clogging shoes echo memories of people dancing, a story she heard from a lady who told her about polka dancing and clogging in the area.

A Christmas necklace tells tales of the Christmas parade, and the ladies on top with azalea hair represent festivals and bluegrass.

“You have this man with a blue face, and he represents all those that came here from other places around the world, He has a volcano on his head (from Latin America) and he has a theater in his belly. The theater is dark, and there’s a person stepping into it and out of the darkness. When you arrive somewhere new, you open the door and everything is dark. Your eyes slowly get used to what’s around you until it gets lighter,” said Brissonnet.

The blue-faced man holds a red Christmas thread in one hand and a turtle in the other, representing Native American history. The houses on his back signify an integrated family. Other images like the dogwood, Venus flytrap, a cardinal and a family dog are local representations. A giant rainbow is the new and refreshing spirit of the kids’ spirit.

“The alligator is actually the segregator. Just as the train tracks once separated the blacks and whites, the train tracks on his back separate the dark alligator from the pale alligator. The new ideas and the new generation is changing the minds of these alligators and opening their minds.

The woman holding a box tells about how people live in boxes and everything is kind of closed off, but she’s opening the box. So there’s hope. The light comes in and it’s the hope of the future. It’s a ‘let’s celebrate together’ type of thing,” said Brissonnet.

She added, “I don’t want to put any symbols that close people in or that put people inside of something that is set. I don’t want my art to shock anyone, but I also don’t want them to just say that it’s pretty and keep going. If it creates conversation, it‘s a good thing; and if it makes people open their minds because they’re looking at something they’re not used to seeing, it‘s good.”

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Suffering for the Savior

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Special to the Post & Voice

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But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith.

Philippians 3:7-9 When Paul wrote the book of Philippians, he was a prisoner in Rome. He had been labeled as a criminal, and he knew such a label could cause others to feel ashamed of him or withdraw from him, or worse withdraw from active participation in the church. Who would want to

do ministry with a convict?

Who would want to put Paul on their resume as a character reference? Being an associate with Paul could bring judgement on them.

Paul wanted the church in Philippi to have the proper perspective on the trouble he was experiencing. It wasn’t something to be ashamed of or discouraged about. He wanted them to know not only that God was at work in the circumstance of his incarceration, but how God was at work.

He wanted them to understand how God uses our sufferings. God can even use the dangerous, stressful, heartbreaking and life-threatening circumstances in our lives to spread the gospel to those who don’t know Him and to strengthen others who would become more emboldened to speak up about Christ.

God can also use your suffering as a means to bring about good in your life and in

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the lives of others. We don’t always like to think about that, but it’s true. Whatever God allows, He also determines what its use will be in drawing others to Himself and His purposes. The circumstances in your life that have hindered you, bothered you, or frustrated you may actually be magnifying His presence and power in the eyes of those surrounding you.

Knowing that doesn’t make those circumstances any more enjoyable, but it can help you endure suffering with purpose and resolve.

As we live out our faith to the best of our abilities, we will experience suffering.

Yet, we need not be broken or crushed by the weight of that suffering. Through God’s power, we can endure and survive it.

Better yet we can live purposefully in the knowledge that our suffering may be used by God to spread the message of the gospel and to advance the cause of good in this sinful dying world.

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

John Calvin stated, “Whomever the Lord has adopted and deemed worthy of His fellowship ought to prepare themselves for a hard, toilsome, and unquiet life, crammed with very many and various kinds of evil.�

Most of God’s followers will never suffer like the apostle Paul, but that suffering could knock on our doors at any moment. In a world that accepts every religion and is tolerant of every belief system, the one that proclaims, “Jesus is the only way to salvation,� will face charges of intolerance and hate.

We are living in a day that truth is being exchanged for a lie and the Gospel message is being replaced with motivational messages. I often wonder how many people would still be called a Christian if they had to truly suffer for Jesus.

Maybe you are not suffering now for the Gospel, but be prepared that day is coming.

I encourage you this week to live a life for Jesus that at the end of your life you will hear God say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.�

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

corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. • 910-619-8063

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Youth & Young Adults Recharge Group - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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.

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

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.

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

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

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

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-4310

54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919

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.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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.

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.

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ATTENTION MILITARY VETERANS Pender County Register of Deeds invites you to join us for the kick-off of our “Thank A Vet” program.

Veterans who file their DD form 214 military discharge papers at the Register of Deeds office will be given a “Thank A Vet” photo ID card.

Present this card for a discount on goods and services at participating businesses in Pender County.

Location: Pender County Register of Deeds in the Howard Holly Administration Building 300 E Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Kick-off Date: Starting May 25 & 26, 2017 Time: 9am — 3pm Following kick-off dates, regular recording hours for DD214 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Light refreshments will be served.

Veterans are asked to bring their DD form 214, a state issued photo ID and their Social Security Card.

Military Discharge papers recorded at the Register of Deeds office are not public record.

For more information call Pender County Register of Deeds at 910-259-1225.

Burgaw Area Garden Club 2017 Annual Garden Tour Saturday May 20th 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For tickets & information Call 910!259!2390

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How Can I Become A Foster/Adoptive Parent?

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There is a genuine need for Foster Families in Pender County! These children are placed in homes other than their own until they can be reunited with their parents. Our children are in foster placements throughout the state of North Carolina because we do not have homes available in Pender County.

Our children need to be able to attend the same schools, go to the same churches, play with their friends, and visit with their parents and family while in the care of the Department.

There are many siblings who need to be able to remain together while out of their own homes. Many of you have the resources and love to care for a child. Fostering a child can be a very rewarding experience. There is training and support available to anyone who is interested in becoming a foster parent.

FAMILY PLANNING

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Pender County Health family Department PLANNING Family Planning Program PHYSICAL EXAMS • Including PAP Smears and Breast Exams • Birth Control Supplies • Limited Fertility Consultation • Immunizations • Education • STD & HIV Screenings • Health Maintenance • Pregnancy Testing

Call Today for an Appointment (910) 259-1230 The creation of this material was supported by Title X funding