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BOC to look at Cedar Avenue situation at Monday meeting

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher It’s not exactly the toll booth from the 70s movie Blazing Saddles, but a Surf City neighborhood began charging a $5 toll on through traffic Memorial Day weekend.

Drivers seeking a way around the busy Hwy. 210/50 intersection on their way to Topsail Island use the private road Cedar Avenue as a cut through. But residents of the neighborhood say the private residential street can’t take the extra traffic.

Surrounded by Surf City, Cedar Avenue is actually outside the town limits and in Pender County’s jurisdiction.

Residents hope the N.C. Department of Transportation will take over maintenance of Cedar Avenue. But

the NCDOT is not anxious to add more street mileage to the list of roads they already maintain.

Before the state will even consider adding a street to state maintenance, it must already be built to state standards. And Cedar Avenue is not, along with a great many other private roads in Pender County built by developers before county ordinances required street standards in developments.

Commissioner David Williams says the Board will discuss the Cedar Avenue situation at Monday’s BOC meeting. “This is a strategic road and we are hoping we can bring some influence to bear on the NCDOT to get something done about this,� Williams said.

Pender County, CFPUA mull water agreement Pender County officials are talking with Cape Fear Public Utility Authority concerning a possible connection to CFPUA for water in eastern Pender County.

Growth in the county threatens to put a strain on available water capacity along the U.S. 17 corridor. A new waterline from Rocky Point to Hampstead is in the early planning stages, but it

would be several years before water would actually flow.

Until then, residential growth continues to explode in the east, along with demand for water. “A connection with CFPUA would give us another source of water until we can build a new line from Rocky Point,� said County Manager Randall Woodruff. “We have the plant capacity, we just don’t have a way to get more water to the east. The more interconnectivity we have the better.�

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Graduates from Pender (top), Trask (above), and Topsail (left) walked across stages and into a new life after high school last week. See more photos of the weekend’s graduations on page 4B and on Facebook.

New gauge on Black River expands flood prediction gauges to warn residents and communi- was used to accurately direct evacuaFrom Staff Reports When river levels began rising last ties about dangerous flood conditions,� tions and deploy resources. It can show year after a late-April storm dumped said Mike Sprayberry, state emergency precisely which buildings and homes will flood when local rivers or streams reach five to eight inches of rain across North management director.

Carolina’s Piedmont, North Carolina The new gauge in Pender County will certain flood levels.

Mowers • Lawn Tractors Turnsaid Mowers join the state’s network of more than 560 • Zero Sprayberry much of the flood Emergency Management warned commu- Push Trimmers Chainsaws river and& coastal data is available in real time through the nity leaders along the Neuse River what strategically positioned day and time the river would crest and gauges that measure water levels to warn ReadyNC mobile app developed by NCEM. just how high-water levels would reach in first responders and residents who live App users can click on Flood Gauges to their community. A series of flood gauges and work near flood-prone areas. check the current status of creeks and As the backbone of the state’s FIMAN rivers nearby to see if the stream is at provided that critical data.

In Pender County, along the Black system, the gauges provide real-time data normal levels or minor, moderate or maRiver, a new gauge has been installed. that’s used to formulate forecasts, issue jor flood stage.

While the state has purchased and “This state-of-the-art gauge provides alerts and predict the flood’s impact to real time data,� said Tom Collins, Pender buildings and infrastructure. The data installed most of the gauges, several comCounty Emergency Manger. “This gauge collected by emergency management is munities also have bought devices to add is a part of the FIMAN system – Flood In- also available to NOAA and the National to the state’s flood-warning system.

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An arrest does not always result in a conviction in court.

s#HRISTIAN 7EATHERLY !LDRIDGE . .# (WY Kenansville. Driving while impaired, driving with no motor vehicle registration. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $500 secured bond. s9EREMIA 3HAMMOND !NDREWS 0INEY 7OOD 2OAD Willard. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Probation /FlCER 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s-ARJANA 4ERESA !RO -ISTY ,AKES $RIVE (AMPstead. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county, felony probation violation out of county. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $20,000 secured bond. s$AVONTE "ATRON "ASKERVILLE -ONTCLAIRE $RIVE

Wilmington. Indecent exposure. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s'ERRY 0HILIP "LAKE *R -ALPASS #ORNER 2OAD Burgaw. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 secured bond. s3TEPHEN #HRISTOPHER "USBY -URRAYVILLE 2OAD Wilmington. Violation of domestic protection order, misdeMEANOR PROBATION VIOLATION TWO COUNTS LARCENY AFTER BREAKING AND ENTERING TWO COUNTS FELONY POSSESSION OF STOLEN GOODS TWO COUNTS SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY FELONY BREAKING AND ENTERING

attempted first degree burglary. Arrest by Pender County SherIFF S /FlCE )NCARCERATED UNDER SECURED BOND s#LYDE 3TANLEY #ARR *R 53 (WY . "URGAW $OMESTIC communication of threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s*ASMINE *ONEE #ARROLL 2ED 4IP ,N 7ILLARD #HILD support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released UNDER #ASH BOND s#ORY 2AY #AUSEY % 7ILMINGTON 3T "URGAW #ARRYING CONCEALED GUN 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s2OBERT ,EE %ARLEY ))) $OE #T (AMPSTEAD &ELONY PROBATION VIOLATION THREE COUNTS !RREST BY 0ROBATION /FlCER Incarcerated under $60,000 secured bond. s!LAN %DWARDO ! 4HRASHER #T (AMPSTEAD 'UN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED BOND s2EID $IOEDRICH 'ERDES !RJEAN $RIVE 7ILMINGTON Breaking/entering a motor vehicle, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, first degree burglary, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $75,000 secured bond. s-EGAN 6ICTORIA 'ILBERT 53 (WY . (AMPSTEAD Drive/allow vehicle not registered/titled, drive while license revoked, fictitious, cancelled or revoked registration/license PLATE TWO COUNTS FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELT DRIVER FOUR COUNTS

PERMIT VEHICLE OPERATION WITH NO INSURANCE TWO COUNTS !Rrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. s3ANDY !LAN 'RYMES "AY 4REE #IRCLE (AMPSTEAD Domestic assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. s*ONATHAN ,EE (AYES #OLE 2IDGE $RIVE 7ILMINGTON Felony breaking/entering, felony larceny of motor vehicle, first degree burglary, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $75,000 secured bond. s#RYSTAL !SHLEY (EmIN #ANDLEWOOD $RIVE (AMP-

Pender EMS & Fire Report June 3-9 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 205 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 45 Sloop Point Station 14 22 Hampstead Station 16 40 Surf City Station 23 28 Topsail Beach Station 4 9 Union Station 5 17 Rocky Point Station 7 24 Atkinson Station 9 15 Maple Hill Station 13 0 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 5 Type of Calls Cancelled: 33 Refusals: 66 Stand By: 0 Transported: 97 Treated/released: 9 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 49 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 12 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 3 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 5 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 7 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 12 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 12 Motor Vehicle Crash 11 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 22 Cancelled 4 Ocean Rescue 0

stead. Domestic criminal trespass. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 unsecured bond. s%RIC *EMEL (ENRY 0ENDERLEA (WY "URGAW $Omestic assault on a female, battery of unborn child. Arrest BY "URGAW 0OLICE $EPARTMENT 2ELEASED UNDER SECURED bond. s$ANIEL *OSE (ITT 0OINT #ASWELL 2OAD !TKINSON Domestic assault on a female, injury to personal property, interfere with emergency communication. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s#ORD 2OBERY (UBBARD 2OOKS 2OAD !TKINSON Domestic assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s!USTIN #HASE *ONES 2AMPART 3T ,ELAND 3PEEDING

reckless driving wanton disregard. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s$AVID ,EE ,OCKAMY 3 7ALKER 3T "URGAW !SSAULT on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s2ONALD #EDRICK "ORDEUA -ARSHALL "ELL 7ILLIAMS Road Currie. Felony probation violation, simple possession of marijuana. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated under $5,180 secured bond. s"EVERLY 9VONNE "ELL -EYER 7 #ORMORANT #T Hampstead. Breaking/entering motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny, larceny of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, first degree burglary, larceny after breaking/entering, felony possession of stolen goods, breaking/entering motor vehicle, felony larceny of a motor vehicle. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $85,000 secured bond. s-ATTHEW 2ICHARD 0EARCE #OPPERHEAD ,N "URGAW Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond. s!NGELA -ICHELLE 0EMBERTON )SLAND #REEK 2D Hampstead. Felony assault inflicting serious injury, simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $10,000 secured bond. s2ONELL 2AE 2IMES "UCANEER "LVD (AMPSTEAD Driving while impaired, open container after consuming alcohol. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond. s0AULA (AND 2ODRIGUEZ 0INE (OLLOW $RIVE 2OCKY Point. Misdemeanor larceny. Released with no bond listed. Š"RYCE -ATTHEW 3HEEHAN -AE $R (AMPSTEAD Weapons on educational property-not gun. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond. s.ANCY 'INNIE 3MALLS .# (WY 7ILLARD -ISDEmeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond. s3AM 4INSLEY 3NOWDON ))) 3 4OPSAIL $RIVE 3URF City. Solicit prostituation of a minor, second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Arrest by Surf City Police Department.

Incarcerated under $150,000 secured bond. s"RYCE %LLOITT 4EACHEY 0INEHURST #IR (AMPSTEAD Obtain property by false pretense, possession of stolen property, simple possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Arrest BY 0ENDER #OUNTY 3HERIFF S /FlCE )NCARCERATED UNDER

secured bond. s!DOLPHUS 7ALKER )6 53 (WY 3 ,4 2OCKY Point. Obtaining property under false pretense, felony probaTION VIOLATION THREE COUNTS FELONY LARCENY HABITUAL FELON OPERATE VEHICLE WITH NO lNANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TWO COUNTS DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED THREE COUNTS lCTITIOUS ALTERED TITLE REGISTRATION TWO COUNTS MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN goods, simple worthless check, drive vehicle with no registration. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $25,500 secured bond.

Currie man arrested on sex charges From Staff Reports 2ICARDO %VERVIN *ONES

of Currie, was arrested by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office for several felony sexual offenses involving a 15-year old Burgaw female. *ONES WAS ARRESTED *UNE and is charged with one count each of statutory sex offense and statutory rape and two counts of indecent liberties.

Other charges may be added at a later date.

Jones’ bond was set at $500,00.00 and his first appearance in court was June 11.

Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine. That’s exactly why The Dead Crow Comedy Club has teamed up with American Legion Post 167 in Hampstead for this comedy event scheduled for Aug. 25.

The show is not only is for the Veterans, but their families, friends and the public ages 18 and older are all welcome to attend.

Tickets are now available for the event. Those who attend can enjoy the music by Two Picky Guys from 6 until 7 p.m., and the comedy show will begin at 7:00. Bill’s Front Porch Pub & Brewery will be on site,

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Notes from the Field Part II

Finding one’s inner peace

Bill Messer Yoga festivals attract all kinds of people, and vendors offer an amazing array of interesting things to consider – soothing balms, healing crystals, healthy thing to eat and drink, and tie-dyed clothing.

I had spent most of a Saturday morning recently at Poplar Grove Plantation attending a fund-raiser for the Roots of Recovery project, which will provide substance recovery services for mothers and children in a selfcontained community.

Early in the visit I had met Eela Dubey, a yoga leader, and was on my way to the big barn to see her lead the first event of the day, and on the way met and talked to a wide variety of interesting people who told me why they were there.

I had noticed a group, more or less dressed alike, who looked different from the mat-carrying attendees. Once again, I introduced myself, and was surprised to learn who they were.

“Lululemon,” I exclaimed, delighted to see them, and acknowledged their company’s support of the Roots of Recovery project.

“We’re from Lululemon Myrtle Beach. I’m Alex, I’m a key leader,” she said.

Julie, from northern Virginia, answered my next question, “What makes Lululemon special?”

“We have yoga gear for men and women, and its designed to last a long time.

It’s super comfortable. My dad wears it, and he loves it.

It’s made with Spandex and other materials.”

Moving down the line to the next representative, “Hi, I’m Cat, also from the Myrtle Beach store, I’m a key leader, too. We also have educators here.”

The company support staff not only attend, but are active in outreach, product support and delivering the message of the ethos of the company.

I left them and detoured across the exhibit area to the ex-school bus painted in bright colors, with tie-dyed clothing on display, and interesting things scattered about.

One thing caught my eye, a ‘throne’.

“Are you a drummer?” I asked, by way of introduction. The ‘throne’ is a special seat for drummers.

“Sometimes, a little,” he said, and I asked him to tell me about his bus.

“I’m Tim Symonds, from Rochester, NY and then

Florida. I traveled a lot until my daughter came along, and now live in Florida. I’ve lived in the bus for three years.

The bus is a 1996 International with a Thomas body,” he said.

“Ever since I read about the “Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, I’ve wanted one, too,” I said.

I referenced the true life account by Tom Wolfe of Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters and their travels aboard “Furthur”, their psychedelic bus, as well as the birth of the hippy movement. Kesey is best known for his first novel, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”, and his next, “Sometimes A Great Notion”, considered his best work.

Like Tim, I was familiar with the work and events of the story, but had not actually read the book. I recounted my own life experience at the time the book came out.

“It was the age of the beatniks, being ‘cool’, reading poetry, burning incense, drinking tea. There were no head shops in Milledgeville, Ga, with incense, but, because I was a Catholic, and an altar boy, that was no problem, though stealing incense from the church seemed not quite right,” I laughed.

“Do you do your own tiedying?” I asked.

“Yeah, I’ve been doing tie-dying for over twentyfive years. I’ve done silk screen, had a press until last year, when I moved into the bus, no room for a six-color press.”

“Do you do yoga?”

“No, I do something similar, Egoscue, a set of exercises for postural alignment. I have slight scoliosis, and was in mild pain for twenty years, but after the exercises, and in about a month, strengthened the muscles and now I’m free of pain.”

Continuing on to the next yoga mat carrying person, she said ,“I’m LeAnne, I’m from Southport.”

“Is this your first event of this type?” I asked.

“Yep. We saw it on Facebook, and it looked like it would be fun. I’ve been doing yoga on and off pretty much my whole life,” she giggled.

“My mom does yoga.”

“What kind of yoga do you practice?” I asked.

More giggles, “Pretty much anything.” And more giggles, “I’m not a real good one to interview,” she said so I moved on to her friend Lily.

“My lifetime, too, off and on. We’re not very serious,” she offered.

“Do you have a central focus you work on, or just freefloating?” I asked, “Are you going to do the goat yoga?”

This provoked lots of giggles from both, “I’ve seen that, with goats standing on their backs. I don’t think I want to try that,” LeAnne said. “We’re both dental hygienists, and do it for the

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Yoga Festival at Poplar Grove’s big barn, finding inner peace and self-awarenes

Jefferson Weaver

The Vampire Locust of Summer Normally, I am rather philosophical about all God’s creatures.

While I will do all I can to prevent a hawk, coyote or fox from stealing one of my hens, I do not particularly hate said wild things. I am far too forgiving when possums find hidden clutches of eggs. I have related before my live-and-let-live policy regarding snakes. While I will soak a wasp nest with pesticide if it’s too close to the house or barn, I usually leave them alone if they leave me alone. Few and far between are the spiders I cannot tolerate, as long as they are working for a living.

Note that I said I am philosophical, if not downright tolerant, of God’s creatures.

I am of the opinion that all varieties of biting flies, however, are creations not of an omniscient, omnipresent, loving God, but instead were engineered from leftover hatred and spite when Lucifer was cast out of Heaven.

As if horseflies were not bad enough on their own, everyone who lives within spittin’ distance of a swamp in Southeastern North Carolina has to deal with yellow flies. Even a mosquito has a certain amount of honor – they just stab and suck blood from their victims.

Biting flies, however, have appendages like scissors that they use to saw through flesh to lap blood. Any bug that uses probosces (that’s the plural of proboscis, by the way) to slash a hole in its victim simply must be a contrivance of Satan.

I exaggerate, of course, since the Bible clearly states that the Evil One can’t create. It also points out, in Genesis Chapter Three, that when Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden, all manner of things that had previously not been a problem – thorns, biting serpents and the like – were suddenly parts of everyday life. I’m fairly sure biting flies of all descriptions were

Jefferson Weaver among the first things God turned loose on our errant ancestors.

I nearly sustained a broken leg once because of a horsefly about two inches long. That might require a bit of explanation.

Despite the use of bait stations, ear tags, and a .22 rifle (seriously) we were enduring a major invasion by horseflies. We’re talking about bugs big enough to laugh at you when you slapped them and made contact. Bugs that would make a bad dog cry.

My poor horses were taking the worst hits, and while I am not a big one for dumping more chemicals into the landscape, I gave in to good sense and stewardship and purchased a bottle of stuff designed to make flies avoid animals. I figured the reaction would be about like that of my dogs when they get sprayed with flea treatment, in that a firm hand, a strong word and some reassurance would prevent the worst of the hysteria.

I was wrong.

Whether it was the hiss of the spray bottle of the sting of the spray, I have no idea, but I ended up being dragged a good 10 feet by a horse best known for being rock solid and fearless of anything. I was kicked, twice, during this little adventure. The first time might have been an acci-

dent.

The spray worked, however, and old June had some relief for about 5.35 minutes, which was how long it took her to roll in the sand and scrub off all the fly spray. It was with tremendous frustration that I watch a horsefly the size of s small hummingbird zero in on my old mare, hover for a moment, then find a place that was untouched by the pesticide, which had caused my hands to go numb. Future applications involving a sponge, rather than a spray bottle, were only slightly less hazardous to my health.

Horseflies, at least, one can usually see or hear coming.

Yellow flies, however, are the ultimate minions of Satan. How they can gnaw through a shirt is beyond me, but they can, will and do so. Horseflies at least have to try, and considering one can easily be knocked down by the weight of most horseflies, you have some warning. Not so with those nasty, lightweight tigerstriped psychopaths.

Have you ever tried to shoot a yellow fly? It doesn’t work. One can, with enough patience, put a BB or even a .22 through a horsefly; I will admit there have been several I have encountered of late that really needed a load of buckshot. One required judicious use of an axe, and for a while there, it was touch and go. Usually, however, a carefully aimed and properly backstopped .22 will reduce even the largest, most recalcitrant horsefly into fishing bait. However, you can’t shoot a yellow fly.

There just ain’t enough that to aim at, as the old saying goes.

Horseflies have the decency to settle down at sunset, yet many is the night I have been awakened by the sawing, gnawing, welt-inducing jaws of a yellow fly.

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Tracking down items you misplace Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any products or devices to help seniors track down lost or misplaced items, like car keys, wallet, cell phone, etc.

My husband has become forgetful in his old age, so we spend a lot of wasted time looking for things.

Frustrated Spouse Dear Frustrated, There are actually a wide variety of tracking devices that can help you and your husband find items that are commonly misplaced or lost.

Here are some top options to consider depending on how tech savvy you are.

Smartphone or tablet users If you or your husband uses a smartphone or tablet, you can easily track down lost or misplaced items like keys, a purse, wallet, remote control, smartphone, tablet or laptop with a Bluetooth tracker like TrackR (thetrackr.com, $25 or $30 per tag) or Tile (thetileapp.com, $25 per tag). Both of these products pair with an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet app, which will help you locate the missing item.

All you do is attach a small TrackerR or Tile tag to the items you want to keep track of with an adhesive sticker, a key ring or you can just slip it inside the item.

Then, when a tagged item

goes missing, you simply access the app on your smartphone or tablet to see how far away you are from the item or last known location on the map. If you’re within 100 feet, you can make the tracking device ring so you can follow the sound.

Or, if you or your husband loses your phone or tablet, both TrackR and Tile work in reverse, allowing you to press a button on the device to make your phone or tablet ring (even if it’s on silent) as long as it’s nearby. And to help you avoid leaving items behind, TrackR can be set to sound an alarm when there’s too much distance between your phone and device.

Low-tech finders If, however, you or your husband don’t have a smartphone or tablet, there are radio frequency devices like Click ‘N Dig (clickndig.com) that can help you find lost/ misplaced items. This device comes with one finder fob/ remote and four or six tags for $26 or $39 respectively.

Attach a tag to the items you want to keep track of with adhesive or a key ring.

Each tag is color-coded and corresponds to a colored button on the finder.

When an item goes missing, you simply press the colored button on the finder fob and the tag will flash and beep. The signal will go through walls and cushions, but you’ll need to be within at least 60 feet of your lost item. Make sure you keep the finder fob in a safe spot, because if you misplace it, you won’t be able to find the tagged items.

Another good option, and one that doesn’t require a finder fob, is Find One Find All or FOFA (findonefindall. com). This device can manage up to six items. It comes in a key-fob finder and/or a flat, credit card sized finder for your wallet, remote, phone, tablet, etc.

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Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Goodbye Amidst the comfort of sleep, the phone rings and intuition relays a warning before the first word is spoken. In the blink of an eye, the world shifts as my sister speaks the words I’ve anticipated for many months, yet pushed to the back of my mind.

Grandma Brown just passed away.

Rather than sitting around the kitchen table enjoying new potatoes and cucumbers from her garden, the last few months found our family gathered around a hospital bed arranged in her living room-a makeshift hospital room staffed by her children and grandchildren.

Her body, once strong and sure, slowly surrendered to time as the roles of parent and child shifted. Although Grandma’s responsiveness ebbed and waned, the care provided by her family never did.

My family gathered at Grandma’s the following morning, the drive to her house an eternity as my stomach formed knots in anticipation of her not being there.

But, instead of witnessing grief, the yard was filled with children playing hide and seek as her porch became a gathering spot for my uncles and aunts.

In every corner of her house, friends and family gathered, recollecting the many memories held within its walls. Though her physical body yielded to time, her spirit was palpable-in her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors who joined together on that beautiful Sunday afternoon to comfort one another and celebrate her memory.

At the crux of my still childish mind, I’m taken aback by the idea that my Grandma, Mary Ellen Brown, will no longer live in her little white house with its green shutters and wide front porch.

My mind turns itself over, looking for pieces of Grandma in the memories she’s built for our family. I remember outings at the bowling alley as Grandma played with her ladies’ league and squeezing into her van as she hauled my cousins to Vacation Bible School.

On summer afternoons, we’d gather around her feet to shell peas or dodge yellowjackets beneath grapevines heavy with Muscadines. I squeeze my eyes tightly to remember the enchantment of my childhood and worry that it will fade.

My Grandma lived simply and with intention. She woke up early, worked hard and held a strong faith with little luxury for wasted time.

I know that the world I see is vastly different from the one she lived and I pause, not only for the loss of her, but also in the loss of what she takes with her.

At once, I want to learn how to grow a garden and can vegetables as an urgent need to untangle my daughter from her earbuds tugs at me. I whisper a promise to shift priorities, spending less

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Orr, Marshburn speak vows Kayla Brooke Orr and Freeman Jefferson Marshburn, II were united in marriage on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

The wedding took place at St. Mary’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Burgaw, North Carolina. The Rev. Ronald G. Abrams officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of the late Rachel Tew Orr of Burgaw. and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Starling, Jr. of Burgaw, and Mr. Roger D. Tew of Holly Ridge. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen Marshburn of Harrells. He is the grandson of Mrs. Mavis Barrett of Wallace and the late Mr. Howard L. Barrett, Sr., of Watha, and also the late Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Jefferson

Marshburn of Harrells.

The bride was escorted by her grandfather and given in marriage by her grandparents. Mrs. Wendy Tew Reed of Matthews, aunt of the bride, serviced as matron of honor.

The bridesmaids were Ms. Bailey Wilkes of Wilmington. and Ms. Katie Wilkes of Raleigh, sisters of the groom, and Ms. Carol Coker of Burgaw.

Mr. Charles Bowen Marshburn, father of the groom, ser ved a s b est m a n. T he groomsmen were Mr. Ethan Horrell of Atkinson, Mr. Chip Swinson of Burgaw, and Mr. Joe Johnson of Burgaw.

Readers for the Celebration and Blessing of the Marriage were the bride’s aunts, Ms. Heather Ruddell of Burgaw and Mrs. Elizabeth Starling of Tappan, N. Y. Program

and Register attendants were Mrs. Abbey Lynn Nobles of Wilmington, and Mrs. Savannah Starling of Stokes, cousins of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Historic Burgaw Depot. Greeters at the Depot were Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Walker, Godparents of the groom, from Harrells.

Friday evening, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Historic Burgaw Community House.

A bridesmaid’s luncheon was hosted by the bride’s aunts, Mrs. Alice Maile, Mrs. Janet Tew, and Mrs. Amanda Rose at the Bluewater Grill in Wrightsville Beach May 12, 2018.

The bride will graduate from UNC-W in December with a bachelor’s degree in

Music Education. The groom graduated from Cape Fear Community College with an associate’s degree and is certified in Landscape and Pond Retention Management. He is employed as a crew leader for Freeman Landscaping Company in Wilmington.

Events honoring the couple were a shower given by Mrs. Stephanie Johnson and Mrs. Emma Ruth Tart Nov. 19, 2017 at Mrs. Johnson’s home in Burgaw. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Walker hosted a dinner/shower at their home in Harrells Mar. 24, 2018. St. Mary’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church honored the couple with a luncheon and a shower April 29.

After a wedding trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the couple will reside

Hill

days, I walk outside and recall my own humanity. I watch cardinals gather at birdfeeders, pull weeds from flower beds and allow calm to take over as I sit on my front porch for the first time in months. In one corner, I notice a paper wasp laboring at a nest while a spider feverishly weaves silk into a

perfect geometric trap. I take a moment to survey all that’s mine and realize how my world is both vast and small.

I look up at an infinite sky and then below at a line of ants walking in succession. I’m struck at the wonder of how everything fits and how small I remain in comparison to it all. What

I see around me defies any man-made logic as I smile at the divine miracle before me.

And, I know with certainty, that Grandma’s best days are yet to come.

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. -Winnie the Pooh

mately 15,000 that inhabit my front yard between the house and the car.

Thankfully, the yellow flies are shortlived, and perhaps, in a few days, the precise combination of weather, time and heavenly mercy will calm this plague until another day, The horseflies will still be with us, of

course, but I have a lot of ammunition.

One could legitimately accuse me of exaggerating just a tad when it comes to dealing with the Vampire Locusts of Summer. I would humbly agree that I tend to get a bit irritated at these repugnant varmints, as such, may get a bit more loquacious as well

as caustic.

All the creatures on earth really were created for a purpose.. I know this. I’m reasonably sure both yellow and horseflies were made to remind Mankind that the bugs of biblical plagues are indeed real, and they have scissor-shaped mouths.

we started off our morning with pre-sales, vendors and donations, so we’re in the green and everything we raise today goes directly to building cottages. Our goal is August. Currently we’re putting in the drives and sewer, we’re moving toward August, which means maybe January,” she laughed.

Just outside the door, I met a guy with a mat, told him I’d been talking to yoga gals all day, and he said, “I’m a yoga dude, Major White.

I’m in the resort development and management business.

We build resorts all over the world, Bahamas, Mexico, Hawaii. I live here, but get involved in project away from home two or three years at a time, and come back home four times a year. Favorite places? Italy, Australia, been living in Cabo San Lucas for the last two years.”

Moving inside the barn, I watched the first class conclude and talked with some of the people milling around before the next class.

I met Eela’s friends. “I’m

Vimala Vasudevan. I’ve been practicing yoga for seven years now. I’m from the south of India, a place called Mysore, close to Bangalore.”

She indicated her friend, “We’re both from India but her language is very, very different.

She agreed, “I’m from the north and she’s from the south. I’m Nivedita Mittal.

You can call me Mini. I’m from the same Institute (as the instructor Eela Dubey) but I got trained in Jacksonville. Mercedes Stewart was teaching at Kaivalydham, and training teachers here in Jacksonville and Richland.

My attractions? The inner mind, more the spiritual part than the physical part.”

Next I met Mercedes Stewart. “I became her (Eela) mother’s student in 1996, and I taught Mini. I had an experience in the ‘70s, when I was 7 or 8 years old, a guided meditation that really struck me, then found an old yoga book at a yard sale and practiced on my own. I found one yoga studio in Atlanta,

a pregnancy yoga class in a studio above a garage. My husband at the time was a Marine, and I told him I would come but I wanted art, yoga and Montessori. When I started the Montessori school, one of the founding members was her mother.”

As I had expected, the event attracted a diverse assortment of attendees, there to explore the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the discipline of yoga, to come closer to the fulfillment of life and living it surrounded by the aura of health and well-being. Too soon, I had to leave for another event.

Namaste, y’all.

Continued from page 3A time dodging the daggers of worry and more time drinking in this beautiful life of mine.

Once I’m able to push aside the self-imposed burdens of these hectic modern

Weaver Continued from page 3A I find it significant that yellow flies are attracted to dark colors – since I wear a lot of black, they naturally see me as a beacon. I’m just glad to know I have sufficient blood to support the approxi-

Messer Continued from page 3A stretching, our necks and our backs.”

Next, I was in for a surprise.

“I’m Sharlene Franken, I’ve been involved with yoga for one and a half years.

Actually I was a bodybuilder, natural, drug tested, at the national level. I competed for ten years, straight, at least one show a year. Eventually your body can only take so much, with the constant diet and toning. I’ve lifted weights for twenty five years.

So, yoga helps me out of that mindset. I’m doing the chakra class. Chakras are the subtle energy centers, there are seven of them.”

We continued toward the barn and I caught up with Catherine McDowell, one of the event organizers.

“How’s it going?” I asked.

“Great!” she beamed. “Our goal was to raise $150,000 so we can begin building our cottages, and right now

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All hands in and all hands on

By Taylor Maready Special to the Post & Voice The weather is warm, the water temperature is perfect and the visibility is clear, like Carribean clear on Topsail Island this week. Before I jump in to the awesome finds this week, let me introduce myself (and our whole team).

My name is Mr. Taylor and I, along with my amazing ocean loving team, operate Ecological Marine Adventures (or EMA for short). EMA is Topsail Island’s marine science center. We do all sorts of fun things, but in the summer we put on summer camps – not your average summer camp, but your “all hands in and all hands on” summer camp. We study ocean species, and then we head out to the field to find them, catch them, hold them, study them and grow to love them before returning them back to their homes. Which leads me to this week, which I would like to share with you.

With super visibly (clear) water, we were able to spot some amazing finds like cownosed rays, a three-foot shark (he was swimming too far down to identify species from the pier), schools of large drum, hundreds of juvenile fish, calico crabs, sea squirts and even part of a sea turtle release. This week has been fantastic.

In fact, the Surf City Pier had a huge visitor, a leatherback sea turtle, which is the largest turtle in the world.

Google them and prepare to be amazed.

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The Burgaw Rotary Club recognizes students with scholarships. Pictured left to right are Nathan Harrell - J. B. Lewis Memorial Scholarship. Nathan will be attending Cape Fear Community College. Nathan is a senior at Heide Trask High School, Alex McGowen - Burgaw Rotary Club Scholarship. Alex will be attending Appalachian State University.

Alex is a senior at Pender High School, Mary Wells - J. B. Lewis Memorial Scholarship.

Mary will be attending Cape Fear Community College. Mary is a senior at Heide Trask High School, Vincente Hernandez - Burgaw Rotary Club Scholarship. Vincente will be attending UNC Charlotte. Vincente is senior at Pender Early College High School, Joey Petite - Burgaw Rotary Club Scholarship. Joey will be attending UNC Charlotte. Joey is a senior at Heide Trask High School. Congratulations to the Class of 2018

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tions allowed us to spot some really spectacular creatures, but i want to share one of our favorite little guys, the Florida pompano.

We love catching Florida pompano at EMA! During our winter and spring classes, we were missing our Florida pompano, so we are so excited that they are back! Their season movements are dependant on water temperature, which is why we have not been catching them this winter. Catching Florida pompano means summer is fast approaching and chances are that if you are on the beach with your dip nets this summer, Florida

pompano are what you will catch in abundance.

These guys can be identified by their yellowish coloration on their belly, their yellow tinted pelvic, dorsal and anal fins, and their shiny silver sides. They like to live close to the shore, especially on sandy beaches like Topsail Island and feast on mole crabs, small clams, and other small animals. There is also an African pompano that can be found in our area. African pompano can be the size of one of our campers, just over 4 feet tall. The ocean is an incredible place.

Fort Fisher to hold Confederate living history program History will come alive June 16-17, 2018, as Fort Fisher State Historic Site hosts ‘Gallantry and Determined Bravery:’ A Confederate Navy and Marine Corp living history program Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m..

The event will feature costumed interpreters, small arms demonstrations, special tours, and periodic firings of the site’s 12-pound bronze Napoleon cannon.

As a special bonus, the program will also include the ‘Toy Soldier Workshop,’ a Junior Reserves family activity, in which kids and parents get to paint toy soldiers while learning about military uniforms, colors, and equipment.

Participating artists even get to take their work home.

In addition, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium, author and

historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Jr., will discuss the compelling stories of many people who called Fort Fisher home.

He will also be available to sign copies of his books. The program is free and open to the public.

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NCDNCR’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.

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when a bunch Hollywood’s.

Dennis wanted to use up all his remaining “peseta’s” and ordered the most expensive menu item, the filet mignon, which cost the equivalent of about $50. When his meal came, he picked up this tiny piece of meat, and asked, incredulously, “What the hell is this?” He then proceeded to eat it in two bites. He was so mad.

Coincidentally, the best steak I ever had was also in Spain, and it was also the biggest. We were on a trip across the mountains to San Sebastian, on the north coast of Spain. In the middle of nowhere there appeared a famous barbeque restaurant which had two things on the menu, pescado (fish) and steak.

We chose the steak for two, and I am forever glad we did, as she wanted to get the fish.

Out came this incredible slab of beef on a stone cooking board. I remember thinking it was like the Flintstones, when Fred would order the brontosaurus steak. The lady cut a piece for me, and I asked her to put it back for a couple of minutes as it was pretty rare.

She refused, saying that it was still cooking as we spoke. And she was right.

I finished that whole steak by myself because my companion wanted to wait for the dessert. It was absolutely delicious. Now, after writing this, what shall I have for dinner tonight?

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Yup, we were more the hamburger and hot dog barbequers growing up. When we did have steak, it was usually chuck, and usually pretty tough on the jaws and teeth. I think the breakthrough came when, after winning the annual 108mile bike race from my hometown to Montauk Point (Long Island) at age 16, my father had a porterhouse waiting for me when I got home. It was heaven on earth Now, I’ve had some good steaks since then. I’ve learned that New York strips, if done right, are very tasty. Big Daddy’s in Kure Beach has a great one. I also enjoy on my birth-

day and Father’s Day, a good ribeye, with or without the bone. I had a great one at Texas Longhorn once, only to break my tooth on a foreign object in a bread roll. I got a free dessert out of it, but the dentist bill the next day was $140!

My father is famous for going to the store looking for good steaks to buy. He freezes them and gives them to me when we visit, often taking the filet (or Delmonico) out for himself. He always throws a couple of strips or ribeye’s my way. Is he trying to make up for the chuck steaks of my youth?

He will also want to cook up a steak for me for lunch, but I’d rather have a steak for dinner, and besides, he always has a pound of thin sliced Boar’s Head roast beef in the fridge, which, together with the good bread, Hellmann’s (or Dukes) and beautiful tomatoes, make a lovely sandwich.

No one makes the standing rib roast like my brother Steve, a work of art, a thing of beauty – melt in your mouth, tender as can be, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Combine that with some of his “mir poux” and you have a truly great culinary experience. One to rival my brother Greg’s Beef Wellington.

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Post & Voice County High School Female Athletes of the Year

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers

Dupalavich named Patriot female athlete of the year

During the summer months before the 2017-18 school year, the Pender Lady Patriot volleyball team followed veteran coach Matt Davis over to Topsail high school twice a week to play in the high school summer volleyball league.

The Lady Patriots were honing their skills in anticipation of entering the newly formed Coastal 8 Conference.

That is where the Lady Patriots began to form the bond required to make a run at the conference championship. That is also where junior Ashley Dupalavich began her journey in what would become a very successful junior season. That junior season has ended with the talented young lady being named the Post-Voice Pender High school female athlete of the year.

Ashley played multiple spots for Coach Davis and the Lady Patriots. She is a talented setter as well as being able to play the front line and back line. She came through time and again as the Lady Patriots forged out another winning season. They ultimately fell in the third round of the state 1A playoffs.

By the time that the spring rolled around Miss Dupalavich was nursing a shoulder injury. That injury forced her to abandon her natural spot of catcher for first base. The standout junior played the position well and helped the Lady Patriots earn a playoff bid and a first round victory.

Ashley had a great spring softball season despite the injury. She batted a stellar .443 with 29 runs scored. She had 25 runs batted in and also had 10 doubles on the year. She hit three homeruns as well.

After talking to her coaches, there is one thing that stands out about Ashley. She is a team player and is easy to coach. “I love Ashley, “said head softball coach Corrina Reece. “She will do anything you ask of her and she never complains.” Patriot volleyball coach Matt Davis echoed the same sentiments.

The 2017-18 school year brought a lot of changes at Pender High School as well as the whole county. One thing that did not change was the way that Ashley Dupalavich approached each and every game she played in both volleyball and softball. She gave it her all and always had a smile on her face. She personifies the word sportsmanship.

The Post-Voice is honored to be able to recognize rising senior Ashley Dupalavich as the 2017-18 Pender High School female athlete of the year.

Little named Pirate female athlete of the year

Success comes in varying forms, and over varying periods of time. For Topsail High School’s Payton Little her skills on the basketball court were honed over several years of hard work with some steep learning curves that helped her comprehend just how tough some things are.

But when it came to choosing another sport Little found the going a bit more natural – easier one might say. Still the Lady Pirate junior parlayed her dedication and work ethic into another path to success, and that is why she is Post & Voice Topsail High School’s 2017-18 Female Athlete-of-the-

Ashley Dupalavich Year.

“I am honored and humbled, to be selected Female Athlete-of-the-Year,” Little said. “I just try to go out and do the best that I can, individually, to help the team so to be recognized for your hard work is really special.”

Basketball is Little’s primary sport – a sport the sixfoot post player has layer since her younger years in the Topsail Basketball Association. Payton has been on the Lady Pirates’ varsity since her freshman year when she played in 22 of the team’s 24 games, scoring 58 points and pulling down 87 rebounds while learning the nuances of the high-school game. Little showed marked improvement in her sophomore season, leading the team in scoring with 187 points (7.2 ppg) and 171 rebounds.

“She is a great kid to be around, always positive, and she never let situations bother her,” former girls’ basketball Coach Andrew Ellington.

I watched her grow every year and watched her gain confidence. She came in as a soft-spoke, gangling freshman, and she has constantly gotten better. There were games where she got beat up and never got the calls but she never complained and kept playing. I couldn’t have ask for a better three years from her.”

This past season Little again led the team in points by a wide margin (215) and rebounds (169). After her freshman year she went out for track and became a thrower (shotput and discus), and this past spring she broke the 1999 school shotput record of 34-3 set by Barbara Lee Palmer with a 36-11, and erased Yolanda Reilly’s 2003 mark of 97-5-1/2 in the discus with a throw of 1909-92 feet.

“Last year was her first year and I don’t really know why she came out for track but she did and she tried out and she did really well at it so we began to work with her more and more, and she got better and better,” long time Hoggard and Topsail track Coach Wayne Rogers said.

“She worked hard and she really progressed a lot from las year to this year. She did well, and she is only going to get better.”

While this talented athlete has excelled on the field, she also excels in the classroom.

Entering the spring semester the National Honor Society Little held a 4.375 grade-pointaverage in her advancementplacement and honors courses-filled curriculum. Just recently she was named the Region 8 representative for the NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council, representing Pender, New Hanover, and Onslow counties. Little will head to Indianapolis in July for a week-long NSHS National Leadership Summit.

“It’s been an amazing year, and now this honor,” said Little, who said she is anxiously

Payton Little

Anisa Lewis looking forward to her trip to Indianapolis.

Payton also said, while the past years have been enjoyable and rewarding, she is looking forward to bigger and –hopefully better – things to come in her senior year.

“Coach (Andrew) Ellington resigned after last season and we are getting a new coach, and I am looking forward to that,” Little said. “We have eight girls coming back and I feel we are going to have a really, really good season. I am also looking forward to breaking the school records again in the shot put, where I really hope to go over 40 feet, and the discus. I’m excited about what lies ahead, and I know I just have to keep focused and continue to work hard, both athletically and academically, and everything will turn out fine.”

Lewis named Titan female athlete of the year

The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team came into the 2017 season riding a 51-game losing streak. The team had not won a basketball game since February 28, 2014. However, the 2017 version of the Lady Titans had a secret weapon. Freshman Anisa Lewis had came on board after having a great Middle school career.

She showed her worth immediately and on November 29, The Lady Titans broke a losing streak that had reached 53 games with a win over Union. In that game Lewis scored 21 points. From there the Lady Titans won seven games, a stark contrast from the previous two years. That game was a coming out of sorts for the fabulous freshman.

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department is pleased to announce that for the first time in the history of the paper, we have selected a freshman athlete as our Trask female athlete of the year.

Miss Lewis quickly went from an unknown quantity to the player that the Lady Titans opposing teams schemed to stop. She faced double teams and box and one defenses but still managed to lead the Titans to seven wins.

For the season she averaged 15.4 points along with 4.5 rebounds a game. She scored 25 points twice during the season and had a double-double, with double digit points and rebounds four times during the year.

During the spring, Anisa changed venues but did not change her mindset. She entered the high school soccer arena and again blew the competition away. Lewis led a good Lady Titan soccer team in goals scored as well as overall points.

The dynamic freshman scored 20 goals for the season, more than the rest of the Lady Titan roster scored combined.

She also led the team in assists with seven. The rest of the team logged eight assists combined. She finished the year with 47 total points along with an all-conference selection.

There have been a lot of great female athletes in the schools fairly short existence.

However, there has never been a freshman athlete to come into the school and put up the numbers that Anisa Lewis has managed to do. Her future is bright as is the future of Trask Lady Titan athletics.

The Post-Voice would like to congratulate rising sophomore Anisa Lewis for her fantastic freshman year by naming her the Post & Voice Heide Trask female athlete of the year.

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In My Opinion Back in the day a good student athlete played multiple sports. If you were a good football player there was a good chance that you were a good basketball player or baseball player.

This day and time a very good football player plays the season and then works the whole off season on his football skills or in the weight room in preparation for football season.

Many athletes have become one sport dominant.

Travel ball has become the norm for most athletes.

In baseball and softball there are many teams in the area. I believe that the travel ball circuit is watered down. Fifteen years ago only the best of the best played travel ball. This day and time any average player with the money to pay the fee can find a team. I think it defeats the purpose.

One thing that worries me is fatigue and the injuries that come with it. A very good softball player will play around 25 games during the high school season and then play 15 or more tournaments during the off season. If they play five games in a weekend and 15 tournaments during the offseason, that equates to 75 games in a five or six-month period. If you throw in the practice time along with a four-month high school season you are talking about 10 months of softball. I would venture to say that some may play 11 months out of the year.

I know what you’re thinking. They are kids and they should have plenty of energy. That may be so but a 15 or 16-year-old body can wear down. Let’s say you are a catcher. Over a 10-month period you probably squat 100,000 thousand times. I don’t care how strong you are or how good a shape that you are in. Your knees will show the effects of this.

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volleyball player or basketball player. Just think how many times a volleyball player jumps. Just think about how many times they hit a volleyball. That can be detrimental to the wrist and elbows not to mention the knees.

So the question is how much is too much? As a parent you have some say so about this but athletes can be very persuasive. Most very good athletes are ultracompetitive. They feel like they have to work harder than the next person. They are driven to excel. They refuse to be outworked. How do you slow these people down?

One way is to outline a schedule that makes the young athlete take a mandatory period off. Make plans to do things that will keep their minds off of the sport.

I know parents that make their child take at least a month off during the off season. That is a great plan unless your child is going to a small 1A school. They may not play basketball during the off season, but they will run track or play baseball.

Most coaches encourage their athletes to play other sports in order to stay in shape. I also agree with that. My question was how much is too much? In the case of high school athletics, I don’t know that there is a definitive answer. I guess it depends on the individual. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Post & Voice Top Performers Year in Review: October

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The second full month of the fall sports season brought a lot of good action. Here’s what we had going on.

Week 1. The Pender football team won twice in week one, finishing off Union in a game postponed before thrashing Lejuene. Standout Latrell Brown ran all over both the Spartans and Devil Pups. He finished the Union game with 256 yards. He then rushed for 153 yards in just over a quarter of play in the win over Lejuene. He had a total of 409 yards in the two games while scoring six touchdowns. He has eclipsed the 1000-yard mark for the season.

The Topsail Pirate soccer team remained undefeated after beating South Brunswick twice along with West Brunswick. Robert Vasquez scored five goals on the week while Blake Culig scored four.

Week 2. The area high schools were racing toward the playoffs. The Topsail volleyball team defeated North Brunswick behind the play of Gia Marinelli and Rena Marrotta.

The Pender volleyball team won twice behind the play of their setting twosome of Caroline Peterson and Ashley Dupalavich. The pair had a combined 16 assists in the Patriots win over East Carteret.

The team raised 992 dollars at their annual pink out game.

The Trask volleyball team continued its great season

with a win. Emily Oyler led the Titans to a conference win over Lejeune while Jordan Sholar had 17 assists.

Libby Smith had six kills and five aces.

The Trask football team slammed Lejeune behind the play of junior QB Jacob Johnson. The young man had a career high 153 yards rushing in the win.

The Trask soccer team beat Pender 10-4 to earn a sweep in the season series. Sebastian Bautista scored three goals to lead the Titans.

Week 3. Trask quarterback Jacob Johnson had a great game in week three.

He rushed for 247 yards and scored four touchdowns in the win over East Carteret.

The Topsail tennis team had four players earn bids to the 3A individual tournament. Caroline Harris and Kylee Edwards each earned bids in the singles side of things while Kasey Pfaff and Grace Martorelli earned bids in the doubles.

The Trask soccer team beat Lejeune 11-2 on senior day at Titan Town. Marquis Anthony led six players in the scoring column with three goals. Sebastian Bautista, Bryen Woody and Will Andrews each scored twice.

The Pender football team defeated Dixon.

Latrell Brown rushed for 160 yards.

Treveon Kornegay recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown.

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Athletic careers come to a close for several talented Topsail athletes

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer It is always a joyous time when standout athletes at the high-school level gather with friends and families in Media Centers around the country to celebrate when they sign National Letters-of-Intent to continue, not only their education, but their athletic careers in their respective sport at the collegiate level. But the truth is there are many, many more athletes who do not get to perform on a national stage after they leave the friendly confines of high school.

For most, if not all, years of hard work and dedicated efforts to improve and reach the pinnacle of their sport will now see them fall into the intra-mural – or club sports’ – level. So, for those athletes it becomes more a time of reflection on their past achievements, as well as facing the reality that the curtain is falling on their athletic careers.

Rachel Kapiko, who will attend UNC-Chapel Hill and who is enrolled in the Bio Pre-med curriculum, was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team and a three-year varsity volleyball player who will graduate with a 5.0 GPA, and who also survived a devastating auto accident at the beginning of her junior year.

“For me, personally, it’s definitely bittersweet,” Kapiko said. “I hope to play club basketball in college where you play other schools, so the competitor in me is not

Performers Continued from page 6A Patriot spikers beat Trask.

Ashley Dupalavich had 11 assists while Kam Thompson had six kills. Mayce Wood had five kills and four blocks.

The Topsail Pirate soccer team continued to roll. They shut Laney out 3-0 behind

done. But I will definitely miss playing with my friends and coaches. But I am looking forward to starting a new chapter and making new friends and having new teammates and coaches, and being able to concentrate on school, and not having a set athletic routine.

“Playing at the college level is not what I wanted to do, at all. Leaving high school athletics behind is tough, and I will miss it. Playing volleyball and basketball have been a huge part of my life. My accident and missing a lot of my junior season in volleyball definitely propelled me into wanting to become a better athlete, and the desire to get back with my teammates and friends was huge in motivating me to come back from the injuries.

“The girls on both team are some of my best friends, and Carmen (Pyrtle) is my best friend and we have played together since were five years old, so I will definitely miss them but I know many of them will be friends for life.

Bittersweet in that I have to say goodbye to the last four wonderful and exciting years, but at the same time excited to getting ready to take the next steps in my life.”

Jacob Floyd, the varsity starting quarterback since midway through his freshman year through his senior year as well as a two-year varsity basketball player, will attend UNC-Wilmington majoring in Business.

“I am very thankful for the opportunities I had to play

four years but I am a little upset I wasn’t given that college attention,” Floyd said. I definitely want to play club sports and maybe even try to walk on to the basketball team. “Record-wise football was a little disappointing and it’s possible colleges looked at the record and took that into account. Then in my senior year I had a shoulder injury that limited my throwing motion, so all of it comes into consideration.

Samantha Greco originally hailed from New York where her father was a lacrosse player, which drew to the sport. She will attend UNC-Charlotte to major in Nursing as a prelude to become a New-Natal or deliverroom nurse.

“Once I got into lacrosse I loved it, and it has taught me a lot,” said Greco, a fouryear varsity performer who tallied nine goals last season while helping grow the fledgling Lady Pirate program from a 5-8 team in her freshman year to a 10-win team her senior year (35-25 in her four years).” I’m am going to miss it but looking back it has been an amazing experience. I made friends I will have my entire life, and had people like Coach (Courtney) Burghardt help me grow, not only am a lacrosse player, but as the person I am today.

“Looking back it was all worth it,” Greco said. “The biggest thing for me was the relationships you build with people that you probably would have never built doing anything else, people that

goals from Sam Bell (2) and Hiatt Ellis. Jorge Lopez had eight saves in the match.

Seniors Richie Tarter, Trevor Coston, and Ethan Borkowski scored goals in a 3-0 win over West Brunswick.

The Trask football team slammed Dixon. Jacob Johnson rushed for 137 yards and four touchdowns to lead the onslaught.

Caroline Harris finished fourth in the 3A individual tennis meet.

The Topsail girls’ crosscountry team became the first 3A cross-country team in the history of the split conference to capture the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference championship. The Pirates did it with four underclassmen in their top five.

cared for you and were with you along the way. Those relationships will last a lifetime. I never really thought about playing in college just because I knew I wanted to go into the medical field, and it’s a hard curriculum,” Greco said. “I will miss it but I am definitely looking forward to the next phase of my life.”

Sam Hackett, who will attend UNC-Chapel Hill and major in Business for an eventual career in sports’ management, was a four-year varsity soccer player at Topsail.

“It’s not like leaving high school is going to be the end of soccer for me,” said Hackett, who ended his four-year varsity soccer career with 11 goals and eight assists.

“Even though I won’t have high-school soccer anymore I will still play soccer at the club level or however I can.

I think the important aspect for anyone who played highschool sports is finding ways to play after high school.”

Hackett said his love of the sport and the hard work that went into becoming a varsity contributor was definitely work the effort.

“Any hard work is worthwhile,” Hackett said. “As long as you get something out of it and enjoy the process, which I did. Honestly I had goals, one being to win a state championship, but as long as you set and work toward a goal it is worthwhile. It takes a lot of time to perfect your craft but it is time well spent. Playing sports provides you with a lot of life’s lessons.”

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

Area anglers beating the drum

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The area anglers are raving about the red drum bite.

They are showing up in the surf as well as in the backwater creeks and such. The anglers I have talked to are fishing with live baits.

The Spanish are biting near the beach. The pluggers are lining the rails of the area piers throwing gotcha plugs while the boaters are trolling just off the beach.

Clark spoons behind planers will work here. The Spanish bite will get better when the water clears up. Sea mullet have been caught in the surf as well. Shrimp will work here as well as cut baits.

The flounder bite is sporadic right now. As the water clears up the fishing will get better. Mud minnows presented well will work.

The recent rains have wreaked havoc on the fresh water fishing. However, the weather the last week or so will help this out. Remember, as it gets hotter, late in the evening and early in the morning is the time to fish.

This weeks fishing tip Red drum fishing is one

of the most exciting types of fishing in the inland waters such as marshes and creeks. I have caught reds in the surf as well as in the creeks off of the waterways of Topsail.

Redfish caught inshore are generally smaller than those caught offshore, and often are caught in shallower water as well. Light tackle or medium type of tackle will work for these guys.

A Carolina rig will work here. Reds don’t have teeth, but they do hang around structures and such, so be careful not to lose your tackle along with a good fish. Other fish with sharp chompers such as Spanish and blues will take your offering.

Trolling is my preferred type of red fishing. Just remember, trolling puts a little more pressure on your rod and reel. I like to use hand lines. I run one planer a little deeper than the other. Some say it is the lazy mans way of trolling. It fits me well.

Finally, after I catch a few reds, it is time to cook them.

I prefer wrapping them in aluminum foil with butter and lemon sauce and cooking them on the grill.

Submit local sports information and photos to us at: posteditor@ post-voice.com Oyler leaves Trask High School a success

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Emily Oyler came to Trask her reputation as a multi-sport athlete preceded her. It was well known that she was a very good athlete with a strong will to win. She entered Titan Town with a bang.

Miss Oyler accomplished many things at Trask. She was named to two all-county volleyball teams as well as wining all conference honors. She became a very good leader on both the volleyball court as well as the soccer field.

Emily Oyler is much more than an athlete. She is a good student with great morals.

She has shown a great work ethic while at Trask. She has played through injuries and never wavered.

Emily is now a high school graduate of Heide Trask High School. She will move on to the next step in her life.

There is no doubt that Emily Oyler leaves Trask a success.

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Pyrtle a Pirate mainstay for four years

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail High school has turned out some very good student-athletes over the years. In particular, the Lady Pirate sports program has had some greats. One of the athletes that made a splash on the basketball court as well as on the soccer field over the years is recent graduate Carmen Pyrtle.

Miss Pyrtle is one of those basketball players that the statistics can’t describe. She is a point guard with the ability to shoot, pass and defend. She has the heart of a lioness and asks no quarter, nor does she give any.

Carmen made a personal decision not to play soccer this year. With that being said, she leaves Topsail High school as one of the best female soccer players to ever don a Pirate uniform.

Carmen Pyrtle leaves Topsail High school as a winner.

She has been a top-notch student-athlete for four years.

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Brown leaves Pender as one of the great ones

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Latrell Brown came onto the scene at Pender High school he had one of the best backs in the area ahead of him in Justin Hooper. Latrell still made his presence known.

When Hooper graduated there was some that said Brown would falter. All the standout football player did was lead the area in rushing and provide the Patriots with a two-way player.

Then The stellar studentathlete moved onto the basketball court where he also had a great year. He then ended his high school career with a state title as part of the 4x100 relay team that won the state championship.

If there is any question as to if recent Pender High school graduate Latrell Brown is one of the great ones, just read the record books. It will show you that Latrell Brown indeed leaves Pender as one of the great ones.

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Henry Joseph “Hank” MacDonald HAMPSTEAD -- Henry Joseph ” Hank ” MacDonald, 62, of Hampstead, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 16, 2018, following a brief illness.

Mr. MacDonald was the owner of Hank’s Auto Service in Hampstead. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved the outdoors. He was a member of Hampstead Baptist church and Heavens Saints Motorcycle Ministry.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Angela MacDonald of the home, sister Tracey (Ed) Bradshaw of Jonesboro, Ga and nephew Alex, sister-inlaw Donna MacDonald of New Bedford, Mass. and nieces Coleen, Sarah and Elizabeth, sisters Nancy MacDonald and Pauline, and step-mom Pat MacDonald of Morrow, Ga. Preceding him in death was his son, Eric MacDonald, father John J. MacDonald,

mother Aurelia Dupuyio and brother John MacDonald.

A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Hampstead Baptist Church in Hampstead. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.

Memorials in his name may be made to Hampstead Baptist Church or Heavens Saints Motorcycle Ministry.

Penny Melvin Alford WILMINGTON -- Penny Melvin Alford, age 76 of Wilmington, passed from this earthly life Saturday June 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 28, 1941in New Hanover County, daughter of the late Lonnie and Maude Teachey Melvin.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles Alford of the home; three daughters, Charlsey A. English of

Obituaries

Wilmington, Brenda A. Tucker and husband Elton of Burgaw and Jennifer A. Messer and husband Mark of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Charlie Messer (Heather), Matthew Messer, Ashley Medina (Michael), Hannah English, Elizabeth Craver (Brandon) and Kimberly Haraldson; seven great grandchildren; sister Mildred Lee Wilson of Brunswick County; and many nieces and nephews.

Penny was a great wife and wonderful mother. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed playing cards. She also loved and enjoyed her dogs.

To respect her wishes, no services are planned at this time.

Memorial gifts can be given to LCF Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401 or New Hanover Co. Humane Society 2504 N. 23rd St. Wilmington, NC 28401 Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the

family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served

by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Maxine Coffield Cartwright WATHA -- Maxine Coffield Cartwright, 88, of Watha passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home where she has been lovingly cared for by her caregivers, Marie Kea, Barbara Walker and Natashia Rhodes as well as Felicia and the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

She was born Dec. 15, 1929 in Elizabeth City to Milton Coffield and Willie Ward Coffield Stafford. In addition to her parents, Maxine was

preceded in death by her husband, C. D. Cartwright; son, William Dean Cartwright; and step-father, Lee Stafford.

Maxine is survived by her son, C. Dawson Cartwright, Jr. (Janet); daughter, Jackie C. Barnhill (Roy); grandchildren, Allison Autry and Daniel Cartwright (Nina); and many extended family and friends. Also remembered is Maxine’s faithful canine companion, Izzy, that recently passed.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. At other times the family was at the home of Jackie and Roy Barnhill.

Funeral service was 11 a.m.

Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Tom Canady conducting the service. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

A heartfelt thanks to care-

givers Marie, Barbara, and Natashia; Felicia and staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice; and the folks at Burgaw Baptist Church for your unwavering compassion and tender care given to our dear mother during her final days on this earth.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Boys and Girls Home of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 or to the charity of your choice.

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

CFCC to offer marine outboard motor class NHRMC launches Our Community link to connect patients to local resources New Hanover Regional Medical Center is introducing an online tool to make it easier to find free and reduced-cost resources. Through the Our Community Link web page (www.ourcommunitylink. com), users can access a free database of agencies that provide care for those in need, including housing, food, transportation, education and medi-

cal care. They can then connect directly with those local services for themselves, their loved ones, or a client they’re trying to assist.

The resource is part of NHRMC’s health equity strategic plan initiative, which looks beyond traditional medical care to address the social factors that can stand in the way of a person achieving better

health. The team is collaborating with partner agencies throughout the region to connect those in need with appropriate resources in the tool.

The database will continue to evolve as we learn of new programs in our community.

The web page launched publicly June 1. To learn more, visit www.ourcommunitylink. com

Cape Fear Community College announces the launch of a partnership with Yamaha Marine University.

As a Technical School Partner (TCP) of Yamaha Marine University, Cape Fear Community College will hold its first course, Introduction to Outboard Systems, July 9 through Oct. 1.

In this 12-week course, students will learn the techniques

needed to repair and maintain Yamaha outboard motors.

Upon successful completion of the course, individuals will receive a certificate of completion and will be equipped to diagnose and service Yamaha outboard motors.

“Whether you’re an automotive technician hoping to transition to marine systems, an individual looking to learn more about marine motors, or

a high school graduate looking for a summer job, Yamaha’s Intro to Outboard Systems can prepare you for an entrylevel job as a Yamaha marine service technician,” said Josh Davis, CFCC interim director customized training and workforce development.

For more information, visit http://cfcc.edu/outboardsystems/ or call 910-362-7319.

Road closure on Sloop Point Loop beginning June 18 The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Sloop Point Loop Road from Doral Dr. to Middle Point Rd. beginning June 18 at 8:30 a.m. through Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

There will also be intermittent lane closures in front of Kiwanis Park at the intersection of Country Club Rd. This work is to complete a new multi-use path along Sloop Point Loop Rd from the Kiwanis Park to Topsail Elementary School.

“During this time, please use caution as crews will be monitoring and maintaining this detour”. “The contractor will be working to deliver the work in the allotted timeframe prior to the beginning of the new school year,” said Assistant Resident Engineer Frank Dixon.

The NCDOT reminds motorists to stay alert, use alternate routes when possible during this period, drive with caution, obey the posted speed limits, and allow extra travel time.

For additional information regarding the dates and times of this closure, please visit http://www.ncdot.gov and click on “Travel & Maps” then, click on “Traveler Information Management System” and use the dropdown menus for county or route, or call “511” from any phone. For realtime travel information, visit

DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter.

To obtain more information

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about this work, you may contact Frank Dixon, Assistant Resident, at (910) 934-2472.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist There is something happening in Wyoming that is important to the hunting world.

And I am having a hard time deciding the right and wrong of it.

You see, the United States government has relinquished control of the grizzly bear. At one time, the great bruin was down to as low as 136 in the three states surrounding Yellowstone National Park. Much like the debates with conservation efforts regarding wolves after the federal government deemed the numbers sufficient for state control, the grizzly is now the center of attention between the hunting and antihunting communities.

But this one feels different.

In past columns, you can research and see that I invariably trust the wildlife biologists. If they determine a species is of sufficient numbers that hunting becomes a viable way to manage the animals’ growth, then so-be-it.

I often try to find differing points of view in order to make determinations of my own opinions otherwise. In this day of one-sided reporting, it is important to do so, and fortunately I had a habit of researching a tad further than one article long before fake news was considered a thing.

This is why I run into a problem upon this subject.

Story after story, column after column, I find people dead set against the coming hunt of grizzlies this fall in Wyoming. To go ahead and put it all out there, Wyoming is allowing 22 to be taken, Idaho is offering only a single permit, and Montana decided to decline from hunting the bruin this year.

I would expect a story appearing from National Geographic, Sierra Club, or Wildlife Conservation Society to lean towards anti-hunting and complete protection of the species. I don’t disregard their arguments simply because I am a hunter and believe hunting to be a viable means of conservation.

Even when the term ‘trophy hunt’ dominates the beginning of the article, I will try to

pick out the real concerns and leave the phrases and remarks that tend to get people to side a certain way alone. People are as split and passionate about hunting versus animals right to live as they are about politics. Yes, I understand that.

This is where I take issue with the grizzly hunt. There are many renowned hunters and outdoorsmen, that live in those states, that believe this is the wrong thing to do. To understand, we may need to look at how this whole game is played.

Wildlife biologists determine if and how many of a species may be taken to keep a sustainable population without overpopulation. They have to factor in information other than just the numbers that may be killed through hunting though. Natural deaths, death by poaching, death by automobile, and even a certain number of the species that may expand to other areas are all ways the population may decline. So in short, the number is how many are replenished each year compared to how many simply go away.

Wyoming determined, in all likelihood with the neighboring states of Montana and Idaho, that they could allow 22 this year to be taken.

Generally, the number determined then is weighed further. This time with monies.

How much can a state’s agency make through the sell of hunting licenses, or even applications for a draw, as well as tax dollars from people coming into the state for the hunt, and how can those monies work towards either that species protection and conservation, or another species protection and conservation.

Pretty much, those two factors are the major ones that runs our current conservation efforts.

With the grizzlies, it is different. Just as we all have to look at how we say things now due to political correctness (remember the aforementioned passion statement), we also have to look at whether something is truly necessary in a social or political sense.

The most the state would make due to license sales for the coming grizzly hunt is $132000, and that is if every license is granted to an outof-state hunter. While $132k is no drop in the bucket, realistically, it would do very little towards helping in enforcement of grizzlies or other species conservation efforts.

However, one high profile well reported kill could cause irreparable harm to the hunting community as a whole.

Think Cecil the Lion times ten. And with a generation that is less and less engaged in hunting and fishing it would not take a lot to turn away a high percentage from the activity.

Maybe, just maybe, even though the numbers may support it, a grizzly hunting season in the greater area around Yellowstone and Grand Teton is not the ideal means currently. (Note: hunting will not be allowed in the two national parks, but can be done in ar-

eas around the parks in the national forest areas.

–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.

Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, June 18, 2018 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC Presenter 1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 5.1.

School Bond Projects 2nd Quarter Update – 2018.

Board of Education

5.2.

Quarterly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving Financial Information and Other Progress.

Crawford

5.3.

A Review of the Tax Collection Process and a View Going Forward.

Sherman

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.

9.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: June 4, 2018.

Long

7.2.

Approval of Appointment of Commissioner as Voting Delegate for the 2018 NACo Annual Conference.

Long

7.3.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to transfer funds from the Library operating budget to the CIP project in Fund 60 for library renovations.

Brafford

7.4.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate contingency funds to cover additional costs of Actuarial Valuations performed by Cavanaugh Macdonald for OPEB & LEO Separation Allowance, additional insurance costs (Property & Liability and/or Unemployment Insurance), and additional cost of lease payments to US Bank made in FY 2017-2018.

Brafford

7.5.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget additional fire tax receipts received in FY 2018 for various VFDs and the corresponding payout of those receipts.

Brafford

7.6.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget revenues and expenses in Fund 50 (Employee Insurance Fund) for FY 2018.

Brafford

7.7.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget additional GF revenue and expenditures in various GF departments to cover additional costs

Brafford

7.8.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate fund balance in Fund 52 (Worker's Compensation) to offset potential liability for claims incurred during the time when the County was self-insured.

Brafford

7.9.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget revenues and expenditures for Fund 53 (Fuel Depots).

Brafford

FRIDAY DEBRIS PICKUP IS NOT AN EXTRA GARBAGE PICKUP DAY Due to warmer weather and more yard debris to be picked up Public Works is reminding our customers that the Friday pickup is for yard debris and bulky items (white goods etc.) only. Many customers are putting out items that could and should be placed in the roll carts on Wednesday. Please put your residential garbage and recycles in the carts for Wednesday pickup.

Please do not put your excess residential garbage out on Friday. Public Works will only pick up yard debris and bulky items (white goods etc.) on Friday.

TENNIS PARTNER NEEDED? Looking for someone to play tennis with in Burgaw at the Harrell Park tennis courts? Contact Burgaw Parks & Recreation to be added to and to also receive a list of interested players in the area. 910-300-6401 or recreation@townofburgaw.com SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Burgaw will conduct a Public Hearing on June 21, 2018 at 2:00PM in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC to hear a presentation on the study of the potential System Development Fees that could be levied by the Town. This hearing, the study and the presentation are in accordance with NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 18C.0409 and 15A NCAC 02T.011. The firm of McGill Associates will present the study the results of which may be viewed on the town website at http://www.townofburgaw.com/finance. Copies of the report are available in the clerk’s office. All interested parties are invited to attend .

June 16, 2018 June 21, 2018

Surf City Town Council 6:30pm Planning Board 5:30pm

Approval of Purchase Orders to Elections Systems & Software (ES&S) for voting equipment licensing and support in the amount of $44,864.03 including NC taxes.

Boyles

8.2.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Cape Fear Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. and Pender County

Darkangelo

8.3.

Resolution to Establish the Parks Foundation of Pender County.

Breuer

8.4.

Resolution of Support - NCDOT Cedar Ave

Breuer

8.5.

Approval of a Contract Renewal with CodeRed Emergency Notification, LLC and a Purchase Order in the amount of $19,000.

Collins

8.6.

Request for approval of Audit Contract for FY 2018 and approval of the Medicaid Eligibility AUP (Agreed Upon Procedures) Arrangement Letter.

Brafford

Long

9.2.

Approval of an Appointment to the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board.

Long

9.3.

Approval of Appointments to the Pender County Fire Commission.

Long

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

11.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

12.

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

13.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

14.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS 14.1. Public Hearing to Rename and Readdress the 391-420 block of Lafayette St to Rich Inlet Drive.

Dawson

14.2. Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Adoption Public Hearing

Breuer

14.3. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to amend Section 5.2.3 'Table of Permitted Uses.'

Breuer

ADJOURNMENT

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

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Vacancies Positions/Categories 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** 2 District 3, District 4 2 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking 3 Public Citizen 2 District 2 (Unexpired Term) 1 Collector 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 18, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 A meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners will be held on June 18, 2018 in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers. A public hearing will be held regarding the draft Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

The Pender County Comprehensive Land Use Plan provides a blueprint for growth and development over the next 20 to 30 years. When viewed as a guide, the document is intended to present the basic description of Pender County now and into the next few decades. The public has the opportunity to provide written comment to the Division of Coastal Management following adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. If desired, please contact Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planner, with Division of Coastal Management located at 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28405 and by phone/email at (910) 796-7426/ mike.christenbury@ncdenr.gov.

Direct any questions or concerns regarding this matter to Pat O’Mahony at (910) 259-1734.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

MEETING TIMES 1st Tuesday of the month at 2nd Thursday of the month at

Flag Day Ceremony Honoring an American Hero June 14th 10am Soundside Park Independence Day Celebration Tuesday, July 3rd Soundside Park 517 Roland Ave. Johnny White & the Elite Band @ 5:30 Vendors & Fireworks Coolers Allowed but subject to search No Alcohol Allowed

APPOINTMENTS Approval of Appointments to the Pender County Parks and Recreation Board.

2:00PM

Town of Surf City Government News June 14, 2018

8.1.

9.1.

CALENDAR NC Blueberry Festival Board of Commissioners Special Meeting TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

10.

15.

June 14, 2018

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Pender Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Nursing/Adult Care Committee Pender Memorial Hospital Board Tourism Development Authority District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

Town of Burgaw Government News

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on June 22nd, 2018, at Surf City Town Hall on: • 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget, hearing, comments and possible adoption.

The Town of Surf City Budget, 2018-2019 has been submitted to the Town Council and a copy is available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the board at the Surf City Town Hall.

6/14/2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: June 18, 7:00 p.m.

DATE/TIME OF HEARING:

THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 1. Pender County Road Naming and Number Ranges: Under the authority and provision of General Statute 153A-239.1, a county may by ordinance rename a road and reassign street numbers. The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the following road name and number range: ROAD NAME

SUBDIVISION

#RANGE

COMMUNITY

Rich Inlet Dr

Oakvale East

100-128

Wilmington

For questions regarding this item, call Pender County Planning Dept., 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 (910.259.1442)

Notice of Request for Proposals Grant Administration Services Pender County CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Project Pender County is applying for a CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant funded by the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project is anticipated to include housing related activities as developed during the application process. The grant request is anticipated to be an amount up to $750,000. The County will require application preparation, planning, general administration, housing inspection, and housing activities administration services from a private firm or non-profit agency. Professional services will be contingent upon successful award of the grant project.

If your firm is interested in providing the services listed above to Pender County for this program, please contact Judy Herring, Housing Director, at (910)259-1208, or in writing to Judy Herring, Housing Director, Pender County Housing Authority, P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The County will e-mail detailed Instructions to Proposers to any firm contacting the county by June 7, 2018. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 p.m., June 15, 2018. Pender County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages proposals from minority- and women-owned firms.

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 18, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 JEAT Properties, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.3.2 ‘Table of Permitted Uses’ to allow for the use of ‘Borrow Pit Mining’ (NAICS 212321) as a use permitted with an approved Special Use Permit and in conjunction with the Master Development Plan Process with Standards in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district.

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

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Allison Bray Poe deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Allison Bray Poe, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 30, 2018 at 94 Combine Lane, Leland, NC 28451 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 24th day of May, 2018.

George Wennerberg 94 Combine Lane Leland, NC 28451 #8223 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF FLORENCE ZAMBROWSKI, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the AUGUST 22, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 1832 CORCUS FERRY ROAD, HAMPSTEAD NC 28443.

This the 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2018 Robert Zambrowski, Executor ESTATE OF FLORENCE ZAMBROWSKI James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8217 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

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 Debra Faye Anderson Croom, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Debra Faye Anderson Croom, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 30, 2018 at 4905 Big Gum Rd., Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 24th day of May, 2018.

Michael Brandon Croom Richard T. Hudson 4905 Big Gum Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411 #8224 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

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 Mary Harriet Allen Berman, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Mary Harriet Allen Berman, to present them to the undersigned on or before August 30, 2018 at 5485 Linger Longer Road, Cumming, GA 30041 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 24th day of May, 2018.

Adam V. Berman 5485 Linger Longer Road Cumming, GA 30041 #8225 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner, 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 16th day of October, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 16th day of May, 2018.

Emily Horrell Skinner Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-0818 #8222 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF CECILIA A. DITTMER, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the AUGUST 22, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at THE MACDONALD LAW FIRM, PLLC, 1508 MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD, SUITE 102, WILMINGTON, NC 28403 This the 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2018 Eric Tomosunas, Executor ESTATE OF CECILIA A. DITTMER Clifford N. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8215 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS State of North Carolina, Pender County In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Having qualified as the Administrator of the estate of Joan Lynn Henderson, deceased, of Pender County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joan Lynn Henderson, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 5, 2018 at 29350 Old Mill West, Tavares, FL 32778 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 31st day of May, 2018.

Janet H. Thomas, Administrator 29350 Old Mill West Tavares, FL 32778 #8233 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner, 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 16th day of October, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 16th day of May, 2018.

Emily Horrell Skinner Executor of the Estate of Arthur C. Skinner c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-0818 #8222 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Dexter Drury Swicegood, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Dexter Drury Swicegood, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 6, 2018 at 11720 Bundle Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 31st day of May, 2018.

Angela M. Holmes 11720 Bundle Road Chesterfield, VA 23838 #8231 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

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 Morgan Bennett Hunter, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Morgan Bennett Hunter, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 6, 2018 at 611 N. New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 31st day of May, 2018.

Bonnie Sue Kendall Hunter 611 N. New River Drive Surf City, NC 28445 #8232 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen, late of 100 Lunington Mill Circle, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 3rd day of September, 2018 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 31st day of May, 2018.

Zachary S. Rivenbark, Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8236 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 24th day of May, 2018, as Administrator CTA of the Estate of PAUL CLIFTON TEACHEY, JR., Deceased, late of Indian River County, Florida, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the Administrator CTA, Marcelle Giorgio of 795 4th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32962, on or before the 29th day of August, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This 25th day of May, 2018. /s/MARCELLE GIORGIO, ADM. CTA Attorney for the Estate: J. Wesley Casteen, Esq., CPA Carolina Legal Counsel P.O. Box 12028 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone (910) 256-3364 #8237 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO JAMES ANDREW VILAS 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 15 acres, Parcel ID Number 2394-56-6136-0000 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 23, 2018.

This day, May 31, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8239 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen, late of 100 Lunington Mill Circle, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 3rd day of September, 2018 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 31st day of May, 2018.

Zachary S. Rivenbark, Administrator of the Estate of Risto Paava Vienonen Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8236 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS File 18 E 171 The undersigned, having been duly qualified as Executor of the Estate of John Edward Harris, Deceased, of Pender County, NC, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at 319 North 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 5th day of September, 2018, or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the under-signed.

This the 7th day of June, 2018.

John Edward Harris, II, Executor of the Estate of John Edward Harris.

SARA A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW BOYLES LAW FIRM, PLLC 319 North 4th Street Wilmington NC 28401 (910) 763-6545 #8238 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CRAVEN CORY CHAVIS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Craven Cory Chavis, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Angela Chavis, as Administrator of the decedent’s estate on or before September 15, 2018, at the Office of Harold Lee Pollock, Attorney at Law, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator.

Harold Lee Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8240 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18SP65 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TODD MICHAEL LEGGETT AND TERESA A LEGGETT DATED MAY 31, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3242 AT PAGE 108 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 June 19, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot 2 of The Harbour at Summerset, Phase 1, Section 1, as shown on map duly recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 38 and as further referenced on revised plat recorded at Map Book 39 at Page 66 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 203 Hatteras Ct, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Tood Michael Leggett.

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 29, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-098755 #8241 6/7, 6/14/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp82 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOSEPH F SYLVIA AND LYNN B. SYLVIA DATED AUGUST 19, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2752 AT PAGE 063 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 June 19, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 234 in Section 4 of Cross Creek as shown on map recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 17 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description.

And Being more commonly known as: 368 Knollwood Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Joseph F. Sylvia and Lynn B. Sylvia.

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 29, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 17-088866 #8242 6/7, 6/14/2018 PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with NCGS 158-12 the budget officer for the Village of St. Helena has submitted the annual 2018-2019 fiscal year budget to the governing board. The budget is available for public inspection by the contacting the clerk of the Village Council at (336)302-5890.

A public hearing concerning the budget shall be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 21, 2018, at the Village of St. Helena Town Hall, St. Helena, NC at which time any persons who wish to be heard on the budget may appear.

Mary D. Bakan, Village Clerk #8243 6/7, 6/14/2018 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 71 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Bollman McLaughlin and Christina Yarborough McLaughlin to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of June, 2016, and recorded in Book 4622, Page 1843, 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 June 26, 2018 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 27 in Phase 2, The Knolls at Turkey Creek as shown on a plat entitled, “Phase 2 The Knolls at Turkey Creek”, said plat duly recorded in Map Book 58, Page 86 in the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 115 Toms Creek Road, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 3223-55-0572-0000] 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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1239240 (FC.FAY) #8257 6/14, 6/21/2018 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 Willie Mae David, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Willie Mae David, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 20, 2018 at 1432 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 14th day of June, 2018.

Mitchell Thomas 1432 Fennell Town Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8256 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2018 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas James Bradshaw, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons and entities having a claim against the said estate to present such claim to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 15th day of September 2018, or this notice will be placed in bar of such recovery.

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

This 18th day of June 2018.

Robert C. Kenan, Jr. Administrator of the Estate of Thomas James Bradshaw PO Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8261 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2018

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1019 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

MARY ELIZABETH HEATH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MARY ELIZABETH HEATH, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1019, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Union Township, Pender County North Carolina, a short distance West of SR 1352 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe , said iron pipe being located North 77 degrees 09 minutes West 230.05 feet from a subsurface iron pipe in the centerline of the graded portion of SR 1352 and said subsurface iron pipe being North 12 degrees 51 minutes East 477.4 feet from a point in said centerline that is directly above a 24 inch concrete culvert beneath the roadway and said culvert is 0.2 miles Northward from the intersection of SR 1352 with NC Hwy 11; and running thence, from the beginning , so located, North 77 degrees 21 minutes West 30.04 feet to an old iron pipe; thence South 12 degrees 51 minutes West 91.50 feet to an old iron pipe in the centerline of a ditch; thence with said ditch North 72 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West 161.08 feet to an iron stake in said ditch; thence North 06 degrees 06 minutes West 457.07 feet to an iron stake in another ditch; thence South 76 degrees 06 minutes East 222.34 feet to a point at a turn in the ditch; thence South 58 degrees 16 minutes East 31.75 feet to the point in said ditch at another turn in the ditch; thence South 44 degrees 55 minutes East 102.22 feet to an old iron pipe in said ditch; thence South 12 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West 283.59 feet to the Beginning, containing 2.49 acres, more or less and is as surveyed

by Thompson Surveying Company, PA of Burgaw, North Carolina in October, 1977.

The above described tract being a portion of those lands described in Tract #1 of a deed recorded in Book 371, Page 521 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2393-48-3645-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8251 6/14, 6/21/2018 NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DRAINAGE COMMISSIONERS OF LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT TO LEVY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS Pursuant to G.S. 156-93.1, notice to all owners of property subject to levy in the District is hereby given notice that the Board of Commissioners of Lyon Swamp Drainage and Levee District will meet at 7:00 p.m. on June 28, 2018 at Kelly Volunteer Fire Department, Kelly, North Carolina, for the purpose of determining the amount of the annual maintenance assessments to be levied. Any interested person has the right to be heard at the meeting prior to the Drainage Commissioners taking any action on the proposed assessment.

This the 7th day of June, 2018.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT Dale Norris, Chairman Dean Robinson, Commissioner Robert Allen Moore, Commissioner Milton C. Green, Treasurer #8258 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-1017 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ANNIE FAISON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ANNIE FAISON, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-1017, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a stake in Clear-

water Branch, Robert Henry’s corner, and runs thence with Henry’s line North 3 degrees 20 minutes West 1641 feet to an iron pipe in the edge of an old ditch in the meadow, Henry’s corner; thence with the ditch North 82 degrees 45 minutes West 65 feet to a stake in the edge of said ditch; thence South 3 degrees 20 minutes East 1637 feet to a stake in Clearwater Branch just East of a ford; thence with the run of Clearwater Branch as it meanders about 67 feet to the Beginning, containing 2 ½ acres, more or less.

(PID: 3224-29-7575-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8246 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-532 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CARL JAMES JACKSON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CARL JAMES JACKSON, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-532, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a nail in cap in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216, said nail in cap being located along said road centerline at a point that is the following courses and distances from the point of intersection of the paved centerline of US Highway No. 421 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216: South 84 degrees 05 minutes 08 seconds East 4903.65 feet and South 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds East 278.17 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, (1) With the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 South 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds East 436.00 feet to an old railroad spike in line; thence, (2) Continuing with the centerline of said road South 83 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East 307.62 feet to an old iron spike in line; thence, (3) South 09 degrees 05 minutes 15 seconds West 367.06 feet (passing over an old in line iron pipe at 30.00 feet) to an iron pipe in International Paper Company’s line; thence, (4) With said line North 86 degrees 38 minutes 41 seconds West 750.74 feet to an iron pipe in line; thence, (5) North 09 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds West 407.80 feet to the Beginning, Containing 5.11 acres, more or less, after the exclusion of the portion of Secondary Road No. 1216 (60-foot wide right-of-way) and a 1 acre tract previously deeded to Cora Lee Jackson with the deed for same being duly recorded in Book 584, at Page 78 of the Pender County Registry.

The above-described tract of real property was conveyed to Cora Lee Jackson in a deed dated August 1, 1990 and recorded in Deed Book 757, at Page 922 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds, State of North Carolina.

LESS AND EXCEPTING HOWEVER FROM THE FOREGOING CONVEYANCE Tract Nos. 1 and 2: Tract No. 1: BEGINNING at an existing nail in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216, said point being located along said line at a point that is South 84 degrees 05 minutes 08 seconds East 4903.65 feet and South 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds East 278.17 feet from the intersection of the paved centerline of U.S. Highway No. 421 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located, (1) With the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 South 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 East 235.50 feet to a point inline; thence, (2) South 09 degrees 49 minutes 25 seconds West 395.25 feet to a point in International Paper Company’s “Bonham Tract” Northern line as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 6, Page 71 of the Pender County Registry; thence, (3) With said line North 86 degrees 38 minutes 41 seconds West 235.50 feet to an existing iron pipe inline; thence, (4) North 09 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds East 407.80 feet to the BEGINNING containing 2.00 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1216 (60 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 July 1990.

This Exception Tract being the same as described in Deed Book 1178, at Page 41 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds, State of North Carolina.

Tract No. 2: BEGINNING at an existing nail in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216, said nail being located along said centerline at a point that is the following courses and distances from a spike located in the intersection of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 with the paved centerline of U.S. Highway 421; South 84 degrees 05 minutes 08 seconds East 4903.65 feet and South 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds East 513.67 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located.

(1) With said paved centerline North 83 degrees 34 minutes 48 seconds West 119.00 feet a nail in said centerline; thence, (2) South 09 degrees 44 minutes 45 seconds West 395.16 feet (passing over an existing inline iron pipe at 27.84 feet) to an iron pipe inline; thence, (3) North 86 degrees 38 minutes 41 seconds West 119.5 feet to an existing iron stake inline; thence, (4) North 09 degrees 44 minutes 45 seconds East 401.56 feet (passing over an existing inline iron stake at 372.76 feet) to the beginning, containing 1.004 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary road No. 1216 (60 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 June 1999.

This Exception Tract being the same as described in Deed Book 1492, at Page 12 in the Office of the Pender County Register of Deeds, State of North Carolina.

(PID: 2279-78-4053-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8245 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-551 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

MILTON LEE MALPASS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MILTON LEE MALPASS, owner, et. al., 14-CVS-551, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a meal pipe in the Southern Right-of-Way of S.R. 1114, said metal pipe being located S. 33° 19” E., 426 feet from the center line of S.R. 1115 as measured along the center line of S.R. 1114, running thence from said BEGINNING, S. 33° 19’ E., 180 feet to a metal pipe in the Southern line of S.R. 1114, thence S. 56° 41’ W., 121 feet to a metal pipe, thence N. 33° 19’ W., 180 feet to a metal pipe, thence N. 56° 41’ E. 121 feet to the BEGINNING. This tract contains 0.50 acres and is a part of the Milton Malpass, Sr. tract as recorded in Book 424, Page 656 of the Pender County Registry.

This allotment is located in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina The purpose of this Deed is to release the intent that the Grantors may have in the above described property.

(PID: 2274-69-5182-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8244 6/14, 6/21/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-322 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

TOBY DEAN HINSON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TOBY DEAN HINSON, owner, et. al., 17CVS-322, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to and southeast of the paved centerline of S.R. #1120 and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at and old subsurface railroad spike in said centerline of S.R. #1120 over the center of a concrete culvert that carries the waters of Buck Horn Branch (on Pigford Mill Branch) beneath said road (said culvert is located northeastwardly along S.R. #1120 approximately ¼ mile from U.S. Highway #421) running thence from said Beginning railroad spike so located, with said centerline of S.R. #1120 North 56 degrees 48 minutes 37 seconds East 114.97 feet to a P.K. spike in said centerline; thence a new line South 37 degrees 53 minutes 23 seconds East 303.96 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 31.05 feet); to an iron pipe; thence with Winston Lands, LTD. (Oliverson Moore, Jr. Tract) South 56 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds West 298.39 feet to an existing iron pipe in the run of Buck Horn Branch (or Pigford Mill Branch); thence with the main run of said branch as it meanders, the following traverse: North 16 degrees 55 minutes West 17.1 feet, North 13 degrees 44 minutes 45 seconds East 107.25 feet, North 08 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West 155.74 feet and North 24 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds West 72.17 feet to the Beginning, containing 1.20 acres, more or less, after the exclusion of the right-of-way area of S.R. #1120 that lies within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by William H. Blake, N.C.L.S. #L-2170 of Burgaw, North Carolina on March 14, 1989.

(PID: 2287-55-5721-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8247 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-771 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DORIS C. ROOKS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DORIS C. ROOKS, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-771, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying in Union Township, Pender County North Carolina, adjacent to an southeast of the centerline of the paved portion of SR 1314 and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a steel nail in said centerline of SR 1314, said Beginning steel nail is located along said road centerline the following chord courses and distances from an existing subsurface railroad spike over the center of a large steel culvert that carries the waters of Drumgool Branch beneath said road; South 33 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds West 149.98 feet , South 42 degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds West 145.75 feet, South 50 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 149.51 feet and South 57 degrees 59 minutes 15 seconds West 56.71 feet (said culvert is located along SR 1314 approximately 0.40 miles southwestwardly from the intersection of SR 1314 and US Hwy 117); running thence from said Beginning steel nail, so located South 48 degrees 03 minutes 15 seconds East 231.48 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 33.59 feet) to an iron pipe; thence North 69 degrees 26 minutes East 48.53 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 21 degrees 26 minutes West 246.92 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 213.15 feet) to a steel nail in said centerline of SR 1314; thence with said road centerline as it curves South 54 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West 157.22 feet (chord) to the Beginning, containing 0.44 acres more or less after the exclusion of the right of way area SR 1314

that les within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed and described by William H. Blake, NC RLS #L-2179 of Burgaw NC on June 7, 1982. Said land being a portion of those lands that David William Rouse, Sr. inherited from Harriett E. Wells as appears in File Pocket #68 E 28 of the Clerk of Superior court of Pender County. Also being the same land as described in a deed recorded in Book 609, Page 35, of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3314-41-1353-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@ shermanandrodgers.com #8248 6/14, 6/21/2018 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 18 SP 77 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: June 26, 2018 Time of Sale: 10:30 am Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Tracy G. Davis Address of Property: 119 Deepwoods Ridge Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 4500 Page: 69 Dated: November 14, 2014 Grantors: Tracy G. Davis, a single person Original Beneficiary: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases.

This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including singlefamily residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 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 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Dated: 05/29/2018 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 05/29/2018 Exhibit A BEING all of Lot 42, Section 4, BELLHAMMON PLANTATION as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 31 at Page 62 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more accurate and complete description. #8254 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-903 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

PATRICK HAND, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. PATRICK HAND, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-903, (Pender County, North Carolina), the

undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the paved centerline of SR 1411, said iron stake being located along said centerline at appoint that is directly above and between two culverts that accommodate the waters of Williams Branch beneath the roadway; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, 1. Up the run of said Williams Branch as it meanders in a Northwestwardly direction the following traverse courses and distances from point to point along or near said run; North 43 degrees 41 minutes 10 seconds West 36.44 feet, North 60 degrees 55 minutes 43 seconds West 55.09 feet, North 58 degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds West 34.78 feet, North 54 degrees 56 minutes 41 seconds West 48.20 feet, North 14 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West 34.30 feet, North 39 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds West 54.72 feet, North 48 degrees 52 minutes 30 seconds West 54.70 feet, North 47 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 25.00 feet, North 38 degrees 24 minutes 19 seconds West 69.96 feet, North 51 degrees 59 minutes 21 seconds West 87.64 feet, North 37 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds West 20.05 feet, North 64 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds West 25.60 feet to a point in said run; thence, 2. South 82 degrees 20 minutes 39 seconds East 453.07 feet (passing over iron pipes inline at 84.69 feet and 389.37 feet) to an iron stake in the centerline of SR 1514 that is 3.00 feet more or less, West of the Western edge of the pavement; thence, 3. With the centerline of SR 1514 South 09 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds West 212.74 feet to an existing railroad spike located in the curved paved centerline of SR 1411; thence, 4. Along said the centerline of SR 1411 as it curves to the left South 14 degrees 04 minutes 51 seconds West 73.97 feet to an existing nail inline; thence, 5. Continuing along said centerline as it continues to curve to the left South 10 degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds West 71.29 feet to the Beginning, containing 1.418 acres more or less, after the exclusion of those portions of SR 1411 and SR 1514 (60 foot right of way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as particularly surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co. PA of Burgaw, NC during December 1998.

(PID: 3247-56-7544-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8249 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 260 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Ray Tartt of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Kenneth Ray Tartt to present them to Martha Diana Tartt, P. O. Box 205, Rocky Point, NC 28457, Executrix

by September 17, 2018 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of June, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Martha Diana Tartt, Executrix 102 South Walker Street P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8259 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROY LANE MARSHBURN 18 E 258 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Roy Lane Marshburn, deceased, of 503 Sholar Road, Maple Hill, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before September 13, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Dated June 4, 2018.

Horace Marshburn, Personal Representative c/o Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #8262 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2018

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Comedy Continued from page 2A is a regular on the Brew Bus, a tour around local Wilmington breweries with comedy sprinkled in. He also won Port City’s Top Comic in 2016.

Tickets for the show can be purchased online. The cost of single tickets is $15 and for couples $25. Guests must have proof of purchase and age when they arrive, and tickets will also be available at the door. Seating is limited.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated

by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans’ organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The nation’s largest wartime veterans’ service organization, the group is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities; advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to their fellow service members and veterans.

For those who may be looking for a place to hold a meeting, American Legion Post 167 offers climate-controlled rooms. They have space for

both large and small groups, and they also have a banquet room. Features of the facilities include: a smoke-free environment, padded folding chairs and round tables, a large parking area, a kitchen area available, podium and tv and Wifi is available.

For more information about the comedy show, call (910) 270-3767 or email bradf@ ncalpost167.org. Tickets can be purchased online at www. ncalpost167.org, or checks can be sent to: American Legion Post 167, PO Box 337, 16660 Highway 17 N., Hampstead, NC 28443.

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More than 30 children attended Blueberry Culinary Camp at the Burgaw Community House. The event was hosted by Burgaw Parks and Recreation, Pender County Parks and Recreation, and Pender County 4H. The children celebrated the N.C. Blueberry Festival's 15th anniversary with a birthday cake. Children were encouraged to use the skills they learned at camp to enter the Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest Friday.

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT OF TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH North Carolina General Statutes require local tax collectors to advertise annually all current year unpaid taxes levied on real estate. We do not wish to embarrass property owners by publishing their names in the newspaper. The advertisement of property liens is a mandatory step in the tax foreclosure process.

If you have any questions about the names and properties appearing in this advertisement, or want to contact us about paying your taxes, please call the tax office at (910) 328-5841. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Under the authority vested in me by Section 105-369 of the North Carolina General Statutes and pursuant to an order of theTown of Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners Beach dated, February 7, 2018, I am hereby advertising tax liens for the year 2017 upon the real property described below.

The real property parcel subject to the lien, the name of the parcel’s owner as of January 6, 2018 (and/or the names of subsequent owners), and the amount of taxes due are set out below. The amount advertised represents only the principal taxes for tax year 2017 that were unpaid as of June 11, 2018. The actual amount owed by the taxpayer will be increased by all taxes owed for the prior tax years and by all applicable interest, costs, and fees. The omission of prior years’ taxes and interest, costs, and fees from the amount advertised will not constitute a waiver of the taxing unit’s claim for these items.

If the taxes remain unpaid, the tax collector will use all available collection remedies to collect the delinquent taxes, including the levy on personal property, the garnishment of wages, the attachment of bank accounts, rents, debts, or other property and the foreclosure and sale of the real property. These collections procedures do not apply to taxpayers subject to pending federal bankruptcy petitions.

When a parcel was subdivided after January 1, 2017, and the ownership of one or more of the resulting parcels were transferred, the amount of the tax lien on each parcel, as shown in this advertisement, is the amount of the lien on the original parcel as it existed on January 1, 2017, and is subject to adjustment when the taxes are paid or the lien is foreclosed.

This the 14th day of June, 2018.

Connie B. Forand, Tax Collector Town of Topsail Beach The listings indicate the owner of record of the real estate as of January 6, 2018, the parcel identification number and the principal amount tax due.

NAME Faulkner, Nathan H Herring, David G Hood, William G III Wyche Susan Out Island LLC Pierce Development LLC Thomas, Davey Lynwood

ROLL NUMBER 4202-71-9367-0000 4212-48-7579-0000 4212-03-1496-0002 4212-04-5204-0000 4223-25-7874-0000 4213-82-6757-0000 4212-03-3706-0000

TAX DUE 1,344.48 1,105.10 477.86 1,231.00 546.88 928.91 175.21

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ST. HELENA There will be a public hearing Thursday June 21st at 6:30 PM at the Village of St. Helena Hall located at 305 East Main Street for the following hearings: Consideration of an applicaiton for a text change amendments to section 4-10, 10-1, 20-4 and 20-5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.

Consideratio of a text change amendment updating thee Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for the Village of St. Helena Consideration of an application for text change amendment to Article 10 to remove Solar Farms as a permitted use in the Unified Development Ordinance.

For more information contact the Village of St. Helena Building Inspector at 910-604-0912 #8260 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-920 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MARGARET JORDAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MARGARET JORDAN, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-920, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina a short distance West of SR 1411 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe that is the following courses and distances from an old nail and cap located in the centerline of SR 1411 that is directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a ditch beneath the roadway and said culvert being approximately 0.2 miles Northwardly from the intersection of SR 1411 with SR 1514; South 07 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds West 431.32 feet and North 74 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds West 238.82 feet to the Beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, North 74 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds West 105.27 feet to an iron pipe that is South 74 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East 421.53 feet from an old axle that marks Richard Jordan’s Southwest corner; thence, South 74 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East 105.27 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 100.12 feet) to a point inline; thence South 07 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds West 208.72 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 62.47 feet) to the Beginning, containing 0.50 acres, more or less and being a portion of John Richard Jordan’s lands as recorded in Book 132, Page 305 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3247-78-2302-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8250 6/14, 6/21/2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1033 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ALBERTHA DAVIS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ALBERTHA DAVIS, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1033, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Tract “A”, Remanent Parcel as shown on plat entitled “subdivision of Lot 7-B, AT. McIntyre Estate Lands, said plat being recorded in Map Book 40 at Page 109 in the Pender County Registry.

Access to this parcel is by a 30’ access and drainage easement as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 40 at Page 109 and in Map Book 33 at Page 44, in the Pender County Registry, subject ot the rights of others over and across said easement as shown on the above-referenced plats, said access is perpetual and will run with the land.

(PID: 3214-17-3545-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8252 6/14, 6/21/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1071 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

EMERSON JORDAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. EMERSON JORDAN, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1071, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 06/22/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in Burgaw Township, BEGINNING at a stake and ditch, Virgil Melvin’s corner on the road leading from C.W. Woovin’s residence to R. Sanderson; running North 84 West 5 1/2 chains with said road to a take; thence South 7 1/2 West 5.68 chains to a stake J.D. Herring’s line; thence with said Herring’s line South 85 1/2 East 5 1/2 chains to Virgil Melvin’s corner a stake; thence with said Melvin’s line North 7 1/2 East 5.48 chains to the beginning, containing three acres, more or less, and being the land conveyed by deed dated November 23, 1907 to Galloway Jordan

by C.W. Woolvin and wife.

(PID: 3247-68-5550-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, June 5, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8253 6/14, 6/21/2018

DOCUMENT 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by Town of Burgaw, on July 12, 2018 until 2:00, PM, EST for construction of Pender Memorial and Osgood Canal Stormwater Improvements, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at City Hall - Conference Room, 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Bids must be submitted on the complete project and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to Karen Dunn, Planning Administrator, Town of Burgaw, City Hall - Conference Room, 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Outside of the envelope must be marked “Bid for Pender Memorial and Osgood Canal Stormwater Improvements.” Envelope must also bear, on the outside, the name of the bidder, bidder’s address, and bidder’s license number.

All bids must be made on blank forms provided and included in the bound document or as provided by Addendum prior to bid.

The work will consist of installing a parallel 36” reinforced concrete pipe storm drainage system along East Satchwell Street and replacing existing culverts along the Osgood Canal at East Fremont and South Cowan Street. The existing culverts at East Fremont Street are currently both 84 feet long consisting of 72” and 42” pipe. The existing culverts will be replaced with a single 13’-1” x 8’-4” aluminum structural plate pipe-arch.

The existing culvert at South Cowan Street is 53 feet long and includes a single 72” pipe and will be replaced with a single 12’-5” x 7’-4” aluminum box culvert. Both culvert replacement locations will require stream by-pass pumping, aluminum endwalls, stream bank stabilization, plantings, traffic control, erosion control, roadway reconstruction, paving, sidewalks and minor utility relocations.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in an amount equal to not less than five percent of the proposal. In lieu thereof, the bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent of the bid prepared on the Bid Bond form contained within the Contract Documents or a Surety Company's Standard Bid Bond form, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute such bonds and listed in the latest issue of U. S. Treasury Circular 570, conditioned that the surety will, upon demand, forthwith make payment to the obligee upon said bond if the bidder fails to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law.

Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at: W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., 909 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 and Town of Burgaw, City Hall, 109 North Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 . Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents are available for purchase by going to Plan Room at www.wkdickson.com. Please note that only registered plan holders may bid as a General Contractor.

No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 90 days.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for construction promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL91 596) and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL91 54), or latest revisions.

General Contractors are notified that "An Act to Regulate the Practices of General Contracting" ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 10, 1925, and as subsequently amended will be observed in receiving bids and awarding General Contracts.

All Equipment/Manufacturer “OrEqual” Qualification Packages, per Paragraph 11.0 of the Instructions to Bidders, Document 00 21 14 must be submitted at least ten days prior to the advertised bid date.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and technicalities. #8264 6/14/2018

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Everyone over 18 years of age is encouraged to respond.

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Currie Community Parade planned for June 30

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice StaffWriter

Residents of the Currie community will gather June 30 for their annual parade and Independence Day celebration. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at 1121 Bell Williams Road, with the parade scheduled to roll at 10 a.m. Vendors and activities will be set up at Goose Haven at the residence of Mr. D.C. North. The Dynasty Club, a women’s group in Currie, has collaborated with the community to plan the annual event. A variety of activities are on the agenda for the day, including music, a car and motorcycle show, food, entertainment and a radio DJ. Dynasty Club member Clara Hansley helps to plan the event each year. She said that there will be plenty of food vendors, games and a activities to entertain visitors of all ages. “We are a group of women who help needy people. We give money to people who need it and we give scholarships. We adopt families at Christmas and buy things for them, and we have fundraisers and sell raffle tickets. We stay busy,” said Hansley.

Guest performers will entertain with gospel music, and radio DJ Terry Jones will provide some tunes, as well. There will also be an open mic time for others who wish to take the stage. The Grand Marshall of the Parade this year will be Dr. Anthony Newkirk of Atkinson, and the Queen will be Corine Bellamy.

Anthony James Newkirk, Ph.D. is a proud native of Atkinson and a graduate of Pender High School’s Class of 1986. He is the son of Retha B. Newkirk of Atkinson and James A. Murphy of Burgaw. Dr. Newkirk is a three-time graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations (1991), a Master of Science degree in Counseling (1995) and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Leadership Studies (2013).

Newkirk’s most recent career experiences include human resources management and leading organizational initiatives to build and maintain inclusive workplace environments.

He currently provides consultation to organizations whose goals are to foster an inclusive workplace environment. He works to leverage people’s differences while maximizing team effectiveness and individual performance.

Hansley explained that the parade was founded by Ebony McIntyre years ago. “She had a vision of a parade to be held around the Fourth of July, and from that day on, we all got together and carried it out,” said Hansley. “It brings a lot of people together to show love for one another and to do things together. It brings all of the people of the community together, and our friends and loved ones come from all over. We have people coming from Florida, Greensboro, Virginia, New York and different places to participate. We just want everyone to come out, be friends and have a good time.”

Stages for the event will include two flatbed trailers, and a tent that will seat more than 400 people will be set up on site. 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each, or three for $5. There will be face painting and bounce houses for the kids, as well as other games and activities. Prizes will be awarded for various activities. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, chicken, French fries, turkey legs, fried shrimp, lemonade and other refreshments.

Following the parade, there will be cook-off at Simpson and Hansley Road. Participants will be cooking up a variety of treats. There will be a display of both old and new cars for visitors to enjoy seeing as well.

Local resident Ivy Simpson was also involved in the planning of the event. “I like the 4th of July parade because I enjoy meeting people, and it gets the community together. It gets everyone involved, and that’s what it’s all about – getting everyone together, having fellowship together. That’s how a community grows,” said Simpson.

Those interested in vendor or participant applications should contact Clara Hansley at (910) 515-9031.

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Religion

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By Rev. Ken Smith Contributing Writer

believer on to his next progression in the new covenant journey of catching souls.

The prophet Habakkuk’s analogy that God “make men as the fishes of the sea” continues its theme where God draws men out of sin’s deep, dark and dangerous waters by way of evangelism (Habakkuk 1:14).

In accordance with this theme, Jesus called fisherman to be His very first apprentices saying, “Come ye after men, and I will make you to become fishers of men” (Mark 1:18).

You might recall how Jesus produced a miracle catch of fish for His disciples even though they had toiled all night and caught nothing.

Christ did this to show His disciples they would not be able to catch the souls of men apart from His guidance.

The apostle Peter fervently trained for three years how to properly fish for men, but he got discouraged after Jesus was not daily by his side, so he

But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build. Nehemiah 3:3 If you traveled years ago to Jerusalem you would discover a city surrounded by a wall with gate entrances. These gates have been given a variety of names over the centuries.

The names of the gates could speak of the different aspects of a believer’s life. One of these gates is called the Fish Gate.

The Fish Gate was the closest entrance to the city’s fish market. Fishmongers coming with their prized catch from one of Israel’s two seas would have been familiar with this gate.

Some of the fish caught by Peter, John and James would have eventually made their way through this gate; perhaps they even accompanied them at times. This gate, just after the sheep gate, takes the

Bread giveaway at Herring’s Chapel UMC Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m

until noon.

Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.

4 C’s Food pantry open in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need.

The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

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.

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went back to fishing for fish.

John 21:3, “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.”

Why has Peter not gone out zealously telling everyone that he had seen Israel’s Messiah in His glorious resurrected form? This shows how easily we can get sidetracked from what we really need to be doing for the Kingdom of Heaven, sharing the good news of salvation. Peter never got sidetracked again after Jesus performed the second miraculous catch of fish from the seashore. John 21:6, “He said, “Throw your net on the

Local VBS programs Friendly Community Baptist Church Burgaw Joi n u s d ow n O n t h e Farm VBS. June 28-July 1 at Friendly Community Baptist Church. God gives us the Fruit of the Spirit! Thursday -Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kids wi l l enjoy games, crafts, snacks and interact with the Bible lesson time.

Sunday, July 1 is Family Day with a County Fair, includes inflatables, food, and drinks, a hayride and animals to pet!

Friendly Community Baptist Church is located 1730 U.S. Hwy. 117 N, Burgaw. Call 910259-3046 for more.

Gateway Community Church Burgaw G at ew ay C o m m u n i t y Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 18-22 from 7-9 p.m. Classes and activities will be held for children and adults. Contact Rev. Ted Mercer at 910-604-00710 or 910259-5447 for more information.

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Don’t become discouraged just because you haven’t seen any results from your spiritual fishing. Remain faithful to Jesus and He will guide you in your steps.

Paul reminds each of us in Romans 1:16, For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

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This year our theme will kick off the football season early Sunday, July 15 thru Wednesday, July 18 from 5-8pm.

We will start with a pep rally and then game time in the church sanctuary stadium.

Dinner will also be provided each night at our concession stand.

On July 18, families can join us at 7 p.m. for the final play off program as the kids show their new moves from the field and claim “Victory with Jesus” knowing everybody is a winner through Christ.

Register at church or on the church website at www. chapelbythebay.com. For more information call 910-471-0750.

responsibility of spreading the Gospel to all the world, and we need to use all at our disposal to accomplish this task.

This powerful call of sharing the Gospel is not just for those that call themselves pastors, evangelists or Bible teachers, but for everyone that has been transformed by Jesus.

I encourage you to remember this week that you have been called to go fishing for the souls of men. No fish have ever been reeled in if the fisherman stays in the bed. Preparation is required, patience is essential and prayer will always be our guiding force when reaching a dying world with the message of Jesus.

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right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.”

Peter became so suddenly enthusiastic that he drew the net to land and counted the fish as if they were the souls of men. John 21:11, Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn.

The call of evangelism sounded loudly in Peter’s heart once again.

Theodore Epp, founding director and speaker of the Back to the Bible broadcasts, stated, God has given believers the

• Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

St. M ary’s Church

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

Burgaw Presbyterian Church

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

Riley’s Creek Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Church Directory

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

Centerville Baptist Church

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

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

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

Currie Community Baptist Church

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

Watha United Methodist Church

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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.

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.

Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

Rocky Point United Methodist Church

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Mark Murphy

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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Calvary Chapel Community Church

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

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

Faith Harbor United Methodist Church

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735

The Church at Wilmington

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295

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

Barlow Vista Baptist Church

Burgaw Baptist Church

Burgaw United Methodist Church

Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

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

Cape Fear Community Fellowship (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

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

All Saints Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

Chapel by the Bay in Lanier’s Campground 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer People enjoy salads of various and numerous types during the summer months.

The salads are light, usually easy to make, and complement many grilled entrees.

Be sure to use fresh and firm ingredients in the salads and find a few salad dressings that are favorites. Simple is better and lemon juice is a nice tasting ingredient.

Traditional cole slaw ½ cup sour cream 2/3 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed Pinch of sea salt ½ head medium-sized cabbage, shredded 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup seedless raisins (optional) ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional) In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, celery seed, and salt. Set aside. In large bowl toss cabbage, raisins

(optional) and grated carrots together. Toss with dressing mixture, cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Helpful Hint: Wrap second half of fresh cabbage in plastic and store up to 5-6 days in the refrigerator.

English cucumber and shrimp salad 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1 pound, medium size shrimp, shelled and boiled 1 small Vidalia onion, sliced into fine pieces 2/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill, or 1 tablespoon dried dill 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest (grated lemon peel) Pinch of salt and g round black pepper Whisk together sour cream, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mediumsize bowl. Toss in thin cucumber slices. Refrigerate for one hour.

Antipasto salad with olives 1 head leafy green lettuce 1 cup kalamata olives 1 cup black, pitted, olives 1 cup green olives 4 ounces pepperoni cut into 1-inch chunks ½ pound small ball size mozzarella cheese or re gular mozzarella cut into 1-inch chunks 4 o u n c e s C ap i c o l a ( I t a l ian ham) cut into one-inch chunks

Summer salads, dishes

1 pint grape tomatoes 1 small jar pickled artichoke hearts, drained Italian salad dressing, on the side On a large plate lay out the lettuce leaves. Arrange pepperoni, Capicola, mozzarella, tomatoes and artichokes around the outside of the platter. Mix the olives together and fill the center.

Serve with Italian dressing on the side and a fresh loaf of crusty Italian bread.

Pea salad 1/3 cup sour cream 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon g rated lemon peel 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional) ½ cup sweet onion, chopped 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, defrosted 1 cup Mexican cheese mix, shredded 1-2 cups fresh snap peas (or one bag of frozen snap peas, defrosted) In a medium size bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, grated lemon, lemon juice, and sugar. Add onion and frozen (defrosted) peas and mix thoroughly. Fold in Mexican mix of cheeses then add and fold in snap peas.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Romaine salad with strawberries and blueberries 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh strawberries,

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sliced ½ cup or one small Vidalia or sweet onion, cut into thin rings ½ cup toasted walnut pieces ½ cup Vidalia salad dressing or lemon vinaigrette (recipe below) In a large bowl toss together lettuce, onion slices, blueberries and sliced strawberries, refrigerate for an hour or so.

Toss with Vidalia dressing or lemon vinaigrette. Just before serving toss in toasted walnut pieces.

Lemon vinaigrette 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Pinch of sea salt Pinch of ground pepper Broccoli salad 6 cups broccoli florets ½ cup sweet onion, chopped 1 cup seedless raisins 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 cup toasted pecans, broken into pieces 1 cup grated carrots (optional) In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. In a large bowl toss together broccoli, onion, raisins and grated carrots.

Pour mayonnaise mixture over vegetables and toss together. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving toss in toasted pecans.

Burgaw Rotary Club President William Rivenbark (above) and the Club was recognized with the Governors Award‚

by District 7730 in recent District Conference for 20172018. Below Doug Wolfe (right) presents the Presidential Congratulations to Ernest Bryant Sr. and Juanita SandCitation‚ to Past President Bill Marshburn for an excellent ers Bryant of Hampstead who celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary June 5. They have a son and two year in 2016-2017 for the Burgaw Rotary Club. grandsons.

Burgaw Summer on the Square Burgaw Summer •Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. on JT Parrothead the Square (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)

Thursday, June 14 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail. com.

•Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club.

•The Burgaw Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Heritage Place in Burgaw.

•Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Barlow Vista Baptist Church annex, 22340 US Hwy. 17 Hampstead.

Friday, June 15 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

•The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Commander Joe Henson, Pender County Grays Camp 2174 meets the third Friday of each month at the Pender County Library, 103 S. Cowan Street in Burgaw at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Olde Point Country Club, 513 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, June 21 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail. com.

•Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club.

•Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Barlow Vista Baptist Church annex, 22340 U.S. Hwy. 17 Hampstead.

•Hampstead Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 in Hampstead at noon. This is an opportunity for anyone interest in becoming a lion and an occasion to meet new people. We are a growing organization, which our motto is: “we serve.” See you at the next meeting and do not forget to bring your lunch.

Lions meet–Lions roar!

Friday June 22 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

•The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Commander Joe Henson, Pender County Grays Camp 2174 meets the third Friday of each month at the Pender County Library, 103 S. Cowan Street in Burgaw at 6 p.m.

Send community news to •Friday, June May 18 •Friday, 15 at at 65 p.m. p.m. posteditor@post-voice.com JT Carolina Parrothead 15th Annual North Blueberry Festival (Jimmy BuffettMagic Tribute) No Sleeves •Friday, June 15 at 5 p.m.

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Come in your finest shade of Blue and your dancing shoes too!

It’s time for the

15th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival

By Olivia Dawson, NC Blueberry Festival Coordinator

Well, its Blueberry Festival time in Burgaw once again! This year we look forward to celebrating the 15th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival on Friday June 15th and Saturday June 16th!

We always invite you to come in your finest shade of Blue, come join us to be a part of the fun!

Of course, the festival’s main attraction is the abundance of farm fresh local blueberries provided by our many farmers from around the area, and all the blueberry sweets & treats you can find! The 2018 festival will have plenty of entertainment throughout the two-day event!

Kicking off this year’s excitement, Color the Streets Blue, Sidewalk Chalk Art Event, a fun, family friendly, sidewalk chalk drawing event! Pick your individual square to join in with the local community Thursday afternoon from 2-5pm for the opportunity to chalk the sidewalks of Courthouse Avenue We are very excited about the more activities and events Friday has to offer!

Our Annual Whole Hog BBQ Cook-off Event begins bright and early on Friday morning.

This event is sponsored by Smithfield’s, another favorite Blueberry Festival tradition, which features both champion cookers or those that have a new-found interest from throughout North Carolina competing for the title of the 2018 Cook-off Champions! This year’s event is a day cook event which will allow festival goers an opportunity to see these cooks at work!

We are alw ay s e xc i t e d about our Friday favorite, our 15th Annual North Carolina Blueber ry Festival Recipe Contest where many bring their inspired and creative dishes which of course includes blueber ries in a pre pared re c i p e ( s ) o f ch o i c e t o b e judged, held at the Burgaw Community House adjacent to the Courthouse Square. The contest this year is sponsored by the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association, StarNews Media, Fairway Ford of Burgaw, White Tractor Company, Inc., D & H Marketing, Carolina Transport, Safeway Mahindra, & the King Ar thur F lour Company.

Local Farm Fresh Blueberries and BBQ Sales are available starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, and a band at 2pm located at the depot. On Friday evening the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is also part of the new Summer on Square event

hosted this summer by the Town of Burgaw and supporting sponsors. Join us for a No Sleeves Magic Show, rides, and then enjoy some good ole beach music of the Carolinas with The Embers from 7 to 10 pm at the main stage!

With the excitement of more additions to the 2018 festival while also continuing with tradition and to what our festival attendees enjoy most, we look forward to another year & another great festival!

On Saturday join us for more all day entertainment by many of your favorite beach music groups, the festival will host more than 150 of the best craft vendors from around our state, many favorite local & festival food vendors, added activities and amusements for the children, the Annual Blueberry Car & Truck Show, our Annual 5K Run/Walk, Tour de Blueberry bike ride as always provided by the Cape Fear Cyclists group, Cape Fear Model Train Show presented by the Cape Fear Model Train Show Society inside our renovated depot, many non-profit organizations, civic groups, and educational displays.

Be sure to visit the baked goods sales provided by many of our area church groups that provide their delicious blueberry baked goods and jams!! Most importantly do not leave without your flats of blueberries!

Come join us on Friday night June 15th from 5- 10 pm and on festival day Saturday June 16th from 9 a.m. to 10p.m. as we celebrate the 15th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival! Festival admission and parking is free. Come Celebrate with us the Historic, Economic, and Cultural Significance of blueberries from southeastern North Carolina! Visit our website for more information and our full schedule! www. ncblueberryfestival.com The festival celebrates the North Carolina Agriculture of blueber ry production in the southeastern region of our state. The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is organized to advance the general education of and the promotion of blueberries and tourism in our surrounding areas.

As always, the festival’s success is owed to our volunteers, our sponsors, our farmers, and festival visitors! We appreciate your support in making the festival such a great and fun-filled family event enjoyed by thousands!

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Presenting the

2018 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Queens

Sailor Grace Holly Pink

Abbie Claire Smith

2018 Wee Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

2018 Junior Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

Peyton Hubach

Emma Grace Hansen

2018 Tiny Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

2018 Young Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

Payton Rae Waits

Julianna Welch

2018 Mini Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

2018 Teen Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

Aubree Collins

Catherine Dawn Smith

2018 Little Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

2018 Miss NC Blueberry Festival Queen

Presenting the

2018 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Scholarship Winners Mary-Clare Farrell,

Caitlyn Poplaski,

Topsail High School

Topsail High School

Chase McPherson,

Kathryn Treto,

Heide Trask High School

Pender Early College High School

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Schedule of Events Thursday June 14th, 2018 2 pm – Color the Streets Blue, Sidewalk Chalk Art Event, a fun, family friendly, sidewalk chalk drawing event!

Pick your individual square to decorate with chalk! Organizations, groups, adults and children are welcome. Free to attend!

Event located down Courthouse Avenue. Hosted by the NC Blueberry Festival !

Friday, June 15th, 2018 Festival Kickoff 6 am – Whole Hog BBQ Cookoff Begins 9 am – Annual Recipe Contest @ The Burgaw Community Building, Judging begins at 1130 am 9 am – Shop Festival Office & Sales Tent, 2018 Festival Shirts & Merchandise 10 am – Fresh Blueberry Sales from Local Blueberry Farms 10 am- Shop Local Downtown Merchants 11 am – BBQ Sandwich Sales & Blueberry Sales, located at Family Dollar across from Depot 2-4 pm - Band & Entertainment, at Depot Stage, Featuring Chillin Dixie, Country Music 5-6 pm - Wholehog BBQ Cook off Judging & Trophies Awarded, at Depot Stage, Whole Hog BBQ Cook off Awards, Event sponsored by Smithfield 5 pm – 10pm - Entertainment on Main Stage, Courthouse Square, Gates open at 5 PM, at the Main Stage 5 pm - No Sleeves Magic Show, Entertainment, Beer & Wine Garden, Blueberries, BBQ Sandwichs, Food Vendors, Festival Merchandise Sales Tent, Children’s Games & Rides open 7 -10 pm - The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

Saturday, June 16th, 2018 7 am – Annual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Check In & Sign up at 615 am) 8 am – Tour de Blueberry Ride Check-In, Hosted by The Cape Fear Cyclists 8:30 am – Tour de Blueberry Ride Begins 9 am – Festival Opens – Fresh Blueberry Sales from Local Blueberry Farms, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Car & Truck Show Cape Fear Model Train Show, Located inside the Historic Burgaw Depot, Depot Museum, Reading Room & Library Fundraiser, Storytime 9 am – Welcome & Live Music all day at the Main Stage 9 am – Band of Brothers, at the Main Stage 9 am – Kids Stage– Located at Depot 10-11 am Burgaw Dance Center, Visiting Festival & Area Queens, Appearances by Belle & Moana Wine & Design, Come paint blueberries on a canvas!!, Located down Courthouse Avenue, canvas and paint provided!

BMX Stunt Show – King BMX Stunt Shows, Located at Depot & Judicial Annex, Show Times: 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Meet & Greet throughout the day with Keith King 10 am –Tyree Hines & Blessed Nation, at the Main Stage 12- 1 pm - Opening Ceremony, National Anthem & Presentation of Colors, Sponsor Recognition, Scholarship Awards Recognition, Recipe Contest Awards Recognition, Introductions of the 2018 Blueberry Queens 1-3 pm – Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot 2:30 pm - TBA 4:30-6 pm – The Catalinas 7-10 pm – The Entertainers 10 pm – Festival Closes Downtown parking at the festival is limited on Saturday. Handicap parking is available on the block of 200 E Fremont Street.

Festival shuttles are available on Saturday from 9am to 9pm. Parking for shuttles are located at both Pender Landing Shopping Center, 602 US Hwy 117, and at the Pender County Extension Offices, 801 S Walker Street. Restrooms, ATMs, & First Aid are available.

No Coolers, Tents, Outside Alcohol, or Loud Speakers are allowed. No Pets!

Benefitting the Pender Humane Society

50% Store Wide Sale Saturday, June 16th, from 10 to 3 102 US Hwy. 117 N. Burgaw, NC 28425

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